Stops on highways 11 and 17
Thunder Bay Casino Online, Last Stop
Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay, on Cumberland St. South, is the subject of this independent guide, kept by the Last Stop desk. The guide lines up the stops on highways 11 and 17 by straight-line distance to the door, open 9 AM to 4 AM.
By the Last Stop deskChecked October 14, 2026
- Sault Ste. Marie425 km · Highway 17
- Kenora411 km · Highway 17
- Rainy River394 km · Highway 11
- Longlac246 km · Highway 11
- Nipigon95 km · Highways 11 and 17
- Shabaqua Corners53 km · Highways 11 and 17
- The doorCumberland St. South
Four ways in on 11 and 17
Highway 17 comes from the east, from Sault Ste. Marie at 425 km and Wawa at 333 km. Highway 11 arrives from Longlac in the northeast, 246 km from the door. From the northwest, the stops on Highway 17 begin at Kenora, 411 km away. On the Rainy River side, Highway 11 runs from Rainy River at 394 km and Fort Frances at 308 km.
Where do the two highways join? Between Shabaqua Corners, to the west of the city, and Nipigon, to the northeast, they share a single road. Where that combined road passes the city it becomes the Thunder Bay Expressway, which lies 2.8 km from the casino as the crow flies. All distances in this guide are measured as straight lines between points on the map; actual roads are longer, and driving times are not given. The ribbon below shows the stops in sequence.
Every stop, measured to the door
Straight lines from OpenStreetMap · pick the highway you come in on
- 168 km to Wawa
- 77 km to White River
- 81 km to Marathon
- 54 km to Terrace Bay
- 12 km to Schreiber
- 19 km to Rossport
- 58 km to Nipigon
- 33 km to Dorion
- On to the city
- The door 50 Cumberland St. South, 2.8 km from the expressway
- 30 km to Geraldton
- 42 km to Jellicoe
- 32 km to Beardmore
- 69 km to Nipigon
- 33 km to Dorion
- On to the city
- The door 50 Cumberland St. South, 2.8 km from the expressway
- 79 km to Vermilion Bay
- 41 km to Dryden
- 95 km to Ignace
- 54 km to English River
- 41 km to Upsala
- 66 km to Shabaqua Corners
- 30 km to Kakabeka Falls
- On to the city
- The door 50 Cumberland St. South, 2.8 km from the expressway
- 55 km to Emo
- 32 km to Fort Frances
- 131 km to Atikokan
- 87 km to Kashabowie
- 41 km to Shabaqua Corners
- 30 km to Kakabeka Falls
- On to the city
- The door 50 Cumberland St. South, 2.8 km from the expressway
Selected stop
425km to the door
Sault Ste. Marie
3 km off Highway 17. In a straight line the casino lies to the northwest of Sault Ste. Marie. The next stop, Wawa, is 168 km on.
Actual roads curve and cover more ground than these lines show. No driving times are provided here.
Working back from the door hours
Guests can walk in between 9 AM and 4 AM, 7 days a week. And if the car pulls in after 4 AM? Nothing reopens before 9 AM. Holiday hours are not published anywhere, not even on the casino's website, so only a call to the casino line, 807-766-7900, can confirm them.
Below, a planner works back from the door. A visitor enters their own estimate of hours on the road, and it returns a leave-by time that reaches the door while it is open. All times are Thunder Bay time, which is Eastern time.
Leave-by planner
Thunder Bay time · the door is open 9 AM to 4 AM
- Leave NipigonFriday, 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
- 2.5 h on the road, your estimate; 95 km in a straight line
- Pull in at the doorFriday, 9 AM to 1 AM
- Doors closeSaturday, 4 AM
The entrance opens at 9 AM and locks at 4 AM, seven days a week; should you arrive in the gap from 4 AM to 9 AM, expect it to be closed.
The hours on the road are your own estimate: the guide measures straight lines and does not time any drive. For holidays, no schedule is posted; ring the casino on 807-766-7900.
| Day | Door opens | Door closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
| Tuesday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
| Wednesday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
| Thursday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
| Friday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
| Saturday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
| Sunday | 9 AM | 4 AM, next morning |
The desk that keeps the guide
The Last Stop desk, the guide's own editorial team, maps highways 11 and 17 stop by stop, ending at the casino door. Its latest review of these facts is dated October 14, 2026.
Inside the door
There are 450 slot machines listed by the casino. The E-Table Stadium holds the electronic table games; in 2024 it was described as having 18 interconnected stations where players find craps, baccarat, roulette and blackjack. The general manager confirmed in August 2025 that electronic table games are on site. Dealer-run live table games are also available. The casino describes no poker room.
A 2024 listing counted 6 live tables: Roulette, Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Mississippi Stud Poker. Neither the current number of tables nor their hours or minimums are published; call the casino line, 807-766-7900, for those details. The Getaway Restaurant and Bar, just off the floor, offers light meals, snacks and drinks, and shows sports on TV. My Club Rewards membership is free; the Guest Services desk enrols members with valid ID, and slots and tables both earn points.
Before walking in
Parking at the casino costs nothing. What should visitors bring? Everyone must be at least 19 and have valid government-issued photo ID with them. Those aged 21 or younger need a second ID that shows their name as well. On request, the casino provides communication supports, accessible formats and wheelchairs.
Bank machines (ABMs), lottery and currency exchange are on hand inside. The only drinks offered free are coffee, tea and fountain pop. The casino has no hotel, and no shuttle or transit stop is described. A trespass or self-exclusion at any Ontario gaming property rules out a visit. The checklist below changes with each visitor's answers.
The glovebox checklist
Switch on what applies · the list adjusts
4 things to have sorted before the door
- Valid government-issued photo ID, and an age of 19 or older.
- Parking on site is free: 50 Cumberland St. South.
- Guests inside may help themselves to complimentary coffee, tea and fountain pop.
- A second piece of ID showing your name, since you are 21 or younger. (if: aged 21 or younger)
- On site: currency exchange plus bank machines (ABMs). (if: carrying another currency)
- Need a wheelchair, an accessible format or communication support? These are available on request; please phone 807-766-7900 in advance. (if: need a wheelchair or other support)
- Measured as the crow flies, the airport sits 10 km southwest of the casino; no shuttle or transit stop is described. (if: flying in, no car)
- No hotel stands at the casino; book the night elsewhere. (if: flying in, no car)
- Joining My Club Rewards carries no charge; enrolment happens at Guest Services, where valid ID is required. (if: want the rewards card)
- The door is closed from 4 AM to 9 AM; plan to pull in from 9 AM. (if: arriving between 4 and 9 am)
- Visits are not permitted for anyone self-excluded at a gaming property in Ontario; for support, see the help page. (if: on a self-exclusion)
Online casinos and the Ontario line
April 4, 2022 is the date Ontario's regulated online gambling market opened. iGaming Ontario conducts and manages the games of private operators, and the AGCO regulates them. No private online casino may run lawfully in Ontario without AGCO registration plus a current operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. The government runs its own online casino, OLG.ca.
How can a reader verify a site? For regulated online gambling sites, the official reference is the directory iGaming Ontario maintains at igamingontario.ca. Only people 19 and over may play online, and only while physically located in Ontario. On this guide's home page, the Ad links point to an unnamed private partner that may change over time. It pays the guide a commission, though the guide gives no guarantee for it.
Help along the route
- ConnexOntario takes calls at 1-866-531-2600 at any hour, texts with the word CONNEX at 247247 and chats at connexontario.ca, at no cost.
- The PlaySmart Centre on the gaming floor, in place since early 2025, is staffed by Responsible Gambling Council representatives who answer questions and give out resources.
- My PlayBreak, OLG's self-exclusion program, closes every Ontario casino to a person for a fixed term; enrol through casino staff or the OLG Support Centre, 1-800-387-0098.
Asked before setting out
Where do highways 11 and 17 become one road?
They run together between Shabaqua Corners, west of the city, and Nipigon to the northeast. Kakabeka Falls, Thunder Bay and Dorion sit on that shared stretch.
What is the straight-line distance from Wawa to the door?
Wawa is 333 km from the casino door in a straight line. It lies 2 km off Highway 17, measured to the town centre. Roads curve and cover more ground, and driving times are not given here.
Can a visitor walk in at 8 AM?
Not at 8 AM: each day the doors are shut from 4 AM until 9 AM. Holiday hours are not posted, so check them by calling 807-766-7900.
What should a visitor aged 21 or younger bring to the door?
The minimum entry age is 19. Guests aged 21 or under must present two pieces of identification: valid government photo ID, and one more document showing their name.