Century Mile horse racing and slots

Live racing and race days

The track is a full mile around. When it was announced in 2016, the operator called it the only mile-long track in Western Canada. Live racing runs more than 35 weeks a year:

• Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse: roughly May to September.
• Standardbred (harness): fall and winter.

The Canadian Derby moved here from Northlands Park in 2019, and its 97th running was set for August 22, 2026. With off-track betting, there is horse racing to bet on every day of the week.

On race days, admission and parking are free. A card runs 8 to 10 races over 3 to 4 hours. A few things to know:

• Apron seating, in the grandstand and at picnic tables, is first come, first served.
• The grandstands are not wheelchair accessible.
• Outside food and drink are not allowed. There is an outdoor concession and a Gazebo bar.
• The Finish Line restaurant takes race-day reservations from the Monday before, at 587-416-6453.

Machines only, no live dealers

The floor has about 600 slot machines and VLTs. Roulette, baccarat and blackjack are electronic, in a social gaming space called the Replay Arena.

There are no live tables because Century Mile is licensed as a racing entertainment centre, not a casino. A 2021 request to switch licences and add ten table games was denied. For a live dealer, see our table games guide.

Getting there by car or transit

By car: from the QEII, take the exit onto Airport Road, then the first right.

By transit, the trip has three legs:

1. The Capital Line LRT to Century Park, at the south end of the line.
2. ETS Route 747 to the airport terminal, about 24 minutes. It has its own fare: $6 each way, with no transfer.
3. The airport's free, on-demand shuttle. Call 780-890-8983 and wait outside Door 9 on the Arrivals level.

Route 747 runs from about 4:10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., every 30 to 60 minutes. Ask about the shuttle's hours when you call. Century Mile stays open until 3 a.m., or 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. After a late night, plan on a taxi, a rideshare or a designated driver.

Food on site and around the airport

There are three places to eat inside:

• The Finish Line: tiered seating with a panoramic view of the track, and a buffet menu on race days.
• The Derby Restaurant and Celly's Sports Bar and Lounge, both inside the casino.

About four minutes' drive from the terminal, the Premium Outlet Collection has over 100 brand-name outlet stores under one roof. The free airport shuttle goes there too. RAD Torque Raceway, a 320-acre motorsport facility, is in the airport's Airport City district.

What visitors talk about

• Live racing is the main reason many people come, usually with a meal and a few bets. Derby day stands out, though some found the paid Derby table packages poor value.
• Friendly staff get the most praise. A recurring complaint is slow table or bar service when it's busy.
• The race-day buffet and the prime rib come up often. Some call the buffet good value, while others find the choice limited for the price.
• The floor comes across as clean, with plenty of machines, though some miss live dealers. Elevators, plenty of seating and free water get noticed too.

Hours by day

Edmonton time, as the casino publishes its hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30 am to 3:00 am; Fri & Sat 9:30 am to 4:00 am. Holiday hours can differ.

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