Digby Neck: Rockhounding in Digby County, Nova Scotia

Digby Neck is a mapped rockhounding spot in Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include quartz, stilbite subgroup, heulandite-ca, chabazite, analcime, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Digby County
Province: Nova Scotia
Postal code: B0V 1E0
Coordinates: 44.48417, -66.07528

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.

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Digby Neck FAQ

Where is Digby Neck?+

Digby Neck is in Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 44.48417, -66.07528.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Digby Neck?+

Digby Neck is reported to produce Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite-ca, Chabazite, Analcime, Scolecite, Laumontite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Digby Neck?+

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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