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Ottawa’s ByWard Market: What is the future of this 200-year-old historic district?
The George St Plaza in the ByWard Market.
The George St Plaza in the ByWard Market.

This special Jane's Walk will explore the history, delights, and current challenges of Ottawa's beloved ByWard Market. As we celebrate the bi-centennial of this historic district (1827-2027), this walk will also raise awkward issues such as the de factor extinction of ByWard's 200-year-old farmers' market and the twin crises of homelessness and public safety. And what is the City's $200-million ByWard Market Public Realm Plan (approved in 2021 and re-approved in March 2026)? How will it be financed? Will it be realized? If so, will the Plan really promote the district's economic and social prosperity?

Join the conversation about the past, present, and future of Ottawa most colourful precinct! Come prepared to share your ideas!

Carte indiquant le point de départ
Trajet

We'll meet at the clock on the George St Plaza in front of the south entrance of the Market Building.

From there, we'll walk around the heart of the market, ending at the William St Plaza on York Street (about one block north of where we started).


The walk will follow paved sidewalks and walkways. The sidewalks are sometimes narrow, but the Market is on fairly level ground.


Au sujet du guide


Barry Padolsky, B.Arch M.Sc (urban design) OAA, FRAIC, CAHP, RCA, is an Ottawa-based urban designer, and heritage consultant. From 1969 to 2022 his architectural firm carried out more than sixty restoration and adaptive re-use projects on heritage buildings in the National Capital. Examples include the Canadian Museum of Nature, the By Ward Market Building, and landmark bridges such as the Bank Street Bridge over the Rideau Canal. His firm won 43 architectural awards including 29 for heritage conservation. Barry is a tireless advocate for the conservation of our built heritage and served on the  City of Ottawa Built Heritage sub-committee from 2013 -2023. Barry was recognized with the Order of Ottawa in 2021.  

Guide:

Barry Padolsky

Quand:
Date:sam 2 mai, 2026
Heure:11h00
Durée: 1 heure
Langue: anglais
Où:
Début: George St Plaza
Fin:same
Quartier:ByWard Market
Distance:1.0 km
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Accessibilité:

The walk will follow city sidewalks. 

Galerie d'images
The George St Plaza in the ByWard Market. Ottawa's ByWard Market building. Photo credit: Canadian Trade Commission. ByWard Market Walk 2016. Barry is in foreground (green hat, black jacket). Poster for Barry Padolsky's ByWard Market walk, 2026.
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