ByWard Market / Lowertown

ByWard Market has operated continuously since 1826, giving downtown Ottawa a historic core of produce stalls, restaurants and heritage stone buildings just blocks from Parliament Hill. Lowertown, the surrounding residential area, mixes historic rowhouses with newer condos along the Rideau Canal and Rideau River.

Getting around

The O-Train Confederation Line's Rideau station and numerous bus routes put the market within a short walk or ride of the entire city, with Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal both nearby.

Schools & family

Established public and French language schools serve Lowertown's mixed population of long time residents and young professionals.

Shopping & lifestyle

The ByWard Market building and surrounding streets cover produce, restaurants and boutiques, one of the country's oldest public markets.