Prim Point: Rockhounding in Digby County, Nova Scotia

Prim Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include jasper, quartz, copper, heulandite subgroup, mesolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Digby County
Province: Nova Scotia
Nearest road: Lighthouse Road
Postal code: B0V 1A0
Coordinates: 44.69194, -65.78611

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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Prim Point FAQ

Where is Prim Point?+

Prim Point is in Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 44.69194, -65.78611. Nearest road: Lighthouse Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Prim Point?+

Prim Point is reported to produce Jasper, Quartz, Copper, Heulandite Subgroup, Mesolite, Scolecite, Laumontite, Thomsonite Subgroup, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Prim Point?+

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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