Rockhounding near North Bay, ON
24 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of North Bay, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of Ontario, Québec.
Every spot within 320 km of North Bay
Cobalt Heritage Silver TrailTimiskaming District, Ontario · 122 km awayCheck locally · Silver, Cobalt Bloom- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 170 km awayPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 170 km awayPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 171 km awayFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 175 km awayFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario · 179 km awayCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario · 179 km awayPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar- CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 180 km awayPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2
- Silver Crater MineHastings County, Ontario · 181 km awayCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 182 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 188 km awayFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3
- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 191 km awayCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 192 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 194 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 194 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 202 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 202 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Yarrow Barite MineTimiskaming District, Ontario · 202 km awayCheck locally · Barite, Calcite, Fluorite +4
- Craigleith Provincial ParkGrey County, Ontario · 209 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
- Cabonga ReservoirLa Vallée-de-l'Or, Québec · 242 km awayPublic access · Amazonite, Labradorite, Almandine +5
- Misery Bay Provincial ParkManitoulin District, Ontario · 258 km awayCheck locally · Fossil
- Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec · 273 km awayPermission required · Almandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite +4
- Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario · 276 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3
- Silver Queen MineLanark County, Ontario · 303 km awayCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar
Most-reported finds near North Bay
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
North Bay rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near North Bay?+
There are 24 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of North Bay, Ontario. The closest is Cobalt Heritage Silver Trail in Timiskaming District, roughly 122 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near North Bay?+
Spots within driving distance of North Bay most commonly produce apatite, titanite, calcite, feldspar, fluorite, fossil.
Is rockhounding legal near North Bay?+
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 North Bay?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of North Bay, 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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