Hiking

HIking in western Canada is the Zen medicine we can never get enough of. From the jagged Rocky Mountains of Alberta to the rugged West Coast of BC, hiking Canada's wild landscapes will instil you with a sense of awe and wonder. 

If you're looking to find an escape from the day to day, hiking trails are a place where you can find peace away from the hustle and bustle.

Looking to get off the beaten path? Beyond the classics like Banff, Jasper, Tofino and the Kootenays, ZenSeekers has explored many of the lesser known nooks and crannies to find hidden gems and serve up hiking tips to keep things fresh and exciting.  

Check out our many hiking features here for ideas on where to go for your next hike, to rediscover your flow. 

You can also find specific stories on Hiking in Alberta or Hiking in British Columbia.

Hinton #ExploreNWAB
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Nestled below the towering peaks of Alberta’s Northern Rockies amid the rolling foothills, you will...

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Grande Cache
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Years ago, I recall driving through Grande Cache on Highway 40 and loving the thick forests as I...

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A couple cozy up on a boat on the lake in Athabasca
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Grinning ear to ear and spraying a fan of water behind him, Josh Meredith skims past on a Sea-Doo...

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Within a few steps onto a tree-lined trail do you ever say to yourself, “Why don’t I do this more...

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Kiixin Vancouver Island Port Alberni
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Situated on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island is the tight-knit community of Bamfield, home...

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Looking for summer activities that will let you relax and unwind? Here are a few BC-based activities...

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Now that the sun and warmth have arrived, it's the perfect time to find a little peace of mind and...

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Vancouver
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After months being at home, a road trip sounds pretty good right about now. Dream of fresh air and...

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ZenSeekers 40-day challenge
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For a lot of us, the past year has been a whirlwind of social distance anxiety and confusion. Let's...

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Valentines Date ideas ZenSeekers
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C'est l'amour! Valentine's Day doesn’t have to be about a box of chocolates or a card. Instead of...

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Cranbrook
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Ah, yes. The hubbub of summer is over and it’s time to slow down and enjoy the bounty of autumn. A...

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Bamfield
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Bamfield, B.C. – As the ocean laps at the shore, the sound of the crashing waves washes away the...

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Crownest Pass
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A ZenSeekers' road trip isn't complete unless you visit Crowsnest Pass. Check out this amazing...

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Crowsnest Pass
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Halfway down Turtle Mountain both my legs and lungs started sending signals to my brain that...

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Hiking
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As anyone who spends time hiking knows, being outside cultivates a sense of joy and peace you just...

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Lac La Biche
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Splitting cracks echo in the poplar woods around us, as John Ritchie and Winston and Christina...

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Lac La Biche
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Ever eaten a fire ant? That’s the question Dragan Uzelac has posed to Maranda Cardinal and her...

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Waterton
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If you haven't explored Southern Alberta, chances are you've heard of its beauty. There are...

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