value: 1450 Government Street, V8W 1Z2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 97m.

value: MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) is Canada's largest outdoor specialty retailer, and this Victoria location on Government Street is a major outdoor gear hub in the city centre. The store carries cycling equipment, apparel, and accessories alongside a broad range of outdoor gear. Touring cyclists passing through Victoria will find it a convenient resupply point for kit and consumables.

value: MEC Mountain Equipment Company

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


source: enrichment

value: 103-9235 Sasquatch Alley, Chilliwack, British Columbia V2P 0J6

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (6 spaces) at 39m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (1 space) at 54m; stands (10 spaces) at 54m; stands (1 space) at 55m; stands (1 space) at 56m; stands (1 space) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (1 space) at 72m; stands (10 spaces) at 74m. Total: 63 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Chilliwack

value: Elevated Pizza Co is an artisan pizza shop situated inside the District 1881 development in Chilliwack, offering 12" and 16" pies, panuozzo sandwiches, focaccia bites, and drinks. The menu leans toward elevated ingredients — nduja sausage, goat cheese, smoked scamorza, balsamic reduction — making it a step above typical fast-food pizza. Online ordering supports both pickup and delivery, and the shop operates seven days a week.

value: Elevated Pizza Co

source: osm

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian pizzas: Margherita (tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil), Cheese, Arugula (goat cheese, antipasto spread), and White Pie (ricotta, mozzarella, hot honey). No explicit vegan or GF labeling found

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


value: 400 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, V1G 1G7

community: Castlegar

value: The Grateful Table is a sit-down Greek restaurant in Castlegar serving traditional cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant includes a banquet room available for groups and events and is located next door to the Recharge gym. Customer reviews highlight generous portions, attentive service, and a welcoming family atmosphere.

value: The Grateful Table

detail: Customer review on front page explicitly mentions 'vegetarian gyro' as a menu item

signal: $10 for 2 slices pizza & pop; casual Greek family dining

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info


value: 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd Cowichan Bay BC V0R 1N0

category: Accommodation

community: Cowichan Bay

value: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay is an all-suite waterfront hotel perched in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay with panoramic views of the bay and Mount Tzouhalem. The property offers spacious one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, an indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness centre. An on-site restaurant, The Cook and Butcher by Cow Cafe, and 24-hour guest services make it a comfortable base for exploring the Cowichan Valley's wine and cycling routes.

value: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay

detail: On-site restaurant The Cook and Butcher by Cow Cafe open for lunch and dinner Tuesday–Sunday; in-room dining also available

origin: manual

band_key: upscale

confidence: medium

label: Upscale

signal: All-suite waterfront hotel w/ pool + kitchens, ~$180-250

source: judgement

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna


value: 7888 200 Street, Langley, V2Y 3J4

blurb: Big Langley arena complex, home of the WHL's Vancouver Giants.

category: Attractions

community: Langley

value: The Langley Events Centre is a 322,312 sq ft multi-sport complex in the Township of Langley that opened in 2009, housing an arena bowl, triple gymnasium, fieldhouse, banquet hall, and gymnastics facility. It is home to several professional and semi-professional teams including the WHL's Vancouver Giants, Canadian Premier League's Vancouver FC, and the CEBL's Vancouver Bandits. Touring cyclists could visit as spectators for major sporting events, with the TransCanada Highway one mile north providing easy regional access.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: recreation

value: Langley Events Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Major multi-sport complex, home of the Vancouver Giants — Prospera Place band; event-conditional delight. KW-PRIVATE false positive.


bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: restorative

label: orca season

months: July August September

season: summer

washroom_type: pit

category: Camping

community: Sointula

source: camping

value: A 30-site regional campground on the northern tip of Malcolm Island, reached by BC Ferries from Port McNeill then a short paved ride to a dramatic coastal headland celebrated as one of BC's best spots to watch orcas from shore during summer salmon runs; pit toilets and reservations available.

value: Bere Point Regional Park Campground

ownership: Municipal

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1109 Langford Pkwy, Langford, BC V9B 0A5

blurb: The Island's largest indoor bouldering gym, in Langford.

community: Langford

value: BoulderHouse Langford is the largest indoor bouldering facility on Vancouver Island, developed in partnership with the City of Langford to bring climbing to the West Shore. The two-storey building features 150 linear feet of main climbing wall, a dedicated training area, and a 6,000 sq ft kids section called the TreeHouse on the upper floor. Colour-coded bouldering circuits accommodate all skill levels, from first-timers to experienced climbers.

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

setting: indoor

value: BoulderHouse Langford

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island's largest bouldering gym; day-pass session possible.


blurb: Forested CVRD nature park near Lake Cowichan.

community: Youbou

value: Bald Mountain Park is a nature reserve managed by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, situated near Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. As a CVRD-administered park, it likely offers natural trail experiences through the region's characteristic coastal forest and mountain terrain. Touring cyclists in the Lake Cowichan area may find it a worthwhile side trip for scenery and a break from the road.

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Bald Mountain Park

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: CVRD reserve near Lake Cowichan; thin record ('likely offers').


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 2X1, Canada

character: utilitarian

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Paradise Point

value: A developed BC Parks frontcountry campground in the Okanagan & Thompson region with showers, potable water, and reservations; setting and terrain unknown as the matched web page describes a different park.

value: Bastion Mountain Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 2639 Quadra Street, V8T2A3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 62m; stands at 65m; stands at 65m.

community: Victoria

value: Layla Shawarma is a Lebanese fast-food restaurant on Quadra Street in Victoria, built around a 50-year-old family recipe originating from the village of Layla in Lebanon. The menu spans traditional shawarma wraps, rice and salad bowls, falafel, hand-stretched flatbreads, and fusion items like shawarma poutine and donairs. Halal meats are used throughout, and organic cold-pressed olive oil from Lebanon is a signature ingredient.

value: Layla Shawarma

detail: Menu includes falafel, tabbouli salad, fattoush salad, garlic potatoes, thyme & olive oil flatbread, cheese flatbread, and avocado cocktail — multiple confirmed vegetarian options


value: 12430 Barkerville Hwy, Barkerville, BC V0K 2R0

community: Wells

value: Mountain Thyme Getaway is a 1940s Miner's Cottage set in the historic Wells/Barkerville area of the Cariboo, sleeping up to 8 guests in a heritage setting from the gold-rush era. Located along the Barkerville Highway, it sits near Barkerville Historic Town, one of BC's most storied destinations. The property caters to couples, families, and groups seeking an authentic small-town experience in a remote region of the Interior.

value: Mountain Thyme Getaway

detail: Stayinwells.ca not fetched to corroborate

band_key: budget

confidence: low

label: Budget

signal: heritage miner's cottage sleeping 8, low-rates positioning; per-person budget

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: 1940s Miner's Cottage... near Barkerville Historic Town, one of BC's most storied destinations


value: 161 Island Highway West, Parksville, BC V9P 2G6

character: pleasant

label: warm sandy beach season

months: July August

community: Parksville

value: Full-service RV resort directly on Parksville Beach with panoramic Georgia Strait views and steps from the community park; all 84 sites are 50-amp full-hookup RV pads with no tent sites mentioned, making this a poor fit for most touring cyclists.

value: Pacific Palms RV Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 502 Silver Street, Greenwood, BC V0H 1J0

community: Greenwood

value: Deadwood Junction is a beloved small-town coffee shop and café in Greenwood, BC, founded in 2009 and positioned right off Highway 3 — one of British Columbia's premier cycling corridors through the Kootenays. The shop serves fair trade specialty coffee, house-made sandwiches, and an impressive roster of fresh baked goods, while also hosting Jalapeno Junction, an in-house authentic Mexican food counter. It doubles as a showcase for local antiques and artisan work, offering touring cyclists a genuine taste of small-town southern BC.

value: Deadwood Junction

detail: Menu has a dedicated Gluten Free section listing GF Carrot Banana Muffin, Black Bean Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Cake, Energy Balls, and Whitewater Granola Bars. Vegetarian options are present across the menu including egg salad, multiple salads (Southwestern, Cranberry Cilantro Couscous, Kale), and numerous baked goods

signal: cuisine=sandwich


value: 1985 Learners' Walk, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (8 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands at 56m; stands (8 spaces) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (15 spaces) at 96m. Total: 63 spaces.

blurb: UBC centre preserving Indian Residential School history; archives and dialogue space, open to public.

community: Vancouver

value: The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, located on the UBC Vancouver campus, is a museum and educational institution dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools in Canada. It serves as a place of learning and reconciliation, housing archives and facilitating dialogue about this significant chapter in Canadian history. Situated on the scenic UBC campus, it is accessible by bike via the campus cycling network.

facet_confidence: high

theme: history

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: UBC residential-school history centre, free admission

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: National-scope museum/archive institution about residential school history, first of its kind at a Canadian university; scored normally as museum-about-difficult-history per Nikkei precedent, NOT solemn-site null (it is an educational institution, not a memorial site). Sensitive flag so Heather reviews framing and blurb.


value: 1050 Alberni Street, Floor 2, Vancouver, V6E 1A3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: A restaurant located at 1050 Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver. Specific amenities and cuisine details cannot be verified as the website is currently unreachable.

value: Eh! Restaurant

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: restaurant, Alberni St; site down


value: 37020 Village Cres, Squamish, BC

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: House of Lager is a craft brewery in Squamish, BC, dedicated exclusively to the art of lagering — a style the founders describe as underestimated but rewarding. Born in 2020 as a side project under House of Funk Brewing, it has evolved into a standalone taproom destination on the shores of Squamish where mountains meet the ocean. The taproom hosts events and weddings and is open seven days a week, making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: House of Lager Eatery

signal: brewery taproom, casual food; ~$16-26pp


value: 251 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6A 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Laowai is a 1930s Shanghai-inspired speakeasy concealed behind the BLND TGER dumpling shop in Vancouver's Chinatown, entered via a secret code. The venue pairs theatrical cocktails with a compact menu of dumplings drawn from regional Chinese cuisines — Sichuan, Tibetan, Xinjiang, and more. It's a genuinely hidden-gem bar experience in one of Vancouver's most historically dense and walkable neighbourhoods.

value: Laowai

detail: BLND TGER menu lists Vegetable Shaomai (V) and Tmrw Foods & Cabbage Jiaozi (V) as vegetarian options; Tmrw Foods is a plant-based alternative meat brand, suggesting at least one vegan-friendly item

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

value: Quesada

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 355 4th St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1G6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 62m; rack (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Off Main is a brunch and lunch restaurant in downtown Courtenay that leans into fresh local ingredients and creative, funky takes on classic dishes. The menu rotates frequently and features house-smoked salmon, Mexican-braised beef birria, pork belly benedicts, and cocktails alongside the usual brunch fare. It is a solid sit-down refuel stop for cyclists passing through the Comox Valley.

value: Michael's Off Main

detail: Menu items explicitly labelled 'Vegetarian' and 'Gluten free'; Hash dish notes 'Make it Vegan with House Smoked Tofu'; GFO (gluten-free option) available on several Eggs Benny variants

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 3875 Fraser Street, Vancouver, V5V 4E3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Napoletana Pizza Restaurant has been serving authentic Italian cuisine on Fraser Street in Vancouver since 2002, specializing in hand-stretched Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta made daily. The warm, elegant dining room channels classic Italian hospitality and has become a well-established neighbourhood fixture over more than two decades. Cyclists on Fraser Street will find a full sit-down restaurant with both dine-in and takeout/delivery options.

value: Napoletana Pizza Restaurant

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 2233 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors


value: 1025 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 72m.

community: New Westminster

value: Living Tree Foods is a plant-based food producer with a retail storefront in New Westminster, BC, founded in 2020 by two UBC Law graduates. The company specializes in 100% vegan, clean-ingredient dairy alternatives including cashew cream cheese spreads and plant-based ravioli, with no artificial fillers or additives. Products are sold at the Royal Avenue store, at farmers' markets across Metro Vancouver and Squamish, and at select grocers including Whole Foods, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, and IGA.

value: Living Tree Foods

detail: Physical retail storefront confirmed by FAQ ('Our brick and mortar store at 1025 Royal Ave in New Westminster'); products can be purchased in store. FAQ also states they do not offer delivery

detail: All products are 100% vegan per FAQ: 'YES! Our products are, and will always be, 100% vegan for our health, for the planet, and for the animals.'

wow_evidence: founded in 2020 by two UBC Law graduates … brick and mortar store at 1025 Royal Ave in New Westminster


category: Groceries

community: Merritt

value: Save-On-Foods

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Grocery Store


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Anahim Lake

value: A tiny 2-site lakeside rec site south of Anahim Lake, popular for fishing, boating, and bird watching; the final 1.5 km of access road is steep, narrow, and rough, with 4WD explicitly recommended.

value: Kappan Lake West Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: tiny 2-site lakeside rec site... 4WD explicitly recommended


blurb: Nordic ski centre near Prince George with summer trails and disc golf.

community: Prince George

value: The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is a non-profit outdoor recreation facility founded in 1957, located about 15 minutes from downtown Prince George on the unceded lands of the Lheidli T'enneh. It offers kilometres of maintained trails for nordic skiing, snowshoeing, single-track mountain biking, hiking, and disc golf across beginner to advanced terrain. In summer it hosts youth mountain bike camps and sessions, making it a notable trail destination for cyclists visiting the Prince George area.

facet_confidence: low

label: Nordic ski season

months: December January February March

value: Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Nordic club day pass ~$15-25

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Nordic centre with summer mountain-bike and disc-golf use; modest summer relevance for touring cyclists.


value: 6834 Mount Lehman Road, Mount Lehman

blurb: Lavender farm with gardens, apothecary shop, and café.

community: Mount Lehman

value: Tuscan Farm Gardens is a family-run lavender farm outside Abbotsford featuring thousands of lavender plants, a labyrinth, lily pond, rose gazebo, and perennial gardens. Visitors can tour the fields, browse the apothecary shop stocked with handmade lavender soaps and skin-care products made on-site, and stop at the covered outdoor cafe for lavender ice cream, drinks, and baked goods. The farm also offers a farmhouse vacation rental and seasonal weddings, making it a distinctive destination on a Fraser Valley cycling route.

label: lavender bloom

value: Tuscan Farm Gardens

detail: Information and Tickets page describes an on-site cafe serving lavender ice cream, hot and cold drinks, milkshakes, baking and desserts, with a covered outdoor patio adjacent to the shop and additional seating in the gardens

detail: Water bottle refill is offered; the shop and cafe are explicitly accessible without purchasing a garden admission ticket ('You do not need a ticket to visit the shop and cafe'), so refills appear available without paid admission

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: lavender farm ticket ~$10-15

detail: Information and Tickets page states: 'We do not allow picnics or outside food or drinks at the farm, but we are happy to refill your water bottles.'

wow_evidence: Lavender farm with labyrinth, apothecary shop, and outdoor café — farm-visit delight 2.


community: North Vancouver

value: Petro-Canada

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1431 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4

community: Nanaimo

value: Quarterway Liquor Store operates alongside the Quarterway Pub on Bowen Road in Nanaimo, a common BC arrangement where a licensed liquor store shares a building with a full-service pub. For touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo, it offers a convenient stop for supplies along a central arterial road. The adjacent pub provides food and drink service.

value: Quarterway Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 5306 Highway 16E, McBride, V0J 2E0

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: McBride

value: Private RV resort and chalet operation on the edge of McBride in the scenic Robson Valley; offers a full suite of cyclist-friendly amenities including showers, laundry, and device charging, making it a practical service stop on a long valley traverse.

value: N V Mountainview Chalets and RV Resort


value: 1610 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, V8T 2C5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 60m; stands at 62m; rack at 72m; rack at 76m.

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 15981 Highway 3A Crawford Bay BC V0B 1E0 Canada

community: Crawford Bay

value: A forested cedar-grove resort on highway 3A in Crawford Bay with 17 tent sites, hot showers, an outdoor hot tub, and an onsite bakery; the beach is a 10-minute walk from camp, not at the site, and summer weekends fill fast.

value: Kokanee Chalets RV Park and Campground

wow_evidence: explicitly lists 'Bike FRIENDLY', 'Free Hot ShowerS', 'Onsite Bakery'


value: New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 46m; stands at 46m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Bubble World Restaurant is a Taiwanese eatery in New Westminster offering indoor dining in a no-smoking environment. Its name suggests a focus on bubble tea alongside Taiwanese cuisine, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists seeking a full meal or a cold drink. No street address is recorded in OSM, so riders should confirm the exact location before visiting.

value: Bubble World Restaurant

signal: Taiwanese eatery + bubble tea; ~$14-22pp


value: 10551 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 3L8

community: Richmond

value: Eggspectation is a breakfast-and-brunch café chain with a Richmond, BC location offering an all-day menu spanning Eggs Benedict variations, Belgian waffles, French crepes, pancakes, pasta, and burgers. Part of a chain with close to thirty locations worldwide, this outpost has been serving its signature 'breakfasty' cuisine for over 25 years. Touring cyclists will find it a solid refueling stop with a broad menu and full table service.

value: Eggspectation

signal: Eggspectation brunch chain; ~$16-24pp


value: 1318 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; rack at 66m; rack at 66m; rack at 68m; rack at 75m.

blurb: Granville Island community centre with kayaking, fitness, and arts programs.

value: False Creek Community Centre is a publicly operated civic facility on Granville Island, jointly managed by the Vancouver Park Board and the non-profit False Creek Community Association since 1980. It offers a broad range of programs including kayaking, canoeing, tennis, fitness classes, pottery, and performing arts for all ages. Located steps from Granville Island's public market and waterfront seawall, it sits along one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors.

label: Granville Island Water Park season

months: June July August

value: False Creek Community Centre

detail: Saturday Morning Youth Concession sells coffee, tea, juice boxes, granola bars, chip bags, and more on site

wow_evidence: Park Board CC on Granville Island with paddling/fitness programs; standard CC ladder. Misfiled as Park / Nature.


value: 235 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver

value: Time Out Source for Sports is a North Vancouver sporting goods store specializing in hockey equipment — sticks, skates, protective gear, and goalie equipment from Bauer, CCM, True, and Warrior — alongside baseball, soccer, football, and inline hockey gear. The store also serves a number of local teams and associations on the North Shore. No cycling products, bike repairs, or cycling-related services are mentioned anywhere on the website.

value: Time Out Source for Sports

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


value: 1190 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

community: Tofino

value: Dolphin Motel is a simple, independently run motel nestled at the edge of old-growth forest in Tofino, a short walk from Chesterman Beach. It has operated for over 28 years and offers kitchenette suites and sleeping units with room-front parking. The motel sits directly beside Tofino Bike shop, making it a convenient base for cyclists exploring the area.

value: Dolphin Motel

detail: Website lists Wildside Grill and Tacofino as immediately adjacent neighbours

detail: Website names 'Beaches Grocery' as next door to the motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: sits directly beside Tofino Bike shop


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (1 space) at 84m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Big Wheel Burger is a Victoria-based fast food chain that has operated as Canada's first carbon neutral fast food restaurant since 2011, sourcing 100% fresh BC beef and buns baked daily by Irene's Bakery. The Vic West location is one of five across greater Victoria, offering a menu built around local and sustainable suppliers including Berryman Brothers and Island Farms. Touring cyclists will find a range of dietary options including plant-based burgers, a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and vegan-available items.

value: Big Wheel Burger

detail: Website lists Nashville Hawt Chickpea Burger and Yam & Black Bean Burger (available vegan), GF buns, a dedicated GF fryer, and vegetarian GF poutine gravy. Social post: 'two plant-based burgers made in-house, gf buns, a dedicated gf fryer, and poutine gravy that's vegetarian and gf.'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Canada's first carbon neutral fast food restaurant since 2011... one of five across greater Victoria


value: 3327 Port Washington Road, Pender Island, V0N 2M1

community: Pender Island

value: Southridge Country Store is a family-owned specialty grocery on Pender Island, sourcing ethical meats, organic produce, specialty charcuterie, and a rotating selection of Canadian and imported cheeses. The store's in-house chef prepares soups, sandwiches, dips, pies, and seasonal items available fresh or from the freezer section. An adjoining Picnic Park provides a family-friendly outdoor space with games and board games — a convenient rest stop for cyclists exploring the island.

value: Southridge Country Store

detail: In-house made hot soups and sandwiches prepared by an in-house chef using store ingredients

wow_evidence: Adjoining Picnic Park provides a family-friendly outdoor space with games and board games


value: 1125 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K6

community: Kelowna

value: Sandhill Wines is an urban winery operating on the historic Calona Wines estate — established in 1932, it holds the distinction of being BC's original and oldest continuing winery. Crafting VQA wines since 1997 from grapes sourced across six vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys, it offers guided tastings, curated food pairings, live music, and private events in the heart of downtown Kelowna. A touring cyclist finishing a day's ride into Kelowna will find it a short walk from the waterfront and city centre.

value: Sandhill Wines

signal: Urban winery tasting (historic Calona estate)

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 8000 – 45th Street, Osoyoos, BC Canada

label: warm lake swimming

price_band: premium

community: Osoyoos

value: Lakeside resort campground on the shore of Osoyoos Lake—Canada's warmest—at the edge of the Sonora Desert, with beach access, indoor pool, marina, and Indigenous cultural attractions next door; easy paved access from town, though the resort scale and pricing lean heavily toward RV visitors.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Nk'Mip Campground and RV Park

wow_evidence: lakeside resort campground on the shore of Osoyoos Lake—Canada's warmest—at the edge of the Sonora Desert, with beach access


value: 229 Gorge Road East, V9A 1L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: A Days Inn by Wyndham franchise hotel located in Victoria's Uptown area along Gorge Road East, part of one of North America's largest economy hotel chains. Positioned a short distance from central Victoria, it offers a familiar mid-range lodging option for cyclists touring Vancouver Island. As a branded chain property, it provides predictable standards and loyalty program integration for Wyndham Rewards members.

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'days inn'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 5012 Sinclair Creek Rd, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0, Canada

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: An RV resort somewhere in the Kootenays whose name suggests a canyon setting; no further detail was retrievable as the website timed out during fetch.

value: The Canyon RV Resort


value: Building B, Lower Level, 1155 East Broadway (7th Ave and Glen Drive), Vancouver, BC

community: Vancouver

value: A Blenz Coffee franchise tucked into the lower level of Building B at Vancouver Community College's Broadway campus, serving premium espresso drinks prepared by expert baristas with latte art. Blenz is a BC-based specialty coffee chain emphasising individually crafted beverages, making this a convenient urban stop for cyclists near the 7th Ave and Glen Drive intersection in East Vancouver.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'

wow_evidence: BC-based specialty coffee chain


value: 2858 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (6 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Maruhachi Gaiden is a ramen restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, operating under the broader Maruhachi Ra-men Canada brand. Situated along a well-traveled urban cycling corridor in South Vancouver, it serves Japanese noodle dishes and offers online pickup ordering. The 'Gaiden' name suggests it may be a spin-off or sister location within the Maruhachi family of restaurants.

value: Maruhachi Gaiden

signal: Ramen shop, counter pickup service

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: operating under the broader Maruhachi Ra-men Canada brand... 'Gaiden' name suggests it may be a spin-off or sister location


value: 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, V3T 0J2

blurb: Nature centre and trailhead for Green Timbers Urban Forest.

community: Surrey

value: The Surrey Nature Centre is a publicly operated interpretive facility nestled alongside Green Timbers Urban Forest, one of Surrey's largest tracts of second-growth forest. Visitors can borrow activity backpacks or fishing rods from the front desk, explore the Birds of Green Timbers exhibit, and browse a library of field guides and nature books. The centre serves as a natural trailhead destination for cyclists exploring the Green Timbers Urban Forest trail network.

dwell: short

value: Surrey Nature Centre at Green Timbers

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Interpretive centre lending activity packs and fishing rods at Green Timbers Urban Forest — dupe winner.


community: Kamloops

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 1467 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; rack at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: L'Apres Midi Patisserie is a French-style patisserie and cafe located in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood on West Pender Street. The name evokes a classic afternoon pastry culture, suggesting a spot suited to a mid-ride coffee-and-pastry break. No dedicated website is available beyond an Instagram presence, so further details on offerings are limited.

google_place_id: ChIJYUysKwBxhlQRIKFGuFJWMJE

value: L'Apres Midi Patisserie

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


category: Transport

community: Abbotsford

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand airport shuttle connecting Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to communities across the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, and Sea-to-Sky corridor including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, Squamish, and Whistler. Minimum 24-hour advance booking required; no bike policy stated.

value: Airport Link Shuttle

origin: transport

subcategory: Shuttle

wow_evidence: on-demand airport shuttle connecting Vancouver International Airport to communities across the Fraser Valley


value: 5104 River Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6Z1

community: Port Alberni

value: West Coast Feed is a street food vendor specializing in poutine, operating somewhere in the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands region of BC. As a mobile or semi-permanent street vendor, it likely offers a casual, grab-and-go experience suited to hungry travellers passing through. Its cuisine focus on poutine makes it a hearty calorie stop for cyclists on long coastal routes.

value: West Coast Feed Co.

wow_evidence: street_vendor=yes … cuisine=poutine


value: 6179 248th Street, Langley, BC

community: Langley

value: Krause Berry Farms is a family-owned 200+ acre working farm in Langley's Fraser Valley, operating since 1974, with U-pick berry fields, an award-winning estate winery, and a bustling market and bakery on site. The market is stocked year-round with farm-made pies, preserves, frozen meals, berry syrups, and specialty pantry items, while the Waffle Bar and café serve fresh hot food. It is a destination-worthy stop for cyclists riding the Fraser Valley agricultural routes.

value: Krause Berry Farms Market & Bakery

detail: Café menu includes nachos, roasted corn pizza, grilled cheese, roasted corn chowder, cheese boards, pie by the slice, and fresh hot waffles served daily

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: family-owned 200+ acre working farm operating since 1974 with U-pick berry fields, award-winning estate winery, market, and bakery


value: 1035 Legacy Way, Whistler, V0N 1B1

community: Whistler

value: HI Whistler is a Hostelling International hostel situated in Whistler, BC, one of Canada's most celebrated mountain resort communities and a hub for trail cycling, ski touring, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. As part of the HI Canada network, it offers budget-friendly shared accommodation appealing to independent travellers and adventure seekers. Touring cyclists riding the Sea-to-Sky route or exploring Whistler's extensive trail system would find it a practical, centrally located base.

value: HI Whistler

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

detail: Bike storage listed as named amenity on their page; on-site bike rental also offered

subcategory: Hostel

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: HI Canada network... Whistler, one of Canada's most celebrated mountain resort communities and a hub for trail cycling


value: 1625 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2S2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 37m; rack at 66m; rack (covered) at 79m; rack at 95m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Hyderabad Haveli is a South Indian restaurant on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor specializing in Hyderabadi cuisine, with dum biriyani, regional curries, and tandoori dishes rooted in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh culinary traditions. The menu spans non-vegetarian and vegetarian mains, starters, breads, and desserts, making it a substantive meal stop for cyclists riding through the Kingsway area.

value: Hyderabad Haveli

detail: Menu has dedicated Vegetarian Curries, Vegetarian Biriyani, and Vegetarian Starters sections with multiple dishes each

signal: Biriyani and curry mains $19.75–$20.85; casual Indian pickup/dine.


value: 1516 Yew Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Mộc Vietnamese Kitchen + Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant located steps from Kitsilano Beach Park, making it a natural stop for cyclists along the Kitsilano waterfront. The kitchen is known for its signature pho, slow-simmered for over 17 hours, alongside a full menu of rice dishes, vermicelli bowls, and fresh salads using local ingredients. Beer and wine are available, rounding out the experience for those looking to unwind after a ride.

value: Mộc Vietnamese Kitchen + Bar

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly marked GF (Beef Carpaccio, Papaya Salad with Prawns, Signature Beef Pho, Seafood Pho, Crab Meat & Ground Pork Vermicelli); fried tofu available as a protein add-on suggesting vegetarian options

signal: Mains $20-28 CAD (~$15-21 USD); casual sit-down Vietnamese


value: 1520 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3Y2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: One of 198 government-operated BCLIQUOR retail stores across British Columbia, this Commercial Drive location carries wine, spirits, beer, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic products. It sits on one of Vancouver's most bike-friendly streets and is operated by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, a Crown corporation. Staff are described as knowledgeable product consultants who assist with food and beverage pairings.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Alcohol retail outlet only; no food preparation or packaged meals offered


value: 1257 Commercial Way, V8B 0R5

community: Squamish

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


bike_access: rough

community: Blackwater

value: A single-site Cariboo rec site on a quiet lake, offering a table, fire ring, pit toilet, and car-top boat or canoe launch; rainbow trout fishing is possible but uncertain, and the final 34 km of access road is gravel.

value: Cleswuncut Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 580 Old Hope-Princeton Way, V0X 1L4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 90m.

community: Hope

value: Royal Lodge Motel is a clean, affordable motel in Hope, BC, positioned at the convergence of Highways 1, 3, 5, and 7 — making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists on any of the major interior routes. The property offers king, queen, double, and triple rooms with in-room fridges and microwaves. Hope's trailhead access and highway crossroads position make this a practical base for touring cyclists passing between the coast and the BC interior.

value: Royal Lodge Motel


value: 146-1848 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5H3

community: Penticton

value: Woudas Bakery is a locally owned Dutch bakery and cafe situated in Penticton's Apple Plaza Mall, offering a wide selection of freshly baked breads — including sourdough, rye, and multigrain varieties — alongside pastries, desserts, and specialty cakes. For cyclists looking to refuel mid-ride, the cafe serves fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches at lunch as well as hot coffee. The extensive gluten-free dessert options (brownie, chocolate ganache slice, hazelnut mousse) make it a notable stop for riders with dietary restrictions.

value: Woudas Bakery

detail: Website states 'Fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches for lunch or hot coffee and a treat during a break in your day.'

wow_evidence: locally owned Dutch bakery and cafe


value: 948 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (8 spaces) at 58m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: The Basic Eats is a casual all-day breakfast and lunch spot on Denman Street, part of a small Vancouver chain with three neighbourhood locations. The restaurant emphasizes affordable portions, locally sourced ingredients, and a wide menu of egg dishes, benedicts, pancakes, and omelettes. It is a convenient fuel stop for cyclists exploring the West End and Stanley Park seawall area.

value: The Basic

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled 'Vegetarian' (e.g. Simply Eggs, Veggie Hash, Tofu Scramble, Beyond Sausage Benny, Avocado & Tomato Benny); gluten-free bread available as a substitute

signal: Menu entrees $16-23, explicitly markets affordable prices


value: 2698 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P7

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (4 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; rack (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (4 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; rack (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 58 spaces.

value: Sazón is a traditional Mexican restaurant in the heart of Kitsilano, just a short walk from Kits Beach on the popular West 4th Avenue cycling corridor. Dishes are prepared by cooks from Mexico using recipes passed down through generations, with ingredients imported from Mexico when needed. The restaurant offers a warm family atmosphere with both dine-in and online ordering for pickup and delivery.

value: Sazón Mexican Restaurant

detail: Menu filter includes explicit Vegetarian and Vegan categories; 'Gluten free option' noted in menu information block; plant-based entree options include Butternut Squash & Mushroom taco and Chile Poblano & Potato empanada and tamal

signal: Entrees $4.50–9; salads $14–15. Casual Mexican.


value: 9812 Second St, Sidney, BC V8L 3C6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (10 spaces) at 75m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Maria's Souvlaki is a family-owned Greek restaurant in downtown Sidney that has been serving the Saanich Peninsula since 1995, earning recognition as the area's top Greek and family restaurant. The menu features classic Greek dishes — souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita, kalamari — alongside Canadian favourites, with nearly everything made in-house. The restaurant is a licensed premises with a seasonal outdoor patio, located just one block from the beach.

value: Maria's Souvlaki

signal: family Greek, souvlaki/gyros; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: family-owned Greek restaurant... serving the Saanich Peninsula since 1995


value: 3010 11th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC

community: Salmon Arm

value: A McDonald's fast-food restaurant located on 11th Avenue NE in Salmon Arm, a key service hub in the Thompson-Okanagan corridor. This location offers Drive-Thru, Curbside, and McDelivery options alongside standard dine-in, making it a reliable stop for touring cyclists needing a quick calorie refuel. Salmon Arm sits along the Trans-Canada Highway, and this McDonald's is a recognizable landmark for cyclists moving through the region.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 200 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 32m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Ironworks Café & Crêperie is a cozy downtown Nanaimo café founded in March 2018, specializing in made-from-scratch Belgian crêpes alongside locally roasted Italian coffee. It is part of a small Vancouver Island chain with locations in Duncan, Ladysmith, and seasonal Chemanius. The menu offers both sweet and savoury crêpes with a choice of original Belgian, gluten-free buckwheat, or whole-wheat vegan batter, making it a flexible stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions.

value: Ironworks Café & Crêperie

detail: Menu lists three batter choices: Original Belgian, Gluten-Free Buckwheat, and Whole Wheat Vegan. Many sweet and savoury crepes are marked as vegan-adaptable with substitutions and gluten-free capable; kitchen notes a cross-contamination risk for celiac guests

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: small Vancouver Island chain with locations in Duncan, Ladysmith, and seasonal Chemainus


blurb: Nisga'a cultural centre in the Nation's capital: clan artwork, smokehouse replica, traditional foods.

community: Aiyansh

value: A cultural interpretive centre in Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyansh), the capital of the Nisg̱a'a Nation, located 100 km northwest of Terrace on Highway 113. The centre showcases traditional artwork of the Gitmidiik (Grizzly Bear) clan, artifacts, displays, and audio-visual presentations on the history of the village, including a replica traditional smokehouse. It also features a restaurant with traditional and western cuisine, a gift shop, and a theatre.

theme: art-culture

value: Gitlaxt'aamiks Interpretive Centre

detail: The centre features a restaurant with traditional and western cuisine

signal: Nisga'a interpretive centre with exhibits; small admission/donation

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Cultural centre of the Nisga'a Nation's capital: clan artwork, smokehouse replica, traditional foods — day-shaping cultural stop on Highway 113.


value: 1050 8th St, Kamloops, BC V2B 2X8

value: Bailey's Pub is a locally owned neighbourhood pub in North Kamloops serving scratch-made Canadian food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. The casual, welcoming atmosphere caters to groups of any size, with walk-ins accepted alongside reservations. Touring cyclists will find a full-service meal stop with takeout available and regular entertainment including karaoke and trivia nights.

value: Bailey's Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: locally-owned pub … scratch-made food … take-out service is available as well


value: 7520 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, V2R 4E7

community: Chilliwack

value: Triple O's is a BC-born quick-service burger chain celebrated for its signature Triple "O" sauce, hand-scooped milkshakes, and fresh-cut Kennebec fries. This Sardis/Chilliwack location is co-located inside a Chevron gas station on Vedder Road and offers drive-thru, dine-in, and takeout options including breakfast. It sits on a main arterial route through the Fraser Valley, making it a convenient calorie stop for touring cyclists moving through the Chilliwack area.

value: Triple O's

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

wow_evidence: BC-born quick-service burger chain...toilets=yes and toilets:wheelchair=yes


value: 112 First Street West, Revelstoke, BC

community: Revelstoke

value: Nico's Pizzeria is a casual dine-in pizza restaurant in Revelstoke serving pizzas, poutine, and a rotating selection of BC craft beers. It operates seven days a week and accepts both dine-in and takeout orders, as well as delivery. The restaurant also accommodates private events such as birthdays and anniversaries, offering a communal spot for groups of cyclists passing through town.

value: Nico's Pizzeria

signal: 12" pizza $19, 18" pizza $26—casual sit-down pizzeria with daily deals

wow_evidence: operates seven days a week… dine-in, takeout, and delivery


value: 101-46168 Yale Rd., Chilliwack BC, V2P 0J6

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 6m; stands (6 spaces) at 15m; stands (10 spaces) at 18m; stands (1 space) at 19m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 29m; stands (6 spaces) at 36m; stands (1 space) at 37m; stands (1 space) at 42m; stands (10 spaces) at 60m; stands (1 space) at 69m; stands (6 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m. Total: 63 spaces.

value: Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe located in the District 1881 development in the heart of downtown Chilliwack. The cafe serves a full range of hot and cold espresso drinks, filter coffee, matcha, teas, alternative milks, baked goods, and savoury sandwiches, with seasonal rotating options. The roastery side ships freshly roasted single-origin and blended beans Canada-wide, making it both a neighbourhood gathering spot and a draw for coffee-focused riders.

google_place_id: ChIJOYZHFfDLhVQRIhGzsWDGRMY

value: Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters

detail: Cafe menu page states: 'we always have gluten free and vegan options, while supplies last.'


value: 199 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 67m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Breakwater Bistro & Bar is a full-service oceanfront restaurant perched on Dallas Road in Victoria, overlooking the Salish Sea and the Olympic Mountains with the Breakwater Lighthouse path right at its doorstep. The complex includes a café/bistro, a Tasting Room available for private events, and Overboard Ice Cream — an in-house small-batch creamery with dairy-free and vegan flavours. A Cafe To-Go counter lets hungry cyclists grab coffee and pastries without sitting down.

value: Breakwater Bistro & Bar

detail: Overboard Ice Cream explicitly offers 'dairy-free and vegan options'; bistro menu described as catering to 'all tastes and dietary preferences.'

signal: oceanfront bistro & bar, wine program; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: oceanfront restaurant perched on Dallas Road…Breakwater Lighthouse path right at its doorstep…Cafe To-Go counter lets hungry cyclists grab coffee and pastries without sitting down


value: Whistler

value: Naked Sprout is a cafe in Whistler, BC offering online food ordering. Cyclists can conveniently order and pick up meals while visiting the area.

value: Naked Sprout


community: Surrey

value: Five Guys

signal: chain 'five guys'


value: 165 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Milk Jam Donuts is a small-batch artisan donut shop in downtown Nanaimo specializing in 24-hour-raised brioche donuts, filled cronuts, and house-made flavoured milks. Their glazes and fillings are crafted from real ingredients — fresh fruit, vanilla bean, organic cocoa — and coffee is brewed from locally roasted Drumroaster beans. Stock is limited and sells out regularly, so cyclists stopping by should check their @milkjamdonuts social feed before making a detour.

value: Milk Jam Donuts

wow_evidence: small-batch artisan donut shop… locally roasted Drumroaster beans


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 48m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: OPA! of Greece

signal: OPA! of Greece fast-casual souvlaki; ~$12-15


value: 4250 Village Stroll, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

value: Executive Inn Whistler is a boutique hotel situated directly on Village Stroll in the heart of Whistler Village, part of the Executive Hotels & Resorts group. The property markets itself as a year-round adventure base with amenities including a heated outdoor pool, cardio fitness centre, and secure ski and bike storage. Its central village location gives touring cyclists immediate access to Whistler's trail network, restaurants, and services.

value: Executive Inn Whistler

detail: Hotel dining page references affiliated on-site/nearby restaurants Trattoria di Como and Il Caminetto; hotel is also located in Whistler Village with abundant surrounding dining

detail: Amenities page lists 'Wi-Fi Internet Access'. Described as 'high speed wi-fi' in the hotel amenity fee section

signal: Whistler Village boutique hotel; in-room fireplace, luxury robes, pool/hot tub, full-service amenities

detail: Amenities page explicitly lists 'Secure Ski & Bike Storage' as a hotel amenity

wow_evidence: Secure Ski & Bike Storage


value: 2800 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, V5M 4N8

community: Vancouver

value: T&T Supermarket is a full-service supermarket in East Vancouver offering groceries and supplies to the community. The location is wheelchair accessible and provides a convenient resupply stop for cyclists traveling in the area.

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 5177 Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N1

community: Clearwater

value: Blue Grouse Country Inn is a four-room, first-class guest house established in 2001 on 26 treed acres within Wells Gray Park near Clearwater, BC. Each room features en-suite bath, satellite TV, bar fridge, and in-room coffee bar, while a shared kitchen and outdoor BBQ support self-catering guests. The inn is affiliated with BC Backcountry Adventures Ltd. and sits close to Helmcken Falls, Moul Falls, and extensive hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the park.

value: Blue Grouse Country Inn

detail: Laundry service offered with sufficient notice for an additional charge

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: 4-room country inn on 26 acres, ensuite rooms ~$140-180

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: four-room, first-class guest house... within Wells Gray Park near Clearwater, BC... close to Helmcken Falls, Moul Falls, and extensive hiking and mountain biking trails


value: 1126 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5

community: Coquitlam

value: South Castle is a Korean restaurant in Coquitlam's Austin Avenue neighbourhood, named after the historic 남한산성 (Namhansanseong) mountain fortress near Seoul. The menu spans traditional Korean meal dishes alongside specialty 안주류 drinking snacks, with online ordering available for pick-up or Uber delivery. It sits in a suburban commercial strip and would serve as a handy refuelling stop for cyclists on routes through the Coquitlam area.

value: South Castle Korean Restaurant

signal: Korean meals + drinking snacks; ~$16-26pp


value: 1557 56 St, Delta, BC V4L 2A9

community: Delta

value: A family-run deli in Tsawwassen operating since 1982, Ossie's is known for fresh-made sandwiches, European deli meats, and German-inspired specialties like schnitzel and frikadella prepared in front of customers. The menu spans named burgers, soups, and a rotating specials board, earning strong ratings on Google (4.7), TripAdvisor (4.5), and Zomato (4.2). It has a loyal local following and a nostalgic 1950s-style atmosphere with a 'customer picture wall.'

value: Ossie's Deli & Meats

detail: Menu lists 'Harvest Burger 100% Vegetarian', 'Vegetarian' and 'Vegetarian Lite' sandwiches, plus multiple items marked '*GF Available' including the Ossie's Clubhouse, Paddie Burger, and Reuben; also lists gluten-free schnitzel on GF toast or wrap

wow_evidence: family-run deli in Tsawwassen operating since 1982...strong ratings on Google (4.7), TripAdvisor (4.5)


value: 10300 McDonald Park Road

community: North Saanich

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, V6B 5R1

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 30m; stands (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (8 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 30 spaces.

blurb: Downtown Vancouver community centre on Helmcken Street.

value: Gathering Place is a City of Vancouver–operated community centre located in the downtown core on Helmcken Street. It serves as a publicly accessible gathering and recreation hub in one of Vancouver's densest urban neighbourhoods. A touring cyclist passing through downtown Vancouver could use it as a rest and services stop.

theme: civic

value: Gathering Place

wow_evidence: Downtown City-operated community centre; standard CC ladder.


value: On the Run

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: Ucluelet, BC

community: Ucluelet

value: Provides shuttle services to the West Coast Trail and other destinations, but does not accept bikes as luggage.

value: West Coast Trail Express

source: manual

tier: unwelcome


value: 32 East Hardy Way, Holberg, V0N 1Z0

community: Holberg

value: Self-described as Vancouver Island's most remote pub, the Scarlet Ibis has anchored the tiny hamlet of Holberg for over 50 years and has been reimagined since 2020 by a group of outdoor-enthusiast owners. The menu runs to burgers, pizza, and real fries, with local craft beers on tap including a house brew from Longwood Brewing. It also offers rentable Adventure Huts, making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists tackling the North Coast Trail or exploring Cape Scott Provincial Park.

value: Scarlet Ibis Pub

detail: FAQ states 'The Scarlet Ibis offers wifi internet and power to charge your devices.'

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island's most remote pub... anchored the tiny hamlet of Holberg for over 50 years


value: 13312 Highway 31, Meadow Creek, V0G 1N0

community: Meadow Creek

value: Meadow Creek Store is a classic general store nestled in the remote Lardeau Valley between Kootenay Lake and Duncan Lake, serving a wide network of small communities along Highway 31. Under the ownership of Mark and Kris Healy since 2003, the store stocks groceries (with fresh deliveries three times a week), local and organic products, beer and liquor, and automotive supplies alongside fuel (gas, diesel, propane). An associated on-site Bakery, Bar & Grill offers homemade meals, baked goods, and freshly made sandwiches — making this a significant resupply and rest stop for cyclists touring one of BC's more isolated corridors.

value: Meadow Creek Store

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Gas, Diesel, Propane, & Air' under store products

detail: Website lists 'Coffee to Go and Homemade Baking' and 'Freshly Made Sandwiches & Salads'; associated Meadow Creek Bakery, Bar & Grill offers homemade meals on-site

wow_evidence: remote Lardeau Valley... groceries (with fresh deliveries three times a week)... Bakery, Bar & Grill offers homemade meals, baked goods, and freshly made sandwiches


value: 102 Frontage Road, Princeton, V0X 1W0

community: Princeton

value: Sandman Inn Princeton is a hotel located on Frontage Road in Princeton, British Columbia. As part of the Sandman Inn hotel chain, it provides accommodation for travelers. Contact the hotel directly for information about current services and amenities.

value: Sandman Inn Princeton

signal: Genuine Sandman Inn Princeton

wow_evidence: part of the Sandman Inn hotel chain


value: 1500 Freeman Rd, Cobble Hill, BC V8H 0J2

community: Cobble Hill

value: Divino Estate Winery is a 100% estate winery on a 40-acre Cobble Hill vineyard, tracing its roots to owner-winemaker Joe Busnardo's original Oliver, BC operation in the early 1980s before relocating to the Cowichan Valley in 1996. The winery produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano, and a rotating cast of limited-release and late-harvest wines entirely from estate-grown fruit, with some rare old vintages only available on-site. Situated just off the Island Highway at the Cowichan Bay Road exit, it sits conveniently between Victoria and Nanaimo for cyclists riding the Vancouver Crossing Loop.

value: Divino Estate Winery

detail: Wine available for direct retail purchase from the winery shop; full selection including special old vintages, seasonal specials, and case-lot options sold on-site. Cash or cheque only — no cards accepted

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


value: Head Bay Rd, Tahsis, BC V0P 1X0, Canada

community: Kendrick Camp

value: Moutcha Bay Resort is a remote oceanfront fishing resort on the shores of Nootka Sound, roughly two hours by road from Campbell River through Strathcona Park and the village of Gold River. It offers a range of accommodation from two-storey lodge suites and luxury cedar yurts to waterfront chalets and 24-site RV and tent camping with full hook-ups. An on-site licensed restaurant (Conuma Grill), a full-service marina with boat rentals, kayak and paddleboard hire, and guided fishing round out the experience on Vancouver Island's wild west coast.

value: Moutcha Bay Resort

detail: On-site Conuma Grill restaurant serves afternoon shared plates and dinner; family-friendly, locally sourced menu

signal: remote Nootka Sound fishing resort, luxury yurts/chalets; $250-350 lodging (fishing packages much higher)


value: 331a Alexander NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia

community: Salmon Arm

value: The Shuswap Pie Company is a beloved scratch bakery and café in Salmon Arm known for handcrafted savory and sweet pies made in small batches with local, preservative-free ingredients. Cyclists can drop in for a full lunch — soups, grilled paninis, and a rotating monthly hot special — or grab a fresh-baked pie and coffee to go. The shop has earned regional press coverage and a loyal local following for the quality and integrity of its all-natural baking.

value: Shuswap Pie Company

detail: Menu includes soups made fresh from scratch, grilled paninis, savory pies, quiches, and a rotating monthly hot lunch special (e.g., pulled pork sandwiches, coconut curry chicken wraps, hearty beef chili)

signal: shop=bakery


value: 67 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, V0R 2G0

community: Lake Cowichan

value: A cafe in Lake Cowichan offering Wi-Fi access. Located on South Shore Road.

value: Ed's Coffee House


value: 2899 Grandview Highway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 54m; rack (3 spaces) at 55m; rack at 79m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: #21 - 1661 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K6

community: Courtenay

value: Browns SocialHouse is a Canadian chain social restaurant and bar with a location on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. The Courtenay outpost is notable for its large indoor-outdoor bar area, full food menu, and brunch service on weekends and holidays. Touring cyclists will find a reliable full-service dining stop with table service and delivery/pickup options in a well-trafficked commercial corridor.

value: Browns SocialHouse

signal: Browns Socialhouse chain (confirmed); ~$20-30pp

detail: Full sit-down licensed restaurant with indoor-outdoor bar — washrooms expected and not contradicted by website


value: 1153 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 4m; rack (5 spaces) at 16m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Great Canadian Dollar Store


value: 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC

blurb: Outdoor pool in Nanaimo's Bowen Park.

community: Nanaimo

value: Kin Pool is a municipal outdoor swimming pool in Nanaimo, formerly known as the Kinsmen Outdoor Swimming Pool. Operated by the City of Nanaimo as part of its Parks, Recreation & Culture department, it offers drop-in swimming in the Bowen Park area. For a touring cyclist on Vancouver Island, it can be a welcome place to cool off and clean up.

value: Kin Pool

wow_evidence: Outdoor municipal pool in Bowen Park; outdoor-pool anchor band.


community: Slesse Park

value: Cirrhosis of the River is a self-catering glamping cabin near Chilliwack, British Columbia, listed on Airbnb as 'Eco Retreat Cabin 1.' It appears to be part of a small eco-retreat property with at least one bookable cabin unit. As an Airbnb-only listing with no traditional front desk or staff, the experience would be independently managed by the host.

value: Cirrhosis of the River

signal: Eco Retreat Cabin label, no rate visible, cabin type suggests budget-range

wow_evidence: self-catering glamping cabin near Chilliwack ... Airbnb-only listing with no traditional front desk or staff


value: 2098 Rolla Road, Clayhurst

community: Clayhurst

value: A regional park campground along the Peace River near Clayhurst, offering river views, forest trails, and wildlife; bring all your own water as none is available on site, and expect no cell service.

value: Blackfoot Regional Park Campground


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Open-air gathering stage with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh art and naming.

community: Bowen Island

value: An open-air gathering stage within Sp'akw'us Feather Park, an 11-acre oceanfront park at the tip of the Squamish Oceanfront Peninsula. The park features significant art pieces by local and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh artists, an Indigenous-youth-designed playground, boardwalk, and public beach where windsurfing and wingfoiling are permitted. A culturally rich stop near downtown Squamish along the Sea to Sky corridor.

value: Sp'áḵw'us Gathering Stage

signal: Public municipal park with beach, boardwalk, no admission mentioned

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Desc describes Squamish's Sp'akw'us Feather Park oceanfront stage but the point sits in Snug Cove among Bowen neighbours — entity/location mismatch; judging conservatively.


value: 22596 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 49m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Bobby Sox 50's Diner is a retro 1950s-themed diner on the Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, offering a classic American diner experience in a nostalgic setting. Situated on a major arterial corridor through the Fraser Valley, it is a plausible rest stop for cyclists travelling along or crossing this busy route.

value: Bobby Sox 50's Diner

signal: retro 50s diner; ~$14-22pp


community: New Westminster

value: Nando's

signal: chain 'nando'


value: 1033 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Good Earth Coffeehouse is a Canadian café chain serving espresso drinks, fresh baked goods, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, and desserts. This Vancouver location operates inside an Indigo Books & Music store on Robson Street, a busy retail corridor in the West End. The menu offers a broad range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options, making it a flexible urban refueling stop for cyclists with varying dietary needs.

value: Good Earth Coffeehouse

detail: Menu items across all categories are labeled V (vegetarian), VG (vegan), and GF (gluten friendly)

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Canadian café chain ... operates inside an Indigo Books & Music store on Robson Street


value: 106 Superior Street, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: Il Covo Trattoria is a family-run authentic Italian restaurant located in Victoria's historic James Bay neighbourhood, housed in a 112-year-old heritage building steps from the Inner Harbour. The restaurant holds the Ospitalità Italiana seal from the Italian Chamber of Commerce, certifying its authenticity, with an owner originally from Genova who has been bringing Italian flavours to Victoria since 1999. Cyclists can dine on northern Italian classics and family recipes, with the option of eating al fresco in the garden patio.

value: Il Covo Trattoria

detail: Website states: 'Takeout orders for pickup are available by phone.' Phone-only, no third-party delivery services used

signal: Italian trattoria, Ospitalita seal; ~$22-34pp


value: 8888 River Road, Unit 150, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: Sea Harbour Restaurant is an award-winning Chinese fine dining establishment offering authentic dim sum, fresh seafood, and a live cooking station for made-to-order congees and other dishes. Located next to The Hotel at River Rock and a short walk from Bridgeport SkyTrain Station, it occupies a recently renovated contemporary space with a sophisticated ambience. A touring cyclist seeking a substantial sit-down meal would find an extensive menu spanning traditional dim sum to premium ingredients such as South African abalone and king crab.

value: Sea Harbour Restaurant

label: Fine dining

signal: Explicitly fine dining; premium seafood—abalone, king crab, fish maw

wow_evidence: award-winning Chinese fine dining... premium ingredients such as South African abalone and king crab


community: West Kelowna

value: A&W

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: Naramata, BC V1P 1K3, Canada

community: McCulloch

value: A reservoir-side rec site 35 km southeast of Kelowna with rainbow trout fishing, a cartop boat launch, and canoe route, plus direct access to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail — though the KVR surface here runs from hard-packed gravel to loose ballast, unsuitable for road bikes.

value: Hydraulic Lake Campground


value: 704 Main Street, Lillooet, V0K 1V0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 18m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Lillooet

value: This independently operated Esso station on Main Street is a key fuel and supplies stop in Lillooet, a remote Interior BC town along the Fraser River corridor. Run by Jai-Pushpa and Chris, it offers a convenience store, diesel, LPG, and an ATM under the Esso brand. For cyclists on the Duffy Lake Road or Gold Rush Trail, it represents one of the few resupply options in a very long stretch of highway.

value: ESSO JAI-PUSHPA & CHRIS

wow_evidence: independently operated Esso station... one of the few resupply options in a very long stretch of highway


value: 11841 224 Street, Maple Ridge

value: Bella Nonna's is an Italian-inspired artisan bakery, deli, and grocer located in downtown Maple Ridge, BC, handcrafting a wide array of specialty baked goods — breads, cookies, cakes, and pastries — alongside charcuterie boards and gourmet platters. Named after the owner's mother and daughter, the shop celebrates Italian culinary traditions with a community-focused ethos. A touring cyclist stopping here can pick up artisan breads, pastries, and specialty deli items to fuel the road ahead.

value: Bella Nonna's Bakery

wow_evidence: Italian-inspired artisan bakery, deli, and grocer … handcrafting a wide array of specialty baked goods


community: North Saanich

value: Co-op


blurb: Métis artist's working studio and gallery among West Kelowna vineyards.

value: Wine Country Studios is an intimate working studio and gallery perched among vineyards on the edge of Canada's only desert, overlooking Okanagan Lake near Mission Hill Winery. It is owned and operated by Louise Lambert, a Métis artist celebrated as 'The Lady of Light' for her luminous vineyard and landscape paintings in pastel, acrylic, and oils. Touring cyclists exploring the Okanagan wine country can visit the gallery, commission original works, or join plein air painting workshops held at the studio and partner wineries.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Wine Country Studios

signal: working artist studio/retail gallery, free to browse

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Working studio-gallery of Métis painter Louise Lambert among the vineyards; intimate artist visit.


value: 15783 Marine Drive

community: White Rock

value: A convenience shop in Tsawwassen offering vape products alongside standard convenience store items. Serves local travelers and cycling tourists passing through the area.

value: Sunlight Market & Vape Shop


value: 1402 Adolph Johnson Rd, Golden

community: Golden

value: Moberly Lodge is a log-lodge-and-cabins property set on 12 acres near Golden, BC, offering a range of rooms from lodge suites to self-contained cabins such as the Columbia and Kicking Horse Cabins. Guests consistently highlight the spectacular mountain views, a hot tub, and home-cooked breakfasts served at the lodge. Its secluded, wooded setting makes it a characterful overnight option for cyclists exploring the Rocky Mountain Trench and Kicking Horse corridor.

value: Moberly Lodge

label: Upscale

signal: log lodge + cabins on 12 acres near Golden, meals and hot tub; premium small-lodge pricing $200-300

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: log-lodge-and-cabins property set on 12 acres near Golden... hot tub, and home-cooked breakfasts


value: 56 North Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

community: Lake Cowichan

value: River Cafe is the breakfast and lunch spot within the historic Riverside Inn, a recently renovated hotel-restaurant-liquor store complex perched along the Cowichan River in Lake Cowichan. The menu runs from full breakfasts and eggs bennys to waffles and daily dessert pies, with two river-facing patios and a bar area featuring keno and pool tables. It sits within a self-contained complex that also houses BC's Best Buy Liquor Store — a handy one-stop for touring cyclists resupplying on the Cowichan Valley trail corridor.

value: River Cafe

wow_evidence: historic Riverside Inn... perched along the Cowichan River... Cowichan Valley trail corridor


community: Martinson

value: Fat Jack's Pub is a diner-style pub located in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. The Facebook listing references a combined diner and pub concept, suggesting a full food and drink offering typical of a community local. Touring cyclists riding through this corridor would find it a plausible stop for a meal and a rest.

value: Fat Jack's Pub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: amenity=pub


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 68m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: A&W


value: 10009 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; wave (7 spaces) at 79m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Ustaad G 76

signal: Ustaad G Punjabi restaurant; ~$15-24pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, V1W 4S5

community: Kelowna

value: Award-winning estate winery on Lakeshore Road overlooking Lake Okanagan, known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and sustainable farming practices including cover crops and Scottish Highland cattle. Features the Home Block Restaurant with a wine-first menu showcasing Okanagan produce, plus guided wine tastings and vineyard tours.

value: CedarCreek Estate Winery

signal: Estate winery tasting; Home Block restaurant is upscale, tier the tasting visit casual

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Award-winning estate winery... known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and sustainable farming practices


value: 401 Main Street, V6A 2T7

blurb: Library branch inside Vancouver's original 1903 Carnegie library building.

value: The Carnegie Branch is a Vancouver Public Library location housed inside the historic Carnegie Centre building at Main and Hastings, a landmark 1903 Carnegie library in the heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. It serves as both a public library and part of a broader community centre complex, making it a well-used stop in one of the city's most densely walkable and transit-rich neighbourhoods. Touring cyclists passing through the area will find it a convenient urban rest point.

dwell: quick

value: Carnegie Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: VPL branch inside the landmark 1903 Carnegie library building at Main and Hastings — heritage distinction lifts it above the branch 1/1 ladder. Distinct institution from Carnegie CC record (23920d3943 @8m).


value: 3010 Mount Lehman Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Bar One is a casual bar-and-grill chain with 16 locations across Canada, operated by Northland Properties. The Mount Lehman Road location offers a relaxed, unpretentious setting with a menu of shareable appetizers, premium loaded burgers, bowls, and entrées alongside draft beer, ciders, and cocktails. Daily specials and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere make it a straightforward option for a post-ride meal or drink.

value: Bar One

signal: amenity=bar


value: 9317 96 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 6V5

community: Fort St. John

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-born specialty coffee chain founded in 1992, serving hand-crafted espresso drinks, organic whole-leaf teas, protein shakes, and a food menu of sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, and more at this Fort St. John location. The brand emphasizes premium ingredients — 100% Arabica beans, single-origin chocolate, and ceremonial-grade matcha — and offers takeout and mobile ordering through its app. For cyclists heading through Fort St. John, it is a convenient in-town stop for hot or cold beverages and a snack.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 45367 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, V2R 3C7

community: Chilliwack

value: KFC / Taco Bell

signal: KFC/Taco Bell chain (confirmed); ~$10-15


value: 2370 Cranbrook Street North, V1C 3T2

community: Cranbrook

value: Super 8 Cranbrook is a franchised budget motel on the main commercial strip of Cranbrook, part of the Wyndham Hotels family. Cranbrook serves as a gateway to the East Kootenay region and the surrounding mountains, making it a natural overnight stop for touring cyclists on Highway 3 or the Columbia Valley corridor. As a nationally recognized chain property, it offers a predictable, no-surprises stay in a town with good access to services.

value: Super 8

signal: chain 'super 8'

wow_evidence: franchised budget motel… part of the Wyndham Hotels family


value: Shell Select


value: 2661 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8C8

community: Port Alberni

value: Outdoor Lovers Bed & Breakfast is a family-run B&B in Port Alberni overlooking the historic Alberni Inlet, operated by Bill and Milly since 2018 and positioned midway on the Highway 4 corridor between Nanaimo and Tofino. The property offers three distinct rooms with full breakfast (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options), a front balcony with inlet views, and a poolside pergola with koi pond. It sits at the gateway to Stamp River Provincial Park, Cathedral Grove, and day-trip access to Pacific Rim National Park, making it a natural base for cyclists touring Vancouver Island's west coast.

value: Outdoor Lovers Bed & Breakfast

signal: Full breakfast included, Inlet views, no luxury positioning

wow_evidence: family-run B&B in Port Alberni... no mention of bike storage, bike procedures, laundry, drying area


value: 901 10th Ave S, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

value: Papa Bear's Kitchen is a café and restaurant in Golden, BC, serving homemade breakfasts, paninis, soups, and an extensive loose-leaf tea selection alongside specialty coffee drinks. Positioned squarely at the gateway to mountain adventures — Yoho, Kicking Horse, and the Trans-Canada corridor — the kitchen explicitly pitches its sandwiches and soups as trail or road food. A separate Tea Cabin experience and online ordering round out a thoughtful stop for cyclists moving through the Columbia Valley.

value: Papa Bear's Kitchen

detail: GF bread explicitly available on multiple menu items (breakfast buns, paninis, baguettes); vegetarian items include Avocado Toast, Pesto Veg sandwich, and Grilled Cheese. No explicit vegan labelling found

signal: Breakfast, panini, and sandwich mains $15–$19; casual café-style operation


value: 890 West Lakeshore Drive, V2A 1C1

community: Penticton

value: The Spanish Villa Motel sits directly across from Okanagan Lake on Penticton's bustling 'Sunset Strip,' placing guests steps from the beach and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the channel float. The property has operated for decades as a go-to base for Okanagan visitors, offering room types ranging from studio units to multi-bedroom lakeview suites with full kitchens and balconies. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient hub for exploring the valley's wineries, golf courses, and Peach City Beach Cruise events.

value: The Spanish Villa Motel

detail: Laundry Facilities listed explicitly as a property amenity on both the home page and About page

detail: About page states the motel 'is surrounded by Penticton's finest restaurants.'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: Laundry Facilities and Free Wifi are explicitly listed as amenities


value: 42 Young Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

blurb: Family-run rafting trips on the Clearwater River, gear included.

community: Clearwater

value: A family-owned whitewater rafting operation on the Clearwater River in Wells Gray Provincial Park, running for over 30 years. They offer owner-guided trips ranging from scenic float tours to multi-day rafting expeditions on the Babine and Nass rivers. All gear is provided including wetsuits, helmets, and life jackets, so touring cyclists could join a trip without carrying any extra equipment.

label: peak paddling season with fall colour

theme: adventure

value: Riverside Adventures

detail: Change room with lockers provided for customers to store personal belongings during trips

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: 3-hour whitewater rafting tour from CA$125

wow_evidence: 30-year family rafting operation, all gear provided — day-shaping guided adventure. Filed as Park/Nature.


value: 4501 North Rd, Unit 202B, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

community: Burnaby

value: Little Pisces is a Japanese-inspired dessert shop serving mochi-batter taiyaki — crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside — alongside soft serve ice cream and specialty café drinks. The shop opened its first location in June 2024 on the second floor of a Lougheed-area plaza in Burnaby, with a rotating menu of creative flavors and a strong community following. A good stop for a sweet break, with pickup and delivery available.

value: Little Pisces Taiyaki & Soft Serve

detail: Website states: 'Our dairy-free and vegan options are indicated on our menu. We usually have at least one vegan soft serve option. Most of our drinks can be made with oat milk upon request.'

wow_evidence: opened its first location in June 2024


value: 7696 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC

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

value: Jag's Pizza is a Burnaby pizzeria specializing in handcrafted, hand-tossed pizzas baked in stone ovens, with an eclectic menu that spans classic Italian recipes and creative offerings like a Durian Pizza. The restaurant offers dine-in seating, takeout, and home delivery, and accepts all major credit and debit cards. Party bookings are available, making it a potential rest-and-refuel stop for group cycling tours passing through the Royal Oak corridor.

value: Jag's Pizza

detail: Menu lists a 'veggie sauce' option for pasta dishes, but no explicit vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free labelling appears

signal: cuisine=pizza


community: Lake Country

value: A pub located in Lake Country (Winfield). Serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors seeking food and beverage.

value: Moodys Pub


value: 2129 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Saigonville is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant on East Hastings Street led by Chef Kevin Nguyen, who blends classic Saigon flavours with Western culinary techniques in dishes like truffle crab spring rolls, grilled La Lot beef, and house-made bánh khọt. Open since 2024, it has collected several local food awards including recognition from Vancouver Foodster and the Canadian Choice Award. Catering and online ordering for pickup or delivery are available in addition to dine-in service.

value: The Saigonville Restaurant

detail: Dedicated Vegan Menu and Gluten Free Menu sections on the website; multiple individual items labelled Vegan throughout the lunch menu

signal: Pho restaurant with sit-down seating; visible entrees under $15

wow_evidence: family-owned Vietnamese restaurant... collected several local food awards including recognition from Vancouver Foodster and the Canadian Choice Award


value: Bulkley-Nechako G, BC V0J 1W0, Canada

label: cutthroat trout fishing

months: May June September October

community: Smithers Landing

value: A small, quiet forested lake site near Smithers with four pitches and a gravel boat launch, drawing anglers after cutthroat trout; the access involves roughly 48 km of active logging road where VHF radio is recommended and the narrow, rough final stretch will rattle a loaded bike.

value: Tanglechain Lake Recreation Site


value: 1730 Trans-Canada Highway, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 7615 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, V2R 4E8

value: Wendy's is a major fast-food chain known for its square-pattied fresh-beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, and signature Frosty desserts. This Chilliwack location on Vedder Road in the Fraser Valley offers a drive-thru alongside dine-in service and a full breakfast menu with fresh-cracked eggs. The menu also includes salads and a range of chicken options, giving cyclists something for every appetite.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 13971 Lougheed Highway, Agassiz, V0M 1A1

community: Agassiz

value: Esso


value: 7170 Levick Cr., Lone Butte, BC V0K 1X1

blurb: Small community library serving the Interlakes area near Lone Butte.

community: Sheridan Lake

value: The Interlakes Branch is a small community library branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library system, serving the Lone Butte area of the Central Interior. It is staffed by a community librarian and offers borrowing services, digital library access, and a novel 'Library of Things' that now includes items like a bat-detection device and pickleball sets. For touring cyclists passing through this remote stretch of BC, it offers a quiet stop with internet access and community resources.

days_closed: Mo Tu Fr Su

value: Interlakes Library Branch

label: Free

wow_evidence: Small rural library branch; ordinary intrinsic delight.


value: 1644 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2C5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 14m; rack at 25m; rack at 38m; floor (covered) at 48m; rack at 50m.

community: Victoria

value: Kung Pao Wok is a Chinese fast food restaurant in Victoria, BC, operating at street level without a drive-through. Its name points to a Chinese cuisine focus, making it a potential quick-stop option for touring cyclists passing through the city. No dedicated business website was available to confirm further details about the dining experience.

value: Kung Pao Wok


label: prime backcountry hiking

community: Cathedral

value: A backcountry campground deep in the Little Yoho Valley of Yoho National Park, reachable by trail only with a mandatory overnight permit and advance reservation; the Yoho Valley road is snowbound much of the year and no amenities are confirmed, making this a remote summer-only stop.

value: Little Yoho Valley Campground

ownership: National park

wow_evidence: Parks Canada-operated backcountry camp_site in Yoho National Park


label: spring trout fishing

months: April May

community: Ten Mile Lake

value: A popular BC Parks campground on Ten Mile Lake, 12 km north of Quesnel via Highway 97, with three sandy beaches, showers, flush toilets, rainbow trout fishing, and a 2 km nature trail to a beaver pond; gates close for the off-season.

value: Touring Campground

wow_evidence: showers, flush toilets… 12 km north of Quesnel via Highway 97


value: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 55m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (30 spaces) at 97m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Just Fold is a dessert café situated at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, steps from the SeaBus terminal that connects to downtown Vancouver. Its waterfront commercial setting makes it a natural stop for cyclists arriving or departing via the SeaBus or riding the North Shore. The café's dessert focus offers a sweet refuelling option along one of the region's busiest cycling corridors.

value: Just Fold

signal: amenity=cafe


label: fall colour

months: September October

community: Aspen Grove

value: Rolling grasslands and dry open forest frame two turquoise fishing lakes—Kentucky and Alleyne—about 90 minutes from the central Okanagan; a staffed BC Parks frontcountry site open roughly April to late October with water standpipes and good highway access.

value: Forest Loop Campground

wow_evidence: two turquoise fishing lakes


value: Omineca Park Road, Germansen Landing, BC V0J 1T0, Canada

community: Germansen Landing

value: Omineca Park provincial park campground — 6 vehicle-accessible sites; 3 walk-in sites.

value: Omineca Park

wow_evidence: 3 walk-in sites


value: 1080 Hemlock Street, Campbell River, V9W 3E4

blurb: Campbell River's volunteer community theatre; catch a show if one's on.

community: Campbell River

value: Rivercity Players Stage is a 100% volunteer-run community theatre in Campbell River that stages fall, winter, and spring productions and participates in Theatre BC's North Island Zone festival circuit. The single-level venue features ground-level entry and full wheelchair accessibility throughout the stage, wings, and audience areas. Beyond live theatre, the space is available for facility rentals including private events and business presentations.

value: Rivercity Players Stage

label: Moderate

signal: volunteer community theatre; tickets ~$15-22

wow_evidence: Volunteer community theatre with three-season programming; show-conditional (KW rentals false positive).


value: 108 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 13m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (3 spaces) at 38m; rack at 63m; rack at 70m; rack (12 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands at 89m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1900 Cranberry Pl, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0, Canada

community: Valemount

value: Rose Cottage is a small bed-and-breakfast guest house in Valemount, BC, set in the Robson Valley surrounded by the Rocky, Monashee, and Cariboo mountain ranges. It offers three rooms each with a private washroom and an included breakfast, and sits within easy reach of Mount Robson Provincial Park, Jasper National Park, and Valemount's well-regarded mountain biking network. The location makes it a plausible overnight stop on a touring or bikepacking route through the central BC interior.

value: Rose's Cottage

label: Budget

signal: three-room B&B with breakfast, Valemount; $100-130


value: 2225 Burtch Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7Z5

community: Kelowna

value: A 136-acre family farm in the heart of the Okanagan that has been operated by the Day family for over 120 years across five generations. The on-farm stand opens mid-July with seasonal produce including sweet corn, tomatoes, and cantaloupe, all grown on-site. Their Bartlett, Bosc, and D'Anjou pears are graded on a state-of-the-art electronic line and shipped to stores across Canada.

value: Day's Century Growers Fruit Stand and Packing House

detail: Seasonal farm stand selling sweet corn, tomatoes, cantaloupe, pears, and other seasonal produce, all grown on-site

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: five-generation family farm ... over 120 years


value: 5555 Gilbert Road, Unit 150, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; rack at 30m; rack at 49m; rack at 51m; rack at 53m; rack at 55m; rack at 72m; rack at 72m; rack at 81m.

community: Richmond

value: Lattea is a bubble tea café in Richmond's Gilbert Road corridor, specializing in bubble tea drinks. The café accepts cash, credit, and debit payments and is noted in OSM as offering free Wi-Fi. For cyclists exploring Richmond's flat, bikeable streets, it offers a quick refreshment stop in a strip-mall setting.

google_place_id: ChIJkyysxFULhlQR-TOvBwazUNs

value: Lattea


value: 879 Anders Road, Unit 105, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 1K2

community: West Kelowna

value: Domino's Pizza is a national pizza chain offering delivery and carryout at this West Kelowna location on Anders Road. Touring cyclists can grab a quick, filling meal by walking in for carryout or having a pizza delivered to a nearby stop. The location is part of a strip-unit commercial area and serves the broader West Kelowna community.

value: Domino's

detail: Coupons page lists 'Veggie' pizza among featured offerings: 'Including our Deluxe, Pepperoni Feast, Veggie, Hawaiian Feast & Brooklyn Style Pizza.'

signal: chain 'domino'

wow_evidence: national pizza chain


value: 100-221 Ioco Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 2V7

community: Port Moody

value: Hanayuki Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on Ioco Road in Port Moody, serving sushi and offering online ordering through their website and a dedicated app. It sits in a strip-mall-style address with a unit number, making it a convenient sit-down or takeout stop for cyclists riding through the Port Moody area.

value: Hanayuki Sushi

label: Casual

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


value: 8130 Main Street, Osoyoos, V0H 1V7

community: Osoyoos

value: Nesters Market is a full-service neighbourhood supermarket in Osoyoos, part of a BC-born chain founded in Whistler in 1987 and now operated by the Pattison Food Group. The store emphasizes fresh, local, natural, and organic products alongside a deli and bistro, in-store bakery, and pharmacy. For touring cyclists in the South Okanagan, it offers one of the most comprehensive resupply stops in the region.

value: Nesters Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Bistro' as an in-store service, indicating hot and prepared food availability


value: 1644 Hillside Avenue, V8T 2C5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 36m; rack at 44m; rack at 49m; floor (covered) at 59m; rack at 62m.

value: New York Fries


value: 1441 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, V2E 1A9

community: Kamloops

value: Canadian Tire


value: 730 176 Street, Surrey

blurb: Surrey's official visitor information centre.

community: Surrey

value: The Surrey Visitor Centre is the official tourism information office for Surrey, BC, operated by Surrey Tourism. Located at 730 176 Street, it serves as a gateway resource for visitors exploring the region. A touring cyclist arriving in Surrey could use it as an orientation stop for local maps, routes, and area highlights.

value: Surrey Visitor Centre

signal: visitor centre, free

wow_evidence: Official city VC — VC ladder 1/2.


value: 298 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 6A1

bike_parking_detail: 30 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; bollard (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; bollard (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (12 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; bollard (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 80 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Original Joe's is a bar and grill restaurant with a location on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The venue features indoor and outdoor seating in a no-smoking environment. It offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options.

value: Original Joe's

signal: chain 'original joe'


value: 1675 Versatile Drive, Kamloops, V1S 1W7

value: Costco Food Court


value: 1200 West 73rd Avenue, Unit 175, Vancouver, BC

value: Oriole Cafe is a cafe located in the Marpole neighbourhood of Vancouver at 1200 West 73rd Avenue. Beyond its OSM classification as a cafe and a recent check date of February 2025 suggesting it is currently operating, no further details about the business are available from accessible sources.

value: Oriole Cafe


value: 2170 Louie Drive, Westbank, V4T 3E5

community: Westbank

value: Walmart Supercentre is a large-format big-box grocery and general merchandise store in Westbank, just west of Kelowna on the south shore of Okanagan Lake. As a Supercentre, it carries a full grocery section alongside clothing, electronics, and household goods, making it a one-stop resupply point on the Okanagan touring corridor. Cyclists passing through on Highway 97 or the Okanagan rail trail will find this a convenient place to stock up on food, supplies, and incidentals.

value: Walmart Supercentre

wow_evidence: full grocery section alongside clothing, electronics, and household goods ... OSM toilets=yes


value: 1333 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 1C6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (5 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Ramen Danbo is a Fukuoka-style Tonkotsu ramen chain whose Robson Street and Kitsilano shops were its first locations outside Japan, and it has since expanded across North America and the UK. Each bowl is highly customizable — riders can dial in noodle firmness, broth thickness, richness, and spice level — and a full vegan menu sits alongside the signature pork-bone broth options. Takeout and delivery make it a practical fueling stop in the heart of Vancouver's Robson Street corridor.

value: Ramen Danbo

detail: Website Vancouver menu page shows a dedicated 'Vegan Menu' tab alongside the regular menu

signal: Ramen shop; categorical rule applies per instructions

wow_evidence: first locations outside Japan ... expanded across North America and the UK


value: 425 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 21m; bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; bollard (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (20 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 64m; bollard (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 68 spaces.

value: JJ Bean