Gander Mountain to Open Va. Store

Gander Mountain is expanding its store network with a new location in Woodbridge, Va., The door is set to open in the fall of this year.

Gander Mountain in Woodbridge will be located in an existing 78,000-square-foot space at 14041 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, adjacent to the Potomac Mills shopping center, Virginia’s largest outlet mall featuring more than 200 stores. It will be the fifth Gander Mountain location in Virginia, joining existing stores in Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Roanoke and Winchester. The store is expected to create up to 70 new jobs in the community.

“This is wonderful news for the residents of Woodbridge,” said Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank J. Principi. “What differentiates Woodbridge from the rest of Prince William County is its vast amount of outdoor recreational opportunities. Residents have access to the Potomac River, National Wildlife Refuge, Potomac National Heritage Scenic Trail, Leesylvania State Park and various community parks. Gander Mountain is a perfect fit for our community and will be a blessing to our outdoor enthusiasts.”