Where to Find Silver in Alberta: 29 Mapped Sites
Alberta has 29 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Buckton - Gos 1, Bonny Fault, and Copper Showing 74L-M-06 (OFR 1994-08). Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Silver Map: Alberta
All 29 silver sites in Alberta. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in Alberta
Silver rides hydrothermal veins, usually alongside galena and other sulfides, and enriches in the oxidized upper parts of old mining districts. Historic silver-district dumps are the practical hunting ground.
The richest reported sites in Alberta: Buckton - Gos 1, Bonny Fault, Copper Showing 74L-M-06 (OFR 1994-08), Gold Showing 74L-M-78 (OFR 1994-08), Silver Showing 74M-M-06 (OFR 1994-08).
All Silver Sites in Alberta
- Buckton - Gos 1 — Other
- Bonny Fault — Other
- Copper Showing 74L-M-06 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Gold Showing 74L-M-78 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Silver Showing 74M-M-06 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Yarrow Creek — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-10B (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-10C (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Lead Showing 82G-M-11B (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Oldman River — Other
- Silver Showing 82G-M-46A (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Spionkop Ridge — Other
- Blind Canyon Big Horn — Other
- Carrot Lake Anomaly — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-01 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-18A (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-37 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-53 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Copper Showing 82G-M-60 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Lead Showing 82G-M-59A (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Lead Showing 82G-M-59B (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Lead Showing 82G-M-59 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Middle Kootenay Pass — Other
- Sage Creek — Other
- Silver Showing 82J-M-44 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Spionkop — Other
- Yarrow Creek Intrusive Zone — Other
- Silver Showing 82O-M-05 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
- Silver Showing 84D-M-02 (OFR 1994-08) — Other
How to Identify Silver
Native silver rarely looks silver in the field — it tarnishes dark gray to black. The tells are its wire and branching (dendritic) growth habits, serious heft, and malleability: a knife point digs a bright metallic groove instead of flaking the surface. On mine dumps, dark heavy pieces that cut rather than crumble deserve a second look.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find silver in Alberta?
Alberta has 29 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Buckton - Gos 1, Bonny Fault, and Copper Showing 74L-M-06 (OFR 1994-08). Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in Alberta?
We have 29 documented silver sites in Alberta, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver in Alberta?
Collecting is generally allowed on Crown land in Alberta. Hand panning is fine, sluicing requires a permit, and fossils are provincial property — surface collecting only, no digging or selling. Always verify land status before you dig.
How do I identify silver?
Native silver rarely looks silver in the field — it tarnishes dark gray to black. The tells are its wire and branching (dendritic) growth habits, serious heft, and malleability: a knife point digs a bright metallic groove instead of flaking the surface. On mine dumps, dark heavy pieces that cut rather than crumble deserve a second look.
⚠️ 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.
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Data: Alberta Geological Survey — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.