# Byward Market Features Dense Transit Network and Central Parks

Byward Market includes 47 mapped transit stops and four parks. Grocery options include Farm Boy, Asian Mart, and Metro.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Average Rent: 2406 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Average Rent: 272 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Vacancy Rate: 3.2 percent. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Average Sale Price: 600000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://ottawarealtyman.com/ottawa-home-prices/)
- Average Sale Price: 772459 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://agentinottawa.com/stats/)
- Average Sale Price: 414620 cad. Property type: Condominium. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://agentinottawa.com/stats/)
- Median Sale Price: 625000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://www.oreb.ca/newsroom/ottawa-home-sales-hold-steady-in-september-as-new-listings-rise/)
- Median Sale Price: 625000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://www.pilongroup.com/ottawa-real-estate-market-update/)

## Market summary

Byward Market includes 47 mapped transit stops and four parks. Grocery options include Farm Boy, Asian Mart, and Metro.

## Central finding

Byward Market features a dense network of 47 mapped transit stops alongside four distinct park areas within its boundaries. Sources:
[Major's Hill Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/639268732)

## Transit Infrastructure Density

The neighbourhood contains 47 mapped transit stop points, representing the largest share of its 55 total amenities. These stops include specific intersections such as Dalhousie / York and Rideau Centre. The high concentration suggests significant infrastructure presence within the Byward Market boundary. This density reflects the area's role as a central hub for public transportation access.

Named stops like Mackenzie King 1A and Wellington / Metcalfe indicate coverage across multiple street corridors. The mapping does not specify which routes serve these locations or their operational schedules. Consequently, the count alone cannot confirm commute efficiency or service frequency for residents. Buyers should verify actual transit performance before relying on this infrastructure for daily travel needs. Sources:
[Major's Hill Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/639268732)

## The strongest counter-case

The mapped amenity counts do not establish service frequency, route connectivity, or the quality of access to these facilities. Sources:
[Major's Hill Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/639268732)

## City market context

From the Ottawa market article, 22 September 2026:

Ottawa's August 2026 sales-to-new-listings ratio dropped to 47.3% citywide, with apartments lagging at 43.0%. The 4.3-point gap between segments reveals where buyer leverage is forming before headline prices move. Ottawa's August 2026 sales-to-new-listings ratio fell to 47.3% citywide while apartments recorded 43.0%, a 4.3-point gap that signals weaker absorption in the condo segment even as composite benchmark prices held near flat. This divergence matters because it identifies where buyer leverage is emerging before it shows up in headline price indices.

## Sources

- [Major's Hill Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/639268732): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.