ByWard Market
55 Byward Market
Ottawa, ON
K1N 9C3
(613) 244-4410
Rating:
Unrated
Hours: Daily 7am-6pm
Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Status: Closed
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Description
Established in 1840, the Byward Market has developed into a major tourist attraction in the past decade, as its collection of specialty food shops, cafés, outdoor merchants, trendy restaurants, and boutiques lures a multitude of people. Byward was decimated by fire four times, yet it adapted and managed to thrive despite these. Summers see a variety of performers and vendors — fire jugglers,...
by 10best
on February 24, 2013 from 10best
Editorial Reviews
This traditional farmers' market, established in 1826 by the ubiquitous John By, is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets; By laid out George and York streets especially widely, so as to accommodate merchants bringing in their wares and create open space for public congregation. The market's vendors sell every manner of foods, plants, flowers, and produce around a central building...
Rated 5 stars by frommersca
on December 14, 2011 from frommersca
Information from the business
Outdoor stalls are seasonal. Building is open year-round.
by foursquare
on October 30, 2018 from foursquare