Jeremy Derksen

Jeremy Derksen

Managing editor
Homebase: Edmonton

Jeremy Derksen has hitchhiked across BC, hopped trains in Alberta, 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

Cooling off on a road trip through northeast Alberta
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What makes a great roadtrip? With abundant lakes, wide open spaces and hidden gems in a short...

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

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

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Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn seemingly forever, you’ll find some of Canada’s newest...

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A farmer's market on the riverfront, great paddling on the river and lakes, trails through the...

Sunset from the Journey North Cider Co. patio.
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In the fiery glow of a prairie sunset, seen from the balcony of Journey North Cider Co., the trio of...

Morning by the fire at Hideaway Adventure Grounds near Lac La Biche, AB.
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Camping overnight in a trapper’s tent at Hideaway Adventure Grounds, in Kikino Métis Settlement, Amy...