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Port Perry and Scugog Island
Port Perry, the heritage centre of the Township of Scugog, sits on the shores of Lake Scugog. The casino is one stop, on Scugog Island 9.7 km away in a straight line; scroll for the day or slide the hour to see what is open.
The day
Queen Street Downtown
Downtown Port Perry is the township's heritage centre, set on the shores of Lake Scugog. It lies inside a Heritage Conservation District. Along Queen Street, heritage plaques explain the history of the commercial buildings.
The day
The Waterfront
The waterfront lines the town's eastern edge: the Library, the Marina and the Port Perry Grain Elevator, called the Old Mill. Palmer Park sits at 175 Water Street. From Highway 7A to Scugog Line 8, the 5 km Port Perry Waterfront Trail keeps Lake Scugog in view.
WaterfrontScugog Island
Scugog Island is home to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. They describe themselves as part of the larger Anishinaabeg people, the original people, and speak Anishinaabemowin. The MSIFN Powwow is held every year on the third weekend of July.
The islandGreat Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel is open 24/7, with 20 live table games and a 116-room hotel. Its event venue, The Nest, holds close to 800 people. The Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites are open to all ages.
The casino
What's open
Pick a day and an hour to see which stops are open, based on published hours.
Great Blue Heron casino floor
9.7 kmOpen 24/7
Open 24/7
The Buffet at Great Blue Heron
9.7 kmFri and Sat 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM; Sun 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri and Sat 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM; Sun 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Casino Ajax
26.3 kmOpen 24/7
Open 24/7
Temporary changesPickering Casino Resort
30.3 kmOpen 24/7 (slots and hotel)
Open 24/7 (slots and hotel)
Temporary changesShorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs
45.8 kmDaily 10:00 am to midnight
Daily 10:00 am to midnight
Shorelines Casino Peterborough live tables
51.1 kmMon to Thu 4 PM to midnight; Fri and Sat noon to 2 AM; Sun noon to midnight
Mon to Thu 4 PM to midnight; Fri and Sat noon to 2 AM; Sun noon to midnight
Holiday hours and temporary changes should be checked with each venue before setting out.
The casino
Owned by the First Nation
The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation opened the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino in 1997. It is named after the birds in whose migratory path it was built. The First Nation calls the casino the heart of economic activity in its community. Since 2016, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has managed and conducted the casino, and Great Canadian Entertainment operates it. Ownership stays with the First Nation, which does not operate it.
Its address is 21777 Island Road, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B6, 9.7 km from central Port Perry in a straight line. Phone 905-985-4888 or 1-888-29-HERON. The casino is open 24/7, and holiday hours should be checked on the venue's own site.
On the floor are 20 live table games, including blackjack, roulette and squeeze baccarat; $15 blackjack and $10 Let it Ride are among the lower limits. The 116-room hotel has King Accessible rooms with roll-in showers, and its line is 905-743-5860. The Nest, the event venue, opened on January 18, 2024 and holds close to 800 people. The Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites are open to all ages. The Buffet runs Friday and Saturday 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Parking is free and on site, and all entrances are open and accessible. Entry to the casino is 19+ with a valid, original government-issued photo ID and a secondary photo ID. The operator's code of conduct says: We ID under 30. The loyalty card is Great Canadian Rewards.
Without a Car
Port Perry is 61.3 km from Toronto City Hall in a straight line. Durham Region Transit route 905C serves the town, toward Uxbridge and toward Oshawa and Whitby Station. Route 618 runs weekday daytime service between Port Perry, Sunderland, Cannington and Beaverton. No scheduled bus route reaches Scugog Island.
DRT On Demand operates in the rural areas of Durham Region, 6:00 to 24:00 on weekdays and 7:00 to 21:00 on weekends. Whether it covers a specific address, the casino included, should be confirmed with DRT. For drivers, parking at Great Blue Heron is free and on site.
Driving On
To the south, Casino Ajax sits 26.3 km from central Port Perry in a straight line, and Pickering Casino Resort 30.3 km. Both are open 24/7. Casino Ajax has 500 slots and no live tables. Pickering Casino Resort has 2,200+ slots, 90+ live table games and a hotel. A labour disruption affects both venues as of October 7, 2026.
Eastward, Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville is 45.8 km away, at 1382 County Road 28. It has 150 slots, open daily 10:00 am to midnight. Its harness racing season ran June 6 to October 3, 2026, and returns in 2027.
Shorelines Casino Peterborough, 51.1 km out at 3800 Fisher Drive, has over 500 slots and e-tables and 12 live table games. Live tables run Monday to Thursday 4 PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday noon to 2 AM, and Sunday noon to midnight. Holiday hours should be checked on each venue's own site.
Straight line · approximate
Online Play in Ontario
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FAQ
Is Great Blue Heron open all night?
The casino is open 24/7, so it does not close overnight. Holiday hours should be checked on the venue's own site.
Can children eat at the restaurants?
The Water's Edge Restaurant and Quickbites are open to all ages. The casino itself is 19+, with a valid, original government-issued photo ID and a secondary photo ID required.
Is there a bus to the casino?
No scheduled bus route reaches Scugog Island, though DRT routes 905C and 618 serve Port Perry. DRT On Demand operates in rural Durham Region, 6:00 to 24:00 on weekdays and 7:00 to 21:00 on weekends. Whether it covers the casino address should be confirmed with DRT.
Who owns Great Blue Heron?
The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation owns it but does not operate it. Since 2016, OLG has managed and conducted the casino, and Great Canadian Entertainment operates it.
Is there horse racing nearby?
Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville, 45.8 km from central Port Perry in a straight line, has harness racing. Its season ran June 6 to October 3, 2026, and returns in 2027. Closer, Casino Ajax sits at Ajax Downs, 26.3 km away, where quarter horses race until October 21, 2026.