A tech-enhanced castle visit
Craigdarroch Castle
Augmented reality tablet tour
Victoria, Canada
Overview
ngx’s augmented reality (AR) tablet tour unobtrusively brings Craigdarroch Castle’s historic characters to life. It guides visitors through the castle, telling stories of gender roles, class, and architecture, enhanced by photos, bespoke animations, and audio vignettes. The self-directed AR tour offers a window into the Castle’s social history, blending technology with heritage.
Breathing life to a Colourful History
The castle oozed with stories uncovered by diligent research. Restored interiors, hidden basements, and historical artefacts revealed the Castle’s rich legacy. Each inhabitant and fragment from a bygone era had a story to tell about Victoria’s colonial past. Enhanced by audio performances, Craigdarroch’s history comes to life.
