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Canadian Casino Resorts

Toronto, Ontario · gaming floor 19+

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto — full review

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Opened in 2023 beside Woodbine Racetrack, Great Canadian Toronto is the GTA's newest large-scale casino resort — 400 rooms, a theatre for 5,000, a pool with sauna and steam, no-charge parking and a free Pearson shuttle. The operator says no Canadian casino carries more slot machines.

  • Rooms & views8.0
  • Casino floor9.5
  • Dining8.0
  • Shows & events9.5
  • Pool, spa & fitness8.5
  • Getting there9.0

Book it for: Fly-in weekends, 5,000-capacity concerts, and slot fans who want the biggest selection in Canada.
Pass if: You want a scenic outlook (it's the track or the city fringe) or more than 388 sq ft of room.

From Casino Woodbine to a full resort

The old Casino Woodbine got a new name and a hotel in 2023. Phase one of the casino opened June 20; The Hotel at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto followed on August 1. You'll find it in Etobicoke, a few minutes from Toronto Pearson, with Woodbine Racetrack next door. Scale is the theme — the operator claims Canada's largest slot selection.

Rooms

Everything is new: 400 rooms and suites. Standard keys come in four flavours, all 388 sq ft — Premium King, Racetrack King, Premium Two Queen, Racetrack Two Queen; the "Racetrack" ones look onto the track, which Destination Toronto says is true of nearly half the building. Accessible rooms get 60-inch roll-in showers and grab bars. Need space? Corner Suites add a queen sofa bed to the king; 2-Bedroom Suites sleep six. Both have a fridge and a microwave. Blackout curtains, bathrobes, NEST bath products, a mini fridge and a coffee maker throughout.

The guest making the reservation has to be 19 or over; kids may share the room but not the 19+ zones. Rooms are ready at 4 pm and due back by 11 am.

Gaming

On opening in 2023, Global News tallied 4,800 slot machines and 145 tables. High-limit alone: 210-plus slots, 15 multi-game electronic poker and blackjack terminals, 25-plus live tables. Hotel and casino never close. Great Canadian Rewards is free for anyone 19+.

Theatre, and horses next door

Up to 5,000 for a concert, 1,500-plus for a gala: that's The Theatre. Ticketmaster is the only seller. At Woodbine, most race days are free to watch, with free parking; the fall meet ran through November 29, 2026.

Food

Fine dining means Copperhorn, a steakhouse set on the gaming floor. Casual is a gastropub heavy on local craft beer. Chopsticks Noodlehouse and Lobster Legend Noodle Bar (Teochew meets Western) handle Asian cravings, Pizzaiolo the gourmet pizza. The Food Hall: Mary Brown's Express, Tim Hortons, Noodlebox. Northern Lights Bar is 19+ cocktails; Lobby Bar Grab & Go serves everyone.

Pool and gym

On the list: pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym. When it gets crowded, the front desk may put you on a pool-time sign-up.

Shuttle, parking, pets

The Pearson shuttle is free and runs 6 am–12 pm and 3–9 pm, from post F3 at Terminal 1 arrivals and near gates B and G at Terminal 3. Self-parking (enclosed, 3,800 spaces) is free; valet is around $20 Mon–Thu and $30 Fri–Sun. Pets: two cats or dogs at most, each under 50 lbs, $49 a night plus a one-off $49 cleaning fee.

Heads-up: labour dispute

About 100 security officers belonging to Unifor Local 1090 were locked out by Great Canadian on July 23, 2026, and pickets went up outside. According to the operator's October 2, 2026 notice, the hotel and casino stay open around the clock, restaurant hours are as normal, and vehicles get through the line at least once every three minutes. Check the latest before driving over.

Our take

Flying in, going to a show, or after the biggest slot floor in the country? This is the Toronto-area answer. Rooms are smart but compact; a Corner Suite buys breathing room.

Traveller questions, answered

What date did the hotel at Great Canadian Toronto open?

August 1, 2023 — six weeks after the casino's first phase opened on June 20.

Is parking free at Great Canadian Toronto?

Self-parking is, in an enclosed garage. Valet costs roughly $20 Monday to Thursday and $30 Friday to Sunday.

Does a shuttle run from Pearson?

Yes — free and daily, 6 am to 12 pm and again 3 pm to 9 pm.

Sources behind this review

Fact check: October 23, 2026, against the sources listed above. Rates, fees and hours move — confirm directly with the hotel before booking. Something out of date? Email us. Next: Casino Hotels in Ontario or the full ranking.