ByWard Market
ByWard Market / Marché By
An open-air market and dining district dating back to 1826, packed with produce and flower stalls, bars and restaurants from around the world. BeaverTails pastries originated here.
The blocks around the market hall are full of restaurants, cafés and small shops. In summer there are farmers' stalls and street performances, and at night it is the densest bar district in Ottawa. Be sure to try a BeaverTail, a deep-fried pastry, which reportedly Obama made a special trip to buy when he visited Canada. The market is about a 10-minute walk from Parliament Hill. Crime occasionally happens around the area at night, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
Shops about 09:00–18:00; restaurants open late
Nearby sights
- Château Laurier
- National War Memorial
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
- Rideau Canal & Ottawa Locks
- Major's Hill Park
- National Gallery of Canada
- Parliament Hill
- Royal Canadian Mint