Happy Valley-Goose Bay
City in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a lively northern town serving as a gateway to Labrador's immense wilderness. It's renowned for rich Indigenous culture, outdoor adventure, and its role as a hub for both locals and travelers. The community offers a welcoming atmosphere with modern amenities amid untouched landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Newfoundland and Labrador
Population
8,109
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
53.30°, -60.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,275
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,420
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
-2.3°C
Summer Avg
12.6°C
Winter Avg
-18.1°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
-44.0°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1121 mm
Internet Speed
526 Mbps
Upload
383 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
YYR
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.