Bundle up for a flurry of wonder and winter magic!

Tree Lighting
Ceremony

Nov. 19 | 5 p.m. | George St. Plaza

The holiday tree lights up heart of the city once more!

Join us on George Street Plaza and experience a magical moment that always brings joy, warmth and awe to the ByWard Market. We’ll kick off the season with exciting announcements, a holiday market, a few surprises and the debut of a new projection show!

Footprints:
Daily Holiday Show

Nov. 19 – Jan. 1 | George St. Plaza

The ByWard Market has a holiday story to tell!

“Footprints”, a new projection show presented by Ottawa Tourism, will transform the façade of Heritage Hall (55 ByWard Market Sq.) into a canvas for a holiday tale, bringing a story to life through light and music.

Show times will be announced soon – stay tuned to our channels for updates!

Holiday Market

Nov. 19 – Dec. 20 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | EQ3 Plaza

A little holiday shopping, a little festive wandering… the ByWard Market is the perfect place for both!

Visit our Holiday Market on EQ3 Plaza (George St. and ByWard Market Sq.) and treat yourself to something special or pick out gifts for the people on your list every weekend from November 19 to December 20, right before the holiday.

Holiday Trees
& Wreaths Vendors

Find your holiday spirit at our outdoor market, where local vendors offer fresh holiday trees, handmade wreaths and festive décor to bring the magic of the season home.

Wreath vendors open from November 12 to December 24 at the following locations:

  • ByWard Market Square and York Street, in front of Irving Rivers.

  • ByWard Market Square and George Street, in front of EQ3.

The holiday tree vendor is expected to open on November 21 (subject to change) at:

  • York Street, near the kiosk.

Vendor hours vary by day. Please call our information desk at (613) 244-4410 before making the trip to confirm availability and opening hours.

Find Your Way to Holiday Magic in the ByWard Market