value: 3105 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Hanoi Old Quarter is a Northern Vietnamese restaurant in Kitsilano founded by Head Chef Hong Duong and Owner Rose Nguyen, whose family roots trace back to a phở street cart in Hanoi. The menu centres on regional specialties — bánh xèo, turmeric fish (chả cá), short rib phở, and steamed rice rolls — alongside curated Vietnamese-inspired cocktails and BC wines. The restaurant's story is deeply personal, framing each dish as a tribute to the matriarchs and culinary traditions of northern Vietnam.

value: Hanoi Old Quarter Restaurant

detail: Several menu items are marked 'Available for dine-in only' (e.g. Bánh Xèo, Mini Savory Pancake), implying the remaining items are available for takeout

signal: Mains $21–30 range; mostly $20–27. Casual sit-down Vietnamese.

subcategory: Restaurant


source: enrichment

value: 73 East 6th Avenue, V5T 1J3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; rack at 72m; rack (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 20 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: no

category: Bike Services

community: Vancouver

value: A Vancouver and Victoria two-wheeled rental operation that has been running since 1993, offering one of Canada's largest selections of motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles. Their bicycle fleet includes gravel and touring bikes alongside city, electric, mountain, and kids' bikes, making them a strong option for visiting cycle tourists needing a rental. Staff provide suggested routes, hidden back roads, restaurant suggestions, and safe riding tips.

value: Cycle BC

detail: Rents city, kids, electric, gravel, touring, and mountain bikes from Vancouver and Victoria locations; helmets and locks included; open-ended contracts allow extending rental anytime

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Repair Shop

tier: info

wow_evidence: running since 1993, offering one of Canada's largest selections of motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles ... gravel and touring bikes


value: 22265 Dewdney Trunk Rd Unit 1, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3H9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 31m. Total: 4 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Maple Ridge

value: Bowland is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant in Maple Ridge offering a fully customizable 'build your own' format across bowls, burritos, tacos, salads, and quesadillas. Ingredients are marketed as fresh and health-focused, with a broad protein roster that includes lamb, steak, chicken, butter chicken, falafel, tofu, and plain veggies. The franchise also serves smoothies and signature combinations, making it a practical stop for a substantial, customizable meal.

value: Bowland

source: osm

detail: Website lists plant-based protein options: veggies (20 Cal), falafel (180 Cal), and tofu (160 Cal), alongside a dedicated 'Veg-Delux' signature bowl

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: Build-your-own Mexican bowls, quick-service format

tier: welcoming


value: 577 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 55m; rack (1 space) at 89m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Frick & Frack Tap House is a long-established casual dining spot in central Kamloops that has been welcoming guests since 1996. It offers an eclectic menu drawing on international influences — from Swiss schnitzel to Greek-style lamb — alongside an extensive selection of craft beers on tap and wines from around the world. The laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere and full catering service make it a natural gathering point for cycling groups finishing a ride through the heart of BC's interior.

value: Frick & Frack Tap House

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: tap house, eclectic international menu; ~$18-28pp

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: long-established casual dining spot in central Kamloops... since 1996


value: 8855 202 Street, Langley

community: Langley

value: Denny's

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'denny'


bike_access: hard

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Hemlock Valley

source: camping

value: A mid-sized rec site on a stocked fishing lake south of Harrison Mills, with a boat launch, dock, and a 6 km boardwalk trail around the lake; the steep, rough Forest Service Road explicitly requires 4WD, making it effectively off-limits for loaded touring bikes.

value: Weaver Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 771 Vernon Ave, Saanich Core, BC V8X 5A7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 17m; stands at 26m; stands (covered) at 40m; stands at 43m; rack at 88m; rack (12 spaces) at 99m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 7900 Westminster Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 40m; rack at 50m; rack at 68m; rack (covered) at 76m; stands at 90m; stands at 92m; stands at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


blurb: Small protected natural area in Surrey.

category: Attractions

community: Surrey

value: Charles Richardson Nature Reserve is a protected natural area in Surrey, BC, catalogued in City of Surrey GIS data. As a nature reserve in the Lower Mainland, it likely offers trails and natural habitat for wildlife observation. Touring cyclists in the Fraser Valley area may find it a worthwhile off-bike detour.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Charles Richardson Nature Reserve

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Thin record; city GIS-catalogued reserve.


value: 1755 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna BC, Canada

category: Accommodation

community: Kelowna

value: The family-owned Dilworth Inn is a pet-friendly hotel located across from Orchard Park Shopping Centre and steps from Mill Creek Linear Park, about 10 minutes from downtown Kelowna. All room types include complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi, with options ranging from standard queens to kitchenette suites. Its location adjacent to Highway 97 makes it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the Kelowna corridor.

value: Dilworth Inn

detail: Rooms page states the inn is 'within easy walking distance of a selection of restaurants and bars'

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: family motel with lowest-price guarantee, continental breakfast; $100-130

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: family-owned Dilworth Inn


value: 38165 2 Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0C4, Canada

community: Squamish

value: Joe Pesto's is a locally owned and operated wood-fired pizzeria in downtown Squamish, voted best pizza in the city. Their Neapolitan-style pies are baked at 800–900°F in an Italian brick oven, producing a crispy crust with a soft interior, alongside a creative menu spanning classics to inventive specials. Cyclists finishing a ride in the Sea-to-Sky corridor will find a full dine-in experience with local beer and wine on tap, or a quick takeout option to fuel the next leg.

value: Joe Pesto's Wood Fired Pizzeria

detail: Gluten-free crust explicitly offered ('best gluten free crust in town'); multiple vegetarian pizzas on the menu including Veggie Supreme, The Popeye, Just Beet It, and Margarita

signal: wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria; ~$18-28pp


value: 1575 Vancouver Street

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: staple (6 spaces) at 8m; staple (6 spaces) at 16m; staple (6 spaces) at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (10 spaces) at 57m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Panago

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 4161 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (3 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 4821 Spearhead Drive, Whistler BC V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: Powderhorn is a 3-star apartment-style accommodation located 200 metres from the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler. The property features a common area rooftop hot tub with mountain views, and larger units include vaulted ceilings and a whirlpool tub in the master bath. Parking and lift access via shuttle or on foot are available, making it convenient for active visitors to the resort.

value: Powderhorn

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: 3-star apartment units near Blackcomb; $170-230 shoulder


value: 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley, BC V1M 2N7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 17m; rack (8 spaces) at 19m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 21 spaces.

blurb: Walnut Grove library branch with bike racks.

value: A branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system located in Langley's Walnut Grove neighbourhood. The library offers public computers, free Wi-Fi, and a fully accessible ground-level facility with outdoor bike racks — a handy stop for touring cyclists needing a rest, a charge, or a read.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Dean Drysdale Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; bike racks.


value: 2460 Willowbrae Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

bike_access: easy

character: destination

price_band: standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Tlakmaqis

value: A Ucluelet First Nation resort on 600 acres of old-growth coastal rainforest, offering oceanside and sheltered woodland tent sites a short walk from secluded private beaches; flush toilets and showers on site, but advance online reservation is required and no walk-up camping.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Wya Point Resort Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Ucluelet First Nation resort on 600 acres of old-growth coastal rainforest... secluded private beaches; flush toilets and showers on site


community: Coquitlam

value: Starbucks


value: 7861 Tugwell Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J7

community: Sooke

value: Bad Dog Brewing Company is a craft micro-brewery tucked into the rural back roads of Sooke, BC, pouring 12 taps of house-brewed ales, IPAs, stouts, and seasonal specialties in an indoor tasting room, on a heated patio, or at outdoor picnic tables. An on-site Hot Diggity Dog food trailer rounds out the experience with hot food. Now celebrating its 8th year, the brewery hosts live music events and community fundraisers, making it a lively destination on the quieter roads west of Victoria.

value: Bad Dog Brewing Company

signal: Craft micro-brewery tasting room + food trailer

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1181 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: 1181 Lounge is an LGBTQ-primary bar on Vancouver's Davie Street, known for craft cocktails, resident DJs, and a casual modern atmosphere. It is a well-established fixture of the city's gay village, drawing a lively crowd for music and nightlife. Touring cyclists visiting Vancouver's West End will find it near the Seawall and Davie Village.

value: 1181 Lounge

signal: amenity=bar


value: Comox-Strathcona H, BC V0P 1B0, Canada

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Elk Bay

value: A free walk-in site on a quiet multi-armed lake in second-growth forest, reached via 2.3 km of McNair FSR then a 500 m carry from the parking lot; suited to fishing and canoeing but impractical for a loaded touring bike.

value: McNair Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: impractical for a loaded touring bike


value: 8176 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (3 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (5 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A sushi restaurant on Granville Street in south Vancouver. Offers sushi and Japanese cuisine to cyclists and other travelers passing through the area.

value: Sushi King House

confidence: low

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


value: 10835 City Parkway, Surrey, V3T 0L2

category: Groceries

value: Nesters Market is a BC-born grocery chain founded in Whistler in 1987, now with locations across BC and Alberta. The Gateway Surrey store is a full-service supermarket carrying fresh produce, natural and organic products, pharmacy, and specialty items harder to find elsewhere. Cyclists passing through Surrey's Gateway district can resupply here with a broad range of fresh and prepared food options.

value: Nesters Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Bistro' as an in-store service, indicating prepared and hot food offerings

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 460-9100 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; rack at 45m; rack at 58m; rack (covered) at 59m; rack at 61m; rack (covered) at 71m.

value: Azure Play Cafe is a dessert-focused cafe located in a unit at 9100 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC. The space is wheelchair accessible and sits within a larger commercial complex. Cyclists in the Garden City area could use it as a sweet-treat stop, though the indoor-only seating (no outdoor seating confirmed via OSM) may limit bike visibility.

value: Azure Play Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 8840 210 Street, Langley, V1M2Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 76m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Chicko Chicken is a Canadian fast-food chain specializing in chicken dishes, with dozens of locations across BC and Alberta. The Langley (Walnut Grove) outlet occupies Unit 401B in a strip-mall at 8840 210 Street and is confirmed active via the chain's online ordering platform. OSM notes no drive-through, meaning the entrance is accessible directly from the parking lot on foot or by bike.

value: Chicko Chicken


value: 206 Keefer Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; rack (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Chilliwack

value: Taco Del Mar


community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: Silvertip Lodge is an exclusive, off-grid heli-skiing lodge set on a 14-acre lakefront property at the remote eastern end of Quesnel Lake in BC's Cariboo Mountains, reachable only by a 45-minute helicopter flight from Williams Lake. The 7,250 sq. ft. triple A-frame lodge accommodates a small number of guests in eight en-suite rooms plus a separate lakefront cabin, with world-class dining, a spa chalet featuring sauna, steam room, and outdoor hot tub, and guided access to a 1,440 sq. km. ski tenure. It operates completely off-grid with satellite Wi-Fi throughout.

google_place_id: ChIJuYgpqQlfgVMRfeVMrlqKKuc

value: Silvertip Lodge and Heli-Skiing

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Luxury heli-skiing lodge; spa/dining; exclusive/bespoke positioning; heli-skiing inherently ultra-premium

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Resort


value: 14657 108 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1V9

value: Greek Island Pizza is a fast-food pizza outlet mapped in North Vancouver, BC. Beyond the OSM name and cuisine tags, no verified information about the actual business could be obtained, as the associated URL resolves to an unrelated Indonesian-language website. A touring cyclist would need to verify independently before relying on this listing.

value: Greek Island Pizza


value: 1047 Annette Court, Bowen Island

community: Bowen Island

value: The BnB on Bowen Island is a self-contained apartment-style accommodation on Bowen Island, a small ferry-accessible island off the coast of West Vancouver. For touring cyclists completing the Howe Sound circuit or island-hopping routes, Bowen Island serves as a compact overnight destination reachable via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay. No further details about the property's size, style, or facilities could be confirmed.

value: The BnB on Bowen Island

signal: Website inaccessible; B&B label only, no pricing or amenity signals


value: 4429 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincial government-operated retail outlet selling wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders, forming part of the 198-location BCLIQUOR chain. This South Burnaby location is a standard chain store with a broad product selection and knowledgeable staff for beverage recommendations. A touring cyclist could stop to pick up packaged alcoholic beverages, but the store offers no food, prepared drinks, or documented cyclist services.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: 198-location BCLIQUOR chain


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 54m; rack (8 spaces) at 100m; rack (8 spaces) at 100m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Lucky's Exotic Bodega is a specialty snack and drink shop focused on exotic and hard-to-find international products, including chips, candy, gummies, energy drinks, and baked goods. The shop also carries fashion, accessories, and collector cards, giving it a distinctly curated, pop-culture vibe. It offers free local delivery and maintains an active online store, with a physical North Vancouver location mapped in OSM.

value: Lucky's Exotic Bodega

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2178 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver BC V6M 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; bollard (2 spaces) at 35m; bollard (2 spaces) at 37m; bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; bollard (2 spaces) at 49m; bollard (2 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; rack (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: ASA Sushi (also branded as Asa Japanese Raw Bar & Kitchen) has been a fixture in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood since 1996, serving classic nigiri, sashimi, and rolls alongside its own creative Canadian-influenced house creations. All dishes are made to order with fresh ingredients, and the restaurant offers online ordering with in-store pickup, a practical option for cyclists who want a quick meal without a long wait.

value: ASA Sushi

signal: sushi/raw bar since 1996; ~$16-26pp


value: 280 Spokane St, Kimberley, BC V1A2E4

bike_repair_offered: yes

community: Kimberley

value: Blackdog Cycle & Ski is a full-service bicycle and ski shop located in Kimberley, BC, carrying brands such as Trek, Marin, and Devinci alongside a professional service centre staffed by experienced mechanics. The shop caters to a wide range of cyclists—from rail trail cruisers to technical mountain bikers—and sits within Kimberley's Platzl district, making it a natural hub for visitors exploring the region's trail network. Bike rentals are available for full-day and 'Happy Hour' evening slots, with pickup options at the Nordic Centre or the shop itself.

value: Blackdog

detail: Dedicated rentals page confirms a selection of rental bikes for various riding styles (rail trail, mountain, town/local network); full-day bookings with pickup from the shop or Nordic Centre

detail: Service centre page lists a dedicated 'Department Store E-Bike Tune' service (applies to hub-drive bikes and bikes over 60 lb), and the shop also sells electric bikes

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health & Wellness, Helmut huber Building, 4461 Interurban Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2B9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 55m.

community: Saanich

value: The Helmut Huber Food Services Building is the culinary training hub on Camosun College's Interurban campus, housing multiple eateries open to the public as well as students. The building supports the college's culinary arts programs, meaning food is prepared by students under professional instruction. A touring cyclist heading through the Saanich Peninsula would find a range of food options from quick snacks to fuller meals on this accessible campus.

value: Helmut Huber Food Services Building

signal: culinary-college eateries, public; ~$15-25pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 69m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Subway


value: 2975 Voght St, Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1G9

community: Merritt

value: Curbside Cookhouse is a local takeout operation in Merritt, BC, built around a curbside-pickup model with online ordering through Square. The menu leans into taco-style offerings, with a recurring Taco Tuesday promotion. For touring cyclists passing through the Nicola Valley, it offers a quick, casual meal stop in the heart of Merritt.

value: Curbside Cookhouse

wow_evidence: local takeout operation in Merritt, BC with online ordering through Square


value: 6005 Highway 17A, Delta, BC V4K 5B8

community: Delta

value: Summit Bar is a casual sports bar located on the first level of Cascades Casino Delta in Delta, BC, within a full-service gaming and hotel resort complex. It offers a food menu and multiple HD big screens for watching live sports, with a pub atmosphere suited for a quick meal or a longer stay. Touring cyclists passing through the Ladner/Delta area would find it a convenient stop for food and drinks in a lively indoor setting.

value: Summit Bar


value: 6233 Powell Place, Powell River V8A 4S6, British Columbia, Canada

community: Powell River

value: The Shinglemill is a pub and bistro perched on the shores of Powell Lake, a glacially-formed lake stretching 32 km north of Powell River, with the only marina on the lake sitting right next door. Originally a shingle mill community dating to 1913, the restaurant opened in 1986 and offers deck seating overlooking boat traffic on the water. Cyclists riding the Sunshine Coast route — accessible via two BC Ferries crossings from Vancouver — will find a full menu of food, drinks, local craft beer, and a catering service just off Powell Place.

value: Shingle Mill

signal: lakeside pub & bistro, deck seating; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: perched on the shores of Powell Lake... originally a shingle mill community dating to 1913, the restaurant opened in 1986


value: 123 9th Avenue South, Creston, V0B 1G3

community: Creston

value: Kokanee Pub is a pub housed in a historic Creston building that once served as the area's first hotel, established in 1898. The menu features burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, chicken, and other diner-style fare, with selections from various breweries on tap.

value: Kokanee Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 451 Swift Creek Forest Service Road, Squamish

community: Squamish

value: Tantalus View Retreat is a hand-crafted, off-grid chalet built entirely by log artisan Warren Brubacher, perched alone on a rock bluff above Swift Creek with a panorama of the Tantalus Mountain Range and glaciers. Sitting between Vancouver and Whistler, it runs on renewable energy and offers a private hot tub, creekside sauna, and cold plunge tub in a single-unit rental designed as a secluded nature sanctuary. Mountain biking is cited among the many adventure options within half an hour, though the chalet is reached via a luggage cable tram up the bluff from a Forest Service Road.

value: Tantalus View Retreat

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: private off-grid artisan chalet with hot tub/sauna, Squamish; whole-unit $250-350

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: private hot tub, creekside sauna, and cold plunge tub... accessed by a cable tram


value: 345 Cook Street, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: Moka House has been a community focal point in Victoria's Cook Street Village since 1996, built around specialty espresso and small-batch heirloom Sacred Acre coffee roasted under the Navigator Espresso blend. The café is known for what it calls the best patio in the city — a natural place to linger and people-watch after a ride through the neighbourhood. A second location operates in Cadboro Bay Village, making it a recognisable stop across two distinct cycling destinations in Victoria.

value: Moka House


value: 7455 Prospect St, Pemberton, BC

blurb: By-donation heritage village museum in the Pemberton Valley.

community: Pemberton

value: A heritage museum and archives in the heart of the Pemberton Valley, on the traditional territory of the Lil'wat and St'át'imc Nations, collecting and sharing the region's history since 1982. The site includes a historic schoolhouse and features exhibits on logging, railways, and pioneer life. Admission is by donation, making it an easy and worthwhile stop for touring cyclists passing through Pemberton on the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Pemberton Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Admission by donation, suggested $5

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: By-donation heritage museum complex (schoolhouse, houses, archives) — multi-building community museum; parent of the cluster.


value: 15611 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1E1

community: White Rock

value: Ocean Promenade Hotel is a locally owned boutique hotel opened in 2003, situated directly across from the beach on Marine Drive in White Rock, BC. It has earned multiple awards including an AAA/CAA Diamond rating and has been voted Best of the Peninsula since 2004. Guests are steps from the 2.5-kilometre White Rock Promenade, which leads to the heritage pier, dozens of restaurants, and Semiahmoo Bay beach.

value: Ocean Promenade Hotel

detail: White Rock subpage states the promenade 'continues along the beach to... colourful sidewalk cafes, two dozen restaurants' starting 'just steps from our Hotel Lobby'

signal: award-winning boutique across from White Rock promenade; $200-260


value: 5698 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons


value: 4331 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (10 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; rack (5 spaces) at 100m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: HellCrust Pizza is a pizza chain operating on Vancouver's busy Main Street corridor, offering online and app-based ordering. The franchise model and 'Locations' page on their website suggest multiple outlets across the region. For a touring cyclist, it is a convenient hot-meal stop on a well-travelled urban route.

value: HellCrust Pizza


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 99m.

value: Triple O's

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


community: Richmond

value: Chop Steakhouse Bar


value: 1755 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: A family-run, 30-room motel owned by the Corlazzoli family and centrally located in downtown Ucluelet overlooking the harbour on BC's rugged west coast. The motel sits within walking distance of the Wild Pacific Trail, the Ucluelet Aquarium, and kayaking tour operators, making it a practical base for exploring Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and the surrounding coastline. Rooms range from standard queen and twin configurations to fully equipped kitchen units across four levels, with step-free access available.

value: Pacific Rim Motel

detail: Homepage states the motel is 'within easy reach of family eateries, cafés, takeaways and fine dining restaurants with many showcasing the fresh, local produce of the area.'

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 2891 Grandview Hwy, Vancouver, BC V5M 2E1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack at 72m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cafe Episode is a café in Vancouver with indoor seating and a strict no-smoking policy. The business maintains an Instagram presence under the handle @cafepisode. Touring cyclists will find it a smoke-free indoor stop, though specific amenity details remain unverified due to Instagram's login wall.

value: Cafe Episode


value: 1 Tyaughton Lake Road, Gold bridge, V0K 1P0

community: Gold Bridge

value: Tyax Lodge & Chalets is a remote wilderness lodge and wedding venue set on Tyaughton Lake in the Southern Chilcotin Range, north of Whistler near Gold Bridge, BC — a region well known for its mountain biking. The property offers lodge rooms, three self-catered private chalets (4-, 6-, and 9-bedroom), a campground, gourmet dining, a full spa, and heli-skiing, making it one of the more complete wilderness destinations in the BC interior. It has been nominated for Canada's Leading Wilderness Resort 2025 at the World Travel Awards.

value: Tyax Lodge & Chalets

detail: On-site restaurant, bar, and lounge at the lodge; dining is referenced throughout the website as a core lodge amenity

detail: Lodge Room Features list 'Complimentary WiFi (limited access)'

signal: World-class resort, spa, gourmet dining, private chalets, multiple nominations


value: 170 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver City

community: North Vancouver

value: A pub operated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a North American civic and social organization. Located in North Vancouver, it serves as a community gathering space with a non-smoking policy.

value: Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2638

wow_evidence: pub operated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles ... community gathering space


value: Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 93m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Tim Hortons


value: 6063 Silver Dr, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, paid) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m; rack (6 spaces) at 85m; rack (6 spaces) at 89m; stands at 97m; stands at 97m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Tendon Kohaku is an international Japanese chain specializing in tendon — hearty bowls of crispy tempura over rice — born from a collaboration between Japan's largest soba company Nadai Fujisoba and the Kings Know Group, with locations across Asia and Canada. The Burnaby Metrotown location uses a proprietary water-fryer technology and a custom sesame-vegetable oil blend intended to produce tempura that is less oily and extra crunchy. The menu also covers udon noodles and a range of Japanese sides including takoyaki, karaage, and chawanmushi.

value: Tendon Kohaku

detail: Menu lists a Vegetable Tendon bowl (kabocha pumpkin, seaweed, french bean, shiitake mushroom, enoki mushroom, yam, baby corn, rice) with no meat or seafood

signal: tendon (tempura rice bowl) chain; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: international Japanese chain… locations across Asia and Canada


value: 2889 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5M 1Y9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 73m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Basil Garden Pho is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant on East Broadway in Vancouver, known for its pho broth simmered for over 18 hours using fresh, carefully chosen ingredients. The menu ranges from classic beef and pork bone noodle soups to appetizers, rice dishes, and salad bowls, with vegetarian options available. It offers a relaxed, home-cooked atmosphere that would suit a cyclist looking for a filling, authentic meal.

value: Basil Garden Pho

detail: Menu lists Vegetarian Spring Rolls (item 3, rice paper with vegetarian stuffing) and Veggie Pho with vegetarian broth (item 24)

signal: Vietnamese pho; ~$14-18pp


value: 12591 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 2650 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

bike_parking_detail: 26 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (5 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 59 spaces.

value: Rongsi Thai Bar & Bistro is an elevated Thai restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street corridor, drawing inspiration from the cultural significance of rice in traditional Thai communities. The kitchen blends comforting Thai classics with modern creativity, using fresh local ingredients across a menu spanning appetizers, salads, soups, and a full cocktail and wine program. It is a full sit-down dining destination with a warm, welcoming atmosphere suited to a post-ride meal.

value: Rongsi Thai Bar & Bistro

detail: Website navigation includes an 'ORDER ONLINE' link; one menu item is explicitly noted as 'available for dine-in only,' implying other items are available for takeout

signal: elevated Thai bistro/bar, apps $14-25; ~$20-32pp


value: Cowichan Valley, BC V0R 3E1, Canada

community: Clo-oose

value: Operated by the Ditidaht First Nation on the shores of Nitinaht Lake on Vancouver Island's remote west coast, this campground serves as the gateway to Parks Canada's third entrance to the West Coast Trail. The Ditidaht Nation also operates the famous Windsurf Park Campsite at the lake, blending outdoor adventure with a living Indigenous cultural landscape that has been cared for for over 5,000 years. For cyclists on the Vancouver Crossing Loop, it offers a rare overnight option deep in the wilderness with both drive-in and walk-in camping, plus cabin and room accommodations.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Nitinaht Campground

origin: manual


value: 2320 West 4th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; rack (6 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m; rack (8 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (7 spaces) at 100m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 2921 30th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2B8, Canada

community: Vernon

value: Maharoba Sushi (likely 'Mahoroba Sushi') is a sushi restaurant located in Vernon, BC. It represents a sit-down dining option for touring cyclists passing through the North Okanagan. No further details about the restaurant's format, seating, or specialties could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Maharoba Sushi

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 10935 Trans Canada Hwy 41 # 41, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1X7

character: utilitarian

community: Saltair

value: A campground in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island's east coast; details are sparse as the source page failed to load, so verify amenities and access before arriving.

value: Campers Corner


value: 4545 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada

blurb: North America's largest ski resort; summer gondolas, alpine trails, and resort village.

community: Whistler

value: Whistler Blackcomb is North America's largest ski resort and a world-renowned four-season mountain destination operated by Vail Resorts. In summer it transforms into a major cycling hub anchored by the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, offering lift-accessed trail riding across both mountains. Touring cyclists passing through Whistler will find a full resort village with dining, rentals, and guest services at the mountain base.

dwell: day

label: Peak ski season

months: December January February March

planning: check-ahead

theme: adventure

value: Whistler Blackcomb

detail: Website lists 'On Mountain Dining' as a dedicated section and 'Dining' under Village Overview, confirming food service on site

ownership: Private (outside BC)

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: North America's largest ski resort, internationally famous four-season destination; summer alpine lifts, PEAK 2 PEAK gondola, and resort village make it day-shaping even for non-MTB riders.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 98m.

community: Langley

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


blurb: Art and crystal gallery shop in Oliver.

community: Oliver

value: Exhale (operating as 'Exhale Art & Crystal') is an art gallery and crystal shop located in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. It sits at the intersection of fine art and mineral/crystal retail, likely appealing to cyclists looking for a cultural or curiosity stop on a touring route. The minimal web presence makes it something of a hidden gem worth discovering in person.

theme: art-culture

value: Exhale

signal: art + crystal retail shop, free to browse

wow_evidence: Art gallery and crystal shop with minimal web presence; ordinary-gallery band.


community: Langford

value: Serious Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe


value: #202 – 1833 Anderson St. (2nd floor), Vancouver, BC

value: Established in 1974, Afghan Horsemen is the first Afghan restaurant ever opened in Canada, a family-managed institution that has anchored the Granville Island neighbourhood for over 50 years. The second-floor dining room offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a full menu of authentic Afghan cuisine, from lamb and chicken kebab platters to a wide range of vegetarian dishes. It has earned multiple Georgia Straight Readers' Choice Golden Plates awards for Best Middle Eastern Restaurant and remains a well-known culinary landmark in Vancouver.

value: Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

detail: Menu confirms multiple vegetarian dishes including Humous, Sabzi Mast, Eggplant Dip, Cauliflower Pakwara, Potato Boulany, Spinach & Feta Boulany, and various vegetarian sides. No vegan or GF claims found

signal: Afghan (first in Canada, since 1974); ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: first Afghan restaurant ever opened in Canada, a family-managed institution … for over 50 years … multiple Georgia Straight Readers' Choice Golden Plates awards


category: Transport

source: manual

value: One-way car share operated by BCAA. Every Evo vehicle is fitted with two Thule roof-mounted bike racks. Free-floating service in Metro Vancouver and Victoria — pick up any available car and drop it off anywhere within the zone. Evo Return is a round-trip car-share zone at Nanaimo (Hullo Ferry Terminal) and Tofino (airport and Harbour Air dropoff) — trips must start and end at the same Return Zone, so it is not a one-way option. Membership required before your trip.

value: Evo Car Share

detail: All vehicles fitted with Thule roof-mounted bike racks (2 bikes per vehicle)

origin: transport

detail: Every vehicle fitted with two Thule bike racks, promoted as core feature

subcategory: Car Share / Rental

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Every Evo vehicle is fitted with two Thule roof-mounted bike racks ... one-way car share operated by BCAA


value: 9920 97 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 6L8

community: Fort St. John

value: Homesteader Health Foods is a locally owned natural grocery chain with its original location in Fort St. John, BC, open since 1989. The store carries certified organic produce, bulk grains, legumes and herbs, vitamins and supplements, and a range of natural personal care products. For a touring cyclist resupplying in Fort St. John, it offers one of the broader selections of organic and whole-food staples in the region, with three Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioners on staff.

value: Homesteaders Health

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 8114 Young Road, Chilliwack, V2P 0C4

community: Chilliwack

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a six-storey mid-range hotel in Chilliwack, part of the international IHG brand. The property offers standard hotel accommodations typical of the Express & Suites format. Specific details about bike storage and handling have not been verified.

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


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

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 47m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Cilantro & Jalapeño is a multi-award-winning authentic Mexican takeout restaurant inside Lonsdale Quay Market on North Vancouver's waterfront, voted Best Mexican Restaurant on the North Shore six consecutive years (2010–2015). The kitchen produces scratch-made tacos, tamales, enchiladas, burritos, and house sauces using traditional recipes, alongside a retail selection of hard-to-find Latin American specialty ingredients. The market location sits steps from the SeaBus terminal, making it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists travelling between downtown Vancouver and the North Shore.

value: Cilantro & Jalapeño

detail: Menu lists 'Chipotle Veggies' as a protein choice for tacos, burritos, monster burritos, and other dishes, confirming vegetarian options are available

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 504-6581 Aulds Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 76m.

community: Nanaimo

value: Established in 2021, Pizzeria La Stella is an upscale Italian pizzeria in Nanaimo serving artisanal thin-crust and Sicilian-style pizzas made entirely from scratch — dough, dips, and house-cured pepperoni included. The restaurant sources locally where possible, partnering with Regard Coffee Roasters across the street and Farmship Growers Cooperative in Yellowpoint for fresh salad greens. Cyclists can dine in for a full three-course meal, grab a coffee and tiramisu at the counter, or call ahead for a pick-up order.

value: Pizzeria La Stella

detail: Website states 'Pick-up orders only. Available from open to close.' and 'Call us at 250.933.3301 to order take-out or make a reservation.' Delivery also available via DoorDash and SkipTheDishes

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian options marked (V): Margherita Traditional, 3 Cheese, Funghi, Squash & Tomato; vegan options marked explicitly: Pomodoro pizza and Strawberry Sorbet. No gluten-free options mentioned

signal: artisanal Italian pizzeria; ~$22-32pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 59m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Winners

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 1460 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Salmon Arm

value: The Hilltop Inn is a full-service hotel on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm, offering rooms with views of Shuswap Lake, the surrounding forest, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Room categories range from Queen Executive to a 660 sq ft Junior Suite, all with in-room appliances and pillow-top mattresses. Situated along a major touring corridor in the Okanagan/Thompson region, it provides a comfortable basecamp for cyclists riding the TransCanada route.

value: Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm

signal: full-service Trans-Canada hotel, Salmon Arm; $140-180

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: seasonal outdoor pool... No mention of bike storage, laundry, breakfast, or any cycling-specific amenities


value: 240 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, V9R 4T2

value: MGM is a family-run community institution in Nanaimo that has been serving home-cooked all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1984. The restaurant doubles as a neighbourhood gathering place, hosting chess nights, live music with dancing, game nights, and other community events in a space that includes a dance floor, stage area, and large banquet section. A seniors menu and kids menu round out its broad, welcoming appeal.

value: MGM

signal: home-cooked family all-day diner, kids/seniors menus; ~$14-20pp


kid_friendly: no

community: Logan Lake

value: Small 3-site Thompson interior rec site where 4x4 is recommended for access; two drive-to spots sit away from the lake, and the third requires a 400 m carry to reach the water.

value: Antler Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: 4x4 is recommended for access


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

community: Vancouver

value: On the Run


value: 98 Brigantine Drive, Coquitlam, V3K 6Z6

blurb: Indoor climbing gym with bouldering and rope walls.

community: Coquitlam

value: Climb Base5 is a premier indoor rock climbing facility in Coquitlam offering bouldering, auto-belay, top rope, and lead climbing for all skill levels. With a second location in North Vancouver, the gym runs structured courses from beginner belay through lead climbing technique, plus youth camps and group bookings. It bills itself as a community-focused space emphasizing inclusivity, skill development, and a culture of climbing.

dwell: half

theme: recreation

value: Climb Base5

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: climbing gym day pass ~$20-30

wow_evidence: Indoor climbing gym with day access — rest-day activity (climbing-gym ladder).


value: Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, V5N 1C3

value: Song Huong is a Vietnamese restaurant in Vancouver offering casual dine-in and takeaway service. Located on Nanaimo Street, it provides a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking for a meal while exploring the area.

value: Song Huong

signal: Vietnamese; ~$14-20pp


value: 489 Old Island Highway, V9N 3P5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (5 spaces) at 42m. Total: 5 spaces.

blurb: Courtenay's Lewis Centre for drop-in fitness and sports.

value: The Lewis Centre is a municipal recreation and sports facility operated by the City of Courtenay on Vancouver Island, offering drop-in fitness, drop-in sports, a Wellness Centre, personal training, and adapted programs. It is one of several City of Courtenay recreation facilities and serves the broader Comox Valley community. Touring cyclists passing through Courtenay may find it a practical stop, though specific cyclist-facing amenities have not been confirmed from available sources.

value: Courtenay Recreation - Lewis Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal rec facility with drop-in fitness; standard band.


value: 4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BC V8E 1G5

value: The Sundial Hotel sits 75 metres from the Whistler Village Gondola in the heart of Whistler Village, with direct access to over 80 mountain biking trails and a prime position during events like Crankworx. Guests stay in spacious, fully-equipped suites — some with private hot tubs — designed for multi-day adventure stays. A dedicated ski and bike valet service handles equipment storage and heavy lifting throughout a guest's stay.

value: Sundial Boutique Hotel

detail: FAQ states: 'Yes, we can store luggage free of charge during the day you check-in and check-out.'

signal: Boutique positioning, private hot tub suites, premium suite nomenclature, ski-in/ski-out, prime location

detail: Yes, we offer both ski and bike storage during your stay. In addition, please take advantage of our free ski and bike valet, who will do all the heavy lifting during your stay.

wow_evidence: dedicated ski and bike valet service... 80+ mountain biking trails... hub property during Crankworx


value: 15161 56 Ave, Surrey, V3S 1G0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 96m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: The Chopped Leaf is a proudly Canadian fast-casual chain founded in 2009, now with 124+ locations, specializing in customizable salads, wraps, bowls, soups, and sandwiches built around fresh greens. The Surrey location on 56 Ave sits within a commercial area and offers a menu designed to feel like comfort food while staying health-forward. Touring cyclists looking for a quick, lighter meal stop would find a broad range of customizable options including a kids menu and signature dressings.

value: The Chopped Leaf

signal: Chopped Leaf fast-casual chain; ~$12-15


value: Pinchi Lake Rd, Bulkley-Nechako, BC V0J 1P0, Canada

bike_access: rough

label: kokanee salmon run

community: Pinchi Lake

value: A primitive 3-site free rec site on a forest road in northern BC, perched above Tsilcoh Falls with a steep trail down to the river and an exceptional front-row seat to the August kokanee salmon run; no confirmed amenities.

value: Tsilcoh Falls Recreation Site


community: Summerland

value: A quiet, remote fishing lake ringed by pine and fir hills northwest of Summerland, reached via 16 km of gravel road; no potable water on site, so arrive self-sufficient.

value: Darke Lake Provincial Park

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: quiet, remote fishing lake...16 km of gravel road...no potable water on site


value: 568 Abbott Street, Vancouver, V6B 6N7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; rack at 100m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: A retail liquor store located on Abbott Street in downtown Vancouver. Offers beverages and spirits for purchase.

value: Crosstown Liquor Store


value: 451 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3Y2

community: Victoria

value: Victoria Food & Florist is a long-standing neighbourhood shop on Cook Street that has operated as a flower establishment for over 30 years, recently renovated and revamped. Their seasonal floral arrangements are inspired by the natural beauty of BC's western coast, and the shop carries fresh-cut flowers, hanging baskets, and potted plants. It sits just minutes from the lively Cook Street Village, a well-known stop on Victoria's urban cycling network.

value: Victoria Food & Florist


value: 6837 Station Hill Drive

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 38m; stands (5 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Kim's Mart is a neighborhood supermarket in Vancouver's Station Hill area. A useful stop for touring cyclists to restock food and supplies during their travels.

value: Kim's Mart


value: 20020 Willowbrook Drive

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 29m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant in the Willowbrook area of the Lower Mainland, offering burgers, chicken, McCafé beverages, and breakfast items. It includes a drive-through and takeout service, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor. The MyMcDonald's Rewards app offers additional value for repeat visits.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1276 56 Street, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 74m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Red Swan Pizza is a proudly Canadian pizza franchise with over 160 locations nationwide, founded in Saskatchewan. The Delta location serves gourmet pizzas made with scratch-made dough, fresh cheeses, and a wide range of toppings, available for pickup or delivery. The menu also includes pastas, salads, sides, and desserts, with options spanning vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto dietary needs.

value: Red Swan Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: #102 - 1001 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4

value: Minato Japanese Restaurant is a long-established sushi and traditional Japanese restaurant on Vancouver's busy West Broadway corridor, in operation since 1991. The restaurant offers a full dine-in experience alongside delivery and catering services, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists riding one of Vancouver's key east-west routes. It is located in a retail unit at 1001 West Broadway, close to the Cambie Street intersection.

value: Minato Japanese Restaurant

signal: sushi since 1991, fair prices; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: in operation since 1991


value: 5965 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 2C9

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 826 West Island Highway, Parksville, V9P 2B7

community: Parksville

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 48 Eighth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Hops is a neighborhood pub in downtown New Westminster specializing in micro-brews from the Pacific Northwest, with a rotating selection of craft drafts, cocktails, and a full food menu prepared by in-house staff. The pub offers both a cozy indoor space and a summer patio, and is notably dog-friendly, providing water and treats for well-behaved canine companions. Regular events including Sunday cult-classic movie nights, Tuesday trivia, and open game nights make it a lively social hub in the heart of New Westminster.

value: Hops

signal: amenity=bar


community: Cranbrook

value: Panago Pizza

signal: Panago pizza chain (confirmed); ~$10-16


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (3 spaces) at 21m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Sheffield & Sons


value: 528 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, V3L 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Patsara is a Thai restaurant in downtown New Westminster, operating as one of two branches of Patsara Thai Restaurant. The menu spans traditional Thai staples — curries, stir-fries, Pad Thai, and grilled meats — alongside a dedicated vegetarian and vegan section and daily chef's specials. Table reservations and online ordering are both available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through New Westminster.

value: Patsara

detail: Website menu includes an explicit 'Vegetarian/Vegan' category alongside dishes like Swimming Rama and Pad Thai Tofu

signal: Casual sit-down Thai, mains $12–$23, reservations available


value: 102 - 2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4

community: West Vancouver

value: The Modern Pantry is a bakery, cafe, and retail shop in Ambleside, West Vancouver, known for seasonally inspired pastries, organic sourdough breads, and made-from-scratch soups and sandwiches. The space doubles as an event venue and stocks a freezer of freshly prepared take-home meals alongside artisan retail goods. Owner Kendall Parslow brings an international food background — including a Masters in Food Culture and time at Borough Market in London — to this locally beloved North Shore spot.

value: The Modern Pantry

detail: Menu includes daily soup (vegan) with sourdough focaccia, hot breakfast sandwiches (classic and croissant versions), mile high quiche, and grilled cheese

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: two locations (Maplewood/North Vancouver and Ambleside/West Vancouver)


community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: A tiny, remote BC recreation site on Twan Lake reached by forest service road from Quesnel, popular as a hunting and fishing base; no confirmed amenities or water, and a rough 6 km spur off the 100c road.

value: Twan Lake (Williams Lake)


community: Caycuse

value: A fee campsite managed by Mosaic on southern Vancouver Island's working forest lands; specific amenities, road surface, and water availability are unconfirmed from available sources.

value: Heather Campsite

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 2569 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2J6, Canada

community: West Kelowna

value: DoubleTree by Hilton

signal: chain 'doubletree'


value: 1755 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G 3B7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: VanLove Sushi is a sushi and coffee restaurant on Robson Street near Stanley Park, founded by Ukrainian immigrants who bring a Ukrainian twist to sushi, mojitos, and desserts. The welcoming, owner-operated story sets it apart from typical sushi chains, and its patio and proximity to the Stanley Park cycling loop make it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the area.

value: VanLove Sushi

signal: sushi + coffee, owner-operated; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: owner-operated … Ukrainian immigrants who bring a Ukrainian twist to sushi


value: 849 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (6 spaces) at 69m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Milano Coffee is a Vancouver institution founded in 1984 by Italian Master Roaster Francesco Curatolo, bringing three generations of artisan espresso tradition to the West Coast. The Denman Street espresso bar sits at the gateway to Stanley Park and the seawall — one of the most heavily cycled corridors in Metro Vancouver. The roaster has earned 15 gold medals from the International Institute of Coffee Tasters and is known for blending up to 20 origin coffees into its signature espressos, with outdoor seating available.

value: Milano Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 3289 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; rack (4 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 52 spaces.

value: The General Public is a Japanese fusion sushi restaurant situated at Main and 17th in Vancouver, self-described as 'Sushi To Die For.' The tagline 'From Kits to Main' signals a relocation from Kitsilano to its current spot on a well-travelled urban cycling corridor. It offers both dine-in reservations and a dedicated takeout hotline.

value: The General Public

signal: Japanese fusion sushi; ~$16-26pp


value: 740 Handy Road, Mill Bay, V0R 2P1

community: Mill Bay

value: Bridgemans Bistro sits at the water's edge at Mill Bay Marina on the Saanich Inlet, serving West Coast-inspired lunch and dinner menus built around locally sourced seafood and regional ingredients. Every table takes in views of the inlet and Mount Baker, with local beers on tap and Cowichan Valley wines rounding out the experience. The no-reservations, first-come-first-served policy means touring cyclists can walk in without advance planning.

value: Bridgemans Bistro

signal: marina West Coast seafood bistro; ~$20-32pp

wow_evidence: sits at the water's edge at Mill Bay Marina on the Saanich Inlet … locally sourced seafood … no-reservations, first-come-first-served policy


value: 2641 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G5

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Fresh Bite Food is a kebab and sandwich counter that opened its first location in 2024, backed by over a decade of culinary experience. The menu centres on grilled koobideh and chicken kebab sandwiches as well as Philly-style cheese steaks, all served in fresh pitta bread with a generous spread of toppings. A vegetarian chickpea-and-kidney-bean sandwich rounds out the menu, making it a handy refuelling stop for cyclists riding through Port Coquitlam.

value: Fresh Bite Food

detail: Menu lists a Vegetable Sandwich (chickpeas, kidney beans, mushrooms, onions, fresh pitta with toppings) as a dedicated vegetarian option

wow_evidence: opened its first location in 2024


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: On the Run


value: 425 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 53m; rack at 64m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: James Bay Coffee House is a neighbourhood café in Victoria's historic James Bay district, steps from the Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park — a well-travelled area for cycling tourists exploring the city. It opened in September 2025, making it a fresh addition to the local café scene. Touring cyclists passing through the area will find it a convenient stop in a walkable, bike-friendly part of downtown Victoria.

value: James Bay Coffee House


value: 6542 King George Boulevard, Surrey, V3W 4Z4

value: Motel 6 is a national chain motel offering basic overnight accommodation in Surrey. Located on King George Boulevard, it provides convenient access to the local area and confirms Wi-Fi availability for guests.

value: Motel 6

signal: chain 'motel 6'


value: 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (9 spaces) at 39m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: The Courtyard Café is a café located within Hotel Grand Pacific, a full-service hotel positioned steps from Victoria's Inner Harbour and the BC Legislature. Sitting at one of Victoria's most-visited tourist corridors, it is a natural stop for cyclists exploring the harbour front. The café operates daily and serves hotel guests and walk-in visitors alike.

value: Courtyard Café


value: 2234 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 45m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Obanhmi is a Vietnamese bánh mì chain with 9 locations across BC, serving signature sandwiches stuffed with house-made fillings, fresh spring rolls, and rich iced coffee. The Hastings Street location has built a loyal following for its fast, friendly service and accessible online ordering with quick in-store pickup. The menu spans classic pork and chicken options through to fully vegan and halal choices, making it a welcoming stop for riders with varied dietary needs.

value: Obanhmi

detail: Homepage states 'options for vegetarians, vegans, and halal diets'; menu lists a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN / VEGAN' bánh mì (tofu, avocado, secret-recipe filling) with instruction to 'remove house mayo for vegan option'. Halal chicken lemongrass also explicitly noted

signal: Banh mi shop; customer reviews emphasize affordable, reasonably priced

wow_evidence: 9 locations across BC


value: 1122 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Yopo Sweet Mandarin is a Chinese restaurant in downtown Vancouver serving a broad menu of dim sum, seafood, noodles, curry, and rice dishes. The restaurant is a short ride from the Seawall and False Creek cycling routes, making it a convenient urban refuelling stop. It recently reopened after a closure and offers delivery and phone-ahead pickup through several platforms.

value: Yopo Sweet Mandarin

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian 素菜' category on menu; no vegan or GF labelling mentioned

signal: Lunch specials offered; casual Chinese restaurant, delivery app presence

wow_evidence: recently reopened after a closure


value: 468 Reid St, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M6, Canada

community: Quesnel

value: Quesnel Bakery is a local bakery serving the Quesnel area in BC's Cariboo region. For touring cyclists passing through this stretch of the interior, it represents a potential stop for fresh baked goods on a route that can be remote between larger centres. The OSM record was verified as recently as August 2023.

value: Quesnel Bakery


value: 1430 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, V3B 5M8

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 6200 University Boulevard

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (covered) at 14m; stands (10 spaces) at 29m; stands (20 spaces) at 30m; stands (covered) at 67m; stands (covered) at 70m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 9810 Seventh Street, V8L 4W6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 39m.

community: Sidney

value: Thrifty Foods Sidney


value: 1001 Blanshard Street

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Discovery Coffee is a locally owned specialty coffee roaster based in Victoria, BC, with multiple cafe locations around the city. They roast all their beans in-house and are known for their craft approach to coffee. The Blanshard Street location sits in downtown Victoria, convenient for cyclists passing through the city centre.

value: Discovery Coffee


value: 610 Stamps Landing, V5Z 3Z1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 11m; stands (16 spaces) at 13m; stands (40 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 40m; stands (30 spaces) at 41m. Total: 106 spaces.

value: The Wicklow is a cozy waterfront tavern at Stamps Landing overlooking False Creek, serving food made fresh in house daily alongside a full drinks menu and happy hour specials. Situated along a popular cycling corridor near the False Creek seawall, the pub offers a patio with stunning water views. It operates as a neighbourhood pub with table reservations available for larger parties.

value: The Wicklow

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 32530 South Fraser Way, V2T 1X5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Boston Pizza is a Canadian casual-dining chain founded in 1964 serving pizza, pasta, wings, and more, with a sports bar component. The Clearbrook branch is a full sit-down restaurant with outdoor seating. Touring cyclists will find a wide menu with vegan and gluten-wise options, plus online ordering for takeout.

value: Boston Pizza

detail: Menu page states: 'Vegan and Glutenwise® options also available.'

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 1788 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (4 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; rack (7 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Happy Lamb Hot Pot

signal: Happy Lamb hot pot chain; ~$25-35pp


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: staple (4 spaces, covered) at 9m; staple (4 spaces) at 83m. Total: 8 spaces.


value: 45820 Spadina Avenue, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1T3

blurb: Free local-history museum in Chilliwack's 1912 old city hall.

community: Chilliwack

value: A community museum housed in a historic building in downtown Chilliwack, featuring 1,200 square feet of gallery space with rotating exhibitions on local and Stó:lō history. Admission is always free. The museum also operates a separate archives facility on Corbould Street for researchers interested in the region's documentary and photographic history.

value: Chilliwack Museum

signal: description states admission is always free

wow_evidence: Free community museum in the historic 1912 old city hall, with Stó:lō and local history — real collection in a heritage building.


value: 4653 Garden City Road, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: A Bite of Shunde is a Chinese restaurant in Richmond, BC, specializing in cuisine from Shunde — a district in Guangdong province renowned as a cradle of Cantonese cooking. Richmond's dense concentration of authentic regional Chinese restaurants makes this part of a notable food destination for cyclists exploring the area. Touring cyclists passing through on the River Road or Garden City corridors have a range of nearby dining options, with this spot representing a more specialized regional offering.

value: A Bite Of SHUNDE

signal: Shunde Cantonese; ~$18-28pp


value: 1601 3rd Street West

community: Revelstoke

value: Monashee Lodge is a motel in Revelstoke, BC, a town that sits at the confluence of the Columbia and Illecillewaet Rivers and serves as a major hub for cyclists on the Trans-Canada corridor and BC interior touring routes. Revelstoke is surrounded by spectacular mountain terrain and the motel's location on 3rd Street West places it within reach of the town core and its services.

value: Monashee Lodge

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: OSM does confirm the motel category, address, and phone


value: 505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: Danpung Momiji 310 is a restaurant located on Terminal Avenue North in Nanaimo, BC. The name blends Korean and Japanese words both referencing autumn foliage, suggesting an Asian culinary focus, though the specific cuisine and format could not be confirmed from available sources. It sits along a major arterial route through Nanaimo that touring cyclists commonly travel.

value: Danpung Momiji 310

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


value: 330 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 23m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; rack (1 space) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 46m; rack (1 space) at 66m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Casa Azul is described as a family-run Mexican restaurant located in downtown Kamloops that opened in 2019. It has accumulated local recognition and strong reviews in the Kamloops community. A touring cyclist passing through Kamloops would find it situated in the downtown core, though current operational status is uncertain.

value: Casa Azul

wow_evidence: family-run Mexican restaurant... opened in 2019


value: 100 Aldersmith Place, V9A 7M8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 56m; rack at 67m; rack at 73m.

community: View Royal

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'


value: 551 McLean Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 0C2

value: Timbertrain Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver-based specialty roaster founded in 2011, with The Depot being their Grandview-Woodlands location in East Vancouver. The café roasts its own beans, sourcing from farms across multiple origins, and serves as both a sit-in café and a local pickup point for online coffee orders. With a focus on relationship-driven sourcing and community, it offers a considered, independent alternative to chain coffee stops on a tour through East Vancouver.

value: Timbertrain Coffee Roasters - Depot


value: 285 Lorne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1W2

value: Shark Club


community: Whyac

value: Crab shack is a restaurant located near Nitinat Lake on the remote southwest coast of Vancouver Island, an area known for windsurfing and backcountry adventure. The Instagram handle 'nitinat_crabshack' suggests a seafood focus fitting the coastal setting. For touring cyclists making the long journey into this isolated region, it appears to be one of the very few food options available.

value: Crab shack

signal: remote seafood/crab shack; ~$18-30pp

wow_evidence: nitinat_crabshack Instagram handle; OSM restaurant tag near Nitinat Lake


value: 4597 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K7

community: Powell River

value: Founded by the English family in 1971, Taw's Cycle & Sports is a long-established Powell River institution combining a full-service bicycle shop with hockey retail under one roof. Touring cyclists will find bike sales, a wide selection of cycling apparel and accessories, on-site repairs, and bike rentals. The shop also stocks all-weather apparel suited to BC's coastal conditions.

value: Taws Cycle & Sports

detail: 'Bike Rentals' explicitly listed under cycling services on the website

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: full-service bicycle shop with on-site repairs, and bike rentals


value: 1901 Laforme Boulevard

value: The Sandman Hotel Revelstoke is a two-building chain property (Selkirk and Monashee buildings) with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and an on-site Denny's restaurant. It holds Silver Certification from GreenStep Solutions for sustainability and offers a seasonal shuttle to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Free overnight parking and pet-friendly rooms make it a practical base for travellers arriving by various means.

value: Sandman Hotel Revelstoke

detail: Denny's Restaurant listed as an on-site amenity on the hotel's own amenities page

signal: chain 'sandman'


value: 4651 Garden City Rd #1110, Richmond, BC V6X 2K4

value: Memory Corner is an authentic Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond, BC, part of the Memory Corner Group founded in 1975 and spanning three brands and a central kitchen. The restaurant specializes in high-heat stir-fries, slow-braised dishes, hot pots, and crispy Taiwanese classics made with seasonal ingredients and traditional technique. The group also operates an in-store Taiwanese convenience store and sells a curated lineup of Taiwanese craft beers for dine-in or online order.

value: Memory Corner

signal: Walk-in Taiwanese restaurant; convenience store component; no menu prices or fine-dining markers visible


value: 405 5th Avenue, Stewart, British Columbia V0T 1W0

community: Stewart

value: King Edward Hotel & Motel is a full-service small-town accommodation in Stewart, BC, a remote border community at the end of the Portland Canal across from Alaska's Misty Fjords National Park. The property offers multiple room types from standard queens to kitchenette suites, and operates an onsite pub and café, making it a practical overnight base in one of northwestern BC's most dramatically scenic corners. The surrounding area offers glacier access, bear viewing at Fish Creek, and estuary boardwalk walks within minutes of the front door.

value: King Edward Motel

detail: Coin-operated laundry machines listed as an onsite amenity: 'Guest Laundry Facility'

detail: Onsite Prospectors Pub / Casey's Pub and King Ed Cafe with licensed outdoor patio


value: 204 Fisher Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

blurb: Scenic helicopter tours over the Rockies from Golden, flying since 1961.

community: Golden

value: Alpine Helicopters is one of Canada's most established rotary-wing operators, in business since 1961 and running over 20,000 flight hours per year across seven Western Canada bases. The company specializes in scenic sightseeing tours of the Canadian Rockies alongside heli-skiing, wildfire management, and back-country rescue. A touring cyclist passing through the Columbia Valley or Kootenay region might consider a scenic flight as a dramatic add-on to their mountain route.

label: larch season

months: September October

value: Alpine Helicopters

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Helicopter sightseeing tours; inherently expensive premium experience

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Long-established operator (since 1961); scenic Rockies heli tour from Golden is a day-shaping splurge (Hell's Gate-band guided thrill).


value: 118-20353 64th Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 28m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Giant Langley is an authorized Giant brand bicycle dealership in Langley, BC, stocking a full range of road, mountain, gravel, and electric bikes alongside an extensive accessories selection. The shop runs a structured three-tier service department, and bikes purchased in-store receive complimentary multi-year service coverage with no appointment needed. Touring cyclists will find useful gear including bags, panniers, racks, fenders, and lights, along with a workshop capable of handling most mechanical needs.

value: Giant

detail: Website states 'We do not work on any e-bike brands except Giant, Liv and Momentum' — confirming e-bike service is offered for those three brands

detail: Accessories menu lists bags & panniers, racks, fenders, lights, and locks explicitly

wow_evidence: authorized Giant brand bicycle dealership... structured three-tier service department... bags, panniers, racks, fenders, and lights


value: 2103 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Innocent Ice Cream is a family-run, gluten-free ice cream sandwich shop in Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood, founded in 2014 after the owner spent years perfecting celiac-safe cookie recipes. The shop crafts hand-made ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, cones, and soda floats entirely in-store year-round, with plant-based and non-dairy options available. Beyond the storefront, Innocent also operates a solar-powered ice cream truck and a pink tricycle for catering events across the city.

value: Innocent Ice Cream Parlour

detail: Website confirms 'plant-based and non-dairy options' and describes itself as 'gluten-free' throughout, including waffle cones and all ice cream sandwich cookies

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: family-run, gluten-free ice cream sandwich shop … founded in 2014 after the owner spent years perfecting celiac-safe cookie recipes


value: Langley

value: A Starbucks Coffee location in Langley, BC, offering the full range of espresso drinks, cold refreshers, and grab-and-go food items. With outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, it serves as a comfortable mid-ride rest stop in the city. As a corporate chain location, cyclists can expect consistent service and indoor facilities.

value: Starbucks


value: 2888 Belmont Ave, Victoria, BC V8R6T3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 94m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: East Garden Chinese Restaurant is a neighbourhood Chinese restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Victoria serving a broad menu of Cantonese-influenced dishes including chow mein, fried rice, sweet and sour, and tofu specialties. The restaurant has an active online ordering system with pickup available, making it convenient for cyclists passing through the area. With 128 customer reviews it appears to be an established local dining option.

value: East Garden Restaurant

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items including Vegetable Chow Mein, Mushroom Chow Mein, Vegetable Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Tofu, Tofu with Black Bean Sauce, Ginger Fried Tofu, Salt & Pepper Tofu, Braised Tofu Hot Pot, Spicy Eggplant & Tofu, Broccoli with Garlic Sauce, and other all-vegetable dishes

signal: Most mains $14.95–18.95, casual Chinese with online pickup


value: 1451 Estevan Rd Unit 4, Nanaimo BC V9S 3Y3

value: Nemo Sushi is a Japanese takeout restaurant in Nanaimo that has built a loyal following for its fresh fish, quality ingredients, and modern takes on classic sushi. Customer reviews highlight it as a hidden gem rivalling higher-end Vancouver sushi spots, with a wide variety of styles including some rare finds. Online ordering and a to-go focus make it a practical and satisfying stop for cyclists passing through Nanaimo.

value: Nemo Sushi

signal: sushi takeout, very reasonable; ~$15-24pp


value: 3000 Louie Drive

community: Westbank

value: Original Joe's

signal: chain 'original joe'


blurb: 800-year-old Douglas firs beside Highway 4 in MacMillan Park; Vancouver Island's iconic grove.

community: Arrowsmith

value: Cathedral Grove, within MacMillan Park, is one of Vancouver Island's most celebrated natural landmarks: a roadside stand of ancient Douglas fir trees up to 800 years old and more than 9 metres in circumference, straddling Highway 4 between Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni. Touring cyclists heading to or from Tofino pass directly through the park and can walk the network of old-growth trails on both sides of the highway. A severe 1997 windstorm reshaped parts of the forest, adding ecological interest to an already dramatic landscape.

facet_confidence: low

value: Cathedral Grove

signal: BC Parks day-use facility, voluntary donations mentioned, no admission fee stated

wow_evidence: DUPE#17 winner: internationally known old-growth stand, 800-year firs over 9 m around, straddling the Tofino route — the must-stop grove walk.


value: 722 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 61m; rack at 74m.

community: New Westminster

value: Banh Mi Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant on Carnarvon Street in downtown New Westminster, serving banh mi and related fare in a smoke-free, indoor-seating setting. It caters to vegetarians, making it a useful stop for plant-based touring cyclists passing through the Royal City. New Westminster's compact downtown is a natural rest point for riders on the Central Valley Greenway or connecting routes along the Fraser River.

value: Banh Mi Bar

detail: Unconfirmable via website due to Facebook block

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


value: 4231 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 3L7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 63m; rack at 73m; rack (8 spaces) at 85m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Two Horns is an upscale Korean and Japanese BBQ steakhouse in Richmond specializing in premium cuts including dry-aged beef and Canadian Prime Beef. The restaurant emphasizes quality sourcing and tableside grilling, and has drawn attention as one of the few authentically run Korean BBQ spots in the Richmond area. A touring cyclist visiting the Richmond cycling network would find a full sit-down dining experience with lunch specials and delivery/online ordering available.

value: Two Horns Korean BBQ House

signal: upscale KBBQ steakhouse, dry-aged/Canadian Prime (lunch combos $40-50/2); ~$35-55pp


value: 11200 8 Street, Dawson Creek, V1G 3R4

community: Dawson Creek

value: Safeway

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Whistler

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5, Canada

community: St. Eugene Mission

value: A highway-convenience KOA Journey campground on Mission Road, 4.8 km off Hwy 95A north of Cranbrook, with premium tent sites and well-lit late check-in; primarily an RV park but a reliable paid overnight for cyclists passing through the Cranbrook–Kimberley corridor.

value: Cranbrook / St. Eugene KOA Journey

wow_evidence: Premium Tent Sites... booking form includes 'Bike/motorcycle' as an equipment type


value: 345 Robson Street, Unit 203, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B3

bike_parking_detail: 29 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (21 spaces) at 39m; stands (21 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; bollard (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; bollard (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (12 spaces) at 93m; bollard (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 128 spaces.

value: Simon's Bike Shop is an independent bicycle retailer situated in Library Square in downtown Vancouver, carrying a broad range of bikes from road and gravel to mountain and e-bikes, with a particularly strong Specialized lineup. Professionally trained technicians handle everything from quick adjustments to full drivetrain overhauls, making it a dependable stop for touring cyclists needing mechanical support before or during a trip. A rentals program and comprehensive parts and accessories inventory — including e-bike batteries and components — add further utility for visitors.

value: Simon's Bike Shop

detail: 'Rentals' listed as a distinct section in the website's main navigation

detail: E-bike Batteries/Kits stocked as accessories; multiple Specialized e-bike models (Turbo Vado, Turbo Como, Turbo Creo, Levo) sold; service page covers all bike types brought in for repair

detail: Website does not mention a floor pump explicitly but

wow_evidence: professionally trained technicians handle everything from quick adjustments to full drivetrain overhauls


value: 1752 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (5 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (10 spaces) at 82m; stands (12 spaces) at 94m; stands (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Bella Gelateria is a multiple award-winning artisan gelato shop that has claimed Best Gelato/Ice Cream in Vancouver from the Georgia Straight nearly every year since 2010, and placed in international competitions in Italy, Chicago, and Austin. The English Bay location on Davie Street sits just steps from the Stanley Park Seawall, making it a natural sweet-stop for cyclists completing the seawall loop. All gelato is made in small batches from 100% natural ingredients using Italian-imported Effi machines, with vegan sorbetto and gluten-free options available.

value: Bella Gellataria

detail: Gelato and dessert shop only; no food items consistent with packed lunches offered

detail: Website menu page: 'nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free options'; sorbettos described as 'water-based and vegan friendly'


value: 55 Hwy 99, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0

value: Brew Mountain Eatery is a café and casual eatery situated just inside the gates of Whistler RV Park on Highway 99, open to both campground guests and the general public passing through. The menu spans breakfast sandwiches, hand-crafted burgers, made-to-order pizzas, and locally roasted coffee from Forecast Coffee, a B.C. roaster, with seasonal menus shifting between hearty winter comfort food and lighter summer fare. The park setting includes outdoor seating with mountain views, and the business also offers year-round catering for events and tours.

value: Brew Mountain Café

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: city centre mall, V8C 1T6

community: Kitimat

value: Big Jim's Spirits is a liquor retail store located within Kitimat's City Centre Mall, serving the North Coast community of Kitimat, BC. For touring cyclists passing through Kitimat, it represents a potential stop for resupply of beverages on a stretch of highway with limited services.

value: Big Jim's Spirits

subcategory: Liquor Store


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 57m; rack at 94m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Walmart Supercenter at Hillside Mall in Victoria is a large-format retail store offering full grocery, electronics, clothing, toys, furniture, and baby departments. As a Supercenter format, it stocks a wide range of food staples and household supplies that touring cyclists can use to resupply. It is one of the most comprehensive one-stop shops available to cyclists passing through the Victoria area.

value: Walmart


value: 2401 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L5, Canada

community: Courtenay

value: Saigon Noodle House is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in noodle dishes on Vancouver Island. Located in a commercial unit space, it offers a destination for cycling travelers seeking traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

value: Saigon Noodle House

signal: Vietnamese noodle house; $15-20/person


value: 2601 Quebec Street, Vancouver, V5T 3A6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 86m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: The Federal Store is a small neighbourhood grocery and cafe in the heart of Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, specializing in local groceries, lunches, handmade baking, artisan cakes, and specialty coffee. It carries a curated selection of locally made products and offers an online shop for custom cake orders with pick-up or delivery. A touring cyclist passing through Mount Pleasant would find it a solid stop for a meal, coffee, and locally sourced provisions.

value: The Federal Store

detail: Multiple vegan cake options listed on the cakes page, including 'MUMGRY Vegan Peanut Butter Cake' and 'Vegan Double Chocolate Cake'. No explicit GF labeling found

wow_evidence: small neighbourhood grocery and cafe specializing in local groceries, lunches, handmade baking, cakes, and exceptional coffee


value: 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G6, Canada

community: Kelowna

value: A wood-fired bakery located in Kelowna, BC. Specializes in baked goods prepared in a wood-fire oven. Website information could not be accessed during verification.

value: Wood Fire Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: wood-fired bakery located in Kelowna


value: #5 - 45555 Market Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0M5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 65m; wave at 67m; wave at 86m.

community: Chilliwack

value: Garrison Wine & Liquor Merchants is a neighbourhood liquor store in the Garrison Crossing shopping area of Chilliwack, BC, with a curated selection of wines, spirits, and local BC producers from the Okanagan Valley and Fraser Valley. The store regularly hosts in-store tastings featuring regional and international labels. Touring cyclists passing through Chilliwack could stop here to pick up locally made BC wines and spirits.

value: Garrison Wine & Liquor Merchants

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 44 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (6 spaces) at 35m; stands at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (5 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (24 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (7 spaces) at 67m; rack (5 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 86 spaces.

value: Budgies Burritos is a vegetarian, Tex-Mex style restaurant established in 2005, located on Kingsway in Vancouver. The kitchen makes all food from scratch daily with fresh ingredients, and every menu item can be made vegan. It's a casual dine-in or takeout spot well-suited to cyclists seeking a hearty, plant-based meal mid-ride.

value: Budgies Burritos

detail: Website states 'BUDGIE'S IS A VEGETARIAN, TEX MEX STYLE' restaurant; 'EVERYTHING CAN BE MADE VEGAN'; 'LOTS OF GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS TOO.' Multiple menu items explicitly marked GF

wow_evidence: vegetarian, Tex-Mex style restaurant established in 2005 ... EVERYTHING CAN BE MADE VEGAN


value: 41582 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J3

value: Greendale Liquor Store is a retail liquor shop on Yale Road (off Highway 1 Exit 109) in Chilliwack, operated by the Liquor Giant Group with six Fraser Valley locations. The store carries spirits, wine, BC craft beer, and ready-to-drink products, and offers bulk ordering for events as well as third-party delivery. It is a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the Greendale area who need to resupply on beverages.

value: Greendale Liquor Store


community: Cranbrook

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


community: Summerland

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 2208-4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0B2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 91m; rack (10 spaces) at 96m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Kutlet is a Korean restaurant in Tsawwassen's Canoe Pass Way development, specialising in Korean-style cutlets. It offers dine-in with reservations as well as pickup and third-party delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats. The restaurant also produces and sells house-made kimchi jars as a retail item.

value: Kutlet

signal: Korean cutlet, value; ~$14-20pp

subcategory: Restaurant


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 6m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 72m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


community: Richmond

value: Zio's is a pizza counter in the food court of River Rock Casino Resort, a large casino resort complex in Richmond, BC. As a fast-food outlet inside a major entertainment venue, it offers a dining option for cyclists in the area. Be aware that entry to River Rock Casino now requires government-issued photo ID under BC casino regulations.

value: Zio's


value: Unit 18, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: O'Falafel is a locally-owned Middle Eastern restaurant in Nanaimo serving traditional dishes including falafel sandwiches, shawarma wraps, hummus, baba ghanoush, and housemade grape leaves, all crafted with locally sourced ingredients. The owner-operated kitchen describes itself as a cultural gathering place drawing inspiration from classic Middle Eastern staples to create a diverse, community-focused dining experience. Takeout and delivery are available alongside dine-in service.

value: O'Falafel

detail: Menu includes numerous vegetarian items: falafel sandwich, hummus, baba ghanoush, grape leaves, greek salad, tabouleh, fattoush, vegetable soup, lentil soup, cheese pastry, spinach pastry, and desserts (baklave, basbousa)

signal: Most entrees $5.99–$9.99 (falafel wraps, shawarma, soups); casual Middle Eastern

wow_evidence: owner-operated kitchen... locally sourced ingredients


value: 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6B 6B1

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 37m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (21 spaces) at 54m; stands (21 spaces) at 56m; stands (5 spaces) at 66m; stands (5 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 77m; bollard (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m; stands (12 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 125 spaces.

blurb: Vancouver's landmark Colosseum-shaped central library with a free rooftop garden.

community: Vancouver

value: The VPL Central Library is the flagship branch of the Vancouver Public Library system, occupying the iconic Moshe Safdie-designed elliptical building at Library Square in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The structure — loosely modelled on the Roman Colosseum — is one of the city's most recognizable architectural landmarks and a popular destination in its own right. Touring cyclists will find it centrally located on West Georgia Street, one of the main east-west cycling corridors through the downtown core.

value: Central Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Moshe Safdie's Colosseum-like Library Square — one of Vancouver's most recognizable buildings, with free public rooftop garden; above library 1/1 ladder on verifiable architectural distinction.


value: 3011 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 10m; stands (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; rack (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Snack Land! is a convenience store on Main Street in Vancouver, situated at the corner of Main and 14th Avenue in a busy urban cycling corridor. As a neighbourhood snack and convenience shop, it offers a quick stop for cyclists passing through the Mount Pleasant area. The Instagram handle suggests an active local presence.

value: Snack Land!

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 69 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3J1

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands at 26m; stands (5 spaces) at 27m; stands (24 spaces) at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 80m; rack (7 spaces) at 85m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: Twisted Indian is a fast-casual Indian fusion chain serving halal rice bowls, wraps, salads, and naan wraps with customizable proteins and toppings. The Kingsway location is one of several BC outposts of a growing franchise with roots in Ontario, making it a convenient refuel stop along a busy Vancouver corridor. The menu is designed to accommodate a wide range of diets, with clearly labeled vegan, gluten-free, and halal items.

value: Twisted Indian

detail: Menu page states: 'Whether you are on a keto diet, or vegetarian, or vegan, or have gluten or dairy allergy, we have few options on our Menu for every diet type.' Menu items are labeled Vegan and Gluten-free

wow_evidence: growing franchise with roots in Ontario