Throwback: When Pokémon GO took over Canada’s capital

Canada July 05, 2026 02:08 PM

We're coming up on the 10-year anniversary of when Pokémon GO, the augmented reality app, first arrived in Canada. The game kicked off a wave of fandom among kids and adults, including those on Parliament Hill.

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Throwback: When Pokémon GO took over Canada’s capital

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Throwback: When Pokémon GO took over Canada’s capital

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