For the tech-savvy out there, Jamie Moore, a Nanaimo-area travel writer, has created an iPhone App (application) all about the great travel and adventure opportunities on Vancouver Island. And, of course, Nanaimo is front-and-center!
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Want to know the best spots to land a huge salmon or watch thousands spawn? Need help navigating the island’s wine trail? Looking for fun kid-friendly activities? It’s all here in the palm of your hand: The best of the island and its hidden gems – from Victoria to Port Hardy – with tips on peak times to see wildlife, which trails to avoid if you’re not hard-core, easy ways to save money and more.
Vancouver Island Exploration Guide is the island’s most complete app guide out there. And it keeps getting bigger. Download it and you get free updates for life. Here’s what else:
•130 entries & 742 colour photos
•Photo slideshows to help you decide where to go
•All-new insider hints, tips and descriptions from an islander
•Google maps with directions and pushpins for each entry
•GPS tracking so you know what’s nearby
•50+ FREE attractions and activities
•One-click website links and phone calls
•Offline content you can access anywhere
•Entries sorted by name, distance, price and region
•The ability to post interactive comments, save favourites, share photosMake the most of your time on the island that readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine consistently rank the “Best North American Island.” This easy-to-use app will take you to the best spots and give you practical advice along the way. Start traveling like a local today.
The Vancouver Island Exploration Guide for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Many of Tourism Nanaimo's wonderful Members are featured in the App!
You can download the Vancouver Island Exploration Guide for $2.99 on iTunes.