Calgary area · First Nations · 18+
Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, Kananaskis
This page covers Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, the First Nations casino off Highway 40 towards Kananaskis. It covers the venue's location, its host, the games available and what you should bring. Opening hours are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Holiday hours can differ, so check with the venue before setting out.
Where it is and who hosts it
The casino stands at 888 Nakoda Way, Mînî Thnî, Alberta T0L 1N0. That is Stoney Nakoda Nation land west of Calgary, near Morley. Highway 40 towards Kananaskis runs past the site, and the venue bills itself as the only casino in the Canadian Rockies. The resort is on Treaty 7 territory, home of the Stoney Nakoda, who name themselves Iyarhe Nakoda, the original peoples of the mountains.
Alberta has six Host First Nation casinos, and Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, which stands on reserve land, is one of them. Its host is the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, made up of the Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney bands. The designated licensed charity is the Mini Thni Foundation, and proceeds go to charitable and religious programs that benefit the community. Under Alberta's model, 40% of the revenue from government-owned slot machines at First Nations casinos goes to the First Nations Development Fund. In this guide, the venue belongs to the Calgary area section.
On the floor and around it
- More than 300 slot machines fill the casino. A slot is a self-contained electronic game that one person plays at a cabinet.
- Live table games, meaning games run by a dealer at a table, include Roulette and Blackjack. A table version of Texas Hold'em Poker is also listed, and the poker and table games line is 403-881-2832.
- Poker players can find No-Limit Texas Hold'em cash games on Friday and Saturday nights. In a cash game, chips stand for real money and players can sit down or leave between hands. A Games Manager or pit supervisor has the details.
- Complimentary self-serve coffee, tea and water are set out on the casino floor, and servers sell other drinks. The main floor and Sidelines Lounge are non-smoking, while smokers use a separate ventilated slot room at the back left, behind sliding glass doors.
- Overnight guests have 100 rooms and suites in the resort. An Event Centre and meeting rooms are also on site.
- Winner's Edge, AGLC's province-wide loyalty card, works here. A loyalty card records carded play: the card is available at guest services or the Winner's Edge kiosk, and slots earn 1 point per dollar wagered.
Before you go
Entry is for adults 18 or older. Staff have to check a valid government photo ID when you appear younger than 25, so have one on hand. No charge applies for on-site parking, and trucks and RVs may stay free for up to 2 nights once they register at the front desk.
Opening hours are in the "Plan your visit" table beside the map. Holiday hours can differ, so check with the venue before setting out; the main line is 403-881-2830. The AGLC directory at aglc.ca/gaming/casinos/find-casino-rec lists the address, phone and games.
Asked about this page
Questions
Who hosts Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino?
It is a Host First Nation casino of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, on reserve land near Morley. The Nation is made up of the Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney bands. Its designated licensed charity is the Mini Thni Foundation.
Does the casino have live tables and poker?
The casino offers both live tables and poker. The tables include Roulette, Blackjack and a table version of Texas Hold'em Poker, while No-Limit Texas Hold'em cash games are held on Friday and Saturday nights. The poker and table games line is 403-881-2832.
Does the venue include a hotel of its own?
The resort has 100 rooms and suites, plus an Event Centre and meeting rooms. Parking costs nothing. Truck and RV parking is also free for up to 2 nights, once you register at the front desk.