The Lions are a pair of pointed peaks (West Lion – 1,646 m (5,400 ft); East Lion – 1,606 m (5,269 ft)) along the North Shore Mountains in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They can be seen from much of the Greater Vancouver area, as far as Robert Burnaby Park in East Burnaby, south to parts of Surrey, and from the west on the Howe Sound Islands and the Sunshine Coast. Along with the Lions Gate Bridge named in their honour, these twin summits have become one of the most recognizable Vancouver landmarks. The city's BC Lions CFL football team is also named in their honour. Lions Gate Entertainment which was founded in Vancouver in July, 1997 is also named for the peaks.
There's a demanding alpine trail (T5) called West Lion Scramble Route leading to the summit. The West Lion is one of the 1 peaks along the The Lions.
By elevation The West Lion is
# 5 out of 33 in Capilano Watershed # 12 out of 107 in Metro Vancouver Regional District # 3 out of 22 in Cypress Provincial Park
By prominence The West Lion is
# 7 out of 33 in Capilano Watershed # 12 out of 107 in Metro Vancouver Regional District # 3 out of 22 in Cypress Provincial Park
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