ByWard Market
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Eat,
Good Place to Shop,
Must-Do Experience,
People Watching,
Popular with Locals,
Market
Canada’s oldest market, operating since 1826, the ByWard Market is one of the most entertaining attractions in Ottawa.
Come here year-round, rain or shine to get a taste for Ottawa’s food culture and lively city ambiance.
There are more than 260 fresh produce, arts and crafts stands to browse, and 500 businesses operating within the market. Choose from 88 restaurants, two dozen nightlife venues, and scores of shops and boutiques. You’ll also find the National Gallery of Canada nearby.
Latest Reviews
Review by Danny E, Canada, September 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Excellent!!
Review by David S, August 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Great. The best way to see Ottowa you must go on it.
Review by Nathan S, June 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
My one regret is that I did not get to Ottawa earlier in the day so that I could do more hopping on and hopping off. It is a beautiful city and deserves a little time for discovery.
Practical Info
The ByWard Market is between George and York Streets, a few blocks north of downtown. A mix of undercover market buildings and open-air market stalls, the market is spread over roughly four blocks.
The busiest day to visit the market is Saturday.
