Timeline
11:00
Grab a BeaverTail pastry. This fried-dough staple is a Ottawa classic, available in sweet and savory versions with toppings like cinnamon sugar or icing.
11:15
Wander through ByWard Market. In summer, stalls line the streets with fresh produce and flowers. It is a lively hub for locals and tourists alike.
11:45
Walk west to Chaudière Falls. The Ottawa River narrows here between rocky escarpments, creating a series of cascades. It is a powerful natural feature in the center of the metropolitan area.
Local tip
The walk from ByWard Market to the Falls is about 30 minutes. Check the route for the best path across the bridges.
Check before you go
- BeaverTails is open from 11:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- ByWard Market is an outdoor area with no fixed opening hours, but shops and stalls typically open around 10:00 or 11:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).