Strategic Location
We are strategically located on the east coast of Canada and
serve as a gateway between North America and Europe. Our
modern and extensive air, land and ocean transportation
infrastructure supports trade with both continents. Businesses
operating here are assured of the following business advantages:
For ocean related opportunities
- Convenient transport schedules to all major international markets.
- Access to the closest ports to Europe along the North American Seaboard.
- Naturally sheltered and ice-free ports.
- Opportunities to service international ships engaged in offshore oil and gas, fishery, containerized and bulk cargo, and cruises.
For Air Transport Related Opportunities
- Newly reconstructed St. John's International Airport within one hour of all regional centres.
- Scheduled, charter and executive jet services.
- Uniquely positioned to provide travelers with a globally accessible point to major world markets:
- Boston 3.5 hours
- London 5 hours
- New York 4.5 hours
- Toronto 3 hours
- Vancouver 9 hours