Stories

ZenSeekers brings you stories from around Alberta and B.C., and in all seasons. We aim to inspire you to get outside and experience transformative travel, from snowshoeing through a boreal forest to kayaking a pristine mountain lake or learning about Indigenous cultures.

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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Head north for Nordic bliss on Quesnel-Wells cross-country ski trails

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Experience the calm of cross-country skiing in Quesnel-Wells, Northern BC’s winter gem. With groomed...

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Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.

How to move to Canada

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If you are waking up feeling like you just walked into a theater that has a four-year horror show...

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12 winter adventures to transform your season

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Get into winter in Western Canada. Beat your winter FOMO with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing...

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Squirrel in winter with bushy tale

Nature, science and lore behind winter weather forecast for 2024-25

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There are many secrets to understanding weather, both scientific and traditional. But few have...

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Where to catch last of larch season in Alberta

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Larch season is on full display and our #SeekersAmbassador crew have been out gettin' it. Check out...

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Three stars guide Huu-ay-aht Nation in preserving dark sky, culture

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As darkness shrinks globally, Huu-ay-aht First Nations celebrates and strives to preserve the dark...

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

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Pine or spruce

Fall weather predictions for Alberta, BC, to prime your seasonal adventures

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Check what's ahead for fall weather in Alberta and BC and start planning fall adventures! 

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Five ways to cozy up to fall in BC

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

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Tsawaak RV Resort Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Tofino Vancouver Island BC

Rethinking wilderness in the ancient gardens of Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht First Nations

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"There are a lot of concepts in English that don't fit this part of the world at all. And wilderness...

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Hiking the waterfalls of Waterton

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Get beyond Prince of Wales and Bear's Hump and explore all of Waterton, with this roundup of...

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Connect with the Spirit of the Lightning Serpent at Tin Wis Resort

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Why is there a Serpent in the Tla-o-qui-aht logo? Find out this October at Tin Wis Resort, at the...

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Immerse in whale watching, Indigenous culture in nature's home, North Vancouver Island

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Wild salmon jumping, whales breaching before your eyes and bears potentially around any bend...

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10 hot tips to score more ZEN on your summer trips

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We're all about living on Zen time in the summer. But summer is quickly rushing by and now is the...

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