What the Complex Actually Offers
Casino de Charlevoix is a land-based casino and resort property operated by Loto-Québec. You will find it at 183, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, Québec, G5A 1X8. The venue has been open since June 24, 1994, which makes it one of the long-standing provincial casino sites in Canada. It operates all year and is physically attached to Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, so the casino and resort feel like one integrated estate.
Access to the gaming floor is restricted to guests aged 18 and over. Staff operate in both French and English, which is very natural for the region. All payments on the property are handled in Canadian dollars only.
Third-party directories generally estimate the gaming floor at around 900 to 950 slot machines and close to 20 table games. Loto-Québec does not commit to a fixed number online and usually directs guests to get the latest figures on-site. You can eat without leaving the complex, and live shows or performances appear regularly on the schedule. Because of the Fairmont connection, hotel rooms, spa access, and leisure services are a short indoor walk rather than a separate outing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official operator | Loto-Québec |
| Address | 183, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, Québec, G5A 1X8 |
| Opening date | June 24, 1994 |
| Currency | CAD |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Languages | French, English |
| Phone | 418-665-5300 / 1-800-665-2274 |
| [email protected] | |
| Official site | casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/charlevoix/home |
Getting There and Planning the Trip
La Malbaie is about 140 kilometres northeast of Québec City, in the Charlevoix region. The casino and hotel sit along rue Richelieu, which effectively serves as the main road into the Fairmont property. For driving directions, usual navigation and map apps route you straight to the entrance without much trouble.
One detail worth handling early is the operating schedule. Public listings and travel sites sometimes show different hours, and there have been notes about temporary closures in the past. The most reliable check is direct: call 418-665-5300 or the toll-free 1-800-665-2274, or look at the timetable on casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/charlevoix/home before you set off.
For anyone pairing gaming with an overnight stay, locking in a room is usually the first move. A heritage-style resort such as Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu can book up quickly on weekends and during local festivals or events in the Charlevoix area, even when the casino floor itself still has space.
Steps that help you prepare:
- Look up current opening hours on casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/charlevoix/home or verify them by phone.
- If you need a room, check availability at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in advance.
- Sort out how you will get to La Malbaie - rental car from Québec City is a common pick.
- Pack a valid government-issued photo ID, since age is checked at the door.
- Glance at the on-site restaurant list so you can fit meals around play or spa time.
- Review the entertainment calendar on the official casino site to see if any shows match your dates.
- For accessibility needs or group reservations, write to [email protected].
- Arrive with CAD cash or a payment card that works in Canada, as everything is priced in Canadian dollars.
Gaming on the Floor
Most of the space on the main floor is taken up by slot machines, with different denominations available so casual players and higher-stakes guests both find something that fits. Table games follow the standard casino lineup. The exact mix and number of individual titles can change, and Loto-Québec points visitors toward in-person information or its contact channels rather than a fixed public game list.
| Gaming Category | Notes |
|---|---|
| Slot machines | Approx. 900-950 units (third-party estimate) |
| Table games | Approx. 20 tables (third-party estimate) |
| Currency | CAD only |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Official game count source | casinos.lotoquebec.com |
Casino de Charlevoix itself does not run an online casino under the Charlevoix brand name. When you search for it online, you may see sites such as quebeccitycharlevoixcasino.ca or casinomalbaie.ca. Those domains are not run by Loto-Québec and should not be treated as official in any way. The validated casino pages remain under the casinos.lotoquebec.com structure.
For players in Québec who want regulated online gambling, Loto-Québec operates Espace-jeux as its dedicated online platform. That product is separate from Casino de Charlevoix, but still falls within the same provincial framework and oversight.
