Field Trips

Discover British Columbia with Your Local Rock & Gem Club

One of the best parts of joining a rock, gem and mineral club is getting out into the field.

BC Lapidary Society Member Clubs organize field trips throughout the year to explore collecting areas across British Columbia.

Depending on the location, you might spend the day searching for agates, crystals, fossils, minerals, interesting rocks or lapidary material — often alongside people who know the area and are happy to share what they know.

How Do I Join a Field Trip?

Start by joining one of our local BC Lapidary Society Member Clubs .

Field trips are organized by individual clubs. Once you are a member of a local club, you can find out about trips through your club's meetings, newsletters, emails or other member communications.

Many BC Lapidary Society clubs also welcome members of other BC Lapidary Society Member Clubs on their field trips. That means your membership can open the door to collecting opportunities well beyond your own community.

New to Rockhounding?

You don't need to already know what you're looking for.

Field trips are one of the best ways to learn how to recognize local rocks, minerals and fossils, how collecting sites are explored, what tools are useful, and how experienced rockhounds safely and responsibly collect material.

They're also a great way to meet people who share an interest in geology, lap

Find a BC Lapidary Society Member Club near you and ask about becoming a member and joining an upcoming field trip.

Stay Connected

Field trip opportunities, interesting finds, club activities and other rockhounding news are often shared through the BCLS community.

Follow the British Columbia Lapidary Society on Facebook for updates, photos and interesting finds from around the province.

Recommendations

Food

We recommend bringing granola bars, sandwiches, water, and hot beverages on cold days.

Clothing

We recommend bringing layered clothing, rain wear in case it starts to rain, and a hat to avoid sun stroke. Hiking boots with ankle support are recommended; do not wear street shoes, runners, and other soft shoes without ankle support or tread for walking on slippery rocks. Don't forget insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Transportation

Always arrive well in advance of time with vehicles fueled full.

Exploring Outside BC

Washington State Mineral Council offers some great trips, just across the border: Washington State Mineral Council.

Metasequoia Fossil

Discovered during trip to Princeton

Quartz Crystal

Uncovered during trip to Hope

Agates

Haul from a trip to the Fraser River bars