Cape d'Or: Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Cape d'Or is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include quartz, copper, stilbite subgroup, stilbite-ca, heulandite subgroup, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cumberland County
Province: Nova Scotia
Nearest road: Cape Dor Road
Postal code: B0M 1A0
Coordinates: 45.29083, -64.77417

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig.

Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.

Found at Cape d'Or

Quartz Encyclopedia →
Copper Encyclopedia →
Stilbite Subgroup
Stilbite-caEncyclopedia →
Heulandite Subgroup
ChabaziteEncyclopedia →
Chabazite-caEncyclopedia →
NatroliteEncyclopedia →
AnalcimeEncyclopedia →
MesoliteEncyclopedia →
ScoleciteEncyclopedia →
MordeniteEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots in Nova Scotia within driving distance of Cape d'Or.

Cape d'Or FAQ

Where is Cape d'Or?+

Cape d'Or is in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.29083, -64.77417. Nearest road: Cape Dor Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cape d'Or?+

Cape d'Or is reported to produce Quartz, Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca, Heulandite Subgroup, Chabazite, Chabazite-ca, Natrolite, Analcime, Mesolite, Scolecite, Mordenite.

Is collecting allowed at Cape d'Or?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots in Canada sit on Crown land or public foreshore where casual hand collecting is generally allowed in reasonable amounts for personal use. Confirm posted rules and local bylaws before you dig. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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