By the time we reached it was about the lunch time. As we got down the stairs we were greeted by the summer fest programs. Music and art&culture related booths all way to market area. The choice of Restaurent's are plenty. We chose the Indian...More

Endless streets of vibrant food vendors, local produce, pubs, 5-star restaurants, boutiques, and artisans. Could come back here everyday and never get bored.

Very vibrant market. Tons of restaurants for all tastes. We walked and walked. It was great although a little dirty!

The Byward market offers a variety of restaurants, bakery, food. You can walk for miles visiting the shops and people watching. Late spring and summer is my favorite to find farmers choice.

We enjoyed just strolling through this place and the adjoining streets. There is a buzz about this area, lots of stalls selling tourist items polus many food options too. There is also a large shopping centre nearby so something here for all. There is even...More

I really do not have an issue with this but it's really the same as all other attempts to create a trendy, hip area a la Yorkville or wherever you come from. Sadly, although mildly entertaining, not worth the hyped up prices to mingle.

We had a great time. The vendors are friendly and there is a great selection. Great food, great company, great weather, great day!

There's tons of activities to do- especially with the Canada 150 events. Free shows and entertainment, the Ottawa sign, farmers market, and shops! Plan to spend a couple hours here!

Very nice outdoor market! A lot of outdoor music and activity! Quite a few restaurants although we did not go to any of them for lack of time.

So pretty, surrounded by restaurants and cafes. Great place just to go for a walk or sit on a patio. It's pretty much the centre of everything in downtown Ottawa so you will like end up there anyhow!