bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 72m; lockers (secure) at 74m.

value: Blend Bites Kelowna is a South Asian-fusion café in downtown Kelowna specializing in bubble teas, milk teas, fruit slushes, and smoothies alongside Indian street food like samosas, momos, chaat, and paneer dishes. The menu bridges chai culture and modern boba trends, offering a distinctive and refreshing stop compared to typical cafés. With over 235 items available for pickup through its online ordering system, it covers a wide range of cravings for cyclists passing through the downtown core.

value: Blend Bites Kelowna

detail: Menu includes numerous vegetarian items: Veggie Momos (Dumplings), Aloo Tikki Burger, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Tandoori Paneer, Samosa (vegetable), Bhel Poori, Paneer Bites, Dahi Puri, and multiple paneer-based dishes

wow_evidence: South Asian-fusion café specializing in bubble teas, milk teas, and Indian street food like samosas, momos, chaat


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 43m.

category: Groceries

community: Surrey

value: A convenience store in Tsawwassen, BC. Website information is unavailable.

source: enrichment

value: Skyline Market

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Convenience Store

tier: info


value: 2081 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC Canada V0R 3A0

category: Accommodation

community: Ucluelet

value: C&N Backpackers is a budget hostel on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, offering dorm and private rooms steps from the Wild Pacific Trail and Ucluelet's surf beaches. It sits within easy reach of whale-watching tours, the Ucluelet Aquarium, and a lively local music scene, making it a natural base for adventurers exploring the Pacific Rim area. The hostel has negotiated discounts with local surf and tour operators, which may appeal to cyclists combining a ride with ocean activities.

value: C&N Backpackers - Ucluelet

detail: Website lists multiple nearby options: The Eagles Nest pub, FloatHouse Patio and Grill, Howlers Family Restaurant, Hanks BBQ, The Blueroom (all-day breakfast), Jiggers fish and chips, and others

confidence: high

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Hostel


value: 2011 Innsbruck Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 0N3

category: Food & Drink

community: Whistler

value: Samurai Bowl is a Japanese-Asian fusion quick-service restaurant in Whistler's Creekside neighbourhood, open 7 days a week and serving ramen, Korean fried chicken, poke bowls, and Thai curry. It is part of a locally owned family of four Samurai restaurants across Whistler and Squamish, established in Creekside in 2006. The restaurant emphasizes eco-friendly practices, using compostable and recyclable takeout containers—an appeal for environmentally conscious cyclists on tour.

value: Samurai Bowl

detail: About page states 'We also have family friendly and vegetarian options.'

confidence: medium

label: Cheap eats

signal: quick-service bowls (ramen/poke/KFC/Thai); ~$13-17

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant


category: Camping

community: Lund

value: Dinner Rock Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

season: summer

community: Scotch Creek

source: camping

value: Shuswap Lake Park's group camp sits beside a one-kilometre sandy beach on Shuswap Lake, with an adventure playground, boat launch, and hiking trail on site; it runs at capacity July through Labour Day, so expect a busy, social atmosphere rather than quiet.

value: Group Camp

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: sits beside a one-kilometre sandy beach on Shuswap Lake; group camp runs at capacity July through Labour Day


value: 10153 King George Boulevard

value: This Walmart Supercenter on King George Boulevard in Surrey is a large-format retail and grocery store (Store 1205) carrying a broad range of goods including full grocery aisles, clothing, electronics, and household items. For touring cyclists, it represents one of the most comprehensive resupply points in the South Surrey/Whalley corridor. The store's scale means cyclists can find nearly any consumable they need in a single stop.

value: Walmart

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter


value: 3490 Kingsway #8, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chun Fun How is a Taiwanese bubble tea brand with three Greater Vancouver locations, founded on the heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of its founder's father in Taiwan. The Kingsway location offers an extensive menu spanning osmanthus milk teas, purple yam fresh milk green teas, aloe vera fruit teas, and seasonal specials rooted in authentic Taiwanese ingredients. The brand also offers catering via a 3-litre party box format and free everyday delivery, making it a versatile refreshment stop.

value: Chun Fun How

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: three Greater Vancouver locations


value: 7530 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC V3N1B4

community: Burnaby

value: Balkan House is a long-established Southeastern Mediterranean restaurant in Burnaby, popular with local Eastern European émigrés for its generous portions of grilled meats, kebabs, and fresh sausages. The dining room evokes a European hunting lodge atmosphere, and the signature Balkan platter is noted as large enough for two despite being listed for one. The restaurant also offers catering and can host private parties for 50–110 guests.

value: Balkan House Restaurant

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Balkan grill, generous portions, platters $35-45 (shared); ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: long-established...popular with local Eastern European émigrés for its generous portions


value: 9540 Alaska Road North, Fort St. John, V1J 5L6

community: Fort St. John

value: On The Rocks Liquor Store is a retail liquor and convenience shop in Fort St. John. It serves as a convenient beverage and snack stop for touring cyclists traveling along the Alaska Road corridor.

value: On The Rocks Liquor Store

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 468 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5X 0C4

value: Express News is a convenience store located on Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver, near the Marine Gateway transit hub. It serves the surrounding residential and commercial area and would be a practical stop for cyclists on Marine Drive needing snacks or supplies. The Instagram handle suggests an active local presence, though no detailed content was retrievable.

value: Express News


value: 4112 Lougheed Highway

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)


value: 199 Water Street, Vancouver, V6B 1A7

value: Lee's Donuts is a Vancouver institution founded in 1979, originally at Granville Island and now expanded to multiple locations including this Gastown outpost on Water Street. The shop is known for handmade, scratch-made classic donuts — honey dips, jelly-filled, and rotating seasonal flavours — all made fresh daily. Featured on Netflix and beloved by generations of Vancouverites, it's a reliable quick stop for a sweet treat in one of the city's most walkable and bikeable neighbourhoods.

value: Lee's Donuts

detail: FAQ states: 'At this time, we do not offer any gluten-free or vegan donuts.'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution founded in 1979 … Featured on Netflix


community: Mansons Landing

value: Market


value: 25 Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC

blurb: City-run arts centre in Nanaimo.

category: Attractions

community: Nanaimo

value: The OV Arts Centre is a City of Nanaimo-operated cultural facility listed under the municipality's Cultural Spaces & Facilities program. It serves as a dedicated arts venue within Nanaimo's broader parks, recreation, and culture portfolio. Touring cyclists exploring Nanaimo's cultural offerings may find it a worthwhile stop, though specific visitor amenities are not documented in available sources.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: The OV Arts Centre

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: city-run arts centre, free entry

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: City cultural facility; thin record.


value: 501 North Road, Coquitlam, V3J 1N7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 71m; bollard (2 spaces) at 71m; bollard (2 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Sushi California

signal: Sushi California value chain; ~$12-16


value: 4808 Delta St, Delta, BC V4K 2T6

community: Delta

value: Cookie's Ice Cream Co. is a family-owned, small-batch ice cream shop in the historic Ladner Village neighbourhood of Delta, offering premium barrel-churned ice cream, sorbet, and sherbet across 90+ rotating flavours served in cups, cones, or house-made cookies. Beyond the scoop shop, they operate a mobile fleet — trailer, truck, and tricycle — serving events across the Lower Mainland. Specialty items include made-in-house ice cream sandwiches and cakes, hot chocolate bombs, and custom decorated sugar cookies.

value: Cookie's Ice Cream Co.

detail: Website lists sorbets and sherbets among offerings, and mobile fleet page explicitly names 'sorbet' as a product category

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: two brick-and-mortar locations; 90+ rotating flavours


value: 305 Brooke Dr, Chase, BC V0E 1M1

community: Chase

value: Safety Mart appears to be a local supermarket serving Chase, BC, a small Thompson River community on the Trans-Canada Highway corridor in the Okanagan & Thompson region. For touring cyclists, Chase is an important resupply stop in a relatively remote stretch between Kamloops and the Shuswap, making a grocery store here a meaningful waypoint. The independent-sounding name suggests a locally operated store rather than a national chain.

value: Safety Mart Foods

wow_evidence: shop=supermarket... Chase, BC on Trans-Canada cycling corridor


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 36m; rack at 70m; floor (covered) at 70m; rack at 87m.

community: Victoria

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 522 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1V3

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands at 23m; stands at 38m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; rack at 45m; stands at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m; stands (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Pho Ace is a Vietnamese restaurant on Sixth Avenue in New Westminster, recently opened and warmly received by the local community during its grand opening. It offers indoor dining in a smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible space, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists passing through the area. The kitchen focuses on Vietnamese fare, with pho as the signature draw.

value: Pho Ace

signal: Pho shop, sit-down restaurant


value: 1193 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Andonis is a Mediterranean and Greek supper club on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, blending elevated cuisine with live music, DJ sets, and curated entertainment into one immersive experience. Self-described as Vancouver's first true supper club, it draws on Greek coastal culinary traditions with a contemporary twist and a private dining room (Cretes Room) that seats up to 14 guests. For touring cyclists, it represents an upscale dinner destination in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment corridor.

value: Andonis

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Greek supper club, $50 deposit/guest, entertainment; ~$45-70pp

wow_evidence: Vancouver's first true supper club


value: Whistler

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 37m; stands (8 spaces) at 56m; stands (8 spaces) at 63m; stands (8 spaces) at 95m; stands (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Cow's Ice cream


value: 1324 Broadway Avenue South, V2G 4N2

community: Williams Lake

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant on Broadway Avenue South in Williams Lake, serving burgers, breakfast, and McCafé beverages. The location includes a drive-through and supports McDelivery and curbside pickup. Williams Lake is a key service hub in the Cariboo region, and this familiar chain offers a predictable resupply point for touring cyclists on longer interior routes.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: McDonald's fast food restaurant...familiar chain


value: 3490 Kingsway #7, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L7

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Dumpling King is an authentic Shanghai pot sticker restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, specializing in hand-made Shanghai-style pot stickers with thin wrappers, crisp bottoms, and abundant juices. The owner hand-grinds the meat and hand-rolls the wrappers himself, blending Shanghai and Northeastern Chinese dumpling traditions into a unique style. It offers counter-service takeout and online ordering for pickup, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor.

value: Dumpling King

signal: Dumpling/pot sticker house with takeout emphasis; category inherently affordable casual dining


value: 3778 Grande Promenade, Unit 440, Burnaby, BC V3J1N5

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 4m; bollard (2 spaces) at 4m; bollard (2 spaces) at 17m; bollard (2 spaces) at 18m; bollard (2 spaces) at 19m; bollard (2 spaces) at 19m; bollard (2 spaces) at 25m; bollard (2 spaces) at 27m; bollard (2 spaces) at 28m; bollard (2 spaces) at 29m; bollard (2 spaces) at 30m; bollard (2 spaces) at 32m; bollard (2 spaces) at 32m; bollard (2 spaces) at 33m; bollard (2 spaces) at 34m; bollard (2 spaces) at 40m; bollard (2 spaces) at 41m; bollard (2 spaces) at 68m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Chipotle is a fast-casual Mexican-inspired chain offering fully customizable burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and salads assembled from fresh, daily-prepared ingredients. This Burnaby location is a sit-down and takeout option with no drive-through, situated in what appears to be a commercial retail complex on Grande Promenade. Cyclists will find it a filling stop with a broad menu that supports high-calorie refuelling.

value: Chipotle

signal: chain 'chipotle'


value: 728 Main Street

community: West Vancouver

value: Five Guys

signal: chain 'five guys'


value: 3598 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 6m; rack (5 spaces) at 13m; rack (5 spaces) at 23m; rack (4 spaces) at 25m; rack (4 spaces) at 30m; rack (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 85m; rack (6 spaces) at 91m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 71 spaces.

value: Aphrodite's is a Kitsilano institution and a founding force in Vancouver's organic and sustainable food movement, operating since 2003 out of a cozy heritage building at 4th and Dunbar. The pie shop is renowned for handmade pies crafted entirely from local organic ingredients — fruits, Anita's Organic flour, Avalon Dairy cream — with over 14 varieties including gluten-friendly and vegan options. Cyclists riding the popular West 4th Avenue corridor will find a welcoming neighbourhood spot for brunch, coffee, and a slice of pie, with online ordering available for takeout.

value: Aphrodite's

detail: Website explicitly states 'we offer gluten-friendly and vegan pies too!' and lists vegan and GF crust options, plus dairy-free and vegetarian savoury pies and quiches throughout the menu


community: Houston

value: BC Liquor Store


blurb: Indigenous-led boat tours to Great Bear Rainforest wildlife from Port Hardy.

community: Port Hardy

value: Coastal Rainforest Safaris is an Indigenous-led wildlife tour company operating out of Port Hardy, offering day and multi-day boat expeditions into the wildlife-rich waters of northern Vancouver Island and the Great Bear Rainforest. Founded in 2020 and co-owned by Mike Willie and Andrew Jones, the company is recognized by Indigenous Tourism BC and weaves Kwakwakaʼwakw cultural interpretation into every tour. A cycling visitor stopping in Port Hardy could book a memorable half-day whale-watching or sea-otter excursion as a complement to their coastal touring route.

dwell: day

facet_confidence: low

label: peak wildlife diversity — whales, otters, seabirds all active

setting: outdoor

theme: wildlife

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Coastal Rainforest Safaris

origin: manual

ownership: Public

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: boat wildlife expeditions; $150+/person

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Indigenous-led wildlife tour operator (ITBC-recognized) into Great Bear Rainforest waters. Established operator ladder 2/3. Filed as Park / Nature — it is a tour operator.


value: 2904 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (10 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (5 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; rack at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (8 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Good Co. Bars is a multi-location Vancouver bar and restaurant chain with its Main Street outpost anchoring the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The venue blends pub-style dining with sports viewing, games, and a busy events calendar including trivia nights, dance parties, and TV watch parties. Touring cyclists will find a full food menu with substantial meal options in a lively, social setting.

value: Good Co. Bars

detail: Menu lists Veggie Burger (mushroom-rice patty), Sofritas Tacos, Veggie Dumplings, Crispy Cauliflower, Glory Bowl with fried tofu, and a gluten-free vegan bun substitution option

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


community: North Vancouver

value: Winners

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 3670 Vanness Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 10m; stands (4 spaces) at 40m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Blue Coast is a Japanese seafood restaurant in Vancouver offering both dine-in and online ordering. Located on Vanness Avenue, it provides a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists in the neighborhood. The restaurant serves prepared Japanese seafood cuisine whether customers choose to eat on-site or take food with them.

value: Blue Coast Japanese Seafood Cuisine

confidence: low

signal: Japanese seafood; ~$18-28pp


value: 648 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (10 spaces) at 98m. Total: 53 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Cycle City is a downtown Vancouver cycling institution operating two adjacent storefronts on Hornby Street — one for guided tours and one for rentals, repairs, and bike sales — rated #1 on TripAdvisor for Vancouver sightseeing with over 7,125 reviews. The shop carries top bicycle brands including Specialized and provides professional tune-ups and repairs with quick turn-around times, making it a practical stop for touring cyclists needing mechanical support. Beyond repairs, the operation offers a large rental fleet spanning city cruisers, e-bikes, performance road and gravel bikes, multiple guided tour formats, self-guided route maps, and luggage storage.

value: Cycle City

detail: Hundreds of bikes including city cruisers, e-bikes, kids bikes, performance road bikes (Specialized Allez Comp, Roubaix SL8 Pro), and gravel bikes (Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon); all rentals include helmet, lock, basket/handlebar bag, and map

detail: Multiple guided tour options: Grand Bike Tour, Stanley Park Bike Tour, Family Stanley Park Bike Tour, Epic Electric Bike Tour, and group/private tours with 'story-teller guides'

detail: Product catalog includes panniers, handlebar bags, frame bags, saddlebags, front racks, rear racks, fenders, and computers/mounts — core touring accessories

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: Student Union Building, 3800 Finnerty Road, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 32m; rack (12 spaces) at 33m; rack at 45m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: The Munchie Bar is the café and concession stand inside Cinecenta, the University of Victoria's non-profit student cinema operating since 1971. By day it functions as a standalone coffee shop serving Kicking Horse espresso, fresh ciabatta sandwiches, and locally sourced baked goods; by evening it supplies the theatre crowd with popcorn, candy, and beverages. It sits in the heart of UVic's Student Union Building, making it a convenient stop for cyclists cutting through the campus.

value: Munchie Bar

detail: Website states 'gluten free and vegan fare' and specifically calls out 'vegan almond mayo and avocado' ciabatta sandwiches; alternative milks (oat, almond, coconut, soy) also offered


value: 15 East Royal Avenue, New Westminster

value: Victoria Sushi is a Japanese and Asian restaurant tucked into the Victoria Hill neighbourhood of New Westminster, billing itself as 'The Friendly Neighborhood Sushi Restaurant.' It offers fresh, shareable plates made with Japanese ingredients alongside sake, beer, and wine. Takeaway and online ordering are available, making it a practical food stop for cyclists moving through New Westminster.

value: Victoria Sushi

signal: neighbourhood sushi, shareable plates; ~$15-25pp


value: 33955 Clayburn Road, Abbotsford, V2S 7Z1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 46m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A family-run, year-round farm market on Clayburn Road in Abbotsford featuring a full-service butcher shop, in-season local produce, and farm-to-table products. They have an on-site cafe and a culinary team preparing ready-made meals — ideal for a touring cyclist looking to restock with quality local food. Part of the Fraser Valley Circle Farm Tour self-guided route.

value: Lepp Farm Market

detail: On-site cafe and ready-made meals prepared by culinary team

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-run, year-round farm market...cafe and a culinary team preparing ready-made meals


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


blurb: Free Japanese garden in downtown Kelowna, a sister-city gift from Kasugai.

community: Kelowna

value: Kasugai Gardens is a public Japanese-style garden in downtown Kelowna, named after Kelowna's sister city Kasugai, Japan. Admission is free per OSM tags, making it an accessible rest stop for touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan. The garden offers a quiet, landscaped environment in an urban setting.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: med

label: Spring blossom

months: April May

planning: walk-up

theme: nature

value: Kasugai Gardens

signal: osm fee=no

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Free downtown Japanese garden honouring sister city Kasugai; tranquil small stop.


value: 777 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 9718 Beattie Dr, Hudson's Hope, BC V0C 1V0, Canada

community: Hudson's Hope

value: Marg's Minimart is a convenience store in a remote stretch of Northern BC, serving a community well off the main touring corridors. For cyclists passing through this area, it represents a rare resupply point in a region with very limited services. The OSM record suggests the location may now operate under a different name.

value: Marg's Minimart

wow_evidence: commercial building tagged shop=convenience


value: 1900 Highway 20, Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0

community: Hagensborg

value: Bella Coola Mountain Lodge is a boutique hotel on Highway 20 in Hagensborg, sitting at the edge of the Great Bear Rainforest and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park in one of BC's most remote and scenic valleys. The property traces its roots to around 1895 and has long served as a rest stop for travelers making the long journey into the Bella Coola Valley. The current owners also operate Bella Coola Grizzly Tours, giving guests direct access to guided fjord, hot springs, and wildlife excursions.

value: Bella Coola Mountain Lodge

detail: Continental breakfast available as a guest add-on; includes locally roasted coffee, tea, homemade muffins, granola, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, oatmeal, toast, bagels, and yogurt. Served in the on-site Bistro; not available during winter months

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: boutique lodge on Hwy 20 Bella Coola valley; remote but modest; $150-200

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 88 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver City

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack at 67m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 7370 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC, Canada

value: Hotel 19 is a recently restored oceanfront hotel in Port Hardy operated by two local women who transformed a long-vacant historic building into a modern boutique property. All rooms include private decks with ocean views and a coffee bar, and an attached sushi restaurant serves guests on-site. The property is still undergoing phased renovations, with a basement pub planned as a future addition.

value: Hotel 19

detail: FAQ states: 'we have a great sushi restaurant attached to the lobby'

signal: restored boutique oceanfront hotel with sushi restaurant, Port Hardy; $150-200 (Haiku's budget read missed the renovation)


value: 1046 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3J9

value: Truck Stop Cafe is a neighbourhood diner that has anchored the East Vancouver community since 1986, earning a 4.7-star rating across 566 Google reviews. It serves hearty all-day breakfasts, classic burgers, and satisfying lunch plates in a retro 80s setting with a warm, unpretentious atmosphere. For a touring cyclist needing a substantial meal mid-ride, it offers a broad menu of high-calorie comfort food with both dine-in and pickup options.

value: Truck Stop Cafe

detail: Website repeatedly features 'Call for Pick Up Orders' CTA and states explicitly 'Online orders are for pickup only. For delivery requests, please give us a call.'

detail: About page states 'our vegetarian options cater to all preferences'; menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian Garden Burger ($14.50) and vegetarian omelettes/sandwiches

signal: Sit-down neighborhood diner; most mains $9.95–$15.75; explicit 'diner' identity


value: 1947 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T1

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

value: YY Sushi is a Japanese restaurant established in 2022 on Kingsway in Vancouver's East Side, offering an extensive menu of hand-rolled sushi, sashimi, nigiri, ramen, udon, and bento boxes with both dine-in and takeout available. The kitchen emphasizes daily-sourced fresh ingredients and maintains a bilingual (English/Chinese) menu reflecting the neighbourhood's diverse community. A loyalty stamp program and takeout discount make it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists passing through this busy arterial corridor.

value: YY Sushi

detail: Promotions page offers 10% off takeout orders over $30; menu page lists Uber Eats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, and PikaPoints as delivery/order partners

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Green Salad, Vege Sunomono, Veggie Spring Roll, Agedashi Tofu, Yam Tempura, Pumpkin Tempura, Pumpkin Croquettes, Inari Nigiri, Tamago Nigiri, and more. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Appetizer prices $5–17.50; casual neighborhood sushi restaurant


value: 2801 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 96m.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0

community: Barkerville

value: The House Hotel Saloon is a refreshment stop inside Barkerville Historic Town & Park, western North America's largest living history museum and a National Historic Site of Canada. Situated in Building #19 along the heritage townsite's main street, it offers root beer, ice cream, and Barkerville Brewery beer on tap in a roomy, period-appropriate saloon setting. For touring cyclists riding the Cariboo region, it provides a unique mid-route rest point within a living 1860s Gold Rush townscape.

value: House Hotel Coffee Saloon

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: National Historic Site of Canada... western North America's largest living history museum


value: 7037 Antrim Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 4M5

community: Burnaby

value: Mogiana Coffee is a family-heritage specialty coffee roaster founded in 2008 by Cristina Dias, sourcing beans directly from her family's farm in the Mogiana region of Brazil — a tradition spanning five generations since the 1890s. The Burnaby roastery sells small-batch, roasted-to-order beans direct to the public and operates a regular circuit of Vancouver-area farmers markets. Cyclists can purchase whole-bean coffee on-site at the roastery, though calling ahead is recommended to ensure staff are available.

value: Mogiana Coffee

signal: specialty coffee roaster; ~$8-14


value: 604 18 St, Castlegar, BC V1N 2M9, Canada

community: Castlegar

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 22314 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 8M6, Canada

community: Langley

value: European Deli & Catering Co is a specialty European food shop on Fraser Highway in Langley offering Dutch and other European products including charcuterie, cheeses, breads, and imported candy. Customer feedback highlights friendly staff and delicious sandwiches and deli meats. It would make a distinctive food stop for touring cyclists seeking something beyond standard convenience-store fare.

value: European Deli & Catering

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: Dutch products, sandwiches, meats, cheeses, breads


value: 1548 Naramata Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 8T7

community: Penticton

value: Laughing Stock Vineyards is a boutique estate winery on the Naramata Bench renowned for its flagship Portfolio Bordeaux-style blend, which has earned 90+ points from WineAlign in 8 of 10 submissions since 2012 and is regarded as one of BC's cult wines. The estate grows all five Bordeaux varieties on-site and offers premium seated tastings with access to limited-production wines sold only at the winery. Cyclists passing by without a reservation can call from the gate to check walk-in availability.

value: Laughing Stock Vineyards

signal: Boutique cult winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 1551 Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: Thrifty Foods


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Mr. Pretzels


value: 345 Wallinger Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 1Z3

community: Kimberley

value: Grist and Mash Brewery is a craft microbrewery tucked into Kimberley, BC, offering an ever-rotating selection of draft beers on-site and for off-sales in crowler cans or growler bottles. A stocked beer fridge provides ready-to-go specialty craft options, and house-prepared seasonal boards round out the experience. For cyclists passing through the Kimberley area, it offers a relaxed stop for a locally brewed pint in a no-smoking environment.

value: Grist and Mash Brewery

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: craft microbrewery tucked into Kimberley, BC, with crowler/growler off-sales


value: 215 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9

community: Port Moody

value: Newport Liquor Store is an alcohol retail shop located in North Vancouver, BC. As a liquor store, it could serve touring cyclists looking to pick up beverages, but no details about the store layout, services, or cyclist amenities are available from the current evidence sources.

value: Newport Liquor Merchants


value: 1172 Broadway Avenue South

community: Williams Lake

value: Dog n Suds Diner is a diner-style restaurant on Broadway Avenue South in Williams Lake, a hub city for cyclists traveling through British Columbia's Cariboo region. The name nods to the classic North American drive-in diner tradition, suggesting hearty comfort food in a casual setting. Williams Lake sits at a key junction on routes through the Central Interior, making this a potential resupply stop for long-distance touring cyclists.

value: Dog n Suds Diner

signal: diner, comfort food; ~$14-20pp

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: cuisine=diner


value: 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0

community: Kaslo

value: The Waypoint Restaurant and Bar occupies a prime lakefront position within the historic Kaslo Hotel on the shores of Kootenay Lake, offering a seasonally evolving, regionally inspired menu alongside craft cocktails, an espresso bar, and a curated selection of BC wines and craft beers. A spacious patio with sweeping lake views draws locals and travellers alike, and the hotel's own adventure pages explicitly direct mountain bikers from Kaslo's trail network back to The Waypoint for a post-ride drink. The hotel holding a 'Green' certification with BC Green Business adds a sustainability dimension appealing to conscious travellers.

value: Waypoint Restaurant and Bar

signal: historic lakefront hotel restaurant & bar, regional; ~$20-32pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 45m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Mucho Burrito

signal: Mucho Burrito fast-food chain (confirmed); ~$11-15


value: 331 Main Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

blurb: Small museum of Clayoquot Sound history, from glaciers to the 1993 protests.

community: Tofino

value: The Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum is a permanent exhibition housed in the lower level of the Royal Canadian Legion in Tofino, developed by the non-profit Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Society. It chronicles over 15,000 years of regional history, from the retreat of the last glaciers through Nuu-chah-nulth culture to the Clayoquot Sound logging protests that drew international attention. For touring cyclists on Vancouver Island's wild west coast, it offers rich cultural and environmental context to the landscapes they are riding through.

theme: history

value: Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum

signal: non-profit heritage exhibit in Legion basement, donation entry

wow_evidence: Community museum in the Legion lower level — 15,000 years incl. the Clayoquot protests; small but real story.


value: 6080 Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A9, Canada

community: Milnes Landing

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 27256 Fraser Highway, Unit 103, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8

community: Aldergrove

value: Cor's 2 For 1 Pizza has been serving gourmet pizza in Aldergrove since 1988, making it the longest-established pizza takeout in the area. The kitchen makes all doughs fresh daily from scratch and produces house-made pizza sauce and gourmet meat sauce in-house. Cyclists passing through on Fraser Highway can order pizzas, pastas, wings, and sides for pickup, or arrange catering for larger groups.

value: Cor's 2 For 1 Pizza

signal: 2-for-1 pizza deals, customers cite 'unbeatable value', quick-service delivery model


value: 215 Port Augusta St Unit 8, Comox, BC V9M3M9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 4m; bollard (2 spaces) at 7m; bollard (4 spaces, covered) at 31m; bollard (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m; bollard (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Comox

value: Domino's Pizza in Comox is a franchise location of the national pizza delivery and carryout chain, serving pizza, wings, pasta, and sides on Vancouver Island. A gluten-free pizza crust option is available. Carryout ordering is supported, making it a possible food stop for cyclists moving through Comox.

value: Domino's

detail: Website lists 'Veggie' feast pizza and a 'Small 2-Topping Gluten Free Pizza' coupon option

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 183 East Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 18m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 47 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Yummy Slice Pizza


value: 8288 North Fraser Way, Unit 101, Richmond, BC

value: JJ Bean is a Vancouver-based independent specialty coffee roaster with cafés across Metro Vancouver, founded in 1996 by the Neate family and repeatedly voted Vancouver's best. This location at Big Bend in Richmond serves freshly roasted espresso and drip coffee alongside house-made baked goods and an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. JJ Bean sources high-quality single-origin and blended coffees roasted daily in small batches at their Powell Street roastery.

value: JJ Bean


value: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1

blurb: Famous 137 m suspension bridge with treetop and cliff walkways.

community: North Vancouver

value: One of BC's most visited attractions, set in a rainforest canyon in North Vancouver. Visitors cross a 137-metre suspension bridge high above the Capilano River, walk through the treetop canopy on elevated boardwalks, and follow a cantilevered walkway along the granite cliff face. A free shuttle runs from downtown Vancouver, making it reachable without a car.

label: Canyon Kick-Off festival

months: June July

theme: adventure

value: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

detail: Three dining options: The Cliff House Restaurant, Loggers' Grill, and On-the-Go

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: duplicate Capilano Suspension Bridge entry; admission ~$70+

detail: Getting Here page: free secure racks by the Bridge House

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

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: BC's most-visited paid attraction — international visitors know it; bridge, Treetops, Cliffwalk. Dupe winner over 8d55d342c7.


value: 307 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Monashee Spirits is a small family-run craft distillery and cocktail lounge on Revelstoke's main Mackenzie Avenue strip, hand-distilling award-winning spirits with local ingredients and pure mountain spring water. Their Ethos Gin was named Best in Class Gin in Canada and Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year 2019, and the bar was ranked #42 in Canada's 100 Best Bars. They also boast one of the largest whisky collections in Canada with over 700 bottles.

value: Monashee Spirits

detail: About page states: 'We don't have beer, wine, food or the answers to your loneliness. Just really really good spirits.'

detail: Website states: 'we are offering online purchase with curb-side delivery' for local customers; out-of-town delivery also available on request via contact form

detail: About page states: 'We don't have beer, wine, food' — no food menu offered

signal: Craft distillery + cocktail lounge


value: 2433 161A Street, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 77m.

community: Surrey

value: Blaze Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 1138 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Brix & Mortar is a locally family-owned Canadian cuisine restaurant operating since 1999 inside a 1912 heritage brick building in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood. The space spans two floors of dining nooks, a glass-covered courtyard patio, and a heated covered patio with large screens for events. Touring cyclists passing through Yaletown will find a full dinner menu of locally sourced Canadian fare, creative cocktails, and a take-out option for meals on the go.

value: Brix & Mortar

signal: fine-dining Canadian, wine program, wagyu, reservations; ~$40-60pp


value: 1041 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 120 East Broadway

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (6 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; rack at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m; rack at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

blurb: Indigenous Northwest Coast art gallery and shop, Broadway location of a longtime BC chain.

value: Hill's Native Art is a long-established BC chain specializing in Indigenous Canadian art, jewelry, and cultural items. The Vancouver Broadway location brings authentic First Nations artwork to a neighbourhood commercial strip in Vancouver. Touring cyclists passing through would encounter a curated gallery focused on West Coast Indigenous traditions.

value: Hill's Native Art

signal: Hill's Native Art retail gallery chain, free to browse

wow_evidence: Broadway outlet of long-established BC Indigenous art retail chain; chain rule — this location is a storefront gallery, not the Gastown flagship. Name typo in record.


value: 4077 Shelbourne Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 88m; rack at 97m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1431 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

value: Cox Bay Beach Resort is a 40-suite beachfront property on the Pacific Rim Highway just outside Tofino, offering one- and two-bedroom self-contained beach house suites with full kitchens and in-suite laundry. The resort sits steps from Cox Bay Beach, a world-class surf break, and features an infrared sauna, outdoor hot tub, fitness centre, and lookout pavilion overlooking the Pacific. It caters to surfers, families, and outdoor travellers seeking a base for exploring Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

value: Cox Bay Beach Resort

detail: In-suite laundry listed as a unit feature for one-bedroom beach houses; assumed consistent across unit types

signal: Beachfront self-contained houses with sauna, hot tub, premium Tofino location

wow_evidence: infrared sauna, outdoor hot tub...steps from Cox Bay Beach, a world-class surf break


value: 121 Aspen Drive, Sparwood, V0B 2G0

community: Sparwood

value: Husky

subcategory: Convenience Store


blurb: Creek nature reserve in central Campbell River.

community: Campbell River

value: Nunns Creek is a municipal nature reserve in Campbell River on northern Vancouver Island, managed by the City of Campbell River. The reserve protects a creek corridor within an urban setting, offering a natural respite along what is otherwise a mid-sized coastal city. Touring cyclists riding the Vancouver Island route through Campbell River may find it a useful green-space stop, though specific trail and facility details were not available from the website.

value: Nunns Creek

wow_evidence: Urban creek reserve; thin record.


value: 2379 Chardonnay Lane, Abbotsford BC, V4X 0A6

community: Abbotsford

value: Brookside Inn is a six-suite boutique hotel nestled beside Pepin Brook Vineyard Estates in West Abbotsford, with each suite individually themed after a classic romantic film. The property is five minutes from Abbotsford International Airport and positioned near hiking, birding, and the Fraser Valley's Circle Farm Tour routes. Owners Chris and Sandi Buis prepare a complimentary continental breakfast each morning using locally sourced ingredients.

value: Brookside Inn Boutique Hotel

signal: Six-suite themed boutique hotel w/ gourmet breakfast, ~$200-250

wow_evidence: six-suite boutique hotel... complimentary continental breakfast each morning using locally sourced ingredients


value: Mezbaan is an Indian and Indo-Chinese restaurant located on 96 Avenue in Surrey, BC. It offers a dual cuisine format blending South Asian and Indo-Chinese cooking traditions, a combination popular with diners seeking dishes like Manchurian and chilli preparations alongside traditional curries. Its position on a busy suburban arterial makes it a potential refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the Surrey corridor.

value: Mezbaan Indian & Indo Chinese Food

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


value: D-1950 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8S 4E9

community: Victoria

value: Deadbeetz Burgers is a locally focused fast-food burger spot on Oak Bay Avenue in Victoria, built around house-made ingredients like pickled beets, dill pickles, and a signature Vancouver Island sauce. The menu spans beef, breaded chicken, grilled Alaskan salmon, and fully plant-based patties, making it one of the more diverse quick-service stops in the neighbourhood. Online ordering with pickup is available, and a small dessert and drinks menu rounds out the offering for a full refuelling stop.

value: Deadbeetz Burgers

detail: Menu lists 'Cashew Chickpea (vegetarian)' and 'Quinoa Queen Burger' described as vegan with vegan brioche bun and vegan mayo. No GF options mentioned


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: Freshly Squeezed is a juice bar concept located inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's large indoor mall on Harvey Avenue. Originally founded as 'Orange Cup' serving only freshly squeezed orange juice, the brand has grown into a broader fresh-juice offering. A touring cyclist passing through on the Harvey Avenue corridor can stop here for a cold, freshly pressed drink in a climate-controlled mall environment.

value: Freshly Squeezed


value: 317 MacKenzie Avenue, Revelstoke

value: Main Street Cafe is a downtown Revelstoke institution operating since 2003 in a beautifully converted heritage house, celebrated for creative eggs benedict variations, quality espresso, and an extensive all-day breakfast and lunch menu. It has earned coverage from Forbes, Transworld Snowboarding, and international travel guides, and draws a loyal local crowd as much as passing visitors. A sunny street-side patio makes it a natural and welcoming stop for anyone arriving in Revelstoke by bike.

value: Main Street Cafe

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegan Brunch' (tofu scramble with black beans and home fries), multiple vegetarian benedicts and omelettes (Garden Benny, Begbie Benny, Tree Planter Omelette), and a vegan Mountain veggie wrap. Petit Futé press review explicitly notes 'Des choix variés sont également disponibles pour les végétariens et végans.'

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2055 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC

community: Merritt

value: Canada Cafe is a restaurant in Merritt, BC offering dining for local patrons and travelers. Limited amenity details are available, but the business is confirmed to be operating and accessible by phone for inquiries.

value: Canada Cafe

signal: cafe/restaurant, Merritt; ~$14-22pp


value: 907 Highway 3, Midway, British Columbia

blurb: Mile 0 of the Kettle Valley Railway: the original 1901 station house at Midway.

community: Midway

value: The Kettle River Museum sits at Mile 0 of the legendary Kettle Valley Railway in the Village of Midway, making it a natural landmark stop for cyclists riding the KVR Trail. Set on 2.5 acres, the site features the original 1901 Station House, a restored Canadian Pacific Railway caboose, an artifacts yard, and a shaded picnic area adjacent to Highway 3. The museum actively welcomes trail travellers, offering registered parking by donation for TransCanada Trail users and a small gift shop stocked with regional history books, memorabilia, and information for cyclists.

setting: mixed

google_place_id: ChIJ-wnXyamsglQRRowUJeRBe-M

value: Kettle River Museum

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Adult admission $7.50 per person

wow_evidence: Mile 0 of the Kettle Valley Railway: original 1901 station, CPR caboose, picnic area — a genuine pilgrimage landmark for KVR trail riders.


value: 38123 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0A8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 71m. Total: 8 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: unclear

community: Squamish

value: Corsa Cycles is a full-service bicycle shop in Squamish, BC, now operating under the Dunbar Cycles & Corsa Cycles banner following its 2018 acquisition. The shop covers mountain, road, gravel, city, and electric bikes alongside a dedicated service centre, making it a comprehensive stop in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Its broad parts and accessories inventory—including touring-specific luggage and racks—makes it particularly useful for loaded cycle tourers passing through Squamish.

value: Corsa Cycles

detail: Website navigation explicitly lists panniers, saddle bags, handlebar bags, frame bags, and racks & carriers under Accessories

wow_evidence: Dunbar Cycles & Corsa Cycles… dedicated service centre… panniers, saddle bags, handlebar bags, frame bags, and racks


value: 2231 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos, BC, Canada, V0H 1V6

character: pleasant

community: East Osoyoos

value: A private beach-oriented campground and RV park in Osoyoos, likely on or near the warm waters of Osoyoos Lake in Canada's only desert region; amenities and exact beach access unconfirmed as the listing page was unavailable.

value: Cabana Beach Campground & RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


community: Penticton

value: Sarhad Dhaba is an Indian and pizza restaurant in Penticton serving a wide range of South Asian dishes — from Chana Bhatura and Goat Biryani to tandoori meats and vegetarian curries — alongside a pizza menu, all available for dine-in or takeout. The kitchen blends traditional techniques with a broad menu spanning snacks, mains, rice dishes, and sweets, making it a solid stop for a substantial hot meal mid-tour. Catering for large events is also available.

value: Sarhad Dhaba Indian and Pizza

detail: Menu has a dedicated vegetarian section with numerous options including Dal Tadka, Chana Masala, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta, and many others. No GF or vegan confirmation

signal: Main dishes $16-21: dal tadka, curries, tandoori, paneer butter masala


value: 20077 91A Avenue

community: Langley

value: White Spot


value: 5183 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (12 spaces) at 85m; stands (20 spaces) at 91m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Kumare Express is the Vancouver outpost of the Kumare family of Filipino restaurants, which also operates a Richmond location and a roving street food truck serving the Lower Mainland. The kitchen leans into the full breadth of Filipino regional cooking — silog breakfast combos, slow-cooked soups like bulalo and sinigang, and fried appetizers like lumpiang Shanghai — alongside a bakery offering authentic Filipino pastries available for provincial shipping. The restaurant embraces both dry and saucy versions of classic dishes, reflecting the rich regional diversity of Filipino cuisine.

value: Kumare Express

detail: 'Boxed Lunch' is listed as a dedicated menu category and navigation item on the website

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

signal: Menu entrees $16-17 (breakfast combos, mains)

wow_evidence: one of three Kumare locations (alongside Kumare Richmond and a street food truck)


value: 868 North West Frontage Road, McBride, BC

community: McBride

value: The Travelodge by Wyndham McBride is a branded chain hotel situated on the North West Frontage Road in McBride, a small community in BC's Robson Valley along Highway 16. As one of the few commercial accommodations in this remote stretch of the Interior, it serves as a key overnight stop for cyclists touring the region between Prince George and Jasper. The property operates under the Travelodge/Wyndham brand with Wyndham Rewards loyalty program integration.

value: Travelodge by Wyndham McBride

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: chain 'travelodge'

wow_evidence: Travelodge/Wyndham brand … one of the few commercial accommodations in this remote stretch


value: 20999 88 Avenue, Unit 205E, Langley, BC

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

value: Gourmet Donuts & Coffee is a café and coffee shop tucked into a unit at 20999 88 Avenue in Langley. OSM notes outdoor seating, making it a reasonable rest stop for cyclists passing through the area. No drive-through is available, keeping the focus on sit-down or counter service.

value: Gourmet Donuts & Coffee


value: 512 Yates Street

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (14 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Chimac is a Korean fried chicken and pub located on Yates Street in downtown Victoria. It offers casual indoor dining with a focus on Korean-style fried chicken and pub fare. As a full-service restaurant in Victoria's downtown core, it provides a convenient dining option for touring cyclists.

value: Chimac

signal: Korean fried chicken & pub; ~$16-26pp


value: 600 Cranbrook Street North, V1C 3R7

community: Cranbrook

value: A mid-scale chain hotel in Cranbrook operated by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, located at 600 Cranbrook Street North in the heart of the East Kootenay region. The property includes a conference centre, making it one of the larger lodging options in the area. Cranbrook sits at the crossroads of several touring routes through the Rockies and Purcell Mountains, making this hotel a practical overnight stop for cyclists passing through southeastern BC.

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Cranbrook Conference Centre

signal: Genuine Days Inn (Wyndham economy tier), small-city rates ~$110-140


value: 428 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo

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

community: Nanaimo

value: A locally-established Indian restaurant in Nanaimo offering traditional curries and regional dishes. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a substantial meal.

value: The Masala Culture

signal: Indian curries; ~$15-25pp


value: 727 Anderton Rd, Comox, BC V9M 4A9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 87m; bollard (12 spaces) at 95m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Comox

value: Ahra is a Korean-Japanese fusion sushi restaurant in Comox that has been a local institution since 2011. The menu blends Japanese sushi traditions with Korean dishes like bibimbap, bulgogi, and mandu guk, using fresh-cut fish and quality ingredients. Cyclists passing through Comox will find a welcoming dine-in spot with a broad menu that caters to varied dietary needs.

value: Ahra

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple items as Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free (e.g., Edamame, Plain Sunomono, Steamed Rice, Gomae). Some items also offer a paid Gluten Free option add-on

signal: Main courses $16–$20.50: donburi, udon, Korean bowls

wow_evidence: local institution since 2011


value: 1809 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: wave at 45m; stands at 81m; rack at 89m; stands at 95m; stands at 96m; stands at 97m.

community: Vancouver

value: AnnaLena is a Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, steps from Kitsilano Beach, owned since 2015 by Chef Michael Robbins and General Manager Jeff Parr. Consistently ranked among Canada's Top 100 Restaurants and an En Route Top 10 New Restaurant in its opening year, it offers an exclusively reservation-based, multi-course tasting menu driven by seasonal local farms and suppliers. The restaurant pairs its evolving menu with an award-winning wine program curated by Michelin-recognised Wine Director Reverie Beall.

value: Annalena

label: Fine dining

signal: $168 tasting menu; Michelin-starred fine dining

wow_evidence: Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant... Consistently ranked among Canada's Top 100 Restaurants


value: 8611 Alexandra Road, Richmond, V6X 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 35m; rack at 38m; stands at 40m; rack at 65m; stands (7 spaces) at 88m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Savorhill is a bakery in Richmond offering baked goods and prepared foods. It maintains a mobile-friendly ordering system for customer convenience. The business serves as a potential food stop for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Savorhill

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: bakery in Richmond


value: Ferry Landing, Nelson, BC V1L 6K1

category: Transport

community: Nelson

value: Free inland vehicle and passenger ferry operated by BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, connecting Balfour to Kootenay Bay across Kootenay Lake. Approximately 35-minute crossing. Year-round service. Accommodates bicycles: cyclists walk or roll bikes aboard as foot passengers at no charge. No reservations; service is first-come, first-served. Passenger + bike: cyclists board as foot passengers with their bike. Walk-on bikes: roll your bike directly onto the vehicle deck. Unboxed bikes OK: no packaging required, bikes roll on as-is

value: Kootenay Lake Ferry

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry

wow_evidence: cyclists walk or roll bikes aboard as foot passengers at no charge… Unboxed bikes OK


value: 272 Lillooet Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, Canada V0M 1K0

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: A private, year-round RV park in the heart of Harrison Hot Springs village, one block from Harrison Lake and the famous hot springs pool, with 21 fully serviced sites; the park caters to RVs only — no tent camping is mentioned and the booking form accepts motorhomes and trailers exclusively.

value: Hot Spring RV

wow_evidence: 21 fully serviced RV sites… no mention of tent or hiker/biker camping


value: 207-3608 Carrington Rd, Westbank, BC V4T 3K7

community: Westbank

value: Bamboo Chopsticks is a family-founded Vietnamese restaurant group that has grown from a single Kelowna location in 2011 into three locations across the Kelowna-Westbank area. Every dish is made from the founder's mother's recipes, emphasizing fresh, bold flavors in a welcoming atmosphere. The Westbank location is a full-service sit-down restaurant with online table booking and takeout options.

value: Bamboo Chopsticks

detail: Express menu states 'Items marked gluten friendly are made with no gluten-containing ingredients' and lists Crispy Tofu as a protein option in multiple dishes, indicating vegetarian and GF choices

signal: Appetizers $7–13; Vietnamese casual dining, Express location


value: 54 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (12 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: The Birds & The Beets is a casual all-day breakfast and lunch café occupying a corner location in Vancouver's Gastown area, accessible from both Powell Street and Alexander Street. The menu leans toward globally-inspired comfort food — think Miso Barley Bowls, Tofu Banh Mi, and blueberry sourdough waffles — alongside a full espresso bar and fresh-pressed juices. Its compact, neighbourhood-café character and proximity to the downtown waterfront cycling routes make it a natural mid-ride refuelling stop.

value: The Birds & The Beets

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian and plant-based items: Tofu Banh Mi, Miso Barley Bowl, Poached Egg & Avocado Toast, Hummus & Pickled Veggie Toast, Cashew & Jam Toast, Big Salad, Ricotta & Jam Toast, and yogurt/granola

signal: Most mains $10–13, highest entrée $15.50; breakfast/brunch café


value: 3502 East Hastings Street


value: 4611 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Tiramisu Republic is a dessert cafe located at 4611 Kingsway in Burnaby's Metrotown neighbourhood, operating out of a space previously occupied by Ricey Yogurt. Specializing in dessert cuisine, it sits along a major arterial corridor with good transit and cycling access through Burnaby. Touring cyclists passing through Metrotown will find it a convenient stop for a sweet break.

value: Tiramisu Republic

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 22590 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Aburiya Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Maple Ridge offering online takeout ordering. Located on Dewdney Trunk Road, it serves passing traffic in a busy commercial area. Useful for touring cyclists needing a quick, fresh meal without the need to dine in.

value: Aburiya Sushi

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


value: 13380 102A Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Nemesis Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and multi-location café group based in Metro Vancouver, with this Surrey 'Pavilion' branch serving espresso and filter coffee sourced from named farms and individual producers. Pastries from their in-house Dope Bakehouse label — including croissants and pain au chocolat — round out the menu. The company roasts its own beans and is a proud supporter of World Coffee Research, signalling a genuine craft-roaster ethos rather than a commodity café.

value: Nemesis Coffee

wow_evidence: one of five Metro Vancouver branches


value: 970 George Street, Vancouver

value: Trees Organic Coffee


value: 1200 Hunter Place

value: Tacofino

signal: Tacofino taco/casual; ~$15-20pp


value: 159 Telkwa High Road, Witset

label: salmon run at Witset Canyon

months: August September October

community: Witset

value: A First Nation-operated RV park and campground at Witset on the Yellowhead Highway beside the Bulkley River, with solid cycle-tourer amenities including showers, laundry, and device charging; the famous Witset Canyon salmon weir is a short walk from camp.

value: Witset RV Park and Campground

wow_evidence: First Nation-operated… showers, laundry, and device charging; the famous Witset Canyon salmon weir is a short walk from camp


community: Grand Forks

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi service based in Grand Forks, BC, serving local trips and reportedly runs to the US border. No information on bike carriage.

value: Boundary Taxi Company

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 500 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1E5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (8 spaces) at 89m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Fort Street Keg is a full-service steakhouse and bar occupying an 1863 Heritage Building at the corner of Fort and Wharf Streets in downtown Victoria, with views of the harbour. It is one of The Keg's original locations and has been in continuous operation since 1972, making it a Victoria landmark. Touring cyclists finishing a day on the Galloping Goose or Lochside trails will find it a short ride from the waterfront in the heart of the downtown core.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'

wow_evidence: Heritage Building (1863) in continuous operation since 1972


value: 200 12099 Harris Road, V3Y 0E5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 50m; rack (6 spaces) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 77m. Total: 21 spaces.

blurb: Modern accessible library branch in Pitt Meadows.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: The Pitt Meadows Public Library is a full-service branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, offering public computers, a teens' space, children's area, quiet study zones, and a broad range of community programming. It is a fully accessible modern facility with automatic doors, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible computer stations. Touring cyclists will find it a practical urban rest stop in the heart of Pitt Meadows, with outdoor bike racks, washrooms, water fountains, and free WiFi.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Pitt Meadows Library

detail: Public library with free public access; water fountains listed as a facility feature

signal: amenity=library

detail: Website feature list includes 'water_drop Low Water Fountains' (accessible-height drinking fountains on site)

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 4503 Margaret Street Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y 6G8

community: Port Alberni

value: Twin City Brewing is Port Alberni's award-winning craft brewery and tasting room, pouring a rotating lineup of house-made ales, lagers, and sours alongside scratch-made hand-stretched pizza and smoked meat sandwiches. The brewery positions itself as part of Port Alberni's transformation into a tourism and recreation destination in the Alberni Valley on central Vancouver Island. With a full food menu, online ordering, and a loyalty program, it offers a comfortable sit-down stop for cyclists passing through the region.

value: Twin City Tasting Room

signal: amenity=pub


label: Travel policies

source: manual

value: Mountain Man Mike's runs a weekly shuttle from Kaslo to Calgary via Balfour, Nelson, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Pincher Creek, Fort Macleod, Claresholm, High River and Okotoks — eastbound every Monday, westbound (Calgary–Kaslo) every Tuesday. It also runs Vancouver–Kootenays twice weekly. This is the only ground service that reaches Calgary via Cranbrook. Bikes are accepted; the fee is quoted by the booking agent (oversized items like bikes carry a separate additional fee), so call ahead (778-382-7729) to confirm cost and packaging before booking.

source: ptboard-icb

value: Mountain Man Mike's

detail: book via the agent, 778-382-7729

detail: quoted by the booking agent

subcategory: Shuttle

wow_evidence: Runs on recycled fryer oil


blurb: Library branch inside the Clayton Community Centre.

value: The Clayton Branch is a 13,500 sq. ft. public library operated by Surrey Libraries, co-located within the Clayton Community Centre in Surrey's Fraser Valley. It is fully accessible and offers free Wi-Fi, public computers, silent and private study rooms, and a range of community programming. Touring cyclists will find clean, plentiful washrooms and a welcoming public space to rest and recharge devices.

value: Clayton Library Branch

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; inside Clayton Community Centre.


value: #1110-8391 Alexandra Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3W5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 98m.

value: Leisure Tea & Coffee (儷舍咖啡) is a café in Richmond, BC offering tea and coffee beverages in an indoor-only setting. Its bilingual Chinese-English name reflects Richmond's multicultural character and suggests a menu likely rooted in Asian tea and coffee traditions. The lack of an address in OSM and a Facebook-only web presence make it difficult to assess its broader hospitality offerings for touring cyclists.

value: Leisure Tea & Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 12892 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 6A8

value: New Amsterdam Bakery is a family-run Surrey bakery with over 25 years of experience producing handmade specialty breads, custom cakes, and pastries with no chemicals or preservatives. The shop offers vegetarian (egg-free), vegan, sugar-free, and salt-free options alongside classics like cinnamon buns, danishes, and Black Forest cake. For a touring cyclist, it is a practical stop to pick up fresh bread or baked goods in a residential Surrey neighbourhood next to a TD Bank.

value: New Amsterdam Bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 20338 65 Ave #101, Langley, BC V2Y 2X3, Canada

community: Langley

value: Colibri is a small coffee-focused café in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, operating under the coffee-shop category. It was verified as open as recently as May 2025, making it a likely reliable stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. Indoor seating appears to be the primary option, as outdoor seating is explicitly tagged as unavailable.

value: Colibri

wow_evidence: amenity=cafe, cuisine=coffee_shop with internet_access=wlan


value: 8737 120 Street, Delta, BC V4C 6R4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 99m.

community: Delta

value: A standard Taco Bell franchise location in Delta, BC serving Tex-Mex fast food including tacos, burritos, and the Crunchwrap Supreme. The restaurant offers both dine-in and drive-thru service, as well as online ordering and delivery. It is one of several Taco Bell locations in the Metro Vancouver area.

value: Taco Bell

detail: Website mentions 'Veggie Cravings Menu has indulgent vegetarian items like the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito.'

signal: chain 'taco bell'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: standard Taco Bell franchise location


community: Coquitlam

value: No Frills

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 104 4th Street, Salmo, BC V0K 1Z0

blurb: Salmo's small public library on the Salmo-Creston corridor.

community: Salmo

value: The Salmo Valley Public Library is a small community library serving the Salmo area in BC's Kootenay region. It is a publicly accessible municipal facility and a natural rest point for touring cyclists passing through this quiet rural village on routes such as the Salmo-Creston corridor. As a public library, it typically offers a calm indoor environment and free internet access to visitors.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Salmo Valley Public Library

wow_evidence: Small community library; ordinary library band.


value: 107-3003 St John's Street, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2R6

community: Port Moody

value: Kurumba is a casual Asian fusion restaurant drawing on the cuisines of China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, with signature dishes like Beef Kotthu Roti, Sambal Prawns, and the Kurumba Platter. The dining room is described as intimate and low-key, and the restaurant offers efficient takeout service alongside dine-in. It presents a flavorful and affordable option for cyclists passing through Port Moody.

value: Kurumba

detail: Website front page invites customers to 'place your order for take-out' and the About Us page describes 'efficient take-out service that is second to none.'

signal: Explicitly 'affordable' and 'moderate pricing' with sit-down dining

wow_evidence: casual Asian fusion restaurant


value: 4090 Whistler Way, BC Canada V8E 1J3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 87m; rack at 89m.

community: Whistler

value: Grill & Vine is a Pacific Northwest-inspired restaurant inside the Westin Resort and Spa in Whistler, where Executive Chef Elliot Brass builds menus around regional, fresh, and sustainable BC ingredients — including locally sourced salmon on a mountain-view summer patio. The restaurant also runs a Grab & Go counter stocked with fresh-baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, and snacks, making it a practical stop for cyclists who need a quick resupply rather than a sit-down meal. The attached FireRock Lounge rounds out the offering for an end-of-day wind-down.

value: Grill & Vine

signal: PNW resort restaurant (Westin), named chef, 3-course; ~$35-55pp


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 3020 Louie Drive, West Kelowna, V4T 3E1

community: West Kelowna

value: Real Canadian Superstore


community: Chilliwack

value: On-demand taxi and ride service covering Chilliwack, Sardis, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and surrounding Fraser Valley communities since 1947, with airport pickups and six-seater vans available. No bike policy stated.

value: Chilliwack Taxi

wow_evidence: on-demand taxi and ride service covering Chilliwack ... since 1947


community: Sechelt

value: On-demand trail shuttle based in Powell River serving any trailhead along the 180 km Sunshine Coast Trail, with mountain bike shuttles (Mount Mahony) and resupply to 13 trail huts; peak season June–September, off-season by appointment.

value: Sunshine Coast Shuttle

source: llm-gapfill

wow_evidence: trail shuttle serving any trailhead along the 180 km Sunshine Coast Trail, with resupply to 13 trail huts


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; rack (100 spaces) at 52m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Four Season Farm is a greengrocer vendor at Granville Island Public Market, one of Vancouver's most popular waterfront destinations and a frequent stop for cyclists exploring the False Creek seawall. The market sits in an indoor setting and is reachable via the well-travelled Seaside Greenway. As a farm-focused produce stand, it likely offers fresh local fruits and vegetables to market visitors.

value: Four Season Farm


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

community: Comox

value: Land & Sea Brewing Co. is a community-focused craft brewery and taproom in Comox, opened in December 2018 as the third craft brewery in the Comox Valley. The bright tasting room seats 70 guests with an open kitchen, and a sunny patio adds room for 40 more. The brewery actively encourages guests to arrive by bike or transit, noting its location steps from two BC Transit Route #1 bus stops.

value: Land and Sea Brewery

detail: Beer menu lists 'GLUTEN FREE BEER Whistler Forager Lager'; vegetarian/vegan options not explicitly confirmed

signal: brewery taproom + open kitchen; ~$16-26pp

detail: Website describes dedicated bike parking with spots for up to 6 bikes and railing space for additional bikes

wow_evidence: bike parking available, with spots for up to 6 bikes… encourages guests to arrive by bike or transit


value: 1144 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Oomomo Japan Living is a Japanese lifestyle variety store on Robson Street carrying a wide range of imported Japanese goods including health and beauty products, stationery, kitchenware, houseware, apparel, and collectibles. It also stocks a selection of Japanese food and drinks — snacks, candy, tea, coffee, and seasonings — making it a useful stop for specialty provisions. The store is wheelchair accessible according to OSM.

value: Oomomo Japan Living

detail: Store carries a Food & Drinks section (candy, chocolate, coffee, cookies, drinks, rice crackers, snacks, tea) but no evidence of staple groceries such as produce, dairy, or bread

wow_evidence: Japanese lifestyle variety store carrying imported goods and a food and drinks section (snacks, candy, tea)


blurb: Art gallery and gift shop in Alert Bay.

community: Alert Bay

value: The Alert Bay ArtLoft Gallery and Gift Shop is an art gallery and retail space located in Alert Bay, a small community on Cormorant Island off northeastern Vancouver Island. Alert Bay is a culturally rich destination known for its Indigenous heritage and totem poles, making this gallery a likely showcase for local and Indigenous art. Touring cyclists arriving by ferry would find it a natural stop in a compact, walkable village.

value: Alert Bay ArtLoft Gallery and Gift Shop

signal: gallery + gift shop (retail), free to browse

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Local gallery/gift shop; ordinary-gallery band, thin record.


value: 1961 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Lavidas is a locally owned French-inspired restaurant in Kitsilano that has been serving contemporary comfort food since 2016, reopening under its current name in June 2023. Chef Jennifer Wu, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who apprenticed at a Relais & Châteaux property in Montreal, leads a menu rooted in Pacific Northwest ingredients with classic French techniques. The restaurant is a welcoming, LGBTQIA+-inclusive space with wheelchair accessibility and gender-neutral washrooms.

value: Lavidas Restaurant

detail: Menu includes clearly vegetarian items: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Vegetarian Chili, Mango Salad, Truffle Gnocchi, Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, and Tagliatelle Puttanesca

signal: Prix fixe $38; mains $27–34 (duck confit, seafood linguini, braised beef)


value: 344 5th Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 31m; rack (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: A café serving espresso drinks and light refreshments. Located on 5th Street, it provides a casual spot for cycling tourists to take a break.

value: Cappuccino Grande Café


value: 1195-C Fir Street, Campbell River, BC

blurb: Land-trust nature trail along Willow Creek in Campbell River.

community: Campbell River

value: Willow Creek Greenway is a natural trail corridor near Campbell River managed by the Greenways Land Trust, a registered charity focused on stream and land stewardship in the region. It is listed among the organization's most popular local trails and lies within the ecologically rich watersheds that drain eastward to the sea on northern Vancouver Island. Touring cyclists exploring the Campbell River area would find it a worthwhile natural detour through preserved greenway habitat.

value: Willow Creek Greenway

wow_evidence: Greenways Land Trust trail corridor; possibly overlaps Willow Point Greenway record — check.


value: 946 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 38m; rack (2 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Local-goods and wellness shop in downtown Campbell River.

value: West Coast Wildflowers is a Campbell River retail shop on Vancouver Island offering an eclectic mix of wellness products, botanical soaps, Indigenous-themed goods, clothing, and local food and drink. The store carries Northwest Coast artwork soap bars through its Potlatch Soap line and features a dedicated children's section called Little Wildflowers. It also hosts workshops and events, making it a cultural stop as well as a shop.

value: West Coast Wildflowers

signal: retail wellness/gift shop, not an admission venue

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Eclectic wellness/local-goods shop with Indigenous-art soap line; retail stop.


blurb: Creekside nature reserve in Kelowna's parks network.

community: Kelowna

value: Thomson Creek is a nature reserve in Kelowna, BC, managed by the City of Kelowna as part of its parks and natural areas network. Situated along a creek corridor, it offers a natural green space within the Okanagan landscape that touring cyclists may find useful as a rest stop or scenic detour. As a City of Kelowna property, it is publicly accessible.

value: Thomson Creek

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Creek-corridor nature reserve; thin record.


value: Seasonal ski shuttle to Mount Washington Alpine Resort from Nanaimo and Victoria.

value: Smith Transportation


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Cooper Creek

value: A remote backcountry campsite deep in Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park, reachable only by multi-day foot travel through rugged glaciated terrain with unbridged creek crossings, grizzly country, and no potable water; demands full wilderness self-sufficiency before entry.

value: Compressor

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: wilderness area without supplies or equipment of any kind


value: 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M0

community: Pender Island

value: Vanilla Leaf Bakery Café is Pender Island's only bakery café, baking from-scratch pastries, savouries, and custom cakes daily. Touring cyclists will find hot breakfast items, freshly made sandwiches geared toward hiking and picnics, and grab-and-go catering options. The café has a loyal following among island visitors and offers a rewards loyalty program.

value: Vanilla Leaf Bakery Cafe

detail: 'Hiking & Picnics: Freshly Made Sandwiches & More' is a dedicated menu section with Order Now, indicating packaged food for on-the-go customers

detail: Website states 'Vegan and Gluten-Friendly items available daily.'

wow_evidence: Pender Island's only bakery café... dedicated 'Hiking & Picnics: Freshly Made Sandwiches & More' section


value: 4910 Glacier Ln, Whistler, BC V8E 0C2, Canada

blurb: 2010 Olympic bobsleigh and luge track; free viewing tours, paid summer bobsleigh rides.

value: The Whistler Sliding Centre is Canada's only Olympic-standard bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track, purpose-built for the 2010 Winter Games and perched on the side of Blackcomb Mountain above Whistler Village. Run as a non-profit, it welcomes the public for free self-guided interpretive tours and sightseeing year-round, and offers paid summer bobsleigh experiences that let visitors feel the G-forces of an Olympic run. A touring cyclist looking for a unique off-bike experience in Whistler will find this venue genuinely memorable.

theme: recreation

value: Whistler Sliding Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Canada's only Olympic bobsleigh/luge/skeleton track (2010 Games); free self-guided tours year-round, paid bobsleigh rides. Misfiled as Community Centre.


value: 5589 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 68m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Yoshida Sushi is a neighbourhood sushi restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver's east side. The strip is a well-travelled cycling corridor connecting south Vancouver to Commercial Drive, making this a convenient dinner stop for riders exploring the area. The restaurant's Instagram presence suggests a small, locally rooted operation rather than a chain.

value: Yoshida Sushi


value: 4405 Tunkwa Lake Rd, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0, Canada

community: Logan Lake

value: Tunkwa Lake Resort is a lakeside resort located near Tunkwa Lake in the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia, a area known for fishing and outdoor recreation. The resort sits in a scenic interior plateau setting that would appeal to touring cyclists exploring the back roads between Logan Lake and Kamloops. Details about facilities and services are unavailable due to website access issues.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Tunkwa Lake Resort

signal: no price evidence (site blocked); interior fishing-lake cabin resort, keep default

subcategory: Resort


value: 673 East Island Highway, Parksville, V9P 1V6

community: Parksville

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 26574 Gloucester Way

community: Langley

value: Comfort Inn & Suites is a mid-range hotel chain operating a location in Langley. As a Choice Hotels International property, it provides the standardized accommodations and service expected from the brand. This is a familiar, established lodging option for touring cyclists.

value: Comfort Inn & Suites

signal: chain 'comfort inn'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley, BC V1M 2N7

blurb: Rec centre with 50 m pool, sauna, and steam room in Walnut Grove.

value: A large Township of Langley municipal recreation centre in Walnut Grove featuring a 50-metre pool with waterslide, diving boards, a 5-metre dive tower, leisure pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpools. The facility also houses a fitness centre, gymnasium, library branch, and a fresh food café. Accessibility features include a portable aquatic lift, water wheelchairs, and ramp access into the therapy and leisure pools.

value: Walnut Grove Community Centre

detail: Second Wave - fresh food café listed as leased space on-site (604-888-7995)

detail: Change rooms with handheld shower heads available as part of pool facility; drop-in schedules referenced on website

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 50 m pool, dive tower, sauna, steam room — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 10153 King George Boulevard

community: Surrey

value: A Chinese seafood restaurant in North Vancouver providing casual dining. The establishment caters to diners seeking traditional Asian cuisine in a neighborhood setting.

value: Neptune Seafood Restaurant

signal: Chinese seafood; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 724 Sydney Avenue Unit 2, Kamloops, BC V2B 1M9

community: Kamloops

value: Red Swan Pizza is a Canadian gourmet pizza chain with a location in north Kamloops, offering fresh handmade pizzas with premium ingredients available for pickup or delivery. The menu extends beyond pizza to include pastas, salads, sides, and desserts, and the chain also offers catering for events. Touring cyclists passing through Kamloops will find this a convenient stop for a hot meal or a takeout order.

value: Red Swan Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: Canadian gourmet pizza chain


blurb: Family pumpkin farm in the Hazelmere Valley each fall.

value: Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch is a multi-generational family farm in South Surrey's Hazelmere Valley, operated by Gabriel Farms Ltd. since 2001 on land the Gabriel family has farmed since the 1930s. The 20-acre farm grows 12+ acres of pumpkins and gourds and features a mini corn maze, farm animal interaction areas, and play zones during its fall harvest season. Year-round, the farm also offers educational programs, school tours, spring break camps, and summer farm camps for children.

label: pumpkin harvest

months: September October

theme: science-family

value: Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch

signal: farm pumpkin patch; free entry, pay-per-activity in season

wow_evidence: Multi-generation farm with fall harvest attractions — farm anchor 2, seasonal.


value: 4667 East Vernon Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3H9

community: Vernon

value: The BX Press Cidery is a craft cider producer rooted in a third-generation transitional organic apple orchard outside Vernon, BC. The operation is currently rebranding to 'Cambium Cider Co' and opening a new farm-to-table restaurant celebrating local purveyors alongside its artisan cider. The 70-year-old Spartan apple trees and generational farming heritage give this destination a distinctive sense of place.

value: Cambium Cider Co

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


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

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 32m; rack (covered) at 32m; stands (16 spaces, covered) at 61m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Colwood

value: Habitat Café sits on the second floor of the Grant Building within the historic 565-acre Hatley Park estate at Royal Roads University, a National Historic Site featuring Edwardian Hatley Castle and renowned Italian, Japanese, and rose gardens. The café is committed to social responsibility and locally sourced BC ingredients, serving seasonal menus that are globally inspired. Touring cyclists can combine a meal stop here with a stroll through some of the most spectacular gardens in the Victoria region.

value: Habitat Cafe


value: 1950 Argyle Drive, V5P 2A8

blurb: Fraserview's neighbourhood library branch.

community: Vancouver

value: The Fraserview Branch is one of Vancouver Public Library's neighbourhood branches, serving the Fraserview and Killarney communities in southeast Vancouver. As a publicly operated library, it offers free access to books, digital resources, and community programming. Touring cyclists passing through this part of the city may find it a useful stop for rest, Wi-Fi, and public services.

value: Fraserview Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 103 E Point Rd, Saturna, BC V0N 0C5, Canada

community: Beaver Point

value: A primitive coastal campsite on the BC Marine Trails network near Sidney, reachable by kayak or small boat along the Saanich Peninsula shoreline; arbutus-lined and scenic but not accessible by bicycle without a water crossing.

value: Arbutus Point Campsite / BCMT

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 23m.

value: Food and beverage concession at Jericho Beach in Vancouver. Offers vegan and vegetarian options. Accepts credit and debit cards.

value: Jericho Beach Consession

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1043 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1M5

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (3 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; rack (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Banana Leaf is Vancouver's original Malaysian restaurant, established in 1995 and now operating five locations across Metro Vancouver, including this Davie Street outpost in the West End. The menu draws on Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Thai, Chinese, and Indian influences, offering over 40 dishes from Roti Canai to Beef Rendang. The Davie location is wheelchair accessible and offers both dine-in and takeout.

value: Banana Leaf

signal: 12-course tasting menu $65/person (min 2 people)


value: 19289 Langley Bypass, Surrey, BC V3S 6K1

value: Bicycle Sports Pacific is a well-established multi-location Greater Vancouver bike retailer carrying Trek, Cannondale, Specialized, and Electra across all riding disciplines, including a strong e-bike lineup. The Surrey/Langley location runs a full walk-in service centre with a 70-point inspection process and same-visit repair option, making it a practical mid-route stop for cyclists needing mechanical attention. Bike rentals are also available, broadening its usefulness to touring cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Bicycle Sports Pacific

detail: 'Bike Rentals' listed under Services navigation with a dedicated 'Bike Rental Form' subpage at /about/bike-rental-form-pg698.htm

detail: Shop actively sells e-bikes across multiple categories and stocks 'Electric Bike Batteries & Conversion Kits' as parts; service centre covers the models sold in-store

detail: Service page offers 'Service while you wait' with an estimated quote and timeline given at inspection, and collection ready notification — implying at least some same-visit turnaround

detail: Walk-in No appointment needed. Just roll in. Park your bike at the service desk, explore the store, and let our team handle the rest.

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: walk-in service with no appointment needed and a 'service while you wait' option... Bike rentals are also available


value: 1801 Beaver Point Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 1W3

value: Alfred House is a grand 4-bedroom Queen Anne style heritage home built in 1905, set within Ruckle Heritage Farm — the oldest operating family farm in BC's Gulf Islands and now part of a Class A provincial park. Guests rent the entire house via Airbnb and enjoy sweeping pastoral views, handcrafted period woodwork, and access to on-site farm-to-table meals and picnic baskets. Accredited by the BC Accommodations Association, it offers a genuinely immersive heritage experience for cyclists exploring Salt Spring Island.

value: Alfred House

detail: Website states 'Farm-to-table breakfast and dinner, as well as picnic basket options available' — picnic baskets serve as a packed meal option

detail: Farm-to-table dinner available on-site at Ruckle Heritage Farm

signal: Whole 4BR heritage house rental at Ruckle Farm; whole-house rate ~$400+ but sleeps several couples - normalized sits upscale

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 2092 Vernon Street, V0E 2G0

blurb: Lumby's library branch, with rotating Monashee-artist displays.

community: Lumby

value: The Lumby Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is a small community library serving the village of Lumby in the North Okanagan. Part of the 30-branch ORL system, it offers public computer access, a makerspace with digitization stations and a Cricut machine, and a rotating local art display in partnership with the Monashee Arts Council. For a touring cyclist passing through, it is a quiet, free indoor stop with internet access.

value: Lumby Library Branch

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small branch with makerspace and local-art display; ordinary library band.


value: 1006 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2A3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 23m; stands at 24m; rack at 63m; staple (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Cit-E Cycles Hillside is one of six BC locations of a specialist e-bike retailer marketing itself as Canada's largest e-bike selection, stocking 195+ models from 20+ brands. The shop sits on Hillside Avenue in central Victoria with direct connections to the Galloping Goose Trail, a car-free corridor running from downtown Victoria to Sooke — making it a natural stop for e-bike touring. A full-service repair shop staffed by certified technicians handles tune-ups, diagnostics, and major repairs for all e-bike brands.

value: Cit-E Cycles

detail: Full-service shop for all e-bike brands. Tune-ups, diagnostics, and major repairs by certified technicians


value: 6400 Kamloops-Merritt Hwy 5A, Quilchena, BC V1K 1R2, Canada

community: Quilchena

value: A small RV park in BC's semi-arid Nicola Valley ranch country, linked to the historic Douglas Lake Ranch; specific amenities, water, and site layout are unconfirmed as the operator website was unreachable.

value: Quilchena RV Park


value: 6512 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 1S2

community: Burnaby

value: A provincial government-operated retail liquor outlet, part of the 198-store BCLIQUOR chain, known locally as the Kensington location. It stocks an extensive range of wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders from BC and around the world. For touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver, it is a convenient stop to resupply with beverages.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: part of the 198-store BCLIQUOR chain


value: 3850 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC V5C 6N4

value: Birdies is a California-inspired, casually elevated restaurant in Burnaby known for its diverse menu of tacos, handcrafted pizzas, sushi handrolls, and steaks alongside vibrant cocktails. The kitchen clearly labels gluten-aware, plant-based, and vegetarian options throughout the menu, and a provisions fridge stocks ready-made items for take-home. The restaurant features an epic outdoor patio and free on-site parking, making it a convenient stop on Lougheed Highway.

value: Birdies

detail: Menu explicitly labels items as 'Vegetarian', 'Plant-based', and 'Gluten Aware' throughout

signal: Steak mains $35–62; pizzas/tacos $22–25; upscale sit-down


blurb: Community museum of Chetwynd's Little Prairie settlement days.

community: Chetwynd

value: The Little Prairie Heritage Museum is a community heritage museum near Chetwynd in the Peace River region of Northern BC, preserving the history of the Little Prairie settlement area. It sits in a remote and scenic part of the province that touring cyclists traversing the region may pass through. The museum maintains a Facebook presence at the contact listed in OSM.

value: Little Prairie Heritage Museum

signal: no price evidence (404); small community museum, keep default

wow_evidence: Small community museum of Chetwynd's Little Prairie settlement era; thin record.


value: 6011 Walter Gage Road, Vancouver, BC V6T0B4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: anchors at 50m; rack (10 spaces) at 82m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Great Dane Coffee is a family-run cafe on the UBC campus, founded in 2012 by mother-and-son team Toni and Andrew, built around house-made food and locally sourced ingredients including Brightside Beans espresso. The shop bakes its own focaccia bread for a range of sandwiches and produces daily pastries such as scones, cinnamon buns, and croissants. Set beside Gage Towers with a patio and large windows, it offers an off-the-beaten-track feel along with online ordering for quick pickup.

value: Great Dane Coffee

detail: Menu includes a dedicated Veggie sandwich (grilled zucchini, cucumber, tomato, pickled cabbage, bocconcini, arugula, hummus, balsamic reduction on house-baked focaccia)

wow_evidence: family-run cafe... founded in 2012 by mother-and-son team Toni and Andrew