As mandated by the Ontario Government, live racing is not currently permitted in Toronto, home to Woodbine Racetrack. Unfortunately, this means that the Woodbine 2020 Thoroughbred season has concluded. Take a virtual spin on Roulette or enjoy our many other electronic tables and dealer assist games, featuring Blackjack, Craps, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em or Fortune Cup — one of the first horse racing table game now available in Toronto! In a news release issued Friday, the corporation said the 11 properties — which include Casino Woodbine, Casino Ajax, and the Great Blue Heron Casino — will be reopening on September 28 after. 555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, ON M9W 5L2 - The Woodbine Casino Racetrack is located 20 miles northwest of downtown Toronto. The track is used for thoroughbred and standarbred horse races.
While live racing has resumed at Woodbine Racetrack, the facility remains closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woodbine Racetrack
P.O. Box 156
555 Rexdale Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5L2
Telephone: (416) 675-7223 (RACE)
Toll-Free: 1-888-675-7223
www.woodbineracetrack.com
Parking:
Woodbine has thousands of free parking spaces that you can access from any entry to the complex.
Valet Parking:
Woodbine has partnered with Dilawri to offer a new and easy valet parking experience. You’ll even be able to request your car straight from your phone. For details, click here >>
Charge your electric vehicle:
Electric vehicle charging is available on site at Woodbine Racetrack. Scroll down for more information.
Driving Directions
From Toronto Downtown
Travel Gardener Expressway West to 427 North. Follow 427 North past Hwys 27 / 401.
Located 2km North of the Airport exiting east at Derry Rd / Rexdale Blvd.
From Toronto East
Travel 401 Westbound to 409 / 427 North. Transfer to 427 North, and exit directly to Eastbound Derry Rd / Rexdale Blvd.
From Toronto West
Travel the 401 Eastbound, transfer to the collectors at Dixon Rd, allowing access to Hwy 427 North.
Located 2km North of the Airport exiting east at Derry Rd / Rexdale Blvd.
If you require any assistance with directions please give us a call at 1-(888)-675-RACE or click here to contact us.
Public Transit
37A Islington- to Woodbine and Humberwood via Rexdale Blvd.
NEW – Customers now have increased convenience with the new TTC pick up and drop off area near the main entrance doors at Woodbine. The bus travels to and from the Islington Subway station
(on the Bloor-Danforth line).
191 Hwy 27 Rocket
Pick up and drop off is at Hwy 27 and Queens Plate Drive (a 5 – 10 minute walk to Woodbine). The bus travels to and from the Kipling Subway Station
(on the Bloor-Danforth line).
Call 416-393-4636 or check out www.ttc.ca for detailed route information and times.
Construction Alert:
The land that surrounds Woodbine Racetrack will continue to transform as part of a master plan to create the ultimate destination for horse racing and gaming.
After receiving approval to expand gaming in May 2018, construction began on new facilities, including a casino. To facilitate the large construction project, some accommodations that may impact your racetrack experience will occur. Please see the map and click here for details.
Free admission, free parking –
and sit where you please
No entry fees. No parking charges. And no reserved seating required to enjoy the races at Woodbine. So come one, come all!
The only exception is Queen’s Plate weekend in June when entry and parking charges apply – and advance tickets are highly recommended.
Outside of Queen’s Plate, we offer free admission year-round , with large lots for free and convenient parking. Grandstand seating – outdoors or in – is also free. And it’s right near our popular food court with great views of the track.
What to wear
Although Woodbine does not enforce a strict dress code, we recommend ‘track casual’ as a base guideline. Comfort is key – but we are also a venue where visitors like to look smart.
Not sure which styles work at Woodbine? Here is a handy guide:
Business Casual
Jackets preferred, blazers, vests, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits and slacks and capri pants are appropriate. Jeans/denim, shorts, t-shirts, halter tops, athletic wear and tennis shoes are not permitted in these areas. Ladies: Be sure to bring out your fascinators and special outfits for Queen’s Plate!
Smart Casual
Jackets and blazers optional, vests, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits, dress jeans and slacks are appropriate. Shorts, t-shirts, halter tops, athletic wear, frayed or torn denim and tennis shoes are not permitted in these areas.
Track Casual
Jackets and blazers optional, vests, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits, dress jeans and slacks are appropriate, as are golf shorts, dress shorts and capris. Worn or torn garments, halter tops, athletic wear, frayed or torn denim and midriff tops are considered inappropriate attire.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi
Enjoy a totally-connected experience wherever you go at Woodbine. We are pleased to offer visitors free Wi-Fi throughout the facility.
Charge your electric vehicle
on the Flo network in Parking Lot G at Woodbine Racetrack. These EV stations can charge 2 vehicles simultaneously (2 parking spaces for EV charging).
Cost: $1 per hour
These stations are connected to the FLO network, the largest newtork of charging stations in the country.
To access these charging stations simply register and join the FLO network.
To download the app and for more information visit: https://flo.ca/on-the-go
Feed your appetite & quench your thirst
At Woodbine, variety is the spice of life. Especially when it comes to dining. From casual bars, laid back lounges and tempting snack stands– to elegant restaurants and rich, wood-paneled club rooms, you’ll find something for every breed of visitor.
Discover a fabulous array of restaurants and bars of all levels in prime locations throughout the racing facility – and on the casino floor too.
View the complete list of dining & drinking options at Woodbine.
Find lodging near Woodbine & Pearson Airport
Come to Woodbine for the day – and stay over for a night or two!
While we offer no lodging at our facility, Woodbine is pleased to recommend the following fine accommodations in great proximity to the racetrack – and Toronto’s Pearson airport:
Embassy Suites by Hilton
262 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, ON
416-674-8442
Courtyard Marriott Hotel
231 Carlingview Drive
Rexdale, ON
416-675-0411
Delta Hotel by Marriott
655 Dixon Road
Mississauga, ON
416-244-1711
The Sheraton Conference Centre
801 Dixon Road
Rexdale, ON
416-675-6100
Yes, we’re accessible
We are proud to be a fully-accessible facility welcoming gamers with disabilities.
Need assistance upon arrival? Handicapped parking and wheelchair escorts are available upon request from Gate 10. Simply call ahead to customer service – 416-675-RACE X 12259 – and we will be happy to meet you at Gate 10 upon arrival.
Unfortunately , no wheelchairs are available at Woodbine for rental.
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Toronto is getting a new casino. Earlier today, city council approved the much debated expansion of the Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke into a gambling wonderland with five new facilities featuring restaurants, bars, retail, a performance venue and office space.
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The casino marks just one of two ambitious projects planned for the Toronto area. A sprawling new casino, hotel and waterpark is also expected to be built in nearby Pickering.
This rendering shows the scope of the new casino in Etobicoke. Image courtesy Woodbine Entertainment Group.
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Gaming at Woodbine Racetrack currently brings in about $16 million in annual revenues for the city. It's predicted that once the casino is in operation, the amount could rise to between $26 million and $31 million per year.
And the major Woodbine casino item as amended is APPROVED by Toronto City Council, 26-15. Expanded gambling coming to North Etobicoke. pic.twitter.com/CtDZStSaiG
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— Matt Elliott (@GraphicMatt) April 26, 2018
Not everyone is on board with the plans. Councillor Joe Cressy tried to put forward a motion to limit the Woodbine casino's operating hours to no more than 18 hours per day. It failed.
In 2018, in Toronto, City Council is about to approve the expansion of gambling and casino facilities in Etobicoke in order to spur economic development. This is the absolute wrong way to build a healthy and economically strong City.
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— Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy) April 26, 2018Another motion sought to develop a child care centre near the casino with a stipulation that the casino operators put up as much as $5 million to make it happen. It passed.
The casino is one step closer to reality, now it's up to the province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. This final approval is expected to be a mere formality.