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Billy Barker Casino Hotel

4.2(721)
Hotel

About

Billy Barker Casino Hotel captures the spirit of the Fraser River gold rush with its paddle wheeler-inspired design, offering a distinctive backdrop for business stays in downtown Quesnel. Guest rooms blend traditional charm with modern comforts like free WiFi, creating a welcoming setting for multi-night room blocks.

The venue features flexible event spaces including a showroom and banquet facilities suited for meetings and conferences, complemented by in-house catering from the casual restaurant and lounge. The onsite casino adds a unique entertainment option for after-hours networking or downtime.

Best for

  • Historic-themed corporate retreats & offsites
  • Small group dinners with local character
  • Multi-night stays with downtown convenience

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture & History
Gold Rush Paddlewheeler Design
The hotel’s exterior is modeled after the paddle wheelers that navigated the Fraser River during the late 1800s gold rush, offering a distinctive historic character that shapes the Quesnel skyline.
Event Facilities
Versatile Showroom and Banquet Space
On-site showroom and banquet facilities accommodate meetings, private parties, and conferences, supported by in-house catering and central downtown location for business gatherings.
Food & Beverage
Casual Restaurant and Lounge
A casual restaurant open daily for all meals and a lounge that opens mid-morning provide convenient, in-house dining and beverage options for event attendees and guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 721 reviews