Sparks Street BIA

The Sparks Street Business Improvement Area is proud to be one of the most vibrant commercial districts in Ottawa. Sparks Street BIA business and property owners work together with our partners to improve, promote and undertake projects that create a beautiful, pedestrian friendly oasis in downtown Ottawa.

The range of activities that Sparks Street BIA undertakes include:



Marketing: Understanding who area customers are, and creating effective promotions to retain and expand the customer and visitor base


Business recruitment: Working with property owners to ensure that available space is occupied, and that an optimum business and service mix is achieved and maintained


Special events: Organizing and partnering in special events that highlight the unique attributes of the area and increase customer visits