ByWard Market Tour: Timber, Taverns and Tall Tales

Whether as an add-on to the free "Discover the Capital Historical Highlights" tour or simply on its own, this experience takes you back in time to discover the grit and glory of the ByWard Market, Ottawa's oldest neighbourhood. Explore the rough-and-tumble days of Bytown, where Irish canal workers clashed in the Shiners' War, French Canadian families fiercely guarded their language and traditions, and lumberjacks drank and brawled at the legendary Château Lafayette. From bustling Market Square to the powerful symbolism of the National Peacekeeping Memorial, this lively two-hour tour uncovers the people, the struggles, and the incredible stories that shaped Canada's capital. Join us and experience the Market like you never have before.