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Byward Market

Byward Market in Sandy Hill, ON — shopping, food, arts_culture.

Samuel de Champlain · 143 places to eat

— open now 281 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Byward Market a good place to live?

Byward Market has 143 places to eat, and 93 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 41 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Byward Market?

There are 41 homes for sale in and around Byward Market, priced from $1,495 to $5,195,000 (median about $775,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Byward Market known for?

Byward Market is known locally for landmarks like Samuel de Champlain, its 143-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Byward Market this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Byward Market, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Byward Market best for?

Based on what's here, Byward Market suits food lovers, shopping and errands.

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    Three hand-picked days through Byward Market, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Tea Store Cafe
    2. Lunch Wilfred's Restaurant
    3. Treat Baskin-Robbins Ice cream
    4. Browse Le Moulin de Provence Bakery
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Grab a bite The King Eddy Burger
    2. Casual dinner Gabriel Pizza Pizza
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Samuel de Champlain Artwork
    2. Coffee Ideal Coffee Cafe
    3. Local shop Perfect Books Books
    4. Dinner out 99 VIP Seafood Chinese
    5. Tonight Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) 2026 - Saturday June 20th & 21st 2026-06-20
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Ottawa Fire Fighters
    3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine
    Samuel de Champlain
    dollar it!
    Elgin Street Diner
    Pure Yoga
    Canadian Police Memorial

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Byward Market? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Byward Market and the surrounding area.

    Focused downtown safety initiative takes place in ByWard Market, Rideau corridor and Sandy Hill - Ottawa Police ServiceSandy Hill News · Jun 17Concerns growing after closure of Ottawa supervised consumption sites - CTV NewsSandy Hill Ontario News · Jun 15Supervised drug sites have closed, so this group is teaching Ottawans to use naloxone - CBCSandy Hill Ontario News · Jun 14Ottawa's last supervised consumption sites close as province focuses on HART Hubs - CTV NewsSandy Hill Ontario News · Jun 13Dread and anxiety as Ottawa's last supervised injection sites prepare to close - CBCSandy Hill Ontario News · Jun 10New Report Finds Ontario Will Need More Than One Million University-Educated Workers Over the Next Decade - Ontario's UniversitiesOntario News · Jun 18
    Get directions Parking · 447 lots Where to stay — of 81 open now

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Byward Market?

    Byward Market has 0 parks and green spaces, 143 places to eat, and landmarks like Samuel de Champlain. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Byward Market?

    Most of Byward Market is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Byward Market?

    Byward Market sits in Sandy Hill, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Byward Market?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Byward Market, and can connect you with a local agent.