How to
Get here
Whether you’re coming from the uOttawa campus or the other side of the Ottawa River, public transit and other sustainable transportation methods offer a great way to explore the area without the hassle of parking.
If you're looking for a parking spot, we've got you covered there too – with roughly 1,700 parking spaces available nearby.
Buses
OC Transpo offers a variety of routes throughout the city to get you to the ByWard Market. With so many options, buses are a great alternative to driving your car downtown.
Overnight bus service is available at or near most O-Train stations to get you home safely.
Visit the Travel Planner on the OC Transpo website or download the Transit app to help plan your trip:
Park and Rides
Don't stress about parking: OC Transpo offers 9,000 free parking spaces across Ottawa and nearby rural areas.
Park at a nearby Park & Ride lot and take transit directly to the ByWard Market.
Learn more on OC Transpo’s Park & Ride page:
Fares
O-Payment lets you easily ride OC Transpo by tapping your Interac® Debit card, Visa, Mastercard, or mobile phone wallet on all buses and at fare gates.
OC Transpo also offers a variety of fare options, discounts and promotions throughout the year, including programs for youth, children, families and frequent riders. As fares and promotions may change, we recommend visiting the official OC Transpo Fares page for the latest information on pricing, payment options and current offers:
O-Train
The O-Train on Line 1 can get you directly to the ByWard Market: Rideau station exits right onto William Street, the entrance to the Market.
Parliament station and uOttawa station are both within walking distance of the ByWard Market.
Line 1 operates until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can get home safely after a late night out.
If you live closer to Line 2 or 4, you can connect to Line 1.
Plan your trip:
Para Transpo
Para Transpo is a shared-ride, book-in-advance, public transit service for registered customers who are unable to take buses and the O-Train some or all of the time due to a disability. Operators will help you exit safely to your destination.
Service is available between 6 am to midnight.
Visit OC Transpo’s Para Transpo page for more information:
Transit after Dark
Get home safely with OC Transpo. Save yourself a risky drive home or a long walk home after a night out. OC Transpo provides overnight bus service at or near most O-Train stations to get you home safely.
Line 1 operates until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can get home safely after a late night out.
After 7 pm, you can ask the driver to drop you off at a safe spot along the route closer to your destination. To learn more about safety features, visit OC Transpo’s Safe Travels page:
Parking in the ByWard Market District
There are several public and private parking locations for visitors, including:
ByWard Market Municipal Lot - 70 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 9B8
Dalhousie Street Municipal Lot - 141 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
Indigo - 93 George St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5W5
Parksafe- 116 York St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5
Blue P - 280 St. Patrick St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5K5
Downtown Parking - 255 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3
Capital Parking - 186 St. Patrick St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5J8
Precise ParkLink - 385 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON K1N 5J9
Capital Parking - 38 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1
700 Sussex Building - 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON K1N 1K4
Downtown Parking - 110 Parent St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B4
Andaz Hotel (Indigo lot OT442) - 321 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G1