ByWard Market Travel Guide

Ottawa

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
A red and white striped awning of a cafe named BeaverTails pastry.
A fruit market with various berries and grapes.
A variety of maple syrup bottles with gold foil and maple leaf designs, priced at $3.00 for 3 bottles.
Baskets of strawberries with labels indicating they are from Quebec.

Stay near popular ByWard Market attractions

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

Byward Market Square

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Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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Things to do

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿881
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿614
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

฿614
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales
Grand Hall

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

฿679
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

฿3,236
per adult
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

฿881
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
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Where to stay in ByWard Market

Find the best ByWard Market areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof and large glass windows.

Lebreton Flats

When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Parliament Hill or Byward Market Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.

ByWard Market Travel Guide