The ByWard Market is one of Canada’s oldest and largest public markets, a bustling district of stalls, shops and eateries just east of Parliament Hill. Founded in 1826, its central market building and surrounding streets brim with fresh produce, maple products, crafts, flowers and the city’s famous BeaverTails pastries, while boutiques, cafes and bars fill the historic blocks around it. Lively by day and night, it is the vibrant heart of Ottawa and a must-visit for shopping and people-watching.