Casino de Charlevoix: A Guide for Skiers
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Perched on the Pointe-au-Pic headland in La Malbaie, the Casino de Charlevoix is the region's most stylish après-ski. Opened by Loto-Québec in 1994 next door to the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, it promises hours of entertainment against a backdrop of river and mountains.
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A Casino in a Former Summer Theater
The casino opened in June 1994 in the Manoir Richelieu's former summer theater, a building resort guests were already calling "the Casino." A few years later, the Manoir was bought and renovated by a group that included Loto-Québec, and the casino was expanded. Since then, the hotel and casino have formed a one-of-a-kind complex in Québec: you can go from your room to the gaming tables on a covered walkway, without ever facing the cold.
Casino de Charlevoix at a Glance
- Address
- Rue Richelieu, Pointe-au-Pic sector, La Malbaie
- Operator
- Loto-Québec, a provincial Crown corporation
- Opened
- 1994
- Games
- about twenty tables (blackjack, roulette, mini-baccarat, poker), close to a thousand slot machines, keno
- Next door
- the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, connected by a walkway
- From Le Massif
- about 1 hour on Route 138
The Games
The Tables
The casino has about twenty gaming tables. You'll find blackjack, the most popular table game, along with roulette, mini-baccarat and several house-banked poker variants, such as Caribbean Stud and Pai Gow. Texas hold'em is played between players, with a dealer, at certain tables on certain nights. If you're new to all this, read our guide to poker and table games for beginners before you go.
Slot Machines and Keno
There are close to a thousand slot machines, from classic reels to modern video machines, with bets from a few cents to several dollars. A keno lounge rounds out the offering for anyone who prefers a slower pace.
Eat, Go Out, Stay Over
The casino has restaurants and a show bar featuring Québec performers. Next door, the Manoir Richelieu adds its own restaurants, spa and pools, and the inns of Pointe-au-Pic are minutes away. That's what makes the place so strong for a ski trip: you don't just come to play, you come for a complete night out.
Skiing and the Casino: The Right Sequence
Le Massif de Charlevoix is about an hour's drive away. The most popular plan: ski until closing, reach La Malbaie in the late afternoon, have dinner, then spend the evening at the casino before sleeping at the Manoir or a nearby inn. Little Mont Grand-Fonds, about twenty minutes away, also makes a morning of skiing possible without much driving. It's all laid out in our Charlevoix ski and casino weekend.
Practical Tips
- Free admission: you pay only for what you play, and low-stakes tables are perfect for getting started.
- ID: you may be asked for photo ID at the entrance. Keep it on you.
- Dress code: smart casual. No need for a tie, but leave the ski pants at the hotel.
- Hours: these vary by day and season, so check the Loto-Québec website before you go.
The Casino de Charlevoix is one of four Loto-Québec casinos. To compare, read our overview of the Loto-Québec casinos.
