On June 11th, 2019, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa took place. This is the first Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Canada and is set to be a major tourist attraction in the nation’s capital.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is being built on the site of the former Rideau Carleton Raceway. The new facility will feature a hotel, casino, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The hotel will have over 300 rooms and suites, while the casino will have over 1,200 slot machines and 60 gaming tables. There will also be several restaurants, bars, and lounges, as well as a live music venue.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, including Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen. The ceremony featured speeches from the dignitaries and a performance from a local band.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is expected to open in the summer of 2021. It is expected to create over 1,000 jobs during construction and over 1,500 permanent jobs once it is open. The facility will also generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for the city of Ottawa.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is part of a larger development project that includes a shopping centre and a movie theatre. The entire project is expected to cost over $320 million and will be completed by 2024.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is sure to be a major tourist attraction in the nation’s capital. It will bring hundreds of jobs to the city and generate millions of dollars in tax revenue. It is an exciting time for Ottawa and the entire region as construction begins on this major development project.
