Fraser River Gravels: Rockhounding in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia

Public access2 mineralsFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia

Minerals reported: 2

Fraser River Gravels is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Reported finds include chalcedony, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

About Fraser River Gravels

The gravel bars of the Fraser River near Agassiz and Chilliwack are among British Columbia's best-known rockhounding grounds, producing agate, jasper, soapstone and nephrite jade. The jade is alluvial: the Bridge River drains in situ nephrite sources in the Cadwallader Range and carries the material into the Fraser, which spreads it along bars far downstream. Fraser agates are typically translucent rather than boldly banded. The bars shift with every flood, and searching is a low-water activity, with fresh material exposed after the spring freshet recedes and through late summer, fall and winter.

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Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Fraser Valley Regional District
Province: British Columbia
Postal code: V2R 0B5
Coordinates: 49.11223, -121.95017

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

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig.

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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Fraser River Gravels FAQ

Where is Fraser River Gravels?+

Fraser River Gravels is in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, at 49.11223, -121.95017.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fraser River Gravels?+

Fraser River Gravels is reported to produce Chalcedony, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Fraser River Gravels?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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