Source St-Frédéric, 200 1er Rang, Tring-Jonction, QC G0N 1P0

## Overview Source St-Frédéric is a public drinking spring located in the rural municipality of Saint-Frédéric, in the Beauce region of Quebec, Canada. Nestled along the 2e Rang road near a small brook, this natural spring has served as a local water source for area residents. The Beauce region, known for its rolling farmland and forested hills along the Chaudière River valley, sits atop geological formations that give rise to numerous natural springs — and Source St-Frédéric is one of the most accessible among them. The spring is equipped with a small ramp and staircase leading down to the water source, suggesting it has been maintained and used by the community for some time. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, though water quality can vary with seasonal conditions. ## Directions 1. From the municipality of Saint-Frédéric (or nearby Tring-Jonction), head west on Route 112. 2. Turn onto the 2e Rang road heading south. 3. Continue on the 2e Rang for approximately 700 metres until you reach a small brook (ruisseau). 4. Look for a ramp and a small staircase on the side of the road that leads down to the spring. **GPS Coordinates:** 46.282021, -71.014166 ## What to Expect Source St-Frédéric is a roadside spring that is relatively easy to access. A built ramp and small staircase lead visitors down to the water source beside a brook, making it manageable for most visitors, though the steps may be slippery when wet. The surrounding landscape is typical of rural Beauce — open farmland interspersed with patches of mixed forest. The spring appears to flow year-round, though flow rates may vary seasonally. Spring and fall can bring higher water levels to the nearby brook, while winter conditions may make access more challenging due to ice and snow on the staircase. Summer is likely the most comfortable time to visit. There is no formal parking area indicated, so visitors typically pull off to the side of the 2e Rang road near the brook. The site is not heavily signed, so keep an eye on your GPS as you approach the 700-metre mark from Route 112. The spring has been historically used as a drinking water source by locals, though as with any natural spring, water conditions can change and no guarantees of potability can be made.