Where to Find Silver in Yukon: 29 Mapped Sites
Yukon has 29 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Swim Lake, Vangorda Creek Prospect, and Wolverine. 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: Yukon
All 29 silver sites in Yukon. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in Yukon
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 Yukon: Swim Lake, Vangorda Creek Prospect, Wolverine, Casino, Tatamagouche Creek.
All Silver Sites in Yukon
- Swim Lake — Other
- Vangorda Creek Prospect — Other
- Wolverine — Other
- Casino — Other
- Tatamagouche Creek — Other
- Minto-Def — Other
- Clear Creek Placer — Other
- Jason — Other
- Tom Macmillan Pass Prospect — Other
- Dy — Other
- Goz Creek — Other
- Grum Project — Other
- Howard Pass Pb - Zn Prospect — Other
- Kathleen Lake — Other
- Macmillan Project — Other
- Mcmillan Showing — Other
- Swim Lake - Pelly River Prospect — Other
- Vangorda Creek — Other
- Whitehorse Copper — Other
- Bonanza-Klondike-Hunker — Other
- Dominion-Jensen — Other
- Grew Creek — Other
- Henderson Creek — Other
- Highet Creek — Other
- Mount Nansen — Other
- Quartz Creek — Other
- Skukum Creek — Other
- Sulphur-Gold Run — Other
- Thistle Creek — 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 Yukon?
Yukon has 29 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Swim Lake, Vangorda Creek Prospect, and Wolverine. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in Yukon?
We have 29 documented silver sites in Yukon, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver in Yukon?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in Yukon, 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.