byward Market

The Byward Market is one of the most well known districts throughout Ottawa. This is where you go to find some amazing food, historic sites, and a great time. The Byward Market boundary runs along Sussex Dr, MacKenzie Ave, and Cumerbland. The northern end of the Byward Market is boarded by Cathcart St and the southern end by Rideau St. The district is named after the original surveyor St-Colonel John By, who was sent from England in 1826 to oversee the construction of the Rideau Canal system. The Byward Market has such a rich history of the diversity that made it was it is today. The market was first used as a market in 1827 to sell timber that was used for the construction of downtown Ottawa as well as used for the building of the Rideau Canal. The market is not only used to sell goods but it is also considered home to those that live in the residential areas and condominiums within the district.

Those living in or near the Byward Market are within a short walking distance to the Rideau Centre where the Rideau Stations for Oc Transpo and the Rideau LRT Station is located. This main hub location will get you to where you are going.

Some of the most notable places of work that are within the Byward Market would have to be the Rideau Centre, the Canada Revenue Agency, National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Mint, and several embassies along Sussex Dr. For those that attend Ottawa University are within a very short walking distance to the campus.

The Byward Market is one of the major attractions of downtown Ottawa. During the summer months there is an open air market where fresh produce and be purchased. Dozens of different styles and genres of restaurants, cafes and bakeries on every corner. Other attractions include the National Gallery of Canada, Major’s Hill Park, and Rideau Centre.

Canada Day has to be the most well known event that happens in downtown Ottawa. The Byward Market is filled with thousands of people coming down to celebrate and enjoy the music and food. There are several other annual events that includes the OSA annual garage sale, as well as some of the activities that are apart of Winterlude.

There are no dog parks within the Byward Market but they are allowed at Major’s Hill Park where there is also a dog-friendly restaurant, Tavern On The Hill, in the park as well.

Within the boundaries of the Byward Market you will find several health and fitness centres that includes Grit + Glory Strength and Conditioning, GoodLife Fitness, Yoga & Me, Anytime Fitness, Yoga Travels, Fitness Fusion Studio, Free Form Fitness, and PlantKind: Fitness. Nutrition. Lifestyle.