Our Club's Mission
To inspire curiosity about the earth by promoting rockhounding, lapidary arts, and the sharing of knowledge within a welcoming community.
Monthly Meetings
We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the Fourth Wednesday of the month at The Hub gym. In our meeting we usually include some sort of program (silent auction, guest speaker, door prizes, show and tell, etc.). This is when you can sign up to join one of our Fieldtrips!
Please note, there are no club meetings in July and August, with many members on vacation.
In summer months, club members often get together for a BBQ in June and a multi-day camping trip in August.
Lapidary Arts
Access to tools, rocks and best of all the knowledge and experience of 65 years of rockhounds, we have a substantial library, saw shop, lapidary studio space and members often teach workshops.
Community Outings
You’ll often find us at local fairs and markets with hands-on displays of Vancouver Island minerals, member-made pieces, and interactive activities like our popular “spin to win” and kids’ rock tables. It’s a chance to spark curiosity, swap stories, and welcome new faces into the hobby
Equipment
How about rocks you're just SURE contain something amazing, but have no way of finding out what beauty is hiding inside...
Joining our club means you don't have to wonder any more! We have a wide range of equipment, from big 18" oil cooled beasts to tiny trim saws and polishing machines.