About Fort Erie Race Track

Built by the local Jockey Club, the Fort Erie Race Track opened in 1897 in Ontario, Canada. Years later, ownership and operating rights were sold to E.P. Taylor, who played a key role in the upward development of the track and its promotion on a national stage. In fact, he was responsible for the creation of the Canadian Triple Crown with the second leg of the series, the Grade I Prince of Wales Stakes, being the Fort Erie’s major annual event.

Today, it’s considered one of the most picturesque tracks in North America. Horse racing fans can enjoy the scenery during 81 live racing days, May 1 through October 26, on weekends as well as Mondays and Tuesdays. The Fort Erie Race Track facility features a main track made of a sandy loam, measuring one-mile with a homestretch of more than 1,000 feet, as well as a turf course, measuring seven furlongs with 930 feet between the last turn and the finish line. The Fort Erie Racetrack grandstands can accommodate up to 4,000 spectators and the stables are capable of holding 1,000 horses. Beyond horse racing, guests of the Fort Erie Racetrack can choose from three dining facilities, a variety of food stands, 75,000 square feet of gaming space, slot machines, as well as bars and live entertainment.

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