Name: Great Blue Heron Hotel
Address: 21777 Island Road, Scugog, Durham Region, Canada, Scugog, Ontario, CA
Price range: $79–$170 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Great Blue Heron Hotel stands out for very clean, spacious, modern rooms and consistently friendly front-desk service, while its remote setting and casino next door shape a quiet stay with on-site dining convenience.

Common drawbacks include no in-room coffee makers or microwaves, limited breakfast or coffee hours, and few nearby dining options. Several guests note dim room lighting, limited TV channels, and occasional hallway or HVAC noise, though beds are widely described as comfortable. Overall, expect a straightforward, casino-adjacent stay that works best if you plan to drive.

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Facilities

Free parking is plentiful and the property has a small gym; there is no pool or hot tub. Elevators use keycard access and the setting is generally quiet.

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10

Derek

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was efficient and quick. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking. The room was spotlessly clean and very large, including the main bathroom.

8

Renee

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good clean and staff were nice. The only downfall is there was no pool or hot tub. Super disappointing for such a nice hotel.

10

Diane

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean and spacious room. Very quiet. The bed was super comfortable and the pillows were perfect. Excellent detail to safety precautions on who can enter the complex and access the elevator. The staff were very helpful.

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MICHAEL

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Did not like the inconvenience of no check-in parking.

10

Heidi

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only thing missing was an outside pool / lounge area. Thought that being out in cottage country the hotel would have one.

10

Kirk

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciate the security. Must use your hotel key to use the elevator. Staff upon check in was wonderful. Very friendly.

10

Joanne

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Has a gym. Very modern and clean and has designated smoking areas outside.

10

Tiffany

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and i had an amazing stay here! The staff were incredibly kind! The hotel itself is very clean and quiet! The casino was great as well! We will definitely be coming back for another stay soon! They also have security that patrols the hotel and outside area which made us feel sage as we do not travel much or go to hotels! Definitely a bonus!

10

Clare

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Reception staff very helpful, let us check in at 2pm. Room was impeccable, bed so comfy, black out curtain amazing. Free parking outside. Would definitely stay again.

10

Nancy

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a nice hotel!! Extremely clean. The suites are large and very well equipped. Friendly front end staff. Tons if parking. One of two elevators was out of service but it was ok, we took the stairs. Conveniently attached to a casino. Good restaurant in the casino.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are widely praised as very clean. A few guests reported misses such as hair in bathrooms or skipped tidying during stays.

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Derek

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was efficient and quick. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking. The room was spotlessly clean and very large, including the main bathroom.

6

Elena

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not appropriate and ready for check-in. The bathroom was unclean: dirt stains and glued hair on the shower walls and bathtub. If we were to take a shower upon our arrival, we'd let them know right away. Very disappointing.

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Victor

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the hotel except for the bathroom. The shower floor looked disgusting and we didn´t want to shower there. I hope you get to fix that issue because we want to return again but that´s the only throwoff.

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Michael

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Whole Hotel is so clean

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Donald

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed at the hotel on Saturday night and was totally disgusted by the shower walls covered in black long hair, obviously this room was not cleaned to it’s potential from the last person. I wish I could attach pictures

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Shannon

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay overall is always good. Just seem to find hair in the bathroom, put down the bath mat and two long black hairs were on it. Definitely not mine….that said, I enjoy the convenience of it. I do wish they would have coffee in the rooms though.

10

Tina

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel. We travel a lot and I’m very particular about where we stay. This hotel room was the cleanest room we have ever stayed in. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay.

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John

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was alright... nothing around it. Wasn't the cleanest. Coffee cup was unwashed in cupboard, cup rings on nightstand, shower floor is not clean. They need an extreame scrub on that tile floor. I washed the tub and shower myself. The bathtub tap was kinda busted? There is no room service. I put the tidy up sign on door while we were gone all day left 5 bucks on table for them, no one passed by to tidy up and leave clean towels. Apparently you need to tell front desk u want a tidy? We had to grab clean towels from front desk. The king bed sheets and pillows were all comfy. Couch for sitting was really nice. Big tvs. Wifi was great. The people at the desk don't say much, hi -bye... nothing? Ask if everything ok? Say good morning? Overall it was Meh. The casino food girl (pizza wraps) was amazing, she washed her hands a million times while doing our order. So that was nice to see. But honestly probably wouldnt return.

10

Marie-Lyne

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We are on a 12-day roadtrip and this was the best hotel we stayed in! It was impeccably clean, great staff, and so quiet! Love the Indigenous-made toiletries provided!

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Brent

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, and was exceptionally clean!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, modern, and comfortable with large bathrooms and deep tubs. Recurring drawbacks include dim lighting, limited TV channels, and some noise from hallways, elevators, or HVAC.

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Lisa

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean, bright (various options for lighting) and comfortable. The mattress was super comfortable with lots of pillows. The heater/airconditioner was easy to use and worked wonderfully The bathroom as spacious, bright and the shower was great.

6

Andrea

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice with spacious rooms but, the bed is very uncomfortable with no supportive mattress, the light bulbs are 2 watts, room is dark and dim when the sun sets and the TV doesn't have 30 channels to pick from with the only options being; news, sports, children's, french and the weather channel! The check-in time at 4pm is not ideal and when arriving there were 7 people in line waiting to check-in.

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Donna

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

All hallway conversation and noice can be heard while in bed. I mean you can hear them whispering and what they are saying. Room was clean and very comfortable. The most outlet for electronics and usb charging I have ever seen.

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Jenn

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very large, comfortable and modern. Beautiful bathroom! The Hotel was very close to Port Perry (11 minutes) where we were attending a Family Wedding. I would definitely book here again! The staff were warm, friendly and professional. We had a wonderful stay...

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Daniel

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were placed in a room near the elevator. Every time the elevator stopped on our floor it made multiple annoying chimes that were very audible while we were trying to sleep. There seemed to be very little soundproofing in the room as we could hear every door click and conversation in the hallways. The door also let a lot of light into the room. If you’re a light sleeper or sensitive to sound, stay away!

10

Glenn

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and the rooms were very nicely, updated and spacious.

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Sherry

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Blue Heron rooms are spacious and clean, with nice large bathrooms with a deep tub. The only downside is the lighting is soft and moody, not enough light to read in bed. They had LED lights that might of helped with this problem but ours didn’t work on either side of the bed. There is a food room on the main floor just past the elevators where they offer free coffee and tea in the morning as there is no coffee maker in the rooms. The beds are comfortable. The staff are very friendly and pleasant to deal with. The eatery and restaurant (in the casino right beside the hotel) food was good and the staff were very friendly and personable

10

Suk Yin

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were upgraded to a suite. The hotel is well managed, clean and quiet. Only thing is the heater is very noisy and we have turned it off during night time.

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ALEX

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was noisy from the heater and fan.

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Sharon

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our king suite, nicely furnished and quite large.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient at check-in. A few guests noted service lapses or understaffing at times.

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10

Derek

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was efficient and quick. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking. The room was spotlessly clean and very large, including the main bathroom.

10

Ryan

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Third week in a row I've stayed here (travel for work and stay here once a week) and can say, it's my go-to and I look forward to more stays here.

6

Brenda

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t find the front desk person very helpful during check in. Hotel is fine for an overnight stay

10

Riley

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the staff are super friendly

10

MARLA

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly check in

10

Georgina

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the moment I entered, the staff was extremely friendly and professional. I was pleasantly pleased at the size of my room. Although I only stayed for one night, I would wholeheartedly recommend this hidden gem.

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Celine

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was so helpful and nice

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Alison

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious, the decor and design is modern and gorgeous. The bathroom had a lovely deep tub and spotless. The bed was very comfortable and overall, we had a fantastic stay. The staff were excellent and helpful. The only thing worth mentioning was no coffee machine in the room however on the first floor had the room which called the eatery where coffee and tea is available. Can’t wait for our next visit.

10

Cheryl

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional service every time. Make check in easy and smooth. No hassles and always accommodating.

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Scott

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly but a bit unprofessional on check in. On check out asked for a slightly later checkout and was told that we could have ‘a few extra minutes because the hotel was full that night’. First, having worked in the industry, not how housekeeping works, not every room starts getting cleaned at checkout time. Second, don’t appreciate being flat out lied to— there were over a dozen rooms available on Expedia to book. Fine, we left at 11:15, but the customer service experience was appalling

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Location

The hotel is remote with little within walking distance; Port Perry is roughly a 10–15 minute drive. It suits casino visitors and travelers with a car seeking a quiet, scenic area.

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10

James

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel/casino in a relatively isolated area so not very busy.

10

JoAnn

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the casino and surrounding area.

10

Ilaneet

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived early and were able to check-in early so that was helpful. The staff were very nice, the hotel was comfortable, quiet and in a very pretty area - gorgeous nature around, especially in the fall. The room was spacious. Check out the beautiful Indigenous mural outside! We would definitely stay there again.

10

Lori

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to Port Perry so after a bit of shopping in the cute town and dinner headed to hotel. It was new, clean, quiet and short walk to casino.

8

Brian

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve stayed here a few times and generally like the value for money. Not big gamblers so we stay here for its proximity to a local auto racing track. The hotel is pretty isolated so there’s no amenities right near the hotel. Closest town is Port Perry about 15 minutes or so. The rooms are quite nice. There is dining on site but we didn’t take advantage of that. Would’ve liked a bit of a better morning coffee/breakfast option included with your stay like other chains but I’m sure they want you to use their on site restaurant and get a few bucks that way. The rooms have a mini fridge but no microwave or coffee maker which I think should be standard in any room these days. The rates are fairly reasonable for a nice, clean and modern room. It works for our needs.

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Lisa

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself is beautiful - our room was spacious and clean and the hotel and grounds are well maintained. Parking was free and the staff was professional, quick and helpful. The location is pretty much in the middle of nowhere so be prepared to drive in and out of town if you need anything that isn’t available in the convenience store across the road. The only dining option within 9km, other than Tim Hortons, is at the casino restaurant next door. It was reasonably priced and the food was good. Not fancy, a bit loud and felt rushed, but it’s convenient if you don’t feel like driving anywhere. If we’re in the area again, we will definitely stay at the Great Blue Heron Hotel.

10

Annemie

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value. Quiet location. Bit out of the way, but still not too far. Wish they had tea/coffee makers in the room.

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Naveed

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A little out-of-the-way... but the drive out from more populated areas is worth it. The landscape is beautiful with rural charm, which likely will not last long given the rate of urban sprawl in Southern ON. Hotel is modern... in the middle of the woods. Staff is very friendly and cooperative.

8

Rebecca

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good hotel. Too bad it’s not closer to town. But it not far just a short drive.

8

Lesley

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, good price

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Dining

Dining is in the adjacent casino and feedback is mixed: some enjoyed the food, while others found options limited or service slow; the former buffet is no longer offered. Breakfast and free coffee availability are limited to morning hours.

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Daniel R

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, Hotel. Food at the restaurant was average. We don’t gamble so I did not use the casino. It is a distance away from Port Perry if you want better food.

10

Deborah

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food was great in the restaurant, however they need more staff. It took quite a bit of time to place our order and a long time to get it. When we asked why so long a manager came over and told us exactly what time we sat down and that our food takes longer to cook than other food. Ignoring that it was an hour before we even placed our order. She was not friendly, no apologies and in our opinion shouldn’t be the person who should be trying to make customers comfortable.

10

Carson

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, good restaurant, and a great casino with $15 minimum live tables! Can’t beat it if you’re in the area.

10

DIANE

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dinner was good in restaurant but disappointed there was no buffet even though advertised

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Tom

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very nice, casino buffet excellent, will return

8

Robert

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything was as good as one should expect at todays hotel prices. Morning coffee was good but a light serve yourself breakfast would also be nice since there are no bakeries near the hotel. The restaurant at the casino was very good. Enjoyed our stay.

8

Dennis

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was great. Receptionist was friendly. The room was spotlessly clean and everything worked. No restaurant in the hotel, so we ate at the restaurant in the casino, 1 minute next door. Menu was limited but food was tasty. Good service there.

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Brian

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good hotel at a very reasonable price. However, I did have a couple of issues. Coffee/ tea was not provided in the room. It was possible to get free coffee/ tea downstairs but only from 7:00 am until noon. Outside of that you have to buy coffee in the casino.

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Steve

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you are there just to gamble youll enjoy your stay. The food is bad but staff is friendly, not much around besides downtown Port Perry

8

Timothy

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee in the rooms and only restaurant was expensive and menu limited

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Month	Average price
January	$65
February	$66
March	$71
April	$79
May	$104
June	$113
July	$129
August	$116
September	$100
October	$94
November	$76
December	$77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $80	2 $120	3 $170
4 $80	5 $80	6 $84	7 $80	8 $95	9 $125	10 $84
11 $80	12 $80	13 $79	14 $80	15 $80	16 $125	17 $160
18 $80	19 $84	20 $90	21 $84	22 $95	23 $140	24 $151
25 $80	26 $80	27 $80	28 $80	29 $80	30 $84	31 $84

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