Where to Find Silver in British Columbia: 7059 Mapped Sites
British Columbia has 7059 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are At 2, Black Prince (L. 2411), and Boot. 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: British Columbia
All 7059 silver sites in British Columbia. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in British Columbia
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 British Columbia: At 2, Black Prince (L. 2411), Boot, Caledonia, Catfish.
All Silver Sites in British Columbia
- At 2 — Other
- Black Prince (L. 2411) — Other
- Boot — Other
- Caledonia — Other
- Catfish — Other
- Chu Chua — Other
- Chu Chua — Other
- Contact — Other
- Copper Mound — Other
- Deer Park (L.932) — Other
- Garnet — Other
- Geo — Other
- Giant Copper — Other
- Helen (Lot 1151) — Other
- Homestake Mine — Other
- Indata — Other
- Kutcho Creek — Other
- Laverdiere — Other
- Lc 1 — Other
- Lord 8-10 — Other
- Magnetite (Stu) — Other
- Mcphee — Other
- Mt.Haskins — Other
- Nickel Plate — Other
- Orwill — Other
- Paxton-Texada Mines — Other
- Pellaire — Other
- Prescott-Texada Mines — Other
- Pride Of Emory — Other
- Ranger — Other
- Rocher Deboule — Other
- Sognidoro — Other
- Sunset — Other
- Tofino Nickel — Other
- Victoria (L. 3303) — Other
- Willow Grouse (L.135) — Other
- Windy Craggy — Other
- Allen - Suds — Other
- Ant — Other
- Arizona (L.3176) — Other
- Ascot — Other
- Atlin Ruffner — Other
- Bam 10 — Other
- Basement - June 24 — Other
- Bay 49 — Other
- Black Diamond — Other
- Blue Rock — Other
- Bonanza — Other
- Brassie Creek — Other
- Brown Jug — Other
Showing 50 of 7059 sites — every site appears on the map above.
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 British Columbia?
British Columbia has 7059 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are At 2, Black Prince (L. 2411), and Boot. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in British Columbia?
We have 7059 documented silver sites in British Columbia, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver in British Columbia?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in British Columbia. It is prohibited in parks, on active mineral claims, and on private land without permission. 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: BC Geological Survey MINFILE, USGS Mineral Resources Data System — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.