Rockhounding in Nova Scotia
25 mapped spots in Nova Scotia, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Every rockhounding spot in Nova Scotia
Amethyst CoveKings County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
Cape BlomidonKings County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +9- Cape d'OrCumberland County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Quartz, Copper, Stilbite Subgroup +9
- Cape SplitKings County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz +9
- Halls HarbourKings County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- MargaretsvilleAnnapolis County, Nova ScotiaPermission required · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca +9
- McKay HeadCumberland County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Partridge IslandCumberland County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +9
- Two IslandsCumberland County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Agate, Quartz, Copper +9
- Five IslandsCumberland County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +8
- Moose IslandColchester County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz +6
- Parrsboro ShoreCumberland County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +6
- Prim PointDigby County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Jasper, Quartz, Copper +6
- Cheverie shoreHants County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Gypsum, Selenite, Fluorite +5
- Digby NeckDigby County, Nova ScotiaPublic access · Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite-ca +5
- HarbourvilleKings County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Stilbite, Heulandite, Laumontite +5
- MordenKings County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Mordenite, Stilbite, Laumontite +4
- Scots Bay BeachKings County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Amethyst +4
- Wasson BluffCumberland County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Chabazite, Stilbite, Analcime +4
- Arisaig Provincial ParkAntigonish County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Trilobite +3
- Clarke HeadCumberland County, Nova ScotiaPermission required · Quartz, Analcime, Prehnite +3
- Blue BeachKings County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Fossil, Trace Fossil, Fossil Fish +1
- Joggins Fossil CliffsCumberland County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant, Fossil Tree
- Spicer CoveCumberland County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Plant
- The Ovens Natural ParkLunenburg County, Nova ScotiaFee dig · Gold
Nova Scotia rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Nova Scotia?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia?+
Nova Scotia spots in this list most commonly produce Analcime, Heulandite Subgroup, Stilbite Subgroup, Chabazite, Quartz. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Nova Scotia?+
RockHoundR currently lists 25 rockhounding spots in Nova Scotia. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
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