How Driftscape Is Making Headlines with Its Self-Guided Tour App
- Andrew Applebaum
- Jul 23
- 3 min read
Media Coverage and Awards That Matter to Busy Tourism Teams

Driftscape’s self-guided tour app is helping time-strapped tourism professionals create more impact with fewer resources. From storytelling walking tours to AI-powered directories, our digital tourism platform is getting national media attention—because it’s solving real challenges for BIAs, DMOs, museums, and cultural destinations.
Where the Media Is Talking About Our Self-Guided Tour App
Tourism professionals know the pressure to deliver memorable visitor experiences without growing your team. That’s where Driftscape shines—and journalists have taken notice:
CBC highlighted how our immersive travel experience helped locals rediscover hidden gems in their city.
CTV News featured our partnership with Tourism North Bay, showcasing how interactive tourism maps drive off-season visits.
The Globe and Mail covered our work with smaller towns using Driftscape to share cultural tourism stories without needing extra staff.
CityNews reported on how our storytelling walking tour app in Cabbagetown increased foot traffic for local businesses.
Toronto Star included Driftscape in its Black History Month feature as a digital storytelling tourism tool.
News Nation USA spotlighted how Burk’s Falls leveraged our app to support shop local goals with modern tools.
“A homegrown app that’s transforming how communities share their stories.” – CBC “An immersive way to reimagine your city.” – CityNews
Awards and Industry Recognition That Build Confidence
When choosing technology, you want assurance it’s trusted. Driftscape has received attention that affirms its value to real tourism teams:
Named a Top 10 Travel and Hospitality Tech Solution by CIO Review
Included in Best Startup Canada rankings for tourism SaaS and digital marketing
Winner of NOW Magazine’s Readers’ Choice for Best Tech App in Toronto
Profiled by LiisBeth for inclusive innovation in Canadian tourism
Featured as an Innovative Company to Watch by The Startup Pill
Our platform isn’t just loaded with features—it’s designed for real-world results.
Why Real Tourism Professionals Are Turning to Driftscape
Driftscape was built with the realities of local tourism teams in mind:
TIAC Membership ensures we align with national tourism strategies
ACO Heritage Award Nomination for our work with Hear Here in promoting heritage tours
Canada’s Podcast & Innovation Fuel featured our CEO on digital solutions for small-town revitalization
North Bay used Driftscape to support contest-based gamification and drive year-round exploration
These aren’t vague case studies—they’re lived experiences from organizations like yours.
From Food Tours to Cultural Storytelling
What do sustainability tours, food adventures, and hidden histories have in common? Communities across Canada are using Driftscape to make them accessible and engaging:
Wellington Advertiser profiled a local food tour powered by our mobile tour platform
Spacing Magazine called Driftscape a bridge between familiar spaces and deeper stories
Simcoe.com showed how our app supports cultural tourism campaigns
Re:Porter Magazine likened Driftscape to a modern View-Master for curious travellers
This is digital storytelling tourism that visitors actually use and share.
Solving Real Problems with Real Tools
If you’re a BIA or tourism organization facing these challenges: - Too many POIs to promote, not enough people to do it - A need to move beyond static signage and expensive brochures - Pressure to show results from seasonal campaigns
Driftscape can help. Our visitor experience platform helps you do more, track more, and share more—without more work.
What’s Next for Teams Using Our Digital Tourism Platform
We’re constantly evolving our tools to keep up with the real needs of our partners:
AI-Powered Business Directories to automate listings
Multilingual content instant translation into French and Spanish
Points & Rewards enhancements finer controls to our rewards program
We’re not just a walking tour app—we’re a full platform built for smarter, sustainable tourism.
Let’s Help You Make Headlines Too
Want to join the tourism professionals using Driftscape to create immersive travel experiences and boost local engagement? Contact us to see how you can get started.
Our self-guided tour app is helping communities shop local, explore cultural landmarks, and scale tourism impact with less strain. Let’s tell your story next.
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