New Harbour Barrens

## Overview New Harbour Barrens is a popular public drinking spring located along Route 73 in the Tilton area of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Situated in the barrens landscape typical of the Avalon Peninsula, this roadside spring draws steady traffic from locals and travelers who stop to collect fresh water. The spring flows through a black ABS pipe, making it easy to fill containers directly. ## Directions 1. From the intersection of Route 73 and Route 75, head southwest along Route 73. 2. Travel approximately 1 km — the spring will be on the south side of the road. 3. Look for a small gravel parking lot on the south side of Route 73, near the pipe outlet. 4. **Use caution:** This is a busy stretch of road, and crossing can be dangerous due to high traffic volumes. Park safely in the lot and watch for vehicles before crossing. **GPS Coordinates:** 47.6146, -53.3348 ## What to Expect The spring is a simple but well-used roadside water source. Water flows from a black ABS pipe, and visitors typically bring jugs or bottles to fill up. The small parking area on the south side of Route 73 can accommodate a few vehicles, but space is limited during peak times. This is a high-traffic stop — both in terms of visitors collecting water and vehicles passing along Route 73. Exercise caution when parking and especially when crossing the road. The area around the spring reflects the open, windswept barrens terrain characteristic of this part of Newfoundland, with low scrub vegetation and exposed rock. The water from this spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by the local community, and it remains a popular collection point. No formal water quality testing data is publicly available, so visitors should be aware that conditions can change seasonally.