Need some Vancouver, BC Locations

150FromFundy
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Need some Vancouver, BC Locations Nov 24, 2009 7:29:54 GMT -5

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Post by 150FromFundy on Nov 24, 2009 7:29:54 GMT -5

I know a young rockhound in Vancouver, BC that is looking to go rockhounding with Mom. I know there is beatiful material avaialble, but am on the wrong ocean to offer much advice.

Does anyone have some suggetions where a young collector and a novice Mother would start? The locations should be within a 1hr to 2 hr radius of Vancouver, and should beeasily accessible for a young collector (ie. no repelling, overnight treks, scuba diving, etc.)

Thanks if you have some ideas and can help.

Darryl.

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Need some Vancouver, BC Locations Nov 24, 2009 8:24:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Nov 24, 2009 8:24:49 GMT -5 Do any of these help: www.mindat.org/lsearch.php?tloc=British%20Columbia,%20Canada From the pinned thread that sasrock put up...
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Need some Vancouver, BC Locations Nov 25, 2009 7:45:50 GMT -5

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Post by 150FromFundy on Nov 25, 2009 7:45:50 GMT -5

The Mindat site is handy if you want a picture of a rock and its physical properties. As far as locations go, it will tell you that Apache Tears are found in Arizona, but that't not much of a start to go and find one.

Thanks, but I'm still looking.

Darryl.

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Need some Vancouver, BC Locations Nov 30, 2009 2:25:04 GMT -5

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Post by Woodyrock on Nov 30, 2009 2:25:04 GMT -5

Darryl:
There is a two volume BC rockhounding guide that is very good, and does have excellant maps, and directions. Vol 1 is Vancouver Island, and Vol 2 is the mainland. Have your mum pick up a copy, then the two of them can go over it, and pick the ites that both interest them, and are suitable for newcomers. If your mum picks up a copy form a rockshop, the staff, will probably help them pick some good locations. I only know a few sites on Vancouver Island, and that would mean a ferry ride with car, for most of them, although most of the beaches between Victoria, and Sydney have agate.
Woody

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Need some Vancouver, BC Locations

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