Partridge Island: Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Partridge Island is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include agate, amethyst, chalcedony, quartz, stilbite subgroup, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

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County: Cumberland County
Province: Nova Scotia
Nearest road: Partridge Island Road
Postal code: B0M 1S0
Coordinates: 45.36694, -64.33833

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.

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Partridge Island FAQ

Where is Partridge Island?+

Partridge Island is in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at 45.36694, -64.33833. Nearest road: Partridge Island Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Partridge Island?+

Partridge Island is reported to produce Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Stilbite Subgroup, Stilbite-ca, Heulandite Subgroup, Chabazite, Natrolite, Analcime, Laumontite, Apophyllite Group.

Is collecting allowed at Partridge Island?+

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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