Short answers
Questions about St. Eugene
Twelve questions, answered from the resort's own pages.
Short answers to the questions people ask most about St. Eugene, from the resort's own pages read on 15 November 2026. Longer answers are linked in the text of the site.
The place and its history
Is St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino really a former residential school?
Yes. The red-brick building at the centre of the resort opened in 1912 as the Kootenay Indian Residential School and closed in 1970. The resort says more than 5,000 children from the Okanagan, Shuswap, Blackfoot and Ktunaxa Nations attended it. The Ktunaxa Nation and the Shuswap Indian Band reclaimed and restored it, and today they own the resort.
Who owns the resort?
The four Canadian Ktunaxa bands (ʔAq̓am, ʔAkisq̓nuk, Tobacco Plains and Lower Kootenay) and the Shuswap Indian Band, together as St. Eugene Mission Holdings. They have been the sole owners since June 2017.
The casino
How old do you have to be to enter Casino of the Rockies?
19, the legal age for gambling in British Columbia. You must show government-issued photo ID each time you enter.
Does the casino have live table games or poker?
Not at present. The casino says live table games are no longer available; it has 210 slot machines, including electronic roulette, baccarat and blackjack, and electronic table terminals.
What are the casino's hours?
11 am to 11 pm Sunday to Thursday, and 11 am to 1 am on Friday and Saturday, all year.
The stay
Is there a spa?
No. The Health Club has a heated outdoor pool open year-round, two hot tubs, a sauna, a steam room (marked temporarily closed) and a 24-hour gym, but no treatment rooms.
Which rooms are in the historic building?
Twenty-five deluxe rooms in the Mission Building, including King and Double Queen rooms, plus the Chief Isadore Suite. The other rooms are in the Lodge.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, in designated pet-friendly Lodge rooms, for $25 a night plus tax, with registration. Pets are not allowed in the restaurants, the Health Club or the casino.
How far is the airport?
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is a few minutes away: five minutes on the resort's pages, eight on the casino's. Downtown Cranbrook is about ten minutes, Kimberley about 25 and Calgary under four hours by road.
When is the golf course open?
The 2027 season runs from April 16 to October 11. In winter a golf simulator in the clubhouse stays open.
Can I visit the Interpretive Centre without staying?
Yes. The resort says all visitors are welcome. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm; tours must be arranged in advance on 1.250.417.4001.
This site
Is this the resort's official website?
No. Corrido Play is an independent review site. The official site is steugene.ca. Our booking desk can pass a room request to the resort or a booking partner, and we are paid a commission only if a stay is confirmed.
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