ByWard Market

Located just a stone’s throw away from Parliament Hill and the National Gallery of Canada, the ByWard Market is rich with history, character and charm. Named after Colonel John By, builder of the Rideau Canal, this beautiful Ottawa market is one that attracts tourists from all over the world. It’s proud to be one of the oldest and largest public markets in the country, and has one of the most dense collections of restaurants, bars, shops and clubs within a four-block area. Home to buskers, boutiques, over 100 market stalls offering fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, arts and crafts, as well as open-air cobblestone courtyards, beautiful trees, stunning architecture and so much more, the ByWard Market in downtown Ottawa is sure to be all that you imagine and so much more.