• ByWard Market - Explore one of the city’s oldest areas and stroll through outdoor vendor stalls offering local produce and flowers.
• The Laff - Experience 1849 with A Pint of History at Ottawa’s Oldest Tavern.
• Ottawa Sign, ByWard Market - Capture the Moment: Visitors can stand inside or climb on the large letters for an essential photo opportunity!
• Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument - Pay Tribute to Peacekeeping Officers: Contemplate Canada’s Commitment and Message of Hope.
• The Maman Statue - Architecture and Art: Appreciate the visual contrast between the organic, slender bronze legs and the sharp, crystalline glass of the National Gallery building.
• Notre Dame Basilica - Experience Parisian Grandeur in the Heart of Canada’s Capital - Interior visits are subject to venue availability.
• Royal Canadian Mint - The Castle of Coins - Canada’s Vault of Treasures: Admire the 1908 Tudor-Gothic style exterior, which gives the building its unique “fortress” look along the Ottawa River.

• Exterior of Buildings listed and other Buildings within the Market

• Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral
• Snacks

Whether as a complement to the complimentary Discover the Capital Historical Highlights tour or as a standalone adventure, journey back in time to experience the vibrant history of the ByWard Market: Ottawa’s oldest district! Delve into the spirited days of Bytown — where Irish canal workers engaged in the Shiners’ War, French Canadian families staunchly defended their language and customs, and lumberjacks reveled and fought at the iconic Château Lafayette. From the lively Market Square to the profound symbolism of the National Peacekeeping Memorial, this engaging 2-hour tour reveals the individuals, challenges, and remarkable tales that have shaped Canada’s capital. Join the tour and discover the Market like never before.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.