The casino floor is definitely the star attraction here, but don’t let that detract from the opulent hotel or the entertainment lounge.

Expect to walk into a fully fledged city where you’ll be able to get pampered at their world class spa, enjoy the finest restaurants or even attend a concert and show. As you can imagine, the casino has been designed with cutting edge technology which is noticeable from the architecture as well as the decor that adorns the complex.ĭon’t be fooled into thinking this is just your average casino. The casino boasts a staggering number of slot machines and has been equipped with a gaming stadium reserved for major tournaments. It is one of 3 casinos located in the area which sits alongside the Annandale Golf & Curling Club. The establishment was inaugurated on 26 July, 2021, although the current restrictions have prevented them from utilizing their full scope of entertainment amenities, it has become a crowning jewel in the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation hat. We couldn't wait to leave and so collected our bags and drove back home not bothering to stay the night.Pickering Casino Resort is currently the largest casino in the quaint town of Pickering, just east of Toronto. Service was slow and difficult as the servers we encountered could hardly speak English except when it came to talking about the gratuity.īeing a Great Canadian Entertainment casino, the slot machines are tighter than tight with little or no chance of some play for your dollars. We were completely unimpressed as the food is no different or better than what you can get at a shopping mall food court Chinese outlet for half the price or less. Beer was $9.95 (which you cannot apply comps to and they are not shy in telling you that gratuities are not included when ordering and again when giving you the bill. So what should have been an $80.00 meal cost him $120.00. My friend has hundreds of dollars in comps and was surprised when he had to pay half as much again in comps for the food. The one place we had high hopes for was the Chinese restaurant Sun Sui Wah. The restaurants are just hyped up greasy spoons with outrageous prices. Parking is awkward with no valet service and poor signage.

The casino, a charmless large barn like space, feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. That's really the only good one can say about it.

The hotel is new and the beds and bathrooms seem comfortable but, as we only left our overnight bag there for a little while, I cannot say for sure. I was invited by a friend to stay with him at the hotel.

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