Casino · Gatineau
A lakeside evening at Casino du Lac-Leamy
Casino du Lac-Leamy stands on the shores of Leamy Lake in Gatineau, with its own performance hall, Le Théâtre du Casino. The STO Rapibus stops at Station Lac-Leamy and connects the casino with downtown Ottawa.
By Élise GagnonChecked October 7, 2026
On the floor
The gaming floor holds over 1,400 slot machines and 48 gaming tables. Electronic gaming terminals sit alongside them, and sports bets go through the Mise-o-jeu sportsbook. The OK POKER room is in the Carrière section, with 13 No-Limit Texas Hold’em tables and a minimum wager of $1/$2.
Hours follow a weekday and weekend pattern. From Monday to Thursday the doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 a.m. the next day. At 9 a.m. on Friday the casino goes non-stop, staying open 24 hours until 5 a.m. on Monday.
It is open on statutory holidays, but holiday hours should be checked on the casino’s own site. Guests must be 18 or older to enter, and that rule covers the bars, the restaurant and the performance hall.
The week at a glance
Eastern Time
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day; non-stop from Friday 9 a.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
- Casino
Pick a day for its hours.
- Casino: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day; non-stop from Friday 9 a.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
- Statutory holidays: open; holiday hours on the venue’s own site
Staying over
The Hilton Lac-Leamy, at 3 Boulevard du Casino, is open to all. It was built as a 350-room hotel and opened in the fall of 2001. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m. For meetings and receptions, 14 modular event rooms total over 50,000 sq ft and hold up to 1,100 guests. The hotel’s phone numbers are 819-790-6444 and 1-866-488-7888.
The hotel’s own restaurant is open to all. The casino restaurant, Banco Bistro, admits guests 18 or over, and so does the performance hall, Le Théâtre du Casino.
The hotel accepts service animals and pets, up to 34 kg, for a non-refundable $50 fee.
Getting there
Casino du Lac-Leamy sits 2.3 km in a straight line from Gatineau city hall, the Maison du citoyen at 25 rue Laurier. The STO Rapibus runs through Gatineau with connections to downtown Ottawa, and its Station Lac-Leamy stop serves the casino.
Three coach companies run to the casino. McCoy Bus Service (1-800-297-5540) picks up in Ontario. Voyages Blainville (450-781-2226) covers Montréal’s North Shore, and Expression Voyages (819-868-1421) serves Estrie and Montérégie.
Drivers get free indoor and outdoor parking, plus electric car charging. Valet parking is for Hilton Lac-Leamy guests. RVs can park, but municipal law prohibits camping on the property. A heliport is available by reservation at 819-772-2100, extension 3636.
From quarry to lakeside
The casino opened on March 24, 1996, as the Casino de Hull, in a former quarry by Lac Leamy. A $210 million expansion in 2001 added the Hilton Lac-Leamy, a conference centre and a performance hall. The hotel and Le Théâtre du Casino opened that fall. A $50 million renovation of the play areas ran from September 2012 to January 2015.
Plan your visit
- Banco Bistro
- Casino Level 3, 18+Closed Mon and TueWed and Thu 4:30 to 10 p.m.Fri and Sat 11:30 a.m. to midnightSun 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.819-772-6220
- Arôme
- Hilton Lac-Leamy, all agesDaily 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.819-790-6410
- L’Instant
- Casino Level 1, 18+Mon to Thu 11 a.m. to midnightFri 9 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.Sat 7 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.Sun 7 a.m. to midnight
- Bacchus bar
- Hilton Grand Hall, cigar room next door, 18+Sun to Thu 4 p.m. to midnightFri and Sat 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Théâtre box office
- Show days from noonFri and Sat noon to 6 p.m.Cards and gift certificates only
- Hotel
- Hilton Lac-Leamy, 3 Boulevard du Casino819-790-6444
- Cash
- Bank withdrawalsUS dollars and euros changed to Canadian dollars
- Bags
- Backpacks, motorcycle helmets and umbrellas are not allowed
- Coat check
- Open during casino hours, wheelchairs lent there
- Getting there
- 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6W3Directions in Google Maps
Checked on the venue's own pages on October 10, 2026. Hours can change on holidays and with the seasons.
Questions
Is Casino du Lac-Leamy open on a Monday morning?
It is open until 5 a.m. on Monday, at the end of the weekend run that starts at 9 a.m. on Friday. The doors then reopen at 9 a.m. and stay open until 5 a.m. on Tuesday.
Can a hotel guest leave the car with a valet?
Valet parking is offered to Hilton Lac-Leamy guests. Everyone else uses the free indoor and outdoor parking, which also has electric car charging.
How can someone come from Ottawa without a car?
The STO Rapibus runs through Gatineau with connections to downtown Ottawa. Its Station Lac-Leamy stop serves the casino. McCoy Bus Service (1-800-297-5540) also runs coach pick-ups in Ontario.