Two provinces, one reviewed hotel each, and a one-year gap in the age rule. In Québec, Loto-Québec owns the casinos, the RACJ supervises and the age is 18; the only true casino hotel is the five-star Hilton joined to Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa. New Brunswick sets 19, and our pick there is Casino New Brunswick in Moncton.
| Minimum casino age | 18+ |
|---|---|
| Free helpline | 1-800-461-0140 — Gambling: Help and Referral (open 24 hours, confidential, no charge) |
| Operator | Loto-Québec |
| Supervised by | RACJ |
| Self-exclusion | Loto-Québec programme: 3 months to 5 years, cannot be cancelled once signed |
| Minimum casino age | 19+ |
|---|---|
| Free helpline | 1-800-461-1234 — Gambling Information Line (no charge, confidential, TTY available) |
| Operator | New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation |
| Supervised by | Gaming Control Branch, NB Justice and Public Safety department |
| Self-exclusion | Voluntary programme run through Great Canadian Entertainment |
2 resorts rated here
| # | Resort | Stars | Region | Rooms | Slots | Main stage | Pool | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hilton Lac-Leamy & Casino du Lac-Leamy | 4.22/5 | QC | 349 | 1,400+ | 1,100 | Indoor + outdoor, heated, year-round | 18+ |
| 10 | Casino New Brunswick | 3.57/5 | NB | 126 | — | Molson Canadian Centre | Yes | 19+ |
5Hilton Lac-Leamy & Casino du Lac-Leamy
A five-star lakeside Hilton ten minutes from Parliament Hill.
Book it for: A spa weekend with some blackjack on the side, or a Gatineau base for Ottawa sights.
10Casino New Brunswick
The pick for Atlantic Canada: spacious rooms, and pets allowed.
Book it for: Maritime road trippers travelling with a dog or cat, within reach of Hopewell Rocks and Magnetic Hill.