Clarke Head: Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Clarke Head is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include quartz, analcime, prehnite, epidote, calcite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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County: Cumberland County
Province: Nova Scotia
Postal code: B0M 1S0
Coordinates: 45.38056, -64.24111

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect.

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.

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Clarke Head FAQ

Where is Clarke Head?+

Clarke Head is in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.38056, -64.24111.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clarke Head?+

Clarke Head is reported to produce Quartz, Analcime, Prehnite, Epidote, Calcite, Gypsum.

Is collecting allowed at Clarke Head?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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