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The ByWard Market District Authority

Ottawa Markets and the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area have amalgamated to form the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA)!

The BMDA will continue to support businesses and the public markets within our city - with an expanded mandate of revitalizing our beloved market district. Executive Director of the BMDA, Zachary Dayler, spoke to The Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) to shed light on the important work ahead for the district.

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Calling all artists!

Ottawa Markets is calling on area artists to submit a proposal for the annual William Street road mural.

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Tag, you’re it!

The first annual Tag Up brings Ottawa and Gatineau artists under one roof at the historic 55 ByWard Market building.

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New Sponsor Alert!

Shop Small by American Express® has partnered with Ottawa Markets as our Gold Sponsor!

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From Farm to Table

In celebration of #FarmersMarketWeek, Ottawa Markets teamed up with Heart City Farm to bring you 'From Farm to Table' - a locally soured charcuterie experience!

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Farmers’ Market Week: Forest Floor Mushrooms

As part of #FarmersMarketWeek, we chatted with Brodie of Forest Floor Mushrooms on the importance of Farmers' Markets and the challenges involved with selling mushrooms - something Brodie calls a "polarizing" subject.

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Farmers’ Market Week: Aliments Farmhouse Food

As part of #FarmersMarketWeek, we chatted with Natalie of Aliments Farmhouse Foods, a producer's cooperative that sells at the Parkdale Market.

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Sharing the ByWord - August 11th

Announcements, News, Community Spotlight, and more!

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Farmers’ Market Week: Mountain Road Farm

As part of #FarmersMarketWeek, we chatted with Travis and Allison of Mountain Road Farm from Wakefield Quebec.

Read more below about the their experience as market newcomers and why they decided to become farmers.

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Farmers’ Market Week: Rutabaga Ranch

As part of #FarmersMarketWeek, we chatted with Rutabaga Ranch about everything under the sun! Read more about their experiences operating with an extended season, how they learned their trade, and what they hope for regarding the next generation of Canadians and agriculture.

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Happy Farmers' Market Week from your Ottawa Markets!

The Ottawa Markets team believes that markets build communities. We're bringing you exciting farmer-based content all week long to celebrate #FarmersMarketWeek!