Canada Texas Holdem Poker Rooms

Texas holdem poker is alive and thriving in Canada. This may be because you
can still play online, which even though it might not sound right can increase
the popularity of the game in live poker rooms. The premier poker room in Canada
is Playground Poker Club near Montreal. After this you’ll find many casinos with
larger poker rooms and a good mix of cash games and tournaments.

No limit holdem is still the game of choice here and you may struggle to find
other variants. Most commonly you’ll come across some limit holdem games and
also some Omaha.

One thing to keep note of while you play in Canada is that comps aren’t
offered as readily as they are in the United States, and some provinces have
laws which cap the maximum possible bet you can make. This means some cash games
will have lower buy in maximums than you may be used to.

List of Texas Holdem Poker Rooms in Canada

Aseneskak Casino

• Location: The Pas, Manitoba
• Hours: Open daily from 2pm until 2am
• Tables: 4
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Wednesday and Saturday at
  6:30pm with a buy in of $40. On top of this if you’re looking for a cash game
  you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem tables running most of the time.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TV’s on the walls to keep you
  entertained between hands. The decor is quite plain in this casino and poker
  room, however, the chairs and tables are well maintained and comfortable.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing here through the Trapper’s Club
  reward program. On top of this food and cocktails are offered to players while
  at the table, which means you can push that session out longer.
• Players: You’ll come across a mixed bag of players in this room with some
  locals and tourists. The play will be a lot juicier on weekend evenings in the
  cash games. If you are looking for an edge visit during those times and steer
  clear of the tournaments.

Bear Claw Casino

• Location: Carlyle, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Sunday, Monday and Thursday from 4pm until 12am, Friday and Saturday
  from 6pm until 2am
• Tables: 1
• Games: You’ll only find $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $5 / $10 limit holdem
  games played in this casino.
• Ambience: This isn’t really a poker room and is just one poker table in the
  pit of the casino. Smoking isn’t permitted while playing.
• Hospitality: Comps are offered to players through the SIGA Player’s Club and
  you can also get cocktail service at the table.
• Players: It’s completely random here as it’s just one table in the casino.
  You’ll sometimes find some good players but most of the time it will be slots or
  casino table game players trying their luck at poker. The play will be slow and
  weak.

Billy Barker Casino

• Location: Quesnel, British Columbia
• Hours: Open daily from 3pm
• Tables: 2
• Games: Currently no tournaments are offered for players here and you’ll only
  find $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: This casino is truly inspiring on the eye; it’s designed like a
  paddle steamer on land. The poker area in the casino is small and offers a no
  smoking environment for players and TV’s are viewable from the table so you can
  stay across the latest sports scores.
• Hospitality: You’ll be served food and cocktails at the table while playing
  in this poker area. Unfortunately no comps or jackpots are offered.
• Players: The play will be slow and soft here, so if you have patience it will
  be great for you. Most of the time you’ll struggle to find a game, so call ahead
  of visit on weekends to ensure you can get a seat at one of their cash games.

Boomtown Casino

• Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours: Open Thursday to Monday from 10am until 2am
• Tables: 3
• Games: You’ll only find cash games in this poker area with $1 / $2 no limit
  holdem being spread most of the time.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker area features comfortable and well maintained
  tables and chairs with TV’s that are strategically placed to keep you
  entertained between hands.
• Hospitality: You’ll be served cocktails at the table and that’s about it, in
  this casino.
• Players: It’s quite random here in respect to who you’ll come across at the
  table. Generally speaking the play will be quite slow and passive. So it’s not a
  great place to build your poker bankroll.

Caesars Windsor

• Location: Windsor, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 14
• Games: The poker room at Caesars Windsor offers a daily no limit holdem
  tournament with the buy in ranging from $65 to $120. On top of this they spread
  $1 / $3 no limit holdem and $1 / $3 pot limit Omaha high cash games.
• Ambience: This nicely appointed poker room features light and dark
  green table felt against brown walls under basic fluorescent lighting. No
  smoking is permitted and you’ll find plenty of flat screen TV’s on the walls to
  pass the time between hands.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while playing here through the Total Rewards
  program. On top of this you’ll be served cocktails and food at the table and
  they also run a series of jackpots and promotions to push your drop dollars
  further.
• Players: The cash games here are mostly dominated by tough regulars which
  means it will be hard for you to find an edge to exploit, unless you have a very
  solid game with a lot of gear shifts. If you want softer action visit on weekend
  evenings and consider tournaments over cash.

Camrose Casino

• Location: Camrose, Alberta
• Hours: Open Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm
• Tables: 6
• Games: A daily no limit holdem tournament is held in this poker room with a
  buy in between $35 and $160. For cash players they spread $1 / $2 no limit
  holdem.
• Ambience: This poker room is non smoking and features TV’s that are viewable
  from the table and well maintained and comfortable furnishings.
• Hospitality: All you’ll receive in the poker room at Camrose Casino is good
  old fashioned cocktail service.
• Players: Mostly regulars grace the felt in this poker room. The play will be
  solid; however, you should find some good spots on weekend evenings when the
  drinks have been flowing.

Cascades Casino

• Location: Langley, British Columbia
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 5
• Games: Daily no limit holdem tournaments are held here at 10am. The buy in
  fluctuate from $20 up to $100. If you are looking for a cash game you’ll find $1
  / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem and $2 / $4 and $4 / $8 limit holdem tables.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TV’s on the walls and gold and
  green carpet which matches nicely with the well maintained and comfortable
  tables and chairs.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing cash here through the Encore
  Rewards program. On top of this you can order food and cocktails from the table
  while you play. They also run a bad beat jackpot to push your rake dollars that
  bit further.
• Players: You’ll come across a lot of solid regular players in this room
  making the cash games very hard to beat. The staff here aren’t the greatest,
  although we’ve heard mixed reports so it may just depend on who you get on the
  day. Visit on weekend evenings for the softest action.

Cash Casino Calgary Nevada Poker Room

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 13
• Games: If you are looking for a cash game you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem
  and $1 / $2 dealer’s choice. On top of this they hold up to three tournaments a
  day here with no limit holdem and pot limit Omaha events. The buy in fluctuates
  depending on the time of the day and the day of the week.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TV’s on the walls and well
  maintained tables and comfortable chairs for a long session.
• Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food while playing at the table in the
  Cash Casino poker room in Calgary. On top of this they also offer a progressive
  bad beat jackpot.
• Players: You’ll find a good mix of amateur and tough regular players in this
  poker room. The action will be at its best on weekend evenings. Unfortunately
  the games here are known to be a little slow, which is frustrating, especially
  if you cross over between online and live play.

Cash Casino Red Deer

• Location: Red Deer, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 6
• Games: No limit holdem and some Omaha tournaments are held here every day of
  the week except Saturday. On some days up to three tournaments are run so call
  ahead to check. The buy in for these tournaments will fluctuate from $30 up to
  $80. For the cash players they spread $1 / $2 and $5 / $5 no limit holdem.
• Ambience: You’ll find TV’s strategically positioned so that you can see them
  from the well maintained tables in this no smoking poker room. The chairs are
  comfortable enough for longer sessions which is always a good thing. The poker
  room is located at the back of the casino and is probably too brightly lit.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive simple cocktail service while playing in this
  poker room. They also run a jackpot to push reward you for the extra drop
  dollars that are taken from each pot.
• Players: The play is quite soft in this poker room and you should be able to
  do well if you wait for hands and let the aggressive regulars chip you up. The
  vibe is friendly and welcoming enough for an older room which clearly doesn’t
  get much investment from the casino on the whole.

Casino de Charlevoix

• Location: La Malbaie, Quebec
• Hours: Friday and Saturday from 10am until 3am, Sunday to Thursday from 10am
  until 12am
• Tables: 5
• Games: Most of the time you’ll only find no limit holdem sit and go games in
  this poker room. If there’s sufficient player demand they may open $1 / $2 no
  limit holdem cash game tables.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room is located within the beautiful Casino
  de Charlevoix. TV’s are strategically positioned around the room to keep you
  entertained between hands and you won’t be uncomfortable playing here given the
  well maintained furnishings.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while playing in this poker room through the
  Casino Privileges Club. On top of this you can get cocktail service at the table
  and they run some weekly promotions and progressive jackpots.
• Players: You’ll come across some solid regulars here as well as the odd
  visitor which will spice up with action. If you bring a good game and decent
  range you should be able to make a profit in the long term.

Casino de Montreal

• Location: Montreal, Quebec
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 20
• Games: You’ll find daily no limit holdem tournaments in this poker room with
  the buy in fluctuating between $60 and $175. Sometimes multiple events are held
  on the same day. If you are looking for a cash game you’ll find $1 / $2, $2 /
  $5, $5 / $10 and $25 / $50 no limit holdem here.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TV’s across the walls and grey
  felt tables with red trimming with comfortable chairs for those longer sessions.
• Hospitality: The poker room at Casino de Montreal offers jackpots and
  promotions for players as well as cocktail and food service at the table.
• Players: You’ll find some very solid players in this poker room with some of
  the higher limit cash games being very tough to beat. If you have a solid game
  you should be able to crack the lower stakes games. The vibe in this poker room
  is friendly and welcoming, which can’t be said for all of Montreal.

Casino de Mont Tremblant

• Location: Mont Tremblant, Quebec
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm until 1am, Friday to Saturday from 12pm
  until 3am
• Tables: 3
• Games: You’ll only find $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash tables in this poker
  room.
• Ambience: Featuring well maintained and clean tables with comfortable
  seating, you’ll feel pretty good while playing poker here. The poker area is
  completely no smoking and TV’s are strategically placed around the table for
  your viewing pleasure.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while playing here through the Casino
  Privileges Club. On top of this they also offer players jackpots, promotions and
  food and cocktail service at the table.
• Players: You’ll come across some passive and weak players here during the
  busier hours. When it’s quiet you’ll find more shark regulars at the table so
  proceed with caution as they may only tangle with you and not each other.

Casino Dene

• Location: Cold Lake, Alberta
• Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 10am until 1am, Thursday to Saturday from
  10am until 3am, Sunday 10am until 2am
• Tables: 4
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held each Thursday at 7pm with a buy
  in of $65. For the cash players you’ll only find $1 / $2 no limit holdem tables
  running.
• Ambience: This non smoking poker room features TV’s on the walls and basic
  tables and chairs. It’s good enough for a long session without being super
  comfortable.
• Hospitality: The experience at Casino Dene is certainly no frills, with only
  cocktail service available to poker players.
• Players: It will be completely random here in respect to the players you come
  across. Sometimes you’ll get a table of amateurs and at other times you’ll come
  across tough regulars and visitors. So you’ll need to take your time analsying
  the play before you start making big moves.

Casino du Lac Leamy

• Location: Gatineau, Quebec
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 10am until 4am, Saturday and Sunday open 24
  hours
• Tables: 18
• Games: Tournaments are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm. The game is no
  limit holdem and the buy in is $75. If you are after a ring game they offer $1 /
  $2, $2 / $5 and $5 / $5 no limit holdem.
• Ambience: Featuring some nice black and grey felt tables this poker room is
  no smoking and features TV’s on the walls to keep you entertained between hands.
  Initially this poker room only featured poker pro tables, they have now expanded
  to real poker tables which is excellent.
• Hospitality: Food can be ordered and consumed at the table in this poker
  room. On top of this they also provided cocktail service for players and run a
  series of promotions and a bad beat jackpot.
• Players: You’ll come across some decent players in this poker room due to its
  proximity to Ottawa. The vibe is friendly and fun with most people looking to
  enjoy their poker. Back in the day they didn’t let you drink at the table, but
  this has now changed which is good.

Casino Edmonton

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 12
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are played here on Tuesday, Thursday,
  Saturday and Sunday. The buy in is $70, except for on Sunday when it’s $110. For
  the cash players they spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $2 / $5 pot limit Omaha
  high.
• Ambience: This poker room features TV’s on the walls and is completely no
  smoking. The tables and chairs in this poker room are well maintained and
  comfortable for long sessions.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned here through the Pure Rewards program.
  You’ll also be provided with cocktail service while playing. If you want food
  you’ll need to leave the table and go to one of the many outlets in the casino.
• Players: If you are looking for some good entertaining poker with a wide
  range of different players then you should visit here on a weekend. During the
  week the play will tighten up with more solid players at the felt. The dealers
  and management here are great and go out of their way to make you feel welcome
  and taken care of.

Casino Lethbridge

• Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
• Hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 2pm until 2am, Thursday to Saturday from 2pm
  until 3am
• Tables: 6
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm
  with a buy in of $50. They also spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $1 / $2 and $5 /
  $5 pot limit Omaha high and $1 / $2 dealer’s choice.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TV’s on the walls and well
  maintained tables and comfortable chairs. It’s a good environment to play poker
  in.
• Hospitality: You’ll get cocktail service at the table while playing at Casino
  Lethbridge. You can also earn comps through the Pure Rewards program and the
  room runs various promotions and jackpots to keep you coming back.
• Players: You’ll always find some action in this poker room with at least one
  table always running during their open hours. The play will be tough during the
  quiet times and will soften considerably on weekends. The overall vibe is fun
  and welcoming which is a great thing for the game.

Casino New Brunswick

• Location: Moncton, New Brunswick
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm until 3am, Friday and Saturday from 12pm
  until 6am
• Tables: 5
• Games: A weekly no limit holdem tournament is held on Monday night at 7pm
  with a buy in of $60. You can also find $1 / $2 and $5 / $5 no limit holdem cash
  game tables.
• Ambience: This poker room is no smoking and features blue table felt with
  clashes nicely with the decor in the room. TV’s are also strategically placed
  across the room to keep you entertained between hands.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing here through the Rewards Club.
  On top of this they run a series of jackpots, including a bad beat and royal
  flush prize, and also offer players cocktail and food service at the table.
• Players: You’ll find a good mix of recreational and regular players in this
  poker room making the play solid with some good spots to capitalise. If you
  bring a good game and have some patience you should do well here.

Casino Niagara

• Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm until 6am, Saturday and Sunday open 24
  hours
• Tables: 9
• Games: No regular tournaments are held in this poker room. You’ll find $1 /
  $2 no limit holdem tables always running though.
• Ambience: This poker room is completely no smoking and they have TV’s on the
  walls. The decor is a modern and matches nicely with the clean tables and
  comfortable seating.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while playing here at certain stakes. These
  are collected through the Players Advantage Club. On top of this you’ll receive
  food and cocktail service at the table meaning you can push your session that
  little bit longer. A progressive bad beat jackpot is also available here.
• Players: You’ll come across mostly visitors and amateur players in this poker
  room due to the unique location. The vibe will also be fun and friendly which is
  always a good thing.

Casino Nova Scotia Halifax

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm until 2am, Friday and Saturday from 12pm
  until 4am
• Tables: 8
• Games: Currently no regular tournament play is offered here and you’ll only
  find $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $5 / $5 pot limit Omaha high cash games.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features well maintained tables and
  comfortable chairs. TVs are also strategically placed across the room to keep
  you entertained and across sports scores.
• Hospitality: Comps are offered to players and can be redeemed via the
  Player’s Club. This room also offers food at the table and frequent cocktail
  service to keep you hydrated while you play. An array of jackpots and promotions
  are also offered daily.
• Players: If you like your cash games you’ll fit right in in this poker room.
  You’ll come across some good action on weekends and you’ll always find at least
  a table or two running during the week. The play is solid and challenging at
  most times so bring your best game.

Casino Nova Scotia Sydney

• Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia
• Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm until 2am
• Tables: 4
• Games: only cash games are offered here and you’ll find usually only $1 / $2
  no limit holdem being played.
• Ambience: This basic poker area offers clean tables and comfortable chairs in
  a no smoking environment. TV’s are also viewable from most seats at the table.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play through the Player’s Club and
  they also offer food and beverage service at the table. Some jackpots are also
  offered in this room.
• Players: The play in this poker area will be quite soft and passive. This
  also means it’s slow and won’t be a very profitable game. Visit on the weekend
  for the best possible action.

Casino Rama

• Location: Cumberland Beach, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 12
• Games: At the moment no tournament play is offered in the Casino Rama poker
  room. You’ll find some cash game though including $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit
  holdem and $2 / $5 limit holdem.
• Ambience: This poker room is non smoking and features TVs on the walls and
  green felt tables in a nice and modern decor with comfortable seating.
• Hospitality: You’ll enjoy regular cocktail service at the table while playing
  here. They also offer food tableside for players and run a bad bead jackpot.
• Players: The staff and dealer’s here are great and go out of their way to
  welcome new players, which is emulated by the regulars. The action won’t be that
  great and you’ll have to grind it out to do well. It’s still a good place to
  play poker though.

Casino Regina

• Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Open daily from 12pm until 4am
• Tables: 9
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Tuesday and Wednesday with a
  buy in between $70 and $120. You’ll also find $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $10 /
  $20 dealer’s choice cash games.
• Ambience: You’ll find TVs around the tables in this no smoking room as well
  as green felt tables and brown chairs with some eye catching artwork along the
  walls. The lighting is soft so you can put in a long session.
• Hospitality: This poker room offers players cocktail and food service at the
  table and comps through the casino player’s club. They don’t offer any jackpots
  currently.
• Players: You’ll find fun and engaging dealers in this room with the action
  being at its best on the weekend. If you bring a good game and have some
  patience you should make some good cash here while having a lot of fun.

Casino Yellowhead

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 12
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  with a buy in between $80 and $200. Cash players will find $1 / $2 and $2 / $5
  no limit holdem and $2 / $5 pot limit Omaha high.
• Ambience: This poker room is partially separated from the rest of the casino
  which means the noise won’t impact on your play too much. It’s fully non smoking
  with TV’s around the tables and comfortable furnishings.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive cocktail service while you play here and comps
  are available through the Pure Rewards club. Some jackpots and promotions are
  also run out of the poker room.
• Players: You’ll find some tough villains in this poker room, especially
  during the week. So you’ll need to bring a solid game to do well here. The staff
  and dealers make you feel welcome and try to make it a fun environment for
  everyone, which is great.

Century Casino Edmonton

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 10
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held here on Thursday and Sunday at
  7pm and 1pm respectively with a buy in of $80. For the cash players they spread
  $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 dealer’s choice and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
• Ambience: This non smoking poker room features TV’s around the tables and
  green table felts against a colorful carpet and red chairs. Jagged brick walls
  add to the charm of this room.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps here through the Winners’ Zone rewards club.
  On top of this they serve cocktails to the table to keep you session running
  that bit longer. Some jackpots and promotions are also offered here.
• Players: You’ll find a lot of action here as this is one of the main places
  to play poker in Edmonton. The action is good on weekends and a lot softer
  during that time. If you are looking for more of a challenge visit during the
  week. The staff are hit and miss here with some reports of dealers not being
  properly involved in controlling games.

Chances

• Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia
• Hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm until 12am, Friday and
  Saturday from 6pm until 1am
• Tables: 3
• Games: No tournament play is offered here and you’ll usually only find no
  limit holdem cash games at lower stakes.
• Ambience: This basic poker area features comfortable chairs and standard
  tables with TV’s placed in the area for your viewing pleasure.
• Hospitality: This poker room offers players some jackpots and promotions and
  drinks can be purchased at nearby outlets. On top of this they also have a
  rewards program, Encore Rewards, where points can be redeemed for food and
  drink.
• Players: The players you meet at the table here will vary from day to day. In
  general you’ll find slow and passive games without much competition.

Cowboys Casino

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 14
• Games: You won’t find any tournament play here, but you’ll find $1 / $2 and
  $2 / $5 no limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: The room is non smoking and features comfortable chairs and well
  maintained tables again colorful carpets and beige and brown decor. On top of
  this they have TVs around the tables to keep you entertained during those long
  tanks.
• Hospitality: This poker room offers players cocktail and food service at the
  table and also runs a range of jackpots and promotions to keep you coming back.
• Players: If you have a decent poker game you should clean up here nicely. A
  lot of loose amateur players take to the felt and play as though every hand is
  like it will appear on a WPT final table episode. This is great if you want to
  exploit some poor play.

Dakota Dunes Casino

• Location: Dundurn, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Open daily from 4pm
• Tables: 6
• Games: Currently no regular tournaments are offered in this poker room.
  You’ll come across $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem cash games though.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TV’s on the walls and modern
  decor against a brown and beige patterned carpet. The tables are clean and
  chairs are comfortable for a long session.
• Hospitality: Comps are available to players through the SIGA player’s club,
  on top of this you’ll also be serviced cocktails at the table and they run
  various promotions and jackpots to keep you coming back.
• Players: The players in this room will be a mix of regulars and amateurs.
  Located just 20 minutes from Saskatoon means you’ll get some decent action on
  weekends, particularly in the evening. If you are patient with a good range you
  should be able to do well here.

Deerfoot Inn & Casino

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 10
• Games: You’ll find up to two tournaments per day in this poker room with both
  no limit holdem and pot limit Omaha being played. The buy in fluctuates between
  $20 and $100. If you are looking for a cash game you’ll find $1 / $2, $2 / $5
  and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $5 / $5 pot limit Omaha high.
• Ambience: This poker room features TV’s on the walls and is completely non
  smoking for your comfort. The light brown table felt matches well with the red
  chairs and brown wooden decor. It’s a comfortable and nice place to play some
  longer sessions.
• Hospitality: Comps are earned in this poker room via the Club 1 rewards
  program. You’ll also be served food and cocktails at the table here and they run
  some promotions and jackpots to keep you coming back for more.
• Players: The action here is pretty good and if you are looking for a pot
  limit Omaha game and are in the area then this is a great spot. The rules here
  are a little different to other poker rooms so make sure you are across these
  before any issues arise.

Diamond Tooth Gerties

• Location: Dawson City, Yukon
• Hours: Open daily from 7pm until 2am, May to September
• Tables: 2
• Games: No regular tournaments are offered here, although they do run some
  special events from time to time. You’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $5 / $10
  dealer’s choice and $5 / $10 limit holdem.
• Ambience: The poker tables are located on the left hand side of this gambling
  hall. TV’s are viewable from the table and the blue table felt matches nicely
  with the wood panels and red decor. It’s a fun and party like environment.
• Hospitality: You can get cocktails while you play in this gambling hall.
• Players: You’ll come across mostly weaker amateurs trying their hand at poker
  in this gambling hall. If you bring a solid game and are looking to have a good
  time it should all work out well for you here.

Eagle River Casino

• Location: Whitecourt, Alberta
• Hours: Open daily from 4pm until 2am
• Tables: 6
• Games: A no limit holdem tournament is held on Sunday at 4pm with a buy in of
  $70 or $105. For cash players they spread no limit holdem games at low stakes.
• Ambience: You’ll find the poker area within the main casino. The basic green
  felt tables are accompanied with comfortable chairs. No smoking is permitted at
  the tables and they’ve placed TV’s around to keep you covered between hands.
• Hospitality: You can get cocktails at the table here and earn comps through
  the Talon Player’s Club.
• Players: It’s really random when it comes to the players you’ll come across
  in this casino poker area. The games will generally be slow and soft, so if you
  are a decent player you should be able to make a tidy, yet slow profit.

Edgewater Casino

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 6
• Games: This poker room holds a $70 buy in no limit holdem tournament every
  day except Saturday. Sometimes they’ll hold a special $200 buy in tournament on
  Saturday’s. If you are looking for a cash game you’ll come across $1 / $2 and $2
  / $5 no limit holdem, $1 / $2 pot limit Omaha high and $4 / $8 limit holdem
  here.
• Ambience: This large poker room is located on the second level of the
  Edgewater casino. It’s no smoking and they have TVs placed around tables so you
  can see if you have at least in the average stack in tournaments. The green felt
  tables are basic with comfortable chairs all located within a simple and mundane
  decor.
• Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food at the tables in this classy
  poker room and they also run promotions and a bad beat jackpot. Comps can be
  earned in certain cash games through the Encore Rewards Club.
• Players: You’ll find some decent action in this poker room, although the
  dealers can be hit and miss and the regulars are on the annoying side, when
  compared to other poker rooms. If you want the best action in Vancouver probably
  visit the River Rock poker room in Richmond.

Elbow River Casino

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 14
• Games: Only cash games are offered in the Elbow River poker room. You’ll find
  $4 / $8 limit Omaha high and $4 / $8 and $20 / $40 limit holdem.
• Ambience: This poker room is non smoking and features TVs on the walls and
  green table felt that clashes well with the red chairs and cash murals on the
  wall.
• Hospitality: When playing poker here you’ll receive food and cocktail service
  at the table. They also offer players comps and run a range of promotions and
  jackpots to push your rake dollars further.
• Players: You’ll find mostly weaker players here and it’s tough to make enough
  money in the limit games for it to be worth your while. If you are in the area
  it’s worth a look, if not you can find much better value elsewhere in Calgary.

El Jumelgi Poker Room

• Location: Montreal, Quebec
• Hours: Open daily from 1pm until 12am
• Tables: 8
• Games: You’ll find plenty of tournament action in this poker room with at
  least one no limit holdem even each day. The buy in ranges from $25 up to $60.
  No cash games are offered here.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room, located within a bar and grill,
  features brown table felt and comfortable chairs in a nice bar styled decor.
  You’ll be able to see plenty of TVs from table so you can stay entertained
  between hand.
• Hospitality: You can get food and drinks from the main bar while playing here
  and will be served at the table.
• Players: It’s all about the fun in this poker room. Considering it’s located
  in a bar and grill most people are playing for a good time and as such you’ll
  experience huge variance in these tournaments. If you think of it as dollars
  spent on entertainment then you can’t go wrong here.

Fallsview Casino

• Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 16
• Games: At the moment no regular poker tournaments are offered at Fallsview.
  They do have the odd special event though including a World Poker Tour event.
  Cash players will find $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem tables running at
  most times.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features well maintained dark green felt
  tables and comfortable chairs against beige and white decor with TVs spread out
  over the walls to keep you entertained while people tank for no reason.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned through the Player’s Advantage Club. ON top
  of this you’ll be provided with food and cocktail service at the table and they
  also run a bad beat jackpot.
• Players: A lot of regulars dominate the tables here and will quite often
  target visitors. This is a shame as it will eventually hurt them in the long
  run. The play is deep though with good action, so if you have a solid game you
  should be able to do well here and get maximum value.

Gold Eagle Casino

• Location: North Battleford, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 9am until 3am and Thursday to Saturday from
  9am to 4am
• Tables: 2
• Games: This poker area offers only $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: This small poker area in the Gold Eagle casino features two simple
  poker tables with basic casino chairs. It’s not ideal for a long session. The
  area is non smoking and you can see a TV from most seats at the table.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned through the SIGA player’s club and you’ll
  also receive cocktail service at the table while playing.
• Players: It’s completely random in respect to with opponents you’ll face
  here, although generally the play will be weak and slow. If you have patience
  and pick the right times you should be able to cash in.

Grand Villa Casino

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 12
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held from Monday to Friday at 10am
  with a buy in of $30. For the cash players they spread $1 / $2 and $2 / 5 no
  limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit holdem.
• Ambience: The poker room at Grand Villa Casino is located on the second floor
  and is low key and quiet, which is great for a long session. No smoking is
  permitted in the room and they have a huge projection screen on the wall showing
  sports. The tables are clean and chairs comfortable in this room.
• Hospitality: Cocktail service is provided to players at the table and they
  also run a bad beat jackpot to keep you coming back for more.
• Players: The cash games here can be quite tough at times; however they become
  softer on weekend evenings. Strangely enough the tournament fields here are very
  weak and you’ll probably find most value in these in comparison to the ring
  games.

Great Blue Heron Charity Casino

• Location: Port Perry, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 10
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Tuesday and Wednesday with the
  buy in ranging from $60 up to $225. For the cash players out there you’ll find
  $5 / $10 and $10 / $20 limit holdem and $20 / $40 limit Omaha high.
• Ambience: This poker room is non smoking, has TVs on the walls and features
  clean tables and comfortable furnishings in an open and spacious environment.
• Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food at the table while playing poker
  in this casino. They also run progressive bad beat and big bad beat jackpots.
• Players: You’ll come across a lot of tough regulars in this poker room. As
  such you’ll need to pick your spots and times to play in order to give yourself
  the best possible chance of having a winning session.

Great Northern Casino

• Location: Grand Prairie, Alberta
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm until 2am, Friday 5pm until
  2am, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm until 2am
• Tables: 3
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Wednesday and Sunday at 7pm
  and 2pm respectively, the buy in is $110 for Wednesday and $130 for Sunday. On
  top of this for cash players they spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $2 / $5
  dealer’s choice and $5 / $10 no limit Omaha.
• Ambience: This no smoking room has TVs on the walls and standard tables and
  comfortable chairs which are nice enough for a medium to long session.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive cocktail service at the table while you play
  poker in this room.
• Players: You’ll find a good mix of regulars and amateurs here, meaning the
  games will be juicy and soft and certain times. You’ll need to bring a better
  game mid week to do well.

Grey Eagle Casino

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 15
• Games: You’ll find daily no limit holdem tournaments in this poker room with
  the buy in ranging from $40 up to $100. They also run a pot limit Omaha event on
  Monday. For the cash players out there you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem and
  $2 / $5 pot limit Omaha high.
• Ambience: This non smoking poker room has yellow, beige and brown decor with
  black felt tables that are clean and comfortable. The room is designed very well
  and provides a great environment for poker action. You’ll find TVs on the walls
  and the room is separate from the main casino which means you don’t get all the
  slots noise.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while playing through the Grey Eagle Rewards
  Club. On top of this they offer players cocktail service at the table.
• Players: This poker room is considered by many as the best in Calgary. You’ll
  find some excellent action and a decent level of play so you can really hone
  your poker game against some other talented players. You won’t come across many
  amateurs at the tables here anymore.

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

• Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 5
• Games: No regular tournaments are held in this casino and you’ll only find $1
  / $2, $2 / $5 and $3 / $6 no limit holdem and $2 / $4 and $4 / $8 limit holdem
  cash games.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room is new and clean with light and dark
  grey table felt against red and brown carpet and green decor. It’s a really nice
  room which is open and spacious and has plenty of TVs along the walls.
• Hospitality: Players are provided with food and cocktail service at the table
  in this poker room, as well as automatic entry in to the progressive bad beat
  jackpot. Comps can also be earned through the Encore Rewards Club.
• Players: The standard of play in this poker room is decent and it’s quickly
  becoming one of the best places to play in Vancouver. The tournaments always get
  a nice field and the cash games are action packed and usually provide a lot of
  value.

Lake City Casino Kelowna

• Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
• Hours: Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm until 2am, Friday to Sunday from 12pm
• Tables: 5
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held from Sunday to Tuesday with a buy
  in from $25 up to $100. You’ll also find $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: This poker room is spacious and features TVs on the walls and
  standard tables with comfortable seats. It’s fully non smoking for your comfort.
• Hospitality: This poker room offers players cocktails and food service at the
  table and also a bad beat jackpot and comps through the Encore Rewards program.
• Players: The staff here are friendly and welcoming which is mirrored by the
  regulars. The play is quite good also which means you’ll have to bring a good
  game and some patience. It’s a fun and enjoyable place to play overall.

Lake City Casino Penticton

• Location: Penticton, British Columbia
• Hours: Open daily from 6pm
• Tables: 3
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Sunday and Monday at 7pm with
  a buy in of $30 and $20 respectively. On top of this they spread $1 / $2 no
  limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: This non smoking poker area is really just a few tables placed in
  the main casino. The chairs are comfortable and tables clean and they have
  strategically placed TVs around to keep you entertained.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive cocktail and food service at the table while
  playing here and comps are also offered to players. These can be collected and
  redeemed through the Encore Rewards club.
• Players: It’s really all random when it comes to the players you’ll take to
  the felt with here. You’ll sometimes get some tough locals and at other times
  you’ll get slots players who want to try their hand at poker.

Living Sky Casino

• Location: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Open daily from 4pm until 1am
• Tables: 2
• Games: No tournaments are currently offered here and you’ll only find $2 / $5
  no limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: This small poker area consists of just two clean tables in the
  casino area. They still have TVs and no smoking is permitted at the table.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps playing here through the SIGA players club
  rewards program. They also provide cocktail service for players.
• Players: It’s once again random in this room. You’ll come across strong and
  weak villains so pick your spots and take your time.

McPhillips Station Casino

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Hours: Open daily from 6.30am until 3am
• Tables: 5
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Monday and Wednesday at 7pm
  with a $40 and $60 buy in respectively. For the cash specialists they spread $1
  / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TVs on the walls and green
  table felt against red and gold carpet and red chairs, with a lot of sports
  memorabilia hanging on the walls.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps in cash games here through the Casinos of
  Winnipeg Club Card. They also provide food and cocktail service at the table.

Northern Lights Casino

• Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Open daily from 9am until 4am
• Tables: 2
• Games: Only $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games are offered in this poker
  area.
• Ambience: You’ll just find two tables in the casino in the main area. No
  smoking is permitted at the poker table and they have TVs around to keep you
  entertained while you play.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps via the SIGA Players Club and they will also
  serve you cocktails at the table.
• Players: It will be completely random in respect to which type of players you
  come across here. Good luck and take your time to analyse play first.

OLG Casino Brantford

• Location: Brantford, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 14
• Games: Only cash games are offered here including $2 / $5, $4 / $8, $10 / $20
  and $20 / $40 limit holdem. They still do run the occasional deep stack
  tournament but nothing is regular each week.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features clean tables and comfortable
  seating amongst beige, brown and gold decor. They also have TVs placed around
  the table to keep you entertained while you play.
• Hospitality: You can get food and cocktails at the table while you play in
  this poker room.
• Players: You’ll come across a lot of locals in this poker room who have been
  known to employ some shady tactics. Hopefully management have stamped this out.
  In any case the action will be at its best on weekend evenings.

OLG Casino Point Edward

• Location: Point Edward, Ontario
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 12pm until 4am, Friday and Saturday from 10am
  to 6am
• Tables: 8
• Games: A no limit holdem tournament is held on Thursday with a buy in of $75.
  On top of this for cash players they spread $1 / $ no limit holdem.
• Ambience: This room features beige and brown table felt against a similar
  decor. Its full non smoking and they have placed TVs around the room to keep you
  across the latest sports scores.
• Hospitality: You’ll be provided with food and cocktail service at the table
  in this poker room.
• Players: The play is quite solid in this room so you’ll need to pick your
  spots and times to play wisely. Like all rooms everything will soften up on
  weekend evenings when the gamblers come out to play.

OLG Casino Thunder Bay

• Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
• Hours: Open daily from 9am until 4am
• Tables: 4
• Games: Only cash games are offered in this poker room with the main game
  being $2 / $100 spread limit holdem.
• Ambience: This poker area features well maintained tables and comfortable
  chairs in a non smoking environment. Flat screen TVs are viewable from the table
  also.
• Hospitality: Cocktail service is provided to players at the table and that’s
  about all you’ll get here.
• Players: You’ll mostly come across weak and passive play at this table. Given
  the game is spread limit you won’t find amazing action, but it could be good for
  a few hours of fun.

OLG Casino Sault Ste. Marie

• Location: Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario
• Hours: Open daily from 6pm until 4am
• Tables: 3
• Games: This room holds the odd tournament here and there. The game will
  mostly be no limit holdem. For cash players they spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem.
• Ambience: This small poker area features basic tables and chairs with TVs
  that are viewable from the table. The poker area is no smoking for your comfort.
• Hospitality: Cocktail and food service is available at the poker table so you
  can keep going and not miss any hands.
• Players: It’s quite random in this room, so pick your spots and take your
  time to assess the level of play at the table.

OLG Thousand Islands

• Location: Gananoque, Ontario
• Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 9am until 4am, Thursday to Sunday open 24
  hours
• Tables: 4
• Games: Only $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games are held in this poker room
  regularly. You may come across the odd special event tournament.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TVs which can be seen from most
  seats at the table and red and gold decor which is very nice on the eye.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing through the Winner’s Circle
  Rewards program. They also serve cocktails and food at the table.
• Players: This room doesn’t really offer much to get poker players from
  outside of the immediate area. As such you’ll come across many of the same
  players over and over who are quite solid. Make sure you are across their
  special betting rules before you start playing.

OLG Western Fair District

• Location: London, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 3
• Games: You won’t find any tournaments in this poker room with only $1 / $2 no
  limit holdem cash games running.
• Ambience: This small poker area is part of the main casino and features
  comfortable chairs and clean tables in a no smoking environment.
• Hospitality: Players will be provided with food and cocktail service at the
  table.
• Players: The play will mostly be slow and weak here with regulars dominating
  the play. The games will open up a bit in the evenings so visit then if you’re
  after better value.

OLG Woodbine Raceway

• Location: Etobicoke, Ontario
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 11
• Games: This room features only electronic poker tables. They offer the odd no
  limit holdem tournament here and there and also spread $1 / $2, $2 / $5 and $5 /
  $5 no limit holdem and $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 pot limit Omaha high.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TVs that can be viewed from the
  table and poker pro electronic games. The room is well lit and comfortable
  enough for a long session.
• Hospitality: You can earn 50 cents in comps here per hour played. This will
  be paid once you hit 10 hours of play. On top of this they serve cocktails and
  food at the table.
• Players: This room is gaining momentum and you feel that soon enough they
  will have to bring in real poker tables and move away from the poker pro
  electronic tables. The competition here is good without being great, so if you
  beat a lot of lower limit games elsewhere you should be able to do the same
  here.

Painted Hand Casino

• Location: Yorkton, Saskatchewan
• Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 2pm until 1am, Thursday to Saturday from 1pm
  until 3am, and Sunday from 2pm until 12am
• Tables: 1
• Games: Only $1 / $2 no limit holdem is played at this single poker table in
  the Painted Hand Casino.
• Ambience: This single blue felt poker table is located in the pit near the
  other table games and has comfortable brown chairs. No smoking is permitted at
  the table for your comfort.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned through the SIGA Players Club rewards
  program while playing here, and you’ll also be served cocktails at the table.
• Players: You’ll come across the same players each week at this poker table,
  which is a bit of fun if you are a local and want some home game style action.

Playground Poker Club

• Location: Kahnawake, Quebec
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 78
• Games: This massive poker room spreads a huge amount of cash games including
  $1 / $2, $1 / $3, $2 / $5, $5 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem and $1 / $2, $2
  / $5 and $5 / $5 pot limit Omaha high. They also hold up to three no limit
  holdem tournaments each day with a buy in between $70 and $125. Sometimes they
  also run a no limit pineapple and pot limit Omaha event. Finally, they also hold
  a World Poker Tour even here in February.
• Ambience: This non smoking room is massive and has TVs plastered all around
  the room to keep you across the latest sports and your position in the
  tournament. The decor is all black with black table felt, black chairs, black
  walls and light grey and black carpet. It looks awesome though and the noise of
  chips being shuffled is truly awesome if you love your poker.
• Hospitality: While playing at the Playground Poker Club you’ll get food and
  cocktail service at the table, have access to a number of jackpots and
  promotions and also earn comps through their player’s rewards program. No
  expense is spared in making you feel super comfortable and welcome in this poker
  room.
• Players: This is truly the premier place to play poker in Canada. This is the
  biggest poker room in the country and matches it with some of the larger rooms
  in the United States. You’ll come across all types of players here at all
  limits, meaning you’ll really have to bring a strong game and quickly adapt to
  the players that you meet at your table. You’ll always find a lot of money on
  the tables so playing here can be super profitable if you can beat the games.

Red Shores Racetrack and Casino

• Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
• Hours: Tuesday to Wednesday from 4pm until 11am, Thursday 11am until 12am,
  Friday and Saturday 11am until 2am, closed on Sunday and Monday.
• Tables: 6
• Games: For the cash players they spread $1 / $2 and $5 / $5 no limit holdem
  as well as no limit holdem tournaments on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm.
  The buy in fluctuates between $25 and $60.
• Ambience: Smoking isn’t permitted in this poker room, which is always a good
  thing. Tables are clean and the chairs comfortable and they have TVs on the
  walls so you can watch sports while you play. The black decor matches nicely
  with the orange and brown felt tables in this well lit and modern poker room.
• Hospitality: You’ll be served food and cocktails while playing in this casino
  which is great and means you can play a longer session without missing any
  hands. They also offer a bad beat jackpot to keep you coming back.
• Players: You’ll come across some tough regulars during the week in this poker
  room. On the weekends and when there are races you’ll find much softer tables
  where you should have a real edge if you are a decent player. This is the time
  to truly cash in.

River Cree Casino

• Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta
• Hours: Open daily from 12pm until 3am
• Tables: 12
• Games: Cash players will find $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $2 / $5 pot limit
  Omaha high and $4 / $8 limit holdem games in the River Cree Casino poker room.
  On top of this you’ll come across up to two daily no limit hold’ em tournaments
  with the buy in varying depending on the day and time.
• Ambience: The poker area in this casino is part of the main casino floor
  meaning it’s quite noisy and distracting at times. The tables and chairs are
  comfortable though and the area is no smoking with TVs placed around the tables
  to keep you entertained between hands.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive cocktail and food service while you play poker in
  this room. They also offer players comps through the Players Club and run a
  series of jackpots and promotions.
• Players: The dealers and staff in this poker room go out of their way to make
  everyone feel welcome and this rubs off on the regulars and other players. The
  play is quite solid and will be tough to beat, but it is possible.

River Rock Casino

• Location: Richmond, British Columbia
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5am, Saturday and Sunday open 24 hours
• Tables: 10
• Games: No regular tournaments are currently offered at River Rock, you’ll
  find $1 / $2, $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem cash
  games.
• Ambience: This poker room is located on the second level of the casino and is
  completely non smoking with clean tables and comfortable chairs. The green felt
  tables match well with the basic decor in this room. TVs are strategically
  placed around the room so you can focus on something when you pull off a huge
  bluff on the river.
• Hospitality: You can earn comps here through the Encore Rewards Card program.
  On top of this they run a super bad beat jackpot, as well as offering cocktails
  and food to players at the table.
• Players: This is one of the better poker rooms in the Vancouver area and
  you’ll find a lot of decent action. While the play is tough and you’ll come
  across a lot of regulars, most of the pay is straight forward and one
  dimensional. So if you bring a solid game and switch gears regularly you should
  be able to make a lot of money here.

Salon de Jeux Quebec

• Location: Quebec City, Quebec
• Hours: Open daily from 10am until 3am
• Tables: 6
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held from Thursday to Sunday.
  The buy in ranges from $35 unto $58. On top of this low stakes no limit holdem
  cash games are also offered.
• Ambience: This room is completely non smoking and features TVs on the walls
  to keep you entertained between hands.
• Hospitality: You can get food and cocktails while playing poker in this
  casino.
• Players: You’ll get some decent action in this poker room with the standard
  of play being quite high. If you play a solid game you should be able to extract
  maximum value for your hands and catch a lot of bluffs. It’s all about being
  patient in this poker room.

Salon de Jeux Trois Rivieres

• Location: Trois Rivieres, Quebec
• Hours: Open daily from 10am until 3am
• Tables: 5
• Games: Tournament players will find events on Thursday and Friday with a buy
  in of $35 and $58 respectively. The game of course is no limit holdem. Cash
  players will find standard no limit holdem games at lower stakes. Unfortunately
  all poker in this room is played on electronic tables.
• Ambience: This poker room is no smoking with TVs on the walls. The chairs are
  comfortable and the tables are poker pro electronic ones. This makes for a quite
  poor poker experience.
• Hospitality: You’ll get basic cocktail service while playing poker here; much
  like you would in the rest of the casino.
• Players: The play will be quite poor and slow here, given electronic machines
  are used. If you take your poker seriously it’s probably better to take your
  business elsewhere.

St. Marys Entertainment Centre

• Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick
• Hours: Open daily from 6pm until 2am
• Tables: 3
• Games: A weekly no limit holdem tournament is held on Thursday at 6pm with a
  buy in of $55. On top of this they spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games.
• Ambience: The small poker room inside this entertainment area is non smoking
  and has TVs that are viewable from the table. The chairs and tables are simple
  yet effective, to run a decent poker game.
• Hospitality: You’ll be treated with cocktail and food service while at the
  table in this poker room. They also run a bad beat jackpot with your dropped
  dollars.
• Players: The players are quite random here so you’ll come across some
  regulars and some bingo players. If you pick your spots and play a solid game
  then you should be able to make a tidy profit once you ride out the natural
  variance.

Stoney Nakoda Casino

• Location: Bighorn, Alberta
• Hours: Open daily from 4pm until 12am
• Tables: 3
• Games: This poker room offers no limit holdem tournaments on Thursday and
  Saturday with a buy in of $35. On top of this they spread $1 / $2 no limit
  holdem cash tables.
• Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking, has TVs placed around the tables and
  a dark decor that clashes well with the clean tables and comfortable chairs.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while you play cash in this poker room
  through the Loyalty Express rewards program. They also have cocktail service
  available for players.
• Players: Due to this casinos location outside of Calgary and near the Rocky
  Mountains you’ll come across a random mix of players at the table. While there
  are some regulars, you’ll most likely be facing off against weaker amateur
  players most of the time.

Treasure Cove Casino

• Location: Prince George, British Columbia
• Hours: Monday to Thursday from 6pm until 2am, Friday from 4pm until 3.45am,
  Saturday from 3pm until 3.45am and Sunday from 3pm until 1.45am
• Tables: 4
• Games: You’ll only find $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit Texas holdem ring games
  in this poker room with no tournaments offered.
• Ambience: This poker room has TVs on the walls and is no smoking for your
  comfort. The tables in the room are well maintained and clean and the
  furnishings are comfortable enough for long sessions.
• Hospitality: You’ll be rewarded for your play here with comps through the
  Encore Rewards program. On top of this they serve players cocktails and food at
  the table so you can keep your session going that little bit longer.
• Players: It’s going to be really random in this poker room and you could come
  across a whole table of amateurs or a whole table of tough regulars. Take your
  time and analyse the play here before you commit too much of your bankroll.

Conclusion

Texas holdem is widely popular and available in Canada. While most of the
poker rooms and casinos are located near the larger cities, you can still find
games within driving distance of almost everyone in the country.

If you can’t find a game listed on this page in a public poker room, ask your
poker playing friends about private and home holdem games near you. Just like
everywhere else in the world, Canada is filled with private games if you know
where to look.