Highway 500 spring, Labrador City, Labrador, NL A0R

## Overview The Highway 500 Spring is a public drinking spring located along the Trans-Labrador Highway (Route 500) in western Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador. Situated in the remote boreal landscape of Division No. 10, this roadside spring has served as a welcome freshwater stop for travelers making the long journey across Labrador's vast wilderness. The spring sits at an elevation consistent with the Canadian Shield terrain of the region — an ancient geological formation of Precambrian rock that naturally filters groundwater through layers of granite and gneiss, often producing notably clean and mineral-rich water. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source along the highway corridor. ## Directions 1. From **Labrador City**, head east on **Highway 500** (Trans-Labrador Highway). 2. Continue east past the junction with **Highway 503** (the road leading south toward Cartwright Junction / Happy Valley-Goose Bay via the southern route). 3. Travel approximately **37 km east** of the Highway 503 junction, which corresponds to roughly the **km 58 marker** on Highway 500. 4. Watch for the spring on the **south side** of the highway. **GPS Coordinates:** 53.067824, -66.197164 *Note: Cell service is extremely limited along this stretch of highway. It is advisable to mark the GPS coordinates in advance and keep an eye on your odometer after passing the Highway 503 junction.* ## What to Expect This is a remote roadside spring along one of Canada's most isolated highway corridors. The surrounding landscape is classic Labrador boreal wilderness — dense spruce forest, exposed rock, and wide-open skies. The spring emerges on the south side of Highway 500, making it accessible directly from the road without a significant hike. Because of its location along the Trans-Labrador Highway, this spring is particularly valued by long-distance drivers, truckers, and adventurers crossing Labrador, where services and amenities can be separated by hundreds of kilometers. The water has been reported to be good drinking water by travelers who have stopped here over the years. Keep in mind that conditions along Highway 500 can vary dramatically by season. In winter, heavy snow and extreme cold may make the spring difficult to locate or access. Summer months (June through September) offer the most reliable access, though blackflies and mosquitoes can be intense in this region. There are no facilities, signage, or amenities at the spring — it is simply a natural water source along the highway.