Atlantic Canada’s largest ski hill is on the market. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the Marble Mountain Ski Resort, as part of an effort to divest non-core provincial assets.

“We are committed to placing the resort in the hands of the private sector, as they possess the financial capabilities to fully realize the immense potential of Marble Mountain Ski Resort, an asset of great significance to the region and its future,” says Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation for Newfoundland and Labrador.

The move follows recommendations earlier this decade from both a provincially appointed task force on economic strategy and a government-commissioned consultant’s report on provincial finances and assets. A request for expressions of interest helped gauge the potential market for the resort, which currently draws about 65,000 patrons annually. The provincial government has also undertaken what it describes as “strategic investments in the form of upgrades and additions to facilitate year-round operations” to help boost the property’s appeal.

The resort is located about eight kilometres from the city of Corner Brook and boasts approximately 158 acres (64 hectares) of skiable terrain over a vertical drop of 519 metres (1,702 feet). Existing facilities include 43 ski/snowboard runs, five lifts, a 54,000-square-foot timber-framed lodge in the base area and 31-unit public accommodations facility. More than 32 acres at the base site provides room for further development.

The RFP will be open until April 9, 2025.