What to do and see in Graham Island, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands): The Best Nature & Parks

January 18, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Graham Island, British Columbia including Gwaii Haanas National Park, Naikoon Provincial Park, Jungle Beach, Tow Hill Provincial Park, Sleeping Beauty Trail, Golden Spruce Trail, Delkatla Nature Sanctuary, Spirit Lake Trail, Balance Rock, Pure Lake Provincial Park.

1. Gwaii Haanas National Park

Queen Charlotte City, British Columbia V0T 1S0 Canada +1 250-559-8818 https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gwaiihaanas
Excellent
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5.0 based on 103 reviews

Gwaii Haanas National Park

Reviewed By WinnyandDoug

nice place. i really enjoyed the water. very windy. bring a jacket and a hat! also it can be raining here.

2. Naikoon Provincial Park

Towhill Road, Masset, British Columbia Canada 250-626-3337250-626-3337 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/naikoon/
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5.0 based on 95 reviews

Naikoon Provincial Park

Reviewed By OnAnotherJourney - Canada, null

Please note that Naikoon is a large provincial park and that Agate Beach and Misty Meadows are well over half an hour apart. While hiking to the Pesuta is a great experience, it is much closer to Misty Meadows (Tlell area) and not within walking distance from Agate Beach. Agate Beach has oceanfront campground spaces that, while not especially private, afford you easy access to the rocky beach. Most stones are pretty smooth there though. Despite its name, this isn’t the best place to find agates. You’ll have better luck at low tide if you park at the Tow Hill Community sign on the way out to the beach and access the beach from there. Tow Hill/Blow Hole is Also a great experience. You can take either a flat trail out To Blow Hole (the viewing platform is wheelchair accessible!) or hike up to the top (2 lookouts, steep in sections). Regardless of time of year, be prepared for changing weather conditions including fierce winds and rain. Even in warmer temperatures the wind can make for a chilly beach stroll.

3. Jungle Beach

Skidegate, British Columbia V0T 1S1 Canada
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Jungle Beach

4. Tow Hill Provincial Park

Tow Hill Road Nr. Masset, Queen Charlotte City, British Columbia Canada
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Tow Hill Provincial Park

Reviewed By MrMrsW50 - Brecon, United Kingdom

The road access from Masset is partially unpaved, but easy. The hiking trails are well marked, you can go all the way to the top of Tow Hill, about 1km, or you can go halfway, then track right to the blowhole, or stay on the level and just go to the blowhole . We did the whole circuit, about 3 kms, and the views from the top are worth the climb. If you can do it all, it’s very rewarding.

5. Sleeping Beauty Trail

Queen Charlotte City, British Columbia Canada http://www.queencharlotteislandseh.com/parks/sleeping/index.html
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Sleeping Beauty Trail

Reviewed By normanmI8207PN

The climb to he top is almost straight up so be in good shape to attempt. Took us 2 hours to the top but was well worth the climb! Trail is very well marked and the descent is much quicker than the climb.

6. Golden Spruce Trail

Bayview Avenue, Port Clements, British Columbia Canada http://www.gohaidagwaii.ca/blog/the-golden-spruce-trail-port-clements
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Golden Spruce Trail

7. Delkatla Nature Sanctuary

Trumpeter Drive, Masset, British Columbia Canada +1 250-626-3995 [email protected]
Excellent
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Delkatla Nature Sanctuary

Reviewed By Cucina58 - Sechelt, Canada

This walk is a couple of hours long if you go right round the sanctuary. The paths are well laid out and kept nicely and you have the sounds of so many birds. We encountered deer along the way and saw many beautiful sandhill cranes too. This is a lovely way to have a gentle walk and enjoy the quietness of this sanctuary.

8. Spirit Lake Trail

Highway 16, Skidegate, British Columbia Canada
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Spirit Lake Trail

9. Balance Rock

Highway 16, Skidegate, British Columbia Canada http://www.bceh.com/haida-gwaii/parks/balance_rock/
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Balance Rock

Reviewed By normanmI8207PN

Balance Rock is a Must Stop! Very unique site and best viewed at low tide! Right on the edge of the highway and lots of parking! A fantastic photo site!

10. Pure Lake Provincial Park

Highway 16, Masset, British Columbia Canada +1 250-626-5115 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/pure_lk/
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Pure Lake Provincial Park

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