AR Experience on Sparks!
- Sparks Street
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min read
To truly understand the depth and breadth of Canadian culture, you have no choice but to travel from coast to coast.
Unless... You take part in One Canada experiences in downtown Ottawa.
Get a taste for everything near and far. Hear what it means to be Canadian from the diverse groups that inhabit our beautiful country. See art and play games that will make you laugh or leave you with something to ponder.
Canada is more than just maple syrup and beaver tails. The One Canada experiences will give you a taste of indigenous culture, black history, and pride in Canada.
Download the Engage Art app and be on your way to understanding everything Canada has to offer all while walking the streets of downtown Ottawa.
The Augmented Reality Experience can be found on Sparks Street between Metcalfe and O'Connor streets beginning August 25, 2022. The exhibit will run until the end of October, 2022.
Play the game!
Compete with your friends!
This interactive camper van is full of fun ways to explore:
Scan the QR code above to fly sky high in a hot air balloon! Compete with your friends to see who can collect the most coffee and donuts.
Push all the buttons around the window and see the train go around the tracks or a fleet of snowbirds soar through across the screens. Can you figure out what every button does?
This art piece is created by Kristyn Watterworth and Edward Platero. It represents bringing all of Canada into one city. Each part of the model inside showcases a different part of Canada’s diverse culture. Check out a little piece of every province inside!
This installation is under 24/7 video surveillance.
Be sure to tag @Sparks_Street on social media when you visit to share your experience! We love seeing our visitors engage on #MySparksStreet!
AR trailer arrival and set up on Sparks Street, Aug. 23, 2022
This exhibit is brought to you by the combined efforts and collaboration of Sparks Street BIA, EXAR Studios, and Engage Ottawa.
That's so true! I spent a summer backpacking across Canada and it completely changed my perspective. Before, I thought I had a decent grasp of the country, but experiencing the differences between the Maritime provinces and the BC interior was eye-opening. The landscapes alone are worth the trip! For downtime on long train rides, though, I found myself strangely addicted to the Dinosaur Game on my phone – surprisingly engaging!
That's a fascinating concept! Seeing all of Canada represented in one art piece really sparks my curiosity about different cultures. It makes you wonder what it would be like to chat with someone from each of those provinces and hear their personal stories. If you're also curious about meeting new people from different backgrounds, you could try connecting with others on platforms where you can have spontaneous conversations, like Omegle. It might be a fun way to learn more about the real Canada!
That sounds fascinating! My kids would absolutely love pushing all those buttons. We went to a children's museum recently that had a similar interactive exhibit, and they were glued to it for ages. It's amazing how engaged kids get with hands-on art. If they enjoy this kind of interactive experience, you might want to check out the online game Monkey Mart too; my son loves running his little shop there! It is available online and on mobile.
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