Named after Nicholas Sparks, who once owned the land between Laurier Avenue and Wellington Street, Sparks Street was where the Capital’s elite came to see and be seen. In 1848, Sparks cut this road through his property. Within decades, it was Ottawa’s most exclusive shopping district. Today, people still come for a stroll. Wander down toward Elgin Street and you’ll see a couple of tourist favourites. Visitors can’t resist having their pictures taken with Bruce Garner’s sculptures, Joy and Territorial Prerogative.
Text: Canadian Heritage
Photo: Author: Dmitri Lytov https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/