Cape Blomidon: Rockhounding in Kings County, Nova Scotia

Cape Blomidon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include agate, amethyst, quartz, stilbite subgroup, stilbite-ca, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kings County
Province: Nova Scotia
Nearest road: Pereau Road
Postal code: B0P 1H0
Coordinates: 45.25722, -64.34833

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig.

Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.

Found at Cape Blomidon

Agate Encyclopedia →
Amethyst Encyclopedia →
Quartz Encyclopedia →
Stilbite Subgroup
Stilbite-caEncyclopedia →
Heulandite Subgroup
ChabaziteEncyclopedia →
NatroliteEncyclopedia →
AnalcimeEncyclopedia →
MordeniteEncyclopedia →
Thomsonite-caEncyclopedia →
Apophyllite GroupEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots in Nova Scotia within driving distance of Cape Blomidon.

Cape Blomidon FAQ

Where is Cape Blomidon?+

Cape Blomidon is in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.25722, -64.34833. Nearest road: Pereau Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cape Blomidon?+

Cape Blomidon is reported to produce Agate, Amethyst, Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca, Heulandite Subgroup, Chabazite, Natrolite, Analcime, Mordenite, Thomsonite-ca, Apophyllite Group.

Is collecting allowed at Cape Blomidon?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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