blurb: Nature reserve on Reginald Hill above Fulford Harbour.

community: Fulford Harbour

value: Reginald Hill Park Reserve is a protected nature reserve managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, situated in the Salish Sea region near Sidney, BC. It is part of NCC's broader Salish Sea conservation initiative, preserving native ecosystems and wildlife habitat. Touring cyclists exploring the Gulf Islands area may find it a worthwhile natural attraction to visit.

value: Reginald Hill Park Reserve

wow_evidence: NCC reserve above Fulford Harbour (record misplaces it near Sidney); no features described.


source: enrichment

value: 101-1600 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (12 spaces) at 15m; stands (14 spaces) at 23m; stands (16 spaces) at 34m; stands (8 spaces) at 70m; rack at 86m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 60 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Victoria

value: Varsha Indian Kitchen is a modern Indian restaurant on Government Street in downtown Victoria, billing itself as Victoria's finest Indian restaurant. The menu blends traditional tandoor cooking — fish, prawns, paneer tikka, seekh kebab — with Indo-Chinese fusion dishes and a strong vegetarian lineup. Catering is also available, and online ordering and takeout make it convenient for cyclists passing through the inner harbour area.

value: Varsha Indian Kitchen

source: osm

detail: Menu includes a 'VEGETARIAN STARTERS' section and individual items marked 'V' throughout; no vegan or GF claims confirmed

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: high

label: Casual

signal: Main courses $19–24: tandoori items, tikkas, curries

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 2700 Dunsmuir Avenue, V0R1S0

category: Groceries

community: Cumberland

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincially owned and operated retail liquor outlet, part of the BCLIQUOR chain of 198 stores across British Columbia. This single-storey location on Dunsmuir Avenue stocks a broad range of wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. It is wheelchair accessible and accepts cash, credit, and debit, making it a convenient resupply stop for touring cyclists needing to pick up beverages.

value: BC Liquor Store

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Liquor Store

tier: info


value: 230 8th Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 36m; bollard (10 spaces) at 49m; bollard (4 spaces) at 52m; rack (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: The Pita Pit

origin: chain

label: Cheap eats

signal: Pita Pit fast-casual chain (confirmed); ~$11-15

source: judgement

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: Langford

value: Kazumi is a Japanese and Korean fusion restaurant in Langford, offering an extensive menu that spans hand-crafted sushi rolls, sashimi, aburi nigiri, donburi, noodles, hot pot, and Korean dishes like BBQ kalbi. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, quality ingredients sourced internationally, with eye-catching specialty rolls like the Lobster Roll and Volcano Roll. It makes a well-rounded meal stop for cyclists exploring the western Greater Victoria region.

value: Kazumi

confidence: medium

signal: Japanese/Korean fusion, affordable; ~$16-26pp


value: 467 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 99m; lockers (secure) at 99m; lockers (secure) at 100m; lockers (secure) at 100m.

community: Kelowna

value: Pick Thai is an authentic Thai restaurant situated in the heart of downtown Kelowna on Bernard Avenue, a short walk from City Park and the lakefront. The menu spans Thai street-food staples — like Moo Ping BBQ pork skewers and Papaya Salad — through northern Thai specialties such as Kao Soy Yellow Curry Noodle, plus hot pot available daily. Summer brings patio seating along one of Kelowna's main pedestrian corridors, and the kitchen offers catering for groups.

value: Pick Thai Restaurant

detail: Front page: 'Yes, we do offer vegetarian and vegan options!'; About Us page: 'equipped to accommodate all major dietary restrictions (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free) for most of our dishes'

signal: Thai street-food/northern; ~$16-26pp

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

category: Accommodation

community: Richmond

value: The Abercorn Hotel is a full-service hotel in Richmond, BC, operating under Wyndham's Trademark Collection brand, which groups independently spirited hotels with distinct local character. Located on Bridgeport Road near Richmond's commercial core and close to YVR airport, it is a practical base for cyclists exploring the Fraser delta and the regional trail network. As a Wyndham property it participates in the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program.

value: Abercorn Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Trademark Collection (Wyndham upper-midscale), Bridgeport Rd; $160-200

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: Wyndham's Trademark Collection brand


value: 261 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 0B9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 56m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 78m; stands (7 spaces) at 100m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Main Street Brewing is a craft microbrewery and taproom in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, pouring an eclectic lineup of pilsners, IPAs, lagers, sours, and small-batch 'Garage Series' specialties brewed on-site. The taproom doubles as a retail store where cyclists can pick up canned beer to take on the road, and an in-house kitchen serves food most days. The brewery's Main Street Premium Pilsner earned a gold medal at the 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards, and an ongoing 'Tunnerman's True Cask Ale' program offers traditional cask-conditioned pours.

value: Main Street Brewing

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


community: Langley

value: Otter Co-op is a locally-owned co-operative with a broad footprint across the Fraser Valley and Okanagan, serving communities from Aldergrove to West Kelowna. The Langley location at 248 Street offers a full-service experience including food, fuel, a pharmacy, and a liquor store under one roof. For a touring cyclist, it functions as a reliable one-stop resupply point in the semi-rural corridor east of Metro Vancouver.

value: Otter Coop

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 7262 Sea to Sky Highway, Pemberton, V0N 2L1

blurb: Lakeside boardwalk park at the entrance to Pemberton.

category: Attractions

community: Pemberton

value: One Mile Lake Park is a nature reserve on the outskirts of Pemberton, also known by its Lil'wat name Snent'. Situated along the Sea to Sky Highway, it offers a natural lakeside setting that makes it a appealing rest stop for cyclists traveling through the Pemberton Valley. The park is managed by the Village of Pemberton and is noted as wheelchair accessible.

dwell: short

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

label: Summer lakeside

months: May June July August

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: One Mile Lake Park

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Lakeside park with boardwalk (Snent') right on the highway into Pemberton — good swim/rest stop.


value: 1165 Cedarwood Place, Tofino, BC V0R 3A0

community: Tofino

value: Crystal Cove Beach Resort is a long-established oceanfront resort on MacKenzie Beach in Tofino, offering 34 modern log cabins (several beachfront, with hot tubs and fireplaces), year-round fully serviced RV sites tucked under old-growth trees, and glamping in 5th-wheel trailers. Rated the #1 resort in Tofino by TripAdvisor, it sits steps from a kilometre of sandy coastline with an on-site coffee shop (Bean at the Cove). It is 100% pet-friendly, making it a welcoming base for cycle tourists exploring the remote western coast of Vancouver Island.

value: Crystal Cove Beach Resort

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: duplicate Crystal Cove entry; banded consistently, cabins $300+

subcategory: Resort


value: 308 Neill St, Tofino, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

value: Gary's Kitchen is a sit-down restaurant in Tofino serving a Chinese-American fusion menu. It offers takeout as well as dine-in, making it a practical stop for touring cyclists who need a hot meal to go. Tofino's remote location on the west coast of Vancouver Island means options are limited, and a full-service restaurant covering two cuisines is a useful find after a long day on the road.

value: Gary's Kitchen

confidence: low

signal: Chinese-American, Tofino; ~$15-25pp


community: Westbank

value: McDonald's

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 410 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Yume Dining is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Vancouver offering online ordering and takeout options. Located on West 2nd Avenue, it provides a convenient food stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Yume Dining

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

wow_evidence: Japanese sushi restaurant in Vancouver


value: BC 37, Dease Lake

bike_access: rough

character: destination

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Dease Lake

source: camping

value: Upgraded forested rec site on the eastern shore of Dease Lake, with a stream along the north edge and recent improvements; the steep spur off Hwy 37 will have most loaded riders walking.

value: Sawmill Point Campground

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Public Campground


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 67m; stands at 69m.

community: Burnaby

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-born specialty coffee chain founded in Vancouver in 1992, now operating locally owned and franchised cafés across Canada. The menu spans handcrafted espresso drinks, nitro coffee and tea, whole-leaf organic teas, protein shakes, and a broad food selection including croissants, sandwiches, samosas, and baked goods. A touring cyclist stopping in can expect a community-focused café atmosphere with a diverse range of beverages and snacks.

value: Blenz Coffee

detail: Website food menu includes explicit dietary preference filters for 'vegan' and 'gluten free', and lists dairy-free Dacaron™ items

signal: chain 'blenz'

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1000-7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond, BC V7B 0B7

value: Food Folk Eatery is a food court venue inside McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver, a large open-air outlet mall directly across from the SkyTrain Canada Line's Templeton Station in Richmond. The centre sits only two stops from Vancouver International Airport and about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, placing it on a heavily trafficked cycling corridor near the Sea Island routes. Outdoor seating is available at the eatery, and the surrounding centre offers a variety of quick-service food vendors including Cha House, JAPADOG, and A&W.

value: Food Folk Eatery


value: 10101 Beattie Drive

community: Hudson's Hope

value: Sportsman's Inn is a hotel located in Northern BC along Beattie Drive, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a commercial tourism property. Its name and remote northern location suggest it likely caters to hunters, anglers, and outdoor travellers passing through this sparsely populated region. Touring cyclists riding routes through northeastern BC may find it a practical overnight stop in an area with limited accommodation options.

value: Sportsman's Inn

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: no price evidence, Facebook blocked; small-town northern inn, keep type-default band


value: 100 BC-99 N, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

label: sturgeon fishing season

months: July August September

price_band: standard

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

community: Lillooet

value: A full-service private campground on Highway 99 just south of Lillooet, set near the Fraser River with dramatic mountain views; tent sites run $35–40/night depending on season, with hot showers, flush toilets, and playground on site.

value: Cayoosh Creek Campground

ownership: Private

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: hot showers, flush toilets … Free Wifi located at office


value: Curry Express


community: Kamloops

value: Kami Pizza is a pizza restaurant in Kamloops. It provides food and refreshment for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Kami Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 600 Rivendell Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

community: Bowen Island

value: Rivendell Retreat Centre is a Christian contemplative community and place of retreat situated on Bowen Island, a short BC Ferries ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. The centre offers individual and group retreats across several sacred spaces — a Lodge, Cottage, Hermitage, and writers' cottage — set amid forest trails with views of mountains and sea. Retreatants bring their own food and share a communal kitchen, and the grounds include a network of walking trails through old-growth forest.

value: Rivendell Retreat Centre

label: Rock-bottom

signal: Christian contemplative retreat centre, self-catering, simplicity-focused; ~$60-90

wow_evidence: Christian contemplative community on Bowen Island, old-growth forest trails, ferry-accessed island retreat


value: 181 Jubilee Street, Duncan, BC

community: Duncan

value: Corner House Cafe is a neighbourhood restaurant and cafe situated on Jubilee Street in Duncan, on southern Vancouver Island. Its operating hours span most of the week from morning into the afternoon and early evening, suggesting a breakfast-and-lunch-focused menu well suited to a mid-ride stop. Duncan sits along the Cowichan Valley, a popular cycling corridor, making this a convenient refuelling option for touring cyclists passing through town.

value: Corner House Cafe

signal: breakfast/lunch neighbourhood cafe; under $15


value: 3979 Cariboo Highway, Lac La Hache, V0K 1T0

community: Lac la Hache

value: Q Brew is a specialty coffee bar in rural Lac La Hache, bringing quality espresso to the remote Southern Cariboo region. The business features outdoor seating and serves as a notable stop for touring cyclists passing through.

value: Q Brew Coffee Bar

detail: No fee in

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 82m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Seoul Hotdog UBC is a Korean-style quick-service restaurant on the UBC campus specializing in corn-dog-style hotdogs with a wide range of fillings, from kimchi and bulgogi to shrimp and pizza. Beyond hotdogs, the menu spans Korean dumplings (mandu), K-pancakes, rice bowls, and shaved-ice bingsu desserts. It sits on University Boulevard in the heart of the UBC campus, making it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists riding through the university endowment lands.

value: Seoul Hotdog UBC

signal: Korean hotdog shop, quick-service, hotdogs $6.50–$10.20


value: 6455 West Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 63m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods


community: Kitimat

value: Circle K

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 7261 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6P5

community: Delta

value: Akari is a Japanese restaurant in Delta's Scott 72 Centre that has been serving fine Japanese cuisine since 1996 and is consistently voted best Japanese restaurant in the neighbourhood. The menu spans sushi and rolls, tempura prepared by a 20-year tempura master, rice and noodle dishes, and a dedicated vegetarian section. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available, and the restaurant also handles catering and private events.

value: Akari Japanese Restaurant

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'vegetarian' menu category alongside standard menu sections

signal: sushi, tempura master, apps $7-18; ~$18-28pp


value: 311 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (5 spaces) at 92m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Founded in 2011 by two friends, Timbertrain Coffee Roasters has grown into a well-regarded Vancouver specialty roaster with three café locations, including this Gastown outpost on West Cordova Street. The café emphasizes single-origin and seasonal coffees sourced through direct, transparent relationships with farms across multiple origins. Situated in one of Vancouver's most cycling-accessible and tourist-frequented neighbourhoods, it offers a welcoming community space for a post-ride espresso or bag of freshly roasted beans.

value: Timbertrain Coffee Roasters


category: Transport

community: Galiano Island

source: manual

value: Community-run electric minibus service operating a South End loop through Sturdies Bay, the Marina, the Saturday Market, Library, Daystar Market, and Montague Park, plus a by-request North End route on Galiano Island. Fare is $5 CAD per trip. Public service runs Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings, with weekday school-run trips also open to the public and Sunday service by advance request (email galianobus@gmail.com by 9pm the day before). No bike policy is published — contact galianobus@gmail.com before travel to confirm whether a bike can be carried.

source: llm-examine

value: Galiano Island Community Transportation Society

origin: transport

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

wow_evidence: Community-run electric minibus service on Galiano Island operating scheduled transit, meeting arriving ferries


value: 607 Victoria Road

community: Revelstoke

value: Le Marché Gourmet is a deli-based specialty grocery located in the Okanagan region. The website is currently unreachable, preventing verification of amenities or what a touring cyclist might find there.

value: Le Marché Gourmet

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 2544 Golden Horn Road, Heffley Creek, BC V0E 1Z0

price_band: basic

community: Heffley Creek

value: A resort-style campground sitting directly on Heffley Lake between Kamloops and Sun Peaks, with showers, fire pits, water-activity rentals, and an on-site bistro; the amenities and lake access make it a genuine layover destination, though the seasonal window (mid-May to end of September) and resort pricing apply.

value: Lakeside Heffley Hideaway

wow_evidence: shower facilities, a store, fire pits, picnic tables, and an on-site licensed bistro


value: 105-2854 Peatt Road, Langford, BC

community: Langford

value: House of Boateng is a celebrated brunch and dinner café in Langford, BC, founded by Chef Castro and Charlotte Boateng, and named Best Brunch Spot by YAM Magazine in both 2024 and 2025. The kitchen emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from Island farmers, fishers, and foragers, with a menu spanning creative brunch dishes to elevated dinners. A take-home retail line of house-made sauces, spreads, and pre-prepared meals makes it equally useful for cyclists wanting to stock up for the road.

value: House of Boateng


value: 1914 Voght Street, Merritt

community: Merritt

value: Ponderosa Sports is a general sports retailer located on Voght Street in Merritt, BC, a town that sits at a key junction on routes through the Nicola Valley. As a sports shop in a small interior community, it may carry outdoor and cycling supplies that would be hard to find elsewhere in the area, making it a potential resource for passing touring cyclists.

value: Ponderosa Sports

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


value: 67 175A Street, Tsawwassen, BC

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

community: Surrey

value: A suburban RV park situated near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and US border crossing, making it a convenient overnight for cyclists catching an early sailing or staging a border crossing; no amenity details were retrievable from the website.

value: Pacific Border RV Park


value: Red Robin

signal: chain 'red robin'


value: 9600 93 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 5Z2

blurb: Fort St. John's cinema, a Landmark Cinemas location.

community: Fort St. John

value: Landmark Cinemas is a major Canadian cinema chain with a Fort St. John location in a commercial area on 93 Avenue. For touring cyclists passing through the Peace River region, it offers a climate-controlled indoor break in a community that sits along the Alaska Highway corridor. It is the only cinema serving this northern BC city.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: high

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: Landmark Cinemas

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: cinema; movie tickets ~$12-14

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Chain cinema outlet (chain rule: brand ≠ place); ordinary indoor option.


value: 1405 Highway 1 Frontage Road

community: Golden

value: Dinerz — also known as Legendz Diner — is a fast-food diner situated on the Highway 1 Frontage Road in the Kootenays region of British Columbia, a corridor heavily travelled by touring cyclists. Its location on a highway frontage road makes it a logical stop for riders following the Trans-Canada route through the valley. The diner format suggests a sit-down or counter-service meal option in an area where food services can be sparse.

value: Dinerz


value: 73 West Old North Thompson Hwy, Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada V0E 1N0

blurb: Whitewater rafting on the Clearwater River in Wells Gray, running since 1983.

community: Clearwater

value: Interior Whitewater Expeditions is Clearwater's most experienced rafting company, operating on the Clearwater River within Wells Gray Provincial Park since 1983. The company offers half-day and multi-day whitewater rafting trips ranging from family-friendly Class I-II floats to Class IV rapids. A touring cyclist based in Clearwater could use IWE for a memorable adventure day on the river without leaving the area.

facet_confidence: low

planning: check-ahead

theme: adventure

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Interior Whitewater Expeditions

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Adult $140+tax for half-day rafting

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Clearwater River rafting since 1983, Class I-IV trips — day-shaping guided adventure.


value: 5501 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC

community: Osoyoos

value: The Adriatic Motel is a roadside motel situated on Main Street in Osoyoos, a cycling hub at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley near the US border and popular wine country touring routes. Osoyoos sits at the junction of several regional cycling corridors including the Kettle Valley Rail Trail network. No further details about the property's facilities or character could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Adriatic Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 489 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P2, Canada

blurb: Courtenay's seasonal outdoor memorial pool.

community: Courtenay

value: The Courtenay & District Memorial Outdoor Pool is a municipally operated outdoor swimming facility in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, serving the broader Comox Valley community. As a public outdoor pool run by the City of Courtenay, it offers a seasonal aquatic destination for residents and visitors alike. Touring cyclists passing through the Comox Valley region may find it a worthwhile stop for a swim and a break from the road.

theme: recreation

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor pool; outdoor-pool anchor band.


community: Kamloops

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 678 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: River Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on West Broadway serving a broad menu of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and tempura in both dine-in and takeout formats. The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients and authentic Japanese cuisine, and has built a local following in the Vancouver community. Touring cyclists heading along the Broadway corridor will find a wide variety of options including vegetarian-friendly rolls and bento-style rice bowls.

value: River Sushi

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items including Veggie Tempura, Yam Roll, Avocado Roll, Avocado Cucumber Roll, Avocado Mango Roll, Pumpkin Roll, Shiitake Mushroom Nigiri, and others

signal: Special rolls $11.50–12.95, don bowls $15.50–22.75, advertises affordable prices

subcategory: Restaurant


community: Langley

value: Angry Otter Liquor is a retail liquor store operated by Otter Co-op, a locally-owned co-operative with locations across the Fraser Valley and Interior BC. Located on 248 Street in the Aldergrove/Langley area, it is a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through this agricultural corridor. The store carries beer, wine, and spirits for takeaway purchase.

value: Angry Otter Liquor @ 248th

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 8780 Blundell Road, Unit 160, Richmond, BC V6Y 2N6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 67m.

community: Richmond

value: Round Table Pizza Garden City is a family-owned Richmond franchise operating exclusively as a delivery and takeout business for over 20 years, with no dine-in seating. Voted Best Late Night Eats in Richmond by Richmond News, it offers an unusually diverse menu that includes a dedicated Chinese-language menu, a Vegetarian Special, and specialty crusts including gluten-free and cauliflower-based keto options. The restaurant also handles corporate and event catering for the greater Vancouver area.

value: Round Table Pizza

detail: Website explicitly states 'only offer pizza delivery and takeout in Richmond and no dine-in services'

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Vegetarian Special pizza; website confirms gluten-free crust and cauliflower keto-friendly crust options available

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 62m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport is a major Marriott property in Richmond, near Vancouver International Airport, making it a convenient overnight option for touring cyclists transiting the region. As a branded hotel, it offers reliable accommodations, though specific bike storage and handling procedures should be confirmed directly when booking.

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: chain 'westin'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 2689 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3E 1S3

blurb: 25 m outdoor pool with diving boards in Eagle Ridge Park.

community: Coquitlam

value: Eagle Ridge Outdoor Pool is a competitive eight-lane, 25-metre municipal outdoor pool in Coquitlam, part of Eagle Ridge Park. It features two diving boards (1M and 3M), large change room facilities, and adjoining grass picnic and deck areas for lounging. The pool includes notable accessibility features such as a ramp, transfer lift, and water wheelchair.

value: Eagle Ridge Outdoor Pool

detail: Water fountain is listed as a general facility feature; washrooms are noted as accessible to park users without swimming

detail: Water fountain listed as a facility feature

wow_evidence: Eight-lane 25 m outdoor pool with diving boards — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 6049 Silver Dr, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4L6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, paid) at 19m; stands (8 spaces) at 47m; stands at 85m; stands at 85m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is a Japanese chain restaurant specializing in mazesoba, a soupless noodle dish distinct from ramen and udon that originated in Tokyo. Located in Burnaby's Metrotown area, it seats over 100 guests indoors plus a 30-seat outdoor patio, making it a substantial stop for a hungry cyclist. The brand operates across six countries and has earned multiple awards for popularizing the mazesoba genre.

value: Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba

signal: mazesoba noodle chain; ~$14-20pp


value: 1555 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


community: Prince George

value: A family restaurant serving the Cariboo Chilcotin region. Information is limited due to website unavailability.

value: D Lanos Family Restaurant

signal: family restaurant; ~$15-22pp


value: 1245 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5

blurb: Heritage-building park in Parksville, with a rare Japanese blacksmith forge.

community: Parksville

value: The Parksville Museum is a heritage park operated by the Parksville & District Historical Society, featuring a collection of historic buildings some dating to 1885 and hands-on exhibits exploring the pioneer history of Parksville, Errington, Coombs, and Nanoose Bay. Highlights include the only traditional Japanese blacksmith forge in Western Canada, an interactive E&N Railway exhibit, and archives containing over 6,000 historical photographs. The open-air Marion Craig Courtyard is available year-round and makes a pleasant stop for cyclists to rest and have a picnic.

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: Parksville Museum

signal: Admission by Donation explicitly stated on homepage

wow_evidence: Heritage park of historic buildings from 1885 with Western Canada's only traditional Japanese blacksmith forge.


value: 437 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC

value: Logjam Coffee is Kamloops' original specialty coffee roaster, founded in 2020 in a humble cabin and now running a cafe out of the city's iconic pink building on the North Shore at 437 Tranquille Rd. They roast small-batch, single-origin coffees at their roastery in the hills of Knutsford above the city, with roastery tours available by request. Cyclists on the Lac du Bois Tranquility route will find this an appealing stop for quality espresso and locally roasted beans.

value: Logjam Coffee

signal: specialty coffee roaster/cafe; ~$8-14


value: 15574 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V3S 2V9

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

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1760 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 42m; stands at 48m; stands at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; rack at 81m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 10416 King George Boulevard

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: loops (4 spaces, covered) at 47m. Total: 4 spaces.


value: 4145 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC V2A 6J7

community: West Bench

value: A resort campground in Penticton bearing a beach-focused name, likely on Okanagan or Skaha Lake — details on facilities and exact location are unconfirmed as the website was unreachable.

value: Barefoot Beach Resort


value: 1255 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (10 spaces) at 94m; stands (5 spaces) at 96m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 97m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1024 11 Street North, Golden

value: A three-storey Best Western hotel in Golden, BC, positioned as a gateway to Yoho and Kootenay National Parks and the Trans-Canada Highway corridor through the Rockies. The hotel features a lobby fireplace, indoor pool, business center, and complimentary breakfast included with every stay. Touring cyclists passing through the Columbia Valley will find it a comfortable full-service base in a town well-placed between major mountain passes.

value: Best Western Mountainview Inn

signal: chain 'best western'

wow_evidence: Best Western corporate booking page ... indoor pool, lobby fireplace, and business center


value: 648 Terminal Avenue, Unit 107, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Noodlebox is a Canadian fast-casual chain specializing in wok-fired noodle and rice bowls inspired by Asian cuisines — from Pad Thai and Kung Pao to Butter Chicken and Cambodian Jungle Curry. This Port Place location in Nanaimo lets cyclists fuel up with a customizable hot meal made fresh to order. The chain's broad menu and quick-service format make it a practical stop for touring cyclists moving through downtown Nanaimo.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Website states 'Can be made VEGAN Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY Please ask when ordering' across the menu

signal: Noodlebox fast-casual wok bowls; ~$15-18

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual chain


value: 19957 Willowbrook Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1A7

value: Katana is a Japanese Steak and Seafood House in Langley specializing in teppan yaki, where master chefs cook Triple-A steaks and fresh seafood directly at tableside grills. The interactive dining experience features premium cuts alongside lobster tails, giant shrimp, and king scallops in a casual, lively atmosphere. It is a well-established local hotspot with an extensive international wine list.

value: Katana

signal: teppanyaki steak & seafood, AAA/lobster tableside; ~$40-60pp


value: 100 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (6 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (3 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: Prado Coffee is a Vancouver specialty coffee chain founded by Sammy Piccolo, a four-time Canadian Barista Champion who has represented Canada at the World Barista Championships. The Hastings Street location is one of several cafés the company operates across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey, each focused on craft espresso drinks and neighbourhood community. Indoor seating is available, offering touring cyclists a comfortable spot to recharge over a quality cup.

value: Prado

signal: amenity=cafe


value: Cariboo, BC V0K 2Z0, Canada

community: Forest Grove

value: A small 3-site free rec site on the eastern shore of Lake of The Trees, oriented westward for evening sunsets; accessed via forest service road off 100 Mile House and suitable for cartop boats and kayaks.

value: Lake Of The Trees Recreation Site

wow_evidence: small 3-site free rec site … accessed via forest service road


value: 3126 Slocan Road, Crescent Valley, BC

community: South Slocan

value: The Dam Restaurant & Bar is a community institution in the Slocan Valley that has been welcoming locals and visitors since 1978, now cooperatively owned by the Slocan Valley Co-operative Association. Touring cyclists can refuel on award-winning burgers, fresh salads, and comfort food in an all-ages, family-friendly pub setting. A weekly Sunday open-stage jam session adds a lively cultural draw for those spending time in the valley.

value: The Dam

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: cooperatively owned by the Slocan Valley Co-operative Association...community institution...since 1978


value: 1046 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3W9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 21m; rack at 93m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Lunch Lady is a celebrated Vietnamese street food restaurant on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, rooted in the legacy of Saigon legend Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh, whose rotating noodle soups earned her global fame including a feature by Anthony Bourdain. The Vancouver kitchen marries Pacific Northwest ingredients with Chef Nguyen's Vietnamese mastery in an award-winning menu designed by Chef Benedict Lim. With both indoor and outdoor seating on one of Vancouver's most vibrant cycling corridors, it is a notable dining destination for touring cyclists passing through the east side.

value: Lunch Lady

detail: Website states: 'Takeout and delivery orders can only be made through our website.'

signal: celebrated Vietnamese street food (rotating soups); ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: legacy of Saigon legend Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh...feature by Anthony Bourdain...outdoor seating on one of Vancouver's most vibrant cycling corridors


value: 5668 Hollybridge Way, Unit 105, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack at 31m; rack at 39m; rack at 47m; rack at 56m; rack at 65m; rack at 71m; rack at 73m; rack at 74m; rack at 80m; rack at 87m; rack at 94m; rack at 100m.

value: Protein Go Smoothie Bar Food and Drinks is a juice and smoothie quick-service bar located in a unit at 5668 Hollybridge Way in Richmond. Geared toward grab-and-go customers, it sits in a multi-unit commercial building and would offer a refreshment stop for cyclists navigating the Richmond area. The specific menu and in-store experience cannot be confirmed from available sources.

value: Protein Go Smoothie Bar Food and Drinks

wow_evidence: juice/smoothie bar at a unit address in Richmond


value: 223 10th Avenue North, Creston, V0B 1G4

community: Creston

value: Busaba Thai Cafe is a family-owned authentic Thai restaurant in Creston, BC, and one of two locations operated by the same family (the other in Nelson). The kitchen draws on regional Thai cuisines — Northern farmlands, Central floating markets, and Southern fishing villages — using imported Thai spices alongside fresh local ingredients. Touring cyclists will find a stylish dine-in space with takeout available and menu options clearly labelled for dietary needs.

value: Busaba Thai Restaurant

detail: Creston subpage explicitly lists 'Gluten-Free Options' and 'Vegan Options' under BUSABA MENU OPTIONS

signal: family Thai cafe; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-owned authentic Thai restaurant in Creston, BC, one of two locations operated by the same family


bike_access: hard

washroom_type: pit

community: Bloedel

value: A boat-access-only portage site between Amor Lake and Surprise Lake on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route, with sweeping lake views and genuine solitude; completely unreachable by loaded touring bike.

value: Mr. Canoehead Recreation Site


value: 446 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Mr. Japanese Curry is a compact Vancouver restaurant dedicated to authentic house-made Japanese curry, with a sauce recipe inspired by Harima Foods of Western Japan and built from over 17 spices for a sweet-umami-spicy flavour profile. Diners choose a beef, chicken, or vegan curry base and customize with a wide range of traditional toppings over premium Koshihikari short-grain rice. The menu is notably cyclist-friendly in its breadth, with several fully vegan and vegetarian dishes clearly identified.

value: Mr. Japanese Curry

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple dishes Vegan (Pumpkin Croquette Curry, Vegan Chicken Curry, Vegetable Curry, Tofu Katsu Curry, Vegan Katsu Don, Salad) and Vegetarian (Pumpkin Croquettes with Tonkatsu Sauce). No gluten-free options mentioned

signal: Japanese curry shop, affordable; ~$13-18pp


value: 6080 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1

blurb: Public 50m pool with sauna, steam room, and hot tub on the UBC campus.

value: The UBC Aquatic Centre is a LEED Gold-certified facility on the UBC Vancouver campus housing a 50m competition pool, 25m recreational pool, leisure pool with lazy river, hot tub, steam room, and sauna. The facility serves athletic training, competition, and neighbourhood leisure needs, accommodating nearly 1,000 bathers with spectator seating for 460. It is notable for its sustainability design, saving approximately 2.7 million litres of water annually through rainwater harvesting.

value: UBC Aquatic Centre

detail: Food and beverage kiosk listed under facility amenities

detail: Term locker rentals and day lockers listed under facility amenities

wow_evidence: Public drop-in campus pool with sauna/steam/hot tub — pool+sauna ladder 1/2; campus-athletics exception for public pools (SFU Aquatic precedent).


value: 2273 South Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W1C4

community: Campbell River

value: Discovery Foods is a 100% locally owned and operated grocery chain with two Vancouver Island locations; this listing covers the newly renovated Willow Point store in Campbell River on the South Island Highway. The store features a full-service deli with hot case foods, sushi, freshly made sandwiches and wraps, alongside fresh produce, meats, and an in-store bakery. An ATM is available on site, and the business actively supports local Vancouver Island farmers and small producers.

value: Discovery Foods

detail: Willow Point deli explicitly offers 'hot case foods' alongside freshly made sandwiches, wraps, sushi, and in-house deli salads

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 4573 Chateau Blvd Unit 2, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 49m.

community: Whistler

value: Purple Panda Chi-Thai Bistro is a cozy Thai and Chinese restaurant in Whistler, BC, serving dishes like Massaman Beef Curry, Panang Curry Chicken, and Thai Laksa Curry Noodles. Customer reviews praise its authentic flavours and welcoming atmosphere, making it a notable dining option in a mountain resort town. The restaurant offers daily happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks.

value: Purple panda

signal: Thai/Chinese bistro, curries, $1/oz wine happy hour; ~$16-26pp


community: Sicamous

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 15988 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V4N 0X8

community: Surrey


community: Colwood

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 1146 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, V6Z 2Y0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 50m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Yaletown Express is a convenience store in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood that also operates as a Canada Post outlet, located on Pacific Boulevard near the seawall. It combines postal services with convenience retail in an accessible premises. Touring cyclists passing through Yaletown may find it useful for parcel pickup or basic supplies.

value: Yaletown Express

wow_evidence: primarily a postal outlet rather than a grocery store


community: West Kelowna

value: McDonald's


value: 4810 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T6

community: Delta

value: Delta Bakery is a family-run bakery in Ladner that has been operating since 1958, now in its third generation of ownership under baker Hans Jensen. They offer a wide variety of preservative-free, zero-trans-fat baked goods including multiple styles of bread, pastries, donuts, and hearty savory items like sausage rolls, samosas, and sandwiches. A touring cyclist passing through Ladner village would find it a convenient stop for fresh bread, a sandwich, and coffee.

value: Delta Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 4139 200 St, Langley, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 80m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Hirame Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Langley serving sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine in a sit-down setting. The restaurant takes online orders and operates seven days a week, making it a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists moving through the Langley area on 200 Street.

value: Hirame Sushi

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


value: 1095 Woolridge St, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7A9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 12m; wave (5 spaces) at 82m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: A McDonald's Canada fast-food outlet located in North Vancouver, serving burgers, chicken, breakfast, and McCafé beverages. The location includes a drive-through and offers takeaway. As a large chain presence on a cycling route, it could serve as a calorie stop, though the site is primarily designed around vehicle access.


value: 482 Pinehill Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T5

community: Oliver

value: Hidden Chapel Winery is a small boutique winery nestled in the pines near Oliver in the South Okanagan, producing estate wines from sandy loam soils at the northern tip of the Great Basin Desert. The winery ages its wines in a unique underground cellar overlooked by the namesake hidden chapel, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Visitors can explore a range of whites, rosés, and reds — including estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon — at the cheerful tasting room and wine shop, located only 5 km from Oliver and 3 km from the District Wine Village.

value: Hidden Chael Winery

signal: Boutique winery tasting (dup of Hidden Chapel)

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: #11-2121 Trans-Canada Hwy E, Kamloops

community: Kamloops

value: A Japanese sushi restaurant located in Kamloops on the Trans-Canada Highway. Offers online takeout ordering for customer convenience. A suitable dining option for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Sushi Valley

signal: highway sushi with takeout; $15-25/person


value: 310 Hiram Walker Ct #105, Kelowna, BC V4V 0B2, Canada

community: Kelowna

value: Grey Fox Brewing is a dedicated gluten-free brewery located in Lake Country (Winfield), BC, making it a notable stop for cyclists with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. The brewery has an online shop and a beer-finder page, suggesting both taproom presence and wider distribution. Touring cyclists in the Okanagan wine and orchard corridor will find it a distinctive craft beverage destination.

value: Grey Fox Brewery

detail: Website page titles on every subpage read 'Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery in BC', indicating all beers are gluten-free

signal: Gluten-free brewery taproom

wow_evidence: Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery in BC


value: 5856 Main Street, Oliver

value: A motel in Oliver, BC offering overnight accommodation to travelers in the South Okanagan region.

value: Mount View Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1240 Coats Drive, V0R 1X4

community: Gabriola Island

value: Gabbie's Cidery is a craft cider producer located on Coats Drive near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. As a small-batch cidery with a retail shop, it offers a refreshing stop for touring cyclists exploring the region's growing artisan beverage scene.

value: Gabbie's Cider

wow_evidence: small-batch cidery with a retail shop


value: 540 East Island Highway, Parksville

community: Parksville

value: A&W


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Smitty's

signal: chain 'smitty'


value: 1348 Hornby Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Sashimiya is a grab-and-go sushi and sashimi shop founded by Tokyo-born Chef Taka Omi, a veteran of the Fairmont Royal York and Fairmont Vancouver's RawBar. The shop stocks premium sashimi-grade fish alongside Japanese pantry staples — rice, nori, miso, soy sauce — making it a destination for both ready-to-eat meals and home cooking supplies. It has been featured by Eater, the Globe & Mail, and other outlets as one of Vancouver's essential takeout stops.

value: Sashimiya


value: 1051 Gilmour Road, V0N 1V7

community: Granthams Landing

value: An RV resort on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands; no usable web content could be retrieved, so site character, amenities, and setting are unknown.

value: Gibson’s RV Resort

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 2852 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, V2S 3Y2

community: Abbotsford

value: Lou's Grill is a bar and grill established in 1991 and voted Fraser Valley's Favourite Bar & Grill, with the top-rated burger joint distinction from Zomato. The restaurant features a heated smoking patio, a fireplace, and a full cocktail and craft beer menu alongside its food program. It operates as a late-night venue with delivery via Skip the Dishes and in-house takeout available seven days a week.

value: Lou's Grill

signal: Pub/burger joint, happy hour daily; no fine-dining markers or prices


value: 2009 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 2Y8

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; rack at 47m; rack at 71m; rack at 76m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Fernwood Pizza Company is a neighbourhood pizzeria in Victoria's Fernwood district, billing itself as 'The People's Pie' for its community-minded, inclusive ethos. The menu spans creative vegetarian combinations to classic meat pies, with gluten-free crust and vegan cheese substitutions available. Rotating craft beer, wine, and cider complement the pizza selection, making it a solid refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the area.

value: Fernwood Pizza Company

detail: Dedicated Fernwood Vegetarian pizza listed; gluten-free crust substitution available; vegan cheese substitution available

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 11 11th Ave S, Cranbrook

blurb: Community theatre in Cranbrook's 1909 Masonic Temple; delight depends on a show being on.

community: Cranbrook

value: The Studio & Stage Door is a city-owned heritage building dating to 1909, originally built by the local Masons as their Temple, and home to Cranbrook Community Theatre for over 50 years. The venue features an 83-seat theatre and a 1,050-square-foot hardwood dance floor, and has hosted everything from ballet classes to punk rock concerts and professional touring shows. Cranbrook Community Theatre has been producing theatrical works in the East Kootenays since the 1960s, making this a genuine cultural landmark for the region.

value: Studio & Stage Door

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: 83-seat community theatre; tickets ~$15-25

wow_evidence: 1909 Masonic Temple heritage building, home of Cranbrook Community Theatre for 50+ years; delight show-conditional per rubric band 2.


value: 6661 Sooke Road, V9Z 0A1

community: Sooke

value: Village Food Markets is an award-winning independent supermarket in Sooke Centre Mall, locally owned and operated, and a multiple-time Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year. The store offers a full deli and butcher shop, in-house bakery, expanded organic produce section, and Chester's Chicken fried chicken takeout. Touring cyclists passing through Sooke will find a comprehensive grocery resupply with strong local and Canadian product focus.

value: Village Food Markets

detail: Chester's Chicken fried chicken takeout and deli grab-and-go items explicitly listed as services on the website


value: 1215 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P1

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

community: Esquimalt

value: La Belle Patate is a Québécois fast-food restaurant specializing in authentic poutine, insisting on fresh cheese curds with the signature squeak that any proud Francophone would recognize. The Esquimalt location is one of two outposts (the other in Vancouver), serving both eat-in and takeout. Cyclists passing through Esquimalt will find a quick, hearty stop for classic Québec comfort food.

value: La Belle Patate


value: 33089 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A8

blurb: North America's oldest Sikh temple (1911), with the Sikh Heritage Museum.

value: The oldest existing Sikh Temple in North America, built by Sikh migrants between 1908 and 1911, and designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2002. The ground floor houses the Sikh Heritage Museum, which has featured rotating exhibitions on topics from the Komagata Maru to South Asians in hockey since 2011. Guided group tours are available and a virtual tour allows remote visitors to explore the site.

value: Gur Sikh Temple

signal: gurdwara + heritage museum, free admission

wow_evidence: Oldest Sikh temple in North America (1911), National Historic Site 2002, houses the Sikh Heritage Museum — genuine national significance; museum visit delight 2.


community: Langford

value: BlueBird Cabs is a long-established on-demand taxi serving Greater Victoria 24/7, with a 100-vehicle fleet including Siennas, Highlanders, and wheelchair-accessible vans; no bike policy stated.

value: Blue Bird Cabs

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 3302 Hwy 16, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: Bulkley Valley Wholesale is a long-established grocery and food service wholesaler that has operated out of Smithers since 1959, now part of the Pattison Food Group. Originally wholesale-only, the store opened to retail customers in 2000, giving the general public access to its broad selection of grocery and food service products at competitive prices. Situated on Highway 16, it is a practical resupply stop for cyclists touring northwest BC's main corridor.

value: Bulkley Valley Wholesale


value: 101 Morrissey Road, Port Moody

community: Port Moody

value: Romer's Burger Bar

signal: Romer's Burger Bar; ~$16-24pp


value: 7011 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

blurb: Museum and visitor centre in an 1893 CPR station in Agassiz.

community: Kent

value: The Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Centre occupies one of Canada's oldest surviving wood-built Canadian Pacific Railway stations, constructed in 1893 and located in the heart of downtown Agassiz. It serves as both a regional history museum and an official visitor centre for the area, making it a natural waypoint for touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley. The on-site Local Motive Giftshop offers locally made artisan goods and country-fresh jams.

signal: museum doubling as visitor centre, donation entry

wow_evidence: Museum and VC in an 1893 CPR station, among Canada's oldest surviving wooden stations.


community: Pitt Meadows

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 3175 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack at 77m; stands (5 spaces) at 90m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Metro Coffee Bar & Billiards is a Portuguese-cuisine bar with billiards tables located on Vancouver's Kingsway. It serves as a social venue offering food, drinks, and gaming facilities. A casual gathering spot for dining and recreation.

value: Metro Coffee Bar & Billiards

signal: amenity=bar


value: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9

community: North Vancouver

value: The Observatory is a fine-dining restaurant housed in a mountaintop chalet at the Peak of Grouse Mountain, with panoramic windows overlooking the city lights of Vancouver. Guests reach the restaurant via the Blue Grouse Gondola or Red Skyride, with mountain access complimentary for diners holding advance reservations. The menu features multi-course West Coast cuisine paired with Okanagan wines, alongside a dedicated vegan tasting menu offered on selected Thursday evenings.

value: Observatory Restaurant

detail: Dedicated Vegan Tasting Menu offered on selected Thursday evenings: six full courses, plant-based, with seasonal ingredients that change each event

label: Fine dining

signal: Prix-fixe menu: 3 courses $79, 4 courses $99 per person


value: 6038 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 53m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Triple O's is the quick-service burger concept under the White Spot family, BC's longest-running restaurant chain operating since 1928. Located on Kingsway in Vancouver, this location features a drive-through and outdoor seating. Cyclists passing through the Burnaby-Vancouver corridor on Kingsway will find it a convenient stop for burgers and BC-sourced ingredients.

value: Triple O's

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


value: 8100 Ackroyd Road #155, Richmond, BC V6X 3K2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (14 spaces) at 25m; rack at 63m; rack at 70m; rack at 82m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Myth Dessert & Patisserie is a cozy Richmond dessert shop specializing in handcrafted sweet soups and pastries made with natural ingredients. The shop features a minimalist, sunlit interior with greenery and wooden furnishings, designed for quiet moments or social gatherings. It is part of the Myth Group restaurant family, with a loyalty points program redeemable across all Myth Group locations.

value: Myth Dessert & Patisserie

signal: shop=bakery


value: 311 Ross Street Northeast

blurb: Outdoor stage in downtown Salmon Arm; live music beside the Saturday market.

community: Salmon Arm

value: Ross Street Stage is a City of Salmon Arm-operated outdoor theater in the heart of downtown Salmon Arm, serving as the main venue for the summer Downtown Live music series. Every Saturday in summer, live performances coincide with the Downtown Farmer's Market, creating a lively cultural gathering point in the downtown core. The stage is also part of a broader downtown arts ecosystem that includes a registered busking program (BuskStop) and public art walking tours.

label: Saturday summer music series

months: May June July August September October

value: Ross Street Stage

signal: Free live music performances at Ross Street Stage every Saturday

wow_evidence: Outdoor downtown stage; lively when summer Saturday markets and Downtown Live line up.


bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 37m; rack (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (8 spaces) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3023 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3Y6

community: Nanaimo

value: Hong Kong House Restaurant is a locally owned Nanaimo institution serving Szechuan, Cantonese, and Shanghai-style Chinese cuisine for over 17 years. It is best known for hosting what it bills as the biggest Chinese food buffet in Nanaimo, alongside a full dine-in menu and takeout or delivery service. All dishes are MSG-free and cooked in 100% vegetable oil, making it a solid refuelling stop for cyclists rolling through central Nanaimo near Country Club Centre.

value: Hong Kong House Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists Vegetable Chow Mein, Vegetable Fried Rice, and other vegetable dishes; services page highlights 'vegetable dishes' among offerings

signal: All-you-can-eat buffet; customer reviews emphasize reasonable price

wow_evidence: locally owned Nanaimo institution serving...for over 17 years


value: 1815 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, V5C 6R4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 10m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Sushi Yoi is a casual Japanese restaurant in Burnaby specializing in fresh sushi, sashimi, and aburi-style nigiri alongside classics like tempura and donburi. The restaurant emphasizes high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and offers both dine-in and takeout, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Rosser Avenue corridor. Outdoor seating is noted in OSM, which may allow cyclists to keep an eye on their bikes.

value: Sushi Yoi

signal: Casual sushi restaurant; no menu prices or fine-dining markers shown

wow_evidence: fresh sushi, sashimi, and aburi-style nigiri… high-quality, locally sourced ingredients


value: 8319 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4A9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Parm'z Pizza Factory is a takeout and delivery restaurant on Oak Street in Vancouver's Marpole neighbourhood, serving freshly prepared pizza and Indian food made with no artificial flavours. The menu spans specialty and veggie pizzas, pastas, Indian main dishes, salads, and desserts, with a second location serving Surrey. Cyclists passing through Marpole on Oak Street would find it a convenient stop for a filling meal.

value: Parm'z Pizza Factory Ltd.

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'PREMIUM VEGGIE PIZZA' category confirming vegetarian pizza options; no explicit vegan or gluten-free claims found

wow_evidence: a second location serving Surrey


value: 2148 Main Street, Vancouver BC

value: Brassneck Brewery is an independent craft brewery with a walk-in tasting room and growler shop on Vancouver's Main Street, offering a rotating tap list of eclectic styles ranging from tart barrel-aged fruit beers to an 11% Chocolate Banana Imperial Milkshake Stout. The brewery fills growlers from other breweries as well, making it a handy stop for cyclists wanting to stock up. Food is available from their sister restaurant The Magnet, including options to take home.

value: Brassneck Brewery

signal: Craft brewery walk-in tasting room + growler shop

wow_evidence: fills growlers from other breweries... rotating tap list of eclectic styles


community: Langley


value: 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 59m; bollard (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver) is a social enterprise hotel in downtown Vancouver where every stay funds YWCA BC programs supporting women and families. The hotel offers a wide range of room types, from budget singles with hallway bathrooms to multi-bed family suites, plus shared kitchens and laundry facilities in common areas. It sits steps from BC Place, Rogers Arena, and SkyTrain connections, making it a practical base for exploring the city.

value: Hotel Willo

detail: Guest testimonial on website states: 'very good common areas including many bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, etc.'

signal: Guest reviews emphasize great price and value for downtown Vancouver

wow_evidence: social enterprise hotel...every stay funds YWCA BC programs supporting women and families


value: 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, V6Y 1N9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: building at 79m.

blurb: Minoru Park's aquatics and active-living centre.

value: Minoru Centre for Active Living is a City of Richmond public aquatics and fitness facility offering swimming and fitness programming. It also houses the Seniors Centre at Minoru, making it a broad community hub. Touring cyclists in Richmond looking to clean up or get a workout between rides may find this facility useful.

value: Minoru Centre for Active Living

wow_evidence: City aquatics and fitness facility — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 2303 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: PO Box 391, 450 Charlotte St., Crofton, BC V0R 1R0

community: North Cowichan

value: Osborne Bay Resort is an oceanfront camping and cottage resort perched along the shores of Crofton, BC, offering full-service RV sites, log cottages with fully-equipped kitchens, a rentable 40-foot oceanfront RV, and beachside camping. Open year-round, it sits close to the Crofton ferry terminal—a convenient jumping-off point for Salt Spring Island—and within easy pedalling distance of the Cowichan Valley trail network and the Chemainus murals town. The resort's laundromat, free hot showers, and diverse lodging formats make it a practical multi-night base for touring cyclists exploring southern Vancouver Island.

value: Osborne Bay Resort

detail: Coin-operated laundromat located at the log house by the park entrance; change available at office; extended hours can be arranged with staff

signal: mixed oceanfront resort: RV/camping (cheap) + log cottages ~$150-200; banded on cottages

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: coin-operated laundromat and hot showers are explicitly described under /facilities


value: 969 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, V7P 1S4

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Steed Cycles is a full-service bicycle shop in North Vancouver billing itself as 'Canada's Premier Bike Shop,' carrying a broad roster of premium brands including Specialized, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Giant, and Rocky Mountain across mountain, road, gravel, city, and electric categories. The shop runs a dedicated service department alongside a comprehensive apparel and accessories department stocked with well-known touring and bikepacking brands. It is one of the North Shore's most complete cycling retail and service destinations for riders of all disciplines.

value: Steed Cycles

detail: Website lists Apidura and Ortlieb as stocked accessory brands and includes 'Bags & Panniers' as a product category — both brands are leading touring and bikepacking gear makers

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Apidura and Ortlieb listed as accessory brands alongside a 'Bags & Panniers' product category


value: 555 West Hastings Street, FC-28, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Rice 'N Spice is a family-run food court restaurant that has been a downtown Vancouver institution since 1992, blending Sri-Lankan curries with Mediterranean and Southeast Asian flavours. Located on the lower level of Harbour Centre near the edge of historic Gastown, it is known for freshly ground spices, overnight-marinated shawarma, and a commitment to no MSG and no preservatives. Touring cyclists stopping in the core will find a wide range of hearty rice-bowl dishes, including a fully vegan and gluten-free vegetarian line-up.

value: Rice 'N Spice

detail: Website states: 'All vegetarian orders are served with rice and are 100% vegan and gluten free.'


value: 33765 Essendene Avenue, V2S 2H1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 19m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 80m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Downtown micro-venue for exhibitions and artisan markets.

community: Abbotsford

value: Open Space is a 1500-square-foot flexible cultural venue in the heart of historic Downtown Abbotsford, operated by the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association. It hosts curated art exhibitions, artisan markets, workshops, and micro-events, serving as a creative hub connecting local artists and small businesses. A touring cyclist passing through downtown Abbotsford could drop in to browse a gallery show or catch a pop-up market.

days_closed: Mo Sa Su

value: Open Space

wow_evidence: Small flexible cultural venue with exhibitions and markets — walk-in when programming is on.


value: Stikine Region, BC V0W 1A0, Canada

community: Surprise

value: A small, free recreation site overlooking the southwest end of Surprise Lake, reached by a gravel road roughly 20 km east of Atlin; basic and remote with no confirmed services, but a genuine northern wilderness lake setting.

value: Surprise Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Castlegar


value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 110 Motel Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0

community: Salmo

value: Sal-Crest Motel sits in Salmo, BC on Highway 3, making it a natural overnight stop on the Selkirk Loop and a base for exploring the southern Kootenays. The owners offer a large backyard with barbecues and picnic tables for socializing. Room options range from single queens to two-bedroom units with full kitchens, all with a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker.

value: Sal-Crest Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: explicitly welcomes 'bike and cyclist groups'...large backyard with barbecues and picnic tables for socializing


value: Southern Gulf Islands, BC V0N 2Y0, Canada

community: Sidney

value: A celebrated sandy spit on Sidney Island in the Gulf Islands, reached only by seasonal passenger ferry or private boat from Sidney; the beach and warm shallow water are the draw, but the water-only access makes it a non-starter for a loaded bike without advance planning.

value: Sidney Spit Campsite / BC Marine Trail

wow_evidence: celebrated sandy spit on Sidney Island in the Gulf Islands … water-only access makes it a non-starter for a loaded bike


value: 20394 88 Avenue, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 38m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: A McDonald's franchise location on 88 Avenue in Langley serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and McCafé beverages, with a drive-through for quick service. The location is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned, making it a reasonable comfort stop on a hot day's ride. Touring cyclists will find it a familiar and predictable resupply point in Langley's suburban corridor.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


community: Whistler

value: Subway


value: 110 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0

blurb: Sparwood's public library in the Elk Valley.

community: Sparwood

value: Sparwood Public Library is a community hub in the Elk Valley, serving Sparwood and the surrounding Kootenay region with free library cards, print and digital collections, and a variety of programming for all ages. The library offers computer and internet access along with digital resources including e-books, audiobooks, and online learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. For cyclists riding the Crowsnest Pass corridor, it provides a sheltered indoor stop with connectivity in an otherwise remote stretch of southeastern BC.

value: Sparwood Public Library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Community library; ordinary library band.


value: 4700 Kingsway Unit #1155, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2, Canada

community: Coquitlam

value: Cinnzeo is a Canadian franchise bakery café best known for freshly baked cinnamon rolls in classic and specialty flavours, all topped with cream cheese frosting and prepared throughout the day. The menu also includes savoury options like Cheesy Garlic Dippers, Lavazza espresso and coffee drinks, smoothies, and frappes — a reasonable pit stop for a quick energy boost. The North Vancouver location sits on the first floor of a shopping mall.

value: Cinnzeo

detail: Website confirms freshly baked cinnamon rolls and savoury items (Cheesy Garlic Dippers) prepared throughout the day, plus hot Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks

wow_evidence: Canadian franchise bakery café... North Vancouver location sits on the first floor of a shopping mall


value: 105 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 9m; rack (3 spaces) at 23m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 37m; rack (3 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m; rack (4 spaces) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Mr. Sushi Lonsdale is a family-owned sushi restaurant that has operated in North Vancouver since 2016, part of a brand with roots going back to the early 1990s. Spanning 2,000 square feet in the Lower Lonsdale waterfront neighbourhood, it offers a modern interior, a broad menu of sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and noodle dishes, and has earned a North Shore News Readers' Choice Award. Cyclists finishing a ride along the North Shore waterfront will find both dine-in and convenient takeout options a short ride from the SeaBus terminal.

value: Mr. Sushi

detail: Lonsdale menu lists 'Chicken, beef, or veggie yakisoba' and 'Chicken, beef, or veggie udon', confirming vegetarian options

signal: family sushi, broad menu; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: family-owned sushi restaurant... earned a North Shore News Readers' Choice Award


value: 4232 Village Stroll, Whistler, BC

value: La Bocca is an Italian restaurant located on Village Stroll in the heart of Whistler village, one of the primary pedestrian thoroughfares in the resort. Its central location on a busy tourist promenade makes it a natural stop for cyclists passing through Whistler. No current web presence could be verified to describe the dining experience in more detail.

value: La Bocca

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


value: 7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Burnaby rec centre with pool, gym, and drop-in programs.

value: Edmonds Community Centre is a City of Burnaby recreation facility offering swimming, fitness rooms, gym and racquet sports, plus youth and seniors centres. It also hosts community programs and drop-in activities for families. Located on Edmonds Street in Burnaby, it sits within Metro Vancouver's urban cycling network.

days_closed: Sa Su

value: Edmonds Community Centre

wow_evidence: Full-service rec centre with swimming — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 4200 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada V0H 1V6

community: Osoyoos

value: Walnut Beach Resort is a full-service lakefront suite resort on Osoyoos Lake, set against Canada's only desert landscape with vineyard and mountain vistas. Suites feature fully equipped kitchens and kitchenettes, and the property includes a private beach, heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, and on-site dining at Pointe 49 Kitchen & Bar. It is a prominent destination resort in one of BC's sunniest regions, close to wine tours, cycling routes, and the US border.

value: Walnut Beach Resort

detail: Amenities page lists 'EV Charging Station'; note this is vehicle-scale charging, not confirmed for e-bikes

detail: "Guest Laundry Facilities" explicitly listed on the amenities page

detail: Pointe 49 Kitchen & Bar with indoor and patio dining is on-site at the resort

detail: On-site 'Walnut Beach Marketplace' listed in amenities

signal: duplicate of Walnut Beach Resort entry; banded consistently, $220-320 shoulder


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 74m; lockers (secure) at 75m.

community: Kelowna

value: Shell

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 517 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 3J6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands at 6m; stands (4 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack at 37m; rack at 49m; rack at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m; stands (6 spaces) at 71m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Drake Eatery & Craft Beer Parlour has been a fixture of Victoria's Historic Market Square since 2014, pouring West Coast craft beer across 29 rotating taps alongside a food program built on simply prepared quality local ingredients. The space is intentionally low-key — no TVs, no loud music — designed as a neighbourhood gathering spot with order-at-the-bar service. It also hosts community fundraising events, including the annual Thirsty Chef beer and food festival benefiting the Victoria Cool Aid Society.

value: Drake Eatery

signal: amenity=bar


value: 2653 James Street

blurb: Duncan's Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

value: The Cowichan Aquatic Centre is a public swimming facility operated by the Municipality of North Cowichan, located in Duncan on southern Vancouver Island. It sits within North Cowichan's broader recreation portfolio, which includes sports fields, trails, and court sports. As a community aquatic centre, it may offer useful amenities for touring cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley.

value: Cowichan Aquatic Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal aquatic centre; after-ride band.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 33m.

community: Delta

value: Shell Select


value: Blenz Kiosk

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 18 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1G8

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (6 spaces) at 85m; stands (6 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; rack at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 52 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Field & Social is a salad-focused fast-casual restaurant founded in Vancouver in 2016, built around the idea that salads can be the main event — filling, flavourful, and worth craving. The Mount Pleasant location serves creative salads and bowls made with fresh-cut greens, scratch-made dressings, and locally sourced proteins and produce. It's a practical lunch stop for cyclists moving through the South Main corridor, with online ordering and pickup available.

value: Field & Social

detail: Menu labels Thai Peanut Satay as vegan; Soy Mushroom Miso Bowl as 'plant based option'; multiple items (Chicken Tostada, Beets Bowl, Soy Mushroom Miso Bowl) labelled gluten free

signal: salad/bowl fast-casual; ~$13-17

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: salad-focused fast-casual restaurant founded in Vancouver in 2016...Online ordering with pickup from all locations


value: 955 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 9142 East Saanich Road

community: North Saanich

value: McTavish Road Store is a convenience store located near Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula, a region popular with touring cyclists exploring the Southern Gulf Islands gateway. Its position along McTavish Road places it within reach of routes connecting the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay to the broader peninsula trail network. As a neighbourhood convenience store it likely carries basic supplies useful to cyclists passing through.

value: McTavish Road Store


value: 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 37m; rack (covered) at 50m.

community: Saanich

value: Side Project Coffee is a campus coffee shop operated by the University of Victoria Graduate Students' Society (GSS), located on the UVic Ring Road campus in Victoria. It shares an organizational home with the Grad House Restaurant, both run as student-facing food and beverage services by the GSS. Touring cyclists on the Galloping Goose or Lochside trails — which connect directly to the UVic area — would find it a convenient on-campus stop for coffee and a rest.

value: Side Project Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: campus coffee shop... Galloping Goose and Lochside trails — which connect directly to the UVic area


value: 97 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (22 spaces) at 82m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Honolulu Coffee


value: 55 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0J2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (8 spaces) at 34m; stands (8 spaces) at 49m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands at 84m; stands at 85m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Coasters Coffee is an independent cafe in New Westminster founded by two sisters who designed the space around a West Coast nature aesthetic, bringing the feel of the outdoors inside. The cafe sources its coffee from local roasters committed to organic and ethical growing practices, and its loose-leaf teas from a 100% Canadian-owned supplier. Touring cyclists will find a calm indoor setting with a broad menu of specialty espresso drinks, teas, matcha, and food including salads and pastries.

value: Coasters Coffee

detail: Website menu lists alternative milk as a standard add-on and specifically notes oat milk in drink descriptions, supporting vegan drink options


value: 609 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 73m; rack at 76m; stands at 84m; stands (8 spaces) at 90m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Judge Begbies Tavern is a lively neighborhood sports bar and live-entertainment venue anchored on historic Columbia Street in New Westminster's downtown core. It screens major league sports including Canucks, Whitecaps, and NFL games, and hosts weekly open mic nights and karaoke, drawing a regular local crowd. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available in a non-smoking setting.

value: Judge Begbie's Tavern


community: Mission

value: Ricky's Country Restaurant is a sit-down family-style diner operating under the ABC Country Restaurants brand, a chain known for comfort-food classics and a homey atmosphere. The Mission-area location sits along a highway corridor that touring cyclists on the Fraser Valley route may pass through. The chain emphasises fresh ingredients and generous portions in a relaxed, all-day dining setting.

value: Ricky's Country Restaurant

signal: Ricky's/ABC Country family diner; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: old_name 'abc country restaurant'; current chain website lists no Chilliwack/Mission location


value: 2280 John Hart Hwy, Prince George, BC V2K 2X8

community: Prince George

value: Northwood Plaza Hotel is a well-established Prince George hotel that has been operating for over thirty years, occupying a small commercial complex that includes Nelly's Pub (a neighbourhood favourite since 1984), a liquor store, a banquet hall, and several retail shops. The pub serves meals throughout the day and into the evening, making it a convenient stop for hungry travellers. Its location on John Hart Highway provides straightforward access to Prince George's central attractions and services.

value: Northwood Plaza Hotel

detail: Nelly's Pub is located on-site within the hotel complex, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with daily specials and a fully licensed bar

signal: self-described cheap/affordable hotel over pub, PG; $90-120

wow_evidence: long-standing hotel complex with an on-site pub (Nelly's Pub since 1984), liquor store, banquet hall, and retail shops


value: 8390 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6P4Z7

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 26m; rack (6 spaces) at 29m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 46m; rack at 59m; stands at 63m; rack at 67m; rack at 68m; stands (8 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Wang's Taiwanese Beef Noodle House is a Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine restaurant on Granville Street in Vancouver, specializing in beef brisket noodle soups, dim sum, and rice dishes. The menu spans over two dozen noodle variations — from classic red-braised beef brisket to spicy Sichuan dan dan noodles — alongside dumplings, pot stickers, and Taiwanese street-food staples. Touring cyclists riding the Granville corridor will find a hearty, filling meal with online pickup ordering available.

value: Wang's Taiwan Beef Noodle House

detail: Menu legend explicitly lists a 'vegetarian' indicator; A14 'Vegetarian Noodles Served with Deep Fried Tofu 素麵' is marked as vegetarian

signal: Beef noodle mains $19-21; explicit noodle house format


value: 4700 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 76m; stands at 83m.

community: Burnaby

value: Real Canadian Superstore is a full-service supermarket offering comprehensive groceries plus pharmacy, optician, and general merchandise. Touring cyclists can resupply substantially on food and goods in one stop. A major chain location providing standard big-box supermarket convenience and selection.

value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: 4717 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 68m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Chez Christophe is a Swiss-inspired chocolaterie and patisserie founded in 2013 by Swiss-trained pastry chef Christophe Bonzon, operating its original flagship in Burnaby Heights on Hastings Street. The café serves espresso beverages made with locally roasted beans from Pallet Coffee Roasters alongside freshly baked croissants, cakes, tarts, macarons, and handcrafted artisan chocolates. A touring cyclist passing through Burnaby Heights will find it a high-quality stop for a specialty coffee and house-made pastry.

value: Chez Christophe


kid_friendly: no

community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: A 2-site peninsula camp at the confluence of the Kootenay and White Rivers, reached by forest service roads off the Kootenay River FSR; scenic and secluded but no developed amenities and expect rough gravel access.

value: Kootenay-White Junction Recreation Site


value: 8175 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (3 spaces) at 51m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Neptune Barbecue House is a Cantonese restaurant on Granville Street in Vancouver, part of the multi-location Neptune Group established in 1997. The restaurant is well-known for its BBQ Pork, Roast Duck, and Party Tray Combos, and bills itself as one of the top Chinese restaurants in Greater Vancouver. Cyclists can order takeout directly through the website or via major delivery apps including DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Skip TheDishes.

value: Neptune BBQ House

signal: Cantonese BBQ, roast duck/pork; ~$16-26pp


value: 540 Highway 2

community: Dawson Creek

value: Pomeroy Inn and Suites operates a hotel on Highway 2 in Dawson Creek, serving as a convenient overnight stop for cyclists traveling in northern BC. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi to guests.

value: Pomeroy Inn and Suites Dawson Creek

signal: Genuine Pomeroy, Dawson Creek


value: 4876 McKay St, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: The Lido Motel is a classic 1950s-inspired motel in Radium Hot Springs, BC, thoughtfully refreshed with modern comforts while retaining its retro road-trip character. The property comprises four detached single-storey buildings where every room has ground-floor access with dedicated parking directly outside the door—a layout that is naturally convenient for cyclists arriving loaded. Rooms include fully equipped kitchenettes, and the motel accommodates groups of up to 32 guests across 10 rooms, with shared outdoor spaces featuring BBQs and firepits.

google_place_id: ChIJpaVmrCRvelMRFsOvPDmzIuo

value: Lido Motel

wow_evidence: ground-floor access with dedicated parking directly outside the door — a layout that is naturally convenient for cyclists arriving loaded


value: 2575 Green Lake Road, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0

community: Okanagan Falls

value: See Ya Later Ranch is a historic winery and bistro perched high atop Hawthorne Mountain above Okanagan Falls, with roots going back to 1920 when founder Major Hugh Fraser planted the first vines. It is one of the highest-elevation vineyards in the Okanagan Valley and holds the largest planting of Gewürztraminer in North America across 65 acres. Touring cyclists who make the climb are rewarded with award-winning tastings, a valley-view bistro, and a lively events calendar including a Pride celebration.

value: See Ya Later Ranch

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 19537 Fraser Highway, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: OoH La La Shwarma Bar is a fast-food shawarma and kebab spot on the busy Fraser Highway corridor in Surrey. It serves Middle Eastern-style wraps and grilled meats in a quick-service format. Cyclists riding the Fraser Highway route through Surrey may find it a convenient stop for a filling, protein-rich meal.

value: OoH La La Shwarma Bar

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2172 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 87m; rack (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Hai Chi Em is a cozy, modern Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, run by a sibling team with a Saigon-trained head chef who blends comforting classics like pho and bún with bold creative dishes and Vietnamese-inspired cocktails. The spot has been featured in Noms Magazine as one of Vancouver's freshest modern Vietnamese gems and holds a 4.7-star Google rating. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming dine-in space with online ordering and pickup options, accommodating a range of dietary needs.

value: Hai Chi Em

detail: FAQ states: 'We can suggest dishes that are gluten-friendly, dairy-free, nut-aware, and vegetarian.' Menu also includes multiple tofu and mushroom dishes

signal: Mains priced $19–20: duck noodle soup, rice noodles, fried squid


blurb: Golf course near Williams Lake in Cariboo grassland setting.

community: Sugarcane

value: Coyote Rock Golf Course is a Williams Lake First Nation development at Sugarcane, just south of Williams Lake, set in the Cariboo grassland above the San Jose River valley. The course is a short ride from downtown Williams Lake.

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Coyote Rock Golf Course

signal: golf course green fees ~$35-55 (bookable activity, tiers by cost)

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Commercial golf course, thin record (sourced from a neighbouring real-estate site); no independent story; marginal for touring cyclists.


value: 4444 Golden Mile Drive, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1

community: Inkaneep

value: Rust Wine Co. is a small-lot winery on the Golden Mile Bench — BC's first designated sub-appellation — sourcing from old-vine vineyards planted as far back as 1968. The tasting room offers sweeping views over the Black Sage Bench toward Osoyoos, and a restored 19th-century bunkhouse relocated from a silver mine serves as a unique vacation rental on the property. Weekly live music events through the season make it an animated stop along the South Okanagan winery route.

value: Rust Wine Co

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


value: 6715 Eustace Road, Sooke, BC

community: Sooke

value: Cafe Vosino is a community-owned cooperative café in the heart of Sooke, BC, born when local patrons pooled resources to purchase and reopen the much-loved 'Stick in the Mud' coffee house — its new name a nod to Sooke's historic postal code V0S 1N0. Operated under the Sooke Community Investment Cooperative, it functions as both a neighbourhood gathering place and a small retail hub offering locally baked bread and café merchandise. Touring cyclists passing through Sooke will find a welcoming stop with outdoor seating and a strong community character.

value: Cafe Vosino

wow_evidence: community-owned cooperative café... Sooke Community Investment Cooperative... outdoor seating and a strong community character


value: 270 East Broadway, V5T 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 35m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m; rack (5 spaces) at 96m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 52 spaces.

value: Freshii is a quick-service healthy food chain founded in Toronto in 2005 and now operating in over 300 locations worldwide, with this outpost on East Broadway in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The menu centres on customizable salads, energii bowls, poke bowls, burritos, wraps, and smoothies built from fresh, nutritious ingredients. Online ordering for pickup and a loyalty app make it a convenient refuelling stop on a cycling day.

value: Freshii

detail: Website FAQ confirms pickup ordering: 'You can schedule an order up to one business day ahead, only for pick up.'

detail: About Us page explicitly names vegetarian dietary preference: 'Whether you're looking to eat well, are vegetarian, or have specific dietary preferences.' Vegan and GF not explicitly confirmed

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: 265 Blackburn Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8

blurb: Arbutus and manzanita ridge reserve on Mt. Erskine's shoulder, Salt Spring.

community: Ganges

value: Manzanita Ridge Nature Reserve is a 20-hectare conservation area on the southeast end of Salt Spring Island's Mt. Erskine ridge, protecting one of the island's rare south-facing coastal Douglas-fir habitats with an Arbutus-Hairy Manzanita ecosystem. Acquired in 2003 through a mix of donation and community fundraising, it is managed by the Salt Spring Island Conservancy under a conservation covenant. The reserve offers 0.5 km of public hiking trails — a quiet natural detour for cyclists exploring Salt Spring Island.

value: Manzanita Ridge Nature Reserve

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Rare arbutus-manzanita ridge ecosystem; no trail access described.


value: 770 Bute Street, Vancouver, V6E 1C2

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 35m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 52 spaces.

value: Beest is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Vancouver's West End specializing in roast beef marinated ramen, a distinctive style that sets it apart from more common tonkotsu or shoyu spots. Located on Bute Street, it offers indoor seating for cyclists looking to refuel with a warming bowl after a ride through the city. The Instagram handle @beest_vancouver suggests an active social presence for checking current offerings.

value: Beest

signal: roast-beef ramen; ~$16-24pp


community: Tlell

value: A 30-site provincial campground in Naikoon Park on Haida Gwaii, set among a hundred kilometres of wild beach of deep Haida cultural significance; the park is a true wilderness with no supplies, cash-only payment, and cool foggy winds possible any day of the year.

value: Misty Meadows Provincial Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: operated by the Old Massett Village Council...hundred kilometres of wild beach of deep Haida cultural significance


value: 2760 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 58m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A supermarket on Kingsway in Vancouver serving the local community with groceries and supplies. Touring cyclists can stop here to restock provisions during their journey.

value: Great Two Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 935 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee


value: 946 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, V3K 1C9

community: Coquitlam

value: My Greek Taverna is a family-style Greek restaurant in Coquitlam's Brunette Avenue corridor, serving traditional Mediterranean dishes including souvlaki, moussaka, rack of lamb, and fresh seafood prepared with time-honored recipes. The cozy, rustic dining room is designed to evoke an authentic Greek atmosphere. Touring cyclists will find satisfying, protein-rich plated meals with generous accompaniments of Greek salad, rice, roast potato, and pita bread.

value: My Greek Taverna

detail: Menu includes Spanakopita Dinner (fillo pastry with spinach & feta), Tyropita Dinner (fillo pastry with feta cheese), and Saganaki Dinner (pan-fried cheese) — all vegetarian dishes

signal: Most entrees $27–32, premium items to $50; full sit-down with sides

wow_evidence: family-style Greek restaurant... time-honored recipes


value: 100 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam

value: I Am Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant in Coquitlam emphasizing fresh, healthy dishes with a welcoming community focus. The restaurant operates out of a unit at 100 Schoolhouse Street and also has a second location in Surrey. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down dining option with takeout available.

value: I Am Pho

signal: Pho shop, sit-down locations; fresh/healthy buzzwords don't elevate


community: Cranbrook

value: On-demand taxi service based in Cranbrook since 1985, covering a broad East Kootenay corridor including Fernie, Creston, and Invermere. No bike policy stated, but large vans are listed as available.

value: Star Taxi

wow_evidence: on-demand taxi service based in Cranbrook since 1985


value: 3031 Beckman Place, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: An Indian restaurant specializing in dosas in Richmond. Offers vegetarian and vegan menu options. A casual dining stop for touring cyclists seeking quality Indian cuisine.

value: Davie Dosa Company

signal: dosa/South Indian, veg; ~$14-22pp


value: Jugo Juice

signal: chain 'jugo juice'


value: 274 Wakas Drive

community: Waglisla

value: A bar located on Wakas Drive in the North Coast & Haida Gwaii region. Serves as a local gathering point for the community.

value: Marg's Bar

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


community: Nanaimo

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 5575 9 Ave, Delta, BC V4M 1W1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 77m; rack at 83m.

blurb: Tsawwassen's public pool and fitness centre.

community: Delta

value: Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre is a City of Delta public recreation facility in Tsawwassen offering swimming and fitness amenities. It sits within Delta's broader network of community recreation centres serving the Tsawwassen peninsula. Touring cyclists riding the South Delta routes may find it a useful mid-route stop, though cyclist-specific services are unconfirmed.

value: Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre

wow_evidence: Public aquatic centre in Tsawwassen — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 10111 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V7A 1W6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 22m; rack at 42m; rack at 56m; rack at 59m.

value: Pioneer's Liquor Store


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: FreshSlice Pizza

signal: FreshSlice pizza chain (confirmed); ~$8-14


community: White Rock

value: Tim Hortons

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