Did you know?
Although Labrador City’s name might lead you to believe it has the largest population,
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is actually the most populated community in Labrador with 7,572
residents. Labrador City’s population is a little less with 7,240 residents.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is strategically located with respect to global air routes which
led to its origin as an aircraft base during World War II. Today, Goose Bay Airport is on
the official NASA list of alternate Shuttle landing sites due to the quality of its
infrastructure and prevailing weather conditions.
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a regional service centre for the communities of coastal
Labrador and a variety of industrial activities throughout the region. It is a strategic
location for mining exploration and development in central and eastern Labrador - including
the giant Voisey's Bay development and the Lower Churchill Hydro projects.
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The unspoiled wilderness environment at our back door stretches for hundreds of kilometers
in every direction and offers countless opportunities for world class hunting, fishing,
photography, canoeing and snowmobiling in winter.
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The town also offers the most extensive range of commercial services in Labrador, including
government support agencies, training and professional support services.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a gateway to the North. It is the transportation hub of Labrador;
the only location where road, sea and air services all come together with a quality infrastructure.
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Labrador is unique in that it is represented by several different aboriginal groups. The Inuit,
the Innu and the Metis populations inhabit various regions of Labrador and, through their customs
and traditions, they enrich the overall beauty and culture of Labrador as a whole. Examples of
their diverse cultures can be seen in their music, arts/crafts, literature and festivals - all of
which can be enjoyed on a yearly basis while visiting the region.
The small community of Mud Lake is situated across the Churchill River from Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
The only way to reach this community of less than 100 inhabitants is by speedboat during the summer
months and snowmobile during the winter.
