Phones Canada is excited to announce that Google Maps has introduced Immersive View in Canada, allowing users to virtually explore five major cities: Montreal, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton. This feature, which first launched in the U.S. last October, has now expanded to our beautiful country.

Utilizing advanced computer vision and AI technology, Immersive View creates lifelike, multi-dimensional experiences that revolutionize how users interact with their surroundings. By combining billions of Street View and aerial images, this feature provides a virtual experience that goes beyond traditional map views.

With Immersive View, users can now explore destinations as if they were physically there, helping them make informed decisions about where and when to visit. For example, planning a summer trip to Toronto becomes more exciting with Immersive View. Users can virtually soar over the CN Tower and then descend to street level to explore nearby attractions, restaurants, and hotels.

Similarly, this feature allows for a virtual stroll through Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets, a tour of Calgary’s vibrant downtown area, a glimpse of Ottawa’s historic Parliament Hill, and an exploration of Edmonton’s scenic River Valley. Currently, no British Columbia cities are included in Immersive View on Google Maps.

Moreover, Immersive View includes a time slider that enables users to view predicted weather conditions and crowd levels at different times of the day. This feature aids in optimal trip planning by providing valuable insights for a seamless travel experience.

To use Google Maps Immersive View:

– Open Google Maps on your device.
– Search for a landmark or place of interest in one of the five cities.
– Look for the Immersive View preview (a small video thumbnail) in the search results.
– Tap the preview to launch the full experience.

Experience these cities like never before with Google Maps’ new Immersive View feature!