Byward Market News

It is starting to get chilly and dry in Ottawa and my wife was complaining about her chapped lips. So, we stopped by Byward Market News just to pick up some sort of chapped lip balm. I assumed, by the name and the products in the window, that it was a corner/​cigarette/​convenience store of sorts. And, I was half right. But, the other part of the store, located just inside the entrance, was a wonderful surprise. Byward Market News also specializes in tiny model toy soldiers (aka Military Figurines). Although I am no collector, I do love to check out the detail on these little guys. The owner mentioned a number of big brands that the store officially distributes (King & Country???) but, like I said, I am no collector so the names went in one ear and out the other. But, they carried many different sets and the owner of the shop was very excited to talk about them. So, if military toys… I mean, figurines, are your thing. You might want to give this hidden gem a try.