Metro Vancouver's Largest Casino and Newest Multi-Entertainment Complex
Offers Upscale Entertainment, Fine Dining and World-class GamingBURNABY, BC, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - There's a new neighbor in town! Grand Villa
Casino - Metro Vancouver's largest casino and newest multi-entertainment
complex - officially opened its doors tonight in Burnaby following more than
two years of construction and much anticipation from customers, community
members and residents of the Greater Vancouver Area. On hand to join Gateway
Casinos' Chief Executive Officer, Dave Gadhia, in kicking-off the festivities
and celebrating the official unveiling of the property to the public, were His
Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, Mayor of the City of Burnaby, and Michael
Graydon, President and Chief Executive Officer, BCLC. The evening was full of
thrills and excitement, featuring exceptional live entertainment,
mouth-watering West Coast cuisine and the best table games and slot action in
town!
At the forefront of its industry, Grand Villa Casino boasts more than
1,000 state-of-the-art slot machines, 50 gaming tables and three exclusive
Club and VIP rooms. Beyond great gaming, Grand Villa Casino also features four
restaurants and bars, and a unique show lounge complete with its own premium
bar and dining area. A hotel and conference facility operated by Delta Hotels
will open in Spring 2009.
"Grand Villa Casino will be the entertainment destination where everyone
can come together for great food, live entertainment and an exciting casino
atmosphere," said Dave Gadhia, Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Casinos,
operator of Grand Villa Casino. "It's all part of our commitment to position
Gateway Casinos as the leader in the gaming industry." Grand Villa Casino
represents an investment of $180 million and will further enhance casino
entertainment in British Columbia.
"Our partnership with the BCLC has also been instrumental in the
development of this world-class facility," added Gadhia. "Their vision and
industry leadership has put the province at the forefront of gaming and
entertainment, and the quality of the Grand Villa Casino further highlights
their commitment to B.C. gaming."
"BCLC's vision is to have better gaming facilities with all the amenities
that our players are looking for, from the most popular games to full-service
restaurants and the finest in show lounge entertainment. Grand Villa Casino
exemplifies this vision and we are proud to introduce such a first-class
entertainment facility to Burnaby and Metro Vancouver," said Michael Graydon,
BCLC President and CEO.Elegance and Entertainment at its Best
--------------------------------------"The Grand Villa Casino experience offers guests the perfect combination
of elegance, upscale design, and down-to-earth fun. It's guaranteed to be
great entertainment at its absolute best," said Monique Wilberg, Executive
Vice President, Gateway Casinos.
Grand Villa Casino's warm rustic colours, large marble columns, and
striking architectural features are reminiscent of a traditional Italian Villa
and will showcase breath-taking North Shore mountain views throughout the
complex. Key highlights of the new property and multi-entertainment complex
include:- Centro: Amid the backdrop of a beautiful indoor waterfall and a
stunning vertical TV array that is visible from both floors, guests
are offered à la carte, appetizer and dessert menus, beer and a
comprehensive B.C. and imported wine list. Centro is open from 11am
to 2am daily
- Alpina Wine Bar: Designed as the après-work destination, this
intimate lounge with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains
offers a vast selection of B.C. and imported wines by the glass or
bottle, interesting local micro-brews and a delectable appetizer
list. It's also home to a state-of-the-art enomatic(TM) wine serving
system that keeps wine as fresh as it was the day it was bottled for
up to two months. Alpina Wine Bar is a space designed to take the
edge off a hard day's work and is open from 11am to 2am daily
- EBo: Under the helm of executive chef, Patrick Sinclair, this fine
dining establishment features premium West Coast cuisine with Asian
flair and boasts exceptional menu offerings for lunch, dinner and
delectable snacks
- Scala Show Lounge: The stylish, sophisticated yet intimate show
lounge boasts complimentary live entertainment on weekends, featuring
up-and-coming acts from Vancouver's vibrant music and entertainment
scene. In the dining area, à la carte, appetizer and dessert menus,
along with full bar service are available. Food service is offered
from 11am to 3am, and bar service is available from 9am to 2am
- Appetito Food Court: For a quick bite while at the casino, this food
court features Infuso, a coffee bar that offers snacks, sandwiches
and soups; Jade, an Asian food outlet offering dishes from around the
Pacific Rim including Chinese, Korean, Thai and Malaysian cuisine;
and A&W, one of B.C.'s original family restaurants. Infuso is open 24
hours a day; Jade and A&W are open from 6am to 2am
- Main Gaming Floor: Spread over two levels, the main gaming floor will
feature more than 780 state-of-the-art slots, and be the first casino
in B.C. to feature a five-reel video slot, the multi-game slots and
offer slots with dual 20/20 HD monitors. The main floor will also
feature more than 34 traditional and original gaming tables,
including: Dragon Bonus Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Fortune Pai Gow,
Poker, Three and Four Card Poker, Texas Shootout Poker, Roulette and
Touch Bet Roulette
- Lions Room: Players can enjoy high limit baccarat and blackjack
tables in a private setting with dedicated hosts, in-room cash cage,
private smoking patios and a spectacular mountain view
- Maple Room: Slot players can find more than 100 of the latest slots
available, complete with a VIP lounge area with dedicated cocktail
servers, and private smoking patio attached
- Cypress VIP Room: Casino guests can experience exclusive high stakes
baccarat, including Vancouver's first mini baccarat, and amplified
first class amenities with thoughtful elements of luxury such as
dedicated hosts, private cash cage, exclusive menus, a lounge
area/bar and 5-star cocktail servers
- The Hotel and conference centre is scheduled to open in Spring 2009
and will be operated by Delta Hotels. It will feature 200 rooms and
suites, conference space and a ballroom - the largest in Burnaby -
which can accommodate 600 to 800 guests depending on the desired
configuration"There's something for everyone at the new Grand Villa Casino," adds
Gadhia, "We would like to invite the whole community to come and visit us in
the coming weeks so they can experience for themselves just what makes Grand
Villa Casino so special and so much fun."
Grand Villa Casino is located at 4331 Dominion Street (Willingdon Ave.
and Canada Way, off Sumner Ave.) in Burnaby, B.C. The property's direct phone
number is (604) 436-2211.About Grand Villa Casino
------------------------Grand Villa Casino is B.C.'s largest casino and multi-entertainment
destination, offering more than 100,000 square feet of gaming activities,
upscale bars, casual and fine dining, live entertainment, and hotel and
conference services. A warm and friendly ambience, coupled with luxurious,
first-class amenities defines the Grand Villa experience. For more
information, please visit www.grandvillacasino.com.About Gateway Casinos
---------------------Headquartered in Burnaby, B.C., Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Inc. is
one of the largest casino operators in Canada with 3,400 employees. The
company operates nine casinos in B.C. and Alberta including Cascades Casino,
the Starlight Casino and the four Lake City Casinos in the Okanagan. Recently
acquired by New World Gaming - a joint venture between Australia-based
Macquarie Group and Crown Limited - the company is uniquely positioned to take
casino entertainment to the next level and solidify it as a leading-edge
industry. For more information, please visit www.gatewaycasinos.com.About BCLC
----------BCLC is a provincial Crown Corporation that offers socially responsible
gaming entertainment while generating income that benefits all British
Columbians. Last year more than 6,850 community and charitable organizations
received community gaming grants. BCLC conducts and manages casino, bingo and
lottery gaming in the province, and has contracts with service providers to
provide day-to-day operational services for its gaming facilities. BCLC is an
Official Supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
For further information: or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Rohini Mukherji, DDB Public Relations, Ph: (604) 609-9509, Email:
rohini.mukherji@can.ddbpr.com; Penny Savoie, DDB Public Relations, Ph: (416)
963-4532, Email: penny.savoie@can.ddbpr.com; Angela Law, BCLC, Corporate
Communications Officer, Ph: (604) 786-8606, Email: alaw@bclc.com
