Moose Island: Rockhounding in Colchester County, Nova Scotia

Moose Island is a mapped rockhounding spot in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include agate, amethyst, quartz, stilbite subgroup, heulandite subgroup, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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County: Colchester County
Province: Nova Scotia
Postal code: B0M 1K0
Coordinates: 45.38500, -64.08278

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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Moose Island FAQ

Where is Moose Island?+

Moose Island is in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.38500, -64.08278.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moose Island?+

Moose Island is reported to produce Agate, Amethyst, Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup, Gmelinite Subgroup, Calcite, Malachite, Gypsum.

Is collecting allowed at Moose Island?+

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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