Rockhounding near Winnipeg, MB
4 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Winnipeg, 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 320 km of Winnipeg, Manitoba
Closest rockhounding spots to Winnipeg
The 4 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Shatford LakeManitoba130 km · 1 hr 41 min driveBeryl, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline
- High Grade DykeManitoba136 km · 1 hr 46 min driveAquamarine, Beryl, Rubellite
- Eagle PegmatiteManitoba144 km · 1 hr 52 min driveBeryl, Tourmaline, Spodumene
- Souris Agate PitsMunicipality of Souris – Glenwood, Manitoba226 km · 2 hr 56 min driveAgate
Most-reported finds near Winnipeg
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Beryl3
- Tourmaline3
- Fluorite2
- Spodumene2
- Agate1
- Aquamarine1
- Columbite-(fe)1
- Garnet Group1
- Lepidolite1
- Rubellite1
- Smoky Quartz1
- Spessartine1
Every spot within 320 km of Winnipeg
Sorted by distance from Winnipeg. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shatford Lake | 50.3810, -95.4870 | Permission | |
| High Grade Dyke | 50.6189, -95.5927 | Permission | |
| Eagle PegmatiteProvincial Road 314 | 50.6124, -95.4579 | Check locally | |
| Souris Agate Pits1st Avenue West | 49.6206, -100.2585 | Paid / fee |
Winnipeg rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Winnipeg?+
There are 4 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The closest is Shatford Lake in Manitoba, roughly 130 km away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Winnipeg?+
Spots within driving distance of Winnipeg most commonly produce beryl, tourmaline, fluorite, spodumene, agate, aquamarine.
Is rockhounding legal near Winnipeg?+
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 Winnipeg?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Winnipeg, 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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The spots above span 1 province. Open the province page for the full list.
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