Grey-Box is pleased to announce its collaboration with Parks Canada

We will be deploying 13 devices in one of Parks Canada’s most magnificent parks, Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site to help facilitate access to tourist content.

Parks Canada offers great resources to help tourists have an immersive experience when visiting. One of their main collaborations for this experience is with Storyteller Fred Pellerin. Fred Pellerin created an audio path, similar to an “audio story” titled Diabolus ex machine, an exclusive work created by, and narrated mainly by, the region’s world-renowned artist. This allows individuals to tune in, take a walk, and allow themselves to explore the park’s natural beauty – all while listening to rich audio that synchronizes with your walk.

However, in some areas of the national park, internet access remains unreliable and lacks service. That’s where Grey-box comes in! Our main initiative is to provide wireless access to digital resources offline using our product – UNI. UNI is a compact, portable, and weather-resistant box that is capable of holding offline educational resources and content. It can provide a 100m range of access and requires nothing except a mobile device. Plus, UNI can be fully customized with the content and needs you require. The best thing is that it can have up to 10 devices connected, which is why it is an excellent resource for a place like Saint-Maurice’s National Park. There is no need for a large broadband network or overly technical devices to access your desired content, making it an excellent option to improve connectivity. Here’s what Martine Lagacé, Visitor Experience Manager for Mauricie and Western Quebec Field, had to say:

We’re very excited to be a part of this great experience and initiative taken by Parks Canada as we continue our mission to help provide wireless access to educational resources and bridge connectivity gaps.

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