value: 7218 King George Boulevard, Unit 123, Surrey, BC V3W 5A5

value: The Greek Corner is a locally owned, award-winning Greek restaurant in Surrey serving traditional dishes such as souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, and slow-roasted lamb. The restaurant offers licensed liquor service with Greek wines and cocktails alongside a full dine-in experience in a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere. Their catering arm handles events from small gatherings up to 700 guests, reflecting an established presence in the community.

value: The Greek Corner

detail: Website states 'Gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly options available' and catering menu lists halal, vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options

signal: Greek, souvlaki/moussaka, licensed; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: locally owned, award-winning Greek restaurant; catering arm handles events up to 700 guests


source: enrichment

value: 1442 Monterey Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 49m; rack (14 spaces, covered) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 28 spaces.

blurb: Oak Bay's Monterey recreation centre.

category: Attractions

community: Oak Bay

value: A municipal recreation centre in Oak Bay operated by Recreation Oak Bay, part of the District of Oak Bay's parks and recreation system. The facility offers registered programs, drop-in activities, and community services in a residential neighbourhood near the Victoria waterfront.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: recreation

value: Monterey Recreation Centre

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

confidence: high

label: Rec / drop-in

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Community Centre

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: Oak Bay rec centre (adult-focused programming); standard band.


value: 3025 Lougheed Highway

category: Food & Drink

community: Coquitlam

value: The Chopped Leaf is a proudly Canadian fast-casual chain founded in 2009, now operating 124+ locations across the country. This location serves made-to-order salads, wraps, bowls, sandwiches, quesadillas, and soups built from fresh, hand-chopped ingredients prepared daily. The menu is notably inclusive for cyclists with dietary needs, offering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto-friendly options alongside their signature fruit-infused Chopped Water.

value: The Chopped Leaf

detail: Website explicitly states 'vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and keto-friendly preferences' across menu and catering pages

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: medium

label: Cheap eats

signal: Chopped Leaf fast-casual chain; ~$12-15

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info

wow_evidence: 124+ locations across the country


value: 854 Esquimalt Rd #101, Victoria, BC V9A 3M4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 34m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Esquimalt Roasting Company is a small-batch specialty coffee roastery that roasts its beans on-site in the Esquimalt neighbourhood of Victoria, British Columbia. The ERC Gateway café at 854 Esquimalt Road is one of two physical locations where customers can enjoy freshly roasted single-origin and blended coffees. Beans are also available for online purchase with delivery across BC and Canada, reflecting the roastery's community-focused, locally rooted ethos.

value: Esquimalt Roasting Company

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1385 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford, V2S 7M8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 18m. Total: 6 spaces.

category: Accommodation

community: Abbotsford

value: Baker House is a University of the Fraser Valley residence building on the Abbotsford campus that opens to guest and group accommodation during the summer months. As a university dorm repurposed for travellers, it offers an affordable base in the Fraser Valley for cyclists passing through the region. Its seasonal availability and institutional setting make it a distinctive option compared to conventional hotels or B&Bs.

value: Lá:lem te Baker (UFV Guest Accommodation)

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: University of the Fraser Valley residence building ... opens to guest accommodation during the summer months


value: 1817 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0

community: Port McNeill

value: The Haida Way Motor Inn is Port McNeill's largest hospitality complex, offering 70 guestrooms and suites on the northern end of Vancouver Island near the harbour and BC Ferries terminal. The property includes a full-service restaurant, a lively pub, and a liquor store all on site, making it a convenient one-stop overnight for cyclists arriving by ferry or heading toward Port Hardy. It is approved by BCAA and Tourism BC.

value: Haida Way Motor Inn

detail: Website business travel page lists 'Dry room' as an amenity

detail: Website business travel page lists 'Guest Laundry facilities' among amenities

detail: On-site full-service restaurant and licensed pub described on the front page and business travel page

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: Port McNeill's largest hospitality complex ... Dry room and Guest Laundry facilities


value: 22805 Lougheed Highway, V2X 2V7

community: Maple Ridge

value: Pappa Leo's Pizza is a locally owned and operated pizza chain serving the Lower Mainland since 2003, with seven locations including one on Lougheed Highway in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows corridor. The restaurant is known for award-winning pizzas made with scratch dough and fresh mozzarella. It operates primarily as a takeout and delivery operation, making it a potential quick resupply stop for cyclists passing through on the Lougheed route.

value: Pappa Leo's

band_key: casual

confidence: low

label: Casual

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


value: 585 East Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Domino's

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'domino'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


category: Groceries

community: Tofino

value: Beaches Grocery is a small but well-positioned convenience and general store located right beside Chesterman Beach, one of Tofino's most popular stretches of coastline. It offers a compact selection of groceries and general goods to beachgoers, surfers, and visitors exploring the outer edges of Tofino. For touring cyclists, it represents a practical resupply point on the southern end of town near the beach access roads.

value: Beaches Grocery

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: situated right by Chesterman Beach...small but mighty grocery and general store


value: 16033 108 Avenue, Surrey, V4N 1P2

community: Surrey

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 507 Milton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2L2

community: Nanaimo

value: Indian Grill is a North Indian and Punjabi restaurant at the corner of Milton and Albert Streets in downtown Nanaimo, serving dishes freshly made with traditional spices including tandoori items pulled from a clay oven, biryanis, and creamy curries. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, online ordering, and catering, and has earned a 95%+ quality score and a ranking among the top 1% of Canadian restaurants in its category. Its central downtown location makes it a practical meal stop for cyclists passing through Nanaimo.

value: Indian Grill's

detail: Multiple vegetarian dishes listed: Aloo Gobhi, Dal Makhani, Vegetable Mixed Pakora, Chole Bhature, Amritsari Kulcha. No vegan or GF claims confirmed

signal: North Indian/Punjabi, tandoori; ~$15-25pp


value: 120 – 4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 76m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Provisions is an all-day neighbourhood café in the heart of Whistler Village, backed by the Toptable Group and open since 2023. It offers a full espresso bar with custom-roasted coffee, daily fresh-baked pastries, made-to-order breakfast and lunch dishes, and slow-roasted rotisserie chicken — serving both dine-in and takeout. A natural refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the village, with online ordering available for both its Whistler and Kitsilano locations.

value: Provisions

wow_evidence: backed by the Toptable Group... Whistler and Kitsilano locations


value: 1097 Langford Parkway, V9A 0A5

blurb: Langford's heat-recycling arena at City Centre Park, a Canadian first.

community: Langford

value: Westhills Ice Arena is an NHL-sized ice facility at City Centre Park in Langford and home ice for the Pacific Sea Devils hockey team. The arena is a North American benchmark for environmental sustainability — it is the first rink in Canada designed to share reclaimed heat with the surrounding community and the first in North America to run desiccant dehumidification entirely on waste heat. The broader City Centre Park complex also includes a sports bar and restaurant, bowling alley, dry-floor arena, PlayZone, mini-golf, and two artificial turf fields.

setting: indoor

value: Westhills Ice Arena

detail: City Centre Grille on site offers a full menu prepared by staff; food and beverage service also delivered to Langford Lanes bowling lanes. No outside food permitted in any City Centre Park facility

wow_evidence: First rink in Canada to share reclaimed heat with its community — genuine engineering first; otherwise a standard arena visit.


community: Dawson Creek

value: Dawson Co-op is a member-owned co-operative supermarket serving Dawson Creek and the surrounding northern BC communities of Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Rolla. As a full-service community grocery store, it offers the kind of provisioning stop a long-distance touring cyclist needs before tackling the remote roads of this region. The co-op model means local ownership and community reinvestment, giving it a distinct character compared to chain supermarkets.

value: Dawson Co-op Food Store

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Egmont

value: Backeddy Resort & Marina is a waterfront resort and pub nestled on 600 feet of remote shoreline on the Sechelt Inlet near the village of Egmont on BC's Sunshine Coast. The oceanfront pub serves food and craft beer and hosts live music most weekends, making it a natural gathering spot after a day on the road or water. The resort also rents a fleet of mountain bikes and offers guided kayak and boat eco-tours departing directly from the dock.

value: Back Eddy's Marina and Pub

signal: waterfront resort pub; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: 600 feet of remote shoreline on the Sechelt Inlet... fleet of mountain bike rentals... waterfront pub serving food and craft beer


value: 2817 West Broadway

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 55m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 84m; rack (10 spaces) at 97m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: #115, 1828 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0H9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (7 spaces) at 85m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Sprouted Oven is a 100% plant-based, non-GMO bakery, kitchen, and grocery space offering everything from sourdough and custom cakes to pizzas, burgers, lattes, and smoothies under one roof. The bakery maintains a dedicated enclosed gluten-free area with its own ovens, utensils, and air-pressure system — a rare setup that makes it genuinely accessible to celiac cyclists. It's a full-service food stop for riders with dietary restrictions who would otherwise struggle to find satisfying plant-based options along this corridor.

value: Sprouted Oven by Silver Hills Bakery

detail: Website states '100% plant-based, 100% non-gmo'; dedicated gluten-free baking area with separate ovens, utensils, and air-pressure system confirmed in FAQ

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1119 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

value: Tin Wis Resort is an 85-room beachfront hotel perched on the secluded tinwis (MacKenzie) Beach in Tofino, owned and operated by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and situated within their traditional territories. It holds the distinction of housing the largest conference centre on the Pacific Rim and offers direct oceanfront access, making it one of the most culturally rooted lodging options in the region. Touring cyclists arriving via the Pacific Rim Highway find themselves steps from the ocean with surf and paddle equipment available and an on-site restaurant for refuelling.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Best Western Tin Wis Resort

detail: Homepage lists 'Complimentary Breakfast' as a named resort feature

detail: On-site restaurant is Browns Social House; a dedicated restaurant phone (1.250.725.0614) and email (tofino@brownssocialhouse.com) are listed on the contact page

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Genuine BW-affiliated Tin Wis Resort, Tla-o-qui-aht-owned beachfront Tofino property; Tofino beachfront shoulder ~$200-280 - Mid underbands it

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: owned and operated by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation... direct oceanfront access... surf and paddle equipment available


value: 240 Cariboo Highway, 100 Mile House

community: 100 Mile House

value: A family-owned motel situated directly on the historic Route 97 (Cariboo Highway) in the heart of 100 Mile House, the Imperial Motel explicitly welcomes cyclists and motorcyclists alongside business and family travellers. Rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, and air conditioning, with kitchenette units available for longer stays. It sits within walking distance of virtually all town shopping and dining, including the South Cariboo Visitor Centre and Waterfowl Reserve Lake.

value: Imperial Motel

detail: Website states the motel is 'within walking distance of almost all shopping and dining options in town.'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: explicitly names cyclists as a target demographic ('RVers, cyclists, motorcyclists')


value: Victoria Street

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 38m; rack (1 space) at 38m; rack (1 space) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (1 space) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m; rack (1 space) at 99m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Carlos O'Bryan's

signal: amenity=pub

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 228 Southern Yellowhead Highway, Clearwater, V0E 1N1

community: Clearwater

value: Wells Gray Inn is a 34-room hotel centrally located on Highway 5 in Clearwater, positioned as a base for exploring Wells Gray Provincial Park's mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. The inn features on-site dining through a diner with room service, Monroe's Fine Dining Restaurant and Lounge, and a bar and grill, as well as an outdoor hot tub, infrared sauna, and massage therapist for post-ride recovery. Summer activities in the area include biking, rafting, canoeing, and hiking.

value: Wells Gray Inn

detail: On-site Monroe's Fine Dining Restaurant & Lounge and Wells Gray Inn Bar and Grill with live entertainment

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: 34-room full-service highway inn w/ fine-dining room, ~$130-170


value: 1778 Island Highway

community: Colwood

value: A&W


value: 32700 George Ferguson Way #9, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4V6, Canada

value: A fish and chips restaurant in Chilliwack, BC. The restaurant offers free Wi-Fi to customers, making it a convenient spot for touring cyclists to stop for a meal and connectivity.

value: JoJo's Fish & Chips Bana Restaurant


value: 700 Petersen Rd, Campbell River, BC

community: Campbell River

value: Carve Kitchen + Meatery is a modern, premium-casual restaurant anchored inside Naturally Pacific Resort on the outskirts of Campbell River, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu leans on Canadian beef, fresh local seafood, and plant-based dishes shaped by onsite gardens and regional producers — a step up from typical highway dining for a cyclist rolling into town. A complimentary shuttle is offered for groups of six or more, and a striking live-edge Harvest Table seats up to 18 for group meals.

value: Carve Kitchen + Meatery

detail: Website describes 'vibrant plant-based dishes' and 'vibrant vegetarian dishes' as core menu categories alongside beef and seafood

signal: resort restaurant, named exec chef, 60+ wines, premium-casual; ~$35-55pp

wow_evidence: onsite gardens and regional producers...Canadian beef, fresh local seafood


value: 502 Vernon Street, V1L 4E7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 73m. Total: 2 spaces.

blurb: Nelson's museum in the 1902 heritage post office; Cold War bunker exhibit and city archives.

community: Nelson

value: The Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery, established in 1902, is housed in a heritage post office and city hall building in Nelson and holds over 7,000 objects of regional historical significance, along with extensive photo, family history, and audiovisual archives. Unique draws include a Cold War bunker exhibit — one of 50 built across Canada — and a walking tour tracing filming locations from the movie Roxanne. Touring cyclists exploring the West Kootenays will find a rich cultural stop with rotating art and history exhibitions, a performance series in the building's historic turret, and an artist-in-residence program.

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: regional museum admission ~$8-10

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Museum since 1902 in the heritage post office: 7,000 objects, Cold War bunker exhibit, Roxanne filming-location walking tour — regional reference museum.


community: Cranbrook

value: Triple O's

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


value: Pizza Pizza

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'


value: 16660 Backeddy Road, Egmont, BC

value: Backeddy Resort & Marina is a remote waterfront resort on BC's Sunshine Coast near Egmont, built along 600 feet of shoreline on the Sechelt Inlet, with an oceanfront pub serving food and craft beer alongside a full-service marina. The pub features live music most weekends and an on-site fleet of mountain bike rentals for exploring the surrounding trails and Skookumchuk Narrows Provincial Park. Reached via the Langdale ferry and a scenic drive up Highway 101, it is a notable destination stop on the Sunshine Coast cycling route.

value: Backeddy Marine Pub

signal: waterfront marine pub, food & craft beer; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: fleet of mountain bike rentals on-site... 600 feet of shoreline on the Sechelt Inlet


value: 1861 Mamquam Road, Squamish, BC V8B 0H5

community: Squamish

value: The Locavore Bar & Grill grew from a humble food truck into a vibrant hybrid indoor/outdoor venue set inside former greenhouses on the edge of Squamish, sharing a property with the Cloudburst Cafe. The kitchen focuses on local BC flavours for lunch and dinner, with a bar program built around regional cocktails, beer, and wine. The venue explicitly positions itself as a destination for unwinding after mountain biking or hiking, making it a natural stop on the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: The Locavore Bar & Grill

signal: local BC bar & grill (ex food truck); ~$18-28pp


value: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

value: Steve's Poké Bar is an authentic Hawaiian poke chain founded by Steve Huynh, who grew up between Vancouver and Honolulu and draws on family recipes and local Hawaiian poké traditions. The Canada Place location places it steps from Vancouver's waterfront and convention centre, making it a convenient stop on a harbour cycling route. With over 10,000 five-star Google reviews and a menu spanning signature bowls, build-your-own options, and catering, it has become a well-established local institution.

value: Steve's Poke Bar

detail: Menu lists Shoyu Tofu bowl (7 pcs tofu with avocado, rice, and toppings), confirming at least one vegetarian option

signal: Steve's Poke Bar fast-casual bowls; ~$14-16

wow_evidence: multi-location Hawaiian poke chain


bike_access: hard

character: destination

kid_friendly: no

label: alpine wildflower bloom

months: July August

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Mount Washington

source: camping

value: Hike-in backcountry campsite on an alpine lake deep in Strathcona Park's rugged mountain wilderness — BC's oldest provincial park; no services, snow possible into early summer at elevation, and the trailhead approach rules out loaded bikes.

value: Baby Bedwell Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: hike-in backcountry campsite on an alpine lake deep in Strathcona Park's rugged mountain wilderness — BC's oldest provincial park


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

community: Cordova Bay

value: Wilderness island campground in the Haro Strait accessible only by kayak or small boat as part of the BC Marine Trail; notable for its haunting history as BC's leper colony (1891–1924) and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve setting, with no road or bike access, no drinking water on island, and primitive facilities.

value: D'Arcy Island Campground / BC Marine Trail

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 11796 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Indian Zaika is an Indian restaurant in Maple Ridge serving a broad menu of authentic subcontinental cuisine, including tandoori specialties, curries, and Indo-Chinese fusion dishes. The restaurant offers both dine-in table reservations and online ordering. Touring cyclists will find a generous selection of vegetarian dishes alongside meat and seafood options.

value: Indian Zaika

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Veg. Manchurian, Chilli Paneer, Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Soya Chaap, and others

signal: Tandoori mains and curries $14–22 (Tandoori Chicken $15.99, Goat Curry $17.50)


value: 4280 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 6S8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 31m.

community: Richmond

value: A boutique apartment-style hotel spread across two riverfront buildings in Steveston Village, a historic fishing village where the Fraser River meets the Pacific Ocean. Suites range from studios to three-bedroom layouts, each with a fully equipped kitchen and contactless digital-key check-in via a guest portal. Its location in the heart of Steveston puts cyclists steps from the waterfront and the village's renowned seafood dining scene.

value: Steveston Waterfront Hotel

detail: In-suite laundry available in select suite types including the Studio; confirmed on Suites page ('In-suite Laundry*' with asterisk denoting some suite types) and Extended Stays page ('many include in-suite laundry')

signal: boutique apartment-style suites on Steveston riverfront; $220-300

wow_evidence: boutique apartment-style hotel in Steveston Village, a historic fishing village where the Fraser River meets the Pacific Ocean


value: 20995 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley, V1M 1A1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 71m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Circle K


value: 189 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 13m; rack (5 spaces) at 15m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 47 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sushi Kaido is a Japanese restaurant at the busy Main and Broadway intersection in Vancouver, serving handcrafted sushi and Japanese cuisine with indoor seating. The restaurant offers online ordering with a rewards program, and has expanded into catering for schools and companies. It sits on a major cycling corridor connecting east Vancouver to the city centre.

value: Sushi Kaido

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


value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 218 Sixth Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 10m; stands at 98m.

community: New Westminster

value: Mahtot East Africa Market is an East African-focused supermarket in North Vancouver, recently rebranded from the formerly Persian-oriented Baanou Supermarket. Situated on Sixth Street, it offers touring cyclists a convenient urban provisioning stop with a specialty grocery selection not commonly found at mainstream stores. The neighbourhood location makes it a useful resupply point for riders moving through the North Shore.

value: Mahtot East Africa Market

wow_evidence: East African-focused supermarket... recently rebranded from the formerly Persian-oriented Baanou Supermarket


value: 3211 Grant McConachie Way

value: Tim Hortons

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


value: 8079 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 8m; stands (3 spaces) at 15m; stands (5 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Butterfly Tea & Dessert is a café on Granville Street in Vancouver's south Granville neighbourhood. The Instagram handle @butterfly.bbt suggests a specialty in bubble tea alongside dessert offerings. It sits along a busy commercial corridor that touring cyclists travelling the Granville Street corridor would pass through.

value: Butterfly Tea & Dessert

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: café named 'Butterfly Tea & Dessert' at 8079 Granville Street


value: 391 IR 10 Road, Mount Currie, V0N 2K0

community: Mount Currie

value: A convenience store and fuel station in Mount Currie serving the local Lil'wat First Nation community. As a fuel and supply stop, it offers a basic resupply opportunity for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Lil'wat Gas


value: 4888 Edwards Road, V2J 6L1

community: Kersley

value: Kersley General Store is a rural general store serving the small community of Kersley in BC's Cariboo region, one of the few supply points along this sparsely populated stretch of interior BC. For touring cyclists riding through the Cariboo, it represents a potentially critical resupply stop in an area where services are widely spaced. The store's general merchandise character suggests it stocks a range of everyday goods for locals and travellers alike.

value: Kersley General Store


value: 505 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3H6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 33m; stands at 35m; stands at 38m.

value: Superflux Beer Company is a craft brewery and taproom nestled between Strathcona and East Vancouver, specializing in IPA alongside a broader range of styles including lagers and pale ales. The brewery offers a full food menu with seating both indoors and on a covered patio, and operates an on-site beer store selling cans to go. The /home page title also identifies it as a dog-friendly brewery, which may appeal to cyclists travelling with pets.

value: Superflux Brewery

signal: Craft brewery + full food menu + patio

wow_evidence: craft brewery and taproom...full food menu with seating both indoors and on a covered patio


value: 5932 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z7

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Vegan Fried Chick'un is a fully plant-based fast-food restaurant on Fraser Street in Vancouver specializing in vegan fried chicken alternatives, Asian-inspired comfort food, burgers, wraps, poutines, and desserts. Every item on the menu is vegan, making it a reliable stop for plant-based cyclists who might otherwise struggle to find cruelty-free options in the fast-food landscape. The restaurant offers takeout, online ordering, and dine-in seating in a casual setting, and can also host group events.

value: Vegan Fried Chick'un

detail: Website describes the entire menu as plant-based vegan, with no non-vegan items mentioned


value: 1184 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (5 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 83m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Marble Slab Creamery

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 3087 271St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3H7

value: AHA Indian Food Paradise is an Indian restaurant in Aldergrove that claims to be the first in the Lower Mainland to serve traditional Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, dosas, all-day breakfast, tandooris, and chaat under one roof. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, and also runs a catering operation. A second location operates in Surrey.

value: AHA Indian Food Paradise


value: 1813 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8T 4K5

community: Victoria

value: Bangkok Modern Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant near downtown Victoria serving dishes such as Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, and a range of curries, all prepared with no MSG. The restaurant accommodates a wide range of dietary needs including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. An order-ahead function lets cyclists arrange a pickup before they arrive.

value: Bangkok Modern Thai Cuisine

detail: Website states menu includes 'gluten-free, Dairy free, Vegetarian and vegan options'

signal: Thai, lunch special; ~$15-24pp


value: 1028 Ridgeway Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 1S5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 87m.

community: Coquitlam

value: The Golden Boot is a family-owned Northern Italian trattoria that has been serving handmade pasta, pizza, and sauces in Coquitlam since 1997. Chef-owner David Azzi trained in Modena, Italy and has maintained a strict 'quality over quantity' philosophy, with everything from the bread to the desserts made in-house. The restaurant has earned Restaurant Guru's 2019 Best Italian Restaurant Award and OpenTable's Diners' Choice 2022, and also offers U-Bake take-home items and full event catering.

value: Golden Boot

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Margherita pizza (Fior Di Latte and fresh basil), Pizza Victoria (roasted pepper, tomato, onion, spinach), Garden Salad, Insalata Caprese, Minestrone, and Bruschetta

signal: Northern Italian trattoria, handmade pasta, reasonable; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: family-owned Northern Italian trattoria... since 1997


community: Houston

value: Fields Houston


category: Transport

community: Surrey

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi serving Surrey, North Delta, and the broader Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland area, with YVR airport runs and US border trips. Fleet of 74 cabs including 17 wheelchair-accessible vans; no stated bike policy.

value: Surrey Metro Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: On-demand taxi serving Surrey, North Delta, and the broader Metro Vancouver area


value: 470 Sarah Road, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

community: Windermere

value: Invermere Liquor Store is a locally operated retail alcohol shop situated in front of the Canadian Tire on the main commercial strip in Invermere. It stocks a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits including a dedicated cold room for chilled beer, coolers, and ciders, and carries a notable range of BC wines with knowledgeable staff on hand. For touring cyclists passing through the Columbia Valley, it is a convenient stop to resupply for an evening at camp.

value: Invermere Liqour Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: locally operated retail alcohol shop


value: 12088 3rd Avenue, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack at 53m; stands (5 spaces) at 62m; rack (2 spaces) at 70m; rack (2 spaces) at 74m; rack at 75m; rack at 77m; rack at 82m; rack at 85m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods


community: Vernon

value: Earl's Restaurant

signal: Earl's casual-upper chain; ~$25-38pp


value: 8700 McKim Way, Unit 2188, Richmond, BC

value: KeeLung Taiwanese Breakfast & Lunch is a quick-service Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond, specializing in traditional morning and midday dishes from Taiwan. Operating out of a unit in a larger commercial building at McKim Way, it serves the diverse Richmond community with Taiwanese breakfast staples — a cuisine not commonly found in fast-casual format in the region. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's commercial district would find it a distinctive and filling stop during morning or early-afternoon riding hours.

value: KeeLung Taiwanese Breakfast & Lunch


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 19m; stands (5 spaces) at 20m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1663 Renfrew Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 18m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: J-Zone is a Japanese specialty store operated by J-Zone Trading Inc., stocking imported Japanese food products including instant noodles, frozen meat and fish, seasonings, snacks, and drinks alongside non-food items like stationery, toys, and trading cards. The store describes itself as 'a small trip to Japan' with staff knowledgeable about Japanese products. Touring cyclists passing through Vancouver's Renfrew neighbourhood can resupply here with packaged foods, snacks, and cold drinks.

value: J-Zone

wow_evidence: Japanese specialty store… 'a small trip to Japan'… instant noodles, frozen meat and fish, seasonings, snacks


value: 4500 Capilano Park Road, V7R 4L3

blurb: Free federal salmon hatchery in the Capilano canyon.

community: North Vancouver

value: Built in 1971 to offset salmon stock declines caused by the Cleveland Dam, the Capilano River Hatchery is a federal Fisheries and Oceans Canada facility that draws nearly 250,000 visitors each year. It produces coho and chinook salmon that sustain recreational fisheries in Burrard Inlet and supports ceremonial fisheries for the Squamish First Nation. Set at the end of Capilano Park Road inside Capilano River Regional Park, it sits close to the canyon and the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, making it a natural stop on a North Shore cycling loop.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: low

label: fall salmon run

months: October November

setting: outdoor

theme: wildlife

value: Capilano River Hatchery

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: Government-operated hatchery facility in regional park, no admission fee mentioned

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Federal hatchery drawing ~250,000 visitors/yr, free, in Capilano canyon — major hatchery stop.


value: 612 Sixth Avenue, V0H 1M0

blurb: Midway's library, serving the whole West Boundary.

community: Midway

value: Midway Public Library is a small but far-reaching community library serving the West Boundary of British Columbia, drawing patrons from Midway, Bridesville, Rock Creek, Westbridge, and Beaverdell. It offers physical collections alongside digital resources including ebooks and audiobooks via Libby, office services, and accessible programming. For touring cyclists passing through this remote stretch of Boundary Country, it is one of the few public institutions in the region offering community resources.

days_closed: Mo Sa Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

theme: civic

value: Midway Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small West Boundary library; ordinary library band.


value: 2732 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, V0R 1S0

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (1 space, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 84m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Cumberland

value: A community-focused craft brewery on Dunsmuir Avenue in the village of Cumberland, a renowned mountain biking destination in the Comox Valley. Founded in 2014, it follows a hyper-local model with no distribution outside Cumberland, so the only way to taste their house-brewed beers is to visit in person. The globally inspired food menu and outdoor dog-friendly patio make it a natural gathering spot after a day on the trails.

value: The Cumberland Brewing Company

detail: Menu items labelled V (vegan), VO (vegan option), GF (gluten-free), GFO (gluten-free option), DF (dairy-free), DFO (dairy-free option); e.g. Coconut Red Thai Vegetable Curry is V, DF, GF

signal: community brewery taproom; ~$16-24pp


value: 5325 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan

community: Duncan

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan is a budget chain motel situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway in Duncan, BC, making it a convenient stop for cyclists riding Vancouver Island's primary touring corridor. As part of the Wyndham Rewards network, it offers standard chain-motel consistency in a town that serves as a practical hub for the Cowichan Valley region. The property's highway location puts it within reach of local services in Duncan.

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan

signal: chain 'super 8'


value: 10812 Alaska Road North, Fort Saint John, V1J 5T5

community: Fort St. John

value: On the Run is a 24-hour Chevron-affiliated convenience store on Alaska Road North in Fort Saint John, a key route for cyclists heading into or out of northeastern BC. The store offers convenience goods alongside fuel (94 octane and diesel), making it a practical resupply stop in a region where services can be sparse. It accepts cash, credit, debit, and contactless payment.

value: On the Run


value: 19221 122A Avenue, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2E9

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Foamers' Folly Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and full-service tasting room in Pitt Meadows, BC, pouring 20 taps of house-made beer alongside rotating wine and cider. The tasting room is known for adventurous, boundary-pushing recipes — wild sours, fruit lagers, and hard seltzers sit alongside approachable core styles. A beautiful patio, food menu, and regular events make it a natural gathering point for cyclists passing through the Pitt Meadows flats.

value: Foamers' Folly Brewing

signal: Craft brewery full-service tasting room

wow_evidence: craft brewery and full-service tasting room… 20 taps… a beautiful patio, food menu, and regular events


value: #101-45300 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Hana Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the Chilliwack area specializing in sushi and Japanese cuisine. It offers online ordering for convenient takeout, making it a practical dining stop for touring cyclists.

value: Hana Sushi

signal: sushi with online ordering; $15-25/person

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 509 Main Street, V6A 2V1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 89m.

community: Vancouver

value: House of India is an Indian restaurant on Main Street in Vancouver's Strathcona neighborhood. It serves as a dining option for cyclists passing through this area.

value: House of India

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


value: 170-13660 George Jct, Surrey, BC V3T 0R1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Sushi Street is a Japanese takeout restaurant inside King George Hub at the King George SkyTrain Station in Surrey, offering a broad menu of sashimi, nigiri, rolls, bento boxes, tempura, teriyaki, and ready-to-eat foods. The transit-adjacent location and emphasis on quick, convenient service make it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the area. Online ordering and delivery through Skip the Dishes and Uber Eats are available, and catering services are offered for larger groups.

value: Sushi Street

signal: Takeout quick-service sushi, transit hub location, 'reasonably priced' customer review

wow_evidence: Japanese Takeout restaurant inside King George Hub


value: 2285 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 1N9

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 13m; rack (5 spaces) at 18m; stands (7 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 42m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 66m; rack (5 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: The Kitsilano branch of Whole Foods Market is a full-service natural and organic supermarket on West 4th Avenue, one of Vancouver's most heavily cycled arterials. Beyond the broad grocery selection spanning organic produce, sustainable seafood, and specialty packaged goods, the store hosts four in-house eateries including a coffee bar, sandwich counter, burrito bar, and juice bar. It is a well-stocked resupply point in a neighbourhood with strong cycling infrastructure.

value: Whole Foods Market

detail: Four named in-store eateries confirmed on store page: WFM Coffee Bar, Kitsilano Sandwich, Burrito Bar, and Juice Bar


value: 4190 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: The Gray Olive Cafeteria is a sit-down breakfast and brunch spot on Hastings Street in Burnaby, known for creative egg dishes, specialty benedicts, and brioche-bun sandwiches. The menu spans approachable comfort food — from a Pork Belly Benny with kabocha squash to an Impossible patty Veggie Burger — with an extensive drinks list including Thai iced tea and specialty lattes. The restaurant uses a waitlist system and takes reservations, pointing to a popular neighbourhood destination.

value: The Gray Olive Cafeteria

detail: Website add-ons list includes 'TO GO CONTAINER $0.25', indicating takeout orders are accommodated

detail: Menu includes Veggie Benny (avocado, tomatoes, hollandaise), Veggie Burger (Impossible patty), and a gluten-free option available for sandwiches

signal: Entrees $19–26; sandwiches $18.50–$20.50; casual brunch spot


value: 2528 Guelph Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3P5

value: AM Cafe is a 100% plant-based, order-at-the-counter café in the heart of Mount Pleasant, founded by chef Lindsay Loudon whose background spans yacht kitchens and high-end corporate events. The menu leans into plant-based comfort food built to surprise — dishes like the Rogue Waffle and the Faux-Let O' Fish Burger regularly prompt the reaction 'This isn't chicken?' It is a community-focused neighbourhood spot with a relaxed, settle-in atmosphere built around the philosophy of a few ingredients done extremely well.

value: AM Cafe

detail: Website states '100% Plant Based Café' and all menu items are plant-based. GF options not mentioned

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 4875 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1A1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 21m; rack (7 spaces) at 31m; rack (7 spaces) at 33m; rack (8 spaces) at 64m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Spanish Banks East Concession is a food vendor at Spanish Banks, a popular beach in Vancouver frequented by recreational cyclists. It offers vegan and vegetarian food options and accepts both credit and debit card payments. The concession provides convenient sustenance for cyclists and beach visitors in the area.

value: Spanish Banks East Concession


value: 15260 56 Avenue;Highway 10

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (6 spaces) at 55m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (10 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Browns Socialhouse is a Vancouver-based Canadian franchise with over 80 locations, positioning itself as a blend between a neighbourhood pub and upscale casual dining. The Surrey - Panorama location at 15260 56th Ave sits along the Highway 10 corridor and offers fresh, flavourful food in a stylish, relaxed setting with outdoor seating. It is a convenient stop for cyclists moving through the south Surrey area.

value: Browns Socialhouse

signal: Browns Socialhouse chain (confirmed); ~$20-30pp


value: 2114 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 66m; bollard (2 spaces) at 67m; bollard (2 spaces) at 76m; bollard (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro is a sit-down restaurant in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood serving authentic Vietnamese dishes including pho, bánh mì, spring rolls, and vermicelli bowls. The bistro also operates a second location in Richmond, and its playful name nods to the Vietnamese baguette sandwich that anchors the menu.

value: Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro

detail: Website has an 'Online Order' navigation link and the menu page notes 'Only large size for take out'

signal: Mains $9.75–$18.50; sit-down Vietnamese bistro


value: 4777 McClelland Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 16m; stands at 47m; stands at 50m; stands at 58m; stands at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 68m; rack at 83m; stands at 85m; stands at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m; rack at 96m; rack at 100m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Tsujiri is a Japanese matcha-focused tea house and restaurant rooted in Kyoto tradition, founded by Riemon Tsuji whose refinement of Gyokuro cultivation earned him a statue in Japan. The Richmond branch brings authentic ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Kyoto to Canada, offering specialty matcha beverages, desserts, and whole cakes. It sits within a multi-unit commercial complex in Richmond, making it a distinctive cultural stop for cyclists exploring the city's network of paths.

value: Tsujiri

signal: matcha tea house/dessert (Tsujiri); ~$8-15


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

blurb: Public rose garden beside the SS Sicamous on Penticton's waterfront.

community: Penticton

value: Rose Gardens Park is a publicly maintained rosarium operated by the City of Penticton as part of its parks and gardens network in the South Okanagan. The garden is mapped in OSM as a dedicated rose-style garden, making it a distinctive green-space destination amid the orchard and vineyard landscape of Penticton. Touring cyclists riding through the Okanagan can use it as a scenic rest stop in the heart of the city.

label: Rose bloom season

months: June July August

theme: nature

value: Rose Gardens Park

signal: Municipal park; parks are conventionally free public spaces

wow_evidence: City rosarium beside the SS Sicamous; pleasant garden pause.


value: 702 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4J6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 2 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Nelson

value: Gerick Cycle & Ski is a full-service bike and ski shop located on Nelson's main commercial strip, Baker Street, in the heart of one of BC's most celebrated mountain biking communities. The shop carries an extensive range of bikes and accessories — including Specialized, Giant, Norco, and Liv — and runs a structured service department with a dedicated mechanic team. Beyond sales and repairs, Gerick's is embedded in local riding culture through its group rides program and the 10 Spot Enduro Series.

value: Gerick Cycle & Ski

detail: Bike service page states: 'If you have an e-bike, please bring your key. You may be asked to take your battery with you, or we may require the key to remove it during service.'

detail: Website lists 'GERICKS GROUP RIDES' and '10 SPOT ENDURO SERIES' under the 'RIDE WITH US' navigation section, indicating organized group riding programs

detail: Walk-ins are welcome for minor service.

detail: Walk-ins are welcome for minor service. Appointments are recommended for larger repairs.

subcategory: Repair Shop

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Walk-ins are welcome for minor service; 10 Spot Enduro Series; one of BC's most celebrated mountain biking communities


bike_access: rough

kid_friendly: neutral

community: Keefers

value: A rustic campsite at Frances Lake within Nahatlatch Provincial Park, surrounded by old-growth forest and mountain scenery with canoeing on placid lakes and a nearby whitewater river. Access is via a narrow, hilly, rough logging road with heavy truck traffic Monday–Friday; all water from lakes and creeks must be boiled or treated.

value: Frances Lake Campsite

wow_evidence: access is via a narrow, hilly, rough logging road with heavy truck traffic Monday–Friday; all water from lakes and creeks must be boiled or treated


value: 110 Deer Park Ave, Kimberley, BC V1A 2J4

blurb: Three-storey walk-in climbing gym in Kimberley's Platzl.

community: Kimberley

value: Spirit Rock Climbing Center is a three-story indoor climbing gym in the heart of Kimberley's Platzl, open since 2013. It offers bouldering, auto-belays, top-rope and lead climbing on walls ranging from 8 to 50 feet, welcoming all ages and abilities with no experience or booking required. The facility also has a retail shop for climbing gear and runs youth and adult programs.

value: Spirit Rock Climbing Center

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: climbing gym day pass ~$18-25

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Walk-in commercial climbing gym in the Platzl (no booking needed); commercial-gym notability anchor 0; plausible rest-day session. Name typo (Sprit).


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V0K 1H1, Canada

community: Vidette

value: Snohoosh Lake North Rec Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 81 Boardwalk Road, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0

community: Port Desire

value: Bamfield Mercantile & Marine is a historic general store on Bamfield's west boardwalk that has served the remote community since the 1920s, with goods still arriving mostly by boat. Run by Kevin and Marnie McAughtrie since 2015, it stocks fresh groceries, produce, deli sandwiches, ice cream, fishing tackle, and liquor alongside locally sourced artisan products. The store also operates a 25-foot landing craft offering water taxi and charter services throughout Barkley Sound.

value: Bamfield Mercantile & Marine


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

value: On the Run

subcategory: Convenience Store


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

value: Saigon Noodles is a Vietnamese noodle restaurant in Fort St. John, BC offering air-conditioned dining in a full-service setting. The restaurant provides a meal option for cyclists and travelers passing through the community.

value: Saigon Noodles

signal: Vietnamese noodle restaurant; $15-20/person


value: 138 Bay Street, Daajing Giids, V0T 1S0

blurb: Daajing Giids' public library, in the refurbished community hall.

community: Daajing Giids

value: The Daajing Giids branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served this remote Haida Gwaii community since 1983 and is housed in the refurbished Community Hall. Situated on the traditional territory of the Haida Nation, it is one of the few public indoor spaces available to touring cyclists exploring the archipelago. The branch offers free public Wi-Fi and public computer access, making it a practical waypoint in an area with limited connectivity.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Daajing Giids Library Branch

wow_evidence: Library in the refurbished community hall since 1983; ordinary library band.


value: 1352 11th Avenue East, V8J 2X1

community: Prince Rupert

value: Maverick Foods is a convenience store situated on 11th Avenue East in Prince Rupert, BC, within the North Coast and Haida Gwaii region. Prince Rupert is a key hub for cyclists touring BC's remote northern coast and is a ferry terminal connecting to Haida Gwaii and Alaska, making local food shops like this a practical stop. The store maintains a Facebook presence for community engagement.

value: Maverick Foods


value: 20330 88 Ave, Langley City, BC V1M 2Y4

community: Langley

value: Gratia is a community-focused cafe and bakery that evolved from its original Maple Ridge home (formerly Breads & Buns, est. 2016) and opened this Langley outpost in May 2021 in the Walnut Grove neighbourhood. It serves house-baked breads, rotating sandwiches and paninis on housemade loaves, a daily soup, and a full specialty espresso and tea drink menu. Outdoor seating is available, and the kitchen's emphasis on fresh, adaptable ingredients makes it a worthwhile stop for cyclists crossing the Fraser Valley.

value: Gratia Cafe

detail: Website states 'We offer a limited number of dine-in and take-out items.'

detail: Menu explicitly marks vegetarian items with (V), including Grilled Four Cheese and Avocado, Mozzarella & Pesto; site notes menu items are 'adaptable to your dietary needs.'

signal: amenity=cafe


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 26m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 60m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Indian Fusion is a restaurant in North Vancouver. Full details about the dining experience and amenities could not be verified due to website access failure.

value: Indian Fusion

signal: Indian; ~$15-25pp; site down

wow_evidence: OSM record shows the business does not appear closed (looks_closed: false)


value: 269 Alexander MacKenzie Highway, Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0

blurb: Valley history museum in an 1892 heritage building; guided tours and historic walking-tour brochure.

community: Bella Coola

value: The Bella Coola Valley Museum, established in 1963 and housed in a heritage building dating to approximately 1892, documents the human history of the Bella Coola Valley from European contact to 1955. Run by a non-profit society, it offers guided tours, historic videos, a gift shop, and a Historic Walking Tour brochure that touring cyclists could use to explore the town. A companion archives branch provides year-round research access, making it a substantive cultural stop on the remote Highway 20 corridor.

value: Bella Coola Museum

signal: Adult admission $2.50

wow_evidence: Regional museum with real collection in ~1892 heritage building since 1963; heritage-museum band.


value: 450 East Columbia Street

community: New Westminster

value: A sushi restaurant in North Vancouver listed in OpenStreetMap as a fast-food establishment without drive-through service.

value: Ikoi Sushi

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 307 Thomas Street

community: Princeton

value: Riverside Cabins is a motel-style accommodation in Princeton, BC, established in 1934. With nearly 90 years of operation, it serves touring cyclists and other travelers. Current amenities and services cannot be verified due to website inaccessibility.

value: Riverside Cabins

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: established in 1934


value: V3A 8N3

value: A sushi restaurant located in a multi-unit commercial building. Website unavailable, limiting information about menu, service style, or amenities available to touring cyclists.

value: Nikko Sushi


bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

community: Cherry Creek

value: A campground within Horne Lake Regional Park on Vancouver Island, where a freshwater lake and the nearby Horne Lake Caves make for an active stop; the access road off Highway 19A is a rural mix of pavement and gravel passable by regular vehicles. No amenity details were recoverable from the scraped pages.

value: North Park Campground


value: 1664 Lansdowne Road

community: Victoria


value: 3999 Henning Drive Unit 103, V5C 6P9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Mama's Rice Bowl is a small, family-run Korean fast-food spot serving Korean-inspired rice bowls with toppings like bulgogi, japchae, and spicy mayo sauce. Located in a commercial unit on Henning Drive, it operates as a takeout-focused business with online ordering via Square. The compact menu and weekday-focused operation give it a lunch-spot character well suited to commuters and nearby workers.

value: Mama's Rice Bowl

wow_evidence: small, family-run Korean fast-food spot


value: 61 Filberg Road, Comox, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 36m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Comox

value: Filberg Summer Kitchen is a small, seasonal patio restaurant on the oceanfront grounds of Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, run by Dubois Food Co. under Chef Marc-André. The kitchen focuses on from-scratch cooking with locally sourced ingredients from BC farmers, fisherpeople, and producers, with seating on a heated covered waterfront patio. An off-season Dinner Club offers rotating tasting menus with BC wine pairings on select private-event weekends.

value: Filberg Summer Kitchen

signal: seasonal patio, tasting menu + wine pairings, from-scratch local; ~$40-70pp

wow_evidence: small, seasonal patio restaurant on the oceanfront grounds of Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park … by reservation only


value: 9341 Shook Rd, Mission, BC V2V 7M4, Canada

community: Hatzic

value: Swan's Point Resort & Trailer Park


value: 204 1st Avenue North, V2G 1Y9

blurb: Five-pin bowling alley in Williams Lake with public open bowling.

community: Williams Lake

value: Cariboo Bowl is a 5-pin bowling alley serving the Williams Lake area of BC's Cariboo interior, offering public open bowling, a full slate of adult and youth leagues, and Friday-night Cosmic Bowl. The facility accommodates up to six bowlers per lane and accepts group and birthday-party bookings by reservation. For touring cyclists passing through the region, it provides a social indoor activity option, particularly useful during inclement weather.

value: Cariboo Bowling Lanes

wow_evidence: 5-pin bowling alley with public open bowling; modest rainy-day option, no independent story.


value: 91 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar bills itself as Nanaimo's only wine and charcuterie cellar, offering curated cured meats, artisan cheeses, cured seafood, and an extensive wine list in a cellar-style setting on Front Street. It is part of a family of local restaurants also including The View Oceanside Grill and Top Notch Burgers. The intimate venue is reservations-recommended and is a 19+ establishment.

value: Embers Wine & Charcuterie Cellar

detail: FAQ states: 'We can arrange for a board to be prepared for take-out with one week advance notice.' A take-out fee and automatic gratuity apply; request via email

detail: FAQ confirms: 'We do have many vegetarian options, as well as some vegan options, including a vegan cheddar.' Also: 'many gluten-free crackers and accompaniments available, and our cheeses, meats, and seafood options are all gluten-free' (cross-contamination caveat noted)

signal: wine & charcuterie cellar, date-night ~$27.50pp; ~$25-40pp


value: 6 Maki Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N7

washroom_type: flush

value: A large, year-round private campground on 53 acres where the Nanaimo River meets the harbour, with flush toilets, hot showers, a seasonal café, and miles of on-site trails; heavily RV-oriented with 300+ sites but tent spots are available right in the city's southern edge.

value: Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park

wow_evidence: year-round ... flush toilets, hot showers, a seasonal café ... laundry


community: Chilliwack

value: Carl's Jr.


value: 9536 111 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 0P2

community: Fort St. John

value: Pita Pit is a Canadian fast-casual chain serving customizable pita sandwiches, salads, and rice bowls built from fresh ingredients. Located in Fort St. John in northeastern BC, it sits along a key supply corridor for cyclists riding the Alaska Highway region. The menu spans meat, falafel, and build-your-own options with smoothies and desserts also available.

value: Pita Pit

detail: Signature menu includes Spicy Falafel (vegetarian); build-your-own options allow further customization. No explicit vegan or GF labelling

signal: chain 'pita pit'


value: 920 Hwy 16 West, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

community: Burns Lake

value: Sunshine Inn is a Northern BC motel chain with four locations along Highway 16, positioned as a popular stop for travellers between Prince George and Prince Rupert or heading to Alaska. The Burns Lake property offers a variety of room types and includes complimentary continental breakfast and free parking with space accommodating RVs and trailers. The front desk operates 24 hours and staff will store luggage for guests who arrive early or need extra time after checkout.

value: Sunshine Inn

detail: FAQ states: 'Yes, we can look after your luggage free of charge. If you arrive early or are not ready to take your bags after checking out, we will store your goods for the day.'

wow_evidence: four-property Northern BC motel chain


value: 1090 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: The Cabins at Terrace Beach is a west coast cabin resort established in 2002, perched above Terrace Beach in Ucluelet with direct access to the Wild Pacific Trail's Lighthouse Loop. The property offers a range of accommodation from contemporary passive-built oceanfront cabins with Pacific views to rainforest loft cabins nestled in old-growth forest, most of which are pet friendly and include private parking stalls. Touring cyclists riding the Pacific Rim corridor would find it a scenic basecamp with immediate trail access and a full kitchen in every unit.

value: The Cabins at Terrace Beach

signal: contemporary oceanfront cabins above Terrace Beach on Wild Pacific Trail; $250-350


value: 4781 Parkwood Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3C6

blurb: Neighbourhood community centre with a 200-person community mural.

value: Wesburn Community Centre is a City of Burnaby–operated facility nestled within Wesburn Park, notable for a large outdoor mural co-created by over 200 community members as an expression of neighbourhood identity. The surrounding park offers a spray park, covered picnic tables, basketball court, and baseball diamond—making it a potential outdoor rest point on a ride through Burnaby. However, the building operates without regular staff hours and offers no onsite registration or payments, so indoor services are not reliably accessible.

value: Wesburn Community Centre

wow_evidence: City community centre with community-made mural and park amenities — public facility.


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 2400 Anderton Road, Comox, BC V9M 4E5

value: 40 Knots is one of Vancouver Island's largest wineries, farming 24 acres of ocean-cooled vineyards in the Comox Valley. Visitors can explore interpretive trails, stroll gardens, or relax on a terrace with vineyard and ocean views while tasting sustainably produced wines. The winery emphasizes organic and biodynamic farming practices shaped by its proximity to the Salish Sea.

value: 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery

detail: Website states wines are produced using 'clean, vegan, gluten-free winemaking' practices

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 80m; lockers (secure) at 80m; lockers (secure) at 92m; lockers (secure) at 93m.

community: Kelowna

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'


value: 12240 2nd Avenue, Richmond, V7E 3L8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 27m; rack at 69m; stands (7 spaces) at 83m; rack at 85m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m; rack at 99m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Outpost Mini Donut Company is a mini donut bakery in Richmond. Located on 2nd Avenue, it specializes in small-format pastries. A convenient snack stop for touring cyclists seeking a quick break.

value: Outpost Mini Donut Company

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: mini donut bakery in Richmond


community: Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


community: Coquitlam


value: 9685 Highway 97

community: Lake Country

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 5404 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V6

community: Port Alberni

value: The Broken Bow is a locally owned, 100% gluten-free restaurant in Port Alberni that combines locally sourced ingredients with globally inspired comfort food, known for house-brined crispy fried chicken and daily-made waffle batter. The dining room doubles as a gallery showcasing work by local artists, and the restaurant accommodates a wide range of dietary restrictions without compromising on flavour. Both dine-in and takeout are available, along with catered large-party lunches and dinners.

value: The Broken Bow

detail: Website explicitly states '100% Gluten-Free kitchen' and 'Good Food. Good Vibes. 100% Gluten-Free.' throughout; also notes 'serving a blend of healthy and indulgent choices for every dietary restriction without sacrificing taste or quality.'

signal: gluten-free comfort food, fried chicken/waffles; ~$16-26pp


value: 1812 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, V9S 5W4

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 7697 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4A7

value: The Local Harvest Market is a family-run farm and market in Chilliwack offering fresh, seasonal produce grown on-site using 100% chemical-free, permaculture and regenerative agriculture methods. The market carries vegetables, herbs, fruits, legumes, flowers, and baked goods, with much of the produce harvested from their fields the same day it reaches the counter. They also offer compost, worm castings, and periodic farm-to-table long table dinners, making it a distinctive stop beyond a conventional grocery run.

value: The Local Harvest Market

detail: Website states 'Quality, seasonal foods are available year-round in our market' including vegetables, herbs, fruits, legumes, bakery goods, and flowers grown on the farm

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: family-run farm... fresh, seasonal produce grown on-site using 100% chemical-free, permaculture and regenerative agriculture methods


value: 17720 56 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 1C9

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 2778 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 6m; rack (5 spaces) at 7m; rack (10 spaces) at 33m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 58m; rack (9 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 42 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza


value: 19800 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Firehouse Subs is a Canadian sandwich chain built around hot, steamed subs and a charitable mission: its Public Safety Foundation of Canada has donated over $6.3 million in equipment grants to first responders nationwide. The Pitt Meadows franchise sits in the Meadowtown retail area along the Lougheed Highway, a key east–west corridor for cyclists connecting the Lower Mainland to the Fraser Valley. It is a no-drive-through, takeout-friendly counter-service stop with a gluten-free roll option available.

value: Firehouse Subs

detail: Website lists 'Gluten Free Roll' as a menu option under Orders & Rewards navigation


value: 8580 Alexandra Road, Unit 1195, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 13m; rack at 65m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Yudi Patisserrie is a patisserie and bakery located in a unit along Alexandra Road in Richmond, a street known for its dense concentration of Asian food businesses. As a pastry shop it would offer baked goods and sweet items useful for cyclists looking to refuel on a ride through the Richmond area. Its Instagram presence (handle: @patisserieyudi) suggests an active, small independent operation.

value: Yudi Patisserrie

wow_evidence: small independent operation


value: 240 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, V5C 5E9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 85m.

blurb: Leisure pool with whirlpool, sauna, and steam room by Confederation Park.

community: Burnaby

value: Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre is a City of Burnaby public recreation facility in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood, offering a beach-entry leisure pool, a deep tank main pool, and a well-equipped weight and cardio room. It sits directly adjacent to Confederation Park, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the area. The centre is operated by the City of Burnaby and offers both drop-in and registered aquatic and fitness programming for the community.

detail: Lockers available for item storage; website notes coin-operated lockers are being removed July 6 and patrons should bring their own personal padlock or purchase one at the front desk

signal: City of Burnaby pool/fitness drop-in ~$6-8

wow_evidence: Ground-truth anchor: wow 2 — whirlpool, sauna, steam room after a riding day.


value: 843 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 64m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (5 spaces) at 73m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Cafe Tica is a restaurant in Vancouver with vegetarian dining options. A non-smoking, air-conditioned space with indoor seating offering a comfortable stop for touring cyclists seeking a sit-down meal.

value: Cafe Tica

detail: Vegetarian options available

signal: cafe, veg options; ~$14-22pp


value: 20598 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 91m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Pho 777 is a Vietnamese restaurant on Fraser Highway in central Langley serving pho and a full menu of Vietnamese cuisine for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. It also offers catering, banquet services, and explicitly advertises tourist group meals, suggesting it can accommodate larger cycling groups. Its location on Fraser Hwy at 206 Street puts it on a main arterial through Langley convenient to cyclists passing through.

value: Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant

signal: Pho house with dine-in service; pho shops are typically band 1-2


value: 5737 Dalhousie Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 2H9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 26m; rack (20 spaces) at 38m; safe_loops (42 spaces) at 85m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 70 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Only U Cafe is a cafe in Vancouver. Details about its menu, service, and amenities could not be verified due to website unavailability during data collection.

value: Only U Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: cafe in Vancouver


value: 237 Union Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: Bar Gobo is a Michelin Guide 2025-listed Hi-Fi wine bar in Vancouver's East Side, pouring wine and cocktails alongside food in a room tuned for acoustic performance using vintage high-fidelity gear including 1972 Altec Lansing speakers and a Dynaco tube amplifier. The music program is curated live on vinyl by a resident enthusiast, giving the space an intimate, unpredictable character that sets it apart from conventional bars. A touring cyclist finishing a day's ride on the nearby Seaside Greenway or Central Valley Greenway would find a sophisticated but relaxed spot for an evening glass.

value: Bar Gobo

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


character: utilitarian

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

value: A rustic, isolated rec site on a small Cariboo lake, reached by roughly 67 km of Forest Service road; free and quiet but remote and basic with no confirmed amenities.

value: Woodcock Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: reached by roughly 67 km of Forest Service road; remote and basic with no confirmed amenities


value: 162 South Shore Road, V0R 2G0

community: Lake Cowichan

value: A casual diner in Lake Cowichan offering online ordering and pickup options. The digital platform enables touring cyclists to reserve or pick up food without lengthy wait times while exploring the area.

value: J&V Diner

signal: diner with online order; ~$15-20pp


value: 7060 Trans Canada Hwy, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

blurb: 350 fairy-tale figurines and BC's tallest treehouse in old growth on the Trans-Canada.

community: Taft

value: The Enchanted Forest is a long-running family attraction set in an old-growth forest 32 km west of Revelstoke on the Trans-Canada Highway, featuring over 350 handcrafted fairy tale figurines, BC's tallest treehouse, and a castle with dungeons. A 2 km self-guided wildland interpretive nature walk winds through the lush BC forest, and in autumn visitors can watch Kokanee, Sockeye, Spring, and Cohoe salmon spawning from an on-site bridge. The sister attraction SkyTrek Adventure Park is located immediately adjacent on Highway 1.

label: Fall salmon run

months: September October

theme: art-culture

value: The Enchanted Forest

signal: Enchanted Forest admission ~$15-18

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Beloved BC roadside classic since 1960: 350+ fairy-tale figurines in old growth, BC's tallest treehouse — provincially known, story-at-dinner charm.


value: 15539 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C9

community: White Rock

value: A fish-and-chips restaurant on Marine Drive in White Rock, situated in a waterfront community on a popular cycling route. Could serve as a convenient dining stop for touring cyclists exploring the coastal region. Specific amenities and current operating details could not be verified due to website access failure.

value: Montgomery's Cottage Lunch


value: 1219 Marine Drive, District of North Vancouver, V7P 1T3

community: North Vancouver

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 125 Kyle St, Port Moody, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; staple at 97m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Port Moody's Kyle Centre rec facility.

community: Port Moody

value: Kyle Centre is one of two main recreation facilities operated by the City of Port Moody, located at 125 Kyle St. It serves as a hub for drop-in programs, registered programs, and community activities, and also houses Recreation Administration offices for in-person and phone customer service.

value: Kyle Recreation Centre

signal: municipal rec centre; drop-in program fees ~$5-8

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: City rec facility with drop-in programs — standard 1/1.


value: 2247 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (18 spaces) at 61m; stands (1 space) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (1 space) at 88m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: Rollzzy is a fast-casual Indian street food chain specializing in authentic Kathi rolls — handcrafted paratha wraps with over 20 varieties of spiced meat, paneer, and vegetarian fillings rooted in Kolkata street food tradition. The Commercial Drive location sits on one of Vancouver's most bike-friendly corridors, a natural stop for cyclists exploring the Drive. Part of TGI Foods Corp., the brand has expanded to eight-plus Lower Mainland locations while emphasizing accessibility and authenticity.

value: Rollzzy

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

signal: Fast-casual street food, explicitly states 'accessible' pricing, 'quick meal'


value: 1775 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V8H 3B7

blurb: Local museum telling the Kinsol Trestle and E.J. Hughes stories.

community: Shawnigan Lake

value: A community history museum in Shawnigan Lake highlighting the area's rich past, including the story of the Kinsol Trestle and the famous landscape painter E.J. Hughes. Located along the Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay corridor, it features exhibits on local First Nations heritage, pioneer history, and the railway era. The museum also operates a gift shop and hosts school programs and community events.

value: Shawnigan Lake Museum

signal: community museum, donation entry

wow_evidence: Community museum with real story hooks: Kinsol Trestle interpretation and E.J. Hughes. Ladder 2/2; pairs naturally with the trestle ride.


value: 907 Douglas Road, West Kelowna, BC

community: West Kelowna

value: JM Fruit And Veg. Market is a farm-stand style produce market on Douglas Road in West Kelowna, selling fresh local fruit and vegetables including BC cherries in season. It operates as a small independent roadside market typical of the Okanagan region, where farm-direct produce stops are a staple of cycling routes through the valley. Touring cyclists passing through West Kelowna can expect fresh local produce but should not count on other services.

google_place_id: ChIJhdHulxWLfVMRzKAInmVMPkI

value: JM Fruit And Veg. Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 681 Industrial Way, Unit G & H, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: A small-batch craft distillery in Tofino's industrial area, handcrafting certified organic spirits from BC grain and Meares Island watershed water. The tasting room offers mini-cocktail samplers from a rotating lineup that includes gin, vodka, absinthe, whiskey, and limoncello, plus grab-and-go kombucha and craft tonics.

value: Tofino Distillery

signal: Craft distillery tasting room, mini-cocktail samplers


value: 6-1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 7S6

community: Kamloops

value: Bamboo Inn is a long-established Chinese restaurant on the north side of Kamloops, serving authentic cuisine for over four decades and widely regarded as a local institution. Chefs combine classic Chinese recipes with locally sourced produce for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, and the kitchen also handles banquets and catered events. A touring cyclist passing through the north end of Kamloops will find a reliable sit-down meal or quick takeout option here.

value: Bamboo Inn

detail: Website states 'Whether you're joining us for dine-in, take-out, or free delivery within 3 km'; online ordering and call-ahead pickup are both offered

signal: Lunch buffet $23.95/person regular; casual Chinese dining


value: 1085 Homer Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (5 spaces) at 88m. Total: 9 spaces.


price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Xeni

value: Ts'ilɂos Park provincial park campground — 24 vehicle-accessible sites; 4 walk-in sites.

value: Ts'ilɂos Park


value: Box 1389, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0

blurb: Municipal visitor centre for Port McNeill and the North Island.

community: Port McNeill

value: The Port McNeill Visitor Information Centre is the official municipal tourism gateway for Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island, operated by the Town of Port McNeill. It provides information on local attractions including whale watching, the world's largest burl, Broughton Strait Campground, and the Outer Islands. For touring cyclists exploring northern Vancouver Island, this centre is a useful stop for regional information and trip planning.

value: Port McNeill Visitor Centre

signal: municipal visitor centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Small-town VC ladder 1/2. Badly named — propose Port McNeill Visitor Centre.


value: 245 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6C2

community: Kelowna

value: HI Kelowna is part of the Hostelling International Canada network, one of ten HI hostels in British Columbia and a well-established budget option on the Okanagan cycling corridor. Situated on Harvey Avenue, Kelowna's main arterial road, it is within reach of the city's lakefront, wineries, and the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. As a dedicated hostel, it caters to independent travellers including touring cyclists passing through one of BC's premier cycling regions.

value: Hi Kelowna Hostel

signal: name~'hostel'


value: Phipps Road

community: Langford

value: Original Joe's

signal: chain 'original joe'


value: 219 Robinson Avenue, Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

community: Naramata

value: The Naramata General Store is a family-owned community hub in the heart of Naramata village, operating since 1979 and a finalist in Western Living's 2022 Foodies of the Year. It stocks full groceries alongside locally sourced Naramata Bench wines, craft beer, deli sandwiches, house-made soups, and seasonal Okanagan produce — a natural resupply stop for cyclists riding the Naramata Bench wine-country roads. The store also functions as a community notice board and parcel depot, making it a genuine village centre rather than just a convenience shop.

value: Naramata Store

detail: Deli offers house-made soups, hearty sandwiches, and 'Red Neck Taco's every Friday'; mini charcuterie boards also available in the fridge

detail: Website homepage explicitly mentions 'load the cooler with ice and some local beer & wine'

wow_evidence: finalist in Western Living's 2022 Foodies of the Year...operating since 1979


value: Central Kootenay G, BC V0G 1L1, Canada

community: Erie

value: Small free forest service site tucked in semi-open forest beside clear Erie Creek, about 10 km up a gravel FSR from Highway 3 near Salmo. Shade, creek access, and room for a few groups, but no confirmed amenities and the gravel approach adds effort.

value: Erie Creek Recreation Site

wow_evidence: Small free forest service site... about 10 km up a gravel FSR


community: Armstrong

value: Askew's Foods


community: East Osoyoos

value: A narrow sandbar jutting into Osoyoos Lake, managed by the Osoyoos Indian Band, with lakeside campsites in BC's hottest, driest climate; beware poison ivy throughout the park and dangerous undercurrents near the exposed sandy point.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: sẃiẃs (Haynes Point) Provincial Campground


value: 1504 Eastman Avenue

community: Riondel

value: A convenience store in Riondel, a small community in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. A potential resupply point for touring cyclists traveling through the area.

value: Riondel Market


value: Norns Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 4S9, Canada

label: spring and fall trout fishing

months: April May September October

community: Pass Creek

value: Quiet, five-site lakeside rec site on 30-hectare Crescent Lake, prized for spring and fall rainbow trout fishing and a cartop boat launch; nearly 29 km of Peachland Forest Service Road separates it from the highway.

value: Ladybird Recreation Site


value: 566 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces) at 68m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Mo-Ment Crispy Burger is a Chinese-style crispy burger fast food restaurant on Granville Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It offers indoor seating in a no-smoking environment and operates without a drive-through, making it a sit-down-or-grab-and-go stop. Granville Street is a busy urban corridor, putting this spot within easy reach of cyclists navigating the city centre.

value: Mo-Ment Crispy Burger


value: 533 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 2N5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack at 42m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; rack (1 space) at 67m; rack (1 space) at 91m; rack (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Tudor House Liquor Store is a wine, beer, and spirits retailer in the Victoria area, operating a physical storefront alongside a Shopify-based online shop with home delivery. The store emphasises wine selection and features a regularly updated new arrivals section.

value: Tudor House Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


community: Quinsam

value: A forest and lakefront campground set among fir and hemlock off Hwy 28 west of Campbell River, with a sandy beach, boat launch, dock, and fishing access — reached via a short gravel FSR spur. No garbage disposal on site and cash only for walk-in payment.

value: Miller Creek Campground


value: 5397 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Banh Mi Saigon is a family-run Vietnamese sandwich shop on Victoria Drive in South East Vancouver, recognized for baking its baguettes in-house daily from a house recipe. The shop has earned praise from Scout Magazine, Gastrofork, and American Express Essentials for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and standout bread. Its compact menu spans a dozen banh mi variations, Vietnamese desserts, and traditional drinks — a quick, high-quality fuel stop for cyclists passing through East Vancouver.

value: Banh Mi Saigon

detail: Counter-service sandwich shop; website describes it as a 'Vietnamese sandwich shop' with no mention of dine-in seating; menu page lists individual items and notes a bulk-order deal (buy 10 get 1 free), consistent with takeout-only operation

detail: Menu item #8 Veggie Chay: tofu, cooked veggies, and vermicelli served on a freshly baked baguette

signal: Menu mains $8.50-$9.00; banh mi sandwich shop; ~$13-17 per-person with drink

subcategory: Restaurant


value: #104, 670 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8

value: Peter's Sushi is a Japanese and sushi restaurant in the Langford area of greater Victoria, serving lunch and dinner with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers both dine-in with table reservations and online ordering for takeout and pickup. It is a neighbourhood sit-down spot convenient to cyclists passing through the Langford corridor.

value: Peter's Sushi

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


value: 7583 6th St, Burnaby, BC V3N 3M4, Canada

community: Burnaby

value: Baker's Marvel is a bakery in North Vancouver, operating at a site formerly home to a computer shop called Lab Top Computers. It maintains an active Instagram presence under @thebakersmarvel, suggesting it is an operating independent bakery. Touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver may find fresh baked goods available here.

value: Baker's Marvel

signal: shop=bakery


value: C1-2230 Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 6560 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 61m.

community: Nanaimo

value: Pomme Natural Market is a 100% BC-owned natural grocery store offering certified organic and local spray-free produce, ethically sourced groceries, and a large wellness department stocked with natural supplements and skincare. The Nanaimo location has been voted Best of the City by the Nanaimo News Bulletin for five consecutive years and partners with growers and producers across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It is a solid resupply stop for touring cyclists seeking high-quality, whole-food provisions.

value: Pomme Natural Market


value: 435 Glenmore Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 1Z6

value: Brandt's Creek Neighbourhood Pub has been a Kelowna fixture since 1990, offering a country-style interior with vaulted ceilings and a large summer patio. The kitchen spans classic pub comfort food, rotating seasonal dishes, and weekend brunch service. It is a 19+ venue with a full-size parking lot and overflow parking next door.

value: Brandts Creek Neighborhood Pub

detail: Brunch menu lists a GF bread substitution option; menu includes multiple salad and vegetable-forward dishes

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Kelowna fixture since 1990


value: #4-3198 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8X 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: staple (4 spaces) at 32m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Straight Up Cycles is a full-service bike shop in Victoria operating since 2000, grown from a repair-focused origin into a shop offering new and used road, cyclocross, and mountain bikes alongside bespoke custom builds using brands such as Bassi Frames. Every bike sold leaves the shop fitted to its new owner, and experienced mechanics handle everything from flat fixes to complete strip-and-rebuild overhauls. A rotating consignment section adds used inventory for cyclists looking for a pre-owned ride.

value: Straight Up Cycles

detail: Services page lists an e-bike surcharge on all tune packages and states 'E-BIKE SERVICE SUBJECT TO OUR DISCRETION'; electric motorbikes explicitly excluded, pedal e-bikes accepted at mechanic's discretion

wow_evidence: full-service Victoria bike shop established in 2000


value: 795 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 3R6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Fatburger & Buffalo's Express in Courtenay is a casual fast-food burger restaurant offering cooked-to-order burgers made with fresh, never-frozen Alberta Angus beef, alongside chicken tenders and wings, veggie burgers, and hand-scooped real ice cream milkshakes. Part of the Canadian-owned Fatburger chain with roots going back to 1952, this Courtenay location also carries the Buffalo's Express chicken menu. Takeout and online ordering are available, making it a potential quick refueling stop for cyclists passing through the Ryan Road corridor.

value: Fatburger & Buffalo's Express

detail: Website lists 'veggie burgers & sandwiches' as a menu category


community: Revelstoke

value: McDonald's


value: 4820 Kingsway #324, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 4m; rack (6 spaces) at 39m; stands (8 spaces) at 82m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Chronic Tacos


value: 1797 Pacific Way, Kamloops, BC V2E 2H9

community: Kamloops

value: Duffy's Pub is a long-established neighbourhood pub in the Dufferin area of Kamloops that has been serving fresh, made-to-order meals and cold beer since 1984. The kitchen takes pride in hand-battered fish and chips, housemade burger patties, fresh daily soups, and a wide selection of draught and bottled beer. It's a welcoming full-service pub for touring cyclists looking for a hearty sit-down meal and a drink after a long day on the road.

value: Duffy's Pub

wow_evidence: serving fresh, made-to-order meals and cold beer since 1984 … hand-battered fish and chips, housemade burger patties


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 78m; rack (10 spaces) at 81m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Beach Grove

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 78 10th St #106, New Westminster, BC V3M3X3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; rack at 75m.

community: New Westminster

value: Pho Angkor Noodle House is a Vietnamese restaurant in New Westminster's Tenth Street area, known for its generous portions of pho and vermicelli bowls with multilingual menus in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Reviews praise the flavourful broth, crispy spring rolls, and quick service, making it a solid refuelling stop for hungry cyclists passing through the city.

value: Pho Angkor

detail: Menu legend includes a vegetarian icon; menu offers Vegetable Noodle Soup, Wonton Vegetable Noodle Soup, and Thai Veggies Spring Rolls

signal: Mains $18.50–$19.50; noodle house, casual Vietnamese


value: 6812 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC V8A 2B4

community: Powell River

value: 32 Lakes Cafe and Bakery is a community-oriented specialty coffee shop and bakery rooted in the qathet region of BC, with a strong focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and in-house recipes. The business positions itself as a cultural hub that connects visitors and residents to the Pacific Northwest food system. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming, inclusive space with a thoughtful ethos around local food and community.

value: 32 Lakes Cafe and Bakery

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: specialty coffee shop and bakery rooted in the qathet region...strong focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients


value: 1733 Lions Gate Ln, North Vancouver, BC V7P 0C7

blurb: Modern rec centre in the Lions Gate neighbourhood.

community: North Vancouver

value: Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre is a modern municipal recreation facility operated by the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission (NVRC) in the Lions Gate neighbourhood of the District of North Vancouver. It features a full gymnasium configurable for badminton, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, ball hockey, and futsal, along with rentable community rooms and a kitchen. Touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver's lower slopes may find it a convenient urban waypoint, though it is primarily a community facility rather than a destination attraction.

value: Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre

wow_evidence: Modern rec centre with gym — KW-PRIVATE false positive (room rentals).


value: Illecillewaet Campground, Glacier, BC V0E 2S0, Canada

community: Glacier

value: A Parks Canada frontcountry campground sitting in the heart of Rogers Pass within Glacier National Park, with easy Trans-Canada Highway access and dramatic glaciated peaks all around; bear-country food protocols are strictly enforced and the site is summer-only at this elevation.

value: Illecillewaet Campground

ownership: National park

wow_evidence: Parks Canada frontcountry campground sitting in the heart of Rogers Pass within Glacier National Park; one of very few camping options in this remote stretch


value: 153 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet, V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: Bayshore Waterfront Inn sits at the Inner Harbour of Ucluelet Marina, offering direct views of the harbour, mountains, and wildlife including sea lions, seals, and eagles. The property offers multiple room types—from standard queen rooms to two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, electric fireplaces, and barbecue patios. Ucluelet is a gateway to Pacific Rim National Park and the Broken Group Islands, making this inn a natural base for touring cyclists exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island.

value: Bayshore Waterfront Inn

signal: Queen and Deluxe King suites $140–$160/night


value: 4519 Piper Avenue, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 38m.

blurb: Nature interpretive centre in Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

value: The Burnaby Lake Nature House is a visitor centre operated by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, located within Burnaby Lake Regional Park — a popular destination for cyclists riding the Burnaby Lake Loop trail network. It functions as a nature interpretive centre where visitors can learn about the lake's wetland ecosystem and wildlife. The park is a well-known recreational destination in the Metro Vancouver area, easily accessed by bicycle.

value: Burnaby Lake Regional Park

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

wow_evidence: Seasonal interpretive centre in Burnaby Lake Regional Park — the park (and its cycling loop) is the draw and has no Attractions row: parent missing.


value: 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4

value: Blue Crab Seafood House is a waterfront seafood restaurant inside Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, perched at the edge of Victoria's Inner Harbour. The kitchen works daily with local fishmongers to source fresh Vancouver Island fish and shellfish, with chefs revealing new dish creations to the dining room just hours before service. Its combination of harbour views and a locally-driven menu makes it a distinctive full-service dining option on Victoria's Inner Harbour waterfront.

value: Blue Crab Seafood House

signal: waterfront seafood (oysters/crab), hotel; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: waterfront seafood restaurant … Victoria's Inner Harbour … works daily with local fishmongers to source fresh Vancouver Island fish and shellfish