Rockhounding in Nova Scotia

15 mapped spots in Nova Scotia, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.

Top minerals found in Nova Scotia

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Analcime13
Heulandite Subgroup13
Stilbite Subgroup13
Quartz12
Chabazite11
Natrolite9
Agate8
Copper8
Calcite7
Laumontite7
Amethyst6
Chalcedony5

Every rockhounding spot in Nova Scotia

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
MargaretsvilleHighway 362	Annapolis County	Copper Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Natrolite Analcime Mesolite Scolecite +4 more	45.0481, -65.0647	Check locally
Moose Island	Colchester County	Agate Amethyst Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Gmelinite Subgroup Calcite Malachite +1 more	45.3850, -64.0828	Check locally
Cape d'OrCape Dor Road	Cumberland County	Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Chabazite-ca Natrolite +4 more	45.2908, -64.7742	Public
Clarke Head	Cumberland County	Quartz Analcime Prehnite Epidote Calcite Gypsum	45.3806, -64.2411	Check locally
Five Islands	Cumberland County	Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite Analcime Gmelinite Subgroup Gmelinite-na +3 more	45.3828, -64.1031	Check locally
McKay HeadSnowy Owl Lane	Cumberland County	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Jasper Opal Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup +4 more	45.3963, -64.2000	Public
Parrsboro ShorePier Road	Cumberland County	Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite Analcime Laumontite Gmelinite-na +1 more	45.3995, -64.3239	Public
Partridge IslandPartridge Island Road	Cumberland County	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite +4 more	45.3669, -64.3383	Check locally
Two Islands	Cumberland County	Agate Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Chabazite-ca Natrolite +4 more	45.3847, -64.2142	Check locally
Digby Neck	Digby County	Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite-ca Chabazite Analcime Scolecite Laumontite Calcite	44.4842, -66.0753	Public
Prim PointLighthouse Road	Digby County	Jasper Quartz Copper Heulandite Subgroup Mesolite Scolecite Laumontite Thomsonite Subgroup +1 more	44.6919, -65.7861	Public
Amethyst Cove	Kings County	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite +4 more	45.3206, -64.3894	Check locally
Cape BlomidonPereau Road	Kings County	Agate Amethyst Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Stilbite-ca Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite +4 more	45.2572, -64.3483	Public
Cape Split	Kings County	Agate Chalcedony Quartz Copper Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Natrolite +4 more	45.3292, -64.4669	Check locally
Halls HarbourHighway 359	Kings County	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Jasper Quartz Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite +4 more	45.2011, -64.6186	Public

Nova Scotia rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Nova Scotia?+

Rules vary by site and land owner in Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia?+

Nova Scotia spots in this list most commonly produce Analcime, Heulandite Subgroup, Stilbite Subgroup, Quartz, Chabazite. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Nova Scotia?+

RockHoundR currently lists 15 rockhounding spots in Nova Scotia. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Map every Nova Scotia spot in the app

Open the RockHoundR app to see Nova Scotia on a real map with land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.