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Give Your Heritage Site a Digital Voice That Speaks to Every Generation
Struggling to engage all visitors at your heritage site? Discover how a digital app can bring your stories to life, captivate younger audiences, and offer personalized, interactive experiences. Learn how to reach wider audiences, enhance exploration, and gain valuable insights, making your site a must-visit cultural destination!

Andrew Applebaum
Aug 14 min read


How Do I Store Maps Offline in the Driftscape App?
Ever lost signal right when you needed it most? With Driftscape’s offline mode, visitors can explore tours, trails, and points of interest—even without Wi-Fi. From scenic hikes to heritage sites, offline maps make your destination more accessible, anywhere. Perfect for BIAs, museums, and rural tourism pros looking to stay connected with travelers—no signal required. Learn how to store maps offline and bring your stories to life, off the grid.

Andrew Applebaum
Jul 314 min read


How Driftscape Is Making Headlines with Its Self-Guided Tour App
Driftscape’s self-guided tour app is making waves in Canadian tourism. From CBC to CTV and The Globe and Mail, major outlets are spotlighting how our digital tourism platform helps BIAs, DMOs, and museums engage visitors with immersive experiences, interactive maps, and automated tools. With national awards and real-world results, Driftscape empowers small teams to create big impact—without adding workload.

Andrew Applebaum
Jul 233 min read


How a Sightseeing App Helped Carleton Place Create a Hit Self-Guided Tour
Carleton Place, like many small towns, faced a familiar challenge: how to bring forgotten stories back to life—and foot traffic back to the town centre. Their sightseeing app solution? A self-guided, story-rich scavenger hunt powered by Driftscape. Here's how it worked—and what your destination can learn from it.

Andrew Applebaum
Jun 143 min read


How to Build a Walking Tour That Boosts Local Business
Want more visitors exploring your main street—not just Googling it from the hotel? Whether you're part of a BIA, a local museum, or a...

Driftscape
Apr 213 min read


7 Creative Walking Tour App Ideas to Boost Visitor Engagement in Small Towns
If you're struggling to get visitors off the highway and into your town's shops, stories, and streets, you're not alone. Small towns have incredible history, charm, and community spirit, but it’s not always obvious to travelers passing through. That's where walking tour apps come in. They are one of the most effective ways for DMOs and BIAs to encourage exploration, drive local spending, and turn casual visits into memorable, authentic experiences. This guide offers seven u

Andrew Applebaum
Apr 145 min read


Boost Destination Growth: How to Choose the Right Tourism App for Your Region
In today’s experience-driven tourism economy, having the right digital tools is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s essential. As visitor...

Driftscape
Mar 312 min read


Turn Visitors into Locals with an Explore Like a Local App
Today’s travelers want more than checklists—they want connection. An “Explore Like a Local” app helps destinations deliver just that: self-guided tours, local stories, and authentic experiences. From scavenger hunts to audio guides, learn how digital tools like Driftscape are helping communities turn hidden gems into must-see stops.

Andrew Applebaum
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Unlock Your Destination's Past with a Historical Site Guide App
Ontario’s heritage sites are evolving. Discover how a historical site guide app turns plaques into powerful, accessible stories with audio, maps, and self-guided tours.

Andrew Applebaum
Feb 27, 20236 min read


Ignite Discovery: How a Local Culture App Transforms Visitor Engagement for Destinations
Discover how Oakville used a local culture app to connect visitors and residents to hidden gems, history, and local businesses. With real-time updates, self-guided tours, and multimedia storytelling, Driftscape helps destinations like Oakville transform casual visits into meaningful cultural journeys.

Andrew Applebaum
Aug 25, 20214 min read


10 Reasons the Best City Tour Apps Are Now Essential for Destination Marketing
Discover why top destinations are turning to the best city tour app to boost tourism, reduce print costs, and keep visitors engaged. From self-guided tours to real-time updates and gamified exploration, mobile solutions like Driftscape make it easier than ever to market your city. Learn how destinations like Bruce County and Buxton Museum are using apps to modernize their tourism strategies—and why now's the time to go digital.

Andrew Applebaum
Jul 30, 20213 min read


Unlocking Your Destination's Soul: The Power of a Local Culture App
Discover how St. Marys is using a local culture app to turn casual visits into rich cultural experiences. Learn how Driftscape supports immersive self-guided tourism, drives local business, and helps destinations tell their stories with impact.

Andrew Applebaum
Sep 22, 20207 min read


Discover Toronto’s Hidden Stories with a Travel Storytelling App
Discover how Cooks Bay Marina used a travel storytelling app to turn Toronto’s hidden gems into unforgettable, self-guided tours. With immersive audio, local legends, and real-time engagement tools, Driftscape helps destinations like yours boost visitor engagement—without extra staffing or complex tech. Perfect for tourism pros looking to modernize without losing authenticity.

Andrew Applebaum
Jun 15, 20202 min read


Empowering Indigenous Self-Guided Tours with Digital Storytelling
Empower Indigenous storytelling through respectful, self-guided digital tours. Learn how DMOs and cultural sites are building immersive, community-led experiences with Driftscape.

Andrew Applebaum
Dec 15, 20173 min read
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