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Guides standup paddleboard trips with Norm Hann Expeditions

Guided wilderness retreats

Multi-day standup paddleboard, paddle surf and wildlife viewing trips

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Explore wild coastlines with Norm Hann Expeditions

Explore wild coastlines

We tour small groups through natural, beautiful, and culturally-rich coastal destinations.

Transform on the water with Norm Hann Expeditions

Transform on the water

Our guides and guests share the love of adventure, nature, and challenge.

Browse our wilderness experiences

Trips range from outfitted, catered and lodge-based to self-supported multiday SUP camping.

USD$2875

Coral Islands Belize

Our all inclusive lodge to lodge sup trip along the stunning and protected Belizean Barrier Reef.

  • calendar_month 26 Jan, 2025 to 31 Jan, 2025
  • calendar_month 1 Feb, 2025 to 7 Feb, 2025
USD$4820

Maldives Paddle Surf

A 10 Day all inclusive, boat supported paddle surf trip through the spectacular southern ocean island chain.

  • calendar_month 12 May, 2025 to 22 May, 2025
C$2,850

Discovery Island Ocean Camp

Enjoy the incredible paddling and magic of Surge Narrows Marine park on our all inclusive experience at Discovery Island Lodge. 

  • calendar_month 29 May, 2025 to 2 Jun, 2025

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Not sure which trip is best for your adventure goals and experience? I’m here to answer any questions you have.

Reach out for my guidance in picking a trip that fits, so you can feel stoked to explore wild coastlines with me.

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C$2,200

Broughton Archipelago Expedition

Experience a paddling and wildlife paradise off Northern Vancouver Island and on the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation

  • calendar_month 19 Jun, 2025 to 23 Jun, 2025
C$3375

Yukon River Expedition

A paddle board journey down the iconic and historic Yukon River

  • calendar_month 21 Aug, 2025 to 27 Aug, 2025
C$3,625

Nisutlin River Expedition

An all inclusive river expedition in the southern Yukon and land of the Teslin Klingit

  • calendar_month 24 Aug, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025
C$2,850

Rancho Surf Camp

Learn to paddle surf on our all inclusive retreat in the surf capital of Canada, Tofino, British Columbia

  • calendar_month 26 Sep, 2025 to 30 Sep, 2025

You’re in good company

“Norm and Tina are hands down some of the best people I have had the privilege to meet. They are conscious, attentive, knowledgeable, compassionate, and respectful leaders through and through.” 
Forrest F, 2024 Octopus Island Tour
“Thank you so much for your instruction and coaching Norm! I really enjoyed your course, teaching style and commitment to helping us reach our goals. I am looking forward to building my skills more and being able to share the sport with others.”
Joshua Tisch Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor Course
“This trip was the perfect balance of learning, touring and discovering, and you and Tina know how to  infuse a bit of each just at the right moment.” 
Laura MercyBroughton Archipelago Expedition
“This was my third Rancho SUP surf trip and I’m considering going again next fall!”
Ildy TRancho Surf Camp
“This is a great SUP surf camp for experienced Stand-Up Paddleboarders that are new to surfing or for those looking to build on their current level of SUP surf skills.”
Heather MRancho Surf Camp

Explore your coast line with an expert –

Meet Norm Hann

Norm has been a wilderness adventure guide in British Columbia for the past 25 years. His passion for the ocean, Great Bear Rainforest and facilitating the powerful connection between people and the environment is what he loves. He is grateful to have helped thousands of people experience the personal growth and transformation that can only be felt in the wild. His trips respect the land, wildlife, people and cultures native to each region.

25

Years experience as a remote wilderness Guide

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Paddle Canada SUP Instructor Trainer

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Certified in Wilderness FIrst Aid, Surf & river Rescue

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MustanG Survial, Blackfish Paddles & Sunova Athlete

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New Ultimate West Coast Paddle Board from Sea Gods

New Ultimate West Coast Paddle Board

Outfit your adventures with an inflatable expedition touring paddleboard I designed with BC-based Sea Gods.

Includes a wheelie storage bag, manual inflation pump, coil leash, fin, and maintenance kit.

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  • Tis the season. A quick mission across the island with @jamiesn before the first big coastal hurricane storm event hits the BC Coast. Mountainous areas expecting 200mm of rain and 70knots of wind on the north island. Will look for some Salish sea surf later today on the east side. @sunova.sup @sunovacanada @genrationco #sp25 #caseyrevolution @casey.aus @blackfish_paddles
  • EXPEDITION READY! The @sunova.sup NH Expedition is ready for any coastal, lake or big river mission you have planned. Flat deck for ease of movement and surf landings, rockered high volume nose for ocean displacement and downwinding, and lots of tie downs for week and month long trips. Built in spectacular paulownia wood with Bo Smith Expedition Crest. PC: Bart Jarmula #sunovasup #sunovasurfboards #sunovaexpedition
  • I love when clients/friends send me shots of their multi day trips on their Sunova Expeditions. What a beauty from Geoff Cross and Juan from the Gulf Islands. This is exactly what these boards are designed for. To help you get out and explore your coastline. @sunova.sup #NHSunovaExpedition
  • Reflecting today and thinking of friends and family up and down the coast and across Canada. Grateful for everything I have learned from them, the stories and all of the teachings. Prayers to the children and families who had to experience the schools and those who never made it home back to their families. 🪶 🦅
  • Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
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Tis the season. A quick mission across the island with @jamiesn before the first big coastal hurricane storm event hits the BC Coast. Mountainous areas expecting 200mm of rain and 70knots of wind on the north island. Will look for some Salish sea surf later today on the east side. @sunova.sup @sunovacanada @genrationco #sp25 #caseyrevolution @casey.aus @blackfish_paddles
Tis the season. A quick mission across the island with @jamiesn before the first big coastal hurricane storm event hits the BC Coast. Mountainous areas expecting 200mm of rain and 70knots of wind on the north island. Will look for some Salish sea surf later today on the east side. @sunova.sup @sunovacanada @genrationco #sp25 #caseyrevolution @casey.aus @blackfish_paddles
Tis the season. A quick mission across the island with @jamiesn before the first big coastal hurricane storm event hits the BC Coast. Mountainous areas expecting 200mm of rain and 70knots of wind on the north island. Will look for some Salish sea surf later today on the east side. @sunova.sup @sunovacanada @genrationco #sp25 #caseyrevolution @casey.aus @blackfish_paddles
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Tis the season. A quick mission across the island with @jamiesn before the first big coastal hurricane storm event hits the BC Coast. Mountainous areas expecting 200mm of rain and 70knots of wind on the north island. Will look for some Salish sea surf later today on the east side. @sunova.sup @sunovacanada @genrationco #sp25 #caseyrevolution @casey.aus @blackfish_paddles
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EXPEDITION READY! The @sunova.sup NH Expedition is ready for any coastal, lake or big river mission you have planned. Flat deck for ease of movement and surf landings, rockered high volume nose for ocean displacement and downwinding, and lots of tie downs for week and month long trips. Built in spectacular paulownia wood with Bo Smith Expedition Crest. PC: Bart Jarmula #sunovasup #sunovasurfboards #sunovaexpedition
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EXPEDITION READY! The @sunova.sup NH Expedition is ready for any coastal, lake or big river mission you have planned. Flat deck for ease of movement and surf landings, rockered high volume nose for ocean displacement and downwinding, and lots of tie downs for week and month long trips. Built in spectacular paulownia wood with Bo Smith Expedition Crest. PC: Bart Jarmula #sunovasup #sunovasurfboards #sunovaexpedition
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I love when clients/friends send me shots of their multi day trips on their Sunova Expeditions. What a beauty from Geoff Cross and Juan from the Gulf Islands. This is exactly what these boards are designed for. To help you get out and explore your coastline. @sunova.sup #NHSunovaExpedition
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I love when clients/friends send me shots of their multi day trips on their Sunova Expeditions. What a beauty from Geoff Cross and Juan from the Gulf Islands. This is exactly what these boards are designed for. To help you get out and explore your coastline. @sunova.sup #NHSunovaExpedition
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Reflecting today and thinking of friends and family up and down the coast and across Canada. Grateful for everything I have learned from them, the stories and all of the teachings. Prayers to the children and families who had to experience the schools and those who never made it home back to their families. 🪶 🦅
Reflecting today and thinking of friends and family up and down the coast and across Canada. Grateful for everything I have learned from them, the stories and all of the teachings. Prayers to the children and families who had to experience the schools and those who never made it home back to their families. 🪶 🦅
Reflecting today and thinking of friends and family up and down the coast and across Canada. Grateful for everything I have learned from them, the stories and all of the teachings. Prayers to the children and families who had to experience the schools and those who never made it home back to their families. 🪶 🦅
Reflecting today and thinking of friends and family up and down the coast and across Canada. Grateful for everything I have learned from them, the stories and all of the teachings. Prayers to the children and families who had to experience the schools and those who never made it home back to their families. 🪶 🦅
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Reflecting today and thinking of friends and family up and down the coast and across Canada. Grateful for everything I have learned from them, the stories and all of the teachings. Prayers to the children and families who had to experience the schools and those who never made it home back to their families. 🪶 🦅
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Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
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Another epic Rancho Paddle Surf Camp wrapped up this week. We had stellar conditions for progression at the various breaks in Tofino but really these camps are about great people, great food and great times in the surf. Big thanks to @chef_thompson_ @cedar_saltrestaurant for the incredible food all week. Thanks @cathbruhwiler always great coaching with you and to you and Zak for hosting us @ranchotofino And to our amazing clients/friends thanks for joining us again this year! @sunova.sup @blackfish_paddles @xcelcanada
4 weeks ago
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