To scale · Port Perry (Scugog Island)
Great Blue Heron drawn to scale
In Port Perry, on Scugog Island, Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel stands on land owned by Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. On the ruler, its 566+ slot machines draw as five blocks and part of a sixth, at one block per 100 machines.
- 566+ slot machines
- 20 table games
- 116 hotel rooms
The figures
The casino's own page counts 566+ slot machines and 20 table games, both counters checked on October 9, 2026. On the drawing, the machines appear in blocks of 100. Each table game is one tile, so the table row holds 20 tiles.
Rooms and seats follow the same ruler. The hotel has 116 rooms, and one tower floor stands for 20 rooms. A part floor covers the remainder. The Nest, the live entertainment and events venue, has a total capacity of nearly 800. It covers 12,637 sq ft. Its capacity is drawn in blocks of 100 people.
Great Blue Heron Casino opened in 1997. Its ground is held by Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
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1 block = 100 machines · counters read October 9, 2026
On the floor
The 20 table games on the counter cover blackjack, roulette, squeeze baccarat and minor games. Each of the 20 is one tile on the drawing, the same size as a tile at the other casinos. Those tables share the floor with 566+ slot machines, both counts checked on October 9, 2026.
A list headed "New Lower Limits" sets out the entry stakes. Blackjack appears at $15. Four Card Poker, High Card Flush, Mississippi Stud and Let it Ride sit at $10.
Poker works differently here. The operator's directory lists no poker room at Great Blue Heron. In that directory, poker appears as house table games, with Four Card Poker among them. The drawing therefore shows no poker room for this casino, and no poker tiles.
Hotel, stage and food
The hotel has 116 rooms. Guests can check in from 4 PM and must check out by 11 AM. The Nest opened on January 18, 2024, as the venue for live entertainment and events. It covers 12,637 sq ft and holds nearly 800 people in total.
Food comes from Water's Edge Restaurant, Quickbites and The Buffet. Both of those admit guests of any age. On Friday and Saturday The Buffet runs 3:30 to 10:00 PM; on Sunday, 3:30 to 9:00 PM. Holiday hours need confirming with the casino directly, on its own site.
Getting there and getting in
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel occupies 21777 Island Road on Scugog Island, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B6. The phone number is 905-985-4888. Its doors are open 24/7. Parking on site is free. Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is the owner of the ground below the building.
Entry is for people 19 and older. Nobody younger than 19 may enter, and guests appearing to be under 30 must show ID. That document has to be original, carry a photo and come from a government. A secondary ID may be requested as well. Great Canadian Rewards works here and at the other casinos in this guide.
Plan your visit
Details read on official pages on October 10, 2026, each with its source. Directions in Google Maps
Floor, beyond the counter
- Lower limits
- $10 tables: Mississippi Stud, High Card Flush, Let it Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Four Card Poker; blackjack at $15 source
- E-tables and high limit
- Electronic table games (no count published) sourceHigh-limit slots and table games source
- Sportsbook
- Sports betting kiosk; no racebook source
Food and The Nest
- Restaurants
- Water's Edge Restaurant and Bar: interim à la carte menu, all ages welcome; hours not given in text form sourceQuickbites: soft drinks, sandwiches and baked goods; no hours given in text form source
- The Buffet
- The Buffet: Friday and Saturday, prime rib, 3:30 to 10 PM; Sunday, homestyle, 3:30 to 9 PM; Thursday, no buffet served source
Hotel
Before you go
Is there a poker room at Great Blue Heron?
The operator's directory lists no poker room at Great Blue Heron. Poker appears there as house table games, such as Four Card Poker. Four Card Poker is on the New Lower Limits list at $10.
How big is The Nest?
The Nest covers 12,637 sq ft and has a total capacity of nearly 800. It opened on January 18, 2024. On the drawing, its capacity appears in blocks of 100 people, with a part block for the remainder.
Is the restaurant open to children?
Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites admit guests of every age. Entry to the casino follows a separate rule: under-19s are turned away, and people who seem younger than 30 must show ID.