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Where to Find Silver in New Brunswick: 283 Mapped Sites

New Brunswick has 283 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Canoe Landing Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, and Caribou. 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: New Brunswick

All 283 silver sites in New Brunswick. Click a pin for the full site report.

Where Silver Are Found in New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick: Canoe Landing Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, Caribou, Jimmy Hill *, Restigouchethird Portage Lake.

All Silver Sites in New Brunswick

Showing 50 of 283 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find silver in New Brunswick?

New Brunswick has 283 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Canoe Landing Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, and Caribou. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.

How many silver sites are mapped in New Brunswick?

We have 283 documented silver sites in New Brunswick, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.

Is it legal to collect silver in New Brunswick?

Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in New Brunswick, and 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: New Brunswick Mineral Occurrence Database, 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.