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"The ByWard Market, established by Lt.-Col. John By in 1826, is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets, nestled in Ottawa's historic neighbourhood of Lowertown. The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By himself laid out the street plan of the Market, designating George Street and York Street to be extra wide to accommodate the horse-drawn carriages that brought foodstuffs to the market each day. The City of Ottawa has managed the outdoor market almost from the beginning - in fact, it was one of the first services provided by the municipality, ensuring a link between rural and urban life that continues into the 21st century. Today, there is always something happening in the ByWard Market! Whether you are here at dawn to welcome the outdoor vendors with their overflowing stands of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and arts & crafts; joining some friends for brunch/lunch/dinner or shopping; or staying up til the wee hours at one of the hip nightspots, you will find the ByWard Market has something for you!" - from free tourist literature handed out by our hotel.
I would have to agree with what the literature says from my experiences there. In addition to the block-long Market building itself, this is a part of the city where pedestrians can wander the streets without having to worry so much about the traffic and the place is full of restaurants of every description. During our strolls we bought some special cheeses at one small hole in the wall store and we ended up having Scottish, Thai and Vietnamese meals here on three of the days we were in Ottawa! If we had had time to spare, it would have been a great place for a more leisurely look around, especially since it was less than two blocks away from our hotel. Leave a Comment
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This can be a fun way to spend an afternoon...regardless of any reason its a pretty lively place just to look around ,grab a meal,or shop for whatever you want.
There are East Indian Restaurants,Middle Eastern,Italian,Mexican,Steak and Seafood,Thai,Sushi...whatever your taste might be.
There is a great selection of fresh produce and annual and perrenial plant vendors,if you happen to need a henna tatoo done or if you've arrived in town and you've forgotten your slippers than you can find it at the market...
Guaranteed daily entertainment can always be found simply by finding a comfy spot to hang and drink a coffee or a cold one....and watch the characters that are sure to be found on any given day.
This is one of the main venues for buskers...particularly when the "Busker Festival" hits town ...usually in early August.You'll have to cut and pase this link.....sorry...if you might want more info about the Festival.
http://ottawastart.com/busker.php
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 Byward Market by jamiesno
Especially if you are into the outdoor shopping environment. Leave a Comment
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 Byward Market by Wolverine_13Leave a Comment
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Byward Market is not one market building, like I originally expected, but the name of the oldest neighbourhood in Ottawa. These blocks of streets are filled open-air markets: art vendors, flower vendors, fresh fruit and vegetable stalls, buskers and entertainers, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and a very lively atmosphere.
Many of the shops and restaurants at Byward Market are in old red brick buildings, adding history and charm to the neighbourhood. While there is one central market building, there is just as many shops in the immediate vicinity. Just stroll around here on a lazy afternoon, and you'll discover all kinds of wonderful shops.
I found great European delis and bakeries here, as well as a really diverse organic grocery store, a busy army surplus store... and even a Japanese shop where I could find the proper ingredients for making sushi! :) Lapointe's fish store was also quite good, whenever you're in the mood for fresh seafood!
Every day in the afternoon the Byward Market streets gain momentum as the locals come here to do their grocery shopping for dinner, and the tourists come here to soak up the atmosphere.
At night, the streets come alive as the pubs and restaurants open their patios, and pedeistrian masses socialize on the sidewalk. Music is blasting, people are laughing, enjoying their drinks and company.
Sometimes weather will influence the business. If it's raining, there will be less vendors on the street, and less people windowshopping. But during the sunny days, this neighourhood just comes alive! Leave a Comment Directions: Located across from Chateau Laurier, on the east side of Sussex Drive. The area spans several blocks.
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 by Lisser
Byward Market has a wide range of restaurants from fast food to exotic, as well as bars and night clubs. I saw my first Hooters in Byward Market :P Trendy boutiques and other shops line the streets as well as a mall on one corner. In the summer, it draws many street performers and has a real market -- where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Leave a Comment
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After a hard day's shopping around the market's many excellent little shops a beer and a nibble become a pretty attractive option. When the beer list runs to 21 pages and the nibbles are complimentary then the option becomes even more attractive.
Vineyards is a basement wine bar and bistro just before the corner of York and Byward Market and instead of having a cut-price "Happy Hour" offers a freebie cheeseboard between 4 and 6 from Sunday to Thursday. As would be expected from a 21 page beer menu there are some excellent beers on offer from all over the world as well as a good selection from local microbreweries. And its not just beer, the wine list runs to 28 pages with many available by the glass.
Wine or beer aside though, the cheese was the main draw for me personally and the freebie offering doesn't consist of the "el cheapo" little morsels found elsewhere but rather comprises a proper cheeseboard with big chunks of an international selection of very good cheeses.
Yep, help yourself to as little or much as you'd like, accompanied by some tasty crackers and home-made fruit chutney, wash it down with a drop of your favourite tipple and if you fancy seconds feel free!! Leave a Comment Address: 54 York StreetPhone: 613 241 4270Directions: Underneath the "Fish Market Restaurant" on the corner of York and Byward.Website: www.vineyards.ca
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ByWard Market is a lively market where you'll find flowers, fresh fruit, souvenirs, clothes, some delicacies like maple syrup, etc.. I walked by it in late afternoon and early evening so there wasn't much activity there, but I enjoyed the scenery.
I also found the totem pole on the first picture there, and I was wondering if I was going to find a stand selling aborigine stuff but there wasn't any.
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I'm not quite sure what it is about open air markets that attract me! The Byward Market is much smaller by comparison to the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, but yet it is deceptively larger than you think as you approach it. Garlic seems to be the predominant commodity though there are many offerings of vegetables, flowers, Indian artwork & jewelry and other items of necessity.
In this immediate area there are also numerous places to be fed & watered and I can only imagine this place at night with a goodly share of bars and other places of entertainment. Surprisingly, only a short distance away are homes and apartments that seem to show the wear of the cold winters. I would highly recommend a visit to this area as it is conveniently located close to many items of attraction. Leave a Comment
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We spent an enjoyable few hours at this variety market which includes arts & crafts, fruit and vegetable market, restaurants, bakeries, fast foods, novelities and whatever else you may want.
The market has been here for well over 100 years, rebuilt in 1926 it has been renovated many times, the most recent being 1997. Leave a Comment
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