value: 18408 64 Avenue, Unit 101, Surrey, BC V3S 1E9

community: Surrey

value: 184 Pizza Corner is a locally owned pizza and Indian cuisine restaurant in Surrey's Cloverdale neighbourhood, open since 2007 and recognized as a neighbourhood favourite. The menu spans classic and specialty pizzas alongside a full Indian cuisine menu, with both pickup and delivery available through online ordering. A touring cyclist looking for a hot meal with variety in South Surrey will find this a convenient stop near 64 Avenue.

value: 184 Pizza Corner

detail: Website specialty pizza list includes 'Alfredo Veggie Pizza' confirming at least one vegetarian option

signal: cuisine=pizza


source: enrichment

value: 20727 Willoughby Town Centre Drive, Langley, V2Y1X1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 10m; bollard (2 spaces) at 12m; bollard (2 spaces) at 39m; rack (5 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 16 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Langley

value: The Hard Bean Brunch Co is an all-day brunch restaurant with multiple BC locations, including this Willoughby–Langley outpost, founded by hospitality industry veteran Heather Rhodes. The concept bridges casual fine dining and breakfast, serving all-day brunch items alongside cocktails, curated wine flights, and BC craft beers on tap from local breweries. The welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere is designed to carry the brunch feeling from morning through evening.

value: The Hard Bean Brunch Co

source: osm

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'Vegan Menu' and 'Glutenwise Menu' as separate menu sections in the navigation

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: all-day brunch, cocktails/wine; ~$18-28pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: multiple BC locations


value: 324 Archibald St, Kimberley, BC V1A 1M9, Canada

community: Kimberley

value: 2 J's Cafe is a restaurant in Kimberley, BC.

value: 2 J's Cafe

confidence: low

signal: cafe/restaurant, Kimberley; ~$12-18pp

region: Kootenay Rockies

tier: info


value: 549 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC, Canada V0N 1A0

category: Accommodation

community: Alert Bay

value: A converted church turned spacious log lodge on the south shore of Cormorant Island, overlooking Johnstone Strait with views of passing orcas and the Vancouver Island mountains. Reached by a 35-minute ferry from Port McNeill, the island offers self-guided biking, cultural attractions like the U'Mista Cultural Centre, and whale-watching tours. The lodge lists biking among its recommended self-guided activities and provides guests with a free colour map of the island.

value: Alert Bay Lodge

detail: Breakfast sittings begin at 7:00 AM; hot breakfast included for up to two guests per room

detail: Sample itinerary says 'have dinner out at one of several restaurants'; lodge also serves dinners (roast chicken, pot roast, fish, Buddha bowl)

detail: About page states 'Also located on the island is a grocery store'

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Remote 4-room island lodge w/ hot breakfast, Alert Bay ~$150-200

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: converted church turned spacious log lodge...overlooking Johnstone Strait with views of passing orcas


value: 4096 Oxford Street, North Vancouver, BC

category: Groceries

community: Burnaby

value: Asom Store is a neighbourhood convenience store occupying a single-storey retail building on Oxford Street in North Vancouver, formerly operating as Oxmore Market. It serves the surrounding residential community with everyday essentials typical of a convenience shop. For touring cyclists moving through North Vancouver, it is a local stop for snacks and supplies.

value: Asom Store

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 40194 Glenalder Place, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Squamish

value: Tantalus Bike Shop is a full-service mountain bike shop that has been serving Squamish and the Sea to Sky corridor since 1995, stocking mountain bikes and kids' bikes from brands including Giant and Liv alongside parts and accessories. Open year-round with a stated mission to get cyclists back on the trails as quickly as possible, the shop runs a formal service department backed by its own published service policy. It adds a distinctive personality by billing itself as 'purveyors of fine bikes and hot sauce.'

value: Tantalus Bike Shop

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: our goal is to get you back on the trails ASAP


value: 2006 W 4th Ave Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Indian Oven is a sit-down Indian restaurant on the second floor of a Kitsilano building on West 4th Avenue, a well-travelled cycling corridor. The kitchen emphasizes authenticity, preparing every dish from scratch with hand-picked spices and locally sourced produce, and the menu spans appetizers, tandoori, a wide range of curries, and freshly baked breads. Online ordering and delivery are available, making it a convenient stop or meal-ahead option for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood.

value: Indian Oven

detail: Website features 'Order Online' and 'Get Free Delivery on Online Orders' (within 5 km, minimum $40 before tax)

detail: Menu page lists dedicated Vegetarian and Paneer sections; Veg Combo and multiple veg appetizers/curries explicitly offered. No GF or vegan claims found

signal: Indian, scratch-made, hand-picked spices; ~$16-26pp


value: 398 Crowsnest Highway

community: Princeton

value: Deerview Lodge & Cabins is a family-run property on the Crowsnest Highway in Princeton, BC, offering rooms, suites, and pet-friendly cabins with fully equipped kitchens in every unit. With over 10 years serving Princeton, the lodge primarily caters to industrial crews and contractors at nearby mine and mill projects. Touring cyclists passing through on the Crowsnest route would find a functional overnight stop with full kitchen access and Wi-Fi, though the property's services and marketing are firmly oriented toward workforce accommodation.

value: Deerview Lodge & Cabins

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: family-run property on the Crowsnest Highway in Princeton, BC; entire marketing oriented toward industrial crews


value: 15865 Croydon Dr, Surrey, BC V3Z 2J6

value: Ignite Pizzeria's South Surrey location sits in the Morgan Crossing open-air mall, offering 60 indoor seats and a 24-seat south-facing patio in a contemporary minimal space. The menu centres on stone-fired, hand-tossed artisanal pizzas alongside pastas and appetizers, and the location is fully licensed for beer, wine, and housemade cocktails. Crescent Beach is roughly 15 minutes away, making this a practical refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the South Surrey waterfront.

value: ignite Pizzaria

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'HERBIVORE + VEGAN' pizza section and a housemade gluten-friendly crust available for medium-size pizzas

signal: artisanal stone-fired pizza + pasta, licensed; ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: multi-location pizza restaurant confirmed open via a current website with full menu and location details


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 70m; stands (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Starbucks

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 3302 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3M7

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (4 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: A Japanese restaurant on Main Street in Vancouver specializing in sushi and other Japanese cuisine. The restaurant offers dine-in and outdoor seating, with delivery service available.

value: Nikkyu Japanese Restaurant

signal: sushi/Japanese; ~$15-25pp


value: 590 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2W7

community: Langford

value: SoLo Suites is a modern condo-hotel in Langford on BC's Westshore, roughly 25 minutes from Victoria's Inner Harbour. Its 40 suites across six concrete-and-steel storeys each include a full kitchen and in-suite laundry, making it well-suited to multi-night touring stays. The property sits near outdoor recreation areas and provides easy access to both Westshore amenities and greater Victoria.

value: SoLo Suites

detail: Website states every suite includes in-suite laundry

detail: Not explicitly

signal: modern condo-hotel, full kitchens, Langford; $150-200


value: 3195 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 75m; rack at 88m; rack at 97m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Dharma Garden Veggie Deli is a Vietnamese vegetarian deli and restaurant on Kingsway in East Vancouver, also known by its Vietnamese name Quán Chay Pháp Uyển. Its all-vegetarian Vietnamese menu makes it a distinctive stop for plant-based touring cyclists passing through the city. The business operates in both English and Vietnamese, reflecting the culturally diverse neighbourhood it serves.

value: Dharma Garden Veggie Deli

detail: Name includes 'Veggie'

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


value: Unit 130, 150 West Esplanade Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 9m; rack at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Fresh St. Market is a BC grocery chain with a strong focus on fresh and locally sourced products, operating a full-format supermarket at the West Esplanade Street location in North Vancouver. The store carries a wide range of departments including a deli with prepared foods and ready-to-eat meals, bakery, produce, seafood, and household goods — making it a capable resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The North Vancouver location sits near the waterfront, convenient for cyclists coming off the North Shore routes.

value: Fresh St. Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Prepared Foods', 'Ready to Eat Meals', and 'Platters' as dedicated departments, indicating hot/prepared food is available

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: BC grocery chain ... deli with prepared foods and ready-to-eat meals


value: 1815 152 Street, Surrey, V4A 9Y9

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

blurb: Three-floor LEED library near White Rock Centre.

category: Attractions

value: Semiahmoo Branch is a large public library spanning 22,100 square feet over three floors in Surrey's South Surrey/White Rock area, certified LEED Silver for environmental sustainability. It offers free Wi-Fi, public computers, self-checkout stations, a bookable quiet study room, and rotating local art installations. The fully accessible building sits near the White Rock Centre Exchange transit hub, making it a convenient rest stop for cyclists moving through the region.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Semiahmoo Library

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 8111 Ackroyd Road, Richmond, V6X 3J9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 7m; rack at 56m; rack at 73m; rack at 79m.

community: Richmond

value: A Starbucks coffee shop with outdoor seating in Richmond. Offers free Wi-Fi and takeaway service, making it a useful rest stop for touring cyclists needing refreshment and connectivity.

detail: Free Wi-Fi (SSID: Starbucks Wifi, no fee)

wow_evidence: A Starbucks coffee shop


value: Graham Island, North Coast, BC V0T 1R0, Canada

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

category: Camping

community: Remote & backcountry, North Coast Regional District

value: Duu Guusd Heritage Site/Conservancy provincial park campground — 1 vehicle-accessible sites.

value: Duu Guusd Heritage Site/Conservancy

ownership: Provincial park

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Duu Guusd Heritage Site/Conservancy — 1 vehicle-accessible sites


value: 235 Highway 3

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 154 Brew Street

community: Port Moody

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


bike_access: hard

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

community: Manning Park

source: camping

value: Backcountry campground in E.C. Manning Park near the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail at the Canada-US border; hike-in only (more than 1 km from any road), so inaccessible to loaded touring bikes. A permit ($5/person/night) is required but no advance reservation needed.

value: Monument 78 Campground


community: Summerland


value: 9371 No 5 Rd Unit 10, Richmond, BC V7A 4E1, Canada

value: Sector 7 Kitchen + Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar in Richmond's arts and culture district, offering an extensive menu of creative craft cocktails alongside a burger-focused food menu. The restaurant emphasizes community connection, local and sustainable sourcing, and an atmosphere where food and art intersect. It also accommodates corporate events, private events, and catering, making it a versatile dining destination.

value: Sector 7 Kitchen + Bar

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 11 High Street, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Fox & Hounds is a family-owned British-style pub in the heart of Ladysmith's High Street, opened in 2014 in a renovated former hardware building. It pours from 16 draft taps spanning British, German, Scottish, Irish, and local craft beers, and serves an entirely house-made menu anchored by traditional pies, fish and chips, and Sunday roast beef. A private function room seats up to 32 guests, and a patio and air-conditioned interior make it a welcoming stop in any season.

value: Fox and Hounds

detail: Menu page labels multiple items as Vegetarian (e.g. Caesar Salad, Artichoke & Blue Cheese Dip) and notes 'Gluten free option available' on Caesar Salad and Chicken & Vegetable Pie

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 3554 Ryder Hesjedal Way

community: Colwood

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 110 Gibsons Way;Hwy 101;Sunshine Coast Highway, Gibsons

community: Gibsons

value: Starbucks


value: 901 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, V1G 4Z5

community: Dawson Creek

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'


value: 1980 Richardson Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1C1

community: Nanaimo

value: Cinnabar Valley Farms is a wholesale distributor of premium garden and agricultural supplies, serving the Vancouver Island region with a wide portfolio of soils, amendments, fertilizers, garden tools, fencing, and bird care products under both house brands and third-party labels. The business operates as a B2B wholesale platform with weekday trade hours and an online ordering system requiring account registration. A touring cyclist would find no food, beverages, or cyclist-specific services at this location.

value: Cinnabar Valley Farms

detail: Website confirms exclusively garden and agricultural wholesale supplies — soils, fertilizers, tools, fencing, bird products — with no food products for human consumption listed anywhere

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 950 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A9

community: Prince Rupert

value: OV Burger Bar is a casual sit-down restaurant in Prince Rupert that bills itself as 'Rupert's Friendliest Hangout Spot,' offering comfort food with a priceless ocean view. The menu spans an unusually broad range of burgers — beef, chicken, fish, pork, and vegetarian — alongside house-made fish bites featuring local lingcod and halibut, poutine, and daily soups. It is a natural refuelling stop for cyclists arriving via the BC Ferries terminal, which is a short ride away.

value: OV Burger Bar

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Burgers' category; no vegan or GF claims found


value: 4640 Cumberland Rd, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0

community: Cumberland

value: Beaufort Cycles is a full-service bike shop and rental destination located in Cumberland, BC, steps from the celebrated Cumberland Mountain Bike Trail Network. With over 10 years of local riding experience, the shop offers comprehensive repairs including suspension servicing, wheel building, and e-bike diagnostics for all brands. Touring cyclists will find a capable mechanical team and a premium rental fleet in one of Vancouver Island's premier trail towns.

value: Beaufort Cycles

detail: Rentals page states: 'Beaufort Cycles is your go-to destination for high-quality mountain bike rentals' with a 'premium fleet of well-maintained bikes' and on-site rental bike racks

detail: Service page states: 'We also specialize in e-bike diagnostics and electric bike servicing of all brands.'

wow_evidence: full-service bike shop... comprehensive repairs including suspension servicing, wheel building, and e-bike diagnostics


value: 1833 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8T 3P5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 9m; stands (8 spaces) at 28m; stands (8 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 46m; rack (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; wave at 72m; rack (4 spaces) at 79m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A family-run neighbourhood bike shop on Cook Street in Victoria, operating since 2002. They carry touring-oriented brands like Surly, Salsa, and Brompton alongside Marin, Cannondale, and Tern cargo/e-bikes, and stock components from Rohloff, Sturmey Archer, Schwalbe, and other touring-relevant makers. Their mechanics are certified on Bosch and Shimano STePS e-bike systems and welcome everything from vintage Peugeots to modern carbon race bikes.

value: North Park

detail: Certified Bosch and Shimano STePS technicians; can diagnose system issues; lists dedicated e-bike tune-up and checkover services

detail: Carries Surly and Salsa bikes; stocks Rohloff, Sturmey Archer, Schwalbe, and Continental components — all touring-relevant brands


value: 10688 Number 6 Road, Richmond

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a 147-room chain property in Richmond's Riverport area on Number 6 Road. It offers convenient overnight lodging for touring cyclists traveling through the Lower Mainland.

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport Richmond

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


value: 109 - 889 Vaughan Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E4

community: Kelowna

value: Motherlove Ferments is a Kelowna craft brewery specializing in live, unpasteurized kombucha and water kefir made with organic ingredients and whole-food flavours. Founded about nine years ago by Rochelle, a former national champion hammer thrower turned fermentation entrepreneur, the brewery sells its beverages in cans, cornelius kegs, and 2L growler refills from its Vaughan Avenue taproom. The location doubles as a community event space (the 'Flamingo Room') hosting wellness workshops and brewery tours, making it a distinctive stop for cyclists seeking a probiotic boost.

value: motherlove ferments

detail: Website states 'absolutely no artificial additives' and describes all beverages as made from organic, plant-based whole-food ingredients — kombucha and water kefir are inherently vegan

signal: kombucha brewery/retail, not a sit-down meal venue; by-the-bottle

wow_evidence: craft brewery specializing in live, unpasteurized kombucha and water kefir... taproom... community event space


value: 3096 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; rack (5 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (8 spaces) at 64m; rack at 81m; stands (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 46 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Burgoo is a Vancouver-born comfort food bistro founded in 2001, with an old-world countryside aesthetic built around earth tones and natural finishes. The Mount Pleasant outpost on Main Street serves hearty classics like French onion soup, mac and cheese, poutine, and a range of sandwiches and bowls in a cosy neighbourhood setting. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available, making it a practical stop for cyclists needing a proper sit-down meal or a quick pickup.

value: Burgoo

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Veggie Sando, Hummus & Flatbread, Guacamole, F.A.B. Salad, Kale Caesar, Mac & Cheese. No explicit vegan or GF labelling visible in fetched content

signal: Sandwich + salad mains $23.50–$26.50

wow_evidence: Vancouver-born comfort food bistro founded in 2001...The Mount Pleasant outpost on Main Street


value: 8900 Number 1 Road, Richmond, BC

value: Yummy Slice Pizza is a Canadian-owned pizza-by-the-slice chain with a Richmond location on Number 1 Road, offering pickup and delivery seven days a week. The menu spans classic and signature pies including a broad range of vegetarian and South Asian-inspired options such as Tandoori Paneer and Yummy Potato. With multiple Lower Mainland locations and a catering program, it is a reliable quick-stop for a hot meal on a Richmond cycling route.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza

detail: Menu page lists multiple vegetarian pizzas: Veggie, Spinach Tomato Feta, Veggie Lovers, Greek, Garden Pesto, Yummy Veggie, Yummy Potato, Yummy Paneer, Tandoori Paneer, Creamy Corn. No vegan or GF options confirmed

wow_evidence: multiple Lower Mainland locations... Canadian-owned pizza-by-the-slice chain


value: 4500 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 30m; stands (3 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (6 spaces) at 89m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Fish With You (鱼你在一起) is a Chinese restaurant on Kingsway specialising in fish dishes such as Szechuan Pepper Suancai Fish and Royal Tomato Fish. The restaurant offers dine-in with indoor seating and takeout, making it a potential mid-ride meal stop in the Burnaby/Vancouver border stretch of Kingsway. Its OSM record was last checked in late 2025, suggesting the Vancouver location is active.

value: Fish With You

signal: Szechuan fish, dine-in/takeout; ~$18-26pp


character: pleasant

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Squamish

value: A free 7-site paddle-in marine campsite at the north end of Howe Sound, part of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail — formerly Friday Night Harbour. Reachable only by kayak or boat (roughly an hour from Squamish); no road or trail access for cyclists.

value: Tantalus Landing Marine Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: no road or trail access for cyclists


value: 5016 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5, Canada

community: Port Alberni

value: Nook Baked Goods is a local bakery on Vancouver Island, BC, offering baked goods to customers in the area. As a small independent bakery, it likely provides fresh breads, pastries, and other handmade items. Touring cyclists passing through the region may find it a worthwhile stop for provisions.

value: Nook Baked Goods

signal: shop=bakery


value: 1071 Ridgeway Avenue, V3J 1S6

community: Coquitlam

value: Soul Cup Cafe is a cafe specializing in bubble tea, coffee, and fresh juices located on Ridgeway Avenue. It serves as a neighbourhood spot for cold and hot drinks in the Coquitlam area. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it a useful stop for a refreshing drink.

value: Soul Cup Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: bubble tea, coffee, and fresh juices


value: 7820 Williams Road, V7A 1G3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 66m; rack at 74m; rack at 99m.

community: Richmond

value: Kin's Farm Market is a family-founded, 100% Canadian-owned specialty produce retailer that grew from an 8-foot table at Granville Island Market in 1983 to 23 locations across the Lower Mainland. The Williams Road location in Richmond is part of a chain known for locally-grown BC fruits and vegetables alongside global produce. It is a practical fresh-food resupply stop for cyclists touring the Richmond area.

value: Kin's Farm Market

wow_evidence: family-founded, 100% Canadian-owned specialty produce retailer... 23 locations across the Lower Mainland


bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 28m; bollard (4 spaces) at 34m; bollard (4 spaces) at 37m; bollard (4 spaces) at 42m; bollard (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 63m; bollard (2 spaces) at 68m; bollard (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; rack (6 spaces) at 77m; rack (6 spaces) at 90m; bollard (2 spaces) at 92m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 53 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Brown's Social House

signal: Brown's Socialhouse chain; ~$20-30pp


value: 9851 BC-95, Fort Steele, BC V0B 1N0

blurb: Fort Steele's heritage theatre building, showing free local-history films.

community: Fort Steele

value: Wild Horse Theatre is a heritage building within Fort Steele Heritage Town, a large open-air museum with over 60 historic and reconstructed buildings near Cranbrook on Highway 95. The theatre currently operates as a cooling station and film space showing free short films about local history, with snacks available. Fort Steele Heritage Town is now managed by the Cranbrook Archives, Museum, and Landmark Society (CAMAL) and sits on the ancestral territory of the Ktunaxa people.

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Wildhorse Theatre

detail: Popcorn, candy, and cotton candy available at the theatre; Fort Steele Heritage Town also has a Food & Beverage department

wow_evidence: Heritage building within Fort Steele now serving as cooling station and free film space; satellite of 81812702a2.


value: Isabella Point Road, Salt Spring Island, BC

blurb: Conserved natural area on Salt Spring Island.

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Ruby Alton Nature Reserve is a conserved natural area on Salt Spring Island, protected and managed by the Islands Trust Conservancy to preserve biodiversity and natural habitat. It represents the kind of undeveloped green space that makes Gulf Island cycling distinctive, offering touring cyclists a chance to experience the islands' natural character away from developed areas.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Ruby Alton Nature Reserve

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Islands Trust conservancy parcel; no features described.


value: 122 4th Avenue, Kamloops, V2C 3N3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 64m; rack (1 space) at 68m; rack (1 space) at 78m; rack (1 space) at 80m; rack (1 space) at 84m; rack (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Central Station Pub is a pub located in downtown Kamloops at 122 4th Avenue, in the city's core near the South Thompson River. As a downtown pub it may serve as a rest stop for cyclists passing through Kamloops, a hub city on several long-distance cycling routes including the Trans Canada Trail. No further detail about the venue's character or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Central Station Pub


value: 850 Farwell Street, Trail BC, V1R 3T8

community: Trail

value: Ferraro Foods is an independently owned, full-service supermarket that has anchored the Trail and Rossland communities since 1943, now employing over 150 people across its two Kootenay locations. The Trail store features a full-service Meat & Seafood Shoppe, Cheese Shoppe, Deli, in-house Bakery, and an in-store Starbucks kiosk. The store produces an impressive range of house-made items under its own brand, from over 25 sausage varieties to heat-and-serve meals, making it a well-stocked resupply point for cyclists passing through the region.

value: Ferraro Foods

detail: Deli page confirms made-in-store Grab-n-Go meals, soups, panini, and sandwiches; Trail location also has an in-store Starbucks kiosk


value: 7355 Vedder Road #3A, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3V4

community: Chilliwack

value: Sardis Health Foods is a family-owned natural health and wellness store that has served the Sardis/Chilliwack area since 1988. The store employs certified Registered Nutritional Practitioners and carries an extensive range of natural health products through its membership in the Health First Network, Canada's largest independent health retailer group. A touring cyclist looking for supplements, natural remedies, or specialty health foods would find knowledgeable staff and a broad product selection here.

value: Sardis Health Foods

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 1896 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, V6J 4W2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 9m; stands at 23m; stands at 24m; stands at 29m; stands at 33m.

value: Japanese restaurant serving traditional Asian cuisine in a casual dining format, located on West 1st Avenue in Vancouver. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a proper meal.

value: Toyokan Bowl

signal: Japanese rice bowls; ~$14-22pp


value: 40236 Glenalder Place, V5B 0G2

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


community: Langley

value: Oak & Thorne is a sports-bar-style neighbourhood public house in Langley operated by the Joseph Richard Group, combining arcade games (ping-pong, foosball, Skee-Ball), a never-ending tap list, and large viewing screens for a game-day atmosphere. The menu spans pub classics to shared plates with a strong selection of dietary options, and the venue shifts into a nightlife destination on weekends. Outdoor seating is available, making it a viable refuelling stop for cyclists riding through the Fraser Valley.

value: Oak & Thorne

detail: Website explicitly lists 'VEGETARIAN VEGAN GLUTEN AWARE DAIRY-FREE' as menu filter categories

signal: Sportsbar with pub fare; appetizers $12–19/person


value: 4751 Garden City Road, Richmond

value: Chun Fun How


value: 940 Main St, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: Vale Coffee is a small-batch specialty coffee roaster and café founded in 2019 in Valemount, BC, at the heart of the Robson Valley. The café is known for its house-baked pastries made entirely from scratch — including signature puff pastry, breakfast pies, cookies, and tarts — and a beautiful outdoor patio that has become a community gathering spot for locals and travellers. It even offers a 'Vale for the trail' single-serve coffee product aimed squarely at outdoor adventurers passing through.

value: Vale Coffee


value: 995 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Romano's Pizza is a pizza restaurant on Granville Street in central Vancouver specializing in fresh handmade pizzas built with natural, organic, and local ingredients. The menu spans meat, veggie, and Turkish food categories, with accommodations for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Outdoor seating and online ordering make it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists moving through the downtown core.

value: Romano's Pizza

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'Veggie Pizzas' section and an explicit 'Gluten Free Crust' option

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 3200 25 Avenue, Vernon

community: Vernon

value: A hotel in Vernon, British Columbia offering Wi-Fi. Unable to verify additional amenities or cycling-specific facilities due to website unavailability.

value: Okanagan Royal Park Inn

signal: modest Vernon inn; $100-140


value: 1550 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, V8P 2P4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 90m.

community: Victoria

value: The Rack Bistro is a West Coast-inspired bistro with two locations in Greater Victoria — Langford and Saanich — built around fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in a cozy, rustic setting. The Saanich location on Cedar Hill Cross Road is the newer of the two, opened by owner Cole Byers alongside wife Jasmine and Chef Rel. An all-day menu of West Coast favourites with a family-friendly atmosphere makes it a solid sit-down option for cyclists in the Victoria area.

value: The Rack Bistro

signal: West Coast bistro, local; ~$18-28pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 88m. Total: 5 spaces.

blurb: Pitt Meadows' main rec centre with outdoor pool and spray park.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: The Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre is a municipal leisure facility operated by the City of Pitt Meadows, offering programs including a fitness centre, gymnasium sports, public skating, and an outdoor swimming and spray park. It functions as the primary community recreation hub for the city and draws a broad range of residents across age groups. Touring cyclists moving through the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area may find it a convenient midpoint stop, though specific cyclist amenities are not confirmed.

dwell: half

planning: check-ahead

theme: recreation

value: Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Main city rec hub with outdoor pool and spray park — pool ladder 1/2.


community: Whistler

value: Co-op


value: 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (3 spaces) at 5m; stands (4 spaces) at 30m; wave (4 spaces) at 37m. Total: 11 spaces.

blurb: Civic auditorium hosting concerts and community productions.

community: Abbotsford

value: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium is a civic performing arts venue in Abbotsford operated by the City of Abbotsford Parks, Recreation & Culture, opened in November 1992. It serves as a community gathering space for concerts, theatre productions, and public events in the Fraser Valley. Touring cyclists passing through Abbotsford may find it a cultural stop in the heart of the city.

energy: neutral

theme: art-culture

value: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

ownership: Nonprofit / community

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Auditorium is an event venue, not a drop-in visitor attraction; website unavailable

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: City-run civic auditorium with public programming — show-conditional per theatre ladder.


value: 37801 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, V8B 0A7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (6 spaces, covered) at 56m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company is Squamish's original craft brewery, founded in 1996 with the help of John Mitchell — the 'grandfather of micro-brewing' — and has since won awards at the Canadian Brewing Awards, North American Brewer's Awards, and BC Beer Awards. The 20-room boutique inn occupies the upper floor of the brewpub building in Downtown Squamish, giving guests immediate access to craft beer and a full kitchen without leaving the property. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and the location puts guests within walking distance of the Stawamus Chief and Sea to Sky trail networks.

value: Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company

detail: On-site brewpub and taphouse in the same building; rooms page states all room types include 'access to Howe Sound Brewing and Brewpub.'

signal: 20-room brewery inn, Squamish; $150-200

wow_evidence: Squamish's original craft brewery, founded in 1996... won awards at the Canadian Brewing Awards, North American Brewer's Awards, and BC Beer Awards


value: 3189 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8X 1E9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: staple (4 spaces) at 13m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Sushi Ru is a sushi restaurant on Quadra Street in Victoria offering online orders. The restaurant provides a convenient dining option for cycling tourists. It's a straightforward neighborhood spot for a sit-down meal.

value: Sushi Ru

signal: sushi, online order; ~$15-25pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 108B South Shore Road, V0R 2G0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 52m; rack at 88m.

community: Lake Cowichan

value: This Subway franchise sits in Lake Cowichan, a small Vancouver Island community at the western end of Cowichan Lake and a natural stop on cycling routes through the Cowichan Valley. It offers the standard Subway lineup of footlongs, 6-inch sandwiches, wraps, and salads built with fresh-baked bread and fresh-cut vegetables. Orders can be placed for in-store pickup, delivery, or curbside pickup, and the location accepts all major credit cards.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, V6C 3C1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 68m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Vancouver's sail-roofed waterfront landmark from Expo 86; harbour promenade views.

community: Vancouver

value: Canada Place is an iconic waterfront complex in downtown Vancouver, originally constructed as the Canadian Pavilion for Expo 86 and now home to a cruise ship terminal, convention centre, and the FlyOver Canada attraction. Operated by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, it anchors the northern end of Vancouver's famous seawall and offers sweeping views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. Touring cyclists arriving via the seawall will find it a natural and prominent waypoint at the heart of the city's waterfront.

facet_confidence: low

value: Canada Place

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: waterfront complex free to explore (FlyOver Canada priced separately)

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Iconic sails complex from Expo 86 — cruise terminal, convention centre, FlyOver; anchors the seawall's north end. Walk-the-deck views, quick-to-short stop.


value: 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, V9N 2J2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 24m; rack (2 spaces) at 75m; bollard (4 spaces) at 77m; bollard at 83m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 21 spaces.

blurb: Courtenay's 500-seat Sid Williams Theatre, the valley's main stage.

community: Courtenay

value: The Sid Williams Theatre is a 500-seat performing arts centre in downtown Courtenay, BC, operated by the Sid Williams Theatre Society as a registered charitable organization. Originally opened in 1935 as the Bickle Theatre, it has evolved into the Comox Valley's primary live performance venue, hosting everything from Indigenous dance companies and stand-up comedy to tribute acts and professional touring productions. It is a significant cultural landmark on Vancouver Island's cycling routes and a natural stop for touring cyclists spending time in Courtenay.

value: Sid Williams Theatre

wow_evidence: 500-seat main Comox Valley venue in a 1935 building; show-conditional.


community: Houston

value: Extreme Pita


value: 230 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 57m; rack at 65m.

community: Tofino

value: Fred Tibbs Condo Hotel is a purpose-built strata hotel on Main Street in central Tofino, operating as tourist accommodation since 1997, where each suite is individually owned but collectively managed. The two-storey building offers ocean-view studio and loft suites within easy walking distance of cafes, restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. A full-service café and bakery operates on the ground floor, and the building includes a kayak and canoe launch.

value: Fred Tibbs Condo Hotel

detail: 'Common laundry facilities' listed as a building amenity on the website

detail: Website states the building is 'close to cafes, shops, restaurants and the oceanfront'; guest reviews confirm 'walkable to shops, restaurants.'

signal: strata condo hotel studios/lofts, central Tofino; $180-230 shoulder

detail: 'Bike Storage' is explicitly listed as a building amenity on the website's amenities section; no details on lock type or capacity are provided

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: amenities page explicitly lists 'Bike Storage'… 'Common laundry facilities'


value: 1065 North Lahakas Boulevard, Kitimat, V8C 1E8

community: Kitimat

value: Shell

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 10074 Okanagan Highway, Lake Country, V4V 1P7

community: Lake Country

value: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

signal: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (confirmed); ~$8-14

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 45945 Alexander Ave., Chilliwack, BC

value: Oliver's Tearoom is the High Tea section of Dickens Sweets and British Museum, an immersive British-themed complex in downtown Chilliwack that also houses a Victorian-era museum, a replica Tally Ho pub, Pickwick's Pie Shop, and a British sweet and grocery shop. The multi-storey museum takes visitors through Royal history, a vintage office, Fred's Toyshop, and a Titanic exhibit. Cycling visitors can pick up takeout savories — sausage rolls, steak pies, and baked goods — from Pickwick's, making it an unusual and memorable detour.

value: Oliver's Tearoom

wow_evidence: immersive British-themed complex...Victorian-era museum, replica Tally Ho pub...Titanic exhibit


value: 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1Y3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 24m; rack (8 spaces) at 37m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 85m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Booster Juice is a Canadian fast-casual juice and smoothie chain with a location in Kamloops' Lansdowne Street commercial corridor. The menu centres on freshly blended smoothies, cold-pressed juices, açai bowls, and grab-and-go snacks designed for health-conscious customers on the move. A touring cyclist can stop here for a quick, portable nutrition boost without a long wait.

value: Booster Juice

detail: Corporate website confirms counter-service grab-and-go model with no dine-in emphasis

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 5300 Number 3 Rd Unit 1055, Richmond, BC V6X 2X9, Canada

community: Richmond

value: Old Street Express is a Chinese fast-food outlet in Richmond, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as operating at ground level within an indoor space — consistent with a food-court or mall unit. The cuisine tag suggests Chinese fare typical of quick-service counters common in Richmond's dense dining scene. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's urban core may find it a convenient stop for a fast hot meal.

value: Old Street Express


value: 1-924 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC, V9P 1R6

bike_access: easy

washroom_type: flush

community: Parksville

value: A private resort on 16 wooded acres along the Englishman River just off Highway 19A near Parksville, with large partially-shaded tent sites including 9 directly on the riverbank, flush washrooms, and showers; fees apply and the site is a full commercial resort adjacent to Rathtrevor Provincial Park.

value: Riverbend Cottage & RV Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: tent sites, RV sites, cottages, yurts... Access to clean washrooms, showers, and Wi-Fi... Potable Water


value: 306 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 1859 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M4

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 29m; rack (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 85m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Best Falafel is a family-owned Syrian-Lebanese fast food restaurant founded by Damascus-born Hisham Wattar, who has been feeding Vancouverites since 2000. The Kitsilano location sits on West 4th Avenue, a well-travelled cycling corridor, and serves wraps, plates, and falafel made from fresh ingredients rooted in Syrian and Lebanese tradition. With three Metro Vancouver locations and a robust catering operation, it has grown from a single Commercial Drive fixture into a recognizable local chain.

value: Best Falafel

detail: Menu lists Vegetarian Plate, Falafel Plate/Wrap, and Gluten Free Tabbouleh Salad as distinct menu items


value: Unit 145, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 28m; rack at 31m.

value: HK B.B.Q. Master (明家燒臘專家, 'Ming Family Roasted Meats Specialist') is a Cantonese-style roast meat restaurant in Richmond, BC, specializing in Hong Kong-style BBQ staples like char siu, roast duck, and soy chicken. Richmond is one of Canada's premier destinations for authentic Cantonese cuisine, and this spot — operated by Eric Leung — sits within that culinary hub. For a touring cyclist, it offers a calorie-dense, flavour-forward meal typical of the region's exceptional Chinese food culture.

value: HK B.B.Q. Master

signal: Cantonese roast-meat counter (char siu/duck); ~$12-18

wow_evidence: operated by Eric Leung... Chinese barbecue restaurant in Richmond


value: 233 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 38m; stands at 68m.

community: New Westminster

value: Open since 1967, The Old Bavaria Haus is a nationally acclaimed German restaurant set inside a beautifully restored century-old home in the heart of New Westminster. The restaurant serves authentic Bavarian specialties — schnitzels, beef rouladen, bratwurst, spatzle — paired with German draft beers and wines. It accommodates everything from intimate family dinners to large corporate events and private parties, and also offers delivery through major platforms.

value: The Old Bavaria Haus

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Schnitzel Champignon $28.95, Combination Dinner $36.95; sit-down restaurant

wow_evidence: Open since 1967; beautifully restored century-old home


value: 3752 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4H8

blurb: Port Alberni's five-pin bowling alley, rolling for 65 years.

community: Port Alberni

value: Rainbow Lanes is a 16-lane, five-pin bowling alley and lounge in the heart of Port Alberni that has operated from the same address for over 65 years. It runs multiple leagues catering to bowlers of various ages and skill levels, from senior afternoon leagues to evening sessions, and also offers pinball machines for a retro entertainment experience. A touring cyclist rolling through Port Alberni will find a well-established community gathering spot with a lounge on site.

value: Rainbow Lanes

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: five-pin bowling ~$8-14/person per session

wow_evidence: 65-year five-pin alley with pinball; modest social stop.


value: 33771 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6H1

value: Ann Marie's Cafe is a well-regarded diner in Abbotsford that has been voted Best Breakfast in the city, serving classics like burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast dishes. It offers both dine-in and takeout with online ordering for pickup. Sitting on George Ferguson Way, it makes a practical and popular refueling stop for cyclists riding through the Fraser Valley.

value: Anne Maries Cafe

signal: breakfast/burger diner; ~$15-22pp

wow_evidence: voted Best Breakfast in the city


value: 5263 Ladner Trunk Road, Tsawwassen, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 16m.

community: Delta

value: This Starbucks location sits along Ladner Trunk Road in Tsawwassen, positioning it as a convenient stop for cyclists traveling through the Delta region or connecting to the BC Ferries terminal. As a full-service Starbucks café, it offers a broad menu of hot and cold beverages alongside grab-and-go food items. The corporate brand's consistent service model makes it a reliable refuelling point on longer coastal rides.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

wow_evidence: generic corporate homepage … confirms the brand and takeout ordering capability but cannot verify the specific store


value: Cariboo, BC V0K 1B0, Canada

bike_access: rough

community: Keithley Creek

value: A remote 4-unit rec site at the end of 70 km of active logging road, serving as the sole trailhead for Cariboo Mountains Provincial Park and the regionally significant Ghost Lake Falls. The long rough approach keeps crowds away but demands commitment from loaded-bike tourers.

value: Ghost Lake Recreation Site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 1103 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (3 spaces) at 23m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Cazba is a Persian grill on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, part of a multi-location Lower Mainland chain rooted in the traditions of Persian hospitality. The menu centres on slow-cooked, heritage recipes — kebabs, Ghormeh Sabzi, and lamb shank dishes prepared from fresh ingredients. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

value: Cazba

signal: Persian kebab grill chain; ~$16-26pp


value: 1809 Highway 3A, Creston

community: Creston

value: Ricky's Restaurant

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 48846 Highline Rd, North Bend, BC V0K 1C1, Canada

blurb: Seasonal outdoor pool run by the FVRD near Hope.

community: North Bend

value: The Almer Carlson Outdoor Pool is a seasonal public swimming facility operated by the Fraser Valley Regional District as part of the Hope Recreation Complex. It is one of two recreation facilities run by the FVRD in the Hope area, serving residents and visitors with family-oriented aquatic programming during the summer months. For touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Canyon corridor, it represents a potential warm-weather refreshment stop.

value: Almer Carlson Outdoor Pool

wow_evidence: FVRD seasonal outdoor pool (Hope area) — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: Unnamed Road, Westwold, BC V0E, Canada

community: Killiney Beach

value: A quiet 4-site rec site on a medium-sized fishing lake, reached via roughly 58 km of gravel and forest service roads including a fire-affected stretch on Whiteman-Granite FSR where windfall and rock obstacles are common. No amenities are confirmed; come fully self-sufficient and prepared to move debris.

value: Bouleau Lake Rec Site

wow_evidence: 58 km of gravel and forest service roads including a fire-affected stretch where windfall and rock obstacles are common


value: 3208 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 2L3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Comma Cafe is a non-smoking cafe in Vancouver. It has a changing table on-site, suggesting a family-friendly environment. Beyond these OSM-recorded details, specific information about its menu, seating, or character is unavailable as the business's Instagram profile requires a login to view.

value: Comma Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


community: Mahatta River

value: A remote, rustic rec site on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Port Alice, reached via unmaintained industrial logging roads that demand self-rescue readiness; the reward is a beautiful sand beach with freshwater on site.

value: Side Bay


value: 300 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 3m; stands (5 spaces) at 5m; stands (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 45m; stands (5 spaces) at 46m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 77m; bollard (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 75 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Library Square Public House is a craft-focused downtown Vancouver pub steps from Rogers Arena and the Vancouver Central Library, featuring 24 rotating taps from BC craft breweries and cider producers alongside inventive pub fare. The venue offers both indoor and a sunny-days patio experience. During major sporting events it transforms into a large-scale indoor/outdoor viewing venue, making it a lively stop in the heart of the city.

value: Library Square Public House

signal: amenity=pub


value: 3700 Number 3 Rd #1045, Richmond, BC V6X 3X2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 35m.

value: Golden Rice Bowl is a Chinese fast food restaurant located in Richmond, BC. It is situated on the ground floor of an indoor space, suggesting a food-court or mall setting convenient for a quick stop. Beyond its Chinese cuisine and fast-food format, no further details about the menu or experience could be verified.

value: Golden Rice Bowl


value: 5641 Cowrie Street, Unit 102, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

community: Sechelt

value: Middlechild is a small coffee shop on Sechelt's main commercial strip, Cowrie Street, operating out of a unit in a commercial building in the heart of town. The cafe has outdoor seating, making it a potential stopping point for cyclists passing through Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast route. Its Instagram-only web presence suggests a locally rooted, independent operation.

value: Middlechild

wow_evidence: outdoor_seating=yes … Instagram-only web presence suggests a locally rooted, independent operation


bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (1 space, covered) at 44m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: 7-Eleven is a convenience store providing quick access to snacks, drinks, and basic supplies. Touring cyclists commonly use convenience stores as rest stops along routes.


value: 13190 64 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Pizza64 is a Canadian pizza chain founded in 2010 that blends classic pizza with Indian-inspired flavours, offering specialty, signature, and gourmet pies including Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, and Shahi Paneer alongside traditional options. With 20+ locations across British Columbia, this Surrey location sits on 64 Avenue and is part of a fast-growing family-owned franchise. Touring cyclists will find a wide menu suited to varied tastes, with online ordering available for quick pickup.

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian options: Garden Fresh (vegetables only), Pesto Veggie, Passion of India (Tandoori Paneer), and Shahi Paneer. No vegan or gluten-free options explicitly mentioned

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain founded in 2010... 20+ locations across British Columbia


value: 405 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 24m; rack (1 space) at 39m; rack (1 space) at 47m; rack (1 space) at 51m; rack (1 space) at 70m; rack (4 spaces) at 90m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Built in 1928 and listed as a heritage property, The Plaza Hotel anchors downtown Kamloops with renovated rooms that blend preserved historic character with modern comforts. It operates an explicitly cyclist-focused program, offering a locked interior bike storage room, a dedicated bike cleaning station, and a biking-specific room rate. An on-site restaurant featuring locally-raised steak, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, and complimentary YMCA access make it a well-rounded base for multi-day touring.

value: The Plaza Hotel

detail: Dedicated cleaning station with hose and spray nozzle, cleaning chamois cloths, and bike cleaning products

detail: Amenities page lists 'Laundry service' as a hotel amenity

detail: Amenities page lists 'Baggage and equipment storage' as a hotel service

detail: On-site restaurant with menu centred on locally-raised steak

detail: Amenities page lists 'Pop machine' and 'Ice Machine' on-site

signal: Special offer $99/night with breakfast; value-positioned

detail: Locked interior storage room with bike racks; accessed via a locked interior access door; additional chains and locks provided for extra security

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: dedicated bike storage room with locked interior door access, bike racks, chains, and a cleaning station with hose and spray nozzle


value: A Subway sandwich franchise in Tsawwassen serving footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads with fresh-cut vegetables and freshly baked bread. The location offers both in-restaurant dining and curbside pickup, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Tsawwassen area. Vegetarian options and limited vegan choices are available.

value: Subway

detail: Website does not explicitly list dietary options but OSM data is consistent with Subway's known menu

signal: chain 'subway'

wow_evidence: A Subway sandwich franchise


value: 1436 Lund Road, Lund

community: Lund

value: The Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men is a hotel in Lund, BC, a small community in the northwest region of the province. It is also known as The Historic Lund Hotel, suggesting heritage significance in the area. Details about amenities and accommodations for touring cyclists could not be verified due to website access failure.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: The Lund Resort at Klah Ah Men


bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 18m; stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (3 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 49m; stands (3 spaces) at 49m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 77m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons


community: Langley

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: Unit A-2002 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M-3M6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 15m; rack (4 spaces) at 36m; rack (10 spaces) at 59m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Comox

value: The Curry Cottage is a locally family-owned Indian fusion restaurant in Comox, BC, blending authentic East Indian spice traditions with West Coast culinary creativity. All produce and meat are sourced locally, cooked in small batches using family recipes with no preservatives, food colouring, or MSG. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming stop with a vegetarian lunch buffet, takeout service, and a menu that includes gluten-free and vegan options.

value: The Curry Cottage - Tap & Grill

detail: Website advertises 'To-go OR Dine-in' for the lunch buffet and lists 'Take out only' on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons

detail: Our Story page states 'We have gluten free and vegan choices'; front page advertises a 'VEG. LUNCH BUFFET'

signal: Lunch buffet $14.99; affordability explicitly emphasized

wow_evidence: locally family-owned … All produce and meat are sourced locally … takeout service … gluten-free and vegan choices … VEG. LUNCH BUFFET


community: Revelstoke

value: Emo's is a locally owned, family-run Italian-focused restaurant that has been feeding Revelstoke residents and travellers for over 30 years. The dining room features private booths and an air-conditioned solarium, offering a comfortable respite after a ride. The broad menu runs from housemade meatballs and wood-oven pizza to BC salmon and a full kids' menu, and free delivery is available within Revelstoke.

value: Emo's


value: Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, BC

community: Cumberland

value: The Waverley Liquor Store is a cold beer and wine shop attached to The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, BC, a town celebrated as one of Canada's premier mountain biking destinations. Despite its compact size, the store carries a broad selection that emphasises local BC wines and regional craft beers. It sits within a larger hospitality complex — the same building houses a pub, a kitchen, and hotel rooms — making it a natural post-ride stop.

value: Waverley Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: cold beer and wine store attached to The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, a town celebrated as one of Canada's premier mountain biking destinations


value: 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1R2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (5 spaces) at 54m; stands (5 spaces) at 55m; bollard (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (4 spaces) at 65m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown is a major hotel chain located in downtown Vancouver, providing centrally positioned accommodation for travelers and touring cyclists. The downtown location offers convenient access to urban amenities and cycling routes through the city.

value: Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown

signal: chain 'holiday inn'


value: 33 km northwest of Princeton off Hwy 5A, near Tulameen, BC

community: Tulameen

value: A scenic lakeside campground tucked in the Cascade Mountains near Tulameen, best known for lake trout fishing and old-fashioned camping with abundant wildlife; access roads are narrow and winding with logging truck traffic, and the gate closes for winter.

value: Otter Lake Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: scenic lakeside campground...Cascade Mountain Range


value: 5186 Ladner Trunk Road

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 7150 200 Street, Township of Langley, V2Y 3B9

value: Starbucks


value: 8618 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6P 5A1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; wall_loops at 55m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 72m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


community: Jesmond

value: Big Bar Lake Park provincial park campground — 46 vehicle-accessible sites.

value: Big Bar Lake Park

wow_evidence: 46 vehicle-accessible sites


value: 2064 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 1P8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 4m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Avenue Bistro is a family-run upscale casual restaurant in Comox, BC, helmed by Matthias Lingkost, a chef who previously owned a Michelin Star restaurant in Germany before immigrating to Canada in 2016. The kitchen focuses on house-made dishes that blend European culinary classics with locally sourced West Coast ingredients. Touring cyclists arriving in the Comox Valley will find a sit-down dinner destination with takeout also available.

value: Avenue Bistro

detail: Website states: 'For take out: place your order as early as 4:00 pm and pick up as early as 4:30 pm'; also notes Friday/Saturday takeout can be limited

signal: upscale-casual, ex-Michelin chef, house-made European; ~$32-48pp


community: Great Central

value: A supervised recreation site on the southeast shores of Sproat Lake with a sandy beach and boat launch, popular with families and anglers for swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing; access requires ~10 km on a forest service road from Highway 4.

value: Snow Creek Campground

wow_evidence: sandy beach...popular with families and anglers for swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing


value: 1047 Trans-Canada Highway, Golden, BC

community: Golden

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Golden is a roadside motel situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway in Golden, BC, a hub town for cyclists travelling through the Rocky Mountain Trench between Yoho and Glacier national parks. As part of the Super 8 by Wyndham brand it offers standardised budget accommodation in a location that sees heavy touring-cyclist traffic on the TransCanada corridor. The motel is well-positioned for resupply and rest between the challenging mountain passes on either side of Golden.

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Golden

signal: chain 'super 8'

wow_evidence: standardised budget accommodation


value: 4515 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, V6M 2B6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 38m; stands (6 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 51 spaces.

blurb: Dunbar's neighbourhood library branch.

value: The Dunbar Branch is a neighborhood outpost of the Vancouver Public Library system, serving the quiet residential Dunbar-Southlands area of Vancouver's west side. As a free, publicly accessible municipal building, it offers a welcoming rest stop for touring cyclists moving through this part of the city. The branch sits on a low-traffic stretch of Dunbar Street, making it an easy detour off the north-south corridor.

value: Dunbar Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 7820 Williams Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; rack at 50m; rack at 75m; rack at 88m.

community: Richmond

value: Yummy Slice Pizza is a Canadian-owned fast-food pizza chain specializing in pizza by the slice, with a broad menu of classic and signature pies spanning meat, vegetarian, and South Asian-inspired options. The Williams Road location is one of several Richmond outlets within a wider Lower Mainland chain that also franchises across BC. Cyclists can order online for pickup or delivery, making it a convenient and quick refuelling stop.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza

detail: Menu lists numerous vegetarian pizzas including Veggie, Veggie Lovers, Greek, Garden Pesto, Yummy Veggie, Yummy Potato, Yummy Paneer, Tandoori Paneer, and Creamy Corn. No explicit vegan or gluten-free options mentioned


value: 2630 Bourquin Crescent West, V2S 5N7

community: Abbotsford

value: The Windmill Deli is a neighborhood deli in Chilliwack that combines prepared foods with grocery items. It provides a convenient refueling stop for touring cyclists seeking fresh food while passing through the local area.

value: The Windmill Deli


value: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 81m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Joey

signal: chain 'joey'


value: 150 Fourth St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Wolf in the Fog is a celebrated ingredient-driven dinner restaurant anchored in the culinary culture of Tofino, BC, named Air Canada enRoute's Canada's Best New Restaurant in 2014. Chef Nicholas Nutting's kitchen draws directly from the surrounding ocean and rainforest — fishing and foraging are central to the menu's identity. The restaurant has sea views from its patio and an extensive, globally curated wine list overseen by a dedicated wine director.

value: Wolf in the Fog

signal: ingredient-driven fine dining, wine $16-220, Best New Restaurant; ~$45-70pp


value: 6400 3rd Avenue, Delta, BC V4L 1B1

blurb: Demonstration garden and teaching farm near Boundary Bay.

community: Delta

value: Earthwise Society is a not-for-profit charitable organization operating a demonstration garden and teaching farm near Boundary Bay in South Delta, focused on environmental education, regenerative agriculture, and community food security. The site features demonstration gardens, a nursery, and teaching programs including therapeutic horticulture and ecotours. Cyclists exploring the Boundary Bay and Tsawwassen area will find it a peaceful and educational stop in a scenic agricultural setting.

label: growing season

months: May June July August September

value: Earthwise Society Garden and Farm

signal: non-profit demonstration garden/farm, free to visit

wow_evidence: Demonstration garden and teaching farm near Boundary Bay with ecotours — pleasant purposeful stop on the dike routes.


value: 100 Ash Ave, Kaleden, BC V0H 1K0, Canada

label: orchard fruit ripening

months: July August

price_band: premium

community: Kaleden

value: A private resort campground tucked inside a working organic apricot and pear orchard with views over Skaha Lake, minutes from Penticton, with paved internal roads, a heated pool, hot showers, and flush toilets. No open campfires are permitted, and the beach requires a short drive rather than a walk.

value: Camp-Along Resort

wow_evidence: working organic apricot and pear orchard ... heated pool, hot showers, and flush toilets


value: 12151 Harris Road, V3Y 2E9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 68m; rack (6 spaces) at 88m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Pappa Leo's Pizza is a locally-owned pizza chain that has been serving the Lower Mainland since 2003, operating seven community-rooted locations including one in Pitt Meadows. The chain is known for scratch-made dough and award-winning pizzas using fresh, high-quality ingredients. A touring cyclist passing through the Fraser Valley corridor could stop for a quick pickup order, with online ordering and contactless delivery available.

value: Pappa Leo's Pizza

signal: local pizza chain, scratch dough; ~$15-22pp


value: 1180 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0

value: Tofitian is a cafe and bakery that has been a community institution in Tofino for over 20 years, nestled in the rainforest along the Pacific Rim Highway at the edge of the continent. Fresh baked goods roll out at 7am daily — from breakfast polenta and croissants to savoury turnovers and vegan brownies — making it a natural first stop before a day on the wild coast. The cafe also runs an online store shipping west coast goods province-wide, and its branded merchandise doubles as a local souvenir.

value: Tofitian

detail: Website states: 'Vegan, Gluten Free, Keto and vegetarian options are available every day.' Menu items are individually labelled V, GF, DF

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: community institution in Tofino for over 20 years... fresh baked goods roll out at 7am daily... online store shipping west coast goods province-wide


value: 6896 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1P6

community: Nanaimo

value: Taco Bell on Island Highway North is a franchise fast food location serving Mexican-inspired items including tacos, burritos, and the Crunchwrap Supreme. The location offers both drive-through and dine-in service, making it a convenient quick stop for cyclists traveling the Island Highway corridor north of Nanaimo. A dedicated Veggie Cravings Menu provides vegetarian options.

value: Taco Bell

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

signal: chain 'taco bell'

wow_evidence: franchise fast food location


value: 7558 6th Street, Burnaby, V3N 3M3

community: Burnaby

value: Indian Bombay Bistro is a modern Indian eatery that has been serving Burnaby since 2013, specializing in tandoori dishes, freshly baked Indian breads, and a wide range of curries. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, with a private dining room available for catering and special events. It explicitly accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly diets, making it a versatile stop for touring cyclists with varying dietary needs.

value: Indian Bombay Bistro

detail: About page states: 'We happily offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options.'

signal: modern Indian, tandoori/curries; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: serving Burnaby since 2013


value: 4940 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V6X 3A5

value: Tai Er Sichuan Cuisine


community: Central Saanich

value: Subway


value: 4438 Beresford Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (11 spaces, covered) at 8m; stands (6 spaces) at 30m; stands (10 spaces) at 49m; stands (10 spaces) at 53m; stands at 76m; stands at 83m; stands (5 spaces) at 84m; stands at 92m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 93m; rack (10 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 98m; rack at 98m; rack at 99m. Total: 59 spaces.

value: Hey I am Yogost


value: Fraser Valley, BC V0X 1L2, Canada

community: Cheam View

value: Free BC Hydro recreation area at a scenic mountain reservoir in the Cascades east of Chilliwack; access is via a forest service road so expect gravel, but the lake setting is a worthwhile payoff on a clear day.

value: Jones Lake West Recreation Area

wow_evidence: operator=BC Hydro, fee=no, tents=yes, toilets=yes


bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 5m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (10 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: 1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 33m; rack at 68m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Stuarts Quality Baked Goods is a bakery located in Vancouver, BC, operating from an indoor premises. As a neighbourhood bakery, it would offer freshly baked goods to passing customers, making it a potential stop for cyclists seeking a snack or treat. No further details about the business's offerings or layout could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Stuarts Quality Baked Goods

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 540 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

community: Windermere

value: The Black Forest Restaurant is a long-established fine dining destination on Highway 93/95 at the entrance to Invermere, serving authentic Bavarian and European cuisine since the late 1970s. It is best known for its house-made schnitzels in multiple preparations, alongside steak, seafood, duck, lamb, and homemade desserts, all accompanied by an extensive beer and wine list. Situated in the Windermere Valley just 1.5 hours west of Banff, it makes a compelling dinner stop for cyclists touring the Kootenay National Park corridor.

value: Black Forest Restaurant

detail: Menu states: 'Ask your server for a gluten-free breaded schnitzel for $3.50'; no explicit vegetarian or vegan options mentioned

signal: Bavarian/European fine dining, schnitzel/steak/duck, apps $14-19; ~$32-48pp

wow_evidence: long-established fine dining destination on Highway 93/95... serving authentic Bavarian and European cuisine since the late 1970s


value: 4380 Number 3 Road, Unit 1190, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 14m.

value: Xiang Yuan Qiao (Bridge Rice Noodle) is a Chinese restaurant located in Richmond's Number 3 Road corridor, a dense commercial area popular with cyclists exploring the city's extensive bike network. The Facebook page subtitle suggests a specialty in rice noodle dishes, typical of southern Chinese cuisine. Richmond's flat terrain and bike-friendly infrastructure make this a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Xiang Yuan Qiao

signal: rice-noodle house; ~$13-20pp


value: 2540 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, V3C 3W4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 82m.

community: Port Coquitlam

signal: chain 'subway'


community: Kelowna

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


community: Maple Ridge

value: This Walmart Supercenter in Maple Ridge is a large-format big-box store carrying groceries alongside electronics, clothing, and general merchandise. As one of the larger retail destinations in the area, it offers a broad grocery selection that could serve touring cyclists resupplying for longer routes in the Fraser Valley or Pitt Meadows corridor. The multi-level store (OSM level tags: 0,1) is a substantial facility with wheelchair accessibility confirmed in OSM.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter


value: 3944 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Bonjour Vietnam Bistro is a Vietnamese restaurant and cocktail bar on Fraser Street in Vancouver, blending traditional dishes like Beef Pho, Bánh Xèo, and fresh rolls with a curated cocktail menu featuring both classic and creative originals. The space accommodates up to 60 guests and hosts private events and parties. Online ordering is available alongside dine-in service.

value: Bonjour Vietnam Bistro

detail: Dedicated VEGETARIAN section on the menu with 8+ items including tofu spring rolls, fresh rolls, mushroom wonton, eggplant, stir-fried bok choy, spicy lemongrass tofu, crispy turmeric pancake, and mango salad

signal: Mains $22–28: pho, noodle soups, stir-fries, rice dishes. Shaken beef $34 outlier.


value: #1160 - 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7L2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 92m.

community: Coquitlam

value: Cafe Dorothy is a fresh handmade bakery and dessert café in Coquitlam specializing in coffee drinks, pastries, and desserts. The café operates primarily as a takeout counter with online ordering available for pickup, making it a quick stop for cyclists looking to fuel up. It is located in a unit at 1163 Pinetree Way, likely within a commercial plaza.

value: Cafe Dorothy

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2066 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5N 4A9

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Hariyali Express is an authentic Indian restaurant on Vancouver's cycling-friendly Commercial Drive, helmed by Chef Anil Rawat whose 20-plus years of experience span kitchens in India, Germany, and Canada. The menu covers tandoori classics, aromatic curries, street-food favorites, and Indian sweets, with dietary labels clearly indicating gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering are all available, making it a versatile stop for riders exploring the Drive.

value: Hariyali Express

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'VEGAN THALI'; About page lists 'Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Options'; multiple appetizers carry GF (gluten-free) and DF (dairy-free) labels

signal: Mains $16.95–$22.00 (DAL MAKHANI, thalis, curries)


value: 1860 Island Highway, V9B 1J2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 59m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Colwood

value: Thrifty Foods


value: 1127 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1V4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Haultain Fish & Chips has been a Victoria institution since 1924, serving fresh seafood — halibut, cod, prawns, oysters, scallops, and calamari — fried or grilled with housemade coleslaw and tartar sauce. Tucked into a residential neighbourhood about five minutes from downtown Victoria, it draws both tourists and locals to a classic neighbourhood chippy with a full eat-in dining room. Street parking is available directly in front of the building.

value: Haultain Fish & Chips

wow_evidence: Victoria institution since 1924


value: 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 15m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: The Great Bear Pub is a progressive neighborhood pub on Kingsway in Burnaby, offering a modern pub menu with live entertainment six nights a week. It features a games room with Darts Live and a pool table that can be booked for private events, and it hosts regular community programming including karaoke, trivia, and open jam nights. Online ordering for pickup and takeout is available.

value: Great Bear Pub & Liquor Store

detail: Fundraiser menu lists 'garden veggie' burger option alongside beef and chicken; no GF or vegan claims confirmed

wow_evidence: live entertainment six nights a week


washroom_type: pit

community: Kelly Lake

value: A small vehicle-accessible campground nearly encircling Kelly Lake near Clinton, with a long sandy beach for swimming and rainbow trout fishing; a popular stopover on the scenic Pavilion Mountain Road corridor.

value: Downing Provincial Campground

wow_evidence: long sandy beach for swimming...popular stopover on the scenic Pavilion Mountain Road corridor


value: 1363 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 60m; rack at 73m; rack at 76m; rack at 83m; rack at 84m.

value: Off the Tracks is a Granville Island original cafe and bistro tucked into the artisan corridor of Railspur Alley, serving specialty espresso, house-made baked goods, and locally sourced sandwiches and breakfast. The kitchen makes everything from scratch using organic and sustainable ingredients, and the spot is fully licensed with local craft beers, wines, and spirits. Cyclists exploring Granville Island will find a charming garden patio and naturally lit loft seating ideal for a relaxed mid-ride stop.

value: Off the Tracks


value: 3568 Fraser Street, Vancouver, V5V 4C6

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 12m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 71m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 84m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Billy Button Dessert is an independent dessert restaurant on Fraser Street in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The shop specializes in desserts and offers online ordering for convenient pickup. It sits on a well-travelled urban cycling corridor connecting south Vancouver to the city core.

value: Billy Button Dessert

signal: dessert restaurant/shop; ~$8-14


community: West Vancouver

value: The Village Taphouse is a full-service restaurant and taphouse operated by Cactus Restaurants Ltd. at the Park Royal complex, offering an extensive menu of shareable plates, pizzas, burgers, salads, and handhelds alongside a drinks program spanning wines, spirits, and ales. A touring cyclist can fuel up with a proper sit-down meal or grab takeout and delivery, making it a practical stop on a North Shore ride. The restaurant is affiliated with Ocean Wise seafood sourcing and offers several plant-forward dishes alongside the heartier fare.

value: The Village Taphouse Fine Wines Spirits & Ales

signal: Full-service restaurant & taphouse (Cactus), shareable plates/pizzas/burgers

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 6530 Hastings Street, North Vancouver, BC

value: Parkgate Farm Market is a neighbourhood grocery store located within Parkgate Village shopping centre in the Mount Seymour district of North Vancouver. The market focuses on fresh local fruits and vegetables for everyday grocery needs. It sits within a larger strip mall complex anchored by a Safeway and surrounded by a broad range of services including a pharmacy, medical centre, and butcher.

value: Parkgate Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: neighbourhood grocery store...focused on fresh local fruits and vegetables


value: 167 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

blurb: Princeton's museum: 40,000 fossils and minerals, baskets, and an 1880s cabin.

community: Princeton

value: Founded in 1958 and operated by the Princeton and District Museum and Archives Society, this community museum houses an impressive range of collections including over 40,000 fossil and mineral specimens, a First Peoples basket display, approximately 10,000 historic photographs, and an original 1880s cabin. It has grown from a small log cabin to a multi-wing facility and is widely praised as one of the best small-town museums in BC. Touring cyclists interested in the natural and human history of the Similkameen Valley will find it a rewarding stop.

value: Princeton & District Museum

signal: volunteer community museum, donation entry

wow_evidence: Substantial small-town collection: 40,000+ fossils and minerals, First Peoples baskets, 10,000 photos, 1880s cabin.


value: 4940 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: Big Way Hot Pot is a growing BC-based hot pot chain offering a self-serve individual hot pot format with over 100 fresh ingredients and more than 18 broths and dry mixes. The Richmond location is part of a network spanning multiple Lower Mainland cities. Diners choose their broth — including a vegan tomato option — and cook premium meats, seafood, and vegetables tableside.

value: Big Way Hot Pot

detail: Menu page lists Tomato Broth with '(Vegan Option Available)' noted explicitly

signal: individual self-serve hot pot chain; ~$25-35pp

wow_evidence: growing BC-based hot pot chain… a network spanning multiple Lower Mainland cities


value: Illy Caffè


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 69m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


value: No Frills


value: 2725 192 Street, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1-450 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 7R6

community: Courtenay

value: Manvirro's Indian Grill is an Indian cuisine restaurant located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. No current website content is available to characterize the establishment further, as the domain appears to have been hijacked by an unrelated third party.

value: Manvirro's Indian Grill

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


value: 5224 Domano Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2N 4A1

community: Prince George

value: CrossRoads Tap & Kitchen is the College Heights outpost of CrossRoads Brewing & Distillery, a Prince George craft brewery and distillery that opened this location in 2022 after its beloved downtown home — a restored 1946 garage building — was destroyed by fire. The brewery draws its name and identity from Prince George's position as BC's geographic crossroads, at the junction of Highways 16 and 97 and the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers. Touring cyclists passing through on either major route will find a full kitchen menu, house-brewed craft beer, and online ordering for delivery.

value: CrossRoads Tap and Kitchen

signal: brewery tap & kitchen; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Prince George craft brewery and distillery...draws its name and identity from Prince George's position as BC's geographic crossroads, at the junction of Highways 16 and 97


value: 9060 Capstan Wy, Richmond, BC V6X3N6

value: Prata-Man Singapore Cuisine is a Singaporean restaurant in Richmond, BC, specializing in Hainanese Chicken, Roti/Prata bread, Laksa, Mee Goreng, and other Southeast Asian staples presented in a bilingual English-Chinese menu. The restaurant offers online ordering for quick pickup, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Capstan Way area of Richmond.

value: Prata-Man Singapore Cuisine

detail: Menu includes vegetarian-friendly items: Tohu Goreng (tofu dish), Stir Fried Pea Tip with Garlic, Stir Fried Lettuce with Garlic. No explicit vegan or GF labeling

signal: Mains $15–25: Hainanese chicken $21–25, mee goreng $15, satay $15


value: 2872 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; rack (6 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; rack (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 33 spaces.

value: Tandoori Fusion is an Indian cuisine restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver. As a full-service restaurant, it offers meal service to customers and would provide a dining and rest stop for touring cyclists.

value: Tandoori Fusion

signal: Indian full-service; ~$15-25pp


value: 5740 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J 1G2

community: Burnaby

value: Hanwoori has been serving authentic Korean cuisine since 1997, earning 8 Gold Awards from Vancouver Magazine and three 'Best Korean Restaurant' titles from Burnaby Now — a remarkable record of sustained excellence. The menu spans Korean staples like shabu shabu, seafood pancake, and beef combos alongside cocktails such as their signature Pink Blossom. Its longevity and award history make it a well-known dining destination in the Burnaby area.

value: Hanwoori Korean Restaurant

detail: Website menu page lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian' menu category alongside Main and Drinks

signal: Korean sit-down restaurant, award-winning, no menu prices visible


value: 151 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: wall_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 44m; wall_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 50m; wall_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 58m; wall_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 80 spaces.

value: Tayybeh is an award-winning Syrian restaurant and catering social enterprise in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood, founded to empower newcomer Syrian and Middle Eastern women through employment and culinary celebration. The dine-in restaurant serves authentic Syrian cuisine — think lamb platters, beef kebabs, hummus, and maamoul — with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options throughout the menu. The space regularly hosts cultural events such as live Arabic music nights, making it a memorable stop for touring cyclists seeking an immersive meal experience.

value: Tayybeh

detail: Website describes Boxed Meals as 'Perfectly portioned for your friends and family gatherings at home or your impromptu lunches at the office' — individually packaged and available for online order

detail: Website catering pages state menus are customized 'for allergens and any dietary restrictions'; dedicated Halal page confirms halal certification. GF not explicitly confirmed

signal: Syrian social enterprise, hummus $6.50/platter $140 shared; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: award-winning Syrian restaurant and catering social enterprise...founded to empower newcomer Syrian and Middle Eastern women


value: 3111 Springside Place, Richmond

value: The Seabreeze is a custom-built craftsman-style guest house in Richmond, BC, perched on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Gulf Islands. It offers three rooms with private en-suite bathrooms, jacuzzi soaker tubs, and ocean-view balconies, with a continental breakfast included in the rates. The property sits directly alongside the Richmond Dyke trails, with historic Steveston Village a short distance away.

value: Seabreeze Guest House

detail: Attractions page lists multiple restaurants in Steveston Village (~5 min away), including Kisamo's Greek restaurant (3420 Moncton St) and Pajos Fish & Chips on the wharf

signal: Premium amenities (jacuzzi, fireplace, ocean view) but no rates shown

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna, V1P 1P3

value: Big White Ski Resort is a large four-season mountain resort located above Kelowna in BC's Okanagan Highlands. In summer, it operates a Bike Park and offers guided eBike tours alongside a full village with accommodation, dining, and on-mountain services. The resort is a self-contained destination with restaurants, food trucks, a market, medical services, and online grocery ordering.

value: Big White Ski Resort

detail: Website lists on-site 'Restaurants, Food Trucks & Market' under Food & Dining

detail: Website navigation includes 'Order Groceries Online' as a resort service, indicating grocery access at the resort village

signal: Major ski resort with spa, multiple restaurants, full-service amenities

subcategory: Resort


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

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 59m; stands (30 spaces) at 92m. Total: 42 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Muffin Delight is a bakery in North Vancouver, also listed under the alternate name Bubble Tea Delight, suggesting it may offer both baked goods and bubble tea. It sits at street level and would be a casual food stop for cyclists moving through the area. No further detail about the shop's offerings or layout could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Muffin Delight

signal: shop=bakery


value: 4924 Yellowhead Highway

community: Terrace

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 259 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 77m.

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: A private campground on Hot Springs Road in Harrison Hot Springs village, directly across from the public hot mineral pool — a classic soak stop for tired legs; open year-round but washrooms close before frost and tent rates are on the high side.

value: Glencoe Campground


value: 221 Esplanade W Suite 60, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 48m; rack (3 spaces) at 85m; rack at 96m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Cit-E Cycles is an e-bike specialty retailer claiming Canada's largest selection, with six BC locations including this Lower Lonsdale shop steps from the Spirit Trail waterfront path and the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal. Staff have first-hand knowledge of demanding North Shore terrain — steep climbs to Upper Lonsdale, Capilano, and Lynn Valley — and are equipped to match riders to appropriate motor and battery capacity. The shop runs a full-service repair department covering all e-bike brands, handled by certified technicians.

value: Cit-E Cycles

detail: Website: 'Full-service shop for all e-bike brands. Tune-ups, diagnostics, and major repairs by certified technicians.'

detail: Walk in and test ride any model in stock. No appointment needed for most bikes.

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: six BC locations ... full-service repair department ... certified technicians


value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 1491 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby

blurb: Community centre with gym and fitness rooms in Willingdon Heights Park.

value: Willingdon Community Centre is a City of Burnaby-operated civic recreation facility set within Willingdon Heights Park in northwest Burnaby. It offers weight and cardio rooms, fitness and yoga classes, and gym and racquet sports alongside children's and preschool programs. As a publicly accessible facility in a park setting, it could serve as an urban rest point for cyclists riding through the area, though no dedicated cycling services are advertised.

value: Willingdon Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre without pool — standard 1/1.


value: 1666 Johnston Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 47m; stands (8 spaces) at 91m; rack at 91m. Total: 108 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Popina Cantina is a restaurant located in Vancouver. The website is not currently accessible and no phone number is available for verification. Without these contacts, the business's current status and amenities cannot be confirmed.

value: Popina Cantina

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 6350 120th Street - Unit 131, Surrey, BC, Canada, V3X 3K1

value: Natural Focus is a natural health products retailer that has been operating for 30 years, starting on Hastings Street in Burnaby and now based in Surrey. The store carries a broad selection of vitamins, supplements, protein, herbal products, and natural grocery items, available both in-store and online. A touring cyclist passing through could pick up natural snacks, protein supplements, and wellness staples from a well-stocked specialty health shop.

value: Natural Focus

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: operating for 30 years... vitamins, supplements, protein, herbal products, and natural grocery items


community: Langley

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Vernon

value: Armstrong Regional Co-op is a member-owned cooperative founded in 1922 by the townspeople of Armstrong and Spallumcheen, making it one of the oldest co-ops in the Okanagan. It operates gas bar and convenience locations, bulk fuel services, and an associated liquor store (ARC Liquor). For touring cyclists it offers a one-stop roadside convenience stop with snacks, drinks, and fuel in the North Okanagan.

value: Co-op

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

community: Bowen Island

value: Sunstone is one of three modernized A-frame cottages at Nectar Yoga Retreat, a wellness retreat set on 20 acres of forested land on Bowen Island—a 20-minute BC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. Warm pine-clad interiors and a nature-immersive setting distinguish the retreat, and every stay includes daily breakfast, yoga, and meditation. Bowen Island itself offers mountain biking and hiking, making this a tranquil base for cyclists exploring the island.

value: Sunstone

signal: Nectar Yoga Retreat A-frame w/ breakfast + yoga included, ~$280-350