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Nestled into the beautiful backdrop of Scugog Island, just east of the scenic town of Port Perry, is the Great Blue Heron Casino. Blazing into the skyline, with its multi-coloured tent-like roof, the Great Blue Heron Casino is a striking contrast to the trees and countryside that surround it.

 

The newly expanded aboriginal land and water theme of the facility provides guests with a relaxing, friendly and natural setting.

 

There’s something for everyone at the Great Blue Heron Casino, no matter what your game is. Spend some time at one of our 60 exciting gaming tables, pull a handle on one of our 547 slot machines, enjoy a fabulous all you can eat buffet at the Waters Edge Restaurant, or just linger for a drink at the Lucky Stone Bar and take in all the exciting gaming action.

 

Just the Facts!

 

 

Hours of Operation

Open 24 hours – 7 days a week

 

** Must be 19 years of age or older and have valid government issued photo identification **

 

Contact Information for the Great Blue Heron Casino:

 

Phone: 1-888-29-HERON (294-3766)

Website: www.greatblueheroncasino.com

 

 

Williams Treaties First Nations

 

The Williams Treaties First Nations are comprised of the Mississaugas of Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation, Georgina Island First Nation and the Rama First Nation.

 

The traditional territories of the Williams Treaties First Nations are located primarily in the Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario watersheds and includes certain principal tributaries and streams.

 

On October 29, 2012, in Alderville Indian Band et al v. Her Majesty the Queen et al, Canada and Ontario took the position at trial that harvesting rights associated with preconfederation treaties signed by the Williams Treaties First Nations were not intended to be surrendered in 1923, particularly the Treaty 20 (1818) area which was the subject of judicial scrutiny in Taylor and Williams, 1981.

 

This position recognizes the Williams Treaties people’s constitutionally protected harvesting rights in Treaty 20. This means Williams Treaties harvesters are able to exercise rights in line with those of other treaty people in most of Ontario.

 

In June 2018, the Williams Treaties First Nations ratified the Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement with Canada and Ontario. As it relates to harvesting, the Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement recognizes the Williams Treaties First Nations continuing pre-confederation treaty harvesting rights to harvest fish, wildlife, trapping and gathering in Treaties 5, 16, 18, 20, 27 and 27 1/4.