Stettler: Rockhounding in Alberta

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Stettler is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alberta, Canada. Reported finds include quartz, calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

About Stettler

Stettler, in the farm country of central Alberta, is known among provincial collectors for angel wing quartz, which the Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club pictures from this locality in its rockhounding compilation. Quartz and calcite sit alongside selenite, amber, garnet and fossils on the club's short list of minerals found in Alberta. In this part of the province, river banks are the standard hunting grounds for such material.

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Plan your visit

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Province: Alberta
Nearest road: 48 Avenue
Postal code: T0C 2L1
Coordinates: 52.32287, -112.71302

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.

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Stettler FAQ

Where is Stettler?+

Stettler is in Alberta, Canada, at 52.32287, -112.71302. Nearest road: 48 Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stettler?+

Stettler is reported to produce Quartz, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Stettler?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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