Red Shores Racetrack & Casino in Prince Edward Island

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Red Shores Racetrack & Casino

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Jeff Somerville

3 weeks ago

AND BOOM HE IS COMING UP THE BACK STRETCH! Best announcer ever

Dino Romano

3 weeks ago

Beautiful little racetrack.

Michael Somerville

2 months ago

Very rude bartender. Female bartender was very irritated that I showed up and wanted beer and food. The service was so bad that I actually didn’t leave a tip. On a positive note, I didn’t get sick or injured. But if that is the bar for good service, it’s not a very high standard. The bartender was also rude, demeaning, and insulting to other customers that arrived after me. I’ll go hungry before I ever go back there. Bar inside the casino.

Buddyboy4x44

2 months ago

Avid blackjack players, we played four evenings enjoying all aspects. The premises had just been refurbished and, indeed, they were bright, clean, very well maintained. There was mainly only one blackjack table, $10 to $500. All staff were excellent, very patient and accommodating especially towards newer players. There is no surrender but they do accept doubling for less.

Q We also ate at the main restaurant. Food and service were excellent, fairly priced and earning our repeat business.

Although a small casino, this is one of the best we have experienced for having an enjoyable time.

Colleen Bartlett

7 months ago

A really very nice casino. We were really pleased at all the games we've never seen before. A lot is under construction so we are looking forward to more. Stayed a couple of hours and only lost 10 bucks so bonus

Taunya Vermeulen

9 months ago

Awesome night out... complimentary buffet...with Mussels and amazing desserts

Tammy Niles

2 years ago

We stopped in here to try our luck on our road trip from Moncton to Pictou. Took the ferry to PEI. Stopped here, then made our way up to Cavendish for Fish&Chip and ice cream at Cow's.
Very nice Casino for an amateur. Nice racetrack and lots of parking.

Article summary

Getting Started at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino

Red Shores Racetrack & Casino operates two provincially regulated venues in Prince Edward Island, Canada, combining harness racing, electronic gaming, and dining. Entry requires guests to be 19 years of age or older, to carry valid photo identification, and to observe the posted dress code. All wagering uses Canadian dollars (CAD), matching the local currency. The complex runs in partnership with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) and the Prince Edward Island Lotteries Commission. The table below summarizes the key operational details.

Detail	Information
Charlottetown address	58 Kensington Road (adjacent to the Eastlink Centre)
Summerside address	55 Greenwood Drive (next to Credit Union Place)
Minimum age	19+ with valid photo ID
Currency	Canadian dollars (CAD)
Regulator	Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC)
Charlottetown gaming	Over 150 slot machines plus a private table room
Summerside gaming	Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs)

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Locating the Two Venues

The two properties serve different parts of Prince Edward Island, and each pairs gaming with an adjacent racing surface. Guests select the location closest to their accommodation in Charlottetown or Summerside.

Summerside Property

The Summerside venue stands on the Summerside Raceway, in operation since July 1, 1886, and centres on a floor of VLTs. Casual dining and live racing share the same grounds, creating a single-stop destination for western Prince Edward Island.

Charlottetown Property

The Charlottetown venue sits at the Charlottetown Driving Park, a standardbred track that opened on October 2, 1888. The casino component was added in 2005, and the site adopted the Red Shores name in 2009. A 40-foot trackside video wall is viewable from a free trackside tarmac.

Accessing the Gaming Floors

To reach the slot floor in Charlottetown, guests enter during posted hours, present identification, and load funds at any machine using cash. The slot floor runs Sunday to Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and Thursday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Players seeking live dealers proceed to the private table room.

Slot Machines and VLTs

The Charlottetown floor holds over 150 slot machines, spanning classic reel formats and current video titles. Summerside provides VLTs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday to Thursday, and 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Players insert cash, set a bet level on the touchscreen, and begin play.

Table Games

The Charlottetown private lounge offers three dealer-led table games:

Blackjack, where the objective is a hand value nearest to 21 without exceeding it.
Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, a poker variant played against the dealer.
Baccarat, a banker-versus-player game targeting a hand closest to nine.

Table hours run Monday to Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Thursday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Guests confirm seating availability with floor staff during peak racing periods.

Live Harness Racing and Simulcast Betting

Harness racing remains central to both venues, with the Gold Cup & Saucer staged during Old Home Week in August and the Governor’s Plate among the signature events. To place a pari-mutuel wager on site, guests visit the teletheatre, select a race card, and submit their bet at the wagering window before post time. Simulcast feeds carry harness and thoroughbred races from tracks across North America. Eligible bettors in authorized Canadian provinces may also wager online through the HPIbet platform.

Racing Feature	How to Access
Trackside viewing	Free tarmac with a 40-foot video wall (Charlottetown)
Live pari-mutuel bets	Teletheatre wagering windows on site
Simulcast racing	North American feeds in the teletheatre
Online wagering	HPIbet account in authorized provinces
Trackside dining	Top of the Park, overlooking the Driving Park

Joining the Rewards Club

Membership in the Red Shores Rewards Club is complimentary and applies across both Prince Edward Island locations. To enrol, guests present photo identification at the casino counter in Charlottetown and receive a card on the spot. Earning and redeeming points follows a defined sequence.

Earn points on slot play at a rate of 1 point for every $2 (CAD) wagered.
Earn table-game points based on session duration and average bet size; present the card to the dealer before play.
Redeem points through Points2Play by entering a personal PIN on any slot touchscreen to convert them into Free Play Credits.

Points may also be applied toward dining discounts and members-only promotions. To receive offer notifications, guests subscribe to the Red Shores e-newsletter.

Payment Methods and Cashing Out

Red Shores operates on a cash-based system, and gaming transactions use cash or debit cards. Credit cards are not accepted for gambling, a measure that supports responsible play. On-site ATMs allow guests to withdraw cash during a visit. Winnings are collected at the cashier cages, with no fixed cap on the amount paid out. For substantial sums, patrons may be asked to provide valid identification and complete tax documentation under Canadian regulations.

Reserving a Table at the Dining Venues

The complex maintains several restaurants across the two properties, each using a different reservation contact. Guests call ahead, particularly on race days, when seating fills quickly.

Charlottetown Restaurants

Top of the Park is a three-tier dining room on the second level overlooking the Charlottetown Driving Park, seating up to 200 guests; reservations are made at 902-620-4264. O’Brien’s Social Bar & Kitchen occupies the lower level for casual meals, while Red’s Gold Cup Lounge serves a full menu on the gaming floor during casino hours. The culinary team, led by Chef Andrew Smith, sources ingredients from Prince Edward Island producers.

Summerside Dining

The West End Bar & Grill serves starters, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and platters from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM, seven days a week. A dedicated race-day menu is offered at $15.00 (CAD) plus tax, with reservations required at 902-888-5666.

Venue	Location	Reservation Line
Top of the Park	Charlottetown, second level	902-620-4264
O’Brien’s Social Bar & Kitchen	Charlottetown, lower level	902-620-4264
Red’s Gold Cup Lounge	Charlottetown gaming floor	Walk-in during casino hours
West End Bar & Grill	Summerside	902-888-5666

Setting Responsible Gaming Limits

Red Shores provides tools that let members monitor and control activity at each venue. Players configure these limits before extended sessions.

At Charlottetown, the Gaming Management System (GMS) sets daily, weekly, and monthly spending caps.
At Summerside, the Player Service Management (PSM) tool sets spending and time limits and displays play history.
Rewards Club members may request a Player Account Statement, a detailed record of gaming activity for budget tracking.

For additional assistance, the PlayWise responsible gaming line is reachable at 902-620-4267 during operating hours.

Contacting Customer Support

For general inquiries, guests call the Charlottetown main line at 902-620-4222 or the Summerside line at 902-888-5666. Dining reservations at Charlottetown route through 902-620-4264, while Summerside reservations use 902-888-5666 extension 1. The primary operating language is English, with French-language assistance available through Atlantic Lottery’s regional support channels. A contact form on the official Red Shores website handles additional requests, giving visitors across Prince Edward Island direct access to reservations, race-office queries, and Rewards Club services.