Hastings Racecourse 2025 Live Racing Season

Experience the Thrill of Hastings Racecourse 2025 Live Racing in Vancouver!

📍 Location: Hastings Racecourse, 188 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8
📅 Dates: Saturday, May 3 – Monday, October 19, 2025
🕒 First Race Time: 2:30 PM (unless noted otherwise)
🎟 Admission: FREE for all ages!

🏇 Make This Summer Unforgettable with Live Horse Racing at Hastings! Get ready for another thrilling season of live horse racing action at Hastings Racecourse! Opening on May 3, 2025, and running all the way to October 13, Hastings invites you to gather your friends, place your bets, and cheer on your favourites under the Vancouver sun.

From exciting races to lively atmospheres, it’s the ultimate way to spend your weekends this summer — and the best part is, admission is completely free for all ages!

📆 Key 2025 Live Racing Dates:

• Opening Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025

• Canada Day Racing: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

• BC Cup Day: Monday, August 4, 2025

• BC Derby: Sunday, September 13, 2025

• The Cup: Sunday, October 5, 2025

• Clsoing Day: Saturday, October 18, 2025

2025 Live Racing Calendar: Click Here

Racing happens on most Saturdays, Sundays, some Fridays, and holiday Mondays throughout the season. Some special evening races also start at 7:00 PM — perfect for a lively night out!

🌟 What to Expect:

• A beautiful open-air venue just minutes from Downtown Vancouver

• Thrilling live Thoroughbred horse racing

• Trackside patios and casual dining options

• Family-friendly atmosphere (minors must be accompanied by an adult in some areas)

• Betting terminals, big screen race views, and easy parking access

💡 Insider Tip: Plan to arrive early to snag a great spot near the track and enjoy a full afternoon of entertainment. Special event days like BC Cup and Derby Day offer extra excitement, with larger crowds, themed festivities, and more food options.

🚇 Getting There: Hastings Racecourse is easily accessible by car or public transit. Parking is available onsite, and the racecourse is located near the PNE Fairgrounds in Vancouver.

🎉 Make your summer weekends exciting — cheer, win, and soak up the sun at Hastings Racecourse 2025!

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