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Tilton,
Spaniard's Bay, Shearstown, Butlerville
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Tilton
View
of from Tilton Barrens
Overlooking Shearstown & Butlerville
Photo: Lisa Piercey
Tilton,
part of the municipality of Spaniard’s Bay, is at the intersection
of Route 70 and 73 to New Harbour. Route 73 also joins Veterans’
Memorial Drive. In the early 1800s temporary shelters (or tilts)
were built there, resulting in the name Tilt Town, which was eventually
shortened to Tilton.
Spaniard's
Bay
Spaniard's
Bay
Sites
of Interest
"Lassy Wall”
Eastern Habitat Joint Venture
Protected Estuary Site
Things
To Do
Walking Trails
Spaniard’s Bay Mini Park
Spaniard's
Bay was probably frequented by Basque and Portuguese fishermen
(referred to as ``Spaniards'' by English fishermen) in the 1500s
and 1600s.
The
Labrador fishery was important to the economy. Every spring schooners
left for “The Labrador”, some containing whole families,
and returned home in the fall..
Traditional
rock walls are seen scattered throughout the community. "Lassy
Wall," which can be seen on the shore line in front of
the Anglican Church, was constructed by community residents
who were paid with molasses.
"Lassy
Wall"
The
Labrador fishery was important to the economy. Every spring schooners
left for "The Labrador", some containing whole families,
and returned home in the fall.
Stroll
along the town’s walking trails based on the old railway
bed to view Conception Bay from the high hills surrounding the
town.
Visit
the Olde Violin Shoppe. If you are lucky, you may hear a classical
or traditional performance.
Spaniard’s
Bay has a number of businesses, including Ray Butt’s Discount
Car & Truck Rental. The town has access to Route 73 and Veterans’
Memorial Drive.
View
from Spaniard's Bay Municipal Park
Shearstown
and Butlerville
Major
Events
Shearstown Lions’ Festival - 1st Weekend in July
Butlerville Garden Party - 3rd Weekend in July
Shearstown
and Butlerville, which are part of the municipality of Bay Roberts,
are located in a fertile valley. Some of the largest farms in
the province are in the area.
The
famous Shearstown Brass Band is present at most community events
in Shearstown and in many of the surrounding communities. They
play at events such as parades, political gatherings, and important
hockey games.
  
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