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4 Helpful & Totally Free Apps
PARKS CANADA – NATIONAL APP
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Canadian Government is offering free admission to all Parks Canada places in 2017, and this NEW app is one way that Parks Canada is providing visitors with exceptional opportunities to connect with Canada’s iconic destinations this year and beyond. The new Parks Canada app provides visitors with the information and resources they need to plan their visit and discover breathtaking locations, including hidden gems, and other unique and memorable experiences at national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. Visitors can share their experiences on social media and use fun and interactive Parks Canada-themed photo-filters activated by their smartphone GPS when they arrive at one of Parks Canada’s many destinations. There is also detailed information on Parks Canada places, tips on how to prepare for a visit, and interactive maps. Visitors can even find out about hundreds of events planned for 2017 all across the country.
GASBUDDY
GasBuddy is the world’s largest community-based fuel app, with over 60 million downloads worldwide. User-generated data helps you find the cheapest gas options around you, so you can spend that money on other things. This app is as useful on the road as it is back at home. With GasBuddy, you can: Find the cheapest gas—no matter the type—near you Find gas stations by distance or price Report gas prices to help others find cheap gas Earn points and achievements for reporting gas prices Enter to win $100 in free gas—every day!
GOOGLE MAPS
Most of us already have this on our devices and have used it to get from point A to point B, but it really does so much more. You can: • Beat traffic with real-time ETAs and traffic conditions • Save time with automatic re-routing based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures • Don’t miss a turn or exit with lane guidance • Find pit stops along your route like gas stations and coffee spots • Find top-rated restaurants and local businesses, wherever you are • Decide on the best places to go with reviews, ratings, and pictures of foods and interiors • Plan your visit and see menus, make reservations, and find when places are typically busiest • Help others discover the best places by sharing reviews, photos and more • Save places you want to or often visit, and quickly find them later from any computer or device Google Maps is supported in over 220 countries and you can use the voice guide to tell you when to turn off at the next ice cream store. This Mosquito repellent prevents you from getting bitten by mosquitoes and some other nasty bugs. ANTI MOSQUITO - SONIC REPELLER The application emits a very unique high frequency sound (ultra sound) that the insects dislike. The pitch of the sound is so high that most humans will not notice anything. Keep the application close to you and enjoy the outdoors without bites. The app does not guarantee a 100% protection as there are over 3500 known mosquito species in the world and they all react slightly different to the repellent. Use the pitch selector to find optimal repelling frequency for the mosquitoes in your region.