How Canadiens playoff hockey powered Montreal restaurant spending in 2026
Discover how Canadiens playoff hockey boosted restaurant and bar spending across Montreal in 2026 and what the trends mean for Canadian businesses.
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Grand slams and dinner plans: Jays’ Game 7 lifts downtown restaurant volumes by 29 per cent, shows Moneris data
Moneris data shows the Jays' playoff games transformed Toronto’s dining scene, with downtown restaurant volumes up 29% in the ALCS finale and 27% during the World Series opener. See how fan energy turned into real spending across the city.
2025 NHL Playoffs: Fans Fueled Spikes in Restaurant Spending Across Canada, with one Spike as High as +125 Per cent Based on Moneris Data
Moneris data reveals how the 2025 NHL Playoffs boosted restaurant sales across Canada, with spending jumping as much as 125% in cities like Winnipeg and Toronto.
Consumer Spending Triples Near Arenas During NHL Playoffs, Suggests Moneris Data
Discover how Canadian hockey fever fuels local economies during the NHL playoffs. Moneris data reveals triple-digit spending surges near arenas, with fans supporting both their teams and local businesses.
Start Your Engines: Foreign Spend in Restaurants Goes Up By 45% for the Big Race in Montreal; Suggest Moneris Data
Moneris Data Services took a deep dive into consumer spending data during the Big Race, unlocking key insights into the event's economic impact.
Slapshots and Spending Sprees: How the NHL Playoffs Put Canadian Cities on a Power Play
Moneris’ Data Services team has put together data to understand the impact of the NHL Playoffs on reputed arenas, bars, restaurants, local pubs and more in different cities across Canada.
Consumer Spend Trend: The Canadian Grand Prix was a Boon to Montréal
The Canadian Grand Prix is nothing short of a festival for attendees. From decorated patios to pop-up shops on the streets, the city of Montréal really kicked into gear.
Restaurants Were the Real Winners of the Stanley Cup Finals
The Montreal Canadiens may not have brought home the cup, but that didn’t stop fans from filling theirs at their favourite watering holes across the province as they cheered on their Habs.
How Canadians Spend and Snack for Football's BIG Game
Find out how Canadians spend their Big Game dollars to help make sure your business is game-ready by Sunday.