Sparks Street BIA & MA

Not much open in mid- November. Nice stroll however in North America's first car-free pedestrian mall.

Ottawa's pedestrian only street adds a nice touch to the friendly confines around Parliament Hill. Filled with shops, restaurants, and protesters last time we went, they are still Canadian protesters though and are polite and friendly. No doubt there are some very far right folks here but I'd like to think not everyone is and are just tired of this now two year long pandemic. We saw some harassment of press crew which was very sad to see in our Canada but for the most part they left us alone. Hoping to an end to all this soon so businesses on Sparks get to go on again and normal comes back.

Iconic and historical buildings are abundant on this stree. Sparks street is the story of Ottawa since its birth.

Went down to check out Prismatica on Sparks Street which is an installation running from Sep 25 to Oct 25, 2020. Heard about it on a commercial and decided to go down for a selfie and to support local business.

Glad we didn’t bring the kid. Prismatica is cool but underwhelming. A line of about 20 giant 2 m tall prisms that you can spin. The signage says that as they spin, a variable-intensity soundtrack comprised of bell sounds will play. So, yes, as some of them spin, they have little bell chimes that play.

Still, it is a fun back drop for selfies with the reflecting rainbows.