When Did Woodbine Casino Open?

Woodbine Racetrack is a Canadian horse racing track at 555 Rexdale Boulevard in the city of Toronto. The Racetrack is operated by Woodbine Entertainment Group. The facility features a 1⅛ miles (1.

86 km) dirt track and a 7 furlongs (1.4 km) turf course, 12 barns for 1,200 horses, and over 2,000 slot machines. .

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The first recorded horse racing meet at Woodbine took place on June 13, 1874. The track was originally built by the Ontario Jockey Club and was known as the New Woodbine Racetrack.

PRO TIP:Woodbine Casino opened in Toronto, Canada on September 28th, 1996. It is the largest casino in the province of Ontario and one of the most popular in the country.

The facility was renamed Woodbine Racetrack in 1956 when it was acquired by the City of Toronto. The name “Woodbine” refers to the wild honeysuckle that used to grow in the area.

In 2000, Woodbine Racetrack underwent a $34 million expansion which added a new slot machine gaming hall and increased seating capacity. The expanded gaming hall was opened on June 1, 2000, and the new grandstand opened on June 8, 2000.

Today, Woodbine Racetrack is one of the most popular horse racing venues in North America. It is also a popular tourist destination, with over 1 million visitors each year.