Thetford Mines, Mining town in Les Appalaches, Canada
Thetford Mines sits in the Appalachian Mountains of Quebec, covering 227 square kilometers at an elevation of 332 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1876 after Joseph Fecteau discovered asbestos deposits while picking blueberries, the settlement was first named Kingsville before becoming Thetford Mines in 1905.
The Mineralogy and Mining Museum preserves the industrial heritage of the region through exhibits of machinery, minerals, and documentation from former mining operations.
The city connects to Quebec City through regional roads and maintains the local airport, offering transportation options for residents and visitors.
The municipality altered the course of the Bécancour River in the 1970s to accommodate mining operations, reshaping the entire urban layout.
Location: Les Appalaches
Inception: 1876
Website: https://www.villethetford.ca/
Shares border with: Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf, Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine
Website: https://villethetford.ca
GPS coordinates: 46.10000,-71.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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