Around Tow Hill in Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Tow Hill is a large isolated volcanic plug located 21 km east of Masset on the north end of the Naikoon Peninsula of northeast Graham Island in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada.
Tow Hill is approximately a 30 minute drive north east of the turn off to Village of Masset. The paved road passes through the Tow Hill Ecological Reserve area of the Naikoon Provincial Park and turns to gravel. Continue driving past the Agate Beach Campground sign to the Tow Hill Parking Lot next to the Hiellen River bridge.
Tow Hill is a unique attraction on Haida Gwaii. The hill rises 400 feet and towers over North Beach. Its face consists of columns of rock formed from eruptions of molten lava approximately 2 million years ago.
The trail follows the Hiellen River for approximately 100 meters at which time signage directs the hiker to either the Tow Hill or Blow Hole Route. The two trails connect with each other mid-way up Tow Hill creating a looped route for hikers wishing to visit both attractions. The 30 minute hike up Tow Hill is of an easy to moderate level of difficulty and is made more accessible by a well maintained boardwalk with stairs. The lava rock beach at the base of Tow Hill and surrounding the Blow Hole is a popular place to explore tidal pools.
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Basalt and waves mystery at Tow Hill, Naikoon Provincial Park - Haida Gwaii
Like mysterious creatures from a distant era, beached at the end of a long journey across the sea, the preserved basalt rocks on display in the Tow Hill area of Naikoon Provincial Park are as beautiful as they are intriguing.
Wave after wave, the surf yields the sounds, lights and the feelings that emerge from finding oneself in a remote part of British Columbia where humans can still experience what it is like to be mere guests in nature's domain.
How sweet it is to take in the sense of place emanating from this magical spot on northern Graham Island; how sweet indeed it is to know that is only one of many others on Haida Gwaii.
Producer: Claude-Jean Harel
Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), British Columbia - beautiful wilderness
Haida Gwaii, is an archipelago approximately 45-60 km off the northern Pacific coast of Canada. Part of the Canadian province of British Columbia, the islands were formerly and are still commonly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Haida Gwaii consists of two main islands: Graham in the north and Moresby Island in the south, along with approximately 150 smaller islands with a total landmass of 10,180 km2. Other major islands include Anthony Island, Burnaby Island, Alder Island and Kunghit Island.
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Shining Island
3 friends undertake a 20-day kayak circumnavigation of Haida Gwaii's Graham island.
Palm trees destined for Haida Gwaii Islands
Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is an archipelago off British Columbia’s west coast, in Canada. Wildlife-rich Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site includes remote islands and temperate rainforest. Centuries-old totem poles stand in the remains of the Haida Nation village known as SGang Gwaay Llnagaay. Naikoon Provincial Park, on Graham Island, has trails and beaches.
Camping and Exploring Haida Gwaii for 7 Days -- My Diary Thru Video
What the world needs is hope and healing one step at a time.
Friends brought me on their summer vacation to Haida Gwaii, and how could I pass this one up?! It was a trip that I would never have taken on my own. It was epic. We had beautiful weather and new experiences for me that I will always cherish. I learned about the Haida culture, how they believe they came from animals. My prayer is that one day they will realize that God is their Creator! I loved their story of how they approached the BC government saying they wanted to give the name of Queen Charlottes back to them. The islands are now known as the Haida Gwaii. It reminds me of how God will one day claim back the land and people that Satan stole from Him, and will give us new names, and make the earth new for us, and He will dwell with us here! How exciting is that?! I may be wrong but I believe we will learn a new heavenly language -- I know it's not in the Bible, HOWEVER there is a tongue among the angels! And at the very least we will learn the language of love! This was filmed in 4K.
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Clean up on East Beach
My partner and I have been cleaning the beaches on the East side of Graham Island with in the Naikoon Provincial Park boundary, Haida Gwaii for the last few years.
This is the first video I've ever made, hopefully I did ok. ;)
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Haida Gwaii Community Field Experience
For three weeks I had the chance to work with some wonderful folks at Skidegate Daycare and Queen Charlotte Secondary School. Here are some clips from the Experience!
Tow Hill Adventures Feb 2010
Climb Tow hill Feb 2010 I didn't realize they had put in all the planking, I had on big steel toe boots all ready to get soaked and muddy. Turned out to be a fun trip. Ends off with Ryder drumming us a little song and having fun at home.
What is Haida Gwaii? Explain Haida Gwaii, Define Haida Gwaii, Meaning of Haida Gwaii
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Description: Haida Gwaii , is an archipelago approximately 45-60 km off the northern Pacific coast of Canada. Part of the Canadian province of British Columbia, the islands were formerly and are still commonly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. They are separated from the mainland to the east by the Hecate Strait. Queen Charlotte Sound lies to the south, with Vancouver Island beyond. To the north, the disputed Dixon Entrance separates Haida Gwaii from the Alexander Archipelago in the U.S. state of Alaska. The islands are the heartland of the Haida Nation. Haida people have lived on the islands for 13,000 years, and currently make up approximately half of the population. The Haida exercise their sovereignty over the islands through their acting government, X̱aaydaG̱a Waadlux̱an Naay, the Council of the Haida Nation, and have as recently as 2015 hosted First Nations delegations such as the Potlatch and subsequent treaty signing between the Haida and Heiltsuk.The archipelago was renamed on June 3, 2010, when the Haida Gwaii Reconciliation Act officially renamed the islands Haida Gwaii as part of the Kunst'aa guu - Kunst'aayah Reconciliation Protocol between British Columbia and the Haida people.. Some Kaigani Haida also live on the traditionally Lingít Prince of Wales Island in Alaska. Haida Gwaii consists of two main islands: Graham or North Island in the north and Moresby Island in the south, along with approximately 150 smaller islands with a total landmass of 10,180 km2 . Other major islands include Anthony Island , Burnaby Island , Alder Island , and Kunghit Island. Some of the islands are protected under federal legislation as Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, which includes the southernmost part of Moresby Island and several adjoining islands and islets. Also protected, but under provincial jurisdiction, are several provincial parks, the largest of which is Naikoon Provincial Park on northeastern Graham Island. The islands are home to an abundance of wildlife, including the largest subspecies of black bear and also the smallest subspecies of stoat . Black-tailed deer and raccoon are introduced species that have become abundant.
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Beach west of Tow Hill
I think this is the north end of South Beach at north end of Graham Island. I do know the body of water is called the Dixon Entrance.Should be able to see Alaska on a clear day.The sound didn't work for some reason.Sorry, it was quite soothing to.
East Beach Trail: 6 days, 89 km
Hiking the East Beach Trail, from Tlell to Tow Hill, Haida Gwaii, B.C.
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Gary Fjellgaard - I Can Hear Somebody Crying Somewhere On The Island
Haida Gwaii (/ˈhaɪdə ɡwaɪ/ HY-duh-GWY; Haida: X̱aayda gwaay; literally Islands of the [Haida] People), informally but commonly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands and the Charlottes, is an archipelago on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada, populated mostly by Haida people. Haida Gwaii consists of two main islands: Graham Island in the north and Moresby Island in the south, along with approximately 150 smaller islands with a total landmass of 10,180 km2 (3,931 sq mi). Other major islands include Anthony, Langara, Louise, Lyell, Burnaby, and Kunghit Islands. A parallel name to Queen Charlotte Islands used by American traders, who frequented the islands in the days of the marine fur trade and considered the islands part of the US-claimed Oregon Country, was Washington's Isles. The islands are separated from the British Columbia mainland to the east by Hecate Strait. Vancouver Island lies to the south, across Queen Charlotte Sound, while the U.S. state of Alaska is to the north, across the disputed Dixon Entrance.
Some of the islands are protected under federal legislation as Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, which is mostly Moresby Island (Gwaii Haanas in Haida) and adjoining islands and islets. Also protected, but under provincial legislation, are several provincial parks, the largest of which is Naikoon Provincial Park on northeastern Graham Island. The islands are home to an abundance of wildlife, including the largest subspecies of black bear, and also the smallest subspecies (Ursus americanus carlottae) and the subspecies of stoat Mustela erminea haidarum. Black-tailed deer and raccoon are introduced species that have become abundant.
On June 3, 2010, the Haida Gwaii Reconciliation Act officially renamed the islands Haida Gwaii as part of a reconciliation protocol between British Columbia and the Haida people.
At the time of colonial contact, the population was roughly 10,000 people, residing in several towns and including slave populations drawn from other clans of Haida as well as other tribes. It is estimated that ninety percent of the population died during the 1800s from smallpox; other diseases arrived as well, including typhoid, measles, and syphilis, affecting many more inhabitants.
By 1900, only 350 people remained. Towns were abandoned as people left their homes for the towns of Skidegate and Masset, cannery towns on the mainland, or for Vancouver Island. Today, only some 3,800 people live on the islands. About 70% of the indigenous people (Haida) live in two communities at Skidegate and Old Masset, with a population of about 700 each. In total the Haida make up 45% of the population of the islands.
Anthony Island and the island of Ninstints were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006; in the decision, the decline in population wrought by disease was referenced when citing the 'vanished civilization' of the Haida.
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Reversing Falls Haida Gwaii
Kayak day trip to Reversing Falls, Graham Island on a gorgeous November day. What a beautiful spot.
Haida Gwaii
Footage from a tour with Moresby Explorers in Gwaii Haanas and from Rose Spit on Graham Island near Massett.
Queen Charlotte Haida Indians Narrarted by Duane Foerter
Award-Winning Writer/Photographer/Videographer, Bill Vanderford (fishinglanier.com), presents a look at the history of the Haida Indians at Kung Village on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands through the eyes and voice of Duane Foerter. This cameo of life and death was made possible by Paul Clough and the wonderful people at The Queen Charlotte Lodge (queencharlottelodge.com).
Enduro on Vancouver Island Canada KTM 300 XCW GoPro
Well I only managed to get a day and a half riding the whole time I was on the island so now I HAVE to go back! This is the footage I got..
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Bike: 2009 KTM 300 XCW
Haida Gwaii
Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands and the Charlottes, is an archipelago on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Approximately half of its population is of the Haida people.
The islands are separated from the British Columbia mainland to the east by Hecate Strait. Vancouver Island lies to the south, across Queen Charlotte Sound, while the U.S. state of Alaska is to the north, across the disputed Dixon Entrance.
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