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

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...

Hike under the Sun in Northern Sunrise County

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

Refresh in Athabasca, with river time and farm fresh goods

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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.

Recharge and chill in Bonnyville

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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.

Living Traditions in Lac La Biche Region

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Camping overnight in a trapper’s tent at Hideaway Adventure Grounds, in Kikino Métis Settlement, Amy...

Riding bikes along the lake at Vermilion Provincial Park

Bike trails by the lake make epic Vermilion days

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What’s green, blue and ridden all over? The bike trails by the lake in Vermilion Provincial Park...

Camping at Métis Crossing revives connections

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Camping in a trapper's tent at Métis Crossing transports visitors back to the late 19th century...

Stoking the fire: finding nature and joy in the Grande Prairie region

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Waking in the middle of the night to a dwindling fire, a few hours’ ride by horse from civilization...