Hincks Bridge: Rockhounding in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec

Hincks Bridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec, Canada. Reported finds include almandine, kyanite, sillimanite, andalusite, dumortierite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

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County: La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
Province: Québec
Nearest road: Chemin du Lac-Sainte-Marie
Postal code: J0X 1Z0
Coordinates: 45.94361, -75.96389

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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Hincks Bridge FAQ

Where is Hincks Bridge?+

Hincks Bridge is in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec, Canada, at 45.94361, -75.96389. Nearest road: Chemin du Lac-Sainte-Marie.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hincks Bridge?+

Hincks Bridge is reported to produce Almandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite, Andalusite, Dumortierite, Tourmaline, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Hincks Bridge?+

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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