Rockhounding in British Columbia
15 mapped spots in British Columbia, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Map showing 15 rockhounding spots in British Columbia
Every rockhounding spot in British Columbia
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | Area | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilliwack RiverTyee Lane | Fraser Valley Regional District | 49.0977, -121.9809 | Public | |
| Fraser River Gravels | Fraser Valley Regional District | 49.1122, -121.9502 | Public | |
| Hope3rd Avenue | Fraser Valley Regional District | 49.3800, -121.4416 | Public | |
| YaleTrans-Canada Highway | Fraser Valley Regional District | 49.5637, -121.4320 | Public | |
| Dease Lake | Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine |
| 58.6326, -130.0390 | Check locally |
| Rock Candy Mine | Regional District of Kootenay Boundary |
| 49.2603, -118.4878 | Paid / fee |
| Okanagan Opal | Regional District of North Okanagan |
| 50.3586, -119.5642 | Paid / fee |
| Fraser RiverSallus Creek Road | Squamish-Lillooet Regional District | 50.7842, -121.8499 | Public | |
| Noel Creek | Squamish-Lillooet Regional District |
| 50.7458, -122.8144 | Check locally |
| AshcroftGovernment Street | Thompson-Nicola Regional District | 50.7360, -121.2767 | Check locally | |
| Cache CreekQuartz Road | Thompson-Nicola Regional District | 50.8132, -121.3242 | Check locally | |
| Deadman RiverTrans-Canada Highway | Thompson-Nicola Regional District | 50.7500, -120.8500 | Check locally | |
| Kamloops Lake | Thompson-Nicola Regional District | 50.7359, -120.5816 | Check locally | |
| Monte CreekOld Ferry Road | Thompson-Nicola Regional District | 50.6497, -119.9497 | Check locally | |
| Monte LakeBC 97 | Thompson-Nicola Regional District |
| 50.4886, -119.8321 | Check locally |
British Columbia rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in British Columbia?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in British Columbia. Collecting is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches in reasonable amounts, but provincial parks, protected areas, and private property need permission. Confirm the rules for each spot before you collect.
What rocks and minerals can you find in British Columbia?+
British Columbia spots in this list most commonly produce Chalcedony, Quartz, Agate, Jade, Jasper. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in British Columbia?+
RockHoundR currently lists 15 rockhounding spots in British Columbia. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
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