Markets and independent shops in Ottawa

Markets and independent shops in Ottawa

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   Bank Street Promenade

   Great mix of stores ranging from chain restaurants to specialty shops. District extends from Wellington St to Gladstone Ave.

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   ByWard Market

   Among other things, this is a farmer's market; in summer, stalls selling fresh produce and flowers line the streets, and maple syrup bought at the farmer's market costs half the price of the same bottle sold at souvenir shops elsewhere in the Byward Market or anywhere else in the city. It is also a craft and tourist market with a range of shops and the city's busiest entertainment district with restaurants, pubs, bars and many street performers. Interesting to see it first during the day (when it's a shopping destination) and then in the evening (when it's a nightlife destination).

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   Rentabike

   Well-equipped bike rental service. From this central location, pathways along the Rideau Canal are suitable for cycling south or north.

   Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat Sun 10AM-6PM

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   Sparks Street

   A pleasant pedestrian street one block off Parliament Hill; a common tourist thoroughfare for seeing the sights. Along this street you'll find the majority of the tourist shops selling postcards, magnets, and maple syrup. The Astrolabe Gallery, located on this street, is a treasure trove of antique maps and vintage posters. There are several outdoor cafés and restaurants to choose from.

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   Wellington West

   Wellington West is the commercial district of Hintonburg and Wellington Village, located in the west end between Little Italy and Westboro. It is home to independent businesses in Ottawa, such as boutiques, restaurants and food shops, and local art galleries, as well as the Parkdale Market. Notable shops include Hintonburger, Suzy Q Doughnuts, Elmdale Tavern and several others.

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   Westboro Village

   A stretch along Richmond Road in the "near west" of Ottawa from Golden east to Tweedsmuir has become a popular tourism and shopping zone with several outdoor stores (clothing and equipment), restaurants and coffee shops. Notable shops include the Mountain Equipment Coop, lululemon, Starbucks, Bridgehead (fair trade coffee), Kitchenalia, a chocolatier and several others.

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   Bike Dump

   407 Catherine St

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   Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals

   65 Sparks St

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   RightBike/Cycle Salvation

   473 Bronson Ave

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0).