Alberta & BC Travel Stories & Outdoor Adventures

Discover authentic outdoor travel stories across Alberta and British Columbia for every season. ZenSeekers aims to inspire you to get outside and experience transformative travel, from snowshoeing through a tranquil boreal forest to kayaking a pristine mountain lake or learning about rich Indigenous cultures.

By air, water or land, Paul Lavoie has seen more of the Mighty Peace region of northern Alberta than...

Your next bike adventure awaits: the City of Quesnel is quickly becoming a buzz destination for BC...

May 29, 2025, will be remembered as the day Tony Hawk came to Smithers. But more than that, it will...

sunpeaks springtime

There's no doubt about it, wildflower season is magical. Here's where to find some of BC's best...

You're packing for a hike, what do you bring to help you navigate: a phone with your custom...

Just two hours' drive from Edmonton, Whitecourt checks all the boxes for a weekend getaway. Hike...

Secret Beach BC Kayaking Jaiden George ZenSeekers

Consider this story to be your golden ticket to one of BC's top camping spots, your basecamp to...

Tin Wis Resort Vancouver Island BC Bikes on beach

This contest is now closed but there's more to come, and you won't want to miss it.

"Last summer we had a few humpback whales come right into the harbour, and our guests were having...

Castle Mountain Banff AB

Tariffs got you looking elsewhere for your summer travel? Cancel US travel plans? Looking to buy and...

Women hiking in the forest near Grande Prairie

Yes, you can make a difference. Learn about the history of Earth Day, positive environmental change...

Biking in a skills park in Hinton Alberta

Bike park opening dates for Alberta and BC, with a primer on bike season adventures from mountains...

Paddleboarding Tla'amin Nation Sunshine Coast BC Kyler Vos

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Have you ever wondered what type of snow lies beneath your boots as you walk through a pristine...

Couple enjoying a fire during a sleigh ride at B&T Adventures in Smithers BC

Rather than settling into the couch and going with that old new standby, Netflix and Chill, try...