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️ Howe Sound Crest Trail Overnight Adventure

2 days Free cancellation Private tour
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️ Howe Sound Crest Trail Overnight Adventure

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
English
Operated by
Vincent

Ages: Adults (12–88 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Government Fees

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cypress Mountain to the Lions

  1. Cypress Mountain

    one day

    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

  1. Lions Bay

    one day

    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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at main cypress Lodge near the roller coaster

End point

  • Meet at main cypress Lodge near the roller coaster

Pickup points

  • Simon Hotel
  • Accent Inns Burnaby
  • Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre
  • Element by Marriott Vancouver Metrotown
  • Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-metrotown (burnaby) By IHG
  • Blue Horizon Hotel
  • Auberge Vancouver Hotel
  • Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
  • Happy Day Inn
  • Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre, Metro Vancouver
  • Radisson Hotel Burnaby

and 114 more pickup points

White mercedes will pick up you can call or text 6044045694

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

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