We went and had a look around Byward Market today. The market was established in 1826, and is actually one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. It doesn't really look like most markets- it does have a few outside stalls but it is mostly individual stores. There are a lot of pubs (mostly Irish :)) and restaurants around the area, and shops specialising in cheese, meat, clothing, crafts etc. We found a lovely little boutique selling hand-made goods including purses, jewellery, hats and scarves. Kelly bought a lovely purse and I treated myself to a brooch.

We had a good wander round. I don't know whether Ottawa is really small or if it's just that we are in a really good location but we've not needed to use public transport once yet. Everything seems to be within walking distance.

Although very cold we did have the sun out again today which does make the cold slightly more bearable. We grabbed some lunch and then headed over to have a look at the war memorial statue, which is where the Rememberance Day service is to be held so I think we're going to head over there on Thursday to pay our respects.

Although there are so many different museums and galleries here we're feeling a bit museum'd out from Toronto so we're not really sure yet what we're going to do with the rest of our time in Ottawa- we've just been heading out and taking each day as it comes so we'll wait and see. Oh, one thing I do know is that I'm in love...... with Urban Outfitters!! :) although couldn't afford to buy anything in there :(