Rockhounding in Northwest Territories
5 mapped spots in Northwest Territories, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Every rockhounding spot in Northwest Territories
Fossil Canyon (Norman Wells)Sahtu Region, Northwest TerritoriesCheck locally · Fossil, Coral, Brachiopod +3- Pine PointSouth Slave Region, Northwest TerritoriesCheck locally · Fluorite, Galena, Hemimorphite +2
- Moose II PegmatiteNorth Slave Region, Northwest TerritoriesPermission required · Beryl, Columbite-(fe), Fluorapatite +1
- Van Dyke PegmatiteNorth Slave Region, Northwest TerritoriesPermission required · Beryl, Tourmaline, Spodumene +1
- Alexandra Falls Fish TrackwaySouth Slave Region, Northwest TerritoriesCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Trackway
Top minerals found in Northwest Territories
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Beryl2
- Fossil2
- Baryte1
- Brachiopod1
- Calcite1
- Columbite-(fe)1
- Coral1
- Crinoid1
- Fluorapatite1
- Fluorite1
- Fossil Trackway1
- Galena1
Northwest Territories rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Northwest Territories?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Northwest Territories. Collecting is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches in reasonable amounts, but provincial parks, protected areas, and private property need permission. Confirm the rules for each spot before you collect.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Northwest Territories?+
Northwest Territories spots in this list most commonly produce Beryl, Fossil, Baryte, Brachiopod, Calcite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Northwest Territories?+
RockHoundR currently lists 5 rockhounding spots in Northwest Territories. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
Map every Northwest Territories spot in the app
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