Niagara Falls country

Fort Erie Race Track

ThoroughbredDirtTurf
Official site ↗Directions ↗Hotels nearby ↗

Fort Erie Race Track is a thoroughbred racetrack in Fort Erie, Ontario. It opened in 1897, making it 129 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile sandy-loam dirt oval with a 7-furlong inner turf course. It holds about 4,000 fans.

Its signature races are the Prince of Wales Stakes and Puss N Boots Cup.

Fort Erie hosts the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown and the only leg run on dirt.

Track facts

Location
Fort Erie, Ontario
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile sandy-loam dirt oval with a 7-furlong inner turf course
Opened
1897
Capacity
4,000
Racing season
May to October, mostly Mondays and Tuesdays
Operator
Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium
Nickname
The Border Oval
Size rank
11th of 17

Signature races at Fort Erie Race Track

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs may to October, mostly Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Niagara Falls country in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Fort Erie Race Track and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Fort Erie Race Track

Hotels near Fort Erie Race TrackBook a stay for race day on ExpediaRace schedule & post timesLive racing dates and stakesParkingLots near the trackDirectionsMap to Fort Erie Race TrackTours & things to do in Fort ErieSightseeing, tours and more on ExpediaFood & drinks nearbySpots to eat before or after the races

Tracks near Fort Erie Race Track10

  1. 1HarnessBuffalo Raceway — Harness racing (Hamburg, New York)14 mi
  2. 2HarnessBatavia Downs — Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace (Batavia, New York)37 mi
  3. 3HarnessFlamboro Downs — Harness racing (Hamilton, Ontario)61 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredWoodbine Racetrack — King's Plate (Toronto, Ontario)64 mi
  5. 5Quarter HorseAjax Downs — Alex Picov Memorial (Ajax, Ontario)66 mi
  6. 6HarnessWoodbine Mohawk Park — North America Cup (Campbellville, Ontario)67 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredFinger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack — New York Derby (Farmington, New York)81 mi
  8. 8ThoroughbredPresque Isle Downs & Casino — Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (Erie, Pennsylvania)81 mi
  9. 9HarnessGrand River Raceway — Battle of Waterloo (Elora, Ontario)92 mi
  10. 10HarnessKawartha Downs — Harness racing (Fraserville, Ontario)93 mi

Questions about Fort Erie Race Track

Where is Fort Erie Race Track?

Fort Erie Race Track is in Fort Erie, Ontario.

What kind of racing is at Fort Erie Race Track?

Fort Erie Race Track hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs may to October, mostly Mondays and Tuesdays.

When did Fort Erie Race Track open?

Fort Erie Race Track opened in 1897.

How many people does Fort Erie Race Track hold?

Fort Erie Race Track holds about 4,000 fans.

What is the biggest race at Fort Erie Race Track?

The signature race at Fort Erie Race Track is the Prince of Wales Stakes.

What other racetracks are near Fort Erie Race Track?

The closest is Buffalo Raceway in Hamburg, New York, about 14 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.