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.

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

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Blackcomb Mountain
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I’d been skiing at Whistler Blackcomb for 20 years without knowing how it got its name or why its...

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Sundre Pioneer Village
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Nestled in the Foothills, on the Cowboy Trail, Sundre is where you’ll find good old-fashioned...

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Hiking at SilverStar
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SilverStar is famous in the summer for its ridiculously fun bike park, but the hiking is often...

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Cypress Hills
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Everybody loves the mountains, but nobody likes the long drive out to see them. If you make the trek...

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Texada Island
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There is something I felt while exploring Sonoma in the Arizona heat that I did not expect to...

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Hiking
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Epic peaks, endless shorelines, tree-clad valleys, thundering waterfalls or silent and secluded...

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Prestige Oceanfront Resort Sooke
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“It feels like candy in my pocket,” Deanna Brett said with childlike enthusiasm as she tucked away...

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Sheri Landry
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From icing a cake to walking on ice, Sheri Landry of Edmonton is up to the challenge. As the creator...

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Hiking Hidden Canyon Trail
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Can there be harmony between a writer and a photographer while out on an assignment? What if the...

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Moss won’t gather and roots wont grow under the feet of Nancy Shields. Just following her on...

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Sheri Landry
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When I get too wrapped up in my daily responsibilities, I close my eyes and picture myself outside...

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Nakusp
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Staring at me with sad big brown eyes from inside a chain link pen did the trick.

“Can Annie come...

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Waterfall on Vancouver Island
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There's something magical about waterfalls. From hearing roaring water from a distance to up close...

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