Spicer Cove: Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Minerals reported
- 2
Spicer Cove is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Reported finds include fossil, fossil plant. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.
About Spicer Cove
Remote cove with Coal Age plant fossils in low bluffs. Park after the bridge at Spicer Cove and walk south toward the cliffs. Look only, since fossils in Nova Scotia need a museum permit to collect.
Plan your visit
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- County
- Cumberland County
- Province
- Nova Scotia
- Nearest road
- Apple River Road
- Postal code
- B0M 1S0
- Coordinates
- 45.43261, -64.89278
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
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.
Access note: Remote cove with Coal Age plant fossils in low bluffs. Park after the bridge at Spicer Cove and walk south toward the cliffs. Look only, since fossils in Nova Scotia need a museum permit to 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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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots in Nova Scotia within driving distance of Spicer Cove.
- Cape d'OrCumberland County, Nova Scotia · 18 km awayQuartz, Copper, Stilbite Subgroup
- HarbourvilleKings County, Nova Scotia · 32 km awayStilbite, Heulandite, Laumontite
- Halls HarbourKings County, Nova Scotia · 33 km awayAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
- Cape SplitKings County, Nova Scotia · 35 km awayAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- MordenKings County, Nova Scotia · 37 km awayMordenite, Stilbite, Laumontite
- Amethyst CoveKings County, Nova Scotia · 41 km awayAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
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