ByWard Market - There's Always Something Happening In the ByWard Market

Join some friends for brunch, lunch or dinner, and then hit the shops for the highest quality food products, fashions and cutting edge trends.

See and be seen until the wee hours at one of our hip nightspots.

Morning, noon and night the ByWard Market has something just for you.

ESTABLISHED by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. 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 creation of a public market and gathering place.

WITHIN an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs, hair & aesthetics salons and more! Easily accessible on foot, by transit or by car, the ByWard Market offers a unique experience for all.