Chilliwack River: Rockhounding in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia

Public access2 mineralsFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia

Minerals reported: 2

Chilliwack River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Reported finds include chalcedony, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

About Chilliwack River

The Chilliwack River drains the geologically complex North Cascade mountains, and its gravel bars carry a correspondingly varied load of rock types, with chalcedony and quartz among the recorded finds. The locality sits close to the lower Fraser River bars near Chilliwack, including the popular Peg Leg and Gill Road bars, which are worked for agate and jasper. As on the Fraser, gravel-bar searching here is a low-water pursuit, best after spring runoff subsides in late summer and fall.

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Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Fraser Valley Regional District
Province: British Columbia
Nearest road: Tyee Lane
Postal code: V2R 6B6
Coordinates: 49.09770, -121.98086

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig.

Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.

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Chilliwack River FAQ

Where is Chilliwack River?+

Chilliwack River is in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, at 49.09770, -121.98086. Nearest road: Tyee Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chilliwack River?+

Chilliwack River is reported to produce Chalcedony, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Chilliwack River?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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