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Questions people ask about River Cree
Fifteen short answers, each one checked against the resort's own pages on 15 November 2026. Longer versions are linked where they exist.
Entry 01 · Answers
Fifteen questions
Is Carta Vibe the official River Cree website?
No. Carta Vibe is an independent review site, not affiliated with River Cree Resort & Casino or any casino operator. The official site is rivercreeresort.com.
Where exactly is River Cree?
At 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, Alberta T7X 3Y3, on Enoch Cree Nation land just south of Whitemud Drive and west of Winterburn Road, on Edmonton's western edge. From the airport and from Calgary, our route leaves Anthony Henday Drive at 62 Avenue NW.
How far is it from Edmonton International Airport?
The resort says 20 to 25 minutes; our own no-traffic calculation gives 38.4 km and about 37 minutes to the terminal.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
249 guest rooms including 11 luxury suites, in four published types: Traditional King, Traditional 2 Queens, Luxury One Bedroom Suite and Luxury Family Suite.
Is there a spa?
No spa is listed on the resort's pages. There is an indoor pool, a whirlpool and a fitness centre. A new pool is part of the expansion aimed at July 2027.
Is parking free?
Yes: free parking in three lots around the casino, and complimentary valet from 9:30 am to 3:00 am.
How old do you have to be?
18 to enter the casino in Alberta; River Cree IDs anyone who looks under 30. Every show at The Venue is 18+ unless listed otherwise. Since July 2024, under-18s with an adult can use the rinks, restaurants and community events indoors.
Is the casino open 24 hours?
The casino and slots are open 24 hours. Table games run 11 am to 3 am; the poker room is 24 hours Thursday to Sunday.
When is Hell's Kitchen open?
Daily, lunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and dinner 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, according to the resort's page. It launched in mid-September 2026.
Is there a shuttle?
A free shuttle runs to and from West Edmonton Mall every 30 minutes; the Casino Players Club (780-930-2562) has the schedule. We found no public transit route to the resort itself.
Is River Cree still a Marriott?
No. Marriott managed the hotel at the start; Enoch Cree Nation bought out Marriott in 2018 and is the sole owner, according to CTV News.
Does River Cree offer online gambling?
The resort says it does not offer online gaming at this time and warns about fake social-media ads using its name.
How does the room request on this site work?
You write your dates and preferences in the log at the bottom of any page. Our booking desk checks availability and price with the hotel or a booking partner and replies by email. It isn't a booking and we never ask for a card.
Who pays for this site?
The site's income is a commission from the hotel or a booking partner when a request turns into a confirmed booking. The publisher and advertiser is Carta Vibe Media, Brooklyn, United States. Details on the funding disclosure page.
Where can I get help with gambling?
In Alberta, the 24/7 Addiction Helpline at 1-866-332-2322 covers problem gambling; GameSense's info line is 1-833-447-7523. In Ontario, ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600. The Responsible Gambling Council is at responsiblegambling.org.
Directions with a map: getting there. On the map: Open in Google Maps.
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