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Rockhounding near Quebec City, QC

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

Map of rockhounding spots within 200 miles of Quebec City, Québec

Closest rockhounding spots to Quebec City

The 3 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Quebec City

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

Every spot within 200 miles of Quebec City

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

SpotMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Lac Pied des MontsChemin de la Montagne47.7644, -70.4056Check locally
White Road RoadcutChemin White Road45.9125, -74.5981Check locally
Autoroute 50 RoadcutAutoroute Guy-Lafleur45.6586, -74.6406Check locally

Quebec City rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Quebec City?+
There are 3 mapped rockhounding spots within about 200 miles of Quebec City, Québec. The closest is Lac Pied des Monts in Charlevoix-Est, roughly 76 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Quebec City?+
Spots within driving distance of Quebec City most commonly produce diopside, titanite, zircon, almandine, apatite, fluorapatite.
Is rockhounding legal near Quebec City?+
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 Quebec City?+
The spots on this page sit within about 200 miles of Quebec City, 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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