Online ordering with contactless pick-up now available!
COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing regulations, the ByWard and Parkdale Markets have gone digital! In our online market, you will be able to find many of our regular vendors as well as some new ones.
We are offering market pick-up days and times, as follows, which your vendors may use:
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Parkdale: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - 1 pm
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ByWard: Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm
Please be sure to reference the pick-up or delivery instructions provided by your vendors.
Thank you for shopping local during this challenging time!
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ABOUT THE MARKETS
Ottawa Markets manages Ottawa's historic ByWard and Parkdale markets.
ByWard
Established by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada’s oldest and largest public markets. It is open 363 days a year, closed only on Christmas and New Year's Day.
The ByWard Market is one of Ottawa’s main tourist attractions and is the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and professional services for residents and visitors.
This area averages 50,000 visitors per weekend in the summer months.
It features both farm products and artisans goods, as well as over 600 independent businesses in the general business area.
Parkdale
Established in July of 1924. Every year, from the months of April to October, Parkdale Market vendors offer fresh produce, flowers, plants and shrubs to area residents seven days a week from early May to early November. The late season period from Nov. 24 until Dec. 24, features Christmas trees and decorative wreaths.