Rockhounding near Charlottetown, PE
37 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Charlottetown, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Québec.
Every spot within 320 km of Charlottetown
Gallas PointQueens County, Prince Edward Island · 18 km awayPermission required · Baryte, Quartz, Calcite +1- Malpeque BayRural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island · 54 km awayCheck locally · Calcite, Paratacamite
- Arisaig Provincial ParkAntigonish County, Nova Scotia · 92 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Trilobite +3
- Joggins Fossil CliffsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 118 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Fossil Tree
- Moose IslandColchester County, Nova Scotia · 120 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +6
- Five IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 121 km awayCheck locally · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +8
McKay HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 125 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9- Two IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 127 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Quartz, Copper +9
- Wasson BluffCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 127 km awayCheck locally · Chabazite, Stilbite, Analcime +4
- Clarke HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 128 km awayPermission required · Quartz, Analcime, Prehnite +3
- Parrsboro ShoreCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 131 km awayPublic access · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +6
- Partridge IslandCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 135 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Amethyst CoveKings County, Nova Scotia · 141 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Scots Bay BeachKings County, Nova Scotia · 144 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Amethyst +4
- Cape BlomidonKings County, Nova Scotia · 144 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +9
- Cape SplitKings County, Nova Scotia · 145 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz +9
- Cape EnrageAlbert County, New Brunswick · 146 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Calamites
- Waterside BeachAlbert County, New Brunswick · 146 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil
- Cheverie shoreHants County, Nova Scotia · 147 km awayCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Fluorite +5
- Blue BeachKings County, Nova Scotia · 152 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil, Fossil Fish +1
- Cap-aux-Meules gypsum cliffsLes Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec · 160 km awayCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Dolomite +4
- Halls HarbourKings County, Nova Scotia · 163 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Spicer CoveCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 163 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant
- Cape d'OrCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 165 km awayPublic access · Quartz, Copper, Stilbite Subgroup +9
- HarbourvilleKings County, Nova Scotia · 178 km awayCheck locally · Stilbite, Heulandite, Laumontite +5
- MordenKings County, Nova Scotia · 189 km awayCheck locally · Mordenite, Stilbite, Laumontite +4
- MargaretsvilleAnnapolis County, Nova Scotia · 200 km awayPermission required · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca +9
- The Ovens Natural ParkLunenburg County, Nova Scotia · 231 km awayFee dig · Gold
- Plage de L'Anse-à-BeaufilsLe Rocher-Percé, Québec · 264 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- Plage de Beaubassin, BonaventureBonaventure, Québec · 268 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- Prim PointDigby County, Nova Scotia · 269 km awayPublic access · Jasper, Quartz, Copper +6
- Plage de Coin-du-BancLe Rocher-Percé, Québec · 273 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- Lepreau Falls Provincial ParkCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 285 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil
- Plage HaldimandLa Côte-de-Gaspé, Québec · 298 km awayCheck locally · Agate
- Digby NeckDigby County, Nova Scotia · 302 km awayPublic access · Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite-ca +5
- Bon Ami PointRestigouche County, New Brunswick · 317 km awayCheck locally · Chalcedony, Jasper, Prehnite +5
- Parc national de MiguashaAvignon, Québec · 321 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Fish, Fossil Plant
Most-reported finds near Charlottetown
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Charlottetown rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Charlottetown?+
There are 37 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The closest is Gallas Point in Queens County, roughly 18 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Charlottetown?+
Spots within driving distance of Charlottetown most commonly produce analcime, quartz, heulandite subgroup, stilbite subgroup, agate, calcite.
Is rockhounding legal near Charlottetown?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Charlottetown?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Charlottetown, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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