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Park · Masset, British Columbia
Tow Hill and North Beach
A basalt hill rising from the sea in Naikoon Provincial Park, with a boardwalk to the top, a natural blow hole in the rock, and North Beach, which stretches for kilometers.
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About Tow Hill and North Beach
Tow Hill is a basalt hill about 110 meters high that rises on the north coast of Graham Island, within Naikoon Provincial Park. A wooden boardwalk rises through the forest to the summit, with views of North Beach, Dixon Entrance, and, on clear days, the mountains of Alaska.
At the base of the hill, a short trail leads to the basalt columns and the Blow Hole, a fissure in the rock where seawater is forced upward on a rising tide. According to Haida tradition, the site is linked to stories of supernatural beings.
North Beach continues for tens of kilometers eastward to Rose Spit, a place important to the Haida. The sand is firm, and at low tide shells, driftwood, and tracks of bears and deer appear.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
From May to September, on a rising tide to see the Blow Hole in action.
How to get there
By the Tow Hill Road, about 26 km from Masset, with the last section unpaved.
Tip
Check the tide tables: the Blow Hole works best on a rising tide.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tow Hill and North Beach
How tall is Tow Hill?
About 110 meters.
What is Tow Hill’s Blow Hole?
A fissure in the rock where seawater is forced upward on a rising tide.
Is the Tow Hill trail long?
No; the boardwalk to the summit takes about 30 minutes.