CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular audio tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
GPS-triggered smartphone audio for the Icefields Parkway. Offline after download, 45 stops, trivia, Jasper or Lake Louise.
“Not our favorite. We had other drive along guides that we preferred much more than this one. The jokes and games would have probably been very fun if you had kids in the car, but 2 sixty year olds were getting a little frustrated with it”
Drive Cabot Trail with an offline smartphone audio guide: GPS-triggered stories, photo moments, and no data needed after download.
“The experience was great. Prepare to be awed by the beauty of the scenery. The audio was well done, providing information about the trail with clarity and humour. I would highly recommend this program and would use it to explore other places. We also really appreciated that it was an audio driving tour as it…”
Ride the tunnels at Journey Behind the Falls, then get Skylon Tower views plus Nikola Tesla audio on your phone in Niagara.
“It’s an experience you will not forget. The Guide was fantastic. Was not rushed and got to see everything.”
Drive the Sea to Sky Highway with GPS-triggered audio stops from Vancouver to Whistler, flexible timing, and data-free narration for $8.22.
“For so little cost you can get a narrated tour on your drive between Vancouver and Whistler. The app is GPS based so it knows exactly when you’re about to arrive to a location for which there is some narration. Easy to download app and use it. Thank you for this offering.”
Drive the Bay of Fundy from Moncton to St. Martins with offline GPS audio, trivia, and UNESCO stops for one small group price.
“I couldn’t find the starting point so I took a coastal drive instead, choosing to follow the road signs. This worked out fine, but I didn’t use the audio or follow the tour, though I probably could have followed parts of it. I should note that a) I don’t have a SIM card for Canada…”
Walk downtown Charlottetown with an offline, GPS-triggered audio guide. See key Confederation sites, churches, and waterfront stories for $11.99.
“We had many problems connecting; and following the directions. Audio issues. Other thank this, we loved the entire 5k walk. Great idea too. Wonderful history.”
A low-cost, self-paced smartphone walk through Halifax churches, gardens, and graveyards with GPS narration and optional trivia.
“We learned a lot about Halifax and saw places we would not have seen unless we took the tour. The Common Gardens was the highlight of the tour. It is beautiful.”
Smartphone audio driving tour between Banff and Calgary with offline GPS narration, trivia, and flexible stop-anywhere breaks in the Rockies.
“Excellent tour. We left Airdrie with the app open and logged into our tour and it started automatically when we arrive at the starting point. Lots of great information and the trivia was very engaging.”
Drive Alberta’s Icefields Parkway with an offline GPS audio guide, hitting Crowfoot, Bow Lake, Peyto, Athabasca, and falls on your own time.
“Our whole family enjoyed this audio tour. It helped us decide where to stop and made our day super special.”
Self-guided North Shore drive from Charlottetown with narrated history, dunes and cliffs, and a hands-on stop at Green Gables.
“We absolutely loved the self-guided tour of PEI’s North Shore! The route was well planned — from stunning coastal views and red-sand beaches to quaint fishing villages and scenic lookouts. Having the flexibility to explore at our own pace made it feel really personal. Highlights for us were Cavendish Beach, the dunes in PEI National…”
A self-driving Western Canada audio guide for English and German speakers, with GPS map audio and Rocky Mountains highlights from Banff to Jasper.
“Did not work…”
Self-guided Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport audio tour with GPS trivia and key stops like Pier 21, Farmers Market, and CSS Acadia. Offline-ready.
“Downloading the map was straight forward. The information provided in the audio was interesting. The downside for us is the audio 1. Would auto advance as we approached each site. 2. The app would freeze up and we had to keep closing the app, relaunch, and scroll through to find where we left off.”
Montreal’s 1879 art museum audio tour: 45+ resident artists, 19th-century paintings, Picasso to wax statues, in English/French.
“Le temps que j’avais à ma disposition j’étais pas pressé j’allais à mon rythme”
GPS-linked audio tour from Banff to Jasper with offline playback, 520 points, and classic Rockies stops at your pace.
“This ride along Guide made our trip! We downloaded the app and tour before we left home - we also got the free "Calgary to Banff" tour. So we just hooked our phone to the rental car (Bluetooth) before even leaving the airport, and just started driving. Our guide (who we started calling Tom) just…”
Self-guided audio drive on the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Banff, 140 miles of 76+ stories with offline GPS. Hikes and glacier views.
“If you are driving independently, this is really worth having. Easy to download and gave commentary on all the sights along the way.”
