The buffet was West Coast-inspired with options ranging from pasta dishes to the traditional roast carvings and even sushi! Plus they served chicken nuggets and french fries, so that’s a win in my books right there. Anytime we travel or stay overnight I like knowing we have options, but also that those options are actually good quality flavourful dishes. For us parental units it was all about the food.

We went to the pool three times on our first night there and we only checked in at 4 pm… so it’s safe to say Ryerson would have swum all night if he had the choice. The highlight from our trip hands down had to be the saltwater pool complete with a whopping 70ft slide and the amazing food. Did I mention how close the bus and Skytrain station is too? You will also find FREE parking which when it comes to going anywhere in the Lower Mainland is a big plus. Situated right along the Fraser River the views from the boardwalk alone are simply breathtaking! Conveniently located nearly 5 km from Vancouver International Airport, the River Rock which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year offers upscale dining with three on-site restaurants, an indoor pool and hot tub, an award-winning spa, gym and of course a 24-hour casino including live entertainment. If you haven’t been to the River Rock before I suggest you make it a must-visit for your next family staycation or overnight outing. With plenty of deadlines, birthdays, a trip to Vegas and just life with a toddler it was nice to be able to get away from all the hustle and bustle for those few days! The River Rock Casino Resort

This was the perfect little getaway for our family with May being one of the busiest months for us to-date. Over the Victoria Day Long weekend, my family was fortunate enough to have been invited by Vancouver Mom to the River Rock Casino Resort for a 2-night staycation thanks to Tourism Richmond.

Parkiung at river rock casino