Travel, Education and Useful Phone Numbers 2018
Goose Bay Military Family Resource Centre 734 Chatham street P.O. Box 69 Station C Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0 Tel: 709-896-6900 ext. 6060 Website: www.cafconnection.ca Facebook: Goose Bay Military Family Resource Centre Fax: 709-896-6916 Toll Free Deployment Assistance: 1-866-711-6677
The Military Family Resource Centre has obtained various community information. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure the information is correct.
Extension numbers are reached by first dialing the base operator at 896-6900.
Goose Bay Military Family Resource Centre Military Family Resource Centre 734 Chatham Street ext. 6060 Robin’s Nest Daycare 734 Chatham Street ext. 6060 After School Program Chapel Annex ext. 2155 or 7060
Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Base Gym ext. 7708 Deputy PSP Manager ext. 7374 PSP Clubs/ Fitness, Sports & Recreation ext. 1945 Community Council ext. 7374 Auto Hobby Club (when volunteers are available) ext. 7374 Wood Hobby Shop (when volunteers are available) ext. 7374 Arcturus Theatre ext. 7767 Movie Line ext. 7766 Canuck Club Mess ext. 7831
On Base Services SERCO Fire Department ext. 7333 5 Wing Medical Centre (M.I.R) ext. 7222 Military Museum – 5 Wing ext. 7266 Military Police – non emergency ext. 7120 Wing Chaplain ext. 7336 Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) ext. 7940 Serco Help Desk ext. 6946 CANEX Supermarket - Bldg. 381 896-8243 Citizens Patrol Group – Military Police 896-6900 loc.7118 Child Identification Program 896-6900 loc.7118 Clubs & Organizations Royal Canadian Legion 896-3447 Kinsmen Club – Trevor White Centre: 896-5553 (h) 899-3939 Knight of Columbus Hall 896-3616 Lake Melville Shrine Club 896-8144 Libra House – Transition House for Women 896-8022 Crisis Line 896-3014 Upper lake Melville Public Library – Happy Valley 896-8045
Grand River Snowmobile Club 897-4323
Other Government Support Agencies 24/7 Family Information Line 1-800-866-4546 CF Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) 1-800-268-7708 CF Member Assistance Program (TDD) 1-800-567-5803 Ombudsman 1-888-828-3626 OSSIS 1-800-883-6094 SISIP 1-800-267-6681 The Centre (Dept. of National Defense) 1-800-883-6094 Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service 1-800-268-7708 Veteran Family Services 896-6900 ext.. 6060 Director Casualty Support & Administration (DCSA) 1-800-883-6094
Government Agencies Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay – 212 Hamilton River Rd 896-3321 Canada Post-’Station’ C with Postal Code (A0P 1C0) 896-2771 Division of Motor Registration 896-5437 Libra House Women’s Shelter 896-3014 Fisheries and Oceans Canada-Licensing Inquiries 896-6160 Department of Advanced Education, Skills & Labour 896-8846 Member of Parliament Office 896-2483 Border Services/Customs 896-6907 Recreation Facilities Amaruck Golf Club (Seasonal) 896-2112 Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club (Seasonal) 899-0969 E.J. Broomfield Arena 896-2269 Grand River Snowmobile Club (Seasonal) 897-4323 Labrador Training Centre (Pool) 896-8480
Transportation & Travel Goose Bay Airport 896-5445 Air Canada Jazz 896-2917 Provincial Airlines 896-3553 Air Borealis 86-5521 Nunatsiavut Marine 1-866-535-2567 Labrador Marine Inc. 896-2253 Harvey’s Travel 896-3389 LeGrow’s Travel 896-7375 Mokami Travel 896-2477 Budget Rent-A-Car 896-2973 Labrador Lake Melville Tourism Association 896-3489 Coonies Taxi 896-3311/3333
Auto body Shops Precision Automotive Inc 5 Churchill Rd 896-8681 Goose Bay Motors 141 Hamilton River Rd 896-2973 Hillcrest Automotive Supplies 7 Hillcrest Rd 896-4092 Labrador Motors (GM) Loring Dr. 896- 2452 Cabot’s Autobody 7 Churchill Rd 896-3095 Napa Auto Parts 7 Cherrywood Dr 896-3987 All Season Recreation 17 Burnwood Dr 896-0165 All Wheel Drive Kelland Dr 896-2500 Tire Repair Shop 7 Burnwood Drive 896-4141
Services
Bell Aliant –Public Utilities 896-1130
Bell Aliant 1-888-214-7896
EastLink (St. John’s) 1-888-345-1111
Labrador Specialties 9 Loring Dr 896-6060
Iglutek Computers 348 Hamilton River Rd 896-3990
Rodger’s Recycling 15 Churchill Rd 896-5041
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay 212 Hamilton River Rd 896-3321
Canada Post-Station C (A0P 1C0) 396 Hamilton River Road 896-2771
Division of Motor Registration 2 Tenth Street 896-5437
Did you know you can get Cell Phone service for Telus, Virgin mobile and Koodoo? Contact the service providers for ore information.
Health & Medical
Labrador-Grenfell Health - Main Hospital 227 Hamilton River Road 897-2000
Newfoundland Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP) 1-800-563-1557
Public Health (Labrador-Grenfell Health) 897-2331
Keating Family Chiropractic 2 Martin Cres 896-8855
Labrador Massage Therapy Clinic 33 Johnny Hill Dr 896-3843
Proactive Physio 24 Bowell St 896-7228
Warr's Pharmacy 93 Hamilton River Rd 896-2963
Hamilton Drugs 364 Hamilton River Rd 896-8418
Valley Veterinary Clinic 394 Hamilton River Rd 896-2627
Action Health & Fitness 358 Hamilton River Rd 897-7047
Dentists and Optometrist
Labrador Dental Clinic 2 Bowell st 896-8999
Gonsala Dental Clinic 6 Royal St 896-8700
Northern Dental Inc 358 Hamilton River Road 896-9668
Hamilton River Dental Clinic 379 Hamilton River Road 896-9791
Dr. Partricia Scrivens - Optometrist 85 Hamilton River Road 896-2466
Education NLESD- Labrador Office 16 Strathcona 896-2431 Peacock Primary School 9 Cabot St 896-3896 Queen of Peace Middle School 6 Green St 896-5315 Mealy Mountain Collegiate 1 Voisey Drive 896-3366 Ecole Boreale (Francophone) 7 Cabot St 896-0670 College of the North Atlantic 219 Hamilton River Rd 896-6300 Academy Canada (ABE) 114 Hamilton River Rd 1-800-561-8000
Banks Bank of Nova Scotia 45 Grenfell 897-3000 Eagle River Credit Union 328 Hamilton River Rd 896-8352 Royal Bank of Canada 36 Grenfell 896-6510 RBC Bank Machine in the CANEX Supermart Bank of Montreal 215 Hamilton River Rd 896-4411 BMO Machine - by front doors in the CANEX Supermart
Grocery and Wholesale Stores CANEX Supermarket 381 Banshee Blvd 896-8243 Terrington CO-OP 1 Abbot Dr 896-5737 Northmart 90 Hamilton River Rd 896-2921 Uncle Ern’s Meats & Treats 362 Hamilton River Rd 896-2487 Multi-Foods 43 Aspen Rd 896-3543 Hamilton Wholesalers Bldg 420 896-3347 Goose Bay Wholesalers 1 Broomfield Street 896-3364 Torngat Fish Producers 155 Hamilton River Rd 896-3992
Clothing Stores Reitman’s Loring Mall 896-4656 Eclipse Loring Mall 896-0111 CANEX CFB Goose Bay 896-8243 Sears (parcel pick-up) 334 Hamilton River Rd 896-9648 Riffs 2 Hillcrest 896-5350 North Mart 90 Hamilton River Rd 896-2921 Northern Lights 170 Hamilton River Rd 896-5939 Coopers Minipi Fly Shop Ottawa Ave 896-2891 The Bargain Shop 388 Hamilton River Rd 896-5429 Hometown Sports Excellence 334 Hamilton River Rd 896-9701 Hairdressers/Barbers/Beauty Salons
The Hair Studio 367 Hamilton River Rd 896-4400
Creative Curl 386 Hamilton River Rd 896-2793
The Chop Shop 3 Gear St 899-1754
Merle Norman Cosmetics 367 Hamilton River Rd 896-6500
Kelly’s Hair Salon 8 Grand Street 896-9663 Grand River Bard Shop 6 Grand Street 896-9390
Big Land Beauty Spa 49C Grenfell 896-2588
Birch Island Spa 85 Hamilton River Road 896-5300
Restaurants
Mariners Galley (Hotel North) 25 Loring Drive 896-9301
Larry’s Pizza and Waffle House 380 Hamilton River Rd 896-3351
Bentley’s Beer Market/ Maxwell’s 97 Hamilton River Rd 896-3583
El Greco 133 Hamilton River Rd 896-3473
Grafters 368 Hamilton River Rd 896-3038
N53 345 Hamilton River Rd 896-2558
Cozy Corner 6 Grand Street 896-7052
Mary Brown’s 1 Churchill Street 896-2157
Pizza Delight 91 Hamilton River Rd 896-8338
Trappers Cabin Bar & Grill 1 Aspen Road 896-9522
A&W 11A Loring Drive 896-4554
Burger King 90 Hamilton River Rd 896-5190
KFC 337 Hamilton River Rd 896-5777
Subway 11 Loring Drive 896-9777
Tim Horton’s 220 Hamilton River Rd 896-5666
Jungle Jims (Hotel North 2) 382 Hamilton River Rd 896-3388
Home Services
Registered Massage Therapist 896-3843
Mary Kay - June Fowler— [email protected] 896-4358
Noah’s Ark Petting Barn 540 North West River Road 897-5398
Party Lite - Leanne Winters 896-3097
Scentsy - Nora Purchase [email protected] 896-1782
Regal - Karyn Hopkins [email protected]
Additional: Check out the MFRC’s Home Services Listings!
Shops, Craft Stores & Galleries
PAWS/ Personal Touch Engraving 331 Hamilton River Rd 896-5990
Green Leaf Ltd 83 Hamilton River Rd 896-3478
Northern Lights Gift Shop 170 Hamilton River Rd 896-5939
Slippers & Things 55 Grenfell Street 896-5660
Terry’s Tents & Craft Supplies 326 Hamilton River Road 896-5000
Jamie’s Flowers & Gift Shop 1 Loring Drive 896-7200
Sew Crazy 371 Hamilton River Road 896-9221
Distinctive Knitting & Laundry Mat Ltd 13 Kessessasskiou Street 896-0908
Dorothy’s Crafts & Sewing Inc 367 Hamilton River Road 896-8400
The Birdhouse Grden Market 164 Hamilton River Road 896-9292
Gilco Wholesalers 157 Hamilton River Road 896-4981 John Goudie’s Studio River Road, North West River 497-8305
North West River Heritage Craft Shop North West River 497-8282
Highway Information Enroute to Goose Bay
For road conditions on the Trans-Labrador Highway Route 500 please call; Department of Works, Services & Transportation, recorded highway update (709) 896-7888.
For road conditions on the Quebec Highway Route 389 please call; Quebec Ministry of Transport, Baie Comeau 1-900-565-4000, (418) 589-2065 or (418) 589-5610. Otherwise contact the Quebec Provincial Police, Baie Comeau (418) 296-2324.
For more information on Labrador Contact:
Destination Labrador
Labrador City, NL A0R 1B0
Phone: (709) 944-7788
Fax: (709) 944-7787
Toll Free: 1-800-563-6353
Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador
Phone: 1-800-563-6353
Labrador West Tourism Corporation
P.O. Box 1237
Wabush, NL A0R 1B0
Phone: (709) 282-3337
1-4 pm Daily
From Ottawa to Goose Bay
Following all speed limits and taking maximum stops this trip can take up to 4 days. Total distance of the trip is approximately 37 - 38 hours. This trip however can be done in two long days or three fairly easy days with stops in Quebec City, Wabush/Labrador City providing roads are in good condition and weather is favourable. Expect possible delays due to ferry crossing NE of Quebec City enroute to Baie Comeau. The only hill to worry about is the rise from the base of Manic V. This hill is a switchback dirt road that can be managed by all vehicles. You are advised to keep an eye on overheating engines, brakes, and/or slippery road surfaces. Motorists are reminded to adhere to the posted speed limits along the route and take precaution to slow down when passing on- coming vehicles on the road. For a recorded update on road conditions call (709) 896-7888. Please note car rental agencies will not rent vehicles that will be traveling on Route 500.
Ferry Information
To Route 510 From North Sydney, NS to Port Aux Basque, NL- Marine Atlantic Website: http://www.marine-atlantic.ca/
To Route 500 From St. Barbe, NL to Blanc Sablon, QC – Labrador Marine Website: http://www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/schedules/j_pollo.html#schedule
(Through Quebec and Labrador City) From Matane, QC to Baie-Comeau, QC – Quebec’s Blue Route Website: www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca
Safety First - Satellite Phones
Satellite Phones are available for use when travelling on the Trans Labrador Highway and may be signed out free of charge for a period of 24 Hours on a first come – first serve basis.
In order to sign out a satellite phone, either a valid Newfoundland and Labrador driver’s license or a credit card is required. If the phone is damaged or not returned on time there will be a cost of $875.00 charged to one’s credit card.
Satellite phones are available for pick-up and drop-off at these following locations:
Route 510
Plum Point Motel & Resturant Plum Point (709)247-2533 (or) 1-888-663-2533
Dockside Motel St.Barbe:
Northern Light Inn L’Anse au Clair: (709) 931-2332 (or) 1-800-563-3188
Riverlodge Hotel Mary’s Harbour: 709) 921-6948
Town Office Charlottetown: (709) 949-0266
Alexis Hotel Port Hope Simpson: (709) 960-0228
Route 500
Wabush Hotel Wabush: (709) 282-3221
Midway Travel Inn Churchill Falls: 1-800-229-3269
Hotel North Two Happy Valley-Goose Bay: (709) 896-3398
Royal Inn & Suites- Happy Valley-Goose Bay: (709) 896-2456
There are 2 Highway Routes
1st Route
*Please verify routes and conditions by calling for more information*
*Spare gas can and a spare tire is a good to have*
Route 510 – (From Newfoundland)
Quebec/Labrador Border at Blanc Salon to Red Bay
Distance: 86 km
Surface: Paved highway
Services: Gas, food, medical, accommodations, repair, shopping, crafts
Red Bay to Lodge Bay
Distance: 74 km
Surface: New gravel highway
Services: None
Lodge Bay to Port Hope Simpson *recommended Gas fill-up*
Distance; 62 km
Surface: New gravel highway
Services: Gas, food, medical, accommodations, repair, shopping, crafts.
*Recommended Gas fill-up in Port Hope Simpson*
Distance: Approx. 405 kilometers
Surface: New gravel highway
Services: None, until you get to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Or you can drive to Cartwright
Port Hope Simpson *Recommended Gas fill-up* to Cartwright
Distance: 187km
Surface: New gravel highway
Services: None at Cartwright
Gas, food, medical, accommodations, repair, shopping, and crafts
Cartwright to Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Distance: Approx. 385 km
Surface: New gravel highway/ 80km of newly paved highway
Services: None, until you get to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 2nd Route *Please verify routes and conditions by calling for more information*
Route 389: Baie Comeau, QC to Labrador City, NL
Section 1: Baie Comeau to Manic Five
Distance: 214 kilometres (125 miles)
Surface: gravel, winding and narrow
Travel Time: 3 hours: Average speed 70-90 km (45mph)
Services: Gas(diesel is available), telephone, restaurant, camping, accommodations at Energy Motel, Route 389, Manic 5, Quebec G0G 1M0 Tel (418) 584-2301, Fax (418) 584-2302
Section 2: Manic 5 to Gagnon*
Distance: 175 kilometers (105 miles)
Surface: Gravel, good condition, straight
Travel Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes: Average speed 70 km/h (45mph)
Services: Gas, restaurant, accommodations at Motel Relais Gabriel, 100 km from Manic 5,
Bassin Manic 4, Quebec G0G 1K0 NOTE: Between Relais Gabriel and Gagnon, there are three bridges, two of which handle only one- way traffic. Also please note that Gagnon is a landmark only. The community which existed on this spot was dismantled in 1985
Section 3: Gagnon to Fire Lake
Distance: 89 kilometer (55 miles)
Surface: gravel, some potholes
Travel Time: 1 hour, average speed 90 kmh (55mph)
Services: None
Section 4: Fire Lake to Mount Wright
Distance: 63 kilometer (40 miles)
Surface: Gravel, narrow and winding
Travel Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes: Average speed 50 kmh (30mph); Caution is advised at railway crossings
Services: None
Section 5: Mount Wright to Labrador City/Wabush
Distance: 40 kilometres (25 miles)
Surface: Gravel, good
Travel Time: 30 minutes: Average speed: 80 kmh (50 mph)
In Labrador City/Wabush
Services: All major services
For updated information on road conditions, contact:
Quebec Ministry of Transport Quebec Provincial Police
Baie Comeau, Québec Baie Comeau Detachment
Tel: (418) 589 2065 or Tel: (418) 296 2324
(418) 5895610 Fax: (418) 296 1611
Fax: (418) 589 6377 Labrador West to Churchill Falls
Distance: 238 kilometres (149 miles)
Surface: Approx. pavement
Travel Time: Approx. 2-3 hours, Speed limit: 80km
Services: None en route
At Churchill Falls
Services: Food, gas, repair, accommodations, laundry, banking, shopping, post office, medical
Churchill Falls to Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Distance: 288 kilometres (180 miles)
Surface: Pavement
Travel Time: Approx. 3-4 hours, Speed limit: 80km Services: None en route
For updated information on road conditions and services, contact:
Department of Works, Services and Transportation
Happy-Valley-Goose Bay
Tel: 709- 896-7840 or 709-896-7841
Fax: 709-896-5513
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Education Information
The Education Information on Posting Service is a service to assist parents of school-aged children and those pursuing post- secondary education.
The information will assist you in contacting the appropriate agency when registering your children for school or inquiring about College or Universities.
For further assistance regarding adult education, contact the Goose Bay MFRC at 896-6900 ext.6060 or email: gbm- [email protected].
For further employment assistance contact the contact Goose Bay MFRC or the Department of Advanced Education , Skills & La- bour at (709) 896-8846, 163 Hamilton River Road.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education
P.O.Box 8700
St. John’s, Newfoundland
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709)729-5097
Fax: (709) 729-5896
Email: webmasteredu.gov.nf.ca
Website: www.gov.nf.ca/edu/
Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
P.O.Box 1810, Station B
16 Strathcona Street
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Telephone: (709) 896-2431
Fax: (709) 896-9638 https://www.nlesd.ca/schools/schoolprofile.jsp?id=337
Please note: Families are responsible for purchasing books and school supplies. For additional information, please contact the school that your child will be attending. When registering you will need the full mailing address of previous schools, public Health Records (Immunization), MCP number if available. Please also note that children who will be going to kindergarten will need a Birth Certificate. Be prepared to pay if you do not have these records. For those coming from other provinces with High School age children, check with Mealy Mountain Collegiate to make sure courses are compatible.
Local Schools
Peacock Elementary
P.O.Box 2163, Station B
9 Cabot Street
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1E0
Kindergarten-Grade 3/French Immersion
Kindergarten-Grade 3 English
Telephone: (709) 896-3896/5963
Fax: (709) 896-6014
Website:https://www.nlesd.ca/schools/schoolprofile.jsp?id=341
Principal: Sandra Broomfield
Vice Principal: Gail Rowsell
École Boreal
C.P. 1038m Succursale C
7, Cabot Crescent
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, TNL
A0P 1C0
Telephone: (709) 896-0670
Fax: (709) 896-5029
Direction: M. Jean-Pierre Arbour
Email: [email protected]
Conseil Scolaire Francophone
Site Web: www.csfp.nl.ca
Queen of Peace Middle School
P.O.Box 1900, Station B
Green Street
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1E0
Grades: 4-7/French Immersion
Grades: 4-7/English
Telephone: (709) 896-5315/3224
Fax: (709) 896-5056
Website: https://www.nlesd.ca/schools/schoolprofile.jsp?id=342
Principal: Mark Bonnell
Vice Principal: Lindsey Bennet
Mealy Mountain Collegiate
P.O.Box 492, Station C
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1C0
Grades: 8-12/French Immersion
Grades: 8- Level III/ English
Telephone: (709) 896-3366
Fax: (709) 896-4682
Website: https://www.nlesd.ca/schools/schoolprofile.jsp?id=337
Principal: Paula Kelly
Vice Principal: Rob Kennedy Post-Secondary Education
College of the North Atlantic
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus
P. O. Box 1720, Stn. "B"
219 Hamilton River Road
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1E0
Ph: (709)896-6300
Fax: (709)896-3733
Website: www.cna.nl.ca
Labrador Institute/Memorial University
219 Hamilton River Road
709-896-6210
The College of the North Atlantic produces over 3,000 graduates each year from over 90 career-oriented certificate and diploma programs that range from one to three years. The Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus provides technical, trades, business, upgra- ding, and academic programs including first-year University for daytime students. Courses are also available “on-line” through dis- tributed learning at www.dls.cna.nl.ca. Special interest and professional development courses are available in the evenings as well. For more information on either of our programs please call (709) 896-6300.
The Military Family Resource Center has a number of resources for distance education courses. We also offer the Canadian Forces College Network that lists all community colleges across Canada that offers distance courses. For more information regarding distance courses drop by or call the center at 896-6900 ext. 2159.
Outdoor Activities for Summer Time
Walking Trails of Central Labrador
If you really want to appreciate the beautiful surroundings of Central Labrador a visit to one of the many walking trails is a must! Experience nature as it was meant to be seen by taking a pleasant walk or hike on one of the following trails.
Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club - Summer Trails
These hills, normally used for cross-country skiing, become challenging hiking trails during the summer months. Hike the many groomed trails to view the breathtaking sites of Gosling Lake, Lake Melville and the Mealy Mountains. The woods are full of many examples of local flora and fauna for the nature enthusiast. The main chalet at the trail head has a sign-in book, donation box and maps of the trail system.
Happy Valley Trails
Enjoy a stroll along the town walking and bicycling trail which runs from the lower end of Happy Valley to the south side. The most popular part is from the Town Hall to Hamilton Heights (about 45 minutes). Another great town walking trail begins behind Warr’s Pharmacy and works its way along the shoreline offering picturesque views of the Mealy Mountains from across the river.
North West River Tranquility Trails
This mile long walking trail begins at the north end of North West River and follows the shore line. It also has the added convenience of bridges and signage.
Sunday Hill Look-off
Located in the picturesque town of North West River, Sunday Hill Look-off allows for a beautiful view of the Mealy Mountains, Grand Lake and Lake Melville. Picnic tables are provided for your convenience. Watch the spectacular sunrise or sunset for an added unforgettable bonus. Birch Island Boardwalk
The Birch Island Boardwalk is located in lower valley «
History of Happy Valley -Goose Bay
The town of Happy Valley–Goose Bay, considered the “Hub of Labrador”, is located at the
extreme western end of Lake Melville, a long salt-water lake extending 210 kilometers inland from the Labrador Sea. The scenic, white capped Mealy Mountains border one side of the lake with a great rolling plain on the other. The population is approximately 8,500 people.
The Fur trade originally brought settlers to central Labrador where hunting and trapping was a way of life. The Hudson Bay Compa- ny forged relations with trappers, purchasing furs and providing for a new way of life. Still others were attracted to the central corridor because of its abundance of fish, wildlife, timber, rich soil and the longer growing season.
The Goose Bay Air Force Base was built on a large sandy plateau near the mouth of the Goose River during the early years of World War II. The area was selected due to its strategic location and ability to provide support to military operations abroad. After only 79 days of construction, the 7,000 foot runways were ready to receive aircraft. During the war thousands of aircraft passed through Goose Bay which became the landing and refueling stop for the Atlantic Ferry Command. The war represented a turning point in history, not only for the Lake Melville region, but for all of Labrador. In more recent years the base has continued to provide support and coordination for international military groups practicing tactical flight training activities.
The first settlers to Happy Valley–Goose Bay were the Saunders, Broomfields, and Perrault families who came from Coastal Labrador communities to work with the McNamara Construction Company building the Goose Bay Air Force Base. They originally settled at Otter Creek in 1942, but were informed by authorities that they were too close to the proposed air base and would have to relocate at least 8km from the base. The new site was called Refugees Cove until 1955 when the community was remained Happy Valley.
The local improvement district of Goose Bay was set up in 1970 and at the time included Spruce Park and the Canadian Department of Transport housing areas. By 1973 however, most of the base was also included. The town of Happy Valley–Goose Bay was formed in 1973 and had all of the facilities of a modern town; schools, churches, hotels, barber shops, police and fire
department.