Paddling near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Happy Valley-Goose Bay sits at the southern end of Lake Melville, a tidal body of water stretching roughly 140 km long and 32 km wide that drains into the Labrador Sea via Hamilton Inlet. The lake's extensive shoreline, numerous inlets, and dynamic tidal character make it the centrepiece of paddling in the area, drawing kayakers and canoeists from across the region. Grand Lake lies nearby and adds a freshwater flatwater option to the local paddling scene.