Hard Rock Hotel and Casino [form Rideau Carleton Raceway and Casino] | Completed - Page 13

eltodesukane · #**241** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 11:10 AM**

It is close to the Bowesville station, but not close enough.

acottawa · #**242** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 11:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

I noticed. It just looks off. Look at all the Hard Rock Casinos and Hotels in the World, and ours truly is the cheapest version, by a long shot.

It is also the only one in the middle of a cornfield. OLG knows there is no need to spend extra money.

lrt's friend · #**243** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 1:47 PM**

Nobody will walk to Bowesville Station. It is a busy road and there are no road shoulders to speak of for pedestrians. These are old rural back roads that have not been upgraded. Even the pavement is old and badly patched.

OTSkyline · #**244** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 1:54 PM**

I will continue to go to Lac Leamy for my bi-annual casino evening.

Tesladom · #**245** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 2:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by lrt's friend

This tells you a bit about the clientele. The location for casinos is not that important. Build it and they will come

Yup, people who fail grade 10 maths are #1 prospects for casinos.

I think Lac Leamy draws more tourists in. I doubt someone attending a convention in Ottawa will say "Hey let's go to Hard Rock"... but i may be wrong (back to my grade 10 math statement)

movebyleap · #**246** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 3:34 PM**

It reminds me of a basic Fairfield Inn on the side of a highway.

acottawa · #**247** Posted **Jul 22, 2025, 4:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by movebyleap

It reminds me of a basic Fairfield Inn on the side of a highway.

At least the Fairfield has waffles.