Planning a visit to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Pickering Casino Resort, Casino Ajax or Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel? Below, you’ll find the latest updates on temporary changes to property access, amenities and services. We’ll keep this page updated as conditions change, so please check back before your visit. Security personnel remain on site at all four destinations to help provide a safe and welcoming environment.
Pickering Casino Resort & Casino Ajax
Effective November 6, 2026, the labour disruption at Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax has ended, and normal vehicle access to both properties has been restored.
While Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax remain open 24/7, we will continue to share updates on any changes to operating hours or the availability of affected amenities and services as soon as possible.
LIVE TABLE GAMES HOURS
Effective November 9, 2026, Table Games at Pickering Casino Resort are back to being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—always open!
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS
Pickering Casino Resort
- Copperhorn: Wednesday to Sunday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Casual: Monday to Thursday from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Friday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
- Rock House: Open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Zio’s: Open Friday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- Sun Express: Open 24/7
- Sun Sui Wah: Open daily 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- M Cha Bar: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Closed on Mondays.
Casino Ajax
- The Getaway Restaurant: Open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM with full menu now available.
REOPENED AMENITIES & SERVICES
Pickering Casino Resort
- Casual Restaurant with a temporary menu
- Copperhorn Restaurant with a temporary menu
- ‘Swimming pool
- Hot Tub
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Housekeeping for occupied guest rooms
- Hotel luggage services
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Pickering Casino Resort
- The Poker Room
- Starbucks
- Hotel Room Service
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Normal access to both Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax has been restored, and complimentary parking remains available at both destinations.
The Pickering Casino Shuttle service continues to operate seven days a week. Reservations are required and open up to 48 hours before departure. Book your next ride at greatcanadian.com/book.
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel remains open and is operating as usual.
The hotel and casino are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Water’s Edge Restaurant is operating as usual, with The Buffet available:
- Fridays and Saturdays: 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sundays: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
All property entrances remain open and fully accessible.
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The hotel, casino, and restaurants are operating as usual. However, access to some property entrances may be temporarily affected during the current labour disruption.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Effective October 2, 2026, to provide a smoother arrival experience for our guests, vehicles are now permitted through the picket line at regular intervals, with multiple vehicles cleared for entry at least every three minutes.
Wait times may still vary depending on traffic volumes, and minor delays may occur. Security personnel will be on-site to help guide guests upon arrival.
Complimentary parking also remains available for guests.
Before arriving, please review our resort entrance map for the latest information about available entrances.
The Casino Shuttle at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is now operating seven days a week until further notice. The expanded service provides guests with an easier way to travel to and from the property if they prefer no to drive or are unable to do so. Reservations are mandatory and open 48 hours before departure and close at 8:00 PM the night before your visit. Book your next ride at greatcanadian.com/book.
Stay Updated
We are committed to keeping guests informed and will update this page as operating conditions change. Please check back regularly for the latest information on property access, amenities, services, and parking before your next visit.















