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.

Medicine Hat

Uncover five Gems in Canada’s sunniest city

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The term “hidden gem” is used to describe something that is outstanding and but not necessarily...

Medicine Hat

Reconnecting with my old home of Medicine Hat

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It’s often the little things that make the heart grow fonder in relationships, but that, I...

Medicine Hat Beer

Something’s brewing in Medicine Hat – craft beer scene

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It’s been a few years since I lived in “The Hat” as we used to call it. So, when the chance came...

4 cool Cranbrook things: beer, food, biking & role-play

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Driving along Highway 3 through the Kootenays, many folks pass by the city of Cranbrook, not...

Fernie

Yoga, cycle, patio time: You need to visit Fernie

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If you were to tell a friend you were going to the mountains of Fernie, what would come to mind...

Dreamy and rugged, camping along Port Alberni’s shores

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“That used to be my hotspot over there,” said Captain Mike Halvorsen, pointing across the Alberni...

A Walk in McLean Mill Historic Park

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The bulbs of market lights twinkling above were strung between cedar boughs, and Perry Como played...

Kimberley Rails 2 Trails – exploring on two wheels

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We woke up for a day of adventure, feeling energized and ready for biking Kimberley’s trails. The...

Switchbacks & scenery in Cranbrook’s Community Forest

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With our rental bikes loaded on the back of our SUV, we headed out from Kootenay Mountain Works bike...

Speaking Earth: First Nations program

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The rushing waters of the St. Mary River pass a circle of Ktunaxa tipis erected proudly on its banks...

Oliver BC

1-day itinerary – Oliver B.C. #OkanaganExploring

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Art, wine and nature come together in the Wine Capital of Canada – Oliver, B.C.

Summerland

1-day itinerary – Summerland #OkanaganExploring

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#OkanaganExploring Sweet treats, savoury flavours, hiking trails galore and enthusiastic locals are...

How to get to Port Alberni

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By plane, car or even by boat! You can get to Port Alberni by any means of transport. Here's some...

Oh, the things you will see in Oliver, B.C.

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#OkanaganExploring Oliver, B.C. is home to more than 20 of B.C.’s wineries, the Black Sage Bench...

Savour the flavours of Summerland

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#OkanaganExploring The morning coffee crowd was descending upon True Grain Bread when I arrived to...