Grey Rock Casino in New Brunswick
Casino Details
- Maliseet First Nation, 100 Chief Joanna Blvd, Saint-Basile, NB E7C 0C1, Canada
- Sunday–Wednesday 10:00–01:00
- Thursday–Saturday 10:00–02:30
- +1 506-735-2820
Adjacent is a very nice Quality Inn.
Grey Rock Casino at a Glance
Grey Rock Casino operates inside the Grey Rock Entertainment Centre at 100 Chief Joanna Boulevard, within the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation near Edmundston, New Brunswick. The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation owns and runs the property, which opened in 2015 and now receives more than 100,000 guests annually. The complex groups a gaming floor, the largest bingo hall in the province, two restaurants, a 10,000-square-foot event centre, and direct hotel access. Travellers reach it straight from the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2), close to the Canada–United States border at Maine. All transactions are processed in Canadian dollars (CAD) on Atlantic Time, and the main line is (506) 735-2820.
Feature | Detail |
Address | 100 Chief Joanna Blvd, Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, Edmundston, NB E7C 0C1 |
Phone / Email | (506) 735-2820 / [email protected] |
Owner | Madawaska Maliseet First Nation |
Opened | 2015 |
Currency | Canadian dollars (CAD) |
Minimum age | 19 years (valid photo ID required) |
Admission | Free, no membership required |
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How to Reach the Venue
The casino sits inside the Grey Rock Power Centre, which also holds a hotel, mall, truck stop, and several restaurants. A 40-foot totem pole depicting the figure Glooscap marks the entrance to the gaming and dining areas.
Driving and Transit Access
From within Canada, drivers follow the Trans-Canada Highway to Route 2, which runs parallel to Chief Joanna Boulevard. International visitors arriving from Maine cross the 300-metre Edmundston–Madawaska Bridge. Québec is the recommended airport for long-distance travellers, while a Maritime Bus service connects Fredericton to Edmundston. On arrival, guests park free of charge, and RV operators reserve sites through the Harvest Hosts portal, with showers at the adjacent TruckStop+ free on fuel purchases of 250 litres or more.
Gaming Floor and How to Play
The gaming floor holds 200-plus electronic slot machines, ranging from classic three-reel cabinets to feature-rich video slots. Players choose denominations from one cent upward, with progressive jackpots and a dedicated 21-machine section reserved for smokers. Titles cited at the venue include Buffalo Ascension, Great Guardians Link, Crazy Chickens, and Stuffed Coins, delivered through an IGT download system that loads games on demand.
Slot Machines
To begin, a visitor inserts cash or a Totem Rewards card, selects a denomination, sets the line bet, and presses spin or the touchscreen play button. Multi-denomination cabinets allow bet adjustments without changing machines.
Electronic Table Games
Rather than felt tables with live dealers, the floor uses chipless “Stadium” hybrid terminals that support up to five concurrent games. Each player wagers from an individual touchscreen station, selecting bets before the shared outcome resolves. The available formats are:
- Stadium Roulette
- Stadium Blackjack
- Stadium Casino War
- Stadium Three Card Poker
- Stadium Ultimate Texas Hold’em
Craps is not offered, and the hybrid layout replaces traditional croupier dealing across blackjack, roulette, and poker variants.
Poker and Bingo Sessions
A separate poker room has hosted Texas Hold’em cash games at $1/$2 and $2/$5 no-limit, plus weekly tournaments and a Poker Bad Beat progressive jackpot (minimum five players; qualifying hand of Aces Full of Tens beaten by Four of a Kind or better). Poker scheduling has run Thursday through Sunday, though availability changes seasonally and should be confirmed by phone. The bingo hall seats over 400 players, the largest in the province, and supplies electronic handheld devices that run more than 30 cards alongside paper sheets. Glass partitions divide the smoking and non-smoking bingo areas.
Joining the Totem Rewards Program
The free Totem Rewards program records play and converts it into redeemable value. Enrolment takes place at the on-site rewards desk, where staff issue a card after an ID check; the same credentials sync with the Grey Rock Casino app on Google Play for Android users. New members receive a CAD$10 free-play credit and then accumulate one point per dollar wagered.
- Earn: one Totem point for every CAD$1 played with the card inserted.
- Redeem: 5,000 points convert to CAD$5 in free play.
- Comp Dollars: usable toward meals and select on-site purchases.
- Birthday benefit: a members-only draw for a CAD$500 prize during the birthday month.
To redeem, a member presents the physical card or app ID at a terminal, restaurant till, or rewards desk, then confirms the balance before applying it. Only members qualify for promotional draws at this Grey Rock Casino New Brunswick property.
Dining at the Complex
Two outlets serve the floor, each with distinct hours and menus, and both pour cocktails, wines, and local and imported beers.
Venue | Hours | Focus |
Fiddlehead Café & Lounge | Food 10:00–20:00; bar to 00:00 (Mon–Thu), 02:30 (Fri–Sat) | Casual dining |
Valley View Restaurant | 16:00–22:00 daily | Steakhouse |
Casino floor | Sun–Thu 10:00–00:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–02:30 | Gaming |
Valley View Restaurant
Located on the second floor with terrace and mezzanine views over the gaming floor, this steakhouse runs mains from roughly CAD$10 to CAD$38. A frequent special is the Dinner for Two, pairing rib-eye steaks, wine, and CAD$10 free-play vouchers.
Fiddlehead Café & Lounge
Positioned at the centre of the main floor, the Fiddlehead serves breakfast, burgers, piled poutines, wings, and pizza burgers, with most mains near CAD$10. Its name references fiddleheads used in Maliseet canoes, wigwams, and clothing, tying the menu to local heritage.
Booking Accommodation and Stay & Play
| Hotel | Location | From (per night) |
| Quality Hotel & Conference Centre | Connected via indoor pedway | CAD$186 |
| Comfort Inn | About 1–2 km from casino | CAD$219 |
| Inn of Acadia | Madawaska, Maine | CAD$190 |
Events, Tours, and Nearby Attractions
The event centre books weddings for up to 450 guests, conferences, bingo sessions, and concerts, supported by in-house catering, audio-visual equipment, and concert sound and lighting. Coordinators assist couples and organisers with layout, dining, and scheduling on request. The surrounding Madawaska region adds outdoor and cultural options:
- Grey Rock Adventure Tours: snowmobile and ATV packages combining hotel, casino, and dining.
- An 18-hole golf course designed by Albert Murray (1947).
- Mont Farlagne: skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing in winter; biking and hiking in warmer seasons.
- Edmundston sites such as Madawaska Four Corner Park and Parc Provincial de la République.
Event bookings are arranged by contacting the venue directly, and concert calendars are published months ahead, with a recurring Ladies Night on Wednesdays.
Visitor Requirements and Responsible Gaming
Entry to Grey Rock Casino New Brunswick requires guests to be 19 or older and to present valid photo identification at the door. A casual-to-smart dress code applies, and weapons, alcohol, and illegal items are prohibited. The building is smoke-free apart from the designated indoor slot section and outdoor smoking zones. All slot machines and electronic tables run certified random number generators tested by independent laboratories, and surveillance covers the floor, entrances, and cashier throughout opening hours. Staff promote responsible-gaming tools, including voluntary play and spend limits and provincial self-exclusion, and assist guests in English and French across the gaming, dining, and rewards areas.