This region of Central Labrador is often called the heart of Labrador as it is a central hub for all transportation and service for the rest of Labrador. There are four communities, three aboriginal groups, a mix of international cultures and many unique experiences to enjoy.

You can drive to Central Labrador via the Trans Labrador Highway Route 500 that starts at Labrador City (6 hours drive) and connects to Route 389 starting at Baie Comeau Quebec (about 8 hours drive). See our Transportation section for more information about getting to Labrador.

Year round activities:

• Drive from Goose Bay on Route 520 to the Historic Community of North West River. Be sure to visit Sunday Hill, the Labrador Interpretation Centre, the Labrador Heritage Museum, the Heritage Craft Shop, the beach, and Lester Burry Memorial Park.
• Brush off your GPSr and search for some of the 170 geocaches hidden in the region.
• Park at the end of the runway on Hamilton and enjoy the view of the Mealy Mountains, Terrington Basin and Lake Melville.
• Visit the Goose Bay Military Museum.
• Visit Them Days gift shop and archive and learn about the history of Labrador's people.
• Visit the remote and historic community of Mud Lake by snowmobile or boat.
• Search for unique gifts and souvenirs at the many craft shops in Goose Bay.

Summer:

• Visit Birch Brook Hiking Trails on Route 520 just 20 kilometers from Goose Bay and take an interpreted nature tour of the trails. On the ride back to Goose Bay, be sure to stop and hike into Simeon Falls and on up to Peace Rock — there is a trail maker along the highway.
• Walk the paved trail from the north end of Goose Bay (at the airport) to the south end at the river.
• Take a boat tour to Mokami Mountain.
• Take a boat tour to Muskrat Falls.
• Kayak or canoe in Mud Lake or Goose River.
• Watch late at night for the beautiful Northern Lights and shooting stars.

Winter:

• Take a dog sled ride with Northern Lights Mushing.
• Enjoy kilometers of groomed ski trails at Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club. Rentals of skis and snowshoes available.
• Rent a snowmobile and explore many kilometers of wilderness trails around the region.
• Ice fish at Welbourne Bay or Muldoons.