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Byward Market

Address: 55 Byward Market Square, between George and York streets, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3

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Established in 1840, the Byward Market has developed into a major tourist attraction in the past decade, as its collection of specialty food shops, cafés, outdoor merchants, trendy restaurants, and boutiques lures a multitude of people. Byward was decimated by fire four times, yet it adapted and managed to thrive...

DiRienzo Foods

Address: 1121 Meadowlands Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 0K5

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This is the place to get what are widely regarded as the best design-your-own sandwiches in town. But the shop also specializes in Italian groceries: pastas, coffee beans, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pickled veggies, and of course, tons of deli meats and cheeses. Cooked pasta dishes are also on offer every day.

Heavens to Betsy

Address: 1243 Wellington St W, Westboro Village, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A3

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A fab find for any shopaholic, Heavens to Betsy brings together an eclectic assortment of goods in an appealing little Westboro Village store. You'll find shelves of specialty bath products, vintage jewelry, cute togs and accessories for tots, linens, handbags, hand-knit mittens, greeting cards, home décor, and all...

Inuit Artists' Shop

Address: 2081 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K2G 1G9

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The art of indigenous people is on display in this wonderful shop. You'll find carvings and sculpture, paintings and prints, baskets and pottery, jewelry and accessories, along with a good selection of books, CDs and DVDs on related subjects. The shop offers worldwide shipping and gift wrapping, too.

Invisible Cinema

Address: 319 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0E1

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If you're a fan of any kind of non-mainstream film genre, you absolutely must check out Invisible Cinema. This is a fantastic place to rent DVDs that non one else carries, even many that no one else will order. Horror, kung fu, sci-fi, you name it. Some items are for sale too. The space also houses an art gallery and...

Nicholas Hoare Ltd

Address: 419 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M6

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It's the quintessential specialty bookstore: hardwood floors, inviting couches and armchairs, and shelf upon shelf of the printed word. British books are a specialty, but the variety is impressive, and if they don't have it in stock they will do their best to get it for you. The shop also hosts occasional signings and...

Ottawa Farmers' Market

Address: 1051 Bank St, Landsdowne Park, Ottawa, ON K1S

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Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats are the focus at the Ottawa Farmers' Market. This is where to find the freshest strawberries, melons, salad greens, raspberries and apples, along with organic meats, elk and bison, artisan cheeses, maple syrup, and herbal teas. Home baked goodies, jams and preserves,...

Rideau Centre

Address: 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7

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Connected via indoor walkway to both the Westin Ottawa Hotel and the Ottawa Congress Centre, this mall is a convenient destination for residents and tourists. About 140 stores include international retailers such as Sears, Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski, Gymboree, Hugo Boss, Guess, Old Navy, Roots, BCBG Max Azria, Talbot's...

Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall

Address: Sparks St at Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E3

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Founded in the early 1800's, Sparks Street became one of the city's most important areas following Queen Victoria's selection of Ottawa as the nation's capital. Ottawa's thriving commercial center is comprised of more than 50 stores, services, restaurants, and outdoor cafés. It is beautifully landscaped with...

Ten Thousand Villages

Address: 371 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7

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If you love unique, handmade goods, this incredible shop will delight you. It carries items made by Third World artisans and focuses on the craft rather than the income (with emphasis on fair trade). Craftspeople are paid well for their time, they work under favorable conditions, and they share with the customer their...

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