Hastings Racecourse & Casino without racing

01The horses have left; the casino has not

Live thoroughbred racing at Hastings was discontinued effective immediately on December 5, 2025, after more than 130 years. Nothing changes for the casino or the simulcast racebook.

The long-time name is Hastings Racecourse & Casino. Great Canadian's own site now calls it Hastings Casino. On December 11, 2025, the City of Vancouver gave provisional approval for a new Whitecaps FC soccer stadium on the former racecourse site.

02Address, phone and who runs it

• Address: 188 N. Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8, in Hastings Park. The venue gives its address as PNE Gate 6.
• Phone: 604-254-1631
• Official page: greatcanadian.com

On November 7, 2025, Tsleil-Waututh Nation signed a final agreement to buy the casino business. Who operates the casino today is best checked with the venue.

03Hours

• Sunday to Thursday: 11AM to 12AM (midnight)
• Friday and Saturday: 11AM to 2AM

Hastings Casino is not open 24 hours. On weeknights the doors close at midnight, earlier than the rain usually stops.

Holiday hours are not published. Hours for the lounge and food outlets are not published either. Before a holiday visit, check the official page or call 604-254-1631.

04On the floor

Hastings is a slots house. BCLC's casinosbc.com listing names slots under games offered and lists no table games. Published slot counts range widely, so this guide gives none; it is a sizeable floor.

There is no poker room. The simulcast racebook remains, and Great Canadian posts a monthly simulcast schedule on its Hastings page. There is also a GameSense Info Centre on site.

05Eclipse Lounge and food

Eclipse Lounge sits next to the gaming floor, with a full bar, food, TVs and a performance stage for musicians and entertainers. Upcoming events are posted on Great Canadian's Hastings page.

One outlet at Hastings opens during live horse racing only. With live racing over, that outlet is probably not open.

06Encore Rewards

Encore Rewards is BCLC's loyalty program and works at all BC casinos. Hastings' own page names it too. Under the general program rules, joining is free at Guest Services with acceptable photo ID, for those 19 and over. Members earn points on play and get access to contests, events and discounts. The exact desk location at Hastings is not confirmed.

07Getting there by bus

Buses 14, 16 and the R5 RapidBus stop near Hastings Park. No SkyTrain station is within walking distance. The nearest one, Rupert Station, is about 2.9 km away in a straight line.

After the regular buses stop, the N35 NightBus (Downtown/SFU) runs along Hastings St. Check times on TransLink's NightBus page; this guide has not confirmed them from TransLink. More on routes at By SkyTrain and bus and Late night.

BCLC's listing says parking is free. No rates are published for days when Hastings Park or the PNE has events on.

08At the door

Entry is for those aged 19 and over. Since June 26, 2023, anyone entering a BC casino must show original government-issued photo ID, which security scans on arrival. Photos and copies are not accepted. The casino has not published a dress code.

If the night stops being fun, the GameSense Info Centre is on site, and Gambling Support BC answers at 1-888-795-6111, free, 24/7. The Support page has more on help. For the downtown alternative, see Parq Casino.