Where to Find Silver in Ontario: 31 Mapped Sites
Ontario has 31 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Marathon Platinum, Levack East Mine, and F Orebody. 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: Ontario
All 31 silver sites in Ontario. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in Ontario
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 Ontario: Marathon Platinum, Levack East Mine, F Orebody, Strathy Township, Moss Lake.
All Silver Sites in Ontario
- Marathon Platinum — Other
- Levack East Mine — Other
- F Orebody — Other
- Strathy Township — Other
- Moss Lake — Other
- Blezard Mine — Other
- Evans Mine — Other
- Kanichee Mining — Other
- Longvack Mine — Other
- Longvack South — Other
- Mattabi — Other
- Mount Nickel Mine — Other
- Murray Mine — Other
- Norduna Mine — Other
- Shepard Mine — Other
- Totten Mine — Other
- Victoria Mine — Other
- Whistle Mine — Other
- Favorable Lake Area — Other
- Kirkwood Mine — Other
- Levack East — Other
- Silverfields Teck — Other
- Thierry — Other
- Willroy Mine — Other
- Eby Township — Other
- Schumacher Mine — Other
- Temiskaming Silver-Cobalt Deposits - Canada — Other
- Willecho Mine — Other
- Brookbank — Other
- Jerome — Other
- Coleman Township Placer No. 1 — 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 Ontario?
Ontario has 31 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Marathon Platinum, Levack East Mine, and F Orebody. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in Ontario?
We have 31 documented silver sites in Ontario, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver in Ontario?
Ontario permits hobby collecting with hand tools for personal use. It is prohibited in provincial and national parks and on staked claims or withdrawn land. 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.