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  • Vancouver, Canada

️ Howe Sound Crest Trail Overnight Adventure

  • 2 days (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

This isn’t just another hike—it’s a journey into one of British Columbia’s most iconic and untamed landscapes. While most trails offer a destination, this one offers a transformation. You’ll summit ridgelines, camp in the legendary saddle between The Two Lions—Vancouver’s crown jewel peaks—and wake to a sunrise that lights up the entire Howe Sound below. This hike blends adrenaline and awe: exposed granite spines, alpine silence, and zero crowds. Unlike day hikes to The Lions or basic forest walks, this is a curated overnight wilderness experience with expert guides, gear support, and full backcountry immersion. You’ll walk a portion of the famous Howe Sound Crest Trail—often ranked among the most scenic ridge trails in North America—but without the stress of route-planning or carrying it all alone. It's raw, remote, and rugged, yet accessible through our team’s thoughtful pacing, safety-first ethos, and storytelling.

What to Expect

Private tour
2 stops
2 days duration
Day 1

Cypress Mountain to the Lions

Stop at: Cypress Mountain

1440 min

Day 1: Cypress Mtn. to St Marks Morning Start: Meet at Cypress Mtn; trail briefing and gear check Forest Climb: Ascend through cool old-growth forest with waterfalls and alpine creeks Ridge Traverse: Reach the open ridge line with panoramic views of Howe Sound, Bowen Island, and Vancouver The Lions Up Close: Arrive at the base of the iconic Twin Sisters (The Lions); optional guided scramble Camp Setup: Set up tents at a designated wilderness campsite nestled between the Lions Sunset Dinner: Enjoy a hot meal and sunset above the clouds Night Under Stars: Sleep with views of distant city lights and peaks—pure mountain silence

Tent
Day 2

Two Lions too Porteau Cove

Stop at: Lions Bay

1440 min

Alpine Sunrise: Optional dawn hike to a nearby bluff to catch sunrise over the Strait Breakfast & Pack Down Trail South Along the Crest: Traverse exposed ridgelines, dramatic drop-offs, and rocky slopes Views of Brunswick, Harvey, and Unnecessary Mountain Final Descent: Reach Porteau Cove base by late afternoon Shuttle Pickup: Return transportation

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
NOT INCLUDED
  • Government Fees

Meeting And Pickup

OR
Start time:

8:00 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Cypress Mountain to the Lions
  • Day 1: Cypress Mtn. to St Marks Morning Start: Meet at Cypress Mtn; trail briefing and gear check Forest Climb: Ascend through cool old-growth forest with waterfalls and alpine creeks Ridge Traverse: Reach the open ridge line with panoramic views of Howe Sound, Bowen Island, and Vancouver The Lions Up Close: Arrive at the base of the iconic Twin Sisters (The Lions); optional guided scramble Camp Setup: Set up tents at a designated wilderness campsite nestled between the Lions Sunset Dinner: Enjoy a hot meal and sunset above the clouds Night Under Stars: Sleep with views of distant city lights and peaks—pure mountain silence

    Duration: 24 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 2: Two Lions too Porteau Cove
  • Alpine Sunrise: Optional dawn hike to a nearby bluff to catch sunrise over the Strait Breakfast & Pack Down Trail South Along the Crest: Traverse exposed ridgelines, dramatic drop-offs, and rocky slopes Views of Brunswick, Harvey, and Unnecessary Mountain Final Descent: Reach Porteau Cove base by late afternoon Shuttle Pickup: Return transportation

    Duration: 24 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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