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You can dig for your own crystals at a mine in Ontario this summer and it’s free

By Christopher C. Heiner
June 25, 2022
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Crystal lovers are in for a treat because you can dig yourself in a mine in Ontario and it’s free.

Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine is located in Shuniah in Northern Ontario, less than an hour from Thunder Bay.

Head to the family owned and operated mine where you can dig for your own amethyst crystals and take home a bucket full of them.


Wander around the site and scan the sweet spot to find shimmering purple rocks.

You can bring your own tools to the mine to help you dig, including buckets, small hand shovels, chisels and hammers, but they should not weigh more than two pounds. As part of their policy, you must wear safety glasses if you decide to use any tools.

Entrance to the mine is free, and if you want to bring in some of the amethyst you find, it’s $30 for a two-gallon bucket full of crystals.


There’s also an on-site gift shop where you can find other amethyst-themed souvenirs to take home, including polished crystals, jewelry, and other minerals.

The Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until October 10, giving you plenty of time to plan a weekend drive to collect your very own amethyst.

If you’re looking to go crystal hunting a little closer to home, be sure to visit the Princess Sodalite Mine in Bancroft, just a three-hour drive from Toronto.

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