Roots EarthOttawa, Canada
Sparks Street
Named for pioneer farmer Nicholas Sparks, this was Ottawa's commercial hub a century ago. Permanently pedestrianized in 1967, Sparks Street became Canada's earliest pedestrian mall, lined with banks, government offices, and heritage buildings.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Sparks Street, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 45.42083, -75.69861