Red Shores Racetrack
The superb Charlottetown Racing Park opened its doors in 1889 and today attracts many people from all over the world to see the racing on Prince Edward Island which is often referred to as the ‘Kentucky of Canada’. In 2005 the fabulous Red Shores entertainment centre was opened at the race park featuring a three level Top of the Park restaurant, a new grandstand and a casino.
The original judge’s stand has been restored and still stands as a protected historical building in the middle of the field. The starting gate dating back to 1948 and the first gate of its kind in Canada, was also restored at the same time as the judges stand in 1999.
Red Shores Racetrack Casino Gaming Floor
There are 208 slot machines in the casino of which 40 are stand alone progressive slots and 4 are linked progressive slots, 5 Texas Hold’em and Omaha Poker tables operated with live dealers and 2 Blackjack tables.
Simulcast racing and pari-mutuel betting is hosted in the teletheatre which is comfortable and friendly decorated with tributes to harness racing families and show casing the history of harness racing in the area.
Red Shores Casino gaming floor is open from 11am to 12am Monday to Thursday, 11am to 2am on Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 12am on Sunday.
Red Shores Casino Players Club Reward Scheme
Players who use the Red Shores raceways at Summerside and Charlottetown can join the Red Shores Rewards Club for free at the rewards desk. The member’s card is used to store the points earned from playing on the slots, sports betting and at the gaming tables. The points can be used for dining vouchers and to buy low priced merchandize listed on the rewards page on the Redshores website.
Top of the Park Restaurant
The beautifully appointed 3 tier family restaurant has amazing views over the town and serves a delicious cuisine created by an award winning team. The restaurant has varying opening hours with Sunday being the Brunch Buffet day served from 11.30am to 1.30 pm. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11.30am to 1.30 pm.
The Rib Rageous Buffet is served on Thursday evening from 6pm to 9pm except on Live Race days when the buffet commences at 7pm. Saturday Evening is the Race Night Buffet from 5pm to 8pm and on Friday evenings the Top of the Park Restaurant is offering a new International Buffet from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Children aged 7-12 years are welcome and pay half price with children under 6 eating for free.
Turfs Bar and Grill
Enjoy an all day breakfast and daily specials in this comfortable restaurant which is licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. The Turfs Bar and Grill is located in the Simulcast area so you can keep an eye on the races while you snack and sip on your drinks.
The venue is operational on Sunday 12pm to 8pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11.30am to 8pm, Thursday 11.30 am to 10pm, Friday 11.30 am to 12pm with the food service stopping at 11pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm.
Reds Gold Cup Lounge
The pleasantly appointed lounge is located on the gaming floor and has a snack menu and drinks served in the lounge whilst players enjoy gaming on the slots and live gaming tables. It is open during the casino gaming hours.
Trackside Patio
The patio venue opens seasonally one hour before race meetings and for the duration of the race meetings offering a fabulous view over the track and a great atmosphere. Reservations to be seated on the patio are made by phoning the in house reservation team at 902-620-4264.
Catering for Private Functions and Packages
Red Shores in Charlottetown offer superb packages with full catering for all types of private and corporate functions. There are ready made packages available or bespoke packages to be discussed with the sales and events specialist in the venue.
Red Shores Racetrack Contact Information
Location: 21 Exhibition Drive, Charlottetown PE, C1A 9S8
Contact: 902-888-5666
web: http://redshores.ca/