Monte Lake: Rockhounding in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia

Monte Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Reported finds include chalcedony, stilbite subgroup, heulandite subgroup, chabazite, analcime, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

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County: Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Province: British Columbia
Nearest road: BC 97
Postal code: V0E 2N0
Coordinates: 50.48856, -119.83213

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect.

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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Monte Lake FAQ

Where is Monte Lake?+

Monte Lake is in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, at 50.48856, -119.83213. Nearest road: BC 97.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monte Lake?+

Monte Lake is reported to produce Chalcedony, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup, Chabazite, Analcime, Mesolite, Calcite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Monte Lake?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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