Octopus Island Tour

Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0, Canada

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Norm Hann Expeditions
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14 reviews
Sep 27 - 29, 2024
Group size: 4 - 4
Octopus Island Tour
Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0, Canada

Norm Hann Expeditions
  • Email address verified
14 reviews

Sep 27 - 29, 2024
Group size: 4 - 4

About this trip

Located on the North East corner of Quadra Island, Octopus Island Marine Park is an island paddling paradise providing sheltered waters that begs to be explored by standup paddleboard. Starting at the spectacular Surge Narrows Marine park, our paddling route will take you through several areas that offer clear, nutrient rich waters and an abundance of marine life. This is a great introductory overnight sup camping trip where you will build your sup touring skills, ocean safety and awareness and multi day paddling experience. 

Who is this trip for?

This is a great introductory trip if you are looking to build your sup touring and overnight sup camping skills. This is not a learn to sup trip and you need flatwater paddling experience before signing up. This tour will provide you with the experience you will need to take on bigger coastal trips with Norm Hann Expeditions. Areas of focus will include decision making, reading tides and currents, technical paddling skills, ocean safety, group travel and risk management. 

Cancellation Policy

As this trip is less than two months away, full payment is required at the time of booking and there will be no refunds issued. Please purchase travel insurance to secure protection for your trip in case you need to cancel for any reason including medical. 

What’s included

  • 2 Night 3 Days
    Standup Paddleboard Touring
  • All Paddling Equipment
    Including Inflatable touring paddleboard, adjustable paddle, PFD, and Leash
  • Expedition Guide
  • Small Group Size
  • Stand Hat & Coffee Mug
  • NH Expedition Journal
  • Certification
    Paddle Canada Touring 1 Certification

What’s not included

  • Travel
    To and from Quadra Island
  • Food

Available Packages

Octopus Island Tour
C$1,200

Your Organizer


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Norm Hann Expeditions
14 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

Thank you to Norm for another great experience at Discovery Island lodge. I have done this trip numerous times and each time has been different based on weather, tidal currents and group goals. It is such a unique area for sea life to explore and the dynamic conditions allow for a great opportunity to practice paddling in currents and fast moving water and develop stronger paddling skills. With amazing chef prepared food, wood fire sauna & ocean cold plunges and always great people this is a trip not to be missed!
By Heather M for Discovery Island Ocean Camp on Jun 12, 2025
Another fantastic coastal touring camp at Discovery Island lodge. Mother Nature provided a great variety of some challenging and idyllic conditions, with turquoise waters, bays, channels. A true pleasure being so close to such a variety of marine life. A great learning environment and wonderful food by Isabel. Look forward to going back!
By Chris S for Discovery Island Ocean Camp on Jun 11, 2025
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
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