A strike by workers at Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax has changed what is open at both venues. This page lists the temporary closures and hours as of October 7, 2026, and will be updated.
The strike
Workers at Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort went on strike at 12:01 a.m. on July 31, 2026. Nearly 900 workers are involved. Both venues are run by Great Canadian Entertainment, and both remain open with some services closed or running shorter hours.
Vehicles are let through the picket line at intervals. This guide takes no side in the dispute. The closures and hours below were checked on October 7, 2026, and holiday hours should be checked on each venue's own site.
Changes at Pickering Casino Resort
- OpenSlots and the hotel stay open 24/7. Sun Express is also open 24/7.
- ClosedTemporarily closed: the Poker Room, Starbucks, the Casual and Copperhorn restaurants, the hotel pool and the overflow parking lot.
- ChangedTable games run reduced hours. Wednesday to Saturday, baccarat runs 24 hours and blackjack and roulette run 12 PM to 4 AM. Sunday to Tuesday, all table games run 12 PM to 4 AM.
- ChangedSun Sui Wah opens daily 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Rock House daily 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Zio's opens Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. M Chá Bar is closed on Mondays.
- ChangedThe Casino Shuttle runs seven days a week and needs a reservation, which closes at 8:00 PM the night before. Walk-ons have not been allowed since June 29, 2026.
Changes at Casino Ajax
- OpenCasino Ajax is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with 500 slot machines and electronic table games.
- ChangedThe Getaway Restaurant, for guests 19+, opens 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a reduced menu.
