Best Flea Markets in Ottawa

Ottawa has two main flea markets, each with a different vibe. One is a curated monthly market downtown, the other is a year-round weekly market outside the city. Both are free to attend.

613flea

Lansdowne Park · Twice monthly on Saturdays · 10 AM–4 PM · Free

613flea is Ottawa's biggest and most popular flea market, held at the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. The not-for-profit market features 150+ vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, handmade goods, artisan crafts, and prepared food.

What Makes It Special

• Curated vendors — the organizers select vendors, so quality is consistently high
• Always different — the vendor lineup changes every market, so there's always something new
• Indoor venue — the Aberdeen Pavilion is a beautiful historic building, and the market runs rain or shine
• Dogs welcome — well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed

2026 Dates

The market runs twice per month on Saturdays:

Jan 10, 31 · Feb 14, 28 · Mar 7, 21 · Apr 4, 18 · May 2, 16 · Jun 6, 20 · Jul 4, 18 · Aug 1, 15 · Sep 5, 19 · Oct 3, 17 · Nov 7, 21 · Dec 5–6 (613Christmas at Carleton University)

Getting There

Nearly 1,000 paid parking spaces at Lansdowne Park, plus 600 bike parking spots. OC Transpo serves Bank Street directly.

Tips

• Arrive at 10 AM for the best picks
• Bring cash — not every vendor takes cards
• Follow @613flea on Instagram for vendor previews before each market
• The December 613Christmas at Carleton University is the biggest market of the year with 200+ vendors

Stittsville's Vintage Market

2079 Carp Road · Every Sunday · 9 AM–4 PM · Free

Formerly known as the Carp Road Flea Market, this market has been running every Sunday since 2005 — year-round, rain or shine. It's about 30 minutes west of downtown Ottawa.

What Makes It Special

• Every Sunday — you don't have to plan around a schedule, it's always open
• Year-round — operates in winter too, with indoor vendor space
• True flea market feel — less curated than 613flea, more of a treasure hunt
• Barbie Museum — home to Elizabeth's Barbie Museum with 24,000+ dolls (free to visit)

What You'll Find

Vintage clothing, antiques, furniture, vinyl records, books, art, tools, collectibles, and more. Food is available from Pong's Poutine Truck.

Getting There

Located at 2079 Carp Road, about 30 minutes from downtown. Free parking with plenty of space. No transit access — you'll need to drive.

Tips

• Arrive early (9 AM) for the best finds
• Bring cash for better deals
• The outdoor vendors are seasonal, but indoor vendors operate year-round
• Allow at least an hour — the market is bigger than it looks from the road

Which One Should You Visit?

Go to 613flea if you want a polished, Instagram-worthy market experience with curated vendors downtown.

Go to Stittsville's if you want a classic flea market experience where you dig for hidden gems every Sunday.