value: 4216 Main Street, V5V 3P9

bike_parking_detail: 25 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (10 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; rack (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 64 spaces.

value: Trafiq Café & Bakery has been a fixture on Main Street in Vancouver's Riley Park neighbourhood since 2011, founded by a pastry chef formally trained in Belgian technique. The café is known for its handcrafted layered cakes, naturally leavened breads, and seasonal pastries — all made on-site — alongside made-to-order sandwiches and locally roasted coffee in a relaxed, 30-seat space with large sliding front windows. It is a genuine neighbourhood gathering spot rather than a chain, with a long-standing focus on hospitality and craft.

value: Trafiq Cafe and Bakery

detail: Menu labels vegetarian items (V) and vegetarian options (VO); FAQ states breads and many spreads/sauces are naturally vegan and a full vegan sandwich can be built; gluten-free bread substitution offered on sandwiches

detail: FAQ explicitly states: 'No, we discovered many years ago that our place is best suited to conversation and disconnecting from our devices.'

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: pastry chef formally trained in Belgian technique... handcrafted layered cakes, naturally leavened breads... since 2011


source: enrichment

value: #123 3600 Uptown Blvd, Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9

category: Food & Drink

community: Langford

value: Sizzling Tandoor has anchored Victoria's Indian dining scene for over 15 years, offering tandoor-cooked breads, regionally inspired curries, and a full cocktail and wine program. The Uptown location now operates under the KINU by Sizzling Tandoor brand, a contemporary tapas concept blending Indian flavours with globally inspired dishes in the Uptown shopping district. A second Downtown location on Johnson Street continues the original Sizzling Tandoor brand.

value: Sizzling Tandoor

detail: Menu items are tagged [V] (vegetarian) and [GF] (gluten-free) throughout, e.g. Vegetable Samosas [V], Chicken Pakora [GF], Hummus and Naan [GF V], Aloo Tikki [V GF]

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Indian tandoor + cocktails/wine (KINU tapas); ~$22-34pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info

wow_evidence: anchored Victoria's Indian dining scene for over 15 years … two Victoria locations


community: Revelstoke

value: Frontier Restaurant appears to be a family-style restaurant and motel combination in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia, operating under the fuller name 'The Ol' Frontier Family Restaurant and Motel.' Its location near the coordinates places it in a rural stretch of interior BC that touring cyclists on long-distance routes would pass through. No further details could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Frontier Restaurant

confidence: low

signal: family restaurant/motel; ~$14-22pp

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 444 5th Street, Courtenay, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (2 spaces) at 67m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Taco Bandido is a Courtenay restaurant dedicated to Mexico City-style street tacos and Mexican street food, with everything made fresh in-house by a kitchen that takes pride in no pre-packaged shortcuts. The menu spans birria, cochinita pibil, ahi tuna, and cauliflower tacos alongside burritos, chimichangas, and glory bowls, making it a substantial calorie stop for hungry cyclists. Dietary inclusivity is a clear priority, with most tacos gluten-free and explicit vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options throughout the menu.

value: Taco Bandido

source: osm

detail: Website states 'Most tacos are 100% gluten-free, with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy free options.' Dedicated vegetarian menu items include Tacos Vegetarianos, Tacos Coliflor, and the Tijuana Glory Bowl

confidence: high

signal: Taqueria, mains $16-21, sit-down service in fixed location

tier: welcoming


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: Sizzling Wok is a Chinese fast-food counter located inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's large enclosed mall on the Harvey Avenue corridor. It specialises in a 'pick your own combo' format, letting customers choose a base of rice or noodles and then select from dishes such as sesame chicken, BBQ pork, sweet and sour pork, and a variety of vegetables. For cyclists riding through the Harvey Avenue commercial strip, it offers a quick and filling hot meal in a sheltered indoor setting.

value: Sizzling Wok

label: Cheap eats

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: Salt Spring Island, 350 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3, Canada

community: Ganges

value: A casual fast-food diner in Chemainus that has built a loyal local following. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking quick meals.

value: Dagwoods Diner

wow_evidence: casual fast-food diner in Chemainus


value: 8923 Cornerstone Mews, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 44m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Donair Town is a family-run Middle Eastern restaurant chain that has served the Greater Vancouver area since 1993, built around its signature donairs in chicken, beef, lamb, and mix varieties. With multiple Lower Mainland locations, it offers a quick, protein-rich stop for cyclists needing a filling meal. The menu also covers plates, poutine, and vegetarian-friendly appetizers.

value: Donair Town

detail: Menu explicitly lists falafel, hummus and pita, and tzatziki and pita as appetizers — all vegetarian

signal: donair sit-down chain; ~$11-16

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains


value: 2559 Cambie Street, Vancouver BC V5Z 3Y6

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 47m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 83m; rack at 86m; rack (covered) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 66 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Xin Chào is an authentic Northern Vietnamese restaurant situated in Vancouver's Cambie Village, serving family-recipe dishes including pho, bun bo hue, banh mi, and fresh salad rolls. As a blended-family business, the restaurant makes a point of welcoming diverse diners with halal-certified proteins across most of its menu, alongside gluten-free and vegetarian options. Both dine-in and takeout are available, with online ordering through the restaurant's own website.

value: Xin Chào

detail: About page states 'we proudly offer halal, gluten-free, and vegetarian options.' Menu lists Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Vegetarian Salad Rolls (Vegan), and multiple dishes tagged Halal/GF

signal: Main dishes $20-21; authentic Vietnamese pho restaurant

wow_evidence: blended-family business... halal-certified proteins across most of its menu


value: 891 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1K7

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: McDonald's

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 8400 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC V6W 1E4

community: Richmond

value: Country Meadows Restaurant — known as The Grille — is set within a fully public 18-hole executive golf course in Richmond, BC, making it accessible to non-golfers as a standalone dining destination. The restaurant features a seasonal walk-in patio with limited seating overlooking the course, and regularly hosts live music evenings. Dine-in and takeout are both available.

value: Country Meadows Restaurant

signal: golf clubhouse restaurant/patio; ~$18-28pp


value: PO Box 4232 Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V3

category: Accommodation

community: Nemaiah Valley

value: Taseko Adventures is a remote wilderness lodge and resort on Taseko Lake in British Columbia's Chilcotin region, reachable by 3+ hours of off-road travel or floatplane transfer from Whistler. Guests stay in deluxe log cabins and can choose between fully guided all-inclusive wilderness packages or self-contained cabin rentals, with activities ranging from jet boat excursions to guided hunting. The lodge emphasizes rustic authenticity, organic cuisine, and a wood-fired sauna and hot tub in an untouched backcountry setting.

value: Taseko Adventures

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: remote Taseko Lake deluxe log cabins, floatplane access, gourmet cuisine; same property as Taseko Lake Lodge (duplicate pair)

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Resort


value: 1200 Government Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 54m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (8 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Irish Times is a Victoria institution on Government Street, voted best pub in North America in 2017 and best Irish Entertainment Venue in 2018. Open since 2004, it offers an authentic Irish pub experience with food, drink, and live music in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Located on one of Victoria's main cycling corridors, it serves as a natural stopping point for touring cyclists exploring the city.

value: Irish Times

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: Steveston Landing, 3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 6K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (7 spaces) at 78m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Timothy's is a Steveston waterfront institution that has been producing small-batch Italian gelato in-house since 1989, when it was the only establishment on the historic Steveston Pier. The shop sources ingredients locally where possible and offers an extensive roster of classic and original gelato and sorbetto flavours. Located at Steveston Landing, it sits at the centre of one of Richmond's most-cycled waterfront areas.

value: Timothy's Frozen Yogurt

detail: Menu is limited to gelato and sorbetto; no food items that would constitute a packed lunch are listed

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 2598 Cedar Park Place, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3S5

community: Abbotsford

value: Cedar Park Chaat House is an Indian restaurant in Abbotsford specializing in traditional chaat alongside a broad menu spanning tandoor breads, biryani, Indo-Chinese dishes, and classic South Asian comfort food. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients and recipes described as rooted in a decade of experience with traditional Indian flavours. The restaurant also runs a lunch buffet and full catering service for events of all sizes.

value: Cedar Park Chaat House

detail: Menu includes extensive vegetarian options: Veg Samosa, Veg Burger, Veg Pakora, Gobi Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Paneer Specialties, Vegetarian Sabzis, Daal, Veg Fried Rice, Veg Noodles, and more

signal: Most mains $10-13, chaat house, explicit affordability focus


value: 667 East Island Highway, Parksville, V9P 1V6

community: Parksville

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 880 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3M5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 25m; rack at 57m; rack (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 206, 2250 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 32m; rack at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (covered) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: The Oaks Restaurant occupies Oak Bay's oldest building, a 1912 structure that once housed the Oak Bay Grocery and Post Office and later became the beloved 'Blethering Place' tea room. Established under its current name in 2012, it blends family dining with a touch of tradition: all-day breakfast, traditional afternoon tea with homemade jams and made-from-scratch desserts, and weekly live music nights. A touring cyclist arriving in the historic Oak Bay village would find a welcoming community gathering spot serving everything from burgers and haddock and chips to full English-style afternoon tea.

value: The Oaks Restaurant

signal: Entrees $16–25: burger, steak & prawn, haddock, ribs. Family dining.


value: 4528 E Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K6

value: Take Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on East Hastings Street in Burnaby offering an extensive menu of maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, hot dishes, and combos. The restaurant has an active online ordering platform with quick pickup options, making it a practical meal stop for cyclists passing through the area. With over 210 customer reviews, it is a well-established neighbourhood spot with a broad menu that includes numerous vegetarian-friendly items.

value: Take Sushi

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Vegetable Roll, Tofu Roll, Avocado Roll, Yam Tempura Roll, Asparagus Roll, Veggie Combo, Rice Roll, Edamame, Gomaae, Ohitashi, and more

signal: Combos $15.95–18.95; most rolls $4.50–9.95; casual takeout sushi


value: 3974 Highway 97, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1

community: Inkaneep

value: Maverick Estate Winery occupies the Golden Mile Slopes appellation on Highway 97, sitting roughly halfway between Oliver and Osoyoos in the heart of South Okanagan wine country. Founded in 2009 and releasing its first vintage in 2011, the winery follows slow-wine principles—biodynamic and organic farming, natural fermentation, and minimal cellar intervention—producing small-lot wines that aim to express the character of the site. Guests can taste in a tasting room, on a patio, or in the Villa Tasting Garden, and the winery also runs intimate dinners and wine-education Flight School sessions.

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value: Maverick Estate Winery

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


community: Kimberley

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 67m. Total: 7 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: Nelson

value: Wholesale Club

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 202 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5Z6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 13m; rack (4 spaces) at 75m; rack (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Jugo Juice

signal: chain 'jugo juice'


value: 2520 Cariboo Highway, Cache Creek, BC

community: Cache Creek

value: The Cache Creek Desert Hills Taco Stand is a Mexican food counter operated by Desert Hills Ranch, a family-owned farm and market business rooted in the Thompson region since 1983. Situated on Hwy 97 (the Cariboo Highway) in Cache Creek, it makes a natural pit stop for cyclists riding one of BC's most iconic touring routes through the semi-arid interior. The parent operation is best known for its Ashcroft farm market growing tomatoes, potatoes, and fresh produce in the region's fertile volcanic soil, lending a local agricultural character to the broader Desert Hills brand.

value: Cache Creek Desert Hills Taco Stand

signal: Named 'Taco Stand'—quick-service format, inherently budget-friendly

wow_evidence: family-owned farm and market business rooted in the Thompson region since 1983; secondary taco stand location on Hwy 97


value: 2035 Surprise Rd, Cawston, BC V0X 1C2

community: Cawston

value: The Guesthouse at Crowsnest Vineyards is a family-run 3-star, 7-room bed and breakfast set among the vineyards and orchards of the Similkameen Valley, right on the Crowsnest Highway #3 just south of Cawston. A continental breakfast of fruits, breads, charcuterie, and coffee is included with each stay, and guests have access to an on-site restaurant, winery, tasting bar, and bakery. The rural vineyard setting and views from above the orchard make it a distinctive and self-contained stop for anyone cycling the Similkameen.

value: Guesthouse at Crowsnest Vineyards

detail: On-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner; open seasonally with full dinner service

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: Marketed as 'affordable rooms,' 3-star guesthouse, rural location

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: right on the Crowsnest Highway #3... continental breakfast... winery, tasting bar, and bakery


value: 1891 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V6

value: Recreation Inn & Suites is a family-owned hotel situated beside Highway 97 on the edge of Kelowna, offering a range of room types from standard queens to a three-bedroom apartment suite sleeping up to eight. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, dry sauna, heritage gardens with BBQ and picnic areas, and a complimentary continental breakfast included with every stay. Its location adjacent to parks, an on-leash dog park, and walking-distance restaurants makes it a comfortable and convenient base for touring cyclists exploring the Okanagan.

value: Recreation Inn and Suites

detail: Website front page states 'a handful of restaurants are all within easy walking distance'

signal: family-owned Hwy 97 motel, lowest-price guarantee; $100-130

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 4131 Columbia Valley Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y1

community: Cultus Lake

value: Lakeside Beach Club is a full-service restaurant and patio in Cultus Lake, roughly 10 km south of Chilliwack and a five-minute walk from the main beach. Owned by chef Chris Ovens and his wife Christy since 2015, the kitchen draws on locally sourced ingredients from Columbia Valley farms and pairs them with creative cocktails and an innovative menu. Cyclists can settle hearthside in winter or cool off on the patio in summer, making it a year-round destination on the Cultus Lake circuit.

value: Lakeside Beach Club

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: owned by chef Chris Ovens and his wife Christy since 2015...locally sourced ingredients from Columbia Valley farms


value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 8130 Park Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 1T1

community: Delta

value: Kumare is a Filipino restaurant, bakery, and catering operation in Richmond serving a full menu of classic dishes—adobo, sinigang, silog breakfasts, and housemade lumpia—alongside authentic baked goods that can be shipped across BC. The name itself comes from the Filipino term for a close female friend, and the restaurant leans into that communal spirit, drawing families and friend groups. A street food truck extends the menu to events and pop-up locations across the Lower Mainland.

value: Kumare Restaurant and Bakery

detail: Website lists 'Boxed Lunch' as a distinct service/menu section alongside catering

detail: /about page states: 'Our menu at Kumare is designed to cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.'

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: Filipino restaurant, bakery, and catering...street food truck extends the menu to events and pop-up locations


value: 1175 Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: Fluid Bar & Grill is a full-service bar and restaurant on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, BC, with an eclectic menu spanning tacos, pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, and seafood. The kitchen draws on diverse flavours — from Jambalaya bowls and Kung Pao stir fry to Baked Brie and smoked-meat Reubens — alongside a full bar. Online ordering is available for takeout.

value: Fluid Bar & Grill

detail: Menu includes Veggie Pizza, Veggie Kung Pao Stir Fry, and Essential Greens Salad as dedicated vegetarian options

signal: Mains $27–35: pizzas, pastas, entrees; salads $27–32


value: 1105 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1E9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 5m; stands (8 spaces) at 8m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m. Total: 27 spaces.

value: The Parsonage Cafe in Victoria's Fernwood neighbourhood is the founding location of Fernwood Coffee Company, where a 1936 Barth roaster once sat in the back and sparked a craft roasting business that went on to win the Canadian Barista Championship. The cafe has outdoor seating and serves as a neighbourhood anchor for Fernwood Coffee's specialty coffee culture. Cyclists riding through Victoria's residential streets will find it a welcoming spot for quality coffee with a genuine local history.

value: The Parsonage Cafe

wow_evidence: founding location of Fernwood Coffee Company … sparked a craft roasting business that went on to win the Canadian Barista Championship


value: Kitimat-Stikine B, BC V0J 1Y5, Canada

category: Camping

community: Kitwanga

value: Kitwanga Centennial Park

ownership: Private

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 19585 Fraser Highway, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Baskin-Robbins is a large international hard-scoop ice cream chain with nearly 8,000 stores across 50 countries, offering an extensive rotating menu of ice cream flavours, cakes, sundaes, and frozen beverages. This Surrey location sits on Fraser Highway and is part of the Canadian franchise network. The brand has introduced dairy-free, plant-based options alongside its classic lineup.

value: Baskin-Robbins

detail: Website confirms dairy-free, plant-based vegan ice cream (Chocolate Extreme) was rolled out as a pilot program in Canada (May 2020). All ice creams except Rocky Road and Maple Walnut are Kosher per FAQ


value: 670 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5T 1X6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Hail Mary's is a small, irreverent local bar and restaurant on East Broadway in East Vancouver, offering creative cocktails with names like 'Exorcism' and 'The Resurrection' alongside a snack-forward food menu including house-made potato chips, Jamaican jerk chicken patties, and double-baked nachos. The spot runs strictly first-come, first-served with no reservations, keeping things unpretentious and drop-in friendly. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are woven throughout the menu.

value: Hail Mary's

detail: Dinner menu labels tortilla chips and guacamole as 'g/f & vegan'; Beyond meat burger available with vegan cheese option; chili lime tofu skewers on menu; chicken wings offered 'GF without breading, just ask'; vegan mayo substitution available on onion rings

signal: bar, snack-forward, food $6-16; ~$14-22pp


community: Port Hardy

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1805 Fort Street, V8R 4R7

value: GoodSide Pastry House is a Victoria neighbourhood pastry shop founded in 2020 by pastry chefs Haley Landa and Curtis Helm, each with over a decade of professional kitchen experience. The shop specializes in Euro-style cakes, croissants, and pastries crafted with traditional French techniques and West Coast-inspired flavours and ingredients. A rotating monthly menu and pre-order custom cakes make it a distinctive artisan food stop on Fort Street.

value: Goodside Pastry House

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1555 Versatile Drive, Kamloops, BC V1S 1W7

community: Kamloops

value: ATLAS Steak + Fish is a modern, upscale steakhouse chain located inside Cascades Casino Kamloops, offering a casually-elegant take on the classic North American steakhouse with seafood, steaks, and craft cocktails. Part of Gateway Casinos' restaurant group, the Kamloops location welcomes minors and operates as a destination dining venue with table-side service and globally-inspired cuisine. Touring cyclists looking for a sit-down dinner will find it on Versatile Drive in a casino complex with full-service dining and takeout.

value: ATLAS Steak + Fish


blurb: Quiet nature park near Yellow Point, south of Nanaimo.

category: Attractions

community: Boat Harbour

value: Yellow Point Park is a nature reserve on Vancouver Island near Ladysmith, managed by the Cowichan Valley Regional District. It sits within a region popular with touring cyclists for its quiet roads and coastal scenery. As a CVRD-operated natural area, it offers a potential rest or exploration stop along routes through the Cowichan Valley.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Yellow Point Park

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: CVRD nature reserve in quiet coastal cycling country; no described feature.


value: 301, 4293 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 96m; rack at 98m.

community: Whistler

value: Teppan Village has been a fixture of Whistler Village since 1989, serving authentic Japanese teppanyaki with steaks, seafood, and sushi prepared tableside by specialized chefs. Located upstairs in the Hilton Resort & Spa at Mountain Square, it seats up to 120 guests at communal teppanyaki tables in a lively, social atmosphere. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, and the restaurant is a popular choice for group dinners and celebrations.

value: Teppan Village

detail: Website states: 'With vegetarian and gluten-free options, we ensure a delightful dining experience for all.'

signal: teppanyaki steakhouse, tableside steak/seafood/sushi; ~$40-60pp

wow_evidence: fixture of Whistler Village since 1989, seats up to 120 guests


value: 5601 Lupin Road, Pender Island, BC

community: Pender Island

value: Twin Island Cider is an artisan cidery on North and South Pender Islands that harvests fruit from dozens of century-old settler orchards, fermenting exclusively with native yeasts to produce terroir-driven natural ciders and perries. Visitors are welcomed to an outdoor picnic area for drop-in tastings and cider by the glass, with current bottled releases available for purchase on-site. The cidery has been featured in Wine Enthusiast, Montecristo Magazine, and Cider Craft Magazine for its distinctive place-based approach to craft fermentation.

value: Twin Island Cider

detail: Website FAQ states: 'At the moment we do not offer food for sale.'

signal: Artisan cidery drop-in tastings


value: 11098 Black Bear Road, Mount Currie, V0N 2K0

community: Mount Currie

value: Tsi'pun Supermarket is a supermarket in Mount Currie. For touring cyclists, it provides a useful stop for restocking groceries and supplies before continuing through the region.

value: Tsi'pun Supermarket

wow_evidence: supermarket in Mount Currie


value: 3728 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1G4

community: Burnaby

value: Donair Affair is a BC-born chain now spanning over 20 locations, built around rotisserie-cooked donair kebabs in beef, lamb, and chicken varieties, served in wraps or on rice platters with house-made sauces. The Burnaby Canada Way location is part of a network that has been operating in BC for close to a quarter century, making it a familiar and reliable refuelling stop. The menu spans classic donair wraps to Mayan-style combo platters and crispy falafel, offering something filling for most dietary preferences.

value: Donair Affair

detail: Front page tagline reads 'Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian • Healthy'; falafel is described on the website as 'a vegan and protein-rich option'; dedicated Veggie Falafel menu section confirmed

ownership: Buy BC (chain)


value: Strathcona, BC V0P 1X0, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

label: salmon season

months: August September October

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

community: Mooyah Bay

source: camping

value: A large 65-site rec site perched on Tlupana Inlet among towering Red Cedar, with a recently upgraded dock and fish-cleaning station serving anglers and kayakers headed into Nootka Sound; reached by roughly 40 km of forest service and logging road from Gold River, cash only, no garbage pickup.

value: Cougar Creek Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: #104-8580 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 4J8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 69m.

community: Richmond

value: Night Owl Cafe is a Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng in a Richmond strip mall, specializing in classic Cantonese comfort food including noodle soups, tossed noodles, and hearty breakfast combos. The menu leans into familiar Hong Kong cafe staples like pork sausage and egg noodles and preserved vegetable pork soup. It operates primarily as a breakfast and lunch spot with both dine-in and online ordering options.

value: Night Owl Cafe

signal: HK cha chaan teng noodle cafe; ~$12-20pp


value: 477 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

subcategory: Convenience Store


category: Transport

community: Nelson

source: llm-examine

value: Glacier Cabs is an on-demand taxi service based in Nelson, BC, offering local and long-distance trips with cars and vans including a wheelchair-accessible van; no bike policy stated.

value: Glacier Cabs

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: on-demand taxi service based in Nelson


value: 20836 Lougheed Highway, V2X 2R3

community: Maple Ridge

value: Si Senior is a Mexican fast-food restaurant on Lougheed Highway in the Lower Mainland, tagged in OSM as both a restaurant and fast food outlet. The Facebook handle 'siseniormachete' hints at a specialty in machete-style burritos or similar street-food dishes. It sits along a major arterial road, making it a potential quick-stop option for cyclists travelling the Lougheed corridor.

value: Si Senior

signal: Mexican fast food (machete burritos); ~$10-15


value: 5081 Canada Way

value: Chettinad Dosa Palace is an Indian restaurant in North Vancouver serving dosa and South Indian cuisine. Located on Canada Way, it offers a full meal stop for touring cyclists. The restaurant has indoor seating, providing shelter from weather.

value: Chettinad Dosa Palace

signal: South Indian dosa restaurant; $15-25/person


value: 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R5

community: Kaleden

value: Blasted Church Vineyards is an award-winning South Okanagan winery celebrated for its irreverent church-inspired branding and critically acclaimed wines, including a Cabernet Franc recently ranked among BC's top 50 and awarded silver in London. The property features a tasting room with a seasonal food menu, regular live-music events, and two wine club programs. Cyclists riding the Okanagan Falls wine corridor will find it a well-known and lively destination along Parsons Road.

value: Blasted Church Vineyards

signal: award winery, tasting room + seasonal food; ~$15-25 visit


value: 5939 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 3X7

value: Peking Restaurant is a long-standing Chinese restaurant on Hastings Street in Burnaby, serving a broad Cantonese-Canadian menu that spans ginger beef, chow mein, congee, hot pot, and fresh seafood across dozens of dishes. It operates as a full dine-in establishment with indoor seating and also offers online ordering for takeout. Cyclists riding the Hastings corridor between Burnaby and Vancouver will find a filling, familiar sit-down meal with a very large menu to choose from.

value: Peking Restaurant

detail: Menu legend explicitly includes a 'vegetarian' marker; tofu is listed as a standalone menu category with multiple preparations

signal: Main dishes $18–24; typical casual Chinese restaurant


value: 2694 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

community: Cumberland

value: Boulder Hill Baking is a mother-daughter-run artisan bakery in Cumberland that started as a wholesale operation in 2019 and opened its storefront in 2025. The shop offers a rotating daily selection of handmade cakes, pies, scones, cookies, breads, and more, drawing on local ingredients including dairy from Natural Pastures Cheeses and fruit from Comox Valley farms. Cumberland is a popular cycling destination, and this bakery sits right in the village core.

value: Boulder Hill Baking

wow_evidence: mother-daughter-run artisan bakery in Cumberland ... local ingredients including dairy from Natural Pastures Cheeses and fruit from Comox Valley farms


value: 4253 Hastings Street

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; rack (3 spaces) at 55m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 63m; rack at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 85m. Total: 27 spaces.

value: Chicko Chicken


value: 2206 Commercial Drive

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (18 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (1 space) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: JJ Bean


value: 1783 Victoria Avenue, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

label: lake swimming season

months: July August

washroom_type: flush

community: Windermere

value: Seasonal RV resort on Lake Windermere with a marina, beach, and full hookups — only 3 overnight hookup sites exist for the general public (minimum 2–7 nights, no tents permitted), making drop-in access for cycle tourists unlikely.

value: Shadybrook Resort


value: 425 Eden Road

community: Clearwater

value: A cafe offering outdoor seating and takeaway service in the Cariboo region. A potential refreshment stop for cyclists travelling through the area.

value: Strawberry Moose


value: 1178 High Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7B1

community: Kelowna

value: Craft 42 Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and café in Kelowna that sources competition-level, single-origin beans from Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Honduras through Canadian importers with an emphasis on fair wages and sustainable packaging. The name references the childhood home address of the founder, and the business carries those family values — compassion, respect, and education — into every aspect of sourcing and roasting. Cyclists stopping in can also book a guided coffee tasting experience or browse brewing gear alongside their café visit.

value: Craft 42 Roasters

wow_evidence: competition-level, single-origin beans... guided coffee tasting experience


value: 16540 Sunshine Coast Highway

community: Earls Cove

value: The Cove is a cafe located at Earl's Cove on the Sunshine Coast Highway, a community that serves as a BC Ferries terminal for the Earls Cove–Saltery Bay route. Its position on this key cycling corridor makes it a natural stop for touring cyclists navigating the Sunshine Coast. The current status of its website is uncertain, as the domain appears to be listed for sale.

value: The Cove


value: 196 Spokane St, Kimberley, V1A 2E4

community: Kimberley

value: Purcell Outdoors is a compact 950-square-foot outdoor gear shop in downtown Kimberley's Platzl, stocking a wide range of brands for trail running, hiking, backpacking, and ski touring. Kimberley sits at the centre of extensive trail networks and is a stop on the Powder Highway, making this a natural resupply point for adventure travellers passing through. Staff are active endurance athletes with deep local knowledge of the surrounding Purcell Mountains terrain.

value: Purcell Outdoors

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: compact 950-square-foot outdoor gear shop in downtown Kimberley's Platzl; no mention of bike repair services


value: 2120 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6K 2C8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Ryu Katsu + Ramen bar is a Japanese restaurant on Vancouver's West Broadway corridor specializing in both ramen (over a dozen broth styles including tonkotsu, miso, shio, and shoyu) and katsu breaded-cutlet sets. The menu is unusually vegan-friendly, with dedicated vegan ramen, gyoza, and katsu options clearly labelled throughout. Online ordering for quick pickup is available, making it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists moving through the Kitsilano and Fairview area.

value: Ryu Katsu + Ramen bar

detail: Multiple dedicated vegan items confirmed on menu: Vegan Gyoza, Vegan Tantan Ramen, Vegan Miso Ramen, Vegan Tomato Ramen, Veggie Katsu Set, Tofu Katsu Don

signal: Ramen mains $15.90–$18.90, sit-down casual ramen shop

subcategory: Restaurant


value: Columbia Valley Rd, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 0E1, Canada

community: Lindell Beach

value: Group-only campground inside Cultus Lake Park, forested and close to the Teapot Hill trailhead, with flush washrooms, showers, and potable water; solo or small-party cyclists cannot use this site — minimum billing for 15 adults applies, and the gate is closed off-season.

value: Honeymoon Bay Group Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: group-only campground...minimum billing for 15 adults applies


value: 890 Government Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (20 spaces) at 46m; rack (12 spaces) at 70m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m; rack at 91m. Total: 40 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Kebab on Fire is a halal Mediterranean grill that opened in 2024 on Victoria's main commercial strip, serving slow-cooked lamb, beef, and kebab wraps with house-made sauces. It positions itself as a modern, fast-casual take on traditional Mediterranean grilling, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and generous portions. A touring cyclist riding Government Street will find it a convenient stop for a protein-rich meal with online ordering available.

value: Kebab On Fire

signal: cuisine=kebab


label: summer fishing & paddling

months: June July August

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Barrett

value: Remote BC Parks campground on the shores of large, wild Morice Lake, reached by a long gravel forest service road out of Houston; no confirmed amenities on record, so self-sufficiency is essential.

value: Morice Lake Campground


value: 1414 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 87m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Maple Leaf Pizza is a pizza takeout and delivery shop on West Broadway in Vancouver offering a broad menu of specialty pies with unlimited toppings. The shop operates through an online ordering platform and serves both pickup and delivery customers. A cyclist stopping along the busy West Broadway corridor will find a wide range of options including several vegetarian-friendly pizzas.

value: Maple Leaf Pizza

detail: Website shows dedicated 'Pick Up Specials ONLY' menu sections with multiple pizza sizes and specialty pizzas labeled 'Pickup only'

detail: Multiple vegetarian pizzas listed: Gourmet Vegetarian (spinach, artichoke hearts, pesto, feta), The Vegetarian Diavola (mushroom, spinach, roasted red peppers), and Veggie Pizza (mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes). No vegan or GF options confirmed

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 22m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: The Great Bear Pub is a progressive neighborhood pub on Kingsway in Burnaby offering a modern pub menu and live entertainment six nights a week. The venue features an expanded games room with Darts Live and a pool table, and regularly hosts fundraisers and private events for sports teams and charitable organizations. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a comfortable stop on a busy urban arterial.

value: The Great Bear Pub & Liquor Store

detail: Fundraiser menu lists 'garden veggie' burger (with pesto mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion on organic bun) alongside beef and chicken as a standard option

signal: amenity=pub


value: 8775 Granville Street, Port Hardy

community: Port Hardy

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: #450 - 8400 Shook Rd, Mission, BC V2V 7L5

community: Hatzic

value: A private strata resort on Hatzic Lake in Mission, BC, with 395 fully serviced sites, lake swimming, and water sports; sites are primarily privately owned seasonal lots and transient availability for passing cyclists is uncertain.

value: Everglades Resort on Hatzic Lake


energy: restorative

label: trout fishing season

months: May June July

community: Kelly Lake

value: A popular stocked-trout lake in Northern BC with 22 sites and a small dock, accessed via 16 km of the Noel Resource Road off Hwy 52. Free with no confirmed water or washroom amenities; the resource-road approach adds effort.

value: Boot Lake Recreation Site


value: Bulman Road (access across from 211 Bulman Rd), Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1X5

blurb: Natural trail reserve near Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula.

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Buhlman Road Park Reserve is a nature reserve near Sidney, BC, managed by the Capital Regional District. It appears to correspond to the CRD's Bulman Trail, a natural-surface trail in the Greater Victoria region. Touring cyclists exploring the Saanich Peninsula may use it as a short off-road detour through protected green space.

value: Bulman Trail

wow_evidence: CRD trail reserve; thin record.


value: 740 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, V2B 2L1

community: Kamloops

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 9685 BC-97 #117, Lake Country BC, V4V 1P5

community: Lake Country

value: Viva Mexicana is an authentic Mexican restaurant founded by Carmen Ruiz, who set out to bring traditional flavours from scratch-made dishes to the Okanagan, opening in Lake Country during the pandemic and later adding a second Vernon location. The restaurant serves a broad menu of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, and seasonal specials like Sunday pozole, alongside a Mexican grocery section where cyclists can pick up authentic ingredients to go. It sits on Highway 97, a primary cycling corridor through the central Okanagan.

value: Viva Mexicana

detail: Menu lists 'soy meat' as a protein substitute across tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other dishes; multiple items are marked '(GF)' or '(GF Option)' throughout the menu

signal: Main dishes $16–17 (chimichangas, enchiladas, quesadillas); stated 'down-to-earth pricing'


value: 2539 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B1

community: Armstrong

value: Wild Oak Café is a locally beloved artisan café situated in downtown Armstrong, BC, directly across from the heritage train station. Owned since 2021 by Elizabeth, an Armstrong native, the café is known for creative house-made syrups, locally roasted espresso, and a seasonal menu built around fresh, sustainable ingredients. Touring cyclists passing through the North Okanagan will find a full food and drink menu available for online pre-order and in-person pickup.

value: Wild Oak Café

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled: hot chocolate cocoa mix described as 'dairy-free, GF, and Vegan'; mocha cocoa mix noted as 'Vegan'; honey substitutions offered for matcha latte and London Fog. Website also states menu centres on 'fresh, sustainable, and healthy ingredients.'

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4909 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E5

value: ChongQing Restaurant is a multi-location Szechuanese Chinese restaurant that has operated in the Vancouver area for over twenty years. The Kingsway location in Burnaby offers both dine-in with indoor seating and online ordering for takeout and delivery. It is one of four Lower Mainland locations, making it a recognizable chain stop for cyclists traveling along the Kingsway corridor.

value: Chongqing Restaurant

signal: Szechuan Chinese, dine-in/takeout; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: one of four Lower Mainland locations ... operated in the Vancouver area for over twenty years


value: 230-26310 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2Z7

community: Langley

value: Pho Tran is a Vietnamese restaurant on Fraser Highway in Aldergrove, BC, focused on delivering authentic Asian cuisine in a welcoming dining environment. It is a sit-down restaurant with online ordering available, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor. The restaurant emphasizes the dining experience and pride in their Vietnamese dishes.

value: PHO TRAN

signal: Vietnamese pho; ~$14-18pp


value: 160-12420 No.1 Road, Steveston, Richmond, BC V7E 6N2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; loops (12 spaces) at 33m; rack at 47m; rack at 84m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Something Sweet is a dessert cafe tucked into the heart of Steveston, Richmond's historic fishing-village waterfront, where it draws locals and tourists alike with handmade shaved-ice bingsu, fresh in-house ice cream, and Taiwanese-Western fusion treats like dessert toasts and cheesecake baked nightly. Owned by Ricky and Alicia, who bring over 25 years of BC food-service experience, the shop prides itself on fresh, house-made ingredients. Cyclists riding the Steveston boardwalk routes will find it a natural sweet stop near the busy waterfront.

value: Something Sweet

signal: dessert cafe, bingsu/ice cream (Steveston); ~$8-14


value: 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 42m; rack (covered) at 80m; rack at 88m; rack (covered) at 91m; rack (covered) at 93m.

blurb: Hatley Park's symmetrical Italian garden, completed in 1914.

community: Colwood

value: The Italian Garden is a serene, symmetrical formal garden completed in 1914, located within the grounds of Hatley Park — a National Historic Site on the Royal Roads University campus about 25 minutes from downtown Victoria. Part of a larger garden complex including Japanese and rose gardens, the grounds are freely accessible and sit within a 260-hectare parkland that also offers hiking and biking trails. The iconic Hatley Castle provides a dramatic backdrop to the manicured grounds.

label: Rose bloom

value: Italian Garden

detail: Habitat Café is listed on the Hatley Park site as an on-campus amenity alongside the gardens

signal: Free access to formal gardens including Italian Garden

wow_evidence: 1914 formal garden within Hatley Park; satellite of Hatley Castle (7f095661c3, 42m).


value: 786 Westminster Ave W #101, Penticton, BC V2A 1K8

community: Penticton

value: Dosa Vilas is a restaurant in Penticton, BC, whose name suggests a South Indian cuisine focus — dosas are a staple thin crepe of South Indian cooking. The business appears in OSM as an active listing and is not flagged as closed. No further detail about the dining experience or offerings could be verified due to the compromised website.

value: Dosa Vilas

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


value: Unit 110 - 3900 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 4R7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 65m; rack at 92m; rack at 94m.

value: Aloha Hawaiian Grill is a family-owned fast-casual restaurant in Richmond bringing Hawaiian plate lunch culture to the BC coast, with signature dishes like Huli Huli Chicken, Maui Beef Ribs, and shave ice served in a laid-back, island-themed setting. The restaurant celebrates the multicultural food heritage of Hawaii and treats guests like 'ohana' (family). It also offers corporate and event catering, making it a convenient stop for larger cycling groups.

value: Aloha Hawaiian Grill

detail: Menu lists Maui Tofu and Vegetarian Spring Rolls; catering page notes 'Vegan options available also if you ask!'; catering page lists garlic shrimp and spam as gluten-free options

signal: Main plates $19–26 (Huli Huli $19, ribs $21–26), fast-casual Hawaiian plate lunch

wow_evidence: family-owned fast-casual restaurant


value: 290 Rossland Blvd, Kimberley, BC V1A 2R6, Canada

blurb: Historic 1927 garden built by Cominco to show off its fertilizer; flower beds above Kimberley.

community: Kimberley

value: Cominco Gardens is a public ornamental garden in Kimberley, BC, with historical ties to the former Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company that once dominated the region. Set in the East Kootenays, it offers a green respite for touring cyclists passing through the Kimberley area. The garden is tagged as a leisure destination in OpenStreetMap and appears on local attractions maps.

label: summer blooms

value: Cominco Gardens

signal: public ornamental garden, free

wow_evidence: Historic ornamental garden (created 1927 by Cominco to showcase Elephant Brand fertilizer — own knowledge); pleasant garden stop with real industrial story.


value: 32442 George Ferguson Way #6, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4Y4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 51m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Pizza Junction & Snacks is a fast-food pizza restaurant on George Ferguson Way in Abbotsford, offering made-to-order pizzas, salads, wings, and fresh juice. The menu features a broad range of options from classic cheese to specialty meat lovers, along with a dedicated 100% vegetarian section built around paneer, tofu, and veg specials. Online and phone ordering make it a practical hot-meal stop for cyclists passing through the Abbotsford corridor.

value: PIZZA JUNCTION & Snacks

detail: Website has a dedicated 'Pure 100% Veg' category including Paneer Tofu pizzas, Veg Specials, and vegetarian salads

wow_evidence: fast-food pizza restaurant


label: trophy rainbow trout fishing

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Copper Creek

value: A remote mountain campground on the gravel Whiteswan Forest Service Road within a park anchored by two alpine lakes and Lussier Hot Springs; active mine ore and logging trucks share the narrow canyon section of the access road, making the approach demanding for loaded tourers.

value: Inlet Creek Campground


value: 45915 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C6

blurb: Volunteer museum of CFB Chilliwack military history downtown.

community: Chilliwack

value: The Chilliwack Military Museum collects, preserves, and displays military artifacts connected to the former CFB Chilliwack, located in historic downtown Chilliwack. The museum maintains an extensive library of military history books available for loan, hosts guided group tours and veteran chats, and participates in joint exhibitions with other local museums. It is a not-for-profit registered society, and its Legacy Walk links the museum's collection to interpretive markers at the former garrison site.

facet_confidence: high

planning: check-ahead

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: small non-profit military museum, donation entry

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Volunteer military museum preserving CFB Chilliwack history, with tours and lending library — modest storefront museum.


value: 5642 Mintie Road, Halfmoon Bay, BC V7Z 1E8

community: Halfmoon Bay

value: Halfmoon General is the longest-running business in Halfmoon Bay, operating since 1937 on BC's Sunshine Coast in a location once served by Union Steamship Co. The store combines a grocery section stocked with locally sourced and produced goods, a liquor store featuring Sunshine Coast craft beverages, and a dog-friendly café with a patio overlooking the ocean — a natural resupply and rest stop for cyclists on the Sunshine Coast route.

value: Halfmoon Bay General Store

detail: Café menu includes Soup of the Day (house-made), specialty sandwiches (e.g. Halfmoon Hero, Chicken Pesto, Breakfast Croissant), and baked goods; dinner rotating features Thu–Sun

wow_evidence: longest-running business in Halfmoon Bay, operating since 1937... grocery section, liquor store, and dog-friendly café with a patio overlooking the ocean


value: 1675 Highway 3, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; rack at 94m.

community: Christina Lake

value: The Christina Lake Welcome Centre is a community hub opened in 2010 and located in the community park in the heart of Christina Lake, serving as both an interpretive centre and regional tourism information point. It houses a gallery of arts and crafts from Boundary region artists, a retail shop with locally produced items, and an innovative on-site Eco Machine wastewater treatment system that doubles as an environmental education exhibit. Per OSM tags, a coffee and dessert counter ('Lisa's coffee and desert') operates within the building, though this is not confirmed by the current website.

value: Christina Lake Welcome Centre


value: 9196 160 Street, Surrey, V4N 3A5

community: Surrey

value: Sun Farm Produce is a convenience and produce shop located in Surrey, BC, likely offering fresh fruits and vegetables alongside general grocery items. The name suggests a farm-direct or produce-focused retail operation, which could appeal to touring cyclists looking to stock up on fresh food. The shop is situated along 160 Street in the Fraser Valley region.

value: Sun Farm Produce


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 88m; rack at 98m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 334 6th Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wall_loops (6 spaces) at 13m; stands (6 spaces) at 30m; stands at 83m; stands (6 spaces) at 84m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Taqueria Playa Tropical is a Mexican restaurant and bar in New Westminster's 6th Street corridor, offering both dine-in and takeout with indoor and outdoor seating. The combination of a full bar and vegetarian menu options makes it a flexible stop for mixed groups. OSM records it as smoke-free with a check date of November 2024.

value: Taqueria Playa Tropical


community: Nelson

value: City-run campground in a forested setting on High Street just east of downtown Nelson, within walking distance of shops, parks, and the beach. Amenities include showers, laundry, and cooking facilities; open May 1–October 16 with tent sites from $26/night.

value: Nelson Camp Ground

ownership: Municipal

wow_evidence: city-operated campground with showers, laundry, and cooking facilities; within walking distance of shops, parks, and the beach


value: PO Box 982, Terrace, BC V8G 4R2

blurb: Indigenous-owned eco-tour day trips in the Coast Mountains around Terrace.

community: Terrace

value: Terradise Eco-Tours is an Indigenous-owned eco-tourism guiding company in Terrace, BC, led by Mandi McDougall, an entrepreneur of Gitxsan descent and proud member of Indigenous Tourism BC. The company offers personalized day trips in the Coast Mountains of the Skeena region, including hiking, fossil hunting, remote jet boat tours, ice fishing, and glacier helicopter adventures. A touring cyclist passing through the Terrace area could book a guided day trip to experience the backcountry with deep local and cultural knowledge.

dwell: day

facet_confidence: low

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Terradise EcoTours

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: guided eco-tour day trips; $100+/person (N/A-to-Premium re-split)

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Gitxsan-owned eco-tour day trips (hiking, fossils, jet boat, glacier heli) — guided-day band. Possibly the same operation as Westcoast Fishing Adventures (793f31f350), whose record mentions 'Terradise Eco-Tours'.


blurb: Furnished 1890s coal miner's cottage in Nanaimo's Piper Park.

community: Nanaimo

value: The Coal Miner's Cottage is a municipally designated heritage site originally built by coal miner Frederick Rowbottom in the 1890s and now situated in Piper Park, Nanaimo. At just 360 square feet, it was once home to up to eight family members and is furnished with period artifacts representing life from 1914–1918. Programming and exhibits are managed by the Nanaimo Museum, making it an accessible stop for cyclists exploring Nanaimo's coal-mining history.

dwell: quick

value: Miner's Cottage

signal: heritage miner's cottage in city park, free/donation viewing

wow_evidence: Designated 1890s coal miner's cottage in Piper Park, furnished to 1914-18; quick heritage stop.


source: manual

value: SeaCoastal Water Taxi, owned by the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation, runs a scheduled core route between Bella Bella and Klemtu on the central coast, with charter service available further afield. The operator's site (recently moved to klemtutaxi.com) doesn't publish a timetable, fares, or a bicycle policy — call or email ahead to confirm schedule, cost, and whether you can bring a bike.

value: SeaCoastal Water Taxi (Kitasoo Xai'xais)

subcategory: Ferry


value: 1150 Terminal Ave N Unit 32, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5L6

value: Pita Land is a Canadian Middle Eastern restaurant chain that has been serving shawarma, pita wraps, and traditional Mideast cuisine since 2003, drawing on generations of family recipes. The Nanaimo location sits in a strip mall on Terminal Avenue North and offers a broad menu of wraps, rice bowls, plates, burgers, salads, and desserts. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient stop for a filling, flavour-forward meal with both dine-in and online ordering options.

value: Pita Land Mideast Urban Kitchen

signal: Shawarma restaurant explicitly emphasizes 'affordability' as cornerstone; QSR format


community: Port Coquitlam

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 9873 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 94m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Combine Cafe & Bar is an all-day cafe and bar located in the lobby of Locale at Century City in downtown Surrey, a short walk from King George SkyTrain Station. It offers quality coffee, farm-driven food made with locally sourced ingredients, and a full drinks program including wine, cocktails, and beer. The menu runs from early-morning breakfast and pastries through lunch to evening service, making it a versatile stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Combine Cafe & Bar

detail: Menu uses (V) vegetarian, (VE) vegan available, and (GF) gluten-free labels throughout; multiple dishes in each category across all-day, brunch, and heartier sections

signal: Entrees $9–$19 range; casual cafe-bar format; farm-driven marketing doesn't affect band


blurb: Small community library on Highway 20 in Tatla Lake.

community: Tatla Lake

value: The Tatla Lake Branch is a small community library operated by the Cariboo Regional District Library system, situated on BC-20 (the Chilcotin Highway) in the remote Tatla Lake settlement of the Central Interior. Staffed by a community librarian, it is one of the few public facilities along this long, sparsely serviced highway corridor popular with cycle tourists. As a publicly accessible institution, it represents a rare community hub in a stretch of BC where services are few and far between.

days_closed: Mo Tu Th Sa Su

theme: civic

value: Tatla Lake Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small rural library branch; ordinary intrinsic delight.


value: 5500 Trail Avenue, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

community: Sechelt

value: Ty's Fine Foods & Bistro is an owner-operated neighbourhood bistro that has anchored downtown Sechelt since 2010, serving a rotating menu of house-made comfort food alongside Asian specialties such as Shanghai-style wonton soup and Pad Thai. The cozy interior seats up to 19 dine-in guests and the menu ranges from house-made cabbage rolls and shepherd's pie to naan flatbreads and wild salmon burgers, with gluten-free and vegetarian choices throughout. It sits across from Trail Bay Mall with ample parking and a bus stop right outside, making it a convenient midday stop on a Sunshine Coast tour.

value: Ty's Fine Foods and Bistro

detail: Website explicitly encourages customers to 'call 604-740-9818 and place your orders before arriving for pick up to minimize wait times.'

detail: Website states 'We offer gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options.'; vegan is not offered

signal: comfort-food bistro + Asian specialties, reasonable; ~$16-26pp

detail: Website states 'The washrooms are available to Dine in customers only.'


value: 4360 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 25m; stands (1 space) at 44m; rack (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (1 space) at 93m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 17 spaces.

blurb: Free public gallery in the heart of Deep Cove.

community: North Vancouver

value: Seymour Art Gallery is a free, non-profit public gallery established in 1985 and the only public gallery in the District of North Vancouver, situated in the heart of Deep Cove — a hugely popular cycling destination. The gallery welcomes over 26,000 visitors annually to a rotating schedule of visual arts exhibitions, performance events, and public programs. It shares the Deep Cove Cultural Centre building with several other arts organizations, making it a natural cultural stop at the end of a scenic ride.

theme: art-culture

value: Seymour Art Gallery

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: The District of North Vancouver's only public gallery, free, 26,000 visitors/yr, at the heart of Deep Cove.


value: 108-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 6K7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack at 55m; rack at 57m; rack at 71m; stands (5 spaces) at 79m; rack at 83m; rack at 89m; rack (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Anar Persian Cuisine is a family-oriented restaurant specializing in Persian kebabs and stews, recently merged with Lavash Seaside Grill and relocated to a waterfront spot on Bayview Street in Richmond. The new location offers ocean views and live music on Thursdays and Saturdays, making it a distinctive dining destination. The menu features a broad range of Persian dishes including multiple vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

value: Lavash Seaside Grill

detail: Menu extensively labels items as Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy free, and Gluten free across appetizers, soups/salads, and mains

signal: Main entrees $20–24, one lamb dish $34; sit-down Persian kebab restaurant

wow_evidence: family-oriented restaurant... waterfront spot on Bayview Street... live music on Thursdays and Saturdays


value: 38028 Guilford Dr, Squamish, BC V8B 0X5

community: Squamish

value: Scheduled bus between Squamish and Vancouver (Waterfront Station and Hyatt Hotel, Melville St), with stops at West Van, Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay, and Britannia Beach. Summer service May–September. Bikes carried on external rack (max 2 per bus; call ahead to reserve — not all buses have a rack). Fee $15/bike each way per policy pages (homepage states free — confirm by phone). E-bikes generally not permitted. Unboxed bikes OK on rack; bagged or boxed OK in luggage hold.

value: Squamish Connector

detail: $15 per bike each way on rack; max 2 bikes per bus, pre-book by call/email; no e-bikes

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Scheduled bus between Squamish and Vancouver ... Summer service May–September


blurb: Atlin's signature trail: a 5.3 km climb to summit views over Atlin Lake.

community: Atlin

value: Monarch Mountain/A Xéegi Deiyi Conservancy is a BC Parks–managed protected area located immediately east of Atlin in northern BC, on the traditional territory of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation. The 5.3 km Monarch Mountain Trail—the most popular trail in the Atlin region—climbs from a trailhead on Warm Bay Road to summit views and culturally significant lakes used for spiritual activities. The conservancy also permits snowshoeing in winter and wildlife viewing throughout the summer.

label: Summer hiking & wildlife

months: June July August September

wow_evidence: Atlin's most popular trail: 5.3 km climb to summit views over Atlin Lake, in a Taku River Tlingit co-managed conservancy — day-shaping hike.


value: 383 St. Laurent Avenue, Quesnel, BC

community: Quesnel

value: The Ramada by Wyndham Quesnel is a branded chain hotel on St. Laurent Avenue in Quesnel, a significant service hub in BC's Cariboo region situated along Highway 97. Quesnel is a key resupply and overnight stop for cyclists traveling the interior of British Columbia, including those on the Gold Rush Trail corridor. The property is part of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts network with loyalty program integration.

value: Ramada by Wyndham Quesnel

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'ramada'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 9844 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Halfmoon Bay, BC V7Z 1G1, Canada

washroom_type: pit

community: Secret Cove

value: Quiet forested rec site on a 2 km forest service road beside Homesite Creek, with scenic waterfalls and trailhead access to the Suncoaster Trail's Secret Cove section; cash only at $20/night.

value: Homesite Creek Falls Recreation Site


value: 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 6K8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack (covered) at 66m.

community: Saanich

value: The Grad House Restaurant is a pub and restaurant on the University of Victoria campus, owned and operated by the Graduate Students' Society. It offers sit-down dining, table reservations by email, and in-house catering for both public and private events. Cyclists exploring the UVic campus grounds will find it a convenient meal stop, with the venue welcoming all guests.

value: The Grad House Restaurant

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 4480 West Saanich Road

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3351 Park Drive, Armstrong

blurb: Armstrong's community arena, home ice of the North Okanagan Knights.

community: Armstrong

value: Norval Arena (also known as the Nor Val Sports Centre) is Armstrong's community sports facility and home ice/floor for the Junior B North Okanagan Knights hockey team and the Armstrong Shamrocks lacrosse team. The Parks and Recreation Commission office is located upstairs in the arena, administering recreational facilities jointly for the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen. For cycling visitors, the arena offers a chance to catch a local game in a small-town BC sporting atmosphere.

dwell: half

label: hockey season

months: October November December January February March

theme: recreation

value: Norval Arena

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Community arena, home of junior hockey and lacrosse; standard rec band.


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 32m; lockers (covered, secure) at 38m; rack at 43m; rack at 56m.

community: Burnaby

value: Tim Hortons Express


value: PO BOX 488 Campbell River, BC V9W 5C1

community: Elk Bay

value: Roberts Lake Resort is a rustic lakeside retreat nestled in BC's Sayward Rain Forest, roughly midway between Campbell River and Sayward on Vancouver Island. Family-owned for 47 years, it offers furnished cabin rentals and RV lots steps from a white sandy beach, with canoes and kayaks for rent and access to trails including nearby Ripple Rock. Touring cyclists riding the Campbell River–Sayward corridor would find it a remote but well-appointed overnight stop.

value: Roberts Lake Resort

detail: Homepage states 'Wi-Fi access' as a modern convenience; cabin rentals page confirms 'All cabins also have easy access to... Wi-Fi'; RV FAQ states 'all our cabins equipped with Wi-Fi' — coverage for RV/camping area not explicitly confirmed

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: family-owned for 47 years...cabin rentals and RV lots steps from a white sandy beach, with canoes and kayaks for rent


community: Kelowna

value: Red Bird Brewing is a cozy craft brewery in downtown Kelowna offering over fifteen beers on tap alongside wood-fired sourdough pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients. The venue hosts regular live music, drag events, and a dog-friendly patio with outdoor fire pits, making it a lively stop in the heart of the Okanagan. It has been voted best craft brewery in Kelowna and carries a wide range of gluten-free, vegan, and non-alcoholic options.

value: Red Bird Tasting Room

detail: Website explicitly lists gluten-free beer, gluten-free pizza crust, and vegan cheese pizza options; menu includes salads and vegetable-forward items

label: Casual

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: voted best craft brewery in Kelowna … dog-friendly patio with outdoor fire pits


value: #46A 1644 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 54m; rack at 57m; rack at 66m; rack at 76m; floor (covered) at 77m.

community: Victoria

value: Hiro Japan Sushi Xpress is a quick-serve Japanese food chain with a Victoria outlet inside Hillside Shopping Centre, offering fresh-made sushi, teriyaki meals, bento boxes, and Japanese noodle dishes. The concept was established in Vancouver in 2003 and prioritizes fresh, daily-made product with a focus on health and sustainability. A touring cyclist stopping at Hillside can grab a ready-made sushi or bento box to go.

value: Hiro Sushi Xpress

label: Cheap eats

signal: quick-serve sushi/bento (mall); ~$12-16

wow_evidence: established in Vancouver in 2003


value: 425 Front St, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0, Canada

community: Kaslo

value: The Doghouse is a restaurant located in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. It has a Facebook presence but very limited publicly available information, suggesting it may be a small local or community-oriented eatery. Cyclists passing through the area would need to contact the business directly to confirm offerings and current status.

value: The Doghouse

signal: small local eatery, Kaslo; little info


community: Maple Ridge

value: One of three large campgrounds in Golden Ears Provincial Park, set in coastal western hemlock forest a short walk from Alouette Lake about an hour east of Vancouver; extremely popular in summer with no cell service in camp.

value: Alouette Campground

wow_evidence: one of three large campgrounds in Golden Ears Provincial Park...short walk from Alouette Lake


value: 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 7330 Arbutus Street, Pemberton, V0N 2L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (100 spaces, covered) at 44m. Total: 100 spaces.

community: Pemberton

value: A 4-star independent Canadian-owned hotel in Pemberton with 22 rooms and free Wi-Fi, established in 2010. Bike storage arrangements and touring-specific amenities require direct verification with staff.

value: Pemberton Gateway Village Suites Hotel

label: Upscale

signal: 4-star 22-room independent suites hotel, Pemberton (Sea to Sky pricing); $200-260


community: Courtenay

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 33244 South Fraser Way, V2S 2B3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Greek Islands III is the South Fraser Way Abbotsford location of a three-restaurant family-owned chain founded by twin brothers George and Gus Sahamis, who emigrated from Sparta, Greece in 1974 and have been serving Greek and international cuisine in the Fraser Valley since 1982. The restaurant has earned multiple regional dining awards including the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and the Abbotsford News A-List Award. Touring cyclists will find a full-service dine-in restaurant offering takeout and delivery, with a menu spanning souvlaki, moussaka, calamari, and house-made baklava.

value: Greek Islands III

signal: family Greek, good value; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: serving Greek and international cuisine in the Fraser Valley since 1982... TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and the Abbotsford News A-List Award


value: 7355 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

value: Peaceful Restaurant is an award-winning Northern Chinese restaurant that has been serving Metro Vancouver since 1998, recognized by Food Network and USA Today for its hand-pulled noodles, beef rolls, and dumplings. Executive chef and owner Charlie Huang draws on the spice-laden culinary traditions of Xi'an and the Silk Road, offering a menu spanning artisanal dim sum to noodle creations. A touring cyclist would find a full sit-down meal with vegetarian options available.

value: Peaceful Restaurant

detail: No vegan or gluten-free confirmation found in website content

signal: Northern Chinese hand-pulled noodles/dumplings; ~$15-24pp


community: Coquitlam

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 9533 Main Street, V0H 1Z0

blurb: Summerland's library branch on Main Street.

community: Summerland

value: The Summerland Branch is part of the Okanagan Regional Library system, which has served the region since 1936 across 30 branches. It offers six public internet stations, Wi-Fi, printing, meeting and study rooms, and a regular calendar of community events. Located on Main Street in Summerland with free parking, it makes a convenient rest stop for touring cyclists passing through the southern Okanagan.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Summerland Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Main Street branch; ordinary library band.


value: 2755 192 Street, Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: One Up Cafe


value: 1680 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 26m; rack (100 spaces) at 90m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 108 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Bread Affair is BC's first certified organic artisan bakery, founded in 2005 and located beside the Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver. The bakery uses slow fermentation and small-batch techniques with locally sourced organic BC ingredients to produce sourdough loaves, croissants, artisan sandwiches, and seasonal pastries. A second production bakery in Langley supplies organic bread to retailers across the Lower Mainland.

value: A Bread Affair

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: BC's first certified organic artisan bakery, founded in 2005, beside the Granville Island Public Market


value: 6640 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0J2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 20m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Chilliwack

value: Thai Taste is a family-owned authentic Thai restaurant located in a commercial plaza on Vedder Road in Chilliwack. It serves dine-in and takeout and is also available through Skip the Dishes. Touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley would find it a convenient stop for a sit-down Thai meal or a quick takeout order.

value: Thai Taste - Restaurant -

signal: family Thai sit-down; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-owned authentic Thai restaurant


value: 1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9

value: Minami is an acclaimed Japanese restaurant in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, pioneering the Aburi flame-seared sushi technique in the city since 2008 as the second location of the Aburi Restaurants brand. The menu draws on seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients and Ocean Wise seafood, fused with Japan-Euro influenced desserts crafted in-house by a dedicated pastry team. A private dining room, street-level patio, and full cocktail program make it a destination dining experience rather than a quick stop.

value: Minami

signal: Chef's tasting menu format, Aburi specialty, dedicated service


value: 2950 Camozzi Road

community: Revelstoke

value: The Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort is an upscale suite-style hotel situated at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, offering apartment-style suites ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, many with full kitchens, in-suite laundry, and mountain-view balconies. It operates year-round in a premier ski and outdoor recreation destination in the Columbia Mountains, with on-site dining across multiple venues including Rockford Bar & Grill and La Petite Baguette. Touring cyclists arriving in Revelstoke would find comfortable, self-contained accommodation with easy access to the town's services.

detail: USB Charging Ports listed as a suite feature in room amenity descriptions

detail: In-suite washer/dryer included in all suite types as confirmed across room listings

detail: Multiple on-site dining venues listed: Rockford Bar & Grill, Revelation Lodge, Mackenzie Common Tavern, La Petite Baguette, plus room service

signal: Genuine Sutton Place at Revelstoke Mtn Resort; shoulder suite rates ~$250-330 (peak ski season $400+) - Luxury reflects peak, not shoulder


value: 3669 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6R 1P2

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces) at 22m; rack (4 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (3 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack (4 spaces) at 78m; rack (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Okanagan Estate Wine Cellars is a Kitsilano neighbourhood wine shop devoted exclusively to British Columbia wines, sourced from regional winemakers and sold at winery prices with no obligations to hotels or restaurants. The 3669 West 4th Avenue location is one of two Vancouver stores and offers in-store wine flights and tastings alongside online ordering with in-store pickup. Staff are trained specifically in BC wine and food pairing, making it a useful stop for cyclists looking to bring home a bottle from their tour.

value: Okanagan Estate Wine Shop

signal: BC wine retail shop, not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: one of two Vancouver stores... devoted exclusively to British Columbia wines, sourced from regional winemakers


value: 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon, BC V1T 6V2

community: Vernon

value: Toro's Liquor Store is a well-established Vernon bottle shop with over 45 years of experience, carrying more than 450 beers, 800+ spirits, and 1,100+ wines with an emphasis on Okanagan regional producers. It offers personalized staff guidance and a curated focus on local craft breweries, artisanal cideries, and regional vineyards. Touring cyclists could use it as a resupply stop for locally sourced beverages to enjoy at camp or a destination accommodation.

value: Toro's Liquor Store

signal: amenity=pub


value: 54 Alexander Street, V6A1E7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Bar Tartare is a natural wine bar in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood that rotates guest chefs through its kitchen, offering a dining experience that shifts with each chef's creative vision. The intimate venue at 54 Alexander Street pairs its evolving food program with a curated list of natural wines. Touring cyclists exploring Gastown will find it a distinctive option for an evening meal in one of Vancouver's most storied districts.

value: Bar Tartar

signal: natural wine bar, rotating guest chefs; ~$35-55pp

wow_evidence: rotates guest chefs through its kitchen


value: 115 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1S7

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Gary's Bistro has been a Qualicum Beach landmark since 1993, celebrated for its distinctive hot-rod-themed décor featuring a vintage car mounted on the wall. The menu spans hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with homestyle comfort food including house-made clam chowder and Eggs Benedict variations. An outdoor patio and warm small-town atmosphere make it a natural gathering spot for travellers passing through central Vancouver Island.

value: Gary's Bistro

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Veggie Benny (tomato, sautéed spinach and onions with homemade hash) and a house salad with optional add-ons; taco salad and other plant-forward items also available

signal: comfort food, entree ~$18.95, affordable; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Qualicum Beach landmark since 1993


value: 6686 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0H2

community: Sooke

value: Route 14 is a family-friendly restaurant and pub established in 2016 in the heart of downtown Sooke, BC, winner of the 2024 Business Excellence Award for Dining from the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce. The menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients — premium steaks, house-made burgers, Kennebec fries, organic herbs, and Ocean Wise seafood — complemented by a full bar with handcrafted cocktails and local beers. Positioned near the Juan de Fuca Trail, Sombrio Beach, and Whiffin Spit, it serves as a natural refueling stop for cyclists touring the southwest Vancouver Island corridor.

value: Route 14

detail: Website states: 'We're proud to offer a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options, ensuring there's something delicious for everyone to enjoy.'


value: 701 Tenth Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 18m; rack at 43m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Seasonal outdoor pool in Moody Park.

community: New Westminster

value: Moody Park Outdoor Pool is a municipal outdoor swimming pool operated by the City of New Westminster, located in Moody Park at 701 Tenth Street. It offers seasonal outdoor swimming and is a refreshing stop for touring cyclists passing through New Westminster on a warm day.

value: Moody Park Outdoor Pool

wow_evidence: Seasonal municipal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 2525 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3J2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Song Cafe is a Hong Kong-style restaurant on Heather Street in Vancouver offering a broad menu spanning Cantonese, Sichuan, and other regional Chinese cuisines alongside Western dishes. The restaurant accommodates tourist group meals and provides multiple service modes including dine-in, pickup, delivery, and catering. It sits in the Heather/Cambie corridor, a stretch accessible from several popular cycling routes through central Vancouver.

value: Song Cafe

signal: Advertises 'unbeatable reasonable prices'; sit-down Hong Kong restaurant


blurb: Vancouver Island University's campus library.

community: Nanaimo

value: The Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library is a major civic library serving Nanaimo from its location on Diana Krall Plaza, with roots in the community stretching back to the 1860s. The current five-storey building has been at its harbourfront location since 1997 and stands on the unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. It offers a broad range of resources including a video game collection, meeting spaces, and skill-building programs, making it a substantial public hub in downtown Nanaimo.

value: VIU Library (Building 305)

wow_evidence: VIU campus library (building 305) — the record's description wrongly describes the downtown Harbourfront branch; scored as the campus library.


value: 8700 McKim Way, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Jimmy's Tea House (九龍冰室 — Kowloon Bing Sutt) is a Chinese-cuisine fast-food eatery tucked inside a commercial unit at 8700 McKim Way in Richmond. The Cantonese name evokes the classic Hong Kong-style ice-room café tradition, popular for congee, milk tea, and light meals. It sits in Richmond's dense food-court corridor, making it a convenient mid-ride stop for cyclists exploring the city's extensive cycling network.

value: Jimmy's Tea House


value: 6555 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Shoom Restaurant is a Hong Kong-style Chinese eatery on Fraser Street in south Vancouver, seating up to 90 guests and serving a full menu of dishes including salted egg yolk prawns, Peking duck, house special chicken, and a broad range of Hong Kong-style beverages. The restaurant accepts table reservations and offers online ordering via Instagram, making it a substantial sit-down meal option for cyclists passing through the Fraser Street corridor.

value: Shoom Restaurant

signal: Dinner for 4 combo $98 CAD (~$24.50/person); deluxe combos $32–35/person

wow_evidence: seating up to 90 guests...salted egg yolk prawns, Peking duck, house special chicken


value: 230 15th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2X4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: bollard (18 spaces) at 22m; rack (4 spaces) at 53m; stands at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Patisserie Le Pont is a premium French-Japanese artisan pastry shop in West Vancouver, founded by Makoto Yamaguchi, a classically trained pâtissière who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and previously ran her own shop in Tokyo for 15 years. The patisserie specializes in handcrafted eclairs — both sweet and savoury — alongside cakes, tarts, and baked goods made fresh daily without preservatives or pre-mixes. OSM records both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a pleasant stop for a cyclist looking for a quality sweet treat.

value: Patisserie Le Pont


value: 4762 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 37m.

community: Burnaby

value: No Frills

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 143 East 15th Street, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: OEB Breakfast Co. is a chef-driven Canadian breakfast and brunch chain founded in 2009 by classically trained chef Mauro Martina, built around farm-to-table sourcing from local Canadian suppliers. The North Vancouver outpost is one of several BC locations offering an inventive menu of Benedicts, breakfast poutines, scramblettes, and bold blue plate specials. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a solid refuelling stop for cyclists on the North Shore.

value: OEB Breakfast Co.

detail: Menu lists gluten-friendly substitutions ('sub gluten-friendly pesto potatoes', 'sub gluten-free English muffin') and vegetarian-suitable items (chia seed pudding, avocado toast, scramblettes)

signal: OEB farm-to-table breakfast chain; ~$20-28pp

wow_evidence: chef-driven Canadian breakfast and brunch chain … one of several BC locations


value: 425 Victoria Ave North, Cranbrook, V1C 6S3

community: Cranbrook

value: BC Liquor Stores


value: #102 - 10626 City Parkway, Surrey, BC

value: The Whalley Legion Branch 229 is a Royal Canadian Legion chapter that has served the North Surrey community since 1948, operating the Vimy Lounge — a full pub and restaurant open to the public. The lounge features 14 big-screen TVs, a large dance floor, pool tables, darts, and live entertainment on weekends, alongside a banquet room available for private functions. It is a short walk from the Gateway SkyTrain station, making it a convenient stop for cyclists travelling along the King George Boulevard corridor.

value: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #229


value: 65050 Albert Street, Yale BC V0K 2S0

blurb: Small Fraser Valley Regional Library branch in the village of Yale.

community: Yale

value: Yale Library is a small public branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, situated in the historic village of Yale along the Fraser Canyon — a corridor popular with touring cyclists. Part of a 25-branch regional network, it offers free public computers and WiFi alongside a children's space and accessible facilities. For cyclists passing through this otherwise sparse stretch of Highway 1, it provides a rare opportunity for a rest, connectivity, and a 24-hour item return drop box.

days_closed: Mo Tu Th Fr Su

value: Yale Library

detail: Website lists 'Outdoor Bike Racks' as an explicit branch feature on the Yale Library locations page

wow_evidence: Small FVRL branch; library ladder 1/1 (its oasis value on a sparse Hwy 1 stretch is scarcity, which stays downstream).


value: 4363 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (10 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; wall_loops (2 spaces, covered) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Talavera Mexican Coffee Shop is an independently run cafe on Vancouver's Main Street, a well-travelled cycling corridor through the city's south side. The name suggests a Mexican-influenced coffee offering, which would be a distinctive stop among the neighbourhood's many cafes. Its location on Main Street places it conveniently along a popular north-south cycling route.

value: Talavera Mexican Coffee Shop

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 29m; rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 47m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Quesada Burritos & Tacos is a Canadian fast-casual Mexican chain with locations across BC and the rest of Canada. The North Vancouver outpost on Lonsdale Avenue serves burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos with customizable toppings including house-made guacamole and pickled red onions. It is a takeout-friendly stop well positioned along the Lonsdale corridor for cyclists passing through North Vancouver.

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 254 Front Street, V2J 2K4

community: Quesnel

value: The Cariboo Hotel is a hotel on Front Street in Quesnel, BC, situated in the heart of the Cariboo region of central British Columbia. The area is part of the historic Cariboo Gold Rush corridor and a natural waypoint for touring cyclists travelling the interior of BC. No further details about the property could be retrieved from available sources.

value: Cariboo Hotel

label: Budget

signal: old Front St hotel, no details available; historic small-town hotels run $90-130

wow_evidence: hotel on Front Street in Quesnel, BC


value: 225 Main Street, Tumbler Ridge, V0C 2W0

community: Tumbler Ridge

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 23988 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1W2

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Outpost Liquor Store is a retail liquor shop in Maple Ridge operated by Springs Group, a regional hospitality company running 13+ liquor stores and several brew pubs across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. The store stocks a hand-picked selection of cold beer, wine, and spirits and offers online ordering with curbside pickup and delivery. It sits on Dewdney Trunk Road, a common cycling corridor through Maple Ridge.

value: Outpost Liquor Store


value: 4172 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 51 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sula Indian Restaurant on Main Street is a well-established Vancouver restaurant serving heritage Indian cuisine drawing from North India, coastal Mangalore, and Delhi street food, with an award-winning Indian cocktail program curated by mixologist Jeff Savage. The Main Street location has been operating since 2010 and earned Gold for Best Indian Restaurant at the 2025 Georgia Straight Golden Plates Awards. Touring cyclists will find a full sit-down dining experience in the Riley Park neighbourhood, with takeout and delivery also available.

value: Sula Indian Restaurant

detail: Website states 'dedicated vegetarian and vegan Indian section' with dairy-free curries, vegan naan (coconut cream), halal-friendly dishes, and accommodation for celiac guests on request

signal: heritage Indian, $48 tasting menu, cocktail program; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: Gold for Best Indian Restaurant at the 2025 Georgia Straight Golden Plates Awards... operating since 2010


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Krispy Kreme


community: Hedley

value: Hedley Country Market is a convenience/country market serving the small historic mining town of Hedley in BC's Similkameen Valley. Situated along the Crowsnest Highway (Hwy 3), it is one of the few provisioning stops in this stretch of rugged, sparsely populated terrain between Princeton and Keremeos. For touring cyclists riding this corridor, it represents a meaningful resupply opportunity in an otherwise remote section.

value: Hedley Country Market

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: one of the few provisioning stops in this stretch … between Princeton and Keremeos


value: 114 Copper Way, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

blurb: Calvin Hunt's gallery and working carving studio at Fort Rupert.

community: Fort Rupert

value: The Copper Maker Gallery is a First Nations art gallery and working carving studio in Fort Rupert (Port Hardy), operated by world-renowned Kwagu'ł artist Calvin A. Hunt, RCA, a hereditary chief and 55-year veteran of Northwest Coast art. Visitors can view and commission exceptional totem poles, masks, dance outfits, canoes, and other works deeply rooted in Kwakwaka'wakw cultural tradition. The gallery opened in 1989 as an extension of Calvin and Marie Hunt's carving workshop, and works from here are held in collections worldwide.

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Copper Maker Gallery

signal: working carving studio + sales gallery (retail), free to browse

wow_evidence: Rubric notability anchor (3): gallery and working carving studio of hereditary chief Calvin Hunt RCA — watching monumental Kwakwaka'wakw work take shape is day-shaping.


value: 844 3rd Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M6

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

community: Prince Rupert

value: Galaxy Gardens Restaurant is a long-standing casual dining spot in Prince Rupert serving both authentic Cantonese cuisine and western-style Chinese food, making it one of the better Chinese dining options northwest of Vancouver. The restaurant seats families and large parties, and also offers takeout, delivery, and full catering for events. For touring cyclists passing through Prince Rupert on the North Coast, it provides a substantial sit-down or takeout meal option in a community with limited dining variety.

value: Galaxy Garden Restaurant

detail: Western Chinese menu lists 'Vegetarian Egg Roll' and 'Garden-Fresh Chinese Vegetables (available weekly)' as explicit vegetarian items. No vegan or gluten-free claims made

signal: Cantonese + western Chinese; ~$15-24pp


community: Chilliwack

value: Valley Sunrise Fresh Foods is a fresh-focused supermarket serving the Chilliwack area of the Fraser Valley. For touring cyclists passing through this agricultural region, it represents a community grocery stop with access to fresh produce and provisions. The 'fresh foods' branding suggests an emphasis on perishables and local produce typical of the Fraser Valley.

value: Valley Sunrise Fresh Foods


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 82m; rack at 93m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Chevron


value: 900–333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 12m; rack (6 spaces) at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 90m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: The Gull Liquor Store bills itself as the largest private liquor store on the North Shore, stocking over 5,000 beer, wine, RTD, cider, and spirits options from local BC producers to international imports. Located in the Park and Tilford Mall on Brooksbank Avenue, it is locally owned and operated with knowledgeable staff and same-day delivery available. Friday and Saturday in-store tastings with winemakers, distillers, and brewers give it a community-focused character beyond a typical bottle shop.

value: The Gull Liquor Store

wow_evidence: locally owned and operated... over 5,000 beer, wine, RTD, cider, and spirits options


value: #107-5380 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9

value: Wildlight Kitchen + Bar is a MICHELIN Guide Recommended modern West Coast restaurant at UBC's Lelǝm Village, nestled between the University Endowment Lands and Pacific Spirit Park on Musqueam Nation territory. Chef Warren Chow — recipient of Michelin's inaugural Vancouver Young Chef Award in 2023 — leads an all-day menu built around ethically sourced Pacific seafood, produce from UBC Farm, and locally raised meats, paired with BC wines and handcrafted cocktails. A warmly styled dining room and enclosed glass year-round atrium make it a notable stop for cyclists riding the UBC loop or Point Grey routes.

value: Wildlight Kitchen + Bar

detail: Menu explicitly labels items V (Vegetarian), VE (Vegan), and GF (Gluten Free) throughout small plates and large plates sections

signal: Michelin-recommended; award-winning chef; small plates $22–31; premium oysters & wine festival recognition

wow_evidence: MICHELIN Guide Recommended ... Chef Warren Chow — recipient of Michelin's inaugural Vancouver Young Chef Award in 2023