Squamish visitors can now book a hotel room, find the nearest restaurant, view trail maps and more thanks to a speedy new mobile app launched yesterday by Tourism Squamish.
The Explore Squamish app, built by Canada’s Best Apps, is a free download now available via Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
“This is just one of the tools we are utilizing in order to best showcase the world-class recreation, attractions, dining and events that are drawing record visitor numbers to Squamish,” according to Tourism Squamish Executive Director Lesley Weeks. “We have essentially created a mobile tour guide that will improve the Squamish experience.”
Within the app is a comprehensive Squamish guide consisting of 16 main categories ranging from attractions to services, each containing its own list of subcategories and business listings.
[Railway Heritage Park, Squamish]
In addition to the guide, the app provides current road and weather conditions as well as an integrated mapping system for optimal navigation and planning. For more info and to download the app, visit Explore Squamish online.
[Railway Heritage Park, Squamish]
ABOUT SQUAMISH
Less than an hour from both Vancouver and Whistler, Squamish offers a unique fusion of rugged landscapes, stunning vistas and West coast culture. Last year CNN Money named Squamish “Best Mountain Town for a Summer Getaway in North America”; The New York Times included Squamish in a 52 Places to Go in 2015 roundup.
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