Rockhounding near Moncton, NB
43 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Moncton, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Québec.
Every spot within 320 km of Moncton
Joggins Fossil CliffsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 51 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Fossil Tree- Waterside BeachAlbert County, New Brunswick · 52 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil
- Cape EnrageAlbert County, New Brunswick · 55 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Calamites
- Spicer CoveCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 73 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant
Parrsboro ShoreCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 84 km awayPublic access · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +6- Malpeque BayRural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island · 87 km awayCheck locally · Calcite, Paratacamite
- Partridge IslandCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 87 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Cape SplitKings County, Nova Scotia · 88 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz +9
- Wasson BluffCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 88 km awayCheck locally · Chabazite, Stilbite, Analcime +4
- Cape d'OrCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 89 km awayPublic access · Quartz, Copper, Stilbite Subgroup +9
- Clarke HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 89 km awayPermission required · Quartz, Analcime, Prehnite +3
- McKay HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 89 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Two IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 90 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Quartz, Copper +9
- Amethyst CoveKings County, Nova Scotia · 90 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Scots Bay BeachKings County, Nova Scotia · 93 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Amethyst +4
- Five IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 94 km awayCheck locally · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +8
- Moose IslandColchester County, Nova Scotia · 95 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +6
- Cape BlomidonKings County, Nova Scotia · 98 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +9
- Halls HarbourKings County, Nova Scotia · 99 km awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- HarbourvilleKings County, Nova Scotia · 104 km awayCheck locally · Stilbite, Heulandite, Laumontite +5
- MordenKings County, Nova Scotia · 110 km awayCheck locally · Mordenite, Stilbite, Laumontite +4
- Cheverie shoreHants County, Nova Scotia · 114 km awayCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Fluorite +5
- MargaretsvilleAnnapolis County, Nova Scotia · 118 km awayPermission required · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca +9
- Blue BeachKings County, Nova Scotia · 118 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil, Fossil Fish +1
- Gallas PointQueens County, Prince Edward Island · 140 km awayPermission required · Baryte, Quartz, Calcite +1
- Lepreau Falls Provincial ParkCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 166 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil
- Prim PointDigby County, Nova Scotia · 174 km awayPublic access · Jasper, Quartz, Copper +6
- The Ovens Natural ParkLunenburg County, Nova Scotia · 201 km awayFee dig · Gold
- Digby NeckDigby County, Nova Scotia · 205 km awayPublic access · Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite-ca +5
- Arisaig Provincial ParkAntigonish County, Nova Scotia · 205 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Trilobite +3
- Seven Days Work CliffCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 212 km awayCheck locally · Amethyst, Chalcedony, Jasper +8
- The WhistleCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 212 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +6
- Whale Cove CliffsCharlotte County, New Brunswick · 213 km awayPublic access · Amethyst, Chalcedony, Jasper +7
- Indian BeachVillage of Grand Manan, New Brunswick · 214 km awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Plage de Beaubassin, BonaventureBonaventure, Québec · 223 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- Deep Cove BeachVillage of Grand Manan, New Brunswick · 232 km awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Stilbite Subgroup +5
- Bon Ami PointRestigouche County, New Brunswick · 249 km awayCheck locally · Chalcedony, Jasper, Prehnite +5
- Parc national de MiguashaAvignon, Québec · 255 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Fish, Fossil Plant
- Cap-aux-Meules gypsum cliffsLes Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec · 265 km awayCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Dolomite +4
- Plage de L'Anse-à-BeaufilsLe Rocher-Percé, Québec · 268 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- Plage de Coin-du-BancLe Rocher-Percé, Québec · 277 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper
- Plage HaldimandLa Côte-de-Gaspé, Québec · 301 km awayCheck locally · Agate
- Mine d'agates du Mont LyallLa Haute-Gaspésie, Québec · 318 km awayFee dig · Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +4
Most-reported finds near Moncton
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Quartz18
- Stilbite Subgroup18
- Agate17
- Analcime16
- Chabazite15
- Calcite14
- Heulandite Subgroup14
- Jasper13
- Amethyst11
- Chalcedony11
- Natrolite11
- Copper10
Moncton rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Moncton?+
There are 43 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Moncton, New Brunswick. The closest is Joggins Fossil Cliffs in Cumberland County, roughly 51 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Moncton?+
Spots within driving distance of Moncton most commonly produce quartz, stilbite subgroup, agate, analcime, chabazite, calcite.
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 320 km 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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