What happened to horse racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway in Ottawa?

Rideau Carleton Raceway, long Ottawa's home of harness racing, has become the site of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. The harness-racing program is being wound down, concluding with the 2026 season, as the property completes its transition into the Hard Rock resort.

Betting on racing now

Horse-racing wagering in Ontario continues online through HPIbet, Woodbine's dedicated racing platform, which carries tracks across North America and beyond. Racing wagering runs under its own pari-mutuel framework, separate from casino gaming.

For casino and sports play

Ontario residents should use casinos and sportsbooks registered with the AGCO and iGaming Ontario — the rated options are listed below.