Welcome to
ByWard Market
The ByWard Market District is Ottawa’s unique heritage destination for cuisine, shopping, arts, entertainment, and professional services for residents and visitors alike - making it the number one tourist attraction in the National Capital Region. The area is home to a year-round public market packed with artisans and culinary delights. With over 600 businesses in the district and an average of 50,000 visitors per weekend during the high season, the ByWard Market has something for everyone.
Between May and October, the market's vibrancy spills out onto the streets. Small business owners gather outside the Market Hall, turning the area into a bustling outdoor market metropolis. Music and art can be seen and heard throughout the area, delighting the senses of all who experience it. Now, in its inaugural year, you can experience the outdoor market during the winter months with our new ByWard Winter Market festival — taking place from November to early January the market turns into a winter wonderland, thanks to the generous donation of the Destination Development Fund from Ottawa Tourism.
Make sure the ByWard Market is on your list when visiting Canada’s capital.
Be part of the tradition!
Community
NEARLY 200 YEARS
Established by Lt-Col. John By in 1827, the ByWard Market is one of Canada’s oldest and largest public markets.
Stop by and check out great local retail businesses and market offerings in the heart of Canada’s capital!
ByWard Public Market
INDOOR HERITAGE HALL
55 ByWard Market Square
7 days a week | 363 days a year!
SEASONAL OUTDOOR MARKET
ByWard Market Square & William Street
7 days a week | May to Oct & Holidays
District
HOURS
During market season, outdoor vendors typically set up for 9 a.m. and will close around 5 p.m., depending on the weather.
There are also over 600 unique businesses in the district, all of which are responsible for their hours of operation. For more information, check out our directory.
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