Nature/Outdoors

There’s something truly powerful about immersing yourself in the nature and outdoors of Alberta and British Columbia. From walking among the towering ancient forests of BC to witnessing the life cycle of a salmon run in the Alberni Valley, nature has a way of grounding us and fostering a deeper connection to the environment.

Nature isn’t just a place—it’s an experience that connects us to something bigger. Alberta’s rugged trails and BC’s lush rainforests are perfect for creating meaningful memories and finding moments of peace.

Find inspiration in the stories below for where to travel to for the best nature and outdoor experiences in Alberta and British Columbia.

From the documentary The Giants, a 3D laser scan of the Tarkine Forest

How forests might save us: through the eyes of The Giants

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Wed. Nov. 27/24

Imagine a world without rainforests. Or grizzly bears. In the aftermath of two back-to-back...

Port Alberni British Columbia River Viewpoint Closer ZenSeekers Tom Powell

Watch salmon run, connect to nature and community in Alberni Valley

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Thu. Sep. 19/24

In the Alberni Valley, the salmon run offers a chance for visitors to connect to nature and the...

Whitecourt trails tie nature, urban adventure together

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Mon. Jul. 8/24

From boreal single track to interpretive history to riverside views, Whitecourt trails connect you...

Step into dinosaur tracks in Grande Cache, from virtual reality to real world

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Thu. Jun. 27/24

Step into virtual reality in Grande Cache to explore one of the most significant dinosaur track...

Summer weather outlook: 2024 forecast trending hot, dry but relief may be on way

Updated: Wed. Apr. 10/24

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Wed. Apr. 10/24

Looking at weather trends into summer 2024, the hot, smoky summer of 2023 and record-warm winter...

Port Alberni food nature urban foraging distilling Antidote Distillery Sunseta Media

Port Alberni creators fuse nature, urban flavour

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Mon. Nov. 6/23

Meet a magician who eats the forest for dinner and an alchemist serving out of a 1969 Citroen truck...

Dinosaurs come alive at The Exploration Place, Prince George

Updated: Fri. Jul. 28/23

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Fri. Jul. 28/23

The Exploration Place in Prince George is one of the highlights on a #dinotrail road trip, for its...

Wembley Alberta Dinosaur Town Sunset Park Paul Lavoie

Wembley aka Dinosaur Town is a Palaeontology Playground for All Ages

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Tue. Jun. 27/23

In Wembley, a small town of about 2000 people north of Grande Prairie, you wouldn’t expect a...

Summer 2023 weather forecast for Alberta, BC and beyond

Updated: Tue. May. 2/23

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Wed. Apr. 26/23

Weather is always a gamble. But with some idea of what’s ahead you can plan to make the best of it...

Tin Wis Resort Tofino BC Tla-o-qui-aht Nation

naaʔuu 411 and an invite to Feast in Tofino This March

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Mon. Feb. 27/23

Those of you who have surfed Tofino, those who have hiked Tofino or even simply have gone for a...

Explore Port Alberni for holiday gift giving ideas

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Tue. Nov. 22/22

Surrounded by the Beaufort Mountain Range, Sproat Lake and MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni...

Five ways to cozy up to fall in BC

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Wed. Sep. 11/24

Ready to get cozy? Picture taking a sauna by the ocean, soaking in hot springs and indulging in more...

Forget what you thought you knew about bear hibernation

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Tue. Nov. 1/22

Do bears truly hibernate? And could their winter behaviour inspire medical breakthroughs or help us...

'Namgis First Nation Eli Cranmer Cormorant Island BC Melissa Renwick ZenSeekers

Learn to travel BC's rural islands respectfully, from locals

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Thu. Oct. 20/22

It's easy to travel respectfully when you visit the BC Gulf Islands of Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola...

Find your way to the nature neverland of BC rural islands

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Fri. Oct. 14/22

Get to know the five rural islands of Quadra, Cortes, Cormorant, Gabriola and Hornby - and how...

Picnic in Style in Vernon

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Thu. Sep. 1/22

Who needs a vintage typewriter, antique camera, bouquet of feathers, lace tablecloth, china plates...

Haida Gwaii Kay 'Lingaay cultural centre Jim Barr

Ride a reconciliation wave on culturally, naturally rich Haida Gwaii

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Mon. Sep. 12/22

I knew my first visit to Haida Gwaii would leave a significant impression, but I was not ready for...

Yo Alberta, SUP: how and where to paddleboard in Alberta

Updated: Thu. Jul. 6/23

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Tue. Aug. 16/22

Seekers Ambassador Tyler Dixon helps you to grasp paddleboarding basics and gives tips on how and...