Rideau Carleton Raceway
Encyclopedia
Rideau Carleton Raceway is a Canadian horse racing
and gambling complex located at Ottawa
, Ontario
. The facility began operation in 1962 and specialises in standardbred
harness racing
.
In 2000, the venue introduced slot machine
s, under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
which were expected to draw annual revenue of $130 million. The site includes a restaurant and hosts musical performances.
The Ottawa Swans
of the Ontario Australian Football League
play their home games out in the middle of the track (2008 to current).
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
and gambling complex located at Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. The facility began operation in 1962 and specialises in standardbred
Standardbred horse
Standardbreds are a breed of horse best known for their ability to race in harness at a trot or pace instead of under saddle at a gallop. Developed in North America, the breed is now recognized worldwide for its harness racing ability...
harness racing
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
.
In 2000, the venue introduced slot machine
Slot machine
A slot machine , informally fruit machine , the slots , poker machine or "pokies" or simply slot is a casino gambling machine with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed...
s, under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation , known for corporate branding purposes simply as OLG since 2006, is a Crown Corporation of the Government of Ontario, Canada. It is responsible for the province's lotteries, charity and Aboriginal casinos, commercial casinos, and slot machines at...
which were expected to draw annual revenue of $130 million. The site includes a restaurant and hosts musical performances.
The Ottawa Swans
Ottawa Swans
The Ottawa Swans are an Australian rules football club based in Ottawa, Canada.The club is notable as being the first and currently only Australian rules football club to represent the city of Ottawa....
of the Ontario Australian Football League
Ontario Australian Football League
The Ontario Australian Football League is the largest Australian Football league in North America. It is currently composed of teams from the Greater Toronto Area, Southwestern Ontario and the National Capital Region, who play off for the Conacher Cup , presently awarded to the winner of the annual...
play their home games out in the middle of the track (2008 to current).