01Where Parq sits
Parq Casino sits at 39 Smithe Street, inside the Parq Vancouver complex. The site is within walking distance of BC Place, Rogers Arena, Plaza of Nations and the False Creek Seawall.
For the venue basics, see the Parq Casino page.
02Getting there by SkyTrain
Two SkyTrain stations are nearby:
- Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line), 850 m away
- Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line), 800 m away
In the usual drizzle, a hood helps more than optimism. Route details are on the SkyTrain and bus page.
03Parking on an event day
Parking is paid at all times and charged by licence plate. The regular self-parking rates are non-event day rates, and they may change with demand. On BC Place and Rogers Arena event days, Parq parking costs $25 to $35.
Pay stations at the elevator lobbies on each level take cards and mobile wallets. Only the Level 1 pay station takes cash.
04Entry rules do not change
Event days make no difference at the door. Everyone entering Parq must be 19+. Since June 26, 2023, every visitor to a BC casino has had to show government-issued photo ID, which security scans on entry.
Bring the original document; photos and copies are not accepted. The accepted list is on casinosbc.com. A ticket stub does not count as ID.
05Eating before or after
These food and drink outlets are at Parq:
- Honey Salt: farm-to-table restaurant using BC ingredients
- MRKT East: Asian street food
- D/6 Bar & Lounge: 6th floor of The DOUGLAS, with a covered rooftop patio, live music, DJs and sports on screens
This page does not list outlet hours or menus. The venue can confirm both before an event.
06Timing your exit
Rideshare and taxis are available outside the casino.
Later at night, TransLink's NightBus routes leave from Howe & Dunsmuir or Seymour & Granville from about 1:30 a.m. The N15 NightBus also stops at Smithe St and Expo Blvd, about 120 m from Parq. Last-train times from the nearby stations are not confirmed here, so check translink.ca. More is on the late night page.
07Time, budget and support
Set your time and budget before you arrive. GameSense Advisors are on site at every BC casino. Gambling Support BC costs nothing and answers 24/7 at 1-888-795-6111. See Support for more.