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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Ontario, Canada · North America
ByWard Market is worth a stop: 1km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
ByWard Market is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 3,063, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, ByWard Market sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add ByWard Market to your route.
The ByWard Market (French: Marché By) is a retail and entertainment district in the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to the east of Parliament Hill and Major's Hill Park. The market buildings are open all year long. Weather permitting, vendors at the outdoor markets along George, York, ByWard, and WilliamRead more
streets sell fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and souvenirs.
The district is bounded by:
Sussex Drive and Mackenzie Avenue (to the west),
Cumberland Street (east)
Cathcart Street (north), and
Rideau Street (south).
The market's name refers to the old "By Ward" of the City of Ottawa, from the name of engineer and surveyor John By. The district comprises the main commercial part of the historic Lower Town area of Ottawa.
According to the Canada 2011 Census, the population of the area was 3,063.
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ByWard Market is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 45.4271 latitude, -75.6923 longitude.
ByWard Market has a population of approximately 3,063 people, making it a town in Canada.
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Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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