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Hilton Lac-Leamy & Casino du Lac-Leamy stay sheet
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Spa first, casino second, Ottawa ten minutes over the bridge
Ten minutes' drive from downtown Ottawa, a five-star Hilton connects straight to a Loto-Québec casino between two lakes. Plan around the pools — heated, inside and out, all year — then Amerispa (17 rooms), the 1,100-seat theatre and a floor of 1,400-plus slots. For spa and casino under one roof, nothing in Canada beats it.
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How the 89 adds up
| Part of the stay | Mark /10 | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | 9.0 | × 25% | 22.5 |
| Food & drink | 8.5 | × 20% | 17.0 |
| Pool & spa | 10.0 | × 20% | 20.0 |
| Room & view | 9.0 | × 15% | 13.5 |
| Gaming floor | 7.5 | × 10% | 7.5 |
| Live shows | 8.0 | × 10% | 8.0 |
| Stay score | 89 / 100 | ||
The short version
The casino came first, in 1996. In 2001 a Hilton, a conference centre and a theatre were added; the whole Gatineau complex now goes by Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy. Ratings held: five CITQ stars since 2001 and a Four Diamond from CAA/AAA since 2002. Split of duties: hotel by Hilton, casino by Loto-Québec.
Sleeping
How many rooms? Depends who you ask — 349 per Tourisme Outaouais, or 312 rooms plus 37 suites per Bonjour Québec. Two standard choices: Classic (a pair of queens) or Deluxe (a king, plus a vanity at the entrance). Executive service covers the three highest floors, served by their own elevator. Suites: Junior, Murphy, One-bedroom. In every room: Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, a safe, a small fridge, a 47-inch screen, robe and slippers; the views, says the hotel, run over Lac de la Carrière and Lac Leamy.
Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m., in-room dining 6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. daily.
Downtime — the reason to come
Lac-Leamy's best asset is the water. Pools and hot tubs, indoors and out, are heated 365 days a year. Budget for Amerispa (17 rooms): the two-hour Serenity package is $308 Friday–Sunday or $252 Monday–Thursday, and any treatment includes use of the pools, whirlpools, steam bath and sauna. The fitness centre costs nothing and never closes.
Gaming
On the floor: a poker lounge, a Mise-o-jeu sportsbook corner, electronic terminals, 48 tables and slots beyond 1,400. Hours: 9 a.m.–5 a.m. Monday to Thursday, nonstop Friday to Sunday. Entry at 18 under Québec rules — if you look younger than 25, expect to show photo ID.
On stage and after dark
Théâtre du Casino layouts: rows for 1,100 or cabaret tables for 770; 18+ except at special events. Later on: Aléa, the nightclub, 11 p.m.–3 a.m. with a dress code; Bacchus for a fireside scotch or its cigar room; Bar 7 for DJs and bands Friday and Saturday evenings from seven, Latin nights on Thursdays.
Eating and drinking
Special-occasion dinner: Arôme, above Lac de la Carrière: seafood and grill, the three-course Experience menu, brunch on Sundays. Cheaper nights: Banco Bistro (rotisserie, pizza, steak) or L'Instant, where the smoked meat comes Montréal-style, in a sandwich or on poutine, and there's pasta too. TGV, the poolside snack bar, reopens next summer.
Getting there
From the door to Ottawa: about ten minutes by car — Parliament 6.4 km, the skateway 7.3 km, the ByWard Market 4.1 km. YOW is roughly 25 minutes away. Bus option: STO Rapibus to Lac-Leamy station. Outdoor parking is free, valet is paused until further notice, EV chargers are available, and pets up to 34 kg stay for a $50 fee.
Our call
Canada's calmest casino hotel, and the handiest for an Ottawa visit. Tip: do the spa Monday to Thursday, when it costs less, and keep Friday for the casino — it runs all night at weekends.
Trip planner: getting in
Short version first, then the live route. Times below for Hilton Lac-Leamy & Casino du Lac-Leamy are quoted from the named source; where nobody publishes one, the Google Maps link gives today's estimate.
Car from Ottawa Airport (YOW)
YOW: under 28 km, ~25 min by car.Source: Loto-Québec casinos
Car from Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa: ~10 min, 6.4 km to Parliament. Free outdoor lot; valet suspended.Source: Loto-Québec casinos
Transit from Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Transit: STO Rapibus, Lac-Leamy station, connecting to downtown Ottawa.Source: Loto-Québec casinos
Walk from ByWard Market, Ottawa
Walk: 4.1 km to the ByWard Market.Source: Loto-Québec casinos
Before you book
- How long from Lac-Leamy to Parliament Hill?
- Ten minutes or so in a car — Parliament is 6.4 km, the ByWard Market 4.1 km.
- Can I swim outdoors at Lac-Leamy in January?
- Yes. Both pools, indoor and outdoor, are heated and open every month of the year.
- How old do I need to be for the Lac-Leamy casino?
- 18, as everywhere in Québec. Carry photo ID if you could pass for under 25.
Checked against
- For spa / spa menu: Amerispa
- For name / ownership / flagship restaurant: Loto-Québec casinos
- For address / phone / airport distance: Loto-Québec casinos
- For booking / news since 2024 / views: Loto-Québec casinos
- For news since 2024 / restaurants / room service: Loto-Québec casinos
- For news since 2024 / what the room has / arrival hours: Loto-Québec casinos
- For news since 2024 / activities: Loto-Québec casinos
- For news since 2024: Loto-Québec casinos
- For views / restaurants / brunch: Loto-Québec casinos
- For name / show calendar: Loto-Québec casinos
Facts on this sheet were checked against the pages above on October 23, 2026. Hotels change rates, hours and fees without notice — confirm before you travel, and tell us at [email protected] if something has moved. More in Québec or on the stay-score board.