Thetford Mines
| Thetford Mines Ville de Thetford Mines |
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| Motto: Fervet Opus (Latin) "Hard Work Prevails" |
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 Thetford Mines
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| Coordinates: 46°6′N 71°18′W / 46.1°N 71.3°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
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| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches | ||
| Founded | 1876 | ||
| Current boundaries | October 17, 2001 | ||
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| • Mayor | Luc Berthold | ||
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 226.82 km2 (87.58 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| • Total | 25,704 | ||
| • Density | 113.3/km2 (293/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| Geographical code | 24 31084 | ||
| People | Thetfordois, Thetfordoises | ||
| Website | (French)Ville de Thetford Mines | ||
Thetford Mines (Canada 2006 Census population 25,704) is a town in south-central Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality.
Thetford Mines was founded in 1876 after the discovery of large asbestos deposits in the area, and the city became a hub for one of the world's largest asbestos-producing regions. In 2001 the city expanded to its current boundaries, merging with Black Lake, Robertsonville, Pontbriand and Thetford-Sud.
The former Governor General of Canada, Michaëlle Jean, originally settled in Thetford Mines, after arriving in Canada from Haiti.
Thetford Mines is the seat of the judicial district of Frontenac.[1]
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[edit] Culture
[edit] Winter
Given the abundance of snow for several months in winter, it is a popular area for snowmobiling and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as for downhill and cross-country skiing.
Hockey is also a pastime of many and Thetford Mines was chosen as a top-five finalist for Kraft Hockeyville for 2009 on the February 21, 2009 Hockey Night In Canada "Hockey Day In Canada" special.
There also is a small mountain in the region, Mount Adstock, where the residents often go skiing.
[edit] Spring
Spring is maple syrup producing time in the area. The numerous stands of maple trees in the region makes it one of the top maple syrup producing regions in the world. In March and early April, local citizens often make a ritual outing to one of the area's sugar camps (or cabanes à sucre) for sugaring off parties where maple syrup, reduced and thickened by slow boiling, is poured over fresh snow to create a delightful taffy.
[edit] Summer
Summer brings a host of other outdoor activities. An abundance of lakes and rivers provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor gatherings and cool refreshment. A series of summer festivals add to the enjoyment of the season, with sporting events, concerts and fireworks.
[edit] Fall
The same maples that produce syrup in spring, provide brilliantly displays of colour in autumn.
[edit] Media
Two radio stations, CFJO ("O97,3") and CKLD ("Passion-Rock 105,5") serve Thetford Mines. Both stations air programming produced partially in Thetford Mines and partially in Victoriaville.
[edit] Famous people from Thetford Mines
- Michaëlle Jean, 27th Governor General of Canada
- Claude Dumas, hockey player/coach (Telford Tigers, UK)
- Bob Fillion, hockey player
- Simon Gamache, hockey player
- Mario Gosselin, hockey player
- Gaétan-Yves Landry, former Chrysler Canada CEO
- Michel Louvain, singer
- Patrice Tardif, hockey player
- Thomas Lalonde, actor, see Roméo et Juliette
[edit] References
- ^ Territorial Division Act. Revised Statutes of Quebec D-11.
[edit] External links
- (French) City of Thetford Mines
- (French) Courrier Frontenac - Information portal
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