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Bear Claw Casino & Hotel offers land-based gaming, hotel rooms, and dining on White Bear First Nations territory.

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The Gaming Floor

Bear Claw Casino & Hotel sits on White Bear First Nations territory just off Highway 9 in Saskatchewan. The casino floor is compact, you can see most of it at a glance, which makes it simple to get your bearings. Slots line one side, table games sit on the other, and you do not need a membership card just to walk through the doors.

We operate under the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, or SIGA, which oversees First Nations gaming across the province. Every slot machine and every table here is part of that regulated structure. You arrive, show valid government ID proving you are at least 18, and you are ready to play.

FeatureDetail
Slot machines132 units
Table games4 tables
OperatorSaskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)
LocationHighway 9, White Bear First Nations, SK, S0C 0R0
Minimum age18 years

There is no complicated membership process at the door and no loyalty level you must reach before you feel welcome. What you see is what you get - a straightforward land-based casino with a clear layout and a regulated set-up behind it.

Getting Here and What to Expect on Arrival

We are located about 13 km north of Carlyle on Highway 9, close to the entrance to Moose Mountain Provincial Park. Guests driving from the park side usually spot our sign before they notice they have almost arrived. Parking is free on site, and there is no gate or ticket to sort out.

Front desk hours run from Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM to 1 AM, and on Friday and Saturday until 2 AM. During those times the main lobby is staffed and you can ask about the casino, rooms, or events. It is important to remember that rural properties sometimes offer limited ATM availability, so bringing a bit more cash than you expect to need can simply save time.

A typical visit often looks like this:

  1. Drive north out of Carlyle along Highway 9 for roughly 13 km until you reach the Bear Claw Casino & Hotel sign.
  2. Pull into the free parking lot next to the main entrance.
  3. Go into the lobby and present government-issued ID at the front desk when requested.
  4. Walk through the marked lobby entrance to reach the casino floor.
  5. Choose your game area - slots or table games - and get settled.
  6. If you are checking in to the hotel, rooms are available from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
  7. Use contactless check-out in the morning if you prefer to avoid waiting in line.

For advance questions, from room reservations to event space, you can reach our team at +1 306-577-4577 or by email at [email protected].

Rooms and What Is Included

We offer 35 rooms in a mix of standard layouts and suites. Rooms were updated in recent years and guests often note the newer furnishings and decor on booking platforms. Every stay includes free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast, so there is no need to add those on separately.

On top of that, our property includes free parking for hotel guests, a 24-hour fitness room, and EV charging on site. We have pet-friendly rooms if you are travelling with an animal; a pet fee in CAD applies. Room service is listed through third-party platforms and can be requested under the usual conditions.

AmenityStatus
Free Wi-FiIncluded
Continental breakfastIncluded
Free parkingIncluded
24-hour gymAvailable
Pet-friendly roomsAvailable (fee applies, CAD)
EV chargingAvailable on site
Check-in timeFrom 3:00 PM
Check-out timeBy 11:00 AM

Luggage storage is available, and our front desk operates 24 hours a day, even outside casino floor hours. If you are planning to split your time between Bear Claw and Moose Mountain Provincial Park, our location works well as a base - close enough to the park, but with your room, food, and gaming all in one place when you come back in the evening.

Gaming Floor at Bear Claw

Bear Claw Casino & Hotel operates under the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, giving guests a regulated land-based gaming environment on Highway 9, White Bear First Nations, SK, S0C 0R0.

The casino floor is compact and easy to navigate, with the following verified features:

  • 132 slot machines available on the floor
  • 4 table games in a clearly arranged space
  • Minimum age of 18 required, with valid government ID checked at entry
  • No membership required to access the gaming area

The property sits approximately 13 km north of Carlyle and close to Moose Mountain Provincial Park, making it accessible for both local visitors and travelers passing through the region. Free parking is available on site, and the hotel connected to the casino offers free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness facility for guests.

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Dining, the Bar, and Event Space

Growlers Restaurant looks after the dining side. It serves both hotel guests and anyone coming in just to eat, so you do not have to stay overnight to sit down for a meal. We also have a bar and lounge, with outdoor seating during warmer weather. Guests often mention the lobby fireplace in reviews, and it does give the main space a warmer feel, especially later in the day.

For groups, meetings, or private functions, we provide meeting and banquet facilities. Cvent lists Bear Claw Casino & Hotel as an entertainment venue in the Carlyle area, and we regularly support group bookings. To reserve event space, you use the same phone and email contacts as for rooms and general questions, and we confirm details directly with you.

How to Book

You can book rooms directly through bearclawcasino.ca or via Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, or KAYAK. The process is familiar across all of them: choose your dates, select a room type, check the rate in CAD, and complete the booking form. Pet fees and any extra-person charges are shown before you confirm, which helps avoid surprises on arrival.

For meeting rooms or other event space, it is usually easier to contact us directly by phone at +1 306-577-4577 or email at [email protected]. Include your preferred date, approximate group size, and what you need the space for. Once everything is agreed, you receive an email confirmation. On the day you arrive, bring that confirmation along with valid ID to the front desk.

There is also a gift shop and ticket services available from the lobby during staffed hours, so you can handle souvenirs or event tickets in the same place.

Background and Regulatory Context

Bear Claw Casino & Hotel first opened in 1993 on White Bear First Nations. The original operation closed shortly after, following a major dispute over First Nations jurisdiction and gaming rights. That moment became an important turning point for how Saskatchewan later structured its Indigenous gaming model across the province.

Today we are part of the SIGA network, alongside other First Nations casinos in Saskatchewan. SIGA manages regulatory compliance and consistent operating standards at these properties, and Bear Claw Casino & Hotel appears on the official corporate site at siga.ca. The White Bear First Nations community remains at the center of our identity. Our casino and hotel sit within their territory and follow the broader approach of Indigenous-led gaming development in the province.

It is important to be clear: we do not operate an online casino or any remote betting product tied directly to Bear Claw Casino & Hotel. We are a land-based operation only.

Online Gaming in Saskatchewan

On our website we point guests toward PlayNow.com, which currently operates as Saskatchewan’s only legal online gambling platform. PlayNow.com is a separate provincial service and all of its profits flow back to the province. If you are staying with us and want to access that platform, the free Wi-Fi available in every room is suitable for that use.

The physical casino here and the provincial online platform serve different purposes under the same regulatory environment. They sit inside one framework but function as separate products with distinct access points and rules.

Contact and Location

Contact MethodDetail
Phone+1 306-577-4577
Email[email protected]
Websitebearclawcasino.ca
Facebook@BearClawCasino
AddressHwy 9, White Bear First Nations, Carlyle, SK, S0C 0R0
Distance from CarlyleApproximately 13 km north on Highway 9

Our setting is rural and surrounded by forest, something travel platforms regularly mention as part of what makes a stay here feel different from a city hotel. If you are planning a trip toward Moose Mountain Provincial Park, Bear Claw Casino & Hotel fits naturally as a stop along the way, or as a base for the whole visit with gaming, dining and accommodation in one place.