Overview:
Seize the opportunity to own a leading, year-round tourism business in Western Newfoundland and Labrador - THE JACKLADDER. This established business offers a steady stream of visitors throughout the year, ensuring consistent revenue and a strong market presence with a well-established brand. Ideal for those looking to walk into a thriving and growing enterprise, turnkey operation and year-round appeal!
Located in Bonne Bay Pond, the area is renown for adventure tourism throughout the year. Whether it’s snowmobiling in back country conditions that earn The Jackladder the title of the snowmobile capital of Newfoundland, hiking in scenic Gros Mourn National Park, or ATVing while hunting, there is a diverse, unique, and captivating offering for the right party.
Business Highlights:
Established Reputation: Serving Bonne Bay Big Pond for 40 years with a strong brand reputation and a loyal customer base.
Year-round Attractions: Offers a wide range of activities & experiences that appeal to visitors in every season, including snowmobiling, ATVing, hunting, boating, hiking and guided tours.
Prime location: Located in Western Newfoundland & Labrador, identified on google maps, renown for its location next to Bonne Bay big Pond, 7 Km from Gros Morne National Park, direct highway access, this location offers it all to locals and visitors alike.
Comprehensive Offerings: Includes gasoline services, convenience items, ALC purchases, NLC purchases, VLT machines, ATM services, roofed accommodations, RV park, guided tours, Back Road adventures, Groomed snowmobile trail access outside your door, back country riding, restaurant and pub services, weekly live entertainment, staff accommodations, well established staff, branded logos, web site services, WIFI services.
Turnkey Operations: All essential assets are included, such as, furniture, coolers, POS systems, interact services, established vendor supplier’s list, running commercial kitchen, beer coolers, AC, bar coolers, liquor management system, accounting controls, payroll systems, all approved licenses, all government inspections up to date, license to sell wild game, entertainment system, snow clearing equipment, recreational vehicles, boats, kayaks, lawn equipment, RV equipment. New Gasoline tanks installed July 2026. New diesel pump July 2026.
Strong Financial Performance: Demonstrates consistent profitability and revenue growth from 2012.
Growth Potential: Opportunities to further expand offerings and increased marketing reach, including roofed accommodations, RV campsites, games room, Gros Mourne tours, and tremendous adventure tourism potential.
Included in the Sale:
- Business name, brand logos, web site, FB page
- All operational equipment.
- Trained staff and manager, transition support
- Comprehensive customer database, established vendor supplier lists, marketing assets.
- 10 acres of land
- 5 roofed accommodations, 1 offsite 5minute walk, built 2016. 4 Built 2019.
- 1 attached 2bedroom apartment, renovated 2024
- 5000 sq foot main building
- 40 x 24 deck
Why Invest?
Consistent Revenue: Year-round attractions ensure steady income with minor seasonal fluctuations.
Market demand: Tourism continues to show strong market growth and the demand for holiday experiences continues to grow. As our population ages more and more people are looking for new authentic holiday experiences.
Lifestyle: Opportunity to have a great leisure lifestyle while being your own boss and generating income. Leave the rat race and enhance your creative business ideas, enjoying the outdoors while still maintaining income potential. Welcome to cottage country living.
Growth opportunities: You have the opportunity to expand the existing business in a less competitive environment. Situated on 10 acres land with the potential to develop the remaining 4 acres.
1st rule of Business: Location, location, location. 7 minutes from a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 1,805 square kilometers Grose Morne National Park. 15 minutes from a Provincial Airport. Located across from one of the best lakes in Newfoundland, 2 Wildlife hunting zones on your door step, direct 1 Highway access road, north and south, outside your door. 4 hours from the Provincial ferries. NLSF Snowmobile trails right on your door step. Approximately 1600 cottages in the surrounding areas.
