Thetford Mines

Thetford Mines is a town in south-central Quebec, Canada (population approximately 26,000). It is the seat of L'Amiante 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. Current Governor General of Canada (Gouvenour-General du Canada) Michaëlle Jean originally settled in Thetford Mintes, after arriving in Canada from Haiti.