The casino
Great Blue Heron, on Scugog Island
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Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel runs 24/7 on Scugog Island, 9.7 km from central Port Perry in a straight line. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation own it, and it fits a day at the lake as one stop among several.

- Casino floorOpen 24/7
- The BuffetFri and Sat 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Sun 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Water's Edge and QuickbitesOpen to all ages
The gaming floor
The gaming floor holds 20 live table games. Blackjack, roulette and squeeze baccarat sit alongside minor games such as Let it Ride, Mississippi Stud, Four Card Poker and High Card Flush. Among the lower limits are $15 blackjack and $10 Let it Ride. The floor itself grew with a building addition that opened on January 23, 2019.
Hours are simple here: the casino is open 24/7, and it was operating as usual on October 7, 2026. That suits a day that starts on Queen Street, moves to the waterfront trail and reaches the island once the light goes. Holiday hours should still be checked on the venue's own site.

Rooms, The Nest and food
The hotel has 116 rooms, including King Accessible rooms with roll-in showers. Port Perry sits 61.3 km from Toronto City Hall in a straight line. A room lets a day at the lake run into a second morning by the water. The hotel phone is 905-743-5860.
Events take place in The Nest, which opened on January 18, 2024. It holds close to 800 people across 12,637 sq ft. Listings appear on the operator's entertainment page.
Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites are open to all ages, which suits families back from the waterfront. The Buffet runs Friday and Saturday 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Holiday hours for The Buffet should be checked on the venue's own site.
At the door
Entry to the casino is 19+, with a valid, original government-issued photo ID and a secondary photo ID. The operator's code of conduct puts it plainly: We ID under 30. That rule covers the casino, while Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites are open to all ages.
Parking is free and on site, and all entrances are open and accessible. Smoking or vaping is allowed only in designated areas, and the hotel is 100% smoke-free. The loyalty card here is Great Canadian Rewards. No scheduled bus route reaches Scugog Island, and DRT On Demand coverage for the address should be confirmed with DRT.
FAQ
Can children eat at the restaurant at Great Blue Heron?
Yes, Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites are open to all ages. The casino itself is 19+, with two pieces of photo ID required at entry.
Does the casino close at night?
No, Great Blue Heron is open 24/7. Holiday hours should be checked on the venue's own site.
Is there a shuttle to Great Blue Heron?
No shuttle serves Great Blue Heron. The operator's Casino Shuttle goes only to Toronto and Pickering. No scheduled bus route reaches Scugog Island either, though DRT route 905C serves Port Perry. Whether DRT On Demand covers the address should be confirmed with DRT.