Rockhounding near Ottawa, ON

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

Covering parts of Québec, Ontario.

Closest rockhounding spots to Ottawa

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

Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec62 km · 48 min driveAlmandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite
Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec86 km · 1 hr 7 min driveGarnet Group, Diopside, Titanite
White Road RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec101 km · 1 hr 19 min driveDiopside, Fluorite, Titanite
Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario133 km · 1 hr 43 min driveBeryl, Pyrite, Columbite
Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario136 km · 1 hr 45 min driveRose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl
CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario170 km · 2 hr 12 min driveSodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite

Most-reported finds near Ottawa

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

Apatite4
Titanite4
Beryl3
Fluorite3
Sodalite3
Tourmaline3
Almandine2
Diopside2
Garnet Group2
Kyanite2
Quartz2
Rose Quartz2

Every spot within 320 km of Ottawa

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

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Hincks BridgeChemin du Lac-Sainte-Marie	Almandine Kyanite Sillimanite Andalusite Dumortierite Tourmaline Quartz	45.9436, -75.9639	Permission
Autoroute 50 RoadcutAutoroute Guy-Lafleur	Garnet Group Diopside Titanite Fluorapatite Zircon	45.6586, -74.6406	Check locally
White Road RoadcutChemin White Road	Diopside Fluorite Titanite Mesolite Thomsonite-ca Apatite	45.9125, -74.5981	Permission
Beryl PitLetterkenny Road	Beryl Pyrite Columbite Euxenite Tourmaline Fluorite Quartz Aquamarine	45.3319, -77.3909	Paid / fee
Rose Quartz Pit	Rose Quartz Smoky Quartz Beryl Fluorite Columbite-(fe) Bertrandite	45.3181, -77.4256	Paid / fee
CN Rock PileKuno Road	Sodalite Rose Quartz Apatite Beryl Corundum	45.1579, -77.8344	Public
Princess Sodalite MineHighway 28	Sodalite Hackmanite Nepheline Cancrinite Natrolite Analcime	45.0725, -77.8094	Paid / fee
Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)	Titanite Apatite Feldspar	44.9330, -78.2660	Public
Bear Lake Diggings	Apatite Titanite Mica	44.9160, -78.3180	Check locally
Cabonga Reservoir	Amazonite Labradorite Almandine Sodalite Sapphire Garnet Group Tourmaline Kyanite	47.3585, -76.6680	Public

Ottawa rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Ottawa?+

There are 10 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Ottawa, Ontario. The closest is Hincks Bridge in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, roughly 62 km away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Ottawa?+

Spots within driving distance of Ottawa most commonly produce apatite, titanite, beryl, fluorite, sodalite, tourmaline.

Is rockhounding legal near Ottawa?+

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 Ottawa?+

The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Ottawa, 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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