Newfoundland Extension L’Anse au Clair to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 3-5 day FIT program
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Attractions
Sightseeing The Wonderstrands Iceberg Alley
Museums Labrador Straits Museum Labrador Heritage Museum Labrador Interpretation Centre Labrador Military Museum
Historic Sites Red Bay National Historic Site Point Amour Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site Battle Harbour National Historic District
Hiking Trails Pioneer Footpath
Shopping (For a complete list, click here.) Birches Gallery Mealy Mountain Gallery Slippers n’ Things
Activity Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre
Events
Great Labrador Canoe Race, Mary’s Harbour Crab Festival, Remembering the HMS Raleigh, Trapline Marathon. For a complete and up-to-date list, click here.
Destination Labrador (709) 896-6507 Newfoundland Extension L’Anse au Clair to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 3-5 day FIT program Tour Operators
Local Suppliers Adventure Labrador Experience Labrador Labrador Salmon Lodges White Bear Adventures
Receptive’s/Wholesalers Candavac Travel Vision Atlantic Jonview Canada Wildland Tours
Accommodations
Hotels: Northern Light Inn Oceanview Resort Riverlodge Hotel Alexis Hotel Hotel North 1&2 Royal Inn & Suites Cherrywood Suites
Bed and Breakfasts: Beachside Hospitality Home Grenfell Louie A. Hall Campbell’s Place Red Wine B&B
Cottages and Cabins: Northern Light Inn Cottages Seaview Cottages Oceanview Resort Whaling Station Cabins Goose River Lodges
RV Parks: Northern Light Inn Oceanview Resort
Destination Labrador (709) 896-6507 Newfoundland Extension L’Anse au Clair to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 3-5 day FIT program Goose River Lodges Red Bay
Heritage Properties: Battle Harbour
Camping: Pinware River Provincial Park
Dining Northern Light Inn Seaview Cottages Whaler’s Restaurant Oceanview Resort Dots Bakery Riverlodge Hotel Harbourview Restaurant Campbell’s Place Alexis Hotel
Transportation Labrador Marine Inc. Islander RV Eagle River Rent-A-Car AVIS (Goose Bay)
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Destination Labrador (709) 896-6507 Newfoundland Extension L’Anse au Clair to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 3-5 day FIT program
Best times to visit
Attraction Good Best
Whales Mid June to mid August Mid June to mid July
Icebergs May to July Mid June to mid July
Hiking May to October June or September
Berry Picking August to October Mid August to mid September
Trans Labrador Highway Year-round (except May) June to October
Climate chart
The Newfoundland Extension covers a large area of Labrador, temperatures and precipitation vary; it’s best to prepare for both warm and cold weather. Happy Valley-Goose Bay is much warmer than the south coast near Mary’s Harbour. Happy Valley-Goose Bay can reach into the 30’c range during the summer months, and Mary’s Harbour, mid-high 20‘c.
For an overview of Happy Valley-Goose Bay weather, click here.
For an overview of Mary’s Harbour weather, click here.
Black-Fly/Mosquito Index Not unlike other northern regions, Labrador’s bio-diversity leads to a healthy population of mosquitos and black-flies. Based on our local knowledge, here are your chances of encountering flies - come prepared!
Location Off-peak Peak
Interior Mid June - begin July Begin July - mid August
Coastal
North Coast Begin July - mid July Mid July - end August
South Coast End June - mid July Mid July - late August
Torngat Mountains Begin July - mid July Mid July - mid August
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