Casino du Lac-Leamy Canada - Know What You're Walking Into

The Hotel

The hotel occupies the resort side of the complex with 349 rooms and suites. It holds four Connie Awards from Hilton.

Room Types and What They Include

Three room categories are available:

• Standard rooms: 47-inch Smart TV, mini-bar, laptop safe, air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, work desk
• Executive rooms: 35 available, elevated floor, enhanced amenities, priority service
• Suites: 37 available, some with jacuzzi tubs, separate living areas, and lake-facing views
• Views: Leamy Lake or Carrières Lake

Practical Detail

Here are the key logistics for the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel Gatineau:

• Check-in / check-out: 16:00 arrival, 11:00 departure
• Room service: Available 6:30 to 22:30 daily
• Children: Under 17 stay free when sharing with parents
• Pets: Accepted up to 34 kg, non-refundable CAD 50 fee applies
• Decor note: Glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly are installed throughout the property

The hotel also runs a conference centre (4,700 sq m across 16 event rooms). It handles corporate meetings, banquets, and weddings.

Dining

The Lac-Leamy Resort Canada runs multiple food and beverage outlets. Each serves a different function.

Arome Seafood & Grill

The main restaurant, open to all guests regardless of whether they're staying at the hotel. The kitchen focuses on seafood, grilled proteins, and regional Quebec ingredients. The wine list has won industry recognition. In summer, the terrace opens with direct views over Lac de la Carrière. Entry after dark requires guests to be 18 or older.

Banco Bistro

Located inside Casino du Lac-Leamy Canada (18 and over only). The format is casual: pizza, burgers, poutine, grilled chicken, scallops, shrimp tacos, Caesar salad. It runs both buffet and à la carte. If you're going to a show at the theatre, Banco is the practical pre-show option.

TGV Snack Bar

Seasonal, poolside operation. Sandwiches and pizza keep things simple and quick. The bar opens alongside the outdoor pool each summer season.

Bar 7

On the gaming floor. Cocktails, mocktails, late-night programming Thursday through Saturday. Not a dining destination, but a full bar with a DJ setup and a dance floor.

Events and Entertainment

Lac Leamy Casino Canada runs a full entertainment calendar year-round.

Theatre du Casino

The on-site theatre seats 1,100 people. It runs a consistent schedule of tribute acts (Elvis, Led Zeppelin, ABBA, Frank Sinatra, Blues Brothers) alongside musical productions and jazz evenings. The Dinner & Show package pairs a meal at Arôme with a theatre ticket for CAD 94 per person (before gratuities, taxes, and service fees). Doors open at 17:00 for dinner.

Bar 7 Programming

Bar 7 runs three recurring formats each week:

• Thursdays: Latin night - Fiesta Latine
• Fridays and Saturdays: Party Mix format with live DJ

Mini blackjack tournaments run alongside the nightlife programming.

AmeriSpa

Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel Gatineau offers a spa complex that stays open year-round and covers a full range of treatments:

• Treatment rooms: 17 private cabins for massage, body wraps, facials, and nail care
• Group options: Spa day packages and overnight spa stays available
• Loyalty discount: Casino Privilèges members receive 15% off all services
• Extras: Sauna and steam room on site

Pool Complex

The pool area runs daily from 6:30 to 22:00 with three separate options:

• Indoor pool: Open year-round
• Outdoor heated pool: Seasonal operation
• Hot tubs: Three available
• TGV Snack Bar: Poolside food service in summer - sandwiches and pizza

Les Grands Feux

Lac Leamy Casino Canada hosts the annual international fireworks festival held over three weeks in August. Six show nights, each featuring a different country's pyrotechnics team. Fireworks launch from a platform in the Ottawa River. Gates open at 18:00. Cashless payment only on site.

The 2026 edition runs July 29 through August 15, with teams from Canada, France, Brazil, China, and Royal Pyrotechnie opening and closing the festival.

Parking

Parking at the resort costs nothing.

Other features:

• Valet parking: CAD 20 per day for hotel guests
• RV parking: Permitted in the lot; overnight camping is not allowed under municipal bylaws
• EV charging: Two stations available on site, fees apply
• Helicopter pad: Available by advance arrangement, call ext. 3636
• Liability: The resort does not assume responsibility for theft from vehicles

Lac-Leamy Resort Canada is also directly served by the STO Rapibus network. Shuttle services operate from Ontario (McCoy Bus Service), from north of Montreal (Voyages Blainville), and from the Eastern Townships and Monteregie (Expression Voyages). The complex is fully accessible for guests with reduced mobility, and manual wheelchairs are available at coat check at no charge.

Worth Knowing

If you're driving from Ottawa and plan to stay for dinner and a show, arrive before 17:00. Parking fills up on Friday and Saturday evenings, especially during the summer festival season. The covered lot closest to the hotel entrance is your best option. It stays open regardless of weather and connects directly to the lobby without going outside.