The ByWard Market is Ottawa’s number one tourist attraction, and is the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and professional services for residents and visitors. This area averages 50,000 visitors per weekend in the summer months. It is home to both a local farmers’ market and artisans with many stands, as well as over 600 businesses.
Join some friends for brunch, lunch, or dinner, and then hit the shops for the highest quality food products, fashions, and cutting-edge trends.
See and be seen until the wee hours at one of our hip nightspots.
Morning, noon, and night the ByWard Market has something just for you.
Within an area roughly four blocks square, you’ll find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs, hair & aesthetics salons, and more! Easily accessible on foot, by transit, or by car, the ByWard Market offers a unique experience for all.