Canada has a lot of casinos, but only a handful are worth planning a trip around. Six of them stand out: two in Niagara Falls, one on Lake Couchiching, one on an island in Montreal, one beside the Detroit River and one in Richmond, BC. This page compares them so you can pick the right one, and each has its own visitor write-up with the details.
We’ve only used figures the casinos publish where we could, and we’ve said so where we couldn’t. Game counts change often, so treat them as a rough size guide.
Quick answer: Fallsview Casino Resort has the biggest published games count of the six we compare, Casino de Montréal is often described as Canada’s largest gaming floor, and Caesars Windsor has the most hotel rooms. For poker, look at Casino Niagara, River Rock, Caesars Windsor or Montréal. You must be 19 to enter in Ontario and BC, and 18 in Quebec. Winnings from recreational play are not taxed in Canada.
The Six Major Casinos Compared
| Casino | Location | Slots | Tables | Hotel rooms | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallsview Casino Resort | Niagara Falls, ON | Over 3,000 | About 100 | 372 | 19 |
| Casino Niagara | Niagara Falls, ON | Over 1,300 | Over 40 | None | 19 |
| Casino Rama Resort | Rama, ON | Over 1,500 | Not published | 292 suites | 19 |
| Caesars Windsor | Windsor, ON | Over 2,000 | Over 80 | 758 | 19 |
| Casino de Montréal | Montreal, QC | About 3,000 (reported) | Not published | None | 18 |
| River Rock Casino Resort | Richmond, BC | Over 1,100 | Not published | About 400 | 19 |
Which Casino Suits Which Trip
- A weekend with a view: Fallsview, which pairs a big floor with hotel rooms above the falls district.
- A big show: Caesars Windsor’s Colosseum and Fallsview’s OLG Stage both seat about 5,000.
- Serious poker: Casino Niagara has an 18-table room, and River Rock and Montréal run regular tournaments.
- A quick trip from a major city: River Rock sits across from a Canada Line station, and a bus reaches Casino de Montréal from the metro.
- A resort away from the city: Casino Rama, on Rama First Nation land near Orillia.
- Cross-border visitors: Caesars Windsor and the Niagara properties are both close to the US border.
Who Actually Runs These Casinos
Most Canadian casinos are not simple private businesses. A provincial body conducts and manages gaming, and a company runs the building day to day.
| Casino | Operator or owner | Provincial body |
|---|---|---|
| Fallsview, Casino Niagara | Mohegan | OLG |
| Casino Rama | Gateway Casinos | OLG |
| Caesars Windsor | Caesars Entertainment | OLG |
| Casino de Montréal | Loto-Québec | Loto-Québec |
| River Rock | Owned since June 2026 by a Petroglyph Development Group and Musqueam Capital Corp. partnership | BCLC |
This matters less on the floor than online, where the licence decides how much protection you have. Our comparison of casino licences explains that side of things.
What to Know Before You Go
- Bring government photo ID. Staff can ask anyone who looks young, and Casino de Montréal won’t accept a photocopy or a photo on your phone.
- Check table hours. Slots often run around the clock while some live tables don’t. Casino de Montréal itself closes for part of the early morning from Monday to Thursday.
- Join the rewards program first. It’s free, and you can’t earn on play you’ve already made. Each casino group has its own scheme.
- Look at the rules at the table. Minimums rise at busy times, and side bets usually carry a higher house edge.
- Set a budget before you arrive. Leave the bank card at the hotel if that helps.
Land-Based or Online?
A casino floor offers things a website can’t: the room, the shows and the people around you. It also costs more to get there, and the game selection is a fraction of what you’d find online. If you want a real dealer without the drive, a live dealer casino is the closest match, and we compare real money poker rooms online as well.
Online options depend on where you live. See our lists for Ontario online casinos, Quebec players, British Columbia sites and Alberta’s licensed market.
Tax and Safer Play
Recreational gambling winnings aren’t taxed in Canada, whether you win in a casino or online. Our explainer on whether casino winnings are taxable covers the exceptions.
Every province runs a self-exclusion program, and casino staff can point you to help on site. Our page on gambling support in Canada lists the helplines by province.
Written by Liam Lambert, OCCG casino reviewer. Details come from each casino’s own website where available and were checked in October 2026. Confirm hours and games with the casino before you travel. If something has changed, let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest casino in Canada?
It depends on the measure. Casino de Montréal is often described as the largest gaming floor, and Fallsview publishes the highest slot and table counts of the six we compare.
How old do you have to be to enter a casino in Canada?
18 in Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba, and 19 in the other provinces, including Ontario and BC.
Are casino winnings taxed in Canada?
Recreational winnings are not taxed. Professional gambling income can be treated differently.
Which Canadian casino has the most hotel rooms?
Of the six we compare, Caesars Windsor, with 758 rooms across two towers.
Which Canadian casinos have a poker room?
Casino Niagara, Casino Rama, Caesars Windsor, Casino de Montréal and River Rock all offer poker. Fallsview does not offer Texas Hold’em on its main floor.
Do Canadian casinos have a dress code?
Generally it’s casual. Fallsview describes its dress code as relaxed, and Casino de Montréal bans clothing that depicts violence or is linked to violent groups.
Who owns Canada’s casinos?
Ownership varies. A provincial body conducts and manages gaming, while companies such as Mohegan, Gateway and Caesars run many properties day to day.
Is a land-based casino better than playing online?
Neither is better for everyone. Land-based casinos offer atmosphere and entertainment, while online casinos offer more games and convenience.
