Malpeque Bay: Rockhounding in Rural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island

Malpeque Bay is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Reported finds include calcite, paratacamite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Map showing Malpeque Bay in Rural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island

Quick details

Access
Check locally
County
Rural Municipality of Sherbrooke
Nearest road
Locke Shore Road
Postal code
C1N 4J8

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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Malpeque Bay FAQ

Where is Malpeque Bay?+
Malpeque Bay is in Rural Municipality of Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at 46.44528, -63.77378. Nearest road: Locke Shore Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Malpeque Bay?+
Malpeque Bay is reported to produce Calcite, Paratacamite.
Is collecting allowed at Malpeque Bay?+
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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