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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.

17th Ave BIA & Driftscape Success! The app-powered trick-or-treat trail transformed Halloween on Calgary's 17th Ave, doubling foot traffic (up 100% to 56,000 visitors) and boosting local sales by 50%. The Driftscape platform provided an interactive, map-based tour, guiding visitors to undiscovered businesses. This showcased the power of smart tourism to drive economic growth and enhance visitor engagement. A proven blueprint for DMOs/BIAs.