Rockhounding near Charlottetown, PE

18 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Charlottetown, most within a few hours' drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick.

Closest rockhounding spots to Charlottetown

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Gallas PointQueens County, Prince Edward Island18 km · 14 min driveBaryte, Quartz, Calcite
Malpeque BayRural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island54 km · 42 min driveCalcite, Paratacamite
Moose IslandColchester County, Nova Scotia120 km · 1 hr 33 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Quartz
Five IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia121 km · 1 hr 34 min driveCopper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup
McKay HeadCumberland County, Nova Scotia125 km · 1 hr 37 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
Two IslandsCumberland County, Nova Scotia127 km · 1 hr 38 min driveAgate, Quartz, Copper

Most-reported finds near Charlottetown

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Heulandite Subgroup14
Quartz14
Stilbite Subgroup14
Analcime13
Chabazite11
Calcite9
Natrolite9
Agate8
Copper8
Laumontite7
Amethyst6
Chalcedony6

Every spot within 320 km of Charlottetown

Sorted by distance from Charlottetown. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Gallas PointPoint View Lane	Baryte Quartz Calcite Hematite	46.1276, -62.9624	Permission
Malpeque BayLocke Shore Road	Calcite Paratacamite	46.4453, -63.7738	Check locally
Moose Island	Agate Amethyst Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Gmelinite Subgroup Calcite Malachite +1 more	45.3850, -64.0828	Check locally
Five Islands	Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite Analcime Gmelinite Subgroup Gmelinite-na +3 more	45.3828, -64.1031	Check locally
McKay HeadSnowy Owl Lane	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Jasper Opal Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup +4 more	45.3963, -64.2000	Public
Two Islands	Agate Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Chabazite-ca Natrolite +4 more	45.3847, -64.2142	Check locally
Clarke Head	Quartz Analcime Prehnite Epidote Calcite Gypsum	45.3806, -64.2411	Permission
Parrsboro ShorePier Road	Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite Analcime Laumontite Gmelinite-na +1 more	45.3995, -64.3239	Public
Partridge IslandPartridge Island Road	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite +4 more	45.3669, -64.3383	Check locally
Amethyst Cove	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite +4 more	45.3206, -64.3894	Check locally
Cape BlomidonPereau Road	Agate Amethyst Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite +4 more	45.2572, -64.3483	Public
Cape Split	Agate Chalcedony Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite +4 more	45.3292, -64.4669	Check locally
Halls HarbourHighway 359	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Jasper Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite +4 more	45.2011, -64.6186	Public
Cape d'OrCape Dor Road	Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Chabazite-ca Natrolite +4 more	45.2908, -64.7742	Public
MargaretsvilleHighway 362	Copper Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Natrolite Analcime Mesolite Scolecite +4 more	45.0481, -65.0647	Permission
Prim PointLighthouse Road	Jasper Quartz Copper Heulandite Subgroup Mesolite Scolecite Laumontite Thomsonite Subgroup +1 more	44.6919, -65.7861	Public
Digby Neck	Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite-ca Chabazite Analcime Scolecite Laumontite Calcite	44.4842, -66.0753	Public
Bon Ami PointGoderich Street	Chalcedony Jasper Prehnite Epidote Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Thomsonite Subgroup Quartz	48.0590, -66.3522	Check locally

Charlottetown rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Charlottetown?+

There are 18 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The closest is Gallas Point in Queens County, roughly 18 km away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Charlottetown?+

Spots within driving distance of Charlottetown most commonly produce heulandite subgroup, quartz, stilbite subgroup, analcime, chabazite, calcite.

Is rockhounding legal near Charlottetown?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Charlottetown?+

The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Charlottetown, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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