Casino de Montréal
Quebec's flagship, inside the old French pavilion from Expo 67 — no hotel, extraordinary building.
out of 10
Overview
Casino de Montréal occupies the former French and Quebec pavilions from Expo 67 on Île Notre-Dame, and it is the most architecturally distinctive gaming building in Canada. The main structure is a stack of angled glass floors around a central void, with the river and the city on one side and the Formula 1 circuit on the other.
It is also one of the largest floors in the country — roughly 3,000 slot machines and around a hundred gaming tables spread over five levels, operated directly by Loto-Québec. There is no attached hotel, which is the single reason it does not top this list.
Visitors stay downtown or in the Old Port and cross to the island by car, metro-plus-shuttle, or bicycle in summer. The trip takes about fifteen minutes and is part of the appeal — arriving at a casino across a river, through a park, is not an experience any other Canadian property offers.
The casino floor
What is actually in the room, category by category. Counts are approximate and shift as machines are rotated — we last checked this property in July 2026.
Slots & slot machines
Around 3,000 modern slot machines distributed across five levels, from low denominations to a substantial high-limit room. The vertical layout means each floor has its own character rather than one endless hall.
Table games
Roughly 100 gaming tables — blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, and a full card game programme with professional dealers. Table calls run in French by default, English on request.
Poker room
A poker room operates with cash games and tournaments; schedules shift seasonally.
Sportsbook
Sports wagering is offered through Loto-Québec channels with terminals on the floor.
Live casino
A large live dealer pit, backed by one of the biggest banks of electronic table terminals in the country.
High rollers & VIP
Privilege salons and high-limit rooms with dedicated service, private tables and 24/7 VIP attention for qualifying players.
Hotel & resort
There is no hotel on Île Notre-Dame. This is the property's defining limitation as a casino hotel — you are booking a downtown Montreal or Old Port hotel and travelling. The upside is that Montreal's hotel market is deep, competitive and considerably cheaper than a resort tower.
On site
- No on-site rooms
- Five gaming levels in a landmark Expo 67 building
- Fine dining and casual restaurants
- Cabaret performance space
- Parc Jean-Drapeau setting
Dining
Where to eat without leaving the property. Descriptions are our own; nothing here is paid placement.
Le Montréal
The signature dining room — the most ambitious kitchen in any Canadian casino, and a destination restaurant in its own right.
Pavillon 67
Buffet dining with a view over the river and the park.
L'Instant / bars
Casual counters and bars across the gaming levels.
Entertainment
A cabaret space programmes music and variety through the year at a smaller scale than the Ontario theatres. In summer, the surrounding Parc Jean-Drapeau hosts festivals and Grand Prix events that reshape the whole island.
Practical information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Avenue du Casino, Montréal, QC H3C 4W7 |
| Gaming age | 18+ (Quebec) |
| Casino hours | Open daily with long hours; confirm before travelling. |
| Dress code | Smart casual; the signature restaurant expects more. |
| Parking | Free on-site parking, extensive. |
| Getting there | About 15 minutes from downtown by car. Metro to Jean-Drapeau then a shuttle bus or a 20-minute walk through the park. Bicycle access in summer. |
Pros and cons
What works
- The most striking casino building in Canada
- Very large, well-zoned floor over five levels
- Le Montréal is the best casino restaurant in the country
- Free parking, and Montreal hotel prices instead of resort rates
What does not
- No hotel on the island
- Getting there requires planning after the metro closes
- French-first environment can slow things for some visitors
Verdict
Not a casino hotel in the technical sense, and still one of the three properties we would send anyone to see. Book a hotel in the Old Port, eat at Le Montréal, and treat the island crossing as part of the evening.
