Rockhounding near Ottawa, ON
25 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Ottawa, 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 Ottawa
Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec · 62 km awayPermission required · Almandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite +4- Silver Queen MineLanark County, Ontario · 84 km awayCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar
- Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 86 km awayCheck locally · Garnet Group, Diopside, Titanite +2
- White Road RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 101 km awayPermission required · Diopside, Fluorite, Titanite +3
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 110 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 114 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 126 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 133 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 136 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 150 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 164 km awayCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 170 km awayPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 170 km awayFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3
- Silver Crater MineHastings County, Ontario · 186 km awayCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 198 km awayPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Poudrette Quarry (Mont Saint-Hilaire)La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Québec · 200 km awayPermission required · Analcime, Aegirine, Catapleiite +3
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 202 km awayFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 204 km awayPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 208 km awayFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario · 209 km awayPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario · 213 km awayCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
- Cabonga ReservoirLa Vallée-de-l'Or, Québec · 228 km awayPublic access · Amazonite, Labradorite, Almandine +5
- Orford Nickel mineLe Val-Saint-François, Québec · 279 km awayPermission required · Green Garnet, Millerite, Diopside
- Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario · 292 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3
- Jeffrey MineLes Sources, Québec · 294 km awayCheck locally · Grossular Garnet, Vesuvianite, Prehnite +1
Most-reported finds near Ottawa
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Ottawa rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Ottawa?+
There are 25 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Ottawa, Ontario. The closest is Hincks Bridge in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, roughly 62 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Ottawa?+
Spots within driving distance of Ottawa most commonly produce apatite, titanite, zircon, calcite, diopside, feldspar.
Is rockhounding legal near Ottawa?+
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 Ottawa?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Ottawa, 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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