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ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales
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2 hours (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: ByWard Market
Discover one of the oldest parts of the city and wander through the surrounding outdoor vendor stands featuring local produce and flowers
Stop at: The Laff
Step into 1849 – A Pint of History at Ottawa’s Oldest Tavern
Stop at: Ottawa Sign, ByWard Market
Strike a Pose: Guests can stand inside or climb on the oversized letters for Must-Have Photo Op!
Stop at: Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument
Honour the Peacekeeping Officers: Reflect on Canada's Promise and Message of Hope
Stop at: The Maman Statue
Architecture and Art: Enjoy the visual contrast between the organic, spindly bronze legs and the sharp, crystalline glass of the National Gallery building.
Stop at: Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
Discover Parisian Grandeur in the Heart of Canada's Capital - Visit of interior subject to venue availability
Pass by: Royal Canadian Mint
The Castle of Coins - Canada's Vault of Treasures: Admire the 1908 Tudor-Gothic style exterior, which gives the building its distinct "fortress" appearance along the Ottawa River.
Stop at: Lower Town
Cobblestones and Curiosities – The Secret Lanes of Lowertown: Experience the European-style patio culture and walk the architectural transition from the 1800s to the present
What's Included
- Exterior of Buildings listed and other Buildings within the Market
- Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral
- Purchase of food/beverages within the Market are at client's discretion
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
Crazy Moose of Ottawa Clothing Co. Tour guide will be holding a RED UMBRELLA.
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Start time:
11:00 AM
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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