Hard Rock Marks A Canada First as Ottawa Resort Opens

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Spread across some 150,000 square feet, the Hard Rock Ottawa project carried a $350 million cost.

Hard Rock International has announced the opening of its new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, marking the operator’s first fully integrated resort in Canada.

The venue officially opened on July 3, with a series of events taking place over the following days. Highlights included a performance by the Canadian Tenors and a headline concert by singer Avril Lavigne.

Various executives, dignitaries and community leaders were in attendance for the opening ceremony, during which Hard Rock presented a $100,000 donation to Ottawa Food Bank.

“Bringing Hard Rock to Canada’s capital is an iconic milestone for our brand,” Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen said. “We’re proud to expand our global footprint and create a destination where locals and visitors can experience world-class gaming, hospitality, and entertainment all in one place.”

Stan Cho, the minister of tourism, culture and gaming, also welcomed the addition to the Ontario skyline. He said the city was “thrilled” to have been selected by Hard Rock for the project.

“This new entertainment and hospitality destination will draw visitors from near and far to Ottawa, create and sustain hundreds of local jobs, and provide millions of dollars for local infrastructure and community programs,” he said.

What to Expect from Hard Rock in Ottawa?

Spanning more than 150,000 square feet at a development cost of $350 million, the property features a 150-room hotel, multiple dining options and a Hard Rock LIVE performance venue.

As for the on-site casino, this offers a range of slots, live table games and high-limit gaming areas. Meanwhile, the site will also feature The Rock Shop, another famous brand associated with Hard Rock.

In total, the new venue will create more than 600 new jobs in the local community.

“The wait is over,” said Christine Crump, president, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. “We are thrilled to share this exquisite facility with our community and tourists. At our core, we are an entertainment company, and we know that our guests will feel the vibe and energy the moment they walk in.

“We’ve built a destination that will attract guests from inside and outside our borders, helping to drive the local economy. It truly is the new place to be!”