Get Your ING-On In Alberta! ​
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About the Travel-ING On Mobile App
The Travel-ING On Mobile App is a single, multi-purpose travel & heritage app that keeps pushing the user forward to local information. It's an award-winner that includes over 600 communities across Alberta.
We are currently in the process of rebranding the former History Check app to the Travel-ING On Mobile App, making some informational improvements and adding features wher our approved members can update their info in real time. We plan to release it in the spring of 2025 as a free download.
Users will discover what is around them through the "Near Me" feature, see what each region offers through "Community Menus", or, by using the search function find specific products and services. They can also use the keyword search to create theme or place specific tours like tours of museums, big icons, breweries, legions, historic grain elevator sites - and so much more.
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While the download will be free, Lifetime Members will be eligible for specials, discounts and other offers provided exclusively to them by our Business Members.​
How to Use the Mobile App
The Travel-ING On mobile app can be described as the power pack of simplicity! It was designed to give you information about a community, its services and amenities and its history. 1000's of keywords can be searched to provide lists or maps of specific attractions, services, amenities and historical information. The following screenshots will help walk you through its functions.
The 'Near Me' Feature & 'Community Menus'
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Step 1: Select the "Near Me" button on the bottom left. The map will show any site listings or points of interest in your immediate area. (See Image 1)
Step 2: Reduce the map size using your fingers to zoom. The icons for the site listings and points of interst will be replaced by"Community Icons." (See Image 2)
Step 3: Pick one. A "Community Menu" will open. You can select one category - or all. (See Image 3)
Step 4: A map with the results of your choice will open. From here you can choose an icon to open the site listing or point of interest. They are color coded, and give a graphic to show you what they site is. (See Image 1)
Inside a Site Listing or Point of Interest
Opening the Photo Gallery
Each site listing (attractions & businessse) or point of interest (everything else) offers an easy-to-use format, that allows you to engage, learn and experience.
​To access any additional images that may be available, simply touch the main image on the screen. If additional photos are available, touch the one you want enlarged to see it.
Finding Info & Contact Details
​​​To find more information and contact details, touch the 'Read More' button. For business site listings it will give you more information about the business, with contact details and links..
​For other points of interest (history & attractions) it will tell you the story of the place, or as many details as possible. If you have additional information you can add it in the comments on the app or complete this form.
Regional & Reference Links
​The 'For More Info' page will reduce your need for additional online searches. Site listings for businesses and attractions will include their website and social media links. Points of Interest may contain refernce and other relevant links. All will contain links to other organizations that provide information on the local community or event calendars.
In addition, you can add selfies and comments on the main screen and your 'User Menu' records your interactions so you can find them later. ​
Using the Search Function (Keywords)
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Step 1: Click MENU then SEARCH to access the feature.
Step 2: Type in what you want to search as shown on the top of the SEARCH SCREEN. Use the search icon to enter.
Step 3: Your results will show in a list. Click MAP to change your view. You can zoom the map in or out to adjust your view.
Helpful HInts:
1) If you are looking for a place in a certain community, refine your search by typing in the community name before or after that service. In example, Athabasca Restaurants.
2) By using a generic term, such as BIG ICONS or LEGIONS you can take a tour through Alberta looking for those specific places or things.