Phone Apps to Download Before Your Road Trip to Northern Manitoba

Get these applications:

1. Google Maps – Essential for navigation, and don’t forget to download offline maps for areas with limited signal.

2. My Aurora Forecast – this app will alert you when the Northern Lights are visible in your area.

3. AllTrails – Perfect for hikers, it provides detailed trail information and allows you to download offline maps for your outdoor adventures.

4. Manitoba Explorer – A fantastic app by Travel Manitoba that helps you explore all corners of the province. Collect achievement badges and pins by checking in at different points of interest, and compare your progress with other travelers.

5. Explore Flin Flon Trail – If you're visiting Flin Flon, this app lets you discover hidden gems in the area, and you can earn a digital certificate and themed stickers.

6. Explore Churchill Pass - If you're visiting Churchill, this app lets you discover hidden gems in the area, and you can earn a digital certificate and themed stickers.

7. Music Library – Download a list of songs you’d like to listen to during your trip, especially since some areas may not have internet or data coverage.

8. Waze – A great alternative to Google Maps for real-time road conditions and traffic alerts. Perfect for avoiding road delays and hazards.

9. WeatherCAN – Canada’s official weather app, providing up-to-date weather information, forecasts, and alerts, which is crucial in Manitoba’s ever-changing climate.

10. Parkopedia – If you’ll be visiting urban areas or popular attractions, this app can help you find parking spots and prices.

11. Trip Advisor – For reviews, restaurant recommendations, and local attractions, this app helps you make informed choices on the go.

12. iOverlander – If you're doing any camping or overlanding, this app helps you find campsites, water sources, and other useful info for off-the-beaten-path travel.