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  Byward Market, Ottawa
The Byward Market and its surroundings is the living heart of the Ottawa centre.
That market building was wrecked around 1843 (by fire?); a new market building was put up in 1848 between York and Clarence streets (from this view, behind the current market building); this one was a wood frame building with a large upper room in which at least one council meeting was held.
A second market building, a Second Empire styled construction on the plans from Mather, was erected in 1876 on the spot occupied by the current market building, and ran about half the block on the north (far) end.
www.magma.ca /~jmwatson/pdp/en/ottawa/market.html   (301 words)

  
  Byward Market - TheBestLinks.com - English language, Francophone, Ontario, Ottawa, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Byward Market is a neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario located just east and north of downtown.
During the growth of Bytown (the former name for Ottawa) in the 19th century the Byward Market area was called Lowertown and most residents were Irish or French.
The Market is close to downtown, to the Rideau Centre shopping mall, to Parliament Hill and to a number of foreign embassies.
www.thebestlinks.com /Byward_Market.html   (366 words)

  
 Plans Underway for Healthier Market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In an effort to broaden discussion of a truly alternative vision for the Byward Market area, Auto-Free Ottawa is planning a public information session to present its proposal for making the market a viable and much more pleasant and healthy place to visit or live in.
The future of the Byward Market as a produce market is clearly under threat.
Given the recession, increased taxes, and the ongoing debate over the future of Byward Market, many of the independent merchants are feeling their days in the Market are numbered.
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 Sussex Drive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The section in the Byward Market was originally named Metcalfe Street, and the portion east of the Rideau River was known as Ottawa Street.
In the 1960s the National Capital Commission launched a beautification campaign through the market section of the street.
Beginning in 1961, the privately held builidngs were purchased by the government and restored to their original appearances.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sussex_Drive   (260 words)

  
 News - Axis Capital Corporation
Some of the market's newer high-tech tenants moved in to enjoy the character of a heritage property and bask in the prestige of a nearby landmark.
Slipacoff, by the way, has well-known roots in the market; For decades, his family ran the Slipacoff's meat and vegetable store in the market, a 40-year-old institution until in closed in 1987.
Some of the market's high-tech entrepreneurs speak of their technical people as if they were a demographic unto themselves: males (usually) in their early 20s, no spouse or mortgage payments, willing and able to put in the long hours that a start-up requires, happy for the occasional time-out at a nearby cool restaurant or bar.
www.axisfunds.com /news/citizen/09-27-00.asp   (2790 words)

  
 Byward Market; a second century of melding rural and urban Ottawans.
Byward Market; a second century of melding rural and urban Ottawans.
I mention this here as, if you are bike-touring Ottawa and cycle to the Byward Market, you will find supervised bicycle parking spots where you can leave your two-wheeled trusty steed as you wend your way through the buildings on the nine or so streets that make up the greater Byward Market area.
The Byward Market is surrounded by excellent hotels, motels and other lodgings where you can stay and be in close proximity to the wide variety of night life that the Market boasts.
www.all-about-ottawa.com /byward-market.html   (851 words)

  
 Place + Thyme: Photoblog from Ottawa, ON
It was a small annoyance in the large scope of city issues, but her tone and attitude stuck with me for the rest of the night.
The person I spoke to confirmed that there are no rules concerning photography in the market as it is an outdoor "public space." She has no legal right to refuse a photo - especially if the photographer is standing outside the chalkmarked area.
She understood that the market is not only a public space, but a popular tourist attraction.
www.placeandthyme.com /001080.php   (358 words)

  
 Flea Markets 1, Toronto Flea Market, Toronto Flea Markets, Ontario Flea Market, Ontario Flea Markets, Canadian Flea ...
The ByWard Market is where Ottawa was born and is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets.
The market is contained within an area of approximately four square blocks; it is now one of the trendiest places to live, shop and go out.
This antique market offers Mennonite furniture and a huge antique market there on SUNDAYS in the Summer starting in May. Everything is available from Antique Furniture to glass, jewelry, antique signs, pottery and thousands of other collectables from many dealers.
www.bestbuys.ca /FleaMarkets/FleaMarkets1.htm   (823 words)

  
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Ottawa has a myriad of sights to visit and the ByWard Market is one of the major entertainment areas in Ottawa.
Established by Lieutenant Colonel John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets.
The Market is home to over 20 nightclubs featuring world reknowned dj's and live music; as well as more than 50 restaurants, pubs and lounges that stay open until 2 am.
www.travelandtransitions.com /interviews/ottawa_byward_market.htm   (2008 words)

  
 Byward Fruit Market
Byward Fruit Market has been a fixture in the Byward Market for decades.
Byward Fruit Market is a small intimate space where the owners interface and interact directly with with clients and customers.
Byward fruit is open 362 days a year, so turn the corner and come down to Byward Fruit Market.
www.bywardfruit.com /index.htm   (158 words)

  
 Edmonton Plus.ca - Home - Byward Market
True to its name, this centre boasts a thriving farmers’ market featuring fresh produce during the summer months, pumpkins in the fall, wreathes, Christmas trees and maple syrup in the winter and a colourful array of flowers year-round.
Byward Street itself consists of a string of specialty food shops and delis, so if you're planning a Martha Stewart-inspired dinner party, this is the place to pick up your ingredients.
For more information on the market, or to pick up a site map that includes a list of all the area shops and services, head to the information desk at 55 ByWard Market Square.
www.edmontonplus.ca /portal/profile.do?profileID=60938   (457 words)

  
 The East Market
Please be advised that the date for phase 2’s Annual General Meeting will be Wednesday, June 6, 2007.  Registration will start at 6:30pm and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the partyroom located in phase 2. More information will follow in the coming days.
The completion of Phase III of the East Market Complex marks the final stage in the multi-year, multi-million dollar development that many of us now call home.  The completion of Phase III also brought about something new….visitor parking!  Read on for a general overview or click here to read the New Visitor Parking Rules in detail.
There are some important rules regarding the use of the resident's parking areas everyone should be aware of.
theeastmarket.ca   (292 words)

  
 Marketplace - ByWard Market - Jim Watters - 244/254 - World Wide Panorama
ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest public markets.
The original market building was constructed in 1848 and the current one was built in 1926.
ByWard Market is located in the downtown area of Ottawa's oldest commercial and residential neighborhoods.
geoimages.berkeley.edu /wwp305/html/JimWatters.html   (123 words)

  
 CafeTrip.com Canada - Byward Market Pictures, Information, Wallpaper & Pics
Byward Market (named for John By and sometimes called By Ward Market, ByWard Market or simply The Market) is a neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario located just east and north of downtown.
During the growth of Bytown (the former name for Ottawa) in the 19th century the Byward Market area was called Lowertown and most residents were Irish or French.
A four block area around the market provides the densest concentration of eating places in the National Capital Region, but the areas beyond this zone also offer boutiques and restaurants in abundance.
www.cafetrip.com /feature/canada/ontario/ottawa/bywardmarket   (295 words)

  
 Market for nightclubs moves downtown
Georges Bédard at the request of the Byward Market Business Improvement Area, a group of business and property owners who work to strengthen their commercial district.
Jansa Jennings, executive director of the Byward Market Business Improvement Area, says as Ottawa’s number one tourist attraction, the Byward Market must provide something to see at both nine in the morning and nine at night.
Heffernan says because many of his customers in the Market were tourists, the bar did not have true regulars or the comfortable feeling of a real pub – a feeling he says is easy to find in Centretown.
www.carleton.ca /ctown/archiv/sep2906/Biz2.htm   (573 words)

  
 ByWard Market
The ByWard Market is Ottawa's entertainment area: full of one-of-a-kind shops, over 80 restaurants and cafés, a thriving nightlife and, of course, Canada's oldest continuously operating farmers' market.
Rain, snow, or shine, the ByWard Market offers over 100 vendors of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, and arts and crafts.
ByWard is steps away from the Canadian Tulip Festival, Franco-Ontarian Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa International Jazz Festival and Winterlude, and hosts eight annual special events.
ottawa.ca /visitors/shopping/byward_market_en.html   (131 words)

  
 Ottawa Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is a showcase for Canadian history and culture and a leading centre for the high technology, life sciences, education, medical sciences and biotechnology sectors.
The ByWard Market is best known for its eclectic dining and café experiences, unique boutiques and a thriving nightlife.
The year-round stand is located in the centre of the ByWard Market, close to the local produce vendors.
www.letacanada.com /company/index.php/27   (1073 words)

  
 Ottawa Hotel Bed and Breakfast Canada Gasthaus Switzerland Inn
There are many attractions all within walking distance from "The Gasthaus Switzerland Inn" including: The Byward market, national museums, the Art Gallery, the Rideau Canal, Ottawa Congres Centre, Government Conference Centre, University of Ottawa and the Ottawa River.
The oldest section of Ottawa is the historic ByWard Market and Lowertown area, a short-walk northwest of us.
Begun in 1826, the ByWard Market is Canada's oldest continuously-operating farmers' market.
www.gasthausswitzerlandinn.com /e05_LocalArea.htm   (1145 words)

  
 Strategic Board on market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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www.strategicboard.com /weblog/pivot/entry.php?id=39&t=tagentry_template.htm&tag=MARKET   (515 words)

  
 Should I avoid renting an apartment in Ottawa's Byward Market area... - Blurtit
Ottawa's Byward Market area, located less than 10 minutes walking distance from the Parliament of Canada, has gone through very significant gentrification over the past several years and the area has improved thanks to the recent construction of several highrise condo projects.
Three homeless shelters and soup kitchens are located in the area and alcoholism among the people who frequent these places, as well as the occasional sale of drugs on the streets, do result in social problems, which continue to pose challenges for the neighbourhood.
If you are looking to rent in the Byward Market area, try to stick to the western parts of this district, namely those areas closer to the market itself, the Rideau Centre and Sussex Drive.
www.blurtit.com /q600703.html   (344 words)

  
 Brockville Farmers' Market - Bus Trip to Ottawal 2006
At these markets, you will find all kinds of fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, fresh produce and crafted items.
The Byward Market is a traditional farmers' market surrounding a two-floor building of boutiques and some fine restaurants as well as numerous places to grab a snack or a glass of wine or beer
With over 50 shops and restaurants, and with many of the original stone houses and buildings still standing from the early 1800's, it can take a day or more to fully experience this delightful Village and yet everything is within walking distance of the waterfront.
www.brockvillefarmersmarket.ca /bustripottawa2006.htm   (445 words)

  
 Web Design Portfolio - Uber Marketing - Ottawa Web Design Services
The Byward Market Association is a Business Improvement Area (BIA) which is a membership-based non-profit organization formed in a commercial area to promote the area as a whole.
These include issues such as parking, safety concerns, marketing initiatives, urban planning and transportation, development and construction, tourism and economic development.
The Lyons Forex Group is a USA-based Forex broker in the global Spot Forex market (Foreign Exchange Currency).
www.ubermarketing.ca   (1099 words)

  
 TheTravelzine.com Canada Summer 2000 (4) Ottawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It sits majestically in the center of Ottawa's most famous attractions and sights with Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the Ottawa River, the Ottawa Convention Center, the Government Conference Center and the Byward Market clustered all around it.
A few minutes walk east of the hotel is the historic Byward Market.
We had spotted Cafe Spiga, 271 Dalhousie Street, in the Byward Market area and the concierge at the hotel had included it along with several other suggestions.
thetravelzine.com /4canada2000.htm   (1182 words)

  
 Byward Market Gourmet Deli - La Bottega Nicastro - Ottawa, Fine Food Shop, Italian Gourmet Deli
LA BOTTEGA is situated in the heart of Ottawa's historic ByWard Market area.
Arguably Ottawa's oldest neighbourhood, the Byward Market has always been part of the life force of the city.
The ByWard Market is best known for its restaurants, boutiques and food merchants making it now one of the trendiest places to live, shop and go out.
www.labottega.ca /locationContact   (107 words)

  
 Ottawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Established in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets.
The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel John By, himself laid out the street plan of the Market, designating George Street and York Street to be extra wide to accommodate the creation of a public market and gathering place.
Enjoy lunch on your own at ByWard Market, before boarding a cruise on the Ottawa River to view the beautiful Ottawa/Gatineau skyline, followed by a guided tour at the Museum of Civilization, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution.
www.homestead.com /Wadetours/Ottawa.html   (267 words)

  
 Resurfacing : By Ward Market
Resurfacing: By Ward Market is an interactive new media installation.
The touch screen depicts a moving image of the external scene - a crowded Byward Market intersection - captured through a small camera perched on the third story of a building.
The result of the viewer surveying and resurfacing the urban market is projected onto windows above.
www.artengine.ca /resurfacing   (272 words)

  
 Byward Market - Prologue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Byward Market is Ottawa at its most urban extreme.
Byward Market is both a polished and a sharp edge at the same time.
It is a place where people play out the human drama in all its forms.
www.community-media.com /resoundings/MarketPrologue.html   (236 words)

  
 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Packages - Mother's Day
Byward Market parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, live farm animals, "Tulip Corner" with live music, costumed characters in a heritage theme, and free tulips for Moms!
Over 75 Byward Market restaurants will roll out the red carpet for Mom and her family!
Byward Market boutiques have their new spring/summer fashions and merchandise!
www.hiottawa.ca /mother.html   (126 words)

  
 ByWard Market - Events Calendar - VIA Rail Canada
One of the oldest public markets in Canada, the Byward Market was first founded in 1826 by Lieutenant-Colonel By.
This vibrant and popular market is teeming with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and artisan handicrafts!
Surrounded by numerous pubs and boutiques, the market is also an ideal destination for lunch, brunch, or even a late night snack.
www.viarail.ca /evenements/702_en_ottawa_byward_market.html   (208 words)

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