Broughton Archipelago Expedition

Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0, Canada

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Norm Hann Expeditions
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12 reviews
Jun 19 - 23, 2025
Group size: 4 - 9
Broughton Archipelago Expedition
Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0, Canada

Norm Hann Expeditions
  • Email address verified
12 reviews

Jun 19 - 23, 2025
Group size: 4 - 9

About this trip

From wind swept and swell exposed outer islands on the edge of Queen Charlotte Strait to the calm, relaxed and sheltered inner waters, the Broughton’s offer an amazing exploration based on weather, tides, currents and wildlife. With the majestic snowcapped Coast Mountains to the east, these are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations who have thrived here for thousands of years. They developed clam terraces and villages throughout the islands with ample evidence of their extensive use highlighted by white midden beaches, culturally modified trees, pictographs and petroglyphs.


This place is a mecca for marine wildlife as resident Killer Whales begin showing up towards the end of June and feeding Humpbacks make their way into the area in April and May. Harbour Seals, Sea Lions, River Otters, Bald Eagles and wandering Black and Grizzly Bears are all part of this incredible rainforest ecosystem.


Spectacular sunrises, sublime sunsets and days spent looking for wildlife and paddling new coastal areas all await you. This is your opportunity to take a deep breath and inhale the beautiful connection to land and water as you share our passion for wild places, wildlife and ancient First Nations territories.

Experience Level

This trip is for those who have paddle board touring experience and who are comfortable on multi day trips as you are required to carry your own gear and pack all of your own food. Daily mileage can range from 10-20 km depending on the weather. The better the weather the further we can paddle. You should be comfortable paddling a fully loaded touring board. This would be a great trip if you are looking to get more overnight sup camping experience in the calmer and protected waters of the Broughton Archipelago.

Cancellation Policy

A $300 non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking with full payment, auto billed,  due 60 days prior to the trip start date. A full refund will be issued less deposit if you cancel at least 60 days prior to the trip start date. Cancellation less than 60 days prior to the first day of the trip will result in the full loss of the trip fee.  Please purchase travel insurance to secure protection for your trip in case you need to cancel for any reason including medical. 

What’s included

  • All Paddling Equipment
    Touring boards, adjustable paddles, leash and PFD's
  • Expedition Guide
    Norm Hann
  • Water Taxi
    To and from Broughton Marine Park

What’s not included

  • Travel
    To and from Alder Bay Resort
  • Parking
    For the five days at Alder Bay
  • Food
  • Gratuities

Available Packages

Broughton Island Expedition
Deposit: C$300
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Our four night, five day guided experience in the Broughton Archipelago for one person including gst. 

C$2,310
Deposit: C$300

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day - Telegraph Cove

You must arrive in Telegraph Cove on the north east end of Vancouver Island the day before the trip starts. Telegraph Cove is a beautiful, scenic old fishing village built on boardwalks and has a number of quaint shops, cafes and a must see whale museum. We will get together at the Killer Whale Cafe this evening for our meet and greet dinner and to go over any questions about the trip. 

Your Organizer


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Norm Hann Expeditions
12 reviews
Norm has been a sea kayak, saltwater fishing, wildlife and paddleboard expedition guide for the last twenty five seasons on the coast of British Columbia. Adopted into the Raven clan of the Gitga'at people, he is passionate about protecting the Great Bear Rainforest through 1% for the Planet and connecting clients to our spectacular coastline. Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Norm now lives with his family in Royston on the east coast of Vancouver Island.

Reviews

The Explore paddles in Comox provides an opportunity to have Coach Neil work specifically with you to fine tune your paddling skills and to give you a better understanding of efficient trip planning and reading the marine chart. As conditions changed we learned what to look for with wind swell and tidal and river current and how the water patterns change to help identify the safest route to take. It is so beneficial to annually review and refresh all the SUP skills before heading out on your own. There is always some new takeaway every time I am out on the water with Coach Neil. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and stoke out on the water. See you on the next Explore paddle!
By Heather M for Explore Comox Paddles on May 05, 2025
Fantastic 4 days on the water circumnavigating Vargas Island, led by Norm who challenged us while making safety and education a priority at the same time. We are better at understanding the interplay of tide/currents/swell/wind/weather/route/hazards/goals for our trip planning after this rewarding educational experience, and come away with renewed motivation to continue progressing our navigation and paddle skills - and what a glorious amphitheatre to learn in! Thanks Norm and Tina!
By Vikki H for Vargas Island Expedition Training Custom Group on Apr 28, 2025
This camp was my first with Norm and company. I’d heard wonderful things about his tours and retreats and am happy to report that my expectations were far surpassed. The atmosphere of the camp was warm and fun-loving yet, very informative and the instruction was effective. I thoroughly enjoyed and was impressed by all the staff involved in this retreat and can see why there was a noticeable number of repeat guests. I’m eager to do another trip with NHE.
By Lorraine R for Sunova Spring Surf Retreat on Apr 20, 2025
What a beautiful Intro to Stoke! It was great - super informative, learning good technique and skills to get started. Thank you Tina our fantastic guide-instructor and my new Sea Gods WC Ultimate Expedition board for making connection from dry land to water to Stoking ! love it ❤️ 🦦🦦🦭
By Ccerlii C for Intro to Stoke on Apr 18, 2025
The Sunova Spring Surf Retreat was the perfect kickoff to my 2025 paddling season. Rancho Tofino is an amazing location, Tina had the food dialed and the coaching from Norm, Chris and Cath was a huge help. I definitely felt myself progress over the week. The yoga sessions with Jay were an added bonus. Learning about the different Sunova boards and meeting the other paddlers was fantastic as well. Can't wait to come back for another camp to keep building my skills!
By Kalin P for Sunova Spring Surf Retreat on Apr 18, 2025
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