Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa announces opening date
The new Canadian venue will open its doors next month.
Canada.- Hard Rock International has announced that Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa will open on July 3 at 1pm. The venue will feature 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites, more than 150,000 square feet of entertainment and gaming space, 1,500 slot machines, up to 40 table games, a high-limit gaming area and 10 restaurants and bars, including Hard Rock Cafe and Council Oak Steaks & Seafood.
In the meantime, Hard Rock continues to operate the existing Rideau Carleton Casino on the site. Following the opening of the new facility in July, renovations will begin on the original building, with completion and integration expected by the end of the year, including additional gaming areas and restaurants.
The property will have a Rock Shop/Unity Store and a Hard Rock Live performance venue with capacity for up to 2,200. Construction of what is Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino began in June 2023.
Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, said: “Ottawa is a milestone moment for us. It’s our first fully integrated resort in Canada and a key step in our global growth strategy. This property will not only attract international visitors but also support the local economy and enhance the region’s entertainment offerings.”
Christine Crump, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, said: “Hard Rock knows how to throw a grand opening party!. July 3 will mark the beginning of festivities, infused with legendary Hard Rock energy and an Oh! Canada! feel, this is more than a launch — it’s the start of something incredible for our city; our capital!”
OLG president and CEO, Duncan Hannay, stated: “At OLG, we are proud of the partnership that we have with Hard Rock International and the City of Ottawa. We have been working closely with them to unveil this premier destination, including a newly designed, full-service PlaySmart Centre. The economic benefits resulting from this expansion will help drive the local economy and will undoubtedly become a tourist hot spot.”
