The Lac Leamy casino and Hilton hotel resort complex is one of the better casino complexes we have visited in Canada. It does not rival the Vegas casinos and hotels. It does measure up as being the best place in the Ottawa / Gatineau region to spend an evening. The Akwesasene Hotel and casino that has been recently updated now rivals this location.
One of the reasons we make this point is that both gamblers and non gamblers can enjoy a very nice evening at the Lac Leamy casino and Hilton Hotel. Whether you are looking for an evening out for fine dining. Or wish to take in a show or listen to the music on the weekends , there is something for everyone.
Lac Leamy Casino Resort – Hilton Hotel
The Hilton hotel next door and connected by indoor walkway to the Lac Leamy casino makes an excellent weekend retreat combined with gambling at the Lac Leamy casino.
he Hilton hotel offers all of the attributes that a Hilton hotel offers from outdoor pool with a great view, spa services, several fine dining restaurants, and a conference center to attend conferences and other formal gatherings. The Lac Leamy casino also offers a theater that brings in a variety of song and dance shows for your entertainment pleasure.
The Lac Leamy casino has over 1900 slot machines, and a large compliment of table games for your gambling pleasure. Join the Lac Leamy casino slot card membership to be comp’d for various things such as cash back, meals, and even rooms at the Hilton hotel. Note that the comps are not as lucrative at this casino due to the lack of competition. However it is still worth your while to get one of these cards if you plan on gambling at the casino. They are free to everyone.
The Lac Leamy casino is located just across the Ottawa river from Ottawa. It is less than 10 minutes from down town and is definitely worth the visit. If you are planning a conference or a company meeting the Lac Leamy casino and the Hilton Hotel are excellent venues for these sorts of get togethers. Both facilities have excellent conference centers to accommodate most needs.
Restaurants ( Includes the casino and the Hilton Hotel)
La Baccara Gourmet restaurant – located on the 2nd floor of the Lac Leamy casino, it has been rated a five diamond restaurant since 2001. Excellent service and excellent meals!
Arome Seafood and Grill – Located in the Lac Leamy Hilton hotel overlooking Lac Leamy, this is an excellent restaurant to dine in specializing in surf and turf
La Cellier – Located in the Lac Leamy hotel beside Arome, this is the bistro section of the Arome restaurant
Banco Buffet – Located on the 2nd floor of the Lac Leamy casino, they offer an excellent buffet. The deserts are French pastries and are a must have.
Le Cafe – Located in the basement of the Lac Leamy casino, this is an excellent place to grab a sandwich and a bowl of soup
TGV – Located pool side at the Lac Leamy Hilton hotel
La Marina – Located at the Lac Leamy casino, at the back of the casino, this bar is only open after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Excellent value, atmosphere and food.
What We Liked
- Variety of slot machines and table games
- Free entertainment at the bar located in the casino
- Buffet – very nice food and the French pastries are particularly good
- La Bacara – fine dining at it’s best, great place to impress a customer, a colleague or your family.
- Pool area and spa for hotel guests at the Hilton overlooking Lac Leamy
- Hotel rates are very reasonable for Canada, they are much cheaper in the US
- Covered garage parking
- Easy access from all highways and from Ottawa
- Safe environment in the casino, hotel and parking areas
- Marina bar located at the back of the casino, only open Friday and Saturday nights
- High vaulted ceilings, very well designed, a nice place to spend an evening
It is a 5 star hotel in our estimation and quite adequate for our needs
What We Did Not Like
- There are no real complaints about the Lac Leamy casino
- Drinks are not free while gambling
- You must remain at the bar while having a drink, you cannot take them to the slots
Slot Player Card
They are part of the Quebec Loto slot players card system. Slot members can take advantage of benefits at many Quebec casinos in Montreal and Quebec city as well.
If you have not taken advantage of slot player cards, there are a number of benefits that many slot players should consider. Free or discounted rooms, email mailing list of promotions, free or discounted meals, access to entertainment, and a tax report outlining your losses and wins for tax claim purposes.
Parking
There is ample parking at the Lac Leamy casino & hotel in a large parking garage beside the casino and also surface parking for casino patrons. You can access the casino from the garage via an elevator from all levels. The parking garage is also patrolled on a regular basis and it also protects your car from the weather. Access to the Hilton hotel, which is beside the casino can be from inside the casino or from surface parking lots.
Directions: 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau , Quebec
When you arrive by Highway 401, take Route 16 North, which becomes Highway 416 toward Ottawa. Take Highway 417 East to Exit 118 for Nicholas /Lees and go straight on Nicholas Street North. Turn right on Laurier Avenue, then left onto King Edward Avenue. Stay left to take the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge, which becomes Highway 5 North. Take Exit 3, boulevard du Casino. Turn right at the exit and you’ll find yourself at the entrance of the casino