Camp Fortune

What Camp Fortune does

Camp Fortune is a family-owned, four-season outdoor adventure resort located in Chelsea, Quebec, within Gatineau Park approximately 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Founded in 1920 and operated on a long-term lease from the National Capital Commission, the resort is one of Canada's oldest alpine ski centres and is owned by Peter and Robert Sudermann, who acquired it in 1994. The resort operates year-round, with a winter core of 24 ski and snowboard runs across 3 peaks served by 7 lifts (2 magic carpets, 4 quad chairlifts, 1 triple chairlift), 14 lit runs for night skiing, 20+ terrain park features, and over 13,000 skiers/hour of uphill capacity. Summer and fall operations include a 20+ km network of cross-country and downhill mountain biking trails, an Aerial Park with Explorer and Children's courses, the Peak to Peak Ziplines (three dual ziplines spanning 4,478 ft with a 50 ft drop tower), a Mountain Coaster, and autumn activities.

The business model is a multi-stream consumer experience operation. Winter revenue is driven primarily by season passes (with up to 35% early-bird discounts), lift tickets, the largest ski school in the region, equipment rentals, and on-site retail at La Boutique. Year-round revenue is augmented by food and beverage (Pub 1920, Cafeteria, Café Fortune, Skyline Food Truck), Aerial Park and zipline admissions, Mountain Coaster, mountain biking season and day passes, birthday party packages ($400-$500 for up to 10 children), and corporate team-building and banquet events. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through campfortune.com and on-site ticket booths, supplemented by the Indy Pass multi-resort partnership (250+ independent resorts) and a channel partner (Full Cycle Bike Shop) for mountain bike rentals. Pricing is usage-based for activities and seasonal subscription for passes, with RFID Express Card reloadable access at the gate.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than digital: HKD and Techno Alpin snowmaking systems, Pisten Bully grooming equipment including a winchcat, energy-efficient LED night-skiing lighting, and RFID access control. The resort invests continuously in capital improvements — main lodge expansions in 1995 and 1999, Meech slopes re-opening with a quad chair in 2000, the HKD snowmaking system in 2007, additional magic carpet, pump capacity, and the recent Skyline chairlift reconstruction and Meech LED night skiing. The customer base is diversified across Ottawa-Gatineau families, individual recreational skiers, beginner skiers in lessons, school groups, corporate teams, and mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts, supported by the Ottawa Ski Club's racing program and Nancy Greene youth skiing initiatives.

Name

Camp Fortune

Legal name

Camp Fortune

Website

https://campfortune.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Fortune is a family-owned, four-season outdoor adventure resort in Chelsea, Quebec, within Gatineau Park 15 minutes from Ottawa, offering skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, ziplines, aerial park, and a mountain coaster to regional families, corporate groups, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort and Outdoor Adventure Recreation

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Winter sports activities
• Outdoor adventure recreation
• Mountain biking trails
• Alpine ski school

Headquarters

HQ city

Chelsea

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Season Passes and Lift Tickets: Primary revenue stream from ski season passes (up to 35% early-bird discount before April 30) and individual lift tickets for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Ski and Snowboard Lessons: Private and group lessons for children, adults, and beginners offered by the largest ski school in the region.
3. Equipment Rentals: Ski and snowboard equipment rentals, managed through on-site rental shop.
4. Food and Beverage: Revenue from Pub 1920 (après-ski venue), Cafeteria, Café Fortune, and Skyline Food Truck, offering meals, drinks, and catering services.
5. Retail - La Boutique: On-site retail shop offering ski equipment, accessories, and tuning services.
6. Summer/Adventure Activities: Revenue from Aerial Park (Explorer and Children's courses), Peak to Peak Ziplines, Mountain Coaster, and mountain biking (cross-country and downhill passes).
7. Corporate Events and Banquets: Team-building programs, corporate retreats, and private event hosting at the expanded Main Lodge and Pub 1920.
8. Birthday Parties: Birthday party packages at Aerial Park and Mountain Coaster with food included, priced at $400-$500 for up to 10 children.
9. Mountain Bike Trail Passes: Cross-country and downhill mountain biking trail passes and season memberships, with funds reinvested into trail maintenance and development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Camp Fortune operates a four-season outdoor recreation resort offering alpine skiing and snowboarding across 24 runs and 7 lifts on 3 peaks, complemented by year-round adventure activities including an Aerial Park, Peak to Peak Ziplines, Mountain Coaster, and over 20 km of mountain biking trails. The resort also delivers the largest ski school in the region, equipment rentals, food and beverage venues, birthday party packages, and corporate retreat/banquet facilities.

Product overview

Camp Fortune is a four-season outdoor adventure resort located 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Chelsea, Quebec. The core offering is alpine skiing and snowboarding with 24 runs across 3 peaks served by 7 lifts. Summer and fall operations include an Aerial Park with tree-top challenges, Peak to Peak Ziplines (3 dual ziplines spanning 4,478 ft), Mountain Coaster, and over 20 km of mountain biking trails. The resort also operates dining facilities including Pub 1920, Cafeteria, and Café Fortune, plus offers birthday parties, corporate events, and ski/MTB lessons. Season passes, lift tickets, and the Indy Pass partnership provide access to the resort's year-round activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lift Tickets Day passes for ski lift access available for purchase online with RFID Express Card technology for contactless entry, used by individual skiers and snowboarders visiting the resort.
• Season Passes Annual subscriptions providing unlimited access to ski lifts and resort facilities, with early-bird discounts up to 35% before April 30 and Indy Pass multi-resort access benefits.
• Ski and Snowboard School Private and group lessons for children, adults, beginners, and school groups, plus Nancy Greene Racing programs; described as the largest ski school in the region.
• Equipment Rentals Ski and snowboard equipment rentals available at the resort's rental shop, with Full Cycle managing mountain bike and electric-assist bike rentals.
• Aerial Park Tree-top adventure course with zip lines, zigzag bridges, tight rope obstacles, and barrel crawls, featuring Explorer Course with 25+ challenges and a Children's Course.
• Peak to Peak Ziplines High-speed zipline tour featuring 3 dual ziplines spanning 4,478 ft across the Camp Fortune Valley with a 50 ft drop tower, reaching speeds up to 80 km/hour over a 1.5-hour tour.
• Mountain Coaster (Luge en Montagne) Rail-mounted coaster ride through the forest with chairlift access to the top, offering thrilling descents for adventure seekers; tickets start at $20 per person.
• Mountain Biking Over 20 km of cross-country and downhill mountain bike trails in Gatineau Park with lift-serviced downhill access at Skyline, including day passes and seasonal memberships.
• Birthday Party Packages Adventure-themed birthday packages including Ultimate Birthday ($500/10 children), Mini Birthday ($400/10 children), and Coaster Birthday ($400) options with food, drinks, and dessert included.
• Corporate Groups and Banquets Corporate retreat, team-building, banquet, and private event packages with catering services and adventure activities, located 15 minutes from Ottawa downtown.
• Food and Beverage Venues (Pub 1920, Cafeteria, Café Fortune) On-site dining including Pub 1920 (après-ski venue with craft cocktails and pub classics), Cafeteria (quick-service meals), and Café Fortune (specialty coffee and light lunch).
• La Boutique Retail Shop On-site retail shop offering ski equipment, accessories, clothing, and tuning services for ski and snowboard gear.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase, enabling recipients to book any resort activity or make purchases at the resort.
• Indy Pass Multi-Resort Access Camp Fortune participates in the Indy Pass network providing pass holders access to 250+ independent resorts worldwide with 2 days of skiing at each resort across 3 continents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 skiers per hour uphill capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indy PasscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Fortune is a proud Indy Pass partner resort, providing pass holders with access to 250+ independent resorts worldwide. Pass holders receive 2 days at each resort across 3 continents, creating a community of skiers and riders united around their love of skiing.
• Full Cycle Bike ShopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull Cycle Bike Shop manages mountain bike rentals at Camp Fortune's main lodge, offering mountain bikes, electric-assist mountain bikes, clothing, pedals, shoes, accessories, and repair services.
• National Capital Commission (NCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Fortune operates on land under long-term lease from the National Capital Commission. The NCC assists with development and Gatineau Park patrol services. This partnership provides strategic location advantage within Gatineau Park.
• Ottawa Ski ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ottawa Ski Club, founded in 1910, operates an active racing program at Camp Fortune and historically promoted active living in the region. Former Olympian Patrick Biggs serves as President of the Camp Fortune Ski Club.
• NCC Gatineau Park ShuttleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNCC provides Gatineau Park shuttle service to Camp Fortune, improving accessibility for visitors without vehicles.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edelweiss Valley (Ski Edelweiss): Wakefield, Quebec ski hill located 20-25 minutes from Ottawa across Gatineau Park. Operates similar terrain, lift ticket, season pass, and ski school economics, and directly competes with Camp Fortune for Ottawa-Gatineau skiers. Same regional market, similar customer segments, and comparable scale.
• Calabogie Peaks Resort: Ontario ski resort approximately 1.5 hours west of Ottawa. Competes with Camp Fortune for the Ottawa regional day-trip market with a larger vertical and full-service lodging. Directly comparable as an Eastern Ontario regional ski resort with multi-season amenities.
• Ski Vorlage: Renfrew, Ontario ski club/hill about 1 hour from Ottawa. Targets the same Ottawa family and beginner skiing demographic as Camp Fortune, with similar size and operating model. Comparable as a regional community ski hill competing for the same household budget.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Mountain Resort: Ontario's largest ski resort near Collingwood. Competes broadly with Camp Fortune for Ontario resident skiers and operates a comparable mix of ski operations, lessons, terrain park, and adventure activities, but at significantly larger scale and with village lodging.
• Mont Sainte-Anne: Major Quebec destination ski resort near Quebec City with substantially larger vertical, terrain count, and lodging footprint. Competes with Camp Fortune for Quebec skiing market share and benefits from broader portfolio offerings including hotels and conference facilities.
• Mont-Tremblant Resort: Largest ski resort in Eastern Canada, located ~2 hours from Ottawa. Captures the destination-segment ski trips that Camp Fortune cannot accommodate. Operates a full resort village with hotels, restaurants, and year-round activities under a broader portfolio.
• Bromont, montagne d'expériences: Major Quebec ski resort in the Eastern Townships with extensive night skiing and a large trail count. Comparable as a Quebec regional ski resort offering year-round adventure activities, though at significantly greater scale than Camp Fortune.
• Mont Orford: Eastern Townships Quebec ski resort operated by a public corporation. Comparable as a Quebec regional four-season resort with ski operations plus summer activities, though with a different ownership structure (public) and a national park-adjacent positioning.

Regional players

• Smugglers' Notch Resort: Family-oriented Vermont ski resort with strong kids' programs and ski school, drawing some Ottawa-Gatineau families for destination trips. Comparable in its emphasis on family programming and ski instruction, which is also central to Camp Fortune's value proposition.
• Jay Peak Resort: Vermont ski resort that captures a portion of Ottawa-area skiers willing to cross the border for destination skiing. Operates as a four-season resort with hotel, water park, and extensive skiing — relevant for understanding inbound competition from US operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampFortune
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CampfortuneVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/skicampfortune
• Instagraminstagram.com/campfortune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-fortune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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