Rockhounding in Northwest Territories

3 mapped spots in Northwest Territories, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.

Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Northwest Territories

Top minerals found in Northwest Territories

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Every rockhounding spot in Northwest Territories

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

SpotAreaMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Moose II PegmatiteNorth Slave Region62.1825, -112.2172Check locally
Van Dyke PegmatiteNorth Slave Region62.7861, -113.5717Check locally
Pine PointSouth Slave Region60.8333, -114.4667Check locally

Northwest Territories rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Northwest Territories?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Northwest Territories. Collecting is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches in reasonable amounts, but provincial parks, protected areas, and private property need permission. Confirm the rules for each spot before you collect.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Northwest Territories?+
Northwest Territories spots in this list most commonly produce Beryl, Baryte, Calcite, Columbite-(fe), Fluorapatite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Northwest Territories?+
RockHoundR currently lists 3 rockhounding spots in Northwest Territories. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Map every Northwest Territories spot in the app

Open the RockHoundR app to see Northwest Territories on a real map with land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.

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