Scanterbury, Manitoba

South Beach Casino & Resort

South Beach Casino & Resort is a casino resort with a hotel in Scanterbury, Manitoba, owned by Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead and other First Nations.

The resort opened in 2005 and is described as the second First Nations casino in Manitoba. The owners are Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Hollow Water, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi and Poplar River First Nations. The gaming floor has over 570 slot machines and table games including single-zero roulette. The hotel has 93 rooms, from 70 deluxe and 8 luxury rooms to 10 grand suites and 5 junior suites.

On site

570+ slot machines
Table games
Single-zero roulette
Hotel with 93 rooms

Official website

Opening hours and prices change often, so we do not list them — check the official website before you go.

Type	Casino
City	Scanterbury, Manitoba
Address	1 Ocean Dr., Scanterbury, MB R0E 1W0
Operator	Owned by Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Hollow Water, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi and Poplar River First Nations
Opened	2005
Source	southbeachcasino.ca

Approximate locations. Map data: Natural Earth; geocoding © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Inside South Beach Casino & Resort

History

South Beach began operations on 28 May 2005.³

Size of the floor

The casino floor is over 40,000 square feet and entirely smoke-free.³ The gaming page cites over 570 slot machines (the About page says over 500).⁴

What you can play

Table games include single-zero roulette.⁴ Slot titles on the machines page include Buffalo Grand, Dancing Drums, Dragon Link and Fire Link.⁵

Food and drink

Mango's Restaurant serves breakfast and dine-in menus.⁶ The Palms Buffet offers dinner buffets on Fridays and Saturdays and a weekend breakfast buffet.⁶ The Blue Dolphin Bar is the lounge, and South Beach Cafe in the hotel lobby is open around the clock.⁶

Hotel

The hotel has 93 rooms: 10 Grand Suites, 5 Junior Suites, 8 Luxury Guest Rooms and 70 Deluxe Guest Rooms.³ The Grand Suite is 780 sq ft with a king bed, sitting room and whirlpool soaker tub.⁷ The tropical pool area has a cascading waterfall, sauna and hot tub.⁸ There is an arcade with games such as TMNT and Marvel vs Capcom, and a 24/7 fitness centre.⁸

Shows and events

Free live music plays in the Blue Dolphin on Friday and Saturday nights.⁹ The Mother Earth Ballroom has 5,000 sq ft of event space for up to 300 attendees, and the resort runs a concert series in its Grand Ballroom.¹⁰

Getting there

It is on the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Reserve, about 30 minutes north of Winnipeg on Highway 59.³ The hotel is near the shores of Lake Winnipeg, and the nearby-attractions page lists Grand Beach Provincial Park and Patricia Beach.⁸

At the door

The pool has no lifeguard, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.⁸ Pets are not allowed in the rooms.⁷

Rewards programme

The loyalty programme is the Ocean Club, free to join, and points turn into cash back; a 50 Plus Club exists for members aged 50 and over.¹¹

Worth knowing

The resort is owned by seven First Nations: Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Hollow Water, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi and Poplar River.³ The whole resort is built in an Art Deco style with a tropical theme.³

Quick answers

Where is South Beach Casino & Resort?

South Beach Casino & Resort is at 1 Ocean Dr., Scanterbury, MB R0E 1W0.

Who runs this casino?

Owned by Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Hollow Water, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi and Poplar River First Nations, according to the venue's or operator's page.

When did this casino open?

In 2005. See the oldest casinos in Canada for how it compares.

What can you play at this casino?

Table games, as listed by the venue or its operator.

Does this casino have a hotel?

Yes — the venue's or operator's page lists a hotel on site. See other casinos with a hotel.

How old do you have to be to enter?

Club Regent Event Centre FAQ: guests 18 or older may exit directly to the casino floor; guests under 18 must use the main lobby (implies an 18+ casino floor; no explicit casino age rule found).¹

Where can I get help with gambling in Manitoba?

Manitoba Gambling Helpline 1-800-463-1554, 24/7 (MBLL Finding Help page).²