From Fairmont Chateau Laurier Best Nearby Shopping Districts (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Ottawa, ON Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Sparks St at Elgin St, Ottawa  ON  K1P 5E3 • 613-230-0984 Distance: ~470 m User Rating: 4 / 10         Description: Founded in the early 1800's, Sparks Street became one of the city's most important areas following Queen Victoria's selection of Ottawa as the nation's capital. Ottawa's thriving commercial center is comprised of more than 50 stores, services, restaurants, and outdoor cafés. It is beautifully landscaped with fountains, rock gardens, and sculptures. Little Italy (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Preston St, Ottawa  ON  K1R 7R4 • 613-231-2815 Distance: ~2.585 km         Description: Preston Street, known as Corso Italia, is the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy. Between Carling Avenue and Somerset Street West, you'll find all manner of Italian restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, pubs and specialty boutiques, plus the notable St. Anthony of Padua church. The neighborhood hosts a number of festive events thorough the year, including Italian Week in June. Individual business hours vary. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.