Hastings Racecourse has been around for years and they're trying to revamp the last few months. They are holding more events and even allowing birthday parties or private events to be booked here. The last event I attended was an exotic car show with live DJ. It's such a great way to spend the afternoon with family since it's kid friendly as well. Bar food is available for purchase and so are drinks (alcoholic or non alcoholic). Parking is available for $15. read more

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Decided to come back after a while and I came with a old time family friend. The track is still $2 a bet (minimum) and it's pretty fun. Chances are you will lose money. I came at the end of July and August 13 during one of their 2pm races. I had their chicken burritos and with some dressing. It was kind of messy but it was still tasty. The other thing I shared with my friend is there poutine which were pretty standard but tasty. On the 13th, they were doing these corgi dog races and it was freaking adorable!!! The only thing to note though is that their parking prices is weird. Went on July 30th and it was $25 but then on the 13th, it was $15. And while it was not an issue, but I was told by my friend that when she went with her companions, they for whatever reason don't accept cash for parking, only credit and or debit. Not a problem, but still kind of weird. read more

Hastings Racecourse - Chicken burrito. Kind of a mess. - Race Tracks Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Absolutely brutal place is a dump food is limited selection very basic overpriced almost no horses left now they want to put a soccer stadium where the track is causing more chaos and traffic for years read more

Another Vancouver casino and horse racing track Not so big place but they have everything a gambler can ask for.theres restaurants and cafe the casino area is not open 24 hours so always check for their hours of operation Friendly staff,clean wash room Some of the slot machines are alredy old,blurd and poor sounds but most machines are still good. Not a bad place to have fun accessible by bus read more

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Casino and horse racing across the street from PNE. Parking is plentiful in the lot next to the building. The venue is seriously dated (looks like something built in the 1970s). There's a small casino downstairs, and the horse racing stuff is above. The entire building can use some renovations. Most of the TV screens are still CRTs for crying out loud. There's also an outdoor area with bleachers. Not sure how full it gets during the summer but was pretty empty when we went. At least the outdoor area is covered. Horse racing is actually pretty fun to bet on, as the minimum bet is only $2, and the payouts are also pretty good. Also there's quite a bit of luck involved, so it's very entertaining betting on random horses. There is also a restaurant located above (Silks). Food isn't bad at all. See my separate review. read more

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Been to this place three or four times. Only once I seen a horse race lmao. Awesome track but not many races. Also casino has only slot machines. Ultra relaxing atmosphere and isn't a gambling environment. read more

Hastings Racecourse - Race Tracks Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I grew up at this racetrack so maybe there is some nostalgia to it. I had a few family members who raced/trained horses so it's always a trip down memory lane when I come visit. However, It has changed over the years! For example, the food is not great at all. Long gone are the days with fresh Luigi cheesy Pizza and awesome snacks in between waiting for races to begin. Now? You eat pizza that tastes it's been under the heat lamp since the beginning of the week. Hence, the loss of stars. The food scene is just sad, go eat before you arrive or afterwards. I hope they make improvements. As for the entertainment, it's always a blast to see the ponies run! Who wouldn't enjoy that? You can place a minimum bet of $2. They even have a little kiosk that helps beginners learn how to make a wager, if that's your cup of tea. If the ponies are not your tea I believe they have some slots and such. However, who comes to the racecourse not to see horses? Or maybe I'm just bias! Either way, it's a fun place to check out at least once. They even have some special events once in awhile, last time I was here they had a sign for Corgi races! read more

If you are into excitement this is your treasure! Horse racing right here in the heart of the city! The sound of the hooves alone should get your heart racing as the horses' pound past you less the 50 meters away. The colour and the crowds will make this a day you will long remember. Pop a little bet on the horse that strikes your fancy and 'Lady Luck' may pay you a visit! Even if it's damp out there's lots of cover to watch the action. read more

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We finally went over to Hastings Racecourse after being curious about the place for a while. The final draw for us being the Wiener dog racing that took place last month. http://tinyurl.com/2cmt8dk It was so cute and fun. (see above pic't of winner) My preconceived generalizations about horse racing and gambling in general are what held me back up to this point but Hastings turns out to be a casual, non intimidating, fun way to spend any afternoon. It's an experience for anyone! There's no pressure to bet until you're ready and you can keep your bets low. Other on-site entertainment includes a casino and various food vendors. The viewing stands for the races are partially covered and you can bet from up there on machines. The races themselves are pretty exciting to watch too! Yet another east side attraction, right near the PNE. and New Brighton Park. read more

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A friend of mine celebrated their birthday party here and it happened to coincide with the BC Cup. We'd been warned that there's a dress code so we dressed up like ladies and gentlemen donning our best hats: We were the anomaly. Well there were a couple of families looking very elegant but for the most part the stakes weren't very high for fashion. I'm not much of a gambler and prefer to spend my money on a sure thing - like smokies and beer. I also found out they make a pretty good Bloody Caesar with a nicely pickled green bean for garnish. The Granville Island beer infused bratwurst were yummy topped with banana peppers, sauerkraut and mustard. We hung out for a few hours, cheered on the horses our friends had bet on and had a rather civilised BC Day. I won't be rushing back but it wasn't a bad way to spend the afternoon. read more

As much as I try not to like horse racing and the things that come with horses racing (broken legs, euthanasia), this is a fun place for everyone. My stepkids LOVE watching and placing $2 bets on the horses (we're starting them early, ha ha joke.) However, the BC Cup Day is the best. Everyone is out in their finest and crazy hats, the men are dressed up (as it should be!) and there is beer to be had! Beer! Horses! read more

We had such a fun time there! You can come for a whole day or just stop by for a couple of hours. Bet or not - excitement is guaranteed. Food selection is not amazing: mostly burgers, cheap beer and a couple of food trucks. However that's not what you come here for. A staff member came up to us to see if we need any help understanding how the racing works and what type of bets we can place. This made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. P.S.: The view from the bleachers is gorgeous read more

This place is only depressing if you make it so. Sure, there are folks here who probably like gambling a little too much, but it's a fun place to go with friends on a Friday night. Bet your $2 on the horse with the silliest name, buy beer for $3.50 and scream as your horse runs by. I always dress to the nines when I go here anyway, even if nobody else does -- more fun that way! Plus, on Friday nights in the summer they show free movies after the races are done. I'm going here tonight for ponies and the Breakfast Club! read more

This was my first time to a racecourse, so I don't really have a whole lot to compare it to. I think when you have to add gambling to a sport to make it interesting, I stop caring about the sport itself... and the only gambling I can get into is poker. HOWEVER, I was able to bear witness to something AWESOME: WIENER DOG RACES... there's no betting here, it's just an overwhelming wall of cuteness running around in dirt that goes up to their cute little bellies. I don't think this happens every weekend, check the schedule. (It would be 5 stars if I was just reviewing that) Bonus amusement: listening to people's varied betting strategies. "Just go with your gut - that's the best way" "I like the name the best, pick that one" "Don't just pick 1,2,3, you never see lottery numbers come up like that" read more

This Place should stick to the Race track, because it certainly does't know the first thing about running a casino, my wife and I went here a couple of years ago and it had a passable buffet and was busy, although there are only slots and no table games, oh yes and about 6 people in the whole place it was so hot. This time we walked in and were greeted with no air conditioning, no food other than something called Jerome's which resembles an east side bar, we asked about food and were literally tossed a menu, it was if we were putting them out, "what a nerve asking for a menu" with minimal food available, or a snack bar with plastic wrapped food. We took one look at the menu and decided to leave and go 5 minutes away to the Grand villa Casino, after all we were celebrating our 32nd anniversary and had a great meal and evening of games and even came away $16 richer lol. read more

This is as good as it gets locally. The attendants were friendly and showed me how to read the program. For $2 you can bet. But I wouldn't bother betting as I'm not a gambler. But watching the horses race is fun. They have this magazine called The Professors picks which is interesting however I still lost using it. It did correctly pick the first race winner when I was here. Interesting read nonetheless. The food is decent for what it is and this is can either be a cheap afternoon if you don't gamble or an expensive one if you do. read more

First off, it doesn't cost anything to go, which is a major win in my books. Show up and lounge around in the sun, with some drinks and some eats while watching other people bet, or put some money down on those ponies. The booze is on the spendy side. $7 for a Growers Cider, $6 for a crap beer like Canadian. The food is of the the deep fried and bad for you variety, and seriously lacking in options for non meat eaters. Although I've heard that if you're in one of the $30/day boxes you can order veggie burgers. Fridays are cask night and the best event of the year is the Weiner Dog Races every summer. read more

Recommended place for new entertainment action. A lot more nicer than I recall in my childhood days, though it's the same over-priced grease food. Gone are the malts and cheap ice cream Revello bars. When I was here in the summer, it's a great place to check out not just the race, but the awesome views right in front of you. Kinda amazing how much more I appreciated it instead of driving by all the time haha. There's also a room where you can computer-bet on other horses around the world, in a keno-like fashion. Definitely expanding its services to grab your every dollar. Plus the entrance right to the casino is even more action. read more

I recently was introduced to horseracing at this venue. It is very spacious and has all the comforts of home (vendors serving hotdogs, burgers, beer, an indoor bar, etc.). Betting is very easy and a super amount of fun. Minimum bet of $2 which certainly won't break the bank. I do find that betting makes the race much more interesting, which is not surprising. The staff was very patient and entirely helpful. They are avid fans themselves and provided wonderful tips on how to bet. It is much more fun to go in kind weather as you can probably imagine. I believe they race every Friday but make sure this is the case before you go. Usually 8 races in one evening but you can stay for only one if you like. No entrance fee either! read more

I worked there as a busser at the Silks restaurant and patio and I ended up getting fired in under one month. Not even past the probation period and I did my job well too. I individually sterilized and dried all the utensils like knives, soup spoons, folks, teaspoons, salad folks. It was a big bin and I never got a pat on the back of thank you or appreciation. Ill probably not recommend anyone I know to work there or be a customer. I wanted to do more work tasks but Kayte the supervisor wanted me to clock out earlier after only working four hours. It got annoying her reminders. Its no where stated in the manual for me to be escorted out by an ex boss and security guy. I don't recommend and highly discourage any job applicants to work with the company. Hastings race course is selfish and entitled to do business. read more

I love a day at the races when everyone dresses up to the nines. Ladies in their hats and frocks and men in their penguin suits. The champagne flows freely and by the end of the day the men have loosened the ties and are wearing the hats and then women have their heels in hand. This unfortunately is more of the lone men gambling their childrens college fund type of racetrack. The venue seems tired and could do with a facelift. For a private event this could be a fun place to go but on a regular evening it is depressing as a holocaust movie. read more

A great way to spend a nice weekend. With views of the mountains and water the track has an amazing view. I have been coming here since I was kid, so it is a special place for me, but makes a great day of entertainment for anyone. Also, works well as a company functions. The food isn't very good though, so keep that in mind. read more

Came here Friday night and had a thoroughly good time. I've never been here before and it's gorgeous inside with amazing views of the north shore mountains from the boxes that we were sitting at. The only thing that was subpar was the food. I didn't find anything that good but you don't come here for the food so I can forgive that. It was very easy to place bets at the counter and check your tickets in the machine if you've won. With $2 being the minimum bet, I made multiple bets and ended up breaking even but left with a fabulous time. It was very energizing and the atmosphere was so exciting during the races. Each race runs for two laps and there's a good 20 minutes between each race so you have time to hang out, place more bets and just relax in between. Will definitely come back again. read more

Fantastic Time for a family in Vancouver! We went on a Saturday afternoon to the races with our 8yo son. Had a wonderful time! Races are timed just right to keep interest and the staff couldn't be better. Overhead heaters made it comfortable and the hot dogs were delicious, huge and only $5. Cashiers were efficient and pleasant, never a long line, and made someone winning $1 feel as important as $100 bettors. Big variety in the crowd: jeans to top hats and heels. Betting can be as little as $2 which makes it fun yet not costly. Programs are well done and easy to understand. Announcer is the best! You cannot go wrong here!!! read more

During the peak season, this place is actually fun. I've never made any bets, my friends do but there is a cool vibe in this place. Mostly older people come to check this out but it is still fun none the less. We come here at the same time as the PNE just to get a different feel for the grounds. Also the bathroom lines are shorter and some of the food stalls are shorter as well. Very awesome scenery in the background. Cool to watch if you love horses. read more

Wow, lots of good reviews. I,m surprised. This review is based on our last 2 visits and is only based on the bar service. We started in the downstairs bar as there was no keno screen in the George royal room? [definitely wrong name] my wife had asked the guy upstairs for some limes for her beer. He told her he had none and she would need to go downstairs. she doesn't drink beer without lime. The guy downstairs said 'I don't have any either, you'll need to get them from the basement. She said ' where's the basement? he said ' you don't work here? and then let loose with a long diatribe about how poorly run the place is and the managers are so out of touch with the employees . Then he finally said 'I cant get you a lime. Our crowd had 3 pitchers and by the time we got to the 3rd they had one keg still working. UHH I guess that's ok if you like Coors light!! Why aren't they resourced enough to change Kegs!? AS I was standing there the bartender yelled at the waitress 'were out of the soup already! The upstairs bar is nice and the bartender was friendly but the downstairs bar is like a downtown crack den. you almost feel bad being in there. Its not a happy crowd and the waitress acts like shes doing time! So he racing is fun and easy! You can bet $2.00 win a little, the girls at the betting stalls are nice and helpful. I would stay away from the downstairs, the place really needs some help management wise. If you go outside and don't eat or drink you'll have fun if its sunny!! read more

6 of us went to Silks on the 12th of October, (Sunday). The food was good, the waiter, Bill, was excellent. Fraser, an slightly elderly gentleman, who gave us his selection of pics on a self made newspaper for free, was fun, and very informative for any questions about horses and betting, and he was sitting on a table near the betting booths.with all his computers etc on the table with him.. When we first arrived, I sat at the table drinking an average Caesar, (bartender was OK, but not exceptional), making my pics for the 7 races that day,while the other 5 of our entourage went to the casinos, as the races did not start for another hour. My wife an I have a limit of $20 if you go to the slots. My wife came back with $62, so she won $42. Two watched and did not gamble. One lost $40, but his wife won $119. (she always wins, but has a technique my wife and I do not have, and that is why we limit to $20). I listened to Fraser on the 1st bet and won, $9.40 on a 1 dollar box, but then Fraser did not come through, but that was OK, as I only lost $6 after 3 hours of racing, (races every 20 minutes), as I bet $2 per race for the 7 races. We did not have a buffet, and although the food selection looked very good there was too much food, and the price was $30 per person, which is overpriced. The place would rock if White Spot got involved. I should mention too, that the chairs are all new, and very comfy, and each table has a TV, so the 3 guys were able to watch football, (Sunday) between races and pic selections. Our friends ordered off the menu, and it was OK. My wife and I had the fan appreciation turkey sandwich, with cut fries for $5, and it was very good, but we had to go to the serious gamblers section two floors below to order and pick up our boxed meal, and our waiter Bill, was not overly impressed, but he got his comeuppance when we got our invoice, as the 10% discount we would get with our gamblers card, (free-just ask front desk) did not apply to meals ordered outside Silks restaurant. Fraser told us he will take you down to the horses to view them 1st hand and receive some fun info. About Fraser; I did bet on my own expertise on one race (6th and second last), and was a nose away from winning over $200 on a $4 bet. Overall, a great fun experience with good friends, and a fantastic view out the panoramic window. read more