Taaw Tldáaw

Taaw Tldáaw is a large isolated volcanic plug in Haida Gwaii near the former Haida village of Hiellen and within Naikoon Provincial Park. Rising from the low Argonaut Plain rather than the island’s mountain ranges, it was formed about two million years ago when basalt cooled into columnar joints, leaving an eroded volcanic core. For generations it has been a prominent landmark along North Beach and an important aid to navigation. The hill also holds deep significance in Haida history and oral tradition. Its traditional ancient name, replaced during the colonial period by Tow Hill, was formally restored in 2022 as part of ongoing Haida efforts to reclaim Indigenous land rights and sovereignty.

British Columbia