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Schools, healthcare, government offices, utilities, recreation — the essential contacts for anyone living in or moving to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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Start with the essentials: register for healthcare, set up hydro and internet, enroll your kids in school, and get your driver's licence transferred. Here are the contacts you'll need first:

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🎓 Schools & Education 5 listings
Mealy Mountain Collegiate
Grades 8–12 English school. The main high school serving Happy Valley-Goose Bay and surrounding communities.
1 Voisey Drive
Peacock Primary School
Kindergarten through Grade 3. English primary school in the heart of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
9 Cabot Street
Queen of Peace Middle School
Grades 4–7 English middle school serving Happy Valley-Goose Bay between primary and high school.
6 Green Street
École Boréale
French-first-language school, K–12. Part of the Conseil scolaire francophone provincial de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.
7 Cabot Crescent
Lake Melville School
K–12 school in North West River, about 30 minutes from HVGB. Serves the North West River and Sheshatshiu communities.
North West River, NL
🏥 Healthcare 2 listings
Labrador Health Centre
The primary healthcare facility in the region — 24-hour emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostics. Operated by Labrador-Grenfell Health.
Dental Services
Several dental practices operate in HVGB. Ask Karen or Roberta for current recommendations based on your needs.
709-896-5001 (ask our team)
🏛 Government Services 4 listings
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Municipal government — building permits, water & sewer, waste collection, recreation programs, property tax, and town planning.
212 Hamilton River Road
Service Canada
Federal services — SIN applications, passports, Employment Insurance, CPP and OAS inquiries.
Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232
23 Broomfield Street
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:00pm
Motor Vehicle Registration
Provincial driver's licences, vehicle registration, and road test bookings through Service NL.
RCMP — HVGB Detachment
Policing services for Happy Valley-Goose Bay and surrounding areas. For emergencies, always call 911.
Non-emergency: 709-896-3383
147-149 Hamilton River Road
⚡ Utilities & Essentials 3 listings
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
Electricity provider for the region. New accounts can be set up by phone — no in-person office in HVGB.
Toll-free: 1-888-737-1296
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:00pm NST
Town Water & Sewer
Municipal water and sewer connections. Contact the Town of HVGB for new hookups, billing, and service issues.
709-896-3321 (Town Office)
212 Hamilton River Road
Labrador Specialty Services (Bell Aliant Dealer)
Local Bell Aliant dealer handling internet, phone, and TV service setup for the region. Fibre and DSL availability varies by neighbourhood — check coverage before committing.
9 Loring Drive
🎭 Recreation & Community 6 listings
Northern Lights Building
Local retail store selling hunting and fishing supplies, with a small military history museum in the basement. A stop for visitors interested in Labrador's military heritage.
170 Hamilton River Road
Labrador Friendship Centre
Indigenous cultural programs, community events, family support services, and youth programming. A vital community resource since 1975.
Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre
Labrador's premier performing arts venue — concerts, theatre, exhibitions, workshops, and community cultural events.
Box Office: 709-896-4028
15-21 Voisey Drive
Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club
Chalet and trail network for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. A local favourite for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
Grand River Snowmobile Club
Local club maintaining groomed snowmobile trails throughout the region — essential for anyone exploring Labrador by sled in winter.
Gosling Lake Campground
Locally owned campground where many residents park their RVs for the summer. Hosts events and activities throughout the warm months — a hub for outdoor community life.

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