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Ottawa Antique Market
Categories: Shopping Home & Garden Furniture Stores Shopping Antiques Furniture Stores, Antiques [Edit]
1179 Bank StOttawa, ON K1S 3X7
(613) 730-6000
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 10 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for Ottawa Antique Market
4 reviews in English
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Review from Jason D.
Ottawa, ON
10/14/2008 1 photo
When we first arrived in town, my wife and I faced the common dilemma of filling our new apartment with furniture. We started with the big names (IKEA, Leons, etc.) but had our hearts set on something a little more authentic - something with a story behind it. We asked around and were directed to the Ottawa Antique Market. We thought it was a big antique warehouse store, but as soon as we stepped into the doors we realized it was truly a market - a collection of different and diverse vendors all under one roof. Each vendor had a different take on what was antique - we saw everything from real Persian rugs, bowler hats, 70s hi-fi record players, iron farm tools, coins, records, to books and period furniture. The selection was wide but the prices were a little sobering. Mind you, some of the brand new furniture pieces we looked at in the big chain stores were just as expensive.
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Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
12/2/2010
This hidden antique shop is anything but small.
Ottawa Antique Market, located along the south side of a larger commercial building in Old Ottawa South will blow your mind the first time you walk in.
My friend who loves antiques took me once and I must admit I don't have much of an eye for this sort of stuff, especially when it's in the store but I was impressed with what they had in here.
The shop employee was friendly and let my friend buy up several items without disturbing him. He asked me if he could help me but of course my response was "I'm just browsing!".
I always envision antique stores as being dusty and smalling like mothballs but this place was clean, bright and it smelled just fine!
Their collection of lamps was really cool and my friend actually picked one up that he'd been looking for at garage sales and other places across Ottawa. Although he's moved now, he swears by it and perhaps when I hit an "antiquing phase" of my life I'll get into this place again. -
Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
10/23/2008
The Antique Market is one of those stores I walk into and it makes me wish I was settling down in Ottawa. There are so many pieces here that I would love to invest in for my home. However, unlike many antique stores, this place is great for the less serious antique shopper too.
It's a little out of left field, but this is actually my favourite place to go for used books. The Glebe and Old Ottawa South seem to have a baffling amount of new and used book stores. I honestly don't know how they don't run each other out of business. However, amidst all these over priced shops, the Antique Market contains the cheapest used books with a selection that two vendors have filtered down to some great pieces of fiction and nonfiction, including very old books.
Since The Antique Market is divided into diverse sections/tastes/eras with different vendors, there is also a very good chance you'll find a gift for someone that appeals to their unique or quirky taste. The prices aren't too expensive and it's a great way to give something memorable to someone you care about. -
Review from Rafael R.
10/11/2009
Probably the best antique shop in Ottawa, with a diverse selection of items, the Ottawa Antique Market is made of of dozens of different merchants, offering items ranging from true antiques, furniture, rugs, books, toys, lace, paintings and watercolors and other collectibles.
Prices can be discounted, as several of the "shop" owners tend to their booths, whereas other booths are managed by the front desk.
While there were few empty booths on my recent visit, one can easily spend an hour or more peering into the many cases that contain treasures of yesteryear. Some shops are far more upmarket than others, but this is what makes the Ottawa Antique Market unique - those who enjoy less expensive finds will enjoy most of the merchants while those looking for a $12,000 fireplace fender will have come to the right place.
