BC Coast
Paddle along the wild, remote and stunningly beautiful coastline of the North Pacific Ocean
Experience adventure, relaxation and connection on the Pacific coastline. Immerse yourself in breathtaking coastal locations rich in culture and glorious in nature, the perfect environment to improve your paddling skills.
BC Coast SUP Retreat & Training
- Journey to Kapoose Creek and paddle along miles of white sandy beaches.
- Walk among the ancient old-growth forests.
- Enjoy magnificent ocean touring in the Discovery Islands, included in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime.
- Spot sea lions, seals, dolphins, otters, colorful birds – and even transient orcas and humpback whales.
- Experience the deep connection between the indigenous people and nature.
- Gain new paddleboard skills and confidence in a dynamic ocean environment.
- Learn the skills necessary to tour and explore the coastline safely on your own, or to help you build experience to lead others.
BC Coast SUP Retreat & Training
- Journey to Kapoose Creek and paddle along miles of white sandy beaches, walk among the ancient old-growth forests and experience the deep connection between the indigenous people and nature.
- Enjoy magnificent ocean touring in the Discovery Islands, included in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime.
- Spot sea lions, seals, dolphins, otters, colorful birds – and even transient orcas and humpback whales.
- Gain new paddleboard skills and confidence in a dynamic ocean environment. Learn the skills necessary to tour and explore the coastline safely on your own, or to help you build experience to lead others.
BC Coast SUP Retreat & Training
- Journey to Kapoose Creek and paddle along miles of white sandy beaches, walk among the ancient old-growth forests and experience the deep connection between the indigenous people and nature.
- Enjoy magnificent ocean touring in the Discovery Islands, included in National Geographic Canada’s 50 Places of a Lifetime.
- Spot sea lions, seals, dolphins, otters, colorful birds – and even transient orcas and humpback whales.
- Gain new paddleboard skills and confidence in a dynamic ocean environment. Learn the skills necessary to tour and explore the coastline safely on your own, or to help you build experience to lead others.
Discovery Islands & Vancouver Island SUP Tours
Every tour is an inspiring and rejuvenating coastal experience. Our small group sizes allow us to give you personalized coaching to improve your paddling skills. We invite you to join us on the water.
Gambier Island Getaway
Enjoy a unique coastal paddling experience at Whispering Creek Retreat on Gambier Island.
3 days, 2 nights
Now booking
September 16-18, 2019
$999
Discovery Islands Ocean Camp
Enjoy the magnificent ocean touring on our Ocean Camp at Discovery Island Lodge on Quadra Island.
5 days, 4 nights
Now booking
2020
$1499
Kapoose Creek SUP & Surf Retreat
A remote wilderness paddling and surfing adventure on Vancouver Island.
5 days, 4 nights
Now booking
2020
$3500
Talk to us
We know a SUP expedition is not the kind of decision you make everyday. Norm is here to help answer any questions you have.
No pitch, no pressure. We can help match you to a trip that fits, so you can soak it all in once you get here.
Meet Norm Hann
Norm discovered the sport of stand up paddleboarding in 2008. He knew that the paddleboard was going to be an incredible way to intimately experience coastlines around the world, and wanted to facilitate experiences for people that would move them and challenge their way of thinking. From there, Norm Hann Expeditions was born. Norm is currently a certified Paddle Canada Instructor.
Norm brings his lifetime of coaching, teaching and expedition guiding experience to every tour. His goal is to help you become a better paddler while providing the opportunity to build your own connections with wild and remote paddling destinations and cultures.
“I do it out of my passion for the ocean and the coastlines, for the powerful connection between people and our environment, to be able to facilitate the experience and growth for others.”
You’re in good company
“Possibly the best multi-day paddling experience of my life… Being able to learn coastal navigation skills with a guide as knowledgeable as Norm was an experience that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else.”
-Hunter Sones, 2017
“The knowledge/ education shared by Norm and rest of the crew was amazing! The sea life is outstanding and so proud and honoured to be able to share this experience with this crew and plan to keep learning on my SUP! I can’t recommend this experience enough to all!”
-Tina Currie, 2017
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Great Bear Rainforest
Build an intimate and rare connection to one of the world’s most remote ecosystems.