Rockhounding near Fredericton, NB
38 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Fredericton, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec.
Every spot within 320 km of Fredericton
Lepreau Falls Provincial ParkCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 90 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil- The WhistleCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 130 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +6
Indian BeachVillage of Grand Manan, New Brunswick · 131 km awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz- Seven Days Work CliffCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 131 km awayCheck locally · Amethyst, Chalcedony, Jasper +8
- Whale Cove CliffsCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 132 km awayPublic access · Amethyst, Chalcedony, Jasper +7
- Waterside BeachAlbert County, New Brunswick · 147 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil
- Spicer CoveCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 148 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant
- Cape EnrageAlbert County, New Brunswick · 150 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Calamites
- Deep Cove BeachVillage of Grand Manan, New Brunswick · 151 km awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Stilbite Subgroup +5
- Prim PointDigby County, Nova Scotia · 156 km awayPublic access · Jasper, Quartz, Copper +6
- MargaretsvilleAnnapolis County, Nova Scotia · 160 km awayPermission required · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca +9
- MordenKings County, Nova Scotia · 163 km awayCheck locally · Mordenite, Stilbite, Laumontite +4
- Cape d'OrCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 163 km awayPublic access · Quartz, Copper, Stilbite Subgroup +9
- HarbourvilleKings County, Nova Scotia · 169 km awayCheck locally · Stilbite, Heulandite, Laumontite +5
- Digby NeckDigby County, Nova Scotia · 170 km awayPublic access · Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite-ca +5
- Joggins Fossil CliffsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 173 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Fossil Tree
- Halls HarbourKings County, Nova Scotia · 179 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Cape SplitKings County, Nova Scotia · 183 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz +9
- Amethyst CoveKings County, Nova Scotia · 189 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Scots Bay BeachKings County, Nova Scotia · 190 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Amethyst +4
- Parrsboro ShoreCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 191 km awayPublic access · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +6
- Partridge IslandCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 191 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Cape BlomidonKings County, Nova Scotia · 195 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +9
- Wasson BluffCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 197 km awayCheck locally · Chabazite, Stilbite, Analcime +4
- Clarke HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 198 km awayPermission required · Quartz, Analcime, Prehnite +3
- Two IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 199 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Quartz, Copper +9
- McKay HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 200 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Five IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 208 km awayCheck locally · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +8
- Moose IslandColchester County, Nova Scotia · 209 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +6
- Cheverie shoreHants County, Nova Scotia · 211 km awayCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Fluorite +5
- Blue BeachKings County, Nova Scotia · 212 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil, Fossil Fish +1
- Malpeque BayRural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island · 227 km awayCheck locally · Calcite, Paratacamite
- Bon Ami PointRestigouche County, New Brunswick · 234 km awayCheck locally · Chalcedony, Jasper, Prehnite +5
- Parc national de MiguashaAvignon, Québec · 240 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Fish, Fossil Plant
- Plage de Beaubassin, BonaventureBonaventure, Québec · 247 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- The Ovens Natural ParkLunenburg County, Nova Scotia · 262 km awayFee dig · Gold
- Gallas PointQueens County, Prince Edward Island · 285 km awayPermission required · Baryte, Quartz, Calcite +1
- Mine d'agates du Mont LyallLa Haute-Gaspésie, Québec · 319 km awayFee dig · Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +4
Most-reported finds near Fredericton
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Stilbite Subgroup18
- Quartz17
- Analcime16
- Chabazite15
- Agate14
- Heulandite Subgroup14
- Calcite13
- Amethyst11
- Chalcedony11
- Jasper11
- Natrolite11
- Copper10
Fredericton rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Fredericton?+
There are 38 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The closest is Lepreau Falls Provincial Park in Charlotte County, roughly 90 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Fredericton?+
Spots within driving distance of Fredericton most commonly produce stilbite subgroup, quartz, analcime, chabazite, agate, heulandite subgroup.
Is rockhounding legal near Fredericton?+
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 Fredericton?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Fredericton, 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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