Rockhounding in Canada: Free Interactive Maps for All 13 Provinces & Territories
We map 28,529 rockhounding locations across Canada's ten provinces and three territories. Click a province below for an interactive map with GPS coordinates, specimen data, and access details for every mapped site.
Explore rockhounding locations across Canada — interactive maps for every province and territory with GPS coordinates and specimen data. Each province page lets you filter by mineral, see what has been reported at each site, and check the provincial rules before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many rockhounding sites are mapped in Canada?
We map 28,529 rockhounding sites across Canada's ten provinces and three territories — documented mineral occurrences, fossil sites, and collecting locations, each with GPS coordinates and specimen data.
Which province is best for rockhounding?
British Columbia has the most mapped sites in our database with 13,102 locations, followed by Quebec and Saskatchewan. What is "best" depends on what you want to find, so open a province map and filter by specimen.
Is rock collecting legal in Canada?
Rules are set province by province, not nationally. Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in much of the country, and is prohibited in national and provincial parks, on active mineral claims, and on private land without permission. See each province page for its specific rules.
Are the Canada rockhounding maps free?
Yes. Every province and territory map is free to use with no account or sign-up. Each mapped site includes GPS coordinates, reported specimens, and access details.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.