Driftscape is a mobile application designed to help users explore and learn about their surroundings through augmented reality (AR) tours. The app features markers representing places of interest, events, and tours from over 30 local organizations, including Heritage Toronto, Toronto Public Library, and The Distillery District. Users can access these markers in AR mode, allowing them to see nearby points of interest in the streetscape around them. The app serves both individual users and organizations. For users, Driftscape is free and provides a convenient way to discover local arts, culture, and history on their own schedule. For organizations, Driftscape offers a platform to share their stories and promote local businesses, helping residents become tourists in their own town. The company operates in the travel and tourism market, focusing on local exploration and cultural education. Driftscape generates revenue through partnerships with local organizations that use the platform to reach a broader audience.

Keywords: augmented reality, local exploration, cultural education, mobile app, travel, tourism, history, arts, events, heritage.