Why go
- Served by Goose Bay Airport (YYR).
History
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL is a town in Canada. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (BEH, CRJ) · 5 routes: Deer Lake*, Gander*, Halifax*, St. John's*, Wabush*
- WebJet Linhas A WJ (DHT) · 2 routes: Nain, Rigolet
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Goose Bay Airport (YYR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YYR has direct flights to 11 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Deer Lake, Nain, St. John's, Wabush, Churchill Falls…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Goose Bay, 4.7 km); routes include Goose Bay - Rigolet, Goose Bay – Rigolet – Cartwright – Black Tickle, Nain -> Ports South to Rigolet --> Goose Bay.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.