# Scenic Map Western Canada — Offline 3D topo maps

> Offline 3D topographic maps for navigation and exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by GrangerFX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-western-canada/id602509261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-western-canada/id602509261/reviews.md

## What is Scenic Map Western Canada?

A 3D topo map of Western Canada. All map data is dowloaded to your device and can then be used without an internet connection. Use it in a car, a boat, a plane or while hiking. It is like having more than a third of the country in your pocket.

Scenic Map now covers the entire world via online maps. The maps are cached automatically so they can still be used when there is no cell coverage. Turn on Online Map in the Settings menu and you can then scroll or go to any location on the planet. Satellite image overlays add breathtaking detail and realism to the maps (tap preset 2 or 4 when Online Map is enabled). You can use them as you travel to see what is hidden from view at ground level. This takes moving maps to a whole new level.

Use the two finger vertical swipe gesture to tilt the map for a 3D view. Scroll like a map or fly like a flight simulator. Enable Joystick Gestures in the Settings menu and then fly around the terrain using a virtual joystick. Prefer only 2D maps? Enable the 2D Map option in the Settings menu.

Scenic Map is simply the best 3D topo map available for a mobile device. You will see incredible detail while scrolling, rotating and zooming perfectly smoothly. You will see every road even if you zoom out to the altitude of a satellite. As you zoom in, you will see every small bump and hollow of the Earth and terrain features as small as ten meters. Unlike old fashioned topo maps, Scenic Map’s roads and trails are up to date thanks to OpenStreetMap.org. It contains polygons for urban areas, shopping malls, an ever growing number of buildings and many other features, The best lake, pond, stream and rivers from the USGS and Canadian public databases are also included.

Tap the GPS center button to begin tracking your location. As you move, you will generate a track file. Tracks can be replayed with video like controls to speed up, slow down, pause, restart or skip to the end. You can display existing tracks while recording another if you want to retrace your route. When online, you can automatically create a route from your current GPS location to any other point on the map. Tracks can be received from or sent to other apps in GPX format. GPS recording stops automatically after you have remained stationary for some time or you can choose to manually stop tracking by tapping on the top track in the Tracks view.

Never before have maps been this customizable. For example, you can turn on or off the roads. You can change the lighting direction or remove terrain shading entirely. You can display contour lines even over satellite images. There are five presets which let you quickly switch between map styles. Use Metric, English or Nautical units and choose one of four different coordinate displays including UTM.

Want to learn more about a map feature? Tap the target icon and center the feature under the compass rose to display its name, type, urban area, county, state, elevation and coordinates. You will also see a bearing line back to your current GPS location or from your location to a selected waypoint. The status bar shows the bearing direction and distance along with the map and GPS elevation, the track length, and your current speed and direction of travel.

In-app documentation is provided in the Help section at the top of the Settings menu. Links are provided in the documentation to detailed coverage maps, tutorial videos, installation guide and blog at ScenicMap.com
Map data © OpenStreetMap and contributors under the Open Database License 

Scenic Map supports GPS tracking while the app is in the background.
Caution: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Offline 3D topographic maps
- Global online map coverage
- Satellite image overlays
- 3D map tilting and flight simulation
- GPS tracking and route recording
- Customizable map layers and styles
- GPX track import/export

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-western-canada/id602509261/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good but difficult to see trails

*2024-01-27*

The light green trails can be very hard to see. I would appreciate a way to change colours for better contrast.

### 5/5 — The best

*2019-04-01*

Tried App after app after app and nothing compares to this one for all my exploration needs. Only thing I would like to see is caribou snowmobile closures option added.

### 5/5 — Best topographic 3D mapping app for iOS

*2014-03-27*

I have bought and tested dozens of gps mapping apps and by far this is the best app available. The developer is easy to contact and open to suggestions to continuously improve his software. I have put away my Garmin GPS and turned my iPad mini into the ultimate back country GPS.

Douglas J Erickson

### 5/5 — Scenic map SW Canada

*2013-06-17*

An excellent product that was useful and informative whilst on the Rocky Mountaineer train and Vancouver, especially in conjunction with a GPS tracker. Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Amazing Topo App 😎

*2013-03-23*

I really like this app, the rendering is very fast compared to my topo map on my trail gps and iPhone touch screen is great for the controls. I like that it is only $10 vs $60 - $100 for other gps software, there is't anything I don't like about this app, do have your iPhone plugged in the download took awhile.
A1+ 😀

## Frequently asked questions about Scenic Map Western Canada

### Does Scenic Map Western Canada have ads?

No, Scenic Map Western Canada is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the price of Scenic Map Western Canada?

Scenic Map Western Canada is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. This price grants you access to all its features and map data.

### How often is Scenic Map Western Canada updated?

Scenic Map Western Canada was last updated on January 19, 2024, with version 1.9.2. The developer frequently releases updates to improve functionality and map data.

### What devices support Scenic Map Western Canada?

Scenic Map Western Canada is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to provide a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### Can I use Scenic Map Western Canada without an internet connection?

Yes, all map data for Western Canada is downloaded to your device, allowing for full offline use. Online maps are also cached for offline access when cell coverage is unavailable.

### How detailed are the maps in Scenic Map Western Canada?

The maps offer incredible detail, showing every road even when zoomed out to satellite altitude. Zooming in reveals terrain features as small as ten meters, including roads, trails, buildings, and water bodies.

### What age rating does Scenic Map Western Canada have?

Scenic Map Western Canada has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can I share my recorded tracks from Scenic Map Western Canada?

Yes, tracks recorded in Scenic Map Western Canada can be sent to other applications in GPX format. You can also receive GPX tracks from other sources to use within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-01-19

Fast initial download. Maps are then dowloaded automatically.
Fixed track recording in iOS 17.
Fixed the settings menu in landscape mode on iPhone.
Fixed low frame rate when the information bar is enabled.
The map's highest detail is now displayed while scrolling.

### 1.8.14 — 2021-08-26

Updated maps and bug fixes.

### 1.8.12 — 2020-10-05

Dark mode fixes.

### 1.8.11 — 2020-06-13

iOS 13 support
Updated map data

### 1.8.10 — 2019-11-16

Fixed GPX file import issue

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