value: #125 6833 Buswell Street, Richmond, BC V6Y 0L3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 17m; stands at 30m; rack at 72m; rack at 80m; rack at 90m; rack (covered) at 97m.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Giant Richmond is an authorized Giant brand bicycle dealership in Richmond, BC, offering a broad selection of road, mountain, gravel, and electric bikes alongside a full-service workshop with multiple service tiers. The shop is notably inclusive, with bilingual English and Chinese signage throughout, and fosters a local riding community through two recurring weekly group rides. Touring cyclists will find a well-stocked accessories floor including panniers, racks, and fenders, plus professional mechanical support.

value: Giant

detail: 'Rental/出租' appears as a top-level navigation item on the website, indicating rental services are offered

detail: Front page lists two shop-organized recurring rides: 'LIV Richmond Social Ride for New Cyclists — Weekly Ride Every Tuesday' and 'Giant Richmond Weekly Group Rides — Weekly on Wednesdays, Richmond, BC'

detail: Website accessories section explicitly lists Bags & Panniers, Racks, and Fenders under Bike Gear Accessories

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: authorized Giant brand bicycle dealership... full workshop... Bags & Panniers, Racks, and Fenders


source: enrichment

value: 860 Fraser Ave., PO BOX 1396, Hope, BC, V0X 1L0

category: Accommodation

community: Hope

value: Best Continental Motel is a family-run, 14-room motel in Hope, BC, offering retro-styled rooms centrally located near the town's restaurants, shops, and Recreation Complex. Hope sits at the confluence of the Fraser and Coquihalla rivers, surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, and is a natural stopping point for cyclists riding the Coquihalla corridor or exploring the Othello Tunnels. The property features free parking and exterior security cameras.

value: Best Continental Motel

detail: Rolly's restaurant is described as 'right behind us around the corner' on the motel's front page

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

band_key: budget

confidence: medium

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info

wow_evidence: family-run, 14-room motel in Hope, BC


value: 740 First Avenue, Ladysmith, V9G 1A3

blurb: Ladysmith's library on First Avenue, serving since 1937.

category: Attractions

community: Ladysmith

value: The Ladysmith branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the community since 1937, making it one of the older branches in the regional system. Located on the unceded territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation on First Avenue, the branch moved to its current downtown location in 1994 and now holds over 26,000 items. For touring cyclists passing through Ladysmith, it offers a welcoming public space with digital resources.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Ladysmith Library Branch

ownership: Public

band_key: free

confidence: high

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Branch since 1937; ordinary library band.


value: 5152 Kingsway, Burnaby

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

category: Food & Drink

community: Burnaby

value: John 3:16 Malaysian Delights is a Malaysian restaurant chain founded in Richmond in 2014, with the Burnaby outpost on the busy Kingsway corridor offering authentic Malaysian rice dishes, noodles, and hot beverages. The restaurant prides itself on chefs skilled in traditional Malaysian cooking and serves a broad menu from appetizers to desserts. With online ordering and a takeout-friendly format, it makes a practical meal stop on a Kingsway cycling route.

value: John 3:16 Malaysian Delights

source: osm

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Malaysian rice/noodle sit-down; ~$15-24pp

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 2526 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T3E4

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; rack (3 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (5 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; rack (5 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 86m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 68 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Barney's On Main is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar on Vancouver's Main Street that has been serving brunch, comfort food, and late-night drinks for over a decade. It pours 20+ local craft beer taps featuring rotating selections from BC breweries such as 4 Winds, Driftwood, and Strange Fellows. The menu spans morning brunch classics through evening burgers, poutine, and share plates, with a notable range of vegetarian-friendly options throughout.

value: Barney's On Main

detail: Menu pages mark numerous items with ⓥ (vegetarian) throughout brunch, daytime, and evening menus; cocktail ingredients include 'vegan egg white'. No explicit GF labelling found

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

signal: Brunch mains mostly $15–18; casual comfort food bar


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Faulder

source: camping

value: A flat bench-top BC rec site just off Princeton-Summerland Road, overlooking the historic Kettle Valley Railway corridor with 11 open sites and a short 2.7 km gravel approach — bring all your own water as there is none on-site.

value: Crump Siding (BC Recreation Site)

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Valleyview

value: Starbucks

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 5755 Cowrie Street

community: Sechelt

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


category: Groceries

community: Daajing Giids

value: BC Liquor Store

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1945 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 8m; rack (3 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Kits Beach Coffee is a community-rooted specialty café on Cornwall Avenue, steps from the Kits Beach waterfront seawall and one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors. The café serves house-crafted coffee roasts, blended teas, freshly baked in-house pastries, breakfast, and lunch from a welcoming space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Beyond its café offerings, the venue hosts monthly community events — pottery, live music, makers markets — and maintains an on-site community library, giving it a neighbourhood gathering-place character that extends well beyond a typical coffee stop.

value: Kits Beach Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 3624 Shelbourne Street, V8P 4H2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 10m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Fujiya is a Japanese grocery and deli chain celebrating over 50 years in BC, with the Victoria location on Shelbourne Street open since 1991. Operating as a takeout-only shop, it offers prepared Japanese foods including sushi sets, individual rolls, and grocery items. It is a compact, community-oriented stop well-suited to cyclists looking for a quick and distinctive Japanese meal to go.

value: Fujiya

signal: Japanese grocery/deli takeout, prepared foods; ~$10-15

wow_evidence: Japanese grocery and deli chain celebrating over 50 years in BC, Victoria location open since 1991


value: 300 Main Street, Tofino, BC

community: Tofino

value: Himwitsa Lodge is an accommodation property in downtown Tofino operating under the House of Himwitsa complex, which also includes a First Nations art gallery and a smoked fish store. Located on Main Street, it sits at the heart of one of BC's most popular coastal destinations on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The lodge's affiliation with the Indigenous-owned House of Himwitsa gives it a culturally distinctive character compared to typical Tofino hotels.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Himwitsa Lodge

band_key: upscale

confidence: low

label: Upscale

signal: First Nations-owned waterfront suites in downtown Tofino (House of Himwitsa); Tofino market, $250+; no rates on page

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned House of Himwitsa... First Nations art gallery and a smoked fish store


value: 4890 Pool Road

community: Garden Bay

value: John Henry's Marina and Resort is a waterfront resort and marina property located at 4890 Pool Road in the Sunshine Coast region of BC. Based on OSM data it appears to offer resort-style accommodation with marina facilities in a coastal setting. No current operational website content is available to describe the guest experience further.

value: John Henry's Marina & Resort

signal: Positioned as luxury resort/marina; no actual pricing data

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: domain is currently listed for sale by a domain broker with no live business content


value: #105 - 3039 Merchant Way, Langford, BC

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

community: Langford

value: Origin Bakery & Cafe is a 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery and cafe with two Victoria-area locations, founded in 2009 and now expanding through franchising. The Langford (Belmont) branch offers a full range of fresh baked goods including breads, breakfast items, lunch, cakes, pastries, and cookies, made using over 20 alternative gluten-free flour substitutes. Touring cyclists with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities will find a rare dedicated safe-space bakery that also accommodates dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free diets.

value: Origin Bakery & Cafe

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 320-3033 Immel St, Abbotsford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Cafe Amarti is an Italian-inspired cafe in Abbotsford operated by the Kang family, built around the concept of 'Dolce Far Niente' — the sweetness of doing nothing. The menu spans coffee, matcha and tea, breakfast, lunch, and wine and beer. The space is also available for private rental outside regular hours, with capacity for groups of 15 or more.

value: Cafe Amarti


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A 1H1, Canada

community: Blaeberry

value: O.B. Campground

ownership: Private

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 60 Nanaimo Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 5K4

community: Penticton

value: Jeffer's Fryzz is a street-vending fish-and-chips outfit based in Penticton, BC. As a mobile or pop-up vendor it likely operates at markets, events, or rotating street locations rather than a fixed address. Touring cyclists rolling through the Okanagan may find it a classic quick stop for fried fish, depending on where and when it is set up.

value: Jeffer's Fryzz


value: 1109 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 41m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Subway


community: Ashcroft

value: Chevron

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 209 Montcalm Road, Trail, BC

blurb: Seasonal outdoor 25-metre pool with diving tank in Warfield, between Trail and Rossland.

community: Trail

value: The Warfield Centennial Pool is a seasonal outdoor municipal pool operated by the Village of Warfield, nestled between Trail and Rossland in the Kootenay region. The L-shaped 25-metre pool features a 9'6" deep diving tank and open deck areas for relaxing, set against the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains. For touring cyclists passing through in summer, it offers a genuine open-water swim stop in a community nicknamed 'The Jewel of the Kootenays.'

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

planning: check-ahead

setting: outdoor

theme: recreation

value: Warfield Centennial Pool

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor 25 m pool with diving tank between Trail and Rossland; outdoor-pool anchor band.


value: 109 McPhillips Ave #109, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 20m; rack at 24m; rack at 60m; rack at 66m.

community: Ganges

value: Salt Spring Coffee


value: 4001 Alberni Hwy, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1X7, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: destination

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Whisky Creek

value: A popular BC Parks campground hugging the Little Qualicum River gorge, where impressive waterfalls cascade through old-growth forest and shaded riverside trails leave directly from the sites; Cameron Lake swimming and sailboarding are a 10-minute drive west on Highway 4.

value: Little Qualicum Falls - Lower Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: impressive waterfalls cascade through old-growth forest … located 19km west of Parksville on Highway 4


value: 1485 Welch Street, V7P 1B5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (10 spaces) at 41m; stands (1 space) at 96m. Total: 11 spaces.

blurb: Indoor climbing gym on the North Shore.

community: North Vancouver

value: Climb Base5 is an indoor rock climbing gym serving Metro Vancouver with facilities in North Vancouver and Coquitlam, offering bouldering, auto-belays, top rope, and lead climbing for all skill levels. The gym emphasizes community, inclusivity, and progression through structured courses, youth programs, and adult training. A touring cyclist looking for an active rest day activity will find a well-equipped facility with beginner-friendly entry points including auto-belay orientations and introductory belay courses.

value: Climb Base5

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: climbing gym day pass ~$20-30

wow_evidence: Climbing gym with day access — climbing ladder 1/2.


value: 8171 Alexandra Road, Unit 105, Richmond, BC V6X3W5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 34m; rack at 59m.

community: Richmond

value: Happy Tree House BBQ is a Chinese restaurant in a Richmond shopping center offering meat, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine. The establishment features indoor seating with air conditioning and a no-smoking policy, but current operational status and cyclist facilities are unverified.

value: Happy Tree House BBQ

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


community: Chilliwack

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 501 5th Avenue, Stewart BC V0T 1W0

blurb: Stewart's public library at the head of the Portland Canal.

community: Stewart

value: Stewart Public Library is the community hub of one of BC's most remote towns, situated at the end of Portland Canal roughly 350 km from the nearest large urban centre. The library serves both residents and visitors, offering internet access, an extensive digital collection, and a warm gathering space in a town known for its wildlife and dramatic scenery. A touring cyclist reaching Stewart will find this a rare opportunity for connectivity and a quiet rest in a very isolated corner of the province.

days_closed: Sa Su

value: Stewart Public Library

wow_evidence: Community library in remote Stewart; ordinary library band.


value: 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville

community: Parksville

value: Tigh-Na-Mara is a long-established seaside resort nestled among trees on Vancouver Island's central coast, offering accommodation ranging from pet-friendly rustic cottages to spa bungalows and oceanview rooms. The property includes the Grotto Spa and two on-site dining venues, making it a self-contained destination well suited to multi-night stays. Parksville's beaches and central island cycling routes are immediately accessible from the resort grounds.

value: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

detail: Two on-site dining venues: Cedars Restaurant & Lounge and Treetop Tapas & Grill, both confirmed on the resort website

signal: landmark seaside spa resort (Grotto Spa), Parksville; $220-320

wow_evidence: long-established seaside resort... Grotto Spa and two on-site dining venues


value: 1800 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, V2B 3L9

community: Kamloops

value: Farros Pizza and Greek is a Kamloops restaurant offering an eclectic menu that combines Greek classics, wood-fired pizzas, and Indian dishes from two city locations. The Tranquille Road outpost (Unit 10) is one of the pair, with the menu spanning souvlaki, Greek ribs, calamari, and paneer tikka. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, handcrafted and fully customizable dishes, with the Family Pack — loaded with skewers, ribs, prawns, calamari, and sides — as the house favourite.

value: Farros Pizza and Greek

detail: Menu includes Paneer Tikka ('marinated cheese cooked with green peppers, tomatoes in hot clay oven') — a vegetarian dish — and Greek salad

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: two city locations


category: Transport

community: Victoria

source: llm-examine

value: Victoria Taxi is a 70-car on-demand taxi service operating 24/7 across Greater Victoria, serving the airport, multiple ferry terminals, and destinations as far as Tofino and Campbell River. No bike policy is stated on the website.

value: Victoria Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: 70-car on-demand taxi service


value: 816 Michel Road (Building C), Elkford BC V0B 1H0

blurb: Elkford's public library, inside the aquatic centre building.

community: Elkford

value: Elkford Public Library is the community library serving Elkford, a small and remote municipality in the Kootenay Rockies near the headwaters of the Elk River. It provides public computers, digitization services, printing and scanning, and a broad range of community programs. For a touring cyclist riding through this isolated valley, it stands as one of the few publicly accessible indoor facilities in town.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Elkford Public Library

wow_evidence: Community library inside the aquatic centre building; ordinary library delight.


character: utilitarian

kid_friendly: no

community: Mahood Falls

value: A bare-bones 2-unit lakeside rec site reached via a long active logging road; the lake itself requires a steep foot trail and the site has minimal facilities.

value: White Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: long active logging road... steep foot trail


value: 2139 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 1H8

community: Nanaimo

value: Nesvog Meats & Sausage is a family-owned butcher, deli, and specialty grocer established in 2005 with Scandinavian roots, operating two Nanaimo locations. The Bowen Road shop carries store-made sausages, fresh and frozen meats, ready-to-eat deli items, baked goods, local produce from the Nesvog Family Farm, and a range of groceries. Voted #1 Best in the City for meat and deli, it offers a broad selection of gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free options.

value: Nesvog Meats & Sausage

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


community: Vernon

value: Riviera Plaza & Conference Centre is a hotel and conference facility in Vernon, BC. Website suspension prevents verification of current operations and cyclist amenities.

value: Riviera Plaza & Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

wow_evidence: hotel and conference facility in Vernon; website suspended, operations unverifiable


value: 5401 Hector Road, Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y9G1

community: Sproat Lake

value: Raven's River Rest is an Indigenous-owned riverside cabin and healing retreat situated along the Somass River within the traditional Tseshaht Territory near Port Alberni. Created by a Tseshaht couple on ancestral land, it offers guests access to salmon fishing, swimming, and berry picking alongside traditional healing ceremonies, Reiki, and herbal remedy workshops. A touring cyclist staying here would experience a deeply nature-connected, culturally distinctive escape far removed from standard hotel accommodation.

source: ITBC

value: Raven's River Rest

origin: manual

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Tseshaht riverside cabin/healing retreat; no nightly rates published, keep default

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned riverside cabin and healing retreat … traditional healing ceremonies, Reiki, and herbal remedy workshops


value: 3280 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; anchors (1 space) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 36m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m. Total: 47 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Piast Bakery & Deli is a European-style bakery and deli located on Cambie Street in Vancouver. It offers baked goods and prepared deli items, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking quick food and supplies.

value: Piast Bakery & Deli


value: British Columbia, Field, BC V0A 1L0, Canada

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Cathedral

value: Parks Canada campground in Yoho National Park's Kicking Horse Valley, reached via paved Trans-Canada access; a summer-only base for Takakkaw Falls, Burgess Shale guided hikes, and Emerald Lake, with fees applicable and waterways currently closed to watercraft until March 2027.

value: Monarch Campground


community: Burnaby

value: Starbucks


value: 930 Main Street

blurb: Lillooet's combined recreation, education and cultural centre on Main Street.

community: Lillooet

value: The Lillooet R.E.C. Centre (Recreation, Education, and Cultural Centre) is a regional civic facility operated by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District on Main Street in Lillooet. It combines recreation, library, and cultural services under one roof, making it a community hub in this small Interior BC town that sits at the junction of several long-distance cycling routes. For touring cyclists passing through Lillooet, it represents a logical stop in a community with limited services.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: low

value: Lillooet REC Centre and Library

signal: building=civic

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: Combined civic rec/library/cultural facility; ordinary. Overlaps LALA library listing 34m away (library service is the more specific record); both can stand.


bike_access: hard

community: Bridal Falls

value: Hike-in wilderness camp on a subalpine lake within Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park, set below old-growth forested slopes and spectacular alpine ridges roughly 150 km east of Vancouver. No fires permitted in the backcountry, cell service ends well before the trailhead, and the trailhead parking lot is a noted break-in target.

value: Lindeman Lake Camp

wow_evidence: hike-in wilderness camp on a subalpine lake within Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park; parking lot is subject to break-ins


value: 353 Yellowhead Highway

community: Burns Lake

value: Boer Mountain Coffee House is a café on the Yellowhead Highway in BC's Central Interior, a major cycling corridor through the Cariboo and Bulkley regions. Located at a ground-level highway address, it offers sit-down and takeout service with a no-smoking policy. For touring cyclists passing through this remote stretch, it represents a rare opportunity for a hot drink and a rest stop.

value: Boer Mountain Coffee House


value: Wok Box


label: fall salmon run

months: September October November

community: Campbell River

value: Large riverside campground on the Quinsam River within Elk Falls Park, 3 km north of Campbell River off Hwy 28, offering paved easy access and a full-service base for year-round salmon fishing, old-growth forest trails, and a short side trip to the 25-metre Elk Falls waterfall.

value: Quinsam Campground

wow_evidence: BC Parks campground (Elk Falls Park) with 122 sites, located 2-3 km from downtown Campbell River


value: 6188 176 Street, Surrey, BC V3S 4E7

blurb: Cloverdale's rec centre with pool and fitness programs.

community: Surrey

value: Cloverdale Recreation Centre is a City of Surrey municipal facility serving the historic Cloverdale neighbourhood with a broad range of indoor recreation programs for all ages. The centre is publicly accessible and offers fitness, aquatic, and community programming on a drop-in and registered basis. Touring cyclists passing through Surrey's eastern suburbs may find it a useful urban waypoint, though cyclist-specific services are not advertised.

planning: walk-up

value: Cloverdale Recreation Centre

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


value: 45550 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1V4

blurb: Eight-sheet curling club with café, running since 1952.

community: Chilliwack

value: The Chilliwack Curling Club has been a community fixture since 1952, growing from a three-sheet facility built with help from CFB Chilliwack into a full community centre with eight sheets of seasonal curling ice. Beyond curling, the building hosts events and gatherings in its banquet halls and meeting rooms, and the on-site 9th End Café serves dine-in meals. The facility also features a fully stocked pro shop, dart boards, and a licensed bar and lounge.

season: winter

value: Chilliwack Curling Club

detail: 9th End Café offers dine-in, buffet service for events, banquet menus, plated meals, platters, and take-and-bake options

wow_evidence: Eight-sheet curling club with banquet halls — booking-based sport club per curling ladder.


value: 5776 Ladner Trunk Road

community: Delta

value: McDonald's on Ladner Trunk Road is a fast food restaurant in Tsawwassen offering burgers, breakfast, McCafé coffee, and snacks with a drive-through and outdoor patio seating. OSM records it as open 24/7, making it a reliable any-hour stop for touring cyclists passing through the Tsawwassen area. An on-site PlayPlace adds to its appeal as a rest and refuel point for families on tour.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 19700 Klassen Road, Hope

community: Hope

value: Ricky's All Day Grill - Hope

signal: Ricky's All Day Grill chain; $15-30/person


value: 160 Southwest Marine Drive

value: McDonald's at 160 Southwest Marine Drive is a drive-through fast-food restaurant on Vancouver's southwest side, serving burgers, chicken, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. It is part of the McDonald's Canada chain and sits along Southwest Marine Drive, a route used by cyclists connecting Vancouver's south end. The location offers a familiar and accessible food stop for riders passing through the area.

wow_evidence: McDonald's Canada chain... drive-through fast-food restaurant


value: Squamish-Lillooet, BC V0N 2L0, Canada

label: apple season & bears

months: September October

washroom_type: pit

community: Owl Creek

value: An open dry-forest site on a former homestead where Owl Creek meets the Birkenhead River, with a remnant apple orchard and good fishing; outhouses only, self-register fees, and active bear presence.

value: Owl Creek Recreation Site

wow_evidence: remnant apple orchard and good fishing


value: 36 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (6 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 38m; stands at 80m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Bun & Beans Cafe is a cafe located on West Hastings Street in downtown Vancouver. Its West Hastings address places it in a busy urban corridor convenient to cyclists moving through the core of the city. No further details about its menu, seating, or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Bun & Beans Cafe


value: 863 Beatty Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Rocanini Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee company established in 2010, its name derived from the Latin word for 'rock' in homage to Italian tradition — evoking a foundation of strength and presence. Beyond handcrafted beverages, the cafe sells freshly roasted coffee beans, tea, and brewing equipment on-site. The company also runs a wholesale operation and offers private cupping and barista training for those pursuing a deeper coffee education.

value: Rocanini Coffee Roasters

wow_evidence: artisan coffee company established in 2010... cafe locations [in] Steveston and Yaletown


value: Holmes Rd, Arrow Creek, BC V0B 1N0, Canada

community: Fort Steele

value: Two-site free rec site on a shallow man-made lake east of Cranbrook, notable for the old corduroy road visible on the lake bottom; access requires 4 km of rough but 2WD-passable gravel and no amenities are confirmed on site.

value: Lakit Lake Recreation Site


value: 492 3rd Avenue, Fernie, V0B 1M0

blurb: Downtown Fernie library with a 24-hour public garden, picnic tables, and bike racks.

community: Fernie

value: The Fernie Heritage Library is a welcoming three-storey public facility in downtown Fernie, housing fiction, non-fiction, reference collections, and a Tech Hub with fabrication, audio, and media creation equipment. Beside the building is a beautifully maintained garden open to the public 24 hours a day, complete with picnic tables and bike racks — a genuinely pleasant rest stop for cyclists passing through the Elk Valley. Membership and programming are free, and the library hosts community programs ranging from literacy support to a volunteer income tax clinic.

value: Fernie Heritage Library

signal: amenity=library

detail: Garden beside the building has bike racks available to the public 24 hours a day

wow_evidence: Three-storey library whose 24-hour public garden with picnic tables and bike racks is a concretely rider-useful rest stop; Tech Hub inside.


value: 633 East 15th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands at 61m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: The Gluten Free Epicurean is a boutique, dedicated gluten-free and celiac-safe bakery in East Vancouver, founded in 2009 by owner Delainy after her own diagnosis with gluten intolerance. The bakery produces fresh and frozen bread, cakes, and specialty items including vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and refined-sugar-free options. A touring cyclist with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity would find this a rare and welcome stop for safe baked goods and snacks.

value: The Gluten Free Epicurean


value: 5857 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3P9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 87m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: The First Dessert is a locally owned Cantonese dessert shop on Victoria Drive specializing in traditional and modernized Chinese sweets, with 50+ items including ginger milk, mango sago, and taro coconut milk. The shop blends Hong Kong-style dessert culture with a relaxed dine-in atmosphere and multi-lingual service. Takeout and third-party delivery are also available, making it a convenient stop for a sweet break.

value: The First Dessert

signal: Cantonese dessert shop, sago/ginger milk; ~$8-14


value: 3701 De Wolf Way, Merritt, BC V1K 1C4

community: Merritt

value: Game On Sports Bar & Grill is a full-service restaurant and sports bar in Merritt, BC, sitting at a natural crossroads for cyclists traveling the Nicola Valley corridor between the Coast Mountains and the Okanagan. The venue pours 8 beers on tap alongside a broad pub menu spanning burgers, seafood, appetizers, and house-made cocktails. Rotating themed events — including Nova Scotia lobster nights and Wednesday prime rib features — give it a lively, community-focused character.

value: Game On

detail: Menu includes Veggie Quesadilla and Beyond Chicken Strips (plant-based) as standalone and add-on options; no gluten-free options mentioned

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: full-service sports bar and grill in Merritt, BC


value: 4485 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 0L6

value: Salita Cyclery is a road and gravel cycling boutique in Burnaby Heights, taking its name from the Italian word for 'ascend' as a nod to local mountain climbs and the Italian heritage of North Burnaby. The shop carries premium brands including Orbea, Felt, Argon 18, De Rosa, and Pinarello, and offers professional repair and custom build services by appointment. It also serves as the base for Hewdog Racing, a cycling and triathlon team, making it a genuine community hub for competitive road and multisport athletes.

value: Salita Cyclery

detail: Same-day service confirmed for flat tire tube repairs only. All other work requires booking with 2+ week lead time and 7–10 day turnaround

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: walk-in same-day service is not available except for flat tire tube repairs


value: 980 Cumberland Road

community: Courtenay

value: Coffee Love Bug is a small cafe on Cumberland Road in the Courtenay area of Vancouver Island, tucked into a dedicated building and serving a condensed weekly schedule. Its location along a Vancouver Island cycling corridor makes it a potential rest stop for riders exploring the region. No further details about the menu or interior were retrievable from the website.

value: Coffee Love Bug

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 989 Alder Street, 100 Mile House, V0E 2E0

community: 100 Mile House

value: The Super 8 by Wyndham in 100 Mile House is a national-brand motel located in a small hub town on the Cariboo Highway (Highway 97), a key artery for touring cyclists riding the interior of BC. As part of the Super 8 chain, it offers a predictable mid-range motel experience in a town with limited accommodation options. For cyclists doing long days on the Cariboo, it represents a reliable overnight stop in an otherwise sparsely serviced corridor.

value: Super 8 by Wyndham 100 Mile House

signal: chain 'super 8'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: Super 8 by Wyndham national-brand motel


value: 501 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver V6B 1Y4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (20 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Ramen Gojiro is Canada's first Jiro-style ramen shop, part of the Menya Kouji Group, specializing in voluminous gatsuri-style bowls with house-made noodles, rich pork-and-chicken broths, and extensive topping customization. The menu spans classic, spicy, tsukemen, vegetarian, and donburi options alongside house-made gyoza, making it a versatile and filling stop in downtown Vancouver. Pickup ordering and fresh noodle delivery are both available.

value: Ramen Gojiro

detail: Menu lists 'VEGETARIAN RAMEN: Creamy miso & soy milk broth topped with assorted vegetables & a shitake mushroom' and 'MATCHA VEGE' gyoza stuffed with soy meat, cabbage, garlic, and chives

signal: Ramen shop; no prices shown; jiro-style casual, voluminous bowls


value: 4966 Fairmont Frontage, Fairmont Hot Springs, V0B 1L0

community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: Gas Plus — marketed by GP Fuels as 'Fairmont Gas Plus' — is a fuel station and convenience store on Fairmont Frontage Road in the Columbia Valley resort community of Fairmont Hot Springs. Part of the regional GP Fuels network operating in the East Kootenay region of BC, it is one of the few roadside service stops in a stretch of valley dominated by the Fairmont Hot Springs resort. For touring cyclists riding the Columbia Valley corridor between Radium Hot Springs and Canal Flats, it serves as a natural waypoint.

value: Gas Plus


value: 1-678 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 30m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands at 93m; stands at 96m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Kinton Ramen is a Canadian ramen chain founded in 2012 by executive chef Aki Urata, now operating 50+ locations across Canada and the US. The menu spans pork, beef, chicken, and vegetarian broths with multiple flavour and noodle options, and guests are greeted with the traditional Japanese welcome 'Irasshaimase.' A Sunwood Coquitlam location appears to have recently opened, suggesting active expansion in the Lower Mainland.

value: Kinton Ramen

detail: Website lists Veggie Spicy Garlic Ramen, Veggie Gyoza, and a dedicated Veggie soup base (fresh vegetables, clean balanced taste)

signal: Ramen shop; bowls start at $9.99, full meal combo $15


value: 3340 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: PrinkleChicken is a Korean-style fried chicken franchise with multiple Vancouver-area locations, serving hand-battered, deep-fried chicken brushed with a range of Korean sauces including yangyeom, honey, and padak padak. The Kingsway location is one of roughly ten outlets across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The menu also features cheese balls, tteokbokki, and shrimp, making it a solid quick-service stop for a hungry cyclist along the Kingsway corridor.

value: PrinkleChicken


value: 190-1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4C1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 33m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Boston Pizza Broadway is a Canadian chain family restaurant and sports bar located on West Broadway in Vancouver, celebrating 60 years as Canada's largest casual dining brand. The menu spans gourmet pizzas, pasta, wings, sandwiches, and shareables, with vegan and GlutenWise® options available. Touring cyclists will find a full sit-down dining experience alongside takeout and delivery service on a busy urban corridor.

value: Boston Pizza

detail: Website states 'Vegan and GlutenWise® options also available' on the menu page; GlutenWise® items are itemized on the nutritional information page

signal: chain 'boston pizza'

wow_evidence: Canada's largest casual dining brand


source: manual

value: National airline serving Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ), Kelowna (YLW), Kamloops (YKA), Cranbrook (YXC), and other BC cities. Bikes must be pre-registered; boxed or bagged only; e-bikes not accepted. Fee approximately $50 CAD per direction.

value: Air Canada

subcategory: Flight


value: 550 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1P1

community: Nanaimo

value: Donair Dude is a BC-based Mediterranean fast-food chain launched during the 2010 Winter Olympics, serving donair wraps, platters, poutine, and falafel dishes made with locally sourced BC meats. The Nanaimo location on Fifth Street offers a broad menu spanning chicken, beef, lamb, and vegan options, with online ordering available. For a touring cyclist, it is a convenient calorie stop with familiar quick-service format in a central Nanaimo location.

value: Donair Dude

detail: Website front page lists 'VEGAN' as a distinct menu category; menu includes Falafel Wrap, Falafel Platter, and Falafel Plate confirming vegetarian/vegan options


value: 101 Snaw-Naw-As Road, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0, Canada

community: Jayem

value: A Snaw-naw-as First Nation-operated campground on the Nanoose Bay shoreline north of Nanaimo, with sweeping views across the Salish Sea toward the Winchelsea islands; the park skews heavily RV with hookups, but non-serviced tent sites are available and full amenities (showers, flush washrooms, store) are on-site.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Snaw Naw As Campground

wow_evidence: Snaw-naw-as First Nation-operated campground... hot showers, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi... on-site store


value: #1-321 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: ground_slots (4 spaces) at 82m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: La Stella Trattoria is a cozy Italian restaurant in Nanaimo focused on fresh, seasonal Vancouver Island ingredients prepared using old-world methods. It holds the distinction of importing Nanaimo's first wood-fired pizza oven, producing Neapolitan-style pies with a crisp, charred crust alongside hand-made pastas crafted from scratch daily. The kitchen also makes gluten-free pasta in-house using its own recipe, making it one of the more accommodating stops for cyclists with dietary needs.

value: La Stella Trattoria

detail: Website Our Story page states house-made gluten-free pasta is available using an in-house recipe

signal: Italian trattoria, wood-fired pizza + house pasta; ~$20-32pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 4090 Whistler Way

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 50m; rack at 52m.

community: Whistler

value: The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler is a resort hotel operated under the Westin brand in Whistler, a premier cycling destination in British Columbia. The property offers accommodation and spa services to visitors. Touring cyclists would find this an available lodging option in Whistler.

value: The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: chain 'westin'

wow_evidence: resort hotel ... in Whistler, a premier cycling destination in British Columbia


value: 7500 HWY #3, Manning Park, BC

community: Manning Park

value: The Lodge is the central accommodation building at Manning Park Resort, a major year-round destination in the Cascade Mountains drawing over one million visitors annually. It sits within a full-service resort offering cabins, chalets, camping, and the Pinewoods Restaurant serving comfort food in a mountain setting. For touring cyclists, it represents one of the few substantial service stops along Highway 3 through Manning Provincial Park.

value: Lodge

signal: resort restaurant (Pinewoods), Manning Park; comfort food ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: drawing over one million visitors annually... one of the few substantial service stops along Highway 3 through Manning Provincial Park


value: 5659 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P3W2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Kent's Kitchen is a long-established Cantonese takeout restaurant on Victoria Drive that relocated from Vancouver's Chinatown and has retained a devoted local following. The menu spans classic dishes — fried rice, chow mein, spareribs, and fresh seafood — with online ordering available for fast pickup. Cyclists will find it a convenient, affordable stop for a filling hot meal on a busy arterial corridor in south Vancouver.

value: Kent's Kitchen

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Eggplant and Tofu (茄子豆腐), Egg Tofu (玉子豆付), and Buddha's Feast (羅漢斋)


value: 435 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A9

value: Circle K is a 24-hour convenience store and petrol station on Columbia Street in New Westminster, part of the international Couche-Tard family of stores. It offers the typical Circle K lineup including packaged snacks and drinks, hot beverages, and Roller Grill hot food items. Its round-the-clock operation makes it a reliable stop for touring cyclists needing supplies at any hour.

value: Circle K

detail: Website services list includes 'Roller Grill', Circle K's signature hot food program (hot dogs, taquitos, etc.)


value: 3230 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, B.C. V3H 4Y2

community: Anmore

value: A well-maintained private RV park at the entrance to Buntzen Lake, offering showers, laundry, and flush toilets with easy access to lake swimming and surrounding hiking trails; sites are full-hookup RV-oriented at $85+/night with no tent-only rate listed.

value: Anmore Camp & RV Park


value: 804 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Superflux Cabana is a craft beer bar and restaurant in Victoria, BC, operated by Superflux Beer Company as their 'island outpost.' Located upstairs at 804 Broughton Street, the 110-seat venue features two rooftop patios and an indoor lounge styled after a 1970s Vegas hotel bar, with the latest Superflux beers always on tap and a full late-night kitchen serving burgers and casual fare.

value: Superflux Cabana

detail: Website FAQ states: 'We have veggie and vegan options. There are gluten-friendly options {gluten-free buns} as well.'

wow_evidence: operated by Superflux Beer Company as their 'island outpost'


value: 1696 Venables Street, Vancouver

value: Launched in 2021 as North America's first bunny cafe, The Bunny Cafe is a therapeutic lounge where guests interact with adoptable rabbits in partnership with Rabbitats Rescue Society. The fully vegan menu features plant-based sweet and savory snacks alongside coffee, and the space doubles as a retail shop with rabbit-themed merchandise. A touring cyclist visiting Vancouver's Commercial Drive neighbourhood will find a genuinely one-of-a-kind rest stop that also supports rabbit rescue and adoption.

value: The Bunny Cafe

detail: Website states 'Our cafe is fully vegan with plant-based sweet and savory snacks'; OSM confirms

wow_evidence: North America's first bunny cafe...therapeutic lounge where guests interact with adoptable rabbits in partnership with Rabbitats Rescue Society


value: Narvaez Bay Rd, Saturna Island, BC, V0N2Y0

community: Saturna

value: A 7-site wilderness walk-in on Saturna Island — 1.7 km on foot from the trailhead (or by boat) into one of the most undisturbed bays in the southern Gulf Islands, set among Douglas fir and Garry oak-arbutus ecosystems; no potable water, pit toilets only, and a permanent fire ban make self-sufficiency essential.

value: Narvaez Bay Campsite (BCMT)

wow_evidence: bike racks at the trailhead


value: 47632 Old Boston Bar Road, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0

blurb: Small canyon-community library with WiFi and bike racks.

community: Boston Bar

value: The Boston Bar Library is a small community branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library, the largest public library system in British Columbia, serving the Boston Bar and surrounding Nlaka'pamux territory. Cyclists passing through this remote Fraser Canyon community can stop in for free WiFi, public computers, and copying/printing/scanning services. The branch offers outdoor bike racks, making it a practical rest stop on an otherwise isolated stretch of highway.

days_closed: Mo We Fr Sa Su

value: Boston Bar Library

detail: Website lists 'Outdoor Bike Racks' as a confirmed location feature

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; bike racks outside.


community: Beach Grove

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 3191 Woodsdale Road, Lake Country, V4V 1X7

community: Lake Country

value: A general store in rural Lake Country serving the local community. Offers a convenient stop for basic supplies during a cycling pass through the region.

value: Woodsdale General Store

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill, BC V8H 1A1

community: Mill Bay

value: Merridale Eatery is the farmhouse dining room of Merridale Cidery & Distillery, a family-owned, woman-led farm operation that has been crafting ciders and spirits in the Cowichan Valley for over 30 years. The eatery serves farm-fresh comfort food designed to pair with their house-made ciders, spirits, and artisanal sodas on a 20-acre working orchard. Cyclists will find a relaxed pub-style setting with heated patio and courtyard seating, plus a farm store stocked with award-winning ciders, spirits, and local gifts.

value: Merridale Eatery

signal: cidery farmhouse comfort food; ~$18-28pp


community: Duncan

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 2300 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E5

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (8 spaces) at 33m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Platform 7 Coffee is an atmospheric specialty café with two Vancouver locations — one in Kitsilano and one in East Vancouver — each designed to evoke Victorian London and Belle-Époque Parisian train stations. The café runs a full espresso bar, a brew bar featuring single-origin coffees via V60, Chemex, AeroPress, and siphon, plus cold brew, nitro, and an artisan ice cream bar. A substantial food menu of sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, and protein snacks makes it a practical mid-ride stop with both indoor and outdoor seating.

value: Platform 7

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian options including 'Deluxe Breakfast – Veggie', 'Veggie, Avocado & Feta', 'Goat Cheese, Beet & Apple', and 'Veggie Peanut Butter Fudge'. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

subcategory: Café / Coffee


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

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 10m.

value: Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub is Canada's first purpose-built gastro brewpub, crafting beer on the Victoria waterfront since 1984 with views of the Inner Harbour. The site combines a pub-style restaurant, taproom, a covered and heated outdoor patio, and heritage guesthouses, all supported by house-brewed ales, ciders, and sours made with local ingredients. Touring cyclists can fuel up on locally-sourced seasonal fare and pick up growler fills from the on-site provisions store.

value: Spinnakers

signal: Gastro brewpub, pub-style restaurant + taproom


value: 920 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7

value: Zawa Restaurant has anchored the south end of Commercial Drive since 1997, serving an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, American, and Middle Eastern cuisine in a newly renovated space with comfortable indoor booths and a large heated patio. The bar pours from 12 taps and a full liquor menu, and the venue regularly hosts live music, stand-up comedy, and sports on big-screen TVs. With seating for up to 90 and a lively neighbourhood vibe, it's a substantial fuelling stop on one of Vancouver's most famous cycling corridors.

value: Zawa Restaurant

detail: Menu lists gluten-free bread as a paid substitution option and breakfast items include veggie choices (mushroom, spinach, or tomato); multiple salads and plant-forward dishes appear throughout the menu

signal: Mediterranean/American/ME eclectic, full bar; ~$20-32pp


community: Eagle Bluff

value: Secrest Hill Agricultural Worker’s Campsite


value: 3116 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Nuba is a beloved Vancouver Lebanese restaurant group; the Kitsilano outpost is styled as a Lebanese taverna, with a cavernous multi-level interior of low-ceilinged nooks and a glass-covered courtyard filled with plants. Founded nearly 20 years ago, Nuba sources fresh, local, and organic ingredients daily and has long been regarded as one of Vancouver's go-to spots for feel-good, health-conscious Lebanese cooking. The menu is substantially vegan-friendly, with all meats halal and hormone-free, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists with diverse dietary needs.

value: nuba

detail: About page states 'A large portion of our menu items are vegan.'. Menu items throughout are individually labelled Vegan and/or GF (e.g. Classic Hummus, Garden Falafel, Najib's Special, Mjadra)

signal: Lebanese taverna, local/organic; ~$18-28pp


value: 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 79m.

blurb: Natural history museum under a 26 m blue whale skeleton.

community: University Hill

value: Vancouver's natural history museum on the UBC campus, home to a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton suspended in the atrium and over two million biological specimens. Exhibits span 20,000 square feet covering insects, birds, fossils, mammals, and dinosaur trackways from BC's early Cretaceous period. Operated by UBC Faculty of Science, with an audio tour available for self-guided exploration.

theme: science-family

value: Beaty Biodiversity Museum

signal: Beaty Biodiversity Museum admission ~$14-18

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Vancouver's natural history museum — 26 m blue whale skeleton, two million specimens; memorable visit.


value: 500 McDonald Avenue, Kamloops, V2B 3Z8

blurb: North Shore neighbourhood activity centre in Kamloops.

community: Kamloops

value: Parkview Activity Centre is a City of Kamloops-operated community centre located in the North Shore neighbourhood of Kamloops. It is part of the city's broader recreation and culture network, offering programming for residents. As a neighbourhood activity hub, it may serve as a convenient rest point for cyclists moving through the area, though specific cycling amenities are unconfirmed.

value: Parkview Activity Centre

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood activity centre; standard civic band.


community: Hemlock Valley

value: A no-service wilderness site on the west side of Chehalis Lake, 30 km up the Chehalis FSR from Harrison Mills; pack-in/pack-out only, first-come/first-served, and access is effectively barred to loaded bikes by three large waterbars cut into the entry road since 2022.

value: Skwellepil Creek Wilderness Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Steve’s Poké Bar

signal: Steve's Poke Bar; ~$13-16


value: 4101 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 25m; bollard (2 spaces) at 36m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Mount Douglas Market is a neighbourhood grocery store on Shelbourne Street in Victoria, stocking a curated mix of specialty, organic, and plant-based products alongside everyday staples. The store runs weekly specials covering fresh BC produce, deli items, and artisan packaged goods. Same-day in-store and curbside pickup are available.

value: Mount Douglas Market


community: Bowen Island

value: Bona Manzi is a self-contained cottage on Bowen Island, British Columbia, listed on Airbnb and marketed for its ocean views and peaceful setting. The property is a separate cottage rather than a room within a host's home. Bowen Island is a short ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay near Vancouver, making it a possible stopover for cyclists exploring the Sunshine Coast or Sea to Sky corridor.

value: Bona Manzi

signal: Self-contained Bowen cottage, no rate; ~$180-250 typical

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: self-contained cottage… listed on Airbnb


value: P.O. Box 49 Nimpo Lake, BC V0L 1R0

community: Nimpo Lake

value: Wilderness Rim Resort sits on the eastern shore of Nimpo Lake in BC's Chilcotin Plateau, roughly 185 miles west of Williams Lake on Highway 20 toward Bella Coola. The resort offers a range of cabin options from rustic units to the spacious lakefront Mt. Trumpeter cabin, plus RV and tent sites, making it a practical basecamp for the remote west-Chilcotin cycling corridor. Nimpo Lake is also BC's largest floatplane base, giving the resort an unusually wild and scenic setting near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

value: Wilderness Rim Resort

detail: Front page notes RV/tent sites include 'shower houses and laundry'; Mt. Monarch Cabin description notes 'washer and dryer conveniently located inside the cabin.'

signal: Cabin rates $75–150 CAD (typical $100–150 range)

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: Nimpo Lake is also BC's largest floatplane base … laundry facilities (shower houses and laundry for RV/tent guests)


value: 1950A Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1C9

value: Panda Island is a cozy family-run restaurant in Central Oak Bay, specializing in Guangdong-style cuisine with Western influences, led by head chef Wen. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients and minimized oils, offering everything from quick on-the-go lunches to relaxed dine-in experiences. Delivery is available through DoorDash and SkipTheDishes, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through the Oak Bay Avenue corridor.

value: Panda Island Chinese Cuisine

detail: Multiple dishes can be made gluten-friendly (wheat-free and soy sauce-free) on request. Tofu Chop Suey (No. 8) can be made 'gluten-friendly and/or vegan upon request.' Hot & Sour Soup has a vegetarian version. Site notes they do not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and advises celiac customers to inquire

signal: Main entrees $17.95–$22.95; family-run casual Chinese restaurant


community: North Vancouver

value: The Rusty Rail is a seasonal outdoor BBQ and beer garden located at the summit of Grouse Mountain, part of the broader Grouse Mountain resort complex above North Vancouver. It sits within the same destination that hosts the Grouse Bike Park, making it a natural post-ride stop for mountain bikers accessing the lift-served trails. The outdoor seating area faces the mountain environment with views toward Vancouver.

value: Rusty Rail Outdoor B.B.Q. & Beer Garden

signal: summit outdoor BBQ & beer garden (Grouse); ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: summit of Grouse Mountain... hosts the Grouse Bike Park


value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


community: Remote & backcountry, Peace River Regional District

value: A remote backcountry wilderness set on Kakwa Lake beneath 3000m peaks and sweeping alpine meadows on the Continental Divide; mountain bikes can ride the final Tote Road section but the first 75km from the staging site requires a 4x4 high-clearance vehicle, and no potable water is available at the park.

value: Kakwa Lake

wow_evidence: 3000m peaks and sweeping alpine meadows on the Continental Divide... mountain bikes can ride the final Tote Road section


value: 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney, BC

blurb: Panorama Recreation community centre with gym and pottery studio.

community: Sidney

value: Greenglade Community Centre is a publicly operated recreation facility in Sidney, BC, run by Panorama Recreation (a service of the Peninsula Recreation Commission) and located about 25 minutes from Victoria. It offers a gymnasium, weight room, fitness studios, pottery studio, and an accessible playground on a single-level, fully accessible campus. Touring cyclists in the Saanich Peninsula area could use it as a rest stop with washroom access.

value: Greenglade Community Centre

wow_evidence: Panorama Recreation facility, gym + studios, no pool. Standard rec 1/1.


value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 6179 248th Street, Langley, BC

community: Langley

value: The Waffle Bar is a made-to-order waffle counter nestled within Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, a family-owned Fraser Valley farm that has been operating since 1974 across more than 200 acres. Toppings rotate with the seasons — summer brings fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries harvested directly from the surrounding fields, while winter and spring feature warm fruit compotes. It is a distinctive, farm-direct food stop in the agricultural flatlands east of Langley, with takeout served in fully biodegradable packaging.

value: Waffle Bar

detail: Vegan Gluten-Friendly Waffle confirmed on menu (made with soy, rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, coconut milk, topped with vegan coco whip). Note: website explicitly states this is not a certified gluten-free facility and cross-contamination is possible

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: family-owned Fraser Valley farm that has been operating since 1974 across more than 200 acres... summer brings fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries harvested directly from the surrounding fields


community: Salmon Arm

value: Signature BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: Unit 108, Steveston, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: loops (12 spaces) at 16m; rack at 26m; rack at 32m; rack at 89m; rack at 99m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Sweet Surrender Gelato is an artisan gelato shop in Steveston (Richmond), celebrated locally for creative flavours like HK Milk Tea, Miso Caramel Swirl, and Uji Matcha alongside classic and vegan sorbetto options. Reviewers consistently note 16–20 rotating flavours available for scooping. The shop also operates an online store and fulfils delivery orders via DoorDash, making it a convenient stop or a from-afar treat for cyclists passing through Steveston.

value: Sweet Surrender Gelato

detail: Gelato/sorbetto shop with no savoury meal or packed-lunch offering evident

detail: Website flavour list explicitly labels 'Lemon Kumquat Sorbetto (Vegan)' and 'Sugar-Free Mango yuzu sorbetto (Vegan)'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 200 Campion Street, Kelowna

blurb: Indoor electric go-kart track with VR arena and laser tag in Kelowna.

community: Kelowna

value: Kelowna Karting is an indoor entertainment centre offering high-speed electric go-kart racing on a technical indoor track, along with free-roam Zero Latency VR, BC's only Gel Blaster Nexus arena, laser tag, interactive axe throwing, and an arcade. It caters to families, birthday parties, and corporate events, making it a potential rainy-day activity for touring cyclists passing through Kelowna.

value: Kelowna Karting

signal: go-kart races ~$25-35 per session

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Indoor electric karting plus VR and laser tag; fun rainy-day commercial rec, no independent story.


value: 665 Newman Road, V2J 7A4

community: Quesnel

value: Hilltop Liquor Store is a neighbourhood alcohol retailer in Quesnel, BC, serving the Cariboo region of British Columbia's Central Interior. For touring cyclists passing through Quesnel on routes such as Highway 97, it represents a convenient stop to pick up beer, wine, or spirits. The Facebook page slug confirms the Quesnel location, though no further details about the store's layout or offerings are available from accessible online sources.

value: Hilltop Liquor Store


value: 1208 Wharf Street, Unit 100, Victoria

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A fast-food restaurant specializing in poutine and burgers, located on Wharf Street in Victoria's waterfront district. Offers quick counter-service meals suitable for touring cyclists seeking a fast food stop.

value: L'Authentique Poutine & Burgers


value: 1950 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5L 1K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 6m.

community: Vancouver

value: Parallel 49 Street Kitchen is the on-site restaurant at Parallel 49 Brewing Company, self-described as one of BC's largest craft brewery restaurants, with 40+ beers on tap and a fully stocked indoor food truck as its kitchen concept. Founded in 2012 by six partners and rooted in Pacific Northwest craft beer culture, the brewery uses locally sourced regional ingredients and also offers house-made non-alcoholic sodas including root beer and ginger beer. A touring cyclist arriving here would find a lively, full-service brewery taproom with a broad beer selection and a reservation-friendly dining experience.

value: Parallel 49 Street Kitchen

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: founded in 2012 by six partners...40+ beers on tap...locally sourced regional ingredients


value: FlixBus runs a cross-border coach route between Vancouver and Seattle, with stops in Bellingham and Everett, Washington, operated for FlixBus by local partner MTRWestern. The Vancouver stop is Pacific Central Station, Bus Bay 3. Bikes travel on an exterior rack when space allows, or as boxed/bagged baggage for folding bikes only, for roughly CAD 18.50-37 depending on the fare. E-bikes, tandems, and trailers are not accepted, and space is not guaranteed, so book the bike as an add-on in advance rather than showing up at the curb. Because this route runs on a partner operator's buses rather than FlixBus's own fleet, call ahead to confirm the bike policy applies as described.

value: FlixBus

detail: CAD $18.50-$37.00, add bike during booking; limited space; folding bikes as luggage; no e-bikes

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Intercity bus service operating routes through the Fraser Valley corridor


value: 1610 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G1C7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (5 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: AlHadbah Donair is a Middle Eastern restaurant on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, serving shawerma wraps, kabab plates, falafel, and other Mediterranean fare made with halal meat. The restaurant has over 10 years of experience and emphasizes fresh, consistently prepared food. Its central location near Stanley Park and the seawall makes it a natural refuelling stop for cyclists in the area.

value: AlHadbah Donair

detail: Website states 'great variety for all diets including vegetarians'; menu explicitly lists Vegetarian Plate, Falafel Plate, Grilled Veggie Wrap, Falafel Wrap, and Falafel w/fries Wrap

signal: All plates/mains $9.45–$14.95; wraps $7.75–$9.85; casual counter-service donair shop

wow_evidence: over 10 years of experience … fresh, consistently prepared food


value: 190 Lillooet Avenue, V0M 1K0

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Harrison Lake Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel on a quiet side street in Harrison Hot Springs, just steps from the Harrison Hot Springs Public Pool and the village town centre. The surrounding region offers an abundance of outdoor pursuits including hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and golfing, making it a natural base for touring cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley. The hotel includes a Courtyard Cafe serving a continental breakfast buffet as part of its Bed & Breakfast package.

value: Harrison Lake Hotel

signal: standard pet-friendly hotel on side street in Harrison; $150-200

wow_evidence: complimentary wireless internet and outdoor parking...biking as a local activity


value: 2129 Lake Placid Road, Creekside, Whistler, BC V0N 1B2

community: Whistler

value: Roland's Creekside Pub has been a fixture in Whistler's Creekside village since 2008, situated next to the Nita Lake Lodge. It operates as a full pub and sports bar with nine flat-screen TVs, serving pub fare made with Ocean Wise seafood, Certified Angus Beef, and non-medicated BC chicken, alongside housemade desserts. An attached Cold Beer & Wine Store operates 365 days a year, making it a convenient stop for stocking up after a ride.

value: Roland's Creekside Pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: fixture in Whistler's Creekside village since 2008...Free WIFI...Cold Beer & Wine Store operates 365 days a year


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 91m; rack at 100m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Safeway Liquor


value: 270 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L2

value: The James Bay Inn Pub is a long-established neighbourhood pub tucked inside the historic James Bay Inn hotel, just a short ride from Victoria's Inner Harbour. It offers a broad menu of pub classics, comfort food, local BC wines, craft beers, and weekend brunch, with a welcoming atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors. For a touring cyclist finishing a day on the Galloping Goose or Lochside trails, it sits in a convenient and walkable part of downtown Victoria.

value: James Bay Inn Pub

detail: Brunch menu includes a 'Veggie Skillet' (hash browns, spinach, onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, goat cheese, two eggs any style)


value: 1080 Stack Valley Road, Riske Creek, BC V0L 1T0

label: salmon dip-netting at Farwell Canyon

months: August September

community: Riske Creek

value: A historic 1940 frontier lodge on the Chilcotin Plateau at Riske Creek, offering tent camping with included hot showers just off paved Highway 20; the surrounding area features Farwell Canyon hoodoos, bighorn sheep, and classic Big Sky ranch country.

value: Chilcotin Lodge

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: historic 1940 frontier lodge...tent camping with included hot showers...mountain biking on trails and gravel roads


value: 2323 Bevan Avenue

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 309 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: ground_slots (4 spaces) at 63m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Vancouver Island Refillery is a health food and refill shop on Wesley Street in Nanaimo, operating under a zero-waste, bring-your-own-container retail concept. The store has a membership program and an online shop, suggesting a community-oriented operation appealing to sustainability-minded shoppers. For touring cyclists, it represents a stop for health-oriented supplies in central Nanaimo.

value: Vancouver Island Refillery

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


blurb: 80-acre habitat restoration lands in south Langley.

value: The Forslund-Watson Conservation Land Complex is an 80-acre nature reserve in south Langley, BC, managed by the Langley Field Naturalists. The reserve is an active habitat restoration site where volunteers plant native trees and shrubs, remove invasive species, and maintain old-field habitat for raptors and other wildlife. Whether the reserve is open for general public visitation — and what access or facilities may exist — is not described anywhere on the organization's website.

theme: nature

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Naturalist-managed restoration site; general public access uncertain per desc.


value: Food Court, 6551 Number 3 Rd 2nd Floor, Richmond, BC V6Y 2B6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 92m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 98m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Real Fruit Bubble Tea


value: 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, V6J 3J9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 32m; stands (12 spaces) at 91m. Total: 20 spaces.

blurb: Canada's largest civic history museum, exploring Vancouver's communities from Vanier Park.

value: The Museum of Vancouver is Canada's premier civic history museum, situated in Vanier Park near the waterfront and sea wall — a natural stop on one of Vancouver's most popular cycling routes. As an independent non-profit, MOV explores Vancouver's diverse communities and histories through rotating and permanent exhibitions, with current features on redress, repatriation, and design sustainability. Cyclists exploring the Vanier Park precinct can pair a visit here with the nearby Vancouver Maritime Museum and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

theme: history

value: Museum of Vancouver

detail: FAQ explicitly states: 'No there is not [a café or somewhere to eat at MOV]'; visitor services directs guests to Cornwall Avenue restaurants nearby

detail: FAQ states: 'There are vending machines available with cold drinks and snacks in the Lower Lobby.'

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Museum of Vancouver admission ~$20-22

detail: Directions page: bike racks available out front

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

wow_evidence: Canada's largest civic history museum, Vanier Park; real permanent and rotating collections.


value: 2037 Shuswap Avenue, Lumby, BC

community: Lumby

value: Avenue Pizza is a pizza-focused restaurant in the heart of Lumby, serving a wide range from classic pies to gourmet specialty pizzas alongside wings, poutine, wraps, and salads. It is a full sit-down and call-ahead spot that has been a local staple in this small North Okanagan community. Touring cyclists passing through Lumby on Highway 6 would find it a solid hot-meal option with a broad menu.

value: Avenue Pizza

detail: Menu states 'Gluten free available for any medium size only' and 'Dairy free cheese available upon request.' Vegetarian pizza option 'Garden Picks' (mushrooms, green peppers, onion, olives, fresh tomato) is listed. No explicit vegan claim

signal: cuisine=pizza

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 7063 Tillicum Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 3N9

community: Kedleston

value: A tidy private campground nestled in cedar trees 12 minutes from downtown Vernon on the Silver Star Road corridor, offering flush showers, device charging, and free Wi-Fi; BX Creek Falls hiking trail is a short walk from the exit gate.

value: Cedar Falls Campground


community: Ganges

value: Golden Island is a long-running Chinese restaurant that has served Salt Spring Island for over 40 years, operating as a takeout and delivery operation. The menu features house-made BBQ pork, crispy ginger beef, house-made sauces, and a range of combination meals, plus beer, wine, and ciders to go. A local institution with a loyal following, it is a practical meal stop for cyclists touring Salt Spring Island.

value: Golden Island Restaurant

signal: Chinese takeout/delivery, combos; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Serving Chinese Cuisine On Salt Spring Island For Over 40 Years


value: 2040 Guthrie Road, Comox, BC V9M 3P6

community: Comox

value: Land & Sea Brewing Co. is a community-focused craft brewery and tasting room in Comox, BC, opened in December 2018 as the third craft brewery in the Comox Valley. The bright, welcoming space seats 70 guests indoors around an open kitchen, with a patio for 40 more on sunny days, and the brewery explicitly encourages cyclists to visit — calling it out in their parking policy alongside transit and walking. In-house craft beers are complemented by rotating BC guest taps and a small in-house food menu.

value: Land & Sea Tasting Room

detail: Gluten-free beer explicitly listed on the beer menu: 'Whistler Forager Lager - 375ml / 5% ABV'. No explicit mention of vegetarian or vegan food options in the available website content

detail: Website describes 'plenty of railing space for additional bikes' beyond the 6 dedicated spots

wow_evidence: dedicated bike parking for up to 6 bikes plus railing space, and actively encourages guests to cycle to the venue


value: Intercity bus service connecting Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Kamloops, and other BC communities. Bikes accepted in the under-bus luggage hold; must be boxed or wrapped in cloth (plastic wrap not accepted). Fee: $30 per bike. E-bike and trailer policy unconfirmed — call before travelling: 1-877-769-3287.

value: EBus

detail: $30 flat fee per bike under coach; must be boxed or wrapped


community: Mount Washington

value: Ralph River Campground occupies a forested valley inside Strathcona Provincial Park — BC's oldest park and a 250,000-hectare mountain wilderness — offering a large developed basecamp near Buttle Lake for hiking, fishing, and alpine exploration on a summer operating season.

value: Ralph River Campground


value: 1929 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 2K3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 22m; stands (3 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Amir Bakery is a North Vancouver institution on Lonsdale Avenue specializing in freshly baked Iranian flatbreads including Barbari, Taftoon, and Lavash, along with a selection of Iranian food products. The bakery opens very early and is known for its fragrant, high-quality breads made using traditional techniques. It's a distinctive stop for cyclists looking for fresh bread and Middle Eastern provisions on the North Shore.

value: Amir Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 19166 McMyn Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J3

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Inkantu Peru Canada is a Peruvian artisan cuisine restaurant in Pitt Meadows serving traditional dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and anticuchos alongside regional specialties and house-made desserts. The restaurant's name derives from Quechua and reflects its commitment to authentic ingredients sourced directly from Peru, spanning influences from the Andes, Amazon, and Pacific coast. Pickup and delivery options make it a practical fuelling stop for cyclists exploring the Pitt Meadows area.

value: Inkantu Peru Canada

detail: FAQ states: 'Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available at our restaurant. For those with vegetarian or vegan diets, halal food, Kosher foods. Our cooks have delicious options available.' No GF claim found

signal: Peruvian, ceviche/lomo saltado, sides $5-8; ~$18-28pp


value: 5525 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC V6N 1W5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; rack (5 spaces) at 62m; rack (5 spaces) at 68m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Bread Culture is a small-batch artisan bakery in Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood, specialising in naturally leavened, hand-crafted sourdough breads and French-style viennoiserie made fresh daily from organic ingredients with no additives. The menu spans an impressive range of organic sourdoughs, croissants, Danish pastries, brioches, choux, and baguette sandwiches, with pre-ordering strongly recommended two days in advance for specialty or large items. It accepts pre-orders via email and processes checkouts securely through Square.

value: Bread Culture


value: 160 Cariboo Highway, 100 Mile House, V0K 2E0

community: 100 Mile House

value: Tim Hortons

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: Sunshine Coast Trail, Powell River, BC V8A 0C5, Canada

community: t̓ɩšosəm

value: A hike-in creekside camp in a stand of large old-growth Douglas Fir on the Sunshine Coast Trail, reached by a 10-minute walk from a trailhead that itself requires a deactivated road and a high-clearance 4x4 to access; no confirmed facilities.

value: Appleton Creek Campsite


value: 116-100 Enterprise Way, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

community: Oliver

value: One Faith Vineyards is a wine shop located in a retail unit in BC's Okanagan & Thompson region, one of Canada's premier wine-producing areas. The business appears to sell wine directly to the public (shop=wine in OSM). Touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan wine corridor may find it a worthwhile stop for local wine.

value: One Faith Vineyards

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 1069 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Akira Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, a neighborhood well-traveled by cyclists heading to and from the Stanley Park seawall. The restaurant offers indoor seating and online ordering with a pickup option. Its location along Denman Street places it directly on one of Vancouver's primary cycling corridors.

value: Akira Sushi

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


value: 1301 Government Street

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: #100 - 16555 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC V4N 0E9

blurb: Rec complex with pool and arena on Fraser Highway.

community: Surrey

value: A large City of Surrey municipal recreation complex offering a pool, arena, and weight room. Located on Fraser Highway in the Fleetwood-Tynehead area, it serves as a multi-sport hub for the surrounding community. Touring cyclists passing through Surrey's suburban corridor may find it a convenient stop for a swim or skate.

value: Surrey Sports & Leisure Complex

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal complex with pool — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 9339 200A Street Unit 140, Langley, BC V1M 0B3

community: Langley

value: Smugglers Trail Caskworks is a craft brewery and kitchen in Langley, BC, founded in 2017 by two former rugby teammates who set out to bring quality cask-conditioned ales to the Fraser Valley. The spacious taproom features a covered heated patio that is dog-friendly year-round, and a full kitchen with dishes designed to pair with their rotating lineup of core, seasonal, and exclusive on-tap brews. Their award-winning beers—ranging from light lagers to stouts—are also available at local beer and wine stores across the region.

value: Smugglers Trail Caskworks and Brewery

wow_evidence: award-winning beers... available at local beer and wine stores across the region


value: 2430 Beacon Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 6m; rack (4 spaces) at 73m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Sidney


value: 7751 6th Street, North Vancouver, BC

community: Burnaby

value: Arwaz Hooka Lounge is a dedicated hookah bar operating under the legal entity Arwaz Hookah Lounge Limited, located in a retail building with a designated smoking area. As a sit-down lounge, it offers a place for touring cyclists to rest indoors in a relaxed social atmosphere. The OSM record notes a dedicated smoking area, reflecting its core hookah-lounge format.

value: Arwaz Hooka Lounge

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: dedicated hookah bar... smoking=dedicated


value: 1210 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC

community: Kamloops

value: Quesada is a Canadian Mexican fast-food chain serving burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos at a Kamloops location on Summit Drive. The menu features signature toppings like pickled red onions and hand-mashed guacamole, with explicit vegetarian and vegan options available. It is a convenient, filling stop for touring cyclists moving through Kamloops.

value: Quesada

detail: Website menu highlights black beans, guacamole, and customizable toppings consistent with vegan/vegetarian builds

signal: chain 'quesada'

wow_evidence: Canadian Mexican fast-food chain


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Mr. India Restaurant & Bar is an Indian restaurant in Abbotsford serving cuisine inspired by regions across the subcontinent, from street snacks like golgappa and vada paav to full curry entrées and cocktails. The restaurant offers both a dine-in bar experience and a robust takeout and catering operation, including tiffin service and large-group party packs. With over 600 Google reviews and more than 30 vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrées, it is a well-established local dining destination.

value: Mr India Meats & Restaurant

detail: Website states 'over 30 vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrées'; menu page lists dedicated 'Veg Appetizers' and 'Veg Entrees' categories with multiple items. No explicit vegan or GF claims found

signal: Indian restaurant & bar, reasonable pricing; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: over 600 Google reviews … well-established local dining destination


value: 629 7th Avenue

community: Keremeos

value: Blackbird Tavern is a restaurant located in Keremeos, a small town in BC's Similkameen Valley along a popular cycling corridor between the Okanagan and the coast. As a tavern-style eatery, it likely offers a sit-down meal experience suited to cyclists passing through town. Keremeos is known as the 'Fruit Stand Capital of Canada,' making it a natural stop on longer touring routes.

value: Blackbird Tavern

signal: tavern-style eatery, Keremeos; ~$18-28pp


value: 560 Johnson Street, #5 At Market Square's Courtyard, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 14m; rack at 28m; rack at 61m; stands at 67m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m; stands (8 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (16 spaces) at 96m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Green Cuisine is a fully plant-based restaurant and café tucked into Market Square's courtyard in downtown Victoria, serving sustainable vegan food since 1990. The café is Victoria's first to serve Certified Climate-Positive coffee, and also offers handcrafted plant-based gelato, freshly baked treats, and a wide range of gluten-free options. All ingredients are listed with allergens highlighted, and the business composts and recycles on-site as part of a long-standing sustainability commitment.

value: Green Cuisine

detail: Fully plant-based menu (). Website notes 'lots of gluten-free, sugar-free' options and all food is made from plant-based ingredients

signal: plant-based cafe + gelato since 1990; ~$14-22pp

detail: Not explicitly mentioned on website but not contradicted

wow_evidence: serving sustainable vegan food since 1990...Victoria's first to serve Certified Climate-Positive coffee


value: Kootenay Boundary, BC V0H 1Y0, Canada

community: Rhone

value: A two-site backcountry lake in the Okanagan highlands where powerboats are banned, reached by 10 km of rough logging road plus a final 300 m stretch the directions advise walking; no confirmed amenities and free.

value: Williamson Lake Recreation Site


value: 8112 Hwy 97, Oliver, BC V0H 1T2

value: An RV-oriented park on the river in Oliver, off Highway 97, with full hookups, showers, and internet in the heart of South Okanagan wine country; no tent sites are listed, so cycle tourers seeking a pitch may find limited options here.

value: EZ RV Park

wow_evidence: exclusively RV-focused with no mention of tent sites or hiker/biker accommodation


value: 293 City Centre, Kitimat, BC

blurb: Kitimat's museum of Haisla culture and the town's industrial story.

community: Kitimat

value: The Kitimat Museum & Archives (originally the Kitimat Centennial Museum, opened 1969) preserves and shares the natural, cultural, and Indigenous history of Kitimat and the Haisla Nation, and is rated the #1 Indoor Attraction in Kitimat. It offers permanent and rotating exhibitions, an archival collection, visual arts galleries, educational programs, and a gift shop, making it a substantial cultural stop for cyclists passing through the region. The museum is committed to amplifying Haisla voices and history, operating on unceded Haisla territory.

value: Kitimat Museum & Archives

signal: Kitimat Museum & Archives, entry by donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Kitimat Museum & Archives (current name): Haisla and industrial history, galleries, archives; regional reference museum.


value: #7 - 6716 W Coast Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H6

community: Sooke

value: Kelz Bakery is a scratch bakery that has served Sooke for over 35 years, run by Kelly and Yvonne with a combined 40 years of baking experience. The shop offers an extensive range of sweet treats — cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and artisan bread — alongside savory options including meat pies, quiches, and sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients where possible. Custom-designed celebration and wedding cakes are a specialty, making it a notable stop for cyclists looking for a substantial baked snack or a sweet reward.

value: Kelz Sweet & Savory Bake Shop


value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


community: Vanderhoof

value: Jim’s Your Independent Grocer

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 6165 Crowsnest Hwy, Okanagan-Similkameen G, BC V0X 1K0

community: Hedley

value: Riverhaven RV Park and Motel sits on the banks of the Similkameen River at Hedley along Highway 3 (Crowsnest Pass), offering 22 full-service RV sites plus four motel rooms for those wanting an indoor stay. The park features a sandy beach, fishing, swimming, and fully shaded and grassed sites in a setting that repeat visitors from Canada, the US, and Europe describe as a tranquil hidden gem. It occupies a strategically useful position on a major BC interior touring corridor through the scenic Similkameen Valley.

value: Riverhaven RV Park

detail: Coin-operated laundry facilities explicitly listed: 'Coin Laundry facilities' on home page and 'Coin operated Laundry Facilities' on amenities page

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: sandy beach, fishing, swimming… Coin Laundry facilities… Free High Speed Internet… Highway 3


value: 1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 70m; stands (7 spaces) at 75m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: HI Vancouver Downtown is a Hostelling International hostel located in Vancouver's West End, a flat, bike-friendly neighbourhood close to Stanley Park and the downtown core. As part of the HI Canada network, it caters to budget-conscious travellers and is well-positioned along popular urban cycling routes. The hostel occupies a dedicated building on a quiet residential street just blocks from the seawall.

value: Hostelling International

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: part of the HI Canada network


value: 19180 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2H6

community: Pitt Meadows

value: A fast-food fish and chips shop on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows. Offers quick takeout meals suitable as a convenient food break for touring cyclists.

value: Austin Fish & Chips


community: Squamish

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 777 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

community: Whistler

value: Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a celebrated Vancouver institution operating for over 35 years, named after Seraphim 'Joe Fortes,' the city's first official lifeguard. The restaurant spans multiple distinctive spaces — a horseshoe oyster bar grand room, mezzanine with live music, mahogany-walled wine room, and a rooftop garden with a living green wall and outdoor fireplace. It is known for its daily-sourced Pacific Northwest seafood, 300-bottle award-winning wine list, and loyal following of locals, tourists, and celebrities.

value: Joe Fortes

wow_evidence: celebrated Vancouver institution operating for over 35 years... award-winning wine list... loyal following of locals, tourists, and celebrities


blurb: Seasonal nature centre in Campbell Valley Regional Park.

value: The Nature House at Red Barn is a seasonal nature interpretation centre operated by Metro Vancouver Parks within Campbell Valley Regional Park near Langley. It focuses on natural history and functions as a visitor centre for park guests. Campbell Valley is a popular multi-use regional park, making this a worthwhile stop for touring cyclists exploring the Lower Mainland trail network.

days_closed: Tu Th Fr

value: Campbell Valley Regional Park

signal: Metro Vancouver regional park visitor centre; no admission charge indicated

wow_evidence: Seasonal nature house within Campbell Valley Regional Park — park feature; parent park missing from set.


value: 2434 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 44m.

value: Breka Bakery & Café is a Vancouver-born, local family bakery operating continuously since 2006 across 8 locations, including this East Hastings outpost. It is one of the rare cafes open around the clock every day of the year, making it a reliable stop for cyclists at any hour. The menu spans artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, cakes, and hot beverages, with dedicated gluten-free and vegan selections.

value: Breka Bakery & Café

detail: Website has dedicated 'VEGAN' and 'GLUTEN-FREE' (labelled 'Gluten Friendly') menu sections with multiple named items including vegan wraps, chia puddings, granola cookies, and gluten-free mousse cakes

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1695 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0

community: Cowichan Bay

value: A pub serving the Cowichan Bay community on Vancouver Island's south coast. Offers casual food and drink service to locals and travelers. Website is currently under redesign but remains accessible via phone and social media.

value: Cowichan Bay Pub

signal: amenity=pub


bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: wall_loops (8 spaces) at 24m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 29m; bollard (3 spaces) at 46m; bollard (3 spaces) at 48m; bollard (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (8 spaces) at 51m; bollard (2 spaces) at 59m; bollard (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (4 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; rack (4 spaces) at 79m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m. Total: 53 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1187 Fosters Place

community: Mount Washington

value: Cona Vacation Getaways is a small family-run vacation rental management company based in the Comox Valley, named after nearby Strathcona Provincial Park. Founded in 2008 as a backpacker's hostel in downtown Courtenay, it has grown to manage a portfolio of ski chalets and lodges concentrated around Mt. Washington. The owners hold backgrounds in eco-tourism and outdoor leadership and describe themselves as passionate outdoor enthusiasts.

value: Cona Vacation Getaways

detail: Policies page lists WiFi among advertised amenities across rental units: 'such as but not limited to WiFi, satellite/cable, hot tubs and saunas'

signal: vacation rental management portfolio (chalets/lodges, Mt Washington); rates vary by unit

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 116-1901 Sooke Rd, Colwood, BC

community: Colwood

value: Burger Crush is a BC-born fast-casual chain reviving the classic burger shop with smashed Canadian Angus beef burgers, vegan and veggie alternatives, hand-dipped shakes, and loaded fries. This Colwood location sits on Sooke Road, positioning it as a convenient refueling stop for cyclists heading out toward the West Shore and beyond. The menu skews inclusive, with house-made vegan patties, tofu nuggets, and dairy-free shakes alongside the beef options.

value: Burger Crush

detail: Menu includes Vegan Cheeseburger (vegan bun, crush-made vegan patty, vegan cheese), 'Veggie Style' Cheeseburger (crush-made vegan patty with dairy cheese), Vegan Nuggets (house-made tofu), vegan dips, and Vegan Shakes made with Nora's cashew & coconut milk ice cream

signal: Single burgers $12.50–$13, self-identified fast food burger shop

wow_evidence: BC-born fast-casual chain... three-location burger chain


value: #303 3021 Louie Drive, Westbank, BC V4T 3E2

community: Westbank

value: Ginza Sushi has been serving Japanese cuisine in West Kelowna's Governor Landings shopping centre since July 2008, next door to Value Village. The menu spans nigiri, sashimi, rolls, cone sushi, and combo boxes, with an emphasis on menu creations true to Japanese culinary tradition. Takeout and online ordering are available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Westbank corridor.

value: Ginza Sushi

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


value: 1813 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S9

community: Cranbrook

value: Wendy's at 1813 Cranbrook Street North is the sole Wendy's franchise in Cranbrook, situated on the city's main commercial strip in BC's southeastern Rocky Mountain Trench corridor. The menu spans burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and Frosty desserts, with drive-through and mobile ordering available for quick stops. Touring cyclists on routes through the Kootenays will find it a predictable, high-capacity food option in an otherwise limited fast-food landscape.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 3699 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 8m; rack at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Liberty Bakery is a community-driven bakery and cafe on Vancouver's Main Street, celebrated for its artisan pastries — croissants, pain au suisse, sourdough sandwiches — and a full specialty coffee program. The team is dedicated to sourcing local, high-quality ingredients and serves a wide range of baked goods alongside savoury mains including seasonal soups, flatbreads, and charcuterie-style sandwiches. It sits on one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors, making it a natural food stop for riders exploring the city.

value: Liberty Bakery


value: 1055 Canada Pl #36, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

value: Mahony's Tavern is a casual waterfront pub set on the northeast corner of the Vancouver Convention Centre at Burrard Landing, with two fully covered outdoor patios overlooking the North Shore Mountains and Stanley Park. It is a proud partner of Hullo Ferries, making it a natural gathering spot for cyclists arriving or departing via the Vancouver–Nanaimo passenger ferry just steps away. The venue seats up to 185 indoors or 375 standing, and also accepts Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

value: Mahony's Tavern

signal: waterfront pub, $6 Guinness happy hour; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: proud partner of Hullo Ferries … natural gathering spot for cyclists arriving or departing via the Vancouver–Nanaimo passenger ferry


community: Salmo

value: Subway is a sandwich-focused fast food chain offering quick takeaway meals. As a franchised location, it provides a familiar meal option for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

wow_evidence: franchised location


value: 3451 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5L3

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 257 Bernard Avenue, V1Y 6N2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 67m; lockers (secure) at 68m.

community: Kelowna

value: A craft brewery and pub in Kelowna featuring microbrewed beers and pub cuisine with outdoor seating. As a microbrewery, it supports local craft beer production.

value: CRAFT Beer Market

wow_evidence: pub and microbrewery ... OSM record shows a real, open business