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Where to Find Silver in Quebec: 3172 Mapped Sites

Quebec has 3172 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Yasinski (Lac Beaver) : Lac Beaver, Ashram (Eldor), and Clinton Copper. 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: Quebec

All 3172 silver sites in Quebec. Click a pin for the full site report.

Where Silver Are Found in Quebec

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 Quebec: Yasinski (Lac Beaver) : Lac Beaver, Ashram (Eldor), Clinton Copper, Nisk-1b, Rivière Camie.

All Silver Sites in Quebec

Showing 50 of 3172 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 Quebec?

Quebec has 3172 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Yasinski (Lac Beaver) : Lac Beaver, Ashram (Eldor), and Clinton Copper. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.

How many silver sites are mapped in Quebec?

We have 3172 documented silver sites in Quebec, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.

Is it legal to collect silver 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 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.

Data: SIGÉOM © Gouvernement du Québec (CC BY 4.0), 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.