Geologist-led Mineral Collecting Field Trip - Kid's Ticket

Field Trip Leader: Chris Fouts, Geologist
Come Treasure Hunting in Bancroft - "the Mineral Capital of Canada" with the guy who literally wrote the book on Mineral Collecting in Bancroft!

Updated 2021 Schedule: August 14, 17, 19, 28 & 31, Sept 4 & 11, Oct 2 - check availability.

NEW MIDWEEK DATES ADDED IN AUGUST

Meet & Greet at Lakeside Gems Rock Shop
9:15 am to sign Waiver Forms (requirement of participation)
A short presentation will be made on rockhounding in Bancroft and an opportunity to see specimens common to the locations to be visited

Mineral Collecting Sites visited will be within a 45 minute drive from the shop

You bring your own vehicle and travel convoy style following the Geologist

• Bring your own lunch, snacks, water & gear, etc.
• must have proper footwear & anyone using hand tools will be required to wear safety glasses
• gloves are recommended and be prepared for bugs
• please note - there is no bathroom on site -- just lots of trees
• Trip runs rain or shine

Chris stays on-site until 4 pm

Club Members Discount - message for your special discount code & receive $5 off the trip fee