Sparks Street is one of Ottawa's most significant heritage streets. It was founded in the early 1800's by Nicholas Sparks - one of the City Fathers of Ottawa - which at that time was called Bytown. After Queen Victoria selected Ottawa to be the Capital of Canada, Sparks Street became the thriving commercial centre for the Ottawa valley.
Located just one block south of Parliament Hill, Sparks Street is the site of Thomas D'Arcy McGee's assassination. One will regularly see reporters and cameras on the Mall conducting their national political reports. In the summer you can meet local artisans who are part of the Mall's Outdoor Market program.
See http://www.sparksstreetmall.com/ for more information on Sparks Street Mall.
For more information on the Imperial Apartments at 171 O'Connor see http://glenview.ca/listings.php?list=rr&id_rr=21 .
