The NOVAROC website created by the Nova Scotia government makes it easy to mine anywhere in Nova Scotia.  Search up where you live and see if there are mining leases surrounding your home. 

I'm sure it would surprise many to know....

Attached is a screen shot of the interactive map which is showing the Sherbrooke NS area. 

Go to the map icon on this link to see more: 

https://novaroc.novascotia.ca/novaroc/page/home.jsf