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Parrsboro Shore: Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Public access9 mineralsCumberland County, Nova Scotia
Minerals reported
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Parrsboro Shore 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.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County
Cumberland County
Province
Nova Scotia
Nearest road
Pier Road
Postal code
B0M 1S0
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

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.

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Parrsboro Shore FAQ

Where is Parrsboro Shore?+
Parrsboro Shore is in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.39949, -64.32394. Nearest road: Pier Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Parrsboro Shore?+
Parrsboro Shore is reported to produce Copper, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup, Chabazite, Natrolite, Analcime, Laumontite, Gmelinite-na, Calcite.
Is collecting allowed at Parrsboro Shore?+
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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