Highway 40 to Stoney Nakoda

The resort stands off Highway 40 towards Kananaskis, on the outskirts of Kananaskis Country in the Rocky Mountain foothills. The resort describes its casino as 45 minutes west of Calgary. That figure is the resort's own, and this guide does not estimate driving times.

Measured in a straight line, Kananaskis Village is 22.6 km from the casino and Canmore is 24.1 km. Cochrane comes next at 39.3 km in a straight line, with Banff just behind at 39.6 km. Downtown Calgary is 66.3 km in a straight line. Further out, Airdrie is 72.9 km away, Chestermere 83.4 km, Okotoks 84.2 km and High River 99.2 km, each in a straight line.

No road keeps to a straight line through the foothills. The drive is longer than any figure above and depends on the route taken. For directions, the calculator opens Google Maps with the real road.

Parking at the resort is complimentary and on site. Trucks and recreational vehicles also park at no charge. They must register at the front desk first, and can then stay up to 2 nights. For anyone arriving in a motorhome at the end of a long road, that registration is the step to remember.

The resort names no shuttle, no bus service, no valet parking and no EV charging. A driver plans around that. An electric car needs its charge sorted before the turn off Highway 40, and a group needs its own way back.

The hotel, the casino, an Event Centre and meeting rooms all share one site. The main phone line is 403-881-2830, and email goes to info@stoneynakodaresort.com.

At the casino door, Alberta's rule applies: the legal gambling age is 18. Staff must check valid government-issued photo ID for anyone who appears to be under 25. Hotel guests show an ID card, passport or temporary residence card at check-in. A damage deposit of up to $500 is taken there too, by credit card or cash, and returned after departure once the room is checked.