This page provides verified contact details and guidance on how to reach Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel. The information below outlines appropriate communication channels for questions about visiting the property, arranging an event, or making a hotel reservation.
About the Property
Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel is a land-based casino and hotel located on Scugog Island near Port Perry, Ontario. The property is operated by Great Canadian Entertainment and is part of the GTA Gaming Bundle established through agreements among the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
The venue is a physical property. No online casino platform or digital gaming service is operated under this name. All contact inquiries relate to the land-based property and its associated facilities.
Physical Address
The property is located at the following address:
21777 Island Road
Port Perry (Scugog Island)
Ontario, L9L 1B6
Canada
This address applies to in-person visits, postal correspondence, and navigation. Third-party mapping services, including Waze and Google Maps, list this address consistently. When using a navigation application, searching for “Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel, 21777 Island Road, Port Perry” should return the correct location.
Free onsite parking is available at the property.
Telephone Contact
The following phone numbers are publicly listed for the property:
- Main line: +1 905-985-4888
- Toll-free: 1-888-29 HERON (1-888-294-3766)
- Hotel reservations: 1-888-224-2928
The main line at +1 905-985-4888 is the primary number for general inquiries. Callers outside the local area may use the toll-free number 1-888-294-3766, which connects to the same property. For hotel room reservations, the dedicated line is 1-888-224-2928.
When calling, it is advisable to specify the nature of the inquiry so the call can be directed to the appropriate department.
Email Contact
For banquet hall bookings, meeting room reservations, and group event inquiries, the designated email address is:
This address is managed through Great Canadian Entertainment and is intended for sales and event-related correspondence. General visitor inquiries may also be sent to this address if no other channel is available. For time-sensitive matters, telephone contact is recommended.
Online Presence and Official Pages
The property is represented through the following verified online sources:
- Official destination page: greatcanadian.com/destinations/ontario/great-blue-heron/
- Hotel information page: greatcanadian.com/hotels/great-blue-heron/
- Property website: gbhcasino.com
These sources provide authoritative information about the venue. A secondary domain, greatblueheroncasino.com, also exists and is associated with the same property.
The official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) is @GBHCasinoHotel. This account is publicly listed and associated with the Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel brand.
Hours of Operation
Directory listings indicate that the casino operates on a 24-hour basis. Hours for specific departments, including the hotel front desk, banquet services, and dining facilities, may differ.
For current operating hours of a particular service or department, contact the property directly at +1 905-985-4888 before visiting.
Event and Group Bookings
The property includes banquet and meeting room facilities available for private and corporate events. Inquiries related to event space, group bookings, and catering arrangements should be directed to the sales team at [email protected] or by telephone through the main line.
When submitting an event inquiry by email, it is useful to include the following information:
- Preferred event date and time
- Estimated number of attendees
- Type of event (corporate, private, or other)
- Any specific facility or catering requirements
Providing these details may help facilitate an accurate response.
Naming and Brand Clarification
The property has been referred to under several names in public records and directory listings, including:
- Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel
- Great Blue Heron Charity Casino
- Great Blue Heron Casino
All of these names refer to the same physical location at 21777 Island Road, Port Perry, Ontario.
The current operating brand is Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel under Great Canadian Entertainment. References to the former “Charity Casino” designation reflect historical branding and do not indicate a separate venue or entity.
If a website, phone number, or contact address does not match the details on this page or on the official Great Canadian Entertainment destination page, that source should be treated with caution. The verified contact details for the property are those listed in this document.
Regulatory and Operational Context
Great Blue Heron Casino operates within the framework of the GTA Gaming Bundle, which was established through agreements involving the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the Government of Ontario, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. OLG holds a management role in relation to the property, and Great Canadian Entertainment serves as the operator.
For regulatory inquiries or concerns related to gaming conduct, the relevant public body is the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. OLG can be contacted through its official website at olg.ca.
Accessibility and Visitor Inquiries
Questions about accessibility at the property, parking arrangements, or general visitor information can be directed to the main line at +1 905-985-4888. Staff can provide information about facility layout, available accommodations, and any specific requirements a visitor may have before attending the property.