WELCOME TO HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY

Goose Bay

The population of Goose Bay is approximately 9,000 people.  It is located near the Trans Labrador Highway and is 1,304 kilometres (by air) and 1,838 kilometres (by road) from Montreal City.  For a picture of the town please visit the community web site which is located at www.happyvalley-goosebay.com/int-comm.htm.

Information compliments of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Climate

We have four distinct seasons, with cold, stable winters and pleasant warm summers. Environment Canada records show that mean temperatures between 1941 and 1990 were 15.5 degrees Celsius for July and -17.3 degrees Celsius for January. A special feature is the Northern Lights Aurora Borealis which perform their magic in our skies during much of the year.

Recreation

There are many activities and sports to occupy the time in Goose Bay.

Attractions

There are four fully equipped schools in the Town, with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6. The system includes programs in French Immersion, French First Language and German language maintenance (for children of German forces personnel).

Post Secondary schools include the College of the North Atlantic; one private school: CompuCollege School of Business; and Labrador Institute of Memorial University. These facilities all serve central and coastal Labrador.

The Happy Valley campus of the College of the North Atlantic accommodates approximately 200 full-time students and offers 14 certificate and diploma courses. Other programs are customized with industry, aboriginal and community groups, with an emphasis on flexibility and responsiveness to the marketplace. Emphasis is placed on graduate placement, with a full-time placement officer.

CompuCollege School of Business was established in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 1995. It offers 12 diploma programs in the areas of accounting, business, computers, office administration and medical office. Free employment services are provided to employers.

The Labrador Institute of Memorial University is responsible for maintaining communication between Labrador and the university campuses in St. John's and Corner Brook, for identifying research and education requirements in Labrador and the resources to meet them. Through Memorial University's Distance Education Program, residents can access a diverse continuing education program, including degree credit courses and certificate programs. Residents have access to a wide range of life long learning opportunities. There are currently several courses offered with World Wide Web components and 30 additional courses are currently being developed for this medium.

All three post-secondary institutes have demonstrated the desire to work with local industry to meet their training needs. The range of training facilities available also underlines the ability of the Town to respond quickly to the needs of new employers who come to our community.  

Compliments of  www.happyvalley-goosebay.com/facts.html#school  

Accommodations

Aurora Hotel
382 Hamilton River Road
Telephone: (709) 896-3398
Toll Free: 1-800-563-3066
FAX: (709)896-9608
Operates year-round; facilities include 37 rooms and 3 VIP suites, Caribou Dining Room
Gentlemen Jim's Restaurant, Castle Lounge, conference rooms. Government and group rates available. Major credit cards accepted.

Labrador Inn
380 Hamilton River Road
Telephone: (709) 896-3351
Toll free: 1-800-563-2763
FAX: (709)896-3927
Operates year-round; facilities include 74 rooms, Naskaupi Dining Room, lounge, meeting rooms.
Government, group and senior citizen rates available. Major credit cards accepted.

Royal Inn
5 Royal Street
Telephone: (709) 896-2456
Fax: (709)896-5501
E-Mail: sheppard@cancom.net

Operates year-round; facilities include 18 rooms, housekeeping suites, complimentary continental breakfast, color cable TV. Major credit cards accepted.

Hotel North
25 Loring Drive
Telephone: (709) 896 - 9301
Toll Free: 1-877-996-9301
Fax: (709) 896 9302

Operates year-round; facilities include 40 rooms and conference room, of these rooms - 3 are suites and one is a mini suite Corporate rates are available. Major credit cards accepted.

Bed & Breakfasts

Bradley's Bed & Breakfast
13 MacKenzie Drive
Telephone: (709) 896-8006
Operates year-round; three rooms, non-smoking establishment, continental breakfast with homemade breads, jam, etc., within walking
distance to bars, restaurants, shops and Golf Club.

Davis Bed & Breakfast
14 Cabot Crescent
Telephone: (709) 896-5077
Operates year-round; four rooms with private bath, non-smoking establishment, continental breakfast, color Cable TV in sitting room,
close to all the amenities.

TMT Bed & Breakfast
451 Hamilton River Road
Telephone: (709) 896-4404
Hot breakfast included, phone and fax machine available for use, kitchen and laundry facilities available, rooms have cable TV.

Lodges/Misc.
Labrador Friendship Centre
49 Grenfell Street
Telephone: (709) 896-8302
Affordable pricing.

Goose River Lodges
Cottage Accommodations & RV Sites

Goose River Lodges is a Family run business offering quality ACCOMODATIONS and RV parking, situated in a "Park like" sitting.

Nestled among lichen forest each of our modern, fully equipped. HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES feature:

Our ten RV SITES are well spaced for your convenience and are served with 30 AMP electrical outlets.

We are located on Route 520, Just a few minutes drive from Marine Ferry and the town of "Happy Valley - Goose Bay" and approximately 20 minutes drive from the historic town of Northwest River.

Goose River Lodges has been awarded 3 stars by "Canada Select" and was recently nominated by the "Labrador Lake Melville Tourism Association" for "Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador's" Quality Award.

"Trappers Rendezvous" meeting room available on site.

For Information or reservation Phone:

(709)-896-2600
1-877-496-2600 (Toll free)
(709)-896-3355 (Fax)
E-mail : williams.lab@nf.sympatico.ca
URL : www.gooseriverlodges.ca

Cost of Living

An average detached house on a lot size of 1,800 sq. m. / 20,000 sq. ft. costs $120,000.  Rental rates for a detached dwelling is approximately $650 per month, while the rental rates for an apartment is approximately $450 per month.  Residential property tax is 9.5 mills.