Friday Aug 3 at 8pm at Kinsmen Park.
Enjoy the great tunes of the 1970's and 1980's performed by this renowned Canadian rock band, along with great music by our local SMOKEHOUSE.
Tickets are available at the Visitor Information Centre 365 Hamilton Road and at Bennett's Ultramar in Happy Valley Goose Bay. Tickets are $30 advance and $35 at the door. Beer Garden and food will be available at the park. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs. Rain or Shine we will be dancing under the Labrador sky!
http://www.explorelabrador.nf.ca/home/stampeders.htm

Goose River Lodges on Sunday, 5 Sep starting at 1:44PM.

Lake Melville Community Cache An Event cache by Mr. Popcorn & Volanges - Your Hosts. This will be the 6th Event since we started in 2005 and we are pleased to be your hosts again of the annual Labour Day Weekend Event.

More Information HERE - http://www.explorelabrador.nf.ca/home/31

For Information contact Mr. Popcorn at http://www.geocaching.com

Join us at this annual Fall Fair. Start your Saturday at the Charity Pancake Breakfast at the College of the North Atlantic from 8 - 11 am. Then enjoy the crafts, food, agricultural exhibits, games and live musical entertainment. Doors open from 9am until 4pm and admission is free.

Children's games all day. Contest Prize Winners will be announced in the afternoon. Information at 709-896-8506. More information HERE

The Trapline Marathon is a new event that will be run in honour of the many trappers that left North West River and trekked inland to tend to their traplines throughout the region.The event promises to be festival, unique, heritage oriented, a challenging run and great scenic views of Lake Melville, Mount Shana, Gosling Lake and the forested highway Route 520.

Labrador Craft Marketing Agency is holding the annual Christmas Craft Fair in October at the College of the North Atlantic. You will find high quality hand made crafts and other great Christmas gift items. There may also be home baked goods and hand made candy available. Call 896-2121 for more information.

WINTERLIGHTS is a celebration of winter and the holiday season. The 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is held in front of the Town Hall. The Santa Claus Parade is also in December and will be followed by family festivities at the College.

Winterlights is a program developed by the Canadian Tourism Commission to help municipalities enhance community living. In 2009, our town won the Winners Circle. In 2008, our local youth were recognized for their contributions and participation under the NEW Youth AWARD Category. In 2007, town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay was honoured with the national community award for populations under 10,000 people info . In 2006, Snobreak was awarded 5 STARS for providing activities to keep residents active. In 2005, the town was recognized with the Stinson Family Award for Winter Pleasures, acknowledging the contribution of so many volunteers with the Labrador Winter Games.

Recognized by the Candian Tourism Commission
Sno-Break is a week of continuous winter activities including snowmobile races, trail rides to several surrounding communities, family games, relay races and much more! This winter festival is held each year in March in the Upper Lake Melville area of Labrador, with most activities happening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

We encourage tourists to come and join in this fun-filled event held in Canada's newest snowmobile destination, Central Labrador. Call 896-3489 for more information.

This fair is organized by the Mud Lake United Church. Activities include games for both children and adults, a craft and bake sale and the renowned supper and auction. Challenge yourself at the target shooting, spike driving, log throwing, or canoe racing competitions or simply enjoy the delicious food and beautiful local crafts. Whatever your desire, there is bound to be something to suit your tastes at this unique community fair. Mud Lake is located across the Churchill River, but water taxi service is available on Fair Day. Call Vyann or Reg Kerby at 896-3147 for more information.

Some call this annual event Woodstock without the 60's ! It's All About The Music!

Join us at Kinsmen Park for a full day of wonderful music provided by local talented artists. There will be food and refreshments for the family. This event is a project of the Community Youth Network. For information, contact the CYN at 896-7100 or visit our website at More information HERE

5th annual Goose Jam Skate Board Event will be held at the new HVGB Rotary Skate Park in the Ikey Street Recreation Complex. This year the event will include a skating clinic and skate off. Parking behind Mealy Mountain Collegiate. Open to skaters of all ages. Will be held inside the arena if the weather is bad. This year, the event is being organized by the Community Youth Network. For information call them at 709-896-7100 or visit their website at More information HERE

Visit in July and you won't want to miss the North West River Beach Festival (annual since 1986); a 2 day event of sun, fun and surf. The event is now held at the Waterfront Park, with the beach just 5 minutes walk away. This festival offers 25+hours of non-stop live music, events for the whole family, great food, including some traditional Labrador recipes, and a wide variety of arts, crafts, and souvenirs for sale. And it's all outdoors!

For more information contact the Town of North West River at Tel: 709.497.8533
Fax: 709.497.8228 or email: managertownofnwrca

The first weekend in August, after the Beach Festival there is another annual event since 1983: the the Labrador Canoe Regatta . This 3 day event features teams from all over Labrador competing in 6 man freighter canoe races, to see who is fastest on the lake.

Held 15km outside of North West River on Gosling Lake at Gosling Park, teams of 6 persons paddle replicas of traditional voyager canoes around a diamond shaped course on the lake. There are races in several age categories for both men and women. The excitement on the water is matched by the fun on shore with various events, food booths and live bands providing entertainment.

This exciting competition pits man against machine in a test of strength and endurance. The crowds will be out in full force cheering for their local favourite muscle men at this annual event.

Goosestock is a project of the Community Youth Network (CYN) and would not be possible without the support of the Town of Happy Valley Goose Bay Recreation Department.

(weather permitting, Sunday August 29 alternate)
The Great Labrador Canoe Race is a family event to be held on the meandering Churchill River and promises an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, large Labrador skies and enjoy some good old-fashion competitive recreation and fun.

This annual competitive and recreational event promotes small boat safety and activity while showcasing Labrador's trapping heritage and the importance of the canoe for accessing the wonders of interior Labrador.

An entry fee of $20.00 per canoe will be required and registration will take place in advance. All participants will be required to sign an insurance and waiver form. Concessions, BBQ and awards will take place at the finish line. Spectators may also wish to follow the Race at the Churchill River Causeway or view participants on Scout Island while enjoying a traditional Labrador boil up with resident Joe Goudie.

Registration forms available at http://www.labradorcanoerace.com

Held every three years. As a sporting and cultural event, the Labrador Winter Games are truly unique to the province. This uniqueness is not only restricted to the diversity of the sports involved, but extends to the cultural mix and age range of the participants.The sports at the Games include traditional activities such as Dog Team Races and Northern Games, and standardized sports such as Volleyball and Table Tennis. The Games not only provide the opportunity for the distinct cultures of the region to come together and participate, but also provide the opportunity to be truly competitive with other communities.Due to the types of sports involved, it is possible for participants of all ages to successfully participate. This may mean, as has been the case in past years, the involvement of a thirteen-year old snowshoer competing against a sixty-year old snowshoer.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate our Culture, People and Traditions.