While online casinos are all the rage, brick and mortar casinos continue to be a great location to meet up with friends. Not only are games of chance a great form of entertainment, but many casinos offer top quality eateries which makes this a unique option when it comes to celebrating an occasion like a special day.

There are a few land-based casinos in and around Canada that offer a number of interesting features and attractions. Why not visit one of these excellent casinos this weekend.

• Fraser Downs
• Hastings Race Course
• Northlands Park
• Red Shores
• Casino Niagara
• River Rock Casino
• River Cree Resort and Casino

Fraser Downs

www.fraserdowns.com
Address: 7755 60 Ave Surrey BC V3S 1V3
Phone: +1 604-576-9141
Opening hours: Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Resort Information

Fraser Downs, located in historic Cloverdale, Surrey is just 40 minutes away from Vancouver, and is only 15 minutes from the United States border. 

This casino is open all year round and is operated by Great Canadian Gaming, which is the largest casino operator in British Columbia. 

Gamers can enjoy more than 400 slot games at Fraser Downs, and, due to their TITO technology, there is no need to carry cash or coins. TITO stands for ticket in, ticket out which is used in casino slot machines by means of a printed slip of paper that has a barcode indicating the amount of money represented. 

Fraser Downs’ offers the following casino games: 

• slot tournaments 
• Blackjack 
• Baccarat 
• Poker 
• Roulette

This land-based casino also plays host to a race track where you can place bets on live harness races and enjoy simulcast racing from around the globe. Back to List

Hastings Race Course

www.hastingsracecourse.com
Address: PNE Gate 6 or 9, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8
Phone: +1 604-254-1631
Toll free: +1 877-977-7702
Opening hours:

• Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Resort Information

Hastings is another racino and is situated just four miles from downtown Vancouver. It features over 600 casino games, including a bevy of $0.01 and $0.02 slots, which brings all types of gamers to enjoy what the Great Canadian Gaming company has put together. 

The licensed establishment also hosts live thoroughbred racing, as well as simulcast races for betting from around the world.  

With breathtaking views, you can soak in the ambiance of the British Columbia mountain ranges while choosing from a number of formal and casual restaurants. Back to List

Northlands Park

www.northlandspark.ca
Address: 7410 Borden Park Road NW Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4W9
Phone: +1 780-471-8174
Opening hours: Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Resort Information

Northlands Park, one of Edmonton’s top tourists’ spots, is located right in downtown, Northlands Park and features over 500 slot games. These include plenty of $0.01 slots, plus an impressive electronic table gaming pit that we recommend you try. 

The casino also hosts regular thoroughbred and harness races on its track, which players can view from Colours Restaurant in addition to satellite viewings of races coming in from around the world. 

Northlands Park also has an excellent membership programme in the Players Club, which offers rewards like:  

• cash back 
• Discounts 
• Exclusive access to special tournaments

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Red Shores

  www.redshores.ca Address: 21 Exhibition Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1A 9S8 Phone: +1 902-620-4222 Opening Hours:

• Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Address: 55 Greenwood Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 6E4 Phone: +1 902-888-5666 Opening hours:

• Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Resort Information

You can visit one of two Red Shores establishments on Prince Edward Island: 

• Charlottetown 
• Summerside 

Both brick and mortar casinos boast over 200 slot games for your enjoyment, with Summerside holding just slightly more variety.  

Both casinos have games that play at a variety of prices and boast classic and new slot games as well as table games like:  

• Texas Hold ‘Em poker 
• blackjack 

Both casinos also have sites for harness racing where players can bet on the ponies live or enjoy daily simulcasts from around the globe. Back to List

Casino Niagara

www.casinoniagara.com Address: 5705 Falls Ave Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T3 Phone: +1 888-325-5788 Opening Hours: 24/7/365

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Situated right on the border with the United States, Casino Niagara has over 95,000 square feet of gambling fun packed on to two floors. The casino is owned by the Crown agency and operated by the Falls Management Group LP of Toronto.T 

With over 1,700 machines ranging from $0.01 plays to $100 high roller games, there are also 60 gaming tables, four restaurants and space for exciting slot tournaments held regularly throughout the year. Back to List

River Rock Casino

www.riverrockcasino.com Address: 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 Phone: +1 604-273-1895 Opening Hours: 24/7/365

Resort Information

River Rock is Western Canada’s largest casino, boasting over 900 slot machines within its 70,000 square feet casino floor.  

This land-based casino also has a poker room with 14 tables and an excellent high stakes VIP room — the Dogwood Club. 

There are a number of fine dining options, including the 260-seat Buffet and Racetrack, which lets gamblers wager on off-track races with pub-style food and drinks.  

This site also plays host to:  

• River Rock Show Theatre 
• Lulu’s Lounge for live entertainment 
• spa

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River Cree Resort and Casino

www.rivercreeresort.com Address: 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3 Phone: +1 780-484-2121 Opening Hours: Open daily 12 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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Located on the western edge of Edmonton, River Cree is a: 

• Casino 
• luxury resort 
• hockey center 

With over 1,000 slot machines and 39 table games, players can also bet on off-track horse races at Tap 25.  

There’s also a high stakes poker room, and plenty of accommodation which is a convenient option should you wish to stay over at the adjacent Edmonton Marriott. Back to List