Stoney Nakoda is the Stoney Nakoda Nations' resort at Mînî Thnî, on the Trans-Canada roughly 45 minutes west of Calgary. It rates 4.0 from more than 3,300 Google reviewers.
The setting is the whole proposition. This is the only casino in Alberta with the Rockies genuinely on the doorstep — Canmore is about twenty minutes further west and the Banff National Park gates roughly forty. Very few casinos anywhere are also a reasonable base for a mountain weekend.
What's on the floor
A smoke-free gaming floor with slot machines and a live table pit.
The resort confirms blackjack and Texas Hold'em on its own schedule: $2 blackjack runs Friday and Saturday nights, and Texas Hold'em tournaments start at 7pm on Friday and Saturday. A $2 minimum is unusually low for a live blackjack table in Alberta, and it is the reason the room fills on weekend evenings.
Directory listings mention other games in the pit, but the resort does not publish a full table list — check the venue's site for the current table schedule before you plan around a specific game.
Tuesdays run a seniors day from 11am to 4pm with a special menu and hot-seat draws at 1pm and 3pm.
Hotel and dining
The hotel runs around 100 rooms and suites with mountain views, and the pool area includes a waterslide and hot tub — which makes this a more workable family stop than most casino hotels.
Dining is two rooms: The Ridge, open 8am to 9pm, and Sidelines, running 10am to 2am. There is also an event centre used for weddings, conferences and trade shows.
Tips before you go
You must be 18 to enter a casino in Alberta.
The gaming floor is not open around the clock, despite what some listings say. The resort publishes slots from 10am to 4am and table games from 2pm to 3am. Google shows the property as open 24 hours, which does not match the resort's own posted gaming hours — go by the resort's, and confirm before a late arrival.
If you are driving through to Banff in winter, check road conditions on the Trans-Canada before committing to a late night. This stretch closes and slows in weather.
Nearby alternatives
North in Central Alberta, ACE Casino Red Deer has a larger machine count and progressive table side bets, though no hotel. Further north, Grand Villa Casino Edmonton is the largest floor in the capital, and Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza is the Alexis Nakota Sioux property at Whitecourt.
For the full picture, see all Alberta in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Stoney Nakoda Casino's hours?
The resort publishes slots from 10am to 4am and table games from 2pm to 3am. Some listings show the property as open 24 hours; the resort's own posted gaming hours are narrower, so confirm before a late arrival.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Stoney Nakoda?
You must be 18, the minimum age at every Alberta casino.
What games are available at Stoney Nakoda?
A smoke-free floor of slot machines plus a live table pit. The resort confirms $2 blackjack on Friday and Saturday nights and Texas Hold'em tournaments at 7pm those evenings. Check the venue's site for the current table schedule.
How far is Stoney Nakoda from Calgary?
About 45 minutes west on the Trans-Canada. Canmore is roughly twenty minutes further, and the Banff National Park gates about forty.
Does Stoney Nakoda have a hotel?
Yes — around 100 rooms and suites with mountain views, plus a pool with a waterslide and hot tub.
What restaurants are at Stoney Nakoda?
The Ridge, open 8am to 9pm, and Sidelines, open 10am to 2am. There is also an event centre for weddings and conferences.
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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.
