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Montréal has entered full-on cycling mode.
The world’s best cyclists are taking over Montréal—and Time Out Market Montréal is the perfect Downtown pit stop for food, drinks and meeting up with friends.
From September 20 to 27, the city is hosting the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, bringing around 1,000 riders to Montréal for eight days of racing across 13 events.
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The action will stretch from Downtown and Old Montréal to Mount Royal and beyond, with the city’s streets transformed into a stage for some of the biggest names in cycling.
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And while watching the racing is the main event, figuring out where to grab a bite, meet up with friends or celebrate with a drink can be a challenge—especially with road closures and traffic disruptions across the city.
Enter Time Out Market Montréal.
Located inside the Montreal Eaton Centre in the heart of Downtown, the Market is an easy meeting point for cycling fans looking to refuel before or after the action.
Out of town? You can watch the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Canada via CBC Gem for free.
1. A pit stop with plenty of options
Cycling fans don't exactly have time for a long debate over where to eat.
At Time Out Market Montréal, you can skip the group chat indecision and head to one place where everyone can find something they want. With 15 restaurants, 7 bars and more than 100 dishes under one roof, the Market brings together some of Montréal’s best chefs and culinary talent in one Downtown destination.
Whether you’re craving a quick bite before heading to the race, a leisurely lunch between events or dinner after a full day of cheering, there are plenty of options to choose from.
And because everyone can order something different, it’s an especially easy place to meet when your group can’t agree on what to eat.
2. Grab a drink after the finish line
The racing doesn’t have to end when the cyclists cross the finish line.
The Market’s seven bars offer plenty of ways to toast a day of racing, from wine and cocktails to beer and zero-proof drinks.
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Meet friends for a pre-race coffee, grab a cold beer after the action or settle in for cocktails while dissecting the day’s biggest moments.
And if you’re skipping alcohol, the Market’s dedicated mocktail bar offers an exclusive zero-proof menu, making it easy for the whole group to join in the post-race celebrations.
3. An easy downtown meeting point
With the UCI World Championships affecting traffic and closing roads throughout Montréal, choosing a central meeting spot can make all the difference.
The Market is located inside the Montreal Eaton Centre—directly connected to the REM McGill Station, providing seamless underground access between the rapid transit network, the shopping center, and the green line of the Montreal Metro—right in the heart of downtown.
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Its indoor location also makes it a convenient place to regroup when you need a break from the crowds—or when the weather takes a turn. The city expects significant traffic and parking impacts throughout the championships, with routes changing depending on the day's event, which makes having a reliable place like the Market to meet even more valuable.
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