Enoch, Alberta · Independent review
River Cree Resort & Casino
A modern resort that pairs concerts and hockey rinks with a Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen, five minutes from West Edmonton Mall. A new hotel tower is on the way.
Downtown Edmonton, not a photo of the resort. Photo: TagaSanPedroAko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Our scores
Scores are our editorial opinion out of 5, based on published resort information and our own judgement. Resorts can't pay for a review or a better score.
What we liked
- Canada's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen
- Concert venue for up to 2,400
- Twin NHL-size ice rinks on site
- Free parking and a free shuttle from West Edmonton Mall
Worth knowing
- No spa yet
- Highway-side setting
- Hotel expansion work under way until 2027
The resort
River Cree opened in October 2006 on Enoch Cree Nation land at Edmonton's western edge. It was the first Alberta casino owned by a First Nation, and Enoch Cree Nation has been its sole owner since 2014.
A $200 million expansion broke ground in September 2024. It adds a second hotel with 230 rooms, more event space and a pool with waterslides, with opening planned for spring 2027.
Rooms and stay
The current hotel has 249 rooms, including 11 suites. Hotel guests can use the indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness centre.
Dining
- Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen: Canada's first, with signature dishes such as Beef Wellington; dinner daily from 4 to 11 pm, and lunch from October 22, 2026
- The Kitchen Restaurant: full-service western classics
- Tap 25 Sports Bar: big screens overlooking the rinks
- Fatburger: burgers, fries and shakes
- Lobby Coffee Bar: Starbucks coffee and pastries by the fireplace
Shows and events
The Venue at River Cree holds up to about 2,400 people for concerts and comedy, with 24,000 sq ft of event space. Shows are 18+. The resort also has several ballrooms and meeting rooms.
The River Cree Twin Rinks are two NHL-size ice surfaces used for hockey and skating.
Getting there
The resort is about 1.6 km west of the Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive interchange. It says it is 5 minutes from West Edmonton Mall and 20 minutes from Edmonton International Airport. No city bus route serves it directly, but a free resort shuttle runs from West Edmonton Mall every 30 minutes.
Parking: free.
Accessibility
The resort doesn't publish an accessibility statement. Call ahead to check access and support.
Age and ID
You must be 18 or older to enter the gaming areas in Alberta. Bring government photo ID.
Details checked against published sources on October 21, 2026. Hours and facilities change, so confirm with the resort before you travel.