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Julie McManus
Editor’s
As our readers are already aware, the staff at Island Times Magazine loves all things related to Island living. Since smartphones are everywhere these days, we thought we'd include a round-up of some of our favourite smartphone apps you might want to use during your next visit. Below is a list of what we believe appear to be the most useful – depending on what you like to do, of course! This short list is just an example of all the different types of apps out there.
• Vancouver Island Exploration Guide by Surton Media – This app for iPhones is being considered the Island’s most complete app guide out there. 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 available through this app.
• myPQB by Discover Anywhere Mobile – myPQB stands for My Parksville Qualicum Beach and it is a free app for Blackberry users. Save money and compare Parksville and Qualicum Beach restaurants, hotels, shops, events, and attractions using myPQB.
• Comox Go-Guide by SnowSeekers Inc. – Unlock the best of Comox and Mount Washington with this app for iPhone. Over 40 years of industry expertise has gone into the construction of the SnowSeekers Go-Guides, which also promote the dozens of retails shops, restaurants, cafés, and accommodations Comox Valley has to offer.
• MultiCam BC Ferries by Stanton Software – An iPhone app providing access to all 16 of BC Ferries’ web cams. Heading to the ferry and want to know if you'll be able to drive straight on, or if the line- up is already too long? Use this app to view the cams that show the action happening at the docks.
• BC Ferries by NeededApz – A free app available for Android owners. Use for instant access to ferry schedules and current sailing conditions. This app provides fast-loading, no-frills schedules and only covers basic needs. Because it’s a freebie, be prepared for a few ads along the way.
• Go Play Golf by
Goplaygolf.ca – This free golf app covers over 30 golf courses in BC, and includes info on weather, special deals, and the “Possibility of Sun” (instead of the possibility of precipitation).
• Wine Tripper BC by Bennalsoft Technologies – The BC version of the popular Wine Tripper smartphone app helps you explore our region’s fabulous wineries, from the Okanagan to Vancouver Island to around Vancouver itself.
• Victoria BC Canada Transit Application by CDR Enterprises – This application provides information on the Transit System of City of Victoria and the nearby regions on Vancouver Island. Very handy!
• Tourism Victoria by Discover Anywhere Mobile – This app can help you explore BC’s capital city and plan your activities. Find what is nearby, get directions, maps, activity ideas, and upcoming events.
• The Tofino App – Use this free mobile travel guide for the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Explore the Tofino and Ucluelet area from the palm of your hand and find info on shops, restaurants, whale watching companies, surf shops, accommodations, art galleries, and more. This app was made by locals.
• Tofino Guide – This handy travel companion goes beyond helping you find out where to eat, sleep and surf with tips and Top Ten lists of what to do when it rains, what to do with the kids, and where to find the biggest trees.
• Nanaimo2Go! – This app is used in conjunction with the social networking platform Twitter. It allows easy access to organized local information such as news headlines, sports, traffic, weather, jobs, and more. Nanaimo2Go! is the ultimate means of staying connected to the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Before going and checking out some of these apps, take a look through the spring issue of Island Times, which presents a profile on the man Mount Benson is named after. We also include a feature on Nootka Island and Friendly Cove. Other stories include a spotlight on the Nanaimo Child Development Centre, a local salmon recipe, a write-up on Rathtrevor Beach Nature House, and more! As always, we welcome your thoughts, suggestions, and story ideas. Please email us at
publisher@islandtimesmagazine.ca to get in touch, or contact a staff member directly. Happy sunshine, everyone!
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