Casino · Montréal
Casino de Montréal for a city night
Casino de Montréal sits on Île Notre-Dame in Jean-Drapeau Park, across from Montréal’s Old Port. From Friday at 9 a.m. it stays open non-stop until 5 a.m. on Monday.
By Élise GagnonChecked October 7, 2026
Hours through the week
From Monday to Thursday, the casino opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 a.m. the next day. On Friday the doors open at 9 a.m. and stay open around the clock until 5 a.m. on Monday. The week band beside this text shows that rhythm day by day: four long nights, then one unbroken weekend stretch. All times are Eastern.
The Pavillon du Québec, one of the casino’s buildings, keeps its own schedule. It runs Sunday to Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 a.m. Casino de Montréal is open on statutory holidays. Exact holiday hours should be checked on the venue’s own site.
The week at a glance
Eastern Time
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day; non-stop from Friday 9 a.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
- Casino
- Pavillon du Québec
- Poker tournament day
- Tournament
- Tournament
- Tournament
- Pages differ
- Tournament
Pick a day for its hours.
- Casino: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day; non-stop from Friday 9 a.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
- Pavillon du Québec: Sunday to Thursday 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 a.m.
- Poker tournaments: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; pages differ on Thursday
- Statutory holidays: open; holiday hours on the venue’s own site
Five floors and a poker room
Gaming at Casino de Montréal spreads across five floors. Over 2,800 slot machines share the space with 84 gaming tables. Electronic gaming terminals and sports betting terminals fill out the mix, and ARcade adds an augmented reality gaming area.
Poker has its own room, on Level A of the Pavillon de la France. That building is the former Expo 67 French pavilion, where the casino first opened its doors. It holds 18 No-Limit Texas Hold’em tables with a minimum wager of $1/$2. Seats are booked through the PokerAtlas app.
Texas Hold’em tournaments run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Thursday is the open question. The casino’s English and French pages differ on whether it is also a tournament day. This guide does not pick a side. Anyone planning around a Thursday tournament should confirm with the casino at 514-392-2746.
Dinner, shows and the rest of the night
Restaurants on site include Le Montréal, Pavillon 67 and L’Instant. Shows run at the Cabaret du Casino. The age limit of 18 covers the whole building, with the bars, the restaurants and the Cabaret included. Cash desks exchange US dollars and euros to Canadian dollars, and they also offer bank withdrawals.
Two dated items sit on this season’s calendar. Pré-Piknic, the brunch edition of Piknic Électronik, takes over the Le Jardin patio on Sundays from 11 a.m. until October 11. Entry to Pré-Piknic is free. The last Sunday in that run is October 11, as checked on October 7, 2026. Later in the month, the casino marks Halloween on October 30 and 31.
Getting to Île Notre-Dame
Casino de Montréal is 2.2 km in a straight line from Montréal city hall. Without a car, STM bus 777 does the work. From Jean-Drapeau metro station, take it westbound to the casino. From Bonaventure metro station or Central Station, take it eastbound.
Drivers will find free indoor and outdoor parking, though spaces are limited. There is no valet parking. Electric car charging stations are on site. The casino is accessible to people with limited mobility, and a security guard at the entrance lends wheelchairs. They cannot be reserved.
Coach companies run pick-ups from outside Montréal. Groupe Voyages Québec (1-800-463-1598) covers the Québec City area. Expression Voyages (819-868-1421) serves Estrie and Montérégie, and Voyages Arc-en-ciel (819-373-4411) serves Mauricie. For Montréal’s North Shore, the number is Voyages Blainville at 1-877-806-8666, extension 2226.
From Expo pavilion to casino
In December 1992, Québec’s Cabinet approved two government-run casinos, one on Île Notre-Dame and one at Pointe-au-Pic. Loto-Québec was given their set-up and management. Casino de Montréal opened on October 9, 1993, in the former Expo 67 French pavilion. On opening, it had 65 gaming tables and 1,200 slot machines.
Expansions followed in 1994 and again in 1996, when the casino took over the former Québec pavilion. New gaming and entertainment areas were unveiled on November 21, 2013.
Plan your visit
- Le Montréal
- Seafood and grill, Level A of the Pavillon du QuébecMon to Thu 5 to 10 p.m.Fri and Sat 5 to 11 p.m.
- Pavillon 67
- Buffet, Level 5 of the Pavillon de la FranceMon to Wed 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thu 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.Fri and Sat 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 11 p.m.Sun 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.
- L’Instant
- Deli and pasta, Level 5Mon to Thu 11 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.Non-stop from Friday 11 a.m. to Monday 3:30 a.m.
- Bars
- Dame de Cœur: daily 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.Le Roi: Mon to Thu 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., Fri to Sun 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.Valet bar: Thu 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Fri and Sat 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., Sun 4 p.m. to midnight
- Cabaret box office
- Tue to Sat 1 to 5 p.m.Cards and gift certificates only, no cashPhone sales 514-392-2700 ext. 1
- Bags
- Backpacks, motorcycle helmets and umbrellas are not allowedNo outside food or drinks
- Coat check
- In the Annex, opening to closing
- Getting there
- 1 Avenue du Casino, Montréal, QC H3C 4W7Directions in Google Maps
Checked on the venue's own pages on October 10, 2026. Hours can change on holidays and with the seasons.
Questions
Is Casino de Montréal open all night on a Saturday?
From 9 a.m. on Friday, the casino stays open non-stop until 5 a.m. on Monday. Saturday night runs straight through. The Pavillon du Québec is the exception: on Saturdays it closes at 3 a.m.
How do you get to Casino de Montréal without a car?
Take STM bus 777. It runs westbound from Jean-Drapeau metro station, and eastbound from Bonaventure metro station or Central Station. From the regions, coach companies such as Groupe Voyages Québec and Voyages Arc-en-ciel run pick-ups.
What ID is accepted at the door?
Guests must be 18 or older to enter. Anyone who appears to be under 25 may be asked for government-issued photo ID. Bring the original card, because photocopies and photos of ID on a phone are not accepted.