Casino Hotels

Few casino hotels have a stranger origin story. The main building was the French Pavilion at Expo 67, and its angular frame still stands out on Île Notre-Dame. The neighbouring Québec Pavilion was later joined to it.

The island setting is the real draw. Parc Jean-Drapeau's paths and gardens surround the property, and the Old Port and downtown lie across the river. Restaurants and bars with city views sit alongside the gaming floor, which is one feature of the complex among several.

It stands high on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. From the upper floors of the hotel tower, the Horseshoe Falls are in plain view, and the mist rises right past the windows on a clear day. The resort opened in 2004.

Beyond the rooms there is a spa, a pool, a range of restaurants and a large theatre that books touring concerts and comedy. The gaming floor is one part of the property, and you can stay without using it at all. The Niagara Parkway is within walking distance.

It's close to the airport, on the river and linked to the city by rail. River Rock sits on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, minutes from Vancouver International Airport. A SkyTrain station nearby runs straight into downtown Vancouver.

The hotel has suites, an indoor pool, several restaurants and a show theatre for concerts and touring acts. A marina sits on the water's edge. The gaming floor is one feature of the resort, and many guests treat it as a practical base near the airport.

Lake country, not city lights. Casino Rama Resort lies on the lands of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, near Orillia and the shores of Lake Couchiching. It is roughly ninety minutes north of Toronto by road.

The resort has a hotel tower, a spa, restaurants and a large entertainment centre that hosts well-known touring acts. The gaming floor is one part of the property. Many guests come for a concert and a quiet night, and use it as a stop on the way into Ontario's cottage country.