On Terminal Avenue
Casino Nanaimo is a casino at 620 Terminal Ave in downtown Nanaimo. It opened in 1986, and Great Canadian operated it from its opening. Snuneymuxw First Nation wholly owns Petroglyph Development Group, which completed its purchase of the casino from Great Canadian on January 16, 2025. Petroglyph is the Nation's economic development arm, and all profits go back to the Nation.
Each distance here runs straight between map points, not along roads. From the ferry terminals, Duke Point is 3.2 km away, Departure Bay 3.3 km and Swartz Bay 65.5 km. Vancouver lies 61 km away, Victoria 92 km and RimRock Casino in Port Alberni 63.0 km.
Hours and the floor
Casino Nanaimo opens at 10 AM all week; guests may stay until 1 AM Sunday to Thursday, or until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. Times are local Pacific. This page does not give holiday hours; for those, consult the venue's own site.
Over 400 slot machines sit on the floor, from one cent per pull. From Monday to Thursday, dealers staff the live games between 4 PM and 12 AM. Friday and Saturday sessions span 11 AM to 2 AM; Sunday's span 11 AM to 12 AM. Games include Kings Bounty Blackjack, Free Bet Blackjack and RUYI Baccarat. The casino's pages give different counts of live and electronic tables, so this guide gives no table count.
Poker is No Limit Texas Hold'em at $1/$3, with a buy-in of $100 to $400. It runs Monday to Thursday 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday 12 PM to 12 AM.
Before you go
Entry is limited to those 19 or older, and government-issued photo ID must be shown by every visitor upon arrival. Every ID is checked against the self-exclusion list. The Well Public House hosts music trivia on Thursdays at 7 PM, music bingo on Fridays at 7 PM and karaoke on Saturdays at 8 PM.
BC Transit's Downtown Nanaimo Exchange sits next to the casino. The nearest stop, about 150 m away, is served by routes including the 1 Nanaimo Rapid Line. Departure Bay terminal has frequent transit connections to downtown Nanaimo. Duke Point has no public transit: foot passengers need a taxi, a rideshare, a private pickup or parking.
Questions
How late is Casino Nanaimo open on a Friday?
It stays open until 2 AM local time on Friday and Saturday, opening at 10 AM. Live tables and poker also run until 2 AM on those nights.
How far is Casino Nanaimo from the ferry terminals?
In a straight line, it is 3.2 km from Duke Point and 3.3 km from Departure Bay. Duke Point has no public transit, while Departure Bay has frequent transit connections to downtown Nanaimo.