From skiing to hiking and camping, the great outdoors is at its greatest in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Explore the forests, mountains and lakes of one of Canada's last remaining untapped storehouses of natural wealth and beauty by hiking, biking or skiing on one of the many trails in the area. Whether you rent a canoe or kayak and scout the surrounding lakes and rivers or play a relaxing round of golf in the pleasing environment found at the local golf club, outdoor activities to suit all tastes can be found here! Amaruk Golf and Sports Club The Amaruk Golf and Sports Club is a 6300 yard, nine hole, 18 tee, par 71 course located just minutes away from the town's major hotels. The clubhouse has a bar, washroom facilities, electronic lottery games, and a canteen. Location: Hamilton River Road, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Season: June 1-Sept. 30. Contact: Clubhouse (in season operations only) Location: Hamilton River Rd. Telephone: (709) 896-2112 Ski Mount Shana This ski facility has five trails with varying degrees of difficulty ranging from the beginners slope, with a 305 metre lift, to the most difficult and longest trail of 670 metres with a vertical elevation of 162 metres. The club is equipped with a T-Bar lift, that can accommodate 44 skiers at a time, a chalet and apres ski. Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, P.O. Box 907, Station A Happy Valley-Goose Bay, LB A0P 1S0. Telephone: (709)896-68040 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Biking and Walking Trail This beautiful walking/bike trail is a wonderful way to see the town on foot or by bicycle. The trail starts on the lower end of Hamilton River Road in Happy Valley and extends to the Industrial Park on the Canadian Side, with part of the trail leading to 5 Wing Goose Bay. One segment of the trail passes through a lovely forest where nature can be viewed at its best. Benches along the trail provide rest areas. Muskrat Falls Muskrat Falls is a 15+m waterfall on the Lower Churchill River, and is accessible mainly by vehicle, with a short hike over rugged terrain to the actual Falls. View the Falls in its beautiful natural surroundings, explore the forests, mountains and lakes and enjoy the area's flora and fauna. Insect repellant, a camera, a lunch and hiking boots are a must. As a historic note, there are claims that in 1944 a German submarine was beached near the base of Muskrat Falls, after the crew decided to withdraw from the war! A tour can be arranged through Labrador Scenic Ltd. (709)497-8326, Churchill River Boat Tours (709)896-0936 or Break Away Adventures (709)896-9343. Location of Falls: Approximately 40 km west of Goose Bay on the Trans Labrador Highway. Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club and Hiking Trails Birch Brook Hiking Trails maintain over 20 km of unexcavated true cross-country trails, providing access to a variety of wilderness areas with undisturbed flora and fauna. Many of these trails are chipped with wood for hiking in the summer. In the winter, they are used as cross country ski trails. Markers are erected at sites of particular interest. A chalet, which is equipped with picnic tables, a wood stove, barbeques, and a sauna, is available to trail users. This chalet is unattended, but is always unlocked to welcome adventurers. Location: 20 minute drive from Goose Bay on the North West River Road. Break Away Adventures Explore Labrador's waters the safe, environmentally friendly and fun way by kayaking on Lake Melville and its tributaries or canoeing the mighty Churchill River. Break Away Adventures offers instructional kayaking lessons, tours, equipment rental and guide services. Location: 4 Cook Street, Box 612, Stn. B Happy Valley-Goose Bay, LB A0P 1E0 Telephone: (709) 896-9343. Labrador Scenic Limited Labrador Scenic Limited offers guided tours, canoeing, hiking and rental cottages in the North West River area. In March and April, winter wilderness snowmobile tours are offered with guides, meals, accommodations, and outfitting. Location: North West River. Telephone/FAX: (709) 497-8326. Minipi Wilderness Resort Have an adventure anytime of the year in the luxurious cedar lodge and experience some of the best cuisine in Labrador. Activities that are available at the resort include canoeing, winter camping, and cross-country skiing. Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Telephone: (709) 896-2891/5858, FAX: (709)896-9619. T & R Marina T & R Marina, home to Labrador Aquatic Rentals Inc., has a wide variety of equipment available to rent. Items include ZODIAC inflatable boats, aluminum boats, wave runners, sea-doos, canoes and mountain bikes. Location: 1 Hamilton River Road, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Telephone: (709) 896-2766, FAX: (709) 896-2313.