Land-Based Casinos in Canada

Best Land-Based Casinos In Canada

Canada is a vast country of immense natural beauty. Among its bustling cities, sweeping mountains, and magnificent landscapes, you'll discover several land-based casinos and integrated resorts that have become popular holiday destinations for both Canadians and foreigners. We look at the best and most popular brick-and-mortar casinos in Canada for the next time you plan a vacation to Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, or anywhere in Canada.

1. Great Canadian Casino in Toronto
2. Fallsview Casino Resort in Ontario
3. Casino de Montréal in Québec
4. Casino Niagara in Ontario
5. River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond
6. Hard Rock Casino in Vancouver
7. Caesars Windsor Casino in Windsor

Casino Niagara ( Ontario )

The majority of visitors to Niagara Casino come for their facilities. The casino has 95,000 square feet of gaming area divided across two floors and provides over 1,300 slots and 40 gaming tables, including blackjack, roulette, poker, and Mississippi stud. Casino Niagara is a popular destination for tournament players, hosting several interesting poker events throughout the year. Regular players may also take advantage of a loyalty program called the Players Advantage Club, which offers points that you can redeem for hotel stays, concert tickets, and other interesting prizes.

There is no hotel, but nearby lodging options abound. Casino Niagara has various food options to suit every taste and budget, including the Market Buffet, Perks Café, and LEV2L Sports Bar & Entertainment, which also offers multi-sport betting. There is also live music, comedy, and tribute acts throughout the week at one of the best casinos in Canada Niagara Falls.

Casino de Montréal (Québec)

Casino de Montreal (or Montreal Casino in English) is the largest casino in Canada and one of the largest casinos in the world. It is located on Notre Dame Island in the district of Ville-Marie in Montreal. The casino is divided into three interconnected buildings, totaling 526,488 square feet of gaming area with over 3200 electronic slot and gaming machines, 150 table games, and separate poker facilities. Table games include several variations of blackjack, baccarat, roulette (European and American versions), Pai Gow poker, Caribbean Stud poker, sic bo, Casino War, craps, Grand Prix poker, and many more. The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and admits players over 18.

Hard Rock Casino (Vancouver)

In Vancouver, the Hard Rock Casino is its largest gambling establishment, with an 80,000-square-foot gaming floor. The Hard Rock Casino Vancouver has over 950 electronic slot machines, table games such as roulette, blackjack, baccarat, pai-gow, and craps, and a separate poker room with five poker tables. The Block, a casual gaming area, developed specifically for people who wish to put lesser bets on popular slots and mini-games while meeting up with friends over a drink, will appeal to the more recreational casino customers. High rollers are also catered to, with the Privé area providing individual gaming salons for VIP players. The casino is also a member of the Encore Incentives program, which allows frequent players to collect loyalty points that you can redeem for various rewards and promotions.

The Hard Rock Casino does not have a hotel. Still, it cooperates with the neighbouring Executive Plaza Hotel, which offers a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the casino. There are several dining, bar, and nightlife alternatives.

River Rock Casino Resort (Richmond)

The River Rock Casino Resort, located only half an hour outside of Vancouver on the banks of the scenic Fraser River, is Western Canada's largest gaming site, taking advantage of its stunning west coast environment. There are table limits to accommodate recreational gamers and VIP high rollers on the gaming floor, which contains over 1,100 slot machines and 114 table games such as blackjack, roulette, poker, baccarat, and craps. Regular players can also take advantage of the Encore Rewards loyalty program. River Rock Casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and guests must be at least 19 years old and prepared to provide two pieces of government-issued identification to enter.

River Rock Casino is a fully integrated resort with eight restaurants serving everything from light meals to exquisite cuisine, as well as high-end lodging in the Four Diamond Resort Suites and world-class entertainment offerings. The resort features a first-rate spa, a swimming pool, a marina boardwalk, and a theatre.

Fallsview Casino Resort (Ontario)

Fallsview Casino Resort bills itself as "Canada's largest and most exquisite gaming resort complex," built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls. The billion-dollar casino originally opened in 2004, and it is still the greatest single investment undertaken by the Ontario government in the Niagara area. Fallsview Casino has approximately 3,000 electronic slot machines and 130 table games, including many versions of roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps, and poker. Slot machine bets start from 1c to $1, table limits vary, and high rollers can access higher limit wagers by entering the Sapphire Room or Salon Privé.

Fallsview includes a 374-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa and fitness centre, dozens of shops and restaurants, and the 1500-seat Avalon Theatre.