value: 1320 Trans-Canada Hwy, Kamloops BC V1S 1J2

blurb: The TNRL's tiniest branch: 352 square feet inside an Aberdeen mall.

community: Kamloops

value: Opened in 2023, the Aberdeen Tiny Library is only 352 square feet — the smallest branch in the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library system — and is located inside a mall on the Trans-Canada Highway in southwest Kamloops. It is the first new library location in Kamloops since 1974, serving a rapidly growing part of the city. A touring cyclist passing through can access free Wi-Fi and library resources in a wheelchair-accessible, climate-controlled space.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

value: Aberdeen Tiny Library

wow_evidence: 352 sq ft mall branch, TNRL's smallest and Kamloops' first new branch since 1974; ordinary library band with a cute fact.


source: enrichment

value: 3454 Tillicum Road, V8Z4H3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: ground_slots (2 spaces, covered) at 3m; ground_slots (2 spaces, covered) at 10m; informal (covered) at 20m. Total: 4 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Saanich

value: Mr. Tubbs has been a family-owned ice cream parlour and arcade in Victoria since 1989, offering 48 flavours served in cones, cups, sundaes, and banana splits alongside savoury snacks like grilled cheese and hot dogs. The space doubles as a family fun zone with 25¢ redemption arcade games, making it a lively mid-ride treat stop — especially appealing to cyclists traveling with kids. Custom ice cream cakes and birthday party packages round out the offering.

value: Mr. Tubbs Ice Cream

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Ice Cream

tier: info

wow_evidence: family-owned ice cream parlour and arcade in Victoria since 1989... 48 flavours


value: 3944 Quadra Street

value: Phoenix Pub & Grill (branded online as Phoenix Bar) is a neighbourhood pub on Quadra Street in Victoria offering pub grub, a full bar, pool, darts, a patio, and weekend live music. The menu leans classic pub fare — wings, burgers, fish and chips, nachos — with a solid draught and spirits selection. A relaxed spot to decompress after a ride, with a lively social atmosphere and reservations available.

value: Phoenix Pub & Grill

detail: Menu lists 'TO GO BOXES $2' as an available extra, indicating takeout orders are accommodated

detail: Bacon Cheeseburger offers a 'veggie patty' option; several sides (sweet potato fries, onion rings, nachos) appear meat-free. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: neighbourhood pub on Quadra Street


value: 115 Main Street, Britannia Beach, V8B1E7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Britannia Beach

value: Autostrada Oyster Bar and Grill is a seafood-forward restaurant perched in the small coastal community of Britannia Beach along the Sea-to-Sky corridor, operated by the same hospitality group behind a Vancouver Italian osteria. The menu leans into local Pacific ingredients — fresh-shucked oysters, BC albacore tuna, Salt Spring mussels, sockeye salmon — alongside pastas, burgers, and Italian-inspired starters. For a touring cyclist riding between Vancouver and Squamish, it is one of the few full-service dining options in this stretch of highway.

value: Autostrada Oyster Bar and Grill

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Rigatoni Alla Norma (eggplant, tomato, chili, garlic), Forager burger (wild mushrooms, caramelized onion, pecorino), Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (pepper, pecorino), and Seasonal Greens Salad

confidence: medium

signal: cuisine=burger

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


category: Groceries

community: Langley

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Convenience Store


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Free on-demand reaction ferry (current-propelled) operated by Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. under contract to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, crossing the Fraser River about 2.4 km north of Lytton. Crossing takes about 5 minutes; runs on demand across a near-continuous string of service windows through the day and night, no reservation needed. BC's Ministry of Transportation and Transit treats all inland ferries as an extension of the provincial highway system, mandated to accommodate all legal road users, including cyclists — bikes and e-bikes both ride free and unboxed. Note: unlike some of BC's other reaction ferries, the province's page does not list a high-water closure for Lytton — worth a phone check regardless during freshet.

value: Lytton Reaction Ferry

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry


blurb: Kitimat's main arena in the Tamitik sports complex.

category: Attractions

community: Kitimat

value: Tamitik Arena is a municipal ice rink in Kitimat, BC, operated by the District of Kitimat and used primarily for ice hockey. It is listed alongside the Kitimat Ice Rink and Riverlodge Recreation and Fitness Centre as part of the city's recreation portfolio, suggesting it serves both organized sport and public recreation. For touring cyclists passing through the northwest BC community of Kitimat, it represents one of the town's main indoor recreation facilities.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Tamitik Arena

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal arena in the Tamitik complex (aquatic centre shares the site at 0m); standard rec band.


value: 505 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (20 spaces) at 23m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Chinese noodle restaurant located on Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver. Indoor seating is available with no outdoor seating. No smoking is permitted.

value: Wow Full Noodle House

confidence: low

signal: Chinese noodle house; ~$13-20pp

source: judgement


value: 1501 1st St S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 1B7, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Cranbrook

source: camping

value: A private RV-focused campground in Cranbrook offering a convenient overnight base in a well-serviced town; specific amenities are unconfirmed but road access is easy and resupply is close.

google_place_id: ChIJU-iARjTfZFMRfjgzJnrCYss

value: Mount Baker RV Park

ownership: Private

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Freshslice Pizza

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'freshslice'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 350 Olsen Road, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

category: Accommodation

community: Tofino

value: The Shoreline Tofino is a boutique oceanfront hotel built in the late 1960s, renovated and rebranded in 2017 into a collection of A-frame cabins and suites perched among old-growth cedars at the water's edge. The property has a relaxed surf-shack aesthetic and gives all guests access to a cedar barrel sauna, outdoor shower, and surf shed. It sits within a 10–15 minute walk of Tofino's town centre, restaurants, and a seaplane terminal, with surf beaches a short drive away.

value: The Shoreline Tofino

detail: Website lists Wolf in the Fog, Shelter, and Shed as a 10-minute walk; town centre also 10 minutes on foot

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: renovated A-frame boutique oceanfront hotel with sauna; $250-350

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 6414 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

value: A supermarket located on Victoria Drive in Vancouver.

value: Golden Star Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: business licence was cancelled and the business may be closed


value: 12571 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, V6V 1J4

community: Richmond

value: Starbucks is a widely-recognized coffee chain offering espresso beverages and food. Touring cyclists can expect consistent, reliable service and a comfortable environment for a break. The location provides both indoor and outdoor seating for a quick or extended rest stop.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: Dadens

value: The Orca Cottage is a private luxury annex of Langara Fishing Lodge, nestled among the trees of Henslung Cove on remote Langara Island at the northern tip of Haida Gwaii. It accommodates up to 14 guests across a king-bed master suite and six queen-bed double rooms, with cedar-lined ensuite bathrooms, a lounge with stone fireplace, and a wine cellar. Access is exclusively by charter jet from Vancouver and helicopter transfer — there are no roads to or on this part of the island.

value: Orca Cottage

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: $1,100+ per person premium, luxurious positioning, wine cellar, private dining, exclusive minimums

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: private luxury annex of Langara Fishing Lodge...remote Langara Island at the northern tip of Haida Gwaii...access is exclusively by charter jet from Vancouver and helicopter transfer


value: 1633 Hillside Avenue Suite 105, Victoria, BC V8T 2C5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 11m; rack (5 spaces) at 66m; floor (covered) at 73m; rack at 94m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Sushi Island is an authentic Japanese restaurant in Victoria's Hillside neighbourhood, open since 2013 and built on a reputation for freshness through high turnover. The menu spans traditional sushi, sashimi, nigiri, hot pots, donburi, and Korean-influenced dishes. The casual modern interior suits a quick post-ride lunch as easily as a longer sit-down dinner.

value: Sushi Island

signal: sushi/sashimi/hot pot, reasonable; ~$15-25pp


value: 1291 Cliveden Avenue, Delta, V3M 6M3

value: Shell Select


value: 16250 Morris Valley Road, V0M 1A0

blurb: Federal salmon hatchery on Morris Valley Road; visit during the run.

community: Agassiz

value: The Chehalis River Hatchery, also known as the Chehalis River Salmonid Enhancement Facility, is a federally operated fish hatchery run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Salmonid Enhancement Program since 1982. Situated on Morris Valley Road in the Fraser Valley near Chilliwack, it focuses on rebuilding vulnerable Pacific salmon stocks in the Chehalis watershed. For a touring cyclist, it represents a working conservation facility that may offer interpretive interest as a roadside stop along rural Morris Valley Road.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: low

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Chehalis River Hatchery

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Government agency information page, not visitor attraction setup

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: DFO salmonid enhancement facility with public viewing — hatchery ladder 1/2, best in the fall run.


value: 15808 104 Avenue, Surrey, V4N 5L2

community: Surrey

value: A 3-level Holiday Inn Express & Suites in suburban Surrey, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group chain. Standard mid-range commercial accommodation suitable as a touring cyclist's overnight rest stop.

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


value: 4362 Tamboline Road, Delta, BC V4K 3N2

value: Cropthorne Farm is a Certified Organic family farm on Westham Island, accessible via a century-old wooden bridge where the Fraser River meets the Salish Sea. The year-round farm stand is stocked with fresh-picked organic vegetables and seasonal flowers grown on-site across 24 acres. It is a genuine farm-gate stop with a rural, wildlife-rich setting that touring cyclists exploring the Westham Island loop would find rewarding.

value: Cropthorne Farm

detail: Farm stand fully stocked with fresh organic vegetables and seasonal flowers, grown on-site; open year-round

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: Certified Organic family farm on Westham Island... year-round farm stand


value: 1822 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J1Y9

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (3 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (5 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Viet Flavour Restaurant is a Vietnamese eatery on West Broadway serving pho, vermicelli bowls, bánh mì, and fresh salad rolls. With 81 customer reviews and a dedicated vegetarian section on the menu, it caters to a range of dietary needs. Online ordering with quick pickup makes it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the Kitsilano–South Granville corridor.

value: Viet Flavour Restaurant

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Options' section with items such as Tofu Salad Rolls, Deep-Fried Spring Rolls, and Veggie Vietnamese Sub (Chay Banh Mi)


community: Westbank

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 4529 Greig Avenue

community: Terrace

value: The Skeena Bar is a bar located on Greig Avenue in the North Coast region of British Columbia. Situated along the Skeena River corridor, it serves a community that touring cyclists travelling Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Route) would pass through. As a local bar in a remote northern BC community, it may offer a welcome stop for cyclists looking for refreshment after long stretches of riding.

value: The Skeena Bar

signal: amenity=bar


value: 5555 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

blurb: shíshálh Nation museum of cedar baskets and ancient artifacts.

community: Sechelt

value: The Tems Swiya Museum is operated by the shíshálh Nation and holds a significant collection of Indigenous cultural artifacts, including cedar baskets, stone tools, and a 3,500-year-old mortuary stone. Situated on the Sunshine Coast Highway beside the Raven's Cry Theatre in Sechelt, it sits directly on a popular cycling corridor. Cyclists passing through gain rare direct access to the living cultural heritage of the shíshálh people.

days_closed: Sa Su

facet_confidence: high

theme: art-culture

value: Tems Swiya Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: shishalh Nation museum, donation entry

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: shíshálh Nation museum with significant collection incl. a 3,500-year-old mortuary stone — free, on the highway corridor.


value: 6502 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 3G9

value: Roots Café is a neighbourhood café and casual restaurant in South Vancouver run by a mother-daughter team, serving espresso drinks, fresh baked goods, and all-day meals from a full kitchen. The menu spans breakfast poutines, avocado toast, quinoa bowls, and pulled pork, with cold beer and wine also available. It occupies a full sit-down space on Main Street, making it a solid candidate for a substantial mid-ride meal stop.

value: Roots Café

detail: Website states 'vegan and gluten free options' are available; menu also includes tofu substitutions and a quinoa bowl

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: neighbourhood café...run by a mother-daughter team


value: 1527 Main Street, Vancouver, V6A 2W5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (14 spaces) at 9m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: A 24-hour McDonald's drive-through and dine-in location on Main Street in Vancouver, offering the full Canadian McDonald's menu including breakfast, McCafé beverages, and vegetarian options. Situated in a standalone retail building, this location is convenient for cyclists passing through the Main Street corridor. Indoor seating is available.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 8388 Capstan Way #1423, Richmond, BC V6X 4B6

value: Yah-Yah-Ya is Richmond's outpost of a Tokyo-origin ramen chain, opened in 2014 as the brand's first overseas location. The kitchen specialises in Yokohama Iekei-style ramen, built on a tonkotsu-chicken broth simmered daily for at least 12 hours from pork backbones, pork knuckles, and chicken bones — no concentrated stock. A touring cyclist stopping here gets a substantial, deeply flavoured bowl in an indoor-only setting inside what appears to be a shopping-centre food court.

value: Yah-Yah-Ya

detail: Gallery includes a labelled 'Veg. Mountain Vegan Ramen' dish, confirming at least one vegan menu item

signal: Iekei ramen, value; ~$14-18pp


value: 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P2

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; bollard (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 98m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is a Michelin-recommended seafood restaurant and retail shellfish market in Vancouver's stadium district, serving freshly shucked oysters and BC shellfish farmed directly by the Taylor Shellfish family for over 40 years. Cyclists will find a full dine-in oyster bar alongside a retail shellfish market with online ordering for pickup, located near BC Place at 762 Cambie Street.

value: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

detail: Onsite Shellfish Market offers retail pickup of live shellfish; online ordering available with same-day pickup. Note: prepared dine-in shellfish explicitly cannot be taken to go per the website

signal: Michelin recommended oyster bar with raw shellfish

wow_evidence: Michelin-recommended ... farmed directly by the Taylor Shellfish family for over 40 years


value: 9143 Main Street, V0H 1V2

community: Osoyoos

value: Dollar Store

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 9928 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC V3N 4P4

community: Burnaby

value: North Road Sushi & Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant in the Lougheed Town Centre area of Burnaby, offering a broad menu of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, tempura, noodles, katsu, and donburi. The restaurant is noted by customers for generous portions, fresh fish, and good value. Both dine-in and online pickup or delivery orders are available through their Foodly partnership.

value: North Road Sushi & Kitchen

signal: sushi, generous portions/value; ~$15-24pp


value: #105-375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 11m; rack (2 spaces) at 14m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Guu with Otokomae is a Japanese izakaya restaurant in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, part of the Guu Izakaya chain credited as the pioneer of izakaya dining in Canada. The name 'Otokomae' evokes 'true masculinity' and the kitchen applies near-artisanal precision to its dishes, making them as visually striking as they are satisfying. The space works equally well for a boisterous group or a quieter counter-seat dinner for two.

value: Guu with Otokomae

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

wow_evidence: pioneer of izakaya dining in Canada


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (11 spaces) at 89m; stands (11 spaces) at 93m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, family-owned and operating since 1928, known for burgers made with fresh Canadian beef, locally sourced BC chicken, and crowd-pleasing classics. The brand also operates Triple O's as a fast-casual sub-brand, and this OSM node appears to reference one of its many Vancouver-area locations. A touring cyclist would find reliable indoor seating, a broad menu including vegetarian options, and takeout availability.

value: White Spot

detail: Website references allergy guide and nutritional information PDF, and menu includes vegetarian-friendly items such as salads and chicken options

signal: chain 'white spot'

wow_evidence: OSM record lacks a street address entirely


value: 373 Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N1

character: destination

price_band: basic

community: Clearwater

value: A commercial resort campground at the gateway to Wells Gray Park, offering tent sites with access to an on-site pool and summer restaurant; a convenient base for exploring 250+ waterfalls and park activities, though the fenced, gated resort setting trades wilderness feel for amenity comfort.

value: Clearwater Valley Resort


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 8m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 62m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Walmart Supercentre Store 1113 is a large-format big-box retailer in Abbotsford serving the western Fraser Valley, stocking full grocery lines alongside electronics, clothing, and household goods. For a touring cyclist it represents one of the most comprehensive resupply stops in the region, with full supermarket inventory under one roof. The store is wheelchair accessible and customer washrooms are available on site.

value: Walmart Supercentre

wow_evidence: Store 1113


community: Jayem

value: The Snaw-Naw-As Store is a convenience store located within the territory of the Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) First Nation, a Coast Salish community at Nanoose Bay on southeastern Vancouver Island. The First Nation's traditional lands straddle the eastern coastline between Nanaimo and Parksville, a stretch frequently cycled by touring cyclists on the Island. This store serves the local First Nation community and may offer a useful stop for cyclists passing through this rural coastal corridor.

value: Snaw-Naw-As Store


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 85m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Booster Juice

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 2809 Murray St, Port Moody, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; stands (12 spaces) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Port Moody

value: Rewind Beer Co is a Port Moody brewery tasting room with a time-travel theme, pouring a rotating lineup of house-brewed craft beers alongside guest taps and ciders. The tasting room doubles as a pizza kitchen, serving creative wood-fired pies available for dine-in. It's a lively neighbourhood spot with a full non-alcoholic beverage selection and regular food features.

value: Rewind Beer Co

wow_evidence: Port Moody brewery tasting room… rotating lineup of house-brewed craft beers


community: Maple Ridge

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 4209 32 St, Vernon, BC V1T 5P3, Canada

community: Vernon

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 730 Oliver Street, V2G 1N1

community: Williams Lake

value: Save-On-Foods

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 101 – #410 Kinchant St, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5

blurb: Downtown Quesnel's public library, one of three main CRDL branches.

community: Quesnel

value: The Quesnel Branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library is a publicly accessible branch library operated by the Cariboo Regional District, serving Quesnel and the surrounding central interior. Part of a 15-branch regional network, it hosts regular community programming including book clubs, craft clubs, chess clubs, and author events. Located in downtown Quesnel, it sits along a key hub town on the interior touring corridor between Prince George and Williams Lake.

days_closed: Mo Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

theme: civic

value: Quesnel Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Main-town library branch with regular programming; ordinary library delight.


value: 7310 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC

value: Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations is a beachfront suite property sitting directly on Osoyoos Lake in BC's southern Okanagan, offering studios through two-bedroom layouts with direct private beach access and fully stocked kitchens. The property sits walking distance from the town centre, placing it in the heart of one of BC's premier cycling destinations where wine country, lake riding, and the Kettle Valley Rail Trail converge. Individually owned units are managed as a resort, with beach equipment and patio BBQs provided for guests.

detail: Front page states the property is 'just steps from town' and guests can 'Walk to shops, restaurants, and the waterfront.'

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

detail: Website /about page lists 'Bicycle racks' as a provided amenity but gives no detail on whether they are locked, covered, or otherwise secured

wow_evidence: Bicycle racks and Free high-speed internet as provided amenities; direct private beach access on Osoyoos Lake


value: 60-45905 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC

community: Chilliwack

value: Pho Galaxy is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant inside Chilliwack's Southgate Shopping Centre, founded by Al Trieu and family on a commitment to scratch-made pho broth — beef bones, charred ginger, and star anise simmered all day with no concentrates or shortcuts. The restaurant grew from a small spot near Chilliwack General Hospital into a larger, community-loved destination that describes itself as 'worth the drive.' Touring cyclists will find a warm sit-down meal or quick takeout order made fresh to order.

value: Pho Galaxy

signal: Pho shop, sit-down service; explicit pho restaurant classification

wow_evidence: family-run Vietnamese restaurant... scratch-made pho broth — beef bones, charred ginger, and star anise simmered all day with no concentrates or shortcuts


value: Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (8 spaces) at 70m; stands (10 spaces) at 71m; stands (10 spaces) at 73m; rack (9 spaces) at 79m. Total: 40 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Thaï Express


value: 12420 Number 1 Road, Richmond, V7E 6N2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 24m; loops (12 spaces) at 29m; rack at 43m; rack at 89m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Oretachi Curry is a casual Japanese curry restaurant in the historic Steveston village of Richmond, serving authentic Osaka-style curry rice and a distinctive curry ramen in a house-made prawn miso broth, built from a blend of over 20 spices with locally sourced BC ingredients. The original Oretachi Curry shop was founded in 2012 in Namba, Osaka, Japan by Mr. Sugimura, and the Steveston outpost brings that tradition to one of BC's most popular cycling destinations. Online ordering and takeout service make it a convenient mid-ride refuel stop along the Steveston waterfront.

value: Oretachi Curry

signal: Mains $16.50–$18 CAD; casual curry/katsu restaurant


value: 9020 202nd Street, Langley, British Columbia, V1M 4B8

value: The Keg is a Canadian steakhouse chain with a well-established Langley outpost in the Walnut Grove neighbourhood, north of Highway 1. This location features a rooftop patio, lounge, bar with televisions, and a classic dining room. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, takeout ordering, and wheelchair accessibility round out the practical amenities.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'

wow_evidence: Canadian steakhouse chain


value: 8683 Tenth Avenue, Burnaby, V3N 2S9

value: Choices Market


price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Remote & backcountry, Columbia Shuswap Regional District

value: A family-oriented provincial park on the Columbia River 25 km south of Revelstoke via paved Hwy 23, with a warm man-made swimming lagoon, adventure playground, and easy trail to Sutherland Falls; bears are active in fall due to old orchard trees, so a spotless camp is essential.

value: Blanket Creek Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: warm man-made swimming lagoon


value: BC Bus North runs Prince George to Prince Rupert along Highway 16 West twice a week (Mon & Thu westbound, Tue & Fri eastbound), stopping in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, New Hazelton, Terrace and several smaller communities in between. As of April 2026 the service is operated by Tahltan NST Busing Ltd. Bikes travel as checked luggage only if bagged or boxed — unpacked bikes aren't permitted — and count toward your two free checked bags (61 x 114 x 61 cm, 23 kg max each), though a full-size bike box may exceed that length. No bicycle-specific fee, e-bike policy, or tandem/trailer policy is published; call ahead (778-763-4155) to confirm before travelling with a bike. Book online at least 24 hours ahead or by phone during business hours — seats can sell out.

value: BC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing)

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit


value: Box 1342, 2660 Tofino Ucluelet Hwy, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

price_label: Basic

community: Tlakmaqis

value: Lost Shoe Campground


community: North Vancouver

value: Waves Coffee House


bike_access: rough

kid_friendly: no

community: Caycuse

value: A fee campsite on Mosaic Forest Management private timberland in the Caycuse watershed, accessed via active logging roads south of Lake Cowichan — a utilitarian forest stop with no confirmed amenities.

value: Caycuse Campsite

wow_evidence: active logging roads ... no confirmed amenities


value: 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7

blurb: City arena in Nanaimo's Beban Park.

community: Nanaimo

value: Cliff McNabb Arena is a City of Nanaimo municipal ice arena located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It is part of the city's parks and recreation network, offering skating programs and arena activities. It functions primarily as a local sports facility rather than a visitor attraction.

value: Cliff McNabb Arena

wow_evidence: Municipal arena in Beban Park; standard rec band.


value: 3510 Harper Road, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3H3

blurb: Trail network park on Burke Mountain with picnic areas.

community: Coquitlam

value: Harper Park is a City of Coquitlam nature reserve on Burke Mountain featuring a network of trails designed for walkers, hikers, and off-road cyclists. The park was updated in 2020 with expanded trails, amenities, and signage. Picnic areas and tables make it a good rest stop for cyclists exploring the Burke Mountain area.

value: Harper Park

wow_evidence: Burke Mountain trail park with picnic areas — pleasant ordinary.


value: Hwy 3A, 19 km east of Nelson, BC

blurb: Nature and visitor centre at Kokanee Creek Park, between Nelson and the Balfour ferry.

community: Crescent Bay

value: The visitor centre and nature centre at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park sits right on Highway 3A between Nelson and the Kootenay Lake ferry at Balfour, making it a natural stop for touring cyclists on this popular Kootenay route. The park features over a kilometre of sandy Kootenay Lake beach, old-growth cedar forest, a canyon with viewing platform, and a spawning channel where kokanee salmon run from mid-August to mid-September. The nature centre offers environmental education programs, a gift shop, and coffee during the summer season.

label: kokanee salmon run

months: August September

value: Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Visitor Centre

detail: Nature centre offers coffee and a gift shop (seasonal, mid-May to mid-September)

detail: Nature centre offers WiFi access (seasonal, mid-May to mid-September)

signal: provincial park visitor/nature centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Nature centre of a major provincial park on the Nelson-Balfour corridor; beach, old-growth, kokanee spawning channel nearby; visitor-centre anchor band. Name has a typo.


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

community: Barkerville

value: The Lung Duck Tong Restaurant is a long-standing local favourite situated within Barkerville Historic Town & Park, the largest living history museum in western North America. Renowned for fresh, authentic Chinese cooking, it draws visitors from around the world to this remote gold-rush heritage town deep in the Cariboo. For touring cyclists making the journey up Highway 26, it offers a distinctive dining experience unlike anything else along the route.

value: Lung Duck Tong Restaurant

signal: Chinese sit-down (Barkerville); ~$15-24pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 3096 Trans-Canada Highway, Sorrento, BC

blurb: Over 100 historic motorcycles displayed as art, right on the Trans-Canada at Sorrento.

community: Balmoral

value: Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum in Sorrento houses one of Canada's most unique and diverse collections of over 100 historic motorbikes, each selected for its story and displayed as a work of art spanning more than a century of motorcycle history. Situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Shuswap, it is a natural waypoint for touring cyclists passing through the region. The museum offers virtual-headset and live guided tours, a gift shop, and an on-site café.

theme: history

value: Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum

detail: Sprokkets Cafe on site serving homemade sandwiches and baked goods baked daily, confirmed via multiple website passages

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: specialty motorcycle museum; admission ~$10-15

wow_evidence: 100+ historic motorcycles spanning a century, displayed as art on the Trans-Canada in Sorrento — quirky-distinctive band, kindred spirit for riders.


value: 150 Skinner St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 57m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: The Old City Station Pub is a downtown Nanaimo sports bar that has held the title of the city's top sports bar every year since 2008. The pub is known for its chicken wings, a broad selection of Vancouver Island craft beers, and a busy live events calendar featuring comedy nights and rock bands. A cyclist rolling into the heart of downtown Nanaimo will find a lively, full-service pub with table reservations available and a co-located private events venue next door.

value: The Old City Station Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: top sports bar every year since 2008


value: 3191 Thunderbird Crescent, Unit 114, Burnaby, BC V5A 3G1

community: Burnaby

value: Dageraad Brewing is an award-winning small-batch artisan brewery specializing in Belgian-inspired beers, recognized as 2018 Brewery of the Year by the Canadian Brewing Awards. The tasting room offers a 50-seat indoor space plus a 50-seat covered, heated patio in a Burnaby warehouse, just a five-minute walk from Production Way SkyTrain station. An extensive rotating lineup of Belgian-style ales — from saisons and dubbels to mixed-culture fermented table beers — is available on-site and via an online webstore for delivery across BC.

value: Dageraad Tasting Room

signal: amenity=bar


value: 4231 Hazelbridge Way Unit 150, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack at 82m; rack (8 spaces) at 84m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Lido Restaurant (麗都餐廳) is a Cantonese restaurant located in Richmond's Aberdeen area, a neighbourhood known for its concentration of authentic Hong Kong-style dining. It operates as a cash-only establishment, which is worth noting for cyclists who may need to plan ahead. The restaurant offers a traditional dim-sum and Cantonese menu in a community-oriented setting.

value: Lido Restaurant

signal: Cantonese, cash-only; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: cash-only Cantonese restaurant


blurb: Princeton's community arena.

community: Princeton

value: Princeton Arena is a municipally operated ice facility in Princeton, BC, offering ice hockey and skating to the community. It is part of the Town of Princeton's parks and recreation network, which also includes a bike park, outdoor pool, and campground. A touring cyclist passing through Princeton might visit as a spectator or to use shared municipal facilities.

value: Princeton Arena

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal arena; standard rec band.


value: 1773 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 85m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Unni Pastries is a Korean-inspired bakery and café on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, celebrated locally as 'Vancouver's famous Unni Donuts.' The shop specializes in creative pastries, fresh breads, and indulgent desserts rooted in Korean flavor traditions, alongside specialty offerings like afternoon tea boxes, wedding cakes, and charcuterie grazing platters. Online ordering with in-store pickup makes it a convenient refueling stop for cyclists exploring the West End.

value: Unni Pastries

detail: Vegetarian options explicitly offered on multiple products ('Vegetarian option are available. We sub out the meat for more cheese, vegetables, nuts and fruit!'); GF crackers noted ('GF crackers available') in the Mi Amor Deluxe Package

detail: Website makes no mention of Wi-Fi

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4328 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 34m; rack at 82m.

value: Chicko Chicken


value: 1675 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G 1C8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 82m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Whole Foods Market's Robson Street location is a full-service natural and organic supermarket in Vancouver's West End, steps from Stanley Park. The store features in-house eateries including a coffee bar, juice bar, sandwich counter, and a hot and salad bar — making it a solid stop for cyclists looking to restock or grab a hot meal. Grocery delivery via Instacart and Amazon Prime savings are also available.

value: Whole Foods Market

detail: Website lists a 'Hot & Salad Bar' with 'customizable seasonal entrées, salads and sides with keto- and paleo-friendly options', plus a WFM Coffee Bar and sandwich counter


value: 8310 112 Street, Delta, BC V4C 7A2

community: Delta

value: Viti Nordel is a wine and lager retail shop in North Delta, one of five Lower Mainland locations in the Viti Wine and Lager chain operated by the award-winning ViaggioHospitality group. The store offers a curated selection of wines, beers, and other beverages, and is positioned along a suburban commercial strip near the Nordel corridor. Touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley flatlands could stop here to pick up drinks for camp or an evening stay.

value: Viti Nordel

subcategory: Liquor Store


price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Gold River

value: A quiet fishing lake set in old-growth forest 37 km from Sayward, with four sites right at the water's edge and a shoreline trail through ancient trees; access requires several kilometres of gravel logging roads.

value: Stewart Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: old-growth forest ... shoreline trail through ancient trees


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Lillooet

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 589 Beatty Street, Vancouver, V6B 6A3

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; wall_loops (8 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (6 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (6 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Marugame Udon is a globally established Japanese fast-casual chain originating in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, bringing its open-kitchen tradition of handcrafted Sanuki udon noodles and freshly-fried tempura to downtown Vancouver. Guests order at a counter and can watch their bowls assembled in a lively open kitchen before choosing from udon, rice dishes, and add-on tempura items. The Vancouver location sits near BC Place and Rogers Arena in the heart of the downtown core.

value: Marugame Udon

detail: Menu page confirms tofu-based options (Kitsune Udon with sweet fried tofu) and multiple vegetable tempura items; no vegan or gluten-free labelling found


value: 415 Abbott Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: A Portuguese bakery specializing in nata (custard tarts). Business operational status and amenities are unclear from the 'Coming Soon' website.

value: Casa de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: 'Coming Soon' website


value: 413 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J0, Canada

community: Mayne Island

value: Mayne Island Trading Post is a convenience store located in Miners Bay on Mayne Island, one of BC's southern Gulf Islands accessible only by BC Ferries. As the island has very limited services, this store is a critical supply stop for touring cyclists riding the Gulf Islands circuit. Cyclists arriving from the ferry terminal will find it centrally positioned in the small village core.

value: Mayne Island Trading Post

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: the island has very limited services


community: 12 Mile

value: Germansen Narrows Campground


value: 22728 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V2Z 2T8

community: Langley

value: Ralph's Farm Market is a family-owned, year-round farm market that has been a Fraser Valley institution since 1982, growing from a seasonal hay wagon into an 11,000 square foot facility in Murrayville on Fraser Highway. The market specializes in fresh BC and Okanagan seasonal produce personally selected by the founder, alongside a full deli, in-house bakery, meat shoppe, and grocery department stocked with local, organic, vegan, and imported artisanal products. Cyclists travelling the Fraser Highway corridor will find it a well-stocked stop for fresh produce, baked goods, and a wide variety of grocery staples.

value: Ralph's Farm Market


value: 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5

blurb: Neighbourhood rec centre in South Bonson, Pitt Meadows.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: South Bonson Community Centre is a City of Pitt Meadows municipal recreation facility in the South Bonson neighbourhood, offering drop-in fitness classes, gymnasium and sport programs, and programming for early years, seniors, and youth. Operated by the City, it is a public facility situated along Barnston View Road in a predominantly residential area of Pitt Meadows. It could serve as a rest point for touring cyclists passing through the area, though specific cyclist-facing amenities are unconfirmed.

value: South Bonson Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal rec facility with drop-in programs — walk-in.


value: 286 St Paul Street, Kamloops

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 7m; rack (1 space) at 59m; rack (10 spaces) at 66m; rack (1 space) at 97m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Red Cliff Farm is a small family farm outside Kamloops growing organic produce and raising free-range chickens for farm-fresh eggs, with a stall at the Kamloops Regional Farmer's Market on St Paul Street. The farm sells exclusively organic products and notably accepts Bitcoin payments (both on-chain and Lightning Network). Recent posts show seasonal highlights like garlic scapes, making it a worthwhile stop for cyclists seeking fresh local provisions.

value: Red Cliff Farm at the Kamloops Regional Farmer's Market

wow_evidence: small family farm... organic produce and raising free-range chickens for farm-fresh eggs


value: 1250 Halston Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 7L3

value: Barside Lounge & Grill is a full-service casual dining restaurant and bar located inside Chances Casino Kamloops, offering an extensive menu of pub-style mains, handheld sandwiches, burgers, and seafood dishes. The venue supports local BC vintners by serving exclusively regional wines, and features rotating BC craft taps including Mount Begbie and The Cannery. As an amenity within a large casino complex, it provides a substantial sit-down dining option in Kamloops' north end.

value: Barside Lounge & Grill

signal: Main entrees $18–26, few over $30

wow_evidence: inside Chances Casino Kamloops at 1250 Halston Avenue


community: Surrey

value: Subway


value: 3251 Trans-Canada Highway, Area A (Cassidy/Cedar), V0R 1H0

community: Area A (Cassidy/Cedar)

value: Cassidy Farm Market is a greengrocer on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Cassidy/Cedar area. It accepts both cash and card payments, making it accessible to most cyclists. As a dedicated grocery store, it provides fresh produce and staples useful for re-provisioning during a touring journey through the region.

value: Cassidy Farm Market


value: 2731 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; stands (12 spaces) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Port Moody

value: The Parkside Brewery is a craft brewery and tasting room on Port Moody's celebrated Brewer's Row, situated directly across from Rocky Point Park at the foot of Eagle Mountain. Beers are brewed on site with a regularly rotating lineup of award-winning ales, lagers, and IPAs, with cans and growler fills available to go. The front patio welcomes dogs, and food trucks are hosted outside on most days, making it a sociable stop at the head of Burrard Inlet.

value: The Parkside Brewery

detail: FAQ states 'We do not have a kitchen on site.'

signal: Brewer's Row craft brewery tasting room


community: Kelowna

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'


value: 3491 Sexsmith Road, V1X 7T5

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1990F Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0

community: Rossland

value: Rossland Beer Company is an award-winning craft brewery and tasting room in Rossland, BC, producing small-batch beers including the Canadian Brewing Award gold-medal-winning Seven Summits Milk Stout and the BC Beer Award-winning Paydirt Pale Ale. The tasting room overlooks the brewing operation and opens onto a sunny patio, drawing outdoor enthusiasts directly from Rossland's world-class mountain bike trails and ski slopes. The brewery actively sponsors local mountain biking athletes and is deeply embedded in the town's adventure-sports culture, making it a natural gathering point for touring cyclists.

value: Rossland Beer Company

wow_evidence: Canadian Brewing Award gold-medal-winning Seven Summits Milk Stout... actively sponsors local mountain biking athletes


value: 1346 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 67m; lockers (secure) at 68m; lockers (secure) at 78m; lockers (secure) at 78m; stands (9 spaces) at 90m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: The Kelowna Beer Institute is a craft brewery and taproom in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, where all beers are brewed on-site in small batches by brewmaster Dave Gokiert and served unfiltered tank-to-tap. The kitchen produces wings, nachos, house-made pizzas, and sandwiches crafted to pair with each beer, with all items available to eat in or take away. The space is designed as an open community hub where guests can learn about craft beer directly from the people who brew it.

value: Tree Brewing Beer Institute

wow_evidence: all beers are brewed on-site in small batches... served unfiltered tank-to-tap... Kelowna's Cultural District


value: 3845 Marine Drive

community: Royston

value: Royston Retreat is a self-catering apartment accommodation located on Marine Drive in Royston, a small community on the east coast of Vancouver Island between Courtenay and Campbell River. The area sits along a popular cycling corridor on Vancouver Island and is close to the waterfront. As an apartment-style rental, guests typically have access to private, home-like amenities rather than shared hotel facilities.

value: Royston Retreat

signal: no price evidence (page inaccessible); self-catering apartment, keep default

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: tourism=apartment; self-catering accommodation at 3845 Marine Drive, Royston, BC


value: 313 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2W4

community: Colwood

value: Asian Noodle House is a casual sit-down Asian restaurant on Goldstream Avenue in the commercial corridor west of Victoria, specializing in wonton soup and noodle dishes. The restaurant bills itself as serving the best wonton soup in the greater Victoria area and operates under a focused, straightforward menu. Goldstream Avenue is a well-traveled route for cyclists heading toward Goldstream Provincial Park and the Malahat.

value: Asian Noodle House

signal: Noodle house business model; wonton soup focus indicates budget meals

wow_evidence: casual sit-down Asian restaurant on Goldstream Avenue… specializing in wonton soup


value: 1237 Main Street, Lillooet, V0K 1V0

value: Reynolds Hotel is a historic boutique hotel built in 1941 in Lillooet, BC, set against the backdrop of the Coast Mountain Range and Fraser Canyon. Extensively renovated with locally cut and milled wood floors and antiques throughout, it blends period character with modern room amenities. Rated one of the top 10 sleeps on the Sea-to-Sky Corridor by 99 North Magazine, it also features an on-site restaurant and pub serving home-cooked meals.

value: Reynolds Hotel

detail: On-site Reynolds Restaurant (home-cooked meals) and Reynolds Pub both operate evenings on select days of the week

signal: renovated 1941 boutique hotel with restaurant, Lillooet; $150-200


value: 2884 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (3 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (6 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; rack (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Painted Ship is a restaurant on Vancouver's West Broadway. The business operates an online ordering platform. Specific details about the venue's character and amenities are not publicly available.

value: The Painted Ship

signal: restaurant, W Broadway; site down

wow_evidence: restaurant on Vancouver's West Broadway


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

community: Port Alberni

value: Twin City Brewing Company is an award-winning craft brewery and full-service taproom in Port Alberni, crafting a rotating roster of beers—from West Coast IPAs and German pilsners to fruit sours—entirely on-site. The kitchen turns out scratch-made food including hand-stretched pizza, smoked meat sandwiches, tacos, and rice bowls, making it a genuine meal stop rather than just a tasting room. Positioned in the Alberni Valley as part of Port Alberni's emerging tourism and recreation identity, it serves as a lively community hub for both locals and visitors exploring Vancouver Island.

value: Twin City Brewery

signal: Craft brewery taproom + scratch kitchen

wow_evidence: award-winning craft brewery and full-service taproom...scratch-made food including hand-stretched pizza


value: 1397 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W1

community: Roberts Creek

value: Sharkey's Fish Locker is a seasonal wild Pacific fish processor and takeout shop in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast, house-smoking salmon, halibut, black cod, and other local species on site. The takeout window serves Fish & Chips alongside a deli case of ready-made seafood meals — pierogies, wellingtons, quiche, and lasagne — most available fresh or frozen. For touring cyclists, it offers an unusual opportunity to eat well on the road or carry shelf-stable smoked fish for later.

value: Sharkey's Fish Locker

detail: Website lists GF seafood pierogies, GF quiche variants (Mexican, Salmon, Halibut), and rice-noodle lasagne options


community: Richmond

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: #10 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Bighorn Meadows Resort is a luxury condo-suite resort managed by True Key Hotels & Resorts, set on a 9-acre property surrounded on three sides by the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. Located in the Columbia Valley between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges, it sits within easy reach of Kootenay National Park and the famous Radium Hot Springs mineral pools. The resort offers a range of suite styles including loft and townhome configurations, along with hot tubs and a seasonal outdoor pool.

value: Bighorn Meadows Resort

signal: condo-suite golf resort, Radium; shoulder $250-330, not consistently $350+

wow_evidence: luxury condo-suite resort… within easy reach of Kootenay National Park and the famous Radium Hot Springs mineral pools


value: 2945 Jacklin Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5E3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 7m; rack (3 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m; rack (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Langford

value: Romeo's is a multi-location Vancouver Island pizza and Italian restaurant chain that has operated in this Westshore Town Centre location since 1982. The Langford restaurant offers dine-in with a patio, plus delivery and takeout across a broad menu of pizzas, pastas, burgers, and mains. It is part of a four-location family operation serving Vancouver Island since 1974, making it a reliable and familiar stop for cyclists riding through the Westshore corridor.

value: Romeo's


value: 15065 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C5

community: White Rock

value: Homeland Cafe & Bar sits on Marine Drive in White Rock, a popular waterfront cycling corridor, and blends South Asian and Western cuisine — from VADA PAV and paneer bhurji paratha to Cajun chicken sandwiches and ceremonial-grade matcha drinks. The cafe operates with a full bar and outdoor seating, making it a potential stop for cyclists riding the White Rock promenade route. The menu spans breakfast, brunch, and evening service with a notable range of plant-based and vegetarian options.

value: Homeland Café Restaurant Bar

detail: Menu includes explicitly vegan items (VEGAN CLUB SANDWICH with plant-based mayo, VADA PAV) and vegetarian South Asian dishes (aanda/paneer bhurji paratha, SPINACH MUSHROOM OMELETTE). No GF mention found

wow_evidence: outdoor seating...Marine Drive in White Rock, a popular waterfront cycling corridor


value: 1180 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Wildside Grill is a casual West Coast restaurant located within Tofino's Live to Surf complex along the Pacific Rim Highway, celebrating Vancouver Island's seasonal bounty with a menu spanning burgers, fish and chips, seafood, and Mexican dishes. It draws steady crowds and offers a call-ahead option to skip the line — a practical perk for cyclists on a schedule. Touring riders on the Pacific Rim route will find it a well-positioned fuel stop near the edge of town.

value: Wildside Grill

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: call-ahead option to skip the line


value: 24786 Highway 16

community: Lawnhill

value: Green Coast Lodge is a 5-room hotel on Highway 16 in Haida Gwaii. The business appears connected to kayaking services based on its email domain (gckayaking.com). Located in a remote, ferry-accessible coastal area, it provides lodging for travelers to the North Coast region.

value: Green Coast Lodge


value: 4361 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 7m; stands (1 space) at 38m; stands (1 space) at 85m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Pomegranate is a pizza restaurant with outdoor seating in North Vancouver, operating since 2005. It offers casual dining for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Pomegranate

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: pizza restaurant operating since 2005


value: 3100 30 Street, Vernon, BC

community: Vernon

value: EATology is a bright, quick-service diner in downtown Vernon, established in 2015, serving breakfast and lunch with 90% of dishes made in-house using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes regularly and always includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with coffee from Vernon-roasted Multiply Coffee. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient downtown stop for a real meal, with takeout available for those hitting the road.

value: Eatology

detail: 'Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan-friendly options are always available.'

signal: Explicitly calls itself 'quick service diner,' breakfast/lunch only (7am-3pm)

wow_evidence: quick-service diner in downtown Vernon, established in 2015, 90% of dishes made in-house using fresh, locally sourced ingredients


value: 1460 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 0E8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Yunqueen Rice Noodles (七彩云南) is a Yunnan-style Chinese restaurant on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, specializing in traditional rice noodle dishes anchored by slow-simmered Golden Guoqiao broth and Classic Small Pot noodles made fresh to order. Beyond noodles, the menu spans cold Yunnan dishes, braised duck neck, goose feet, and seasonal salads that reflect the bold regional flavors of Yunnan province. Touring cyclists on the Robson Street corridor will find a warm, sit-down spot for a substantial and restorative meal.

value: Yunqueen Rice Noodles

signal: Noodle house; mains $12.95–$28.95, most under $20


community: Mission

value: FreshCo

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 3180 Douglas Street, V8Z 3K5

community: Victoria

value: A Starbucks coffee shop location on Douglas Street in Victoria offering drive-through and takeaway service. Convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking quick beverages and snacks.

value: Starbucks


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 4 spaces.


community: Chilliwack

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3340 Shrum Lane, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 15m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 51m; bollard (3 spaces) at 62m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 65m; bollard (3 spaces) at 66m; rack (8 spaces) at 68m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 68m; stands (5 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; bollard (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 65 spaces.

value: Sports Illustrated Clubhouse is a licensed sports bar and restaurant operating under the Sports Illustrated brand near UBC in Vancouver, designed as a communal gameday venue with large screens and a stadium atmosphere. The menu spans wings, sliders, poutine, brunch, and craft cocktails, with daily specials and a dedicated happy hour. The venue also offers online ordering, private event catering, and holds regular themed nights and live DJ events.

value: Sports Illustrated Clubhouse

signal: Wings/tenders $19.50–20, shareables $10–20, casual sports bar


value: 158 Tapton Ave, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada

community: Princeton

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 10119 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Habib Market is a halal supermarket on Whalley Boulevard in Surrey's city centre, serving the area's large South Asian and Muslim communities. The shop=supermarket OSM tag indicates a full grocery offering, making it a plausible resupply point for cyclists passing through the Whalley neighbourhood. Beyond groceries, no further details about the store's layout or services could be confirmed.

value: Habib Market

wow_evidence: halal supermarket on Whalley Boulevard... serving the area's large South Asian and Muslim communities


value: 1224 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (5 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Tequila Cocina is an authentic Mexican restaurant on the south end of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, adjacent to the Davie Street entertainment district and close to the SkyTrain. The restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, and a menu of locally-made Mexican food. Takeout and delivery are also available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists moving through the downtown core.

value: Tequila Cocina

signal: Mexican, full bar; ~$16-26pp


community: Big White

value: The Bull Wheel is a restaurant operating within Big White Ski Resort, a large mountain resort located east of Kelowna in BC's Okanagan Highlands. The resort offers both winter ski and summer seasons, including guided eBike tours, making the restaurant a potential stop for cyclists accessing the mountain. Sitting at elevation in the resort village, it is part of a full-service dining lineup for resort guests.

value: Bull Wheel

signal: ski resort restaurant/bar; $15-30/person


value: 101-7315 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 3m; stands at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Waves Coffee House

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 180 Spokane Street, Kimberley, V1A 2E3

community: Kimberley

value: Biscuit is a casual supper restaurant and wine bar in Kimberley founded in 2021, committed to locally sourced and premium ingredients with everything made in-house. Run by Ryan, a Southern BC hospitality veteran, it aims for the simplicity of a pub environment paired with fine-dining quality, offering an ever-changing menu for adventurous eaters. The spot also carries a retail selection of specialty ingredients, house-made condiments, and cocktail kits, plus a recurring wine club.

value: Biscuit: A Place To Sup

signal: supper restaurant & wine bar, pub-with-quality; ~$22-34pp


value: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 49m; stands (12 spaces) at 50m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m; rack (3 spaces) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 35 spaces.

blurb: Photography gallery in an award-winning waterfront building.

value: The Polygon Gallery is a contemporary art institution on the North Vancouver waterfront focused on photography and lens-based practices. It moved into its Governor General's Medal-winning building in 2017 after operating as Presentation House Gallery for forty years, and has presented over 300 exhibitions. Admission is always by donation, making it an easy stop for touring cyclists exploring the North Shore.

value: The Polygon Gallery

signal: Admission is always by donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Rubric anchor: notability 3. Photography-focused institution in a Governor General's Medal building; by donation.


value: 23285 Billy Brown Rd #100, Langley Twp, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 15m; stands (8 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Trails End is a cafe, taproom, and bistro operated by Smugglers Trail Caskworks, situated beside the Fraser River in the historic village of Fort Langley. The spot pours the brewery's cask-conditioned craft ales alongside a full food menu running from breakfast through dinner, making it a natural refuelling stop on the Transcanada Trail corridor. Live music on Saturday evenings and outdoor seating add to the appeal for cyclists finishing a ride through the Fort Langley area.

value: Trails End

signal: brewery cafe/taproom/bistro; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: natural refuelling stop on the Transcanada Trail corridor... historic village of Fort Langley


value: 3895 Lakeside Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8W1

community: Penticton

value: Dragonboat Pub is a waterfront pub and restaurant situated on the shores of Skaha Lake in Penticton, offering craft beer, a full bar, and an extensive pub menu ranging from fish and chips to sushi rolls and grain bowls. It is a family-friendly and dog-friendly destination with a patio and a live webcam of the lake. The pub has deep ties to the local community, supporting organizations such as Ronald McDonald House BC and Penticton Paddle Sports.

value: Dragonboat Pub

signal: amenity=bar


value: 5036 Banff-Windermere Parkway, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Misty River Lodge is a mountain lodge and guest house at the gateway to the Columbia Valley in Radium Hot Springs, BC, framed by the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges. It offers several distinct suite types — including a glamping family suite sleeping up to six, a cross suite, and a whitetail suite — each with private bathrooms and varying kitchenette configurations. A shared full kitchen stocked with pots, pans, and utensils is available to all guests, making it a practical base for self-sufficient travelers exploring the Kootenays.

value: Misty River Lodge

signal: Nightly rates $135–$190 across room types

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 4330 Sunshine Coast Highway

community: Sechelt

value: Shell


value: 147 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5T 1W1

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 42 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A sit-down Nepalese and Indian restaurant on East Broadway in Vancouver offering traditional South Asian cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant supports online ordering and serves as a dining option for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Old Durbar Nepalese & Indian Restaurant

detail: Vegan and vegetarian options confirmed

signal: Nepalese & Indian sit-down; ~$15-24pp


value: 9082 152 Street, Surrey

value: Maruhachi Ramen


value: 11920 227 Street, Maple Ridge

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 24m; rack at 27m; rack at 37m; rack at 50m; rack at 55m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Big Feast Bistro is a locally-celebrated small-town bistro with an urban atmosphere that opened in Maple Ridge in 2010 and was featured on the Food Network's 'You Gotta Eat Here.' The kitchen sources from over 50 local suppliers and hand-crafts its menu daily with a strong emphasis on gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and Ocean Wise seafood options. The bistro also operates a retail line of artisan small-batch products available in-house, making it a useful resupply stop for cyclists wanting to take local goods on the road.

value: Big Feast Bistro

detail: Website states menu focuses on gluten-free options, vegetarian and vegan choices, and Ocean Wise certified seafood; entire menu can be made gluten-free except stir-fry sauce; GF buns toasted on clean grill; keto options also available

signal: local-sourced bistro, fair price; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: featured on the Food Network's 'You Gotta Eat Here'


blurb: Forest conservation reserve on Mount Erskine's lower slopes, Salt Spring.

community: Vesuvius

value: Lower Mount Erskine Nature Reserve is a protected natural area on Salt Spring Island managed by the Islands Trust, preserving forest and ecological habitat on the lower slopes of Mount Erskine. The reserve forms part of a broader conservation corridor on one of BC's most popular Gulf Islands cycling destinations. Touring cyclists riding Salt Spring Island's hilly roads may find the reserve a rewarding natural waypoint, though visitor infrastructure details are unconfirmed.

value: Lower Mount Erskine Nature Reserve

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Islands Trust conservation reserve on Mount Erskine's lower slopes; the summit trail (fairy doors) is outside this reserve.


value: 1817 Campbell Way

community: Port McNeill

value: Northern Lights Restaurant is a sit-down restaurant on northern Vancouver Island, operating under the evocative tagline 'Dine Under the Borealis.' It sits in a stretch of the Island Highway corridor that sees long-distance cycle tourists heading toward Port Hardy and the BC Ferries terminal. Its website offers almost no detail about the experience, leaving the specifics of cuisine and atmosphere undocumented.

value: Northern Lights Restaurant

signal: sit-down restaurant, Port McNeill; no menu info; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Dine Under the Borealis


value: 21113 16 Avenue, Langley Township, V2Z 1K3

value: Festina Lente is a 5-acre family-run hobby farm in Langley's wine country, specializing in award-winning mead and honey wines crafted by beekeepers-turned-winemakers Bill and Teresa. The farm hosts a covered, heated patio with walk-in tastings, free live music events, and a weekend food truck serving flatbreads, gourmet hot dogs, charcuterie boards, and high tea boxes. Touring cyclists with dogs are explicitly welcomed, and the winery's Renaissance Faire and seasonal events make it a distinctive rural stop on any Langley route.

value: Festina Lente Estate Winery and Meadery

signal: Meadery walk-in tastings + patio, weekend food truck

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: 5-acre family-run hobby farm... Touring cyclists with dogs are explicitly welcomed


community: West Kelowna

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: #1056 - 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 8A9

community: Coquitlam

value: New Pacific Supermarket is an Asian-focused full-service supermarket inside Henderson Place Mall in Coquitlam, offering produce, grocery, dairy and frozen goods, fresh meat, and live seafood. The in-store NP Kitchen serves hot meals daily, including BBQ pork and other Asian dishes. Touring cyclists heading through Coquitlam will find a broad selection of fresh and packaged food under one roof.

value: New Pacific Supermarket

detail: Blog post (June 2020) states 'NP Kitchen has expanded its department and now provides hot meals daily'; store departments page confirms NP Kitchen serves daily menu items including BBQ pork

wow_evidence: NP Kitchen serves hot meals daily


value: 2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5N 4B2

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Chancho Tortilleria is an authentic Mexican tortilleria on Vancouver's vibrant Commercial Drive, making fresh tortillas daily from ancient, non-GMO corn sourced directly from small Mexican farms. The menu revolves around tacos, tortas, and tragos (cocktails), with an emphasis on high-quality pork and locally sourced ingredients. The walk-in, no-reservations format makes it a relaxed and accessible stop for cyclists passing through the Drive.

value: Chancho Tortilleria

signal: tortilleria/taqueria, tacos/tortas + cocktails; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: walk-in, no-reservations format


value: Metropolis, 4820 Kingsway Ave Unit M151, Burnaby, BC V5H 4J2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 36m; rack (10 spaces) at 48m; rack (6 spaces) at 77m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


community: Nanaimo

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 1415 Hillside Dr #18, Kamloops, BC V2E 1A9

community: Kamloops

value: Nu Leaf Produce Market is a family-run fresh produce shop in Kamloops that has been supplying locally sourced fruits, vegetables, dairy, and pantry staples since 2011, working with over 60 regional farmers and its own Heffley Farms. It recently expanded to a second location at 1415 Hillside Drive, and also produces its own line of BC-fruit juices and reusable bags. Reviewers highlight a broad selection of in-season local produce alongside everyday grocery staples, making it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through Kamloops.

value: Nu Leaf Produce Market

wow_evidence: working with over 60 regional farmers and its own Heffley Farms... recently expanded to a second location


value: #2140 - 550 Sherling Place, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0J6

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Tinhouse Brewing is a Port Coquitlam craft brewery and taproom that opened in 2019, with roots going back nearly a decade under the name Sapperton Brewing. The taproom features a 30-seat licensed outdoor patio and welcomes outside food, with local food trucks on weekends and nearby restaurant delivery options. A FAQ note points cyclists toward Dominion Park, just 600m along the trail, where open liquor is permitted and there is a playground.

value: Tinhouse Brewing

detail: FAQ lists 'veggie or butter chicken samosas' as hot snack options, confirming at least one vegetarian item

signal: Craft brewery taproom, food trucks

detail: FAQ states: 'We have lots of parking for your bike or your car. Check behind the building for additional parking.'

wow_evidence: 'We have lots of parking for your bike or your car'


community: Surrey

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5

value: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre sits on the shores of Okanagan Lake, offering a private licensed beach, marina, boat rentals, pool, hot tub, and a floating sauna. Three on-site restaurants — The Bufflehead Cafe, The Barking Parrot Bar, and The Hooded Merganser — all have pet-friendly patios, and the resort is steps from Okanagan Lake Park and surrounding trail networks. It serves as a full-service base for cyclists exploring the South Okanagan wine country and rail trails.

value: Penticton Lakeside Resort

detail: Three on-site restaurants: The Bufflehead Cafe, The Barking Parrot Bar, and The Hooded Merganser; all offer pet-friendly patios

signal: full-service lakeshore resort, 3 restaurants + marina, Penticton; $220-320


value: 4103 10th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6R 2H2

value: Point Grey Guest House is a family-run guest house that has welcomed travellers to Vancouver's Point Grey neighbourhood since 1990, known for its warm, home-like atmosphere and host who personally assists with travel logistics. The property offers standard rooms and a self-contained Iona Garden Suite with a private entrance, outdoor patio, and fully equipped kitchen. Its central location puts guests a 10-minute walk from Point Grey Village's shops, restaurants, and grocery stores, with the beach reachable on foot in 20 minutes.

value: Point Grey Guest House

detail: Website states: 'Please note that we no longer offer breakfast.'

detail: Website explicitly lists 'free luggage storage' as one of the services provided to assist guests with travel complications

detail: Point Grey Village is a 10-minute walk with restaurants listed as a nearby amenity

detail: Point Grey Village is a 10-minute walk with grocery stores listed as a nearby amenity

signal: family-run guest house, Point Grey; modest but Vancouver-market rates $130-170


value: 1328 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Giardino is a Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant on Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, founded by chef Umberto Menghi, who received the prestigious Order of the Star of Italy in 2020. The restaurant features a Florentine-styled courtyard, a seasonal outdoor garden patio with fresh flowers and lush greens, and an interior designed to evoke old Tuscan granaries with vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, and hand-painted artwork. The menu draws on bold regional Italian flavours and spans fresh pasta, Pacific seafood, and gluten-free options.

value: Giardino Restaurant

detail: Menu lists Vegan Minestrone Toscano, Gluten Free Pasta (green asparagus, sundried tomato, goat cheese), and Gluten Free Gnocchi (oven-roasted mini San Marzano tomato and basil)

signal: Named chef Umberto Menghi, fine dining ambiance, dinner-only service


value: 6400 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 3A4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Lian Hong Chinese Food & Bakery is a Chinese restaurant and bakery located in Vancouver, BC. The combination of a full food menu and a bakery component suggests a broad offering of Chinese prepared foods and baked goods that could appeal to a hungry touring cyclist looking for a filling, affordable meal.

value: Lian Hong Chinese Food & Bakery

signal: Chinese food & bakery; ~$10-16

wow_evidence: cuisine=chinese and amenity=restaurant tags are the only descriptive data available


value: 481 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, V2B 3H3

value: Tim Hortons

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


value: 492 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A5

community: Campbell River

value: Heron's Landing is a boutique oceanfront hotel in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, offering rooms and apartment-style suites decorated with European antique décor and private balconies with ocean views. It holds the highest Green Key eco-rating in Campbell River and has 30 units ranging from standard king/twin rooms to two-bedroom penthouse suites with full kitchens. A hot breakfast is included with all room rates, making it a comfortable base for touring cyclists exploring Vancouver Island's gateway to adventure.

value: Heron's Landing Hotel

detail: Website lists 'Coin laundry' on the front page and 'Onsite coin operated laundry' on the extended-stay page

signal: 30-unit boutique oceanfront hotel w/ breakfast, ~$160-200

detail: Website lists 'Garage parking' (front page amenities), 'Underground parking' (extended-stay page), and 'Secure Parking' (individual room pages), indicating a secure enclosed garage available to guests


value: 130-8171 Ackroyd Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3J9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 69m; rack at 69m.

community: Richmond

value: House of Dawn Steakhouse + Bar is a fine-dining steakhouse in Richmond offering premium cuts including Prime, Wagyu, and house dry-aged selections alongside a curated wine list and craft cocktail program. The kitchen is led by a chef with experience at Michelin-starred restaurants including Noma and Atelier Joël Robuchon, blending modern French technique with Asian influences from China, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Nepal. Private dining rooms accommodate intimate groups up to 12 and semi-private events up to 60 guests.

value: House of Dawn Steakhouse + Bar

label: Fine dining

signal: Michelin-starred chef (Noma, Atelier Joël Robuchon), Wagyu + dry-aged beef, extensive wine/sake program


value: 32883 South Fraser Way #105, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A6

community: Abbotsford

value: Super India Sweets & Restaurant is an Abbotsford establishment specializing in traditional Punjabi recipes prepared with carefully sourced spices. The menu spans a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian North Indian fare, from tandoori grills and biryanis to street-food classics like gol gappe and chaat papri. In addition to dine-in and online ordering, the restaurant offers large-scale catering for events including weddings and corporate gatherings.

value: Super India Sweets & Restaurant

detail: Menu includes numerous vegetarian items: Veggie Wrap, Paneer Tikka, Veg Pakoras, Vegetable Samosa, Veg Manchurian, Vegetable Biryani, Aloo Tikki, Chana Puri, and more

signal: Appetizer/mains $5–16, budget messaging 'saving upto 30%'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 82m; rack (12 spaces) at 87m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Beach Grove

value: Daruma

signal: no info; Japanese restaurant, keep casual default


value: 6183 Whitaker Road, Courtenay, V9J 1V7

blurb: Woodland garden of three thousand rhododendrons north of Courtenay.

community: Grantham

value: A 24-acre informal show garden near Courtenay featuring over 3,000 rhododendrons, bark mulch paths winding through natural forest, and numerous water features. Recognized as one of the world's finest informal show gardens and a Canada 150 Garden Experience, the gardens were hand-built by one man over decades. Located 15 minutes north of Courtenay just off the Old Island Highway, it also hosts annual art festivals and summer concerts.

label: rhododendron bloom

value: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

detail: Tea room listed as a visitor amenity on the visitors page

signal: Adult admission $8.00 clearly stated

wow_evidence: 24-acre hand-built woodland garden of 3,000+ rhododendrons, Canada 150 Garden Experience; spectacular in spring bloom.


value: 26885 88 Avenue, Langley City, BC V1M 3L8

community: Langley

value: A multi-generational family cranberry farm nestled along the Fraser River in Glen Valley, Langley, with views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding Fraser Valley. The farm sells premium cranberry products — including cold-pressed juice, sauces, jams, freeze-dried berries, and chocolate-covered cranberries — from a seasonal on-site farm store and a year-round online shop. In fall, the popular 'Cranberry Plunge' lets visitors wade into a flooded, berry-covered bog for a quintessentially BC harvest experience.

value: The Bog at Riverside Cranberry Farm

detail: Farm store sells cranberry food products including frozen cranberries, juices, sauces, jams, and dried berries; store is seasonal (closed until Summer 2026) but online ordering with curbside pickup is available year-round

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: multi-generational family cranberry farm … 'Cranberry Plunge' lets visitors wade into a flooded, berry-covered bog


value: 1496 Ryan Rd. E, Comox, BC V9N 4C6

community: Lazo

value: Wenjie Chinese Restaurant is a sit-down Chinese restaurant in Comox on Vancouver Island, serving a broad menu of Cantonese and Szechuan classics made fresh in-house from quality ingredients. The kitchen covers chow mein, fried rice, egg foo young, seafood, and hot-and-spicy Szechuan dishes alongside combination dinner platters. Touring cyclists riding the Comox Valley will find it a convenient option for a full hot meal after a day on the road.

value: Wenjie Chinese Restaurant

detail: Menu lists Vegetable Chow Mein, Vegetable Egg Foo Young, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Vegetable Chop Suey as distinct menu items

signal: Most entrees $16-19; some seafood to $22.95; casual sit-down Chinese

wow_evidence: sit-down Chinese restaurant in Comox serving Cantonese and Szechuan classics


value: 375 Southgate Street

community: Tumbler Ridge

value: Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre is a full-service hotel and conference facility located in the Northern BC community near the Rocky Mountain foothills. It would serve as a logical overnight stop for touring cyclists on routes through the Peace River region. The property appears to offer standard hotel amenities, though details could not be confirmed from the website.

signal: Full-service hotel: jacuzzi suites, restaurant, conference center; small-town BC location suggests potential Band 2 pricing


value: 100 Center Street, Field, BC V0A 1G0

community: Field

value: Truffle Pigs Bistro & Lodge is a 12-room mountain lodge in Field, British Columbia, situated in the heart of Yoho National Park just 20 minutes west of Lake Louise. Founded in 2000 as a café and general store, it expanded into its current lodge-and-bistro format in 2008 and has built a reputation for passionate, creative cooking alongside warm Rocky Mountain hospitality. Touring cyclists will find hearty on-site meals and rooms with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks.

value: Truffle Pigs Lodge

detail: Truffle Pigs Bistro is on-site in the same building, serving dinner daily from 5 pm until 8:45 pm with bar open until 10 pm

signal: 12-room lodge in Field (Yoho NP market), renowned bistro; ~$220-300 in season - Mid underbands


value: 34-601 W Cordova St Unit 0034A, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 86m; rack at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Subway franchise located inside The Station in downtown Vancouver, offering made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and salads. The location is positioned near the Waterfront area and serves breakfast in addition to its standard menu. Like all Subway locations, it is independently owned and operated.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 16016 160 Street, Surrey, V4N 0G3

value: Pelicana Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 2940 Yellowhead 16 W, Houston, British Columbia V0J 1Z1

community: Houston

value: Houston Motor Inn is a family-run motel established in 1993, sitting directly on Yellowhead Highway 16 in Houston, BC — a primary east-west corridor for cycle tourists crossing central British Columbia. The property includes an on-site restaurant, free parking, an RV area, and public laundry, giving it practical value beyond a simple meal stop. Pet-friendly and offering complimentary Wi-Fi, it caters to solo and group travellers seeking an affordable and functional base.

value: Houston Motor Inn Restaurant

signal: motel restaurant on Hwy 16; $14-22/person

wow_evidence: services page explicitly lists 'Public washrooms' and 'Free Wi-Fi'...family-run motel established in 1993


value: 7180 Kerr St, Vancouver, BC V5S 3E3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 31m; stands (5 spaces) at 40m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Bonnie Bread Bakery is a bakery located in Vancouver, BC. For touring cyclists passing through the area, it offers a potential stop for freshly baked goods and bread. The business was recently verified in OSM in May 2026, suggesting it is actively operating.

value: Bonnie Bread Bakery

signal: shop=bakery


value: 366 Campbell Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (6 spaces) at 79m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: The Candy Jar is a locally owned Tofino shop operating since 2010 that combines retro and bulk candy, hand-scooped Island Farms ice cream, and local gifts under one roof. It doubles as a bike rental hub offering cruiser bikes, electric bikes, and electric scooters for exploring the Tofino-Ucluelet Multi-Use Trail, with suggested routes ranging from a short 8 km return trip to a full 80 km Tofino-to-Ucluelet run. For touring cyclists, it sits at a natural trailhead stop where a sweet treat and a rental bike are both on offer.

value: The Candy Jar

detail: Website ice cream flavour list explicitly labels Peach Sorbet as '(Vegan)'


value: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4

value: Uno Gelato is a Vancouver artisan gelato maker producing small-batch, farm-to-cone gelato and sorbetto from scratch using local ingredients such as Vancouver Island sea salt, Avalon Dairy milk, and freshly harvested fruits and herbs. This location sits within the Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place, one of multiple city locations. The shop rotates seasonal flavours alongside year-round favourites, with a strong vegan sorbetto lineup and gluten-friendly options throughout.

value: Uno Gelato

detail: Website states 'Vegan Options available' and 'Gluten Friendly'; all sorbettos are explicitly vegan

wow_evidence: Vancouver artisan gelato maker producing small-batch, farm-to-cone gelato... using local ingredients


value: 19530 Langley Bypass, Surrey, BC V3S 6K1, Canada

value: Fox & Fiddle Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 3214 Douglas Street

community: Saanich

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


community: Cowichan Bay

value: The Vine is a restaurant in the Duncan/Cowichan Valley area of Vancouver Island, BC. It maintains an Instagram presence under the handle @thevinecowichan, suggesting a local identity tied to the Cowichan region. Beyond that, no further detail about the establishment's style, cuisine, or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: The Vine

signal: no cuisine/price evidence; keep casual default


value: BC-93 #95, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0, Canada

character: pleasant

community: Dry Gulch

value: A shady benchland camp tucked into a cool creek gully under the Stanford Range, 4.5 km south of Radium Hot Springs via paved Highway 93/95 — easy to reach and positioned as a quiet layover amid Columbia Valley recreation. The site itself is modest; the draw is the restful setting and proximity to hot springs, wetland birding, and Invermere.

value: Dry Gulch Provincial Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: 4.5 km south of Radium Hot Springs... proximity to hot springs, wetland birding, and Invermere


value: Box 111 Atlin BC V0W1A0

blurb: Restored 1917 sternwheeler MV Tarahne, beached on the Atlin lakefront.

community: Atlin

value: The MV Tarahne is a 36-metre historic sternwheeler built in 1917 for passenger and freight service on Atlin Lake, now permanently beached in Atlin and restored by the volunteer-run Atlin Historical Society as a heritage landmark. Launched at a time when Atlin was drawing tourists 'from all over the world,' the vessel embodies over a century of the region's gold-rush, tourism, and Taku River Tlingit history. Cyclists making the remote journey to this far-northern BC community can visit the ship, arrange walking tours with local historians, and even book the vessel for private events.

value: MV Tarahne

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: beached heritage sternwheeler, historical-society landmark

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: 1917 lake sternwheeler beached and restored at Atlin — significant heritage vessel (no NHS/world superlative, unlike the Moyie); mostly viewed from outside.


community: Logan Lake

value: Leighton Campground sits on the shore of man-made Leighton Lake in Tunkwa Park's mid-elevation Thompson Plateau grasslands, southwest of Kamloops; stocked rainbow trout fishing, swimming, and canoeing are the main draws, and the approach is fully paved.

value: Leighton Campground

wow_evidence: stocked rainbow trout fishing, swimming, and canoeing are the main draws; fully paved approach


value: 325 South Copper Avenue

community: Greenwood

value: Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery is a café and bakery located in the Boundary region of BC near Greenwood, on South Copper Avenue. It offers espresso drinks and baked goods, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists travelling along Highway 3 through the Okanagan and Boundary country. The bakery format suggests freshly made food on-site, which touring cyclists often seek out for resupply.

value: Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery

signal: amenity=cafe


label: sockeye salmon run

community: Xeni

value: Nu Chugh Beniz Campground sits within Ts'il?os Provincial Park on the shore of Chilko Lake, one of BC's largest and most striking high-elevation glacial lakes deep in the Chilcotin; the payoff is immense but the roughly 100 km of rough gravel road from Hanceville makes this one of the more demanding approaches in the region.

value: Nu Chugh Beniz Campground


value: Hope, BC V0X 1L2, Canada

community: Silver Creek

value: A small, rustic lakefront campground in the Skagit Valley with a mountain backdrop, offering trout fishing, swimming, and quiet lake-edge camping; access involves several kilometres of gravel on Silver Skagit Road, and bears are very active.

value: Silver Lake Provinical Campground

wow_evidence: rustic camping; 25 campsites; no mention of showers, potable water, or hiker/biker-specific sites


value: 5800 Mountain View Blvd, Delta, BC V4K 3V6

community: Delta

value: The Courtyard Café is a volunteer-run café tucked inside the main lobby of Delta Hospital in Delta, BC, operated by the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society since the 1960s. It serves freshly made seasonal fare—sandwiches, wraps, salads, and daily specials—sourced in part from local Windset Farms, with outdoor seating beside the hospital's tranquil courtyard gardens. Proceeds support critical equipment and programs at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care, making every purchase a community contribution.

value: Courtyard Cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: volunteer-run café...operated by the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society since the 1960s


value: 143 West 16th Street, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Pars International Foods is a supermarket in North Vancouver specializing in international food products, likely serving the area's diverse communities with a range of imported and specialty goods. Located on West 16th Street, it offers a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver seeking grocery supplies. The shop was recently verified in March 2026, suggesting it remains an active business.

value: Pars International Foods


value: 1172 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (4 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Donair Dude is a Mediterranean-style fast food chain that opened its first location on Davie Street during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and has since grown into a multi-location franchise. The restaurant serves freshly prepared donairs, pita wraps, and platters made with premium BC-sourced meats slowly roasted in-house, alongside a dedicated vegan menu featuring falafel. The Davie Street location sits in Vancouver's walkable West End and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

value: Donair Dude

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'VEGAN' category; falafel wrap, falafel platter, and falafel plate are listed


value: 2965 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 17m; stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces) at 44m; rack (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (6 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 54 spaces.

value: A sushi restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood offering takeout service. Limited information is available on cyclist-specific amenities due to website access issues.

value: Pokay

signal: poke/sushi takeout; ~$14-16

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 33 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 10m; stands (4 spaces) at 10m; stands (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 50m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Bazaar Convenience and Smoke Shop is a compact urban convenience store in downtown Vancouver's West Hastings corridor, stocking snacks, exotic drinks, tobacco products, vapes, and smoking accessories. Located near the heart of the city, it caters to pedestrians and passersby looking for a quick snack or convenience item. Touring cyclists riding through downtown Vancouver will find it a handy spot to grab drinks and snacks.

value: Bazaar Smoke & Convenience


value: 531 6th Street, New Westminster, V3L 3B9

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 8m; stands (4 spaces) at 8m; stands (4 spaces) at 22m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands at 33m; stands at 33m; stands (6 spaces) at 44m; stands at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 79m; stands at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: The Chopped Leaf is a Canadian fast-casual franchise located in New Westminster Centre, specializing in customizable salads, bowls, wraps, soups, and sandwiches built around fresh, whole ingredients. The menu is designed to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-friendly, dairy-free, and nut-free options. Touring cyclists will find a clean, non-smoking space with both indoor and outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.

value: The Chopped Leaf

detail: Website explicitly lists 'gluten friendly vegan vegetarian dairy-free nut-free' among store amenities

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

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack at 56m.

community: Richmond

value: Fresh Elements is a bubble tea cafe in Richmond, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as an indoor ground-floor establishment. Bubble tea shops of this type typically serve a range of milk teas, fruit teas, and blended drinks popular with cyclists looking for a sweet rest stop. Beyond the OSM tags, no further details about the business could be retrieved.

value: Fresh Elements


community: Vernon

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


community: Kelowna

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 5550 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (3 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: I Love Yao Yen Kitchen & Cafe Delicious Restaurant is a restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver. The name suggests a cafe and kitchen hybrid offering sit-down dining. It was recently verified as open in the OSM check from April 2026.

signal: cafe/kitchen hybrid; ~$14-22pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 27m.

community: Surrey

value: T&T Supermarket is an established Canadian supermarket chain with an Asian grocery focus, located in the Guildford area. It serves the local community and provides a convenient resupply stop for touring cyclists seeking food options.

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket