# ByWard Market

Ottawa, Canada

Laid out by Colonel John By in the 1820s, the ByWard Market is Ottawa's oldest public market, a lively grid of stalls, courtyards, restaurants, and bars at the heart of historic Lower Town.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for ByWard Market, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 45.4271, -75.6923

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