To scale · Port Perry (Scugog Island)
Great Blue Heron drawn to scale
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel stands on Scugog Island at Port Perry, on Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation land. On the ruler, its 566+ slot machines draw as five blocks and part of a sixth, at one block per 100 machines.
By Anika SethiChecked October 9, 2026
- 566+ slot machines
- 20 table games
- 116 hotel rooms
No freely licensed photo of this building is in use here, so Anika Sethi holds up its figure instead.
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. The casino stands on the lands of the 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. Let it Ride, Mississippi Stud, Four Card Poker and High Card Flush are listed 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. Check-in begins at 4 PM and check-out is 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. The first two are open to all ages. The Buffet opens Friday and Saturday from 3:30 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 3:30 to 9:00 PM. Holiday hours should be checked on the casino's own site.
Getting there and getting in
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel is at 21777 Island Road, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B6, on Scugog Island. The phone number is 905-985-4888. Its doors are open 24/7. Parking on site is free. The casino stands on the land of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
Entry is for people 19 and older. Anyone under 19 is refused entry, and anyone who looks under 30 is asked for ID. An original government-issued photo ID is required. 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
- $15 blackjack; $10 Let it Ride, Mississippi Stud, Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, High Card Flush 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: all ages, interim à la carte menu; hours not published as text sourceQuickbites: sandwiches, baked goods, soft drinks; hours not published as text source
- The Buffet
- The Buffet: Friday and Saturday 3:30 to 10 PM (prime rib), Sunday 3:30 to 9 PM (homestyle); no Thursday buffet 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 are both open to all ages. Entry to the casino itself follows a separate rule: anyone under 19 is refused, and anyone who looks under 30 is asked for ID.