Merylee Sevilla

Review of Rideau Carleton Raceway

My partner and I went to the Rideau Carleton Racew...

My partner and I went to the Rideau Carleton Raceway to see the carriage races and check out the casino. Upon entering the premise, a security guard yelled at us and told us to go towards him. First off - there is no way of knowing where or what to do when you enter, other than you see two guys standing at a booth - which to some might seem like an info booth.

The guard was rude and made my partner and I feel very uncomfortable. He treated us like WE had done something wrong. He questioned me in a demeaning tone, while not treating my wife the same.

I am a female, who has short hair and to some might be mistaken as a male; however, it was very apparent that night I was a woman. Maybe it was the fact I was with my partner - who happens to be my wife that the guard at the door and then again later on chose to treat us horrible.

I will not come to the Rideau Carleton Raceway again, as they have made it clear, they are no an LGBTQ friendly place, nor do they have guards, employees who know how to treat those within the community with respect or dignity. For shame to the guard who felt the need to mock me and treat me like I didn't belong.