Rideau Carleton Raceway was a race track for Standardbred harness racing in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The track which opened in 1962 and closed in March 2026.[1] Rideau Carleton was also the site of the Capital Fair, formerly the Gloucester Fair, from 1998 until 2024.[2][3]
The site now also operates as a gambling facility under the Hard Rock Casino brand. The raceway provides facilities for numerous charitable fundraisers and hosts annual events for several embassies.[4]
History
The brainchild of James William Baskin, who was a member of Parliament, Rideau Carleton opened for racing on 1 September 1962. The racetrack was situated on a plot of about 300 acre on the outskirts of Ottawa in