Free beer tastings? A Formula 1 racing simulator? Pit Stop challenge?
Montreal’s Grand Prix weekend is upon us, and the city is getting ready for its favourite party weekend.
With so many things to do, from hanging out on a gigantic terrasse in the heart of the city inspired by the Cote d’Azur to downtown Montreal’s best restaurants, these free race weekend activities should be at the top of your list.
From a free Peroni tasting at Time Out Market Montréal, home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, to racing your friends on state-of-the-art Formula 1 simulators to see who clocks the fastest time, step into the Pit Stop at the Montreal Eaton Centre.
Take on the Pit Stop Challenge, sharpen your reflexes, memory, and coordination at the interactive digital wall, and capture the moment in the photo zone.
1. Free beer tasting
What: Head to Time Out Market Montréal to enjoy a free taste of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, everyone’s favourite refreshing Italian beer. Complimentary Peroni 0.0 will be on offer, and don’t forget to scan the QR code on the coasters and on the beer bar screen for your chance to win a Weekend in Monza.
When: Thursday, June 12 to Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Time Out Market Montréal
2. Two racing simulators
What: Get behind the wheel and experience the full intensity of a race in our ultra-realistic F1 simulators.
When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre
3. Pit Stop Challenge
What: Test your skills in our Pit Stop Challenge, where teams compete to change tires at lightning speed.
When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre
4. DIGI-SPORTS Digital Wall
What: Put your reflexes, memory and coordination to the test on an interactive digital wall courtesy of Decathalon.
When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre
5. Photobooth B2
What: Capture the memories of this unforgettable day in the photobooth area.
When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre
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