About Norm Hann Expeditions
Norm Hann Expeditions is a premium stand-up paddleboard touring company that runs multi-day SUP expeditions along British Columbia's wildest coastlines, with Tofino serving as home base for their Vancouver Island programmes. Founded by veteran waterman Norm Hann, the company pioneered expedition-grade SUP touring in Canada and has grown into one of the country's most respected paddle adventure outfitters.
Their Tofino-area offerings include multi-day SUP surf retreats at Rancho Tofino, coastal paddling expeditions through Clayoquot Sound's sheltered waterways, and SUP guide training courses for aspiring professionals. Beyond Vancouver Island, they run expedition trips in the Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii, and international destinations including Belize and Norway — all built around the same ethos of small groups, skilled guiding, and genuine wilderness immersion.
What sets Norm Hann apart is the expedition format — these are not afternoon paddle rentals but fully outfitted, catered, multi-day journeys that combine serious paddling with camping, wildlife encounters, and cultural interpretation. For experienced paddlers looking to go beyond the harbour, Norm Hann Expeditions is the gold standard for SUP adventure travel on the BC coast.
