In 2010 Norm Hann paddled the 400km proposed tanker route. In 2011, Norm will lead paddle 300kms along the East Coast of Haida Gwaii from Old Masset in the north and finishing at SGang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the southern tip. With support from First Nations communities the crew will spend 3 weeks paddling and sailing this pristine part of the world to document what is at stake.

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Haida Gwaii, “Islands of the People,” are a remote and rugged archipelago located on the edge of the continental shelf off the northern coast of British Columbia. Known as the “Galapagos of the North,” due to it’s diverse flora and fauna these islands of great spirit, beauty and power have been home to the Haida since time immemorial. Here the Haida have carved out their existence from the riches of the forest, the intertidal seashore and the ocean. Their deep culture, traditions and artwork reflects their immense connection the lands, rivers and marine areas. These mist-draped islands contain a natural mystique built by tumultuous weather, ocean bounty, mossy forests and unexpected biodiversity.

Depart June 5th:

Day 1: Tow Hill to Old Masset- 30k

Day 2: Hoya Gundla to Tow Hill- 30k

Day 3: Tlell to Hoyagundla- 45k

Day 4: Skidegate to Tlell-32k

Day 5: Skedans to Skidegate- 40k

Day 6: Watchman Site #3 Windy Bay to Watchman site #4 Tanu- 15k, Tanu to Watchman Site #5 Skedans- 20k

Day 7: Ikeda to Burnaby Narrows-40k, Watchman Site #2 Hotsprings Island to Watchman Site #3 Windy Bay- 12 km

Day 8: Rose Harbour to Ikeda- 23km

Day 9: Watchman Site #1 Sgang Gwaii to Rose Harbour- 15 km