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Free Timber, Taverns & Tall Tales - ByWard Market Tour
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Free Timber, Taverns & Tall Tales - ByWard Market Tour

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Run by a local guide · Ottawa Walking Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Step back in time in the ByWard Market! Join this tour to explore Ottawa’s oldest neighborhood, where grit meets glory. Whether a standalone stroll or a sequel to our highlights walk, discover the vibrant soul of the capital’s historic heart.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Ottawa
Meeting Point
Crazy Moose of Ottawa
Provider
Ottawa Walking Tours

Description

Step into the birthplace of Ottawa on this fascinating 2-hour walking tour through the historic streets of the vibrant ByWard Market. From here, French Canadian and Irish immigrant stories helped shape the capital we know and love today. Admire architectural treasures like Notre Dame Basilica, stroll through the hidden courtyards, and uncover the fascinating tales of early traders, taverns, and timber barons. Enjoy the opportunity to appreciate and interact with the hard-working local vendors, adding flavour to a journey that blends history, culture, and community into an unforgettable Ottawa experience.

This guided walk includes stops at:

Notre Dame Cathedral-Basilica
The Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa
National Peacekeeping (Reconciliation) Monument
Maman Spider
ByWard Market Building
Kiweki Point
Chateau Lafayette
OTTAWA Sign
Secret Courtyards

And Much Much More!

Includes

  • ByWard Market
  • Royal Canadian Mint
  • Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

Meeting Point

Crazy Moose of Ottawa

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Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: $10 to $20 USD per person

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

Availability and Language

Free tour

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