Rockhounding in Nunavut
4 mapped spots in Nunavut, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Every rockhounding spot in Nunavut
KimmirutQikiqtaaluk Region, NunavutPermission required · Lapis Lazuli, Lazurite, Almandine +2- Mallery LakeKivalliq Region, NunavutCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Fluorite +2
- Beluga Sapphire PropertyQikiqtaaluk Region, NunavutPermission required · Sapphire, Corundum, Scapolite +1
- Fossil Creek Trail (Coral Harbour)Kivalliq Region, NunavutCheck locally · Fossil, Coral
Nunavut rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Nunavut?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Nunavut. Collecting is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches in reasonable amounts, but provincial parks, protected areas, and private property need permission. Confirm the rules for each spot before you collect.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Nunavut?+
Nunavut spots in this list most commonly produce Diopside, Scapolite, Agate, Almandine, Baryte. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Nunavut?+
RockHoundR currently lists 4 rockhounding spots in Nunavut. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
Map every Nunavut spot in the app
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