Questions?
If you want to learn more about us we encourage you to drop in to our meetings as a guest. Or you can email us with any questions.
Events
Learn about upcoming rock and gem shows and field trips within our club as well as our broader BC Lapidary Society network of clubs.
Hastings Centre Rockhounds Club Show
The Hastings Centre Rockhounds Club Show is in March and was March 16-17, 2024. Thank you all for your support in showing up and we look forward to having another successful show next spring in 2025.
Field Trips
Club Field Trips
Currently, we have no upcoming field trips. We announce our field trips at our monthly meetings, in the Newsletter, and via emails. To stay up to date with the BCLS field trips, they are announced on the British Columbia Lapidary Society Facebook page as well as you can subscribe to the British Columbia Lapidary Society mail list. You can also view their official field trips page for more information. To join field trips you must be a member of a club within the BC Lapidary Society. Learn more about becoming a member of our club.
Upcoming Rock and Gem Shows
To stay up to date with shows by clubs in the British Columbia Lapidary Society (BCLS), you can sign up for alerts by subscribing to the British Columbia Lapidary Society mailing list or by viewing the Upcoming Rock and Gem Shows British Columbia Lapidary Society page.
indiGem also holds large Gem and Mineral Shows in Western Canada. You can learn more about these at the indiGem website.
Abbotsford Rock & Gem Tailgate Sale
When
July 20, 2024
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Central Heights Church Parking Lot
1661 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC
More Information
Outdoor rock and gem sale. Interesting in selling? Spots are available. Contact the Abbotsford Rock & Gem Club for more information.
Vancouver Gem Show
When
August 16-18, 2024
Friday, 16 August 2024, 1-9 pm
Saturday, 17 August 2024, 10-6 pm
Sunday, 18 August 2024, 10-5 pm
Where
Kitsilano Rink,
2690 Larch St, Vancouver,
BC V6K 4K9
More Information
Over 40 gem, mineral, and jewellery vendors. Explore a selection of gems, crystals, fossils, handcrafted jewellery, beads and findings, lapidary art, and more. Visit the Vancouver Gem Show Website.
Pricing ranges from a general one-day ticket being $8 and a general three-day ticket being $12. Senior or students pay $6 for a one-day ticket or $9 for a three-day ticket and all children (12 and under) accompanied with an adult get in for free.
Kamloops Gem Show
When
August 23-25, 2024
Friday, 23 August 2024, 1-9 pm
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 10-6 pm
Sunday, 25 August 2024, 10-5 pm
Where
McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre
1655 Island Pkwy, Kamloops,
BC V2B 6Y9
More Information
Over 40 gem, mineral, and jewellery vendors. Explore a selection of gems, crystals, fossils, handcrafted jewellery, beads and findings, lapidary art, and more. Visit the Kamloops Gem Show Website.
Pricing ranges from a general one-day ticket being $8 and a general three-day ticket being $12. Senior or students pay $6 for a one-day ticket or $9 for a three-day ticket and all children (12 and under) accompanied with an adult get in for free.
Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Show
When
September 21 & 22, 2024
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre
26770-29th Avenue
Aldergrove, BC
More Information
Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.
Visit the Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club for more information.
Port Moody Rock & Gem Club
When
October 5 & 6, 2024
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where
Kyle Centre
125 Kyle Street
Port Moody, BC
More Information
Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.
Visit the Port Moody Rock & Gem Club for more information.