Rockhounding near Toronto, ON
23 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Toronto, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Every spot within 320 km of Toronto
Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario · 61 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3- Ridgemount QuarryRegional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario · 86 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Eurypterid
- Rock Point Provincial ParkHaldimand County, Ontario · 90 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Coral
- Craigleith Provincial ParkGrey County, Ontario · 125 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario · 164 km awayCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario · 168 km awayPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 171 km awayFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 179 km awayPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 179 km awayFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 184 km awayPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Silver Crater MineHastings County, Ontario · 189 km awayCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 201 km awayFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3
- Hungry HollowMiddlesex County, Ontario · 205 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Brachiopod, Coral +2
- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 206 km awayCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
- Rock Glen Conservation AreaLambton County, Ontario · 207 km awayFee dig · Fossil, Brachiopod, Horn Coral +1
- CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 208 km awayPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2
- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 231 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 242 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 245 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 255 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 267 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 277 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Silver Queen MineLanark County, Ontario · 279 km awayCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar
Most-reported finds near Toronto
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Toronto rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Toronto?+
There are 23 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Toronto, Ontario. The closest is Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement) in Regional Municipality of Durham, roughly 61 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Toronto?+
Spots within driving distance of Toronto most commonly produce apatite, fossil, titanite, brachiopod, calcite, crinoid.
Is rockhounding legal near Toronto?+
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 Toronto?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Toronto, 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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