What Northland Properties does

Northland Properties Corporation is a privately-held, Gaglardi-family-owned Canadian hospitality and entertainment conglomerate founded in 1963 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company operates a vertically integrated portfolio organized into five pillars: Stay (Sandman Hotel Group with 64+ Canadian properties plus UK and US locations, Sutton Place luxury hotels in Vancouver/Toronto/Halifax/Revelstoke, and Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links in Ireland); Eat & Drink (Denny's Canada at ~86 locations after the January 2026 full IP acquisition, Moxies at 60 North American locations, Chop Steakhouse & Bar at 16 locations, plus Shark Club, Boulevard Kitchen, Bar One, Rockford, The Tavern Collective, and Abrielle); Play (Revelstoke Mountain Resort with North America's longest ski vertical at 1,713 meters, Grouse Mountain Resort near Vancouver, and Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing across 500,000 acres); Cheer (Dallas Stars NHL franchise, Kamloops Blazers WHL, Texas Stars AHL, and a portfolio of sports venues including American Airlines Center); and Build (Northland Construction & Design, Northland Asset Management Company managing 465 residential units and 240,000 ft² of commercial space, and Northland Living in Texas).

The company generates revenue across multiple streams: room bookings and food & beverage across hotel properties; restaurant transactions (company-owned and franchised); lift tickets, passes, and resort activities; franchise fees and royalties (especially with the newly acquired full Denny's Canada IP); luxury real estate sales at Revelstoke and Texas developments; NHL/AHL/WHL ticket sales, merchandise, and media rights; and commercial/residential leasing. Its go-to-market combines direct operations with a franchise model for restaurant expansion (Denny's, Moxies, Chop) requiring franchisee capital of $1M-$5M+. With 1,658 employees and operations spanning Canada, the US, the UK, and Ireland, Northland combines a 60+ year operating history with active multi-year expansion across hotel construction, mountain resort development, and brand acquisition.

Northland's underlying technology is operational rather than differentiated — hospitality management systems, the RSVP Rewards loyalty program, and a real estate pre-sales tracking platform that has captured over $50 million in residential pre-sales at Revelstoke. Its primary source of competitive advantage is vertical integration via in-house construction and design capabilities, brand stewardship across multiple well-known Canadian hospitality names, and ownership of hard-to-replicate physical assets (notably the Revelstoke vertical). The company has pursued aggressive geographic and product expansion in 2025-2026, including the Cabot Revelstoke four-season destination partnership (2027 opening), a multi-property Ontario/BC hotel pipeline through 2031, Moxies' U.S. flagship in Washington D.C., and the Denny's Canada trademark acquisition.

Name

Northland Properties

Legal name

Northland Properties Corporation

Website

https://northland.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Northland Properties is a Canadian, family-owned hospitality conglomerate operating hotels (Sandman, Sutton Place), restaurants (Denny's Canada, Moxies, Chop), mountain resorts (Revelstoke, Grouse), NHL/AHL/WHL hockey teams (Dallas Stars), and real estate development across Canada, the US, UK, and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality services (hotels, restaurants, resorts, and sports entertainment)

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Skiing Facilities (71392), Skiing Facilities (713920), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ), Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Hospitality management
• Hotel operations
• Restaurant franchises
• Mountain resort operations
• Sports entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Operations (Denny's Canada, Moxies, Chop): Company-owned and franchised restaurant operations generating revenue from food and beverage sales. Denny's operates approximately 86-87 locations across Canada, Moxies operates 60 locations, and Chop operates 16 locations across Canada.
2. Hotel Operations (Sandman, Sutton Place): Sandman Hotel Group operates 64+ Canadian destinations plus 4 UK and 2 US locations. Sutton Place Hotels operates properties in Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, and Revelstoke. Revenue from room bookings, food & beverage, and event spaces.
3. Resort Operations (Grouse Mountain, Revelstoke Mountain Resort): Year-round mountain resort operations including ski passes, mountain activities, food & beverage, retail, and real estate development. Revelstoke has surpassed $50 million in real estate pre-sales.
4. Real Estate Development: Residential and hotel real estate development including Mountain Road Estates, Benchlands Residences at Revelstoke, luxury residences from $7.6M CAD, and mixed-use developments in Texas through Northland Living.
5. Sports Entertainment (Dallas Stars, Kamloops Blazers, Texas Stars): NHL and WHL/AHL hockey team ownership generating revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, media rights, and venue operations. Venues include American Airlines Center, Comerica Center, H-E-B Center, and Sandman Centre.
6. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Franchise fees and ongoing royalties from Denny's, Moxies, and Chop franchisees across Canada. Northland acquired full Denny's Canada trademarks and now has full autonomy over franchise strategy.
7. Asset Management and Leasing: Northland Asset Management Company (NAMCO) manages 465 residential apartment units and approximately 240,000 ft2 of commercial, office, and retail space in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, leasing to Northland brands and external tenants including Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and Kin's Farm Market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northland Properties owns, operates, and franchises a diversified portfolio of hotels, full-service and casual-dining restaurants, ski resorts, heli-skiing operations, professional hockey teams, sports/entertainment venues, and mixed-use real estate developments across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Its hospitality brands include Sandman Hotel Group, The Sutton Place Hotels, Denny's Canada, Moxies, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Shark Club, Boulevard Kitchen, Bar One, Rockford, The Tavern Collective, and Abrielle; resort brands include Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Grouse Mountain Resort, and Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing; and sports properties include the Dallas Stars (NHL), Kamloops Blazers (WHL), and Texas Stars (AHL). The group also performs in-house construction, asset management, and residential real estate development through Northland Construction, NAMCO, and Northland Living.

Product overview

Northland Properties is a 100% Canadian-owned hospitality group incorporated in 1963, operating a diversified portfolio of hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports teams, and construction divisions. The company spans four main categories: Stay (Portmarnock & Jameson, Sandman Hotel Group, The Sutton Place Hotels), Eat & Drink (Abrielle, Bar One, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Denny's Restaurants, Moxies, Rockford Bar & Grill, Shark Club, The Tavern Collective), Play (Grouse Mountain Resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing), and Cheer (Dallas Stars, Kamloops Blazers, Texas Stars, Venues). The Build division includes Northland Asset Management, Northland Construction, and Northland Living. With over 1,658 employees, operations span Canada, the US, UK, and Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sandman Hotel Group: Hotel chain with locations across Canada, US, UK and Ireland, serving travellers for over 50 years
• The Sutton Place Hotels
• Portmarnock Hotel & Resort
• Denny's Restaurants
• Moxies
• Chop Steakhouse & Bar
• Shark Club
• Grouse Mountain Resort
• Revelstoke Mountain Resort
• Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing
• Dallas Stars
• Kamloops Blazers
• Texas Stars
• Bar One
• Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
• Rockford Bar & Grill
• The Tavern Collective
• Abrielle
• Northland Asset Management
• Northland Construction
• Northland Living

Products and services

• Sandman Hotel Group Canadian hotel chain offering accommodations across three tiers (Sandman Inn, Sandman Hotels & Suites, and Sandman Signature Hotel & Resorts) with 64+ Canadian destinations plus four UK locations (including Newcastle) and two US locations (including Plano, Texas). Covers business and leisure travellers with associated loyalty benefits through the RSVP Rewards program.
• The Sutton Place Hotels Luxury boutique hotel collection with sophistication and elevated style at Vancouver, Toronto (Downtown King Street West), Halifax (Nova Centre), and Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski-in/ski-out locations, serving premium leisure and business travellers.
• Denny's Restaurants (Canada) Classic family diner chain with 86+ Canadian locations, most open 24/7, serving breakfast around the clock and familiar diner fare. Operates as both franchised and company-owned restaurants under Northland's full ownership of Canadian trademarks since January 2026.
• Moxies Contemporary premium casual dining restaurant and lounge chain with 60 locations across North America. Offers a globally inspired menu with handcrafted cocktails and seasonal dishes, positioned in the contemporary casual dining segment.
• Chop Steakhouse & Bar Canadian steakhouse chain with 16 locations offering perfectly grilled steaks, responsibly sourced seafood, and free-run chicken. Member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and the first national chain to offer steaks with sustainable mass balance certification.
• Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ski resort in interior British Columbia with North America's longest vertical at 1,713 metres, 3,121 acres of terrain, four alpine bowls, and 75 runs. Features a Pipe Mountain Coaster, 50km of mountain bike trails, and 20km+ hiking, and is undergoing four-season destination development with Cabot golf and residential neighbourhoods.
• Grouse Mountain Resort Vancouver's premier year-round mountain destination and number one natural attraction, located 15 minutes from downtown. Offers cultural, educational, and outdoor adventures including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and wildlife viewing including two adult grizzly bears.
• Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing Heli-skiing operation with over 40 years of experience across 500,000 acres of terrain in the Selkirk Mountains. Founded by Peter Schlunegger who introduced helicopter skiing to the Revelstoke area in 1978, with operations relocating to the new Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Lodge.
• Shark Club Sports bar chain operating since 1997 with locations in Canada and the UK. Features towering big screens, craft beer selection, and an atmosphere combining MLB sports bar intensity with the comfort of a man cave.
• Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Michelin-recommended seafood restaurant in downtown Vancouver serving West Coast cuisine, oyster bar, and seasonal menu. Led by Executive Chef Roger Ma, with dining across the main room, marble-top bar, private dining, and a wrap-around patio.
• Dallas Stars (NHL) National Hockey League team based in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center. Has made 20 postseason appearances, captured nine division championships, two Presidents' Trophies, and won the Stanley Cup in the 1998-99 season.
• Kamloops Blazers (WHL) Western Hockey League (WHL) junior ice hockey team playing in Kamloops, BC. Franchise has won five Memorial Cups (two in New Westminster, three in Kamloops) and a record 11 President's Cups.
• Texas Stars (AHL) American Hockey League (AHL) team playing at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Top affiliate for the Dallas Stars with an inaugural 2009-10 season, and won the Calder Cup in 2014 in its first year under Northland Properties.
• Cabot Revelstoke luxury residences and four-season resort development Residential and resort real estate development at Revelstoke Mountain Resort in partnership with Cabot, including Mountain Road Estates, Benchlands Residences, and luxury residences priced from $7.6 million CAD, supported by an 18-hole championship golf course, a 155-room mountain lodge, restaurants, spa, and conference facilities.
• Northland Construction In-house construction and design team handling property acquisition through design and construction of Northland's hotels, restaurants, and resorts, enabling capital and development cost management and customised designs.
• Northland Asset Management Company (NAMCO) Property management division managing 465 residential apartment units and approximately 240,000 square feet of commercial, office, and retail space across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Leases to Northland restaurants and external tenants including Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and Kin's Farm Market.
• Abrielle Mediterranean-inspired fine dining restaurant at the Sutton Toronto Hotel offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and private dining. Features a seasonal menu with Mediterranean and European flavours including fresh seafood, house-made pastas, and charcoal-grilled specialties.
• The Tavern Collective Modern public house concept launched 2024 in South Calgary with a steampunk-inspired interior and a Frenchie mascot named JD, offering traditional pub food alongside new classic and healthy dishes in a nostalgic atmosphere.
• Portmarnock Hotel & Resort Dublin's only coastal resort on the Velvet Strand featuring a Championship Golf Links, award-winning restaurants, spa, and rich history as the former family home of the Jameson Whiskey Dynasty. Represents Northland's first investment in Ireland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $50 million in Revelstoke real estate pre-sales in under one year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cabot (Golf and Luxury Hospitality Developer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Revelstoke Mountain Resort partnered with Cabot to develop Cabot Revelstoke, a major expansion featuring an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Rod Whitman (enrolled in Audubon International's Platinum Signature Sanctuary program), a 155-room mountain lodge, and luxury residences priced from $7.6 million CAD, scheduled to open in 2027. The development aims to transform the British Columbia resort into a four-season destination. Northland Properties CEO Tom Gaglardi highlighted the strong buyer response as the resort evolves from North America's longest vertical ski destination into a year-round mountain community.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MGM Resorts International: Diversified hospitality conglomerate operating hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and sports holdings (Las Vegas Aces WNBA, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix). Comparable to Northland's portfolio diversification across hotels, restaurants, sports, and entertainment venues.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Global hotel operator with luxury, premium, and select-service tiers. Comparable to Northland's Sandman Hotel Group multi-tier structure (Sandman Inn, Sandman Hotels & Suites, Sandman Signature) and Sutton Place luxury boutique collection.
• Vail Resorts: Largest North American mountain resort operator (Vail, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, etc.). Comparable to Northland's Revelstoke Mountain Resort in ski operations and real estate development around resort villages, though much larger and publicly traded.
• Compass Group: Global contract foodservice and hospitality services provider (also operates in remote-site and recreation food services). Comparable to Northland's restaurant operations division (Denny's Canada, Moxies, Chop) and food service across hotels, resorts, and venues.
• Restaurant Brands International: Multi-brand quick-service restaurant operator (Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs). Comparable to Northland's restaurant portfolio model of owning multiple Canadian restaurant brands (Denny's Canada, Moxies, Chop) across price tiers.
• Marriott International: World's largest hotel company with portfolio brands from luxury (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis) to premium (Marriott, Sheraton, Westin). Comparable to Northland's hotel franchising/lodging model across multiple brands and price points.

Others

• KSL Capital Partners: Private equity firm specializing in travel, leisure, and hospitality investments (portfolio includes luxury resorts, hotels, and recreation companies). Comparable to Northland as a privately-held hospitality investment entity operating across hotels, resorts, and recreational properties.

Direct peers

• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Luxury hotel operator with private ownership structure (controlled by Bill Gates and Prince Alwaleed). Comparable to Northland's Sutton Place Hotels luxury segment and Cabot Revelstoke Mountain Lodge; both emphasize high-end service and design-led boutique properties.
• ASM Global: World's largest venue management and sports facility operator (American Airlines Center, H-E-B Center managed or co-managed). Comparable to Northland's sports venues division (American Airlines Center, Sandman Centre, H-E-B Center, Comerica Center) and suite/corporate event revenue.
• Alterra Mountain Company: Mountain resort operator formed via acquisition of Intrawest, with a portfolio that includes Steamboat, Winter Park, and Tremblant. Comparable to Northland's ski resort operations (Revelstoke, Grouse Mountain) and four-season mountain resort model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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