value: 838 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 1W2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (8 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Guu Original Thurlow is the founding location of the Guu Izakaya chain and is historically credited as the very first izakaya restaurant in Vancouver, originally opened in 1993 as 'Raku' before rebranding in 2000. Situated on Thurlow Street in the West End, it offers a full Japanese izakaya menu including classic dishes like Yaki Udon and Oden in a lively, high-energy indoor atmosphere. Touring cyclists looking for a substantial sit-down meal near the downtown core will find a long-established destination with both lunch and dinner service.

value: Guu Original Thurlow

signal: Guu izakaya (original Thurlow); ~$18-28pp


source: enrichment

value: 590 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: Vancouver

value: H Mart is an Asian-focused supermarket chain located on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. It serves as a full-service grocery resupply point for touring cyclists passing through the neighborhood.

value: H Mart

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Global chain

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Grocery Store

tier: welcoming


value: 4152 Redford Street, V9Y 3R5

category: Food & Drink

community: Port Alberni

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, serving burgers, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. The location includes a drive-through and takeaway service, making it a convenient fuelling stop for cyclists passing through town. As one of Port Alberni's few national chain restaurants, it offers a predictable, affordable option for hot food on the highway corridor.

value: McDonald's

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


value: 3916 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; rack (3 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 86m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Good Sushi is a fully plant-based sushi restaurant on Fraser Street in Vancouver, offering a 100% vegan menu that sets it apart from conventional sushi spots. Cyclists will find a sit-down dining room with online ordering and in-store pickup as options. The loyalty rewards program is a small perk for repeat visitors passing through the neighbourhood.

value: Good Sushi

detail: Website states '100% VEGAN PLANT-BASED SUSHI MENU'

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Vegan sushi with pickup/online ordering, no premium menu prices or fine-dining markers

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: fully plant-based sushi restaurant … 100% vegan menu


value: 3384 9th Street, Houston, British Columbia

community: Houston

value: Palisades Cafe is a community-focused cafe in Houston, BC, situated just off the Highway 16 corridor — a key artery for touring cyclists crossing northern BC on the Yellowhead route. Founded by Liz Watson, it serves ethically sourced locally roasted coffee and espresso, fresh daily lunch specials, homemade soups and salads, and a wide selection of gluten-free and vegan baked goods. The cafe doubles as a cultural hub hosting arts initiatives and community events, and also operates a mobile Cafe Cruiser for off-site catering.

value: Palisades Cafe

detail: Website states 'We specialize in offering an abundance of gluten free and vegan treats'; About page adds 'Finding Gluten Free and Vegan options in small communities can be challenging - but not anymore for Houston.'

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: situated just off the Highway 16 corridor...Founded by Liz Watson...cultural hub hosting arts initiatives and community events


value: Blenz at Central City, 13450 102 Ave Unit 110, Surrey, BC V3T 0C3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 13m.

community: Surrey

value: Blenz Coffee

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 3220 Wharf Way, Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0

blurb: Haida Gwaii's key visitor centre in Daajing Giids, gateway to Gwaii Haanas.

category: Attractions

community: Daajing Giids

value: The Daajing Giids Visitor Centre is the essential first stop for anyone exploring Haida Gwaii, offering local knowledge on trails, camping, culture, and logistics that no website or app can replicate. Staffed by people who live and travel these roads daily, it serves as the gateway to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, the ancient Haida villages, and dozens of hiking trails across Graham Island. A touring cyclist arriving here will find curated regional intelligence, a gift shop stocked with locally made souvenirs, and a waterfront deck overlooking the bay.

dwell: quick

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Daajing Giids Visitor Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: visitor centre, free

source: judgement

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Essential gateway VC for Haida Gwaii and Gwaii Haanas; strong visitor-centre band.


community: Gibsons

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 35m; rack at 58m; rack (14 spaces) at 73m; stands at 80m; rack (covered) at 93m; rack at 93m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Richmond


value: 155 East 15th Street, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Jordan Sushi is listed in OSM as a sushi restaurant, but its website now presents an entirely Korean menu — including Padak Chicken, Cheese Kimchi Rice, and Sweet Pig Trotters — under the tagline 'Enjoy the Authentic Taste of Korea in a Relaxed and Cozy Environment.' Online ordering is available through the site. The significant mismatch between the OSM address and the website address raises questions about whether the original business still operates at the listed location.

value: Jordan Sushi

signal: Casual Korean comfort foods (fried chicken, mussel soup); relaxed sit-down; no prices listed

wow_evidence: address shown on the website differs substantially from the OSM address


value: 45610 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Marble Slab Creamery

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, V6Y 1R8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 43m; rack at 64m.

blurb: Richmond's main library with maker space and study rooms.

value: The Brighouse branch is the main branch of Richmond Public Library, a multi-floor public institution at the centre of Richmond's civic core near Minoru Park. Beyond books, it offers maker-space equipment (3D printers, Cricut machines), study rooms, multilingual collections serving Richmond's diverse population, and free public Wi-Fi. For a touring cyclist, it is a useful urban rest stop with air conditioning and a full suite of digital resources.

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: yes

value: Richmond Public Library, Brighouse (Main) Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; maker space.


value: 2959 West 4th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; rack (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (7 spaces) at 43m; rack (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 73m; rack (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: A coffee shop and bistro located on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver. Provides coffee and food service to customers.

value: Artistry Coffee Shop & Bistro


community: Dawson Creek

value: The Co-op Food store is part of Dawson Co-op, a locally-owned co-operative serving communities in the Peace Country region of northeastern BC including Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Rolla. It operates as a full-service grocery store with a staffed meat counter (including in-house sausage and jerky), fresh produce, deli, and an in-store bakery. As a member-owned co-op, it provides comprehensive grocery services in a remote northern BC hub along the Alaska Highway corridor.

value: Co-op

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0, Canada

blurb: Undeveloped provincial park with Koksilah River swimming holes and canyon.

community: Shawnigan

value: Koksilah River Park is an undeveloped provincial park on southern Vancouver Island, tucked along the Koksilah River and Canyon about 7 km west of Shawnigan Lake within the Vancouver Island Forest Reserve. Visitors come for rustic hiking routes, river swimming, and canoeing or kayaking in a quiet forested setting with no crowds or developed infrastructure. Access is via Renfrew Road, a logging road off Shawnigan Lake Road, making it a scenic detour for touring cyclists exploring the Cowichan Valley.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

planning: walk-up

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Koksilah River Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Undeveloped provincial park with river swimming holes and canyon — river swim on a hot day is a real pleasure; logging-road access.


value: Lansdowne Centre, 5300 Number 3 Rd #221, Richmond, BC V6X 2X9

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

value: Toku Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese dining destination inside Lansdowne Centre in Richmond, specializing in sushi rolls, sashimi, chirashi, and desserts made with high-quality seafood and house secret sauces. The restaurant offers ample seating suited for large gatherings and includes a kids' area, making it a welcoming sit-down stop for groups. It is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary and offers online pick-up ordering.

value: Toku Japanese Restaurant

signal: sushi (mall), rolls/sashimi/chirashi; ~$15-25pp


value: Cariboo J, BC V0L 1V0, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

price_band: free

price_label: Free

category: Camping

community: Tatla Lake

source: camping

value: Free 4-site recreation site on the open meadow edge of Eagle Lake, a shallow alkaline lake deep in Tsilhqot'in country; a couple of hilltop sites sit above the north end, but no water or facilities are confirmed.

value: Eagle Lake West Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: no water or facilities are confirmed


value: 10111 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; rack at 37m; rack at 57m; rack at 70m.

value: Steve's Poké Bar is an award-winning authentic Hawaiian poké chain founded in 2017 by Steve Huynh, who grew up between Vancouver and Honolulu perfecting traditional marinated poké from family recipes. With over 10,000 five-star Google reviews and multiple Lower Mainland locations, it is one of the region's most recognized poké destinations. Touring cyclists can order customizable bowls or signature creations in-store or for pickup via the restaurant's app.

value: Steve's Poke Bar

detail: Menu lists a Shoyu Tofu bowl (tofu, avocado, rice, furikake, corn, edamame, wakame seaweed salad) as a vegetarian option

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

wow_evidence: award-winning authentic Hawaiian poké chain... multiple Lower Mainland locations, over 10,000 five-star Google reviews


value: 6068 Number 3 Road, Unit 130, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; rack at 44m; rack (covered) at 47m; rack (covered) at 50m; rack (covered) at 63m; rack (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Me Coffee&Tea (覓Me) is a bubble tea café situated in the busy Number 3 Road retail corridor in Richmond, a hub of the city's vibrant Chinese-Canadian food scene. The shop offers takeaway service, positioning it as a quick hydration stop for cyclists moving through Richmond's commercial centre. Its Chinese-language name and bubble tea focus reflect the cultural character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

value: Me Coffee&Tea

wow_evidence: takeaway=yes and cuisine=bubble_tea


value: 1801 Princeton-Kamloops Highway

community: Kamloops

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 424 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J2

community: Mayne Island

value: Active Pass Auto/Marine appears to be an automotive and marine supply business located in Sidney, BC, near the Saanich Peninsula ferries and recreational boating areas. Its OSM tagging as a convenience shop may reflect incidental retail stock, but the business's primary orientation is unclear without accessible website content. Touring cyclists in the area should verify whether it carries supplies relevant to their needs before relying on it as a stop.

value: Active Pass Auto/Marine


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Cantrail Coach Lines operates the Amtrak Thruway motorcoach connection between Vancouver and Seattle (feeding Amtrak Cascades). The operator's own website is currently broken/unreachable, so book through Amtrak. No bicycle policy is confirmed — phone before relying on it for a bike.

source: ptboard-icb

value: Cantrail Coach Lines

origin: transport

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

source: llm-examine

wow_evidence: Scheduled coach between Vancouver and the Washington state border


value: 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 95m; rack at 97m.

blurb: Coal baron Dunsmuir's 1890 castle, a National Historic Site above Victoria.

community: Victoria

value: Craigdarroch Castle is a National Historic Site and Victorian-era mansion built between 1887 and 1890 by Scottish-born coal baron Robert Dunsmuir, set on a hill overlooking the City of Victoria. Four floors of exquisite stained glass windows, intricate woodwork, and original Victorian furnishings immerse visitors in privileged 1890s British Columbia life. The castle also hosts travelling exhibits, educational programming, and an on-site gift shop, making it a landmark destination on any Victoria cycling itinerary.

theme: history

value: Craigdarroch Castle

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Craigdarroch Castle admission ~$22-25

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: National Historic Site; Dunsmuir's 1890 mansion with four floors of stained glass and woodwork — provincially famous, memorable visit.


value: 15047 Marine Drive, White Rock, British Columbia

community: White Rock

value: FIVE Kitchen & Raw Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant situated directly across from the famous White Rock pier, offering sweeping ocean and sunset views from its waterfront location on Marine Drive. The kitchen blends New England-style cuisine with global flavours, drawing on fresh and live seafood sourced primarily from local BC and Canadian fisheries, all prepared by Red Seal-certified chefs. A patio is available, and the restaurant's position on the Marine Drive waterfront corridor makes it a natural destination for cyclists touring the South Surrey and White Rock coastline.

value: Five

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN' flatbread and multiple dishes labelled '(Gluten Free)' including Jumbo Prawns, Clam & Chorizo Pot, and Spinach Salad

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Mains $26–37, raw oyster bar, executive chefs


value: 7289 Knight Street, Vancouver, BC V5P 2W8

value: A 24-hour Subway franchise on Knight Street in Vancouver, independently owned and operated, serving Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Cyclists passing through the area at any hour can order in-restaurant, via curbside pickup, or for delivery. Wheelchair-accessible with indoor seating and no drive-through.

value: Subway


value: 169 Armand Way, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2B6

category: Accommodation

community: Ganges

value: Wetherly Inn & Spa is a high-end bed and breakfast on Salt Spring Island offering rooms with soaker tubs, propane fireplaces, and garden balconies, plus a full-service spa and heated outdoor pool. A continental breakfast buffet is included with every room, and a morning wake-up tray is delivered to each guest. The property is a tranquil, upscale retreat well-suited to cyclists looking for a restorative stop on a Salt Spring Island tour.

value: Wetherly Inn & Spa

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: $450-490/night base rates; luxury B&B with spa, pool, premium amenities

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 4454 Willingdon Avenue, Powell River, V8A 2M6

community: Powell River

value: A waterfront international hostel right across from the Westview Ferry Terminal in Powell River, explicitly welcoming cyclists touring the Sunshine Coast. Guests enjoy a sun deck with views across Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island's glaciers, a full common kitchen, and large common room. The location beside the Sunshine Coast Connector ferry stop makes it a natural hub for multi-day cycle touring itineraries.

value: Powell River Harbour Guesthouse

detail: Rates page lists 'Laundry facility' as a named amenity

detail: Map page states the hostel is 'in the building behind the ThaidalZone Restaurant,' placing a restaurant immediately adjacent

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

detail: Rates page lists 'Secure storage for bike, kayak etc.' as a named amenity

subcategory: Hostel

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Secure storage for bike, kayak etc.


value: 500 Reid Street, Quesnel, V2J 2M9

community: Quesnel

value: The Tower Inn is described as the finest full-service hotel in Quesnel, located in the heart of the historic Cariboo Gold Rush country. It was selected as the overnight stop for the Rocky Mountaineer train on its Whistler-to-Jasper route, reflecting its standing as the city's premier lodging option. Touring cyclists staying here are a short walk from downtown shopping, restaurants, and local attractions.

value: Tower Inn & Suites

detail: Same-day laundry service and same-day dry cleaning listed in hotel amenities on /amenities page

detail: On-site Begbie's Bar and Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seating for up to 70 people

detail: Vending machine listed in hotel amenities on /amenities page

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Quesnel's premier full-service hotel (Rocky Mountaineer stop) but local market caps at $150-190


value: 901 George Street, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0

blurb: Free museum in Enderby's city hall, with a 1905 model of the town and a riverwalk tour.

community: Enderby

value: A community museum established in 1973 that tells the story of Enderby and the surrounding North Okanagan through changing and permanent displays, including a model of the town and railway station from 1905. Located in the City Hall complex right on Highway 97A, it also offers a self-guided historical walking tour of downtown Enderby and the Jim Watt Heritage Riverwalk along the river. Admission is by donation and the gift shop carries local history books and Secwepemc Cultural Education Society publications.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Enderby & District Museum and Archives

signal: Admission is by donation

wow_evidence: Free community museum since 1973 with a 1905 town model and self-guided walking tour; modest heritage stop.


washroom_type: pit

community: Leanchoil

value: A small, free two-site rec site at the 9 km mark of Beaverfoot FSR, doubling as the trailhead for a 1.8 km hike to a viewpoint over Wapta Falls; only a pit toilet and picnic tables, no water mentioned.

value: Fraser Creek Recreation Site

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: Unit 4, 5771 Turner Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8

community: Nanaimo

value: Café Today is a neighbourhood coffee shop and all-day breakfast café in Nanaimo that has been serving fresh food and drinks since 2015. The café sources organic coffee beans from a local roaster and prepares all food on the day it is sold, offering an extensive menu of omelettes, sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and specialty coffee drinks. It has earned multiple third-party awards from platforms including Restaurant Guru and DoorDash, reflecting a strong local following.

value: Café Today

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Veggie Ranch Wrap, Avocado Toast, Spinach Feta Omelette, Avocado B.L.T. Sandwich, Green Salad, Granola Yogurt, and others. No vegan or GF labelling confirmed

wow_evidence: neighbourhood coffee shop...serving fresh food and drinks since 2015


value: 1820 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K8

community: Courtenay

value: River Heights Motel is a 16-unit budget motel in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, recently renovated with laminated floors and offering units with full kitchens, including a two-bedroom suite. It sits within walking distance of the Air Park and the Courtenay riverway trail, making it a convenient stop for cyclists exploring the Comox Valley. The motel emphasizes value and personal service, and its kitchen-equipped rooms are practical for self-catering touring cyclists.

value: River Heights Motel

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: 16-unit budget motel in Courtenay, recently renovated with laminated floors


value: 808 Bute Street, Vancouver, V6E 1Y4

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 63m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (5 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Jang Mo Jib is a Korean restaurant located on the second floor of 808 Bute Street in Vancouver's West End, with a sizeable indoor dining room and outdoor seating. With a listed capacity of 200, it is a substantial sit-down establishment serving traditional Korean cuisine. The restaurant offers both delivery and takeout, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood.

value: Jang Mo Jib

confidence: low

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

wow_evidence: capacity of 200…sit-down establishment serving traditional Korean cuisine


value: 200 Hot Spring Road, Harrison Hot Springs, V0M 1K0

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

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Husky Food Store


value: Shop 4 - 1920 Lyche Road, Box 341, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: Cap'n Hook is a distinctly west-coast hybrid: a fishing supply shop and coffee bar rolled into one, located in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's rugged outer coast. The café pours Creekmore's certified organic coffee, locally roasted on the Island, with the option to linger over a harbour view or grab a cup to go. The quirky pairing of fishing tackle, frozen bait, and specialty espresso makes it a memorable and characterful stop for cyclists passing through 'Ukee.'

value: Cap'n Hook Cappuccino & Fishing Gear

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: fishing supply shop and coffee bar rolled into one...harbour view


value: 1573 Beach Drive, Port Mcneill, British Columbia V0N 2R0, Canada

community: Port McNeill

value: Gus' Bar and Grill is a family-owned waterfront pub in Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island, founded in 1997 by the late Gus Baroutis and now run by his son Tasos. Perched right on the waterfront with an outdoor deck, it offers what the owners describe as a 'million dollar' oceanview alongside pub food, cold beer on tap, pool, and keno. It bills itself as the North Island's premium tap house and draws locals and visitors alike for sports viewing and daily food and drink specials.

value: Gus' Bar and Grill

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: family-owned waterfront pub in Port McNeill … founded in 1997 by the late Gus Baroutis


value: 805 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, BC V0X 1L0

blurb: Free public bike park with progression lines in Hope.

community: Hope

value: Hope Bike Park is a large, free-admission public bike park in Hope, BC, designed for riders from beginner to expert with progression-focused terrain for both BMX and mountain biking. Set against forested hillsides and mountain scenery, the park has been operating since at least 2015 and receives ongoing professional trail maintenance from crews like Hoots Inc. It is a genuine cycling destination in the Fraser Valley, accessible to the public at no cost.

theme: recreation

value: Hope Bike Park

band_key: premium

label: Premium

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Free public progression bike park — BMX/MTB focus, but a genuine cycling stop for a rider inclined to play.


value: 1765 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, V0R 1Z0

blurb: Hornby Island's little library in the forest at New Horizons.

community: Hornby Island

value: The Hornby Island branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library sits in a picturesque forested setting at the New Horizons Centre, serving this small Gulf Island community since before its 2016 renovation. As a free public facility on an island popular with cyclists, it offers public computers and free WiFi — practical resources for a touring cyclist needing to check routes, communicate, or simply rest indoors. The branch is operated by Vancouver Island Regional Library, one of the largest public library systems in BC.

value: Hornby Island Library Branch

wow_evidence: Forest-set branch at the New Horizons Centre; ordinary library band.


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

community: Penticton

value: Starbucks


value: 1975 Bee Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 90m; rack (16 spaces) at 95m. Total: 21 spaces.

blurb: Oak Bay's recreation centre with pool and fitness.

community: Oak Bay

value: Oak Bay Recreation Centre is a full-service municipal sports and recreation facility operated by Recreation Oak Bay in the seaside District of Oak Bay, adjacent to Victoria. It offers a range of registered and drop-in programs across fitness, aquatics, and active living. As a community hub near popular cycling routes on southern Vancouver Island, it is a plausible rest and refresh stop for touring cyclists.

setting: mixed

value: Oak Bay Recreation Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Full-service municipal rec centre with pool; after-ride band.


kid_friendly: no

community: Mahood Falls

value: Small 2-site treed rec site on Maury Lake with a gravel boat launch, accessed via roughly 56 km of forest service and active log-hauling roads from Clearwater; no confirmed amenities beyond the boat ramp.

value: East Maury Lake Recreation Site


value: 1031 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1M5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: The Basic is a family-owned breakfast and lunch restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, previously known as Joe's Grill, with over 30 years serving the local community. Classic homemade dishes — eggs Florentine, French toast, pulled pork hash — are made with locally sourced ingredients in a friendly neighbourhood-diner setting. Outdoor seating makes it a practical mid-ride refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the West End.

value: The Basic

detail: Menu includes multiple egg-based and vegetarian breakfast options

signal: Explicit 'AFFORDABLE PRICES' + diner-format breakfast/lunch (formerly Joe's Grill)

wow_evidence: multiple Vancouver locations ... over 30 years serving the local community


community: Kamloops

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 260 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5K3

value: The Hub on Martin is downtown Penticton's neighbourhood pub and live music venue, hosting Okanagan cover bands every Friday and Saturday night. It offers lunch, dinner, a late-night menu, and weekend brunch, with themed specials running throughout the week. A lively, centrally located stop in the heart of Penticton's cycling corridor.

value: The Hub on Martin

signal: amenity=bar


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 12m; rack (8 spaces) at 24m; rack (8 spaces) at 54m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: View Royal


community: Logan Lake

value: A large, locally popular lakeside rec site 50 km southwest of Kamloops, offering plentiful (if small) trout and kokanee fishing in a family-friendly setting. Access is via a gravel road off the Coquihalla; first-come, first-served with a 14-day limit.

value: Paska Lake Recreation Site


community: Golden

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2063 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Y7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (6 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; bollard (2 spaces) at 67m; bollard (2 spaces) at 75m; rack (10 spaces) at 86m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m; rack (10 spaces) at 100m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Breezy Buys is a convenience store located in Vancouver, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap and verified as recently as September 2024. As a neighbourhood convenience stop, it would likely serve passing cyclists with basic supplies. No further details about its layout, stock, or facilities are publicly verifiable from available sources.

value: Breezy Buys


bike_access: hard

community: Nuchatlitz

value: Third Beach is a basic backcountry campsite within Nuchatlitz Provincial Park, situated on the northwest tip of Nootka Island on the remote west coast of Vancouver Island. The park encompasses a maze of small island groups popular for sea kayaking, with wildlife including gray whales, seals, sea lions, and sea otters. Access to the park is by boat or float plane only, with the nearest communities being Zeballos, Tahsis, and Gold River.

value: Third Beach


value: 1625 McDonald Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 4S5

community: Campbell River

value: Painter's Lodge is a historic waterfront fishing and nature lodge on the shores of Campbell River, with a legacy of hosting Hollywood icons and legendary anglers since its early days. The property offers standard rooms, lofts, suites, private cabins, and a full house, all with Pacific Northwest ocean or garden views. On-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, tennis court, mobile sauna, and a marine center offering whale watching, grizzly bear tours, fishing charters, and scuba diving.

value: Painter's Lodge

detail: On-site restaurant and bar listed under lodge amenities on the homepage and amenities page

signal: Full-service waterfront resort with restaurant, bar, pool, event space, multiple room types

wow_evidence: legacy of hosting Hollywood icons and legendary anglers...heated outdoor pool, mobile sauna


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 41m.

community: Delta

value: Mario's Kitchen is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Tsawwassen operated by Liz and Darren Gates, serving fresh food, wine, and craft beers in a fun, welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere. The restaurant also operates an adjacent venue, Gracie's Next Door, which hosts live music on weekends and offers cocktails and craft beer in a relaxed setting. The kitchen runs brunch through dinner service with rotating weekly specials and online ordering with local delivery.

value: Mario's Kitchen

detail: Website prominently features 'ORDER NOW' button and states 'We offer FREE DELIVERY on local orders when you spend $75 or more', confirming online ordering and takeout/delivery service

signal: Wings $14.95/pound; BOGO deals; casual sit-down pricing


value: 472 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5X 0C4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (4 spaces, secure, paid) at 74m; lockers (4 spaces, secure, paid) at 81m. Total: 8 spaces, 8 secure.

value: A Starbucks Coffee location on Southwest Marine Drive in south Vancouver, part of the international chain that notably expanded from Seattle to Vancouver in the late 1980s. The store sits on a busy arterial corridor with outdoor seating, making it a recognizable waypoint for cyclists traveling through this part of the city. A full menu of espresso drinks, seasonal Refreshers, and light food items is available.

value: Starbucks

wow_evidence: part of the international chain


value: 5000 Genoa Bay Rd, Unit 9, Duncan, BC V9L 5Y8

community: North Cowichan

value: Genoa Bay Café is a waterfront restaurant perched on the site of the historic Genoa Bay Sawmill, offering scenic marina views near Duncan on Vancouver Island. The menu leans heavily on local seafood — mussels, halibut chowder, tuna poke, and Dungeness — alongside craft cocktails and a curated wine list. Reservations are strongly recommended, making this a worthwhile destination stop for cyclists exploring the Cowichan Valley.

value: Genoa Bay Café

detail: Menu page marks multiple items [GF] and [DF]; Crispy Tofu Bowl is vegan; West Coast Seafood Jambalaya notes 'vegan option available'

signal: Lunch entrees $25–26 CAD: Seafood Jambalaya, bowls, burger


value: 217 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: L'Abattoir is a Michelin-recommended French-West Coast restaurant housed in a 19th-century brick-and-beam building in historic Gastown, on the site of Vancouver's first jail and former meat-packing district. Chef Jasper Cruickshank blends classical French technique with West Coast ingredients, backed by a Platinum Award-winning wine list and a serious cocktail program. With over 15 years in operation and options to dine at the bar, mezzanine, or atrium, it is one of Vancouver's most celebrated dinner destinations.

value: L'Abattoir

detail: Chef's Tasting Menu page states the menu 'can be crafted for pescatarians or vegetarians'; Le Petit Menu includes vegetarian dishes (Spinach farfalle with stracciatella/fava beans, Crispy avocado with tamale cake)

label: Fine dining

signal: Chef's tasting menu, Michelin-recommended, award-winning wine program

wow_evidence: Michelin-recommended... Platinum Award-winning wine list... over 15 years in operation... one of Vancouver's most celebrated dinner destinations


value: 1119 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0

bike_access: easy

character: destination

washroom_type: flush

community: Tofino

value: Indigenous-owned Tla-o-qui-aht resort on Pacific Rim Hwy about 3 km from Tofino with exclusive access to tinwis Beach; only 5 tent sites amid mostly RV and cabin accommodation, so book early for this high-demand destination.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Tsawaak RV Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned Tla-o-qui-aht resort...exclusive access to tinwis Beach...5 tent sites


value: 4953 Chisholm Street, Delta

value: Established in 1992, Sharkey's is a long-standing Ladner waterfront institution known for fish and chips, gourmet burgers, and craft beer in an east coast-style setting. Its award-winning waterfront patio makes it a natural stopping point for cyclists touring the South Delta flatlands along the Fraser delta. The family-friendly atmosphere and broad menu — from clam chowder and seafood fettuccine to kids' meals — cater to groups of all sizes.

value: Sharkey's Seafood Bar & Grille

signal: Main entrees (fish & chips, burgers) $17-22; casual family-friendly positioning; 'great prices' emphasis

wow_evidence: long-standing Ladner waterfront institution… award-winning waterfront patio… natural stopping point for cyclists


value: Kitimat-Stikine C (Part 2), BC V8G 4A2, Canada

community: Lakelse Lake

value: A small, free 3-site recreation site off the North Kitimat Mainline near Kitimat, positioned as a base for rock climbing and bouldering; no water on site, and reaching it requires several turns along a gravel mainline road.

value: Chist Creek Recreation Site


value: 5612 Highway 97, Oliver

community: Oliver

value: A Mexican restaurant located on Highway 97 in Oliver, BC. Serves as a dining option for local residents and traveling cyclists passing through the area.

value: El Sabor De Marina

signal: Mexican, Hwy 97 Oliver; ~$15-24pp


value: 4429 Kingsway, Unit 12, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 75m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Hui Flavor is a halal Chinese restaurant located in a unit at 4429 Kingsway in Burnaby, operating out of the space formerly occupied by TerraCotta Boyz. The restaurant offers indoor seating in a wheelchair-accessible space with a no-smoking environment. Cyclists riding the Kingsway corridor will find it a convenient stop for a sit-down halal Chinese meal.

value: Hui Flavor

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

wow_evidence: halal Chinese restaurant … Kingsway corridor


value: 33152 1st Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Mission

value: LA Sushi Fusion Restaurant is a sushi-focused fusion dining establishment in the Fraser Valley. Touring cyclists passing through the region would find it a sit-down option for a fuller meal. Limited publicly available details exist beyond its cuisine type and street address.

value: LA Sushi Fusion Restaurant


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

community: Inkaneep

value: Rust Wine Co is a boutique estate winery on the Golden Mile Bench in Oliver, BC, drawing grapes from five vineyards — some planted as far back as 1963 — to produce small-lot, single-vineyard wines that reflect distinct Okanagan and Similkameen terroirs. The property includes a tasting room with sweeping views over Black Sage Bench toward Osoyoos, and a restored 19th-century heritage bunkhouse available as vacation accommodation. Regular live music events make it a social stop on a corridor that is one of BC's most popular cycling routes.

value: Rust Wine Co

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: a corridor that is one of BC's most popular cycling routes; grapes from five vineyards — some planted as far back as 1963


value: 9780 Cambie Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Super G Market is a supermarket located in Richmond, BC, serving the local community along Cambie Road. As a full grocery store, it would offer touring cyclists the opportunity to resupply with food and essentials. No additional details about the store's layout or specialties could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Super G Mart

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 556a Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (14 spaces) at 9m; stands (12 spaces) at 15m; stands (16 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (8 spaces) at 52m; rack at 67m. Total: 52 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Dumpling Drop has been operating in Victoria's historic Chinatown since 2018, serving deep-fried dumplings with housemade chili oil alongside rotating sides like cucumber salad and mango sticky rice. Founded by Tarn and Toom, the restaurant uses traditional methods with a modern twist and offers dine-in, takeout, and frozen dumplings available at the counter or through Vancouver Island grocery wholesalers. It is a compact, focused spot well-suited to a quick hot meal or stocking up frozen dumplings for the road.

value: Dumpling Drop

detail: Menu lists a 'Vegan' dumpling and a 'Vegan Weekly Rotating Special'. FAQ confirms gluten-free sides (rice & chili oil, cucumber salad, yuzu Brussels sprouts), though dumplings themselves are explicitly stated as not gluten-free

signal: Dumpling shop; mains $8.75, sides $4–$8.75

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 301 King Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1W9

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Lightwater Cove is an oceanfront eco-luxury B&B and destination spa perched on the rugged coastline of Salt Spring Island, set within a working organic farm surrounded by forest trails and a marine park reserve. The property offers four ocean-view suites with private decks, spa treatments, botanical gardens, and lily ponds, positioning itself as a high-end wellness retreat. Touring cyclists would find it a serene and scenic basecamp for exploring Salt Spring Island's coastline and trails.

value: Lightwater Cove

signal: oceanfront eco-luxury destination spa B&B, Salt Spring; suites $350+


value: 11780 Morris Valley Road, V0M 1A1

blurb: Famous sockeye spawning channel; thousands of salmon each October.

community: Harrison Mills

value: Weaver Creek Spawning Channel is a federally operated salmon enhancement facility run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, located along Morris Valley Road near Harrison Mills. It is one of BC's most accessible spots to witness Pacific salmon returning to spawn, drawing visitors each autumn to observe thousands of sockeye and other salmon. For touring cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley, it offers a striking natural spectacle in a rural setting alongside quiet backroads.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: low

label: salmon spawning run

months: October November

theme: wildlife

value: Weaver Creek Spawning Channel

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Government fisheries management project, not a visitor attraction

wow_evidence: One of BC's most accessible and famous sockeye-run viewing sites — spectacular in October; timing-conditional delight counts at 2.


value: 441 Mackenzie Street

community: Bella Coola

value: The Bella Coola Valley Inn Restaurant is a full-service dining room and pub attached to a 20-room inn in the remote Bella Coola Valley on Highway 20, serving an eclectic mix of western fare, authentic Korean dishes, and sushi in a newly renovated space decorated with local Indigenous paintings, carvings, and photography. The adjoining pub has three pool tables and hosts occasional karaoke nights, and a summer patio lets guests watch the sunset over the valley. For touring cyclists making the dramatic descent into Bella Coola, this is one of the community's primary sit-down dining destinations.

value: Bella Coola Valley Inn Restaurant

signal: inn dining room & pub, mixed cuisine; ~$18-28pp


value: 477 Wallace St A, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7, Canada

community: Nanaimo

value: Nanda Chicken is a restaurant in Nanaimo, BC specializing in chicken dishes. Located in unit A of its building, it appears to be a neighbourhood eatery that would offer a hot meal stop for cyclists passing through the area. No further detail is available from accessible sources.

value: Nanda Chicken

signal: chicken eatery; ~$14-20pp


value: 11945 - 224th Street, Maple Ridge BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 47m; stands (5 spaces) at 52m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Express Pizza is a Maple Ridge pizza shop serving the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area with hand-tossed pizzas made from fresh-sliced vegetables, original dough, and premium ingredients slow-baked in a traditional oven. The menu spans classic and specialty pies including Butter Chicken and Souvlaki options, with gluten-free crusts available. Late evening hours make it a viable stop for cyclists finishing a long day on the road.

value: Express Pizza

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Vegetarian pizza (green pepper, mushroom, onion, pineapple, black olive) and explicitly states gluten-free is available on medium-size pizzas

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2345 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2E6

community: West Kelowna

value: Truck 59 Cider House is a craft cider tasting room perched along the West Kelowna wine trail with panoramic Okanagan Lake views, wide-open lawn space, and a laid-back family-friendly atmosphere. Part of the Jason Parkes Customs family of producers, it pours its own handcrafted ciders alongside beer from The Hatching Post, JPC wines, and cocktails in the newer adults-only Truck Yard section. A regular calendar of live music, food-truck pop-ups, and seasonal events makes it a lively stop on a West Kelowna ride.

value: Truck 59 Cider House

signal: Craft cider house tasting room


value: 4315 Black Sage Road, Oliver, BC

value: Phantom Creek Estates is a premium winery and estate restaurant on the Black Sage Bench in Oliver, BC, one of Canada's most celebrated wine sub-regions. The gravity-flow facility sources fruit from four estate vineyards and produces up to 50,000 cases annually using biodynamic farming and optical-sorting technology. Touring cyclists riding the South Okanagan's wine-country roads can stop for seated tastings, guided estate tours, and full restaurant dining with seasonal chef's pairings.

value: Phantom Creek Estates

signal: premium winery + estate restaurant, tastings; ~$18-30 (restaurant higher)

wow_evidence: Black Sage Bench... one of Canada's most celebrated wine sub-regions... estate restaurant and tasting room on Black Sage Road


value: 1122 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Sarpino's Pizzeria is a gourmet pizza franchise in downtown Victoria, serving hand-made dough pizzas with a wide range of toppings alongside pasta, wings, salads, and desserts. The location operates as a locally owned and operated franchisee and offers both pickup and delivery. Touring cyclists passing through Victoria's downtown core will find a filling, quick meal option with vegetarian and plant-based choices on the menu.

value: Sarpino's Pizza

detail: Multiple menu items and deals explicitly noted as 'Available for pickup only' or 'Available for pickup or delivery'; online ordering also available

detail: Menu includes 'The Vegetarian's Dream' pizza and a 'Plant-Based Deal' featuring plant-based cheese; no GF mention found

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: locally owned and operated franchisee


value: 4019 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC V6L 1R3, Canada

value: The Patty Shop is a bakery in Vancouver. Limited information is available due to website access issues; touring cyclists should verify current hours and offerings by phone or in-person visit.

value: The Patty Shop

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 45m; stands (8 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Namiya is a sushi restaurant on Vancouver's West Broadway offering Japanese cuisine. The business offers online ordering for convenient takeout. Located on a busy urban street, it provides a casual dining option for cyclists in the neighborhood.

value: Namiya

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


value: 110-564 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5C7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 80m.

community: Penticton

value: Sushi Heaven is a Japanese takeout restaurant on Penticton's Main Street offering an extensive menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, teriyaki, tempura, donburi, and specialty combo trays. It operates as a phone-ahead or walk-in pickup spot, making it a practical meal stop for cyclists passing through downtown Penticton. The broad menu — including lunch boxes and BBQ combos — gives touring cyclists plenty of fuelling options.

value: Sushi Heaven

signal: sushi takeout; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: TAKE OUT MENU… Just order now, and pick up!


value: 4105 Gordon Drive, V1W 4Z1

blurb: Kelowna's Mission-neighbourhood library branch.

community: Kelowna

value: The Mission Branch is part of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL), a regional system of 30 branches serving over 399,000 people across the Okanagan and surrounding areas, established in 1936. Located in the Mission neighbourhood of Kelowna on Gordon Drive, it offers typical public library services including books, digital resources, and programs. As a free public institution, it can be a useful rest and resource stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Mission Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood branch; ordinary library band.


value: 111-1975 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3N3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 48m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 83m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Good Kid Coffee is an independent specialty coffee shop in Abbotsford founded by Tim and Lisa Rosebush, who honed their craft in Calgary before bringing their vision for a welcoming community space to the Fraser Valley. The shop features a rotating filter coffee menu, a full espresso bar, teas, pastries, bagels, and breakfast and lunch items. Online ordering with in-store pickup is available, making it a practical stop for cyclists planning their route.

value: Good Kid Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: Box 8 Stuart Island, British Columbia V0P 1V0

community: Big Bay

value: Dent Island Lodge is a remote, family-run all-inclusive wilderness lodge situated on Dent Island in BC's Discovery Islands, reachable only by seaplane or water taxi. The lodge offers destination dining overlooking the famous Dent Rapids, salmon fishing, jet boat tours, and helicopter excursions into the surrounding wilderness. It is operated by the Farr family, who have called the island home since 2007.

value: dent island lodge

detail: FAQ states: 'We are happy to cater for dietary restrictions and other allergies. Should you have a serious allergy, please let us know when you make your reservation so we can prepare accordingly.'

signal: destination dining at exclusive fly-in Dent Island Lodge; $40-60+/person

wow_evidence: reached exclusively by seaplane or water taxi... no road or bridge access


value: 8031 Williams Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 4m; rack at 6m; rack at 13m; rack (covered) at 16m; rack at 23m.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: Unit 504 - 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G9

community: Beach Grove

value: De Dutch is a long-established Canadian breakfast and brunch chain founded in 1975, specializing in Dutch-style pannekoeken, hearty omelettes, and signature DeBakon. The Tsawwassen location sits near the BC Ferries terminal, making it a natural fueling stop for cyclists arriving from or heading to the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. The restaurant is licensed for alcohol and offers both dine-in and delivery service through DoorDash.

value: De Dutch

detail: Website menu includes vegetarian items such as the Mediterranean omelette (spinach, onion, mushrooms, tomato, feta cheese) and other non-meat options

signal: De Dutch breakfast chain; ~$16-22pp


value: 703 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 20m; rack (7 spaces) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 40m; rack (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 62m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Jason's No Frills


value: 15355 24 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey


value: 447 A Ave, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0

blurb: Museum of the WWII Japanese Canadian internment, in the Kaslo building where internees lived.

community: Kaslo

value: The Langham Japanese Canadian Museum in Kaslo commemorates the forced internment of over 22,000 Japanese Canadians during WWII, including the nearly 1,100 interned in Kaslo itself — some of whom lived in the very Langham building that now houses the museum. Exhibits include period artifacts, archival photographs, audio recordings, interpretive displays, and the newly completed Ten-Chi-Jin Japanese Garden. Operated by the Langham Cultural Society, the museum is part of a vibrant cultural hub that also encompasses two galleries, an intimate theatre, and artist studios.

value: Japanese Canadian Museum

signal: Website explicitly states: 'Admission is by donation'

wow_evidence: Museum of the WWII internment of 22,000+ Japanese Canadians, housed in the Langham building where internees actually lived — a site of internment, not just a museum about it. Solemn site: no delight score per rubric; route to Heather. Operates within The Langham (5f16d89df1, 6m).


character: utilitarian

community: Logan Lake

value: A tiny 3-site lakeside rec site southwest of Logan Lake, used mainly by anglers and hunters with a small boat launch; 4x4-only access makes it impractical for most loaded touring cyclists.

value: Tupper Lake Recreation Site


value: 6190 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, V6T 1L9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 30m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 3348 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, V6S 0A8

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 24m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (8 spaces) at 71m; rack (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (5 spaces) at 78m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 82m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m; bollard (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Jugo Juice

signal: chain 'jugo juice'


value: 49704 Chilliwack Lake Road, Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7

blurb: Guided whitewater rafting on the Chilliwack River since 1983.

community: Chilliwack

value: Established in 1983, Chilliwack River Rafting is British Columbia's first whitewater rafting resort, operating on a 5-acre private property nestled in the Cascade Mountains alongside the Chilliwack River, roughly 90 minutes from Vancouver. The operation offers guided paddle raft trips ranging from family-friendly Class 2 floats to continuous Class 4+ canyon runs, plus sit-on-top inflatable kayaking. The on-site Raft Ranch includes camping, a cookhouse serving hearty buffet meals, showers, beach volleyball, and fire pits, making it a self-contained outdoor adventure destination.

dwell: day

label: Spring high-water runoff

months: May June

theme: adventure

value: Chilliwack River Rafting

detail: Resort page describes a cookhouse serving hearty meals (sausage and eggs, chilli, butter chicken, etc.) with vegetarian options, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Trips page notes a buffet lunch is included with day trips

detail: Resort page explicitly lists showers among guest amenities: 'Indoor and outdoor sheltered areas, showers, and fire pits are all available for our guests.'

signal: whitewater rafting trips; $100+/person (N/A-to-Premium re-split)

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: BC's first whitewater rafting resort (1983) — established operator ladder 2/3. Filed as Park / Nature — it is an operator.


value: FWH5+JM, Winter Harbour, BC, Canada

community: Winter Harbour

value: A remote, free white-sand beach on Quatsino Sound reached by a 10-minute walk from the trailhead; rustic overnight camping with zero services and strict pack-in/pack-out — loaded bikes must be left at the trailhead.

value: Grant Bay Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: remote, free white-sand beach... loaded bikes must be left at the trailhead


label: snowmobile season

months: December January February March April

season: winter

community: Meadow Creek

value: A remote winter cabin deep in the Selkirks, managed by the Nelson Sno-Goers snowmobile club; the 29 km forest service road requires high clearance and 4WD with steep rough sections, making this effectively inaccessible to loaded touring bikes.

value: Meadow Mountain Cabin


value: 150 Mile House, BC V2G 5J2, Canada

community: Johnson

value: A medium-sized free recreation site with 11 defined campsites along the Felker Lake shoreline in the Cariboo; accessed via roughly 22 km of rural roads off Hwy 20, with no confirmed water or facilities beyond the site.

value: Felker Lake Recreation Site


value: 6386 No. 3 Road, Unit 135, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 4m; rack at 33m; rack at 68m; rack at 85m.

community: Richmond

value: Chungchun Rice Dog is a Korean chain specializing in a single signature item: Korean-style hotdogs made with glutinous rice flour batter, fermented fresh each morning for a distinctively soft and chewy texture. The Richmond unit is one of more than 200 franchise locations the brand operates across Canada, Asia, and beyond. For a cyclist needing a quick, filling street-food snack, the format is grab-and-go with no dine-in complexity.

value: Chungchun

detail: Website FAQ states explicitly: 'At the moment, we don't have any gluten-free options. Our batter, which is used in all menu items, contains wheat.' No vegetarian or vegan claim confirmed


value: Kins Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 8171 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 56m.

value: A Japanese izakaya and robata restaurant serving sushi and grilled items. Offers indoor seating for touring cyclists seeking Japanese cuisine.

value: Koto Izakaya Sushi + Robata

signal: izakaya & robata; ~$20-32pp


value: 2992 Westsyde Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 7E9

community: Kamloops

value: The Greek Kouzina Express is a family-run Greek restaurant and food truck in Kamloops's Westsyde neighbourhood, operated by third-generation restauranteur Andreas Mougholias whose family has run Greek and Italian eateries in the area since 1975. The menu centres on souvlaki wraps, traditional Greek plates, and shareable sides made from house recipes and fresh ingredients. In addition to the brick-and-mortar dine-in location, they operate a mobile food truck that appears at various community events around the region.

value: The Greek Kouzina Express

detail: Catering section lists 'Vegetarian and gluten aware options' as part of customizable packages

signal: Food truck serving souvlaki wraps, comfort food

wow_evidence: third-generation restauranteur whose family has run Greek and Italian eateries in the area since 1975


value: 788 Main Street, West Vancouver

community: West Vancouver

value: ZUBU Ramen is a Japanese ramen chain with four Lower Mainland locations, including a Park Royal outpost in West Vancouver. Executive Chef William Cao trained at the Kitchen Hyodo Ramen School in Oyama, Japan, and sources ingredients both locally from Pacific West Coast farms and directly from Japan. Beyond ramen, the menu spans fresh temaki, handmade gyoza, rice bowls, and Japanese-inspired cocktails.

value: ZUBU Ramen

signal: premium ramen (bone-marrow $27.95); ~$25-35pp


community: Sooke

value: Orange Taxi is a Sooke-based year-round on-demand taxi and Juan de Fuca Marine Trail shuttle, with published fixed fares from Sooke to all major trailheads (Jordan River, China Beach, Sombrio, Port Renfrew) and the BC Ferry Terminal. Fleet includes Prius cars and a van with fold-down ramp; no bike policy is stated on the site.

value: Orange Taxi

subcategory: Shuttle


value: 785 Main Street, V2A 5E3

blurb: Penticton's downtown library, lending outdoor gear alongside the books.

community: Penticton

value: The Penticton Public Library is a full-service community library on Main Street in the heart of Penticton, offering free public Wi-Fi, computers, printing, scanning, and a makerspace. It runs a 'Library of Things' lending program that includes outdoor exploration gear alongside tech items like Nintendo Switch consoles. For touring cyclists, it serves as a practical downtown hub for connectivity, rest, and trip planning.

value: Penticton Public Library

wow_evidence: Full-service downtown library with Library of Things; ordinary library band.


value: 875 Columbia Street West, V2C 3W3

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 1363 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (7 spaces) at 76m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Sun Bo Kong is a fully vegetarian and vegan Cantonese restaurant that has anchored Vancouver's plant-based dining scene since 1992, built around 100% handmade dim sum and a menu of over 160 authentic dishes. Founded by Ken Chau, the restaurant has long pioneered innovative vegetarian interpretations of classic Chinese cuisine, with some of its original creations now considered mainstream vegetarian staples. Cyclists seeking substantial plant-based fuel will find a calm dine-in room alongside takeout and third-party delivery options.

value: Sun Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant

detail: Website states 'Cantonese vegetarian and vegan fare since 1992'; all menu items are vegetarian/vegan

signal: vegetarian Cantonese dim sum, 160+ dishes; ~$16-26pp


value: 2300 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 63m.

community: Coombs

value: Ice cream shop in Coombs, BC. A casual refreshment stop for touring cyclists passing through Vancouver Island.

value: Coombs Ice Cream

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 1584 Bauza Creek Road

blurb: Guided kayak day trips and expeditions into Johnstone Strait orca waters.

community: Telegraph Cove

value: At the Water's Edge Adventures is a sea kayaking tour operator based at Telegraph Cove, BC, offering guided day trips and multi-day expeditions into Johnstone Strait, Blackfish Sound, and the Broughton Archipelago — some of Canada's richest marine wildlife habitat. Tours are fully nomadic and small-group, featuring orca, humpback, and minke whale encounters alongside Steller sea lions, dolphins, and bald eagles. In 2023 the company acquired Butterfly Tours, extending its reach to Haida Gwaii kayaking expeditions.

label: whale season

months: June July August September

value: At The Water's Edge Adventures

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: Tour operator with pre-booked activities, not drop-in admission-based attraction

wow_evidence: Established kayak operator at Telegraph Cove into Johnstone Strait/Blackfish Sound — operator ladder 2/3.


price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Cheekye

value: Walk-in sites encircle a popular swimming lake just 2.5 km off Hwy 99 north of Squamish, with firewood usually available on site. Recurring bear activity demands strict food storage, and the site fills quickly on long-weekend Fridays.

value: Cat Lake Recreation Site


value: 14871 Marine Drive, V4B 1C2

community: White Rock

value: Cosmos Greek Restaurant has been a White Rock waterfront institution since 1980, serving traditional family-recipe Greek dishes — souvlaki, moussaka, handmade dips, and fresh-baked pita — just steps from the ocean. The restaurant offers one of the area's most-praised patios with direct water views, making it a natural stop on the White Rock seafront cycling route. With over five decades of community presence and 1,200+ reviews, it functions as a local gathering place as much as a restaurant.

value: Cosmos Greek Restaurant

signal: Main entrees $18–$52, majority $31–$40

wow_evidence: White Rock waterfront institution since 1980… over five decades of community presence and 1,200+ reviews


community: Remote & backcountry, Peace River Regional District

value: A single-site natural camp tucked beside a remote Northern BC lake, reached by 17 km of forest road to a gas plant gate and then a kilometre down an NEB pipeline right-of-way; no amenities whatsoever and access is described as ATV/snowmobile terrain.

value: Boulder Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: ATV/snowmobile terrain... no amenities whatsoever


value: 250 Hwy 3 East, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

community: Princeton

value: A family-owned and operated motel in Princeton, BC, nestled in the Similkameen Valley along Hwy 3 (the Crowsnest Highway). The 20-room property sits near the junction of the Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers, with convenient access to the Trans Canada Trail and local mountain biking trails. Amenities like a heated pool, continental breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms make it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: Evergreen Motel

detail: Free Continental Breakfast listed under amenities

detail: Complimentary Commercial Laundry Service for Teams, Groups etc. listed under amenities

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: family-owned and operated motel... convenient access to the Trans Canada Trail and local mountain biking trails


value: 6355 Little Green Lake Road, 70 Mile House, BC V0K 2K1

label: rainbow trout fishing

months: May June September

price_band: standard

community: 70 Mile House

value: Family-owned guest ranch on Watch Lake's lakeshore in the South Cariboo, with 8 tent and trailer sites in a park-like setting, firewood included and rainbow trout fishing steps away; the resort feel means more amenities than a typical campground but also more cost, and the 20-mile drive east of 70 Mile House is on rural BC road.

value: Watch Lake Lodge

wow_evidence: Family-owned guest ranch on Watch Lake's lakeshore... 8 tent and trailer sites... on-site convenience store


value: 6113 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 18m; rack (4 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 34m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 71m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Pinpin is a beloved Filipino-Chinese restaurant on Fraser Street in Vancouver, founded by owners Jojo and Virginia Lee whose families have deep roots in Manila's restaurant scene going back to 1945. The dining room is decorated with photos of Philippine scenes including the iconic jeepney, making it both a culinary and cultural experience. A touring cyclist would find it a welcoming spot for a hearty meal of classics like crispy pata, sisig, and a variety of noodle dishes.

value: Pinpin

label: Casual

signal: Filipino-Chinese; ~$14-22pp


value: Yates Street, Victoria

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave at 47m.

community: Victoria

value: COBS Bread

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 30728 Fraser Highway, V2T 0E2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 45m; wave (3 spaces) at 53m; wave (3 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; wave (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m; wave (3 spaces) at 98m; wave (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 12549 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2J4

community: Pitt Meadows

value: A 24/7 McDonald's fast-food location in Pitt Meadows offering the full Canadian menu including burgers, breakfast, and McCafé beverages. The restaurant features a drive-through, indoor seating, and air conditioning, making it a reliable all-weather rest stop for cyclists on long routes through the Pitt Meadows area. On-site washrooms and wheelchair accessibility add to its utility as a mid-ride stop.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

wow_evidence: 24/7 McDonald's fast-food location


value: 808 Michel Road

community: Elkford

value: Elkford Motor Inn is a motel in Elkford, located in the East Kootenays region of British Columbia. It provides accommodation to travelers passing through the area.

value: Elkford Motor Inn


value: 502 12th Avenue, Genelle, V0G 1G0

community: Genelle

value: Tempo

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 15021 Browns Bay Road

community: Bloedel

value: A full-service oceanfront resort on Vancouver Island with cliffside glamping tents, oceanfront cabins, a marina, and a restaurant — the tent option is luxury glamping rather than basic camping, so expect premium pricing but full amenities in a striking coastal setting.

value: Brown's Bay Resort


value: 38114 Second Avenue, Squamish, BC V8B 0C4

community: Squamish

value: Tuba Café is a fully plant-based coffee shop and café in the heart of Squamish, serving an entirely vegan menu of house-made sandwiches, lentil soup, protein-packed smoothies, and desserts alongside a full espresso and tea program. Every item on the menu uses plant-based ingredients, making it a reliable stop for vegan and plant-curious cyclists on the Sea-to-Sky corridor. The indoor seating creates a relaxed space to recharge after a ride.

value: Tuba Cafe

detail: Entirely vegan menu; all listed food, drinks, and desserts are vegan

signal: amenity=cafe


label: spring bird migration

months: April May

price_label: Standard

community: Eagle Bluff

value: Small 12-site BC Parks campground on the shore of Vaseux Lake in the warm, dry Okanagan — an area known for birding and bighorn sheep. The gate closes off-season but walk-in camping from the gate is permitted with no services provided.

value: Vaseux Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: birding and bighorn sheep


value: 1451 Pacific Rim Hwy, PO Box 1109, Tofino BC V0R2Z0 Canada

price_band: premium

community: Tofino

value: Surf Grove sits at Cox Bay — Canada's top-rated surf beach — 7 km south of Tofino, with forested semi-serviced tent sites featuring 15-amp power, showers, and wi-fi just a short walk from the sand. A polished, year-round commercial campground with top-tier amenities; expect crowds and premium pricing.

value: Surf Grove Campground


value: 5845 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza is a Canadian-owned pizza-by-the-slice chain with numerous locations across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, offering pickup and delivery. The Victoria Drive location sits on a busy commercial corridor in East Vancouver. The menu spans classic and signature pies including several South Asian-influenced vegetarian options, making it a versatile quick-stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian pizzas: Veggie Lovers, Greek, Garden Pesto, Yummy Veggie, Yummy Potato, Yummy Paneer, Tandoori Paneer, Creamy Corn, Cheese, Pesto, Spinach Tomato Feta. No explicit vegan or gluten-free options mentioned


value: 1850 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M3

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 74m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (12 spaces) at 98m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Ocean Goose is a Japanese restaurant on Vancouver's West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, serving a broad menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, tempura, teriyaki, and other Japanese classics. The restaurant aims for an upscale yet relaxed dining experience and offers both online ordering and table reservations through its website. It sits along a well-travelled cycling corridor, making it a convenient meal stop for cyclists exploring the Kitsilano area.

value: Ocean Goose

signal: sushi, upscale-yet-relaxed; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: upscale yet relaxed dining experience


value: 4265 Main Street, Vancouver BC V5V 3P8

bike_parking_detail: 26 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (10 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 66 spaces.

value: Amogha Indian Kitchen & Bar is a full-service Indian restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street built around twelve distinct regional cuisines — from Hyderabadi dum biryani to Malabar moilee — developed after two years of research across the subcontinent. The kitchen pairs regionally-specific cooking with a craft cocktail bar built on Indian aromatics like tamarind, cardamom, and saffron. With 80 seats and a menu extensively marked for dietary preferences, it is a substantial dining stop for cyclists riding the Main Street corridor.

value: Amogha Indian Kitchen & Bar

detail: Menu uses dietary symbols throughout: ● Vegetarian, VE Vegan, GF Gluten Free; multiple dishes carry each label (e.g., Edamame Sundal GF DF VE, Masala Dal Vada GF DF NF VE, Cauliflower Varuval VE)

signal: Mains $14-32, mostly $19-21. Casual sit-down pricing.

wow_evidence: twelve distinct regional cuisines … developed after two years of research across the subcontinent


value: 8880 Williams Road, Richmond

blurb: South Arm's neighbourhood community centre.

community: Richmond

value: South Arm Community Centre is a City of Richmond–operated two-storey community and sports facility in the South Arm neighbourhood. As a municipally run centre, it typically serves the surrounding community with fitness and recreational programming. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's flat, cycling-friendly streets may find it a convenient stop.

value: South Arm Community Centre

label: Free

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal community centre — walk-in; wins over the near-identical Community Hall record (79dc42e33b).


value: 1269 Beach Grove Road, Delta, V4L 1N5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 9m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Beach Grove Cafe & Boutique is a combined cafe and lifestyle boutique in Delta's Beach Grove neighbourhood that has been operating since 2009. The boutique carries home decor, beauty and wellness products, women's clothing, jewellery, and artisan packaged foods, and also offers home styling services. The cafe component is not reflected on the business's current website, making it difficult to assess the food and beverage experience a visiting cyclist would encounter.

value: Beach Grove Cafe & Boutique


value: #1 Limberlost Place, Tow Hill Road, Haida Gwaii, BC

community: Delkatla

value: Highwater House is a custom-built luxury treehouse rental perched in a spruce grove on a private three-acre property within Naikoon Provincial Park on Haida Gwaii, about 10 minutes north of Masset. Situated where the Sangan River meets the Pacific Ocean on South Beach, the fully equipped rental offers sweeping views across endless dunes toward Alaska and Tow Hill. Business management is provided by K'yuu Enterprise Corporation, reflecting the property's connection to the local Haida community.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Highwater House

origin: manual

wow_evidence: luxury treehouse rental ... within Naikoon Provincial Park on Haida Gwaii ... where the Sangan River meets the Pacific Ocean


value: 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA is a modern, full-service hotel on West Hastings Street in Vancouver's Coal Harbour waterfront district, recently renovated with updated rooms. It sits within easy walking distance of Canada Place, Stanley Park, and Gastown, making it a practical base for urban cycling exploration. On-site amenities include an all-day restaurant (Prestons Restaurant + Lounge), a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool open year-round, an exercise gym, and an on-site spa.

value: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel by APA

detail: Website states: 'Luggage storage makes it more convenient to explore before check-in at 4pm or after check-out at 12pm.'

detail: Prestons Restaurant + Lounge is an on-site all-day restaurant offering dinner service alongside Happy Hour cocktails

label: Upscale

signal: renovated full-service Coal Harbour hotel; $220-300


value: 1638 East Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (1 space) at 23m. Total: 1 spaces.

value: Kakai Sushi is a Japanese restaurant with two Greater Vancouver locations, offering dine-in and online ordering at its East Broadway location near Commercial Drive. The restaurant focuses on authentic Japanese cuisine with contemporary atmosphere and table reservations available. Cyclists on the Broadway corridor will find it a convenient stop for a sit-down meal or takeout.

value: Kakai Sushi

signal: sushi, reasonable prices; ~$15-25pp


value: 400 Shuswap Avenue, Chase

blurb: Chase's visitor centre off the Trans-Canada, gateway to the Shuswap.

community: Chase

value: The Chase Chamber & Visitor Centre is the official Destination BC visitor information office for the Village of Chase, positioned just off the Trans-Canada Highway at the western gateway to the Shuswap. Staffed by certified Visitor Information Counsellors, it provides local maps, event listings, souvenirs, and Indigenous heritage context for the surrounding Secwepemcúl'ecw territory. Outside, ample parking accommodates large motorhomes, a small covered picnic area offers a rest spot, and an EV charging station sits on the exterior.

days_closed: Sa Su

value: Chase Visitor Information Centre

signal: visitor information centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Staffed Destination BC VC at the Shuswap's western gateway; VC anchor band.


value: Unit 812, 5300 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2X9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 71m.

value: No. 9 Restaurant is a 24-hour Chinese and Western restaurant located inside Lansdowne Shopping Centre in Richmond, BC. The menu spans Szechuan and chef specialties, family dinner sets, vegetarian options, Western breakfast, and tea-time specials, with a strong emphasis on sharing dishes. Its round-the-clock availability, including public holidays, makes it a rare all-hours stop for cyclists passing through Richmond.

value: No. 9 Restaurant

detail: Full restaurant menu including Szechuan specialties, Western dishes, breakfast, and family dinner sets

wow_evidence: open 24 hours daily including holidays


value: 2481 Willow Drive, 70 Mile House, BC

value: The Sugar Shack is a Quebec-inspired restaurant and maple specialty store on Highway 97 at 70 Mile House in the South Cariboo, widely known for its authentic poutine made with fresh-cut fries, peppercorn gravy, and curd cheese. The menu also features full breakfasts daily, tourtière, Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, and a full line of house-made maple products sourced directly from Quebec. It has developed a strong reputation as a destination stop for travellers along Highway 97, drawing visitors from across North America and beyond.

value: The Sugar Shack

signal: Poutine-focused highway location, casual breakfast and diner setting, no fine-dining markers


value: 50-2443 161A Street, Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: Kin Thai Kitchen is an authentic Thai restaurant situated in the Morgan Crossing area of Grandview Corners in South Surrey, offering an extensive menu of classic Thai dishes with a customizable spice-level system ranging from mild to Thai Hot. The restaurant accommodates individuals and groups alike, and can host private and business functions. Both dine-in and takeout are available, and the menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options alongside traditional Thai cocktails and a wine list.

value: Kin Thai Kitchen & Bar

detail: About Us page states 'Our menu, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, is also available for take-out.' Menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian Delight dish and spring rolls marked as veg


value: 130 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3

value: Chinatown BBQ is an authentic Chinese barbecue restaurant situated in Vancouver's historic Chinatown on East Pender Street, specialising in house-roasted meats including honey-glazed BBQ pork, crispy roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and BBQ duck. The kitchen also produces an award-winning beef brisket curry and offers pre-order items like whole roasted duck and suckling pig. The restaurant has earned press coverage from the Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, and CBC, and has been recognised on 10Best.com for best value and best of Chinatown.

value: Chinatown BBQ

detail: Menu includes vegetarian items: Vegetable Egg Fried Rice, Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce, Gai Lan with Roasted Garlic Crisp Oil, Lettuce with Oyster Sauce, Lettuce with Fermented Bean Curd, Potato Curry, and Jasmine Steamed Rice. No explicit vegan or GF labelling noted

signal: Mains $13–$20, affordable casual Chinese BBQ

wow_evidence: Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, and CBC


value: 1163 5th Avenue, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincially operated retail outlet and part of the 198-store BCLIQUOR chain run by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. It carries a broad selection of wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. For touring cyclists passing through Valemount on Highway 5, it is a practical stop for resupply, and the store also accepts empty container returns for deposit refunds.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Retail alcohol store only; no food preparation or lunch items

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 5012 Smith Avenue

community: Burnaby

value: Munchies N More is a convenience store on Smith Avenue in Vancouver offering snacks and basic supplies to customers. It provides a quick stop for supplies and refreshments.

value: Munchies N More


value: 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat, BC V0R 2L0

community: Malahat

value: Villa Eyrie Resort is a luxury mountain resort perched high above Finlayson Arm on the Malahat, with panoramic views stretching to the Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker. Inspired by Lake Como and Italian alpine architecture, the property features elegantly appointed suites, the Alpina Restaurant, a Tuscan Spa, and curated experiences including mushroom foraging and winery visits. Named among TripAdvisor's top 10% of hotels worldwide, it sits directly on the Trans-Canada Highway corridor between Victoria and the rest of Vancouver Island — a natural overnight stop for long-distance touring cyclists.

value: Villa Eyrie Resort

label: Luxury

signal: Explicit 'Luxury Resort' branding, fine dining, spa, penthouse suites, Tripadvisor top 10%


value: 291 Fir St, Alert Bay, BC

community: Alert Bay

value: The Orca Inn is a historic pub and hotel in Alert Bay, built in the 1930s in what was formerly the town's 'Chinatown' district, combining two original commercial buildings into the social heart of this remote island community. It offers oceanview rooms, suites with kitchenettes, a restaurant, and a pub with live music overlooking Johnstone Strait. Alert Bay is a compelling destination for First Nations culture and orca whale watching, making this inn a natural base for cyclists exploring British Columbia's remote north coast.

value: The Orca Inn

signal: amenity=pub

detail: Family Suite listing states: 'The street level door has storage for camping gear or bicycles.'

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 432 Fitzwilliam Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: ground_slots (4 spaces) at 20m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: The Oxy Pub is a pub in downtown Nanaimo. It serves as a community gathering place for food and drink.

value: The Oxy Pub

wow_evidence: pub in downtown Nanaimo


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 79m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Bourbon St. Grill


value: 1601 Victoria Road, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Bowl'd is a Korean-inspired poke bowl restaurant that opened in Revelstoke in 2023, built around fresh, carefully sourced ingredients and bold flavour combinations including Korean spicy pork, BBQ beef, and chicken teriyaki. The business rebranded from its previous identity as The Nomad Food Co. and has positioned itself as a go-to spot for nutritious, satisfying bowls in town. A touring cyclist would find it a solid option for a filling, flavourful meal on the main commercial strip.

value: Bowl'd


value: 2900 Bainbridge Ave #104, Burnaby, BC V5A 2S8

value: Wild Flour Pizza Co is a sourdough-focused pizza restaurant building each 12-inch pie on a naturally leavened crust with creative topping combinations. The Burnaby location is part of a small BC chain that also offers plant-based and gluten-free crust options, making it accessible to cyclists with varied dietary needs. Online ordering is available for convenient pre-ride or post-ride pickup.

value: Wild Flour Pizza

detail: Menu page lists a dedicated 'Plant-Based Pizzas' section (Vegan Margherita, Vegan Funghi, Vegan BBQ Jackfruit with cashew mozzarella) and a gluten-free crust modification option

wow_evidence: small BC chain


value: 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 3B2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 84m; stands at 85m.

blurb: French cultural centre with films, concerts, and a library.

community: Vancouver

value: Alliance Française Vancouver is a Francophone cultural centre serving the city since 1904, now housed in a new three-storey building in the Oakridge neighbourhood that opened in 2024. It hosts public cultural events including film screenings, theatre, concerts, art exhibitions, and book clubs, alongside a French-language library and a VR library. Conveniently accessible via the Canada Line (Oakridge–41st or Langara–49th stations), it offers a welcoming cultural stop for curious visitors.

value: Alliance Française

wow_evidence: Francophone cultural centre (since 1904) with public films, concerts, exhibitions in a new 2024 building.


value: 1054C Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3

community: Coquitlam

value: Coffee + Vanilla is a neighbourhood café in Austin Heights, Coquitlam, operated by owners Sarah and Joe, who specialize in handcrafted specialty coffee and freshly made pastries and desserts. The menu spans croissant sandwiches, panini, French macarons, butter pecan tarts, and Belgian sugar waffles — all made fresh daily. Online ordering with free pickup is available, making it a practical refreshment stop on a ride through the Tri-Cities area.

value: Coffee + Vanilla Café and Restaurant


value: 16600 Bentley Road

community: Summerland

value: E.P. Orchards is a certified-organic farm shop on Bentley Road in Naramata, situated in the heart of the Okanagan's fruit-growing country. The operation offers self-harvesting (U-pick), making it a hands-on stop for cyclists exploring the Naramata Bench. It sells exclusively organic produce, a rarity along the route.

value: E.P. Orchards

wow_evidence: certified-organic farm shop on Bentley Road in Naramata ... self-harvesting (U-pick)


value: 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC

blurb: Working farm with market and winery tastings in Richmond.

value: Richmond Country Farms is a family-owned working farm in Richmond, operating for over 60 years, where crops are grown on-site and sold directly in a seasonal farm market alongside baked goods and local products. The property also includes a winery with tastings, a lounge, and a picnic area, plus farm animals and a nursery, making it a genuinely multifaceted rural destination in an urban setting. Cyclists exploring the Steveston area will find it a distinctive stop combining fresh local produce with agricultural character.

label: Sunflower Festival & Pumpkin Patch

months: August September October

value: Richmond Country Farms

detail: Farm market sells fresh produce, baked goods, and pantry goods on site; winery has a lounge and picnic area

signal: FAQ: 'You do not need tickets for a regular market visit'

wow_evidence: 60-year working farm with market, winery tastings, and picnic area — farm-market anchor 2.


value: 1864 West 57th Avenue, V6P 1T7

value: Okini Restaurant & Bar is a West Coast Japanese restaurant in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood, the independent project of Chef Kevin Lin and managing partner Steph Wan, who draw on their Asian-Canadian upbringing and international culinary training. The intimate dining room features an open kitchen, full-service bar, heated covered atrium, and a walk-in wine cellar repurposed from an original bank vault. Since opening in 2021, Okini has been nominated for Best West Coast by Vancouver Magazine and twice recognised as Best Kerrisdale Restaurant by Georgia Straight's Golden Plates Awards.

value: Okini

detail: Menu labels multiple dishes 'gf' (gluten-free, e.g. Endive Caesar, Gindara Saikyoyaki) and 'df' (dairy-free, e.g. Salmon Tartare, Leafy Green Salad); vegetarian options include Nasu & Burrata, Leafy Green Salad, and Tobi Fries

signal: Mains $36-42+/oz, A5 Wagyu, premium oysters, wine cellar, named chef with five-star background


value: 72-9522 Main Street, Lake Country, BC V4V 2L9

community: Lake Country

value: Lake Country Liquor Store is a full-service retail liquor shop located between Kelowna and Vernon in Lake Country, BC, stocking an extensive range of craft and import beers, wines, spirits, coolers, and ciders. Staff are described as well-trained and knowledgeable, and the store offers case lot pricing and price-matching against other local retailers. For touring cyclists traveling the Okanagan corridor, it serves as a convenient stop for beverages and supplies.

value: Lake Country Liquor Store


value: 6850 King George Boulevard, V3W4Z9

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 1149 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z1M1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Union Latino's is a Colombian restaurant and Latin event venue on Granville Street in Vancouver, serving authentic dishes like Bandeja Paisa, fresh empanadas, and whole fried tilapia alongside a full bar menu. The space doubles as a party venue with weekly Salsa and Bachata classes, Karaoke nights, and themed Latin events. Owner Miguel Potes opened it to bring traditional Colombian atmosphere — food, music, and warmth — to British Columbia.

value: Union Latino's

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple items as Vegetarian, including avocado, coconut rice, french fries, beans, salad, and ripe plantain. Empanadas also available with veggie filling

signal: Most mains $22–29; casual Colombian sit-down restaurant


value: 1 Tyaughton Lake Rd, Gold Bridge, British Columbia V0K 1P0

community: Gold Bridge

value: A remote wilderness camp operated by Tyax Adventures in the Cariboo-Chilcotin interior; no facility details are available as the listing page returned a 404, so cyclists should contact the operator directly before relying on this stop.

value: Tyax Adventures Trigger Camp

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 427 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC

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

value: Bocca Café is a café on Fitzwilliam Street in downtown Nanaimo offering a place for touring cyclists to rest and enjoy refreshments. It provides a convenient stop during a cycle tour through the region. Specific menu items and cyclist amenities could not be verified at time of listing.

value: Bocca Café


value: 2991 10 Avenue Southwest, Salmon Arm

community: Salmon Arm

value: Walmart Supercentre is a large-format big-box retailer in Salmon Arm offering a full grocery section alongside general merchandise including electronics, clothing, and baby goods. As one of the largest retail footprints in the area, it is a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the Shuswap region. The store carries a broad range of consumables that would appeal to cyclists stocking up for extended touring.

value: Walmart Supercentre

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Egmont

value: Klein Lake is a community-run lakeshore campground on BC's Sunshine Coast with 23 drive-in sites spread around a quiet turtle-habitat lake; access is via a forest service road off Highway 101 near Egmont, cell service is unreliable, and payment is cash only. Fishing and canoeing from the docked shoreline are the main draws, though dogs must stay leashed to protect nesting Western Painted Turtles.

value: Klein Lake Camground

wow_evidence: community-run lakeshore campground ... quiet turtle-habitat lake


value: 6561 Island Highway North

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 9277 Scott Road

community: Delta

value: Jagga Sweets is an Indian vegetarian restaurant and sweet shop located on Scott Road in the Surrey/Delta corridor. It specialises in South Asian cuisine and sweets, making it a potential stop for cyclists seeking vegetarian-friendly food along this busy commuter and touring route.

value: Jagga Sweets

signal: Indian vegetarian sweets & snack shop; under $15

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: Indian vegetarian restaurant and sweet shop … South Asian cuisine and sweets


value: 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada

community: Richmond

value: The Gift Shop at River Rock Resort is a retail shop located within the River Rock Casino Resort complex in Richmond, BC. As part of a large casino resort property, it is accessible to the general public and may carry convenience items alongside souvenirs and resort merchandise. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond on routes near the Fraser River could use this as a potential stop within the resort.

value: River Rock Casino Gift Shop

wow_evidence: gift shop at River Rock Casino Resort


value: 14989 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 59m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: White Rock

value: Dastaan is a modern Indian café and bistro on Marine Drive in White Rock, situated directly across from Canada's longest pier with sweeping Pacific Ocean views. The menu weaves together regional Indian culinary traditions — Delhi street food, Goa coastal flavours — with contemporary technique, including handcrafted cocktails. Its waterfront location on a popular cycling corridor makes it a distinctive scenic dining stop.

value: Dastaan modern Indian Café and Bistro

detail: Menu blog explicitly describes multiple vegetarian dishes: Dal Arancini (creamy lentil filling), Papdi Chaat, Aloo Tikki (potato patties), and Cajun Spiced Potato Cocktail Kebabs

signal: modern Indian cafe & bistro, waterfront; ~$18-28pp


value: 13660 George Junction, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Presotea

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2274 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 1N8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; rack (5 spaces) at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 31m; rack (5 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces) at 39m; stands (7 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; rack (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Hi-nippon is a neighbourhood Japanese restaurant in Kitsilano sitting on West 4th Avenue, one of Vancouver's primary east–west cycling corridors. The menu spans traditional Japanese staples — sashimi, nigiri, gyoza, karaage, and a broad appetizer list — with catering available for events. Its position between downtown and UBC, combined with sit-down dining and online ordering, makes it a convenient and substantive meal stop for touring cyclists passing through.

value: Hi Nippon

detail: Menu includes dedicated vegetarian items: Vegetable Gyoza, Vegetable Combo, Special Vegetable Combo, Edamame, Goma-ae (boiled spinach with sesame sauce), Wakame salad, Avocado Salad, and Agedashi Tofu

signal: neighbourhood Japanese, apps $6.95-18.95; ~$16-26pp


community: North Cowichan

value: Riot Tasting Room is a pub in Chemainus operated by Riot Brewing, serving as a tasting room for the brewery. It provides a stopping point for travelers and cyclists in this small Vancouver Island community.

value: Riot Tasting Room

wow_evidence: tasting room for the brewery ... stopping point for travelers and cyclists in this small Vancouver Island community


value: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 43m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Provisions Italiana is an Italian restaurant operated by Executive Table Group, located inside the boutique Seaside Hotel in North Vancouver's vibrant Shipyards District at Lower Lonsdale. The kitchen focuses on Roman-style pizzas, northern Italian pastas, and a celebrated vegetable program inspired by Italian countryside cooking, served in a warm room anchored by an open kitchen and flickering fireplace. It's a sit-down destination for cyclists finishing a ride along the North Shore waterfront.

value: Provisions Italiana

detail: Dedicated vegetable section described as 'a centerpiece'; specific dishes include Grilled Squash, Roasted Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts. No explicit GF or vegan claims found

signal: Roman pizza & northern Italian, boutique hotel; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: operated by Executive Table Group


value: 805 Boyd St, New Westminster, BC V3M 5G7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 62m.

community: New Westminster

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'