Hard Rock International has announced that its new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa in Canada will open its doors on July 3.
Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the venue will feature a host of on-site amenities. These include a gaming floor with 1,500 slot machines, up to 40 table games and a high-limit gaming area.
The new location will also house a full-service hotel with 150 guest rooms, 10 restaurants and bars, and a Rock Shop/Unity Store.
In addition, an on-site Hard Rock Live performance venue will feature a capacity of up to 2,200. Several Canadian entertainers will perform during the site’s opening week, with details of the lineup yet to be announced.
Hard Rock to Continue Work After Opening
While the July opening date has been confirmed, construction is still ongoing at the former Rideau Carleton Casino.
Following next month’s launch, renovations will begin on the original building at the site. Full completion is expected by the end of 2025, with this to include additional gaming areas and restaurants.
“This property will not only attract international visitors but also support the local economy and enhance the region’s entertainment offerings,” Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation President and CEO Duncan Hannay said the venue will boost the local economy in Ottawa.
“We have been working closely with the operator to unveil this premier destination,” he said. “The economic benefits resulting from this expansion will help drive the local economy and will undoubtedly become a tourist hot spot.”
