It’s official: Brat Summer is over, but that won’t stop Canadians from hitting up hip cocktail bars, cozy pubs and booming nightclubs all year long. To keep the good times going, Uber Canada is releasing the third edition of its annual Nightlife Index, revealing what Canadians have been getting up to during their nighttime adventures throughout the year.

Pulling from Uber Rides and Uber Eats data, we’re diving into all the exciting after-dark trends you need to know— from an updated list of Canada’s wildest and tamest partying cities (based on the volume of late-night riders) to the top hangover Eats orders and the quirkiest nighttime non-food orders. 

Check out the rankings below for a glimpse into what Canadians are up to after sunset and how they’re tackling that next-day hangxiety

Party city—Top 10 Partying Cities in Canada: 

*based on the average # of late night trips (10PM-2AM) riders in each city take every month

  1. Toronto
  2. London, Ont
  3. Winnipeg
  4. Ottawa
  5. Regina
  6. Halifax
  7. Vancouver
  8. Kitchener-Waterloo
  9. Edmonton
  10. Hamilton

Dancefloor Diaries: Hottest Nights to Let Loose – Top 5 biggest partying nights across Canada *based on volume of rides between 10PM and 2AM: 

  1. Halloween Weekend, October 27-31
  2. New Years, December 31
  3. St Patrick’s Day, March 17
  4. Calgary Stampede, July 7-16
  5. Holiday Party Season – December 10-17

Foods to fuel the post-party debrief – Top 5 hangover foods across Canada

*based on volume of orders between 9AM and 1PM on Saturdays and Sundays 

  1. Hot coffee
  2. Hash Brown 
  3. Bagels 
  4. Iced coffee 
  5. Doughnuts 

Confessions of a late night shopaholic – Most unexpected late night order (not food related)

  1. Dragon Stone aquarium ornament 
  2. Skittles-Raspberry Scented Candle
  3. Make your own rubber band bracelet kit 
  4. Personalized video anniversary card
  5. Bunny ear headband with pink glitter

Arrive in style – The cities that are the top riders of each Uber Ride type (Uber Black, Uber Share, Uber Comfort and Uber Green)

  • Uber Black – Toronto
  • Uber Share – Montreal
  • Uber Comfort – Quebec City
  • Uber Green – Winnipeg 

Impromptu party planners – Top three cities with the most late night alcohol orders and late night cannabis orders

Alcohol:

  1. Vancouver 
  1. Edmonton
  2. Calgary

Cannabis:

  1. North Bay 
  2. Toronto
  3. Vancouver

Travels far and not so wide– Longest and shortest Uber rides between 10PM and 2AM

  1. Longest Trip – 661.8 KM, From Toronto to Windsor to Hamilton
  2. Shortest Trip – 7 KM, Niagara Region

As Canadians enjoy their city’s vibrant nightlife, it’s crucial to remember that just because you drove to an event doesn’t mean that you’re fit to drive home afterward. Whether you’re heading home or getting around, Uber and MADD Canada are supportive of all safe ride options. Keep in mind that alcohol and cannabis can linger in your system until the next day, so avoid driving when picking up food the next morning. Instead, make the most of Uber Eats and have it delivered straight to your door.

“As you experience your city’s nightlife, it’s important to make safe choices and not drive under the influence. Make a plan—reach out to a friend, arrange a designated driver, stay overnight, use the Uber app, or take public transit to ensure a safe journey home,” said Dawn Regan, Chief Operating Officer for MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).

Uber Canada supports MADD Canada’s work to prevent impaired driving and encourage Canadians to choose sober ride options if you have been consuming alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs.