Can I use Google Maps on my mobile phone to drive to places like Banff? Do I need to download the map ?

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Need to download offline maps, most areas in the scenic area are without network.

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Google Maps is fine. I've tested it, and Waze can work as well. As for whether to download the map, it depends on whether you have enough traffic. In my personal experience, I suggest downloading some offline maps because the signal in Banff is not good.

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