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British Columbia
Tranquille River gravels
Gold ground Documented siteGray area
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Gold
Crystals and minerals
Agates and jasperPhotos via Wikimedia Commons: BLM Alaska (Public domain), Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0), Teerui (Public domain).
Why this spot
Small 1860s placer rush on the north shore of Kamloops Lake, still panned recreationally
Historic placer records and current BC panning guides both cover the creek.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
spring high water
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.