Cheverie shore: Rockhounding in Hants County, Nova Scotia

Check locally8 mineralsHants County, Nova Scotia

Minerals reported: 8

Cheverie shore is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include gypsum, selenite, fluorite, celestine, barite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

About Cheverie shore

Gypsum and limestone cliffs along about 2.5 km of Minas Basin shore from Cheverie Point north, walked at low tide. Part of the shore is a designated protected beach, and the Beaches Regulations require a permit to remove rock or minerals, so ask Natural Resources before you collect.

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County: Hants County
Province: Nova Scotia
Nearest road: Tidal Drive
Postal code: B0N 2A0
Coordinates: 45.14722, -64.19714

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

Land & collecting status

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Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect.

Access note: Gypsum and limestone cliffs along about 2.5 km of Minas Basin shore from Cheverie Point north, walked at low tide. Part of the shore is a designated protected beach, and the Beaches Regulations require a permit to remove rock or minerals, so ask Natural Resources before you collect.

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.

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Cheverie shore FAQ

Where is Cheverie shore?+

Cheverie shore is in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.14722, -64.19714. Nearest road: Tidal Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cheverie shore?+

Cheverie shore is reported to produce Gypsum, Selenite, Fluorite, Celestine, Barite, Calcite, Pyrolusite, Manganite.

Is collecting allowed at Cheverie shore?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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