Five Islands: Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Five Islands is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include copper, stilbite subgroup, heulandite subgroup, chabazite, natrolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Cumberland County
Province: Nova Scotia
Postal code: B0M 1N0
Coordinates: 45.38278, -64.10306

Land & collecting status

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 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 Five Islands

Copper Encyclopedia →
Stilbite Subgroup
Heulandite Subgroup
ChabaziteEncyclopedia →
NatroliteEncyclopedia →
AnalcimeEncyclopedia →
Gmelinite Subgroup
Gmelinite-naEncyclopedia →
Calcite Encyclopedia →
BarreriteEncyclopedia →
BaryteEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots in Nova Scotia within driving distance of Five Islands.

Five Islands FAQ

Where is Five Islands?+

Five Islands is in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.38278, -64.10306.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Five Islands?+

Five Islands is reported to produce Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup, Chabazite, Natrolite, Analcime, Gmelinite Subgroup, Gmelinite-na, Calcite, Barrerite, Baryte.

Is collecting allowed at Five Islands?+

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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