The lot and the door
Arriving at Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay
Every trip to Cumberland St. South, from the north shore or from Winnipeg, ends at a lot and a front door. Parking costs nothing; at the entrance, valid government-issued photo ID is required, plus a second ID for guests 21 or younger.
Written by the Lakehead desk Checked October 2, 2026
Four stones to the door
From the road to the floor
Pick how you arrive · four stones each
- IAgeAdmission at 19 or older; under-19s are barred by Ontario law.
- IIPhoto IDValid government-issued photo ID for everyone.
- III21 or youngerHave a second ID on hand that carries your name.
- IVNot admittedAnyone trespassed or self-excluded from an Ontario gaming property.
Free parking at 50 Cumberland St. South
The address of Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay is 50 Cumberland St. South, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5L4. Cars park free of charge on the property. After hours on the road, that is one less detail to sort out. Measured on the map as a straight line, the Lake Superior shore lies 0.3 km from the building.
Travellers who fly in land at Thunder Bay International Airport, a straight-line 10 km to the southwest of the casino. Actual roads cover more ground than those lines, and the Lakehead desk gives no driving times. The casino has no hotel, so a bed for the night must be found on its own. Transit to the door is not described in this guide.
ID and the 19+ rule
Entry starts at age 19, with valid photo ID from a government in hand. Visitors aged 21 or younger add a further ID that shows their name. That makes two pieces of ID for a 20-year-old driving in from Dryden or Kenora. Both belong in the wallet before the trip starts, not after the lot.
Ontario law sets the same floor. Staff at work aside, a person below 19 can neither enter nor remain in a gaming site, be it a casino or online. A second rule covers people barred from play. Visits are off limits for people trespassed or self-excluded from Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay, or from any gaming property across Ontario.
Accessibility on request
Customers with disabilities will find the building at Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay accessible. The casino supplies communication supports, accessible formats and wheelchairs to guests who ask for them. Calling 807-766-7900 before the visit tells staff which supports to prepare. The same number settles any other question about access before the trip. The address for anyone planning the arrival is 50 Cumberland St. South, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5L4.
Cash and exchange for cross-border visitors
In a straight line, Duluth, Minnesota, lies 283 km to the casino's southwest. Visitors arriving from there can change money inside, because currency exchange operates on site. Bank machines (ABMs) and lottery are also on site. Rates are not given in this guide.
Some drinks cost nothing at all. Non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary, and the list is short: coffee, tea and fountain pop only.
Questions from the road
IIs parking free at the Thunder Bay casino?
Yes, parking on site at 50 Cumberland St. South is free.
IIWhat ID does a 20-year-old need?
Someone aged 20 must show valid government-issued photo ID and also a second piece of ID bearing their name. That second ID applies to anyone 21 or younger, and the minimum age is 19.
IIICan a wheelchair be requested?
Yes, wheelchairs are available on request, as are accessible formats and communication supports. Calling 807-766-7900 before the visit lets the casino prepare.
IVDoes the casino have a hotel?
No, the casino has no hotel. Rooms in Thunder Bay need a separate booking, and this guide does not name any hotels.