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

Celebration of Vermilion festival Main Street Vermilion AB Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Head to Vermilion for food, fests and fun

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Here in this town of about 4000, where the tallest buildings are the grain elevators, you never know...

Lac La Biche birding Paul Lavoie ZenSeekers

Go birding in Lac La Biche for a nature refresh

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With over 230 species of bird, and 150 lakes spread across Lac La Biche’s boreal landscape, birding...

Lac La Biche Off Road Adventures Elinor Lake

Camp in luxury on a backcountry lake in Lac La Biche

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Looking to test the waters on a backcountry lake adventure? Off Road Adventures’ new Elinor Lake...

Supporting Indigenous travel, cultural experiences in AB & BC

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What does it mean to support Indigenous businesses? It means seeking out opportunities to learn and...

Biking in a skills park in Hinton Alberta

Alberta and BC bike park opening dates 2024

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Here's your bike park opening dates for Alberta and BC, with a primer on bike season adventures from...

Learn Ktunaxa place names for Cranbrook, Fernie, Kimberley and the Kootenays

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Many of us know Cranbrook, Kimberley and Fernie, names European settlers gave to these areas. But do...

Chill at Port Alberni’s hip shops, foodie and photo spots

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Port Alberni is an oft-overlooked gem, tingling with new experience for photography buffs, nature...

Port Alberni

Cool off in Port Alberni with easy, fun summer adventures

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With beautiful freshwater beaches (like Sproat Lake), cool waterfalls and lazy rivers that all flow...

Port Alberni hikes you can do in under 3 hours

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Take a rest from your travels. Then, stretch your legs on a quick 2 - 3 hour hike to a refreshing...

Tofino Vancouver Island Bikes Beach

Travel greener this year challenge

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Take the travel greener challenge, with these three ways to make a difference and feel better about...

A fox (left) buck (middle) and a bear (right)

Babes in the wild: wildlife photography and safety tips in Alberta

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For photographers like Paul Lavoie, spring is wildlife photography season. But he didn’t expect to...

two skiers enjoying a bluebird day at Marmot basin

10 Ways to spring into winter in Jasper

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There’s few places like Jasper National Park to get that late winter recharge to boost you into...