Where: Happy Valley - Goose Bay Town Hall
Time: 6:30 p.m.

The 22nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is held in front of the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., all municipal lighting is switched on at that time. Enjoy the whimsical lighting displays that have been created by students of the College of the North Atlantic Welding and Electrical classes.

The town is also hosting FREE skating and hot chocolate at 7 p.m. following the tree lighting taking place at E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena!

For more information please contact the Town Hall at (709) 896-3321.

Where: Along Hamilton River Road from Green Street to the College on the North Atlantic, Happy Valley - Goose Bay
Time: 6:00 p.m.

"All I Want for Christmas is..." that's our theme this year! Join us for another illuminated parade along Hamilton River Road. There will be lots of lights and fireworks! Santa will be at the College of the North Atlantic directly after the parade to greet all the boys and girls to hear what they would like for Christmas this year!

For more information please contact the Town Hall at (709) 896-3321.

Recognized by the Candian Tourism Commission
SnoBreak is a week of continuous winter activities including trail rides to several surrounding communities, family games, community meals, hockey games and much more! This winter festival is held each year in March in Central 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! Call 896-3489 for more information.

Labrador Craft Marketing Agency is holding the annual Spring Craft Fair at the College of the North Atlantic. Come on out and see what our local artists and crafters are producing just in time for Easter! There may also be home baked goods and hand made candy available. Please contact Jim Garland at (709) 896-2121 for more information.

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 visit http://www.nwrbeachfestival.com or email nwrbeachfestivalhotmailcom

This event is very quickly becoming an annual event that showcases much of the local talent in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area. It has become an unofficial songwriters circle, with past performances by: Donna Roberts, Jamie Jackman, Richard Neville, Jacinda Beals, etc. What an amazing way for Happy Valley-Goose Bay's local song writers to show their talent!

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

Join us at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena full afternoon 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

Goose Bay Live 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.

The 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 skate off. Parking behind Mealy Mountain Collegiate. Open to skaters of all ages. Will be cancelled if the weather is bad.

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.

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.

For more information email labradorcanoeregattayahooca

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.

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.

For more information visit http://www.labradorcanoerace.com or email infolabradorcanoeracecom

This annual 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.

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.

Every year the Labrador Craft Marketing Agency hosts their annual Christmas Craft Fair. 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.

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.