Rockhounding near Montreal, QC

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

Covering parts of Québec, Ontario.

Closest rockhounding spots to Montreal

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

Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveGarnet Group, Diopside, Titanite
White Road RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec57 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveDiopside, Fluorite, Titanite
Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec120 mi · 2 hr 29 min driveAlmandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite
Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario186 mi · 3 hr 52 min driveBeryl, Pyrite, Columbite
Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario188 mi · 3 hr 54 min driveRose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl
Cabonga ReservoirLa Vallée-de-l'Or, Québec196 mi · 4 hr 4 min driveAmazonite, Labradorite, Almandine

Most-reported finds near Montreal

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

Fluorite3
Tourmaline3
Almandine2
Beryl2
Diopside2
Garnet Group2
Kyanite2
Quartz2
Titanite2
Amazonite1
Andalusite1
Apatite1

Every spot within 200 miles of Montreal

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

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Autoroute 50 RoadcutAutoroute Guy-Lafleur	Garnet Group Diopside Titanite Fluorapatite Zircon	45.6586, -74.6406	Check locally
White Road RoadcutChemin White Road	Diopside Fluorite Titanite Mesolite Thomsonite-ca Apatite	45.9125, -74.5981	Check locally
Hincks BridgeChemin du Lac-Sainte-Marie	Almandine Kyanite Sillimanite Andalusite Dumortierite Tourmaline Quartz	45.9436, -75.9639	Check locally
Beryl PitLetterkenny Road	Beryl Pyrite Columbite Euxenite Tourmaline Fluorite Quartz Aquamarine	45.3319, -77.3909	Paid / fee
Rose Quartz Pit	Rose Quartz Smoky Quartz Beryl Fluorite Columbite-(fe) Bertrandite	45.3181, -77.4256	Paid / fee
Cabonga Reservoir	Amazonite Labradorite Almandine Sodalite Sapphire Garnet Group Tourmaline Kyanite	47.3585, -76.6680	Public

Montreal rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Montreal?+

There are 6 mapped rockhounding spots within about 200 miles of Montreal, Québec. The closest is Autoroute 50 Roadcut in Argenteuil, roughly 53 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Montreal?+

Spots within driving distance of Montreal most commonly produce fluorite, tourmaline, almandine, beryl, diopside, garnet group.

Is rockhounding legal near Montreal?+

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 Montreal?+

The spots on this page sit within about 200 miles of Montreal, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

Other cities near Montreal

More "rockhounding near" guides for cities within range.

More province coverage

The spots above span 2 provinces. Open the province page for the full list.

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