This track is a Canadian horse racing track and gambling complex that features Standardbred harness racing, situated on a plot of about 300 acres on the outskirts of Ottawa in Gloucester Township, only two miles from Ottawa’s airport 4837 Albion Road in Ottawa, Ontario. James William Baskin’s brainchild opened the track for racing on September 1, 1962. Since then, Rideau Carleton Raceway Limited (“RCR”) has operated Rideau Carleton Raceway Entertainment Centre and is a longstanding member of the Ottawa community. They contribute in supporting the Province’s equestrian industry and live horse racing in Canada. However, on September 12, 2017, the raceway was then operated by Hard Rock that has 51% of the stock

Most races held at the track are for smaller purses of under $10,000. Yet, the track also features several legs of the Ontario Sires Stakes program in August. The track also hosts two significant stake races each year, the Frank Ryan Memorial Trot and the Des Smith Classic Pace. It is also the site of the Gloucester Fair since 1998 and contributes facilities for numerous charitable fundraisers, and hosts annual events for several embassies.