Rockhounding near Montreal, QC
14 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Montreal, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of Québec, Ontario.
Every spot within 320 km of Montreal
Poudrette Quarry (Mont Saint-Hilaire)La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Québec · 34 km awayPermission required · Analcime, Aegirine, Catapleiite +3- Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 85 km awayCheck locally · Garnet Group, Diopside, Titanite +2
- White Road RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 92 km awayPermission required · Diopside, Fluorite, Titanite +3
- Orford Nickel mineLe Val-Saint-François, Québec · 113 km awayPermission required · Green Garnet, Millerite, Diopside
- Jeffrey MineLes Sources, Québec · 129 km awayCheck locally · Grossular Garnet, Vesuvianite, Prehnite +1
- Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec · 192 km awayPermission required · Almandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite +4
- Silver Queen MineLanark County, Ontario · 225 km awayCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 275 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 280 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 292 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 299 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 302 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
Cabonga ReservoirLa Vallée-de-l'Or, Québec · 315 km awayPublic access · Amazonite, Labradorite, Almandine +5- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 317 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
Most-reported finds near Montreal
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Apatite4
- Titanite4
- Diopside3
- Fluorite3
- Tourmaline3
- Zircon3
- Almandine2
- Amazonite2
- Beryl2
- Feldspar2
- Garnet Group2
- Kyanite2
Montreal rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Montreal?+
There are 14 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Montreal, Québec. The closest is Poudrette Quarry (Mont Saint-Hilaire) in La Vallée-du-Richelieu, roughly 34 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Montreal?+
Spots within driving distance of Montreal most commonly produce apatite, titanite, diopside, fluorite, tourmaline, zircon.
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 320 km 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.
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