Enjoying the Interesting Shops and Ambiance at the Byward Market, Ottawa

Byward Market, Ottawa

One of our most favourite places to visit in Ottawa is the Byward Market located right in the downtown of the city.

In our recent week long visit to Ottawa, we focused on the activities and attractions in the downtown area. Therefore, we either visited or passed by the Byward Market everyday.

We love visiting and trying different foods at the Byward Market

We love visitng the market as it is very central and easily accessible via the public transit. 

There are always lots to see and do.

One could choose to stroll around and visit the many interesting shops.

An artist recycled old LP records into clock, and purses

We could always find something creative and new at the market.

This time we saw how an artist recycled used LP records and turned them into beautiful clocks, purses, bags and even wine bottle holders. 

Farmers selling honey and maple syrups at the market
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We enjoyed being outside visiting the stalls where local farmers selling fresh farm products such as maple syrups, candies and honey.

For me, I am always drawn to the brilliant and colourful flowers and hanging baskets stalls.

I am always happy among flowers and plants.

At the Market, I looked for beautiful, hardy and low maintenance perennial flowers and plants  for our garden in Toronto,

Or at the Byward Narket one could simply sit and relax at the market square.

A street musician performing at the Byward Market

We enjoyed the buskers performing their music at the Byward Market.

The most special feature for us was the variety of food and dishes being cooked and served up at the stalls and restaurants in the Byward Market  area regardless of what time we get there.

There was one cafe which we visited and returned often for its ambiance and delicious French pastries. 

Our favourite cafe at the Byward Market

After a walking tour or visiting an attraction close by, we ordered our beverages and pastries at the cafe, seated ourselves at one of the outside tables and watched the world go by. 

Visiting the Byward Market  was an absolutely delightful experience!

R.T.
Byward Market
Ottawa, Canada
Week of May 18, 2018