Pictured is signage for the Kewadin casino in Christmas. (Photo courtesy of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)

SAULT STE. MARIE — Kewadin Casinos will soon begin work on the next phase of its multi-million dollar upgrade project with each casino seeing a substantial investment into their property over the next three years.

Previous phases of Kewadin Casinos multi-million dollar upgrade project have included a complete interior and exterior renovation and remodel of the Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie hotel tower, new dining concepts bringing in Black Rock Bar & Grill and The Eatery Sault Ste. Marie and casino main entrance.  

The next renovations are scheduled to begin this summer and will include:

Kewadin Casino St. Ignace

• Room renovations and upgrades beginning fall 2026

• Development of a new RV Park with full hook ups beginning spring 2027

Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie

• Demolition of the original casino and hotel known as the East Wing structure along Shunk Road beginning this fall and this coming winter

• Construction of a new sports bar including virtual game bays beginning summer 2027

• Construction of a new waterpark with specific children and adult areas beginning summer 2027

Kewadin Manistique

• New RV Park including full hook up options beginning this summer

• Renovation of restaurant and bar, schedule to be announced

Kewadin Casino Christmas

• RV Park enhancements including full hook up options beginning this summer

Kewadin Casino Hessel

• Renovation of bar and deli beginning this fall

• Improvements of the cabin and RV Park including 50 amp hook up options, schedule to be  announced

“We understand that the needs of our guests have evolved over the years, and we are excited for the opportunity to evolve with them. These renovations are designed to enhance the guest experience in the areas guests value most, whether it is a family traveling to camp or a local resident looking for a great meal and a fun night out. This next phase will allow us to better meet those needs by enhancing our RV park offerings, improving our hotel at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace, and bringing more family-friendly experiences to Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie with the only water park in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula,” said Kewadin Casinos CEO Allen Kerridge.

Kewadin Casinos has continued its successful partnership with Integrated Designs Inc. for architecture and engineering services and Gundlach Champion to provide construction management services for this project.

For more information about the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, please visit www.saulttribe.com. For more information about Kewadin Casinos, please visit www.kewadin.com.