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.

Toronto may have the Raptors, but Alberta has the whole cretaceous period

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Mon. Jun. 3/19

The Toronto Raptors have caused quite the stir in the NBA finals, but did you know that Alberta is...

Hiking into History #ExplorePortAlberni

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Mon. May. 27/19

I thought it was the beauty of Kiixin that took my breath away. I thought it was the archeological...

Get high #ExplorePortAlberni

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Wed. May. 22/19

Did you know you can experience what a non-motorized flight is like in Port Alberni? Then ‘Get High’...

Top 5 Yoga Moves for Hikers

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Fri. May. 17/19

Understanding any ZenSeeker is looking for ways to help make the most of their next hike, trail run...

Beer and Badlands in Brooks

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Tue. Apr. 2/19

After tipping back a pint at the just-opened Piston Broke Brewery (and, yes, there might be a little...

The wild West Coast of Vancouver Island in Bamfield

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Thu. Aug. 16/18

Have you thought about what life was like on Vancouver Island when things were a little more rugged...

Sun Peaks in fall: Wildflowers and adventures await

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Tue. Jul. 31/18

As the second largest and one of the top-rated ski resorts in British Columbia, Sun Peaks Resort has...

Five cool ways to explore the river valley of Lethbridge

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Tue. Jul. 3/18

Even though I attended the University of Lethbridge many years ago, I never took the time get to...

Grab a bike and pedal the trails of Crowsnest Pass

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Fri. Jun. 29/18

With our rental bikes loaded in the back of our truck, we drove down Highway 3 and past the famous...

A jewel of a park: Waterton

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Mon. Jun. 25/18

Purple wildflowers carpet the grassy hillsides as the morning sun warms the Waterton Lakes valley...

1-day itinerary – #OkanaganExploring - Kelowna

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Fri. May. 18/18

#OkanaganExploring Hike and explore the spirit of Ogopogo, Kelowna and discover the region’s...

How to uncover the true spirit of Ogopogo

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Wed. May. 16/18

#OkanaganExploring Ogopogo is B.C.’s very own Loch Ness Monster, turned friendly water creature, the...

Guided hike to 5,000 year old First Nations village

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Mon. May. 14/18

#ExplorePortAlberni Instead of counting highway lines – because there were none – I looked out the...

Hike the heart of Vancouver Island #ExplorePortAlberni

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Tue. May. 8/18

#ExplorePortAlberni “That’s a MacGillivray's warbler,” said our intrepid guide Sandy McRuer, pausing...

Forests of the Sunshine Coast with Talaysay Tours

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Fri. Apr. 6/18

“This whole area is one fantastic, giant archeological site,” Candace Campo told me as we convened...

Cariboo Mountains BC snowshoeing spruce fir pine trees Christmas snow

Tell the difference between pine, spruce and fir

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Mon. Apr. 20/20

Is it a fir? Spruce? Pine? I don’t know about you, but calling all trees with spikey green needles a...

Chasing waterfalls in gorgeous Wells Gray

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Fri. Oct. 6/17

It was a classic British Columbia day with the morning fog hanging in the air, creating a magical...

Top 5 Hikes in The Crowsnest Pass

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Wed. Sep. 13/17

Nestled in the southern Canadian Rockies, the Crowsnest Pass – or fondly referred to as “The Pass,”...