Red Shores Racetrack & Casino — Attraction in Charlottetown

We were there the weekend of the Gold Cup & Saucer. It was a very busy weekend, with the horse races and a carnival all on the same property. It was around 10:00 pm when we decided to head to the casino. We had called ahead to the casino, as we were only interested in gambling and not in the fair or races. The casino staff told us we would not have to pay for admission to the grounds, if it was after 9:00 pm.

When we arrived, we kindly explained to the attendant that we were only interested in gaining access to the casino to gamble, however, the woman working the gate informed us that we had to pay $12 each. We explained that we had called the casino ahead and were told we would not have to pay as it was after 9 pm, but this crusty woman told us that no matter what time we arrived - even if we came at midnight, we would still have to pay.

We could understand paying if it had been earlier in the day, but we were NOT about to pay $12 each PLUS feed the slot machines in the casino.

This was our first encounter, during our trip to PEI, in which we encountered a total lack of Maritime hospitality and...

I have a couple of comments. First I am very impressed with yur kitcehn staff. Lobster Roll dinners have been very well prepared as well as yur otehr special dinners. You wait staff (John) and all teh young ladys are very polite and patient with us seniors. All yur staff behind teh front counter are very helpful with our needs and questions as well as trouble shoot some games, if we are having problems. Mi main purpose in this letter is to thank you for sharing with our Seniors Center yur used playing cards. We have almost 300 members that play different games of cards. We play Uker, Bridge, Crib , Texas Hold, and a few more games. With a lot of Seniors some tend to spill drinks or damage teh cards such as get sticky finger and ruin some. Unfortunately for our Senior Active Living Centre you will be closing yur kitcehn for an expansion to make RedShore bigger and better. Thanks for everything, Looking forward to seeing you and yur exciting upgrades. Personally I very much enjoy yur Wolf AAAAWWWWOOOO. Barry ...

The casino is pretty small, but at least there are a few blackjack tables with 15$ minimum bet. You can also take a break from the casino and go outside to enjoy the horse race, which was a first for us. It was entertaining, and we went around to ask some locals what horse we should bet on.

Also, it was during the week leading to PEI national day, so there was an amusement park installed right next to the race track and casino (not sure if it's there all year long). We did have to pay an entry price to access the casino and racetrack.

Parking was available right next to the racetrack for 5$ for the night.

The casino staff were nice and the alcool was not too expensive (compared to other casinos). Overall, it was a great way to end our day in Charlottetown! I would definitely...