Eagle River is the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation's property at the junction of Highways 43 and 32 near Whitecourt, north-west of Edmonton. It rates 4.2 from around 620 Google reviewers — the highest-rated casino floor in Alberta among properties still taking new reviews at volume.
The nation built it explicitly to bring tourism and jobs to the area, and the design reflects that: this is a highway stop as much as a casino, and it is unusually well set up for people passing through rather than arriving deliberately.
What's on the floor
More than 250 slot machines across roughly 39,000 square feet of gaming space, which puts it mid-sized by Alberta standards.
The table games cover the popular variations of blackjack and roulette plus Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three Card Poker, and there is a poker room — genuinely uncommon at a property this size and this far from a city.
There is also an OTB office taking simulcast wagers on horse racing, which very few Alberta casinos offer.
Check the venue's site for the current table and poker schedule before you plan around a specific game; a floor this size does not run everything on every shift.
Hotel, RV park and dining
The Eagle River Hotel opened on site in 2020, which turned the property from a stop into somewhere you can base a weekend.
The travel plaza is the distinctive part. There is a fuel and services plaza attached with room to park up to 50 RVs or campers — a combination that makes this one of the few casinos anywhere genuinely built around road travellers. If you tour Alberta by RV, it is a rare thing to find a casino you can simply park at.
Dining runs to a restaurant and a sports bar.
Tips before you go
You must be 18 to enter a casino in Alberta.
The hours are the thing to plan around. The casino runs noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and noon to 2am on Friday and Saturday. It is not a late-night or overnight floor, and it does not open in the morning — arriving before noon means waiting.
Whitecourt is roughly ninety minutes north-west of Edmonton on Highway 43, the main route towards Grande Prairie and the Peace Country. Winter driving on that corridor is a real consideration.
Nearby alternatives
South-east in the capital, Grand Villa Casino Edmonton has 24 live tables and private high-limit salons inside the ICE District. Further south, ACE Casino Red Deer serves Central Alberta, and Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino sits in the Rockies west of Calgary.
For the full picture, see all Alberta in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Eagle River Casino's hours?
Noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and noon to 2am on Friday and Saturday. It is not a 24-hour property and does not open in the morning.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Eagle River Casino?
You must be 18, the minimum age at every Alberta casino.
What games are available at Eagle River Casino?
More than 250 slot machines across about 39,000 square feet, plus blackjack, roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three Card Poker, a poker room, and an OTB office for simulcast horse racing.
Does Eagle River Casino have a hotel?
Yes — the Eagle River Hotel opened on site in 2020.
Can you park an RV at Eagle River Casino?
Yes. The attached travel plaza has room for up to 50 RVs or campers, which makes it one of the more RV-friendly casino properties in Canada.
How far is Eagle River Casino from Edmonton?
Roughly ninety minutes north-west, near Whitecourt at the junction of Highways 43 and 32.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
