Where to Find Diamonds in Quebec: 27 Mapped Sites
Quebec has 27 documented sites where diamonds have been reported, and the best-known are Ailly-W-1, Campeau, and Dyke de l'Anomalie-Nord. 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
Diamonds Map: Quebec
All 27 diamonds sites in Quebec. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Diamonds Are Found in Quebec
Diamonds reach the surface in kimberlite and lamproite pipes, and glaciers dragged a scatter of them across the upper Midwest. Search directly in known pipe areas or in gravels downstream of them.
The richest reported sites in Quebec: Ailly-W-1, Campeau, Dyke de l'Anomalie-Nord, Guigues, Hibou.
All Diamonds Sites in Quebec
- Ailly-W-1 — Other
- Campeau — Other
- Dyke de l'Anomalie-Nord — Other
- Guigues — Other
- Hibou — Other
- Ile Bizard-1 — Other
- Lac Beaver — Other
- Le Tac — Other
- Lynx — Other
- Lynx-Nord — Other
- Lynx-Sud — Other
- Mine Renard — Other
- NDN-1 — Other
- NDN-2 — Other
- Pain de Sucre — Other
- Renard-1 — Other
- Renard-10 — Other
- Renard-2 — Other
- Renard-3 — Other
- Renard-4 — Other
- Renard-5 — Other
- Renard-7 — Other
- Renard-8 — Other
- Renard-9 — Other
- Torngat 1 — Other
- Torngat 2/3 — Other
- Torngat South — Other
How to Identify Diamonds
Rough diamonds look greasy rather than sparkly — a rounded, slightly oily-looking pebble with an adamantine shine no quartz can match. At hardness 10 a diamond scratches everything, including corundum. Most convincing finds are small octahedral (double-pyramid) crystals; if a clear stone scratches easily or breaks with flat cleavage faces, it is not a diamond.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find diamonds in Quebec?
Quebec has 27 mapped sites where diamonds have been reported. The best-known are Ailly-W-1, Campeau, and Dyke de l'Anomalie-Nord. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many diamonds sites are mapped in Quebec?
We have 27 documented diamonds sites in Quebec, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect diamonds in Quebec?
More than 90% of Quebec is public land, and the government publishes a list of designated collecting sites. Parks, active claims, and private land are off limits. Always verify land status before you dig.
How do I identify diamond?
Rough diamonds look greasy rather than sparkly — a rounded, slightly oily-looking pebble with an adamantine shine no quartz can match. At hardness 10 a diamond scratches everything, including corundum. Most convincing finds are small octahedral (double-pyramid) crystals; if a clear stone scratches easily or breaks with flat cleavage faces, it is not a diamond.
⚠️ 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.
Data: SIGÉOM © Gouvernement du Québec (CC BY 4.0) — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.