1st Avenue

We are on 1st Avenue, the historic artery of Val-des-Sources. Since the city's beginnings, this street has been the heart of commercial and social life. It is here that miners, merchants, and families would meet to shop, attend a show, have a meal, or simply exchange the latest news.

During the golden age of the Jeffrey mine, this avenue was bustling with activity. There were shops, banks, hotels, restaurants, and numerous services catering to the needs of a growing population. The facades of several buildings still remind us of this prosperous period today.

As you walk down the street, imagine the bustle of the past: lively shop windows, 1950s cars, workers returning from their shifts, and children playing nearby. Although the city has evolved significantly since then, 1st Avenue remains a gathering place and a symbol of the vitality of Val-des-Sources. It tells a story that goes far beyond the mine: a story of a community that has built itself, transformed, and continues to look towards the future.