Google "streetviewing" finally arrives in Canadian cities

KrisYYC · #1 Posted **May 5, 2009, 7:26 PM**

On the way home from work today I saw a google street view camera car going down Elbow Dr. here in Calgary. Looks like the street view option will be available for Canadian cities soon. Hopefully I got in on the shot hehe.

Dmajackson · #2 Posted **May 5, 2009, 7:34 PM**

They've been snapping photos around Hali here for a few weeks now.

They're also in Saint John.

ue · #3 Posted **May 5, 2009, 7:51 PM**

They were already in Edmonton. If you use Canpages.ca you can get a version of Streetview now of parts of Vancouver. Quite cool.

I always enjoy going through streetview in American cities and it will be awesome to have in Canadian cities.

harls · #4 Posted **May 5, 2009, 7:53 PM**

Yeah I saw one about a month ago in Hull. Looks like they are using the same cars everywhere (Cobalts).

Wonder why they pick the brownest, ugliest time of year to shoot photos.

Calgarian · #5 Posted **May 5, 2009, 8:25 PM**

I saw that car while I was sitting on a patio @ Buzzards on Friday, didn't know what it was at first.

ue · #6 Posted **May 5, 2009, 8:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Yeah I saw one about a month ago in Hull. Looks like they are using the same cars everywhere (Cobalts).

Wonder why they pick the brownest, ugliest time of year to shoot photos.

I agree, when they did Edmonton a couple weeks ago, the snow just melted and our green still hadn't come in yet. The trees were leafless and the grass was this brown muck. I seriously don't get why July or something wouldn't have been doable. They sure picked a crappy time, although I'm still glad they're doing it anyways.

harls · #7 Posted **May 5, 2009, 8:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I saw that car while I was sitting on a patio @ Buzzards on Friday, didn't know what it was at first.

Sounds like you will be forever immortalized on the internet, drinking booze.

Why couldn't that happen to me.. damn.

vid · #8 Posted **May 5, 2009, 9:08 PM**

They prefer to take pictures in cloudy weather, according to an article posted in the Waterloo section.

Rico Rommheim · #9 Posted **May 5, 2009, 9:58 PM**

Caught one last week on Parc Avenue. Not only was it above the speed limit but it ran a red light. Morons.

mylesmalley · #10 Posted **May 5, 2009, 9:59 PM**

Bear in mind these decisions get made in California.

mylesmalley · #11 Posted **May 5, 2009, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

Caught one last week on Parc Avenue. Not only was it above the speed limit but it ran a red light. Morons.

They're spreading the word of Google, Rico. Let them be.

Rico Rommheim · #12 Posted **May 5, 2009, 10:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

They're spreading the word of Google, Rico. Let them be.

I reckon you're right. But I also reckon that these people are a menace, someone needs to stop them. They might hurt some people.

harls · #13 Posted **May 5, 2009, 10:11 PM**

I wonder how many people have tried to destroy those cameras.

...or steal them.

le calmar · #14 Posted **May 5, 2009, 10:31 PM**

If they've already been shooting for weeks, then Montreal is going to look weird with some parts of the city with leafless trees while other parts will be green with leaves and flowers. It's actually green now, but I don't know if they're still shooting. ( I guess so)

Calgarian · #15 Posted **May 5, 2009, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Sounds like you will be forever immortalized on the internet, drinking booze.

Why couldn't that happen to me.. damn.

It will be the back of my head on a shady patio, but I will know it's me!

The Jabroni · #16 Posted **May 6, 2009, 12:05 AM**

They were in Winnipeg early last month, during the melt.

Worst time to do such a thing, with the spring melt and all...

Doug · #17 Posted **May 6, 2009, 12:22 AM**

The image capture technology was eveloped by a Calgary company:
http://www.immersivemedia.com

highdensitysprawl · #18 Posted **May 6, 2009, 1:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by le calmar

If they've already been shooting for weeks, then Montreal is going to look weird with some parts of the city with leafless trees while other parts will be green with leaves and flowers. It's actually green now, but I don't know if they're still shooting. ( I guess so)

That happened in London, England...they shot the same street months apart and when you go down the street the trees in a park suddenly burst into bloom.

highdensitysprawl · #19 Posted **May 6, 2009, 1:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Yeah I saw one about a month ago in Hull. Looks like they are using the same cars everywhere (Cobalts).

Wonder why they pick the brownest, ugliest time of year to shoot photos.

Most if not all buildings visible, especially in residential areas.

Hull in March or April is one ugly place.

#20 Posted **May 6, 2009, 1:41 AM**

Google street view car spotted in Waterloo at Columbia and Phillip streets.

(Photo courtesy of Smably)

Anyone know the exact date that street views of Canadian cities go online?

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Originally Posted by highdensitysprawl

Hull in March or April is one ugly place.

I was there in May last year and it was pretty ugly then too.