Spas and pools
Four of the resorts we cover have a spa, and several pair it with saltwater or indoor-outdoor pools, steam rooms and saunas.
Northern Stakes
Canada's casino resorts, side by side.
From the Horseshoe Falls to the cliffs of Charlevoix, we compare the hotels, spas, restaurants and show venues at Canada's land-based casino resorts, so you can plan a grown-up getaway with the facts in front of you.
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9Resorts reviewed
6Provinces covered
1,892Hotel rooms on site
4Resorts with a spa
Editor's pick
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
A turreted château above the St. Lawrence in Charlevoix, where the casino is the smallest part of the stay. Play the clifftop course, unwind at Moment Spa, then dine on regional cooking as the river fades into evening.
- 405 rooms and suites in a 1929 château
- 27-hole golf course on the cliffs, May to October
- Moment Spa with indoor and outdoor pools
- Via ferrata, zipline and winter activities
More than a casino
The best stays are about everything around the casino floor. Here is what we weigh up.
Golf and scenery
From the clifftop course at Le Manoir Richelieu to the Horseshoe Falls, the setting often makes the stay.
Shows and history
Concert halls seating thousands, a cabaret in an Expo 67 pavilion and a show lounge in a 1911 railway station.
Browse and compare
Filter by province, sort the list, and pick up to three resorts to compare side by side.
Showing 9 resorts
Rama, ONOur score 4.2
Casino Rama Resort
First Nations resort near Orillia with a 5,000-seat entertainment centre and a newly renovated all-suite hotel.
- Rooms
- 292
- Spa
- Yes
- Golf
- No
Niagara Falls, ONOur score 4.5
Fallsview Casino Resort
Hotel tower on the cliff above the Horseshoe Falls, with two theatres, a shopping galleria and fine dining.
- Rooms
- 372
- Spa
- Yes
- Golf
- No
Richmond, BCOur score 4.1
River Rock Casino Resort
Riverside resort beside a Canada Line station, minutes from YVR, with a marina, a theatre and a Gordon Ramsay steakhouse.
- Rooms
- 396
- Spa
- Yes
- Golf
- No
Montréal, QCOur score 4.3
Casino de Montréal
Two Expo 67 pavilions on Île Notre-Dame, with city views, a cabaret and free parking. No hotel yet.
- Rooms
- None
- Spa
- No
- Golf
- No
La Malbaie, QCOur score 4.4
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Château-style Fairmont above the St. Lawrence in Charlevoix, with a 27-hole golf course, a spa and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
- Rooms
- 405
- Spa
- Yes
- Golf
- Yes
Halifax, NSOur score 4.0
Casino Nova Scotia
Harbourfront venue on the Halifax boardwalk with a 650-seat theatre, linked by pedway to the Marriott next door.
- Rooms
- None
- Spa
- No
- Golf
- No
Enoch, ABOur score 4.1
River Cree Resort & Casino
Enoch Cree Nation resort on Edmonton's western edge, with twin NHL-size rinks, a concert venue and Canada's first Hell's Kitchen.
- Rooms
- 249
- Spa
- No
- Golf
- No
Calgary, ABOur score 4.0
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Tsuut'ina Nation resort on Calgary's southwest edge with a busy 2,500-seat event centre and good-value rooms.
- Rooms
- 178
- Spa
- No
- Golf
- No
Regina, SKOur score 4.2
Casino Regina
Regina's 1911 Union Station, restored as a casino with a 716-seat Show Lounge and a railway-themed restaurant.
- Rooms
- None
- Spa
- No
- Golf
- No
Your comparison
Province by province
Casinos in Canada are licensed and regulated by each province, and the minimum age depends on where you are.
Ontario
Niagara and Lake Couchiching anchor the province's resort scene. Minimum age 19.
Québec
From Montréal's Expo 67 pavilions to a château in Charlevoix. Minimum age 18.
British Columbia
Metro Vancouver's resort sits beside the SkyTrain, minutes from YVR. Minimum age 19.
Alberta
First Nations resorts on the edges of Edmonton and Calgary. Minimum age 18.
Saskatchewan
Regina's grand 1911 Union Station, restored as a casino and show lounge. Minimum age 19.
Nova Scotia
A harbourfront venue on the Halifax boardwalk. Minimum age 19.
Good to know
Do I need to stay at the resort to visit?
No. Day visitors are welcome at every resort in this guide, and three of them (Montréal, Halifax and Regina) have no hotel on site. We list nearby hotels on those reviews where the venue names them.
How old do I have to be?
19 in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan, and 18 in Québec and Alberta. Bring government photo ID; most resorts ask anyone who looks under 25 or 30. Some shows and restaurants have their own age rules, which we note in each review.
Is there a dress code?
Most resorts are smart casual. Some fine-dining restaurants ask for a little more, so check with the resort if you have a dinner booking.
Can I book through Northern Stakes?
No. We're an independent guide, not a travel agent, resort or gambling operator. We don't take bookings or link to resort websites. Contact the resort directly to book a room, a table or show tickets.
How do you score resorts?
Each review scores rooms, dining, entertainment, setting and value out of 5. Scores are our editorial opinion, and resorts can't pay for a review or a better score. Read how we review.
Where can I get help with gambling?
Every province runs a free, confidential helpline, and every casino offers voluntary self-exclusion. In Ontario, call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600. See our responsible gambling guide for the number in your province.