value: 3132 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K2G9

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (5 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Uncle Pu's Sichuan Taste (蒲大叔川菜) is a Sichuan Chinese restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, serving bold spice-forward dishes rooted in Sichuan province cooking traditions. The menu spans mapo tofu, fish fillets in hot chili oil, braised offal, Szechuan-style wontons and noodles, and tonkotsu ramen, alongside a small range of bottled retail sauces. It sits on a well-travelled cycling corridor connecting downtown Vancouver to the western neighbourhoods.

value: Uncle Pu's Sichuan Taste

detail: Menu legend includes a vegetarian marker; confirmed vegetarian items include Vegetarian Miso Ramen (D005), Scallion Tofu, Mapo Tofu, and Szechuan Grass Jelly

signal: Individual noodle/rice mains $16-19 CAD; specialty items $25-28


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 42m; stands at 47m; stands at 69m.

category: Food & Drink

community: Burnaby

source: osm

value: Dairy Queen

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Ice Cream

tier: info


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Flathead

source: camping

value: A remote Forest Service recreation site and public-use cabin on the Flathead Border Road deep in the Kootenays, reached after 57+ km of forest service road; a short hike west leads to Beryl and Marl alpine lakes.

value: Butts Cabin

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Public Campground


source: enrichment

value: Park Royal FC03 - 2002 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2W4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 17m; stands (5 spaces) at 30m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bubble Waffle Cafe brings Hong Kong street-snack culture to the Vancouver area, serving its namesake egg waffles (雞蛋仔), curry fish balls, rice noodle rolls, and fish soup noodle combos with an expansive array of Taiwanese-style milk teas and fruit drinks. The cafe operates across multiple Metro Vancouver locations including Aberdeen Centre, the Public Market, and Park Royal. It is a quick-service counter-style spot ideal for a fuelling stop mid-ride.

value: Bubble Waffle Cafe

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming


community: Fraser Lake

value: Two small rec sites at km 23-24 on the narrow, winding Sutherland-Trout Forest Service Road: Peta Lake has 4 units on a quiet lake with good canoeing, while Top Lake's single picnic unit sits at the continental Skeena-Fraser watershed divide. No facilities are confirmed and the FSR approach is rough.

value: Top Lake & Peta Lake Recreation Site

region: Northern British Columbia


value: 112 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; wave (6 spaces) at 83m. Total: 13 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Bikes For All is a full-service bike shop in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant area with over 4,000 square feet of space housing one of the city's largest selections of new and used bicycles. They stock touring and bikepacking bikes alongside panniers, racks, fenders, and other accessories that cycle tourists rely on. The shop also accepts bike donations for community refurbishment and operates a second location in New Westminster.

value: Bikes For All

detail: FAQ confirms 'We have a beautiful fleet of over 20 rental bikes available'; rentals are first come first serve, no reservations

detail: Service page states 'Please bring your dual suspension and electric bikes into the store for a labour quote'; also sells e-bike kits

detail: Shop categories include Touring/Bike Packing used bikes, Touring/Steel new bikes, plus panniers, racks, fenders, saddles (including Brooks), and bar tape/grips

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: touring and bikepacking bikes alongside panniers, racks, fenders… second location in New Westminster


value: 457B E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X6

community: New Westminster

value: Sushi Heaven is a Japanese restaurant in New Westminster offering a broad menu of maki, nigiri, sashimi, donburi, bento boxes, tempura, and aburi oshi. Online ordering is available through the restaurant's own website. The casual sit-down setting with indoor seating makes it a reasonable stop for a touring cyclist moving through the lower mainland.

value: Sushi Heaven

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Standard sushi menu, no prices visible, no fine-dining markers

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 2900 Bainbridge Avenue, Burnaby, BC

value: Gaya Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Burnaby offering classic sushi with a modern twist, including specialty items like the Fire Cracker Roll, BBQ Salmon Skin Cone, and Chirashi Don. The restaurant focuses on dine-in and takeout pickup, with online ordering available. Cyclists stopping in the Burnaby area will find a compact, no-frills spot for a filling Japanese meal.

value: Gaya Sushi

signal: sushi dine-in/takeout; ~$15-25pp

source: judgement

wow_evidence: Japanese sushi restaurant in Burnaby


value: 157 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 5m.

value: Founded in 2006, the Alibi Room is a cornerstone of Vancouver's craft beer scene, housed in a century-old Gastown building with exposed brick walls, tall windows, and views of the port and Coast Mountains. It offers over 50 rotating taps of local and imported craft beers alongside ethically sourced comfort food celebrating BC ingredients. The pub is known for its warm community atmosphere and has been a long-time champion of local BC breweries.

value: Alibi Room

detail: Website states 'a variety of vegetarian and vegan options'; happy hour menu explicitly labels items with (v) Vegetarian and (vv) Vegan. No gluten-free mention found

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: cornerstone of Vancouver's craft beer scene, housed in a century-old Gastown building with over 50 rotating taps


value: 288 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T7

value: Manpuku Bento is an authentic Japanese bento shop in Vancouver's Chinatown, founded in 2019 and built around scratch-made staples like house-roasted chicken stock and premium wild Sockeye salmon. The shop focuses on generous, affordable bento boxes designed for takeout, with online ordering available for pickup or delivery. A sister location, Manpuku Sushi, operates in Squamish.

value: Manpuku Bento

detail: Website describes menu as 'JAPANESE LUNCH BOXES' and all bento items are packaged for portability and takeout

detail: Menu uses a dedicated vegetarian icon (🥕) across both Vancouver and Squamish menus; vegetarian items include Croquette Bento, Kappa maki, Ume-Avo, Edamame, Kinpira, and others

signal: Menu rolls $5–$12; appetizers $3–$9; bento takeout shop


value: Unit 100 - 21615 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, V3A 4H1

category: Groceries

community: Langley

value: LiquorForLess is a discount liquor retail chain with six locations across the Fraser Valley, positioning itself as priced below government liquor stores with a large selection of beer, wine, and spirits. The Langley outlet sits in a strip-mall unit at 216th Street and Fraser Highway, adjacent to a Starbucks. The chain has been voted Favourite Liquor Store and Favourite Winery/Wine Store by local voters, making it a recognizable regional stop for touring cyclists looking to stock up on beverages.

value: LiquorForLess

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: six locations across the Fraser Valley


value: 242 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 5B9

community: Port Moody

value: Casa Del Pane is a family-owned Italian bakery and deli in Port Moody with over 30 years of tradition, producing bread, pastries, donuts, and custom cakes from heritage recipes. The shop also serves freshly made pizza and panini daily, making it a genuine stop for a hot meal on the road. Its warm, community-oriented atmosphere and broad savoury-and-sweet menu offer touring cyclists a meaningful resupply and rest point.

value: Casa Del Pane Italian Bakery

detail: Pizza & Panini page lists daily fresh-made pizza rounds and panini including Romano pizzas, pizza breads, and panini options described as 'daily fresh-made creations'

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 550 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 38 spaces.

category: Accommodation

value: Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites is a 22-storey hotel in downtown Vancouver's business district, operated by Marriott. Located on West Hastings Street, it provides modern accommodation in the city center. As a major international hotel chain, it serves business and leisure travelers.

value: Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites

ownership: Buy Canadian

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Delta (Marriott) 22-storey downtown suites; $250-330

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 2653 Trethewey Street, Unit 108, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 31m; rack (6 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Pizza Garden is a BC-based Neapolitan pizza chain with over 25 years in the industry, serving wood-fired pizzas with authentic charred crusts, san marzano-style tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. The Abbotsford location at Trethewey Street is one of more than a dozen locations across British Columbia. Cyclists can order ahead via the Pizza Garden app and choose pickup or delivery.

value: Pizza Garden

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: BC-based Neapolitan pizza chain with over 25 years...more than a dozen locations across British Columbia


value: 15785 Croydon Drive, Surrey, V3Z 2L6

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 5m; rack at 9m; rack at 49m; rack at 58m; rack at 59m.

community: Surrey

value: Noodlebox is a BC-founded franchise chain serving customizable Asian-inspired noodle and rice boxes made fresh to order at a counter-service format. The Surrey location on Croydon Drive offers a broad menu spanning Pad Thai, Teriyaki, Kung Pao, Butter Chicken, and more, with vegan and gluten-friendly modifications available on request. It is a practical hot-meal stop for touring cyclists passing through South Surrey.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Menu page states 'Can be made VEGAN — Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY — Please ask when ordering' for identified dishes

signal: Noodle house, counter-service, wok-fired bowls, fast-casual chain format

wow_evidence: BC-founded franchise chain


value: Winners

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1871 Fort Street, Victoria, V8R 1K1

community: Victoria

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, operating since 1928 and known for burgers made with 100% fresh Canadian beef and locally sourced BC ingredients including BC chicken and BC-grown potato fries. The Fort Street Victoria location is a full sit-down family restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and third-party delivery options. It's a reliable, familiar stop for a touring cyclist wanting a full hot meal in a comfortable setting.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'

region: Vancouver Island


value: 10277 City Parkway, Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Kamloops

value: C-Lovers Fish & Chips

region: Thompson Okanagan


bike_access: easy

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Pemberton

value: A 92-site frontcountry campground on Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton, with a signed trail to a dramatic 60-metre waterfall on the Green River; amenities are solid but riverbanks are steep and the water is fast and cold.

value: Nairn Falls Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: BC Parks provincial frontcountry campground on Sea to Sky Highway / Duffey Lake Road primary cycling corridor


value: 25 Alexander Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (12 spaces) at 95m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Soft Peaks Ice Cream is an ice cream shop located on Alexander Street in Vancouver, offering frozen treats to the local community. It provides a casual stop for touring cyclists seeking refreshment during their travels.

value: Soft Peaks Ice Cream


value: 1528 Broughton Blvd, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

community: Port McNeill

value: Humpback Inn is a newer, 24-room coastal motel situated in the heart of Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island, within walking distance of the protected harbour and views of Malcolm Island. Its central location puts guests close to the marina, BC Ferries terminals, whale watching, and a scenic drive to Telegraph Cove — making it a practical overnight stop for cyclists touring the northern tip of Vancouver Island. The property is 100% non-smoking and does not accept pets.

value: Humpback Inn

detail: Website states hotel is close to 'local restaurants' in Port McNeill

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: newer, 24-room coastal motel ... no mention of bike storage


value: 7897 240th Street, Langley, BC V1M 3P9

value: Roots and Wings Distillery is Langley's first craft distillery, a family-owned farm operation near Fort Langley producing seed-to-sip spirits — including vodka, whiskey, gin, absinthe, and liqueurs — from ingredients grown on their own land. Visitors can sample craft cocktails, enjoy an in-house menu, and browse a bar gift shop stocked with artisan bottles to take away. The rural Fraser Valley setting and farm-to-glass story make it a distinctive destination on cycling routes through the Langley countryside.

value: Roots and Wings Distillery

signal: Craft distillery cocktails + in-house menu

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Langley's first craft distillery, a family-owned farm operation... seed-to-sip spirits from ingredients grown on their own land


community: Chilliwack

value: Husky

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2430 Main St, #1, West Kelowna, V4T 1Y9

community: West Kelowna

value: Everest Indian & Nepalese Restaurant is a family-owned, licensed fine dining establishment in West Kelowna, BC, run by owner Ram Sapkota who immigrated from Nepal in 2007 and trained as a chef across Europe. The restaurant serves an extensive menu of authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine—from tandoori specialties and Nepalese meals to fusion dishes—and has accumulated over 200 five-star Google reviews. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery with an online ordering option make it a flexible stop for touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan.

value: Everest Indian & Nepalese Restaurant

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' section; customer review states 'Lots of vegan/vegetarian options'; menu page notes 'ALL SOUPS & SALADS ARE GLUTEN FREE'

signal: Indian/Nepalese, reasonable, lunch buffet; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-owned... over 200 five-star Google reviews


value: 15228 Russell Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 2P6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 63m; rack at 74m.

community: White Rock

value: Penang Szechuan Cuisine Restaurant is a Szechuan Chinese restaurant in White Rock praised by reviewers for bold, authentic flavors including kung pao chicken, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and spicy fish fillet. It offers dine-in with a cozy atmosphere as well as online ordering and takeout, making it a practical meal stop for cyclists exploring the South Surrey and White Rock waterfront area.

value: Penang Szechuan Restaurant

signal: Szechuan Chinese, dan dan/mapo; ~$16-26pp


value: 14865 108 Avenue, Surrey, V3R 1W2

value: Buy-Low Foods is a full-service supermarket chain operated under the Pattison Food Group, with this location in Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood. It offers a broad range of groceries under both national brands and the chain's own Western Family and Only Goodness private labels. The store carries a loyalty rewards program (More Rewards) redeemable for groceries and other perks, making it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Buy-Low Foods


value: 2500 Saint Johns Street, Port Moody

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 30m; stands at 38m.

value: Black Sugar Coffee House is a cafe in Port Moody. It's a local establishment serving coffee and beverages to the community.

value: Black Sugar Coffee House


value: 10320 94 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4X3

blurb: Arts-council gallery and hub in Fort St. John.

category: Attractions

community: Fort St. John

value: The Fort St. John Arts Council ArtsPost is the home base of the city's community arts council, operating as a gallery and arts hub in the Peace River region of northeastern BC. The council supports and promotes a wide network of local arts organizations, from choral societies and dance groups to potters and quilters, and hosts rotating exhibitions and community arts events. For a touring cyclist passing through Fort St. John, it offers a window into the region's vibrant arts scene.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: Fort St. John Arts Council ArtsPost

ownership: Nonprofit / community

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Arts Council office/administrative hub, not a public admission attraction

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Arts-council gallery and hub with rotating exhibitions; ordinary-gallery band.


value: 3825 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 42m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: The Fish Counter is a sustainable seafood restaurant and market hybrid, sourcing local and seasonal fish directly from producers committed to ocean health. Described as 'a farmers' market for seafood,' it serves fish & chips, chowder, sandwiches, and fresh whole fish across two Vancouver locations. The interior of the original Main Street location was purpose-designed using reclaimed materials including century-old beams and barn wood.

value: The Fish Counter

detail: Menu page states 'All can be done gluten-free in a dedicated fryer – please ask!' Vegetarian or vegan options not explicitly mentioned

signal: Mains $14.99–$18.98; casual seafood counter/shop model

wow_evidence: sustainable seafood restaurant and market hybrid, sourcing local and seasonal fish directly from producers committed to ocean health... a farmers' market for seafood


value: 8045 204 Street, Langley, V2Y5K1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 17m; bollard (4 spaces) at 35m; bollard (6 spaces) at 68m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: COBS Bread is a Canadian franchise bakery — part of the Bakers Delight family — that bakes all products from scratch on-site every day, with no refrigeration or freezing of goods. The Langley location offers a broad range of breads, baguettes, buns, bagels, scones, cruffins, croissants, and savoury items including pizza. At the end of each day, unsold baked goods are donated to local charities.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 755 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3J3

value: Moon Wok is a family-owned Chinese restaurant group with three Kamloops locations (North Shore, South Shore, and Valleyview), all fully licensed. The restaurant is well-known locally for fresh ingredients, no added MSG, and a broad menu including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Cyclists can order take-out, dine in, or arrange catering for group events.

value: Moon Wok

detail: Website states: "Whether you're vegetarian or have food allergies, we have plenty of delicious menu choices to choose from. Be sure to ask about our gluten-free menu."

signal: Take-out focused, $14.95 appetizer, explicitly affordable/casual positioning


value: 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen, British Columbia V4M 4G9

blurb: Seasonal waterslide park with tube slides and hot tubs.

community: Tsawwassen

value: Big Splash Water Slide Park is a seasonal outdoor water park in Tsawwassen featuring over a dozen body and tube slides for all skill levels, a kids splash zone, family and adults-only hot tubs, beach volleyball, basketball, and multiple on-site eateries and a licensed sports bar. Ranked #1 among BC waterparks by several media outlets and rated among North America's most affordable, it draws families from across the Lower Mainland. Notably, the park offers a complimentary shuttle from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, making it a natural stop for cyclists arriving via BC Ferries.

dwell: day

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

label: Summer season open

months: June July August September

planning: check-ahead

setting: outdoor

theme: recreation

value: Big Splash Water Slide Park

detail: Three eateries listed: Big Splash Grill (burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips, poutine), AJ's Pizza Joint, BV's Sports Bar (fully licensed), and Candy Cafe

detail: Keyed lockers available for rental on-site; listed under Equipment on guest-services page and hours-map page

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: waterslide park day admission ~$35-45

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Regional seasonal waterpark with a dozen-plus slides — family attraction (media rankings noted, discounted).


value: Port Renfrew, BC

community: Port Renfrew

value: The Renfrew Pub is a waterfront pub and restaurant sitting next to the dock in Port Renfrew, with a cathedral-ceilinged great room, a 10-tap draught system, and sprawling wrap-around patios offering panoramic views of the bay and bluffs. It operates as a first-come-first-served establishment and is part of the Wild Renfrew complex, making it the natural social hub for visitors arriving at the western end of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and West Coast Trail corridor. The relaxed, dog-friendly front patio and allergy-adaptable menu add to its appeal as an end-of-day stop for touring cyclists.

value: The Renfrew Pub

wow_evidence: natural social hub for visitors arriving at the western end of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and West Coast Trail corridor… dog-friendly front patio and allergy-adaptable menu


value: 4433 Sundial Pl #6, Whistler, BC V8E 1G7, Canada

community: Whistler

value: Fanatyk Co is a 100% Canadian-owned, locally operated ski and mountain bike shop that has been a Whistler institution since 1996, with all three original owner-riders still running the store. The shop built its reputation on expert custom ski boot fitting and freeride mountain bike service, predating the Whistler Bike Park by three years. Touring cyclists will find a fully equipped service department staffed by riders who know the local trails, carrying a broad range of mountain bike components, e-bikes, and protective gear.

value: Fanatyk Co Ski & Cycle

detail: 'E Bike Parts' listed as a product category; e-bikes sold (Specialized Levo Gen 4, Pivot Shuttle AMPD Pro); B.C. E-Bike Rebate program offered in-store; suspension and drivetrain service applicable to e-bikes

wow_evidence: 100% Canadian-owned, locally operated... since 1996, with all three original owner-riders still running the store


value: 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8

community: Vancouver

value: Meo is a creative dinner restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown neighbourhood, blending Asian and European culinary traditions in dishes like yukhoe tartare, fideuá with lobster broth, and torched foie gras French toast. The cocktail program riffs on retro TV Guide classics, giving the spot a playful character. It's a full-service dinner destination well-suited for an evening stop after a day of cycling around the city.

value: Meo

signal: Mains $31–37, oysters $34, raw bar, sophisticated plating

wow_evidence: creative dinner restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown… yukhoe tartare, fideuá with lobster broth


value: 4850 Imperial Street

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 14m; stands (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (8 spaces) at 56m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A Chinese restaurant in Burnaby offering sit-down dining with reservations available. Accepts multiple payment methods. Specific amenities for touring cyclists are not documented.

value: Alvin Garden

signal: Chinese sit-down with reservations (Hunan); $18-30/person


value: 6640 Vedder Road, Unit J1, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4E1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 29m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Little Beetle (also known as Little Beetle Bistro) is a regional cuisine restaurant that opened in August 2024, tucked into a unit on Vedder Road in Chilliwack. It is a no-reservation, sit-down spot with air conditioning and full wheelchair accessibility. Cyclists travelling the Vedder Road corridor will find it a convenient stop for a meal in a comfortable indoor setting.

value: Little Beetle

signal: new sit-down bistro; $18-28/person


value: 1520 McKenzie Ave Bldg. A, Victoria, BC V8N 4X6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 62m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Dave's Hot Chicken


value: 2453 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; stands (covered) at 59m; rack at 85m; rack (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Bakehouse is a neighbourhood bakery-café in West Vancouver's Dundarave village, known for house-baked breads — herb sourdough, Irish soda bread, focaccia — that anchor an all-day breakfast and hot sandwich menu. Cyclists on Marine Drive or the seawall will find it a solid stop for a substantial hot meal in a smoke-free, indoor-seating environment. The 'Dundarave' branding and varied scratch-cooked menu suggest a long-standing local fixture rather than a chain outlet.

value: The Bakehouse

detail: Full cooked breakfast (eggs dishes, turkey sausage, roasted potatoes, Eggs Benny) and multiple hot sandwiches (charbroiled chicken, shrimp melt, oven-baked brie, meatloaf, etc.) confirmed throughout the menu

signal: shop=bakery


value: 2248 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z8

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 11m; bollard (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 39m; bollard (2 spaces) at 45m; bollard (2 spaces) at 45m; bollard (2 spaces) at 56m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (7 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; bollard (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (7 spaces) at 94m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Now operating as Khao Thai by Legato Cafe, this Thai restaurant and breakfast spot in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood serves an extensive menu of curries, noodles, stir-fries, and appetizers. The business has rebranded from its former identity as a general cafe while retaining the same West 41st Avenue location. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and online pickup ordering is offered for those wanting to grab food on the go.

value: Legato Cafe

detail: Menu legend indicates vegetarian items; includes 'Vegetable Delight' and 'Thai Style Vegetarian Rice Cakes'

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1253 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

value: Established in 1983, Granville Island Hotel is a boutique three-storey waterfront property perched on Vancouver's Granville Island, with direct views of False Creek and the downtown skyline. It has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveller, TripAdvisor, and Travel + Leisure as one of Vancouver's best hotels, and its location puts cyclists within walking distance of the seawall, False Creek Ferries, and the Granville Island Public Market. The surrounding neighbourhood offers artisan shops, live music, and waterfront dining right at the doorstep.

value: Granville Island Hotel

detail: Website states hotel is 'steps away from the Granville Island Public Market, waterfront dining, artisan shops'; hotel also has its own Dine section

detail: Website references 'a fresh farmers market' and the Granville Island Public Market as immediately adjacent; a specialty/artisan public market selling fresh produce and food

signal: boutique waterfront hotel on Granville Island; $280-350


value: 4 F Br Rd, Nanaimo Lakes, BC V9R 1L5, Canada

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: East Wellington

value: A fee-based Mosaic Forest Management recreation campsite on central Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, likely reached via managed forest roads; the sparse page content confirms little beyond the booking requirement.

value: Windy Point Campsite

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 4735 Willingdon Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 81m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Royal Paan is a Canadian franchise of Mumbai-style Indian street food, founded in 2001 and now operating 48+ locations across North America. The Burnaby location serves a fully vegetarian menu spanning traditional chaat, paan, falooda, kulfi, and innovative fusion items like the Noodle Burger. It is a lively, popular spot known for bold flavours and a wide variety of South Asian street-food classics made to order.

value: Royal Paan

detail: Website states 'diverse vegetarian menu'. No vegan or GF claims found

signal: Street food chain, fast food format, Indian street items like vada pav and paan

detail: Not explicitly

wow_evidence: Canadian franchise... 48+ locations across North America


value: #2 - 4465 Skyline Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 0H6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza is a Metro Vancouver pizza chain with 12 locations, serving freshly made pies on daily-prepared dough with non-hydrogenated ingredients and an emphasis on vegetables over cheese. The Brentwood, Burnaby outpost offers a relaxed indoor dining room along with robust takeout and online ordering. The menu spans meat and vegetarian specialties, with vegan cheese (Daiya), gluten-free crust (OGGI brand), and halal chicken available.

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza

detail: Website catering FAQ confirms: vegan cheese (Daiya), gluten-free crust (OGGI brand), and a dedicated Veggie Pizzas menu section


value: 2018 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 7m; rack (5 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Bimini's is a full-service private liquor store on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, offering a broad selection of beer, wines, and spirits including rotating craft beer taps. The store accepts special occasion orders via its contact form and offers delivery through Uber Eats. Cyclists on the popular West 4th Avenue corridor could stop here for beverage resupply.

value: Bimini's Private Liquor Store

wow_evidence: rotating craft beer taps


value: 1153 The High St. Unit 126 Coquitlam, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 69m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: A fast-food pizza shop offering local, friendly service. Orders can be placed online through their website. A convenient stop for a quick meal during a cycling tour.

value: High Street Pizza


value: 1087 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 38m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: The Templeton is a nostalgic American-style diner in the heart of Vancouver's Granville entertainment district, dishing up all-day breakfast made with free-run eggs and naturally smoked bacon alongside gourmet burgers and authentic milkshakes. The retro atmosphere features a jukebox and a no-reservations, first-come first-served policy that keeps things lively. Fully licensed and indoors-only, it is a locally loved comfort-food destination in a central, high-traffic part of downtown Vancouver.

value: The Templeton

signal: Explicitly identifies as 'first come, first served diner'; sit-down breakfast/burger venue


value: 570 Old Hope-Princeton Way, Hope

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 49m.

community: Hope

value: Heritage Inn is a former Best Western hotel situated in Hope, BC, at the junction of several major routes including the Trans-Canada and Crowsnest highways — a natural overnight stop for long-distance cyclists. The property is surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Fraser Canyon and Cascade Mountains, and Hope itself has a quirky claim to fame as a location used in numerous Hollywood films. Rooms include standard amenities such as microwave, mini fridge, and free high-speed internet.

value: Heritage Inn

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: former Best Western in Hope at highway junction; standard mid amenities, $130-170


value: 673 Hotel Rd, Heriot Bay, B.C.

community: Heriot Bay

value: The Heriot Bay Inn is a historic island institution on Quadra Island, operating since 1896 with a pub, Herons Dining Room, ocean-view rooms and cabins, a full-service marina, and an RV park and campground. The HBI Pub is a year-round community gathering place featuring live music, weekly events, pub fare, and views over Heriot Bay. Touring cyclists will find a full-service stop with food, drink, and accommodation options in a remote but vibrant island community accessible by ferry from Campbell River.

value: Heriot Bay Inn

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: historic island institution on Quadra Island, operating since 1896 … pub, Herons Dining Room, ocean-view rooms and cabins, a full-service marina, and an RV park and campground


value: 818 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 54m; rack at 94m; rack at 96m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 4545 10th Avenue, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0

community: New Hazelton

value: The 28 Inn Hotel is a small, independently operated hotel in New Hazelton, BC, situated at a strategic junction for travellers heading toward the Yukon, BC's Pacific Coast, or the Rocky Mountains. The property offers standard, kitchenette, and family rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, and air conditioning. Grocery stores, restaurants, a gas station, a bank, and a post office are all described as within walking distance of the hotel.

value: 28 Inn Hotel

detail: FAQ states: 'No, we do not offer breakfast. However, restaurants are within 2-3 minute walking distances.'

detail: Website states restaurants are within 2-3 minute walking distance; External Services page lists restaurants as a nearby service

detail: External Services page lists 'Grocery/Convenience Stores' as a nearby external service within walking distance

detail: FAQ confirms free wireless internet; password provided at front desk; no fees charged

signal: small independent hotel, explicit affordable positioning, New Hazelton; $100-130


value: 9827 Alaska Road, Fort St. John, V1J 1A6

value: Wendy's is a national fast food chain located on Alaska Road in Fort St. John, a key service community along the Alaska Highway corridor in northeastern BC. The location offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, chili, and Frosty desserts, with drive-through and takeout options that accommodate cyclists who may not want to leave loaded bikes unattended. For touring cyclists on the Alaska Highway route, this is one of the more reliably open food stops in the area.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 13429 Highway 31, Meadow Creek, BC V0G 1N0

blurb: Volunteer-run community centre on Highway 31 with traveller showerhouse and laundry.

community: Meadow Creek

value: The Lardeau Valley Community Centre is a volunteer-sustained community hub in the remote Lardeau Valley along Highway 31, serving both long-time residents and passing visitors. A notable perk for touring cyclists is the dedicated showerhouse and laundry facility on site. Funded by regional grants, the centre is a genuine lifeline in this sparsely populated mountain corridor.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: med

theme: civic

value: Lardeau Valley Community Centre

detail: Contact page explicitly lists 'Showerhouse and Laundry' as an on-site facility

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Volunteer-run hub with a dedicated traveller showerhouse and laundry — concretely rider-useful in a sparse corridor; rare hall that earns 2.


value: 1659 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H1

blurb: Collective gallery near Commercial Drive showing artists with developmental disabilities.

value: Alternatives Gallery and Studio is a collective art gallery and studio in East Vancouver that supports artists with developmental disabilities, operating under the umbrella of posAbilities since 2013. Located just off Commercial Drive on Venables Street, the bright and spacious space features floor-to-ceiling street-front windows, skylights, and exposed wooden beams. The collective has exhibited locally and internationally, including at Vancouver's Eastside Culture Crawl and in Auvillar, France.

value: Alternatives Gallery and Studio

signal: Small community art gallery; no admission price advertised; typical for artist studios

wow_evidence: Collective walk-in gallery supporting artists with developmental disabilities, off Commercial Drive; gallery policy include.


value: 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Unit 6102, Port Coquitlam, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 83m.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Eastern Pearl Seafood Restaurant is a Chinese seafood restaurant located in Port Coquitlam's Shaughnessy Street corridor, serving the Tri-Cities area. The restaurant occupies unit 6102 within a larger commercial building, suggesting a plaza or mall setting typical of suburban Metro Vancouver dining. It could serve as a substantial meal stop for cyclists riding routes through Port Coquitlam.

value: Eastern Pearl Seafood Restaurant

confidence: low

signal: sit-down restaurant, no chain/cuisine signal


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V2B 8B6, Canada

community: Remote & backcountry, Thompson-Nicola Regional District

value: Saul Lake Rec Site


value: 1185 Prosperity Way

community: Williams Lake

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 112-810 Quayside Dr, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 35m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (10 spaces) at 63m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Butterica is a fresh-and-fast Indian grill kitchen whose signature Butterica™ butter chicken sauce is made daily from quality ingredients and locally grown tomatoes, with no processed additives or artificial food colouring. The broad menu runs from samosas, pakoras, and naan through curries, noodles, burgers, and rice bowls, covering both meat and vegetarian diners. Orders can be placed for in-person pickup or via Ubereats delivery.

value: Butterica

detail: Vegetarian confirmed:. Vegan explicitly not available. Gluten-free explicitly not available


bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 43m; rack (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (3 spaces) at 88m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Ms Tiffin is a Vancouver Indian street food restaurant and tiffin subscription service founded in 2017 by Seema Nanda, offering bold dishes from crispy chaats and frankies to butter chicken poutine alongside home-style tiffin meal deliveries and a selection of mithai. Customer reviews praise the spacious, relaxed dining area and the authenticity of the food, which draws comparisons to roadside dhabas. The operation also handles wedding catering and group orders, making it a notable community hub for Indian cuisine in the city.

value: Ms Tiffins

detail: FAQ states: 'All tiffins are vegetarian by default. Non-veg upgrades are available on six days a week.'

signal: Indian street food (chaats, pani puris), student special, 'reasonable price' emphasized


value: 401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6C 3R2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (7 spaces) at 85m; stands (7 spaces) at 93m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


bike_access: hard

character: destination

label: wildflower bloom

months: July August

value: Tent platforms perched on the semi-alpine Kludahk Trail along San Juan Ridge, surrounded by wildflower meadows, bogs, and small lakes; access requires forest service roads with potential gate closures, and the ridge is snow-covered roughly November through May.

value: Tent Lake Campsite


value: 12480 Number 1 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 21m; rack at 56m; rack at 92m; loops (12 spaces) at 93m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Breakfast Table is a family-owned brunch restaurant in Steveston Village, Richmond, founded in 2016 by brothers-in-law George Koay and Michael Lee and known for weaving Asian flavour influences into classic comfort-food brunch dishes. The Steveston location is the brand's second spot, expanding from its original South Granville home in Vancouver. The restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a digital waitlist, and delivery is available via DoorDash.

value: Breakfast Table

signal: Asian-influenced brunch; ~$16-24pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 66m.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 422 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 59m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: The Library Lounge is an intimate cocktail lounge and full-service dining room at the heart of Nelson's historic Hume Hotel, a property whose bar and fireplace are restorations of the original 1898 splendour. The room features a monumental brick hearth, original caryatids and mouldings, and a cozy parlour-like atmosphere anchored by live jazz several nights a week. Touring cyclists arriving in Nelson will find a complete food and beverage menu, local craft beer, and craft cocktails in one of the Kootenays' most storied hospitality venues.

value: Library

signal: historic-hotel cocktail lounge & dining room, exec chef; ~$32-50pp

wow_evidence: historic 1898 Hume Hotel at 422 Vernon St, Nelson


value: 350 – 777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria, BC V8X 4V1

value: Artisan Bistro is a West Coast-inspired casual dining restaurant set inside Broadmead Village Shopping Centre in the Saanich area of Victoria, with a menu built around local ingredients spanning pasta, fish and chips, handcrafted cocktails, and a curated BC wine list. The espresso bar runs on locally roasted Fernwood Coffee beans, and a spacious outdoor patio accommodates 25–30 guests. The kitchen explicitly caters to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, and the restaurant is reachable via Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash in addition to in-house takeout.

value: Artisan Bistro

detail: FAQ explicitly states: 'Yes, we offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options on our menu.' Lunch page also flags individual items as gluten-free or vegetarian

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: locally roasted Fernwood Coffee beans ... spacious outdoor patio accommodates 25–30 guests ... vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free


value: 663 Finns Rd, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: The Packing House Pub has been a Kelowna institution since 1977, tucked off Highway 97 in an industrial area on Finns Road and self-described as 'one of Kelowna's oldest and most notorious establishments.' It leans into its working-class roots with large portions of homemade comfort food, ice-cold beer, and staff who remember regulars by name. A unique draw is the attached bowling alley, making it an unexpectedly fun stop for cyclists wanting more than just a meal.

value: Packing House Pub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Kelowna institution since 1977… one of Kelowna's oldest and most notorious establishments


value: 5500 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, Canada

community: Selma Park

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 7341 Edmonds Street

community: Burnaby

value: Watashi Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant on Edmonds Street in Vancouver. It offers sit-down dining, providing a comfortable break location for touring cyclists. The establishment delivers full-service restaurant experience in the local community.

value: Watashi Sushi

signal: sushi sit-down; $15-28/person


value: 5593 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 2G3

value: Market Ribbon is a Korean supermarket on Kingsway in Burnaby offering a wide range of Korean groceries, house-brand kimchi, seafood, and pantry staples under its 'Club Ribbon' label. The in-store deli section carries ready-to-eat Korean items including Triangle Kimbap and Tteokbokki. The store has a second location in Coquitlam and is currently undergoing a rebranding.

value: Ribbon

detail: Website lists a 'Market Ribbon Deli Foods' section with Triangle Kimbap, Kimbap rolls, Tteokbokki, and Cheese Tteokbokki — prepared/ready-to-eat Korean deli items

wow_evidence: second location in Coquitlam


value: 555 Gore Avenue, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Addah is an Asian restaurant in Vancouver. Additional details about amenities, dining format, or services could not be verified due to website connectivity issues.

value: Addah

signal: Asian restaurant; ~$15-24pp; site down


value: 5195 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, V5P 3V1

value: La Maison Da Nang is a family-owned casual Vietnamese restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver's southeast, specializing in the regional cuisine of Da Nang in Central Vietnam. The restaurant features both indoor seating and a street-facing outdoor patio in a residential neighbourhood, offering a relaxed atmosphere with natural daylight. The menu focuses on authentic Central Vietnamese cooking, spanning side dishes, rice mains, soups, and desserts.

value: La Maison Da Nang

signal: Casual Vietnamese restaurant; no menu prices visible; no fine dining markers


community: Surrey

value: A1 Coffee & Donuts is a cafe on 108 Avenue serving coffee and donuts. It accepts major credit cards and was confirmed present as of September 2023. No further details about offerings or facilities are available due to the Facebook page being inaccessible during prefetch.

value: A1 Coffee & Donuts


value: 916 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

value: Bump n Grind Cafe is a cafe on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, serving as a gathering space and refreshment stop for locals and visitors. Commercial Drive is a vibrant neighborhood commercial corridor known for independent businesses.

value: Bump n Grind Cafe


value: 5615 Harold St, Vancouver, BC V5R4J9

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (3 spaces) at 85m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Kung Fu Noodle is a Chinese noodle restaurant in Vancouver's Kingsway neighbourhood, specializing in northern Chinese cuisine including hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodle soup, dim sum, and a range of chow mein and rice dishes. The menu spans a wide variety from spicy Sichuan-style fish and beef dishes to milder stir-fries and dumplings, giving hungry cyclists plenty of hearty refuelling options. Online ordering for pickup is available.

value: Kung Fu Noodle

signal: Noodle house, mains $16.50–$25.95


value: Shingle Bay Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M2, Canada

community: Otter Bay

value: A BC Marine Trails paddle-in campsite near Sidney in the Gulf Islands, reachable only by kayak or small boat; there is no road access, making this site a non-starter for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Shingle Bay Campground (BCMT)

ownership: National park


value: Unit 12 - 1153 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3N7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 31m; rack (1 space) at 46m; rack (4 spaces) at 67m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: The Liquor Co. 1977 is a cooperative liquor retailer grown out of the Peninsula Co-op, which was founded in 1977 by Saanich Peninsula residents committed to community and cooperative values. Operating multiple Vancouver Island locations, the Esquimalt outlet is situated in Esquimalt Plaza and carries beer, wine, and spirits with an emphasis on local and Canadian products. As a co-op, members receive rebates and exclusive offers, distinguishing it from a typical chain liquor store.

value: The Liquor Co. 1977

detail: Alcohol-only retail shop; no food products mentioned

wow_evidence: Peninsula Co-op, which was founded in 1977...Operating multiple Vancouver Island locations


value: 8045 204 Street, Langley, V2Y5K1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 11m; bollard (4 spaces) at 42m; bollard (6 spaces) at 53m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Aura Natural Market is a natural and organic health foods store in Langley, BC, stocking a broad range of fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and pantry staples alongside a deep selection of vitamins, supplements, and natural personal care products. The store also operates a juice and smoothie counter and offers on-site Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) consultations, making it a more comprehensive wellness destination than a typical grocery stop. Touring cyclists will find it a solid resupply point for whole foods, snacks, and natural energy products.

value: Aura Natural Market

wow_evidence: juice and smoothie counter and...Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) consultations


value: 1835 56 Street, Delta, V4L 2B4

community: Delta

value: A two-storey McDonald's location in Delta, BC offering drive-through, takeaway, and outdoor seating. As a full-service fast food restaurant on 56 Street, it serves as a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The national rewards app offers app-exclusive deals that can be useful on longer rides.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1 Main Street, Tsay Keh Dene V0J 3N0

community: Tsay Keh Dene

value: The Ingenika Trading Post is the community general store of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation, one of British Columbia's most remote First Nations communities in the northern Rocky Mountain Trench. It serves as a one-stop shop for food, clothing, and hunting and gear supplies, and offers daily fresh food service with hot coffee and tea in an outdoor seating area. The community is accessible only by scheduled floatplane from Prince George, making this store a critical provisioning point for anyone spending extended time in the region.

value: Ingenika Trading Post

detail: Website states: 'we also provide fresh food services, hot coffee, and tea daily with outdoor seating.'

wow_evidence: community general store of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation... accessible only by scheduled floatplane from Prince George


value: Cactus Pick Up & Delivery


value: 7155 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands at 42m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; stands at 54m; stands at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods is a Canadian supermarket chain located in the Highgate Village area of Vancouver, offering groceries, household items, and a pharmacy. A convenient stop for touring cyclists needing food, water, and other essentials.

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 2895 Sooke River Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y1

blurb: Salmon interpretive centre with working hatchery on the Sooke River watershed.

community: Sooke

value: The Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre, operated by the Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society, brings Pacific salmon ecology to life through indoor exhibits, a working demonstration hatchery, a freshwater aquarium, and a Sooke River watershed diorama — including intricately carved fishing vessel models contributed by T'Sou-ke Nation carver Harvey George. The park-like grounds follow the north bank of the Charters River, and a nature trail on the opposite bank loops past the historic CNR railway trestle, now part of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. During autumn spawning season, visitors sometimes observe bears harvesting salmon in the river alongside trained naturalist guides.

dwell: half

label: salmon spawning run

months: October November

setting: mixed

theme: wildlife

signal: salmon interpretive centre + hatchery, free/donation

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Working demonstration hatchery + aquarium + T'Sou-ke carvings; salmon-run season is the peak draw. Solid interpretive stop.


value: 3055 Anson Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3B 2H6

community: Coquitlam

value: Dookbaeki is a Korean soul food restaurant specializing in traditional stone bowl dishes — the eponymous dookbaeki — along with slow-cooked soups and stews simmered for up to 48 hours to develop deep flavour and nutrition. The Coquitlam location is part of a small chain with Edmonton outposts, situated near Coquitlam Centre mall. A touring cyclist stopping here can expect hearty, bone-broth-based meals like seolleong-tang and a variety of soontubu soft tofu soups.

value: Dookbaeki

signal: Korean soul-food stone-bowl stews; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: small chain with Edmonton outposts


value: 75 Bamfield Boardwalk, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0, Canada

community: Port Desire

value: Bamfield Inn (Flora's Stays)

signal: no info; remote Bamfield inn, boardwalk community scarcity; $150-200


value: 555 Columbia Street West, Kamloops, V2C 1K7

community: Kamloops

value: The Columbia Diner is a modern roadside-style diner in downtown Kamloops serving all-day breakfast alongside lunch and dinner menus built around smash burgers, fried chicken and waffles, and classic comfort food with a contemporary twist. With wall-to-wall windows overlooking the Kamloops mountain backdrop and a welcoming ethos toward locals and travellers alike, it makes a natural refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the BC Interior. The kitchen also offers takeout and delivery, and the restaurant hosts private events with flexible seating.

value: The Columbia Diner

signal: Explicit diner format, sit-down; promotional prices $4 tacos, $16 burger combo


value: 9638 160 Street, Surrey

value: McDonald's is a globally recognized fast food chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. This Surrey location on 160 Street includes drive-through service, making it a quick and accessible pit stop for cyclists on the go. As part of a large chain with broad menu options, it provides a reliable refueling option along a busy suburban corridor.

value: McDonald's


community: Manning Park

value: Buckhorn is a hike-in backcountry campground in E.C. Manning Park, located more than 1 km from any highway within the Cascade Mountains; a $5-per-person nightly permit fee applies, and advance reservations are required during peak summer season. Loaded bikes cannot access it — this is a foot-only wilderness overnight in one of BC's most popular backcountry parks.

value: Buckhorn Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: hike-in backcountry campground... foot-only wilderness overnight


value: 438 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 26 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (12 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (21 spaces) at 79m; stands (21 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (12 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 134 spaces.

value: Orange Julius

signal: chain 'orange julius'


value: 325 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 5A7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Deville Coffee is a specialty coffee chain operating across Western Canada, and their 'Waterfront' location at 325 Seymour Street is planted in Vancouver's downtown financial district. The cafe offers indoor seating with air conditioning — a welcome refuge on a rainy or hot day. Cyclists can place an order ahead of arrival via the chain's website for a quicker stop.

value: Deville Coffee

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 15623 104 Avenue, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 21m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; rack (4 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 47m; rack (6 spaces) at 47m; rack (6 spaces) at 80m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 8487 Scott Road

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 22701 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC

community: Maple Ridge

value: Red Robin is a well-known casual dining chain specialising in gourmet burgers and bottomless steak fries, with a full bar and a broad menu that includes veggie options, family bundles, and shareable appetizers. The Maple Ridge location sits on Lougheed Highway in a commercial complex near Golden Ears Provincial Park, placing it along a popular cycling corridor in the eastern Fraser Valley. Takeout and delivery are available, making it a practical calorie stop for riders tackling longer routes through the region.

value: Red Robin

detail: Website menu page lists a dedicated 'Veggie & More' section; gluten cross-contact notice present but no explicit GF-certified items confirmed

signal: chain 'red robin'


value: 105 Victoria Road East, Revelstoke, BC

community: Revelstoke

value: Cheers Liquor Store is a locally operated bottle shop in downtown Revelstoke, situated adjacent to the Regent Hotel and convenient to the historic town core. It stocks a broad selection of cold beer, wine, coolers, ciders, and spirits with a particular emphasis on BC craft breweries and local producers. A delivery service is also available, making it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists seeking beverages after a day on the road.

value: Cheers Liqour Store

wow_evidence: locally operated bottle shop... BC craft breweries and local producers... two locations


value: 41172 Royalwood Drive, Chilliwack, V2R 4J1

community: Chilliwack

value: A full-hookup RV resort in the Fraser Valley, directly off Trans-Canada Highway exit 109, with showers, laundry, and a championship golf course adjacent; all sites are serviced RV pads with no tent-only option mentioned.

value: Royalwood RV Resort


value: 650 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, V9R 5E2

community: Nanaimo

value: London Drugs is a 100% Canadian-owned retail department store chain. The Nanaimo location is a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking general merchandise and supplies.

value: London Drugs

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 7899 Templeton Station Road, Unit 1203, Richmond, BC V7B 0B7

community: Richmond

value: Hugo's Mexican Kitchen is a multi-location BC chain rooted in the authentic flavours of Cuernavaca, Morelos, founded by Hugo Garcia after immigrating to Canada in 2002. The Richmond location makes everything from scratch, including house-made corn tortillas, and carries an extensive menu covering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free needs. Online ordering and a takeout-friendly format make it a practical mid-ride fuel stop near the Templeton Station area of Richmond.

value: Hugo's Churros & Tacos

detail: Website states 'Our menus offer plenty of vegan, vegetarian, dairy and gluten free dishes to satisfy a range of dietary needs and restrictions' and 'everything being made from scratch.'


value: 1750 Trans-Canada Highway, Revelstoke, BC

value: The Ramada by Wyndham Revelstoke is a four-storey chain hotel situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway, making it a convenient overnight stop for cyclists travelling through the Columbia Mountains corridor. As a Wyndham-branded property it participates in the Wyndham Rewards loyalty programme and offers standard chain-hotel amenities. Its Trans-Canada location puts it close to Revelstoke's downtown core and the Rogers Pass route.

value: Ramada

signal: chain 'ramada'


value: 2179 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G1

blurb: 70-acre heritage garden estate with old-growth forest and a tea room.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: A 70-acre coastal estate featuring wild-style woodland gardens, old-growth Douglas-fir forest, and an extensive collection of rare rhododendrons integrated among native plants on the sheltered east coast of Vancouver Island. The property includes historic Milner House, which dates to 1929 and houses the Camellia Tea Room. Located directly on the Island Highway between Parksville and Qualicum Beach, it makes a natural stop for touring cyclists riding Vancouver Island's east coast route.

label: rhododendron bloom season

months: April May

theme: nature

google_place_id: ChIJUYFaRDGPiFQRmyqthXcgSdo

value: Milner Gardens and Woodland

detail: Camellia Tea Room located in the Drawing Room of historic Milner House; takes debit/credit only, no cash

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Milner Gardens admission ~$15-17

wow_evidence: 70-acre heritage garden estate with old-growth, rare rhododendrons, tea room in the 1929 house; the mid-island garden destination — a step above Finnerty (2/2).


value: 795 Jervis Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (5 spaces) at 45m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sushi Hyun Omakase is a Japanese omakase restaurant on Jervis Street in Vancouver's West End, offering a chef's-choice multi-course sushi experience. OSM records both indoor and outdoor seating, suggesting a sit-down dining environment. A touring cyclist looking for a special-occasion meal in the West End would find this a distinctive stop.

value: Sushi Hyun Omakase

label: Fine dining

signal: chef's-choice omakase, multi-course sushi; ~$60-120pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 274 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 74m; rack (12 spaces) at 78m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Penticton

value: Slumber Lodge is a motel on Lakeshore Drive in Penticton, BC, directly adjacent to Okanagan Lake and within easy reach of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) trail — one of BC's premier cycling routes. The property offers a range of suite types including lakeview, family, kitchen, and a wheelchair-accessible suite, with a seasonal outdoor BBQ area and heated pool. Its central location puts cyclists close to downtown Penticton restaurants, wineries, and the Penticton waterfront.

value: Slumber Lodge

detail: Guest Laundry (coin operated) listed under Property Amenities on the About page

detail: Restaurants listed under 'Amenities close to the hotel' on the About page

detail: Pop Machine (coin operated) and Ice Machine listed under Property Amenities on the About page

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 10008 97 Avenue, Fort St John, V1J 5P3

community: Fort St. John

value: This Subway franchise sits on 97th Avenue in Fort St. John, a Highway 97 corridor city that serves as a major service hub for cyclists on the Alaska Highway route. As an independently owned and operated franchise, it offers sandwiches, wraps, and salads with options for pickup, delivery, and curbside service. Its practical location in a commercial strip makes it a potential quick resupply stop for northbound or southbound touring cyclists.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 10362 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: A Starbucks Coffee location on King George Boulevard in Surrey, part of the global chain known for espresso drinks, teas, Refreshers, and light food items. Situated on a major arterial road in Surrey, it serves as a recognizable and reliable rest stop for touring cyclists moving through the South Fraser region.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 6211 Buswell Street, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 36m; rack at 46m; rack at 67m; rack at 69m; rack at 87m.

value: Obanhmi

signal: banh mi Vietnamese counter; ~$10-14


value: 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 94m.

blurb: Granville Island improv theatre; Theatresports comedy shows running over 40 years.

value: The Improv Centre is Vancouver's home for live comedy, located on Granville Island and internationally recognized for its flagship Theatresports™ shows — a high-energy, audience-judged improv competition the company has been performing for over 40 years. It operates as a registered charitable organization offering unscripted performances, improv classes, and community workshops in a waterfront theatre setting. Granville Island is a natural cycling destination, and the venue explicitly lists bicycle as one of the recommended ways to arrive.

value: The Improv Centre

detail: Website states 'Our bar and lounge opens 1 hour before first showtime'; a Bar Menu is listed in the site navigation

signal: Theatresports improv shows; tickets ~$25-35

wow_evidence: 40+ years of Theatresports on Granville Island, own waterfront venue, shows most nights; show-conditional delight leans reliable here given frequency.


value: 300 6th Street, Courtenay, V9N 9V9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 47m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Courtenay's timber-beamed downtown library.

community: Courtenay

value: The Courtenay Branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library is a civic landmark in the heart of downtown Courtenay, recognized for its striking wood beam architecture that locals liken to the historic Creamery building that once stood in the area. Situated on the unceded traditional territories of the K'ómoks First Nation, it is described on its own website as a popular attraction for both residents and visitors. The branch offers meeting room bookings, technology help, and a broad range of library services through the Vancouver Island Regional Library system.

value: Courtenay Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Downtown branch with striking timber architecture; ordinary library band.


value: 3200 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0

community: Daajing Giids

value: Stellar's Jaye Community Pub is a local gathering spot in the North Coast & Haida Gwaii region, one of BC's most remote and scenically dramatic cycling destinations. As a community pub, it likely serves as one of the few social and dining hubs in the area, making it a notable stop for touring cyclists passing through. The wheelchair-accessible venue offers indoor seating.

value: Steller's Jay Community Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: community pub in Queen Charlotte


value: 964 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6X1L2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: A Taco Bell fast-food location on Granville Street in Vancouver serving Tex-Mex staples including tacos, burritos, and Crunchwrap Supremes. The restaurant offers indoor seating with air conditioning, making it a reasonable stop for cyclists needing a quick, filling meal in a busy urban corridor. A dedicated vegetarian menu is available alongside the standard lineup.

value: Taco Bell

detail: Website explicitly lists a 'Veggie Cravings Menu' with items such as the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito described as 'indulgent vegetarian items.'

signal: chain 'taco bell'


value: #201B, 3055 Oak St., Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1

community: North Cowichan

value: Sawmill TapHouse and Grill has been a Chemainus dining staple since 2017, celebrated for its forno oven pizzas, slow-cooked smoked meats, and rotating Pacific Northwest craft beer taps. Described by Traveler's Island as 'really nothing quite like it in the Cowichan Valley,' the restaurant blends an urban vibe with local Chemainus history in a family-friendly atmosphere. The kitchen accommodates a range of dietary needs and offers on-site takeout, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through.

value: Sawmill TapHouse & Grill

detail: Website states 'Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are all available.'

signal: taphouse & grill, forno pizza/smoked meats; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: 'really nothing quite like it in the Cowichan Valley'


value: 2414 Island Highway East, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9E2

community: Nanoose Bay

value: The Arlington Inn is a roadside complex on the Island Highway corridor north of Nanaimo, combining a motel, pub, and a locally owned licensed liquor store operated by Nanaimo Entertainment. The liquor store stocks wine, beer, and spirits and is one of four locations run by the same independent operator across the region. For cyclists touring Vancouver Island, it offers a convenient resupply stop for beverages on a major cycling route.

value: Arlington Inn Motel & Pub


value: 670 Fort Street, V8W 1T3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Bento

signal: bento/sushi; ~$13-22pp


value: Little Caesar's is a well-known Canadian pizza chain offering hot-and-ready pizzas for carryout and delivery. This Nanaimo location (unit 3) is part of the globally recognized franchise founded in Michigan in 1959. For a touring cyclist looking for a quick, filling meal, it offers an accessible fast-food option in the Nanaimo area.

value: Little Caesar's

signal: Little Caesars pizza chain (confirmed); ~$8-14


value: 1793 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Afghani Kabul Kebab Donair is an Afghan restaurant on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, serving kabobs, kebabs, and donairs. It sits on one of Vancouver's busiest pedestrian and cycling corridors, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Vegetarian options are available, making it a flexible stop for mixed cycling groups.

value: Afghani Kabul Kebab Donair

signal: Afghan kabob/kebab/donair sit-down; ~$14-20pp


value: A group campsite attributed to E.C. Manning Park in the Cascade Mountains, accessible from Highway 3; confirmed amenities include showers, potable water, and device charging, but the specific Lone Duck site is absent from available park prose — season is snow-dependent and the park has no cellphone service.

value: Lone Duck Two

wow_evidence: group campsite... not mentioned anywhere on the linked BC Parks webpage


value: 368 5th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1K1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 13m; rack (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Artisan Bakery is a family-owned artisan food shop in downtown Courtenay that has been hand-crafting chocolate truffles and confections since 1986 and baking European-style artisan breads and custom cakes under the Cakebread name since 2006. Everything is made in-house using GMO-free Canadian flours and ethically sourced single-origin Colombian chocolate. Touring cyclists passing through Courtenay will find freshly baked breads, cookies, savoury lunch items, and an eclectic range of handcrafted chocolate confections.

value: Cakebread Artisan Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 83 Lake Cowichan Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

community: Lake Cowichan

value: Founded in 1986 as Village Market by Pete and Jo-Anne Pimlott, this family-owned 26,000-square-foot store is the only grocery store serving Lake Cowichan's 3,000 year-round residents, along with a large seasonal influx of campers, hikers, and lake visitors. The store includes a bakery, deli, health foods department, fresh floral, and a café with wireless internet. A well-stocked outdoor section appears seasonally to serve the area's active recreation community.

value: Country Grocer

detail: Full-service supermarket described as Lake Cowichan's only grocery store, with bakery, deli, health foods, and seafood departments

wow_evidence: only grocery store serving Lake Cowichan's 3,000 year-round residents... café with wireless internet


value: 631 6th Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 12m; stands at 62m; stands at 74m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2 is a veterans' social club and pub on Sixth Street in New Westminster, part of the BC/Yukon Command's network of over 145 branches across British Columbia and the Yukon. Founded by and for veterans, the Legion supports current and former Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members and their families through community gathering space and veteran advocacy services. The venue is non-smoking and features both indoor and outdoor seating.

value: Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 2 (New Westminster)


value: 20125 64 Ave Unit 104, Langley, BC V2Y 1M9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 47m; wave (3 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Pho Galaxy is a Vietnamese restaurant in Langley, BC, specializing in traditional pho, rice dishes, vermicelli bowls, and fresh appetizers made with premium ingredients. The warm, family-friendly dining room and a dedicated vegetarian pho menu make it a welcoming stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs. Online ordering and pickup are available for those who prefer a quick grab-and-go meal.

value: Pho Galaxy

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN PHO' as a distinct menu section alongside a general vegetarian menu category

signal: Pho shop, sit-down service, vermicelli bowl $17.95

wow_evidence: dedicated vegetarian pho menu… neither website nor OSM tags mention bike parking, water refill, washrooms, or Wi-Fi


value: 4929 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 74m.

community: Burnaby

value: Dragon Bowl is a modern Chinese restaurant chain founded in 2022, with a Burnaby outpost on Kingsway specializing in rice bowls, noodle dishes, and bento-style meals made with natural, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant blends traditional Chinese flavours with a health-focused approach, including vegetarian choices and customizable meal combinations. Online ordering and corporate catering round out an offering aimed at quick, satisfying meals.

value: Dragon Bowl

detail: About page explicitly lists 'refreshing vegetarian options' among menu offerings

signal: rice/noodle/bento takeout bowls, affordable; ~$12-16


value: 900 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 69m; stands at 75m.

value: Inn at the Quay is a 13-storey waterfront hotel perched over the Fraser River in New Westminster, offering private balconied rooms with unobstructed river views and direct access to the boardwalk along the river. The hotel sits immediately next to the RiverMarket at Westminster Quay and is a short walk from a SkyTrain station, making it a practical base for exploring Greater Vancouver by transit or bike. Pet-friendly rooms and fully accessible ADA rooms with roll-in showers are available.

value: Inn at the Quay

detail: On-site Boathouse Restaurant referenced in the Soccer Fan Package promotion; website also notes cafes and restaurants along the boardwalk and at New Westminster Quay

detail: Contact page states 'the hotel is conveniently located right next door to the Market,' referring to RiverMarket at New Westminster Quay

signal: $1299 package suggests $400+/night; luxury waterfront positioning

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 22358 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge BC V2X 2T4

community: Maple Ridge

value: Chad's Pizza is a local pizza shop on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, serving a broad menu of pizzas, pastas, wings, calzones, salads, and desserts. A 'Create Your Own Pizza' option lets cyclists fuel up exactly to taste, while combo deals offer a filling meal in one order. Dine-in, counter pickup, and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and SkipTheDishes are all available.

value: Chad's pizza

detail: Veggie Pizza listed explicitly on menu; no mention of vegan or gluten-free options

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 6699 River Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack at 38m; rack at 47m; rack at 54m; rack at 64m; rack at 64m; rack at 78m.

value: Just Poké is a Pacific Northwest poke bowl chain with a Richmond, BC franchise location offering dine-in, pickup, and delivery. The menu features signature bowls, build-your-own options, and sustainably-sourced sushi-grade fish. The chain emphasizes clean eating with compostable packaging and sustainably-caught ingredients.

value: Just Poké

detail: Franchising page states 'Just Poke offers a variety of options to fit many dietary restrictions, including but not limited to those adhering to a Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan or Keto diet.'

signal: Just Poke bowl chain; ~$14-17


value: 15970 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V4N 0X8

value: Liquor Depot

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: Mile 497 Alaska Highway, Liard River, V0C 1R0

community: Liard River

value: A year-round lodge and RV park at Mile 497 on the Alaska Highway in northeastern BC, positioned roughly halfway between Fort Nelson (300 km south) and the BC-Yukon border (140 km north) — a genuinely remote resupply and rest point on a major touring corridor. The property sits directly across from the second largest natural hot springs in Canada, with a 15-minute walk along a boardwalk through boreal forest to reach soaking pools that run 42–52°C year-round. Accommodation ranges from hotel rooms to mini-cabins, campsites, and RV hookups, all served by an on-site restaurant offering breakfast through dinner.

value: Liard Hot Springs Lodge

detail: On-site restaurant with full lunch and dinner menu

signal: Rooms $160-170 CAD (~$120-126 USD) per night stated

wow_evidence: second largest natural hot springs in Canada... soaking pools that run 42–52°C year-round


value: 11425 84 Avenue, Delta, V4C 2L9

blurb: City-run arts venue in North Delta.

community: Delta

value: North Delta Centre for the Arts is a municipal arts facility operated by the City of Delta, located in the North Delta neighbourhood. It serves the local community as a venue for arts and cultural programming. Touring cyclists exploring the Fraser Delta region may find it a worthwhile cultural stop.

value: North Delta Centre for the Arts

signal: municipal arts centre, free entry

wow_evidence: Municipal arts venue — modest cultural stop.


value: 101-3380 David Ave, Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: Hiraku Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Coquitlam offering an extensive menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, aburi nigiri, donburi, noodles, and hot pot. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and carefully crafted presentation across a broad range of traditional and fusion Japanese dishes. Touring cyclists passing through the Coquitlam area would find a full sit-down or takeout Japanese meal option here.

value: Hiraku Sushi

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Japanese Restaurant in Coquitlam


community: North Vancouver

value: BC Liquor


value: 4562 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay, BC

community: Eagle Bay

value: Eagle Bay Mercantile is a family-owned convenience and Rural Agency Liquor store that has served the Shuswap community since 2016, located 19km down Eagle Bay Road from Trans-Canada Highway 1. The store stocks groceries, liquor, tobacco, and lottery tickets, and offers propane refills, making it a practical all-in-one resupply stop on an otherwise remote rural corridor. It is locally celebrated as the home of 'the coldest beer in the Shuswap.'

value: Eagle Bay Mercantile

detail: Website explicitly lists 'propane refill station' as one of the store's core services

wow_evidence: family-owned convenience and Rural Agency Liquor store...since 2016


value: 179 Williams Beach Road, Merville, BC V0R 2M0

community: Merville

value: A beachfront cottage resort on Vancouver Island's east coast between Courtenay and Campbell River, set against old-growth coastal forest. The resort has about 20 individual 2- and 3-bedroom cottages with full kitchens, bathrooms, and gas or wood-burning fireplaces. Originally a 1920s Comox Logging camp turned family resort, it sits on a sandy beach with tidal pools, forest trails, and a resident harbour seal colony.

google_place_id: ChIJwRZcHigbiFQRqNxPCDPfPRg

value: Alders Beach Resort

detail: Policies page states 'Though meals are not provided' — cottages have full kitchens for self-catering

detail: Policies page states 'an excellent selection of groceries and other supplies are available in nearby Courtenay or Campbell River'

detail: Not explicitly mentioned on website

signal: ~20 rustic 2-3BR beachfront cottages with kitchens; per-unit $180-250 for family-sized units

subcategory: Resort


value: 303 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R7

community: Vancouver

value: Back and Forth Bar is a games-and-drinks venue in Vancouver offering six rentable ping-pong tables, two basketball pop-a-shot machines, air hockey, and buck hunter alongside a rotating selection of BC craft beers and cocktails. The space bills itself as a one-of-a-kind atmosphere in Vancouver and welcomes outside food, making it a flexible social stop. Entry is restricted to ages 19 and up with valid ID.

value: Back and Forth Bar

signal: amenity=bar


value: 15345 Highway 10, Surrey, V3S 0X9

community: Surrey

value: The Whole Bowl is a macro-balanced meal prep kitchen and grab-and-go counter in Surrey specializing in high-protein, nutritionally calibrated rice bowls and wraps designed for fitness and wellness goals. Cyclists can pick up a fresh meal on the spot or pre-order from a rotating menu that accommodates vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-carb needs. The storefront also offers multi-meal prep packages for those planning ahead on longer tours.

value: The Whole Bowl

detail: Ordering policy page states meals cater to 'vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-carb options'; a customer review also mentions gluten allergy accommodation

signal: Menu prices $11–12.50/meal; grab-and-go counter service


value: 1902 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 0E1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 71m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: The Viet Noodle Guy is a Vietnamese restaurant in Burnaby specializing in pho and traditional appetizers like spring rolls and salad rolls. It offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery through Uber Eats, making it a convenient refuelling stop along the Rosser Avenue corridor. The menu features a wide variety of beef pho combinations alongside chicken, seafood, and tofu options.

value: The Viet Noodle Guy

detail: Menu includes tofu salad rolls (A3) and other vegetarian-friendly items

signal: Noodle house; pho mains $18–20; casual sit-down format


value: 555 Clarke Road, Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 89m; building (covered, paid) at 96m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Katsuya is Canada's first specialized tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant, established in 2015 and ranked among Canada's top 100 restaurants for five consecutive years as a single brand. The Coquitlam location prepares its signature katsu daily using fresh, locally sourced ingredients along with house-made breadcrumbs and sauce. Cyclists will find a sit-down Japanese restaurant offering both dine-in and takeout, part of a growing Canadian chain with locations across BC, Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec.

value: Katsuya

signal: tonkatsu specialist (Katsuya); ~$16-24pp


community: Black Creek

value: A broad, safe sandy beach on the Strait of Georgia with rich tide pools at low tide, spacious campsites in second-growth forest, hot showers, and a playground — a classic family beach camp that fills fast in summer.

value: Miracle Beach Campground

wow_evidence: broad, safe sandy beach... hot showers... 202-site capacity... fills fast in summer


value: 375 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6C3

community: Kelowna

value: Triple O's is a BC-born premium quick-service burger chain celebrated for its secret Triple "O" sauce, fresh Canadian beef burgers, hand-scooped milkshakes, and thick-cut Kennebec fries. This Kelowna location is co-located within a Chevron gas station on Harvey Avenue, making it a convenient stop on a busy cycling arterial near City Park. Drive-through, takeout, and delivery are all available.

value: Triple O's

signal: Triple O's chain (confirmed); ~$12-16

wow_evidence: BC-born premium quick-service burger chain ... co-located within a Chevron gas station


value: 1950 Southern Yellowhead Highway, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: A Best Western Plus property in Valemount, BC, positioned at the gateway to Mount Robson Provincial Park and the Rocky Mountains. The hotel features an indoor pool, waterslide, and hot tub, along with suites offering kitchenettes and mountain views — useful for cyclists needing to dry out and recover after a long day on Highway 5. Valemount is a key overnight stop on the Icefields Parkway corridor and this is one of the town's most prominent full-service lodging options.

value: Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites

signal: chain 'best western plus'

wow_evidence: indoor pool, waterslide, and hot tub


value: 1109 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Elisa is a Michelin Guide-recommended wood-fired grill in Vancouver's Yaletown neighborhood, celebrated for its fine steaks and seafood. Ranked among the 101 Best Steak Restaurants in the World and named Vancouver Magazine's Restaurant of the Year, it features both indoor and outdoor seating with a full bar. The restaurant also operates Luigi & Sons Butcher Shop as a companion venture.

value: Elisa Wood-Fired Grill

wow_evidence: Michelin Guide-recommended... Ranked among the 101 Best Steak Restaurants in the World and named Vancouver Magazine's Restaurant of the Year


value: 26426 56 Ave Unit E, Langley Twp, BC V4W 3Z3

value: Donair Hub is a halal fast-food counter in Langley Township specializing in lamb, beef, chicken, and falafel donairs carved fresh off the rotisserie to order. The menu extends to platters, poutine, and donair bowls, with generous portions that reviewers consistently single out. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes, or customers can dine in or pick up.

value: Donair Hub

detail: Falafel donair listed on the menu; a reviewer specifically mentions ordering a 'veggie donair', confirming a vegetarian option is available


value: 204 - 815 Cloverdale Ave, Victoria BC V8X 2S8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 97m.

community: Saanich

value: Lot 1 Pasta Bar is Victoria's original pasta bar, blending family-heritage Italian recipes with international flavours and locally sourced BC ingredients in a warehouse-style space with 17-foot ceilings and an industrial aesthetic. Founded by the team behind Victoria's original burger lounge, it offers handcrafted pasta, creative cocktails featuring local distilleries, and a rotating selection of Vancouver Island draught beers. A touring cyclist looking for a substantial sit-down meal with gluten-free and vegan options in the heart of Victoria would find this a solid choice.

value: Lot 1 Pasta Bar

detail: Website states 'delicious gluten-free options available'; menu includes a Vegan 'Cheese'cake and multiple dishes with tofu as a protein add-on, indicating vegetarian/vegan accommodation

signal: Pasta mains $22–$28; explicit 'price-driven value' positioning; happy hour & casual venue


value: 81 Sixth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 17m; stands at 17m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Pizza Heaven is the New Westminster outpost of the Vancouver Pizza Heaven chain, located near the Fraser River and, according to at least one customer review, situated inside a bar. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients, house-made dough, and a signature pan crust, with a broad menu that covers classic, vegan, gluten-free, and fusion styles. The location also offers catering for events.

value: Pizza Heaven

detail: Offers page explicitly lists 'dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders'; some deals are marked 'PICKUP ONLY'

detail: Website front page explicitly lists 'Gluten-free • Cauliflower • Vegan • Fusion • Classic — Something for every taste and every diet.'


value: 408 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

community: Cranbrook

value: Perry's Pizza and Grill is a long-established Cranbrook restaurant that started in Kimberley's Platzl in 1988 and relocated to Cranbrook in 2004. The menu centres on fresh daily-made dough pizzas, house-made burgers on Kaiser buns, pasta, and salads, with catering and online ordering available. A convenient stop for touring cyclists needing a filling sit-down or takeout meal in central Cranbrook.

value: Perry's

detail: Menu lists dedicated 'Veggie Pizzas' and 'Veggie Burgers' sections; no GF or vegan claims found


value: 1200 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 12m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Boat Shed Ambleside is a casual, seasonal waterfront restaurant sitting directly on Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver, offering both indoor dining and outdoor patio seating with sweeping ocean and mountain views. Part of the Boat Shed Hospitality Group's three-location portfolio, it serves fish and chips, pizza, coffee, and ice cream through both a dine-in room and a dedicated take-out window. Its location at the west end of the North Shore seawall makes it a natural stopping point for cyclists on the Ambleside waterfront route.

value: The Boatshed Ambleside

signal: Explicit 'casual dining,' fish & chips/pizza/ice cream, sit-down beachside, no reservations

wow_evidence: Boat Shed Hospitality Group's three-location portfolio... take-out window... directly on Ambleside Beach


value: 4203 50th Avenue South

community: Fort Nelson

value: Blue Bell Inn is a roadside motel, Petro Canada gas station, and convenience store all under one roof on the Alaska Highway in Fort Nelson, BC — a strategically important resupply point for cyclists on one of North America's most remote touring routes. The on-site convenience store stocks snacks, cold drinks, fresh bakery items, and travel essentials, and non-guests can access a shower-only service. The RV park with full amenities makes this a flexible stop for a range of travellers.

value: Blue Bell Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1545 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 38m; rack (5 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (8 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (6 spaces) at 81m; rack (7 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (7 spaces) at 92m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4287 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (5 spaces) at 73m; stands (5 spaces) at 80m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Ramie's Greek Restaurant is a family-owned Greek restaurant on Burnaby's Kingsway corridor, celebrating 25 years in business. It has been voted Best Greek Restaurant in Burnaby, winning the Quality Business Award for both 2023 and 2024 based on satisfaction, quality, service, and reputation. The restaurant is operated by owner Ramie and his two sons, with a stated commitment to authenticity and quality in their cooking.

value: Ramie's Greek Restaurant

signal: family Greek sit-down; ~$18-28pp


value: 6285 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5J 0H3

value: Saigon Bites is a Vietnamese restaurant situated on Kingsway, one of Burnaby's busiest commercial corridors and a common cycling route connecting Vancouver to the eastern suburbs. The restaurant offers indoor seating in a smoke-free environment, and its Vietnamese menu likely features pho, banh mi, and similar dishes popular with cyclists seeking a hearty meal. Its location on Kingsway puts it within easy reach of cyclists travelling the BC Parkway and surrounding neighbourhood routes.

value: Saigon Bites

signal: Vietnamese restaurant; $15-22/person

wow_evidence: Vietnamese restaurant with indoor seating on Kingsway


value: 879 Park Royal North, West Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; rack (5 spaces) at 44m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 768 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 6 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: no

value: Jo-E Cycles, branded online as Jo-E Bike Rentals, is a dedicated bike and e-bike rental shop steps from the entrance to Stanley Park on Denman Street in Vancouver. The shop claims to be Vancouver's first e-bike rental business and maintains a wide fleet including comfort cruisers, city hybrids, mountain bikes, tandems, kids bikes, and multiple e-bike models — all with helmets, locks, and baskets included. Renters benefit from an on-demand rescue team dispatched to their location in the event of a flat tire or mechanical issue mid-ride.

value: Jo-E Cycles

detail: Extensive rental fleet: comfort cruisers (Specialized Roll 2.0), city hybrids (Specialized Crossroad/Sirrus), mountain bikes (Specialized Rockhopper), tandems, kids bikes, trailers, child seat combos, e-bikes (multiple Joy models), and e-scooters; helmet, lock, and basket included with all bikes; walk-ins explicitly welcomed

detail: No reservation? No problem. Walk-ins are always welcome. Your bike is ready the moment you arrive.

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 1724 Douglas St, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 49m; rack at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: The Blue Nile is a sit-down East African restaurant in the heart of Victoria specializing in authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, where dishes of richly spiced stews, lentils, and vegetables are served communally atop injera flatbread. The menu is extensive, covering poultry, beef, and a full range of vegan and vegetarian dishes, with gluten-free substitutions available. Ethiopian coffee (Bunna) is prepared tableside in the traditional roast-and-brew ceremony, making this a distinctive cultural dining stop for touring cyclists passing through downtown Victoria.

value: The Blue Nile

detail: Menu has a dedicated 'Vegan combos' section and multiple vegetarian dishes (Shiro, Bursen Tumtumo, Hamli Kawlo, etc.). Website states: 'All dishes are gluten free except injera. For Gluten Free option substitute rice instead of Injera.'

signal: Mains $23.99–$27.99; casual sit-down ethnic restaurant


value: 1878 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, V2S 0H9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 17m; rack (7 spaces) at 98m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Freshii is a fast-casual health-food chain serving salads, wraps, burritos, poke bowls, energii bowls, and smoothies. The Abbotsford location sits at 1878 McCallum Road in a unit-format retail setting. Touring cyclists looking for a quick, nutrition-focused meal stop would find a familiar menu offering.

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'

wow_evidence: fast-casual health-food chain


value: 2591 Panorama Drive, V3E 2Y6

value: Beanery is a coffeehouse and eatery serving gourmet sandwiches and thin-crust pizzas with takeout and pickup options available. Located in a plaza on Panorama Drive in North Vancouver, it's a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a quick meal.

value: Beanery


value: 257 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Maxim's Bakery is a neighborhood bakery in Vancouver offering fresh baked goods to customers. Cycling travelers passing through might stop for a quick snack or pastry.

value: Maxim's Bakery

signal: shop=bakery