Suction in Quebec, Canada??

[ncclaymaker]

After having viewed dozens of Canadian videos, I have yet to see anyone in Quebec using a suction dredge. Are they illegal in Quebec Province or what?

 

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[bartholomewroberts]

They are illegal in B.C.,.. Not certain about Quebec.. or the rest of Canada for that matter

Micheal

 

[ncclaymaker]

Just found my own answer to the question...

In Quebec, it is illegal to operate machinery in a watercourse and you absolutely must have a prospecting permit. You must also have permission from the owner to prospect for gold. You have the choice of prospecting with a metal detector for nuggets and panning for gold dust.

I am assuming that high-banking without discharge into a stream/river is legal. Canada is very conscientious about the quality of their water and does not like it to be disturbed. There is plenty of Crown land available for prospecting/leasing, so not to worry about being crowded out. Canada is a huge country, with somewhat less micromanagement than the USA or California.

For those needing further information in english see link below.
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Où Trouver de l'or au Québec? - Comment trouver de l'or?

Où Trouver de l'or au Québec? - Comment trouver de l'or? L'or peux se trouver de plusieurs façons dans la nature. Le plus vieux des moyens est la à bâtée

freakworldz.com

 

[russau]

I would NOT assume anything in a foreign country. I'm sure there is gold prospecting laws and prospecting clubs that can inform you with the correct info on this , BEFORE they cite you or worse yet ,cuff you ! I'm sure you are to smart to get yourself into that position ! Good Luck on your trip , sounds like a great one in the works !

 

[ncclaymaker]

I would NOT assume anything in a foreign country. I'm sure there is gold prospecting laws and prospecting clubs that can inform you with the correct info on this , BEFORE they cite you or worse yet ,cuff you ! I'm sure you are to smart to get yourself into that position ! Good Luck on your trip , sounds like a great one in the works !

I'll have more authoritative facts when I apply for a miner/prospectors permit. Even though my French language skills have become more rudimentary with age, I have found only a few prospecting groups in eastern Canada. The posts on the web are by individuals unrelated to any club or group. If anyone can post a link or two to a group, please do.