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

Patio at The Dunes Golf & Winter Club, Grande Prairie.

All Work, All Play in the County of Grande Prairie

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Oil, forestry, agriculture and commerce drive the majority of the region’s economy, drawing traffic...

Tofino TribalParks British Columbia Meares Island Trail KylerVos ZenSeekers

Three things to love about trees on National Tree Day

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We all know why trees are important to us and to the earth. But as National Tree Day approaches this...

Find your own Greenview Green Chair adventure

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Charly jumps from the car and runs to the hilltop where two green Adirondack chairs sit gilded in...

Living artfully in Vermilion

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As her brush glides across the canvas, Andrea Wilkinson’s face seems to soften. A calm focus...

Cooling off on a road trip through northeast Alberta

Road Tripping Northeast Alberta

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What makes a great roadtrip? With abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems in a short...

Leap into summer with Snow Valley

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Taking a leap is always scary but in this case we’re not talking metaphor - we’re talking an actual...

Family pedalboat fun on Lac La Biche, AB.

Beach, fam, fun in Lac La Biche

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Getting a family of four in a pedal boat all pedalling with smiles on their faces is not always easy...

Cold Lake dinner cruise with Edgewater Experiences, Cold Lake AB.

Luxe life in Cold Lake feels like Margaritaville

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Bright blue skies and deep blue water for miles, birds soaring above, a refreshing breeze softening...

The County of Grande Prairie - Where Work Meets Play

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Just beyond the northern hub of Grande Prairie, the vibrant County of Grande Praire offers a...

Riders taking air at the Whitecourt Bike Park, Whitecourt, AB.

Get into the Whitecourt summer flow with bikes, boats and tubes

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With a newly opened bike park, an extensive trail network connecting across town, some of the best...

Sunset at the top of Misery Mountain, Peace River, AB.

Mighty Pedals and Paddles in Peace River

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It’s taken years of work, from engaging local authorities to raising funds and planning to finally...

Hucking into South Bear Creek bike trails, Grande Prairie, AB.

Go big with bikes, golf and brews in Grande Prairie

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Biking, golfing, camping, hiking and (nearby) breweries—the South Bear Creek recreation area is an...