{"id":148793,"date":"2021-05-30T01:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/road-trip-chaudieres-appalaches-part-3\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"road-trip-chaudiere-appalaches-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/road-trip-chaudiere-appalaches-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches &#8211; Thetford Mines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getaways-in-the-thetford-mines-region\">Getaways in the Thetford Mines Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re still discovering the attractions of Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches, and Thetford Mines in now in the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-19.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-19.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-19-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-19-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-19-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-19-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-3-mountains-of-coleraine\">The 3 Mountains of Coleraine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p>The 3 Mountains site in St-Joseph-de-Coleraine immediately caught my attention. It offers easy and intermediate hiking trails through its three mountains, Oak Mountain, Kerr Mountain and Caribou Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An educational trail has been set up where you can, among other things, discover what an ophiolite is. A hebertism course designed for ages 6 and up is accessible on the site. It includes a quiz and a &#8220;search and find&#8221; activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation varies from wilderness camping to yurts to Chalet Desjardins. At the time of writing this article, there is still plenty of availability for the summer, even on weekends. It&#8217;s a great opportunity to spend the night in an unusual accommodation, and you could use your credit card points to pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3monts.ca\">website<\/a> for more details and to book your stay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-9.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146555\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-7.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146551\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146545\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-8.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146553\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-12.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146561\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-velorail\">Velorail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I love trying a new activity that is off the beaten path. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesvelorails.com\">The Beaulac-Garthby Velorail<\/a> will turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary adventure. Ride the bike carts for a 10 or 18 km ride on the railway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two people aged 10 and over are required to operate the machine and a bench seat is designed for children under 10 years old. A great way to get moving while discovering beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departures take place at fixed times several times a day.\nOpen from May to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/af-c-dfa-f-b-b-ec-b-.jpeg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches\" class=\"wp-image-146615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/af-c-dfa-f-b-b-ec-b-.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/af-c-dfa-f-b-b-ec-b--450x253.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/af-c-dfa-f-b-b-ec-b--1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/af-c-dfa-f-b-b-ec-b--200x113.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/af-c-dfa-f-b-b-ec-b--768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compostelle-des-appalaches\">Compostelle des Appalaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the current situation makes it more difficult to plan projects abroad, why not take on the challenge of long-distance hikes in Quebec? The website &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/marcherautrement.com\">marcher autrement&#8221;<\/a> lists the long-distance hiking trails of the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them, there is the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chaudiereappalaches.com\/fr\/voyage-quebec\/region-de-thetford\/thetford-mines\/chemin-de-st-jacques-le-compostelle-des-appalaches\/randonnee-pedestre\/\">Appalachian Compostela<\/a>, also called the St-Jacques-Appalachian Trail, which winds its way through the hills, lakes, rivers, forests, mining landscapes, and heritage sites of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are talking about&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250 km to walk, in whole or in part.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several routes are possible on gravel or asphalt country roads marked out at each kilometre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And you do it completely by yourself, i.e. there is no carrier or transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is long-term parking at the tourist information office, just let the staff know.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for this great adventure, visit the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chaudiereappalaches.com\/fr\/\">Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches tourism website<\/a> as well as the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villethetford.ca\">City of Thetford Mines website<\/a> for the following preparation documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>circuit map;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list of accommodations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list of items to bring (list prepared by Compostelle Quebec).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/chaudiere-appalaches-1-16.jpg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - chaudi\u00e8re-appalaches---\" class=\"wp-image-146569\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/b-ed-e-dd-ada-b-d-d-e-.jpeg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches\" class=\"wp-image-146635\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frontenac-national-park\">Frontenac National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This SEPAQ park is more discreet than the others, but offers great outdoor opportunities. This natural oasis is mainly focused on water sports. It&#8217;s the perfect place for a canoe, kayak or paddleboard trip, as well as fishing and swimming at Muskrat Bay Beach (Baie aux rats-musqu\u00e9s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your eyes peeled for otters, weasels, beavers, white-tailed deer, moose, porcupines and much more, as the wildlife is so diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I&#8217;d like to try the park&#8217;s proposed route, which combines canoeing and hiking. A 30-minute paddle to the top of Winslow Mountain and a picnic break on the sand near Thor Lake makes for a perfect day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-site accommodation available from May 21st. <strong>Many availabilities for this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fd-ca-a-c-e-fad-d-c.jpeg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - Chaudi\u00e8res-Appalaches\" class=\"wp-image-146621\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-aa-b-cf-eb-bbdf-bf-a-b-.jpeg\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - Chaudi\u00e8res-Appalaches\" class=\"wp-image-146629\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gourmet-stops\">Gourmet Stops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p>I love artisanal cheese shops that offer exclusive products. I find it a great place to take a break on the road and stock up on snacks for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromagerielabourgade.com\">Bourgade cheese factory,<\/a> in particular, has a bistro, ice cream and a variety of cheeses to discover. Enough to satisfy both small and large cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you are in the area during the weekend, you should know that every Saturday starting June 12th from 8:30 to 11:30 am, a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villethetford.ca\/vie-culturelle-sportive\/marche-public-de-thetford\/\">public market is heldin the heart of Thetford mines<\/a>, 40 rue du Passage. This is your chance to stock up on fresh, local products before your day of discovery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/f-cbf-b-e-a-a-f-dcc-.png\" alt=\"Travel in Canada: Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches - Thetford Mines - Chaudi\u00e8res-Appalaches\" class=\"wp-image-146624\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This article was the last of three, dealing with the large territory of the Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches region. 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