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

A good market and often went here for meals as there are a lot of choices in the market and in the surrounding area. There is a wide range of variety in taste, quality and price. There are clubs and shops for locals and the tourists. There is lots of fresh food stalls during the day and some local street... more