Rockhounding in Ontario
15 mapped spots in Ontario, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Map showing 15 rockhounding spots in Ontario
Top minerals found in Ontario
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Every rockhounding spot in Ontario
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | Area | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Dock BeachGovernment Dock Road | Algoma District | 47.9362, -84.8500 | Public | |
| Mica BayHighway 17 | Algoma District | 47.1006, -84.7105 | Public | |
| Stone BeachHighway 17 | Algoma District | 46.9722, -84.7611 | Public | |
| Bear Lake Diggings | Haliburton County | 44.9160, -78.3180 | Check locally | |
| Dark Star Crystal MineHighway 118 | Haliburton County | 44.9734, -78.2753 | Paid / fee | |
| Titanite Hill (Tory Hill) | Haliburton County | 44.9330, -78.2660 | Public | |
| Wilberforce areaEssonville Line | Haliburton County | 45.0362, -78.2234 | Paid / fee | |
| CN Rock PileKuno Road | Hastings County | 45.1579, -77.8344 | Public | |
| Princess Sodalite MineHighway 28 | Hastings County | 45.0725, -77.8094 | Paid / fee | |
| Beryl PitLetterkenny Road | Renfrew County | 45.3319, -77.3909 | Paid / fee | |
| Rose Quartz Pit | Renfrew County | 45.3181, -77.4256 | Paid / fee | |
| Agate Islands | Thunder Bay District | 48.6862, -87.9836 | Public | |
| Blue Point Amethyst Mine | Thunder Bay District | 48.6853, -88.6628 | Paid / fee | |
| Diamond Willow Mine5 Road North | Thunder Bay District | 48.6859, -88.6658 | Paid / fee | |
| Steel RiverHighway 17 | Thunder Bay District | 48.7729, -86.8972 | Public |
Ontario rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Ontario?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Ontario. Collecting is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches in reasonable amounts, but provincial parks, protected areas, and private property need permission. Confirm the rules for each spot before you collect.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Ontario?+
Ontario spots in this list most commonly produce Apatite, Granite, Hematite, Jasper, Lake Superior Agate. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Ontario?+
RockHoundR currently lists 15 rockhounding spots in Ontario. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
Map every Ontario spot in the app
Open the RockHoundR app to see Ontario on a real map with land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.
