Rockhounding in Ontario
36 mapped spots in Ontario, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Every rockhounding spot in Ontario
Beryl PitRenfrew County, OntarioFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, OntarioPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Yarrow Barite MineTimiskaming District, OntarioCheck locally · Barite, Calcite, Fluorite +4
Agate IslandsThunder Bay District, OntarioPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3- Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, OntarioPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3
- Craigleith Provincial ParkGrey County, OntarioCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, OntarioCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, OntarioCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Government Dock BeachAlgoma District, OntarioPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3
- Mica BayAlgoma District, OntarioPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3
- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, OntarioFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, OntarioFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, OntarioPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Steel RiverThunder Bay District, OntarioPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3
- Stone BeachAlgoma District, OntarioPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3
- CN Rock PileHastings County, OntarioPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2
- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, OntarioCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
- Hungry HollowMiddlesex County, OntarioPermission required · Fossil, Brachiopod, Coral +2
- Silver Crater MineHastings County, OntarioCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, OntarioFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, OntarioPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Rock Glen Conservation AreaLambton County, OntarioFee dig · Fossil, Brachiopod, Horn Coral +1
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, OntarioCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
- Kakabeka Falls Provincial ParkThunder Bay District, OntarioCheck locally · Fossil, Stromatolite, Chert
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, OntarioCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Pebble Beach, MarathonThunder Bay District, OntarioCheck locally · Agate, Quartz, Sodalite
- Silver Queen MineLanark County, OntarioCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar
- Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, OntarioPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar
- Cobalt Heritage Silver TrailTimiskaming District, OntarioCheck locally · Silver, Cobalt Bloom
- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, OntarioFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Ridgemount QuarryRegional Municipality of Niagara, OntarioPermission required · Fossil, Eurypterid
- Rock Point Provincial ParkHaldimand County, OntarioCheck locally · Fossil, Coral
- Amethyst Mine PanoramaThunder Bay District, OntarioFee dig · Amethyst
- Blue Point Amethyst MineThunder Bay District, OntarioFee dig · Amethyst
- Diamond Willow MineThunder Bay District, OntarioFee dig · Amethyst
- Misery Bay Provincial ParkManitoulin District, OntarioCheck locally · Fossil
Top minerals found in Ontario
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Ontario rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Ontario?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Ontario. 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 Ontario?+
Ontario spots in this list most commonly produce Apatite, Fossil, Titanite, Hematite, Magnetite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Ontario?+
RockHoundR currently lists 36 rockhounding spots in Ontario. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
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