ByWard Market is open Thanksgiving weekend!
Beautiful giant pumpkins on display!
Free horse drawn carriage rides on Sunday from 11-3pm! (pick-up at York and William)
ByWard Market Art Walk 2021
An afternoon of art and conversation – all for a good cause
OCTOBER 2nd 2pm-6pm
On a lovely autumn afternoon, join us in the ByWard Market precinct for Ottawa’s first ARTWALK, a benefit event for the homeless, which will combine a good conversation with a tour of the ByWard Market’s vibrant art scene.
COVID-19 Updates
The City of Ottawa and Province of Ontario have taken these measures to minimize impacts of COVID-19. For the latest information on COVID-19 and Assessment Centres, please visit ottawa.ca.
ByWard Market Farmers’ Market is open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm from May 1st to Oct 31st. Please call Ottawa Markets for all inquiries about market vendors: 613-244-4410.
ByWard Market Serving the Community
Welcome to The ByWard Market
What time are we open?
Great question! 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 Market, all responsible for their own hours of operation. Contact them directly for hours of operation to best plan your visit.
ByWard Barket 2021
The 6th Annual ByWard Market BARKET, Sunday, September 19, 2021 11am to 5pm. Dog -friendly, businesses, FREE event, programming, products, patios and more!
Walk your pooch in the dog-friendly ByWard Market! The ByWard BARKET returns to the ByWard Market welcoming Ottawa dog owners and furry friends to explore 40 dog-friendly businesses and patios with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Enjoy the cutest canine fashion show from 11am -12pm
- Free photo booth; professional photographers for action shots; ‘pet psychic’
- Communicator and healer; vendors with dog treats, collars, leashes, fashions and accessories; special offers at some locations for patrons with pooches; many dog-friendly shops
Context is Everything Exhibit – Now Live in the ByWard Market
The ByWard Market BIA is glad to present to you this great exhibit by Monique Martin from June 15th to August 31st. Bring your family and take a stroll through the Market as you discover the beauty of Dandelions and their resilience.
Catch the ByWard Market Buzz
on CTV Morning Live!
Tune in to CTV Morning Live every other Thursday to see what’s coming up in the ByWard Market! We feature holidays, events, new products and services, mainstays and fan favourites, fresh produce from the outdoor market, and so much more.
