value: 991 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1E4

value: The Cheese Man is a specialty cheese retailer tucked behind Capilano Mall on the south side of West 3rd Street in North Vancouver — self-described as 'not easy to find but definitely worth the trip.' The shop carries a curated selection of cheeses and accepts cash only. It is a worthwhile provisions stop for touring cyclists seeking quality artisan food rather than a full grocery run.

value: The Cheese Man

detail: Specialty cheese shop only; no evidence of broader grocery range such as bread, produce, or staples


category: Food & Drink

community: Surrey

value: Spice Kings is an Indian fast-food bistro located in a strip-mall unit on Highway 10 in Surrey, BC. It offers indoor seating and is wheelchair accessible, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists navigating the area's commercial corridors.

value: Spice Kings Bistro

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info

source: enrichment


value: Mile 143 Alaska Highway, Pink Mountain, V0C 2B0

category: Groceries

community: Pink Mountain

value: Pink Mountain General Store is a critical resupply stop at Mile 143 of the Alaska Highway in one of BC's most remote stretches, operating year-round including in winter. Part of a larger campsite and RV park, it offers an unusually broad range of services for such an isolated location: groceries, fishing supplies, clothing, souvenirs, all fuels, laundry, coin-operated showers, WiFi, a post office, and a liquor outlet. For a touring cyclist on the Alaska Highway, this is a genuine lifeline between very long service gaps.

value: Pink Mountain General Store (Mile 143)

detail: Website: 'All Fuels' listed as a core offering

detail: Website lists 'Water station' as a service; consistent with a drive-up/walk-up water fill point at a campground

region: Northern British Columbia

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Water station' as a service offered on site

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 33640 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 57m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Kojan Sushi Restaurant is a Japanese sushi specialist in Chilliwack offering casual sit-down dining. It provides a convenient food stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Kojan Sushi Restaurant

source: osm

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: casual sushi restaurant; $15-30/person

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 9077 Dallas Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 6V1, Canada

blurb: Wildlife rehabilitation park in Kamloops, home of the world's only Kermode bear in care.

category: Attractions

community: Kamloops

value: BC Wildlife Park is a non-profit wildlife park and rehabilitation centre in Kamloops, BC, operating since 1965 and home to nearly 200 animals representing 65 species native to British Columbia, including cougars, wolves, bears, and the only Kermode bear in human care in the world. Many animals are permanent residents after being rescued or orphaned. The 18,000 sq. ft. Discovery Centre houses interactive exhibits, a reptile display, a gift shop, and the Blue Heron Cafe, making it a worthwhile stop for touring cyclists exploring the Kamloops area.

dwell: day

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: wildlife

value: BC Wildlife Park

detail: Blue Heron Cafe located inside the Discovery Centre, as stated on the /visitorcentre.htm subpage

ownership: Public

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: BC Wildlife Park admission ~$20-25

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Non-profit wildlife rehabilitation park since 1965 with ~200 native animals including the world's only Kermode bear in human care — Kamloops' flagship family attraction.


value: 2252 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2T7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 38m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (1 space) at 83m; stands (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sushi by Yuji is a casual sushi restaurant located on Kingsway in Vancouver. It offers a convenient food stop for touring cyclists exploring the East Vancouver neighbourhood.

value: Sushi by Yuji

confidence: low

signal: casual sushi; ~$15-24pp


value: 425-777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria, BC V8X 4V1

community: Saanich

value: Fudo is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar that opened in 2017 at Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, specializing in traditional and fusion cuisine under Executive Chef Yang, one of Victoria's only female sushi chefs. The restaurant is known for locally sourced BC seafood — including spot prawns, sockeye salmon, and bluefin tuna — and has been voted best Japanese food in Victoria by Yam Magazine. Raku Ramen is also served on-site, rounding out the menu for cyclists looking for a substantial, varied meal.

value: Fudo Japanese Restaurant

detail: Website FAQ: 'Fudo offers a menu with vegetarian and gluten-friendly options to accommodate different dietary needs.' Menu confirms Tofu Bento, Veggie Gyoza, Vegetable Sunomono Salad, and Vegetable Tempura as vegetarian items

signal: Japanese, lunch bento $22/dinner mains $28-39; ~$28-42pp

region: Vancouver Island


value: 3101 Cariboo Highway

category: Accommodation

community: Quesnel

value: Airport Inn is a combined motel and year-round RV park located in Quesnel, BC, on the Cariboo Highway near the airport. With 20 ground-floor motel rooms and over 50 pull-through RV sites, it caters to a range of travellers. Amenities like on-site laundry, a playground, and a walking trail make it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists passing through central BC.

value: Airport Inn Motel

detail: Explicitly listed in the amenities overview: 'walking trail, laundry and more'

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: laundry ('walking trail, laundry and more'), Free Wi-fi, Free Continental Breakfast for rooms


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 74m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A&W

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 2J8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (4 spaces, covered) at 67m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Filipino cultural centre hosting dance, classes, and the Mabuhay festival.

value: The Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre is a cultural hub in downtown Victoria operated by the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society, founded by the Victoria Filipino Canadian Association in 1991 and open since 2001. It hosts folk dance performances, Filipino language classes, choral events, the annual Mabuhay! Philippine Culture festival, and wellness sessions like Zumba and yoga. Touring cyclists curious about Victoria's multicultural community life can attend public events, though the centre primarily serves affiliated Filipino-Canadian organizations.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Active Filipino cultural hub with public events and classes — programming-based but genuinely public.


value: 8100 Ackroyd Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 15m; rack (14 spaces) at 25m; rack at 79m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: BC Liquor Store

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 45086 Yale Road, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Triple O's

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


value: 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 64m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Indian Delicacy is an authentic Indian restaurant established in 2017 in the heart of downtown Vancouver, offering lounge-style dining for up to 60 guests alongside takeout and delivery. The menu spans regional Indian dishes including tandoor specialties, multiple biryani styles, Indo-Chinese fare, and a broad selection of vegetarian options. The restaurant also accommodates private gatherings and events.

value: Indian Delicacy

detail: Menu includes dedicated Veg Appetizers, Veg Main Course, and Veg Dum Biryanis sections with multiple dishes each

signal: Lunch buffet all-you-can-eat $22.95 per person


value: 7355 72 Street, Delta

community: Delta

value: Quiznos

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 7669 Double T Road, Bridge Lake / Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1E0

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

price_band: premium

price_label: Basic

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Bridge Lake

source: camping

value: Family resort on the shore of Burn Lake, a quiet non-motorized wilderness lake in the South Cariboo Interlakes area, with 145 acres of forest and meadow trails; well-serviced with flush showers but priced at resort rates.

value: Laughing Raven Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: renovated wash house with private showers...laundry room


value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3020 152 Street, Surrey

value: Southpoint Liquor Store is a neighbourhood alcohol retail shop in Surrey, BC. Touring cyclists passing through the South Surrey area may find it a convenient stop for beverages. No additional business details could be confirmed from the available sources.

value: Southpoint Liquor Store


value: 1097 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3C7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (14 spaces) at 32m; wall_loops (12 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: The Madras Diaries is a South Indian and Indo-Chinese restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, drawing on the cuisines of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh with dishes like Chettinadu chicken, Mandhi biryani, and an extensive dosa menu. Clay pot preparations and regional specialties such as Kozhi Kuzambu and Gongura Lamb distinguish it from generic Indian restaurants. Online ordering with a quick pickup window makes it a practical fueling stop for cyclists passing through East Vancouver.

value: The Madras Diaries

detail: Menu includes a dedicated Vegetable Curries section (Dal Fry, Vegetable Stew, Palak Paneer, Mutter Paneer, Dal Makhni, etc.), Vegetable Biriyani, Plain Dosa, and multiple vegetable-based dosa and appetizer options

signal: Most mains $16-21, few to $26 — casual Indian curry house


value: 140 Arnet Road, Tofino, V0R2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Meares Retreat is a small, intimate two-suite waterfront bed & breakfast perched on an 80-foot cliff above the Pacific Ocean near Tofino, BC, with sweeping ocean and mountain views from each private-entrance suite. Both suites feature gas fireplaces, private outdoor hot tubs on a cliff-top deck, and a continental breakfast tray delivered to the door each morning. The property sits minutes from Tonquin Beach and local hiking trails, making it a scenic and secluded base for exploring BC's wild west coast.

value: Meares Retreat B&B

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'b&b'

wow_evidence: two-suite waterfront bed & breakfast perched on an 80-foot cliff above the Pacific Ocean near Tofino ... private outdoor hot tubs on a cliff-top deck


value: 720 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3V6

community: Prince Rupert

value: Inn on the Harbour is a boutique hotel perched on a bluff overlooking the busy Prince Rupert harbour, with recently renovated rooms and a patio lounge facing the water. It sits at a major transportation crossroads for BC Ferries, Alaska Ferries, VIA Rail, and air connections, making it a natural base for touring cyclists arriving or departing by ferry or train. Rotary Waterfront Park is on the doorstep and downtown shopping and services are within walking distance.

value: Inn on the Harbour

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: renovated boutique harbour-view inn with breakfast, Prince Rupert; $150-190

wow_evidence: major transportation crossroads for BC Ferries, Alaska Ferries, VIA Rail, and air connections... Continental breakfast included with all bookings


value: Box 119, Iskut, BC V0J 1K0, Canada

community: Eddontenajon

value: Red Goat Lodge is a wilderness resort perched alongside Eddontenajon Lake in the remote Iskut Valley of Northern BC, 3 km south of Iskut on the Cassiar Highway. The property offers fully furnished cabins with kitchenettes and private baths, motel-style rooms with in-floor boiler heating, and a lakeside campground with power and water hookups — an unusually complete set of options for this stretch of remote highway. Canoe rentals, shuttle services, and floatplane connections to wilderness canoe routes make it a genuine basecamp in the heart of the northwest BC lakes district.

value: Red Goat Lodge

detail: Website (/about.html and /services.html): 'We have showers, laundry and washrooms' in the campground; 'Showers and laundry are accessible.'

detail: On-site dining room services available; website states 'Please inquire about bagged lunches and dinner services. Reservations required.' Intended for larger groups but available on-site

detail: Website (/services.html): 'Iskut has a small grocery store/post office/gas station' — Iskut is 3 km north of the lodge

signal: Cassiar wilderness resort, furnished cabins + motel rooms; remote-north pricing ~$130-170

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: laundry, nearby grocery, and multiple lodging options … one of BC's key long-distance cycling corridors


value: 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 34m; rack (10 spaces) at 37m; rack (10 spaces) at 45m; rack (10 spaces) at 57m; rack (7 spaces) at 64m. Total: 47 spaces.

blurb: Residents' community centre in UBC's Hawthorn Place.

community: University Hill

value: A residential community centre on UBC's campus operated by the University Neighbourhoods Association, serving the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The centre hosts family events, recreation programs, fitness facilities, and community services. It functions as a civic hub for UBC-area residents rather than a visitor-facing attraction.

value: Old Barn Community Centre

wow_evidence: UNA residents' centre — desc itself says civic hub for residents rather than visitor-facing.


community: Port Coquitlam

value: BarBurrito


value: 3147 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 55m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Pho Tru is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in Victoria that brings traditional street-side recipes to BC, with a menu built around pho noodle soups, Saigon subs, vermicelli bowls, and jasmine rice plates made fresh daily from generational recipes. The Mayfair location sits inside Mayfair Shopping Centre on Douglas Street, a natural waypoint for cyclists on one of Victoria's busiest arterials. Portions are noted by reviewers as filling, and the range of proteins and broths gives hungry riders plenty to choose from.

value: Pho Tru

detail: Menu includes Tofu Salad Roll (Goi Cuon Chay), a vegetable jasmine rice plate (tofu, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots with ginger lemongrass sauce), and a PhoVegg soup option

wow_evidence: two Victoria locations (Mayfair Shopping Centre... and Downtown)


value: 587 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, V0X 1L4

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

community: Hope

value: Triple O's is a BC-born quick-service burger chain known for its signature Triple 'O' sauce, hand-scooped milkshakes, and fresh-cut Kennebec fries, with roots tracing back to the legendary White Spot brand. The Hope location is co-sited at a Chevron gas station on Old Hope-Princeton Way, a key corridor for cyclists riding between Hope and Princeton. Drive-through, delivery, and take-out options make it a practical calorie stop without requiring a long sit-down break.

value: Triple O's

signal: chain 'triple o'

wow_evidence: BC-born quick-service burger chain... roots tracing back to the legendary White Spot brand


value: 422 Vernon Street, V1L 4E5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 55m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: The Hume Hotel & Spa is a historic boutique hotel in downtown Nelson, BC, operating since 1898 with Victorian-era architecture, original brick fireplaces, and restored mouldings alongside modern spa and dining facilities. Cyclists staying here are steps from Nelson's amenities and have access to four distinct on-site dining venues ranging from a jazz lounge and craft-beer pub to a summer beer garden. The hotel's Aura Spa & Salon offers massage, infrared sauna, and body treatments — appealing recovery options after a long day on the saddle.

value: Hume Hotel & Spa

detail: Multiple on-site evening dining venues: Mike's Place Pub, Library Lounge (live jazz, full menu), General Store Restaurant, and a seasonal Beer Garden — all operated by the hotel

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: historic 1898 boutique hotel with spa and dining, Nelson; $180-250, top rooms higher

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: historic boutique hotel in downtown Nelson, BC, operating since 1898 with Victorian-era architecture... Aura Spa & Salon offers massage, infrared sauna, and body treatments


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 180-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC V6Y 1R8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 39m; rack at 70m; rack at 73m; stand_(supports_bicycle_frame)https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/how-to-tag-a-beach-access-mat/117536/6 at 93m.

blurb: Free contemporary gallery in the Richmond Cultural Centre.

value: The Richmond Art Gallery is a free public contemporary art gallery situated within the Richmond Cultural Centre, presenting rotating exhibitions alongside a robust program of artist talks, workshops, school outreach, and youth programming. Admission is by donation, making it an accessible cultural stop for cyclists exploring Richmond. The gallery is within walking distance of the Canada Line's Richmond-Brighouse station and is accompanied by free 3-hour parking in the Cultural Centre parkade.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

planning: walk-up

theme: art-culture

value: Richmond Art Gallery

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: osm fee=no

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Free public contemporary gallery in the Cultural Centre — regional public gallery.


value: 20769 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge, BC V2X2R2

community: Maple Ridge

value: Pizza Factory is a locally focused pizza restaurant on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, offering an extensive menu of specialty and create-your-own pizzas alongside pasta, wings, and salads. The menu covers a wide range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Online ordering with pickup makes it a straightforward refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Pizza Factory

detail: Menu legend explicitly lists vegetarian and vegan symbols; review by Trena Lien (January 2026) confirms 'Great GF pizza.'


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 57m; rack at 74m; rack at 91m.

community: New Westminster

value: Subway


value: 1133 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; rack (5 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (1 space) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 37 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Fantacity Karaoke is an Asian restaurant with karaoke on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, one of the city's busiest pedestrian and cycling corridors. The venue offers indoor dining and private karaoke rooms, making it an evening dining-and-entertainment destination rather than a quick cyclist fuel stop. Its Robson Street location places it near the downtown bike network.

value: Fantacity Karaoke

signal: Asian karaoke restaurant, evening dining; ~$20-32pp

wow_evidence: Asian restaurant with karaoke on Robson Street ... evening dining-and-entertainment destination


community: Surrey

value: Bandra Cafe is a café located in Richmond, BC. The business maintains an online presence, though website details could not be verified at this time.

value: Bandra Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: a café located in Richmond, BC


value: 143 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 72m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Dex Burger Bar is a burger-focused fast food spot on Chadwick Court in North Vancouver. It sits in a commercial area of the lower North Shore, a common staging ground for cyclists heading to or from the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Beyond being a potential quick-refuel stop, no further details about the venue or its cyclist amenities could be confirmed.

value: Dex Burger Bar & Vinam Vietnamese Cuisine


community: North Cowichan

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 2918 Kingsway

value: On the Run


value: 215 Mark Street, Kimberley

community: Kimberley

value: Bohemian Spirits is a small-batch craft distillery and tasting room perched in Kimberley, BC — self-described as Canada's highest city — producing hand-crafted, hand-corked spirits from Rocky Mountain botanicals. The owner-operated venue doubles as an axe-throwing venue, making it an unexpectedly lively stop in an otherwise quiet mountain community. It sells spirits online and in person, with cheese available for local pickup.

value: Bohemian Spirits

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: owner-operated… hand-crafted, hand-corked spirits from Rocky Mountain botanicals… doubles as an axe-throwing venue


value: 2484 Alberni Highway

community: Coombs

value: Coombs Corner Convenience is a convenience store on the Alberni Highway in Coombs, a small Vancouver Island community sitting between Parksville and Port Alberni. It occupies a natural rest point for cyclists riding the highway corridor toward Pacific Rim National Park or the Comox Valley. As a corner store on a touring route, it offers the kind of quick resupply stop that matters when the next town is many kilometres away.

value: Coombs Corner Convenience


value: 19178 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2H6

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Sushi House is a Japanese and Asian restaurant situated on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows, preparing sushi and other dishes from fresh ingredients. It sits along a major cycling corridor through the Fraser Valley, making it a practical dine-in or takeout stop for riders passing through the area. Online ordering is available for those wanting to plan ahead.

value: Sushi House

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


value: 300-3320 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5L1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Papa John's is a national pizza chain operating a delivery and carryout location on Kingsway in Vancouver's East Side. The store focuses on pizza, breadsticks, and wings for takeout or delivery, with no dine-in component. Cyclists passing through the area can pick up a carryout order without a sit-down stop.

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: Kyuquot, BC (access via Fair Harbour water taxi or floatplane)

community: Houpsitas

value: Qaayuuk Fishing and Lodge is an Indigenous-owned floating wilderness lodge nestled in the pristine waters of Kyuquot Sound on Vancouver Island's remote west coast, owned and operated by Russell Hanson since 2024. The 10-bedroom lodge accommodates up to 18 guests and offers guided salmon and halibut fishing, locally sourced seafood meals, and access via a 30-minute water taxi ride from Fair Harbour or direct floatplane to the dock. It represents a rare opportunity to experience deep wilderness hospitality rooted in generations of commercial fishing expertise.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Qaayuuk Fishing and Lodge

origin: manual

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: all-inclusive floating fishing lodge, Kyuquot Sound, guided packages; sold per multi-day package, per-night equivalent well over $350

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned floating wilderness lodge … Kyuquot Sound on Vancouver Island's remote west coast


value: Opa!


value: 54 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1E8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 21m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; rack (6 spaces) at 85m; rack at 87m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: R&B Brewing is one of Vancouver's original craft microbreweries, operating in the historic Brewery Creek district of East Vancouver since 1997. Their Ale & Pizza House taproom pairs house-brewed artisan ales and lagers — including award-winning staples like Raven Cream Ale and Stolen Bike Lager — with a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, and salads crafted by an in-house chef. The space is dog-friendly on the patio, kids-welcome indoors, and driven by a strong community ethos with a live code of conduct and growler fills available for take-home beer.

value: R & B Brewing

detail: FAQ states 'We have LOTS of vegan snacks, salads, sandwiches & PIZZAS!' and confirms GF snacks, salads, and sandwiches (though pizzas are not GF). Menu page explicitly labels most beer, cider, and mead items as 'Vegan' and marks some items (e.g. Banditry cider, Humblebee Meadery) as 'Gluten free Vegan'

signal: Craft brewery + Ale & Pizza House taproom

wow_evidence: one of Vancouver's original craft microbreweries... since 1997... historic Brewery Creek district


bike_access: rough

energy: active

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Black Creek

value: A free lakeshore rec site in the Cariboo with nine defined campsites and a good boat launch; the access road has been improved but remains roughly 18 km of gravel off the Hen Ingram Road, and the site draws heavy summer traffic.

value: Hen Ingram Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: 18 km of gravel off the Hen Ingram Road


value: Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza


value: 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 45m; rack (10 spaces) at 67m; rack (6 spaces) at 84m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a national fried-chicken fast food chain located on Kingsway in Burnaby. This dine-in and takeout location seats 36 guests and sits along a busy urban corridor that connects several cycling routes across the city. For a touring cyclist, it offers a quick hot meal stop without a drive-through queue.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'

wow_evidence: national fried-chicken fast food chain


value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 2176 Salmon Point Road, Campbell River, BC

community: Saratoga Beach

value: Mattone Italian Kitchen is a family-owned modern Italian restaurant perched at Salmon Point Resort on the Salish Sea, offering a 180-degree oceanfront view along the Old Island Highway near Campbell River. The kitchen is led by chef Ryan Gark, a Chopped Canada champion, and his wife Katrina, whose Italian family roots inform the menu of house-made pasta, fresh local seafood, and daily-baked focaccia. Touring cyclists passing through on the Old Island Highway will find a welcoming casual counter-service stop with a locally sourced menu.

value: Mattone Italian Kitchen

detail: Menu notes the oyster bar is 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOUT', implying takeout is available for other menu items

detail: Menu key explicitly lists '(GF) Gluten Friendly, (GFO) Gluten Friendly Option Available, (VO) Vegan Option Available' with multiple items marked throughout

signal: Menu prices $18-22; casual counter-service despite raw bar and named chef


value: 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC V3A 8G9, Canada

community: Langley

value: The KPU Brew Lab is the teaching brewery of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Brewing and Brewery Operations diploma program, open to the public for sales of student-brewed craft beers in 6-packs, growler fills, and kegs. The program has earned multiple accolades including Brewery of the Year at the 2019 BC Beer Awards and recognition as one of the top three brewing schools in North America at the 2024 US Open College Beer Championship. The rotating tap list changes weekly and spans styles from Belgian witbier to West Coast IPA, with limited-edition Student Signature Series releases each year.

value: KPU Brew Lab Beer Sales

signal: University teaching-brewery retail beer sales (6-packs/growlers/kegs)

wow_evidence: Brewery of the Year at the 2019 BC Beer Awards … top three brewing schools in North America at the 2024 US Open College Beer Championship


value: 1348 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: The Barclay Hotel is a 3-storey heritage-style property with 85 guestrooms on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, positioned between Stanley Park, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and Pacific Centre Mall. It markets itself as a comfortable, affordable base in the heart of the city, steps from the Seawall — a major cycling route. The Den cocktail bar is on-site, and Cora's Restaurant sits immediately next door for meals.

value: Barclay Hotel

detail: Website cites 'Robson Street's amazing dining and shopping experiences'; on-site The Den offers cocktails; Cora's Restaurant is next door

signal: Explicitly markets affordability; 'forgo the expense' messaging positions it as budget option


value: 20758 42 Avenue, Langley, V3A 3B3

value: Ed's in Brookswood is a specialty exotic snack and candy shop in Langley's Brookswood neighbourhood, stocking international products from Japan, the UK, Germany, South Korea, and over a dozen other countries. The shop's standout offering is reportedly the largest collection of Haribo candies from around the world, alongside popular items like PRIME drinks and regional Skittles varieties. It operates both as a physical storefront (per OSM opening hours) and as an online Shopify store shipping across Canada.

value: Ed's Market


value: 538 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 39m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Don Mee Seafood Restaurant is a landmark Cantonese and seafood institution that has anchored Victoria's Historic Chinatown for over 80 years. The restaurant serves daily dim sum from trolleys alongside a full dinner menu of Cantonese, Szechuan, and Western-style dishes, and can host banquets for up to 260 guests. Located a short walk from the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, and the Royal BC Museum, it is a well-known destination for both locals and visitors.

value: Don Mee Seafood Restaurant

detail: Website menu page explicitly lists a 'Gluten Free & Vegan Menu' as a named menu section

signal: Cantonese dim sum/seafood landmark; ~$18-28pp


value: Buckhorn Lake Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 6A5, Canada

washroom_type: pit

community: Cale

value: A small free lakeside rec site on the Willow Cale FSR south of Prince George with tables, fire rings, pit toilet, and a basic boat launch; popular with locals means expect heavy weekend crowds throughout summer.

value: Buckhorn Lake Recreation Site


value: 3623 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; rack at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; rack at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Green Bliss is a health food shop on Main Street in Vancouver, a corridor popular with cyclists commuting through the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The OSM record was field-checked in September 2024, suggesting the location was active at that time. No web presence could be confirmed to provide further detail about the shop's offerings.

value: Green Bliss

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 4010 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 0C4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (9 spaces) at 69m; stands (6 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Caffè Artigiano


value: 350 Elk Valley Hwy, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0, Canada

price_band: basic

community: Elkford

value: A well-equipped municipal campground on the Elk River with showers, a cookhouse, and wildlife-resistant lockers for tenters; spectacular mountain views and walking distance to full town services make it an ideal resupply stop deep in the Kootenay Rockies.

value: Elkford Municipal Campground

ownership: Municipal

wow_evidence: showers, cookhouse shelter, wildlife-resistant storage lockers... within walking distance of groceries, gas stations, and restaurants


value: 935 Marine Dr Unit 66, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (6 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Khaghan is a modern Persian restaurant specialising in fire-grilled meats, fragrant saffron stews, and traditional dishes made with halal-certified meats and imported Iranian rice. The multi-level venue includes a street-level dining room, a second-floor event space with 40-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass, and a patio. Weekend evenings feature live music and dance, making it a lively destination for groups as well as solo diners.

value: Khaghan Restaurant

detail: Website states 'vegan and vegetarian-friendly options available across the menu'; menu items labelled with ⓟ (vegan/plant-based), ⓥ (vegetarian), ⓓ (dairy-free), and ⓖ (gluten-free) icons throughout

signal: Persian, fire-grilled meats, apps $8-12; ~$18-28pp


community: Kelowna

value: Co-op


value: 863 Village Drive, V3B 8B2

community: Port Coquitlam

value: NoodleBox is a Canadian fast-casual franchise specializing in customizable wok-fired Asian noodle and rice dishes, with sauces spanning Pad Thai, Cambodian Jungle Curry, Kung Pao, and beyond. Every box is made to order at the counter, and a range of dishes can be modified for vegan or gluten-friendly diets on request. Touring cyclists in the Tri-Cities area can stop in for a hot, filling meal with their choice of protein, noodle type, and sauce.

value: NoodleBox

detail: Website states 'Can be made VEGAN — Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY — Please ask when ordering' for identified dishes

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise


value: 625 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E5

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 15m; stands (5 spaces) at 44m; stands (7 spaces) at 47m; stands (1 space) at 49m; stands (1 space) at 60m; stands (1 space) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 35 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza is a popular Vancouver-based pizza chain with this Downtown location on Nelson Street, known for fresh dough made daily and never-frozen ingredients. The menu leans heavily on vegetables and offers extensive customization including vegan cheese, gluten-free crust, and halal chicken options. With outdoor seating and online ordering for pickup or delivery, it's a practical and filling stop for cyclists moving through downtown Vancouver.

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza

detail: Website catering FAQ: 'Do you offer vegan cheese? Yes - We use Daiya Cheese.' and 'Do you offer gluten free options? Yes - We use OGGI brand gluten free crust.' Dedicated Veggie Pizzas section on menu

wow_evidence: popular Vancouver-based pizza chain


community: Whistler

value: Crystal Hut is an on-mountain dining destination operated by Whistler Blackcomb, situated on Blackcomb Mountain and reachable via gondola or the Whistler Mountain Bike Park lift system. It appears in Whistler Blackcomb's official dining listings alongside other resort restaurants, indicating it is a fully staffed, sit-down-style facility rather than a kiosk. For a cyclist descending from the bike park, it represents a mid-mountain refuelling stop with full resort infrastructure behind it.

value: Crystal Hut

signal: on-mountain dining (Crystal Hut, Blackcomb); ~$20-32pp

wow_evidence: on-mountain dining destination operated by Whistler Blackcomb, accessible via Whistler Mountain Bike Park lift system


value: 225 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2G6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 65m.

value: Levantine is a Syrian Middle Eastern restaurant in Victoria dedicated to authentic cuisine, from shawarma and kebabs to traditional breakfast plates and freshly made pastries. The menu spans a wide range of dishes rooted in Syrian culinary heritage, making it a satisfying and distinctive stop for cyclists seeking a substantial meal. Warm hospitality and a focus on genuine flavours set it apart from generic Mediterranean spots.

value: Levantine

detail: Menu explicitly labels Fresh Falafel wrap as 'vegan'; falafel platter, Fattoush salad, Tabbouleh salad, and Zaatar/Muhammara pastries are additional plant-based options

signal: cuisine=kebab


value: 2601 Westview Dr Suite 754, North Vancouver, BC V7N 3X3, Canada

community: North Vancouver

value: Running Room is a Canadian running-specialty chain carrying running footwear, performance apparel, and training accessories for men and women. The North Vancouver location is part of a national network founded on the philosophy of helping everyday runners improve. A touring cyclist might find nutrition products, socks, or moisture-wicking apparel here, but no cycling-specific services are offered.

value: Running Room

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: Canadian running-specialty chain... national network... no cycling-specific services are offered


value: C-Lovers Fish & Chips


value: 14601 20 Avenue, Surrey

blurb: Rec centre with gyms and pottery studio in South Surrey.

community: Surrey

value: South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre is a City of Surrey municipal facility offering a spacious weight room, three gymnasiums for sport programs, a designated pottery studio, and childminding services. It serves as a broad community hub for recreation and arts in the South Surrey area. Touring cyclists may find it a convenient urban stop, though it is oriented primarily toward local community use rather than tourism.

dwell: half

theme: recreation

value: South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

wow_evidence: Rec and arts facility, no pool — standard 1/1.


value: 22265 Dewdney Trunk Rd Unit 10, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3H9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 35m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Sunfire Pizzeria is an artisanal pizza shop in Maple Ridge focused on quality ingredients, including locally sourced organic vegetables and premium meats. The menu spans classic and gourmet pies, baked and vegan wings, and gluten-free cauliflower crust options, with the ability to customize your own pizza. Online ordering is available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through Maple Ridge on Dewdney Trunk Road.

value: Sunfire Pizzeria

detail: Website lists vegan wings, locally sourced organic veggies as toppings, and gluten-free cauliflower crust options


value: 217 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands at 87m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Fat Mao—meaning 'prosperous cat' in Cantonese—is a 25-seat open-kitchen noodle bar by Chef Angus An, the original location in Vancouver's Chinatown, specializing in Thai-style noodle soups such as Khao Soi, Boat Noodles, and Tom Yum Goong. The menu draws on Southeast Asian street-food traditions, with each dish built around a single noodle soup done with care and consistency. Cyclists passing through Chinatown will find a focused, hearty menu with both meat and vegetarian options.

value: Fat Mao Noodles

detail: Chinatown menu explicitly marks 'Vegetarian Available' on Roti with Curry and lists 'Vegetarian Cauliflower and Tofu Khao Soi Curry' as a standalone dish

signal: Main noodle soups $24-26; noodle bar sit-down format


value: 722 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z1A8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Lucha Libre Taqueria — now reimagined as Lucha Libre Barra — is a Mexican street-food and cocktail bar in Vancouver's downtown core, built around the bold vintage aesthetic of classic Lucha Libre wrestling culture, with retro posters, masked-hero iconography, and mid-century Mexican décor. The kitchen serves street-style tacos alongside creative cocktails in a lively bar atmosphere, with online ordering and a catering service available. The venue is part of the Original's Mexicano restaurant group, which operates several related Mexican concepts across Metro Vancouver.

value: Lucha Libre Taqueria

signal: Self-identified taqueria; sit-down bar service, no upscale pricing markers


value: 3700 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, V9T 1W2

bike_repair_offered: unclear

category: Bike Services

community: Nanaimo

value: Rock City Cycles is a full-service bicycle shop on the Island Highway North in Nanaimo, BC, carrying a broad range of bikes from road and gravel to electric and children's models alongside a full parts and accessories catalog. Touring cyclists will find purpose-built touring stock readily available, including panniers, racks, frame bags, handlebar bags, fenders, and hydration systems. The shop runs a service department and offers Canada-wide parts shipping.

value: Rock City Cycles

detail: Website navigation explicitly lists panniers, racks, rack-top bags (trunks), frame bags, handlebar bags, fenders, and hydration bottles/cages and packs as stocked product categories

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 4638 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, V1W 1X3

value: DunnEnzies is a pizza-forward restaurant and event venue in Kelowna's Lower Mission neighbourhood, operating as one of three city locations under the DunnEnzies Pizza Co. brand. The Mission location is set around a back-yard style patio shaded by a 200-year-old London Plane tree, and doubles as a live-music and events stage hosting comedy, drag, trivia, and theatre. The menu spans creative specialty pizzas, tacos, and a full drinks list with daily specials.

value: DunnEnzies

detail: Multiple menu items across all pizza tiers are marked (V) for vegetarian, including Sing Sing, Carmella, Adonis 'The Greek', Tony Beets, Ma-Cheese-Mo, Terra Verde, and others. No GF or vegan labelling observed

signal: cuisine=pizza


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 68m; stands at 81m; stands at 82m; stands at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Gong Cha

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4260 No 3 Rd #120, Richmond, BC V6X 2C2

community: Richmond

value: The Deluxe Chinese Restaurant is the first North American location of the Deluxe Restaurant Group, which operates a number of restaurants in China. The restaurant occupies approximately 600 square metres and offers Cantonese dim sum, Sichuan dishes, and a Japanese sashimi bar — an unusual fusion for a Richmond dim sum house. Five private VIP rooms seating 16–40 guests make it a destination for group dining.

value: The Deluxe Chinese Restaurant

signal: Fine dining restaurant with sashimi bar; reviews call it high-end but note reasonable prices


value: 1350 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8T6

community: Penticton

value: Hillside Winery & Bistro is a 40-year-old estate winery on the Naramata Bench, set among hillside terraces overlooking Okanagan Lake. The bistro seats 65 indoors plus two outdoor patios, serving terroir-to-table small plates built around local and foraged Okanagan ingredients. Naramata Road is a beloved cycling corridor through BC wine country, making this a natural destination stop for touring riders.

value: Hillside Winery Bistro

signal: estate-winery bistro, terroir-to-table small plates; ~$32-48pp

wow_evidence: 40-year-old estate winery on the Naramata Bench... Naramata Road is a beloved cycling corridor through BC wine country


value: 1108 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, V6Z 2X7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m; stands (7 spaces) at 98m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: The BC Liquor Store Yaletown branch is a provincial government-operated retail outlet selling wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. It is part of the 198-store BCLIQUOR chain run by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. A touring cyclist seeking food, water, or rest would find no food-service offerings here.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Retail liquor store only; no food products sold or prepared


value: 1715 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: wall_loops at 33m; wall_loops at 33m; wall_loops at 43m; rack at 80m; rack at 92m.

value: A Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver offering traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Provides casual dining to the local community.

value: My Chau Restaurant

signal: Vietnamese; ~$14-20pp


value: 4992 Fairmont Frontage Rd #8, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L0, Canada

community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: Fairmont Mountainside Market is a local supermarket serving the Fairmont Hot Springs community in the Kootenay Rockies of British Columbia. Situated in a small resort community at roughly 50.34°N along the Columbia Valley, it likely serves as the primary grocery stop for residents and visitors in the area. For touring cyclists passing through on the Columbia Valley route, it represents a key resupply point between larger centres.

value: Fairmont Mountainside Market

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 9180 Highway 97, Prince George, V2N 6E2

character: utilitarian

price_label: Premium

community: Prince George

value: A tidy highway RV park 8 minutes south of Prince George off Highway 97, offering modern flush washrooms, coin showers, laundry, and free wifi; tent sites are water-only at $41/night and the setting is functional rather than scenic.

value: Northern Experience RV Park


value: 1810, 1820 19th Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 4M5

community: Campbell River

value: Chateau Riverside Boutique Hotel is a boutique vacation rental situated beside the Campbell River in Campbell River, BC, with north-facing suites offering views of the water and local wildlife including seals. The property offers fully self-contained apartment-style suites from one to two bedrooms, each featuring a full kitchen, heat pump, in-suite sauna, and 50" flat-screen TV — designed for extended, self-catered stays with a home-away-from-home atmosphere. Its riverside location on northern Vancouver Island provides a tranquil base for touring cyclists exploring the region.

google_place_id: ChIJwyekPgyvYlQRjTxJ-eh-Was

value: Chateau Riverside Boutique Hotel

detail: Website states 'two units equipped with laundry machines'; Comfort room listing confirms 'In Suite Washer & Dryer'

detail: Dining page lists extensive nearby pubs, restaurants, and fine dining with walking/driving times, including Riptide Marine Pub (5 min drive), Beach Fire Brewing and Nosh House (6 min), and multiple other dinner options

signal: Explicit nightly rates $120–$280; most units $200+ peak season; boutique positioning with sauna, full kitchens

wow_evidence: in-suite sauna... in-suite laundry in select units


community: Chilliwack

value: Shell


value: 20151 Fraser Highway, Langley

community: Langley

value: Dragon Garden is a Chinese restaurant in Langley on Fraser Highway. It serves as a sit-down dining option for touring cyclists seeking a meal break during their journey. The restaurant provides indoor shelter where cyclists can rest and refuel.

value: Dragon Garden

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


value: 3531 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 2A8

value: Just Waffles is a neighbourhood specialty restaurant in East Vancouver run by owners Kathy and Calvin Klein, focusing entirely on Belgian liège waffles made from scratch. The menu swings from sweet fan-favourites like 'Nutella Lovers' and 'S'more Strawberry' to savoury items like 'Ham and Bacon Benny' and a 'Pulled Pork Pizza Waffle', with adventurous extras like alligator sausages. Bottomless coffee and a casual, locally loved atmosphere give it strong hidden-gem appeal as a refuelling stop on the East Hastings corridor.

value: Just Waffles

signal: Belgian waffle shop, bottomless coffee; ~$10-15


value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: 1665 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 Canada

community: Delta

value: Coast Tsawwassen Inn is a contemporary, suite-style hotel operated by the regional Coast Hotels chain, positioned just minutes from the BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal — a natural overnight stop for cyclists crossing to Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands. Rooms feature mini fridges, microwaves, and free wi-fi, and the property includes a fitness centre and on-site Browns Socialhouse restaurant. The hotel offers free parking and free electric vehicle charging stations on site.

value: Coast Tsawwassen Inn

detail: Free continental breakfast served from 6am Monday–Friday and 6:30am weekends/holidays in the hotel lobby

detail: Browns Socialhouse operates on-site and is described as offering dining in the afternoon and evening

signal: chain 'coast hotel'


value: 6560 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3G9

value: Dhamaka Indian Restaurant is a full-service Indian eatery on Vancouver's Main Street, specializing in Hyderabadi Biryani, fragrant curries, and tandoori dishes drawn from regional Indian culinary traditions. The name 'Dhamaka' — meaning 'explosion of flavour' in Hindi — captures the restaurant's emphasis on bold, authentic spicing. In addition to dine-in, the restaurant offers online ordering, pickup, and catering services.

value: Dhamaka Indian Restaurant

detail: Website references 'comforting vegetarian favourites' and positions vegetarian dishes as a core part of the menu

signal: Indian, Hyderabadi biryani/tandoori; ~$16-26pp


value: Alberni Highway, Parksville

community: Parksville

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 4355 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 50m; stands at 60m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: High Mountain Brewing Co. — widely known as The Brewhouse — has been a Whistler Village anchor since 1997, brewing award-winning ales and lagers on-site and serving a full scratch kitchen of barbecue, pastas, and flatbreads. Part of the Mark James Group, it occupies a large multi-room space with a two-sided fireplace and a generous patio beside the Olympic Rings, making it a natural gathering spot after a day on the bike or the slopes. It is open year-round and capable of handling large groups across its restaurant, bar, and mezzanine levels.

value: High Mountain Brewing

detail: Multiple vegetarian dishes appear across menus: Crispy Tofu, Gochujang Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Mac and Cheese, Farmers Market Avocado Toast, and a Breakfast Skillet offered with 'impossible meat' as a plant-based option

signal: Brewpub (The Brewhouse), full scratch kitchen

wow_evidence: Whistler Village anchor since 1997 ... patio beside the Olympic Rings ... open year-round


value: 3301 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6R 2B1

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; rack (5 spaces) at 39m; rack (7 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Sungiven Foods is a Vancouver-based Asian grocery chain with a strong focus on 'more natural, less processed, and fewer additives' products, championing local and organic sourcing. The West Broadway location carries a broad range including premium meats (Wagyu beef, Berkshire pork), fresh seafood, produce, dairy, and packaged goods. An in-house Sungiven Kitchen prepares ready-to-eat Asian dishes — a convenient option for cyclists wanting a quick, hot meal without cooking.

value: Sungiven Foods

detail: Website features a 'Ready to Eat' category and 'Sungiven Kitchen' section listing multiple prepared dishes including Sweet & Sour Pork, Korean Army Stew, and Teriyaki AAA Beef

wow_evidence: Vancouver-based Asian grocery chain


value: 2041 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 23m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 57m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Laleh Bakery is a Persian pastry shop on North Vancouver's Lonsdale Avenue with over 30 years of experience producing traditional sweets such as baklava, saffron-infused cookies, and crispy zaban puff pastry. The bakery also hand-crafts fresh daily roulades and custom celebration cakes, making it a distinctive and aromatic stop on a North Shore cycling route. Indoor seating is available and both credit and debit cards are accepted.

value: Laleh Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: over 30 years of experience producing traditional sweets such as baklava, saffron-infused cookies, and crispy zaban puff pastry; indoor seating available


value: 20757 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

value: Taste of Persia is a family-run, immigrant-owned Persian restaurant on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, where owner and chef Javeed prepares everything from scratch using traditional techniques — charcoal-kissed kebabs, slow-cooked lamb shanks, and fragrant saffron rice. The restaurant holds a 4.9/5 Google rating from over 400 reviews and is 100% Halal certified. A weekend Persian breakfast service featuring housemade tanoori bread adds a distinctive cultural draw for cyclists passing through on Saturdays and Sundays.

value: Taste of Persia

detail: 'Vegetarian Favourites' listed as a named menu section on the front page

wow_evidence: 4.9/5 Google rating from over 400 reviews... everything from scratch using traditional techniques... 100% Halal certified


value: 3643 De Wolf Way R.R1, Merritt, BC V1K 1C7

community: Merritt

value: Triple O's is a BC-founded quick-service burger chain known for fresh Canadian beef burgers, hand-scooped milkshakes, and thick-cut Kennebec fries with the brand's signature Triple O sauce. This Merritt outpost is co-located inside a Chevron gas station on De Wolf Way, making it a logical fuel-and-food stop for cyclists on the Nicola Valley or Coquihalla corridor. The restaurant offers both takeout and drive-thru service.

value: Triple O's

detail: Website. No gluten-free or vegan claims found

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

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: BC-founded quick-service burger chain


value: 641 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1H2

community: Vancouver

value: Gah Lok Dim Sum is BC's first frozen dim sum manufacturer, operating since 1986 under its original name Happy Family Dim Sum. The company hand-wraps all its dumplings and produces a wide range of products including har gow, shu mai, wontons, and xiao long bao for restaurants, hotels, and catering companies. Retail customers can purchase directly at the Powell Street location or a newer Richmond store.

value: Gah Lok Dim Sum

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, V7L 1A4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 84m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Beere Brewing is a family-run craft brewery on North Vancouver's waterfront, founded by a father-and-son duo who put their own name on every can. The tasting room pours a rotating lineup spanning hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, fruit sours, Italian-style pilsners, and a non-alcoholic pale ale. Beer is available to take home by the can or by the keg for private events, with a monthly subscription option for home delivery.

value: Beere Brewing

signal: Waterfront craft brewery tasting room


value: 7651 Yells Rd, Alexis Creek, BC V0L 1A0

blurb: Small community library on Highway 20 in Alexis Creek.

community: Alexis Creek

value: The Alexis Creek Branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library is a small community library serving one of BC's most remote and sparsely populated corridors along Highway 20 through the Chilcotin. For touring cyclists grinding through this long, isolated stretch between Williams Lake and Bella Coola, it represents one of the very few publicly accessible indoor spaces in the community. The branch is staffed by a community librarian and is part of the broader Cariboo Regional District Library network.

days_closed: Mo We Fr Sa Su

value: Alexis Creek Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small community library; intrinsic delight ordinary (remoteness uplift stays downstream).


value: 10305 City Pkwy #103, Surrey, BC V3T 4Y8

value: D-Plus Curry House is an Indian fast-food and sweets shop serving housemade curries, pakoras, biryanis, and tandoori dishes, all prepared fresh daily. Located near Surrey Central Station, it offers dine-in, delivery, online ordering, and a tiffin subscription service. A touring cyclist passing through Surrey will find a wide range of hearty, filling Indian dishes with a dedicated vegetarian section.

value: D-Plus Curry House

detail: Dedicated 'VEGETARIAN DISHES' menu section with at least 12 items including Aloo Gobhi, Channa Masala, Palak Paneer, Dal Makhni, and others

signal: Entree mains $15.99–$20.99; casual Indian fast food

subcategory: Restaurant


character: destination

community: Tlell

value: A frontcountry tentsite within Naikoon Provincial Park on Haida Gwaii, bordering over 100 km of wild Pacific beach on traditional Haida territory; cash only, no internet, and cool rainy weather with high winds is possible any day.

value: Misty Meadows Tentsite

ownership: Provincial park


value: Thrifty Foods


value: 179 East Pender Street, Vancouver

value: Pizza Coming Soon is an evening pizzeria tucked into Vancouver's historic Chinatown on East Pender Street, operating under the parent company Laughing Seal Dreams Worldwide Enterprises Inc. It offers dine-in service alongside delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Skip the Dishes. The restaurant has a no-smoking policy and accepts reservations for larger groups via email.

value: Pizza Coming Soon

signal: evening pizzeria; ~$18-28pp


value: 4650 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 4L9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (8 spaces) at 55m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces, paid) at 94m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: PriceSmart Foods is a British Columbia supermarket chain known for competitive pricing and a broad multicultural product selection, reflected in its Chinese-language name (佳廉超市). This Burnaby location sits along Kingsway, a major arterial corridor with established cycling infrastructure. Touring cyclists will find a full-service grocery stop with fresh produce, bakery, and deli/ready-made meal options.

value: PriceSmart Foods

wow_evidence: British Columbia supermarket chain; OSM confirms toilets=yes, toilets:access=customers


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 43m; stands at 47m; stands at 71m.

value: Orange Julius

signal: chain 'orange julius'


value: 1221 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M6

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 78m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (10 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 69 spaces.

value: Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver is a mid-range Choice Hotels property on Granville Street, centrally positioned between Gastown, Yaletown, and Stanley Park. The hotel houses The Morrissey, a full-service pub and restaurant with a rock-and-roll theme, directly on the premises. Its downtown location puts guests within easy reach of Vancouver's seawall and mixed-use cycling paths.

value: Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver

detail: Hot breakfast served daily at The Morrissey Pub and Restaurant; hotel guests receive a discount on the full breakfast menu including bacon, eggs, potatoes, and toast

detail: The Morrissey Pub and Restaurant is located within the hotel, offering meals, drinks, and a large whiskey and scotch selection

signal: chain 'quality inn'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 42765 Hwy 16 W, Prince George, BC V2N 6P4

value: Bednesti Lake Resort is a seasonal, gated RV park situated on Bednesti Lake, 30 minutes west of Prince George along Hwy 16 west. The resort offers waterfront sites, fishing, and beach access in a scenic Central Interior setting. OSM tags suggest a restaurant and convenience store may be located on-site, but this is not corroborated by the resort's own website.

value: HWY 16 Eatery

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


value: 1672 Franklin Street, V5L 1P4

value: Frank's Pies & Slices is a New York-inspired pizza restaurant tucked along North Commercial Drive in East Vancouver, operating out of the Resurrection Spirits space. The menu leans into creative, shareable pies with names like 'Notorious P.I.E.' and 'Silk Tracksuit', alongside share plates and late-night pizza slices. A cyclist finishing a ride along the nearby Commercial Drive corridor would find a lively, independently run spot well suited to a post-ride meal.

value: Frank's Pizza & Bar at Resurrection Spirits

detail: Website prominently features 'ORDER ONLINE NOW' and notes pizza slices available after last call, confirming takeout service

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian options: 'The Green Monster' pizza (no meat), arugula salad, castelvetrano olives, and cheese bread. No explicit vegan or GF labeling found

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: independently run spot


value: 4075 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 51m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (6 spaces) at 59m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m; rack at 70m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; rack (5 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Zakkushi on Main is a Japanese yakitori izakaya that opened in 2008 as the second location of the Vancouver-based Zakkushi Group, skewering each item fresh over imported Bincho charcoal for authentic flavour. It occupies a booth-seating dining room on Vancouver's vibrant Main Street corridor and carries a rotating seasonal menu available exclusively at this location. Touring cyclists passing through Vancouver's east side will find it a well-established full-service restaurant with both dine-in and takeout options.

value: Zakkushi Dining on Main

signal: yakitori izakaya (Bincho charcoal); ~$18-28pp


value: 919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack at 98m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Big Bad John's is a world-famous hillbilly bar that traces its roots to BC's first-ever licensed cocktail lounge, opened in 1954 at the Strathcona Hotel. Originally a temporary transformation for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the bar proved so popular with patrons that it never reverted — peanut shells still litter the floor and guests are invited to add their own mementos to the walls. It operates as one of several distinct venues within the large Strathcona Hotel entertainment complex in the heart of downtown Victoria.

value: Big Bad John's

signal: amenity=bar


value: Cosmo Plaza, 8788 McKim Way #1205, Richmond, BC V6X 4E2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 14m; rack (8 spaces) at 56m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Garden City Hot Pot is a Hong Kong-style restaurant in Richmond's Cosmo Plaza, serving traditional dim sum and hot pot dishes rooted in classic Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant bills itself as a 20-year establishment ("20年老字號") and offers a fully bilingual English and Chinese dining experience. Cyclists stopping in Richmond's busy Aberdeen area will find both dine-in and takeout available through an online ordering system and dedicated mobile app.

value: Garden City Hot Pot

signal: HK-style dim sum & hot pot; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: 20年老字號 (20-year establishment)


value: Prince George, BC

blurb: Forest park above Prince George: trails to Shane Lake and city viewpoints.

value: Forests for the World is a City of Prince George-managed park and trail destination, listed prominently in the city's parks-and-trails portfolio. Situated near Prince George, it is tagged in OpenStreetMap as a tourism attraction, suggesting it draws visitors as a destination in its own right. Touring cyclists passing through Prince George may find it a worthwhile stop, though specific on-site facilities could not be confirmed from available evidence.

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Forests for the World

signal: city park and trail network, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Prince George's demonstration-forest park with trails, Shane Lake, and city viewpoints (own knowledge fills a thin record).


value: V6B 4Y8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands at 67m; stands at 69m; stands at 73m; stands at 75m; stands at 77m; stands at 78m; stands at 80m; stands at 82m.

value: Dawson's Hot Dogs is a takeout-only hot dog stand located at or immediately outside BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver. With no indoor or outdoor seating, it operates as a quick-service kiosk, making it a fast bite option for cyclists passing through the False Creek and stadium district. Its stadium-adjacent location means it likely serves event crowds as well as passers-by on the nearby seawall cycling routes.

value: Dawson's Hot Dogs


value: 508 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (5 spaces) at 44m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Nuba is a well-established Vancouver Lebanese restaurant group with four city locations; the Yaletown 'Canteen' on Davie Street occupies a striking space fitted with overlapping ogival arches and wooden screens that blend traditional Middle Eastern geometry with a modern urban aesthetic. Founded nearly 20 years ago, Nuba sources fresh, local, and organic ingredients daily and emphasizes scratch cooking, with a large share of the menu being vegan and halal-certified meats. The Davie Street location includes both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a solid meal stop in a busy, cyclist-friendly neighbourhood.

value: Nuba

detail: Website menu confirms numerous items labelled 'Vegan, GF' (e.g. hummus varieties, Garden Falafel, Najib's Special, Mjadra) and 'Vegetarian' dishes throughout brunch and lunch menus

signal: modern Lebanese (Nuba); ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: well-established Vancouver Lebanese restaurant group with four city locations; Founded nearly 20 years ago … fresh, local, and organic ingredients daily


value: 3531 Uptown Blvd, Victoria, BC V9B 5E3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 18m; rack (6 spaces) at 21m; bollard (2 spaces) at 29m; bollard (4 spaces) at 44m; bollard (4 spaces) at 44m; bollard (4 spaces) at 48m; bollard (4 spaces) at 49m; bollard (4 spaces) at 62m; bollard (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (6 spaces) at 80m; bollard (4 spaces) at 85m; rack (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 48 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Erito Sushi is a sushi restaurant located in Victoria, BC, tagged with a recent OSM verification date of May 2025. It sits in a city well-travelled by cycling tourists and would serve as a sit-down meal stop for riders exploring the area. The full menu and dining details are only available via the restaurant's website.

value: Erito Sushi

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


value: 1629 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2S2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 42m; rack at 61m; rack (covered) at 84m; rack at 90m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Just Pizza opened in August 2024 on Kingsway in East Vancouver, founded by chef Steven Che — who trained at Michelin-starred restaurants and a sourdough bakery in Oslo — and product marketer Jan Natividad. The menu pairs elevated classics with globally inspired combinations, all on a freshly made 12-inch sourdough crust. It positions itself as a neighbourhood go-to for quality takeout pizza on one of East Vancouver's main arterials.

value: Just Pizza

detail: Explicit vegetarian and plant-based (vegan) substitution options on pizzas, including plant-based beef swaps and 'spiced impossible beef' as a menu topping. No GF crust mentioned


value: 9190 Church St., Fort Langley, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (6 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Blacksmith Bakery is a licensed café bistro founded in 2014 by Chef Stephan Schigas, a pastry veteran of Michelin-starred London kitchens, on the historic site of Fort Langley's original blacksmith shop (Reid's Blacksmith Shop, circa 1910). The Fort Langley flagship offers handcrafted European-style pastries, brunch, bistro fare, and pizza, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It is the anchor location of a small regional chain with four outposts across the Langley and Maple Ridge area.

value: Blacksmith Bakery

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: historic site of Fort Langley's original blacksmith shop (Reid's Blacksmith Shop, circa 1910)...pastry veteran of Michelin-starred London kitchens


community: Wildwood

value: A regional park campground on the shores of Powell Lake near Powell River, offering a forested lakeside setting managed by qathet Regional District; website content did not load fully so amenity details are limited. Fees apply and advance reservation is likely required in peak season.

value: Haywire Bay Regional Park Campsite


community: Williams Lake

value: Walmart Supercenter (Store 1106) in Williams Lake, serving the Cariboo region with a full grocery department alongside electronics, clothing, furniture, toys, and baby goods. As one of the largest retail stores in the area, it is a significant resupply point for touring cyclists passing through central British Columbia. The Supercenter format means a broad range of supplies are available under one roof.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter (Store 1106)


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Sunshine Valley

value: Hike-in backcountry camp at Flora Lake within Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park, set amid old-growth forested slopes and spectacular subalpine terrain 150 km east of Vancouver. Advance backcountry registration required, no fires permitted, and no cell service once on park road.

value: Flora Lake Camp

wow_evidence: hike-in backcountry camp... old-growth forested slopes and spectacular subalpine terrain 150 km east of Vancouver


value: 2653 Trethewey Street, Unit 107, Chilliwack, BC V2T 0B5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 37m; rack (6 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Booster Juice is a Canadian smoothie and fresh juice chain founded in 1999, offering blended-to-order smoothies, cold-pressed juices, açai bowls, and grab-and-go healthy snacks. This Chilliwack location sits in a strip-mall unit on Trethewey Street and operates as a quick-service takeout counter. For a touring cyclist seeking a fast carbohydrate and vitamin boost between legs, it provides a ready source of fruit-forward drinks and light food.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 16 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Bastion Pizza Company is a pizza restaurant in Nanaimo offering indoor seating and online ordering. The business advertises dietary options including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals.

value: Bastion Pizza Company


value: 440 Bernard Avenue, V1Y 6N7

community: Kelowna

value: Sweet Cravings Gelato is a gelato shop in downtown Kelowna. It provides a quick refreshment stop for touring cyclists seeking cold treats on Bernard Avenue.

value: Sweet Cravings Gelato

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 199 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 25m; rack (5 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: View Royal

value: A full-service restaurant and brewpub situated in View Royal along the Island Highway, housed in what the domain name 'fourmilehouse' suggests is a historic roadhouse building. The on-site brewery produces a rotating lineup of year-round and seasonal beers — from a light lager and West Coast IPA to a non-alcoholic option — all available on draft in the pub. The venue also includes the '4 Below' sports bar, a High Tea program, and weekend brunch, making it an unusually varied stop for cyclists passing through the western edge of Greater Victoria.

value: 4 Mile Restaurant & Brewpub

signal: Restaurant + brewpub in historic roadhouse

wow_evidence: historic roadhouse building ... on-site brewery produces a rotating lineup


value: 146 Rutland Road S, Kelowna, BC V1X 2Z4

value: Fusion Food Lounge is a restaurant in Kelowna, BC, suggesting a menu that blends culinary traditions. Its OSM record was checked as recently as October 2024, but its website domain is currently parked, leaving much of its current offering unverifiable. Touring cyclists passing through Kelowna's dining scene may wish to confirm current operations before visiting.

value: Fusion Food Lounge

wow_evidence: website domain is currently parked


value: 2617 Pauline St, Abbotsford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Oldhand Coffee is a family-owned specialty cafe and bakery in downtown Abbotsford, rooted in European traditions of hospitality and community. Everything is baked in-house daily using local and seasonal ingredients, with a full espresso bar and a rotating menu of pastries, sandwiches, and sweets. A second location opened in Langley in March 2025, and the Abbotsford cafe has become a well-established downtown social hub.

value: Oldhand Cafe and Bakery

detail: Menu explicitly labels jam thumbprint cookie '(gf + vegan)', date and nut bliss ball '(gf + vegan)', chocolate nut brownie '(gf)', and amaretti cookie '(gf)'

wow_evidence: family-owned specialty cafe and bakery...second location opened in Langley in March 2025


value: 1570 Argyle Avenue, V7V 1A1

blurb: Waterfront community arts centre on Argyle Avenue with exhibitions and programs.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Silk Purse is a community arts centre operated by the District of West Vancouver, situated along Argyle Avenue near the waterfront. It hosts art programs, exhibitions, and serves as a venue rental space for local cultural events. Cyclists exploring the West Vancouver shoreline route would find it a notable cultural stop in a scenic coastal setting.

value: Silk Purse

signal: district community arts centre, free entry

wow_evidence: District-run waterfront arts centre with programs, exhibitions, and rentals; venue record — Arts Council org record (0f50caca38 @18m) satellited here.


value: 390 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC

community: Hope

value: Mountainview Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and tasting lounge in Hope, BC, brewing its beers with local mountain water and offering a rotating draught list of ales, lagers, sours, and barrel-aged beers. The space is explicitly family-friendly with a kids menu, a dog-welcoming patio, and a mission to be an inclusive community gathering place. Touring cyclists will find it a natural stop on the Hope area routes, with confirmed bike parking steps from the front door and growler fills available.

value: Mountainview Tasting Lounge

signal: amenity=pub

detail: FAQ confirms bicycle parking in front of the patio in the front parking lot; lock required

wow_evidence: bicycle parking 'right in front of our patio in the front parking lot, please bring your own lock'


value: 9143 Glover Road, Township of Langley, V1M 0E8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 65m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Trading Post Eatery is a microbrewery pub located in Langley offering indoor seating. As part of Trading Post Brewing, it provides food and locally crafted beverages in a casual setting.

value: Trading Post Eatery

wow_evidence: microbrewery pub located in Langley


category: Transport

community: Clearwater

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi service based in Clearwater, BC, gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Facebook page was login-walled; no service details, coverage area, or bike policy could be confirmed.

value: Wells Gray Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1R5

community: Puntledge

value: Raven's Moon is a farm-based estate winery and cidery near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, producing handcrafted ciders and fruit wines from organically grown local blueberries and apples. The operation blends old-world fermentation traditions with farm experimentation, offering still, sparkling, and fortified styles alongside farm foods like jams and honey. A past customer review specifically calls it out as a highlight of a multi-farm cycle tour, making it a natural stop for touring cyclists on the Island.

value: Raven's Moon Estate Winery

signal: Farm estate winery + cidery tastings

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: a customer review specifically calls it out as a highlight of a multi-farm cycle tour


value: 28 East Royal Avenue, New Westminster

community: New Westminster

value: L'Onore Pizza is a pizza restaurant located on East Royal Avenue in New Westminster. It sits in a mixed-use building (unit 110) in a walkable urban neighbourhood, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists riding through the city. No further details about the restaurant's character or offerings could be retrieved from its online presence.

value: L'Onore Pizza


value: 6968 Royal Oak Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 55m.

value: Maggie's Convenience Store is located on Royal Oak Avenue in Vancouver. It operates as a convenience store serving the local community. The business provides a practical stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Maggie's Convenience Store


value: 19167 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 16m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 42m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: The Jolly Coachman Pub and Liquor Store has been a community institution in Pitt Meadows since 1976, combining a full-service pub with an attached liquor store under one roof. The pub offers a varied daily menu spanning pub classics, pasta nights, prime rib dinners, and weekend breakfasts, alongside regular live music and community fundraising events that have raised over a million dollars locally. An online ordering system supports both pub food and liquor store purchases.

value: Jolly Coachman Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2052 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3, Canada

community: Vancouver

value: Mui Ngo Gai is a Vietnamese and Singaporean fusion restaurant on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor, blending the bold flavors of two Southeast Asian culinary traditions under one roof. Chefs from Vietnam and Singapore bring regional authenticity to dishes spanning pho, Singaporean specialties, and a broad range of vegetarian options. The restaurant accepts reservations and offers online ordering, making it a versatile stop for touring cyclists along this busy urban route.

value: Mui Ngo Gai

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian' section listed in website navigation and as a gallery filter category; vegetarian dishes appear in the menu

signal: Vietnamese/Singaporean fusion, pho; ~$15-24pp


value: 5961 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 2C9

community: University Hill

value: West Coast Suites at UBC are the campus's most premium offering—modern Signature Studio and One-Bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, available year-round on the University of British Columbia's forested Point Grey campus. The property is sustainably heated by biomass generation and hydro electricity, and sits about 20–25 minutes from downtown Vancouver by car or transit. For touring cyclists, the location provides a quiet, scenic base with direct access to Pacific Spirit Regional Park trails and the broader Metro Vancouver cycling network.

value: West Coast Suites at UBC

detail: "Laundry facilities available" listed in features for both West Coast Suites and Gage Suites pages

signal: Signature suites from $259/night; premium hotel-like experience


value: 1205 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Local is a waterfront restaurant and bar on Victoria's inner harbour, marketing itself as 'Victoria's Sunniest Patio' with a large outdoor patio on Wharf Street. The menu leans into BC pub fare — smash burgers, Pacific halibut and chips, wings, nachos — backed by a strong lineup of local Victoria and Vancouver Island craft beers on draught. Its prime location along a popular cycling and pedestrian corridor makes it a natural mid-ride or post-ride destination.

value: The Local

detail: Menu lists 'GLUTEN FREE BUN' as a burger/wrap add-on; vegetarian-friendly items include the Jennifer Aniston Bowl (quinoa, chickpeas, edamame, feta, avocado) and Mile High Nachos

signal: Happy hour mains $16-18 suggest regular prices $18-25; burgers, wings, nachos, casual menu


value: Unit 5, 32442 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4Y4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 45m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Tandoori Tadka is an Indian restaurant and sweet shop in Abbotsford serving traditional Punjabi-style curries, biryanis, butter chicken, and a selection of Indian sweets made in a clay tandoor oven. The menu spans both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with spice levels adjustable per request, and the kitchen follows Halal standards. Catering for events such as weddings and birthdays is also available.

value: Tandoori Tadka Indian Restaurant & Sweet Shop

detail: Website states: 'Our menu includes a variety of tasty meals and snacks for vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian customers.' No mention of vegan or gluten-free


value: 634 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Tofino Resort + Marina is a 63-room waterfront resort situated in the heart of Tofino on unceded Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation territory, with harbour-view rooms and an on-site Adventure Centre offering kayaking, whale watching, bear watching, and fishing charters. The property includes the Shelter Restaurant, Tuff Fit Gym, and a working marina, and is within easy walking distance of Tofino's shops, trails, and eateries. It functions as a full-service West Coast adventure basecamp rather than a simple overnight stop.

value: Tofino Resort and Marina

detail: FAQ states: 'There is a laundry facility located in the Adventure Centre. Please call 778.841.0186 to inquire about access.'

detail: Shelter Restaurant is located on the resort property at 634 Campbell Street; described as offering local wild-caught seafood and other dishes

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: 63-room waterfront resort...Adventure Centre offering kayaking, whale watching, bear watching, and fishing charters


value: 247 Jones Farm Road, Quathiaski Cove, V0P 1N0

community: Quathiaski Cove

value: Fruition Farm Stand is a family-run roadside farm stand on the south end of Quadra Island, operated by the Greenland family since 2021, offering sustainably grown vegetables, small fruits (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries), garlic, and free-range eggs. The farm uses low- to no-till practices with no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and has a completed Environmental Farm Plan. Cyclists exploring Quadra Island can stop at this working farm for a genuine local produce pickup just steps from the fields.

value: Fruition Farm Stand

detail: Farm stand sells fresh vegetables (greens, carrots, radishes, onions, garlic), small fruits (blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries, blackberries, cherries), and free-range eggs, as documented across multiple website pages and seasonal news updates

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 3608 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5M2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands at 93m; stands at 100m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Indian Burger Joint is a fast-casual 100% vegetarian Indian fusion restaurant founded in 2023 by Navneet Bhadu, serving burgers, grilled naan-wiches, hotdogs, tacos, and Indian street food seasoned with traditional regional spices. The Kingsway location is one of six across BC and runs late into the night, making it a practical refueling stop for cyclists on this busy corridor. The entirely meat-free menu with vegan options throughout is a distinctive offering rarely found at a quick-service restaurant.

value: Indian Burgers Joint

detail: Website: '100% Vegetarian burgers with traditional Indian flavors' and 'vegan and vegetarian options that don't compromise on taste'. No gluten-free claim found

signal: fast-casual vegetarian Indian fusion burgers; ~$14-20pp

detail: Full dine-in restaurant with indoor seating. Not

wow_evidence: one of six across BC


value: 130 Centennial Dr, Courtenay, BC V9N 9V7

community: Courtenay

value: Beaver Convenience & Pizzeria is a community-oriented convenience store and in-house pizzeria in Courtenay, BC, proudly serving the neighbourhood for over a decade. Alongside everyday snacks and groceries, the store runs a full pizzeria offering build-your-own and specialty pies, fresh-tossed chili baked wings, and over 20 flavours of ice cream. Cyclists will find indoor and outdoor seating, an ATM, and a Bitcoin ATM on site.

value: Beaver Convenience

detail: Full pizzeria menu (build-your-own, specialty pizzas, take & bake) and fresh-tossed chili baked wings available in-store and for delivery

detail: Ice Cube 2.3KG listed as a featured product on the website

wow_evidence: community-oriented convenience store and in-house pizzeria...proudly serving the neighbourhood for over a decade


value: 301 Highway #3, Fernie, BC

community: Fernie

value: The Bridge Bistro is an independently owned, casual European-style restaurant perched on the bank of the Elk River in Fernie, BC, beside the West Fernie Bridge with views of the Lizard Range and Fernie Alpine Resort. The kitchen cooks from scratch daily, sourcing produce locally from Broxburn Farm where possible, and their Moroccan-spiced confit duck wings took home 'Best Bite' at Fernie Feast 2025. In warm weather, large overhead doors open onto a riverside patio — a welcome stop after a ride through the Elk Valley.

value: The Bridge Bistro

detail: Menu allergen key explicitly lists GF (Gluten Free), DF (Dairy Free), and V (Vegetarian) options; about page also states 'vegetarian options' in the dinner description

signal: Breakfast entrees $18-21; casual European bistro, local sourcing.


community: Whistler

value: The Old Spaghetti Factory

signal: Old Spaghetti Factory chain; ~$18-28pp


value: 508 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 78m; rack at 98m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Caveman Cafe — branded 'King of Keto' — is a health-focused restaurant and keto/paleo/vegan bakery at its Tinseltown location in downtown Vancouver. The menu spans globally-inspired dishes including burritos, butter chicken, keto pizza, and grass-fed steaks, all made with whole-food ingredients and zero processed foods or refined sugar. It actively caters to a wide range of dietary protocols — keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free — with generous, fully customizable portions.

value: Keto Caveman

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Many Vegetarian and Vegan Options – Plant-based entrees and raw-vegan dessert items that are Gluten-free and nutrient-dense'; menu filter covers paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: health-focused restaurant and keto/paleo/vegan bakery... keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free


value: 1109 McKenzie Street

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 77m; staple (4 spaces) at 78m; staple (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Macondo is a Colombian fast-food restaurant in Victoria on McKenzie Street. It offers dine-in and takeout service without a drive-through, providing a quick meal stop for touring cyclists.

value: Macondo


value: 20689 Willoughby Town Centre Dr A160, Langley, BC V2Y 0X7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 32m; bollard (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; rack (7 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 27 spaces.

value: Banchan Korean Bistro is a Korean restaurant in the Willoughby Town Centre mall in Langley, specializing in Korean, Korean Fried Chicken, and Asian cuisine. The restaurant operates primarily as a takeout destination with online ordering and real-time pickup notifications. It is a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Willoughby commercial corridor.

value: Banchan Korean Bistro 반찬

signal: Korean fried chicken/bistro takeout; ~$16-22pp


value: 4083 Shelbourne St, Victoria, BC V8N5Y1

community: Saanich

value: Domino's is a large international pizza chain franchise on Shelbourne Street in Victoria, offering delivery and carryout pizza, cheesy bread, chicken, and desserts. It is a standard suburban chain outlet with no distinct character or cyclist-focused amenities. Touring cyclists could use it as a calorie stop, but it offers little beyond food.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, V7B 1C7

community: Richmond

value: The Deck Kitchen + Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar located within Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond. It offers outdoor seating, providing a comfortable dining option for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: The Deck Kitchen + Bar

signal: hotel kitchen & bar; ~$20-32pp


value: 2070 Harvey Avenue, V1Y 8P8

community: Kelowna

value: Arby's


label: alpine wildflowers

months: July August

community: Keremeos

value: Buckhorn is the vehicle-accessible trailhead campground for Cathedral Park, reached via a long rough gravel road through the Ashnola River valley; from here hikers ascend to jagged peaks, turquoise alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows. A permanent boil-water advisory is in effect, there is no cell service, and the 2023 Crater Creek wildfire has opened the forest canopy across much of the park.

value: Buckhorn Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: permanent boil-water advisory is in effect, there is no cell service … long rough gravel road


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 42m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Poké Bar


value: 1147 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 14752 108A Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1W8

community: Surrey

value: UR Restaurant is an OSM-tagged restaurant near coordinates 49.1994, -122.8137. Beyond its name and restaurant classification, no additional details about cuisine, format, or cycling-relevant features could be confirmed due to inaccessible website content.

value: UR Restaurant

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


value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 1551 Cedar Hill Cross Road, V8P 2P3

value: Fig Delicatessen is a Mediterranean restaurant and delicatessen offering takeaway service in Victoria. It provides a casual food stop for touring cyclists seeking Mediterranean-style meals and provisions. The takeaway option supports cyclists on tight schedules.

value: Fig Delicatessen

signal: Mediterranean deli/takeaway; ~$12-16


value: 2950 King George Boulevard, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4312 Franklin Avenue

community: Powell River

value: Paparazzi Pizza is a fast-food pizza restaurant on Franklin Avenue. It operates as a quick-service establishment serving pizza to customers. Touring cyclists in the area can find this pizza spot for a meal break during their travels.

value: Paparazzi Pizza


value: 533 Fisgard Street, V8W 1R3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 27m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m; rack at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (16 spaces) at 94m; stands (8 spaces) at 100m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Bean Around The World


value: 2414 St. Johns St., Port Moody, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 59m; stands at 78m; staple at 79m.

community: Port Moody

value: Wings Port Moody is a location of the WINGS Restaurants chain, known for award-winning wings offered in 28 globally inspired flavours. It is a full-service restaurant and bar on St. Johns Street serving wings, burgers, pizza, pasta, and salads. Note that it is a liquor-primary establishment, so minors under 19 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

value: Wings Port Moody

detail: Menu includes cauliflower wingerz (vegetarian), gluten-smart halal wings, and salads

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: location of the WINGS Restaurants chain


value: 1165 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3L1

community: Prince George

value: The Black Clover is a downtown Prince George Irish pub offering authentic Irish-inspired cuisine alongside an extensive selection of spirits, a 10-tap 'Brass Cascade' draught system featuring Irish and domestic craft brews, and a revolving wine list. It bills itself as Prince George's newest downtown gathering spot with a traditional Public House atmosphere — quiet corners, live entertainment, and an unpretentious service ethos.

value: Black Clover Pub

signal: Irish pub, affordable, 10-tap draught; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Prince George's newest downtown gathering spot...traditional Public House atmosphere


value: 1751 Boundary Road, North Vancouver, BC

community: Vancouver

value: Espresso Dolce is a specialty coffee equipment retailer with over 24 years in western Canada, carrying a wide range of residential and commercial espresso machines, burr grinders, and coffee supplies from brands such as La Marzocco, Jura, and Mazzer. The physical store at 1751 Boundary Road offers in-store demos and a service centre for machine repairs. Cyclists interested in home espresso gear could book a store visit or demo, but no beverages or food are served on-site.

value: Espresso Dolce

signal: Coffee equipment retailer, not a dining venue

wow_evidence: specialty coffee equipment retailer with over 24 years in western Canada... no beverages or food are served on-site


value: 487 Interurban Way, Vancouver, V5X 0C5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (4 spaces, secure, paid) at 60m; lockers (4 spaces, secure, paid) at 67m. Total: 8 spaces, 8 secure.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'