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Ottawa ByWard Public Market 2026 Season

OrganizerByWard Market District Authority (BMDA)Unclaimed

Dates
May 1 – Oct 31, 2026
Next date
May 1, 2026
Location
ON K1N 9C3, Canada

About the event

Join a community of over 200 small businesses at Ottawa’s oldest public market! The ByWard Market District is Ottawa’s unique heritage destination for cuisine, shopping, arts, entertainment, and professional services for residents and visitors alike - making it the number one tourist attraction in the National Capital Region. The area is home to a year-round public market packed with artisans and culinary delights. With over 500 businesses in the district and an average of 50,000 visitors per weekend during the high season, the ByWard Market has something for everyone. Between May and October, the market's vibrancy spills out onto the streets. Small business owners gather outside Heritage Hall, turning the area into a bustling outdoor market metropolis. Music and art can be seen and heard throughout the area, delighting the senses of all who experience it. You can also experience the...

Dates & schedule

May 13, 2026

  • May 1, 2026
Venue
ByWard Market
ByWard Market, 55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3, Canada
Good fit for
Handmade & Crafts Art & Photography Food & Beverage Books & Media
On-site amenities
accessible live music