Which Canadian politician keeps a Beatles mug on his desk? Which party leader’s office features a fresco of an angel modeled on William Lyon Mackenzie King’s mother? And where can you find the best view of Canada’s capital? The answers to all these questions are now in Google Maps!





Through the unique panoramic lens of Google Street View, for the first time you can explore the Prime Minister’s Office, find the secret door in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, and marvel at the ornate Memorial Chamber or the views from the Peace Tower observation deck.





In July we launched Street View imagery of Canada’s Parliament Hill , giving Canadians a chance to go online and experience the places that serve as the iconic backdrop of Canadian politics, including the House of Commons , the Red Chamber of the Senate and the Library of Parliament . Today we are thrilled to announce the addition of several historic sites within Parliament Hill’s Centre Block, including a few spots that take you behind the scenes, where even a public tour won’t go.





Prime Minister’s Office





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Office of the Leader of the Opposition





View Larger Map Office of the Leader of the Opposition





Memorial Chamber

The Memorial Chamber is dedicated to the memory of Canadians who have died in military service. The Peace Tower was constructed by a nation grateful for peace, while the Memorial Chamber is a permanent reminder of conflict’s precious cost.





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Peace Tower Observation Deck

Take a trip up the Peace Tower to the Observation Deck. The Peace Tower is a living memorial to the Peace of 1918 and to the sixty-six thousand Canadians who died in the First World War. The Observation Deck provides a spectacular view of Canada’s capital city.





View Larger Map Peace Tower Observation Deck





Opposition Meeting Room





View Larger Map Opposition Meeting Room





We hope that these landmarks of Canadian politics, culture and history offer people from around the world a few more reasons to virtually visit the heart of Canada’s democracy.





Posted by Aaron Brindle, Google Canada





PS - Any luck finding that mug? Here’s a hint

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