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The Charlottetown Driving Park first opened it doors for standardbred harness racing October 2, 1889. It's been an amazing journey that has touched every Island community over the years. Horse racing has been a major part of our island heritage. Visitors from around the world come to Prince Edward Island to experience an island tradition and visit the Kentucky of Canada.

In August of 2005, Prince Edward Island entered a new era in harness racing with the opening of a brand new 25 million dollar facility called the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre. This new facility showcases the deep history of horse racing on Prince Edward Island and the stars of our sport. Catch the speed and excitement of live harness racing (seasonal). Visit Fractions lounge and wager on horse racing live from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and New Jersey. This new state-of-the-art facility features a gaming room with 225 slot machines, a Player’s Club and dining at the Top of the Park which showcases an all you can eat buffet, à la carte menu plus screens on most of the tables so you don’t miss a minute of the action!

Still standing proud in the centerfield is the original judge's stand built in 1889. The judge's stand was restored to its original glory in 1999 and declared a national historic site.  On special occasions you will still see the stand being used for corporate and community group functions.  The Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre is home to the prestigious Gold Cup & Saucer race held during Old Home Week in August. Come visit the “Kentucky of Canada” at the new Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.