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ByWard Market vs Parliament Hill and Buildings
ByWard Market and Parliament Hill and Buildings are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Parliament Hill and Buildings is preferred by most professionals compared to ByWard Market. Parliament Hill and Buildings is ranked #1 in Ottawa with recommendations from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
ByWard Market
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ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9C3, Canada
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Frommer's
"For many Ottawans, the heart and soul of the city is the ByWard Market."
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Fodor's
"Excellent fresh produce and maple products have been attracting shoppers to this farmers' market since 1826."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This picturesque market and its colorful flower, fruit and vegetable stalls, which overflow into the neighbouring streets in summertime, has existed since 1820."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"A 19th-century market whose buzz still hasn't worn off."
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Parliament Hill and Buildings
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Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, Canada
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Fodor's
"Three beloved neo-Gothic-style buildings with copper roofs dominate the nation's capital from Parliament Hill, overlooking the Ottawa River."
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If the House is sitting, be sure to watch Question Period, a lively and at times theatrical 45-minute session
Frommer's
"The focal point for most of Canada's national celebrations, including day-long events and spectacular fireworks on July 1, Canada Day."
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During the busy summer months, drop by the information tent on the lawn in front of the Parliament Buildings between 9 and 10am.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Vast, yawning archways, copper-topped turrets and Gothic revival gargoyles dominate the facade of the stunning lime and sandstone Parliament buildings."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Canadian parliament stands on top of a cliff overlooking the Ottawa River and Rideau Canal, from a height of nearly 50m/165ft, hence its name the "Hill"."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Parliamentary proceedings are open to the public if the House or Senate is in session. Each sitting begins with the Speaker's Parade."
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