Rockhounding near Moncton, NB

23 mapped rockhounding spots within 200 miles of Moncton, most within a few hours' drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick.

Map of rockhounding spots within 200 miles of Moncton, New Brunswick

Closest rockhounding spots to Moncton

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Moncton

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 200 miles of Moncton

Sorted by distance from Moncton. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Parrsboro ShorePier Road
  • Copper
  • Stilbite Subgroup
  • Heulandite Subgroup
  • Chabazite
  • Natrolite
  • Analcime
  • Laumontite
  • Gmelinite-na
  • +1 more
45.3995, -64.3239Public
Malpeque BayLocke Shore Road46.4453, -63.7738Check locally
Partridge IslandPartridge Island Road45.3669, -64.3383Check locally
Cape Split45.3292, -64.4669Check locally
Cape d'OrCape Dor Road
  • Quartz
  • Copper
  • Stilbite Subgroup
  • Stilbite-ca
  • Heulandite Subgroup
  • Chabazite
  • Chabazite-ca
  • Natrolite
  • +4 more
45.2908, -64.7742Public
Clarke Head45.3806, -64.2411Check locally
McKay HeadSnowy Owl Lane45.3963, -64.2000Public
Two Islands
  • Agate
  • Quartz
  • Copper
  • Stilbite Subgroup
  • Heulandite Subgroup
  • Chabazite
  • Chabazite-ca
  • Natrolite
  • +4 more
45.3847, -64.2142Check locally
Amethyst Cove45.3206, -64.3894Check locally
Five Islands
  • Copper
  • Stilbite Subgroup
  • Heulandite Subgroup
  • Chabazite
  • Natrolite
  • Analcime
  • Gmelinite Subgroup
  • Gmelinite-na
  • +3 more
45.3828, -64.1031Check locally
Moose Island45.3850, -64.0828Check locally
Cape BlomidonPereau Road45.2572, -64.3483Public
Halls HarbourHighway 35945.2011, -64.6186Public
MargaretsvilleHighway 362
  • Copper
  • Stilbite Subgroup
  • Stilbite-ca
  • Heulandite Subgroup
  • Natrolite
  • Analcime
  • Mesolite
  • Scolecite
  • +4 more
45.0481, -65.0647Check locally
Gallas PointPoint View Lane46.1276, -62.9624Check locally
Prim PointLighthouse Road
  • Jasper
  • Quartz
  • Copper
  • Heulandite Subgroup
  • Mesolite
  • Scolecite
  • Laumontite
  • Thomsonite Subgroup
  • +1 more
44.6919, -65.7861Public
Digby Neck
  • Quartz
  • Stilbite Subgroup
  • Heulandite-ca
  • Chabazite
  • Analcime
  • Scolecite
  • Laumontite
  • Calcite
44.4842, -66.0753Public
Seven Days Work CliffSeven Days Work Drive44.7892, -66.7694Check locally
The WhistleWhistle Road44.7997, -66.7836Check locally
Whale Cove CliffsWhistle Road44.7794, -66.7639Public
Indian Beach44.7911, -66.7972Public
Deep Cove BeachRoute 77644.6131, -66.8786Public
Bon Ami PointGoderich Street48.0590, -66.3522Check locally

Moncton rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Moncton?+
There are 23 mapped rockhounding spots within about 200 miles of Moncton, New Brunswick. The closest is Parrsboro Shore in Cumberland County, roughly 52 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Moncton?+
Spots within driving distance of Moncton most commonly produce stilbite subgroup, quartz, chabazite, heulandite subgroup, analcime, agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Moncton?+
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 Moncton?+
The spots on this page sit within about 200 miles of Moncton, 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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