
From the heart of the land to the heart of Orléans! 35+ local vendors return to Ray Friel every Thursday for the season's freshest local goods.
Market Details
Season: May 22 - October 30, 2025 Day: Every Thursday Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Ray Friel Recreation Complex Parking Lot
Shop the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts & more while getting to know the folks who grew and made it. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!
What You'll Find
Agricultural Vendors (18+)
- Fresh seasonal produce
- Honey & maple syrup
- Meat & game
- Garlic & herbs
- Berries & apples
Featured Farms: Avonmore Berry Farm, BearBrook Game Meats, Bergeron Gardens, Buzzz Honey Products, Earth's Harvest Farm, Ferme Houle Farm, Hall's Apple Market, Just Farms, Lavenbel, McCaig Honey, Ottawa Garlic Co., and more!
Prepared Food Vendors (11+)
- Artisan bakeries
- Coffee roasters
- Hot sauces & condiments
- Craft beer
- Vodka & spirits
- Cookies & treats
Featured Vendors: Art-Is-In Bakery, Bicycle Craft Brewery, Chin Chin Coffee Roasters, Poppa Bean Coffee Roastery, Purebread Bakery, Rocket Scone, Snell House Foods, VODKOW, and more!
Market Eatery
Grab a bite while you shop!
- Bombay Garden Indian Cuisine
- Thai Kitchen
- The Falafel Guys
Craft Vendors
- Pure Heart Essentials
- King's Lock Craft Distillery
Special Events
Check the Events Calendar for weekly programming including:
- Live buskers
- Community booths
- Special activities
Getting There
Driving: Turn right off of Tenth Line Road when you see the Metro, then turn left into the Ray Friel Complex Parking Lot. Free parking available in surrounding lots.
Public Transit:
- Stops #6363 and #6356: Routes 236, 302
- Stop #2766: Route 35
Visit the OC Transpo Travel Planner for detailed transit directions.
Market Policies
- Pets are permitted (see Code of Conduct for Pets)
- Vendor attendance list is as accurate as possible, but last-minute absences may occur
- All products are authentic (no resellers)
- Everything produced within 100km of Ottawa
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