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 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 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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