Give this market a try. Tons of fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower stands. Lots of wonderful jewellery, hand crafted items, ethnic foods, and so much more. There are loads of little kiosks. Definitely work stopping by. We did park in a parkade with costed about $12 for the day. There is street parking that fills up quickly. more

We totally enjoyed the Byward Market area. Shops and vendors were interesting and diverse. Where else can you get a beavertail, homemade ice cream, and an Obama cookie all in one afternoon? The street performers were fun, and the entertainment at night around the restaurants pretty darn good. Spent many fun hours at the Byward. more

This area, combining a festival marketplace, farmstands and outlying buildings, is a popular attraction in Ottawa. It is a good place for souvenir hunting. The architecture ranges from mid-nineteenth century stone to contemporary. Like another view, I can't help the feeling that the place is a bit of a miniature version of the Faneuil Hall market in Boston, though it... more

I was reading recent reviews about ByWard Market, but could not really reconcile these with the Market that I have visited often in the 25 years I have been living here. The By Ward Market is NOT expensive, NOT touristy and IS fun, you just need to do more than walk about and look at stuff. The essence of the... more

Maybe I am jaded. I live in Boston and this place very much felt like a "Faneuil Hall" to me. If you know Boston then you know that this area is all for tourists. Overpriced shops, restaurants, kitschy souvenirs etc... The only reason you find locals there is because it borders the financial district and many people come here for... more

We visited Ottawa over the Memorial Day weekend. Our hotel was three blocks from the market and we visited the market three nights in a row. There are many (and I mean many) resturants and bars in this area. Some were funky, some were layed back, but all were fun. If you enjoy people watching then this is the place... more

Many people, both locals and tourists, that I have encountered, seem to really like this area, so I am going to make an attempt at being as objective as possible. My reasons for not liking the Byward Market, it seems don't hold much weight to those who do. So ... The good ... 1. Party Central - Ottawa is hardly... more

We visited the market during our visit to Ottawa and really liked it. There were many dining options available. There were the regular "chain" places like The Keg and the Hard Rock Cafe, as well as many local options. The shopping was also enjoyable. There were merchants selling jewlery, and clothing, as well as local farmers selling fruits and vegetables.... more

The Byward Market is a beautiful area to walk around. There are lots of local farmers selling their products, so it is a great way to get some fresh locally grown fruits and veggies. There are all sorts of gourmet and hard to find foods available in the shops around too. Fish, cheese, and vegan stores have everything. If you... more