value: 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, V2S 3M1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 96m.

blurb: 700-seat Abbotsford performance venue; theatre, dance, and concerts.

community: Abbotsford

value: The Abbotsford Arts Centre is a 700+ seat performing arts facility operated by the Abbotsford School District, equipped with full concert lighting, sound, and fly systems capable of supporting major productions. It hosts a diverse year-round calendar of theatre, dance, and cultural events serving local schools, touring productions, community groups, and the general public. The adjacent 3,150 sq. ft. Community Arts Addition seats an additional 260 and is available for banquets, receptions, and rehearsals.

value: Abbotsford Arts Centre

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: 700-seat performing arts venue; event tickets typically $20-45

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: 700-seat performing arts facility with year-round public calendar — show-conditional delight; wins over its duplicate theatre node.


source: enrichment

value: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 10m. Total: 8 spaces.

category: Accommodation

community: North Vancouver

value: A full-service waterfront hotel in North Vancouver, the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier sits steps from the famous Lonsdale Quay with views of the harbour and North Shore mountains. The hotel offers elegantly appointed rooms, two on-site restaurants (The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge and Pier 7 Restaurant & Bar), a health club, and a pool. Its central location near the Quay Market & Food Hall and proximity to North Shore breweries make it a well-situated urban base for touring cyclists.

value: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier

detail: Listed as 'Complimentary Luggage Storage' on the /services-amenities page

detail: Two on-site restaurants: The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge and Pier 7 Restaurant & Bar, both listed on the website

detail: Website features a 'Quay Market & Food Hall Package', indicating the Lonsdale Quay Market & Food Hall is within walking distance

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: upscale

confidence: high

label: Upscale

signal: full-service waterfront hotel at Lonsdale Quay, two restaurants; $250-350

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info


value: 4333 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; rack at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 66m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m. Total: 15 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: Vancouver

value: Mountain View Liquor Store is an independent off-sales retailer on Fraser Street in Vancouver carrying over 1,000 products spanning wine, craft beer, spirits, coolers, cider, and a small selection of non-alcoholic soft drinks. The shop operates an online catalogue through SwypePOS, suggesting a modern, well-organised inventory. It sits in the Mount Pleasant–Fraserhood corridor, a neighbourhood increasingly popular with cyclists commuting and touring through south Vancouver.

value: Mountain View Liquor Store

source: osm

subcategory: Liquor Store


bike_access: hard

character: utilitarian

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Lang Bay

source: camping

value: A paddle-in overnight on Beaver Lake along the Powell Forest Canoe Route, reached only by water from the Little Horseshoe Lake portage — entirely unreachable by loaded touring bike.

value: Beaver South Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 15562 - 24th Ave, White Rock, BC

category: Food & Drink

community: Surrey

value: Bucky's is an artisan hearth-style pizzeria serving hand-tossed and thin-crust pizzas from a large menu of specialty pies and build-your-own options. Located near the South Surrey/White Rock border, it offers counter pickup as well as delivery through Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, and DoorDash. A touring cyclist fueling up for the road would find a broad menu including gluten-free crust and a dedicated veggie option.

value: Bucky's West Coast Pizzeria

detail: Menu states 'GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE IN A 10.5 INCH SIZE'; Veggie Supreme pizza listed; no explicit vegan claim

confidence: medium

label: Cheap eats

signal: cuisine=pizza

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 82m. Total: 12 spaces.

blurb: 400-seat UBC campus theatre; student and professional productions if a show is on.

category: Attractions

value: Frederic Wood Theatre is a 400-seat, 1960s proscenium theatre on the UBC Vancouver campus, featuring a fly tower, traps, and a built-in revolve. It is operated by UBC's Department of Theatre and Film and hosts student and professional productions throughout the academic year. Situated near the UBC Rose Garden at the western edge of campus, it is accessible via transit and is one of three performance venues run by the department.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: Frederic Wood Theatre

wow_evidence: 400-seat UBC department theatre, primarily student productions in academic year; show-conditional delight per theatre ladder.


value: 1035 Legacy Way, Whistler, BC

community: Whistler

value: Cheaky's cafe is a small café located on Legacy Way in Whistler, BC. Beyond its OSM classification as a café in a well-known cycling destination, no further details about its offerings, atmosphere, or cyclist-specific amenities could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Cheaky's Café

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1118 Lakeview Crescent, V2G 1A3

community: Williams Lake

value: Lakeview Tandoori Bistro is a family-owned Indian restaurant serving the Williams Lake area with authentic tandoori cooking from a traditional clay oven, along with curries, biryanis, and a broad selection of vegetarian dishes. The menu spans appetizers, seafood, lamb, and chicken prepared to international standards with fresh ingredients. It is one of the few sit-down Indian dining options in the Cariboo region, with full table service and online ordering available.

value: Lakeview Tandoori Bistro

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' menu section; numerous vegetarian items throughout including Veggie Samosa, Veggie Pakora, Paneer Tikka, Channa Bhatura, Paneer Chilli, and more

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Main dishes $16.99–$18.99; casual Indian sit-down, family-owned

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 348 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N5

community: Kelowna

value: The Royal Anne Hotel is a historic boutique property in the heart of downtown Kelowna, tracing its origins to 1905 and rebuilt on the same Bernard Avenue site after a 1971 fire. It sits within steps of Okanagan Lake, City Park, and a wide range of restaurants, making it a convenient base for cyclists exploring the region. The nearby Kettle Valley Rail Trail is specifically called out by the hotel as a scenic cycling destination.

value: The Royal Anne Hotel

detail: Free guest laundry listed as a hotel amenity on both the amenities page and accommodations page

detail: O'Flannigan's Pub located off-site immediately behind the hotel, offering pub fare, appetizers, karaoke, live music, and comedy nights

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: historic boutique downtown Kelowna, affordable positioning; $140-190 shoulder

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: historic boutique property tracing its origins to 1905; Kettle Valley Rail Trail specifically called out as a cycling destination


value: 1885 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5N 4A6

value: Belgian Fries is a bar and restaurant on Vancouver's busy Commercial Drive, serving Belgian-style fries and Canadian comfort food since 1998. The menu anchors on hand-cut fries and 18 varieties of poutine, alongside burgers, fish and chips, and sandwiches. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the restaurant offers a pickup/takeout option for cyclists on the move.

value: Belgian Fries

signal: Sit-down bar & restaurant serving comfort food (poutines, burgers)

wow_evidence: serving Belgian-style fries and Canadian comfort food since 1998 … 18 varieties of poutine


value: 14641 108 Avenue, Surrey, V3R 1V8

value: Polonia Bakery & Deli is a bakery and delicatessen in Surrey. It specializes in baked goods and deli items for the local community.

value: Polonia Bakery & Deli

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: bakery and delicatessen in Surrey


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 46m; stands at 58m; rack (covered) at 72m.

community: New Westminster

value: A&W

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


value: 10391 150 Street, Surrey, V3R 7C1

value: Sabai Thai Restaurant is a Thai cuisine restaurant in Surrey, BC. The OSM record indicates the premises are wheelchair accessible and smoke-free. No further detail about the restaurant's character or offerings can be confirmed, as the website URL in OSM leads to an unrelated restaurant of the same name in Ottawa, Ontario.

value: Sabai Thai Restaurant

signal: Entrees $16.95–$24.95, casual Thai sit-down


value: Unnamed Road, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0G 1R0, Canada

community: Five Mile

value: CMH Galena is a 34-room hotel in the Kootenays, part of Canadian Mountain Holidays' lodge network. Located in a mountainous region, it provides accommodation for visitors to the area.

value: CMH Galena

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: CMH heli-skiing lodge (Galena); all-inclusive packages in the thousands

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V7Y 1H4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (6 spaces) at 87m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: OPA! of Greece is a Canadian quick-service restaurant chain serving Greek-inspired food since 1998, with this Vancouver outpost located underground in the Pacific Centre mall complex. The menu centres on souvlaki platters, pita wraps, and Greek salads alongside vegetarian-friendly items like falafel, spanakopita, and hummus. It is a convenient downtown food stop, though its subterranean mall setting means cyclists must leave bikes at street level before descending.

value: OPA! of Greece

detail: Menu lists falafel, spanakopita, hummus & pita, and multiple salads (Caesar, Greek, Santorini), providing vegetarian and likely vegan options; no explicit GF labelling observed on website

signal: OPA! of Greece fast-casual souvlaki; ~$12-15

wow_evidence: underground in the Pacific Centre mall complex ... level: -1


value: 4905 Spearhead Place, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

value: Greystone Lodge is a boutique ski-in/ski-out accommodation at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, BC, offering individually owned and styled one- and two-bedroom suites managed on-site by Acer Vacation Rentals. It is a practical summer mountain-biking base as well as a winter destination, with secure bike storage, a heated saltwater pool, two hot tubs, and free underground parking in a building of only 50 units. Whistler Village is roughly a 7–10 minute walk or a short bus ride away, putting restaurants and grocery stores well within reach.

value: Greystone Lodge

detail: About Us page lists 'Coin-Operated Laundry' as a lodge amenity; confirmed in body text: 'There is a coin operated laundry facility in the building.'

detail: FAQ states 'There are several restaurants within walking distance to Greystone Lodge'; site includes a dedicated Whistler Restaurants page

detail: FAQ explicitly references grocery stores in Whistler and recommends Nester's Market for pre-order delivery to the lodge

detail: About Us page lists 'Vending Machine' as a lodge amenity; body text confirms 'a vending machine for quick snacks.'

signal: boutique ski-in/ski-out suites at Blackcomb base; $220-320 shoulder

detail: About Us page lists 'Secure Bike Storage' as an explicit lodge amenity

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Secure Bike Storage as a lodge amenity... heated saltwater pool, two hot tubs


value: 187 North Fork Road, Cherryville, V0E 2G3

community: Cherryville

value: Cherryville Emporium is a convenience store and fuel stop in rural Cherryville. It provides basic supplies and fuel to travelers passing through this small community, including cycling tourists.

value: Cherryville Emporium

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 7162 5th Street, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Grand Forks

value: Municipal campground along the Kettle River in the heart of downtown Grand Forks, within easy walking distance of grocery stores, restaurants, and services; open May 1–October 15 with a resident host and online reservations.

value: Grand Forks Municipal Campground

ownership: Municipal


value: 2950 Douglas St unit -280, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4

community: Victoria

value: Namaste Indian Cuisine is a sit-down Indian restaurant founded in 2010 on Douglas Street in downtown Victoria, drawing on regional cuisines from across India — from fiery northern curries to coastal southern dishes. The menu is broad, spanning tandoor specialties, biryanis, and Indo-Chinese fusion alongside a large vegetarian selection, with many items labeled gluten-free. Carryout is available, making it a practical mid-ride fuel stop in the heart of the city.

value: Namaste Indian Cuisine

detail: Dedicated menu categories 'Veg Curries' and 'Veg Tandoori'; numerous individual items labeled GF (e.g. Fish Pakora, Chicken Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Onion Bhajia, Gobhi Garlic)

region: Vancouver Island


value: 4100 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 15m; rack at 57m; rack at 86m.

community: Richmond

value: Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine is an acclaimed fine-dining restaurant in Steveston, Richmond, ranked #12 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list and winner of the Best Destination Restaurant Award 2025. Led by Executive Chef and Proprietor Nutcha Phanthoupheng, the restaurant offers a seasonally changing multi-course Royal Thai tasting menu and the world's first sommelier-led Afternoon Thai Tea Experience. Cyclists visiting the Steveston waterfront area will find this an exceptional special-occasion dining destination.

value: Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine

detail: FAQ confirms gluten-free and dairy-free accommodations are available. However, FAQ explicitly states: 'We are currently unable to accommodate requests for: Vegetarian-Vegan.'

label: Fine dining

signal: Tasting-only menu, Master Sommelier, award-winning named chef, top 50 ranking


value: #101, 1661 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, British Columbia

community: Courtenay

value: Edo Japan Courtenay Crossing is a Japanese-inspired fast-casual franchise in the Courtenay Crossing strip mall on Cliffe Avenue, serving teppanyaki grilled meals, hand-rolled sushi, ramen, and bubble tea. Founded in Calgary in 1979, it is one of Canada's largest teriyaki chains with over 200 locations nationwide. Touring cyclists will find a full dine-in room alongside takeout and delivery options.

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


value: 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: The Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre is a 189-room, 4-star hotel operated by Marriott on Dominion Street in Burnaby, BC. It includes a dedicated conference centre, making it a major venue for events and business travel in the Metro Vancouver area. Cyclists staying here are within reach of Burnaby's urban trail network and the broader Lower Mainland cycling infrastructure.

signal: chain 'marriott'


value: 1037 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1P9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 19m; stands (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Chef Ron Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, the main road corridor to Stanley Park and the seawall cycling route. The kitchen spans a notably eclectic range — authentic Persian specialties like dolma and Bandari sandwiches sit alongside Italian pastas, classic burgers, and a breakfast menu. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and a daily happy hour rounds out the bar program.

value: Chef Ron Restaurant & Bar

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: hummus with tortilla, falafel tacos, falafel sandwich, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), teriyaki veggie bowl, garden salad, Greek salad, and poutine/fries

signal: Mains $18–28, mostly $24; casual sit-down dining


value: 1258 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, V9A 3P3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 9m; rack (1 space) at 57m; rack at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 83m; rack (3 spaces) at 87m; rack (1 space) at 89m. Total: 14 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Esquimalt

value: Marty's Mountain Cycle is a boutique mountain bike shop that has operated in Esquimalt — just across the bridge from downtown Victoria — since 1989, making it the original mountain bike shop in the Victoria area. Specializing in high-end mountain bikes from brands like Forbidden and Rocky Mountain, the shop has grown into a community hub known for its mechanical expertise and deep involvement in the South Vancouver Island riding scene. A rental fleet that includes e-bikes rounds out the shop's offerings for visiting riders.

value: Marty's Mountain Cycle

detail: Dedicated 'RENTAL BIKES' navigation section on website; rental fleet explicitly includes e-bikes ('E-bikes curious? Check out our Rental fleet below')

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: original mountain bike shop in the Victoria area...since 1989


character: destination

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Paradise Point

value: Reinecker campground sits within Herald Park on the forested west shore of Shuswap Lake, offering a roped swimming beach, boat launch, and the self-guided Margaret Falls trail; it is a busy, full-amenity park that fills quickly in summer.

value: Reinecker campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: Jubilee St, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Canada

blurb: Shared community garden in Rossland.

community: Rossland

value: Rossland Community Garden is a shared community growing space in Rossland, BC, nestled in the Kootenay mountain region. Community gardens of this type typically offer plots tended by local residents, with seasonal produce and flowers. For a touring cyclist passing through Rossland's scenic mountain terrain, it may serve as a quiet green stopping point in the town.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

label: Growing season

months: June July August

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Rossland Community Garden

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: community garden, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Community garden; pleasant, ordinary.


value: 424 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, V2B 3H1

community: Kamloops

value: Hatsuki Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Kamloops. The business maintains an online presence but provides limited information about its facilities and services on the website.

value: Hatsuki Sushi

confidence: low

signal: sushi sit-down; ~$15-25pp


value: 2190 Voght Street, V1K 1B8

community: Merritt

value: Yaki Joe's Pizza is a from-scratch pizzeria in Merritt, BC, known for traditional stone-oven pizzas, handmade calzones, wraps, wings, salads, and pastas made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers dine-in seating and explicitly welcomes travellers passing through the area with room to sit and relax. Online ordering and delivery to surrounding Nicola Valley communities are also available.

value: Yaki Joe's Pizza


value: 8185 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 50m; stands (3 spaces) at 52m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bing & Noodle World is a casual noodle and bing (Chinese pancake) restaurant on Granville Street in Vancouver. The business operates primarily through social media and specializes in quick, affordable noodle and bing dishes. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking casual dining.

value: Bing & Noodle World

signal: noodle & bing, affordable; ~$12-18pp


value: 105-460 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C2

value: Gather is a neighbourhood restaurant occupying a glass-encased corner of Kelowna's Innovation Centre, serving a distinctive fusion of modern Korean and Italian cuisine crafted by Chef Sung Ji Park, whose background spans traditional Korean home cooking and a decade in fine Italian kitchens. The intimate interior was designed and built in Italy by co-owner Luigi Coccaro, with an open kitchen that lets diners watch the cooking unfold. The menu is built around shareable small, medium, and large plates — a format rooted in both Korean and Italian dining culture — paired with a wine list of over 180 curated selections.

value: Gather Restaurant

signal: Named chef with fine dining background, 180+ curated wine list, fine dining heritage, intimate format

wow_evidence: fusion of modern Korean and Italian cuisine ... interior designed and built in Italy by co-owner Luigi Coccaro ... wine list of over 180 curated selections


value: 37947 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: August Jack Motor Inn is a motel on Squamish's main downtown strip, Cleveland Avenue, positioning itself as a base camp for Sea-to-Sky outdoor adventures including cycling, hiking, kitesurfing, and skiing. The property sits within walking distance of the town's restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and civic amenities. It markets mountain or garden views, a fire pit, and BBQ facilities alongside its standard room offerings.

value: August Jack Motor Inn

detail: Website states Cleveland Avenue is 'lined with coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants' and specifically names Howe Sound Brewery and Cliffside Cidery within walkable distance

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


category: Transport

value: Island Link (Tofino Express Bus) intercity bus connecting Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, and Tofino. Bicycles are not accepted on any Island Link vehicle — the operator's baggage policy explicitly restricts bicycles due to vehicle space limitations, with no boxed or bagged exception.

source: manual

value: Tofino Express Bus (Island Link)

origin: transport

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

tier: unwelcome

wow_evidence: Island Link intercity bus connecting Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, and Tofino


value: 3010 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: A dessert-focused cafe on Cambie Street in Vancouver offering a casual stop for refreshments during urban cycling tours. Positioned as a destination for desserts and beverages.

google_place_id: ChIJsXbVluhzhlQRbJHrYmOoMtE

value: Passion8 Dessert Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2800 Jacklin Road, Langford, BC

community: Langford

value: Sabhai Thai is a family-owned authentic Thai restaurant that has operated since 2006, now running two Vancouver Island locations — Sidney and Langford. The Sirimalalak family cooks from scratch using traditional Thai recipes and ingredients, and has earned repeat recognition as the top ethnic restaurant in Sidney. A touring cyclist stopping in Langford will find a full sit-down menu spanning noodles, curries, soups, and appetizers, with vegetarian and vegan options throughout.

value: Sabhai Thai

detail: Website states the menu includes 'a variety of dishes to choose from for everyone, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan meals.' Specific vegetarian and vegan items appear on both lunch and dinner menus (e.g., Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Vegetarian Phad Thai, Garden Delight combo)

signal: Main dishes $21–23 (Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Garlic Pork)


value: 2991 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, V3B 6J6

community: Coquitlam

value: Marble Slab Creamery is a Canadian chain ice cream shop known for hand-mixed ice cream on a frozen marble slab. This location sits along Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, making it an easy roadside stop for cyclists passing through the Tri-Cities area.

value: Marble Slab Creamery

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: Canadian chain ice cream shop


value: 5033 49th Avenue Northwest

community: Chetwynd

value: BC Liquor Store

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

region: Northern British Columbia


community: Cranbrook

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 702 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, V1C 3R9

value: Chevron


value: 3615 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Oregano's Pizza is a local Victoria pizzeria on Shelbourne Street specializing in made-to-order pies with over 20 signature specials plus a build-your-own option. The shop accommodates a range of dietary needs with gluten-free crust, lactose-free mozzarella, and vegan Daiya cheese. Pickup and delivery are both available, making it a solid calorie-refueling stop for touring cyclists passing through the Shelbourne corridor.

value: Oregano's Pizza

detail: Website states: 'gluten free pizza crust, lactose free mozzarella and vegan friendly daiya cheese'; menu also marks vegetarian items with a dedicated symbol


value: 6225 136 Street Unit A, Surrey, BC V3X 1H3

community: Surrey

value: Panorama Pizza and Curry is a Surrey restaurant serving both pizza and Indian curry dishes, catering to a broad range of tastes under one roof. Cyclists can order ahead online and pick up a hot meal without waiting, or take advantage of the delivery service. The dual-cuisine menu makes it an unusual and practical stop for groups with mixed preferences.

value: Panorama Pizza and Curry


value: 1168 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza


value: 1088 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Discovery Bay Resort is a waterfront suite-style resort in downtown Kelowna offering fully furnished suites with views of Okanagan Lake, the city, and mountains. Each suite includes a full kitchen and in-suite laundry, making it practical for multi-night touring stays. The resort is steps from the waterfront boardwalk — described on the site as suitable for cycling — as well as restaurants, a casino, and live entertainment.

value: Discovery Bay Resort

detail: In-suite laundry facilities mentioned explicitly: 'in-suite laundry facilities' listed as a standard suite feature

detail: Website states the resort is 'just steps away from coffee shops, restaurants, casinos, and live entertainment venues.'

signal: Luxury positioning, full-service resort, prime waterfront, multiple pools and spa

wow_evidence: in-suite laundry making it practical for multi-night touring stays… waterfront boardwalk described as suitable for cycling


value: 9803 87 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 4Y6, Canada

blurb: Community garden in Fort St. John.

community: Fort St John

value: FSJ Community Garden is a publicly accessible community garden in Fort Saint John in Northern BC. Community gardens in this region offer touring cyclists a quiet green space to rest and connect with local growing culture. The garden has hosted public events including a garden tour, suggesting it is an active community asset.

dwell: quick

value: FSJ Community Garden

wow_evidence: Active community garden; pleasant, ordinary.


value: 2877 Mill Street, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0

community: North Cowichan

value: Bonnie Martin Restaurant is a family-run diner in Chemainus, BC, serving home-style Canadian and Chinese cuisine since 1998. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with all menu items available all day, it's a well-established local favourite offering everything from omelettes and eggs benny to burgers and steak. Eat-in and takeout options make it a practical stop for cyclists passing through Chemainus.

value: Bonnie Martin Restaurant

detail: Menu lists a Veggie Omelette ('Three-egg omelette with chopped veggies topped with cheddar cheese'). No vegan or gluten-free options explicitly identified

signal: Most entrees $13–25; casual family-run diner since 1998


value: 660 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4J4

community: Nelson

value: Kootenay Tamil Kitchen is a South Indian restaurant on Nelson's main commercial street, run by Tamil immigrants who cook authentic, family-heirloom recipes — heart-healthy dishes free of butter and cream. The operation has expanded to include an Indian grocery store across the street at 639 Baker St and a neighbourhood cafe (KTK Rosemont) at 1516 Crease Avenue. Chef Ciraj's background includes eight years on US cruise lines feeding thousands of guests, making this a genuinely accomplished kitchen in a small-town setting.

value: Kootenay Tamil Kitchen

signal: South Indian (Tamil) home recipes; ~$16-26pp


community: Port Alberni

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 5951 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V6X 2E3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 34m; stands at 38m; stands at 43m; stands at 47m; stands at 51m; rack at 63m; rack (covered) at 69m; rack at 70m; rack at 94m; stands (covered) at 97m.

community: Richmond

value: Empire Seafood Restaurant is a large-format Cantonese fine-dining destination in Richmond's London Plaza, established in 2004 and now seating over 300 guests in a lavishly decorated space near Richmond Centre SkyTrain. The restaurant is celebrated for dim sum, King Crab, and Peking Duck, and its award-winning dim sum chef draws on Pacific Ocean seafood and local BC produce. Beyond daily dining, it hosts weddings, corporate functions, and family banquets, making it one of the more prominent Chinese banquet halls in the Lower Mainland.

value: Empire Seafood Restaurant

signal: fine-dining Cantonese, King Crab/Peking Duck, named chef; ~$40-70pp


value: 3250 Village Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: Bluebird Market is the sole grocery store within Sun Peaks Resort village, housed inside the Residences at Sun Peaks Grand building with 3,500 square feet of retail space. The market stocks full dairy, fresh produce, an abbreviated meat department, staples, and specialty items including in-season local produce and Oso Negro coffee. For cyclists visiting one of BC's largest four-season mountain bike destinations, it is the primary on-mountain resupply stop.

value: Bluebird Market

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Enderby

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1321A 56 Street, Delta, V4L 2A6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 17m; stands (covered) at 75m; wall_loops at 100m.

blurb: Tsawwassen library branch with bike racks and free WiFi.

community: Delta

value: The Tsawwassen Library is a public branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, serving the Tsawwassen community in Delta, BC. It offers a broad range of services including bookable meeting rooms, public computers, self-checkout, and a dedicated children's and teens' space. For cycling visitors, it provides outdoor bike racks and free WiFi, making it a practical stop on a coastal touring route.

theme: civic

value: Tsawwassen Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; bike racks.


value: #140 - 3866 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 4R7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 77m; rack at 95m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant sits on Bayview Pier in historic Steveston Village, offering unobstructed views of the water, the busy boardwalk, and Fisherman's Wharf. A multi-year winner of Richmond's Best Restaurant award, it focuses on fresh, locally sourced seafood — ingredients drawn wherever possible directly from Richmond farms — prepared with simple techniques by Chef Cezar Taneo. Touring cyclists exploring the Steveston waterfront would find it a notable full-service destination with an extensive BC-focused wine and beer list.

value: Blue Canoe

signal: Named chef, extensive wine program, award-winning status

wow_evidence: multi-year winner of Richmond's Best Restaurant award... fresh, locally sourced seafood... Bayview Pier in historic Steveston Village


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 35m.

value: Sashimi & Sushi Express is a fast-food sushi counter operating from unit 101c of a commercial building. The Instagram handle references Surrey, suggesting a quick-service Japanese food stop in the Fraser Valley corridor. It represents a convenient option for touring cyclists looking for a light, protein-rich meal on the go.

value: Sashimi & Sushi Express


value: 3618 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 38m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Icy Bar

signal: dessert bar; ~$6-12


community: New Westminster

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


washroom_type: pit

community: Williams Landing

value: A boat-in lakeside camp on Alouette Lake within Golden Ears Park's rugged backcountry, offering 16 sites in coastal hemlock forest with pit toilets; reachable only by paddle craft, so inaccessible to touring cyclists but a genuine wilderness retreat.

value: Raven Creek Marine Campsite


value: 985 Nicola Avenue, Port Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (4 spaces) at 78m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: H Mart


value: 8540 Alaska Road North, Fort St. John, V1J 5L6

community: Fort St. John

value: Howard Johnson by Wyndham is a national chain hotel situated along Alaska Road North in Fort St. John, a key hub for cyclists traveling the Alaska Highway corridor. The two-storey property offers standard hotel accommodations under the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. For touring cyclists passing through northeastern BC, it represents a reliable overnight stop in an otherwise remote stretch of highway.

value: Howard Johnson

signal: chain 'howard johnson'

wow_evidence: Howard Johnson by Wyndham... national chain hotel


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Freshly Squeezed


value: #1 - 31813 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V4

community: Abbotsford

value: Jasmine Garden Seafood Restaurant is a family-owned Chinese restaurant in West Abbotsford, in business since June 2000, serving authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. The full-service dine-in restaurant also offers takeout and local delivery, with a broad menu spanning dim-sum-style appetizers, seafood, noodles, and family dinner combos. A dedicated gluten-free menu section makes it a practical stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions.

value: Jasmine Garden Seafood Restaurant

detail: Website front page: 'DINE IN, TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY — FOR PICK UP OR DELIVERY CALL US NOW 604-850-8628'; 10% off on pickup orders with $40 minimum

detail: Dedicated Gluten Free menu page lists fried rice, fu yung, chow mein, chop suey, and other dishes made gluten-free (chow mein with vermicelli). Vegetable-only dishes also appear throughout the main menu (Vegetable Chop Suey, Braised Bean Curd, Gai-Lan, etc.). Disclaimer notes GF dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen

signal: Most mains $14.50–$19.95; casual sit-down Chinese restaurant


value: 407 IR 10 Road, Líl̓wat Nation, Mount Currie, BC

community: Mount Currie

value: Líl̓wat Station is a Chevron gas station and convenience store operated by the Líl̓wat Nation's business arm, opened in 2019 in Mount Currie approximately 35 km north of Whistler. The well-stocked store carries grab-and-go food, snacks, and Líl̓wat branded merchandise, and also houses a Canada Post outlet — a useful combination for cyclists passing through on the Sea-to-Sky corridor. It serves Líl̓wat Nation citizens, neighbouring communities, and tourists alike.

value: Lillwat Station


value: Rosser Avenue, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 5m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain with a location on Rosser Avenue in Burnaby, offering delivery, takeout, and dine-in service. The brand emphasises Canadian-grown ingredients, house-made dough, and a broad selection of plant-based toppings. Touring cyclists looking for a hot meal with vegetarian or vegan options will find a familiar, accessible option here.

value: Panago

detail: Website states 'abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices' and highlights plant-based options. No gluten-free claim found

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain


value: 8678 Greenall Avenue, Unit 112, Burnaby, BC

value: Continuum Coffee Roasters is a specialty small-batch coffee roaster founded in 2012, now operating out of a roastery in Burnaby where visitors are welcome to stop in. They source fair trade, organic, and single-origin coffees from producers around the world, roasting in batches of 1–10 kg for maximum freshness. Cyclists passing through can explore a range of espresso blends, single-origin offerings, and limited special-release lots from notable producers.

value: Continuum Coffee Roasters

signal: small-batch coffee roaster; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: specialty small-batch coffee roaster founded in 2012 … visitors are welcome to stop in at the roastery


value: 2901 10 Avenue Northeast, Salmon Arm, BC

community: Salmon Arm

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Salmon Arm is a nationally branded budget hotel situated on the northeast side of Salmon Arm in the Shuswap region of British Columbia. As part of the Wyndham Rewards network, it offers a familiar, consistent lodging option for travellers passing through a community that sits along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor. Touring cyclists riding through the Thompson-Okanagan region will find it a straightforward overnight stop near the commercial centre of town.

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Salmon Arm

signal: chain 'super 8'

wow_evidence: nationally branded budget hotel...Super 8 by Wyndham


value: 4148 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 75m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Boiling Point is a Taiwanese hot soup specialty restaurant chain serving individual hot pot meals cooked at the table, with a wide range of broth bases from Taiwanese spicy to Korean bean paste to Milk Cream Curry. The Vancouver Main Street location is part of a chain with three Canadian outlets and outposts across the US and Japan. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down meal with substantial protein and vegetarian options, plus takeout availability.

value: Boiling Point

detail: Website menu lists 'Mushroom Veggie' as a soup base option and 'Steamed Veggie' as an appetizer, confirming vegetarian choices

signal: Hot soup specialty; add-on prices $1–$5.45; quick-service


value: 103-1833 Anderson Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8

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

value: COFU Pressed Sushi is a 100% plant-based pressed sushi restaurant near the entrance to Granville Island, founded by Akiko Otsuka and open since fall 2021. The menu features inventive vegan interpretations of sushi classics — jackfruit tuna and konjac salmon — with a near-zero food waste philosophy and eco-friendly, recyclable packaging. The restaurant is alcohol-free and encourages guests to bring their own containers for takeout.

value: Cofu Pressed Sushi

detail: Website states 'ORDER LAST ORDER AT 8:30 P.M FOR DINE-IN & TAKEOUT'; also offers pick-up and delivery via Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes

detail: Website states 'ALL Plant-Based'. Entirely vegan menu

signal: plant-based pressed sushi; ~$16-26pp


value: 6386 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack at 33m; lockers (secure) at 50m; rack at 56m; rack at 89m.

value: Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodle House is a long-established Chinese noodle restaurant (est. 1949) located in Richmond's busy Number 3 Road corridor, serving handmade Taiwanese and northern Chinese noodle soups, dry noodles, dumplings, and rice dishes. The kitchen distinguishes itself by using no MSG or preservatives, and the menu spans beef tendon broth soups, braised cold meats, and Taiwanese night-market staples like scallion pancakes and pork chops. A touring cyclist can expect a hearty, carb-rich meal well-suited to refueling mid-ride.

value: Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodle House

detail: Menu explicitly labels meat-free items: D2 Dry Noodle w/ Sesame Sauce '(no meat)', N13 Noodle in Beef Soup '(No Meat)'; additional vegetarian-compatible dishes include Deep Fried Tofu (A4), Vegetable Spring Rolls (A6), Boiled Seasonal Vegetable (A14), and multiple tofu, cucumber, and seaweed cold dishes

signal: Noodle house; mains $12–21, most $15–20 range


value: 400 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: shed (16 spaces, covered, secure) at 47m. Total: 16 spaces, 16 secure.

community: Bowen Island

value: Tell Your Friends Cafe sits on the pier by the Bowen Island ferry terminal, making it a natural first or last stop for cyclists arriving or departing by boat. The menu leans heavily on local Bowen Island producers, with house-made sourdough sandwiches and ingredients from nearby suppliers like Miller's Meatcraft butcher. Online ordering with ferry-side pickup makes it easy to grab a meal without lingering.

value: tell your friends cafe

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled: Granola Parfait (vegan + GF), Chickpea Sandwich (vegan), Chickpea Salad (GF, vegan option without feta), Curried Coconut Carrot Soup (vegan), Halloumi Sandwich - VEGAN

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4384 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9H 1E8

community: Oyster River

value: Ocean Resort is a 30-room waterfront hotel and retreat centre on the east coast of Vancouver Island, roughly halfway between Courtenay/Comox and Campbell River along the South Island Highway. The property blends standard hotel rooms (including kitchenette suites) with wellness and group retreat programming, featuring a meditation sanctuary, driftwood labyrinth, infrared sauna, steam room, and a separate event centre building. Touring cyclists would find a quiet, beach-access property with a relaxed, nature-focused atmosphere in a useful geographic position on the island corridor.

value: Ocean Resort Hotel & Event Centre

signal: clean-and-simple 30-room retreat hotel, Oyster River; $110-140

wow_evidence: infrared sauna, steam room... meditation sanctuary, driftwood labyrinth


value: 1751 Quebec Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 22m; rack (6 spaces) at 33m; rack (21 spaces) at 35m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (42 spaces, covered) at 59m; loops (3 spaces) at 64m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 66m; loops (4 spaces) at 68m. Total: 109 spaces.

value: Tractor

signal: Tractor healthy fast-casual bowls; ~$15-18


value: 1020 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1A8

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Indian Burger Joint is a 100% vegetarian and vegan fast-casual restaurant founded in 2023 by Navneet Bhadu, serving Indian-spiced burgers, naanwiches, grilled sandwiches, tacos, hotdogs, and chaat alongside Indian-style drinks like falooda and masala chai. The Downtown Vancouver location on Howe Street is part of a growing BC chain with five locations, distinguished by its use of authentic traditional Indian flavors and spices rather than meat substitutes. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available, and the culturally immersive décor with Indian-themed murals and lively music makes it a memorable stop.

value: Indian Burger Joint

detail: Website states '100% Vegetarian burgers' and 'All vegan and vegetarian options'. No gluten-free claim found

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: growing BC chain with five locations


value: 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 2 spaces.

blurb: Nanaimo's public contemporary gallery on Commercial Street, by donation.

community: Nanaimo

value: Nanaimo Art Gallery is an ambitious public contemporary art gallery founded in 1976 and now situated in the heart of downtown Nanaimo on Commercial Street, on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nations. The gallery presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary art alongside robust programs for all ages, and operates on an admission-by-donation model that makes it genuinely accessible to all visitors. A touring cyclist exploring downtown Nanaimo will find it a short walk from the waterfront, neighboured by cafes and shops along a lively commercial strip.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Nanaimo Art Gallery

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: public contemporary gallery, free/donation entry

wow_evidence: DUPE#6 winner: ambitious public contemporary gallery (1976) with strong Snuneymuxw programming, by donation.


value: Kootenay Boundary, BC V1N 4V8, Canada

community: Paulson

value: A single free site beside Big Sheep Creek, reached by a short gravel spur off Highway 3 near Nancy Greene Lake; bare-bones with no confirmed amenities, but a useful trailhead base for the Paulson trail system.

value: Mud Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: single free site beside Big Sheep Creek...bare-bones with no confirmed amenities


value: 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5Z6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 4m; rack at 6m; rack at 34m; rack at 53m.

blurb: Maple Ridge's central public library branch.

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Maple Ridge Public Library is a branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, serving the Maple Ridge community with a full range of lending, digital, and programming services. It is a publicly accessible civic facility located in a unit at 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road in central Maple Ridge. Touring cyclists may find it a useful urban stop for rest and connectivity, though specific cycling amenities are unconfirmed.

value: Maple Ridge Public Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: Squamish-Lillooet, BC V8B 0B3, Canada

community: Squamish

value: Raffuse Creek Recreation Area

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


community: Kelowna

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 6542 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Apex Liquor Store is a retail shop selling beverages and spirits located on Victoria Drive in Vancouver. It serves as a supply stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Apex Liquor Store


value: 3025 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC V3B 6S2

community: Coquitlam

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in 1928 and widely regarded as one of BC's most beloved brands. The Coquitlam Sunwood Square location is a full-service family restaurant serving burgers made with 100% fresh Canadian beef and locally sourced BC ingredients, with a patio and a full range of dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. It offers a reliable, familiar stop for touring cyclists looking for a substantial sit-down or takeout meal along the Lougheed Highway corridor.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 213 MacKenzie Avenue, Revelstoke

community: Revelstoke

value: Valhalla Pure (now operating as VPO Canada) is a multi-brand outdoor gear and apparel retailer with a location in downtown Revelstoke. The store carries an extensive range of outdoor clothing, footwear, and technical gear from over 450 brands. Revelstoke's position as a major mountain recreation hub makes this a potential stop for touring cyclists seeking general outdoor supplies.

value: Valhalla Pure

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: multi-brand outdoor gear and apparel retailer...over 450 brands; no mention of bikes or cycling services


value: 1399 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 75m; stands (14 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 3355 Harper Mountain Road, Kamloops, BC

blurb: Outdoor paintball park on Harper Mountain Road near Kamloops.

community: Dallas

value: Kamloops Paintball Games is a long-running outdoor paintball park located on Harper Mountain Road, about 20 minutes from downtown Kamloops, offering woodsball, speedball, and low-impact formats for a wide age range. Run by three experienced paintball operators with over 100 combined years in the BC paintball industry, the park hosts public walk-on days as well as private group bookings for birthdays, corporate events, and school outings. A touring cyclist looking for an active half-day excursion off the main route could make this a destination stop, though it sits well off the highway on a mountain road.

facet_confidence: low

theme: adventure

value: Kamloops Paintball

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: paintball with rental/instruction; typical session $40+

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Commercial paintball park with walk-on days; niche rec, no independent story.


value: 11970 88 Avenue, Delta, V4C 3C8

community: Delta

value: Tandoori Flame is a large-format Indian buffet restaurant chain claiming the title of North America's Largest Indian Buffet, with the Surrey-Delta location being the newest addition to the family, opening in 2020. Guests can choose from up to 150 items across 12 live cooking stations, with an emphasis on made-from-scratch dishes using fresh local produce and freshly ground Indian spices. The restaurant also offers takeout and catering, and can host private parties for groups of 20 to over 300.

value: Tandoori Flame

detail: Website promotes buffet as having 'something for everyone' with 150 items across 12 stations, consistent with vegetarian options being available

signal: large AYCE Indian buffet, 150 items/12 stations; ~$25-35pp

wow_evidence: large-format Indian buffet restaurant chain... Surrey-Delta location being the newest addition to the family


value: 555 Central Street West, V2M 3C6

community: Prince George

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 4496 West Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 3E9

community: Saanich

value: Floyd's Diner is a Victoria, BC institution established in 2004, best known for 'The Mahoney' — a large breakfast challenge that has become a local legend. The Royal Oak location on West Saanich Road is one of four family-friendly diners across greater Victoria. It offers a casual, welcoming atmosphere with a breakfast and lunch menu, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the Saanich Peninsula.

value: Floyd's Diner

signal: Self-identified diner, sit-down with reservations, family-oriented, portion-focused


value: 289 Nelson's Court, New Westminster, V3L 0E3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 27m; rack at 43m; stands at 61m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 62m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands at 69m; rack at 84m; rack at 96m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Noodlebox is a Canadian fast-casual franchise serving Asian-inspired wok-fired noodle and rice bowls, with a wide range of sauces from Pad Thai to Cambodian Jungle Curry. The New Westminster location is one of many BC outlets, offering dine-in and online ordering. Touring cyclists will appreciate the broad dietary accommodation, with dishes readily adaptable to vegan and gluten-friendly requirements.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Website states 'Can be made VEGAN — Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY — Please ask when ordering'; OSM confirms

signal: Noodle house; system classifies as band 1 regardless of language

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise … one of many BC outlets


value: 945 Columbia Street West, Kamloops, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 95m.

community: Kamloops

value: A Lebanese-inspired café at 945 Columbia Street West in Kamloops, offering vegetarian-friendly options. Its Lebanese culinary roots suggest a menu distinct from conventional coffee shops, potentially appealing to cyclists seeking varied fare. The physical café experience at this location could not be fully confirmed from available sources.

value: Petite Café


value: 530 Columbia Street, Kamloops, V2C 2V1

value: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Kamloops is a mid-scale chain hotel located on Columbia Street in downtown Kamloops, a major hub on cycling routes through the interior of British Columbia. As part of the Wyndham Hotels group, it offers standard hotel services in a convenient downtown location within walking distance of the Thompson River. Touring cyclists passing through Kamloops on the Trans Canada or other interior routes would find it a practical overnight option in the city centre.

value: Howard Johnson

signal: chain 'howard johnson'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: part of the Wyndham Hotels group


community: Courtenay

value: A&W


value: 9965 152 Street, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Steve's Poké Bar is an award-winning Hawaiian poké chain founded by Steve Huynh, who grew up between Vancouver and Honolulu learning authentic poké preparation from family recipes and local Hawaiian poké joints. Voted Vancouver's #1 best poké with over 10,000 five-star Google reviews, it serves traditional Hawaiian-style marinated fish bowls in a fast-casual format. Touring cyclists will find quick, customizable, protein-rich meals with pickup and delivery options at this Surrey location.

value: Steve's Poké Bar

detail: Menu page lists 'Shoyu Tofu' bowl (7 pcs tofu with avocado, rice, furikake, corn, edamame, wakame seaweed salad) as a vegetarian signature bowl option

signal: Steve's Poke Bar fast-casual bowls; ~$14-16

wow_evidence: award-winning Hawaiian poké chain... Voted Vancouver's #1 best poké with over 10,000 five-star Google reviews


value: 102 – 1168 The High Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0C6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 10m; stands (4 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Shio Japanese Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant that opened on The High Street in Coquitlam in May 2018, serving a mix of traditional sushi and original dishes like the Katsu Burger. It sits in a busy commercial hub near Douglas College, Lafarge Lake, and Coquitlam Centre, with free underground parking accessible off Atlantic Ave. Dine-in and takeout are both available, with Uber Eats delivery as well.

value: Shio Japanese Kitchen

signal: sushi + original dishes, value specials; ~$15-25pp


value: 2151 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H8

value: Columbia Bakery is a family-owned European specialty bakery operating in Nanaimo since 1972, known for high-quality breads, pastries, and baked German classics like Bee-sting cake. Cyclists stopping in can grab a fresh daily soup or sandwich for a satisfying mid-ride meal. Located at the corner of Bowen and Northfield Road, it is a well-established local institution with decades of community presence.

value: Columbia Bakery

detail: Website states 'soups and sandwiches made fresh every day' available for lunch

signal: shop=bakery


value: 1537 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Arriva Ristorante is a 42-year landmark on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, the city's historic 'Little Italy' district, where owner Paolo Frau serves entirely house-made Italian cuisine including scratch-made gnocchi, sausages, pancetta, breads, and desserts. It has become a destination restaurant drawing diners from across the region with an extensive Italian and international wine list. Commercial Drive itself is a major cycling corridor through east Vancouver, putting this long-established sit-down restaurant directly on common touring routes.

value: Arriva Ristorante

detail: Website states 'a wide selection of vegetarian pasta dishes and gluten free choices'; menu includes a dedicated 'Pasta - Vegetarian Sauces' section and offers 'Substitute rice pasta (gluten free)' as a menu option

signal: Pasta entrees $21–27.50; traditional sit-down Italian neighborhood restaurant

wow_evidence: 42-year landmark ... destination restaurant drawing diners from across the region ... entirely house-made Italian cuisine


community: Vernon

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


bike_access: rough

community: Encombe

value: A single-vehicle site on a small, secluded lake in the Cariboo, reached by two forest service roads and a rough narrow 900m spur — genuinely quiet but bare-bones with no confirmed facilities. The demanding access makes it best suited to cyclists comfortable on rugged gravel.

value: Etcho Lake Recreation Site


value: 1401 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Monzo Burger is a smashburger restaurant located in Vancouver House on Granville Street, inspired by the 1980s Milanese youth movement known as the 'Paninari.' The menu centres on house-ground Canadian beef smash patties, hand-made chicken cutlets, beef-tallow fries, and soft serve gelato, alongside a custom Italian-style pilsner brewed in collaboration with Ravens Brewing. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a full sit-down meal with online ordering and a vegetarian burger option.

value: Monzo Burger

detail: Menu lists 'BIG LEGUME (V) House-made veggie patty' explicitly labelled vegetarian

signal: Main burgers $12–18 range; most $13–17; casual burger concept

wow_evidence: inspired by the 1980s Milanese youth movement known as the 'Paninari' ... custom Italian-style pilsner brewed in collaboration with Ravens Brewing


value: 15235 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC

value: Gourmet Donuts & Coffee is a specialty donut and coffee shop occupying Unit 101 of a strip commercial development on Fraser Highway in Surrey. It sits along a busy arterial corridor, making it a convenient quick-stop option for cyclists transiting through the Fraser Valley. The shop specializes in donuts alongside coffee service.

value: Gourmet Donuts & Coffee


value: 3605 Capilano Rd #3603, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada

community: North Vancouver

value: Beary Waffles is an outdoor-only cafe in North Vancouver serving waffles, with no indoor seating. The playful bear-themed name suggests a casual, fun identity likely appealing to a younger or family crowd. Touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver may find it a worthwhile sweet-stop, though details about the menu and full offering are limited.

value: Beary Waffles

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 130-1110 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5E4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave at 72m.

value: Queens Hotel bills itself as the only hotel in Queensborough, a historic neighborhood of New Westminster, and occupies a quiet residential setting that buffers highway noise. The boutique property offers multiple room types from twin beds to family suites, all with premium Serta pillowtop mattresses and strong Wi-Fi throughout, and is notably pet-friendly with selected pet-friendly rooms. It sits close to the Q to Q Ferry to downtown New Westminster, the Queensborough Landing Outlet Mall, and a cluster of restaurants within walking distance, with a covered patio and BBQ available on-site.

google_place_id: ChIJZebAJZTYhVQRIeNXhtPMFBg

value: Queens Hotel

detail: Multiple restaurants within 15-minute walk including Boston Pizza, Pho Express, Naan Bites, Opa Souvlaki, Nando's Flame Grilled Chicken, Tora Sushi, Tim Hortons, Subway, and A&W

origin: manual

signal: boutique-styled neighbourhood hotel, Queensborough; $140-180

wow_evidence: the only hotel in Queensborough


value: Reflex Supplements


value: 301 Northstar Boulevard

community: Kimberley

value: Polaris Lodge


value: 12031 Second Ave #100, Richmond, BC V7E 3L6, Canada

value: Lighthouse is a fast-food fish and chips spot in Richmond, BC. Fish and chips is a classic refuelling meal for touring cyclists, offering a hearty, portable option. The Richmond area is popular with cyclists on the Dyke Trail network, making local quick-service spots like this potentially convenient pit stops.

value: Lighthouse


value: 761 6th Street, V3L 3C8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 23m; stands at 41m; stands at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Pizza Camp is a fast-food restaurant offering pizza and Indian cuisine with both indoor and outdoor seating. It operates via an online ordering platform, providing convenient takeout options for touring cyclists in need of a quick meal.

value: Pizza Camp


value: 100-8111 Anderson Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 20m; rack at 29m; rack (covered) at 33m; stands at 52m; rack at 65m; rack at 80m; rack at 82m; rack at 87m.

community: Richmond

value: Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant is a long-running Cantonese seafood restaurant in Richmond, BC, recognized as a winner of the Hennessy The Elite 10 Awards for Metro Vancouver. The kitchen is praised for its traditional dim sum and technique-driven dishes such as Chef's Special Stuffed Duck, Pork Lung with Almond Soup, and Pan-fried Fresh Oyster with Soya Sauce. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's dining corridor would find this a destination-worthy stop for authentic Cantonese cuisine.

value: Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant

signal: Award-winning dim sum with premium oysters; traditional casual format, no prices visible


value: 172 Wilson Street, V9A 7N6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 16m; rack (3 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m; rack (8 spaces) at 94m; rack (1 space) at 95m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 8671 No 1 Rd #9, Richmond, BC V7C 1V2

value: Seafair Smoke & Mixer is a Richmond neighbourhood institution with over 40 years of community service, specializing in an extensive selection of premium Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, loose tobacco, and a full range of vape devices, disposables, and e-liquids from brands such as ELF BAR, ALLO, and VUSE. Beyond tobacco, the shop functions as a local convenience stop and offers FedEx and Neighbour Express parcel drop-off and pick-up services. It is located in a strip-mall unit on No 1 Road in the Seafair area of Richmond.

value: Seafair Smoke & Mixers


value: 5812 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Pizza Factory Vancouver is a franchise location of a BC pizza chain originally founded in Coquitlam in 1984 by Sam Sanghera, now with multiple locations across British Columbia. The shop makes artisan dough and sauce fresh daily in small batches, earning strong local reviews for crust quality and friendly service. It offers both walk-in and online ordering for takeout, making it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists on Fraser Street.

value: Pizza Factory

detail: Customer review on website mentions ordering 'a vegetarian' pizza alongside other orders, confirming at least one vegetarian pizza option. No vegan or GF options mentioned

signal: cuisine=pizza


community: Pemberton

value: McDonald's


community: Westside

value: Sammy J’s

signal: Sammy J's grill & bar chain; ~$18-26pp


value: #218 - 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 51m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Fiorino is an authentic Florentine-inspired Italian street food restaurant founded by Florence native Giovanni Mascagni, built around house-baked Tuscan schiacciata bread sandwiches crafted using centuries-old techniques learned at Florence's Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. The Lonsdale Quay Market location seats up to 150 guests and offers a full Italian cocktail and wine bar alongside its sandwich and dinner menus. A second location operates in Vancouver's Chinatown.

value: Fiorino

signal: Florentine street-food sandwiches (bistecca splurge); ~$15-24pp


value: Unit 235 - 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces, covered) at 15m; rack (8 spaces) at 36m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m; rack (7 spaces) at 85m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Señor Froggy is a Mexican fast-food restaurant situated in a shopping mall on Lansdowne Street in Kamloops. It features a salsa bar alongside its Mexican menu and includes sections for allergies and gluten-friendly choices. Catering services are also available for larger orders.

value: Señor Froggy

detail: Website menu page explicitly lists 'Gluten Friendly' and an 'Allergies' section


value: 301 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4H6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Rel-ish Bistro is a scratch-kitchen restaurant and bar on Nelson's main street, known for a West Coast take on comfort classics using locally sourced, often organic ingredients from Kootenay-region farms. Chef Jeremy Lerch draws on family recipes and seasonal produce, with a menu spanning breakfast through evening mains alongside a craft beer and BC wine selection. The restaurant also offers catering and an online store featuring house-made preserves and sauces.

value: Rel-ish Bistro

detail: Menu includes vegetarian items such as the VW wrap (Silver-king Tofu, julienne veg, avocado, tahini), Valley Bowl with plant-based options, and catering wraps with tofu and vegetable fillings. GF and vegan not explicitly labeled

signal: scratch West Coast comfort bistro, catering ~$18pp; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: scratch-kitchen restaurant...locally sourced, often organic ingredients from Kootenay-region farms


value: 1380 Ellis Street, V1Y 2A2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 36m; lockers (secure) at 37m; lockers (secure) at 37m; lockers (secure) at 38m; lockers (secure) at 39m.

blurb: Kelowna's main downtown library, with 3D printers and recording studio.

community: Kelowna

value: The Kelowna Downtown branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is a large, full-service public library in the city centre, part of a 30-branch regional system serving over 399,000 people across the Okanagan. It houses an impressive Makerspace with a 3D printer, laser cutter, audio recording studio, and video production gear. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming public space with computers, Wi-Fi, and bookable meeting rooms in a convenient downtown location.

value: Kelowna Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Large downtown branch with makerspace; ordinary library band.


value: 1440 Portage Road, Pemberton, V0N 2L0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (100 spaces, covered) at 89m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Petro-Canada


value: 4385 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3R1

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (10 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; wall_loops (2 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Mitchie Matcha is a Vancouver cafe specializing in ceremonial-grade matcha sourced directly from three distinct regions in Japan — Shizuoka, Kagoshima, and Yame — each yielding a different flavour profile from mild and grassy to bold and umami-rich. Located on the Main Street corridor, the cafe also sells retail matcha powder online and can be hired as a drink vendor for private events ranging from small family celebrations to weddings and corporate functions. Cyclists passing through the Main Street neighbourhood will find a focused, specialty-tea experience with a strong direct-trade ethos.

value: Mitchie Matcha


value: 6023 West Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 83m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Chicko Chicken


value: 2272 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 85m.

community: Oak Bay

value: Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen has been a fixture of the Oak Bay neighbourhood since 1997, serving house-baked breads, artisan cheeses, Illy espresso, and a creative menu of grilled and cold panini on housemade focaccia. Cyclists can settle in at the licensed terrazzo patio or the bustling interior café, and the deli counter stocks Italian meats, cheeses, and imported goods for self-provisioning. A monthly Cheese Club and full catering service round out this beloved community institution.

value: Ottavio

detail: Pre-order deli pickup of panini, breads, cheeses, cured meats, and platters (e.g. Social Platter of cured meats, cheeses, olives, dried fruit, nuts, baguette) constitutes a made-to-order packed lunch service

detail: Multiple vegetarian menu items confirmed: PRIMAVERA (brie, pesto, artichoke), POMODORO (mozzarella, tomato), VERDURA (roasted peppers, artichoke, arugula, provolone), BURRATA & TOMATO, YOGURT BOWL, GREEN SALAD, ORECHIETTE PASTA SALAD

wow_evidence: fixture of the Oak Bay neighbourhood since 1997... deli counter stocks Italian meats, cheeses, and imported goods for self-provisioning


value: 1301 Cariboo Highway, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

community: Cache Creek

value: Hungry Herbie's is a Cache Creek institution that has been serving made-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries, and fried chicken on the Cariboo Highway since 1957. Home of the famous MONSTERBURGER™, the restaurant built its reputation by resisting the shortcuts of chain fast food — buns are baked fresh and fries are cut in-house daily. Sitting directly on the main highway through town, it is a well-regarded and long-standing refueling stop for travellers along this busy cycling corridor.

value: Hungry Herbie's

detail: Menu lists the Harvest Burger: 'You won't believe its not meat! Soya patty with lettuce and tomato.' — a vegetarian option

signal: cuisine=burger


community: West Vancouver

value: Freshly Squeezed


value: 4720 604, Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 52m; rack (10 spaces) at 66m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Crêpe de Licious


label: peak swimming

months: July August

community: Sooke

value: A 67-site riverside campground inside Sooke Potholes Regional Park, set among forests and the Sooke River's signature carved rock pools and clear green swimming holes; directly adjacent to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, making it a natural overnight for cyclists. Open mid-May to mid-September, cash only, no showers, and little to no cell service.

value: Spring Salmon Place Campground

wow_evidence: dedicated 'bicycle tent pad' site type...adjacent to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail...clear green swimming holes


blurb: Dawson Creek's memorial arena for ice sports and events.

community: Dawson Creek

value: The Dawson Creek & District Memorial Arena is a municipal ice arena serving the community at the southern end of the Alaska Highway. As a city-operated sports centre, it hosts ice sports, community events, and recreational skating. Touring cyclists passing through Dawson Creek — the Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway — may find it a useful landmark and rest stop.

theme: recreation

value: Dawson Creek & District Memorial Arena

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal arena; standard rec band.


value: 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0

blurb: Estuary nature centre at Cowichan Bay, overlooking an international bird area.

community: Cowichan Bay

value: A volunteer-operated, admit-by-donation nature interpretive centre perched at the edge of the Cowichan Estuary — a 400-hectare ecosystem and internationally designated Important Bird Area — in Hecate Park, Cowichan Bay. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits about the estuary, marine and bird life, and the Cowichan and Koksilah watersheds, including a live heron-rookery webcam. For touring cyclists passing through Cowichan Bay, it doubles as a tourist information hub and a quiet stop to learn about one of Vancouver Island's most ecologically significant coastal habitats.

label: heron nesting season

months: February March April May June

setting: mixed

value: Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre

detail: Wi-Fi is listed as an amenity on the event rentals page only; no indication it is available to general drop-in visitors

signal: Explicitly admit-by-donation model for all guests

wow_evidence: By-donation interpretive centre on a 400-ha Important Bird Area estuary, with live heron-cam.


value: 8999 Jim Bailey Road, Kelowna

value: Britannia Brewing Co. is a nautically-themed craft brewery operating a Brewery & Tap House in Lake Country near Kelowna, one of several BC locations. Their lineup spans West Coast IPAs, farmhouse saisons, Gose-style watermelon sours, oatmeal stouts, and classic lagers — all with ocean-inspired names. The Lake Country tap house sits in the heart of the Okanagan's popular cycling corridor connecting Kelowna-area wineries and trails.

value: Brittannia Brewing Co.

signal: Brewery tap house

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: one of several BC locations...Lake Country tap house sits in the heart of the Okanagan's popular cycling corridor


value: 2360 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 12921 84 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W1A2

value: Delta Pizza is a vegetarian-only pizza restaurant in Surrey operating under the tagline 'Think Vegetarian.' The menu leans heavily on South Asian-inspired flavours, with options like Veggie-Paneer, Punjabi-Style Veggie, and Roasted Garlic Paneer alongside more familiar western pies. It is a takeout-focused spot that accepts cash and debit only.

value: Delta Pizza

detail: Website states 'Take outs daily from 11 AM to 11 PM'

detail: Entire menu is vegetarian ('Think Vegetarian' tagline); gluten-free crust available upon request per website

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: vegetarian-only pizza restaurant...tagline 'Think Vegetarian'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 24m; rack at 80m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Liquor Co 1977

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 160 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet

community: Ucluelet

value: Island West Resort is a full-service waterfront resort in the fishing village of Ucluelet, offering motel rooms with kitchenettes, RV and tent sites, marina moorage, and fishing charter services. The property sits on the inlet overlooking the boat basin and is within walking distance of Ucluelet's shops, cafes, and hiking trails, with the Pacific Rim National Park a short drive away. The on-site Eagles Nest Pub/Restaurant and marina store make it a self-contained base for exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island.

value: Island West Resort

detail: On-site Laundromat referenced on both the motel page ('on-site Laundromat for your convenience') and the camping page ('close to showers, Laundromat, Marina Store')

detail: Eagles Nest Pub/Restaurant is on-site at the Marina; motel page also notes walking distance to additional restaurants

detail: FAQ states resort is 'within walking distance to giftshops, grocery & hardware stores, banks, cafes, post office, and liquor store.'

signal: mixed motel + RV resort; RV $34-65, kitchenette motel rooms ~$130; banded on rooms

wow_evidence: on-site Laundromat


blurb: Vernon's recreation centre with public pool.

community: Vernon

value: A public recreation centre operated by the Regional District of North Okanagan in Vernon, featuring swimming facilities. It serves as a community sports and recreation hub in the North Okanagan.

value: Greater Vernon Recreation Centre

wow_evidence: Regional rec centre with pool; after-ride band.


value: 1153 The High Street, Unit 136, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0B7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Cafe Ciel is a cafe situated in The High Street mixed-use development in Coquitlam. OSM confirms outdoor seating, making it a potentially pleasant stop for cyclists passing through the area. The business was verified in OSM as recently as December 2024.

value: Cafe Ciel

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1405 Johnston Road, White Rock, V4B3Z4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 63m.

community: White Rock

value: Tacofino is a BC-born West Coast beach food chain with roots in Tofino, now operating multiple Lower Mainland locations including this White Rock outpost on Johnston Road. The restaurant serves Mexican-inspired fare with a casual, coastal vibe well suited to a post-ride meal. Pickup and third-party delivery options make it easy to grab food quickly and get back on the road.

value: Tacofino

signal: Taqueria with quick-service/delivery model; tacos inherently inexpensive


value: 4500 Kingsway, Unit 1011

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 36m; stands at 62m; stands at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 68m; building (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (15 spaces) at 77m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 94m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Aroma Eatery is a Chinese restaurant offering takeaway service. It provides a convenient food and refueling stop for touring cyclists. Amenities such as bike parking and water access are unconfirmed.

value: Aroma Eatery

signal: Chinese takeaway; under $15


value: 2347 BC-3A, Glade, V1N 4P3

community: Glade

value: Esso


value: 2735 Skaha Lake Road Unit #125, Penticton, BC V2A 9B8

community: Penticton

value: Subway Peachtree Square is a franchise sandwich shop in Penticton's Peachtree Square retail area on Skaha Lake Road, near the southern end of the city close to Skaha Lake. It offers made-to-order Footlongs, wraps, salads, and breakfast items, with in-restaurant dining, curbside pickup, and delivery all available. The independently owned and operated location is a practical food stop for cyclists traveling the Skaha Lake corridor.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: franchise sandwich shop


value: 1018 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2Y2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 8m; stands (3 spaces) at 55m; stands (5 spaces) at 61m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cafe Club is a downtown Vancouver cafe on West Georgia Street built around an order-ahead model, letting customers skip the queue by ordering via the cafe's own mobile app or website before they arrive. The menu covers all-day breakfast and lunch — coffee, matcha lattes, juices, pastries, breakfast wraps, and salads — and the cafe also handles corporate and private event catering. Its location in Vancouver's business district makes it a convenient mid-ride fuel stop for cyclists moving through the city core.

value: Cafe Club


value: 13660 George Junction, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Waffle House Diner is a retro-style breakfast and brunch spot in Surrey, BC, that recently relocated from New Westminster and brought with it an updated menu and a modern twist on the classic diner atmosphere. The kitchen leans into elevated comfort food — think Chicken and Waffles with chili-infused maple syrup, Turkish Eggs on garlic yogurt, and a rotating lineup of creative waffle and French toast builds. Pickup and delivery are both available, making it a practical stop for cyclists wanting a substantial meal without a long sit-down commitment.

value: Waffle House Diner

detail: Veggie Omelette (roasted red peppers, mushrooms, green onion, tomatoes, cheese) listed on menu; no explicit vegan or GF callouts found

signal: Most mains $18-22; explicitly a diner; casual brunch spot.

wow_evidence: recently relocated from New Westminster to Surrey


value: 645 School Road, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V9

community: Gibsons

value: Lunitas is a casual, colourful Mexican eatery perched on the hillside overlooking Gibsons Harbour, serving creative tacos, ceviche, and craft cocktails made with local seasonal ingredients alongside B.C. wines and microbrewed beer. It has been voted Best Cocktail Establishment five years running and Best Tacos four years in a row on the Sunshine Coast. Access to the restaurant involves a staircase or boardwalk route, with the host stand moving down to the SeaWalk Patio in summer.

value: Lunitas Mexican Eatery

detail: Food menu key lists: v = vegan, gf = gluten free, c = celiac, df = dairy free

signal: Sit-down taqueria/Mexican eatery; casual positioning; no menu prices or high-end markers visible


value: 8388 128 Street, Surrey, V3W 4G2

value: Shagun Sweets is an Indian restaurant located in Surrey, BC. The establishment features vegetarian options, making it accessible to plant-based touring cyclists. It operates as a dine-in restaurant serving the local community.

value: Shagun Sweets

signal: Indian restaurant/sweets, veg; ~$14-22pp


value: 1581 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2C5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 35m.

community: Victoria

value: Romeo's Hillside is the original location of this Victoria pizza institution, operating since 1974 near Hillside mall. The family-friendly restaurant has a newly renovated dining room accommodating groups of 30-60, with separate areas for sports viewing and quieter dining. Takeout and delivery are also available, making it a convenient stop for a hearty meal on a city ride.

value: Romeo's Pizza

detail: Website explicitly states take-out and delivery available until half-hour before closing


value: 291 Fir Street, Alert Bay, V0N1A0

community: Alert Bay

value: The Orca Inn is a historic inn in Alert Bay dating to the 1930s, occupying two former buildings from the community's fishing-industry heyday. It offers a range of rooms and suites — several with ocean views where Orca whales are sometimes spotted — along with an on-site pub featuring live music. The inn is run by a hands-on owner and sits in one of BC's most culturally rich island communities, home to the U'Mista Cultural Centre.

value: The Orca Inn

detail: On-site pub and restaurant: 'Enjoy our outstanding restaurant and pub.' Pub is open Friday and Saturday nights

signal: Historic inn w/ pub in inexpensive remote community, ~$120-160

detail: Family Suite listing states: 'The street level door has storage for camping gear or bicycles.' Storage is inside the building at street level; specific to the Family Suite and not described as locked


community: Whistler

value: Roundhouse Lodge is Whistler Blackcomb's main mid-mountain dining hub, situated at approximately 1,850 m elevation at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola. In summer it serves as the gateway to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, making it a natural rest stop for uplift-assisted mountain bikers. The two-storey building is a landmark on Whistler Mountain and offers views of the surrounding Coast Mountains.

value: Roundhouse Lodge

signal: mid-mountain dining hub (Roundhouse); ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: main mid-mountain dining hub at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola; not road-accessible to touring cyclists


value: 835 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (6 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Damaskino Shawarma is a halal restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, a neighbourhood that sits at the gateway to the Stanley Park seawall — one of the city's busiest cycling corridors. The OSM record notes locally-sourced ingredients and a fully smoke-free, indoor-only dining environment. It is a plausible refuelling stop for cyclists completing the seawall loop or heading north toward the Lions Gate Bridge.

value: Damaskino Shawarma

signal: shawarma/halal counter; ~$12-16


value: 1141 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (5 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Ladurée is the iconic Parisian macaron brand operating a boutique and tea salon on downtown Vancouver's Robson Street shopping corridor. The space features Parisian-style tea rooms offering classic French dishes and an Afternoon Tea service, alongside a retail selection of macarons, pastries, jams, and specialty teas. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a scenic urban rest stop, though it is a specialty destination rather than a practical resupply point for touring cyclists.

value: Ladurée

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


community: Langley

value: Quiznos is a national toasted-sandwich chain that has been operating since 1981, known for hot subs made with fresh, high-quality ingredients served on toasted bread. This Lower Mainland location offers a range of subs, sliders, salads, and soups, with takeout as the primary service model. Cyclists looking for a quick, filling sandwich stop may find it a practical option along a route through the area.

value: Quiznos

detail: Website lists Veggie Guacamole sub described as 'the ultimate veggie sandwich' with guacamole, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions

signal: chain 'quiznos'

wow_evidence: national toasted-sandwich chain


value: 8570 River District Crossing, V5S 0C2

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 24m; stands (34 spaces) at 26m; stands (20 spaces) at 26m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 51m; stands (10 spaces) at 54m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (22 spaces) at 67m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 79m. Total: 130 spaces.

value: Everything Wine is a large-format specialty beverage retailer with multiple BC locations, offering an extensive range of wines from around the world alongside beer, cider, and spirits. This Vancouver outlet is located in the River District, a relatively new mixed-use development along the Fraser River. The store also runs a wine club, educational content, and event consultation services, catering to casual shoppers and serious enthusiasts alike.

value: Everything Wine

signal: Specialty beverage retail chain (dup Everything Wine), not a dining venue


value: 514 Cliff Avenue, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0

blurb: Enderby's public library branch off Highway 97A.

community: Enderby

value: A branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in the small Shuswap town of Enderby, with free parking in front and in the Russell Avenue community lot at the rear. The branch has an active Friends group called the Enderby Library Friends (E.L.F.) that funds community programs, a children's mural, and guest presenters. Part of a 30-branch system serving over 399,000 people across 59,600 square kilometres of BC's interior.

value: Enderby Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: ORL branch with active Friends group; ordinary library band.


value: 159 Telkwa High Rd, Witset, BC V0J 2N1, Canada

community: Moricetown

value: Witset RV Park and Campground serves the community of Witset (formerly Moricetown), a Wet'suwet'en First Nation community situated along Highway 16 in the Bulkley Valley of northern BC. The campground is a practical stop for cycle tourists riding the Yellowhead corridor between Prince Rupert and Prince George. Its location near the Witset Canyon, a culturally significant salmon fishing site, adds interest for touring cyclists passing through.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Witset RV Park and Campground


value: 2173 Dundas St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1J7, Canada

value: Far Out Coffee Post is a café in North Vancouver with outdoor seating, suggesting a casual setting that could suit cyclists stopping for a break. The evocative name hints at a laid-back, adventure-friendly atmosphere. Very little verified detail is available from public sources at this time.

value: Far Out Coffee Post

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Facebook page fetch was blocked ... leaving nearly all WWC criteria unverifiable


value: 1937 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; rack (3 spaces) at 14m; rack (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Albasha Express is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in Kitsilano, Vancouver, specializing in made-to-order shawarma, falafel, hummus, and kebabs. Situated on Cornwall Avenue close to the waterfront seawall, it is a convenient refueling stop for cyclists riding between downtown and Kits Beach. The restaurant holds a 4.5-star Google rating and serves over 1,000 customers weekly, reflecting a strong local following.

value: Al Basha

detail: Website states 'Order Now & Pick Up – No Fees!' with a dedicated Order Here button on the front page

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Signature Falafels Plate, Veggie Lover plate (falafels with dolmathes), made-to-order falafel wraps, hummus, tabouleh, dolmathes, lentil soup, and tzatziki

wow_evidence: situated on Cornwall Avenue close to the waterfront seawall


value: 23823 72 Ave, Langley, BC

value: Driediger Farms Market is a longstanding on-farm berry market in Langley, BC, growing and selling fresh and frozen BC berries since 1964 across 160 acres of prime Fraser Valley farmland. The market is now operated by Krause Berry Farm under the name Krause Express and is open seasonally. It caters to locals and visitors seeking a direct farm-to-consumer connection with BC-grown strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

value: Krause Farm Store & Café

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 109-425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville, BC V9P 2N4

community: Parksville

value: Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company is a family-run craft brewery one block from downtown Parksville on Vancouver Island, producing a wide range of house beers from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and sours. The west-coast-themed tasting room serves pints, tasting flights, and cans to go, alongside the on-site Arrowsmith Smokehouse offering Southern-style BBQ, pizzas, and handhelds. The brewery is active in the local community and regularly hosts ticketed events including live music nights and outdoor craft beer festivals.

value: Mount Arrowsmith Tasting Room

signal: amenity=pub


community: Surrey

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 5875 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1V5

blurb: Small rural library branch in Mount Lehman.

community: Abbotsford

value: Mount Lehman Library is a small community branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system serving the rural Mount Lehman area east of Abbotsford. As a public library, it offers free WiFi, public computers, all-gender washrooms, and a 24-hour item return drop. It is a welcoming, accessible public space on a rural road corridor where amenities are otherwise sparse.

days_closed: Mo Sa Su

value: Mount Lehman Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; rare public space on a rural corridor.


value: 122A South Shore Road, V0R 2G0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 50m; rack at 82m.

community: Lake Cowichan

value: The Butler's Pantry Bake Shop is a bakery in Lake Cowichan. It offers a convenient food stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: The Butler's Pantry Bake Shop


value: 6621 Harbour Hill, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1

community: Pender Island

value: Sea Star Vineyard and Winery is a boutique estate winery on Pender Island in BC's Gulf Islands, recognized by Sip Northwest as one of the '9 Wineries to Visit Before You Die.' The 26-acre terraced vineyard climbs to the summit of Mount Menzies, and the cedar-and-stone tasting room opens onto outdoor seating with views of the surrounding forest and vines. In summer months a local food truck is on site, and the winery produces limited-run coastal whites, rosés, and light reds using minimal-intervention methods.

value: Seastar Estate Farm and Vineyard

signal: Boutique Gulf Islands estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: recognized by Sip Northwest as one of the '9 Wineries to Visit Before You Die'


value: 900 Fourth Street East, Revelstoke, BC Canada

community: Revelstoke

value: Southside Market is a locally-owned, full-service grocery store in Revelstoke that has served the community since 1977, rooted in the neighbourhood once known as 'Little Italy.' The store blends BC-sourced fresh produce and meats with a wide range of international specialty products — from Italian cured meats to Asian pantry staples — alongside an in-house deli and bakery. Its broad selection of organic and health-focused products makes it a well-rounded resupply stop for cyclists passing through Revelstoke.

value: Southside Market

detail: Deli offers slow-roasted roast beef, sandwiches, salads, and roast chickens from a hot case, per the 'What We Do' page


value: 7320 King George Boulevard, Surrey

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 400 MacKenzie Avenue, Revelstoke

value: The Copeland is a five-room heritage bed and breakfast occupying the 1900-era McCarty House in the heart of Revelstoke, built for the town's first mayor. It blends historic character with amenities pitched squarely at outdoor enthusiasts, including a detached secure garage for bikes and a dedicated gear drying room. Breakfast is handled via gift certificates to neighbouring Dose Coffee rather than in-house service.

value: The Copeland

detail: FAQ states 'a gear drying room at the back of the property'; Amenities list includes 'Drying room for winter/ski clothes and boots.'

detail: Listed under General Amenities: 'Optional laundry service available (long stays only, please inquire).'

signal: 5-room heritage B&B with bike garage, Revelstoke; $160-200

detail: Detached secure garage for bike storage confirmed in FAQ: 'a detached, secure garage that can safely store bikes and skis/snowboards depending on the time of year.' Also listed under General Amenities as 'Secure storage for bikes, gear, etc.'

wow_evidence: detached, secure garage that can safely store bikes...dedicated gear drying room


value: 5737 Battison Street, V5R 4M7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Green Leaf Sushi is a Japanese sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurant in Vancouver's Collingwood neighbourhood, one of four Metro Vancouver locations operated under the same brand. The restaurant offers full indoor sit-down dining with no outdoor seating. Cyclists riding through east Vancouver have a familiar, established local chain as an option for a sit-down meal.

value: Green Leaf Sushi

signal: sushi chain, dine-in; ~$15-25pp