value: 2065 Columbia Avenue, Rossland

community: Rossland

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincially operated retail outlet in Rossland, the mountain-biking mecca of the BC Kootenays, offering a full range of wine, beer, spirits, and ciders. For touring cyclists passing through, it serves as a convenient stop to restock beverages after a day on the trails. The Rossland location sits on Columbia Avenue, the town's main commercial corridor.

value: BC Liquor Store

wow_evidence: provincially operated retail outlet


value: Mission, BC V2V 5W6, Canada

category: Accommodation

community: Shushartie

value: Malei Island Resort is a remote, off-grid, 45-acre wilderness lodge on Malei Island, reachable only by water taxi from Port Hardy. Guests experience old-growth rainforest hiking on a 2,800-foot boardwalk, whale watching, sea otter tours, and a salt-water wood-heated hot tub built into the rocks. The surrounding area was featured in the Netflix documentary 'Island of the Sea Wolves.'

source: enrichment

value: Malei Island Resort

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: upscale

confidence: medium

label: Upscale

signal: off-grid private-island lodge with included wildlife tours, water-taxi access; package pricing above mid

source: judgement

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info

wow_evidence: featured in the Netflix documentary 'Island of the Sea Wolves'


source: osm

value: 8950 Granville Street, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0

category: Groceries

community: Port Hardy

value: Save-On-Foods

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 8322 86 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 7G4

category: Food & Drink

community: Fort St. John

value: Denny's Fort St. John is a full-service family diner situated just off the Alaska Highway, making it a natural stop for cyclists moving through northeastern BC's Peace River country. The all-day menu spans breakfast classics — pancakes, omelettes, and Eggs Benny — alongside burgers, bowls, and dinner plates. As part of the Denny's Canada chain owned by Northland Properties, it offers a consistent, welcoming sit-down meal option in a region where full-service restaurants are relatively sparse.

value: Denny's

ownership: Global chain

band_key: casual

confidence: high

label: Casual

signal: chain 'denny'

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 4217 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC, V5C 2J5

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (covered) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Siam Le Bien is an authentic Thai restaurant and bar established in 2023 on Burnaby's Hastings Street, named for Siam (the former name of Thailand) and the French word for 'good.' The kitchen emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and a defining balance of sweetness, sourness, saltiness, spiciness, and umami across a wide menu of classic Thai dishes. Touring cyclists can dine in or order takeout via Uber Eats and DoorDash.

value: Siam Le Bien Thai Cuisine

detail: Website states 'Delivery services available through Uber Eats and Doordash' and lists a separate 'Last call Take-Out 8.30 pm' time, confirming takeout service

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Lettuce Wrap: chicken / pork / Tofu' indicating at least one vegetarian protein option is available

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

tier: welcoming


value: 6251 Yew Street, V8A 4J9

community: Powell River

value: The Rodmay Heritage Hotel (listed in OSM as 'Rodway') is a heritage-style hotel located in Powell River, BC, a community on the Sunshine Coast accessible by ferry and popular with cyclists riding the Sunshine Coast Trail region. As a heritage property it likely occupies a historic building, offering a sense of place that larger chain hotels lack. Touring cyclists passing through Powell River on multi-day routes would find it a convenient overnight base.

value: Rodway Heritage Hotel

band_key: budget

confidence: low

label: Budget

signal: old Rodmay heritage hotel, Powell River; historic downtown hotels run $90-130; no pricing available


value: 1100 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, V1G 4V8

community: Dawson Creek

value: Browns Socialhouse

signal: Browns Socialhouse chain (confirmed); ~$20-30pp


value: 21612 Fraser Highway

community: Langley

value: Tim Hortons

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 423 Seymour Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (9 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Kita no Donburi is a fast-food Japanese restaurant specializing in donburi rice bowls with seafood and sushi options. Located on Seymour Street in downtown Vancouver, it offers online ordering for quick, convenient meals. The restaurant provides indoor seating and wheelchair accessibility.

value: Kita no Donburi


value: 4559-B Timberline Crescent, Fernie, BC V0B 1M6

community: Cokato

value: Timberline Lodges is a sprawling 168-suite condo complex at Fernie Alpine Resort, developed across six buildings between 1989 and 2008 and managed by Fernie Lodging Company. Located on Timberline Crescent at the ski resort base, it places guests within easy reach of Fernie's celebrated mountain bike trail network and the lively historic downtown. The property offers shared resort-style facilities including a heated outdoor pool, six hot tubs, sauna, games room, and fitness room spread across the buildings.

value: Timberline Lodge

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Fernie Alpine Resort condo complex; summer ~$150-220, winter higher

region: Kootenay Rockies

detail: Juniper building units (#611, #612, #613, #616, #618, #619) each explicitly list 'Bike Storage' as an amenity; not confirmed for Spruce, Aspen, King Fir, or Balsam buildings

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: heated outdoor pool, six hot tubs, sauna... Juniper building units explicitly list 'Bike Storage'


value: 110 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 33m; rack at 72m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Ganges

value: TJ Beans is a local coffee shop situated in the heart of Ganges, the main village on Salt Spring Island. It serves coffee and hot lunches in a relaxed, device-friendly environment well suited to travellers. The shop touts five charging ports and free Wi-Fi, making it a practical stop for cyclists crossing to or around the island.

value: T.J. Beans

detail: Website states '5 different charging ports' for customer use

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: five charging ports and free Wi-Fi


community: Surrey

value: Walmart Supercentre #5838 is a large-format big-box store in Surrey's west end, carrying a full supermarket alongside electronics, clothing, toys, and furniture departments. As one of the largest single-stop retail destinations in the South Fraser region, it offers touring cyclists a broad resupply opportunity for food and general goods. The store accepts cash, credit, and debit and offers in-store Wi-Fi for customers.

value: Walmart Supercentre

wow_evidence: large-format big-box store


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 25m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Browns Social House

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 220 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Tofino Waves and Tacos is an authentic Mexican restaurant founded by Magdalena, who spent over a decade in Tofino before opening the spot to share the flavours of her home region of Veracruz. The menu centres on tacos, quesadillas, and tostadas made with house sauces and slow-cooked meats, with most items available on gluten-free corn tortillas. It is an independent, locally owned restaurant and a genuine find for cyclists looking for a satisfying hot meal in Tofino.

value: Tofino Waves and Tacos

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labelled 'corn tortillas (gluten free)' — El Clasico, Beef in Adobo, Pork en Green, Green & Adobo tacos, and several quesadillas and tostadas. No explicitly vegetarian or vegan dishes identified on the website


value: 2216 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 0B1, Canada

community: Prince George

value: MR MIKES is a Canadian SteakhouseCasual chain with roots dating to 1960, serving premium steaks, burgers, pastas, salads, and shareable appetizers in a relaxed, no-dress-code setting. The Prince George location on Ferry Avenue is a full sit-down restaurant with both dine-in and takeout options, positioning itself as a community gathering spot for locals and travellers alike. A touring cyclist passing through Prince George can expect a substantial hot meal with a casual atmosphere and no stuffed-shirt attitude.

value: Mr Mikes


value: 111-581 Clarke Road, Coquitlam, BC V3J 0L1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 5m; rack at 23m; rack at 49m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: BjornBar Bakery is a boutique bakery café founded by Tamera Clark, best known for over 30 handcrafted dessert bars — from classic Nanaimo to adventurous Spumoni — all made in-house by hand. The Burquitlam location is one of three Metro Vancouver outposts and serves fresh pastries, savoury lunch items, specialty coffee, and their signature Ganookies (five-inch ganache-filled cookies). It's a sit-down café with a warm, carefully designed atmosphere that makes it a worthwhile stop for cyclists passing through Coquitlam.

value: BjornBar Bakery - Burquitlam

detail: Online pre-order with in-store pickup is explicitly offered via the website; orders placed at least 48 hours in advance, pickup from 10:00 AM on selected date

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: boutique bakery café... one of three Metro Vancouver outposts


value: 2915 30th Ave Vernon, BC, V1T2B8

community: Vernon

value: A family-owned Mediterranean restaurant operating in Vernon since 1997, The Med Vernon serves an eclectic range of cuisines from across the Mediterranean alongside an intriguing 'Modern Organic Thai' offering. The full-service dining room is open for lunch and dinner most days, with a dedicated tapas happy hour menu and a curated wine list. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down restaurant with reservations available, gift cards, and a warm European-inspired atmosphere.

value: The Eclectic Med

signal: Mediterranean/Thai, tapas value; ~$18-28pp

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 5982 Shoal Way, Sechelt, BC

blurb: Public ice arena serving the Sechelt area.

category: Attractions

community: Sechelt

value: Sunshine Coast Arena is a publicly operated ice hockey facility managed by the Sunshine Coast Regional District, serving the Sechelt area. It is listed among SCRD's core recreation facilities alongside aquatic centres and community halls. Touring cyclists passing through Sechelt may find it a convenient landmark, though it is primarily a sporting venue rather than a dedicated cycling destination.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Sunshine Coast Arena

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: SCRD ice rink — standard 1/1.


value: 1833 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 44m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 87m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Ramen Danbo is a Japanese chain rooted in Fukuoka-style Tonkotsu ramen, with its Kitsilano location on West 4th Avenue being one of the brand's very first restaurants outside Japan. Diners can deeply customize their bowl — choosing noodle thickness, broth richness, and spice level — from both a regular and a dedicated vegan menu. Sitting in one of Vancouver's most cycling-friendly neighbourhoods, it's a popular refuelling stop along the busy West 4th corridor.

value: Ramen Danbo

detail: Dedicated 'Vegan Menu' listed on the Vancouver menu page

signal: Ramen shop, quick-service, no table reservations accepted


value: 15355 24 Avenue, Surrey

value: Safeway

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 490 Southwest Marine Drive

value: Baskin-Robbins

subcategory: Ice Cream


community: Gabriola

value: BC Liqour Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 422 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

blurb: Clearwater's freshly renovated library near the Sportsplex.

community: Clearwater

value: The Clearwater Library is a branch of the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library system with roots in the community dating to 1946, now housed in a recently renovated building featuring new siding, a covered entrance canopy, and an expanded children's area completed in 2025. It offers free public Wi-Fi, public computers, printing, and a wheelchair-accessible meeting room bookable by the public and non-profit groups. Located in Clearwater, a gateway town to Wells Gray Provincial Park, it sits along a popular cycling corridor in the Thompson-Nicola region.

days_closed: Mo Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

theme: civic

value: Clearwater Library

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Renovated branch with meeting room; ordinary library band.


value: 12391 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, V6V 1J4

community: Richmond

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 512 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H4

community: Kamloops

value: Lotus Inn Restaurant is a family-run Chinese and Cantonese restaurant that has been a Kamloops institution since 1971, with its current ownership in place since 1995. The menu spans over 60 dishes — from soups and curry to seafood and Szechuan cuisine — anchored by a popular all-you-can-eat buffet. The restaurant is fully licensed, wheelchair accessible, and features large private dining rooms capable of hosting events for up to 350 guests.

value: Lotus Inn

signal: All-you-can-eat buffet; repeatedly emphasizes 'affordable meals' and 'reasonable prices'

wow_evidence: Kamloops institution since 1971


value: 32533 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4N5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 96m; rack (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A mobile food vendor specializing in Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches. Offers quick fast-food service ideal for touring cyclists seeking a meal stop in Chilliwack.

value: Lully's Sandwich Bar


value: 5177 Tch Ss3, Tappen, BC V1E 3A4, Canada

community: Tappen

value: Esso

signal: gas-station quick food (Esso), Tappen; ~$8-14


bike_access: rough

character: destination

kid_friendly: neutral

label: lake at full pool

months: July August

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Manning Park

source: camping

value: Ross Lake Campground sits on a glacier-carved reservoir deep in the Skagit Valley wilderness, adjacent to North Cascades National Park, with 50 km of trails and river fishing; the lake only reaches full pool in July–August, and the 60 km loose-surface logging road from Hope is the price of admission.

value: Ross Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Golden

value: Husky House

signal: Husky House highway family diner; $14-20/person


community: Merritt

value: Home Restaurant

signal: restaurant, Merritt; no signal


value: 8888 University Drive East, Burnaby, V5A 1S6

community: Burnaby

value: Renaissance Coffee has been a fixture of Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Mountain campus for over 20 years, run by Parminder and his team from the AQ 3000 level of the Academic Quadrangle. It serves Fair Trade espresso beverages, brewed coffee, wholesome meals, and desserts to the SFU community. The venue is takeout-only with no outdoor seating, making it a quick-stop option for cyclists passing through the SFU campus on weekdays.

value: Renaissance Coffee

wow_evidence: closed on weekends and holidays and takeout-only with no outdoor seating


value: 8631 Alexandra Road, Unit 120, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 4m; rack at 65m; rack at 76m; stands (7 spaces) at 99m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Bonpot (本锅) is a Chinese restaurant in Richmond's Alexandra Road food corridor, specialising in hot pot dining. It sits in a unit within a commercial plaza, placing it among the dense concentration of Asian restaurants that make this stretch a notable food destination for cyclists riding through Richmond.

value: Bonpot

signal: hot pot, table-cooked; ~$25-35pp


value: 1709 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Quickly


value: 789 Fortune Drive

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 6m; stands (11 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces) at 38m; stands (4 spaces) at 41m; rack (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (5 spaces) at 81m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 68 spaces.

value: Nuba is a beloved Lebanese restaurant in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, founded in 2003 and celebrated for fresh, organic, locally-sourced ingredients prepared daily from scratch. The menu leans heavily plant-based, featuring a wide array of vegan and gluten-free mezze, falafel, and hummus dishes rooted in generations-old Lebanese family recipes. This Gastown outpost, branded 'Underground Gastown,' is one of four Vancouver locations and offers both sit-down dining and online ordering.

value: Nuba

detail: About page states 'A large portion of our menu items are vegan.' Individual menu items throughout are labelled Vegan and GF

signal: Lebanese (Nuba), mezze/plant-based; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: founded in 2003...one of four Vancouver locations


value: 1194 Main Street, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

community: Lillooet

value: Mile 0 Pizza is a pizza restaurant located at 1149 Main Street in the Okanagan & Thompson region of BC. The name 'Mile 0' suggests a possible connection to a local trail or route milestone, which may make it a natural stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. Beyond its pizza focus, details about the dining experience and cyclist-specific amenities are not available from current sources.

value: Mile 0 Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: amenity=restaurant, cuisine=pizza


value: 135 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 90m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: The Keefer Bar is an apothecary-inspired cocktail bar located in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown, recognized as the 2nd best bar in Canada three years running. It offers a menu of over 25 unique handcrafted cocktails drawing on fresh herbs, exotic spices, and homemade concoctions in a dark, moody atmosphere. It is a liquor-primary venue for guests 19 and older, making it a distinctive evening destination for cyclists exploring the city.

value: The Keefer Bar

signal: amenity=bar


value: 13035 - 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1T8

blurb: Outdoor pool beside Kwantlen Park Secondary.

community: Surrey

value: Kwantlen Outdoor Pool is a seasonal municipal outdoor swimming pool operated by the City of Surrey, located in the Whalley neighbourhood next to Kwantlen Park Secondary School. It is easily accessible on 104 Avenue from King George Boulevard, making it a convenient summer cool-down stop for cyclists passing through Surrey.

setting: outdoor

value: Kwantlen Outdoor Pool

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 3950 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (3 spaces) at 35m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; rack at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 67m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: Eggstatic Vancouver is a halal, Middle Eastern-inspired brunch restaurant in the Riley Park neighbourhood, described on its own site as the first in Vancouver to bring an artisan Middle Eastern brunch format to the city at this level of ambition. The menu centres on shakshuka, Lotus Biscoff pancakes, benedicts, and specialty lattes such as the Baklava latte. It is part of a growing Canadian chain with over a dozen locations across Ontario, Quebec, and now BC, and appears to have just completed its Vancouver grand opening.

value: Eggstatic

signal: Middle Eastern brunch, shakshuka; ~$16-24pp


value: 545 Wallinger Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 1Z8

community: Kimberley

value: Fas Gas

subcategory: Convenience Store


character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: A former silvicultural camp on a small lake in the Cariboo, open to the public only when not in use by reforestation crews — a free but uncertain stop with no confirmed amenities on a forest service road.

value: Tanli Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 114-810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6B9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 31m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 62m; stands (10 spaces) at 63m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: RE-UP BBQ is a barbecue restaurant situated on Quayside Drive in New Westminster, with a capacity of 50 and both indoor and outdoor seating. Its waterfront location makes it a potential stop for cyclists riding the Fraser River trail corridor. OSM tags indicate vegetarian options are available and the premises are wheelchair accessible.

value: RE-UP BBQ

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


community: Kelowna

value: Urban Fare


value: 189 Beddis Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2J2

community: Ganges

value: Ox Eats Grass is a fully vegan food truck on Salt Spring Island run by a chef duo whose comfort-food-forward menu is rooted in animal welfare and environmental values. Beyond the truck, they've constructed a covered Greenhouse for year-round seating and host community events including open mic nights, ticketed dinners, and craft circles. A touring cyclist will find a warm, community-minded stop with online ordering and pickup available.

value: Ox Eats Grass

detail: Fully vegan menu confirmed throughout website. At least one gluten-free option noted for Galentine's Day Doughnut Drop: 'We will have at least one GF option as well!'


value: 1865 Dilworth Drive, V1Y 9T1

value: Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate is a well-regarded French patisserie in Kelowna offering handcrafted pastries, macarons, artisan chocolates, celebration cakes, and a coffee menu. The shop has expanded to two Kelowna locations — the original on Dilworth Drive and a newer outpost in Lower Mission on Lakeshore Road. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available, and the online shop ships products internationally.

value: Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: expanded to two Kelowna locations... online shop ships products internationally


value: 1116 Homer Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: O-Cha Tea Bar is a tea-focused cafe in Vancouver's downtown area. It serves as a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking refreshment in an established neighborhood.

value: O-Cha Tea Bar

detail: Vegetarian options indicated

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 3003 Kingsway, Unit 7, Vancouver, BC V5R 4A4

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

value: Noople Noodle & Dumpling House is a Chinese restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, specializing in noodles and dumplings. It operates as an indoor-only dining space with no outdoor seating. Kingsway is a major commercial corridor with numerous food options, making this a convenient stop for cyclists exploring East Vancouver.

value: Noople Noodle & Dumpling House

signal: noodle & dumpling house; ~$13-20pp


value: 770 Bay Street Unit 1, Victoria, BC V8T5E4

community: Victoria

value: Domino's Pizza at 770 Bay Street is a large national pizza chain offering carryout and delivery in downtown Victoria. It serves a broad menu of pizzas in multiple styles alongside sides and desserts, with frequent combo coupons available. Its central location on Bay Street makes it a convenient calorie stop for cyclists moving through the city core.

value: Domino's

detail: Coupons page lists 'Veggie' pizza as a named menu item, confirming vegetarian option

wow_evidence: large national pizza chain


value: 1207 Main Street, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 87m.

community: Smithers

value: Heartstrings is a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home decor, gifts, and furniture shop housed in a log-framed building in downtown Smithers, BC, founded in 2003 and recently relocated to 1207 Main Street. The store carries an eclectic mix of home accessories, pottery, jewellery, bath and body products, indigenous souvenirs, gourmet food, and freshly made in-house fudge. It is a well-established local institution offering custom gift baskets, complementary gift wrapping, and worldwide shipping.

value: Heartstrings

wow_evidence: well-established local institution … founded in 2003


value: 1100 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC V3B 5E2

community: Coquitlam

value: Mariner Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in Coquitlam specializing in a rotating lineup of house beers. The taproom includes a full kitchen focused on smash burgers, plus an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs. It hosts community events and actively donates to local causes, giving it a neighbourhood-hub character that touring cyclists passing through the Tri-Cities area may find welcoming.

value: Mariner Brewing

detail: Growler fills explicitly offered ('Do you do growler fills? Yes! Our growler fill lineup changes frequently'); beer to go confirmed. Food takeout not explicitly confirmed

signal: brewery taproom + kitchen (smash burgers); ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: craft brewery and taproom; outdoor patio that welcomes dogs


value: 5077 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, V5P 3T9

value: Kozak is a Ukrainian homestyle eatery on Vancouver's Victoria Drive serving scratch-made traditional dishes. The neighbourhood spot has an active online ordering presence through Square, suggesting food is available for takeaway as well as dine-in. It is a community-rooted business in a cycling-friendly corridor of East Vancouver.

value: Kozak Ukraїnian Eatery

signal: Ukrainian home-style eatery; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: scratch-made traditional dishes


category: Transport

source: ptboard-icb

value: Ground connector operated by Harbour Air between Sechelt and Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast, feeding its floatplane service. Separate from the Harbour Air Seaplanes listing.

value: Harbour Air Sunshine Coast Shuttle

origin: transport

source: manual

subcategory: Shuttle

source: llm-examine


value: 3147 Douglas St SP646, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (16 spaces, covered) at 76m; rack (16 spaces, covered) at 81m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Mr. Pretzels


value: 150-9020 Capstan Way, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Van Tea Cafe is a Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant in Richmond offering dishes including fried chicken, laksa, and seafood prepared from fresh ingredients. The Richmond location features a large dining hall with a broad menu of Chinese comfort food. A second location operates in Vancouver on Main Street.

value: Van. Tea Cafe

detail: Website labels the Richmond location 'Dine-In Only'

signal: HK-style cafe comfort food; ~$14-22pp


value: 938 Trans-Canada Highway, Sicamous, V0E 2V4

community: Sicamous

value: AFD


value: 910 Cranbrook Street North

community: Cranbrook

value: Motel 6 operates a motel in Cranbrook offering overnight lodging for travelers. The facility provides a stopping point for touring cyclists traveling through the region.

value: Motel 6

signal: Genuine Motel 6, ~$90-120


value: 7571 Westminster Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 31m; rack at 35m; rack (covered) at 46m; rack at 94m.

value: The Vancouver Airport Marriott is a full-service hotel in Richmond, located near Vancouver International Airport. It provides accommodation for cycling tourists and other travelers.

value: Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel

signal: Genuine full-brand Marriott airport hotel, ~$250-320

wow_evidence: chain hotel near airport, no location-specific distinction


value: 1195 5th Avenue, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: IGA


community: Golden

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 800 Northwest Boulevard, Creston, V0B1G6

community: Creston

value: Magnuson Hotel is a motel located in Creston, BC, providing overnight accommodation for travelers. As a motel, it offers basic lodging suitable for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Magnuson Hotel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 6820 Number 3 Road, Richmond

value: Pho An Nam is a Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond serving traditional dishes including phở and spring rolls made with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces. It is one of two locations (the other in Surrey) and offers online ordering for takeout. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's commercial Number 3 Road corridor could stop here for a hot, filling meal.

value: Pho An Nam

signal: Pho restaurant, Vietnamese noodle house


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

label: fly-fishing season

months: May June September

community: Lavington

value: A single-site rec site on a small, quiet fishing lake deep in the forest, reached only by an unmaintained 4WD-only track; fly-fishing for trout and char under strict catch regulations is the sole draw.

value: Loon Lake Recreation Site


value: 2111 Main Street, Penticton, V2A 6W6

community: Penticton

value: Papa Murphy's


value: 150-7515 Market Crossing

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 62m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Burnaby


value: 3711 Moncton St, Richmond, BC V7E 3A5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 32m; rack at 40m; rack at 59m; rack at 83m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Cannery Café is a casual diner situated in the historic Steveston Village waterfront district of Richmond, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The café is locally notable for having served as the filming location of Granny's Diner for ABC's Once Upon a Time and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. Outdoor seating is available, positioning it as a natural rest stop along the scenic Steveston waterfront cycling corridor.

value: Cannery Café

signal: Explicitly calls itself a casual diner with sit-down service


value: 371 Alexander Street Northeast, V1E 4H7

community: Salmon Arm

value: Stillfood Bistro is a café and bistro offering artisan coffee and fresh fare, with an OSM record noting vegan dietary options that may appeal to plant-based touring cyclists. The business has an active website and a presence in the Okanagan–Thompson region. Its exact location is uncertain due to a discrepancy between its website branding (Penticton) and its mapped OSM coordinates (Salmon Arm).

value: Stillfood Bistro

signal: cafe & bistro, artisan coffee/fresh fare; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Artisan Coffee & Fresh Fare in Penticton; diet:vegan=yes in OSM


character: pleasant

washroom_type: pit

community: Billings Bay

value: A free 7-site alpine lake camp on Texada Island — reached by ferry then a gravel road climb — with shaded north-shore sites and sunnier south-shore sites sharing one outhouse.

value: Bob's Lake Recreation Site North Campground


bike_access: easy

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Port Renfrew

value: A vehicle-accessible forested campground at the east end of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, serving as a trailhead for the rugged 47 km Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and a short drive from the tide-pool-rich Botanical Beach; the exposed Pacific surf coast is wild rather than gentle, and a seasonal gate limits access to summer.

value: Chin Beach Campsite

wow_evidence: vehicle-accessible frontcountry campground at the eastern trailhead of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail


value: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Chop Steakhouse & Bar

signal: Chop Steakhouse & Bar chain; ~$35-50pp


value: 16071 24 Avenue, Surrey

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

community: Surrey

value: Earls

signal: chain 'earls'


value: 3470 Carrington Road, V4T 3C1

community: Westbank

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 783 Goldstream Avenue

community: Langford

value: Browns Socialhouse

signal: Browns Socialhouse chain (confirmed); ~$20-30pp


value: 210 - 32500 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4W1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 60m; rack (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Donair Affair is a counter-service fast-food restaurant operating in a commercial strip mall at 32500 South Fraser Way in Abbotsford. The business has maintained a continuous Fraser Health Authority inspection record since at least 2018, most recently receiving a low hazard rating in November 2025. Cyclists travelling the South Fraser Way corridor in Abbotsford would find it a quick-stop option in a dense commercial area.

value: Donair Affair


value: 15996 84 Avenue, Surrey, V4N 0W1

blurb: Fleetwood's community rec centre beside the park.

value: Fleetwood Community Centre is a City of Surrey municipal recreation facility located in the heart of the Fleetwood neighbourhood, adjacent to Fleetwood Park, Francis Park, and the Fleetwood branch of Surrey Libraries. It offers drop-in and registered programs for all ages including gymnasium sports, fitness classes, and seniors activities. Touring cyclists passing through Surrey's eastern suburbs would find it a convenient public stop given its central neighbourhood location and broad community programming.

dwell: short

planning: walk-up

value: Fleetwood Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal rec centre, no pool — standard 1/1.


value: 1180 Rogers Way, V1S 1N5

community: Kamloops

value: Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops is a mid-scale Wyndham-brand hotel situated on Rogers Way in Kamloops, a city that sits at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers and is a common overnight stop on the TransCanada touring route. As part of the Wingate chain, the property targets business and leisure travellers with extended-stay-style amenities. Its location on the eastern edge of the city provides reasonable access to the Trans-Canada corridor.

value: Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops

detail: Website content did not surface amenity details to

signal: Wingate is Wyndham's midscale select-service brand, not budget; Kamloops ~$140-170

wow_evidence: mid-scale Wyndham-brand hotel


value: 2690 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3H2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 62m; rack (5 spaces) at 73m; rack (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Mangia's Sandwiches is a casual Italian-style deli on Granville Street, sister restaurant to Jo's Italian Deli, where meats are sliced to order and bread is delivered fresh daily from a local bakery. The menu spans Italian specialty sandwiches, hot sandwiches, and classic deli options, with several vegetarian choices. The shop also offers catering with sandwich platters, charcuterie boards, and individually packed bagged lunches.

value: Mangia's Sandwiches

detail: Catering menu explicitly lists 'BAGGED LUNCHES: individually packed sandwiches and a small side salad' with choice of side salads

detail: Menu explicitly marks CAPRESE and BREADED EGGPLANT with '(V)' for vegetarian. No vegan or gluten-free labelling found

signal: Regular sandwiches $13.79-$14.89, counter-service deli


value: 20201 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, V2X 2P6

community: Maple Ridge

value: FreshCo


value: 2100 Willowbrook Drive, Cranbrook, V1C 7H2

community: Cranbrook

value: Walmart Supercenter in Cranbrook serving the Kootenay region, carrying groceries alongside electronics, clothing, toys, and furniture under one roof. As a large-format supercenter, it is one of the most comprehensive resupply stops available to touring cyclists passing through Cranbrook. Store 3183 is located on Willowbrook Drive on the commercial strip west of the city centre.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter


community: Oyster River

value: Discovery Foods Oyster River


value: Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: Taco Time

signal: chain 'taco time'


value: 32513 South Fraser Way, V2T 4N5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 57m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 5725 Vedder Road, V2R 3N3

community: Chilliwack

value: Big Box Outlet Store is a Canadian family-owned discount outlet chain (operating since 1985) selling open-box and re-certified furniture, appliances, electronics, clothing, outdoor gear, and everyday groceries at up to 70% off retail. The Chilliwack location on Vedder Road is one of three Fraser Valley stores in a network of 20 across BC and Alberta. Touring cyclists could find a broad mix of supplies here, including groceries and occasional outdoor or hardware items.

value: Big Box Outlet Store

wow_evidence: network of 20 across BC and Alberta


value: 932 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C9

community: Coquitlam

value: That Place Italian Restaurant is a long-standing neighbourhood staple in Coquitlam's historic Maillardville district, serving an extensive menu of hand-crafted pastas, stone-baked pizzas, and traditional Italian mains like marsala chicken and linguini pescatore. The restaurant is known for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and the personal touch of owner Rob, who has built a devoted local following. Cyclists can order pasta or pizza for take-out or sit down for a full Italian meal to refuel after a ride on the nearby trails and greenways.

value: That Place 4 Pasta & Pizza

detail: Menu page states pasta is 'available in whole wheat or gluten-free options.' Multiple vegetarian pizzas listed (e.g., No Meater: red/green peppers, mushrooms, pineapple, spinach, onions, olives, feta; Mammolazy: grilled zucchini, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, figs, ricotta) and vegetarian pasta dishes (e.g., Linguini Primavera, Gnocchi in pesto rosé, Spaghetti ala Olio)

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 6403 Cottonwood Drive, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V3

community: Osoyoos

value: The Sage Pub is a neighbourhood pub and attached liquor store in Osoyoos, a key waypoint on the South Okanagan cycling corridor near the Canada-US border. It serves an extensive scratch kitchen menu spanning pub classics, hand-crafted pizzas, and shareable starters, and is known locally for its Thursday karaoke nights and Tuesday trivia. The attached Sage Liquor Store adds convenience for cyclists needing to resupply.

value: The Sage Pub

detail: Gluten-free pizza crust available; dedicated Vegetarian pizza (mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, black olives, pineapple); Veggie Platter listed on menu

signal: amenity=pub


community: Whistler

value: Resort Cabs is a locally owned, 24/7 on-demand taxi service based in Whistler, BC, offering local rides within Whistler and private transfers along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). No bike policy is stated on the site.

value: Resort Cabs

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


community: Mahood Falls

value: A tiny, free, treed rec site at the west end of Lawrence Lake, reached via roughly 43 km of forest roads capped by an active log-hauling road that warrants real caution for loaded touring bikes.

value: Lawrence Lake West Recreation Site


community: Summerland

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1105 9th Street South, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: The Wolf's Den is a full-service dinner restaurant housed in a large historic log building near the banks of the Kicking Horse River in Golden, BC, offering sweeping 180-degree mountain views. It specializes in AAA certified Angus steaks and an extensive homemade burger menu, with Golden's largest selection of cold beer on tap alongside a BC wine list and craft cocktails. The restaurant hosts weekly Sunday live jams and operates a summer patio, making it a lively evening destination in a mountain town popular with cyclists.

value: The Wolf's Den

signal: AAA steakhouse, apps $20-27, mains ~$30-40; ~$40-55pp


value: 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 12m.

community: Vancouver

value: Container Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery and taproom that opened in November 2019 in the heart of Vancouver's Yeast Van Brewing District, built largely by hand by two longtime friends. Their brewer David Dayco has earned recognition at the Canada Beer Cup, BC Beer Awards, and Growlies, with nearly 100 unique beers produced since opening. The space features a patio with a massive outdoor screen for live events, rotating food trucks, and a welcoming, accessibility-conscious atmosphere with a first-floor ramp and accessible washrooms.

value: Container Brewing Ltd.

signal: Craft brewery taproom (Yeast Van)

wow_evidence: award-winning craft brewery... Canada Beer Cup, BC Beer Awards, and Growlies


value: Nanaimo

value: Opa Greece


value: #112 - 3800 Bayview St., Richmond, BC V7E 6K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 56m; rack at 85m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill is a full-service waterfront seafood restaurant and bar situated in the historic Steveston Village, where the Fraser River meets the ocean. In addition to the main dining floor, it offers a second-floor licensed pub called Vicky's Lounge with views over Shady Island — stairs access only and 19+. Steveston is a well-known destination on Richmond's cycling routes, making this a natural refuelling stop for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill

signal: Pacific Rim Platter entree $39.99

wow_evidence: waterfront seafood restaurant... situated in the historic Steveston Village, where the Fraser River meets the ocean


value: 1440 Pandosy Street

community: Kelowna

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 433 Abbott Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; rack (3 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Mexican Stop is a greengrocer on Abbott Street in Vancouver, offering fresh produce to travelers and residents. Its downtown location makes it accessible to cycling tourists. Limited information about specific amenities is available due to website access issues.

value: Mexican Stop


value: 19800 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (2 spaces) at 43m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 701 Treanor Avenue

community: Langford

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2

blurb: Mid-island arts hub in a historic school; exhibitions, studios, concerts.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: The Old School House Arts Centre is a historic former school building in Qualicum Beach that has been transformed into the mid-Vancouver Island hub for visual and performing arts. It hosts rotating juried exhibitions, art classes ranging from printmaking to watercolour, resident artist studios, and intimate live music concerts. A registered non-profit welcoming visitors of all backgrounds, it is a genuine cultural landmark on a coastal cycling route through central Vancouver Island.

theme: art-culture

value: The Old School House Gallery & Arts Centre

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Donation-based non-profit, no admission fee stated, open-house philosophy

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: TOSH — mid-island arts hub in a historic school: juried exhibitions, resident studios, concerts. Regional reference point.


value: 34561 DeLair Road, V2S 2E1

community: Abbotsford

value: Sparkes Corn Barn is a family-owned, seasonal farm stand that has been growing and selling fresh-picked sweet corn in the Chilliwack area since 1998, operating as a drive-thru stand with multiple Fraser Valley locations. Corn is harvested daily and delivered directly from their fields to each stand the same day, with non-GMO varieties including Peaches-n-Cream and their signature Triple Sweet Jubilee. They also grow strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, and appear at several regional farmers markets during the season.

value: Sparkes Corn Barn

wow_evidence: family-owned, seasonal farm stand operating drive-thru corn and berry stands across the Fraser Valley since 1998


value: 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, BC

blurb: Grasslands nature centre above Vernon with panoramic Okanagan and Kalamalka views.

community: Vernon

value: Allan Brooks Nature Centre is a registered Canadian charity perched atop the grasslands above Vernon, offering panoramic views of Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes. A former Upper Air Weather Station converted into one of the Okanagan's leading environmental education destinations, it features scenic bunchgrass walking trails, interactive indoor exhibits on local flora and fauna, and seasonal events including live birds-of-prey demonstrations. Admission is by donation, making it an accessible and memorable stop for a touring cyclist exploring the North Okanagan.

setting: mixed

theme: nature

value: Allan Brooks Nature Centre

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Environmental education centre in a converted weather station atop Vernon's grasslands, with panoramic two-lake views and bunchgrass trails. Record name carries a lot-plan suffix.


value: 777 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 72m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: A&W


value: 2714 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8T 4E6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 53m; stands at 53m; rack at 100m.

community: Victoria

value: Island Afrikan Supermarket has been serving Victoria since 2000, offering African groceries, beauty products, fashion, and accessories. As an independent specialty grocer on Quadra Street, it has built relationships with vendors to source quality African food products. A touring cyclist passing through Victoria would find it a distinctive stop for provisions not available at mainstream supermarkets.

value: Island Afrikan Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1321 Maier Road, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V1

community: Sicamous

value: D Dutchmen Dairy is a family-run dairy farm established in 1978, producing 62 flavours of artisan ice cream, handmade cheeses, and fresh milk products entirely on-site in Sicamous. The Vancouver Sun named it 'BC's Best Ice Cream' in 2004, and multi-generational visitors continue to return, making it a beloved Shuswap landmark. The farm also features a Tractor Town attraction and resident animals, offering touring cyclists a memorable and rewarding detour off the Shuswap routes.

value: D Dutchmen Dairy


value: 33886 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, V2S 2H4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 50m; wave (2 spaces) at 60m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Paliotti's Abbotsford is the flagship location of a three-generation, family-owned Italian restaurant group with roots stretching back to 1960s Montreal. The restaurant is described as the largest and most vibrant of the family's locations, featuring comfortable booths, outdoor seating, a private upstairs dining area, and a full-service bar with cocktails, beer, and wine. Touring cyclists will find a full sit-down Italian meal on Essendene Avenue in downtown Abbotsford, with takeout also available through major delivery platforms.

value: Paliotti's Italian Restaurants

signal: family Italian, early-bird menu; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 6590 West Island Highway

community: Bowser

value: Nickolini's Pizza is a fast food pizza restaurant on West Island Highway, serving as a convenient stop for cyclists traveling through the Comox Valley area of Vancouver Island.

value: Nickolini's Pizza

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2755 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 64m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: A ramen restaurant located in Port Coquitlam. No details about amenities, services, or current operational status are available due to website unavailability.

value: Ramen Bella Poco

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


value: Subway


value: 1-2484 Main Street, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G2

community: West Kelowna

value: Wings West Kelowna is part of the WINGS restaurant chain, a BC franchise known for award-winning chicken wings in 28 globally-inspired flavours. This 'food primary, all ages welcome' location offers a full sit-down menu including wings, burgers, salads, and pastas alongside weekly dine-in specials. Cyclists in the West Kelowna area will find a casual, family-friendly stop with online ordering available.

value: Wings West Kelowna

detail: Menu lists 'CAULI' WINGERZ' (cauliflower-based, vegetarian) and 'GLUTEN-SMART' wings as distinct menu options

signal: Mains $10–19: pasta, wings, fish & chips, schnitzel


community: Bloedel

value: A free 6-site lakeside rec site on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route, reached via 10.8 km of gravel road followed by two forest service roads; no confirmed amenities or potable water.

value: Gosling Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: free 6-site lakeside rec site on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route; no confirmed amenities or potable water


value: 9450 Highway 97, Lake Country

community: Lake Country

value: Papito's Pizza is a local pizza restaurant that has been serving the Kettle Valley area for over 20 years, situated on the main Highway 97 corridor through Lake Country. The menu runs well beyond pizza — wings, pasta, poutine, salads, and a broad roster of specialty pies — making it a solid stop for a hot meal on a long ride. Online ordering and everyday take-out specials make it convenient for cyclists passing through.

value: Papito's Pizza

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian' specialty pizza (mushrooms, onion, green pepper, olives, tomato) and a 'Gluten Free (Medium only)' crust add-on; dairy-free cheese is also listed as an available topping


value: 311 Arnet Lane, Tofino

community: Tofino

value: Pacific Retreat is a three-bedroom oceanfront vacation rental home on the rugged west coast of Tofino, professionally managed by Tofino Vacation Rentals. The property offers sweeping ocean views, a hot tub, and an expansive cedar deck, with Tonquin Beach a ten-minute walk away. Its fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and proximity to the village make it a comfortable self-catering basecamp for exploring Pacific Rim's beaches and rainforest trails.

value: Pacific Retreat

detail: Washer/Dryer listed in property amenities on the website

detail: Property description states the village of Tofino is 'nearby and within easy walking distance'; operator's explore page confirms award-winning restaurants and cafes throughout the region

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Starting from $400/night oceanfront home with hot tub

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: three-bedroom oceanfront vacation rental home ... professionally managed by Tofino Vacation Rentals


blurb: Working Chinese restaurant in a Barkerville heritage building; dim sum in Gold Rush Chinatown.

community: Barkerville

value: The Lung Duck Tong Restaurant is a heritage building within Barkerville Historic Town & Park, a National Historic Site in BC's Cariboo region that preserves more than 125 Gold Rush-era structures along a historic streetscape. Barkerville brings the 1860s gold rush to life with costumed interpreters, working museums, and period shops set amid forests and mountains. For a touring cyclist, it represents a rare immersive step back into BC's frontier history in a remote but well-developed heritage destination.

label: Main Season

months: May June July August September

theme: history

value: Lung Duck Tong Restaurant

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Barkerville heritage building; site admission ~$30-35 in season, donation shoulder

wow_evidence: Heritage building and working restaurant in Barkerville's Chinatown; memorable but part of parent visit. Satellite of 5887ff5b38, delight capped parent-2.


value: #101, 3131 29th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5A8

value: Station BBQ is a Southern-style smokehouse established in 2013 in Vernon, BC, built on the philosophy of cooking meats low and slow over real wood with no shortcuts. Brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, and sausage are served 'naked' with house-made sauces on the side, and the kitchen also offers catering for events of all sizes. Hungry cyclists can dine in with table reservations or order takeout online, including BBQ by the pound to take on the road.

value: Station BBQ

detail: Dedicated /gluten-free page lists 14 GF-labelled items across appetizers, mains, sides, and takeout categories. No explicit vegetarian or vegan options noted

signal: Main plates $25-39; typical per-person spend ~$30-40

wow_evidence: established in 2013 in Vernon, BC... cooking meats low and slow over real wood with no shortcuts


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 40m; lockers (secure) at 41m.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Kelowna Cycle, also known as 'The Hub,' is a full-service bicycle shop in Kelowna carrying road, mountain, gravel, commuter, and electric bikes from brands including Cannondale, Rocky Mountain, Norco, and Moustache. Their in-house Hub Bike Service department handles tune-ups and repairs across all bike types. The shop also stocks a comprehensive inventory of parts, accessories, and cycling apparel, making it a well-equipped resource for touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan.

value: Kelowna Cycle

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: full-service bicycle shop with a dedicated service department


value: 5599 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 2G3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 70m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: GAON Korean Cuisine is a Korean restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby, offering indoor seating in a no-smoking environment. The restaurant sits along a busy commercial corridor, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists passing through the area. Beyond its Korean menu, little detail is publicly verifiable due to an inaccessible website.

value: GAON Korean Cuisine


value: 5398 BC 93, Fairmont Hot Springs, V0B 1L1

community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: A resort-style caravan and camping site near Fairmont Hot Springs in the Columbia Valley; details on tent camping, amenities, and road surface are unconfirmed as the listing page was unavailable.

value: Hoodoo Mountain Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 8808 96A Street, Fort St. John, V1J 6E2

community: Fort St. John

value: Montana's BBQ & Bar is a barbecue restaurant chain location in Fort St. John. It offers a convenient dining stop for touring cyclists moving through the region.

value: Montana's

signal: chain 'montana'

wow_evidence: barbecue restaurant chain location


value: 3010 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (8 spaces) at 29m; stands (5 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: JJ Bean

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


community: Germansen Landing

value: Germansen East Campground


community: Stillwater

value: A 50-site vehicle-accessible campground in the main Corridor of Wells Gray Provincial Park, set among old-growth forest with easy access to hiking trails, waterfalls, and the scenic park road; a summer concession operates nearby.

value: Pyramid Campground


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

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 6699 River Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 33m; rack at 65m; rack at 78m; rack at 79m; rack at 85m.

community: Richmond

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


value: 399 2nd Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 2Z4

community: Prince George

value: Trench Brewing & Distilling is a craft brewery and distillery in Prince George whose entire identity is rooted in the Rocky Mountain Trench — every beer named after a local natural landmark. The taproom pairs a rotating lineup of flagship and small-batch pilot brews with a food menu built around house-smoked meats and gourmet tacos, making it a substantial sit-down stop. Beers can also be purchased to take home, and the brewery distributes widely across BC.

value: Trench Brewing & Distilling

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Falafel tacos, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Spinach & Artichoke Dip. No vegan or GF labelling explicitly mentioned

signal: Craft brewery + distillery taproom, food menu

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 8915 Cornerstone Mews, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 53m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: K Ramyun is a Korean fast-food spot serving ramyun (Korean-style ramen noodles). The '_sfu' in its Instagram handle suggests a student-adjacent location. A touring cyclist passing through the area would find it a quick stop for a hot noodle meal.

value: K Ramyun

wow_evidence: Korean fast-food spot serving ramyun


value: 3929 Knight St, Vancouver, BC V5N 3L8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 43m; rack at 62m; rack at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 70m; rack (8 spaces) at 80m; rack (7 spaces) at 80m; rack at 83m; rack at 86m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: A Sri Lankan restaurant on Knight Street in Vancouver serving traditional dishes including rice and curry, hoppers, coconut sambol, and spicy seafood. The menu emphasises aromatic curries made with quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, with notable vegetarian options. It operates as a sit-down neighbourhood restaurant and is positioned as a destination for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the city.

value: J.R Taste Of Ceylon

detail: Review on edan.io listing states 'extensive menu, which offered plenty of vegetarian options'

signal: Sri Lankan, rice & curry/hoppers, reasonable; ~$15-24pp


value: 904 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 7m.

value: Mandarin Hong Kong Cafe is a Chinese restaurant on West King Edward Avenue in Vancouver. It serves Mandarin-style cuisine and is easily accessible to touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Mandarin Hong Kong Cafe

signal: HK-style Chinese cafe; ~$13-22pp


value: 3109 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 2C5

community: Qualicum Beach

value: A historic waterfront institution on Qualicum Beach's Island Highway, The Shady Rest has operated since 1924 and encompasses a family-friendly restaurant, an adult-only (19+) pub, and a liquor store — all perched on the shore with ocean views. The pub rotates local craft taps and hosts weekly live music and trivia nights. Takeout is available by phone, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through on the Island Highway.

value: The Shady Rest Restaurant

signal: historic waterfront restaurant/pub, all budgets; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: operated since 1924 … restaurant, an adult-only (19+) pub, and a liquor store


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

blurb: Free public gardens of the Lieutenant Governor's estate, open daily.

community: Victoria

value: The Sunken Rose Garden is one of more than 20 gardens on the Government House estate in Victoria's Rockland neighbourhood, the official residence of BC's Lieutenant Governor. The gardens were originally designed in 1911 and later redesigned in the style of traditional English gardens; they are maintained by a dedicated volunteer society. The entire grounds are open to the public year-round and free to visit, making them an easy stop for touring cyclists exploring Victoria.

label: rose bloom

months: June July

value: Government House Gardens

detail: Rudi's Tea Room is listed as an on-site amenity at Government House

signal: Explicitly stated gardens are free to visit

wow_evidence: One of 20+ component gardens of the Government House estate — no parent record exists, so this copy becomes the parent: rename to Government House Gardens; free, open daily, tea room, volunteer-kept.


community: Surrey

value: Starbucks


value: 2nd Floor-4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 54m; stands (10 spaces) at 59m; rack (6 spaces) at 84m; rack (10 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 88m; rack (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (11 spaces, covered) at 95m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 97m; rack at 98m; rack at 99m. Total: 106 spaces, 50 secure.

value: Neptune Noodle Bar is a Chinese noodle restaurant on the second floor of Station Square mall in Metrotown, Burnaby, operated by the Neptune Group — a multi-brand restaurant group active across Greater Vancouver. The restaurant offers indoor Chinese noodle dishes within one of Burnaby's busiest transit-connected shopping centres. Cyclists passing through the Metrotown area can order via several major delivery platforms or pick up in person.

value: Neptune Noodle Bar

signal: Noodle bar in mall food court; no menu prices on site


value: 11845 Oceola Road, Lake Country, V4V 1E3

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, V7M 2E4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 27m; rack (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (12 spaces) at 87m; rack (3 spaces) at 88m. Total: 41 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Sempre Uno ('Forever 1') is a well-established Italian restaurant occupying a historic corner at 1 Lonsdale Ave in North Vancouver, founded by Antonio Corsi in the early 1980s on the site of a former shipyard café. Over four decades it has grown into one of Greater Vancouver's most popular Italian dining destinations, drawing guests from around the world. The menu focuses on regional Italian fusion with house-made pastas and classic antipasti in an upscale but welcoming atmosphere.

value: Sempre Uno

detail: Customer testimonial (Ryan) states: 'amazing selection of gluten free.'

signal: Mains $29–48, lobster pasta $48; explicitly 'upscale prices' in review

wow_evidence: founded by Antonio Corsi in the early 1980s on the site of a former shipyard café... one of Greater Vancouver's most popular Italian dining destinations


value: 724 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; rack at 57m; stands at 59m; rack at 63m; stands at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands at 80m; rack at 80m; stands at 84m; stands at 88m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: The Peri Peri Shack is a flame-grilled peri peri chicken restaurant drawing on the African and Portuguese culinary tradition of the Peri-Peri pepper, with chicken marinated 24 hours in a secret spice blend before grilling. Cyclists can choose from seven flavour profiles ranging from Plain and Mild through Citrus & Herb, Mango, and Hot up to the signature Peri Nero. The restaurant also offers catering and sharing packs suited for groups.

value: The Peri Peri Shack

detail: Menu lists 'Paneer and Rice (V)' and 'Caesar Salad Bowl' with paneer add-on, both marked or described as vegetarian options

signal: Entree prices $15–23; casual peri peri chicken shack

wow_evidence: flame-grilled peri peri chicken restaurant at 724 Kingsway, Vancouver


community: Bella Bella

value: Shearwater Resort & Marina is a Heiltsuk Nation-owned wilderness resort and fishing lodge on Denny Island, a short water taxi from Bella Bella on BC's Central Coast. The resort offers rooms, a marina, and a restaurant, and serves as the main service hub for visitors exploring the Great Bear Rainforest.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Shearwater Resort & Marina, Fishing Lodge

signal: remote Indigenous-owned fishing resort + marina, Shearwater (Bella Bella, not Haida Gwaii as desc claims); rooms $200+, fishing packages higher

wow_evidence: Indigenous Wilderness Resort and fishing lodge located at Shearwater Marina ... remote North Coast region


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 45m; stands (6 spaces) at 47m; stands at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Firehouse Subs


community: Maple Ridge

value: Kanaka Creek Coffee is a café located at 24155 102 Avenue in the Maple Ridge area of the Fraser Valley, taking its name from nearby Kanaka Creek, a regional park waterway. Beyond its OSM classification as a café, details about its offerings, seating, and cyclist amenities could not be verified due to inaccessible web content.

value: Kanaka Creek Coffee


value: 215-2000 Island Hwy N., Nanaimo, BC V9S 3V5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 17m; rack (2 spaces) at 35m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Shanghai City Restaurant has been a Nanaimo institution since 1999, serving over 110 Chinese dishes spanning Szechuan, seafood, chow mein, and dim sum traditions. It claims the largest buffet in Nanaimo and is particularly noted for its traditional weekend dim sum lunch service. Takeout, delivery, and a buffet-to-go option make it a practical fuel stop for cyclists moving through the Island Highway corridor.

value: Shanghai City Restaurant

detail: Menu page lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian and Gluten free' section and specifically includes Vegetarian Dumplings

signal: À la carte mains $18.95–$26.95; casual buffet-focused Chinese


blurb: Wilderness conservancy protecting the Nass sockeye's main spawning watersheds.

community: Meziadin Junction

value: Hanna-Tintina Conservancy is a remote wilderness area in northwest BC near Meziadin Junction, encompassing the watersheds of Hanna and Tintina Creeks with steep timbered hillsides, alpine slopes, and extensive wetlands. It protects critical salmon spawning habitat—approximately 75 percent of Nass River sockeye spawn here—along with provincially significant grizzly bear habitat and moose winter range. Touring cyclists on Highway 37 or 37A pass through this area, but should note there are no developed visitor facilities.

label: sockeye salmon run

months: August September October

theme: wildlife

value: Hanna-Tintina Conservancy

wow_evidence: Critical salmon habitat (about 75% of Nass sockeye spawn here) — significant designation, but no visitor access described.


value: 1095B Cliffe Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 68m; rack at 70m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 8000 45 Street, Osoyoos, BC (one of three lakefront locations; see website)

blurb: SUP, kayak, and boat rentals on Osoyoos Lake, Canada's warmest.

community: Osoyoos

value: Wakepilot is a premium watersports rental and charter company on Osoyoos Lake — the warmest lake in Canada — with over 20 years of operation and three lakefront locations. They offer Sea-Doo, boat, SUP, kayak, and e-foil rentals alongside wakeboard and surf charters using Supra SA wake boats. Their 2024 Wine Tour by Boat package combines boating with stops at South Okanagan wineries, making it a distinctive activity for touring cyclists who reach the Osoyoos wine country.

facet_confidence: low

label: peak summer season

theme: adventure

value: Wakepilot

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Service provider (rentals/charters), not a visitor attraction with admission

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Watersports rentals and charters on Canada's warmest lake, 20+ years, walk-in rentals; KW-PRIVATE is a charter false positive.


value: 1072 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E1M3

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (7 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (7 spaces) at 90m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (6 spaces) at 91m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Pokébar is a fast-casual Hawaiian-style poké bowl restaurant where guests build fully customizable bowls starting from rice, noodles, or greens bases and layered with fresh-daily fish and a wide array of proteins, mix-ins, sauces, and toppings. The chain traces its roots to a family sushi restaurant opened in 1989 and now operates multiple BC locations, with the Davie Street outlet serving Vancouver's busy West End. Touring cyclists will find a quick, filling, and relatively healthy meal option with both counter pickup and major delivery app support.

value: Pokébar

detail: Tofu listed as a protein option; mixed greens available as a bowl base, supporting vegetarian builds. No explicit vegan or gluten-free labelling found on the website

wow_evidence: now operates multiple BC locations


community: Great Central

value: A 30-site recreation site on the southeast shore of Sproat Lake with a sandy beach, small-boat launch, and water sports; reached by roughly 10 km of Forest Service Road off Highway 4. Cash only with on-site supervision; reservations available.

value: Snow Creek Recreation Site


value: 6408 Bay Street, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7W 2H1

blurb: Indigenous-owned Northwest Coast art gallery near the ferry dock.

community: Horseshoe Bay

value: Established in 1991, Spirit Gallery is an Aboriginal-owned West Coast Native Art gallery located in Horseshoe Bay, steps from the waterfront of Howe Sound. It carries an extensive collection of carvings, jewellery, prints, and gifts from both renowned and emerging Indigenous artists. For cyclists riding the Sea to Sky corridor or catching the Horseshoe Bay ferry, the gallery is a distinctive cultural stop in a walkable village setting.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Spirit Gallery

origin: manual

signal: Retail art gallery; no admission fee mentioned; shop hours listed without entry cost

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned Northwest Coast art gallery at Horseshoe Bay since 1991 — distinctive pre-ferry stop.


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (2 spaces) at 46m; bollard (12 spaces) at 73m; rack (2 spaces) at 76m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Comox

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: River Ranch Road

community: Merritt

value: Tim Hortons


blurb: Floating pier with a free ocean waterslide; summer and high tide only.

community: Vancouver

value: A floating pier in Vancouver that doubles as a natural waterslide into the ocean, accessible only in summer and only during high tide. With a capacity of one, it offers a simple and memorable swim experience at what is likely Second Beach near Stanley Park. It is a free, publicly accessible curiosity that cycling visitors to the seawall would pass directly.

label: Summer swim season

months: June July August

value: Waterslide

signal: free public floating waterslide pier (summer, high tide only)

wow_evidence: Free floating-pier ocean waterslide, summer/high-tide only, capacity one — quirky fun, but location and status thin ('likely Second Beach').


value: 6904 Ponderosa Drive, Osoyoos, BC

value: Bella Villa is an off-highway, lakefront motel situated on the shores of Osoyoos Lake in the southern Okanagan. Units feature fully equipped kitchens, and guests can use a grass courtyard with outdoor dining and gas barbecues. The quiet, beach-adjacent setting would appeal to cyclists seeking a relaxed base for exploring the Okanagan's wine-country roads.

value: Bella Villa Motel & Resort

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 333 Menchions Mews, Vancouver BC, V6G 3H5

value: Lift Bar Grill View is a waterfront fine dining restaurant on Vancouver's Coal Harbour, offering sweeping views of the harbour, Stanley Park, and the coastal mountains from the city's only waterfront rooftop deck. The menu focuses on regionally sourced West Coast cuisine and Pacific seafood, paired with an award-winning BC and Pacific Northwest wine list. Floor-to-ceiling windows that open in summer and outdoor fire features make it a distinctive stop for cyclists passing through the Coal Harbour seawall corridor.

value: Lift Bar Grill View

label: Upscale

wow_evidence: city's only waterfront rooftop deck


value: 3435 Commercial Street, Vancouver, V5N 4E8

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 7m; rack (3 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; rack (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 41m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Kokomo is a plant-based eatery with four Metro Vancouver locations, serving fresh bowls, salads, acai bowls, smoothies, and handhelds made entirely from plant-based ingredients. The East Van location sits near Trout Lake on Commercial Street and is notable for also offering vegan burgers alongside the core bowl menu. The brand describes itself as bringing 'the energy and warmth of summer' through nourishing food in a sun-filled space.

value: Kokomo

detail: Website describes 'plant-based bowls' and 'vegan burgers'; Jobs page calls it 'a plant-based eatery'. Entire menu is vegan

signal: Menu mains $10.49–$15.49 CAD

wow_evidence: four Metro Vancouver locations


value: 1447 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3X8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: The Charlatan is a well-established gastro-pub at the corner of Commercial Drive and Grant, in the heart of one of Vancouver's most eclectic and cycling-friendly neighbourhoods. It occupies multiple levels including a south-facing, willow-fringed patio, an upper bar with 21 draught lines (heavily weighted toward BC craft breweries), a lounge, and a private downstairs den. The broad menu spans share plates, mussels, bowls, and brunch, making it a solid stop for a full meal at any time of day.

value: The Charlatan

detail: Kitchen menu explicitly labels items Ve (Vegetarian), Vg (Vegan), and Gf (Gluten Free) throughout share plates, bowls, and happy hour specials — e.g. Crispy Tofu Bites (Vg|Gf), Edamame (Ve|Vg|Gf), Chili Crisp Green Beans (Vg|Gf), Chilled Sesame Noodle Bowl (Ve|Gf)

label: Casual

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: south-facing, willow-fringed patio...21 draught lines (heavily weighted toward BC craft breweries)


value: 15157 Highway 10

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands at 97m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 7860 Wallace Drive, V8M 2B3

community: Central Saanich

value: Thrifty Foods Central Saanich


value: Abbott Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 20 spaces.


value: 7351 Hwy 3, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Riverside Court RV & Cabins is a small, family-owned property on the Granby River just outside downtown Grand Forks, operating on a site with roots going back to 1948. After severe 2018 flooding, the property was reinvented into two cabin units and ten RV sites, with a sandy beach and green space along the river. It is one block from downtown Grand Forks, making it a convenient overnight base for cyclists passing through on Highway 3.

value: Riverside Court RV & Cabins

detail: Website states: 'Fully equipped with public washrooms and laundry.'

detail: Website lists 'restaurants, pubs' as nearby amenities within walking distance

detail: Website mentions 'groceries' and 'market ave' as nearby amenities within walking distance

label: Budget

wow_evidence: small, family-owned property on the Granby River...roots going back to 1948


value: 429 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater, V0E 1N1

community: Clearwater

value: Ace Western Motel is a motel in Clearwater, British Columbia, providing accommodation for travelers in the area. Website verification was not possible at time of review due to connectivity issues.

value: Ace Western Motel

wow_evidence: motel in Clearwater


value: 2525 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5H3

value: chefhyve is a 100% locally owned Vancouver restaurant on Kingsway that bans canned goods and microwaves outright, preparing every dish fresh in small batches using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The diverse menu spans fish and chips, creative wraps, burgers, burritos, and salads, with the entire menu certified halal. Customer reviews consistently single out the fish sandwich and garlic chicken wrap as standout items.

value: chefhyve

label: Cheap eats

wow_evidence: 100% locally owned... bans canned goods and microwaves outright, preparing every dish fresh


value: 14 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0

community: Galiano Island

value: Galiano Garage is a convenience store on Galiano Island, one of the Southern Gulf Islands accessible by BC Ferries. The island has very limited services, making any convenience stop potentially valuable for touring cyclists navigating its quiet rural roads. The name suggests the business may also offer vehicle-related services alongside retail goods, though this could not be confirmed.

value: Galiano Garage, Groceries & Liquor Agency


value: 1708 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G9, Canada

value: The Cod Squad is a fish and chips restaurant located in Nanaimo, BC, serving classic British-style fried seafood. As a takeout-style eatery in a coastal Vancouver Island city, it would likely appeal to cyclists looking for a satisfying, quick meal along the Nanaimo waterfront area.

value: The Cod Squad


value: 2285 160 Street, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 33m; rack (7 spaces) at 78m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Wok Box

signal: Wok Box quick noodle chain; ~$12-16


value: 15019 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC V4B 1C3

community: White Rock

value: MKR Kitchen & Bar brings authentic Nepali cuisine to Marine Drive in White Rock, serving house-made momos, chatamari, thali sets, and biriyani alongside Western pub fare in a warm, community-oriented setting. The restaurant features outdoor seating and positions itself as a destination for both casual meals and celebrations. It is a distinctive culinary stop on the White Rock waterfront, offering a flavour profile rarely found along BC cycling routes.

value: MKR Kitchen & Bar

detail: Menu explicitly lists multiple vegetarian options: Veg Momo (steam or fried), Mix Veg Chowmein, Veg Biriyani, Veg Chatamari, Crispy Veg Pakora, and a Nepali Thali Set including seasonal vegetables and yogurt. No explicit GF or vegan labels found on site

signal: Entrees $18–26; mostly $18–22. Casual Nepali cuisine.


value: 2312 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5G9

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces, covered) at 18m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (5 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack at 89m; stands (1 space) at 90m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: A Subway franchise located on Kingsway in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, offering made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and salads with pickup, delivery, and curbside options. The location serves breakfast and offers catering, making it a flexible stop for groups or individuals on a longer route. As an independently owned franchise, it operates under the Subway brand while being a local business.

value: Subway


value: 840 Howe St #190, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (8 spaces) at 83m; stands (12 spaces) at 88m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Tendon Kohaku is a downtown Vancouver outpost of an international Japanese tempura rice bowl (tendon) chain, born from a collaboration between Nadai Fujisoba — Japan's largest soba chain — and the Kings Know Group. The restaurant distinguishes itself with specially selected Hokkaido rice varieties, a proprietary vegetable-sesame oil blend, and a secret sauce slow-boiled for over 12 hours with more than 15 ingredients. The menu spans prawn, chicken, vegetable, eel, and sashimi tendon bowls alongside udon noodles, offering a hearty and distinctive meal stop in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

value: Tendon Kohaku

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'Vegetable Tendon' bowl (kabocha pumpkin, seaweed, French bean, shiitake, enoki, yam, baby corn, rice, Kohaku Tendon Sauce)

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


bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (6 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m; rack (7 spaces) at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 59m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (6 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: BC-20, Firvale, BC V0T, Canada

blurb: Where Mackenzie's 1793 overland crossing reached the Bella Coola Valley; historic Grease Trail segment.

community: Firvale

value: Burnt Bridge Creek Conservancy is a wilderness conservancy on the western boundary of Tweedsmuir Park in the Central Coast region, established through BC's Central Coast land use planning process. It encompasses a segment of the historic Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail, a First Nations trade route linking the BC coast to the interior, and is the site where Alexander Mackenzie first reached the Bella Coola Valley in 1793. The area is remote and undeveloped, offering a backcountry experience with deep cultural and historical significance.

value: Burnt Bridge Creek Conservancy

wow_evidence: Terminus area of Alexander Mackenzie's 1793 crossing, on the Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail — nationally significant history; visit is a wilderness trailhead with short hikes.


community: Kent

value: Subway is a fast-food sandwich chain with takeaway service located in Chilliwack. It provides quick meal options for touring cyclists passing through the community. Specific cyclist amenities such as bike parking and water refill are not documented.

wow_evidence: Subway fast-food location in Chilliwack


value: 466 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5X 0C4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: lockers (4 spaces, secure, paid) at 100m. Total: 4 spaces, 4 secure.

value: Dublin Crossing is a full-service Irish pub on SW Marine Drive in South Vancouver, offering a broad menu of pub classics alongside a robust bar program featuring Irish whiskeys, draught beers, and creative cocktails. The pub hosts live music on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, making it a lively destination any day of the week. An adjacent MG Liquor Store adds convenience for self-catering cyclists passing through.

value: Dublin Crossing Irish Pub

signal: amenity=pub


community: Revelstoke

value: Frontier Convenience is a convenience store located in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. Its apparent association with a co-located family restaurant and motel suggests it may serve as a small roadside stop, potentially useful to touring cyclists passing through a rural stretch of highway. No further details about the store's offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Frontier Convenience

wow_evidence: co-located family restaurant and motel suggests small roadside stop; no further details confirmed


value: 3595 Highway 31, V0G 1A0

community: Ainsworth Hot Springs

value: A motel on Highway 31 in the Kootenays region of southeastern British Columbia, positioned along a major cycling touring corridor. Serves as overnight accommodation for travelers and cyclists passing through the area. The location provides a convenient rest stop for bicycle touring routes in the region.

value: Ainsworth Motel


value: 8679 Tenth Avenue, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: Pizza Pizzeria is a neighborhood fast-food spot in Burnaby's East 10th corridor serving a fusion of classic and Indian-influenced pizzas alongside a full Indian menu. Cyclists will find an unusually diverse selection ranging from Butter Chicken and Butter Paneer pizzas to palak dishes, samosas, mango lassi, and masala tea. The blend of quick-service pizza and hearty Indian comfort food offers practical refueling choices for riders with varied dietary needs.

value: Pizza Pizzria

detail: Website lists a dedicated Vegetarian pizza, vegetarian samosa, and explicitly states 'Gluten- and dairy-free options available' for the Palak Chana dish

wow_evidence: neighbourhood fast-food spot with fusion of classic and Indian-influenced pizzas alongside a full Indian menu


community: Maple Ridge


value: 250 Pine Avenue, Fernie, V0B 1M2

blurb: Fernie's indoor pool with 25-person hot tub, steam room, and a shower-only entry option.

community: Fernie

value: The Fernie Aquatic Centre is a City of Fernie-operated indoor aquatic facility featuring a six-lane 25-metre competitive pool, a warm leisure pool for young children, a 25-person hot tub, and a steam room. The centre includes a full-service retail swimming boutique and a comprehensive suite of accessibility features including a pool lift and ramp access. A shower-only access option makes it a practical stop for touring cyclists wanting to freshen up mid-route.

value: Fernie Aquatic Centre

detail: Facility admission rate table on the official webpage lists 'Shower Only' as a distinct admission category, confirming showers are available to visitors without full aquatic admission

signal: Adult admission $6.50 per day drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal pool with 25-person hot tub, steam room, and a shower-only access option — unusually rider-practical; after-ride band 2.


value: 26426 Fraser Hwy A, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3E2

community: Langley

value: ABC Donair Zone is a fast food spot in the Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley area of BC specializing in donairs and sandwiches. Beyond the OSM cuisine tags, no verified details about the business are available from its website. A touring cyclist seeking a quick, filling meal would find donairs a calorie-dense option, but the listing cannot be confirmed without further investigation.

value: ABC Donair Zone


value: 780 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1N1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (38 spaces) at 80m; staple (6 spaces) at 87m. Total: 48 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Macchiato Caffe is a locally owned Italian-inspired café that has been a downtown Victoria fixture for nearly two decades, operating at the Johnson Street address as 'Macchiato @ The Juliet'. The café serves artisan espresso from Caffe Umbria — a third-generation family roaster based in Vancouver — alongside freshly made panini, salads, soups, and baked goods prepared on-site daily. Both downtown locations offer comfortable indoor seating and an outdoor patio, making them a natural mid-ride stop in the heart of Victoria's Old Town.

value: Macchiato Caffe

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 38m; rack at 71m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: M Sushi Bar is a Japanese restaurant located in Richmond's Alexandra Road corridor, a busy commercial strip popular with cyclists exploring the city's flat, bikeable grid. The business also appears to offer catering services based on its Facebook page name. Richmond's dense Japanese food scene makes this stretch a common stop for food-focused cycle tourists.

value: M Sushi Bar

signal: sushi bar; ~$18-28pp


value: 1090A Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6

community: Campbell River

value: Pho54 is a locally-owned Vietnamese restaurant on Shoppers Row in central Campbell River, serving traditional pho and other Vietnamese dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant also offers Boba 54 bubble tea drinks alongside its main menu. It sits in a commercial shopping strip convenient to downtown Campbell River, making it a handy meal stop for cyclists passing through town.

signal: Pho shop, sit-down restaurant; no menu prices visible


value: 5333 216 Street, Langley

blurb: Historic Canadian aircraft collection at Langley Airport.

value: The Canadian Museum of Flight, established in 1996 at Langley Airport, preserves and displays a collection of historic Canadian aircraft and aviation artifacts. It is one of British Columbia's dedicated aviation heritage museums and a notable destination for those cycling the Fraser Valley region. Touring cyclists will find it a distinctive stop offering a look at Canada's aviation history in an airport setting.

value: Canadian Museum of Flight

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: aviation museum admission ~$10-12

wow_evidence: Aviation heritage museum at Langley Airport with a real aircraft collection.


value: 6570 BC-5A, Quilchena, V0E 2R0

community: Quilchena

value: A convenience store and fuel station in rural Quilchena serving the local community with general merchandise and supplies. Located on Highway 5A, it is a practical stop for touring cyclists passing through the region seeking provisions and fuel for campstoves.

value: Quilchena Ranch General Store

wow_evidence: convenience store and fuel station in rural Quilchena … practical stop for touring cyclists … on Highway 5A


value: 112 First Street East, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0

value: The Regent Hotel is a family-owned boutique heritage hotel in downtown Revelstoke, operating continuously since 1945 and originally built in the 1920s as two separate hotels (the Windsor and the Selkirk). Its unique, character-filled rooms, on-site pub, restaurant, sauna, and outdoor hot tub make it a full-service base for exploring Revelstoke's world-class mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Pets are welcome, and the downtown location puts guests within easy reach of the town's shops, cafés, and trailheads.

value: Regent Hotel

detail: On-site dining includes 112 Restaurant & Lounge and River City Pub + Patio, both described on the website as operating within the hotel

signal: boutique heritage hotel since 1945, downtown Revelstoke; $180-250

wow_evidence: sauna and outdoor hot tub...operating continuously since 1945 and originally built in the 1920s


value: 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6C 3L6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (9 spaces) at 75m; stands (10 spaces) at 79m; stands (10 spaces) at 81m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Riley's Fish & Steak is a destination dining room in the heart of downtown Vancouver, operated by the Glowbal Restaurant Group and led by CEO Emad Yacoub. The menu is entirely chef-driven, centering on premium seafood — including an oyster bar and seafood towers — alongside top-tier steaks and chops, complemented by a curated wine room and signature cocktail program. The venue also features live music, private dining rooms, and a virtual tour, positioning it as an upscale evening-out rather than a casual mid-ride stop.

value: Riley's Fish & Steak

signal: Glowbal seafood/steak, oyster bar/towers, cocktails $18-20; ~$45-70pp


value: 5225 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, V5P 3V4

value: Kalvin's Restaurant is a long-established Taiwanese and Szechuan dining destination on Vancouver's Victoria Drive, founded in 1993 by chef Kalvin Koo who trained under seasoned masters in Taiwan. Now in its fourth decade, the restaurant preserves authentic Taiwanese culinary traditions across a wide menu spanning cold appetizers, soups, hot pots, and fresh seafood with customizable spice levels. The dining room can accommodate intimate meals as well as full banquet and wedding-reception events.

value: Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant

signal: Taiwanese/Szechuan; ~$16-26pp


value: 17901 - 60 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 6W4

blurb: Free outdoor pool in Greenaway Park, Cloverdale.

value: Historic Greenaway Outdoor Pool is a free seasonal outdoor swimming pool operated by the City of Surrey, located in Greenaway Park on 60th Avenue just east of Fraser Downs Racetrack. It offers free public swims and swimming lessons during summer months, making it a welcome refreshment stop for touring cyclists passing through Surrey's south side.

label: Outdoor swim season

google_place_id: ChIJvfrVUgzQhVQRvtXOgDoFuRk

value: Greenaway Outdoor Pool

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Free seasonal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: qathet Regional District, BC V8A 0G2, Canada

community: Theodosia Arm

value: Grace Harbour is a sheltered bay campsite within Desolation Sound Marine Park, reachable only by boat or kayak; pit toilets and designated sites are provided, but no potable water is available and campfires are not permitted.

value: Grace Harbor Campsite

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: reachable only by boat or kayak


value: 11957 L'Heureaux Rd, Fraser-Fort George H, BC V0E 2Z0, Canada

washroom_type: flush

community: Tête Jaune Cache

value: A lodge campground at Tete Jaune Cache on Highway 16, conveniently positioned between Jasper and Prince George with showers, potable water, and device charging — a practical resupply and rest stop at a key route junction.

value: Tete Jaune Lodge


value: 4749 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K8

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

value: Sushi Bar Kilala is a small, intimate Japanese restaurant in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood, run by a Japanese couple who prepare traditionally styled sushi with fresh seafood. It is consistently described by reviewers as a neighbourhood hidden gem, especially praised for its uni nigiri. The space is quiet and casual with limited seating and a classy atmosphere.

value: Sushi Bar Kilala

detail: Website business info explicitly lists 'Wi-Fi No'

signal: Stated price range $11–30; menu items $7–$13 each

wow_evidence: Bike Parking Yes


community: Skookumchuck

value: Lizzie Lake Recreation Site


community: Nanaimo

value: Domino's


value: 1698 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6G 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Guu with Garlic, also known as Guu Robson, is a Japanese izakaya on Vancouver's busy Robson Street and was the second location opened by Guu Izakaya, the chain credited with pioneering izakaya dining in Vancouver. The restaurant's concept centres on garlic-infused takes on classic izakaya dishes — skewers, karaage, sashimi, and shared plates — in a lively evening atmosphere. It is part of Kitanoya Marketing Corp., which operates five locations across Vancouver and Toronto.

value: Guu with Garlic

signal: Guu garlic izakaya; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: chain credited with pioneering izakaya dining in Vancouver... five locations across Vancouver and Toronto


value: 7702 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0

community: Osoyoos

value: Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel is a family-friendly waterfront property sitting directly on Osoyoos Lake, in BC's warmest and sunniest corner of the Okanagan Valley. The hotel features a Spanish-inspired façade, indoor pool with waterslide, private beach with free beach chairs, and a putting green, making it one of the more distinctive full-amenity hotels in town. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient hub for the area's wine routes, lake paddling, and Okanagan hiking trails, with restaurants and cafes reachable on foot.

value: Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel

detail: Website states 'Stroll from our hotel to one of the many restaurants and cafes within walking distance.'

label: Mid-range

signal: Coast beachfront family hotel, Osoyoos; shoulder $160-200, summer peak

wow_evidence: indoor pool with waterslide, private beach with free beach chairs... sitting directly on Osoyoos Lake