My dad used to race so just remembering the sights and sounds helped us have a great time. The main…read moreevent didn't even have any cautions so it was a fun race to end off the evening. They race everything here on the dirt track so make sure to check the website to go on the night that is running the type of race you want to see.

Great if you like betting on horse races, and watching the horses go around the track, but not…read morereally much other gambling. Was a little disappointing to see because I was interested in maybe playing some slots. I think they would do pretty well here. I walked around the building for a bit and watched one of the races. I didn't bet and I'm glad I didn't because the horse that I was "betting on "did not win. Still a pretty fun thing to check out !

Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke is Canada's premier horse racing destination, offering an electric…read moreatmosphere for casual visitors and seasoned bettors alike. Home to iconic events like the King's Plate, it features world-class thoroughbred racing on pristine tracks.The venue boasts excellent amenities, including the popular Stella Artois Terrace for trackside dining and great views. With free general admission and a massive casino resort attached to the property, it delivers high-energy entertainment. While some areas feel crowded or heavily focused on slot machines, the thrill of hearing the horses thunder past the grandstand makes it an unforgettable Toronto experience

My first time coming here for an event. Had a great time watching the race. You can also gamble and…read moreplace bets. Sometimes they offer family events with lots to do for the kids which is awesome! Place is well maintained.

I know Ajax Downs Racetrack from two different angles. Over a decade ago, I worked in the gaming…read moreindustry. I wrote brief profiles about our clients. Ajax Downs was one of them. The other source was my manager. He had heard about the lobster tails dinner with prime rib at a cheap price, and wanted us to take advantage of it. I knew that a dinner deal like that (I think it was $14.99 at the time, but have no clue whether this deal is still on) would be popular. Waiting in line for a while for such a deal turned me off. I'd be hangry and no one needs to put up with that. A few weeks ago, Ajax held a walk-in ribfest at Ajax Downs. I had never been to this one. Frankly, the last time I had set foot at a ribfest was in 2018. I decided to give it a try. I did manage to see the racetrack while I was circling to find a parking spot. I wish that I had taken a photo, but it's etched in my mind. It's closer to the casino. You truly can't miss it, even when you're preoccupied with parking! It's a dirt track. It had greenery. It looked nicely maintained. There are live races from May till October each year. Most races happen on Wednesdays. Each month, there's a race day on Sunday, but I don't get how the powers that be decide with Sunday of each month will be a race day. It's best to check the schedule before you head over here to take in some races and perhaps strike it rich. I was there on a Saturday afternoon, so the racetrack was quiet. The ribfest was not. It was nice seeing it so lively. Vendors were dishing out free samples of popcorn and such. There were many food trucks, from Caribbean good eats, to lemonade. I did find a parking spot fairly close to the ribfest's entrance. I lucked out in the E lot. Parking was free. There was also parking across the street where it was more on grass. I got half a rack of ribs and coleslaw from The Hogfather. Ajax Downs is so vast that it supported six ribbers, and included a huge area for hungry eaters to sit and chow down. Ajax isn't horrible to get to. From Markham, the commute is fine, with a few options. Highway 401 gets you here fairly fast, depending on the time of day. If you like a more scenic and relaxed drive, there's Taunton or Kingston Road. Ajax Down is ideal for an outdoors event like the Ajax Ribfest. I had a good time. The Beaches used to have Greenwood Racetrack eons ago. It was nice seeing a racetrack again. Next time, I'd love to check out the Downs itself when I'm not grabbing takeout for dinner. (211)