Casino Charlevoix Canada - Gaming and Resort

What Casino de Charlevoix Actually Is

Casino Charlevoix Canada usually appears as Casino de Charlevoix in official materials. It is a land-based casino set on a cliff in Pointe-au-Pic, facing the St. Lawrence River. The physical address is 183, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, Québec. We operate under Loto-Québec, a provincial crown corporation, and the casino is part of a larger complex that also includes the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu hotel, a spa, a golf course, and several on-site dining options. So it is not just a gaming floor, it functions as a destination resort.

Entry to the casino area is free. Guests must be at least 18 years old, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required at the entrance without exception. The property operates throughout the year.

It is important to check our official schedule on the Loto-Québec website before any visit. Holiday periods or special events can cause minor changes in opening hours, and relying on third-party listings sometimes leads to outdated information, especially if you are driving in from far.

The Gaming Floor

On the Casino de Charlevoix floor, guests will find the classic table formats: roulette, baccarat, blackjack, and several poker variations. For players who want to start with lower stakes or a more flexible format, there are also multi-game terminals that allow smaller bets before moving to live tables. Slot machines occupy a large portion of the space, with different denominations and game styles spread across the room.

Loto-Québec does not list exact counts of machines or detailed bet limits on its public pages. That is a deliberate operating choice. If table minimums or maximums are important for how you plan to play, the most reliable approach is simply to ask the floor team before you sit down. Staff will usually give clear information about limits and rules on the spot.

Table and electronic formats currently available include:

1. Roulette
2. Baccarat
3. Blackjack
4. Poker variants
5. Low-stakes multi-game terminals

All these games follow standard Loto-Québec rules and procedures. If you are new to a game, or just unsure about a specific rule, it is absolutely acceptable to ask a dealer or another employee to outline the basics before you join. There is no requirement to figure out rules alone at the table.

Getting There and Planning the Visit

Casino de Charlevoix is located around 90 to 100 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, along Route 138 through the Charlevoix region. The drive itself is quite scenic, with river and hillside views on the way into La Malbaie. On arrival, guests can use the parking available at the complex.

A typical visit comes together as follows:

1. First, check the current schedule at casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/charlevoix/home.
2. If you plan to stay overnight, reserve accommodation in advance. The on-site option within the complex is Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.
3. Make sure you bring valid government-issued photo ID. Without ID, entry to the casino is not permitted.
4. Drive to 183, rue Richelieu in La Malbaie and follow local signage to the parking areas.
5. Once parked, you can walk directly to the casino entrance. Admission to the floor is free.
6. At the reception desk, you may register for a Loto-Québec player card if you wish to track your play or access loyalty benefits tied to your activity.
7. Before you join any table, confirm the current table minimums and other practical details with the floor staff.
8. Between gaming sessions, you can use the restaurants, bars, and other services available across the complex.

If you prefer to clarify anything ahead of time - from opening hours to a specific service - our team can be reached by phone at +1 418-665-5300 or by email at [email protected].

Resort Services Beyond the Casino Floor

The broader complex, often presented as Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix, is structured around more than gaming alone. Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu has been part of the Charlevoix landscape for over a century and carries a historic character. Because the hotel and casino are integrated, it is a natural choice for guests who want to stay on-site. The setup tends to work well for couples, families, or groups where some people are focused on the casino and others prefer different activities.

The spa and wellness centre, the golf course, and the seasonal outdoor activities linked to the region give the property a flexible appeal. One part of a group might spend the afternoon on the course or at the spa, while others stay in the hotel or visit the gaming floor. Everyone is still within the same complex, but with different ways to use their time.

Under normal conditions, guests can comfortably spend a full weekend on property without repeating the same activity all the time. The casino becomes one part of a broader stay rather than the only focus.

Online Gaming Through Loto-Québec

For residents of Quebec who prefer to play remotely, Loto-Québec also operates an online gaming platform. It functions under the same provincial regulatory framework as our land-based casinos: same crown corporation, same minimum legal age of 18, and the same approach to responsible gaming. Online access does not replace the in-person Casino de Charlevoix experience, but it provides a regulated alternative when a trip to La Malbaie is not practical.

Accessing the online platform generally looks like this:

1. Visit the official Loto-Québec online portal via the Loto-Québec domain.
2. Open a new account or sign in to an existing one using a valid Quebec address and date of birth.
3. Complete the requested identity verification during the registration process.
4. From the main dashboard, go to the casino section.
5. Select the game type you prefer: slots, table games, or live dealer formats.
6. Set personal deposit limits in your account settings before you start playing.
7. Use the responsible gaming tools in the account dashboard to manage your playing time and spending as you go.

The platform covers slot-style games, table titles, and other formats in a controlled, legal environment. It follows the same rule structure as our land-based offer, but delivered through your screen.

Sorting Out the Name Confusion

Searching for Casino Charlevoix Canada can sometimes produce several similar names, and it is useful to separate them clearly. The core facility is Casino de Charlevoix, run by Loto-Québec at 183, rue Richelieu. When we refer to Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix, we mean the whole integrated resort: hotel, spa, golf, dining, and the casino component together.

In the same town, there is also another hotel business named Le Petit Manoir du Casino. It mentions the casino because of its proximity, but it is not affiliated with Loto-Québec and it does not operate the casino. If you intend to stay directly within our complex, the hotel you are looking for is Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, not Le Petit Manoir du Casino.

To keep it clear, there are four separate entities to remember:

1. Casino de Charlevoix - the physical casino floor, operated by Loto-Québec.
2. Hôtel-Casino de Charlevoix - the name used for the full complex, including hotel, spa, golf, and casino.
3. Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - the hotel located inside that complex.
4. Le Petit Manoir du Casino - a distinct, unaffiliated hotel elsewhere in La Malbaie.

When booking or requesting information, it is always safer to confirm the official Loto-Québec address (183, rue Richelieu) and our phone number (+1 418-665-5300). This small step reduces the risk of arriving at a different property than the one you had in mind.