Truly the perfect companion for anyone wishing to fully experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies within Banff National Park. A complete “guidebook” to the Rockies… and it’s on your iPhone! One of three “Companions” that cover Canada’s southern Rocky Mountains. Requires no “network” or “wireless” connection for full functionality. All information, photographs, and mapping points are integrated into the app itself.
GPS mapping identifies Mountains, Lakes, Points of Interest, and your Location. Interpretive Info: Mountains – Naming history, Related information, and Stories. Geography and Geology – Eco-regions and Habitats, Flora and Fauna, Descriptions and Photos, Wildlife Watching Tips, Park History. Points of Interest: Viewpoints, Picnic Areas, Trail heads and Short Hikes, Campgrounds, Informational Points. Audio Commentary, By Canadian Rockies authors Ben Gadd, Chic Scott, and Michael Kerr, filled with information by Dave Birrell – a geophysicist, teacher, Canadian Rockies author, and accredited professional guide with the Interpretive Guides Association – and in conjunction with the Friends of Banff National Park, your Park Companion features unmatched information about more than 250 mountains, lakes, and points of interest and includes 500 magnificent pictures.
Not only will you have access to the geological, geographical, and historical information that Dave has developed over the past 40 years, the app helps you recognize the mountain and lakes that surround you. (You can take it on short hikes, too!) No longer will you be left wondering what surrounds you.Whether for a day, a week, or just passing through one afternoon, your Park Companion will help you discover the natural and cultural environment, as well as the beauty of Banff National Park.
The Banff Park Companion can be Purchased here on Itunes: Banff Park Companion – Mountain Apps Inc.
Check out our Park Radio Iphone App too, to listen to our radio featuring interviews, podcasts, trail reports, weather updates:Banff’s Park Radio 101.1FM – Podcast App – Wizzard Media
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