Pickering Casino Resort Canada - Gaming and Hotel

Casino Floor and What Is Actually on It

Our gaming floor is one of the largest in Ontario, and it feels like it. We spread around 2,200 slot machines across the property, alongside 94 live table games. For players who prefer a faster pace or less interaction, there are 50+ electronic table game terminals where you play without a dealer sitting across from you.

The poker room sits on the third floor of the hotel tower, running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It does not close, which can be very convenient, or a bit risky for your sleep schedule, depending on how you approach it.

The casino itself operates non-stop. Official hours are listed from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily, which is essentially a formal way of stating that we are open around the clock. An on-site sportsbook is built directly into the floor, so you can place sports bets without leaving the main gaming area or switching venues. That layout makes the entire property feel like a single, connected destination instead of separate pieces you have to chase down.

Pickering Casino Resort is operated by Great Canadian Entertainment within the existing rules for land-based casinos in Ontario. Oversight is handled by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and we operate under agreements with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Standard consumer protections apply to all gaming activity on the floor in line with those requirements.

The Hotel Tower

The hotel tower has 275 rooms with a 4-star rating, all directly linked to the casino complex so you do not have to go outside if you do not want to. Room layouts cover standard rooms, king rooms, and executive-style configurations. In-room Wi-Fi is free in every category. On major travel sites such as Booking.com, Expedia, and KAYAK, the property tends to show similar rating levels, which helps set expectations.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. There is a nightly resort fee of CAD 9.99 plus tax per night, although the exact figure may vary slightly depending on where you book. At check-in, we also collect a refundable security deposit of CAD 300 per stay. It is worth making sure this amount is available on your card before you arrive so the process moves smoothly.

Wellness facilities are located on site. The indoor pool is open from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and next to it you will find a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a steam room. Our fitness centre runs 24 hours a day for guests who prefer late-night or early-morning workouts. For business travellers, there is a business centre, plus meeting rooms that can be reserved for small or mid-sized sessions. The front desk team is available 24 hours a day.

We are pet-friendly, and that is often a deciding factor. Cats and dogs are allowed, up to two animals per room, with each pet under 50 lbs. A nightly pet fee of about CAD 49 per accommodation applies, and there is a separate cleaning fee charged as well. Parking on-site is available and generally complimentary for hotel guests, including accessible parking spaces.

One practical note that really applies to any hotel stay: if you choose to book through a third-party travel platform, always review the full price breakdown before you accept the reservation. The base nightly rate usually does not reflect the resort fee, taxes, and other charges, so the final total can look different than the first number you see.

Dining, Bars, and The Arena

On the food and drink side, we have six restaurants, a coffee shop, and three bars spread around the resort. The Pickering Food Hall covers casual dining with quick, straightforward options. At the more upscale end, Copperhorn Steakhouse serves cooked-to-order cuts and operates as a 19+ venue. Breakfast is offered every day on property, and depending on what you pick, you can expect to pay roughly CAD 10 to CAD 25 per person.

The Arena is our main performance venue, with seating for 5,000 guests. It hosts live music, comedy acts, and theatrical productions over the course of the year. This is a purpose-built space, not just a corner stage inside a bar. To make or adjust reservations for events in The Arena, guests can contact the team directly at [email protected].

The PIK is a separate event and meeting space located on the property, often used for corporate functions, private gatherings, or special bookings. For that space, the primary contact is [email protected].

When you put the restaurant choices and a venue this size together, a full weekend on site is straightforward. It is entirely possible to arrive, park once, and then spend your time moving between gaming, food, and shows without leaving the complex. For some guests, that level of convenience is the main attraction; for others, it can feel a little too self-contained.

Location and Getting Here

Our address is 888 Durham Live Avenue, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 0A5. The resort sits within the Durham Region, just under 3 km, about 2.9 km, from Pickering city centre. We are east of Toronto but still inside the Greater Toronto Area, which makes the property workable as a base for both local visits and short city trips. The resort opened to the public on July 26, 2021, after development under the “Durham Live” project name.

Lake Ontario is about 3.7 km away if you want to get near the water. For a quick change of scene, there are several nearby spots: Millennium Square, Ajax Convention Centre, Rouge National Urban Park, and Deer Creek North Golf Course. Those can be useful if you plan a longer stay and want a break between gaming sessions. For guests looking to explore the eastern side of the GTA, the location sits in a convenient position while still keeping all resort amenities close at hand.

Parking is available on-site for guests arriving by car, including accessible spaces, and is generally free for hotel guests.

How to Book a Hotel Stay

Guests can book directly with us through greatcanadian.com/hotels/pickering/. The hotel is also listed on third-party travel platforms such as Booking.com, Expedia, KAYAK, and trivago, which typically show live pricing in Canadian dollars.

To book directly on our site, the basic flow looks like this:

1. Open greatcanadian.com/hotels/pickering/ in your preferred browser.
2. Set your check-in and check-out dates for the stay.
3. Pick the room type that fits your needs - standard, king, or an executive suite.
4. Check the nightly room rate and make sure you also look at the resort fee before confirming.
5. Enter guest information and add a valid credit card to secure the reservation.
6. Remember that the CAD 300 security deposit is taken at check-in at the hotel, not charged during the online booking.
7. If you are planning to bring a pet, review the pet policy and the nightly pet fee while you are still on the booking page.
8. Save your confirmation number somewhere accessible; the front desk will ask for it when you arrive.

If you prefer to reserve by phone, we can handle that as well. The direct hotel line is 905-686-4005. The main property number is 289-539-0552, and the toll-free option is 833-629-0552. A central reservations line at 1-833-814-8844 is also active and appears on several travel sites.

Visiting Without a Hotel Room

You do not need a room key to visit. Day guests can access the casino floor, restaurants, and entertainment areas even if they are not staying overnight. With the casino operating continuously, you can choose the arrival time that fits your own schedule.

A few points are useful to know before you walk in:

1. The casino floor is restricted to guests who are 19 years of age or older.
2. Copperhorn Steakhouse follows the same 19+ rule.
3. The poker room is located on the third floor of the hotel tower but remains open to day visitors.
4. For The Arena schedule, events can be checked beforehand by sending an email to [email protected].
5. On-site parking is available for day visitors, not just overnight guests.

The overall layout keeps gaming, dining, and entertainment close together. Moving from the casino floor to a restaurant or over to The Arena typically takes only a short walk, which keeps things simple even on a busy night.

Contact Information

Our front desk team handles hotel questions at any hour, day or night. For event-specific requests, such as group bookings or show information, it is better to reach out to the dedicated contacts for The PIK and The Arena listed above. All bookings, fees, and pricing on this page are in Canadian dollars.