Most of the communities in this area receive year-round air service. A new 10 year agreement was recently signed, renewing the commitment by European nations to continued military training in Labrador. The Central region is the transportation hub of Labrador and the main entry point for a large number of outside hunting and fishing expeditions. The outfitting industry mainly revolves around sport fishing, specifically salmon, trout, char and northern pike. Labrador is host to the largest barren ground caribou herd in the world and over half of the world's Atlantic salmon rivers.
Several airlines provide service to the Central Region year round.
Marine Atlantic operates a summer ferry service to Happy Valley-Goose Bay via Lewisporte and a coastal boat service to various small communities along the coast. The Trans Labrador Highway connects Happy Valley - Goose Bay to Labrador City. Mineral exploration companies frequently use the Happy Valley - Goose Bay area as a service centre. This area contains a high quality timber resource, that when combined with the South Coast can support a sustainable cut of 400,000 to 450,000 cubic metres per year. These rich natural resources present tremendous potential for economic growth.