Located in Squamish, the Sea to Sky Gondola opens up access to new terrain and hiking trails in the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. Nestled between the already popular Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls attractions, the gondola has been hugely popular since its opening in May 2014.
The Howe Sound Crest Trail Hiking Guide
The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is a gorgeous 29 km trail stretching from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove. The trail takes you over multiple summits, offering spectacular views of Howe Sound, The Lions and the beautifully turquoise Deeks Lakes, to name a few. The trail is no walk-in-the-park and is typically tackled as an overnight trip. However, it can be completed in one day. I completed the Howe Sound Crest Trail with a friend as a casual trail run in about 9 hours.
St. Mark’s Summit Hike in West Vancouver
St. Mark’s Summit is a peak along the Howe Sound Crest Trail that offers spectacular views of Howe Sound. Hiking the entire Howe Sound Crest Trail (which runs all the way to Porteau Cove) is more than a simple day hike, but heading to Saint Mark’s Summit is a worthy destination of its own and can be done in about 4 to 5 hours. From the peak you can see the islands of Howe Sound, the Tantalus Range and even Vancouver Island.
Hiking Brunswick Mountain near Lions Bay
runswick Mountain is the highest of all the North Shore peaks, and as such has incredible views in all directions. Howe Sound and its islands, Brunswick Lake, Sky Pilot, The Lions, Mount Harvey, and Grouse Mountain are all prominently on display. The narrow summit has a 360 degree panoramic view that is truly one of the best around.
Black Tusk Hike near Whistler
Visible from Whistler and several points along the Sea to Sky highway, The Black Tusk is an iconic natural landmark in southwest BC. Located in Garibaldi Provincial Park, The Black Tusk offers a truly unique hiking experience, and draws hikers from far way. There are several amazing hikes in Garibaldi Park, but a trip to The Black Tusk is a must for anyone visiting the area.
Hiking Panorama Ridge Trail in Garibaldi Park
Garibaldi Provincial Park offers several of the most amazing hikes in southwest B.C., and within the park itself no hike is more amazing than Panorama Ridge. The trail takes you up through a forest of Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees, through meadows full of blooming wildflower, and provides one of the most incredible panoramic views you could wish for at the summit.