value: 316 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, V0N1V0

community: Gibsons

value: The Mad Hen is a casual diner in Gibsons specializing in brunch, burgers, and sandwiches. It offers outdoor seating and serves as a convenient dining stop for touring cyclists.

value: The Mad Hen

signal: cuisine=burger


source: osm

value: 3300 Massey Drive

category: Food & Drink

community: Prince George

value: Tim Hortons

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 22m; stands (88 spaces) at 58m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m. Total: 94 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: McDonald's is a globally recognised fast food chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and McCafé beverages. This North Vancouver location includes a drive-through and takeaway service. It is a reliable, familiar stop for touring cyclists in need of a quick and filling meal along a busy corridor.

source: enrichment

value: McDonald's

origin: osm

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

tier: welcoming


value: 616 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4G1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 32m; bollard (2 spaces) at 39m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Uptown Pizza & Sports Bar is Nelson's self-described only dedicated sports bar, housed within the Adventure Hotel on Vernon Street in the heart of downtown. The venue features wall-to-wall flat screens, a rotating lineup of BC craft beers on tap from breweries like Mt. Begbie, Four Winds, and Fernie Brewing, and a full pub menu of hand-made pizzas, burgers, and wings prepared by an in-house chef. Touring cyclists can also take advantage of takeout and delivery service if they prefer to eat elsewhere.

value: Uptown Sportsbar

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: Nelson's self-described only dedicated sports bar... rotating lineup of BC craft beers on tap from breweries like Mt. Begbie, Four Winds, and Fernie Brewing


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

community: Vernon

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'

region: Thompson Okanagan


blurb: Undeveloped coastal conservancy near Hartley Bay.

category: Attractions

community: Hartley Bay

value: Alty Conservancy is a provincially protected nature conservancy managed by BC Parks, situated in the remote North Coast and Haida Gwaii region of British Columbia. As a conservancy designation, it balances conservation of natural and cultural heritage with low-impact recreation. Touring cyclists venturing into this remote coastal wilderness would encounter an undeveloped wild landscape typical of BC's northwest coast.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Alty Conservancy

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Remote coastal conservancy near Hartley Bay; generic record, no described access or feature.


value: 2930 Trans-Canada Highway, Nanaimo, V9G

community: Nanaimo

value: Cassidy Country Kitchen is a restaurant located directly on the Trans-Canada Highway through Nanaimo, serving southwest-style cuisine. The establishment operates from a single-level building at this busy highway location. It functions as a food and rest stop for cyclists and travelers passing through the region.

value: Cassidy Country Kitchen

confidence: low

signal: highway country kitchen; ~$15-24pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 589 Meadow Lark Rd, Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1S9

community: Campbell Creek

value: Sagewood Winery is a small estate winery on the outskirts of Kamloops producing a broad range of whites, reds, rosé, and sparkling wines from their own vineyard. The operation emphasizes sustainable practices including biodiversity, drip irrigation, and organic methods in the vineyard. The property is dog-friendly and welcomes visitors for tastings, making it an appealing rural stop for touring cyclists exploring Thompson Valley wine country.

value: Sagewood winery

signal: estate winery, tastings; ~$15-25 visit

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 5700 Bates Road, Courtenay, V9J 1X3

category: Groceries

community: Courtenay

value: Bates Beach Farm is a small family-run farm market in the Comox Valley, situated beside Seal Bay Regional Park on Vancouver Island's east coast. It exploits an ocean-influenced microclimate to grow standout berries, tomatoes, garlic, and peppers, with a declared focus on Mediterranean-style produce. In addition to fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, the market carries house-made frozen soups and fresh salsas, and also hosts a booth at the Comox Valley Farmers Market.

value: Bates Beach Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: small family-run farm market


value: 9391 Highway 20, Redstone, BC V0L 1S0

community: Redstone

value: Kinikinik Restaurant is a restaurant located in the remote Cariboo, Chilcotin & Central Interior region of British Columbia. The Facebook page slug 'StoreRestaurantAccommodations' suggests it may operate as a combined general store, restaurant, and accommodation — a style of multi-service roadside stop typical of isolated BC highway communities. For cycle tourists passing through this sparsely serviced region, it could represent a rare opportunity to eat, resupply, and shelter.

value: KiNiKiNiK Restaurant, Store & Accommodations

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

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 3105 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 2L2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; rack (5 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Max's Bakery & Deli is a neighbourhood institution on Oak Street that has been baking fresh bread, cakes, and pastries for Vancouver since 1949. The shop offers a full deli counter with ready-to-eat salads, sides, and hot daily specials, making it a solid spot for a touring cyclist to grab a substantial meal or stock up on baked goods. Catering and custom cakes are also available for events.

google_place_id: ChIJtytGfepzhlQRFBWWubIVjBY

value: Max's Deli

detail: Website states 'hot daily specials' alongside fresh salads, hearty sides, and deli classics made fresh daily

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 11939 240 St, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1M7

community: Maple Ridge

value: Church's Texas Chicken™ is a fast-food chicken chain serving fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, wraps, and sides at this Maple Ridge location on 240 Street. It operates as a Fraser Valley franchise and offers both drive-through and pick-up options. Delivery is available through DoorDash, Skip, and Uber Eats.

value: Church's Chicken


value: 542 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (8 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Rollzzy is a fast-casual Indian street food chain specializing in authentic Kathi Rolls — handmade paratha wraps filled with spiced meats, paneer, and vegetarian fillings rooted in Kolkata street food tradition. The Robson Street location is part of a growing Lower Mainland franchise (TGI Foods Corp) with over 20 roll varieties plus momos, Indian-style burgers, and chai. Cyclists touring downtown Vancouver will find it a quick, customizable stop with a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options.

value: Rollzzy

detail: FAQ states 'we have a wide range of vegetarian rolls (paneer, aloo, soya, etc.) and can accommodate vegan preferences — just ask at the counter or select the option.' No mention of gluten-free


value: 4873 Stanley Street

category: Accommodation

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Radium Park Lodge is a motel in Radium, a gateway community in the southeastern Kootenays. It provides overnight accommodation for touring cyclists traveling through the region.

value: Radium Park Lodge

band_key: budget

confidence: medium

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 3003A 30 Avenue, Vernon, V1T 2C1

value: Olive Us Oils is an independent, family-owned specialty tasting room that opened in Vernon in 2013, offering complimentary samples of ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars in a warm, urban-rustic setting. The shop stocks a curated range of gourmet products including flavoured olive oils, artisan vinegars, sea salts, pasta, and charcuterie, alongside gift baskets and specialty items. Owners Ray Morin and Janet Cody built the business around a passion for sharing the culinary and health potential of fresh-crushed EVOO and fine aged vinegars.

value: Olive Us Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 3486 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5L6

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Cho Sun Korean BBQ is a Korean restaurant serving traditional dishes including Korean BBQ, fried chicken, kimchi rice, and mussel soup in what the restaurant describes as a relaxed and cozy environment. The business offers online ordering for takeout. The OSM-listed Kingsway address conflicts with the address shown on the business website, raising questions about which location is currently active.

value: Cho Sun Korean BBQ

signal: Korean BBQ, casual sit-down, online ordering, no fine-dining markers


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 42m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: go Market

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1107 Main Street, V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: The Sausage Factory is a long-established butcher and deli in Smithers, BC, operating since 1984 and now under new ownership. The shop specializes in house-crafted sausages made weekly, locally sourced hormone-free meats from the Bulkley Valley, and an extensive selection of imported and specialty cheeses. Touring cyclists passing through Smithers will find a solid resupply option for deli meats, smoked products, freezer packs, and quick heat-and-serve meals.

value: The Sausage Factory

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: operating since 1984... locally sourced hormone-free meats from the Bulkley Valley


community: Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1764 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0H1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 5m; stands (22 spaces) at 62m; loops (4 spaces, covered) at 88m; stands (8 spaces) at 95m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: The Bubble Tea Shop is a local café specializing in freshly made bubble teas, with a Vancouver location in the cycling-adjacent Olympic Village neighbourhood and a second location in Richmond. Beyond in-store drinks, the shop sells DIY bubble tea kits, loose-leaf teas, syrups, and toppings for home brewing. The Olympic Village location sits near the seawall cycling corridor, making it a plausible refreshment stop for cyclists on popular Vancouver routes.

value: The Bubble Tea Shop

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: Vancouver location ... and a second location in Richmond


value: 155 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Guffo Cafe is a cafe situated on Robson Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver, one of the city's most walkable and heavily trafficked retail corridors. Its Instagram-only web presence suggests a small, independently run establishment. OSM records confirm it is wheelchair accessible and accepts both credit and debit cards.

value: Guffo Cafe


value: 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, V5H 2W7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 31m; stands at 31m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown is a full-service, 4-star hotel with 283 rooms situated in Burnaby's Metrotown district, one of Metro Vancouver's major urban centres. The property carries the Hilton brand flag, includes a bar on-site, and is wheelchair accessible. Its location adjacent to Metrotown Station makes it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists navigating the Greater Vancouver urban corridor.

value: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: chain 'hilton'

wow_evidence: Hilton brand flag


value: 6485 120 St, Delta, BC V4E 3G3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 98m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Sushi Wara is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in Delta in the Greater Vancouver area, offering dine-in, takeout, and online ordering. The restaurant notably calls out its Delta location to distinguish itself from a similarly named place in Comox. A touring cyclist passing through the Scott Road corridor would find a full sit-down Japanese meal or a quick takeout option here.

value: Sushi Wara

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

wow_evidence: dine-in, takeout, and online ordering


community: Fernie

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 4112 BC-31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC V0G 1A0

bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: premium

category: Camping

community: Riondel

source: camping

value: A full-service lakeshore resort on Kootenay Lake offering treed and waterfront tent sites alongside a pub, marina, boat rentals, heated pool, and private beach; Ainsworth Hot Springs is a short ride up BC-31, though tent rates of $38–42/night reflect the resort price point.

value: Woodbury Resort & Marina

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: full-service lakeshore resort on Kootenay Lake... tent sites alongside a pub, marina, boat rentals, heated pool, and private beach... laundromat is referenced


value: 621 Crowsnest Highway, Fernie, V0B 1M0

value: Fas Gas


value: 4204 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (covered) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: Presso Cafe is a Persian-inspired coffee shop on Hastings Street in North Burnaby, specializing in dialed-in espresso, house-made sandwiches, and fresh-baked daily pastries. It caters to both quick grab-and-go stops and unhurried mornings in a welcoming neighbourhood setting. A bookable private meeting room with Wi-Fi and power outlets distinguishes it from a typical café on this busy corridor.

value: Presso Cafe

detail: Website mentions 'outlets for focused work' specifically in the context of the bookable private meeting room


value: 1734 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1J3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; stands at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands at 49m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 83m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Swad Indian Kitchen is a family-owned North Indian restaurant on Marine Drive in West Vancouver, founded by Kamal Mroke who arrived from Punjab in the early 1980s and worked his way from dishwasher to restaurateur over 35 years. The menu spans aromatic curries, tandoori dishes, and street food classics, with strong vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free coverage. A private dining room with ocean views is available for groups, and free parking is provided at the rear of the building.

value: Swad Indian Kitchen

detail: Website states 'Enjoy our wide selection of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes'; menu items individually marked (v) for vegetarian and (gf) for gluten-free; vegan options explicitly called out

signal: Entree mains $22-25 (butter chicken, lamb, kofta)


value: Meziadin Junction, BC

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

label: salmon run season

months: August September

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

community: Meziadin Junction

value: A well-equipped 66-site BC Parks campground on the shores of Meziadin Lake at the Cassiar Highway junction, with potable water, washrooms, and e-bike charging — a natural anchor for cyclists on the Cassiar corridor. Summer season only; expect a scenic mountain-lake setting and a genuine rest rather than a rushed stop.

value: Meziadin Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 14380 Triangle Rd, Richmond, BC

blurb: Big indoor trampoline park with dodgeball and foam pits.

community: Richmond

value: Extreme Air Park Richmond bills itself as Canada's largest indoor trampoline park, spanning 42,000 sq ft of interlocking trampolines across activities including dodgeball courts, rock climbing, a foam pit, and slam-dunk basketball. The facility can accommodate up to 440 jumpers simultaneously and is part of a three-location Lower Mainland chain. It is a high-energy indoor attraction with no evident connection to cycling tourism.

dwell: half

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Extreme Air Park

detail: Website states: 'Food of any kind is prohibited in the facility unless in a Pre-Booked Party Room' — no cafe or general food service for drop-in visitors

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Trampoline park chain ('Canada's largest' self-claim discounted) — family activity, modest touring draw.


value: 2738 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (1 space, covered) at 57m; wall_loops (14 spaces) at 92m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Cumberland

value: Riders Pizza is a pizza restaurant in Cumberland, BC, home to creative, locally-inspired pies like 'The Cumberlander' and the cheekily named 'Pesto Pedaler' — a nod to the village's celebrated cycling culture. The menu spans classic and inventive options, including a wheat-free potato-polenta crust for those avoiding gluten. Outdoor seating and easy takeout make it a natural stop after a ride in one of Vancouver Island's premier mountain biking destinations.

value: Riders Pizza

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes (Halloumi & Kale Salad, Fennel & Citrus Salad, several veggie pizzas) and an explicit wheat-free crust: 'Our wheat-free crust is made of grated potatoes and polenta.'

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 2980 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3G3

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (5 spaces) at 31m; rack at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; rack (8 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m; rack (10 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Forecast Coffee is a certified B Corp specialty coffee company born in Whistler in 2020, now operating six locations across British Columbia including this Main Street Vancouver café. The company roasts certified organic, ethically sourced beans weekly and positions its cafés as community gathering spaces. A cyclist on the Vancouver bike routes along Main Street will find a welcoming stop with an active retail and subscription coffee program.

value: Forecast


value: Dease Lake Hwy, Nass Camp, BC V8G 0G8, Canada

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Cranberry Junction

value: A compact 3-site recreation site on a small lake just off the highway north of Cranberry Junction, with views of the Kitwanga Range and good wildlife watching; a rough boat launch serves canoeists but no amenities are confirmed.

value: Bonus Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: no amenities are confirmed


value: 1537 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 59m; rack (7 spaces) at 60m; rack (7 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Lin Chinese Cuisine is an award-winning Shanghainese restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver, known for dishes like Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai juicy pork dumplings), Tea Smoked Duck, and Honey Prawns. The restaurant offers both dine-in and online ordering, and a gluten-free menu is available on request. A touring cyclist heading along the Broadway corridor would find a full sit-down meal experience with a wide range of classic and regional Chinese dishes.

value: Lin Chinese Cuisine And Tea House

detail: Website states 'Gluten Free Menu Available, Call 604-733-9696 for more details.'

signal: No prices listed; sit-down Shanghainese, casual positioning, no fine-dining markers


value: 5556 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3A2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; rack (2 spaces) at 40m; rack at 46m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Bonjour Banh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich shop on Cambie Street specializing in banh mi made with house-baked bread and in-house sauces prepared fresh daily. The concise menu spans signature cold cut subs, grilled pork and lemongrass chicken banh mi, salad rolls, rice and vermicelli bowls, and soup — offering quick, filling meals well-suited to cyclists passing through South Vancouver. Vegetarian choices appear across multiple menu categories.

value: Bonjour Banh Mi

detail: Menu item #4 Veggie / Chay (veggie pate, veggie ham, jicama) and item #10 Veggie Salad Rolls (carrots, jicama, lettuce, vermicelli, rice paper) confirm vegetarian options

signal: Banh mi $9.50–$10.05; rice/vermicelli $17.25


value: 756 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 22 racks within 100m: stands (18 spaces, covered) at 10m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 14m; stands (5 spaces) at 24m; stands (10 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 89 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons is Canada's largest coffee and quick-service restaurant chain, offering indoor seating and takeaway service. This downtown Vancouver location on Davie Street provides convenient access to food and beverages for touring cyclists. The air-conditioned, non-smoking venue serves as a reliable stop for travelers needing a break and quick meal.

value: Tim Hortons

detail: Vegan and vegetarian options available ( in OSM); gluten-free options not available ( in OSM)

signal: Tim Hortons (confirmed); ~$6-12


value: 10671A King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3R 5C9

value: Guacamole Mexican Grill is a locally operated Mexican restaurant on King George Boulevard in Surrey, serving traditional Mexican specialties prepared with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. Situated on a major arterial road through Surrey, it offers a sit-down dining experience in a neighbourhood setting. Cyclists passing through the King George corridor would find this a convenient stop for a full meal.

value: Guacamole Mexican Grill

signal: Mexican grill, fresh; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: locally operated Mexican restaurant...traditional Mexican specialties prepared with an emphasis on fresh ingredients


value: 715 Columbia Street

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; rack at 46m; rack (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; rack at 78m; rack at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Waves Coffee House is a Canadian coffee chain with a location on Columbia Street in North Vancouver. It provides both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a practical stop for cyclists on tours in the area.

value: Waves Coffee House

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

wow_evidence: Canadian coffee chain


value: 3510 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 6m; rack (6 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 46m; rack (4 spaces) at 62m; rack (4 spaces) at 84m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; rack (4 spaces) at 97m; rack (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: A pizza restaurant on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver. Serves as a dining option for cyclists traveling through the area.

value: Double DD Pizza


value: 13631 100 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 1H9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Newton Hotpot is an Asian hotpot restaurant in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood, operating at a location formerly home to Flame On Mongolian Grill. The restaurant specializes in customizable hot pot with a rotating selection of broths—Sate, Tom Yum, Kim Chi, and Miso—alongside appetizers like deep-fried wontons and salad rolls. Touring cyclists can order online for pickup or delivery, or dine in for a warming, communal meal after a long day on the road.

value: Newton Hotpot

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


value: 5507 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G3

value: Liuyishou Hotpot is the Burnaby outpost of a Chinese hotpot chain with 22 locations across North America, specialising in both all-you-can-eat and dry-fried pot formats. Located on Kingsway, one of Burnaby's main commercial corridors, it offers a full sit-down dining experience rooted in the Chongqing hotpot tradition. A membership programme, birthday specials, and regular community events round out what is otherwise a straightforward table-service restaurant.

value: Liuyishou Hotpot

signal: $19.99 unlimited Wagyu lunch special; casual hotpot chain


value: 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y5

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (6 spaces) at 65m; rack (6 spaces) at 67m; stands (10 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (8 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: Beyond Coffee is a cafe in central Vancouver with non-smoking indoor seating and vegetarian options available. The location is wheelchair accessible and provides Wi-Fi connectivity, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists in this central neighborhood.

value: Beyond Coffee

wow_evidence: cafe in central Vancouver


value: 1190 Pinetree Way #112, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0J5

community: Coquitlam

value: Korean restaurant in a Coquitlam strip mall that accepts online orders for takeout service. Provides a specialized cuisine option for touring cyclists seeking meals beyond typical chains.

value: Oz Korean Cuisine

signal: Korean takeout/dine-in; $15-25/person


value: 111 St. Andrews Drive, Kaleden, BC V0H 1K0

community: Marron Valley

value: St. Andrews By The Lake Golf Resort is a scenic nine-hole golf resort set among rolling hills and willow-lined lakeside views in Kaleden, BC, about 15 minutes south of Penticton. Overnight guests stay in one of five clubhouse guestrooms or a fully furnished suite, each with a private entrance and walk-out patio overlooking the course. On-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool and The Painted Turtle Bistro, which serves pub-style food and drinks on a patio framed by the South Okanagan landscape.

value: St. Andrews By The Lake

detail: The Painted Turtle Bistro is on-site at the resort, offering patio and indoor dining with a pub-style menu including food and drinks

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: five clubhouse guestrooms at 9-hole golf resort, Kaleden; $150-200


value: 16070 24 Avenue, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 60m.

value: Fatburger


value: 6304 Dover Road, Nanaimo, V9V 1S4

community: Nanaimo

value: An Indian restaurant in Nanaimo specializing in authentic East Indian cuisine, offering both dine-in and takeaway service. The establishment provides vegetarian and vegan options and maintains wheelchair-accessible facilities.

value: The Curry Culture

detail: Vegetarian and vegan options available

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


value: 1950 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 19m.

community: Vancouver

value: Parallel 49 Brewing is a Vancouver craft brewery founded in 2012, recognised as one of BC's early leaders in the craft beer movement. Their on-site Street Kitchen is billed as one of BC's largest craft brewery restaurants, with 40+ beers on tap and a fully stocked indoor food truck concept. An on-site retail beer store carries the full range of releases, making it a practical stop for cyclists looking to resupply with local craft beer.

value: Parallel 49 Brewing

signal: Craft brewery + large Street Kitchen restaurant

wow_evidence: recognised as one of BC's early leaders in the craft beer movement...40+ beers on tap


value: 3336 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; rack (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Good Thief is a 43-seat Vietnamese-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant on Main Street, positioned as the 'rebellious sibling' to Anh and Chi. It centres on nhậu—the Vietnamese tradition of communal eating, drinking, and banter—rendered through whimsical cocktails and inventive share plates such as pho-tine and wagyu beef tartare. The venue has a strong community ethos, having collectively raised over $500,000 for local nonprofits through its Reservation by Donation program.

value: Good Thief

signal: amenity=bar


value: 1104 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1X4

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (6 spaces) at 22m; rack (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 38m; stands (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (7 spaces) at 97m; stands (7 spaces) at 100m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Mi Tierra Latina is a Latin specialty grocery store in the heart of Vancouver's Davie Village, offering an extensive selection of packaged and preserved foods from countries across Latin America including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and more. The store stocks a wide range of products from beverages and coffees to tortillas, frozen foods, and traditional sweets like bunuelos and natilla. It also operates an online shop with local delivery and in-store pickup, making it a unique destination for culturally diverse pantry staples.

value: Mi Tierra Latina


value: 3545 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5L7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands at 29m; stands at 32m; stands at 38m; stands at 42m; stands at 47m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Max's Restaurant is the Vancouver outpost of a Filipino dining institution founded in 1945, celebrated for its tender, crispy fried chicken and traditional Philippine cuisine. The chain grew from a post-WWII café in Quezon City into a global brand with over 180 locations in the Philippines and 21 across North America. Cyclists riding the Kingsway corridor can stop for a sit-down meal of authentic Filipino food in this indoor dining establishment.

value: Max's Restaurant

signal: Filipino fried chicken chain (Max's); ~$16-26pp


value: Galina's Euro Food is an authentic Eastern European deli and convenience store in Surrey, BC, specializing in handmade traditional dishes such as pelmeni, perogies, borscht, cabbage rolls, and blintzes made from family recipes. The shop carries a range of European grocery staples including rye breads, dairy, dry goods, preserved vegetables, and beverages, with vegetarian and vegan options also available. Touring cyclists resupplying in the Surrey area would find a solid selection of hearty, ready-to-take packaged and frozen foods alongside pantry staples.

value: Galina's Euro Food


value: 716 Main Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 12m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Lillooet

value: HiFive Chicken is a Canadian fast-food chain founded in Vancouver in 2016 and now operating over 11 locations across British Columbia, specializing in fried and roasted chicken. The menu spans whole chicken pieces, sandwiches, tenders, wings, poutine, and desserts, with a loyalty app and online ordering. This interior BC location offers touring cyclists a full fast-food stop with a broad menu including a veggie option.

value: HiFive Chicken

detail: Menu lists 'Boxed Lunch' and 'School Lunch Program' as distinct menu categories

detail: Menu includes a Veggie Sandwich: toasted bun, mayo, lettuce, veggie patty, tomato, onion rings


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1445 East 41st Avenue, Vancouver, V5P 1J8

value: Jak's Beer Wine Spirits

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: Squamish

community: Squamish

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1834 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 98m; stands (12 spaces) at 99m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Oakberry Açaí bowls is a Vancouver location of the global OAKBERRY franchise, serving customizable açaí bowls and smoothies on West 4th Avenue. The Canadian operation is run by Snowbank Brands and also offers a catering service including an OAKVAN mobile unit for events. It is a takeout-focused fast food stop with no drive-through.

value: Oakberry Açaí bowls

wow_evidence: global OAKBERRY franchise


value: 651 Main Street, Lillooet, British Columbia, V0K 1V0

value: Deoro Coffee Lounge is a café and espresso bar in Lillooet serving specialty coffees, freshly baked pastries, and locally sourced wraps and sandwiches. The space doubles as a private event venue for meetings and small celebrations, with both indoor and outdoor seating. A gift shop corner featuring local products adds an extra reason to linger.

value: D'eoro Coffee Lounge

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: café and espresso bar in Lillooet... locally sourced wraps and sandwiches... both indoor and outdoor seating... gift shop corner featuring local products


value: 718 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 66m; stands (10 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 75 spaces.

value: Fritz's European Fry House is a Davie Street institution that has been serving Belgian-style fries and poutine since 1996, making it one of Vancouver's longest-running late-night spots. It is a pickup-only counter known for its signature gravy with real cheese curds and an extensive sauce wall with over 20 dipping options. Located in the heart of the West End, it offers a quick and filling refuel for cyclists passing through.

value: Fritz's European Fry House/Poutine

detail: Website states 'Veg & Gluten-Free Gravy Available.'

detail: Website does not mention washrooms. Takeout-only business — nearest public washrooms not identified from available evidence


value: 2801 Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 34561 DeLair Road, V2S 2E1

blurb: Abbotsford's official visitor centre near the Trans-Canada Highway.

community: Abbotsford

value: Tourism Abbotsford Visitors Centre is the official visitor information office for the City of Abbotsford, operated by Tourism Abbotsford, which promotes the region's outdoor adventures, farm experiences, arts, and local food scene. Situated near the Trans-Canada corridor, it is a natural stopping point for touring cyclists entering or passing through the Fraser Valley. Staff would typically be able to assist with local route information, points of interest, and regional tourism resources.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: high

theme: civic

value: Tourism Abbotsford Visitors Centre

signal: official visitor information centre, free entry

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official city VC near the Trans-Canada — VC ladder 1/2.


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 44m; stands at 46m; stands at 73m; stands at 75m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 85m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Winners


value: 4500 Kingsway, Unit 2127, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands at 58m; stands at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 60m; building (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (15 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 91m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Ipoh Malaysian Cuisine is a Malaysian fast-food restaurant located in a shopping center on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor. It accepts Visa and Mastercard.

value: Ipoh Malaysian Cuisine

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


blurb: Boardwalk walk through ancient redcedars beside Big Lonely Doug.

community: Port Renfrew

value: Eden Grove is an unprotected, 30-hectare ancient lowland forest in the Gordon River Valley within Pacheedaht First Nation territory, roughly 45 minutes from Port Renfrew. The grove contains towering old-growth western redcedars and Douglas-firs — some exceeding 13 feet in diameter — and a short trail with boardwalk sections winds through the forest. It sits adjacent to Big Lonely Doug, Canada's second largest Douglas-fir, making it a striking destination for cyclists exploring the Port Renfrew area.

facet_confidence: low

value: Eden Grove

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: old-growth grove trail, free access

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Ancient lowland cedar/fir grove with boardwalk, adjacent Big Lonely Doug; provincially visible from old-growth campaigns. Day-shaping old-growth walk.


value: 1800 Capilano Road, V7P 3B6

community: North Vancouver

value: North Vancouver Hotel is a recently renovated motel-style property situated at the base of the North Shore mountains, minutes from Grouse Mountain, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a variety of room types including kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and suites, with complimentary continental breakfast and free parking. Its location near major North Shore cycling corridors and ferry connections makes it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists moving between Vancouver Island and the mainland.

value: North Vancouver Hotel

detail: Onsite coin laundry: Washer and Dryer listed on amenities page

detail: Luggage storage listed on amenities page

detail: Vending machine listed on amenities page

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: near Grouse Mountain, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal


community: Surrey

value: On the Run


value: Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC V0N 1G1, Canada

bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: McNab Creek

value: A small 6-site free campsite on the north shore of Gambier Island, accessed by water via Thornbrough Channel as part of the BC Marine Trail; for cycle tourers, the hard reality is this is a boat-in only stop with no road or trail connection.

value: Bain Creek Recreational Campsite


value: Unit A - 244 4th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1G6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 51m; bollard (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Gladstone Brewing Co. is a BC Brewery of the Year award-winner set inside a converted mechanic's garage in the heart of downtown Courtenay, in the Comox Valley. It serves a full scratch-made menu from brunch through dinner alongside its European lagers, Pacific Northwest pale ales, and experimental small-batch beers. Two distinct indoor spaces — the lively Brewers Bar and the intimate Engine Room — plus a large outdoor patio make it a natural gathering spot for locals and travellers alike.

value: Gladstone Brewery

signal: award brewery + scratch menu (brunch-dinner); ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: BC Brewery of the Year award-winner


value: 1283 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Soho Bar & Billiards is Yaletown's original billiards bar, operating for over 20 years with twelve Diamond pool tables, foosball, pinball, and darts. The venue offers a full bar and food menu including wings, flatbread pizzas, and appetizer platters, along with HD big-screen TVs for sporting events. It caters to groups and private events in a dedicated room in the heart of Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood.

value: Soho

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 8687 East Tenth Avenue

value: Domino's

signal: Domino's pizza chain (confirmed); ~$10-16


value: 5200 North Access Road

community: Chetwynd

value: Pomeroy Inn & Suites is a hotel in Chetwynd, Northern BC, providing accommodation along North Access Road. Part of the Pomeroy Inn & Suites chain, it serves as a commercial lodging option for travelers in the northern region. Contact the hotel directly for information about bike storage and services for cycling tourists.

value: Pomeroy Inn & Suites

signal: Genuine Pomeroy Inn & Suites (northern BC/AB chain), ~$140-170


value: 1503 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (18 spaces) at 33m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; stands at 90m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: TCBY

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: Kin's Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 1014 Glenmore Drive, V1Y 4P2

community: Kelowna

value: Mac's Convenience Store


value: 7370 4th Street, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Buy Low Foods


value: 707 George St, Enderby, BC

community: Enderby

value: The Small Axe Roadhouse is a lively restaurant and bar in Enderby, BC, billing itself as a cult-classic favourite for great food, drinks, and live music. Owned by Sarah and Carina, the venue hosts a rotating calendar of events including drag brunches, karaoke, trivia nights, and punk festivals. It operates as an explicitly inclusive space and offers a main menu, drinks menu, and a weekend brunch menu.

value: Small Axe

detail: Menu page lists 'BURGERS & VEGAN' as a distinct menu category

signal: roadhouse restaurant & bar, live music; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: owned by Sarah and Carina... drag brunches, karaoke, trivia nights, and punk festivals


value: 3939 Yellowhead Highway

community: Smithers

value: Twin Valley Inn is a hotel on Yellowhead Highway in the Smithers area. It provides overnight accommodation for traveling cyclists and others. Specific amenities and services require direct contact with the business for verification.

value: Twin Valley Inn

signal: highway inn near Smithers; $100-140

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 380 Bill Murray Drive, Prince Rupert, V8J 4P5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 21m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: Wheelhouse Brewing Company is a craft brewery and full-service restaurant established in 2013, now housed inside Prince Rupert's original train station—a heritage landmark with 270° harbour views and an authentic Italian wood-fired pizza oven burning local red alder. Self-described as 'the wettest brewery in Canada,' it sits at the northern terminus of BC's Yellowhead Highway cycling corridor and serves award-winning craft beers alongside a rotating menu of wood-fired pizzas and coastal-inspired food.

value: Wheelhouse Brewing Co.

detail: Menu lists [GF] and [DF] tags throughout; dedicated Vegetariana pizza (artichokes, roasted peppers, goat cheese, spinach); website notes 'items marked [GF][DF] can be made that way upon request.'

signal: Craft brewery + full-service restaurant, wood-fired pizza

wow_evidence: housed inside Prince Rupert's original train station—a heritage landmark...northern terminus of BC's Yellowhead Highway cycling corridor


value: 468 East Columbia Street

community: New Westminster

value: Yum Gourmet Donuts is a fast-food donut shop in North Vancouver. Limited information about the business's specific facilities and cyclist amenities is currently available.

value: Yum Gourmet Donuts

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1148 Research Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7

blurb: UBC Okanagan's public gallery of research-based and Indigenous art.

value: The FINA Gallery is a public art gallery space located in the foyer of the Creative and Critical Studies Building on the UBC Okanagan campus, programmed by the UBC Okanagan Gallery. It presents research-based and experimental exhibitions with a strong focus on Indigenous, decolonial, and intersectional artistic practices, drawing on a permanent public art collection of over 700 works spread across campus. Visiting cyclists can engage with rotating solo and group shows that foreground Syilx Territory and contemporary Indigenous voices.

planning: check-ahead

theme: art-culture

value: FINA Gallery

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: University gallery on campus, no admission price mentioned

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Programmed public campus gallery drawing on a 700-work collection, Indigenous and experimental focus.


value: 6087 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, V9K 2E2

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery combines food service with a local art gallery in Qualicum Beach. Located on West Island Highway, it serves as a cafe where cyclists can rest and enjoy local art. Wi-Fi is available to customers.

value: Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery


value: 2010 London Lane, Whistler, BC V8E 0A6

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Whistler

value: Coastal Culture Sports is an award-winning bike and ski shop at the base of Whistler Mountain in the Creekside area, voted Whistler's Best Bike Shop every year from 2016 to 2025. The shop runs a fully stocked repair facility with factory-trained mechanics and an extensive rental fleet ranging from kids' hardtails and trail bikes to downhill Santa Cruz V10s and e-bikes. For cyclists exploring Whistler's world-class trail network, it functions as a comprehensive one-stop resource for rentals, retail gear, and mechanical support.

value: Coastal Culture Sports

detail: Extensive rental fleet; online booking available with 24-hour advance notice

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 510 Esplanade Avenue

community: Ladysmith

value: Spice Hut is a restaurant located on Esplanade Avenue in the heart of Ladysmith's walkable downtown, close to the waterfront. Ladysmith sits along a popular cycling corridor on Vancouver Island, making this a convenient food stop for touring cyclists passing through town.

value: Spice Hut Indian Cuisine


value: 769 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W1N9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (38 spaces) at 11m; staple (6 spaces) at 49m; wide_stands (16 spaces) at 75m; rack (10 spaces) at 96m. Total: 70 spaces.

blurb: Downtown climbing gym with 15 m walls; day passes for visitors.

community: Victoria

value: Crag X is a downtown Victoria indoor climbing gym founded in 1995 by outdoor climbers, housed in its own building with 15m-high walls, a dramatic glass street-front facade, and two bouldering areas. Its state-of-the-art ventilation system fully replaces the air every 2–3 hours, making it, as the gym puts it, 'the closest thing to outside you can fit in a building.' Beyond day passes, it offers beginner lessons, a transition-to-outdoors program, and a community-focused ethos welcoming all ages and abilities.

value: Crag X Climbing Centre

wow_evidence: Established (1995) downtown climbing gym with day passes — genuine rest-day activity.


value: 650 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 5m; rack (4 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 60m; rack (4 spaces) at 65m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: The Noble Pig is Kamloops' first and only microbrewery, pairing house-crafted beers (from a Munich Helles Lager to a West Coast IPA) with a scratch kitchen that emphasizes market-fresh ingredients and classic pub technique. It describes itself as an unpretentious neighbourhood spot with an outdoor patio, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists rolling through downtown Kamloops on Victoria Street. Growlers and canned four-packs are available to go for those wanting to carry the brewery experience further down the road.

value: The Noble Pig

detail: Website states 'GF options available' and menu lists multiple GF-marked items (General Tso's Chicken GF, Blistered Shishito Peppers GF with tofu, Brewmaster's Plate GF, etc.) and a dedicated Herbivore pizza with mushrooms, feta, and basil pesto

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Kamloops' first and only microbrewery...scratch kitchen...outdoor patio


value: Unit 200, 5630 176 St, Surrey, BC V3S 4C6

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

value: De Dutch is a BC-born chain of Dutch-inspired pancake restaurants founded in 1975, best known for its pannekoeken — large, thin 12-inch Dutch pancakes served sweet or savoury. With several locations across the Surrey area and the Lower Mainland, it operates as a casual sit-down brunch and lunch destination emphasising quality ingredients such as fresh-pressed juice, preservative-free bread, and Canadian-made Edam cheese. Cycling tourists may appreciate the generous portions and loyalty program for repeat visits along routes through the Fraser Valley.

value: De Dutch

wow_evidence: BC-born chain of Dutch-inspired pancake restaurants founded in 1975...several locations across the Surrey area and the Lower Mainland


value: 545 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2M6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 56m; rack (8 spaces) at 81m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: The Twisted Mint Café is a café located at 545 Duncan Avenue on Vancouver Island, in the general Courtenay/Comox area of BC. It appears to operate as a neighbourhood café under a Facebook-only web presence. No additional detail about its offerings or setting could be confirmed due to website access being blocked.

value: James' Twisted Mint Café

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1211 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 97m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine is an authentic central Thai restaurant in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, recipient of the Thai Select award granted by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce to certify genuine Thai taste. The menu spans traditional dishes including Tom Yum, papaya salad, curries, and noodles, with monthly specials that rotate through street-food classics. It sits one block from the Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain Station, making it a convenient downtown stop for cyclists moving through the city core.

value: Zab Zaab

detail: Menu lists tofu as a selectable protein across curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes, and offers a deep-fried tofu appetizer; no explicit vegan or GF labelling mentioned

signal: Main entrees $16–29 (soups, curries, noodles); sit-down Thai


value: 7650 Grand Street, Mission, V2V 3T3

blurb: Mission's main rec centre with pool and skating rink.

community: Mission

value: Mission Leisure Centre is Mission's main municipal recreation facility, operated by the City of Mission, offering an aquatics pool, gym, skating rink, fitness programs, and youth sports clubs. As a full-service civic sports complex, it is a notable hub for community recreation in the Fraser Valley. Touring cyclists passing through Mission may find it a practical stop given the breadth of facilities typically associated with a facility of this type.

value: Mission Leisure Centre

signal: building=civic

wow_evidence: Main municipal rec facility with pool and rink — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 1051 S E Frontage Rd, McBride, BC V0J 2E0

community: McBride

value: Heartland Restaurant is a diner in McBride, BC, situated in the Robson Valley along the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16). McBride is a small but key community on the cycling corridor connecting Prince George to Jasper, Alberta, making local food service stops valuable for self-supported touring cyclists. The restaurant is one of the sit-down dining options in this remote stretch of the Interior.

value: Heartland Restaurant

signal: small-town diner (McBride); ~$14-22pp


community: North Vancouver

value: Bulk Barn

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1120 Ironwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 3E5

community: Campbell River

value: Popsey's is a homestyle breakfast and lunch restaurant in Campbell River that has been serving the community for over 20 years. Operating out of what the website calls the 'Log Cabin Restaurant,' it offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, as well as pre-made 'Homestyle Meals' that customers can take home and reheat. A touring cyclist could stop in for a hearty meal from a broad menu of sandwiches, burgers, soups, and wraps, or pick up a packaged meal for later.

value: Popsey's

detail: Menu includes 'GARDEN VEGGIE DELI' (tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, sprouts, carrots, monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, ranch dressing on multigrain). No explicit vegan or GF options mentioned

signal: Sandwich/burger mains $12–19, homestyle casual diner

wow_evidence: serving the community for over 20 years


value: 202-345 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0H3

bike_parking_detail: 27 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (21 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (21 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; bollard (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; bollard (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (5 spaces) at 94m; bollard (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 113 spaces.

value: Onigiri Ya is a Japanese rice ball shop on Robson Street in Vancouver's downtown core, one of three Vancouver locations operated by the Maruhachi Ramen Group. The shop focuses on freshly made onigiri available for pre-order pickup, offering a quick and portable meal well-suited to cyclists on the move. The Robson branch is steps from the seawall and major cycling routes through the city centre.

value: Onigiri Ya

detail: Online pre-order pickup model; website states orders are prepared for customer pickup. No dine-in ordering flow mentioned — pickup is the core service

signal: Quick-service onigiri (rice ball) shop, takeout only, similar to noodle houses

wow_evidence: one of three Vancouver locations operated by the Maruhachi Ramen Group ... steps from the seawall and major cycling routes


value: 100-3600 No. 3 Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Chucila Restaurant is listed as a restaurant on Number 3 Road in Richmond. No functioning website exists to confirm its cuisine, character, or current status.

value: Chucila Restaurant

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

wow_evidence: parked domain with no restaurant content


value: 5305 Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N1

community: Clearwater

value: Birchwood Bed and Breakfast is a guest house situated along Clearwater Valley Road in Clearwater, BC, a community that serves as the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park — a destination popular with touring cyclists exploring the Thompson-Okanagan region. As a B&B, it would offer overnight accommodation with breakfast in a residential-style setting. The property's location near the Wells Gray corridor makes it a plausible staging point for multi-day cycling routes through the area.

value: Birchwood Bed and Breakfast

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'bed and breakfast'

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park


value: #1 Lighthouse Road, Quathiaski Cove, British Columbia V0P 1N0, Canada

community: Yaculta

value: Cape Mudge RV Park is a secluded oceanfront campground on Quadra Island, owned and operated by the We Wai Kai Nation. It offers 30 improved RV campsites available year-round, plus a single beachfront cottage called the Wharfhouse. The associated Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge transitioned to a Wellness Centre in late 2024, but the RV park continues to operate independently as part of the We Wai Kai Band Hospitality Family.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Cape Mudge RV Park & Wharf House Cottage

origin: manual

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: owned and operated by the We Wai Kai Nation, oceanfront campground on Quadra Island


value: 4899 Main Street

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: A convenience store on Main Street in Vancouver offering everyday essentials to local residents and travelers. Typical convenience store stock includes snacks, drinks, and basic supplies useful for cyclists on the road.

value: Stadium Market

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 160-1828 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 9m; rack (3 spaces) at 65m; rack at 83m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Little Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant with two Abbotsford-area locations serving pho, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates made with no MSG and clean, house-made broths. The McCallum Road location is a modern dine-in spot with free parking and online ordering for quick pickup. It also operates a warehouse retail and wholesale outlet, suggesting a larger operation than a typical single-location restaurant.

value: Little Saigon

signal: Vietnamese pho/vermicelli establishment, order-ahead pickup model, comfort food focus

wow_evidence: Vietnamese restaurant with two Abbotsford-area locations ... also operates a warehouse retail and wholesale outlet


value: 49400 Colleymount Road

community: Noralee

value: Noralee Resort is a waterfront resort on Francois Lake, 70km from Burns Lake in BC's Lakes District, offering year-round cabin rentals, RV sites with full or partial hookups, and tent camping on one of BC's purest lakes. The resort is a destination for sport fishing — rainbow trout, kokanee, Dolly Varden, char, and burbot — with annual fishing derbies all summer and boat rentals available on site. An on-site store stocks forgotten supplies, and the remote lakeside setting puts guests amid eagles, osprey, bears, moose, and deer in the Cariboo Chilcotin backcountry.

value: Noralee Resort

signal: basic cabins with shared bathrooms and pay showers + camping/RV, Francois Lake

subcategory: Resort


value: 18344 Yellowhead Highway 16, Mount Robson, BC, Canada

community: Mount Robson

value: Cafe Mt Robson is a landmark stop on Yellowhead Highway 16 at the foot of Mount Robson Provincial Park, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Operating for over 100 years, the café micro-roasts its own organic fair-trade coffee in small batches and serves a full menu ranging from espresso drinks to homemade pizza and chuck wagon BBQ burgers. Sitting on a remote stretch roughly 100 km west of Jasper and 75 km east of McBride, it represents one of the few substantial commercial stops for cyclists travelling this corridor.

value: Mount Robson Store & Gift Shop

detail: Menu lists soups, chili, stew, french fries, poutine, Napoli-style homemade pizza, and hamburgers from a chuck wagon BBQ

wow_evidence: Operating for over 100 years... at the foot of Mount Robson Provincial Park, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and a UNESCO World Heritage Site


value: 2691 Upper Bench Rd, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N4

blurb: Working 1877 flour mill and heritage gardens beside the Similkameen near Keremeos.

community: Keremeos

value: The Grist Mill and Gardens is a heritage attraction near Keremeos in the Similkameen Valley, operating a historic flour mill surrounded by period gardens. It is currently under new management and transitioning into its 2026 season. The surrounding Similkameen countryside makes it a natural stop on cycling routes through the southern Okanagan.

label: garden bloom

months: May June

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: The Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Heritage grist mill and gardens; typical small heritage attractions charge low admission

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: 1877 provincially significant heritage flour mill with period gardens near Keremeos; under new management for the 2026 season — a quiet, genuine heritage visit.


value: 25 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, V8J 1A5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 15m; rack at 78m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: Cowpuccino's Coffee House is a cafe in Prince Rupert, BC, on Cow Bay Road. It serves as a rest and refreshment stop for cyclists and travelers in this northern coastal community.

value: Cowpuccino's Coffee House

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2040 Pacific Rim Highway, Ucluelet, V0R 3A0

blurb: Parks Canada gateway centre for Long Beach and Pacific Rim National Park.

community: Ucluelet

value: The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Visitor Centre is the main Parks Canada gateway to one of BC's most iconic stretches of coastline, spanning Long Beach, the West Coast Trail, and the Broken Group Islands. Operated by Parks Canada on the traditional territories of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, it serves as the orientation hub for visitors exploring kilometres of sandy beaches and old-growth temperate rainforest. Touring cyclists riding the Pacific Rim Highway will find this a natural stopping point before or after riding the Long Beach area, which is explicitly listed as a cycling destination within the park.

value: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada - Visitor Centre

signal: Parks Canada visitor centre, free entry (park pass separate)

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Main Parks Canada gateway to Long Beach / Broken Group / WCT — major-gateway VC ladder 2/2.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 56m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Osmow's

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0L8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 92m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Civic Hotel is a 144-room independent boutique hotel and part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, situated in the heart of Surrey City Centre steps from the SkyTrain. Each floor celebrates a distinct BC region through the photography of Rick Blacklaws, giving the property a strong sense of place rooted in British Columbia's landscape and culture. The hotel includes an outdoor 25-metre lap pool, whirlpool, and 24-hour fitness centre, making it a comfortable urban base — though no cycling-specific services are advertised.

value: Civic Hotel

signal: Autograph Collection brand, spa amenities, boutique full-service positioning

wow_evidence: outdoor 25-metre lap pool, whirlpool, and 24-hour fitness centre... no cycling-specific services are advertised


value: beside chicha san chen, 6386 Number 3 Rd #159, Richmond, BC V6Y 0L5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 56m; rack at 70m; lockers (secure) at 86m; rack at 88m; rack at 90m; rack at 96m; rack at 97m.

value: Yeye Fruit Yogurt is a dessert shop in Richmond, BC specializing in fruit yogurt. It is tagged in OpenStreetMap as a restaurant with a dessert cuisine designation. Touring cyclists looking for a refreshing stop in Richmond may find it a worthwhile destination, though details about the space and offerings are not publicly available without an Instagram login.

value: Yeye Fruit Yogurt

signal: fruit-yogurt dessert shop; ~$6-12


value: 7385 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC

community: Chilliwack

value: Sparkes Corn Barn is a family-owned farm stand that has grown and sold fresh sweet corn in the Chilliwack area since 1998, operating a network of distinctive green-and-yellow drive-thru roadside barns across the Fraser Valley. All corn is non-GMO, picked fresh daily, and sold the same day directly from their own fields. During the summer harvest season, cyclists will also find locally grown strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries at the stands.

value: Sparkes Corn Barn


value: 221 Highway 3

blurb: Princeton's outdoor pool, right beside Highway 3.

community: Princeton

value: A municipal outdoor swimming pool in Princeton, BC, operated by the Town of Princeton as part of its Parks & Recreation facilities. Located right on Highway 3, the pool is a convenient seasonal refreshment stop for cyclists passing through the Similkameen Valley.

value: Centennial Outdoor Pool

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal outdoor pool right on Highway 3; outdoor-pool anchor band (same band as the ground-truth Centennial pool, a different facility).


value: 5449 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, B.C. V4K 1W6, Canada

community: Delta

value: The Ladner Landing Pub has been a community fixture in Ladner since 1978, rooted in the local farming community and known for its laid-back atmosphere and genuine hospitality. It operates as a sports-focused pub with multiple big-screen TVs, classic pub fare, and cold drinks. A drive-through liquor store operates next door, making it a convenient stop for those wanting to stock up.

value: The Landing Pub & Grill

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: community fixture in Ladner since 1978


value: 789 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5V 3C2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 26m; rack at 27m; rack at 60m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; rack at 76m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m; rack at 82m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Kilimanjaro Snack House is an East African and South Asian snack house and catering business on Kingsway in Vancouver, serving handmade samosas, kebabs, Mogo (cassava fries), biryanis, and dishes rooted in the Kenyan-Indian coastal culinary tradition. The menu spans quick snacks to full feature dishes like Kuku Paka, Akni, and Mishkaki, reflecting a distinctive culinary heritage rarely found in BC. Cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor will find a neighbourhood counter-service spot with a broad, flavourful menu and catering available for larger groups.

value: Kilimanjaro Snack House

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items: Vegetable Samosas, Daal Bhajia, Nylon Bhajia, Chana Bateta, Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Curry, Karela/Bhinda Curry, Daal & Rice, Spinach Curry, Coconut Daal. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Most mains $15–22; seafood to $32. Band 2 casual.


value: 400 – 13th Ave Castlegar, BC V1N 1G2

blurb: Railway and pioneer museum in one of BC's finest surviving Canadian Pacific stations.

community: Castlegar

value: The CPR Station Museum occupies a beautifully preserved 100+ year old Canadian Pacific Railway station in Castlegar, considered one of the finest remaining examples of its kind in British Columbia. The museum explores the railway and pioneer heritage of the Columbia River Valley through exhibits, newspaper archives, and a restored station agent's residence on the upper floor. The same society also manages nearby Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park, featuring a Russian Orthodox-influenced chapel house, a 473-foot military-built suspension bridge, and over 8 hectares of river woodland trails.

value: Castlegar Museum

detail: Gift shop page states: 'the museum offers Internet access for visitors and residents to use free of charge'

signal: CPR station museum, entry by donation

wow_evidence: Museum in a 100+ year CPR station considered among BC's finest surviving examples — designated-heritage-with-story band; visit is a modest railway museum.


value: 1101 West Pender Street, Vancouver, V6E 2P4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 76m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Caffè Artigiano is a pioneering Vancouver specialty coffee brand with over 25 years of history and international barista competition recognition, known for award-winning latte art and its own Burnaby roastery producing 100% Arabica blends. This West Pender Street location is one of 25-plus cafes across BC and Alberta, serving specialty coffees, house-made baked goods, and artisanal food made from organic and seasonal ingredients with no artificial additives. The brand has recently expanded into cocktail-serving Cafe-Bars, making it a stop suited to cyclists looking for a quality sit-down coffee or a light meal.

value: Caffè Artigiano

detail: Website states the brand prioritizes organic and seasonal ingredients and avoids artificial additives, consistent with vegetarian-friendly offerings


value: 70002 Squamish Valley Road, Brackendale, BC V0N 1H0

community: Squamish

value: Once a well-known fishing lodge, Fergie's Cafe is now an award-winning brunch restaurant set in a beautiful forest on the 5.5-acre Sunwolf Riverside Resort property beside the Squamish River in Brackendale. The menu emphasizes locally-sourced ingredients and supports other local businesses, earning it a reputation as the definitive Squamish Valley brunch destination. Its remote location on Squamish Valley Road, with limited cellular access, gives it a genuine off-the-beaten-path character that touring cyclists will appreciate.

value: Fergie's Cafe

detail: Website FAQ states takeout is unavailable at the main restaurant during peak season but available from the coffee trailer on weekends; during non-peak periods, takeaway from the main restaurant is available year-round

detail: Menu includes vegan items (The Forager Tartine: 'plant-based yolk, vegan parmesan') and a Kids Brunch section suggesting dietary flexibility. No explicit GF claim found

detail: Website 'Plan Your Trip' page: 'Bike racks are provided on-site.'

wow_evidence: award-winning brunch restaurant ... 'Bike racks are provided on-site'


value: 10305 City Parkway, Surrey

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: Thaï Express


value: 4371 Interurban Rd, Victoria BC V9E 2C5, Canada

blurb: Sport and physical literacy institute with public fitness centre and indoor track.

community: Saanich

value: PISE is a non-profit sport and physical literacy institute located in Victoria, BC, and is recognized as the first summer sport institute in Canada. It offers a broad range of programs for all ages and abilities, including a dedicated 'Kids on Wheels' cycling program, a performance fitness centre, and a 4-lane indoor track. Families on cycling tours with children interested in a structured bike skills program may find it a worthwhile stop.

value: Pacific Institute for Sport Education

wow_evidence: Sport training institute with public fitness centre and indoor track; not a visitor destination.


value: 6271 Kispiox Valley Road

community: Cranberry Junction

value: A hotel in Kispiox Valley, a remote area of Northern BC. Website access is currently unavailable, preventing verification of amenities and services for touring cyclists.

value: Bear Claw Lodge


value: 970 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 1C1

community: Penticton

value: A fully renovated lakefront motel sitting directly on the shores of Okanagan Lake in Penticton, offering suites and rooms ranging from studio configurations to two-bedroom kitchen suites. The property features an observation deck overlooking the lake, outdoor fire pits, and a garden area, with a sandy beach just steps away. It sits near the trailhead region for the famous Kettle Valley Rail Trail, making it a convenient base for cycle tourists exploring the South Okanagan.

value: Okanagan Lakefront Resort

detail: Website about-us page lists immediate neighbours: Lickity Splitz Ice Cream Shop, Elma's Tapas Bar, and Salty's Beach House, all described as steps from the property

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: near the trailhead region for the famous Kettle Valley Rail Trail, making it a convenient base for cycle tourists... sandy beach just steps away


value: 2511 Highway 6, Vernon BC V1T 5G4

community: Vernon

value: Diner on Six is a no-frills homestyle breakfast-and-lunch diner on Highway 6 in Vernon, part of a small family of three Norman's Diner locations across the Okanagan. The menu leans on comfort-food classics — eggs any style served all day, charbroiled burgers, weekly lunch specials like fish and chips — alongside a loyalty rewards program redeemable at all three sister locations. For a touring cyclist riding Highway 6 through the Shuswap–Okanagan corridor, it is a well-positioned, filling fuel stop in a standalone building.

value: Diner on Six

detail: Menu lists Veggie Burger, Veggie Omelette, and a plant-based Power Bowl (avocado, black beans, roasted yams, spinach, seeds); no GF or vegan labelling observed

signal: Diner sit-down with mains $17-23: wraps, sandwiches, burgers


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Burnaby rec centre operating temporarily in Lougheed mall.

community: Burnaby

value: The Cameron Recreation Centre is a City of Burnaby community facility currently operating from temporary premises on the lower level of The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre while its permanent home is demolished and rebuilt. The temporary location offers fitness classes, table tennis, and drop-in PlayZone programming for families. The new permanent facility is planned to better serve northeast Burnaby's growing Lougheed Town Centre population.

value: Cameron Recreation Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre in temporary mall premises during rebuild — standard rec 1/1.


community: Campbell River

value: Moxie's

signal: Moxie's casual-upper chain (confirmed); ~$22-34pp


value: 690 Main Street, Lillooet, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Lillooet

value: Lillooet's Cookhouse Restaurant is a full-service diner on Main Street in Lillooet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an extensive scratch menu. The kitchen offers a wide range of eggs benedicts, omelettes, wraps, and house-made pancakes — solid refuelling territory for cyclists on the Duffy Lake Road or the Fraser Canyon routes. The links page references local events including the Route 99 Cruz-In, suggesting the restaurant is embedded in the local touring and road-trip community.

value: Lillooet's Cookhouse Restaurant

detail: Menu lists Veggie Omelette (mushrooms, onions, red pepper, tomato, avocado, cheddar) and a veg substitution option on the Small Breaky ('+ Veg option – Avocado & tomato instead of meat'). No GF or vegan labelling found

signal: Entrees $11–22: Small Breaky $11.45, Omelettes $18–20, Mountain Man $21.95


value: 2020B Falcon Rd., Kamloops, BC V2C 4J3

community: Kamloops

value: The Office Pub & Grill is a neighbourhood pub and full-service restaurant in the Valleyview area of Kamloops, serving all-day breakfast alongside classic pub fare like wings, poutine, and burgers. The space features two separate dining rooms accommodating up to 30 people and a patio, making it a viable stop for cycling groups. Customer reviews highlight generous portions and attentive service, including at least one reviewer who specifically noted stopping in after a long drive.

value: The Office Pub & Grill

detail: Menu page states 'From classic burgers to vegan options, there's something to satisfy every craving and taste preference.'

signal: amenity=pub


value: 1593 128th St, Surrey, BC V4A 1N4

value: Sakuya Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in South Surrey offering a broad menu of rolls, sashimi, nigiri, tempura, donburi, and teriyaki. The kitchen features dozens of specialty and signature rolls alongside bento lunches and party trays. It sits near the Tsawwassen boundary, making it a convenient meal stop for cyclists on the South Surrey–Delta corridor.

value: Sakuya Sushi

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Edamame, Goma-ae, Agedashi Tofu, Spicy Agedashi Tofu, Yam Tempura, Vegetable Tempura, Kappa Roll (cucumber), Asparagus Roll, Avocado Roll, Mango Avocado Roll, and Vegetable Roll

signal: Basic rolls $4.25–$9.75, special rolls $12.95+; casual sushi format


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

community: Tofino

value: Green Waves Salads is a salad-focused fast food establishment located in Tofino, BC. As a quick-service spot in a popular surf and cycling destination, it would cater to health-conscious visitors seeking fresh food options. Current operational status is uncertain.

value: Green Waves - Tofino's Salad Joint

wow_evidence: OSM explicitly tags opening_hours=closed


value: 1000 1st Avenue

blurb: McBride's visitor centre for the Robson Valley stretch of Highway 16.

community: McBride

value: The Robson Valley Visitor Centre is the official tourism information office for McBride and the surrounding Robson Valley region in central British Columbia. It operates under the Visit McBride tourism organization and is the primary point of contact for travellers seeking local knowledge about the area. For touring cyclists passing through this remote mountain corridor, a visitor centre in a small community like McBride is often a key resupply of information, maps, and regional guidance.

value: Robson Valley Visitor Centre

signal: visitor centre, free

wow_evidence: Official VC for McBride and the Robson Valley; VC anchor band.


blurb: Terrace's public aquatic centre.

community: Terrace

value: The Terrace & District Aquatic Centre is a municipal swimming facility operated by the City of Terrace in northern BC's North Coast region. Programs listed on the city website include public swimming, swimming lessons, lifeguard training, and a combined swim-and-gym offering. For touring cyclists riding through this remote corridor, the facility represents a potential rest stop with access to water and a pool.

value: Terrace Aquatic Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal pool; after-ride band.


community: Baynes Lake

value: A sunny Kootenay park centred on Surveyors Lake's warm water and sandy beaches, with paved internal roads, water-craft rentals, and summer interpretive programs; the gate closes outside the operating season.

value: Surveyors Lake Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Surveyors Lake for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking ... paved roads within this family oriented park are conducive to biking


value: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, V5Y 2M4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: safe_loops (16 spaces) at 44m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands at 70m; stands at 72m; safe_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 75m; safe_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 75m; rack (covered) at 76m. Total: 54 spaces.

blurb: Cambie Village's neighbourhood library branch.

value: The Terry Salman Branch is a neighbourhood branch of the Vancouver Public Library system, located in the Cambie Village area near 31st Avenue. As a public library, it offers a welcoming, free indoor space for visitors. Touring cyclists will find it a useful urban waypoint in an otherwise residential corridor connecting the Cambie Street cycling route.

value: Terry Salman Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 2155 Sooke Road

community: Colwood

value: Corona Foods is a convenience store located on Sooke Road in Victoria. As a typical convenience store, it serves as a quick stop for supplies and refreshments for travelers. Specific cyclist amenities are not documented online.

value: Corona Foods


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 7488 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 7892 6th Street, Burnaby

value: Tasty Planet


value: 1761 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W5

community: Shawnigan Lake

value: Oma's Bakery & Market is a combined bakery and market serving the Duncan area of Vancouver Island. The 'Oma's' name (Dutch/German for grandmother) suggests a homestyle or artisan baking tradition. As a market-bakery hybrid it could offer touring cyclists a convenient stop for baked goods and general provisions.

value: Oma's Bakery & Market

signal: shop=bakery


value: 1990 Sumas Way, V2S 4L4

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Petro-Canada


value: 4211 Sunshine Place, Whistler, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 31m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Hearthstone Lodge is an intimate suite-style property situated in the heart of Whistler Village, a three-minute walk from the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and adjacent to the Whistler Conference Centre. The location puts cyclists within easy reach of the world-class Whistler Bike Park, the paved Valley Trail network, and the broader Sea to Sky trail system. Grocery and liquor stores occupy the ground floor of the same building.

value: Hearthstone Lodge

detail: Onsite laundry explicitly listed as a property service in the Tourism Whistler DMO listing

detail: Property description states 'Liquor and grocery stores downstairs'

signal: intimate suite lodge, central village; $180-240 shoulder

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: three-minute walk from the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains ... Whistler Bike Park, the paved Valley Trail network, and the broader Sea to Sky trail system


value: 280 Kwah Rd. West, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0

blurb: Fur-trade post on Stuart Lake: Canada's largest set of restored Hudson's Bay-era buildings.

community: Fort St James

value: Fort St. James National Historic Site preserves Canada's largest collection of faithfully restored wooden buildings from the fur trade era, set on the shores of Stuart Lake in north-central BC. Costumed interpretive staff bring Hudson's Bay Company life back to the present, and the site's famously quirky chicken races are a highlight of any summer visit. Free admission and a self-guided audio tour make it an accessible and memorable stop on a long-distance cycling route through the Cariboo and Central Interior.

value: Fort St. James National Historic Site

detail: Website states 'dine at the Home Stretch Diner' on site

signal: Front page explicitly states 'Free admission'

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Canada's largest collection of restored fur-trade-era wooden buildings, costumed interpretation, famous chicken races, free admission — day-shaping NHS on Stuart Lake.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 78m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 1801 Princeton-Kamloops Highway

value: Original Joe's is a franchise bar and grill along the Princeton-Kamloops Highway in Kamloops. The casual restaurant provides a convenient refueling stop with a varied menu accommodating different dietary preferences. A reliable option when cycling through the area.

value: Original Joe's

signal: chain 'original joe'

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: franchise bar and grill


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

community: Kelowna

value: Safeway Liquor

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1205 Borland Road, Williams Lake, BC

community: Williams Lake

value: The Osprey Nest is a restaurant and social house situated on the shores of Williams Lake, on the traditional territory of the Williams Lake First Nation (T'exelcemc). Its menu blends brunch classics, hearty burgers, and bowls with inspiration drawn from Indigenous culinary traditions, featuring bannock, Three Sisters Scramble, and locally sourced seasonal ingredients. A virtual tour sponsored by Spinal Cord Injury BC highlights the venue's commitment to accessibility and welcoming all visitors.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: The Osprey Nest Social House and Eatery

detail: Menu explicitly labels multiple dishes as Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free (e.g., Three Sisters Scramble marked Gluten free/Vegan/Vegetarian, Eggs Benedict Vegetarian, Rainbow Salad Vegetarian)

signal: Restaurant & social house, brunch/burgers/bowls

wow_evidence: menu blends brunch classics ... with inspiration drawn from Indigenous culinary traditions, featuring bannock, Three Sisters Scramble


value: 9273 Glover Road, Fort Langley, V1M 2R6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (8 spaces) at 63m; stands (12 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Fort Langley

value: Rail and River Bistro (also branded as the Rail and River Steak & Seafood House) is a riverside full-service restaurant in historic Fort Langley, serving AAA premium cuts alongside West Coast seafood including salmon, prawns, and scallops, complemented by BC wines and craft cocktails. The restaurant is part of the Fairhaven Group and can seat up to 60 guests for private events on-site. It runs a monthly 'Voyager Club' themed five-course dinner series, adding a notable special-event dimension to the regular brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings.

value: Rail and River Bistro

detail: Food menu explicitly lists 'Vegetarian Flatbread Grill' and multiple salads; no explicit vegan or GF labelling observed in the available menu text

wow_evidence: monthly 'Voyager Club' themed five-course dinner series... part of the Fairhaven Group


value: 900 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (3 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m; bollard (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Dublin Calling is a three-floor sports bar on downtown Vancouver's Granville Street, positioning itself as the city's sports headquarters with 15 big-screen TVs and 12+ beers on tap. Operated by The MRG Group, it offers a full food menu including brunch and late-night options, regular trivia and music bingo events, and group bookings for up to 20 people. The venue is 19+ after 10 PM and is non-smoking throughout.

value: Dublin Calling

wow_evidence: operated by The MRG Group


value: 12211 Third Avenue, Richmond, BC V7A 1X4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 52m; rack at 57m; stands (7 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 67m; rack (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Screamers Soft Serve & Treats is an ice cream shop located in Steveston, the historic fishing village at the south end of Richmond, a popular destination for cyclists riding the dyke trails and waterfront paths of the Lower Mainland. The shop's location in a well-travelled tourist and recreational area makes it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the region.

value: Screamers Soft Serve & Treats

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: ice cream shop located in Steveston, the historic fishing village...popular destination for cyclists riding the dyke trails


value: 246 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 13m; rack (1 space) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; rack (1 space) at 66m; rack (5 spaces) at 74m; rack (1 space) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m; rack (1 space) at 98m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: The Art We Are began in August 2008 as a local art gallery and evolved into a cafe while keeping rotating works by local artists on its walls and shelves. It serves a freshly made menu of brunch wraps, house soups (rotating daily with at least one always vegan and GF), wraps, sandwiches, and desserts—with ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Touring cyclists will find strong gluten-free and vegan options throughout the menu, and the cafe also offers catering with delivery for group orders.

value: The Art We Are

detail: Website food menu lists multiple vegan items (Vegan Brunch Wrap, Thai Wrap, Falafel Wrap, vegan soups, vegan muffins), multiple GF items (Vegetable Quiche with yam crust, GF Bacon Brunch Muffin, GF Veggie Brunch Muffin, GF/vegan cornbread, GF/vegan muffins), and many vegetarian options. Catering page also confirms 'tons of gluten free and vegan choices.'

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


character: utilitarian

community: Cherryville

value: A tiny 4-site free rec site on a fishing lake deep in the Okanagan highlands; the final 2.3 km of road is severely eroded and 4WD-only, making it inaccessible to loaded touring cyclists.

value: Bisson Lake Recreation Site


value: 9608 Knouff Lake Road, Heffley Creek, BC V0E 1Z1

community: Cahilty

value: Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort is one of BC's oldest resorts, established in 1904 on a remote fly-fishing lake about 45 minutes from Kamloops. The resort offers rustic log cabins with cast iron wood cook stoves, RV and tent camping, and lists biking among its summer activities. Access requires 14.6 km on a dirt road with no cell service available on site.

value: Lake Front

detail: Available at the Lodge only

signal: Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort rustic log cabin; cabins run ~$100-145 - banded consistently with sibling units


value: 45929 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Chevron Food Mart

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 9520 Trans-Canada Highway, Rogers Pass BC V0E 2S0

blurb: Summit where the CPR crossed the Selkirks in 1885; Discovery Centre and monument on Rogers Pass.

community: Macdonald

value: Rogers Pass National Historic Site marks the summit where the Canadian Pacific Railway crossed the Selkirk Mountains in 1885, a pivotal moment in Canada's confederation story. Located within Glacier National Park along the Trans-Canada Highway, the site encompasses ruins of the original CPR right-of-way, ancient cedar groves, and the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre. For touring cyclists, it is one of the most historically resonant high-elevation waypoints on any cross-Canada journey through the Selkirks.

value: Rogers Pass National Historic Site

detail: OSM note explicitly states 'nothing to eat'

signal: Parks Canada day pass ~$11 (Glacier NP)

wow_evidence: Last Spike-class national story: where the CPR crossed the Selkirks in 1885; Discovery Centre, CPR ruins, cedar groves at the summit of a legendary cycling climb.


value: 1640 E. Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, BC V5P 2S7

value: Northern Cafe & Grill is a family-run diner perched above a working lumberyard in South Vancouver, serving Asian-Western fusion comfort food since 1949. The menu blends Canadian breakfast classics with handmade wontons, gyozas, smoked salmon eggs benny, and bottomless fresh-brewed coffee, earning Vancouver Magazine's 'Best Brunch' award in 2025 and 2026 and Yelp's #1 spot in Canada in 2023. Its off-the-beaten-path location, retro atmosphere, and walls covered in handwritten notes from guests around the world make it a genuine neighbourhood destination well off the tourist trail.

value: Northern Cafe

detail: FAQ confirms: 'Yes, Northern Cafe has vegan and vegetarian options. From our Vegetarian Spring Rolls to our Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich.' Menu also lists Veggie Eggs Benny and Garden Omelet. GF not explicitly mentioned

signal: Explicitly calls itself a humble diner; customer review: 'pricing is very reasonable'


value: 1949 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T1

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

value: Green Lettuce is Vancouver's first Indian-style Chinese food restaurant, a homestyle Kingsway institution established in 1999 that melds traditional Chinese technique with Indian spices. The late food critic James Barber was a devoted fan, and the restaurant has attracted Bollywood celebrities including Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. The Vancouver location seats 60 people and offers a broad menu spanning chilli dumplings, Manchurian chicken, paneer, and gluten-free rice-noodle dishes.

value: Green Lettuce

detail: FAQ confirms vegetarian dishes (paneer, tofu, vegetable dishes) and explicitly lists gluten-free options including vermicelli (rice noodles), paneer, and many vegetarian dishes

signal: Homestyle Indian-Chinese fusion, sit-down since 1999, no high-end markers

wow_evidence: Vancouver's first Indian-style Chinese food restaurant... late food critic James Barber was a devoted fan


value: #2137-3779 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond BC Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 50m; rack at 54m; rack at 65m; rack at 67m; stands at 67m.

value: Gyo-O ('Fish King' in Japanese) is a Japanese seafood restaurant set in a fish market-style environment, located in a Richmond mall unit five minutes from the Canada Line Aberdeen Station. The menu centres on seafood and tempura donburi, seafood ramen, udon, and small Japanese tapas, with rotating seasonal donburis.

value: Gyo-O

signal: seafood donburi/ramen/udon; ~$15-25pp


value: 900 4th St NW, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0

price_label: Basic

community: Nakusp

value: A treed, in-village municipal campground in Nakusp with heated showers, fire pits, and Wi-Fi, sitting three blocks from the public beach and adjacent to community sports fields; open seasonally from May 1 with a non-refundable booking fee.

value: Nakusp Municipal Campground

ownership: Municipal


value: 31338 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission, V4S 1C4

blurb: 1911 hydroelectric powerhouse preserved as a museum at Stave Falls.

community: Mission

value: The Powerhouse at Stave Falls is a preserved historic hydroelectric facility dating to 1911, operated by BC Hydro as a museum and visitor centre along Dewdney Trunk Road near Mission. The complex — centred on the original Stave Falls Dam and Powerhouse — tells the story of early electricity generation in British Columbia through intact turbines and heritage infrastructure. Cyclists touring the Fraser Valley will find it a distinctive heritage stop in a scenic river valley setting.

days_closed: Tu We

value: Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre

signal: BC Hydro Stave Falls visitor centre admission ~$6

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: SUPERSEDES earlier record this run: Stave Falls Hydro-Electric Installation is a designated National Historic Site (band 3); BC Hydro visitor centre open for 2026 season (weekends/holidays, March-Thanksgiving) — possibly_defunct dropped. 1911 powerhouse museum with intact turbines.


value: 555 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4H5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 75m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Free Chinatown museum on Chinese Canadian history in British Columbia.

value: The Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archives is a free-admission cultural institution in Vancouver's historic Chinatown, preserving and presenting the history of Chinese Canadians in British Columbia. It is part of the larger Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, which has operated since 1981 and offers community events, Cantonese opera performances, and organized walking tours of Chinatown. A cyclist passing through Chinatown will find this a meaningful stop for understanding the neighbourhood's deep cultural heritage.

value: Chinese Cultural Centre Museum

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Free museum and archives on Chinese Canadian history in historic Chinatown; real exhibitions, distinct building within CCC cluster.


bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 26m; bollard (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (5 spaces) at 68m; bollard (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 78m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 79m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 85m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: BC Liquor Store