Bear Claw Casino & Hotel in Saskatchewan

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Bear Claw Casino & Hotel

4.2

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Dennis F

2 months ago

Great people great staff!

Jan M

2 months ago

5/5 clean rooms
1/5 answering the phone. I have called multiple times, before coming and now after to get my email receipt and no one ever picks up. Has the number changed?

Kevin C

2 months ago

I was very comfortable there and week stay again.

Jackie Paul

3 months ago

We were there for 3 nights and our never got cleaned once and we had keep going to get our own supplies. No one told us we had to fill out a form to get your room cleaned, never heard of this before. The rooms were clean when we arrived.
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

Cheryl Miller

11 months ago

Just a little detour off of the Trans Canada down Hwy 9 and you arrive at this little gem of a casino/hotel/restaurant.
Service was excellent, very friendly staff. The casino is small but has a good variety of machines.
The hotel room was Clean and the beds comfy. There is renovations taking place in the rooms but it will be very nice once completed.
We ordered the fish & chips and a burger and both meals were 5/5. Recommend a stay and play.

Crystal Whitehawk

11 months ago

I am giving this review two stars simply because the rooms were decent apart from a couple of things. Firstly, the water. The water was so brown. I ran myself a bath and the tub water was gross looking. I didn't take a picture of the water itself but I have a picture of a rag that was soaked in the water compared to a clean rag. The water is also unsafe for consumption. I didn't notice the small sign on the mirror until after I was brushing my teeth and used the water for rinsing. I believe the rooms may have been getting renovations also but I'm not for sure... Our room had no baseboards. Overall if these problems were not present it would be a great place to stay. The bedding and rooms overall were clean. It just felt icky showering in gross water.

Anar Heydar-zade

11 months ago

We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was beautiful and the price was incredibly affordable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great value.

Shawnspider

1 year ago

Made a quick stop at Bear Claw Casino on my way west and it did not disappoint! Signed up for their SIGA Rewards players club and got a cozy blanket just for joining. Ended up winning some cash too — enough to cover my stay in one of their rooms. Clean, comfy, and super friendly staff. Great little detour if you’re in the area!

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Overview at Bear Claw Casino & Hotel in Saskatchewan

Bear Claw Casino & Hotel sits on the White Bear First Nation, near Moose Mountain Provincial Park and the town of Carlyle in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada. The venue is one of seven operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). It covers roughly 2,800 m² (30,000 sq ft) and combines a gaming floor, a family restaurant, a lounge, a 35-room hotel, and camper stalls. The property opened in 1993 as the first First Nations-run casino in the province, closed during a jurisdictional dispute, and reopened in 1996 under the Gaming Framework Agreement (1995). Access is from Highway 9 (the Saskota Flyway).

Feature	Detail
Location	White Bear First Nation, Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Operator	Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)
Floor size	2,800 m² (30,000 sq ft)
Slot machines	132
Table games	4
Hotel rooms	35
Opened / Reopened	1993 / 1996

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How to Reach the Venue in Southeast Saskatchewan

The complex sits in a rural setting, so road travel is the primary access method.

Shuttle Service and Air Connections

Bear Claw operates a free shuttle linking the venue with several pickup and drop-off points nearby, booked by telephone. Carlyle’s regional airport, about 10 minutes away, connects to Regina International, Brandon Municipal, and Minot International airports. Taxis and buses also serve the Regina route.

Driving Directions and Parking

Drivers from Regina International Airport follow the route southeast for roughly 250 km (about a two-and-a-half-hour drive). The casino lies minutes from White Bear Lake and around 12 minutes by car from central Carlyle. On-site parking and recreational vehicle (RV) spaces are free. New arrivals receive a CAD 20 coin coupon for the gaming floor.

Accessing the Slot Machines

The floor holds 132 slot machines from manufacturers including IGT and Konami, arranged for step-free, wheelchair access. To start, players insert cash or scan a Players Club card to record wagers. Accepted denominations span four levels:

$0.01 (penny play for low stakes)
$0.05 (nickel denomination)
$0.25 (quarter denomination)
$1.00 (dollar denomination for higher stakes)

After choosing a denomination, players set the line bet and press the spin control; cashout tickets print at the machine and are redeemed at the cage. Smoking is prohibited throughout the floor and hotel, with designated areas outside.

Progressive Jackpots

Two SIGA-exclusive progressives run here. Smoke Signals seeds at CAD 1,000,000 and can climb toward CAD 2,000,000 before paying. Rider Nation starts at CAD 50,000 and triggers by CAD 100,000, producing more frequent payouts. Both require a Players Club card insertion to register qualifying play.

Playing the Table Games

The property maintains four card-based table games: Blackjack, Poker, and Phil ’em Up (a five-card poker variant). Seating is limited, so weekends and holidays fill quickly; the slot floor serves as an alternative while waiting. Tables are staffed by live dealers during the evening hours below.

Day range	Table game hours (Central Time)
Monday–Thursday	6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday–Sunday	5:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Registering for the Players Club

SIGA Players Club membership is free and valid across all seven SIGA casinos in Saskatchewan. The card is issued in person. The steps are:

Visit the Players Club desk on the casino floor.
Present a valid government-issued photo ID (minimum age 19).
Receive the physical Players Club card.
Insert the card into any slot or electronic gaming machine before play.

Once active, the card records each qualifying wager and unlocks member-only draws, dining discounts, and birthday vouchers. The card must stay inserted throughout each session for points to accrue.

Earning and Redeeming Points

Slot play earns 1 point per CAD 1 wagered, while electronic gaming machines award 1 point per CAD 5 wagered. Every 1,000 points converts to CAD 5 cash back, redeemable at any slot machine. Cardholders also receive 10% off dining and reduced accommodation rates.

Current Promotions

Rotating offers are posted at the Players Club desk and on the casino website, and they change periodically. Let it Grow runs each Tuesday with a cash prize that increases until claimed. The New Member offer credits CAD 10 in slot play after sign-up, and Ready, Set, Spin lets members aged 55 and over spin for prizes every Monday. Thunder Thursday can return up to CAD 50 in free slot play, while Seniors Day (Mondays, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) grants players 55 and older CAD 15 in free slot play plus bonus draws. Triple loyalty points apply during early weekend hours.

Dining Options

Three outlets serve the complex at different hours, each carrying First Nation-inspired styling.

Growlers Restaurant (10:00 AM–9:00 PM, seating for 60+): tacos, ribs, salads, burgers, steak (New York steak about CAD 29), plus cocktails.
Kookum’s Kitchen / Charley Biggs’ Chicken: fried chicken with potato wedges and coleslaw.
Deli & Bar (on the floor, open until 1:30 AM): pizza slices, sandwiches, hot dogs.

Players Club members receive 10% off dining at these venues. SIGA’s own-brew lagers are stocked alongside the cocktail list.

Booking the Hotel and RV Parking

The on-site accommodation transferred to SIGA in 2010 and underwent a CAD 4 million renovation. Rooms are reserved by contacting the hotel directly or via online booking; major credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted.

Room Types and Amenities

The hotel offers 35 rooms across queen, king, and premium suite categories. Standard rooms measure about 300 sq ft, suites about 350 sq ft. In-room features include a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, work desk, and ironing facilities; suites add a corner jacuzzi tub. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, and continental breakfast are provided.

Room type	Approx. size	Notable feature
Queen room	300 sq ft	Flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave
King room	300 sq ft	Work desk, coffee maker
Premium suite	350 sq ft	Jacuzzi tub, dining area (≈ CAD 130/night)

RV Parking

Camper and RV spaces are allocated first-come, first-served, with no reservations. Only six spaces supply power (110V), so callers should confirm availability by telephone. Stay length is unlimited, though guests must be present at the campsite each evening.

Golf, Conferences, and Local Attractions

White Bear Lake Golf Course (18-hole championship layout) lies a short drive away. A package booked through the hotel combines discounted rounds with casino free play and Growlers coupons. The venue also houses 3,400 sq ft of conference space across three rooms (a theatre for 200, a banquet room for 128, a reception area for 200). Nearby attractions include White Bear Lake, Kenosee Water Park (about 8 km away), Kenosee Lake, and Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

Responsible Gaming and Contact Details

SIGA operates under The First Nations Gaming Act, 1995, as a non-profit corporation returning proceeds to First Nations and community beneficiaries. Entry requires guests to be at least 19 with valid identification. The floor runs daily from 10:00 AM, with the Deli & Bar serving until 1:30 AM in the Central Time zone (Saskatchewan does not observe daylight saving). Bookings reach the team by telephone at +1 (306) 577-4577 (fax +1 (306) 577-4899) or email [email protected]. The mailing address is White Bear First Nation, SK-9, Carlyle, S0C 0R0, Canada.