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Lansdowne Park
Best time to visit
A Sunday morning during the farmers' market from May to October offers the full program with live music and local delicacies.
Budget tips
Admission to the grounds is free; only parking fees apply. Save money by taking bus line 85 or 88 and grabbing an affordable meal from the food trucks at the market.
Recommended for
Sports fans, Market lovers, Families with children, Architecture enthusiasts
Plan your visit
3-5 hours
About
Quick facts: The former exhibition grounds were transformed into a modern neighborhood in 2014 for 300 million Canadian dollars. The large grass hill on the grounds is actually the green roof of an underground parking garage with 1,200 parking spaces.
Highlights: Every Sunday, the forecourt turns into one of the largest farmers' markets in the region, where over 100 vendors offer fresh produce, cheese, and flowers. The smell of freshly baked bread and maple candies then lingers over the entire area.
Insider tips
- Sit on the grass steps at the south end of the stadium to catch a free view of the playing field.
- The best photography works in the late afternoon when the sun lights up the stadium's glass facade in gold.
- Avoid games of the Ottawa Redblacks on game days; the area is overcrowded and difficult to access.
- Be sure to try the Beavertails at the stand next to the market square; they are a true Ottawa original.
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