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Leech River gold, Sooke Hills

ROCKHOUNDING PERMISSION REQUIRED DOCUMENTED

Where: British Columbia · North America · approx. 48.45, -123.68 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Vancouver Island's 1864 gold rush river, still the island's best-known panning stream

What turns up: fine gold, small nuggets

Access: Permission required.

Much of the river lies in claims held by prospecting clubs and within water supply lands, join a club trip or pan open stretches.

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Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.