No. 1A short introduction
The casino forms part of the Parq Vancouver resort, found at 39 Smithe Street in the downtown core. Measured in a straight line rather than by road, it is roughly 12.2 km from Richmond city centre and roughly 8.9 km from River Rock Casino Resort.
Gaming continues around the clock. Alongside the casino, the resort offers two hotels, a number of restaurants and a poker room. The official Parq Casino site carries the venue's current information.
No. 2Hours and admission
Parq states that its casino operates 24/7.
Guests must be 19 or older. The venue notes that every guest is asked for identification on arrival, regardless of age, in line with the province-wide rule that took effect on June 26, 2023. Security staff scan a physical, government-issued photo ID and compare it with the register of people barred from entry, a group that includes participants in Game Break. For guests who are admitted, BCLC states that no personal information is kept.
The following documents are accepted:
- a North American driver's licence, including one from B.C.
- a BCID
- a B.C. Services Card
- a Canadian or international passport
Copies and photos will not be accepted, so you may wish to bring the original document with you.
On attire, Parq states that it has no specific dress code.
No. 3The gaming floor
Among the games the venue names are blackjack, baccarat, roulette, poker, slots and electronic touch machines, as well as Stadium Gaming. Neither slot nor table numbers are made public.
You will find the poker room on Level 3, at the head of the escalators, where play runs 24/7. The venue describes it as BC's biggest poker room but does not give a table count.
The casino participates in Encore Rewards, and guests may enrol at Guest Services on Level 2.
No. 4Dining and facilities
Outlets named on the venue's pages include the following, among others:
- KOI Noodle Bar
- D/6 Lounge
- The Victor
- Honey Salt
You may wish to confirm opening hours with the venue before planning a meal. Overnight guests may choose between the two hotels on the property, the JW Marriott and The Douglas.
Under B.C. rules, smoking and vaping are prohibited in indoor public places, and that prohibition extends to casinos.
No. 5How it compares with River Rock
Each venue has a Canada Line connection, although the distance on foot from the station is not the same. The River Rock Casino Resort page offers a fuller account of the Richmond property.
| Point | Parq Casino | River Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest SkyTrain | Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line), 800 m; Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line), 850 m | Bridgeport (Canada Line), roughly 150 m away as the crow flies |
| Gaming hours | Casino open 24/7 | Tables and poker Mon to Thu 10AM to 4AM; continuous Friday 10AM to Monday 4AM |
| Poker | Level 3, open 24/7; table count not published | 10 tables |
| Published counts | 24 electronic baccarat terminals; 30 touch-bet terminals | More than 1,100 slots; 108 terminals for electronic table games |
| Hotel | JW Marriott and The Douglas | On-site hotel, nearly 400 rooms |
| Loyalty | Encore Rewards | Encore Rewards |
No. 6Planning your visit
Parking is located on the property and may be used 24 hours a day. A charge applies at all times, collected on a pay-by-plate basis. The published rates for days without an event are set out below.
| Period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Before 5PM | $5 per hour, with a $20 daily maximum from 5AM to 5PM |
| 5PM to midnight, Sunday to Thursday | $20 flat |
| 5PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday | $25 flat |
| Midnight to 5AM | $15 |
| 24 hours | $55 |
When an event is taking place, the charge is $25 to $35. Encore Rewards members may park free once they earn 15 points or more with their card at the slots or tables.
If you are travelling from Richmond or YVR, you may wish to plan the trip with TransLink. The desk's register of casinos nearby lists further choices.
Every casino in B.C. has GameSense Advisors on hand. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, you may call Gambling Support BC at 1-888-795-6111, where free help is available 24/7. The support services page lists additional resources.
The desk's checklistPlan your visit
- Hours by area
- Casino and Level 3 poker room open 24/7. 24/7 Eats on Level 2 never closes.
- Poker
- $1/$2 Pot-Limit Omaha; No-Limit Hold'em at $1/$3, $1/$3/$6 and $2/$5/$10. Tournaments daily at 10:15 am.
- Dining, with hours
- Passione Gelato: Sunday to Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 11 pm. Starbucks: Monday to Saturday 6 am to 8 pm, Sunday 7 am to 8 pm. Centre Bar happy hour 2 pm to 6 pm. You could also try The Victor, KOI Noodle Bar, Honey Salt and D/6 Lounge.
- Hotels and spa
- The DOUGLAS and JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. Non-guests may buy a same-day pass at Spa by JW, when space allows.
- Parking
- Pay-by-plate self-parking, open 24 hours. Valet for non-guests: Monday to Thursday $25 (1 to 3 hours), $45 (3 to 6), $65 (6 to 24); Friday to Sunday $45 (1 to 5), $65 (5 to 24).
- Taxi and rideshare
- Drop-off is at the ground-level driveway beside the main entrance; pick-up is at the P1 Departure Lounge.
- At the door
- 19+ with government photo ID, shown by every guest. No specific dress code. Free coat check at D/6 Lounge.
Checked October 10, 2026. Hours and prices can change, and the venue's word is final.