Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is a casino and horse racing track located next to the Edmonton International Airport. Owned by Century Casinos, it is one of two "A-level" horse racing venues in the province of Alberta, and the only one-mile racetrack in Western Canada. Century Mile offers Thoroughbred racing from April to August and Standardbred racing September to January. The casino features over 600 slot machines and VLTs, electronic Blackjack, Baccarat and Roulette, and an off-track betting area for simulcast wagering for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing from around North America. Dining facilities include The Derby Restaurant which is open daily, a lounge, and The Finish Line Restaurant, that serves a buffet on live racing days.
| Location | 4711 Airport Perimeter Road Edmonton International Airport, Alberta T9E 0V6 |
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| Coordinates | 53°18′58″N 113°33′38″W |
| Owned by | Century Casinos |
| Date opened | April 1, 2019 |
| Race type | Quarterhorse, Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing |
| Course type | Flat one mile (eight furlongs) |
| Notable races | Canadian Derby (G3), Century Casinos Oaks, Northlands Distaff |
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Century Mile opened on April 1, 2019,[1][2] serving as the replacement for Northlands Park. Public transit to the facility is offered via Edmonton Transit Service route 747 to the airport, and Leduc Transit route 10 (connecting via Edmonton International Airport).[3]
Racing
The following graded stakes were run at Century Mile Racetrack in 2019:
Grade III:
See also
References
- "Opening of Century Mile Racetrack and Casino south of Edmonton gives sport new start". globalnews.ca. April 1, 2019.
- "Century Casinos announces the opening of the racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Canada". prnewswire.com. April 1, 2019.
- Bergot, Nicole (2019-03-29). "Rush to the racetrack: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino at EIA opens Monday". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2019-09-15.