Rama, Ontario · Best for concert getaways
Casino Rama Resort
The hotel tower at Casino Rama Resort in winter. Photo: Domenic Scaturchio, CC BY 2.0, cropped
A lakeside getaway on Rama First Nation land, known for its entertainment centre and relaxed cottage-country setting.
What we loved
- Big-name concerts
- Quiet setting
- Good value
Worth knowing
- Remote location
- Limited dining late
01 · The casino
Gaming floor
A single, well-laid-out floor with a solid mix of tables and slots and a friendly, unhurried pace. The poker room runs steady tournaments most weekends.
67
Table games
2,200
Slot machines
- Blackjack
- Roulette
- Craps
- Pai Gow
- Poker room
02 · The stay
Rooms & suites
Rooms are comfortable and quiet, with lake or forest outlooks. Décor leans contemporary lodge: not flashy, but restful.
289 rooms · typical rate $170 to $350 CAD per night
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Free parking
- Shuttle service
03 · The table
Dining & drinks
A steakhouse, noodle bar and buffet cover the basics. Options thin out late at night, so plan dinner before the show.
- Steakhouse
- Noodle bar
- Buffet
- Sports bar
04 · The night
Entertainment
The 5,000-seat Entertainment Centre books legacy rock acts and comedians that would usually play arenas.
05 · Practical
Getting there
About 90 minutes north of Toronto via Highways 400 and 11. Seasonal coach packages run from the GTA.
You must be 19 or older to enter a casino in Ontario, and ID is checked. Gaming floor hours, rates and facilities change, so confirm with the resort before you travel.
The verdict
“A great-value escape with a concert calendar that punches far above its weight.”
