value: 1869 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, V0G 1Y0

blurb: Rossland's public pool on Columbia Avenue.

community: Rossland

value: Rossland Pool is a public swimming facility operated by the City of Rossland, located on Columbia Avenue in this historic mountain town in the West Kootenay region of BC. Rossland is well known among cyclists for its mountain biking trails and its position along scenic routes through the Kootenays, making the pool a potential refreshing stop for touring riders.

value: Rossland Pool

wow_evidence: Public municipal pool; outdoor-pool anchor band.


source: enrichment

value: 461C 2nd Avenue, Fernie, V0B 1M0

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Fernie

value: Straight Line Bicycles is Fernie's only full-service, year-round bike shop and the sole provider of complete in-house suspension overhauls in the Elk Valley. The shop carries a strong roster of brands including Santa Cruz, Transition, Forbidden, and Norco, and employs mechanics specializing in e-bikes, gravel, mountain, and bikepacking. Visiting cyclists can rent full-suspension, gravel, fat, or e-bikes, tap into expert repair services, and even ship a purchased bike home.

value: Straight Line Bicycles

detail: Dedicated /rentals/ page: 'Town, Gravel, Trail, Fat & E-Bikes.' Fleet includes full-suspension mountain bikes, gravel, fat bikes (winter-equipped with studded tires and bar mitts), and e-bikes. Helmets included. Seasonal rental program also available on request

detail: Service page explicitly lists e-bike specialization: 'professional bike mechanics (specializing in e-bikes, gravel, mountain, road, and bikepacking)' and notes additional charges for 'e-Bikes requiring specialized diagnostics or removal of any e-bike-specific components.'

detail: Review states 'Awesome service, that saved my day of riding! A crash the night befo[re]...' implying same-day turnaround on crash damage. Another review: 'Best service team in Fernie! Always helpful and will do whatever they can to fix your bike.'

detail: Dedicated /shipping/ page: 'FREE shipping on all full price, full suspension, adult mountain bikes within Canada.' Bikes are built, safety-checked, and professionally packed by mechanics before dispatch. US shipping available case-by-case

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Repair Shop

tier: info


blurb: Cheam-owned shop of Indigenous-made art and goods.

category: Attractions

community: Rosedale

value: TwoChiefs is an Indigenous-owned gift and art shop in Chilliwack, BC, officially recognized by Indigenous Tourism BC and majority-owned by Kirkland Douglas of Cheam First Nation. The store carries curated goods — jewellery, apparel, home goods, bath and body products, and kids' items — all made or designed by Indigenous artists whose work carries cultural meaning. A touring cyclist looking for a meaningful souvenir or locally made gift will find this a distinctive stop on the Fraser Valley corridor.

dwell: quick

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: TwoChiefs

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

confidence: high

signal: Indigenous-owned gift/art retail shop, not an admission venue

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: ITBC-recognized Indigenous-owned art and gift shop (Cheam First Nation) — distinctive walk-in stop (Stó:lō Gift Shop band).


value: 432 Cardena Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Visitor centre in the Boulevard Cottage beside the ferry dock.

community: Bowen Island

value: The Bowen Island Visitor Information Centre occupies a picturesque heritage building known as the Boulevard Cottage, situated immediately off the Bowen Island ferry terminal — making it the natural first stop for day-trippers and touring cyclists arriving by ferry. Operated by Tourism Bowen Island, it offers maps, local guides, and trip-planning advice covering the island's cycling trails, outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations. A downloadable 2025 Visitor Map & Guide is available covering parks, trails, beaches, and ferry schedules.

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

setting: outdoor

theme: civic

value: Bowen Island Visitor Information Centre

source: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: visitor information centre at ferry terminal, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: Small-town VC ladder 1/2 — heritage cottage right off the ferry.


value: 2955 Phipps Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 0J9, Canada

category: Food & Drink

community: Langford

value: COBS Bread

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1400 West 70th Avenue, Vancouver, V6P 2Z2

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

community: Vancouver

value: East Café is a community-focused café built around the concept of the 'third place' — a welcoming space outside home and work where neighbours connect over coffee. It operates the City Smiles initiative, which has served over 3,200 free meals and drinks to homeless community members, and hosts weekly events including open mic nights, a book club, creative writing sessions, and Sunday jazz. The OSM node identifies this as the Marpole branch of the East Café brand, formerly operating as Gigi Blin.

value: East Café in Marpole

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: City Smiles initiative, which has served over 3,200 free meals ... weekly events including open mic nights, a book club, creative writing sessions, and Sunday jazz


value: 561A 2nd Avenue

value: The Lunchbox is a fresh-focused eatery in downtown Fernie run by longtime hospitality veterans Jarod and Erin Rae, specializing in homemade wraps, curries, soups, and salads built entirely from scratch. The menu leans on bold flavours — think slow-roasted pulled pork wraps, authentic curries over rice or noodles, and a rotating fresh soup of the day served with a bread roll. The business also operates a food truck component, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through the Elk Valley.

value: Lunchbox

detail: Menu explicitly states 'All Wraps can be made gluten free with your choice of a Rice Bowl or Quinoa Bowl.' Dedicated vegetarian items include Falafel Wrap, Garden of Fernie salad, and Thai Peanut salad with marinated tofu

signal: Food truck; wraps $14.75, soups/curries $9–13, salads $12.50–16.50

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 550 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6B 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 11m; stands (1 space) at 18m; stands (1 space) at 29m; stands (7 spaces) at 37m; stands (5 spaces) at 59m; stands (7 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 87m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: 24 Train Express Noodle House is a Vietnamese noodle restaurant located on Nelson Street in downtown Vancouver, offering both indoor dining and a street-facing patio. Its express-style concept and train-themed branding set it apart from the neighbourhood's broader dining scene. Cyclists passing through the downtown core will find it a convenient stop for a hot bowl mid-ride.

value: 24 Train Express Noodle House

band_key: casual

confidence: low

label: Casual

signal: Vietnamese express noodle house; ~$14-20pp


value: 815 Adams Road, Summit Lake, British Columbia

category: Accommodation

community: Summit Lake

value: Summit Lake Resort is a seasonal lakeside resort on the continental divide between the Pacific and Arctic watersheds, set 50 km north of Prince George just off the Alaska Highway. The resort offers RV and tent sites, rental cabins (double occupancy, no washrooms), a boat launch, and picnic facilities on a lake with over 40 km of undeveloped shoreline. Nearby attractions include Teapot Mountain hiking trails and the historic Giscome Portage Trail, making it a scenic stop for touring cyclists on the Highway 97 corridor.

value: Summit Lake Resort

confidence: medium

label: Rock-bottom

signal: seasonal RV/tent sites and basic cabins without washrooms

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: RV and tent sites, rental cabins...50 km north of Prince George just off the Alaska Highway


value: 531 North Road, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba

signal: Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba chain; bowls $16-20


category: Groceries

community: Maple Ridge

value: Canadian Tire

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 892 Highway 3, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

value: Powder Mountain Lodge is a motel in Fernie, BC that has been operating since 1970, offering six room types from economy queens to five-bedroom kitchen suites with full kitchens. It sits centrally in town off Highway 3 at 9th Street, placing guests within a short walk of downtown pubs, restaurants, and shops, and a short drive from Fernie Alpine Resort and mountain biking trails. The lodge has an outdoor courtyard pool, indoor hot tub, guest kitchen, BBQ area, common room with pool and snooker tables, and a fireplace lounge.

value: Powder Mountain Lodge

detail: Lodge is 'just few blocks from historic downtown where you can enjoy pubs and restaurants' per front page and extended-stays page

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: outdoor courtyard pool, indoor hot tub, guest kitchen... operating since 1970


value: 770 Fisgard Street, Victoria, V8W 0B8

community: Victoria

value: No Frills

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 216 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Established in 1972, The Blarney Stone is Vancouver's longest-running Irish pub and one of the most iconic landmarks in British Columbia, housed in an 1888 building in the heart of historic Gastown that originally served as the Klondike Hotel. It draws locals and tourists alike with Irish-inspired comfort food, live music on weekends, and a boisterous atmosphere on a massive 240-inch screen for sporting events. Its location in Gastown places it directly along popular Vancouver cycling routes near the waterfront.

value: The Blarney Stone

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: Established in 1972... Vancouver's longest-running Irish pub... housed in an 1888 building... originally served as the Klondike Hotel


value: 17700 56 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 1C7

community: Surrey

value: A Subway franchise located in the Clover Square Village shopping centre in Surrey, offering the chain's full lineup of Footlong and 6-inch sandwiches, wraps, and salads. The location supports in-restaurant dining, curbside pickup, and delivery, and serves breakfast. Like all Subway franchises, it is independently owned and operated.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Subway franchise


value: 38005 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, V8B 0C3

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: Crash Hotel Squamish is a hip boutique hotel perched above one of Squamish's liveliest bars and nightclubs, blending hostel energy with hotel privacy in the heart of downtown. Rooms feature mountain-inspired designs — think vintage ski equipment and original artwork — with many offering views of the Stawamus Chief. Situated on the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, it operates entirely digitally with keyless entry and 24/7 text-based guest support.

value: Crash Hotel Squamish

detail: Baggage Storage listed as a hotel amenity on website

detail: On-site bar and nightclub below the hotel; website describes walkable downtown with restaurants and breweries

signal: value-reviewed rooms above downtown bar, hostel-adjacent energy; $110-150


value: 303 Columbia Street, Vancouver

value: Historic hotel established in 1900 on Columbia Street in downtown Vancouver. Long-standing accommodation option in the city center, though specific cyclist amenities could not be verified due to website access limitations.

value: Columbia Hotel

signal: 1900 Columbia St budget hotel, downtown east; $80-110

wow_evidence: historic hotel established in 1900 on Columbia Street in downtown Vancouver


value: 2745 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, V3B 1K9

value: Milestones is a Canadian bar-and-grill chain offering familiar North American cuisine with a refined twist, operating out of a two-storey retail building on Barnet Highway in Coquitlam. The restaurant features a full sit-down dining room and bar, making it a reasonable stop for a meal after a ride through the Tri-Cities area. Online ordering and delivery are supported, indicating takeout is also an option.

value: Milestones

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'milestones'

wow_evidence: Canadian bar-and-grill chain


value: 4191 Hastings Street

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; rack (3 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (covered) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A Starbucks coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, offering takeaway service and free Wi-Fi. The location includes wheelchair-accessible toilets and air conditioning, making it a comfortable stop for touring cyclists needing refreshments and rest.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

wow_evidence: Starbucks — chain outlet; brand fame is not location-specific


value: 4240 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m; rack at 96m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Fortuna Bakery & Deli is a family-owned Portuguese and Italian bakery and deli that has operated on Hastings Street in Burnaby for over 40 years. All breads, pastries, and baked goods are crafted fresh daily using what the business describes as only the freshest ingredients, with custom orders available for cakes and deli platters. Beyond the bakery itself, the shop offers made-to-order sandwiches, meat and cheese platters, a full-service barista bar, and a selection of groceries — making it a useful resupply stop for cyclists passing through East Burnaby.

value: Fortuna Bakery & Deli

signal: shop=bakery


value: Suite 2 - 7900 Lochside Drive, Saanichton, BC V8M 0B9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 9m; stands (14 spaces) at 32m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Central Saanich

value: The Marigold Cafe is a chef-driven cafe and bakery operated by a husband-and-wife team — Ryan, a Red Seal Executive Chef, and Jenny — situated directly on the Lochside Trail in Saanichton. The cafe explicitly serves trail users and invites cyclists to stop in for specialty coffee, freshly made gourmet paninis, soup, and baked goods. Guests can eat in the industrial-inspired interior or relax on a covered outdoor patio overlooking a garden and water feature.

value: Marigold Cafe

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: website explicitly states 'Arrive by bike, foot, or car' and names 'Lochside Trail users' as a primary customer group


value: 455 Abbott Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 12m; rack (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands at 56m; rack at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; rack (12 spaces) at 97m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: The Pint is a pub located on Abbott Street in Vancouver. It provides a public venue where touring cyclists can stop to rest and enjoy food and beverages.

value: The Pint


value: 4527 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K3

value: Stan's Pizza Joint is a Burnaby pizzeria that has been serving handcrafted pizzas on Hastings Street for over 20 years. The restaurant pairs its made-fresh-daily crust and house marinara with a hockey-themed atmosphere, board games, live music, and free popcorn, making it a lively gathering spot for groups. It also offers private event hosting and catering, positioning it as more than a quick stop.

value: Stan's Pizza Joint

detail: Menu page explicitly labels three specialty pizzas as vegetarian: 'Call Me Cheezee', 'Pesto Amore', and 'The Popeye'. No vegan or gluten-free options mentioned

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 441 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Save-On-Foods

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 45660 Airport Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6Z9

community: Chilliwack

value: SKT Farm Market is a farm market and greengrocer serving the Sardis/Chilliwack area of BC, operating under a regional brand with at least one Chilliwack branch. As a farm market, it would typically offer fresh produce and grocery staples useful for a touring cyclist resupply stop.

value: SKT Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: regional brand with at least one Chilliwack branch; farm market / greengrocer


blurb: Beach and maritime-meadow sanctuary on Pender Island.

community: Pender Island

value: Medicine Beach Nature Sanctuary is a protected natural area on Pender Island managed by the Pender Island Conservancy. The site preserves a rare coastal ecosystem including a sandy beach and maritime meadow. Cyclists touring the Southern Gulf Islands would find it a scenic natural stop accessible by the island's road network.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

theme: nature

value: Medicine Beach Nature Sanctuary

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Rare coastal beach-and-meadow ecosystem on Pender; scenic natural stop.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 67m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Subway


value: 130-12420 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC V7E6N2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 9m; loops (12 spaces) at 21m; rack at 34m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: John's Pan Pizza is a local Richmond pizzeria specializing in pan-style pizza made fresh daily, with dine-in, pickup, and delivery options. The menu spans classic and loaded pizzas, appetizers, flatbreads, sides, and milkshakes. Cyclists will appreciate the inclusive menu that includes gluten-free and vegan pizza options.

value: John's Pan Pizza

detail: Website states 'We do offer Gluten-free and Vegan pizza as well.'


blurb: Tla-o-qui-aht-guided boat trips to Meares Island's ancient cedars.

community: Tofino

value: Sir Landon James Charters is an Indigenous-owned and operated boat charter company in Tofino, led by Captain Bert Tom, a proud member of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation whose ancestors have called these waters home for over 10,000 years. The company specializes in small-group tours to Meares Island's Big Tree Trail, where ancient western red cedars — some believed to be two millennia old — stand as living monuments to the Nuu-chah-nulth people's successful land protection efforts in the 1980s. For a touring cyclist in Tofino, this offers a culturally immersive side trip onto the water and into old-growth forest just a short ride from town.

dwell: half

energy: active

planning: check-ahead

season: summer

value: Sir Landon James Charters

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Tla-o-qui-aht boat charters; $100+/person

wow_evidence: Small Tla-o-qui-aht-owned charter to Meares Island's Big Tree Trail — the ancient-cedar walk with a Nation guide is day-shaping. Filed as Museum / Gallery — wrong.


value: 725 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M7

community: Prince Rupert

value: The Belmont is a combined pub and liquor store in Prince Rupert, a key North Coast hub for cyclists beginning or ending ferry journeys to Haida Gwaii or Alaska. The store advertises cold beer sold at government liquor store prices. Prince Rupert is a notable waypoint on remote northern touring routes, making a liquor resupply stop potentially relevant to multi-day cyclists.

value: The Belmont Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 804 12th Street, New Westminster BC V3M 4K1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 5m.

community: New Westminster

value: Caribbean Market is the leading retailer of Caribbean, African, and Newfoundland specialty foods in Western Canada, operating from New Westminster for over 20 years. Their shelves carry authentic groceries from across the Caribbean (with a strong Jamaican focus), as well as African and Newfoundland products — from ackee and breadfruit to spices, fresh produce, frozen foods, and baked goods. Touring cyclists passing through New Westminster will find an unusually broad range of cultural staples and everyday groceries that are hard to source elsewhere in the region.

value: Caribbean Market

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 208 East Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC

community: Parksville

value: Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki is an authentic Japanese restaurant in Parksville on the east coast of Vancouver Island, located directly on the East Island Highway — a primary cycling corridor. It serves sushi and teriyaki for both dine-in and takeout, making it a convenient stop for cyclists travelling the Island Route.

value: Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki

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

wow_evidence: DINE IN or TAKE-OUT


value: 1475 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, V3B 1T3

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Spice Cart Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant in Port Coquitlam specializing in fresh curries, tandoori dishes, and biryani made with traditional spices and high-quality ingredients. The menu features both meat and vegetarian options prepared with time-tested cooking methods. Cyclists can dine in or order for pickup, with delivery also available.

value: Spice Cart Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes Paneer Butter Masala described as 'Homemade cheese cooked with ginger, garlic in a tomato based butter sauce' — a vegetarian dish. No vegan or GF claims confirmed

signal: Entree mains $15.95: butter chicken, paneer masala, biryani


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 12m.

community: Delta

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 989 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: El Furniture Warehouse on Granville is a casual restaurant and bar in Vancouver's Entertainment District, situated steps from the Orpheum and Commodore Ballrooms. The space features brick walls, neon lighting, and roll-up windows that give it an indie-show atmosphere, plus both a covered storefront patio and a summer street patio overlooking Granville Street. Part of the multi-city Warehouse Group chain, it serves a concise menu of burgers, tacos, poutine, and salads with vegetarian options throughout.

value: El Furniture Warehouse - Granville

detail: Website explicitly calls out vegetarian options including Veggie Burger, Southwest Tortilla Ensalada, and General Tao Bowl with mixed vegetables

signal: Happy hour $6.95, normal mains under $12, 'food on a budget'


value: 15180 32nd Avenue Diversion, Surrey, British Columbia, V3Z 3M1

value: The Keg Morgan Creek is a full-service steakhouse and bar located in South Surrey's Morgan Creek neighbourhood, about 10 minutes from White Rock Beach. The location features a heated and covered patio, a lounge with bar and TVs, and free parking. It is a well-established chain destination offering a sit-down dining experience as well as takeout and DoorDash delivery.

value: The Keg

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: chain 'the keg'

wow_evidence: well-established chain destination


value: Falls Lake Trail, Yale, BC V0X 1W0, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

price_band: free

price_label: Free

category: Camping

community: Remote & backcountry, Fraser Valley Regional District

source: camping

value: A free campsite within the high-elevation Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, beside a 25-hectare lake offering rainbow trout fishing and granite peak scenery; no potable water is available and access is via a 1 km spur road west off Hwy 5.

value: Falls Lake Campsite

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: free campsite... no potable water is available


value: 318 Eden Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1, Canada

community: Clearwater

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

value: Carp Lake Park provincial park campground — 72 vehicle-accessible sites.

value: Carp Lake Park

wow_evidence: 72 vehicle-accessible sites


value: 10392 King George Boulevard

community: Surrey

value: Subway


value: 611 Cliff Avenue, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0

blurb: Small-batch artisan soapworks in downtown Enderby.

community: Enderby

value: Soapolallie Soapworks is a small-batch artisan soap and personal care maker in downtown Enderby, BC, named after the soapberry plant significant to Indigenous cultures of the region. The business emphasizes eco-friendly, natural ingredients and deep community ties, partnering with the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre on environmental stewardship and salmon habitat initiatives. Located just off Hwy 97A with free parking, it has offered cyclists a unique locally made gift stop in the Okanagan-Shuswap corridor.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Soapolallie Soapworks

signal: artisan soap retail shop, not an admission venue

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Artisan soap maker named for the soapberry; pleasant local shop, ordinary as an attraction.


value: Kitimat-Stikine A, BC V8G 0G8, Canada

label: cutthroat trout fishing

months: June July August September

community: Cranberry Junction

value: A rustic 4-site free rec site on Derrick Lake in Northern BC, with two sites tucked into mature hemlock forest above the lake and two more near a boat launch and dock; reached by roughly 7 km of rough forest service road off Hwy 37.

value: Derrick Lake (Steward) Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 6067 Silver Drive

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 69m; rack (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (4 spaces, paid) at 82m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: JJ Bean

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 292 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: wall_loops (5 spaces) at 20m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 55m; rack at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 68m; rack at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (12 spaces) at 98m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Vancouver Soup Company is a deli shop on East 1st Avenue in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver. The business name suggests a focus on soups and prepared foods, making it a potential hot-meal stop for touring cyclists moving through this busy inner-city corridor. Payment by cash, credit, and debit is confirmed via OSM.

value: Vancouver Soup Company

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: deli shop at 292 East 1st Avenue


value: #100-8353 200A St, Langley Twp, BC

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; rack at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 55m; rack (3 spaces) at 60m; rack at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 69m; rack at 74m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; rack (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Kai Japanese Restaurant is a sushi restaurant in Langley offering dine-in service and online ordering. It provides a quality sit-down meal option for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Kai Japanese Restaurant

signal: sushi dine-in; ~$18-28pp


value: 1082 Cardero Street, Vancouver, V6G 1S6

value: SUD Café is a French-inspired café in Vancouver's West End, founded by the owners of Gastown's PETRICHOR restaurant and devoted to the relaxed culinary spirit of the South of France. The kitchen turns out house-made pastries and viennoiserie—croissants, fougasse, moelleux au chocolat—alongside brunch sandwiches built on fresh brioche and a full espresso bar with specialty drinks like apricot-lavender iced matcha. Its intimate space doubles as a private-events venue, making it a versatile neighbourhood anchor for cyclists exploring the West End.

value: SUD Café

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian options: Roasted Vegetable Sando, Avocado Toast, Spinach & Mushroom Feuilleté, Ratatouille & Goat Cheese Feuilleté, Blueberry Granola Parfait, and Small Spring Mix. No explicit vegan or gluten-free labelling found


value: Okanagan-Similkameen, BC V0H 1Z3, Canada

community: Greata

value: A fruit and vegetable stand in Naramata, situated in the Okanagan Valley wine region. Convenient stop for touring cyclists to purchase fresh local produce.

value: Little Acre Fruitstand


value: 655 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


blurb: Remote regional park reserve above Musgrave Landing, Salt Spring.

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Mill Farm Regional Park Reserve is a nature reserve managed by the Capital Regional District near Duncan on southern Vancouver Island. It protects a rural landscape within the CRD's regional parks network, offering visitors a chance to experience natural habitat close to the Cowichan Valley. Touring cyclists in the area may find it a worthwhile natural detour, though specific on-site facilities have not been confirmed.

value: Mill Farm Regional Park Reserve

wow_evidence: CRD park reserve (on Salt Spring above Musgrave Landing; record misplaces it near Duncan).


value: 2490 Trans-Canada Highway, V0R 2P0

community: Mill Bay

value: Serious Coffee is a BC-based specialty coffee chain with a location on the Trans-Canada Highway in Mill Bay, a natural stop for cyclists travelling the Island corridor. The shop sits on one of Vancouver Island's primary cycling routes, making it a convenient rest point for long-distance tourers. As a full café, it would typically offer hot drinks, food items, and seating.

value: Serious Coffee

wow_evidence: BC-based specialty coffee chain... sits on one of Vancouver Island's primary cycling routes


value: 1204 - 7899 Templeton Station Rd, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: Hula Poké is a Hawaiian-inspired fast-casual poke bowl chain growing across Western Canada, offering fully customizable bowls built on coconut rice, sushi rice, or kelp noodles with proteins ranging from raw-marinated ahi tuna and salmon to tofu and sweet potato. Their Richmond outpost sits within the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets near YVR, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the airport corridor. The menu spans ten-plus globally-inspired bowl flavours and includes a line of fruit-infused coconut water drinks.

value: Hula

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labelled 'VEGAN FRIENDLY' (e.g. Yuzu Traditional, Koko Spicy Korean, Ponzu, Cali Veg) and 'GLUTEN FRIENDLY'; Sweet Potato and Tofu protein options available

signal: Hula Poke bowl chain; ~$14-17


value: 1141 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N2

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen is a Nepali and Tibetan restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, named after the legendary Gurkha soldiers from Nepal's Gorkha district. The menu centres on authentic dishes like momos, daal-bhaat, thukpa soup, and chowmein noodles alongside Indian specialties, with an emphasis on fresh Himalayan herbs and spices. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and cuisine they describe as reminiscent of Kathmandu.

value: Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen

detail: Website menu legend explicitly labels items as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free

signal: Nepali/Tibetan, momos/thukpa; ~$16-26pp


value: 13639 100 Avenue, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Big Bazaar


value: 45887 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wave at 26m; wave at 32m; wave at 60m; rack at 63m.

community: Chilliwack

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 603 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N7

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (5 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee at International Village is a location of a BC-founded specialty coffee chain situated in downtown Vancouver near Chinatown and Gastown. The cafe offers espresso drinks, nitro coffee, whole-leaf teas, and a full food menu spanning pastries, sandwiches, wraps, and desserts. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a practical urban rest stop for cyclists passing through the core.

value: Blenz Coffee

detail: Website menu includes pastries, baked goods, and plant-based drink modifications consistent with vegetarian offerings

signal: chain 'blenz'

wow_evidence: BC-founded specialty coffee chain


value: 6940 Number 3 Road

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 70m; rack (4 spaces) at 70m; rack at 78m; rack (covered) at 86m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: A hotel in Richmond. Specific amenities and cyclist services could not be verified due to website access failure.

value: Panda Pod Hotel

signal: Panda Pod capsule hotel, Richmond; pods ~$60-90


value: 9504 Alaska Road North

community: Fort St John

value: A Holiday Inn Express hotel in Fort St John, BC, providing standard midrange accommodation in a 3-level property. Suitable as a rest stop for touring cyclists passing through Northern BC.

value: Holiday Inn Express Fort St John

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


community: Penticton

value: 24 Seven is a convenience store in Penticton, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a shop=convenience. The Facebook URL slug '24sevenpetro' suggests a possible affiliation with a Petro-Canada fuel station, which would make it a combined fuel-and-convenience stop — a common and practical waypoint for touring cyclists moving through the Okanagan.

value: 24 Seven


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 37m; rack at 92m.

value: Cha Don is a Chinese fast-food restaurant located in Richmond, BC. The OSM record indicates an indoor, ground-level unit, suggesting a food-court or strip-mall style setting typical of Richmond's dense dining districts. Touring cyclists passing through the area would find it a quick stop for Chinese fare.

value: Cha Don


value: 1188 Alberni Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (6 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (6 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: JJ Bean


value: 1665 Island Parkway, Kamloops

blurb: Sports centre on McArthur Island, hub of Kamloops' riverside park loop.

community: Kamloops

value: McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre is a City of Kamloops municipal facility situated on McArthur Island in the Thompson River, primarily serving lacrosse and multi-sport events. The island setting is accessible via a short bridge and sits within a larger park complex that is popular with walkers and cyclists riding the river trail network. As a public facility it may offer services useful to touring cyclists passing through Kamloops, though specific amenities are unconfirmed.

setting: mixed

theme: recreation

value: McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal lacrosse/multi-sport facility on the park island beside the river trail network.


value: 832 12th Street, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 11m.

community: New Westminster

value: Vadapav Mirchi is a strictly vegetarian Indian restaurant specializing in Maharashtrian street food, with the signature dish being vada pav — a deep-fried spiced potato dumpling served in a bread bun with garlic chutney and fried green chillies. The menu spans traditional Maharashtra staples including Misal Pav, Pav Bhaji, Puran Poli, and Thalipeeth, representing a regional Indian cuisine rarely found in the Lower Mainland. A touring cyclist seeking a filling, meat-free meal near New Westminster's 12th Street corridor would find this a distinctive stop.

value: Vadapav Mirchi

detail: Website menu confirms all items are vegetarian. Pithla Bhakri (Bajra/Jowar) described as 'naturally gluten free.'

signal: Main dishes $9.79–$24; most items $17–$24 range


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

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Strathcona Hotel is a downtown Victoria landmark operating since 1913, housing a hotel, nine bars, the Sticky Wicket (billed as Vancouver Island's biggest pub with live music and food), Big Bad John's legendary hillbilly bar, and Strath Liquor with a world-class whisky selection and focus on local BC wine, spirits, and ales. It anchors the 900-block of Douglas Street and draws a broad local and visitor crowd year-round. A touring cyclist arriving in Victoria would find it a convenient stop for food, drink, and supplies in the heart of downtown.

value: The Strath

wow_evidence: downtown Victoria landmark operating since 1913, housing a hotel, nine bars, Vancouver Island's biggest pub


value: 23588 Jim Robson Way, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1B8

blurb: Twin-rink arena with public skating at Cam Neely Arena.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Planet Ice Maple Ridge is a two-rink public ice facility that opened in 1998 and operates in partnership with the City of Maple Ridge. The main rink, Cam Neely Arena, seats 1,200 spectators and both sheets are full NHL size (85 by 200 feet). The facility hosts hockey leagues, public skating, tournaments, and on-site services including a pro shop, skate sharpening, and a medical and performance clinic.

value: Planet Ice Maple Ridge

detail: Website states 'Concession stands and Break Away Bar & Grill' under Food & Beverages

wow_evidence: Two-rink public ice facility with public skating — standard 1/1.


value: #100 - 1615 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Bean Scene HQ is a working roastery and café situated at the Landmark Business Centre in Kelowna, serving as the production hub for a small multi-location chain that bills itself as a pioneer of the Third Wave Coffee movement in the Okanagan. The on-site Probat roaster produces small-batch, artisan-roasted coffee strictly to order, ensuring freshness. An in-house wholesale bakery complements the café, turning out scratch-made items using local ingredients for lunches and pastries.

value: Bean Scene

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: pioneer of the Third Wave Coffee movement in the Okanagan … small-batch, artisan-roasted coffee


value: Unit 10 – 30728 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0E2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 38m; wave (3 spaces) at 54m; wave (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m; wave (3 spaces) at 91m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, founded in 2005 and now with 385+ locations, serving customizable Mexican-inspired burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas made with fresh in-house ingredients. This Abbotsford location sits in a strip-mall unit on Fraser Highway in the Mt. Lehman area, offering dine-in and takeout as well as delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats. A solid quick-stop option for touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley looking for a filling, build-your-own meal.

value: BarBurrito

detail: Nutrition calculator lists Veggie Ground and Falafel proteins; Gluten Free tortilla option available


value: 4368 Main Street, Whistler, V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: Main Street Poke is a fast-casual bowl restaurant in Whistler serving fresh poke bowls, ramen, and rice bowls with a wide range of proteins, bases, and toppings including vegan options. The menu draws on the Hawaiian tradition of marinated fish bowls updated with West Coast and fusion flavours, and the business also offers catering for events. It's a popular quick-service stop in the village for hungry cyclists looking for a customizable, nourishing meal.

value: Main Street Poke

detail: Website states 'Our selection will indulge everyone, from fish lovers, to vegans' confirming vegan options; GF status not mentioned

signal: poke/ramen/rice bowl fast-casual; ~$14-18

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 70 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A1

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

blurb: Artist co-operative gallery shop in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter.

community: Nanaimo

value: Artisans' Studio is a local artist co-operative and gift shop located in downtown Nanaimo, describing itself as having 'a global reach.' Housed at 70 Bastion Street, it offers original artwork and gifts from local artists in a gallery setting. A touring cyclist exploring Nanaimo's Old City Quarter could stop in to browse local art and pick up a unique souvenir.

days_closed: Mo Su

energy: restorative

value: Artisans' Studio

signal: artist co-op gift shop (retail), free to browse

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Artist co-op gift gallery on Bastion Street; ordinary stop.


community: Langford

value: Tacofino

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


value: 1695 Whyte Avenue

blurb: Shakespeare festival in waterfront tents at Vanier Park, June to September.

community: Vancouver

value: Bard on the Beach is Western Canada's largest not-for-profit professional Shakespeare Festival, staging plays and special events in two modern performance tents set against a backdrop of mountains, sea, and sky in Vancouver's Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park. Now in its 37th season, the festival presents multiple Shakespeare productions alongside related dramas and special events such as improv nights. The Vanier Park site sits directly along Vancouver's waterfront seawall cycling corridor, making it a natural cultural stop for touring cyclists exploring the city's coastline.

value: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

detail: 'Bard Picnics' is prominently listed under the 'Your Visit' navigation section on the website, indicating food/picnic service is available on the festival site

signal: professional Shakespeare festival; tickets mostly $40+

wow_evidence: Western Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival, 37 seasons, performance tents against sea and mountains in Vanier Park; day-shaping summer evening when running — seasonal noted.


value: 1195 Industrial Road, West Kelowna, V1Z 1G4

community: West Kelowna

value: Subcity Donair is a BC-based donair and sub chain with a Westside Kelowna location on Industrial Road. The restaurant is known for beef and chicken donairs made with top sirloin and a proprietary blend of 23 herbs and spices, served with a choice of seven sauces. A dedicated veggie menu including freshly prepared falafel and vegetarian pita makes it a flexible refuelling stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Subcity Donair

detail: Website About page highlights a dedicated 'VEGGIE LOVERS' section; menu lists falafel and Vegetarian Pita under Veggie Delights

wow_evidence: BC-based donair and sub chain


value: Five Guys

signal: chain 'five guys'


blurb: Roadless UNESCO wilderness park around Fortress Lake, reached by a 22 km hike from Jasper.

community: Remote & backcountry, Columbia Shuswap Regional District

value: Hamber Park is a vast remote wilderness in BC's Kootenay region, forming part of one of the world's largest contiguous protected area blocks and designated a UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site. Access to the interior requires a 22 km journey from the Sunwapta Falls trailhead in Jasper National Park, with the primary destination being Fortress Lake and its surrounding alpine terrain. Facilities are minimal by design: a rustic campground with a toilet exists at the east end of the lake, while the rest of the park is undeveloped backcountry.

dwell: day

kid_friendly: no

value: Hamber Park

detail: Website states potable water is not available in the park; visitors must bring their own or treat water from natural sources

detail: Website states: 'Bring your own drinking water or be prepared to boil or filter water, as potable water is not available in the park.'

wow_evidence: UNESCO Rocky Mountain Parks component, but reachable only by a 22 km hike from Jasper — essentially inaccessible to touring cyclists; obscure despite designation.


value: 1483 Douglas St #105, Victoria, BC V8W 2G2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 41m; rack at 63m; floor (covered) at 71m; rack at 79m; rack at 93m.

value: Local Pizza is a Vancouver Island–born pizza chain with five Victoria-area outlets, including food court locations at Hillside and Mayfair malls and standalone shops on Douglas, Shelbourne, and Goldstream. The chain emphasises fresh ingredients and locally hired staff, positioning itself as a neighbourhood alternative to national pizza brands. Cyclists passing through Victoria will find multiple convenient locations for a quick pizza or side order via walk-in pickup or online ordering.

value: Local Pizza

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island–born pizza chain with five Victoria-area outlets...walk-in pickup or online ordering


value: 1645 Highway 93/95, Windermere, V0B 2L2

community: Windermere

value: Hopkins Harvest is a family-owned specialty market established in 1995 on Highway 93/95 in Windermere, combining a locally sourced produce and artisan goods market with the Hot Spot Bistro (wood-fired pizza, gourmet sandwiches, fresh-baked sourdough), a specialty coffee bar, and a seasonal ice cream truck. The market focuses on grower-direct and BC-sourced products including organic produce, wild-caught seafood, Okanagan fruit, and meat and dairy. It is a genuine multi-concept food stop in the heart of the Columbia Valley, well-positioned for touring cyclists on the busy Hwy 93/95 corridor.

value: Hopkins Harvest

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: family-owned specialty market established in 1995 ... genuine multi-concept food stop in the heart of the Columbia Valley


value: 178 Mountainview Road, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 58m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Lillooet

value: The Royal Canadian Legion Lillooet Branch #66 is a community hub serving veterans and the broader public in Lillooet. As part of the BC/Yukon Command's network of 145 branches, it functions as a social club with a bar and meeting facilities. Cyclists passing through Lillooet may find it a welcoming local stop, though amenities for touring cyclists are unconfirmed.

value: The Legion

signal: amenity=bar

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: Royal Canadian Legion Lillooet Branch #66... part of the BC/Yukon Command's network of 145 branches


value: 3832 Oak Street, V6H 2M5

value: Sun Garden Chinese is a sit-down Chinese restaurant on Oak Street in Vancouver serving an extensive Cantonese-style menu spanning chicken, beef, pork, seafood, tofu, and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant operates its own online ordering system for takeout. With 63 customer reviews and a broad menu, it is a reliable full-meal stop for cyclists passing through the Oak Street corridor.

value: Sun Garden Chinese

detail: Menu explicitly includes a 'Vegetarian 新鮮蔬菜類' category and a 'Tofu 豆腐類' category with multiple dishes

signal: Main dishes $17.95–$21.95; casual Chinese takeout/delivery restaurant


value: 976 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Vietnamese restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End specializing in vegan and vegetarian dishes. Features both indoor and outdoor seating. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking quality Vietnamese food with dietary flexibility.

value: Ong Ba Vietnamese Eatery

signal: Vietnamese veg/vegan; ~$14-20pp


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (1 space) at 82m; bollard (1 space) at 84m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Village Taphouse is a casual pub and restaurant in North Vancouver's Park Royal area, operated by Park Royal Village Tap House Ltd. (affiliated with Cactus Restaurants Ltd.). The menu spans shareable plates, artisan pizzas, burgers, salads, and handhelds, with both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available, making it a flexible food stop.

value: The Village Taphouse

detail: Menu includes clearly vegetarian dishes: Santorini Salad (quinoa, hummus, greens, avocado, chickpeas), Brussels Sprouts, Margherita pizza, and a veggie patty substitution option on handhelds. No explicit vegan or GF labelling observed

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: affiliated with Cactus Restaurants Ltd.


value: 20100 Langley Bypass, V3A 9J7

community: Langley

value: Montana's

signal: chain 'montana'


value: 1327 Marine Drive

community: North Vancouver

value: Baskin-Robbins


value: 20443 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 41m.

value: Red Velvet Cafe is a cozy independent cafe in the heart of Downtown Langley, known for its sourcing of 100% wild-grown, chemical-free Frog Friendly Coffee from Oaxaca, Mexico. The menu features homemade baked goods, fresh-made sandwiches, and breakfast, alongside a curated selection of over 45 certified-organic loose teas from local Langley supplier Naked Teas Galore. The welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere makes it a natural rest stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Red Velvet Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: 100% wild-grown, chemical-free Frog Friendly Coffee from Oaxaca... over 45 certified-organic loose teas from local Langley supplier Naked Teas Galore


value: 2466 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1X8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 21m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 60m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: 3rd Street Cafe is a cafe located in Sidney, BC, a popular stop on the Saanich Peninsula cycling circuit near the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal. Sidney is a compact, bikeable waterfront town and cafes in this area commonly serve touring cyclists arriving from or departing to the Gulf Islands.

value: 3rd Street Cafe


value: 3317 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5K6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Los Guerreros Latin Foods is a well-established Latin American grocery and prepared food market that has served Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for over 30 years. The Kingsway location stocks authentic ingredients from Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru, Argentina, and beyond, including hard-to-find dried chile varieties, masa harina, and traditional seasonings. Cyclists stopping in will also find freshly made hot foods like tamales, pupusas, empanadas, and chimichangas.

value: Los Guerreros Mexican Food Products

detail: Website explicitly lists freshly made Latin foods including tamales, empanadas, pupusas, chimichangas, and sopes available as ready-to-eat meals

wow_evidence: served Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for over 30 years...multiple Metro Vancouver locations


blurb: Kwakwaka'wakw-guided grizzly viewing and cultural tours in the Broughton Archipelago.

community: Port McNeill

value: Sea Wolf Adventures is an Indigenous-led wildlife and cultural tour operator run by members of the Kwakwaka'wakw people, operating out of the Broughton Archipelago and Great Bear Rainforest in Northern Vancouver Island. The company offers all-inclusive lodge packages and day tours featuring grizzly bear viewing, whale watching, and First Nations cultural experiences guided by people whose families have stewarded this territory for millennia. It stands out as one of the few operators offering authentic Indigenous-guided wilderness safaris in this remote coastal region.

label: salmon run & grizzly season

months: August September October

theme: wildlife

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Sea Wolf Adventures

signal: grizzly/cultural tours and lodge packages; $300+/day

wow_evidence: Kwakwaka'wakw-run wildlife/cultural operator, Broughton + Great Bear grizzly viewing. Established Indigenous operator ladder 2/3.


community: Chetwynd

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


bike_access: hard

character: destination

label: wildflower bloom

months: June July

community: Tulameen

value: A tiny alpine lake camp on the historic HBC Brigade Trail, prized by anglers and wildflower enthusiasts and marked by a historical kiosk; the final kilometre is a rough, steep 4x4 track that makes it inaccessible to loaded touring bikes.

value: Lodestone Lake Camp

wow_evidence: historic HBC Brigade Trail... rough, steep 4x4 track that makes it inaccessible to loaded touring bikes


community: Beavermouth

value: A small, open recreation site on the south shore of Kinbasket Lake, accessed via 46 km of Forest Service road; the unimproved boat launch works only at higher water levels and no amenities are confirmed.

value: Bush Arm

wow_evidence: accessed via 46 km of Forest Service road ... no amenities are confirmed


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 43m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Mr. Pretzels


value: 2143 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (4 spaces) at 29m; bollard (2 spaces) at 71m; bollard (2 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 80m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Baan Wasana is a family-owned Thai restaurant in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood, serving homestyle family-style Thai food since 2005. The restaurant takes its name from its owner, Wasana — 'Baan' meaning 'house' in Thai — reflecting her philosophy that every guest is welcomed as if in her own home. The menu spans classic Thai appetizers, soups, salads, curries, and stir-fries, built around the four foundational Thai flavour profiles: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.

value: Baan Wasana

detail: Menu lists 'Vegetarian spring rolls stuffed with cabbage, carrot and glass noodles,' Tow Hoo Tod (deep-fried tofu), and Tom Kah with choice of Vegetable or Tofu

signal: Stir-fried mains $18, soups $15-20, appetizers $8-15


value: 2087 West 42nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 6m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 17m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 51m; rack (4 spaces) at 70m; rack (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Ajisai 2 Go is the grab-and-go counter of the well-regarded Sushi Bar Ajisai, situated just steps from the original restaurant on West 42nd Avenue in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood. It offers freshly made sushi rolls, bento boxes, donburi, onigiri, and Japanese imported snacks and drinks — all ready to take without a wait. Exclusive items like Mini Chirashi, Aburi Salmon Battera, and Hosomaki Trio make it a more distinctive quick stop than a typical convenience outlet.

value: Ajisai 2 Go

detail: Pre-packaged bento boxes available: 'Sushi Bento' (5 kinds of nigiri, tobiko, cucumber roll and tuna roll) and '2 Go Bento' (BBQ Salmon, karaage and potato croquette with pickles and rice)

detail: Multiple items explicitly marked (V) on the menu: Edamame, Moro Kyu, Spinach Gomaae, Spinach Ohitashi, Wakame Sunomono, Hiya Yakko (cold tofu), Tamago nigiri, Inari nigiri, Vegetable Chirashi, Green Salad

signal: Grab-and-go sushi; bentos and chirashi mains $14.50–$17.49

wow_evidence: well-regarded Sushi Bar Ajisai


price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Fernwood

value: A two-site primitive campsite on Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park in the Gulf Islands, reachable only by boat from Chemainus — beautiful sheltered island scenery, but completely inaccessible to loaded touring cyclists without arranging water transport.

value: Cabin Bay Campsite (BCMT)

wow_evidence: Wallace Island Marine Provincial Park in the Gulf Islands ... completely inaccessible to loaded touring cyclists without arranging water transport


value: 1313 Cook Street, Victoria, V8V 3M6

community: Victoria

value: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a well-known fast food chain specializing in Louisiana-style fried chicken and Cajun-inspired sides. This Cook Street location sits in one of Victoria's most walkable and cyclist-friendly neighbourhoods, close to Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road waterfront route. No drive-through means the entrance is pedestrian- and cyclist-oriented, with takeout orders available.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 127 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (22 spaces) at 93m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 95m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: Jay Nok is a modern Thai restaurant in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood, helmed by Thai-born Executive Chef Bumpen 'Nok' Khangrang and co-owner Bobby Kongsilp, whose family roots stretch back to the legendary Sala Thai. The menu reimagines Thai street food classics — from Khao Soi to Pad Thai — alongside a full cocktail program, in a lively, music-forward dining room a short ride from the Seawall and False Creek cycling paths.

value: Jay Nok

detail: Menu page marks multiple items [GF] (e.g. Green Curry, Central Papaya Salad, Pad Thai) and at least one [V] item (Nok's Fen Fry); tofu substitutions offered on several mains

signal: Mains $20–30: Green Curry $20, Pad Thai $20, Khao Soi $29, Oxtail Curry $30

wow_evidence: Thai-born Executive Chef… family roots stretch back to the legendary Sala Thai


value: Unit B – 34650 Delair Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 23m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Cactus Club Cafe Abbotsford is an upscale casual chain restaurant set on Delair Road just minutes from Highway 1, offering chef-driven international cuisine in a stylish lounge and patio setting with Fraser Valley views. It is a substantial sit-down destination rather than a quick-service stop, with a full bar, private dining rooms, and an extensive menu spanning sushi, steaks, pasta, and handhelds.

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'

wow_evidence: upscale casual chain restaurant


value: 7506 Main St, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0

community: Osoyoos

value: Located directly on Osoyoos Lake in the South Okanagan, this beachfront resort offers accommodations ranging from basic studio suites to three-bedroom lakefront condos, many with full kitchens and lake-view balconies. The property features a private sandy beach, coin-operated laundry, fitness room, and a social club with pool tables and shuffleboard. It sits within easy reach of several restaurants, wineries, and golf courses that define the Osoyoos region.

value: Richter Pass Motel

detail: Coin-operated laundry facilities listed under amenities on both the front page ('Laundry Service — Coin-operated laundry facilities') and the About Us page ('Guest Laundry Facilities'); some condo units also have in-suite laundry

detail: Multiple restaurants listed as nearby: Owl Pub 0.5 miles, Sage Pub 0.3 miles, Campo Marina 0.3 miles, Diamond Streakhouse 0.3 miles, Wildfire Grill 0.3 miles

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: beachfront resort... private sandy beach... directly on Osoyoos Lake


value: 5011 48 Avenue

community: Delta

value: Sapporo Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant in Ladner (Delta), BC, serving dine-in and online takeout orders through its own app with a loyalty rewards program. The OSM record notes vegan and vegetarian options are available, making it a useful stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions. The restaurant is in a commercial strip in the Tsawwassen/Ladner area, convenient to cyclists travelling the South Delta corridor.

value: Sapporo Kitchen

signal: Japanese dine-in/takeout; $15-25/person


value: 2406 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, V5N 5E4

community: Vancouver

value: In and Out Donair is a halal fast-food spot on Nanaimo Street in East Vancouver, specializing in donairs — a Maritime-style take on the shawarma/kebab tradition popular across Canada. It sits on a well-traveled arterial corridor that connects cyclists moving between East Vancouver neighbourhoods. The halal certification makes it a notable option for riders seeking halal street food along this route.

value: In and Out Donair


value: 200-1175 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7K1

community: Coquitlam

value: Church's Chicken (operating in BC as Church's Texas Chicken) is a fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken, sandwiches, tenders, and sides. This Coquitlam location offers drive-through and pickup service and is one of roughly 18 Lower Mainland locations under the same franchise. Delivery is available through DoorDash, Skip, Uber Eats, and Fantuan.

value: Church's Chicken


value: 7104 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V3

value: The Spanish Fiesta Resort is a lakefront resort in the heart of Osoyoos, BC, situated on Main Street steps away from a private sandy beach on Osoyoos Lake, widely cited as Canada's warmest lake. The property offers a variety of room types—many with full kitchens—alongside two outdoor heated pools and an indoor jacuzzi. Restaurants are within walking distance and the resort sits at a natural waypoint for cyclists touring the South Okanagan.

value: Spanish Fiesta Resort

detail: Laundry Room explicitly listed in General Information on the reviews page

detail: Restaurants Within Walking Distance listed in General Information on the reviews page

signal: older family lakefront resort, reasonable-rates reviews; shoulder $130-180, summer higher

wow_evidence: private sandy beach on Osoyoos Lake, widely cited as Canada's warmest lake ... two outdoor heated pools and an indoor jacuzzi


value: 3550 Carrington Road, West Kelowna, BC

community: Westbank

value: Specialty Bakery is a locally owned Okanagan institution operating since 1983, renowned for over 80 varieties of handcrafted European artisan breads baked in a traditional hearth oven by Red Seal Bakers. The West Kelowna retail outlet on Carrington Road stocks fresh sourdoughs, ryes, whole wheat and sandwich loaves, alongside pastries, cinnamon buns, donuts, cakes, and a gluten-free range. For a touring cyclist it is a reliable stop to stock panniers with fresh bread and calorie-dense baked goods.

value: Speciality bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 4047 Hastings Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Proviland Gtocery is a supermarket on Hastings Street serving the North Vancouver area. The OSM record was field-checked in March 2026 and shows no signs of closure, suggesting it is an active neighbourhood grocery store. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it a convenient stop for resupply.

value: Proviland Gtocery

wow_evidence: active neighbourhood grocery store


value: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 58m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Pan Pacific Vancouver is a five-star waterfront hotel situated atop the Canada Place convention centre and cruise ship terminal, offering panoramic views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. It is one of Vancouver's flagship luxury properties, positioned at the heart of the downtown waterfront and steps from the seawall cycling network. The hotel caters primarily to business and leisure travellers, though its central location makes it a potential high-end base for cyclists exploring the region.

value: Pan Pacific Vancouver

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Pan Pacific explicitly positions as 'Luxury Hotel Group'; international luxury brand, waterfront downtown property

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 3014 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6H 3J8

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (6 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; rack (6 spaces) at 55m; rack (4 spaces) at 57m; rack (4 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 75m; rack (5 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: Breakfast Table is a family-run brunch spot on South Granville founded in 2016 by brothers-in-law George Koay and Michael Lee, blending Asian flavour influences with classic comfort-food brunch dishes. Popular items include Breakfast Ratatouille, Challah French Toast, and an Ube Latte. The restaurant operates on a walk-in-only basis with a street-front patio at the Granville location.

value: Breakfast Table

signal: Asian-influenced brunch; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: family-run brunch spot...founded in 2016 by brothers-in-law...blending Asian flavour influences with classic comfort-food brunch


value: 2114 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, V1K 1R6

community: Merritt

value: Valley Graze is a community-focused cafe in Merritt, BC, serving specialty coffees, housemade soups, artisan sandwiches on locally baked bread, and charcuterie boards built from locally sourced ingredients. Founded by a Merritt native, the shop leans into small-town warmth while offering a surprisingly broad menu that includes drink flights and catering for events. For a touring cyclist passing through the Nicola Valley, it's a solid stop for a hot meal or a grab-and-go lunch.

value: Valley Graze Box

wow_evidence: community-focused cafe in Merritt, BC… Founded by a Merritt native


value: 4061 200 Street, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 76m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 1117 South East Frontage Road

community: McBride

value: Kilin Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located in McBride, a small community in BC's Robson Valley along the Yellowhead Highway corridor. It serves the local community and passing travellers in a region where dining options are limited, making it a notable stop for cyclists touring through the interior. The restaurant offers sit-down Chinese cuisine in a part of BC that sees long stretches between services.

value: Kilin Restaurant

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


value: 3347 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 15m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; rack (3 spaces) at 66m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: Hitoe Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant situated on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, a well-travelled cycling corridor connecting downtown to the city's western districts. The restaurant distinguishes itself with an explicit gluten-free focus, prominently featured across its web presence. Touring cyclists passing through Kitsilano will find it a compact dining option on a route that sees heavy bicycle traffic year-round.

value: Hitoe Sushi Japanese Restaurant

detail: Website blog title explicitly reads 'HITOE SUSHI Gluten Free OFFICIAL ( Business hours, Gluten Free )' — gluten-free options are a stated feature of the restaurant

signal: sushi, gluten-free focus; ~$15-25pp


value: 5628 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (3 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Sumi Korean Restaurant is a sit-down Korean eatery on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, open six days a week. Located on a busy commercial strip in the Victoria-Fraserview neighbourhood, it offers a convenient stop for cyclists riding the Victoria Drive corridor through the east side of the city. The Korean cuisine focus suggests hearty, carb-rich meals well-suited to refuelling after a long ride.

value: Sumi Korean Restaurant

signal: Korean sit-down; ~$16-26pp


value: 266 4th Street

community: Princeton

value: A motel in Princeton offering standard overnight accommodation with air conditioning. Touring cyclists should contact directly to confirm bike storage options and handling procedures for loaded bikes.

value: Villager Inn


value: 180 West Esplanade, North Vancouver City

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 27m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack at 53m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


category: Transport

source: ptboard-icb

value: Seasonal ski shuttle between Nelson and Whitewater Ski Resort.

value: Whitewater Shuttle

origin: transport

source: manual

subcategory: Shuttle

source: llm-examine


value: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3

blurb: East Van rec centre with pool, sauna, and whirlpool.

value: A Vancouver Parks community centre in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, situated at the south end of Renfrew Ravine Park. The facility includes an indoor swimming pool with sauna and whirlpool, a fitness centre, and family change rooms — useful for a touring cyclist wanting a shower and rest stop in east Vancouver. Accessible via SkyTrain at 29th Avenue Station on the Expo Line.

value: Renfrew Community Centre

wow_evidence: Centre with pool, sauna, and whirlpool at Renfrew Ravine — recovery ladder 1/2; parent of the pool/fitness nodes.


value: 1598 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, V1Y 1P4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 63m; lockers (secure) at 65m; lockers (secure) at 67m; lockers (secure) at 70m; lockers (secure) at 72m; lockers (secure) at 74m; lockers (secure) at 76m; lockers (secure) at 98m; lockers (secure) at 100m.

community: Kelowna

value: Pulp Fiction Coffee House is a one-of-a-kind café in downtown Kelowna where freshly roasted espresso drinks share space with rare pulp fiction books, Art Deco antiques, and vivid jacket-cover art, all curated by owner Max Sloan over a 45-year career of global collecting. Situated on the corner of Pandosy and Lawrence, the groovy retro interior spills into back rooms filled with glowing Art Deco globes, old clocks, and collectible book cover prints. Touring cyclists will find a genuinely distinctive and unhurried rest stop that doubles as a small museum of mid-century popular culture.

value: Pulp Fiction Coffee House

detail: Menu explicitly labels 'Rocky Road Gluten Free/Vegan', 'Power Ball Gluten Free/Vegan', 'Cookie - Florentine Gluten Free', 'Date Square Also available as Gluten Free', and 'Nanaimo Bar Also available gluten free'

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: one-of-a-kind café… rare pulp fiction books, Art Deco antiques… curated by owner Max Sloan over a 45-year career of global collecting


value: 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 45m; rack at 69m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Zara's is a deli listed inside what appears to be the Granville Island Public Market area in Vancouver, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a specialty deli. Its website domain has been hijacked by an unrelated third party, making current operational status and offerings unverifiable from online sources.

value: Zara's Italian Deli & Fresh Pasta

wow_evidence: specialty deli; website hijacked, no independent signal of significance


value: Cultus Lake Provincial Park, Chilliwack, BC

bike_access: easy

label: warm lake swimming

months: July August

washroom_type: flush

community: Cultus Lake

value: Delta Grove is one of four campgrounds at popular Cultus Lake Provincial Park, set beside a large warm freshwater lake ringed by forested mountains about 90 minutes from Vancouver. Full amenities include showers and flush toilets, but gates close in the off-season making this a summer-only destination that draws big crowds.

value: Delta Grove Campground

wow_evidence: one of four campgrounds within Cultus Lake Provincial Park, a BC Parks site


label: alpine wildflowers

community: Gold Bridge

value: Backcountry wilderness campground at Hummingbird Lake within South Chilcotin Mountains Park, a visually spectacular alpine setting of meadows, peaks and lakes roughly 150 km north of Whistler; no potable water (filter all sources), no staffed facilities, and grizzly bear encounters are not uncommon — full self-sufficiency required.

value: Hummingbird Lake Wilderness Campground

wow_evidence: no potable water... grizzly bear encounters are not uncommon — full self-sufficiency required


value: 3296 Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 20m; rack at 68m.

community: Nanaimo

value: Lucky's Liquor Store is a Nanaimo retail shop that claims the city's largest selection of products from Canadian distilleries, wineries, and breweries. The store runs a regular monthly Beer Club event series featuring tastings from BC craft breweries such as Parallel 49, Driftwood, and Hoyne. A loyalty points program rewards repeat customers, making it a useful stop along the Island Highway for touring cyclists stocking up on beverages.

value: Lucky's Liquor Store


value: 3604 32 Street, Vernon, V1T 5N3

community: Vernon

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


community: Torrent

value: A 5-site north-shore camp in open Ponderosa Pine and bunchgrass country less than 1 km off Hwy 93/95, accessed via a gravel pit road; cattle fencing requires using stiles, and the lake edge here is marshy — the south site is the preferred stop for swimming.

value: Johnson Lake Recreation Site (North)

wow_evidence: less than 1 km off Hwy 93/95


value: Lakelse Lake Provincial Park, Kitimat-Stikine, BC V8G 0G1, Canada

blurb: Sandy beaches and old-growth forest on Lakelse Lake, between Terrace and Kitimat.

community: Lakelse Lake

value: Lakelse Lake Provincial Park encompasses three separately accessible areas — Furlong Bay Campground, Lakelse Picnic Site, and Gruchy's Beach — all offering sandy beach access to a stunning lake framed by the Kitimat Mountain Range. The park preserves old-growth cedar, hemlock, and Sitka spruce forests thriving in Pacific-swept moist air, with easy hiking trails connecting coastal forest to salmon streams. Located about 20 km south of Terrace on Highway 37, it is a scenic and accessible destination in the Skeena River Watershed for touring cyclists passing through the North Coast corridor.

label: beach season

value: Lakelse Lake Provincial Park

detail: Ice cream stand located at Furlong Bay Campground, the main section of the park; open during operating season

wow_evidence: Sandy beaches under the Kitimat Range with old-growth cedar-hemlock and salmon streams — day-shaping lake stop (Moose Lake band).


value: 67 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (6 spaces) at 27m; rack (6 spaces) at 27m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 89m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m; rack (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 44 spaces.

value: Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions is a cocktail bar and Argentinian-style wood-fired grill tucked into Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, described on its own site as 'an unassuming cocktail bar disguised as a postmodern thrift shop.' The bar runs an ever-rotating cocktail list with an emphasis on forward-thinking techniques alongside elevated classic bar food cooked over wood and charcoal. It has earned recognition from The Pinnacle Guide (one pin, 'Excellent') and hosted the North America's 50 Best 2025 gala, signalling a destination-worthy stop for cyclists wanting a full sit-down meal and craft drinks.

value: Mount Pleasant Vintage and Provisions

signal: cocktail bar + Argentine wood-fired grill, $20 AYCE promo; ~$20-32pp


value: 518 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (5 spaces) at 48m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; rack (6 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Craffles is a locally owned brunch restaurant nestled in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, serving gourmet crepes, waffles, French toast, eggs benedict, omelettes, and milkshakes all day long. It operates as a full-service, first-come-first-served spot with both indoor and outdoor seating in a warm, welcoming space. The brand has franchise ambitions and positions itself as a daily neighbourhood staple for breakfast through afternoon.

value: Craffles


value: 1702 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; rack (7 spaces, covered) at 27m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (6 spaces) at 34m; rack (7 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 52 spaces.

value: La Win Supermarket is a grocery store located on West Broadway in Vancouver. As a supermarket, it provides access to basic food supplies for touring cyclists resupplying during their journey.

value: La Win Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1065 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z1L4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Thai Town Restaurant is an authentic Thai eatery on Vancouver's busy Granville Street, serving dishes like Traditional Pad Thai with tamarind, Red and Green Curries, Spicy Drunken Noodle, and Som-Tum. The kitchen emphasizes the classic Thai balance of sweet, umami, sour, and spicy. Online ordering with pickup is available, making it convenient for cyclists passing through central Vancouver.

value: Thai Town Restaurant

signal: Thai takeout/delivery operation, no prices listed, classic casual dishes


value: 3298 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2C6

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Black Bird Schnitzel Haus is a family-owned German restaurant in Qualicum Beach that claims to be the only German restaurant on eastern Vancouver Island. Opened in November 2017, it features 24 varieties of schnitzel toppings and a made-from-scratch menu by head chef Chris, complemented by local Mount Arrowsmith craft beers and imported German beers on tap. The fully licensed restaurant can accommodate groups of 40 or more, offers summer patio seating, and provides both dine-in and full takeout service.

value: Black Bird Schnitzel Haus

detail: Website states "We also offer a Gluten-free menu" and the menu page lists a dedicated Gluten-Free category with gluten-free entrées

signal: German schnitzel house, 24 varieties; ~$18-28pp


value: Whistler, BC V8E 0C2, Canada

community: Whistler Creek

value: Backcountry campground on the shore of a glacially-fed lake deep in Garibaldi Provincial Park, reached by a hiking trail from the road-end trailhead; spectacular Coast Mountain scenery but fully hike-in with no services and complete self-sufficiency required.

value: Cheakamus Lake Campground

wow_evidence: backcountry campground on the shore of a glacially-fed lake deep in Garibaldi Provincial Park… hike-in with no services and complete self-sufficiency required


value: 1725 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 8291 Westminster Highway Unit 110, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 56m; rack (covered) at 59m; rack (covered) at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: Dao Field Noodle House is a Chinese noodle restaurant located in a unit along Westminster Highway in Richmond, BC. It occupies a strip-mall style address in a part of Richmond well-served by Chinese cuisine options, suggesting a focus on noodle dishes typical of regional Chinese cooking. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's commercial corridors would find it a potential stop for a hot noodle meal.

value: Dao Field Noodle House

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


value: 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, BC V5G 2J3

blurb: Outdoor concert lawn at Deer Lake Park; major summer shows.

community: Burnaby

value: Deer Lake Park is an open-air concert venue in Burnaby managed by Live Nation, hosting a seasonal schedule of major outdoor shows on a large lawn setting. It is accessible via multiple transit routes and sits adjacent to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Cyclists attending events will find limited bike racks near the East Gate entrance, though bikes are not permitted inside the venue grounds.

value: Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park

signal: Live Nation outdoor concert venue; tickets typically $50+

detail: Limited bike racks near East Gate entrance per /visit page

wow_evidence: Major outdoor concert lawn (Live Nation) — event-conditional delight; bikes not allowed inside during shows.


value: Unit 110, 7515 Market Crossing, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 80m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Papa Greek is a fast-casual Greek restaurant that has been preparing traditional Greek food for over 25 years, sourcing fresh local ingredients including farm-fresh chicken from Abbotsford. The restaurant bridges the gap between fast food and sit-down dining, serving hearty platters with rice, potato, Greek salad, and tzatziki in under 10 minutes. Nearly the entire menu is gluten-free, making it a reliable stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions.

value: Papa Greek

detail: Nearly everything on the menu is gluten-free (only pita bread and spanakopita contain gluten). Vegetarian options include falafel platter, spanakopita platter, and Greek salad. Staff accommodate food allergies on request

signal: Main platters $15-19; quick-service casual format

wow_evidence: preparing traditional Greek food for over 25 years, locations in Burnaby and Abbotsford


value: 889 Great Northern Way, Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 674 East Island Highway, Parksville, V9P 1T8

community: Parksville

value: Arrowsmith Bikes is a full-service bicycle retailer on Vancouver Island with locations in Parksville and Nanaimo, carrying major brands including Trek, Giant, Liv, Santa Cruz, and Electra. The shop's professional service department handles everything from minor tune-ups to full overhauls, with specialized e-bike expertise covering Bosch, Fazua, Shimano, Giant, and TQ drive systems. A broad parts and accessories inventory — including bags, racks, fenders, pumps, locks, and tools — makes it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists moving through the area.

value: Arrowsmith Bikes

detail: Service page explicitly states full e-bike servicing capability for Bosch, Fazua, Shimano, Giant, and TQ drive systems. Cannot service e-bikes with other brand drive systems, electric scooters, e-motorcycles, or gas-powered bikes

detail: Navigation includes a dedicated 'Rides' section listing 'Kids Ride' and 'Ladies Ride', indicating the shop organizes group rides

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: two-location bike shop serving Parksville and Nanaimo


community: Cranbrook

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 10111 Number 3 Road Unit 206, Richmond, BC V7A 1G3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 32m; rack at 32m; rack at 53m; rack at 58m.

value: Pho Khang is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond that has been serving house-made pho broth, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, banh mi, and hot pot since 2014. Located in a Number 3 Road strip mall, it offers a wide menu broad enough to satisfy most dietary preferences, including a dedicated vegetarian section. Online ordering with pickup and delivery, as well as reservations, are available for cyclists wanting a quick, efficient stop.

value: Pho Khang

detail: Website menu lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian' section; front page also states 'whether you are looking for... vegetarian... we have the right dishes to accommodate.'

signal: Pho restaurant with sit-down service, inherently budget-friendly

wow_evidence: serving house-made pho broth


value: 1442 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M2J1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 14m; stands (3 spaces) at 34m; stands (3 spaces) at 50m; stands (3 spaces) at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 64m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (3 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 27 spaces.

value: Pho Spot is a Vietnamese restaurant on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver with a broad menu spanning pho, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, Vietnamese subs, and appetizers. It features a dedicated vegetarian section with plant-based versions of its noodle soups and rolls. Online pickup ordering is available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through North Vancouver.

value: Pho Spot

detail: Website has a dedicated 'Vegetarian Bowl' menu section including M1. Pho Chay, M2. Bun Chay, M3. Com Chay, and M4. Goi Cuon Chay

signal: Main pho items $18.25; pho shop sit-down


value: Mac's Convenience


value: 1350 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3X6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Rosemary Rocksalt is a Montreal-style bagel shop on Vancouver's cycling-friendly Commercial Drive, hand-rolling and stone-baking honey-boiled bagels fresh each day in an open-flame hearth oven. The menu spans breakfast sandwiches, deli-style bagel sandwiches using wild BC sockeye salmon and Montreal smoked meat, and take-home dozens — making it a practical fuelling or stocking-up stop mid-ride. The shop operates three Metro Vancouver locations, with the Commercial Drive outpost sitting at the heart of one of the city's busiest cycling corridors.

value: Rosemary Rocksalt

detail: Menu includes vegetarian sandwiches (North Shore: garden veggie cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper), vegan cashew cream cheese (Classic, Death by Garlic, Jalapeño Cheddar), Butternut Squash Soup labelled 'Vegetarian & Gluten Free', Broccoli Cheddar Soup labelled 'Vegetarian', and an 'Almost Gluten Free' bagel variety

wow_evidence: hand-rolling and stone-baking honey-boiled bagels fresh each day in an open-flame hearth oven ... three Metro Vancouver locations


value: 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0A4

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Dinakis Mediterranean Grill is a sit-down Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Port Coquitlam specializing in slow-roasted lamb, souvlaki, and fresh Greek salads made from traditional recipes. The restaurant positions itself as an authentic cultural dining experience with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Online ordering is available for cyclists who want to call ahead or grab takeout.

value: Dinakis Mediterranean Grill


value: 8564 - 146 Street, Surrey BC

blurb: Creekside conservation park with picnic meadow in Fleetwood.

community: Surrey

value: Price Creek Park is a 7.32-hectare natural conservation area in Surrey's Fleetwood neighbourhood, established to protect the Price and Cub Creek watersheds and over 1,344 metres of sensitive riparian habitat. The park includes a large meadow along 146 Street ideal for picnicking or casual games, as well as natural forested areas. It has been in City of Surrey stewardship since the late 1970s.

value: Price Creek Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Small riparian conservation park with meadow — pleasant ordinary.


value: 3756 10th Avenue

community: Port Alberni

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 733 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver

value: A liquor retailer on Southeast Marine Drive in Vancouver. Serves as a waypoint for touring cyclists seeking beverages or retail goods.

value: Fraser Commons Liquor Co.

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 21183 88 Avenue, Langley, V1M2G5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 38m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain franchise offering delivery and takeout in Langley, BC, with an emphasis on quality ingredients including fresh-made dough from 100% Canadian wheat and no artificial colours or flavours. The chain offers an extensive plant-based, dairy-free, and meat-free menu alongside traditional pizzas, salads, and sides. A touring cyclist can expect a reliable quick-stop for hot pizza or a salad with no drive-through and takeout as the primary service model.

value: Panago

detail: Website states: 'Plant-based options. Fill up and feel good. We've got abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices to help you live your best plant life.'

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain franchise


value: 8133 Cook Rd #140, Richmond, BC V6Y 0L7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 20m; rack at 56m; rack at 91m; rack at 96m.

value: Yokai Tapas is a Japanese fusion izakaya-style restaurant in Richmond specializing in small plates inspired by traditional Japanese small-dish culture, with a menu spanning yakitori, sushi, karaage, and wagyu beef. The sake program highlights premium Dassai Junmai Dai-Ginjo varieties from Yamaguchi, Japan alongside inventive plum-wine cocktails. Online ordering with in-restaurant pickup makes it a convenient stop for cyclists exploring the Richmond area.

value: Yoki Tapas & Sake Bar

signal: Most tapas $8–25, many $12–20; izakaya-style casual; ~$30–45 per-person spend


value: 845 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 13m; stands (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (8 spaces) at 87m; stands (8 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (12 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 59 spaces.

value: Bacchus is a Michelin-Recommended restaurant and lounge tucked inside the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, a Relais & Châteaux property in downtown Vancouver, featuring ornate Venetian decor and original artwork. The award-winning kitchen blends European-inspired technique with regional ingredients and sustainably sourced seafood, supported by an extensive wine program overseen by an on-site sommelier. The hotel also lists a 'Wedgewood Bicycles' guest service in its concierge offerings, hinting at some bicycle awareness on the property.

value: Bacchus

label: Fine dining

signal: Michelin-Recommended, named sommelier, fine dining menu, Relais & Châteaux hotel

wow_evidence: Michelin-Recommended restaurant ... Relais & Châteaux property


value: 660 England Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m; rack (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: The Old Farm Market is a locally beloved independent grocery chain, voted #1 Best Local Grocery Store in the Comox Valley, with a focus on farm-fresh produce at competitive prices. The Courtenay location features an in-house bakery producing fresh goods daily and a made-to-order sandwich counter with unlimited veggies, sauce, and guacamole. It is one of three Vancouver Island locations operated by the same family-run business.

value: The Old Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: one of three Vancouver Island locations operated by the same family-run business; made-to-order sandwich counter


value: 2102 Lake Placid Rd, Creekside, Whistler, BC

community: Whistler

value: A Whistler institution since 2003, the Southside Diner serves hearty homestyle breakfasts and burgers in an old-school diner atmosphere at Whistler's Creekside neighbourhood. The building also houses Southside Suds, described as Creekside's only coin-operated laundromat, making it an unusually practical stop for multi-day touring cyclists who need to refresh their kit. The diner has cultivated a loyal following among both locals and visitors over more than two decades.

value: Southside Diner

detail: Menu includes a labeled 'VEGAN VEGGIE WRAP', a vegetarian 'BUDDHA BOWL' (mushroom, avocado, carrot, cucumber, rice & quinoa), and a 'VEGGI-LICOUS' Eggs Benedict option with grilled mushrooms and greens

signal: Self-identified diner, sit-down service, breakfast/lunch comfort food, reviews note 'price is right'


community: North Vancouver

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1301 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 11m; hoop (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 31m; hoop (2 spaces) at 32m; hoop (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (3 spaces) at 43m; hoop (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 66m; hoop (4 spaces) at 68m; stands (16 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 82m; lockers (2 spaces, secure) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 69 spaces, 2 secure.

value: Chipotle

signal: chain 'chipotle'


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 3m; rack at 62m; rack (covered) at 82m; rack (covered) at 85m; rack at 98m.

value: Bubble Waffle Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


community: Vernon

value: A motel in Vernon offering overnight accommodation. Located on 35 Street, it serves travelers and tourists passing through the community.

value: Schell Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1237 Main Street, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

community: Lillooet

value: The Reynolds Pub is part of the Reynolds Hotel, a boutique historic property built in 1941 in Lillooet, BC, extensively renovated to preserve a turn-of-the-century character with locally milled wood floors and antiques throughout. The pub features a sunny patio with mountain and canyon views, and serves a full restaurant menu alongside cold drinks. Lillooet lies at the confluence of the Fraser Canyon and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, making this a well-positioned stop for cyclists travelling through the Interior.

value: Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 4169 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 4m; rack (5 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 81m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: East West Market is an independent, community-focused grocery store that has served Vancouver's Main Street neighbourhood since 1996, now under owner David Lee Kwen who grew up helping run a family grocery in Trinidad and Tobago. The store stocks over 1,100 products spanning fresh produce, artisan deli meats and cheeses, bakery, frozen goods, and a strong vegan section, with a focus on sustainability and local economy. A second location in Kerrisdale has since opened, reflecting the store's popularity across the city.

value: East West Market

wow_evidence: independent, community-focused grocery store that has served Vancouver's Main Street neighbourhood since 1996 … A second location in Kerrisdale has since opened