Rock and Gem Show information here!
VLMS Show Info 2012



VLMS Field Trips:

Each month there is a field trip outing to a local collecting site. If you are interested in participating on a field trip or would like more information on this months planned trip, please contact Mr. Gilles Lebrun at 250 382-6119.

During the summer please Call Gilles to find out information on the field trips - (250) three eight two - 6119

VLMS Collecting Information:

Here is a list of local collecting sites and resources you can draw on to find sites on Vancouver Island and around the lower mainland.

Vancouver Island has a wealth of material that you can look for. This list will be added to as time permits. If you have a suggestion for a site or resource please click here to let us know about it.

silver bullet gif All beaches in the Victoria area have agate, jasper, dallasite

silver bullet gif Hill 60 north of Duncan for Rhodonite (most claims are staked so please respect the owners claim)

silver bullet gif Sooke to Jordan River and beyond: There is gold panning in stream beds (remember to check for claims), Road cuts in the Jordan River area and beyond for Fossil shells and Zeolites and checkout Muir creek for fossil shells in a sandstone matrix

Please see our links at the bottom of this page for more web related resources.


Beauty From the Beach!
The VLMS 2008 Rock Gem, Mineral Show and Sale
March 16, 17 and 18 2012

Leonardo da Vinci Center
195 Bay St
Victoria, BC

Friday 12:30pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00am to 4:00 pm

Adults $5.00
Seniors/Students $4.00
Family of 4 (2 Adults Maximum) $12.00
Show Pass $10.00
Children under the age of 5 free admission with an Adult

Gem Mineral and Rock Dealers from  across Canada
Activities for the whole family. Kiddies activity room.
Exciting Main Prize and other Door prizes. Spin and Win. Rock Sales SilverSmithing
Opal Work
Mineral Identification
BEADS!!
Lapidary Demonstrations

Precious Metal Clay

Gold Panning and Displays


Watch club members turn rough stones into beautiful jewellry!
EMail for Info about the VLMS Show!

Events:



silver bullet gifThe RICHMOND GEM & MINERAL CLUB 51st annual show September 17 & 18, 2011

The RICHMOND GEM & MINERAL CLUB presents JAZZY JASPERS... and other rocky delights
7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Richmond Arts and Cultural Centre
Sat.: 10am - 5pm, Sun.: 10am - 4pm - Admission by donation- * Handmade jewelry and supplies* Rough and polished rocks, fossils, gemstones, minerals and beads* Demonstrations and members? displays* Spin & Win and Kids Corner* Large selection of books

Flyer with more information contact: EMail

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