Casino de Montréal — Attraction in Montreal

Casino de Montréal, Canada’s largest casino nestled within Parc Jean‑Drapeau on Île Notre‑Dame:

🎰 At a Glance

The casino opened on October 9, 1993, housed in the renovated France and Québec Pavilions from Expo 67, originally designed by Jean Faugeron .

Operated by Loto‑Québec, all profits support the Quebec government. As of 2021, a 200‑room Germain hotel has been announced nearby, set to open in 2026‑2027 .

🧩 Gaming & Entertainment

Spread across three interconnected buildings, the casino features 3,000+ slot machines, 80+ table games, electronic lotteries, speed games, and poker rooms .

Entertainment offerings include free live DJs and shows at Valet Bar, high-energy performances at La Dame de cœur and Le Roi de pique, and special event nights like Cocktail King Fridays .

The Cabaret du Casino, a 500-seat theatre, hosts music, comedy, drag shows, boxing, and tribute acts. It features 3D sound and immersive acoustics — perfect for enhancing performances .

🎮 Attractions Beyond Gambling

Experience ARcade by Moment Factory, a high-tech interactive gaming zone inside Pavillon du Québec. Designed for group play with six stories and DJ entertainment, it's part of the new “no‑gambling” experience offering fun beyond table games .

🍽 Dining & Bars

L’Instant: Casual deli-style dining with burgers, salads, and Montreal smoked meat—open until late night .

Le Montréal: A fine dining spot with grilled meats, seafood, and Québec-focused menus. Located in Pavillon Québec with panoramic views and a terrace. Reservations recommended; open evenings and weekends .

Pavillon 67: Casual buffet with diverse choices and a large dessert spread — especially popular on weekends and brunch time .

🚆 Visiting Info

Address: 1 Avenue du Casino, Montréal, QC H3C 4W7 .

Transit: From Metro Jean‑Drapeau, take the 777 shuttle bus directly to the casino entrance. The same line also runs from Bonaventure/Central Station areas . During events like the Grand Prix, walking through park zones may also be possible but routes vary daily .

Parking: Free indoor and outdoor parking available; limited during event peaks. EV charging stations are provided .

Hours: Casino typically opens Sunday–Thursday 9 a.m.–3 a.m. (4 a.m. starting June 23), Friday–Saturday until 5 a.m.. The Pavillon du Québec opens from 13 h–2 h (3 a.m. on weekends) .

Admission: Entry free for visitors 18+ with valid government-issued photo ID. Dress code applies (e.g. no violent imagery clothing). No personal items like backpacks, umbrellas, or helmets without using coat check

🏛 Architecture & Design

Renovated from Expo 67 pavilions, the casino features sleek interiors and themed design. In the 2013 expansion, each of the four gaming floors received a unique playing-card color identity, giant mannequins, chrome lighting partitions, and a unified entrance for smoother flow. It now serves as a creative hub and landmark in Montréal’s architectural landscape .

The casino’s design team includes Provencher Roy and Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux — award-winning architects known for blending historical structure preservation with contemporary aesthetics

✅ Why Go?

What Interests You What to Expect

Casino games & entertainment Extensive gaming floor, table games, shows, dining Immersive tech & interaction ARcade, DJs, live shows in energizing lounges Architecture & design Expo‑era pavilions reimagined with modern interiors and themed aesthetics Scenic Montréal outing Located in a park, with transit access and nearby attractions like the...

We went there a few nights ago at around 1 am I really enjoy going there with my son. We play often in The Zone, where they have live entertainment and the guys are really funny and you play blackjack live at the same time. Very cool. I enjoy hanging around there more than in a club. I go there late at night to have a drink. Then I'm going to terrace to chill with people. Smoking and chilling have my drink play a little bit. Something to eat sometimes upstairs. There's plenty of choices but we love going to the buffet restaurant. I didn't know till recently but the stuff that works at the casino is not allowed to go and gamble there or any other casino under the lot of Quebec logo. The ones you work there you can't play there. Usually I like to go late so the underground parking is still open. See if you go around 8:00 or 9:00 when it's really busy in the evening you'll likely get turned around and have to take a shuttle bus to get inside the casino. When my son and I go there together we have a blast. We always laugh and have a good time. We have some drinks. We play a little bit. We don't play much money. We just like to play for the hell of it. My son is a bit better at blackjack than I am, so usually I'll let him play. We also enjoy having little shooters and then my son comes with me sometimes when I have a drink. I like to smoke a cigarette so we go outside on the smoking terrace is always someone there that's got something to say. That's funny. All in all you can't go around by going here. Whether it's early in the day late at night there's always something happening. The ambiance is really pleasant and better than the clubs like I said. Last call is around quarter to 3:00. A.m. I usually have a rum and coke with a shooter of jack honey. My son will have a gin tonic with a shooter of tequila but no matter what you have it's good. They make the drinks well and it's a good time guaranteed going there. So don't hesitate go to the casino. It's been a while you haven't been there. You don't necessarily have to gamble. You can go have some drinks, have something to eat and the restaurants upstairs. It's really a cool place so don't wait anymore. Get in your car and head out and you know you want to do stop procrastinating and get out there. Go have a drink. Go play little blackjack or roulette or whatever your game of choice is. Call it buddy or go alone or do like me and bring your son. Luckily my son's a blast when we go there. It's the best candidate to bring to be sure of a good time and whatever you do. Don't forget, drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive. And don't forget to take your number where your parked when you get the interior parking all right so stop waiting and get going. Go play a few games! Go eat something. Go mingle there's even a DJ with a dance floor and everybody is having a great time till 3:00 in the morning every night while at least on weekends I can vouch for anyways this weekend my son says he might come back out with me so come meet us. There will be there probably either Friday night or Saturday night. And if you see a an old man what it really handsome 21-year-old man my son then you'll know it's us. Come say hi have a good time. Go...

Before this most recent visit, I'd only been to the casino once before approximately ten years ago with my mom and godmother. They mainly would go to play the interactive gambling games and see a show now and then, so they took me for a visit to check it out.

Fast forward to this March, I attended a birthday party at the casino (which was good fun) but it was very different! I know things change but I'm not sure this was for the better as the games seemed boring compared to before, just lame slots with very little story to the games. My mom said she used to be able to play for around two hours on a 20$ bill but this time it took her less than 20 minutes to lose it all. Also, it seems the games don't accept cash anymore, so you have to go to the cash and get a special card to load money onto before you can play. Lucky for me I don't care about gambling so it didn't change my experience much, but it is the main reason people go to a casino so I felt it important to mention. Also, the entire building is a giant maze; I know they want you to walk around and see pretty things and get distracted so you spend money, but they really need better signs to keep people from getting lost. Some elevators only go up to the second floor, some go the fifth. Some floors are in between other main floors and don't seem to be accessible without using the escalators but again, I was so confused that I might be mistaken. All I know is it took me 30 minutes to get back to the restaurant where I forgot my hand fan, which of course was gone. I felt like I needed a personal escort just to get outside for a smoke! Definitely frustrating for someone with very little patience, like myself. They do have a smoking area but only cigarettes are allowed. I managed to find a way out of the parking garage to get as far away as possible so I wouldn't bother anyone, and I had a killer view to boot! The live music playing upstairs could be heard throughout the two floors below and the band was excellent! They played a mix of oldies and modern hits that I really appreciated. We started our night at Bar D on the PR floor with some delicious drinks (and honestly affordable considering where we were) and convo on the comfy bench seats. They serve (a huge) Tom Collins here which made me super happy (~14$)! Then we made our way to the buffet-style restaurant, Pavillon 67, on the fifth floor. We had already put our names down for a table around 5pm and we received a text message around 7pm to head to our table. Normally I'm not huge on buffets, but this one really impressed me. Constantly being refilled with all kinds of dishes covering any range of wants and needs; from vegan to celiac to meat lovers, they had something for everyone. Plus, the table service was top notch and the price was affordable for most people (55$ + tx per person). Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere but the signage leaves a lot to be desired, the food and drinks were lovely, and although the games seem to be kind of boring they have amazing musical shows, as well as dancing! There's definitely lots of fun to be had even if you have no desire...