Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax

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Casino Nova Scotia

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Paul Harvey

4 weeks ago

Good food noisy typical casino atmosphere not for everybody

Gil Aubin

4 weeks ago

If you are looking for Vegas you are in the wrong place, but if you are looking for a friendly spot with a good assortment of new and old slot machines you found it.

Bill Haley

4 months ago

We visited Casino Nova Scotia on Saturday for a Slot tournament and had a great time. Even though we didn't win, the atmosphere was fun and we had a few dollars saved up to enjoy playing afterward. We've also tried the buffet in the past, and we were truly impressed by both the quality and the quantity of the food. Overall, always an enjoyable experience, well worth the visit.

Santi L

5 months ago

I went here just for fun because my friends and I were in the city and our flight got delayed so we needed to spend an extra night. It was fun. We played a lot of games and the view from the hotel is nice. The drinks are good and it is not as crowded as we expected. Just dont spend too much money.

gowsik kiswog

5 months ago

Place to visit atleast once. Who ever want to explore.How casino works and what are games available. They are allowing if you are 18+ with valid id. Not necessary to bet to watch others game. you can enjoy food and drinks.

Ja Son

5 months ago

First off, there are tons of mice openly running around on the floor so I can just imagine what the kitchen looks like.

Painfully outdated selection of games. High-limit table game hours are awful. Staff seem indifferent and largely unwilling to help. Payouts on machines and table games are set far lower than any other place in the country. There simply isn’t much to offer here. The steak was so thin and tough I would never order it again. I feel like Nova Scotia has just been conditioning people to expect far less than the rest of the world when it comes to gaming entertainment.

Also, handpays take about 5x longer than any other casino in the country!

FlicksForFans

11 months ago

For those seeking great quality food for the reasonable buffet price think again. Good news - the buffet listed here is a mere $30 per person. Bad news - the buffet listed here is a mere $30 per person. I went in with both eyes wide open and a cynical mindset in lieu of the way too reasonable $30 all-you-can-eat charge, but Casino Nova Scotia still exceeded my disappointment by serving one of the WORST meals I've ever eaten. Meaning I've had a meal at the horrible Hometown Buffet down in the neighborhood of Van Nuys, CA that was dirty as dirt - Casino Nova Scotia makes that now closed hellhole look like Cafe Sierra at Citywalk in LA. (Which serves a glorious seafood buffet for $150 a person!) First off the sides are seriously lagging. Meaning there are two sides tables to this "buffet" - but both have the exact same sides which means very little selection. Some meager and odd salad options, (cold mac and cheese...as a salad?!) plain mashed potatoes, crappy barely sauced pasta, overdone fried pickles, dry cornbread and overcooked Salmon. (The ONLY minor edible was the Alfredo sauced chicken - my guest didn't dig the garlic flavor - but when cheap as dirt chicken is your TOP meat at a Prime Rib feast you got problems!) So get to the nitty gritty - the main feature in the prime rib dinner - the prime rib. The one that drew me to this experience on a Saturday evening. (I've included a pic of what was online so you can see what I was expecting - yeah right!) Was it good? Was it sliced with picturesque medium rare glistening goodness like in the promised photo? What in fact...was there? A new roast was brought out right in front of me and it took them 5 minutes to lift it from the metal serving tray to the so called carving space dead center as it was falling apart in dripping chunks. Wet, overcooked and stringy as a yarn ball, this was the absolute worst meat I've ever had in my life. I cannot in good conscience call it prime rib - think roast beef, overdone and almost inedible. (The pic attached shows no such string stuff in it's advertising!) Finally to the desserts which were overly sweet and the only saving grace being the cobbler with fresh cream - again my guest was not a fan of the blueberries filling - but even then found what looked to be a pastry bag plastic topper in the cream on my cobbler. (Put it aside and kept eating - was starving and didn't care at that point!) So the moral here - you get what you pay for. They are using the sub-par kitchen and chefs to create a grotesque meal in a sneaky effort to get you in...to play casino games. This is not Gordon Ramsey's adjoining restaurant to compliment the ambience - this is a food that he would spit out and then close the place down. But even at mere $30 (or lesser if you are a casino gambling member) a starving hobo would feel ripped off, unsatisfied and mighty mad. Splurge on something better and avoid the con - here endeth the lesson.

Article summary

About Casino Nova Scotia Halifax

Casino Nova Scotia Halifax is the largest gaming and entertainment property in Atlantic Canada, set on the downtown waterfront at 1983 Upper Water Street. The venue opened its permanent $100-million facility on April 24, 2000, and is operated today by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The single-property gaming floor (roughly 34,900 square feet) holds slots, electronic and live tables, a poker room, and a high-limit area. Admission requires valid government-issued photo identification confirming an age of 19 or over, even for guests who appear older. Footwear is mandatory (sandals are not permitted), and no headwear may be worn on the floor.

Detail	Information
Operator	Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Address	1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3Y5
Phone	(902) 425-7777 / 1-888-6GAMES6
Poker Room	(902) 496-6166
Email	[email protected]
Minimum age	19
Parkade	550 cars (14 accessible spaces)

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How to Reach the Casino on the Halifax Waterfront

The property sits beside Purdy’s Wharf and the dockyard clock, with many one-way streets around the harbour, so arriving from the north is the practical route. Drivers reach Upper Water Street by taking Cornwallis Street toward the water and turning right; the casino appears on the left. Guests arriving from Dartmouth use the Angus L. MacDonald Bridge, follow the ramp to Barrington Street, then turn left onto Upper Water Street. Halifax airport lies about a 30-minute drive away via Highway 118S, and the rail station sits roughly 1.5 kilometres from the entrance. An attached 550-car parkade connects to the floor, and a pedway links the casino to the Marriott Halifax Harbourfront, Scotia Square, and Purdy’s Wharf.

Playing the Slot Machines

Slots form the core of the floor, with over 500 video and reel machines drawn from suppliers including Bally, Williams, IGT, Aristocrat, Konami, and Shuffle Master. To begin, a player inserts a Player’s Club card, selects a denomination on the touchscreen, sets the bet per line, then presses spin. Before wagering, players should confirm these points at each cabinet:

Denominations run from $0.01 (one penny) through $100 per credit.
Branded titles include Game of Thrones, Lightning Link, Gold Pays, and Wild Life.
Progressive units come in both in-link and stand-alone formats, flagged by overhead displays.

Floor representatives confirm any current slot tournaments and explain qualifying bets, so players should ask staff before committing to a progressive cabinet.

Table Games and the High Limit Crown Room

Main Floor Tables

Live tables open daily from 2pm to 3am and cover blackjack, Free Bet Blackjack, Blackjack Switch, single-zero and double-zero roulette, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, Mississippi Stud (with the Three Card Bonus Bet), Texas Hold’Em Bonus, and EZ Baccarat. Craps runs on Friday and Saturday nights only. To join, a player places a buy-in on the layout and waits for the dealer to exchange cash for chips between hands.

The Crown Room

The High Limit Crown Room operates daily from 5pm to 4am for larger stakes. It offers blackjack with the optional Kings Bounty Side Bet, single-zero roulette, EZ Baccarat, and Let It Ride. Higher table minimums apply here than on the main floor.

Area	Hours	Featured Games
Main floor tables	2pm–3am daily	Blackjack, roulette, Mississippi Stud, EZ Baccarat
High Limit Crown Room	5pm–4am daily	Blackjack (Kings Bounty), single-zero roulette, baccarat
Poker room	Wed–Sat, 4pm–2am	No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha

Reserving a Seat in the Poker Room

How to Register

Membership in the Player’s Club is free and is the first action recommended on arrival. A visitor presents photo identification at the guest services desk, completes a short form, and receives a loyalty card within minutes. The card is then inserted into any slot or presented at a table so that wagering accumulates points.

Membership Tiers and Redemption

The programme runs across four tiers based on point totals. Points convert to cash offers, free play, dining, and event tickets, and the card also unlocks the parking perk described later.

Tier	Points Required	Sample Benefits
Bronze	Entry level	Daily buffet access, gift offers
Silver	2,000–9,999	Weekly promotions, member specials
Gold	10,000–39,999	Enhanced offers, event tickets
Club Privé	40,000+	Priority access, exclusive rewards

Members aged 55 and over qualify for Club 55 every Tuesday, which provides $5 Free Play plus draw entries.

Dining and Refreshments

Several outlets serve the floor at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, each handling a different style of service. Guests can choose among the following:

3Sixty Buffet Restaurant: nightly buffets and a Prime Rib service on Fridays and Saturdays.
3Sixty Lounge: casual dining paired with live entertainment.
Trapeze: East Coast plates with harbour views.
Casino Café: lighter items such as sandwiches, salads, and pastries near the gaming area.

Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks are available on the gaming floor, and to claim the buffet promotions (frequently priced near $9.99) a guest presents the Player’s Club card at the till.

Hours, Parking, and Responsible Gaming

Operating Hours

Summer hours run 24 hours daily, while winter hours are 10am to 4am Sunday through Thursday and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. The casino closes on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day.

Parking Perks and Player Safety

To claim complimentary parking, a guest spends at least $10 on dining, gaming, entertainment, or any combination, then presents the Player’s Award Club card with the receipts at the guest services desk. The connected Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel (331 rooms, 21 suites) offers a Playcation package with a $10 Rewards Play voucher and a $5 Trapeze credit per person, bookable Thursday to Sunday. Responsible-gaming support is delivered through the on-site GameSense program, which supplies information booths and tools for managing play, and identification is verified for significant transactions to meet provincial regulatory standards.