value: 960 Seymour Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (5 spaces) at 48m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (7 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 68m; stands (1 space) at 76m; stands (1 space) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (1 space) at 79m; stands (8 spaces) at 83m; stands (7 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


source: enrichment

value: 1689 Johnston St #22, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 45m; rack (100 spaces) at 56m. Total: 100 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Siegel's Bagels is an authentic Montreal-style bagel shop with a location inside Granville Island Public Market, one of Vancouver's most-visited culinary destinations. The shop serves bagels in-store and also offers home delivery, national shipping, and catering. Its setting within the Public Market makes it a natural food stop for cyclists exploring the Granville Island area.

value: Siegel's Bagels

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: shop=bakery

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

tier: welcoming


category: Groceries

community: Gibsons

origin: chain

subcategory: Grocery Store

tier: info


value: 5176 Ladner Trunk Road, V4K 5B6

community: Delta

value: Doon Express is a long-established Indian restaurant in Tsawwassen known for authentic tandoori cuisine, house-blended spices, and a lunch buffet. The menu spans appetizers, curries, tandoori meats and seafood, and desserts, with a notably broad vegetarian selection. Cyclists riding the Tsawwassen corridor would find it a substantial sit-down meal stop with plenty of meatless options.

value: Doon Express

detail: Menu includes dedicated vegetarian dishes: Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Samosa/Aloo Tikki, Chaat Papri, Paneer Pakora, Channa Bhatura, Vegetable Manchurian, Chilli Paneer, Malai Paneer Tikka, Paneer Tikka, Pudina Paneer Tikka, Veggie Noodles, Chilli Cauliflower, and a full vegetarian section

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Main curry/tandoori dishes $15–18, lunch buffet, casual sit-down Indian

subcategory: Restaurant


value: Unit 101 - 160 Lillooet Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Village Pizzeria is a family-owned takeout restaurant that has been baking artisan pizza in Harrison Hot Springs since 1994, using 48-hour aged handmade dough pressed thin and cooked in a traditional deck oven. Situated right behind Harrison Lake and a short walk from Harrison Spa Resort, it sits in the heart of a popular resort town. The menu rounds out with Greek salad, pasta, and chicken wings — a solid refuelling option after a ride into the Hot Springs.

value: Village Pizzeria

detail: Website header reads 'Take out Pizza Restaurant'; Tripadvisor review quoted on site states 'Supposed to be take out only, but very accommodating.'

confidence: medium

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: Mile 580/KM 365 Alaska Highway, Northern Rockies, BC

blurb: Riverside regional park and campground on the Alaska Highway near Steamboat Mountain.

category: Attractions

community: Fort Nelson

value: Tetsa River Regional Park and Campground sits along the Alaska Highway just past Steamboat Mountain in the remote Northern Rockies of BC, making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists riding the iconic highway corridor. The park features trails suited to hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with 25 unserviced campsites available by reservation or drop-in. Its isolation and scenic river setting offer a genuine wilderness experience far from the nearest town.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Tetsa River Park

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Scenic river park and campground on the Alaska Highway past Steamboat Mountain; practical, pretty overnight stop.


value: 2222 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2T7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 17m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Vietnamese restaurant with a vegetarian-focused menu located on Kingsway in Vancouver. Offers indoor seating in a no-smoking environment. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking plant-based dining options.

value: Veggie Bowl

confidence: low

signal: Vietnamese veg; ~$14-20pp

source: judgement


value: 4461 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Fatburger

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 52845 Yale Rd, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X1

community: Bridal Falls

value: The Wildcat Grill is an independently owned restaurant in Rosedale, BC, serving the Fraser Valley since 1996 and home of the famous Rowdy Rosedale Burger — three half-pound patties on half a loaf of French bread with all the trimmings. The menu spans burgers, prime aged beef, seafood, and salads in a sit-down dining room with an outdoor patio, and takeout is available seven nights a week. The location beside an Esso station near the Highway 9 and Yale Road roundabout makes it easy to spot from the road.

value: Wildcat Grill

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Dinner entrees $19–33, majority $26–32 range

wow_evidence: home of the famous Rowdy Rosedale Burger — three half-pound patties on half a loaf of French bread... operating since 1996


value: 8527 Main Street, Osoyoos

community: Osoyoos

value: Golden Chopsticks is a Chinese restaurant on Main Street in Osoyoos, the sun-drenched South Okanagan town at the heart of several popular cycling routes including the Kettle Valley and cross-Canada touring corridors. It offers a sit-down dining option in a town with limited restaurant variety, making it a useful resupply stop for cyclists passing through.

value: Golden Chopsticks

signal: Chinese sit-down, Osoyoos; ~$15-25pp

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: Slocan Star Street, Sandon, BC V0G 1S0

blurb: Museum of the silver-boom ghost town of Sandon, with a Japanese Canadian internment exhibit.

community: Sandon

value: The Sandon Historical Society Museum preserves and interprets the history of Sandon, a former silver-mining boomtown in the Kootenays that is now effectively a ghost town. The museum recently added a permanent exhibit, 'Window to the Past – Japanese Canadians in Sandon,' documenting the internment of Nikkei residents during 1942–1944. Located at the end of Slocan Star Street along a route signposted from Three Forks, it is a remote but rewarding destination for cyclists exploring the Slocan Valley.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: Sandon Historical Society Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: ghost-town historical museum; small admission ~$5-10

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Anchor museum of Sandon, the storied silver-boom ghost town — the detour itself is day-shaping; permanent Nikkei internment exhibit added.


value: 5717 Main Street

community: Oliver

value: Buy Low Foods

ownership: Buy BC (chain)


value: 223 Oceanview Dr, Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0

community: Daajing Giids

value: Gather is a family-run Mediterranean restaurant in Daajing Giids on South Haida Gwaii, blending Italian and Lebanese influences — Roman-style sheet pan pizzas, housemade falafel, pasta, and fresh local seafood. The project grew out of monthly community dinners held after the owners relocated to the island in 2019, and the communal long-table spirit still defines the place. It is one of very few sit-down dinner restaurants in this remote community, making it a notable stop for cyclists touring Haida Gwaii.

value: Gather

detail: Multiple menu items marked '(GF)' or '(Gf Available)' (e.g. Polenta Fries, Tuna Crudo, Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Falafel). Vegetarian dishes include Margherita Pizza, Grilled Zucchini & Burrata, and Falafel. Home page states 'we gladly provide menus that are inclusive of specified dietary choices/restrictions…just ask!'

signal: Mediterranean, sheet-pan pizzas $20-26 (small); ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: family-run Mediterranean restaurant... one of very few sit-down dinner restaurants in this remote community


value: 2344 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (6 spaces) at 38m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; rack (8 spaces) at 62m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 87m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Lena Market is a neighbourhood greengrocer on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, serving the cycling-friendly corridor between downtown Vancouver and the broader Kitsilano area. The Instagram handle suggests a locally operated, community-focused produce shop. Its location on West 4th Avenue places it along a popular cycling route near several bike lanes.

value: Lena Market


value: 3355 North Rd #205, Burnaby, BC V3J 1H9, Canada

value: A Fang is a Chinese restaurant tucked in unit 205 of a building in North Vancouver. It appears to be a local spot serving Chinese cuisine daily. Very little public information is available beyond its OSM listing, as its Instagram presence requires a login to view.

value: A Fang

signal: small Chinese restaurant; $15-25/person


value: 1010 Langley St, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1V8

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 47m; stands (8 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A family-owned Vietnamese restaurant that has been serving Victoria since 1986, making it one of the city's most enduring independent eateries. The menu features authentic dishes including grilled lemongrass pork, aromatic pho, and rich coconut curry, all made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Located on Langley Street in downtown Victoria, it's a welcoming sit-down option for cyclists passing through the city core.

value: Le Petit Saigon

detail: Website states: 'Vegetarian options are also available.'

signal: Vietnamese pho since 1986; ~$14-22pp

region: Vancouver Island


value: 30-678 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: St. Regis is mapped in OSM as a basement-level alcohol shop on Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver. The associated website is non-functional, and the URL referencing a 'bar and grill' does not align with the OSM shop:alcohol tag, leaving the current nature of the business unclear. Insufficient evidence exists to characterize what a visiting cyclist would find here.

value: St. Regis Fine Wines & Spirits

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: website is non-functional ... current nature of the business unclear


value: 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 45m.

value: Stanley's Bar & Grill is a full-service restaurant housed inside the historic Stanley Park Pavilion, offering what the venue describes as Stanley Park's largest outdoor patio overlooking the park's lush gardens. The menu is built around local ingredients, Ocean Wise seafood, BC craft beers, and local wines, with award-winning dishes like the Royal Huntsman Burger. Situated at the heart of one of Vancouver's premier cycling destinations, it is a natural midride stop for anyone exploring Stanley Park's network of seawall and park paths.

value: Stanley's Bar and Grill

detail: Menu uses (v) for vegetarian, (vg) for vegan, and (gf) for gluten-free throughout. Examples: Tempeh and Tortilla Salad (vg)(gf), Mediterranean Bowl (vg), Double Chocolate Cremeso (gf)

signal: Mains $27-35: fish & chips, burgers, steelhead, lobster mac & cheese

wow_evidence: housed inside the historic Stanley Park Pavilion...Stanley Park's largest outdoor patio


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

blurb: Douglas-fir and bluff reserve above Fulford Creek on Salt Spring.

community: Fulford Harbour

value: Howard Horel Nature Reserve is a 25-hectare protected area on Salt Spring Island within the globally rare Coastal Douglas-fir zone, featuring forested terrain, rocky bluffs, Garry oak, small wetlands, and streams flowing into upper Fulford Creek. The reserve harbours seven Species at Risk and was acquired in 2018 through an anonymous donation honouring a long-time Salt Spring family. Touring cyclists can access the reserve's easy trail network via Bryant Hill Park, reached from the end of Mereside Road or Sarah Way.

season: all

value: Howard Horel Nature Reserve

wow_evidence: 25-ha Coastal Douglas-fir reserve with species at risk; no trail access described.


value: 308 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 22m.

value: Canada's first purpose-built gastro brewpub, Spinnakers has been crafting its own ales and pairing them with farm-to-table cuisine since 1984, drawing on partnerships with over 35 local Vancouver Island producers. Perched on Victoria's Vic West waterfront with views of the Inner Harbour, the site combines a full-service restaurant, taproom, provisions store with growler fills, and heritage guesthouses in a single destination. Cyclists can linger over a range of house-brewed craft beers and seasonal pub fare on a covered heated patio.

value: Spinnakers Brewpub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Canada's first purpose-built gastro brewpub... crafting its own ales and pairing them with farm-to-table cuisine since 1984


value: 485 Eden Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1, Canada

category: Accommodation

community: Clearwater

value: Clearwater Country Inn & RV Resort is a motel and campground property nestled minutes from the North Thompson River and the waterfalls of Wells Gray Provincial Park, offering cozy guest rooms alongside tent sites and 30-amp RV hookups. The inn provides plush rooms with free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee, while the campground includes clean washrooms and hot showers. The property's 24/7 staff offers local insider tips, making it a practical base for cyclists exploring the Wells Gray region.

value: Clearwater Country Inn Motel & RV Park

detail: Website has a dedicated 'Local Restaurants' navigation section and references 'local eateries' in the welcome text

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: motel and campground property... tent sites and 30-amp RV hookups... clean washrooms and hot showers


value: 301-535 Victoria Ave N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6S3

community: Cranbrook

value: Pho Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant in Cranbrook, BC, whose name suggests a focus on pho noodle soups — a hearty, warming option for cyclists traveling through the East Kootenay region. Cranbrook sits at a key junction on several touring routes in southeastern BC, making a restorative bowl of pho a potentially welcome stop. No further details about the dining environment or cyclist-specific facilities could be verified.

value: Pho Saigon

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


value: 6075 Highway BC-3, Bridesville, BC

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

price_band: premium

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Bridesville

source: camping

value: Full-service RV resort on the Anarchist Mountain summit along Hwy 3, sitting above Okanagan valley heat with clear night skies and sage-scented air; tent sites are available at $35–45/night, and the Kettle Valley Rail Trail is accessible nearby.

value: Summit RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: tent sites, hot showers, laundry, and on-site bike rentals with Rail Trail access


value: 4475 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3R2

bike_parking_detail: 26 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (3 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; wall_loops (2 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Nesters Market is a Western Canadian neighbourhood grocery chain founded in Whistler in 1987 and now operating 16+ locations across BC and Alberta. The Main Street Vancouver location offers a full range of fresh produce, deli and bistro, in-store bakery, pharmacy, and a strong selection of local, organic, and specialty products. Operated by the Pattison Food Group, it positions itself as a quality-focused community grocer and would serve touring cyclists well for resupply.

value: Nesters Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Bistro' as an in-store service

wow_evidence: Western Canadian neighbourhood grocery chain ... 16+ locations across BC and Alberta


value: #201-950 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7

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

value: Homura Yakiniku is a Japanese yakiniku restaurant on the second floor of a building on West Broadway in Vancouver, where guests grill their own meats tableside. The menu spans lunch courses, à la carte cuts, a drinks list, and a happy hour, with both pick-up and delivery available. The name 'Homura' means flame in Japanese, and the restaurant leans into that identity through its emphasis on the shared warmth of grilling together.

value: Homura Yakiniku

signal: yakiniku table grill, lunch courses; ~$25-38pp


value: 4879 Cherry Tree Bend, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8Y 1S1

community: Saanich

value: Cherry Tree Inn is a quiet, family-owned motel set in 1.6 acres of gardens on the Saanich Peninsula, about 10 minutes north of downtown Victoria. It sits near the Galloping Goose Trail, a major multi-use cycling corridor, and is conveniently positioned for cyclists arriving or departing via BC Ferries, Washington State Ferries, or the Coho Ferry from Port Angeles. The property is pet-friendly and all rooms are non-smoking, offering a low-key countryside feel close to urban amenities.

value: Cherry Tree Inn

detail: Website lists 'Restaurants and Pubs' among nearby attractions

wow_evidence: family-owned motel... sits near the Galloping Goose Trail, a major multi-use cycling corridor


value: 6459 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3X5

community: Vancouver

value: Mnimes Restaurant & Bar is a Greek restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver's south end, founded by Chef Manos, a classically trained culinary instructor from Athens whose Vancouver résumé includes executive roles at several well-known Greek establishments. The menu emphasizes authenticity, drawing on locally sourced ingredients and imports from Greece for dishes ranging from grilled octopus and lamb chops to moussaka and loukoumades. The restaurant has received recognition through the Greek Taste Beyond Borders program and the Canadian Choice Awards.

value: Mnimes Restaurant

detail: Website FAQ states 'Yes! We have both vegetarian and vegan options marked by VEG for vegetarian and V for vegan.' Multiple veg/vegan items are marked throughout the menu. No gluten-free mention found

signal: Named executive chef, prix-fixe 3-course menu, appetizer prices $15-23


value: 400 Capilano Road

community: Port Moody

value: Booster Juice

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 2929 Green Road

community: North Cowichan

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 1226 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Horin Ramen + Sake is a Japanese ramen restaurant on Robson Street in Vancouver whose heritage traces back 59 years to a pioneering tonkotsu ramen shop in Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture — the first in Japan to use chili peppers in pork-bone broth. The Vancouver location carries on that legacy by making its broth and tare sauce by hand daily, adjusting for season and weather. Online ordering is available for the Robson location.

value: Horin Ramen + Sake

signal: tonkotsu ramen + sake; ~$16-26pp


value: 108-3088 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, V6X 4C4

community: Richmond

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


community: Kelowna

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


community: Delta

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain with a Tsawwassen location offering delivery and takeout of gourmet-inspired pizzas made with organic tomato sauce and antibiotic-free meats. The menu spans classic and specialty pizzas alongside wings, salads, cheesy bread, and desserts, with dedicated vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-smart options. For a touring cyclist passing through Delta, it provides a wide range of filling, customisable meal choices.

value: Panago

detail: Website is structured entirely as a delivery/takeout ordering platform with no dine-in indication

detail: Website states 'Panago offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-smart options'

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain


value: 555 Victoria Road

community: Revelstoke

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, V9P 2E3

community: Parksville

value: Cedars Restaurant & Lounge is the main dining venue at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, a seaside spa resort on Vancouver Island near Parksville. The award-winning culinary team crafts local, regional, and international dishes from a stone oven with a rotating seasonal menu that blends rustic and contemporary styles. The restaurant includes a full lounge and bar, and takeout is also available for those not staying at the resort.

value: Cedars Restaurant & Lounge

signal: resort dining, award-winning stone-oven seasonal (Tigh-Na-Mara); ~$32-50pp


community: Westbank

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 6m; stands at 55m; stands at 85m.

community: New Westminster

value: IHOP

signal: chain 'ihop'


value: 13639 George Junction, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 7m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 54m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: KINTON RAMEN

signal: Kinton Ramen; ~$16-22pp


value: 100 Schoolhouse Street, Unit 102, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V9

community: Coquitlam

value: Naan Club is a modern Indian bistro in a Coquitlam retail plaza bringing authentic Indian cuisine with westernized hospitality — spanning classic butter chicken and naan through to tandoori sliders and masala fries. The restaurant features a full cocktail bar with signature drinks and a heated lounge patio under development. Dishes can be customized by spice level, making it accessible to a wide range of palates.

value: naán club Exquisite Indian Cuisine

signal: modern Indian bistro, cocktail bar, $11 lunch; ~$16-26pp


value: 5202 Lillooet Pioneer Road 40, Lillooet, V0K 1V0

blurb: St'át'imc-guided tours of the Bridge River fishing grounds and an 80-pit-house village site.

community: Lillooet

value: Xwísten Experience Tours is an Indigenous-owned cultural attraction operated by the St'át'imc people at the historic Bridge River fishing grounds six kilometres north of Lillooet. Visitors join guided walking tours of active salmon-drying sites and a pit-house archaeological village containing over 80 identified s7ístken (traditional winter homes). The on-site Bearfoot Grill rounds out the visit with burgers, sandwiches, salads, and local favourites served in a casual setting.

facet_confidence: low

label: salmon fishing season

months: June July August September

theme: art-culture

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Xwísten Experience Tours

detail: Bearfoot Grill is an on-site restaurant offering burgers, sandwiches, salads, and local favourites; BBQ Salmon meals are also served as part of tour packages

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Xwisten guided fishing-grounds/pit-house tours ~$25-35 (salmon BBQ options higher)

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: St'át'imc-run tours of active Bridge River salmon-drying grounds and an 80-pit-house archaeological village — day-shaping guided cultural experience (Songhees Tours anchor band).


bike_access: hard

character: destination

kid_friendly: no

label: low water, wide sandy beach

months: July August

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Bloedel

value: A paddle-in-only sandy beach campsite on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route, reached by canoe from Amor Lake Recreation Site; summer low water exposes the most sand. With just two sites and zero road access, this is a remote quiet stop — cyclists cannot reach it.

value: Lak La More Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: cyclists cannot reach it


value: 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, V0M2M1

community: Pender Island

value: Copper Otter is a full-service restaurant on Pender Island serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-inspired menus that range from Eggs Benny and smashburgers to upscale plates like Peachfire Black Cod and Seafood Linguini. The menu has clear vegetarian-friendly options alongside seafood and meat dishes, and the setting offers both indoor and outdoor seating. For cyclists touring the Gulf Islands, it is a rare spot offering all-day dining with online ordering and takeout.

value: Copper Otter

detail: Menu includes falafel, falafel naan wrap, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Braised King Oyster Mushroom, and multiple salad options

signal: chef-inspired, smashburgers to upscale seafood plates; ~$20-32pp


value: Metrotown Upper level, Near Zara, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; stands (covered) at 34m.

community: Burnaby

value: Panda Pancakes & Ice Cream serves pancakes and ice cream in Vancouver, providing casual dining suitable for touring cyclists looking to refuel or enjoy a dessert break.

value: Panda Pancakes & Ice Cream

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 3885 Rupert Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 2G7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Kopitiam Malaysia is a sit-down Malaysian restaurant in East Vancouver serving authentic dishes such as Laksa, Roti Canai, Hainanese Chicken, Bak Kut Teh, and Sambal Kang Kong. The word 'kopitiam' refers to a traditional Malaysian coffee shop, and the restaurant leans into that heritage with recipes emphasizing fresh ingredients and culinary authenticity. Online ordering and table reservations are available, giving touring cyclists flexibility in how they plan a meal stop.

value: Kopitiam Malaysia

signal: Malaysian kopitiam, laksa/roti/Hainanese; ~$15-24pp


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 19m; stands (10 spaces) at 20m. Total: 20 spaces.

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Squamish

value: Pitched beneath the Stawamus Chief — one of the world's largest granite monoliths — this 57-site provincial park on the Sea to Sky Highway is an international rock-climbing destination with hiking trails to three summits overlooking Howe Sound; the gate closes off-season, leaving a walk-in with no fees or services.

value: Stawamus Chief Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: one of the world's largest granite monoliths — this 57-site provincial park ... is an international rock-climbing destination ... directly on the Sea to Sky cycling corridor


value: 216 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2K8

community: Vancouver

value: Petrichor is a French farmhouse-style restaurant in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, founded by Luc-André Duval, who hails from Montpellier in southern France and brings his background in high-end French and international hospitality to the menu. The kitchen focuses on elevated French classics — escargots, duck breast, boeuf bourguignon — made in-house with locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. The space is designed to evoke a southern French farmhouse and emphasises social dining, with cocktails, local beers, and wines alongside the food.

value: Petrichor French Farmhouse Restaurant

detail: FAQ Q3: 'Yes, we offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes on our menu.' FAQ Q8: 'Yes, we have gluten-free options.'

signal: Mains $25-35: Sole $30, Duck $35, Pannisse $35.50


community: Whistler

value: Evo Village Sports is a Whistler outpost of Evo, an outdoor and action-sports retailer known for cycling, snow sports, and related gear. Located in Whistler Village, it serves the resort's active clientele with equipment and apparel. Touring cyclists passing through Whistler may find it a useful stop for gear and supplies.

value: Evo Village Sports

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


value: 10 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 37m; stands (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (14 spaces) at 44m; stands (12 spaces) at 53m; rack at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; rack at 94m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m; stands at 100m. Total: 74 spaces.

blurb: Free Chinese Canadian history museum on Fan Tan Alley in Canada's oldest Chinatown.

community: Victoria

value: A museum dedicated to the history and culture of Chinese Canadians, housed in the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association building on Fan Tan Alley — North America's narrowest commercial street. Located in Canada's oldest surviving Chinatown (est. 1858), it features rotating exhibits, artifacts, and community programming. Free admission makes it an easy stop for touring cyclists passing through downtown Victoria.

label: Asian Heritage Month & Awakening Chinatown Festival

value: Victoria Chinatown Museum

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Free museum in Canada's oldest Chinatown, on Fan Tan Alley — the district is the star, the young museum a solid stop within it.


value: 1720 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 1R7

blurb: Comox's library, two blocks from the waterfront.

community: Comox

value: VIRL: Comox Branch is a public library operated by Vancouver Island Regional Library, housed in the Portside building on Beaufort Avenue just two blocks from the Comox waterfront. The branch has served the community since 1937 and moved to its current location in 2009, making it a long-established landmark in the heart of town. It offers a comfortable, accessible public space with free WiFi and air conditioning—a practical rest point for cyclists passing through Comox.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

theme: civic

value: Comox Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Waterfront-adjacent branch since 1937; ordinary library band.


value: 8625 Highway 99, Whistler

blurb: Whistler's public rec centre with pool, ice rink, and fitness facilities.

value: Meadow Park Sports Centre is Whistler's primary municipal recreation facility, operated by the Resort Municipality of Whistler on shared L̓il̓wat7úl and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory. The centre offers a swimming pool, indoor ice skating, weight room, fitness classes, and squash courts, making it a multi-sport hub for both residents and visitors. For touring cyclists, it sits on Highway 99 and represents a rare full-service recreation stop in the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

theme: recreation

value: Meadow Park Sports Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Whistler's municipal rec centre with pool, rink, and squash; pool ladder 1/2.


value: #1230, 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 24m; stands (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Green Bamboo is a small, family-run Vietnamese noodle restaurant that has operated inside Burnaby's Crystal Mall since 2008, run by a husband-and-wife team with just 8 tables. The menu centres on house-made beef noodle soup (pho), spring rolls, vermicelli, and rice combos prepared with fresh ingredients. Located at the busy Kingsway and Willingdon intersection, it is a compact, cash-or-debit neighbourhood spot popular with regulars.

value: Green Bamboo

signal: Vietnamese noodle house, sit-down with 8 tables, mall location

wow_evidence: family-run Vietnamese noodle restaurant... operated inside Burnaby's Crystal Mall since 2008, run by a husband-and-wife team with just 8 tables


value: 6498 King George Boulevard, Surrey

value: Linda Vista Motel is a motel on King George Boulevard in Surrey providing overnight accommodation. It serves traveling cyclists requiring lodging in the area.

value: Linda Vista Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


community: Sun Peaks

value: Masa's Bar + Grill is a casual restaurant and bar situated in the Village Day Lodge at Sun Peaks Resort, BC's second-largest four-season mountain resort. It claims the largest selection of draft beer at Sun Peaks with 20 taps including local craft brews, and serves a menu of fresh-made appetizers, salads, mains, and kids' favourites. The relaxed space — with a fireplace, big screens, and a pool table — makes it a natural post-ride destination for cyclists finishing a day on Sun Peaks' extensive bike park and trail network.

value: Masa's

signal: day-lodge bar & grill, 20 taps; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Village Day Lodge at Sun Peaks Resort, BC's second-largest four-season mountain resort... extensive bike park and trail network


value: 91 Moody St, Port Moody, BC V3H 0H1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: staple at 58m; staple at 80m.

community: Port Moody

value: Taps & Tacos is a 40-seat globally inspired Mexican restaurant nestled steps from Rocky Point Park and Port Moody's Brewers Row craft brewery district. The bright, glass-exterior building features an open-concept kitchen, a loft level with additional seating, and a menu built around house-made sauces, salsas, and free-run meats sourced locally. It also operates a catering taco truck, making it a lively stop in an area popular with recreational cyclists.

value: Taps & Tacos

detail: Customer review on the restaurant's own website states: 'My companion is Celiac and can eat almost the entire menu.'

signal: street tacos + brewers-row bar, happy hour; ~$16-26pp


value: 2153 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (6 spaces) at 29m; stands (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (18 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 92m; wide_stands (2 spaces) at 95m; wide_stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: Jam Café is a beloved West Coast breakfast and brunch chain that has been serving comfort food since 2012, with its Kitsilano outpost sitting on West 4th Avenue — one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors. The menu leans Southern-inspired, with crowd favourites like Fried Chicken French Toast, fluffy three-stack pancakes, and the hearty Charlie Bowl, all made with locally sourced ingredients. The cozy, vintage-eclectic interior and signature cocktails (mimosas, bacon Caesars) make it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the Kitsilano neighbourhood.

value: Jam Café

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: beloved West Coast breakfast and brunch chain... Kitsilano outpost sitting on West 4th Avenue — one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors


community: North Vancouver

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


label: gray whale migration

months: March April September October

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: pit

community: Shirley

value: Oceanside campground on the Strait of Juan de Fuca with a 1,600m sand-and-pebble beach, lush forest trails, and prime whale-watching; reached via paved Highway 14 and open year-round with pit toilets and fresh water.

value: French Beach Provincial Park Group Site

wow_evidence: 1,600m sand-and-pebble beach... prime whale-watching; open year-round


value: 20330 88th Ave, Unit 170, Langley, BC V1M2Y4

community: Langley

value: Domino's Pizza is a national chain franchise located in a Langley strip-mall unit offering pizza delivery and carryout. The menu covers classic and specialty pizzas, cheesy breads, chicken, pastas, and soft drinks. Cyclists passing through can order carryout but will find limited on-site amenities.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 3288 Cowichan Lake Road, Duncan, BC V9L 4B9

community: North Cowichan

value: Country Grocer is a family-owned Vancouver Island supermarket chain with over four decades of history, emphasizing locally sourced produce, meats, and freshly baked goods. The Duncan location sits at Berkey's Corner in North Cowichan, where Cowichan Lake Road, Somenos Road, and Sherman Road converge — a natural stopping point for cyclists heading into the Cowichan Valley. The store offers a broad selection of local BC products alongside full deli, bakery, and seafood departments.

value: Country Grocer


value: 363 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N6

community: Kelowna

value: The Bread Company is a fifth-generation family bakery café whose baking heritage stretches back to 1851 in the Netherlands, now running three locations across Kelowna. The Bernard Avenue flagship sits in downtown Kelowna and serves a full breakfast and lunch menu built around house-baked artisan breads, pastries, specialty espresso drinks, and seasonal offerings like sorbets and gelato. Touring cyclists will find a substantial, made-from-scratch food stop with catering available for groups.

value: The Bread Company

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Vegan Artisan Breads' as a menu category

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: fifth-generation family bakery café whose baking heritage stretches back to 1851 … three locations across Kelowna


value: 2821 Murray Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 73m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Twin Sails Brewing opened in 2015 on Port Moody's 'Brewers Row', founded by identical twin brothers whose name also nods to the sailboats visible on Burrard Inlet right out front. The brewery specialises in progressive American IPAs, stouts, sours, and wild barrel ales, with a taproom, patio, arcade, and a weekend food truck (Mama Said's Pizza) on site. Dogs are welcome on the patio and guests may bring outside food, making it a convivial stop for cyclists riding the Burrard Inlet corridor.

value: Twin Sails Brewery

detail: FAQs state: 'We do! Although we don't make any gluten free beers in house, we have several gluten free options available in our taproom.' No explicit vegetarian/vegan claim found

signal: Brewers Row craft brewery taproom

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: Port Moody's 'Brewers Row'... patio, arcade, and a weekend food truck... Dogs are welcome on the patio and guests may bring outside food


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

blurb: Guided target shooting range in the mountains near Pemberton.

community: Pemberton

value: Whistler Shooting Adventures is a guided outdoor shooting range nestled in the mountains about 20 minutes north of Whistler Village on the Sea to Sky Highway. Visitors can try a variety of firearms under professional supervision with no prior experience or licenses required. The range is located at the Pemberton Wildlife Association shooting grounds in a scenic but remote setting with only basic pit-toilet facilities on site.

value: Whistler Shooting Adventures

detail: FAQ states 'No, you should bring your own non alcoholic beverages and food'; About Us states 'no other facilities, so bring whatever else you need in the way of food and beverages'

wow_evidence: Guided outdoor shooting experience, no licence needed — niche bookable activity.


value: 1385 Main Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Wildeye Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom on the North Shore, a short ride from the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge cycling corridor. The house lineup spans award-winning Czech Pilsner, hazy IPAs, sours, and stouts, alongside an entirely non-alcoholic Easy Series for riders staying dry. The taproom hosts regular live music and trivia nights, offers a full bistro menu, and can accommodate private events for up to 75 guests.

value: Wildeye Brewing

signal: Craft brewery taproom

wow_evidence: short ride from the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge cycling corridor... entirely non-alcoholic Easy Series for riders staying dry


value: 1203 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N4

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-born specialty coffee chain founded in Vancouver in 1992, now operating locally owned and operated franchise locations across Canada. The Davie Street location serves handcrafted espresso drinks, organic teas, protein shakes, and a full food menu ranging from croissants and breakfast sandwiches to samosas. Outdoor seating and a central West End location make it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists riding the Seawall or nearby routes.

value: Blenz Coffee

detail: Website menu includes vegetarian food items (croissants, muffins, samosas, bowls, protein shakes with natural ingredients)

signal: chain 'blenz'


community: 12 Mile

value: Rainbow Cove Campground


value: 413 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 54m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Sixth Street Grill is a sit-down restaurant in North Vancouver's uptown area, offering both indoor and outdoor seating in a no-smoking environment. The OSM record notes it has moved on from its fish-and-chips origins, suggesting a broader current menu. Its outdoor patio and central street address make it a plausible rest stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood.

value: Sixth Street Grill

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

wow_evidence: outdoor_seating=yes and indoor_seating=yes at 413 Sixth Street


value: 5931 Alderbridge Way, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Free Bird Table & Bar is a Southern-inspired restaurant in Richmond serving fried chicken, comfort food, and a full happy hour menu in a rustic, welcoming setting. The venue also hosts weddings and large events. A second location operates in Squamish. The OSM record tags this address as a beer/wine store (shop=alcohol), which may reflect a separate but co-branded liquor retail operation adjacent to the restaurant.

value: Free Bird Beer & Wine Store

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: A second location operates in Squamish


value: 7971 Alderbridge Way, Unit 140, Richmond

value: ManTung Cafe is a restaurant situated in a unit within a commercial complex on Alderbridge Way in Richmond, BC. It maintains an Instagram presence suggesting an active, community-facing operation. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's city centre will find it a local dining option along a well-travelled corridor.

value: ManTung Cafe

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

subcategory: Restaurant


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 57m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 825 W. Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1K7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Hydra Estiatorio is a high-end Greek seafood restaurant occupying the soaring 60-foot atrium of Vancouver's EXchange Tower, named after the Aegean island renowned for its culinary traditions. The restaurant operates a Raw Bar with daily fresh seafood flown in from Greece, New Zealand, and Hawaii alongside locally sourced BC salmon and oysters, with fish deboned and plated tableside. The venue is located within Vancouver's first LEED Platinum heritage conversion hotel and uses geo-exchange thermal regulators, solar thermal panels, and storm water retention systems as part of its sustainability program.

value: Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

signal: Raw bar, wine bar, premium fresh seafood, upscale casual dress code

wow_evidence: soaring 60-foot atrium of Vancouver's EXchange Tower … Vancouver's first LEED Platinum heritage conversion hotel


community: Golden

value: Husky Market

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 261 Powell Street, Vancouver

value: Cuchillo (spelled 'Cuhillo' in OSM) is a Mexican restaurant on Powell Street in Vancouver's East Side offering food, drinks, and a late-night menu. The venue has a private downstairs room called 'The Boogie Van' that can host up to 60 guests, and a 'Harvest Table' used for group dining. It is a sit-down dinner destination rather than a quick-service stop.

value: Cuhillo


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

community: View Royal

value: Six Mile Liquor Store


value: 281 Herridge Lane, Nelson, BC V1L 6E4

community: Nelson

value: La Ruelle Bakery is a small-batch French Canadian artisan bakery tucked into a charming back alley in downtown Nelson, BC, specializing in organic sourdough breads, handmade pastries, and fresh sandwiches to go. The open-concept bakehouse lets customers watch bakers at work, using organic flours and seasonal locally sourced ingredients — continuing a tradition inherited from the predecessor bakery Au Soleil Levant. All sales are takeaway-only, making it a straightforward stop for a freshly baked loaf or a quick lunch on the road.

value: La Ruelle Bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: small-batch French Canadian artisan bakery...continuing a tradition inherited from the predecessor bakery Au Soleil Levant


value: 2423 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1X5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 36m; rack (4 spaces) at 74m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Peninsula history museum with rotating exhibits in the Olde Post Office.

community: Sidney

value: The Sidney Museum and Archives, established in 1971, preserves and displays historical artifacts and archival materials from Sidney, North Saanich, and the Saanich Peninsula. Located in the Lower Level of the Olde Post Office Building on Beacon Avenue, it features rotating exhibits including a current travelling show on Chinese Canadian history co-produced with the Chinese Canadian Museum. Admission is by donation, making it an accessible cultural stop for touring cyclists passing through Sidney.

label: Annual LEGO Brick Exhibition

months: December January February March April

value: Sidney Museum and Archives

signal: Admission by donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Community museum since 1971 with rotating exhibits incl. Chinese Canadian Museum co-production; by donation. Ladder 2/2.


community: Madeira Park

value: BC Liquor

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, BC

blurb: Cache Creek's visitor centre at the Trans-Canada and Cariboo Highway junction.

community: Cache Creek

value: The Cache Creek Visitor Information Centre is the official tourism office for the Village of Cache Creek, a small community at the junction of Highways 1 and 97 in the Thompson region of BC. Situated at a major crossroads for trans-provincial travel, it serves as a natural stop for cyclists riding either the Trans-Canada or the Cariboo Highway corridor. As a municipal information office it would typically provide local area maps, attraction guides, and trip-planning assistance.

value: Cache Creek Visitor Information Centre

signal: village visitor information centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official VC at the Highways 1/97 junction; VC anchor band.


value: 670 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 2R8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 25m; rack at 43m.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Village Eatery — operating under the fuller name Village Eatery & Pizza House on its own website — is a Mediterranean-influenced cafe and restaurant situated in the heart of Qualicum Beach Village. The menu ranges from Greek classics like spanakopita, chicken gyro, and prawns saganaki to pizzas, fresh baking, and morning coffees, with outdoor seating available. Weekly community events including charity Music Bingo and Tuesday Trivia make it a lively local gathering point.

value: Village Eatery

detail: Menu confirms multiple vegetarian items including Spanakopita, Falafel Wrap, Pita Dip Trio, Beet Carpaccio, and salads

wow_evidence: outdoor seating...Weekly community events including charity Music Bingo and Tuesday Trivia


value: 15330 102A Avenue, Surrey, V3R 0B3

community: Surrey

value: The Taphouse is a modern neighborhood pub in Surrey's Guildford area, part of the Taphouse Modern Taverns brand that also operates in Coquitlam. The original location features a full food menu spanning appetizers to desserts, a craft beer and cocktail program, and a large sports-viewing setup reported at 48 flat-screen TVs. It is a 19+ venue with live music nights and operates as a community gathering spot.

value: The Taphouse

detail: Website menu copy states: 'Whether you're a meat lover, a vegetarian, or a seafood aficionado, we've got something to suit your taste buds.'

signal: amenity=pub


value: 1622 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m; rack at 99m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Proudly Canada's first Mezcaleria since 2013, La Mezcaleria is a lively Mexican cantina on Commercial Drive serving authentic regional cuisine made with local, organic ingredients and free-range meats. The restaurant is particularly known for its extensive agave spirits program — flights of tequila and mezcal are a specialty alongside expertly crafted cocktails. Weekend brunch, catering, and full buy-outs round out an offering that goes well beyond a typical neighbourhood restaurant.

value: La Mezcaleria

detail: Multiple menu items across brunch and dinner menus are labelled GF (gluten-free), VG (vegetarian), V (vegan), and DF (dairy-free), e.g. Guacamole is marked GF, NF, VG, V, DF

signal: Brunch mains $21–23 (chilaquiles, huevos); neighbourhood Mexican joint

wow_evidence: Canada's first Mezcaleria since 2013


value: Thompson-Nicola J, BC V2B 8B6, Canada

character: utilitarian

community: Tranquille

value: ORV-focused rec site west of Kamloops accessed via the Dairy Lake Forest Service Road, primarily serving the Greenstone/Duffy motorized trail network — expect noise and heavy ATV traffic. A functional free overnight with no particular draw for a loaded touring cyclist.

value: Pendleton Creek - BC Recreation Site


season: winter

community: McCalls Landing

value: High-elevation wilderness cabin outside Powell River, reached by roughly 52 km of active one-way logging road followed by a hike-in trail from B-Branch; built primarily for winter recreation with no confirmed amenities.

value: Emma Lake Cabin


value: 6-4300 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 63m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Galbi Korean BBQ is a Korean barbecue restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby, located in a strip-mall unit. The restaurant offers indoor seating in a non-smoking environment. Touring cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor could stop here for a substantial sit-down meal.

value: Galbi Korean BBQ

signal: Korean BBQ format suggests casual sit-down; no menu prices visible on page


community: East Osoyoos

value: The Market is a convenience-style café associated with Spirit Ridge, a Hyatt Unbound Collection resort in the Okanagan near Osoyoos. Tagged as both a café and a convenience shop, it likely offers grab-and-go provisions alongside café fare within the resort grounds. Its Okanagan location puts it close to popular wine-country cycling routes.

value: The Market


value: 816C Michel Road, Elkford, V0B 1H0

blurb: Elkford's pool with water slides, hot tub, and sauna; the public library shares the building.

community: Elkford

value: The Elkford Aquatic Centre is a municipally operated, family-friendly facility serving this remote East Kootenay mountain community, offering a four-lane pool, two water slides, a diving board, a whirlpool hot tub, and an electric sauna. The building also houses the Elkford Public Library and a rentable multi-purpose meeting room, making it a genuine community hub. Cycling visitors arriving in Elkford will find it a rare chance to soak tired muscles with views of the Rocky Mountains.

value: Elkford Aquatic Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal pool with slides, hot tub, and sauna, housing the library too; KW-PRIVATE is a false positive on the rentable meeting room. After-ride band 2.


value: 5010 52nd Avenue, Pouce Coupe, BC V0C 2C0

blurb: Pouce Coupe's small municipal library in the Peace country.

community: Pouce Coupe

value: A small-town public library in Pouce Coupe, in BC's Peace River region. Offers computer and printing access, a digital library through Libby/Overdrive, and research databases. A quiet indoor stop for touring cyclists passing through the northern Peace country.

value: Pouce Coupe Municipal Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Small-town library; ordinary library band.


value: 4201 Village Square, Whistler, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 69m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Rainbow Suites is a rustic vacation rental condo sitting in the heart of Whistler Village, managed by Whistler Retreats & Property Management. Guests are a short walk from both the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and immediately surrounded by the village's restaurants, galleries, and shops. The property uses electronic door-code self-check-in with no on-site staff and no daily housekeeping.

value: Rainbow Suites

detail: Events page states guests are immersed in 'more than a hundred bars and restaurants' in Whistler Village immediately surrounding the property

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: rustic village condo rental; $170-230 shoulder

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1868 McCallum Road

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 58m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; rack at 72m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: Main Street, Whistler

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 43m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: HY's Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar

signal: HY's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar; ~$50-80pp


value: 567 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6N9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 89m; lockers (secure) at 91m; lockers (secure) at 97m; lockers (secure) at 99m.

community: Kelowna

value: The Nook Cafe + Bar is a cafe and bakery in central Kelowna offering takeaway service for cyclists seeking coffee and baked goods. The business is wheelchair accessible.

value: The Nook Cafe + Bar

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: a cafe and bakery in central Kelowna


value: 4347 Southern Yellowhead Highway

community: Barriere

value: A motel located along the Southern Yellowhead Highway in Barriere, providing basic lodging for travelers passing through the Thompson-Okanagan region.

value: Barriere Motor Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 241 Becher Bay Road

community: East Sooke

value: A casual cafe located on Becher Bay Road in Sooke. Positioned on a scenic coastal cycling route, it offers a convenient refueling stop for cyclists exploring the region.

value: Smokin Tuna Cafe

signal: casual coastal cafe; under $15


value: 2506 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 4T9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 81m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 89m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Refire Kitchen is a prepared-meals concept where customers select from a rotating menu of fully cooked entrées, soups, and desserts that simply need to be reheated at home. The Sidney location on Beacon Avenue is one of four stores spanning Greater Victoria, making it a convenient stop for cyclists touring the Saanich Peninsula. The menu spans comfort-food classics to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options.

value: Refire Kitchen

detail: Entire business model is in-store shopping and pre-order pickup of take-and-bake prepared meals; no dine-in component

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple items: VEGETARIAN (e.g. Spicy Thai Noodles, Veggie Lasagna), VEGAN (e.g. Roasted Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup, Vegan Chick Pea Curry), and GLUTEN FRIENDLY (multiple items); dedicated Gluten Friendly menu section exists


value: 1224 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N3

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Ho Ho's Yummy Food is a sit-down Chinese restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, serving a broad menu of Cantonese classics including chow mein, fried rice, ginger beef, and BBQ duck. The restaurant offers both dine-in and online ordering for pickup or delivery, making it a flexible meal stop. It sits in a dense, walkable urban neighbourhood convenient to several cycling routes through the West End.

value: Ho Ho's Yummy Food

detail: Menu includes Vegetable Chow Mein, Mushroom Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Dried Spicy Tofu — multiple vegetarian options confirmed


value: 2488 Harper Ranch Road, Pinantan Lake, BC V0E 3E1

community: Pinantan Lake

value: A private resort on the peaceful shores of Pinantan Lake, 20 minutes from Kamloops, with cabin rentals and full-service RV sites; no tent camping is listed, cell service drops before arrival, and the gate locks at 8 pm.

value: Pinantan Lake Resort

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: exclusively an RV park and cabin rental operation with no mention of tent sites


value: 465 South Road, Gabriola, V0R 1X0

blurb: Gabriola's Agi Hall, home of the Saturday growers' market.

community: Gabriola

value: Agi Hall is a community hall on Gabriola Island rebuilt in 1967 after a fire, operated by the Gabriola Agricultural Co-op. It hosts the weekly Growers and Makers Market showcasing local farmers and artisans, and is available for community rentals. A touring cyclist passing through Gabriola could time a visit to coincide with the Saturday market for fresh local produce and handmade goods.

value: Agi Hall

detail: Hall-rentals page states renters must ensure 'toilets are flushed' before leaving, confirming washroom facilities exist in the hall

wow_evidence: Agricultural co-op hall hosting the weekly Growers and Makers Market — a genuine timed stop (KW-PRIVATE rentals aside).


blurb: Free waterfront heritage shipyard village in Steveston.

community: Richmond

value: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is a free, eight-acre outdoor heritage site on the banks of the Fraser River in Steveston, showcasing the oldest shipyard community in British Columbia through preserved heritage buildings arranged along a wooden boardwalk. The site brings BC's fishing, canning, and boatbuilding history to life through exhibits, programs, and an active wooden boat restoration project. Located just minutes from Steveston village, it is easily reached by bike and offers a scenic stop on a Fraser River cycling route.

setting: mixed

signal: Admission is free (stated on front page)

wow_evidence: Free 8-acre NHS shipyard village on the Steveston boardwalk — DUPE#7 winner.


value: Village Day Lodge, 3150 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: Café Soleil is a Starbucks-licensed café tucked inside the Village Day Lodge at Sun Peaks Resort, positioned right at the base of the Sunburst Express and Sundance Express chairlifts. It offers handcrafted espresso drinks, drip coffee, hot breakfast, deli sandwiches, and fresh baked goods — a convenient fuel stop for mountain bikers riding the resort's extensive bike park network. Sun Peaks is BC's second-largest four-season mountain resort, making this a natural gathering point for cyclists and hikers.

value: Café Soleil

detail: Website describes grab-and-go offerings: 'hot breakfast, deli sandwich, quick snack, or fresh baked goods before hitting the slopes or heading back to the village.'

wow_evidence: Starbucks-licensed café


community: Coquitlam

value: Woking Dragon is a family-owned Chinese restaurant operating since 2003, known for western-style Chinese cuisine with a modern twist on tradition. The brand has been voted favourite Chinese food in Coquitlam and offers online ordering across its locations. Touring cyclists would find familiar comfort-food options with some vegan and gluten-free adaptations available.

value: Woking Dragon China Bistro

detail: Website states: 'Some menu items are able to be made Vegan & Gluten-Free.'

signal: western-style Chinese bistro; ~$15-24pp


value: 8751 Number 1 Road, Richmond, BC

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-based coffee chain with a location in Richmond's Number 1 Road corridor. As a café offering takeout, it can serve as a quick stop for cyclists passing through the area for hot drinks and light fare. The brand operates numerous locations across the Lower Mainland.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'

wow_evidence: BC-based coffee chain... numerous locations across the Lower Mainland


value: 6133 University Blvd, UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (14 spaces) at 99m. Total: 44 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Blue Chip Cafe is a student-union-owned cafe on the main floor of the AMS Nest at UBC Vancouver, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the campus. It serves Spirit Bear coffee, specialty barista drinks, baked goods, sandwiches, and a range of vegan and gluten-free options. Catering and online pickup ordering are also available.

value: Blue Chip Cafe

detail: Website explicitly lists 'vegan, and gluten-free treats' among offerings


community: Golden

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 66m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 310 Goldstream Ave, Colwood BC V9B 2W3

community: Colwood

value: Momo Sushi Colwood is a Japanese sushi restaurant on Goldstream Avenue in Colwood, situated along a busy Westshore corridor accessible from Victoria's regional trail network. The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients in a casual sit-down setting and accepts table reservations as well as online orders. It offers a convenient meal stop for cyclists passing through the Colwood–Langford area.

value: Momo Sushi Colwood

signal: Sit-down sushi restaurant, no menu prices visible, no fine-dining markers

wow_evidence: casual sit-down setting


community: Kamloops

value: 5Bean Brewbar & Café is a locally-owned specialty coffee shop in Kamloops serving beans from JJ Bean and Phil & Sebastian roasters alongside fresh baking, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and desserts. The business operates two locations — one on the Northshore and one in Sahali — making it a potential stop at multiple points on a Kamloops-area ride. A rewards card program gives a free drink after every 10 purchases.

value: 5 Bean Cafe

wow_evidence: locally-owned specialty coffee shop ... two locations — one on the Northshore and one in Sahali


value: 214 Juniper Road

community: Quesnel

value: A motel accommodation in the Cariboo, Chilcotin & Central Interior region. Limited details about specific cyclist amenities and services are publicly available.

value: Caravan Inn

wow_evidence: motel accommodation in the Cariboo


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 43m.

community: Surrey

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 230 Cook St, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: staple (4 spaces) at 33m; staple (4 spaces) at 33m; rack (6 spaces) at 35m; rack at 45m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Pizzeria Prima Strada is a neighbourhood wood-fired Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Cook Street Village that has been serving Victoria for over 15 years. The menu centres on thin-crust pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, housemade gelato, antipasti, pasta, and a curated selection of Italian wines and craft beer. The relaxed, community-focused atmosphere makes it a natural rest stop for touring cyclists exploring Victoria's south end.

value: Pizzeria PrimaStrada

detail: Menu includes multiple meatless pizzas: Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, basil), Capricciosa verde (basil pesto, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, red onion), and Funghi supremo (portobello, button and oyster mushrooms). No explicit vegan or gluten-free labelling found

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 6165 BC-17A, Delta, BC V4K 5B8

community: Delta

value: Ramie's Greek Restaurant is a family-owned establishment celebrating 25 years of serving Greek cuisine, with its second location on Highway 17A in Delta. The original Burnaby location earned the Quality Business Award for Best Greek Restaurant in both 2023 and 2024. The Delta outpost brings the same menu — including lunch, dinner, liquor, and happy hour offerings — to a Highway 17A corridor that sees significant cycling traffic.

value: Ramie's Greek Restaurant

signal: family Greek (Ramie's); ~$18-28pp


bike_access: rough

community: Sunshine Valley

value: A camp site in the Okanagan & Thompson region bearing a 'View' name that hints at elevated, scenic terrain, likely in the Manning Park vicinity; no amenity or access details are available as the source page returned a 404.

value: Snass View Camp

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1051 South East Frontage Road, McBride, V0J 2E0

community: McBride

value: Sandman Inn McBride is a hotel located in McBride, BC, serving travelers including touring cyclists. As a hotel, it provides overnight accommodation and standard amenities. Specific bike storage arrangements and handling procedures should be confirmed directly with staff.

value: Sandman Inn McBride

signal: Sandman Inn McBride plausible chain property; tiny town, rates ~$120-150

wow_evidence: hotel located in McBride, BC


value: 1038 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 35m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Ivanhoe Pub is a no-frills East Vancouver neighbourhood bar established in 1907, serving locals on Main Street for over a century. It's known for affordable drinks, live music, pool tables, and darts, with Irwin's kitchen turning out comfort food including burgers, bannock tacos, and poutine. Cyclists can also grab takeout cans, coolers, and bottles to go.

value: The Ivanhoe Pub

detail: Dedicated '/take-out' subpage lists cans, coolers, and bottles; noted as available daily till 11PM

signal: amenity=pub


value: 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam, BC V3B 1C2

value: Cakes n Sweets is a specialty bakery in Coquitlam crafting custom and wedding cakes, cupcakes, macarons, and cake pops for all occasions. The cozy shop offers dine-in service and a reservation-only high tea experience with sweets, savouries, and fine teas. Dietary-friendly options including eggless, gluten-friendly, and vegan choices are available for most products.

value: Cakes n Sweets

signal: shop=bakery


value: 2801 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1345 Clark Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3K9

value: Strange Fellows is an East Vancouver craft brewery known for blending old-world tradition with West Coast innovation, with a particular focus on sour, barrel-aged, and vintage limited releases alongside a broad roster of hoppy ales, stouts, pilsners, and Belgians. The tasting room on Clark Drive pours a rotating tap list that also includes cider, wine, and a non-alcoholic IPA, backed by a full snack-and-panini food menu sourced from a local bakery. Cyclists looking to stock up can fill growlers from most taps or shop packaged cans and bottles to carry on the road.

value: Strange Fellows Brewing

detail: Growler fills available for all beers except those marked 'by the glass only'; cans and bottles sold via the 'SHOP STRANGE FELLOWS' online store linked in site navigation

detail: Food menu explicitly includes a Veggie Panini (pesto mayo, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula on ciabatta) plus vegetarian-friendly snacks (Mediterranean Olives, Cheezy Chipotle Popcorn, Tater Tots, Loaded Nachos). No explicit vegan or gluten-free claims on the website

signal: Craft brewery tasting room


value: 5838 Trans-Canada Highway, Unit 2A, Duncan, V9L3S1

community: Duncan

value: A Vietnamese sandwich restaurant on the Trans-Canada Highway in Duncan. The menu features Vietnamese-style subs and sandwiches. Situated along a primary transportation corridor for Vancouver Island travelers.

value: Saigon Subs

signal: cuisine=sandwich


value: 3 Crowsnest Hwy, Robson, BC V1N 4V8, Canada

community: Farron

value: A small 11-site provincial campground on Nancy Greene Lake near Rossland in the Kootenays, with washrooms and potable water; the gate closes in the off-season, limiting this to a summer stop.

value: Nancy Greene Campground

wow_evidence: washrooms and potable water


value: 4152 Dawson Street, Burnaby, V5C 0A4

community: Burnaby

value: Pokerrito

signal: Pokerrito poke chain; ~$13-16


community: Sparwood

value: A&W


value: Pearl Fever Tea House is a bubble tea chain rooted in the lower mainland since 2002, now operating six locations dedicated to handcrafted Asian tea drinks. The Coquitlam-origin brand emphasizes consistency and customization across its menu of taro, matcha, mango, and other specialty drinks. A touring cyclist stopping in would find a quick, refreshing drink stop — particularly appealing on warm-weather routes through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Pearl Fever Tea House

detail: Bubble tea specialty shop; menu is drinks-only with no food items mentioned

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 280 1st Street, Sointula, V0N 3E0

blurb: Museum of Malcolm Island's 1901 Finnish utopian colony, in the old schoolhouse.

community: Sointula

value: The Sointula Museum traces the 125-year history of a Finnish socialist Utopian settlement on Malcolm Island, housed in the former Malcolm Island Superior School. Three exhibition rooms cover everything from Indigenous presence and early settler life to the fishing industry, a legendary town midwife, and a working 1905 fog-horn from Pulteney Point Lighthouse. Reaching Sointula requires a BC Ferries crossing, making the museum a natural anchor for cyclists exploring this remote island community between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland.

value: Sointula Museum

signal: Admission by donation (suggested minimum $5.00/person)

wow_evidence: Museum of the 1901 Finnish socialist utopian colony — one of BC's great oddball settlement stories; three rooms in the old school.


value: 1960 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Merritt

value: Breathe Bikes is Merritt's full-service local bike shop, stocking quality bikes from children's balance bikes to electric road, mountain, and hybrid models alongside a wide range of parts, accessories, and cycling apparel. Professional technicians handle everything from minor adjustments to major overhauls, with free estimates available on arrival. The shop also offers bike rentals, making it a practical resupply and service point for touring cyclists passing through the Nicola Valley.

value: BreatheBikes

detail: Website navigation and footer explicitly list 'Rentals' as a service category, with a dedicated 'Rentals — Learn More' link on the homepage

detail: Shop sells electric bicycles (hybrid e-bikes, electric mountain bikes, electric road bikes) and service section covers 'All major brands'; e-bike-specific maintenance products (Muc-Off eBike Dry Lube) sold in store

detail: Accessories catalog includes packs, racks, and baskets; parts catalog covers cassettes, chains, derailleurs, cables, brakes, seatposts, and other touring-relevant components

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: professionally trained technicians... Rentals as a dedicated service


value: 1184 Denman Street, Unit 102, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (5 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: A multi-location Irish pub chain in Vancouver, the Denman Street location sits in the West End neighbourhood a short ride from the Stanley Park seawall cycling routes. The pub offers live music, food, and cold beer in a 'home away from home' atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. A loyalty rewards program and Uber Eats delivery are available.

value: Shamrock Storehouse

signal: amenity=bar


community: Fort Nelson

value: A riverside campground in the boreal forest along the Alaska Highway in Northern BC, offering a quiet break from highway miles beside the Tetsa River; facilities are basic with 25 sites.

value: Tetsa River Regional Park

ownership: Municipal

wow_evidence: 25 sites ... facilities are basic


value: 15342 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, V4B 1Y6

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

blurb: Fraser Valley Regional Library branch in central White Rock.

community: White Rock

value: The White Rock Library is a public branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, housed in a government building on Buena Vista Avenue near the heart of White Rock. It offers a full range of library services including digital resources, computers and printing, reading programs, and interlibrary loans. For a touring cyclist, it represents a quiet, publicly accessible building in an otherwise seaside-resort community.

value: White Rock Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: FVRL branch; library ladder 1/1.


value: 3005 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m; rack (3 spaces) at 98m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Banana Leaf is Vancouver's original Malaysian restaurant, founded in 1995 and now operating five locations across Metro Vancouver. The menu draws on Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Thai, Chinese, and Indian culinary traditions, featuring over 40 dishes including roti canai, beef rendang, and fresh seafood preparations. It has earned award recognition as a Best Malaysian restaurant and offers both dine-in and takeout service.

value: Banana Leaf

label: Fine dining

signal: 12-course tasting menu at $65/person, prix-fixe format


community: Fort St John

value: The Northern Lights Inn is a motor inn in Fort St John. The property's website is currently inactive, making online amenity information unavailable. Touring cyclists should contact the property directly regarding bike storage policies and other amenities.

value: Northern Lights Inn

wow_evidence: motor inn in Fort St John; website currently inactive


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 9m; bollard (4 spaces) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: One Stop


value: 101-3310 Carrington Road, West Kelowna, BC

community: Westbank

value: Kapi Chido Coffee Roasters is an Indigenous-values-rooted roastery and cafe in West Kelowna that roasts all its coffee in-house and serves espresso drinks and vintage-inspired treats on-site. The business is guided by pillars of Care, Culture, and Community, with bean names drawn from Indigenous languages and wildlife. Cyclists passing through the Okanagan can visit the roastery to taste and purchase freshly roasted coffee, or order online for nationwide shipping.

source: ITBC

value: Kapi Chido Coffee Roasters

origin: manual

signal: Roastery + café, espresso + treats

wow_evidence: Indigenous-values-rooted roastery and cafe ... roasts all its coffee in-house


value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 1503 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; rack at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 28m; rack at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; rack at 83m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: View Royal

value: A Kinder Cup is a community-focused café in Victoria built around a social mission: providing meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities and multicultural backgrounds through their 'Kindness Ambassadors' team. They serve locally roasted Drumroaster Coffee from Cobble Hill alongside freshly baked goods, sandwiches, and a range of vegan and gluten-free options. Their Kindness Fund lets customers pay forward a coffee for someone else in the community.

value: Kinder Cup

detail: About Us page states: 'fresh-made sandwiches, baked goods, and a variety of vegan and gluten-free options.'

wow_evidence: providing meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities... Kindness Fund


value: 1015 Fort Street, Victoria

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 37m; stands (8 spaces) at 38m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (10 spaces) at 88m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m. Total: 38 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Mantra is an Indian restaurant located on Fort Street in downtown Victoria. It serves Indian cuisine and provides a place for travelers and residents to dine.

value: The Mantra

signal: Indian dine-in; ~$15-25pp


value: Nang Xaldangaas Heritage Site/Conservancy, Graham Island, BC V0T 1R0, Canada

blurb: Haida heritage conservancy west of Masset: village remains, middens, Watchmen camp.

community: Kung

value: A BC Parks heritage site and conservancy on the northern tip of Graham Island, Haida Gwaii, directly west of Old Massett and Masset. The area holds deep Haida cultural significance with 32 archaeological sites, numerous culturally modified trees, shell middens, and plank house remains, plus a Haida Watchmen camp at George Point in Naden Harbour. It also provides important habitat for Northern goshawks, marbled murrelets, and common murres.

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Haida heritage conservancy with 32 archaeological sites, culturally modified trees, and a Watchmen camp; remote north Graham Island.


value: 318 Wale Road, V9B 2W3

community: Colwood

value: A 5-level Holiday Inn Express & Suites franchise hotel in Colwood near Victoria. Standard mid-range hotel accommodation offering free wireless internet. Suitable as a basic overnight stop for touring cyclists in the greater Victoria region.

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria - Colwood

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


value: 2569 Commercial Drive

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 57m; rack (4 spaces) at 67m; rack (1 space) at 67m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 648 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Straight Outta Brooklyn NYC Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 15057 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

value: The Bund Shanghai Cuisine & Bar is a Chinese restaurant and bar on White Rock's scenic Marine Drive, specializing in Shanghai-style dishes alongside Sichuan and Cantonese favourites. The menu spans dim sum staples like soup dumplings and a full Peking duck service alongside a broad selection of wok dishes. Situated on one of the Lower Mainland's most popular waterfront cycling corridors, it offers a full sit-down meal or online pickup for cyclists on the move.

value: The Bund Shanghai Cuisine & Bar

detail: Menu legend explicitly includes a 'vegetarian' label; multiple vegetarian dishes are listed (edamame, cucumber salad, deep-fried tofu, stir-fried vegetables, yam fries, etc.)

signal: Main dishes $19–$24; most mains under $25 per person


value: 7108 West Saanich Road, V8M 1P8

community: Central Saanich

value: Fairway Market Brentwood

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Nuchatlitz

value: Belmont Point Recreation Site


value: 3066 Yellowhead Highway, Houston, V0J 1Z0

community: Houston


community: New Westminster

value: Togo Sushi


value: 176 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1B5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (42 spaces, covered) at 86m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 94m. Total: 62 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Mr Sushi Canada is a family-owned sushi restaurant established in North Vancouver in the early 1990s, with this third location opening in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant/Olympic Village neighbourhood in 2023. The restaurant emphasises carefully sourced, fresh ingredients and has earned a North Shore News Readers' Choice Award. Cyclists can eat in or order for pickup or third-party delivery.

value: Mr Sushi

signal: family sushi, fair market; ~$15-25pp


value: 8910 University High Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 62m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 11900 Haney Pl F1, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8T1, Canada

community: Maple Ridge

value: Butter Kitchen is an Indian restaurant in Maple Ridge offering a broad menu of over 90 items, including traditional curries, biryanis, Indo-Chinese dishes, thalis, and rice bowls. The kitchen emphasizes daily-fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, and serves both pickup and delivery. For touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley, it offers substantial, flavour-forward meals — from hearty lamb korma to vegetable pakoras — in a fast-food format with short pickup times.

value: Butter Kitchen

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Curries' section (8 items, e.g. Palak Paneer, Paneer Makhani, Vegetable Jalfrezi) and a 'Sides, Raita & Salads' section; no GF or vegan labelling observed

detail: No website evidence contradicts this

wow_evidence: over 90 items ... pickup and delivery


value: Group campsite within one of BC's largest and busiest provincial parks, set in coastal hemlock forest about an hour east of Vancouver with Alouette Lake swimming, paddling, and fishing on the doorstep; no cell service in the campground and summer day-use passes are required for non-camping visitors.

value: Golden Ears Groupsite


value: 180 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC V9P 2J9

community: Parksville

value: Kalvas The Loghouse Restaurant is an upscale fine-dining destination in Parksville housed in a distinctive log building, specializing in prime-grade steaks and fresh Pacific Northwest seafood including wild sockeye salmon, halibut, and Dungeness crab. Its circular dining room and European-influenced menu — featuring dishes like schnitzel, escargot, and oysters Rockefeller alongside an extensive BC wine cellar — make it a notable splurge for touring cyclists passing through the Parksville area. The restaurant also offers phone-ahead pickup for those wanting a quality meal on the go.

value: Kavalas

signal: cuisine=steak


value: 2603 West Railway Street, V2S 2E6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Vicinity Cafe & Lounge is a cafe and lounge located in downtown Chilliwack on West Railway Street. It serves food and beverages to the local community and passing visitors.

value: Vicinity Cafe & Lounge


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 95m.

community: Langley

value: On the Run


community: Kelowna

value: Wild Ambition Brewing is a craft brewery based in Kelowna, BC, producing beer on site. Kelowna is a hub of the Okanagan cycling corridor, and a local brewery makes a natural rest stop for touring cyclists passing through. No further details about the taproom, food offerings, or facilities could be verified at time of enrichment.

value: Wild Ambition Brewing

signal: Craft brewery taproom, pub floor


value: Historic Mile 375 Alaska Highway, BC

community: Fort Nelson

value: A legendary Alaska Highway lodge-stop at Mile 375 with tenting at $25/night (showers and WiFi included), famous for fresh-baked cinnamon buns and house-made artisan meats; gates close at 5pm daily and the season runs to October 1st.

value: Tetsa River Campground

wow_evidence: legendary Alaska Highway lodge-stop at Mile 375…run by the Andrews family for three generations


value: 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7

blurb: Kelowna's heritage museum: syilx history, a recreated Chinatown, and valley geology.

value: Kelowna's flagship local history museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum traces the geological formation of the Okanagan Valley, the culture of the syilx/Okanagan people, and the region's trading and settler history — including a recreated window into Kelowna's historic Chinatown. It also houses the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame and hosts rotating exhibitions. As a self-described Biosphere committed entity, the museum actively encourages visitors to arrive by active transportation and is situated in downtown Kelowna adjacent to the Queensway Transit Exchange and near major cycling corridors.

value: Okanagan Heritage Museum

signal: Adult admission $10, explicitly stated on website

detail: Confirmed (Heather 2026-07-08): standard at this venue

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Kelowna's flagship history museum: syilx culture, Chinatown recreation, sports hall of fame; regional reference museum.


value: 688 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V5X 2T4

value: A 24/7 convenience store and fuel station on Southeast Marine Drive in South Vancouver, part of the global 7-Eleven chain. It offers a full range of grab-and-go foods, hot roller grill items, espresso, Slurpee drinks, and an ATM, making it a reliable any-hour stop for cyclists needing to restock. The on-site fuel station also sells diesel.

detail: Website Store Features explicitly lists 'Hot Foods,' 'Espresso,' and 'Roller Grill' as available at this location

detail: Website Store Features lists 'Fuel' and 'Diesel'; live fuel prices (Regular, Mid-grade, Premium, Diesel) are displayed on the location page, confirming an active fuel station


value: Steveston Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 61m; rack (covered) at 70m; rack at 74m; rack (covered) at 83m; rack (covered) at 93m.

community: Richmond

value: Tim Hortons

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


value: 57 Old North Thompson Highway Rd E #1, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2

community: Clearwater

value: Jasper Way Inn is a family-owned lakeside resort and campground on Dutch Lake in Clearwater, BC, offering motel rooms, a cabin, and RV/tent sites with lake views. Situated close to Wells Gray Provincial Park, it serves as a scenic base for cyclists riding the Thompson-Clearwater corridor. Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals are available on-site, and the property includes a private dock and lakeside BBQs and fire pits.

google_place_id: ChIJdShoijTagVMRctFGrjLcrCE

value: Jasper Way Inn

detail: Listed as a property feature on the front page: 'Laundry Use'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: family-owned lakeside resort on Dutch Lake in Clearwater, BC...close to Wells Gray Provincial Park


value: 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 18m; rack (100 spaces) at 97m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Terra Breads is a Vancouver artisan bakery founded in 1993, known for naturally leavened sourdough loaves, specialty breads, and small-batch granola made with no added preservatives and locally sourced ingredients. The Granville Island location sits inside the iconic Granville Island Public Market, a busy destination accessible by bike paths along False Creek. Touring cyclists can pick up high-quality bread and granola for the road in one of the city's most scenic cycling-accessible spots.

value: Terra Breads

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: artisan bakery founded in 1993 ... Granville Island Public Market


value: 9780 Cambie Road, Unit 130, Richmond, BC

value: Fluffle Cafe is a cafe located in a commercial unit on Cambie Road in Richmond, BC. With only an Instagram presence and no dedicated website, details about its offerings are limited, but it operates in a multi-unit commercial building that may serve a surrounding business or residential community. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's Cambie Road corridor may find it a convenient stop.

value: Fluffle Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 149 East 3rd Street, V7L 1E5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 93m; rack (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Alloz Grill is a Filipino restaurant in North Vancouver. Specific details about offerings and cyclist amenities could not be verified due to website unavailability.

value: Alloz Grill

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

wow_evidence: Filipino restaurant in North Vancouver


value: 1728 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5N 4A3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 12m; rack at 29m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Nonna's Cucina Pop-up is an intimate Italian restaurant on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, relocated from its original Hastings Street home and helmed by Joe Fazio. The menu centres on handmade pasta with chef-selected sauces, appetizers, cocktails, and Italian wines served in a lively neighbourhood setting. The restaurant positions itself as an ongoing pop-up experience celebrating classic Italian home cooking.

value: Nonna's Cucina Pop-up

signal: Italian street food positioning, sit-down pop-up, no prices visible


value: 510 Fort Street, Victoria BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (8 spaces) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Koto Sushi is a high-end Japanese restaurant in downtown Victoria serving sushi and broader Japanese cuisine in a signature red-and-black dining room. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared with traditional Japanese technique and contemporary presentation. Both a lunch menu and a fuller multi-course dinner menu are offered, with online ordering available.

value: Koto Japanese Restaurant

signal: high-end Japanese, sushi, traditional technique; ~$35-55pp


value: 9223 100 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 3X3

community: Fort St. John

value: A 3-star Radisson Hotel in Fort St. John, part of the Choice Hotels chain. This mid-range hotel provides standard overnight accommodation for travelers passing through northern BC. It offers a convenient stop for cyclists touring the Alaska Highway corridor.

value: Radisson Hotel

signal: chain 'radisson'


value: 1034 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3W9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 8m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Mi Tierra Latina is a Latin American specialty grocery store on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, offering products from over nine countries including Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru. The store carries a broad range of shelf-stable and frozen goods, from traditional Colombian empanadas and bunuelos to Juan Valdez coffee and regional sauces and spices. Commercial Drive is a well-established cycling corridor in Vancouver, making this a convenient resupply stop for touring cyclists seeking specialty or ethnic grocery items.

value: Mi Tierra Latina


value: 1105 56 St, Delta, BC V4L 2A2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 34m.

community: Delta

value: Gracie's Next Door is a cozy bar and lounge attached to Mario's Kitchen in Tsawwassen, offering its own dedicated dinner, brunch, drinks, and desserts menus in an intimate room setting. Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday nights, and private group bookings are available. Online ordering and table reservations can both be made through the website.

value: Gracie's Next Door

signal: bar/lounge attached to Italian kitchen; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: cozy bar and lounge attached to Mario's Kitchen in Tsawwassen, live music featured on Friday and Saturday nights


value: 4751 Garden City Road, Richmond

value: Pho Anh Vu


community: Campbell River

value: Papa Murphy's


value: 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (27 spaces) at 84m; stands (14 spaces) at 86m. Total: 71 spaces.

blurb: UBC's student union building; food outlets, shops, and services open to visitors.

value: The AMS Nest is the student union building of UBC Vancouver, operated by the Alma Mater Society — Canada's largest student union, founded in 1915. Situated at the heart of the UBC campus, it is a multi-storey community hub housing restaurants, shops, event spaces, and student support services, making it a natural gathering point for cyclists exploring the UBC endowment lands. The building hosts a lively year-round calendar of public events and offers a range of food and retail options.

value: AMS Nest (Student Union Building)

detail: Website lists 'Places To Eat' as a top-level quick link and 'Order Online' under the Food section; recurring public events are held at The Gallery Patio and Lounge, confirming on-site food and beverage services

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: UBC's current student union building; walk-in public hub with food, shops, washrooms — services stop, not an attraction, but include per walk-in policy.


value: 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley

blurb: City rec centre with pool beside the Langley library.

value: Timms Community Centre is a City of Langley municipal recreation facility offering fitness and gymnasium programs, swimming and aquatic programs, licensed preschool, and daycamps. It is wheelchair accessible per OSM and sits within Langley City's broader network of recreation facilities. A touring cyclist passing through Langley would find it a potential mid-route stop, though specific cyclist amenities are unconfirmed from available sources.

value: Timms Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre with aquatic programs — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 4333 Sunrise Alley, Whistler, V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: Pangea Pod Hotel is Canada's first pod hotel, placing private capsule-style sleeping pods inside a designer, social setting minutes from Whistler's gondolas. It occupies a hybrid niche between hostel affordability and hotel privacy, with an on-site restaurant and bar (The Living Room) and a rooftop patio that the hotel bills as Whistler's only. The property is explicitly inclusive and welcomes guests of all genders, backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

value: Pangea Pod Hotel

detail: On-site Living Room restaurant and bar offers breakfast sandwiches, grab-and-go deals, artisan flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, salads, sharing plates, craft beers, and signature cocktails

signal: Charges less than comparable hotel. A lot less. Pod/capsule format.

wow_evidence: Canada's first pod hotel