Avenza Maps
How to download and use Avenza Maps on your smartphone
Step 1) Download the Avenza app to your phone over wifi or using your cell data
Step 2) Find and download the Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe maps on the Avenza app
Step 3) Up on the trails, open the Kelowna Nordic map you need on the Avenza app
Step 4) Look for a blue dot on the map showing your location
Step 5) Select the pencil on the bottom left of the screen to see the options to navigate and record
​​Steps to navigate to a destination
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Select "Navigate to a Destination" from the list.
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Choose a navigation method:
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Enter Coordinates: Select "Enter Coordinates" to manually input a latitude and longitude for your destination.
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Navigate to Feature: Choose this option to select an existing placemark, line, or other feature already on your map.
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Project Destination: Use this to set a destination based on a specific heading and distance.
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Start navigating: After selecting your method, a line will appear on the map from your current location to the destination.
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View navigation details: Swipe up the bottom toolbar to see statistics like speed, distance to the destination, and estimated time of arrival. The toolbar can be swiped down to hide the compass and see a larger map view
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Steps to record your route
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Select “Record GPS tracks” if you want to see a coloured line where you’re travelling on the map.
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When you’re back in the parking lot, you can stop recording and decide whether you want to keep a record of your route on your map, or delete it. You can also decide to delete a route later by clicking on the line showing your route and choosing delete.
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