Where to Find Silver in Northwest Territories: 15 Mapped Sites
Northwest Territories has 15 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Hackett River Prospect, Hood River, and Izok Lake. 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: Northwest Territories
All 15 silver sites in Northwest Territories. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in Northwest Territories
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 Northwest Territories: Hackett River Prospect, Hood River, Izok Lake, Prairie Creek Prospect, Coates Lake.
All Silver Sites in Northwest Territories
- Hackett River Prospect — Other
- Hood River — Other
- Izok Lake — Other
- Prairie Creek Prospect — Other
- Coates Lake — Other
- Heninga Lake — Other
- High Lake — Other
- Izok Lake Zn-Cu-Pb-Ag — Other
- Prairie Creek — Other
- Coppermine River Wreck Lake — Other
- Bear-Twit — Other
- Howard's Pass — Other
- Kennedy Lake — Other
- Strathcona Sound Baffin Is. — Other
- Echo Bay Mine — 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.
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Where can I find silver in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories has 15 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Hackett River Prospect, Hood River, and Izok Lake. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in Northwest Territories?
We have 15 documented silver sites in Northwest Territories, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver in Northwest Territories?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in Northwest Territories, 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: 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.