Said hi to the Lions @ Howe Sound Crest Trail, Unnecessary Mountain. 

Howe Sound Crest trail is one of the Vancouver gems and also extremely popular because it's so close to the city. Spectacular views of Coast Mountains on one side, Howe Sound on the other. We only did the portion close to Cypress, out and back, but the full trail one way is actually closer to 30K and usually an overnighter with someone to pick you up from the other end. Tried to be smart and picked an off season day (and what a brilliant weather we had) and got to the trail as soon as the gates opened.