Horse Racing in Canada
From Woodbine's legendary Queen's Plate in Toronto to the thoroughbred circuit in British Columbia — Canada boasts a rich and diverse horse racing tradition.
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Canada's Horse Racing Heritage
Canadian horse racing has deep roots stretching back to the 19th century. Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto anchors the national thoroughbred scene, hosting the Queen's Plate — North America's oldest continuously run stakes race first run in 1860 — along with the Woodbine Mile and the Canadian International. Woodbine Mohawk Park in the same region is a world leader in harness racing, hosting the legendary North America Cup for standardbreds.
British Columbia's Hastings Racecourse has graced Vancouver's east side since 1889, while newer facilities like Century Mile near Edmonton bring Alberta into the thoroughbred spotlight. From the prairies of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the coast of BC, racing connects communities across the country.
Browse by province below to find race tracks, schedules, and visitor information near you.
Featured Canadian Tracks
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Canada's premier thoroughbred venue and home of the Queen's Plate, North America's oldest continuously run stakes race, Woodbine offers dirt, turf, and Tapeta surfaces in Toronto.
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Saskatchewan's only thoroughbred track, Marquis Downs at Saskatoon's Prairieland Park hosts a short summer meet drawing horses from across the prairies.
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Ottawa's harness racing venue combines live standardbred racing with slots gaming, serving as the capital region's premier racing destination.
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Ontario's top harness racing facility, Woodbine Mohawk Park hosts some of the richest standardbred races in North America including the Mohawk Million.
AB
Alberta's newest thoroughbred facility opened in 2019, Century Mile near Edmonton features a world-class track, casino, and year-round racing program.
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Vancouver's only thoroughbred racetrack, Hastings Racecourse has graced the city's east side since 1889 with a summer racing meet and year-round simulcast.
Top Canadian Horse Racing Sportsbooks
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Browse by Province
Find horse racing tracks in each Canadian province.