What is The Track on 2 in Lacombe, Alberta?

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The Track on 2 is a casino and event centre just outside Lacombe, Alberta, on the QEII Highway. It combines year-round casino and simulcast wagering with Standardbred horse racing, dining at The Funky Monkey Kitchen + Bar, and rentable event space. It is locally owned and operated by Kurt and Kyla Belich with their business partner Ross Morrison.

Racing and track facilities

The grounds are built around horse racing:

  • Standardbred horse racing is the featured live racing product.
  • A one-mile dirt track and the only 7/8-mile turf track in Western Canada.
  • A large grandstand, a riding arena, and a number of stables.
  • Barn tours during race season, where visitors can get one-on-one with the horses and ponies.

The site notes thanks for support in 2026 and says the 2027 race calendar is coming soon, so live racing dates should be checked against the event calendar rather than assumed.

Casino and simulcast

The casino and simulcast wagering are open 7 days a week, year round. A simulcast room streams international races, so betting on races elsewhere is available even when there is no live card at the track. A live stream of The Track on 2's own racing is also offered online.

Food and drink

The Funky Monkey Kitchen + Bar is open year round and looks out over the track and countryside. Menus and reservations are handled through the venue.

Events and venue rental

The event centre hosts weddings, milestone celebrations, and corporate events, and has also hosted psychics, comedians, and musicians. The site lists an event calendar covering entertainment, casino specials, and live racing, plus a separate page for purchasing event tickets.

Quick reference

Item Detail
Location Just outside Lacombe, Alberta, on the QEII Highway
Racing Standardbred; one-mile dirt track; 7/8-mile turf track
Casino/simulcast Open 7 days a week, year round
Dining The Funky Monkey Kitchen + Bar, open year round
Ownership Kurt & Kyla Belich and Ross Morrison (local)
Best for Race days, casino and simulcast betting, dining, weddings and corporate events

To confirm what is on during a specific visit, check the event calendar and the race calendar, since live racing runs seasonally while the casino and simulcast room operate year round.