Jeremy Derksen

Jeremy Derksen

Managing editor
Homebase: Edmonton

If some of the worst adventure mishaps make some of the greatest stories, Jeremy has some great stories to tell. He’s hitchhiked, hopped trains, slept outdoors in a hammock at -5C, been attacked by an owl, caught hypothermia while ski-touring in Yoho and somehow managed to solo the Canadian Death Race.

All that (good) suffering inspires his work as an editor, writer, photographer, adventurer, location manager and media consultant. He is also a father of three, so his sherpa skills are on point.

He has published in The Ski Journal, Canadian Geographic, The Globe & Mail, Avenue Magazine, Vue Weekly and more. His media clients have included the Canadian Tourism Commission (Mexico), Travel Alberta and Edmonton Tourism.

As a writer and producer at Seekers, he is proud to have worked on the award-winning Take It To The Lake campaign.

 

Stories by Jeremy Derksen

Secrets of the Wapiti Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum reveals “Secrets of the Wapiti” on rafting adventure

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What kind of secrets does northern Alberta hold? In Grande Prairie region, everything from dinosaur...

Meet Sexsmith, a community in bloom with good vibes

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Long horizons, blooming flowers, a proudly restored grain elevator and friendly locals greet...

10+ unique Western Canada camping experiences you’ll love

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Pitch basecamp in these unique camping spots in Alberta and BC for adventures of all kinds, in all...

Tumbler Ridge BC Dino Trail

Walk in dino tracks in Tumbler Ridge BC #DinoTrail

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Have you always dreamed of walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs? Tumbler Ridge is one of the world...

Dinosaur DNA still flows through Prince George #DinoTrail

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At the confluence of two rivers, Prince George BC has deep geological, natural and human history...

Jurassic-size, immersive #DinoTrail experiences in Grande Cache

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With vast mountain peaks, Grande Cache is an outdoor lovers’ paradise, but it’s more than that...

Dinosaur Museum curates rock-star science #DinoTrail

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The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley, Alberta (County of Grande Prairie) arose out of one...

How Pachyrhinosaurs put Wembley on the #DinoTrail map

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What's in Wembley, Alberta? Oh, not much, just quite possibly the largest collection of dinosaurs in...

Summer 2023 weather forecast for Alberta, BC and beyond

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

Grande Prairie County Alberta Evergreen hiking 2 women Jeremy Derksen ZenSeekers

How Earth Day started, where it’s at and where it’s going

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It's amazing to think that Earth Day was started in 1970. The environmental movement has come a long...

Tofino BC Wickaninnish Board Walk 2 Jaiden George ZenSeekers

Fill your cup in Tofino this spring

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Spring in Tofino is full of magic. Warm Pacific winds bring life back to the coast, whales swim...

Eight Zen tips for spring

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With longer days, warmer airs and the stirring of dormant life, spring brings with it the desire for...