Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Canada - Gaming and Entertainment

Casino Gaming at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is Canada’s largest destination casino resort. You will find us at 1133 Queens Plate Drive in Etobicoke, beside Woodbine Racetrack and a short drive from Toronto Pearson International Airport. We purposely built this property as a resort first and a gaming floor within it, and that focus is clear once you step inside.

The casino floor carries more gaming options than any other facility in the country. That is not just branding language, it reflects the actual size and mix we operate. Entry to the gaming floor is restricted. Guests must be at least 19 years of age and present valid government-issued photo identification. There are no exceptions and no alternative arrangements. If the ID does not meet the requirement or is not available at the time of entry, access to the gaming area is declined, anywhere on the property.

Arriving on property is straightforward. Guests can park in the complimentary covered garage, then follow the walkways to the casino entrance with photo ID ready for inspection. Security will verify identification at the access point, and once inside, floor signage directs you by gaming type. If you prefer to talk to someone, the guest information desk can quickly point you in the right direction.

Before you sit down at a table or choose a machine, it is worth pausing a moment to confirm table minimums and slot or electronic game denominations. That is standard industry practice and avoids surprises, especially on a first visit.

For a first time on a large floor, we usually recommend taking roughly 15 minutes just to walk around and get your bearings. Once you have a sense of how the different sections connect, the whole layout feels a lot more intuitive.

Hotel Accommodation and Resort Amenities

We operate around 400 guest rooms and suites in the hotel tower. Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Every stay carries a nightly resort fee of $19.99 plus applicable tax, automatically added to the room folio in line with common North American resort practice. When you are comparing offers or packages, include that fee in your calculations.

Pet-friendly accommodation is available on request. When a guest brings a pet, a nightly pet accommodation fee of $49 plus tax, along with a one-time cleaning fee of $49 plus tax, is applied at check-in. These amounts and conditions are outlined in our house rules and are not waived.

Registered hotel guests have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi across the property. An airport shuttle service operates to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport; it is reflected on major booking platforms, but we always suggest confirming the current schedule directly at the time of booking.

To arrange a stay with us, guests typically:

1. Visit greatcanadian.com/hotels/toronto/
2. Enter their preferred dates and party size.
3. Select a room or suite category.
4. Review nightly rate, resort fee, and any pet-related charges if relevant.
5. Confirm the reservation and check the email confirmation.

On arrival, present that confirmation and valid photo ID at the front desk to complete check-in.

Dining Options at the Resort

Copperhorn Steakhouse is positioned as our flagship venue. It operates as a full-service steakhouse, the kind of dining room you plan an evening around rather than just drop in. For a more relaxed setting, there is a casual gastropub on property that works well for pre-show meals, a quick bite, or a low-key drink without leaving the resort.

In practice, guests can comfortably stay on-site for their entire visit without needing to leave for food or drink. That integrated approach is standard for destination resorts at this scale and we follow that model deliberately.

All of our dining outlets fall under the same smoke-free standard that applies to the entire resort.

The Theatre - Live Entertainment

The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto seats approximately 5,000 guests and was designed from the ground up for large-format live events. We host touring music acts, comedy, and theatrical performances with professional-grade sound and lighting systems built into the venue, not added as an afterthought. The Theatre connects directly to the main resort complex, so access does not require going outdoors.

Ticketing is handled exclusively through Ticketmaster. In line with typical market practice for venues of this size, we do not validate or accept tickets purchased from unauthorized third-party sellers. If the ticket was not issued through the official Ticketmaster channel linked from our site or from Ticketmaster directly, there is a risk it will not scan at the door.

To attend a show at The Theatre, guests usually:

1. Check the event calendar at greatcanadian.com/destinations/ontario/toronto/the-theatre/
2. Choose a performance and preferred date.
3. Follow through to the official Ticketmaster purchase page.
4. Select their seats and complete the payment on Ticketmaster.
5. Save the Ticketmaster confirmation, either digitally or on paper.
6. Arrive at the resort in advance of showtime and follow internal signage to The Theatre.
7. Present the valid Ticketmaster ticket at the entrance for scanning.

Responsible Gaming and Age Policy

Access to the casino and all gaming areas is restricted to guests who are 19 years of age or older. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at every entry point to the gaming floor. When identification does not meet the standard or is not provided, access is refused without exception; this is a standing policy rather than an individual decision.

Minors are not permitted to remain unattended anywhere on the property while a parent or guardian is on the gaming floor. Leaving a minor unsupervised in hotel corridors, rooms, or entertainment zones while an adult gambles is not allowed. Non-compliance may result in removal from the premises, issuance of a trespass notice, and where appropriate, a report to the relevant regulatory body. This framework applies equally to all guests, including those with hotel reservations.

Responsible gaming support is available on site. Guests can approach our team members or the guest information desk for information about tools, contacts, and programs aligned with provincial guidelines. As a brand, Great Canadian Entertainment positions its casino and slot operations as adult entertainment in Canada, and our on-property standards reflect that.

Contact and Support

For general questions about the resort, our team can be reached by phone or email during regular business hours. Group reservations, meeting space, and corporate travel or event requests are handled by the sales department at the address listed above. For lighter-touch updates on shows and property activity, guests frequently use Instagram at @greatcanadiantoronto; reply times can vary but it functions as an additional touchpoint.

About Great Canadian Entertainment

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto operates under the Great Canadian Entertainment umbrella, a Canadian brand active in gaming, hospitality, and live entertainment. This Toronto resort is one of several properties in the portfolio, alongside Pickering Casino Resort, Great Blue Heron Hotel, River Rock Casino Resort, Casino New Brunswick, and other locations across the country.

In September 2021, Great Canadian Entertainment was acquired by Apollo Global Management and subsequently delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange, reflecting a shift to private ownership. The Etobicoke site adjacent to Woodbine Racetrack was intentionally selected to serve the Greater Toronto Area, and the opening of this resort formed part of a broader expansion into large-scale destination properties in Ontario.

Our core concept is straightforward: gaming, accommodation, dining, and live entertainment all operate under a single roof, aligned with established resort standards in the industry. That is what makes Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto a destination rather than a stand-alone casino, and the overall scale is something most guests feel almost immediately when they arrive on property.