Nestled in the heart of Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, the historic ByWard Market district has been a vibrant hub for commerce and culture since its establishment in 1826. Originally known as "Bytown," the city was renamed Ottawa in 1855. Lieutenant Colonel By established his base here for surveying and constructing the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans 125 miles and connects the Ottawa River in Ottawa to the Cataraqui River and Lake Ontario in Kingston, Ontario. As the city grew and developed, the ByWard Market began to take shape.

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