The main farmers market in Ottawa is held at Lansdowne Park. From November through April it is held inside the Aberdeen Pavilion on Sundays, with a couple of weeks off over the Christmas holidays. I come by regularly and pick up a few things. I was by last Sunday and stopped in to take photographs. The big tree out front was erected in time for the Ottawa Christmas market, over on the north side of the Pavilion. I'll show you that tomorrow.
A close up of the tree, with snow.
I went inside. The Pavilion is the last surviving exhibition hall of its type of architecture in North America, and has been designated a national historic site. It once hosted Stanley Cup games over a century ago. When I came in, the farmers market was busy.
A model railway was on the go.
I bought the little bear at right with the green scarf.
Dogs were busy saying hello.
It is common to see musicians here.
The vendors remain through the winter, though their numbers are less than at the height of harvest. I tend to buy jam here- one of the vendors makes a delicious apple pie jam. It will be a long time before I buy jam from stores.
Colours of the season.
And closing out, more dogs.
A delightful place. 😃🎄
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteGreat looking building.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteThis is the wonderful farmer's market I would love to visit!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy visits.
DeleteThere is clear interest in the market. There will have been a leaky buzz, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThe dog meeting is nice to see.
Dogs are always curious about each other.
DeleteWhat a great market, looks big! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteIt's a considerable sized building.
Delete...this is a lovely market, I wish that could go there.
ReplyDeleteI like attending.
DeleteOur local farmers market has become a major attraction and gets overrun with out-of-towners to the point where you can barely move. Used to be you could chat with the vendors but they no longer have time.
ReplyDeleteI guess that's either the Saint Jacob's or the Kitchener-Waterloo market.
DeleteThat ceiling-- wow!
ReplyDeleteThe building was worth saving.
DeleteLooks like a great market!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteIt always looks like such a neat place. Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteMore tomorrow!
DeleteLovely captures of hectic shopping.
ReplyDeleteIt was busy.
DeleteGreat place to shop...oh my, home made jam! And a cute little bear! Glad you didn't go away empty handed!
ReplyDeleteJam, apple cider, and some baked goods this time.
DeleteIt looks like a busy place. The dogs must love all the odours.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteSe ve bastante concurrido. Es tiempo de muchas compras.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteWhat an incredible looking market, it would be a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteVery festive photos of the season shopping ~ love the train, little bear you bought and the doggies ~ Merry Xmas.
ReplyDeleteWishing you Happy Hoidays, good health and laughter,
A ShutterBug Explores,
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The train was unexpected but welcome.
DeleteThat was lots of fun! I love seeing all the vendors, people and dogs. And, I would have bought one of those cute bears too. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed.
DeleteWhat a fun place this is. A marvelous building for a farmers market.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI love markets, great photos....
ReplyDeleteThis one is a good one.
DeleteFun walking around the market. Looks like a busy place.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteNeat building! Stay warm and safe.
ReplyDeleteIt was well worth it to preserve the building.
DeleteNice, spacious and neat market. The dogs sure enjoy going out to the market as much as their owners.
ReplyDeleteThey do indeed.
DeleteI liked the closeup of the snow.
ReplyDeleteAn impulse shot on my part.
DeleteI could happily spend several hours there I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good market.
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