value: 010 A Front Street

community: Alert Bay

value: Culture Shock is a café, art gallery, and gift shop located in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, a small community accessible by ferry from Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island. The shop carries local jewellery, clothing, accessories, books, and gifts alongside a café, making it a natural gathering point in a community with limited services. Alert Bay is renowned for its 'Namgis First Nations cultural heritage and is a common destination for cyclists and kayakers exploring the northern Vancouver Island region.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Culture Shock

label: Cheap eats

signal: cafe + art gallery/gift shop; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: one of the few food-service options in Alert Bay, a ferry-accessed island community


source: enrichment

value: 984 Laurel Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 7G5

category: Food & Drink

community: Kelowna

value: Bright Jenny is a specialty coffee roaster and café in Kelowna that roasts its own beans and serves a range of blends and single-origin coffees in a welcoming, personality-forward space. The business runs multiple café locations and a full online shop, with mobile ordering that lets customers order ahead for quick pickup. With outdoor seating and a food menu alongside drinks, it makes a solid pit stop for cyclists moving through the Kelowna area.

value: Bright Jenny

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: info


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 50m; rack at 95m.

community: Richmond

source: osm

value: Cora

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Cora breakfast chain; ~$16-24pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: Central City Mall Food Court, Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: Surrey Indian Bites is a family-run Indian fast-food restaurant operating in the Central City Mall Food Court in Surrey, offering a rotating daily buffet alongside an à la carte menu of street food, curries, biryanis, and traditional breakfast dishes. The restaurant was founded by a family with deep roots in India's regional cuisines, emphasizing fresh ingredients and authentic spices passed down through generations. Touring cyclists stopping in Surrey will find a wide range of hearty options, including an extensive selection of vegetarian dishes.

value: Surrey Indian Bite

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items: Paneer Pakora, Veg Sandwich with Fries, Veg Noodles, Dhahi Bhalle, Chaat Papri, Samosa Cholle, Bun Samosa, stuffed Aloo/Gobi Prantha, Kulche Chole, Puri Cholle, and Bhature Cholle

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 111-4411 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2C3

blurb: Tactical laser tag arena with arcade and billiards.

category: Attractions

value: Nu-Zone (V-Zone) Tactical Laser Tag is an indoor combat-simulation entertainment venue pioneered in 2016 as the first of its kind in Western Canada, using equipment originally developed for law enforcement and military tactical training. Its 15,000-square-foot facility features a 10,000-square-foot main battlefield with multi-level structures, plus electronic darts, billiards, and arcade machines. Private event bookings and public drop-in sessions are both available, making it a potential rainy-day destination for touring cyclists passing through Richmond.

dwell: short

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: V-Zone Tactical Laser Tag

detail: Employment page mentions 'sale of refreshments' as a staff duty, but no specific cafe, menu, or food offering is described on the website

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Indoor laser-tag venue ('first in Western Canada' self-claim discounted) — group-oriented family activity.


value: 7980 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 33m; rack (2 spaces) at 37m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Snackshot is a Hong Kong-style dessert shop reimagining classics like tofu pudding and mahjong tile treats in creative, photo-worthy ways. The Granville Street location is one of three in Metro Vancouver, giving cyclists riding the Granville corridor a convenient spot to refuel with something sweet. The shop also offers catering and a venue space for small events.

value: Snackshot

signal: HK-style dessert shop; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: one of three in Metro Vancouver


value: 2280 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1X1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 93m.

community: Sidney

value: A lively public house on Beacon Ave in Sidney offering 20 local, domestic, and imported drafts and ciders — including several Vancouver Island craft beers — alongside a full pub food menu ranging from wings and poutine to roasted salmon cobb salad. The kitchen stays open late on weekends and the pub hosts regular events including pool, darts, open mic nights, and music bingo. It sits on Sidney's main commercial strip, making it a natural refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the Saanich Peninsula.

value: Charles Dickens' Pub

detail: Several menu items are explicitly marked 'Dine in only. Not for takeout' (calamari, nachos, taco salad), implying takeout is available for the remainder of the menu

signal: amenity=pub

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: 20 local, domestic, and imported drafts and ciders... full pub food menu


value: 7074 Westminster Street, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, V8A 1C5

category: Accommodation

community: Powell River

value: Beach Gardens Resort & Marina is a full-service oceanfront resort situated on Malaspina Strait in Powell River, on BC's Sunshine Coast. Each guest room features a private ocean-view patio, and the property includes a 55-slip marina, the award-winning Seasider Bistro, an on-site craft distillery, and a cold beer and wine store. A shuttle service to the Town Centre Mall is available upon request, making the resort a self-contained base for exploring the region.

value: Beach Gardens Resort and Marina

detail: Coin laundry available; listed under marina amenities: 'Fresh water, ice, coin laundry, showers & washrooms.'

detail: On-site Seasider Bistro + Wine Bar + Patio serves contemporary West Coast dinner cuisine on the waterfront, steps from guest rooms

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: duplicate of Beach Gardens Resort entry; banded consistently, $160-220

subcategory: Resort


value: 1828 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 48m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 62m; rack (5 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 85m; stands (12 spaces) at 97m. Total: 50 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: More Bikes is a full-service independent bike shop with multiple Vancouver locations — Kitsilano (recently relocated to 1828 W. 4th Ave.), UBC, and West Vancouver. The shop carries a broad range of bikes from Giant, Liv, Kona, Rocky Mountain, Brodie, and Cannondale, including e-bikes across several brands, plus a comprehensive parts and accessories floor. A dedicated repair and maintenance department makes it a practical stop for touring cyclists needing mechanical help on the road.

google_place_id: ChIJrYefGbZzhlQRcDgZvmsASlI

value: More Bikes

detail: Website product categories explicitly include panniers, pannier racks, frame bags, handlebar bags, saddle bags, and hydration systems — standard touring kit

origin: manual

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: multi-location Vancouver bike shop (Kitsilano, UBC, West Van) with dedicated repair-services subpage and touring parts inventory


value: 1590 McGregor Frontage Road, Christina Lake, V0H 1E0

community: Christina Lake

value: Pita Pit is a Canadian fast-casual chain serving customizable pita sandwiches, salads, and rice bowls made to order. This Christina Lake location on McGregor Frontage Road sits along a key corridor for cyclists riding through the Boundary region. Smoothies are confirmed available at this location, and both takeout and delivery ordering are offered.

value: Pita Pit

signal: chain 'pita pit'


value: 103-6330 Dover Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4

community: Nanaimo

value: Dover Chinese Food has been serving Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine to the Nanaimo area since 2000, operating as a takeout and delivery restaurant with a broad menu spanning appetizers, soups, chow mein, fried rice, chop suey, and deep-fried specialties. The kitchen offers generous portions of Chinese-Canadian favourites like almond chicken, deep-fried prawns, and sweet and sour pork, alongside a dedicated vegetarian section. Family and group meal packages are available for up to eight people.

value: Dover Chinese Food

detail: Menu page includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' section with Mushroom Chop Suey, Vegetable Chop Suey, Vegetable Chow Mein, Vegetable Fried Rice, Tofu Chop Suey, and Almond Gai Ding with Tofu

wow_evidence: serving the Nanaimo area since 2000


community: North Saanich

value: Domino's

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'domino'


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 25m; rack (8 spaces) at 71m; rack (8 spaces) at 90m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 91m. Total: 29 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: View Royal

value: Quality Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 25 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1M8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 57m; rack at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: 33 Brewing Experiment (33B) is the experimental taproom arm of 33 Acres Brewing Company, occupying a single-storey retail space on West 8th Avenue in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. It operates on a walk-in basis with bar service alongside a seasonally rotating food menu, and can host private events for up to 60 guests. The location sits steps from the main 33 Acres taproom (33A) at 15 West 8th Avenue.

value: 33 Brewing Experiment

signal: Experimental taproom + rotating food menu


value: 5110 BC-3A, Balfour, V1L 6N6

community: Balfour

value: Kokanee Park Marina is a full-service marina and outdoor store that has operated continuously since 1986 on the western arm of Kootenay Lake, nestled beside Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on BC-3A. Cyclists riding the North Shore route will find a convenience and grocery store stocked with sandwiches, snacks, and camping supplies, alongside vehicle and boat fuel. The marina doubles as a community hub, offering boat moorage, repairs, canoe and paddleboard rentals, and access to surrounding trails and the lake.

value: Kokanee Park Marina

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: Central Coast, BC V0T 1H0, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: no

label: salmon runs: Chinook spring, Coho fall

months: May June September October

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Firvale

source: camping

value: Sandy riverside beach camp in the Bella Coola valley with good salmon angling, but bear activity is serious enough that the site explicitly advises against tents and soft-sided units — a significant problem for cycle tourers.

value: Mccall Flats Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 6200 McKay Avenue, V5H 4L7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 37m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands at 87m; stands at 88m; rack (6 spaces) at 88m; stands at 89m; stands (10 spaces) at 91m; rack (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 35 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 979 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1V3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: One Saigon is a Vietnamese fast food spot at 979 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, serving pho, salad rolls, banh mi baguettes, and rice vermicelli dishes. The restaurant offers online ordering with 15-minute pickup, making it a practical fuel stop for cyclists navigating the city core. The focused menu includes several vegetarian choices across multiple categories.

value: One Saigon

detail: Website menu legend marks vegetarian items; Veggie Pho, Tofu Roll, Tofu baguette, and Tofu Roll are explicitly vegetarian. Vegan and GF not confirmed

wow_evidence: Vietnamese fast food spot...online ordering with 15-minute pickup


value: 19800 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 40m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Winners


value: 10440 100th St, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0

community: Taylor

value: Taylor Inn is a full-service stopover in Taylor, BC, combining 10 hotel rooms (including 3 suites with full kitchens) with an on-site pub, restaurant, and liquor store that also stocks a small selection of groceries. The property has been under the same ownership since 2008 and caters to oilfield and contract workers as well as travellers needing stays from one night to several months. A touring cyclist arriving in this small northern BC community will find food, drink, and laundry all under one roof.

value: Taylor Inn

detail: Website /hotel page: 'We offer a laundry service available at our inn. Ask at the front desk for details.' Also confirmed on /contact-us: 'we offer reasonable rates by the day, week or month, as well as laundry service.'

detail: On-site pub serves evening meals (Wednesday–Sunday evenings per hours listed) and the restaurant also serves dinner hours Monday–Saturday

detail: On-site liquor store stocks 'a small selection of groceries, pops, drinks and more' per /liquor-store page

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: Hudson


value: 463 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (5 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (8 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (21 spaces) at 81m; stands (21 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (12 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 117 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons at 463 Robson Street is a downtown Vancouver location of Canada's ubiquitous coffee chain, sitting on one of the city's busiest pedestrian-and-cyclist corridors. Cyclists can refuel with coffee, breakfast wraps, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods with full dine-in seating and takeout service. The location has no drive-through, keeping the street-level experience walkable and accessible.

wow_evidence: Canada's ubiquitous coffee chain


value: 6206 Canyon View Road, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z7

community: Summerland

value: Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery is a BC fruit winery near Summerland offering 19 table wines, 12 late-harvest dessert wines, and four sparkling wines, all made from BC-grown fruit using classic winemaking techniques. The tasting room is operated alongside its parent company Summerland Sweets, and sits just 210 steps from the historic Summerland Steam Train trestle bridge — a natural stop on that scenic rail-trail corridor. Tastings are offered by reservation or walk-in, and wines can be purchased in-store or through the online Shopify shop.

value: Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery

signal: Fruit winery tasting room

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 15475 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C9

community: White Rock

value: Prairie Donair is a Canadian fast-food franchise specialising in donairs, shawarma, rice bowls, salads, and poutines, with a strong emphasis on fresh toppings and customisable build-your-own options. The White Rock branch sits on Marine Drive, the waterfront road that is a natural cycling corridor along the south shore of BC. The chain markets itself as a healthier alternative to conventional fast food, offering a wide protein range including beef, chicken, lamb, and falafel.

value: Prairie Donair

detail: Menu includes Falafel Pita (falafel balls, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, tahini, mozzarella, tzatziki) as a fully plant-based protein option; salads also available

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food franchise … HQ: 4160 Albert St, Regina SK


bike_access: easy

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Horsefly

value: A developed BC Parks campground on a large, deep Cariboo lake with a roped swimming beach, rainbow trout fishing, and rentable canoes amid old-growth cedars; the 65 km access from Hwy 97 is mostly paved with a final 10 km of well-maintained gravel.

value: Horsefly Lake

ownership: Provincial park


value: 1019 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (6 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Be love is a plant-based vegetarian restaurant in downtown Victoria with a seasonal menu sourced from local farms and the surrounding wilds. Everything on the menu is wheat, gluten, dairy, and processed sugar free, making it a rare all-inclusive stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions. The restaurant emphasizes health, sustainability, and scratch cooking, and offers both dine-in with reservations and takeout including DoorDash delivery.

value: be love

detail: Website states 'We use plant-based ingredients' (fully vegetarian/vegan) and 'Everything we serve is wheat, gluten, dairy and processed sugar free' (gluten-free)

signal: plant-based, seasonal local; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: plant-based vegetarian restaurant... wheat, gluten, dairy and processed sugar free


value: 8850 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 28m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 94m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 4460 Garden Bay Road

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

community: Garden Bay

value: A privately operated RV resort and campground on a 12-acre multi-level property near Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast, with tent sites alongside serviced RV pitches; access requires a BC Ferries crossing from West Vancouver and a paved drive north on Highway 101.

value: Garden Bay RV Resort | Park & Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: hot showers, laundry, covered BBQ gazebos, shaded pavilions, and water


value: 8045 204 Street, Unit A110, Langley, BC V2Y 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 22m; bollard (6 spaces) at 41m; bollard (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Gong Cha is a globally recognized bubble tea franchise with roots in Taiwan, known for premium loose-leaf teas brewed fresh every four hours and a fully customizable drink menu (tea base, toppings, sugar level, and ice level). The Langley Willoughby location sits in a retail unit at 8045 204 Street, making it a handy refreshment stop for cyclists passing through the Willoughby area. With a takeout-focused model, orders are quick and portable.

value: Gong Cha

detail: Beverage-only bubble tea franchise; no food items mentioned on website


value: 1855 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake

community: Shawnigan Lake

value: Mason's is a local convenience store in Shawnigan Lake. It serves as a practical stop for supplies on cycling routes through the area.

value: Mason's


value: 19780 Fraser Highway

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 9m.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1226 Bute Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Okami Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in downtown Vancouver's West End neighbourhood, led by experienced chefs who emphasize quality ingredients and meticulous preparation. The menu centres on fresh sushi and broader Japanese cuisine in a welcoming dine-in setting. Cyclists can also order online or by phone for takeout or delivery.

value: Okami Sushi


value: 1 – 2430 Main Street, West Kelowna, BC

community: West Kelowna

value: Everest Indian & Nepalese Restaurant is a licensed fine-dining establishment in West Kelowna run by owner-chef Ram Sapkota, who trained across Europe before bringing 30 years of culinary passion to the Okanagan. The menu spans authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine — from tandoori specialties and Nepalese set meals to an extensive vegetarian and vegan selection — and the restaurant has earned 200+ five-star Google reviews. Catering and event services are also available, and the kitchen is nut-free with dishes prepared across six heat levels.

value: Everest

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' menu section; quoted customer review states 'Lots of vegan/vegetarian options'; menu page notes 'ALL SOUPS & SALADS ARE GLUTEN FREE'

signal: Main dishes $14-16: veggie coconut, bhindi masala, kadai paneer, balti mushroom

wow_evidence: 200+ five-star Google reviews


value: 203-4000 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1H8

community: Whistler

value: Fuji Market is a Japanese grocery store and casual deli eatery at the heart of Whistler Resort, serving locals and visitors for several decades with an authentic taste of Japan. The deli counter offers freshly made sushi rolls, donburi rice bowls, karaage chicken, gyoza, and other Japanese sides available to go or eat in. The grocery side stocks Japanese pantry staples — soy sauces, miso, short-grain rice, noodles, tofu, and frozen foods — making it equally useful for cyclists looking to cook their own Japanese meals.

value: Fuji Market

detail: Menu lists a dedicated 'Vegan Bowl' (avocado and yam tempura) and 'Vegetable Gyoza'; no GF labelling mentioned

signal: $5 sushi roll flagship, casual deli counter, grocery store


value: 2711 192 Street Unit 105, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: The Biryani Chef is an Indian restaurant in Surrey offering dine-in and takeout service. It provides a convenient food stop for touring cyclists looking for regional Indian cuisine in the area.

value: The Biryani Chef

confidence: low

signal: Indian (biryani) dine-in/takeout; ~$14-22pp


value: 549 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 59m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m; stands (16 spaces) at 79m; stands (14 spaces) at 81m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (12 spaces) at 85m; rack at 98m. Total: 68 spaces.

value: Fan Tan Café has been serving homemade Chinese food for over 35 years in the heart of Victoria's historic Chinatown, earning Best Chinese Food in Victoria honours in both 2022 and 2023. It is a fully licensed dine-in restaurant with a complete bar and daily drink specials, alongside an extensive menu featuring signature Wor Won Ton soups, bubble tea, and a dedicated gluten-free menu. Dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery are all available.

value: The Fan Tan Café

detail: Dedicated Gluten Free Menu page; separate Tofu section with multiple vegetarian dishes (steamed/deep fried tofu, Mo Po Tofu, Sweet and Sour Tofu, etc.); 'More Veggies' and vegetable stir-fry options throughout the menu

signal: Stir-fry and tofu mains $20–25; casual Chinese sit-down


value: 501 Canada Avenue, Downtown Duncan, BC

community: Duncan

value: Coffee on the Moon is a community gathering place in downtown Duncan that has been serving the Cowichan Valley since 1997, with two locations in the area. Beyond specialty coffee, smoothies, and fresh-baked food, the cafe doubles as a rotating gallery for local and regional artists. Cyclists stopping in will find a welcoming, linger-worthy atmosphere with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options.

value: Coffee On The Moon

detail: Menu page explicitly states: 'Healthy vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.'

signal: cafe, coffee/smoothies/baked food + gallery; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: community gathering place in downtown Duncan…since 1997, with two locations in the area


value: 5899 Beach Avenue, Peachland, V0H 1X0

community: Peachland

value: The Blind Angler is a full-service lakeside restaurant on Beach Avenue in Peachland, named after a legendary local figure who continued fishing on Lake Okanagan after losing his sight in WWI. The restaurant sits overlooking the marina with views described as among the best in the Okanagan, and serves everything from eggs benedict at breakfast to seafood and steaks at dinner. It is a notable stop for cyclists riding the Okanagan lakefront corridor.

value: Blind Angler

signal: lakeside steaks & seafood; ~$22-34pp


community: Vernon

value: Tim Hortons


value: 4222 Highway 16 (West), Prince George, BC V2N 5N7

community: Prince George

value: The Bon Voyage Inn is a family-friendly motel on the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16 West) at the western edge of Prince George, offering room types ranging from twin and queen rooms to family suites and a Jacuzzi suite, as well as adjoining rooms for groups of up to six. The property sits within the Bon Voyage Plaza, putting an on-site restaurant, laundry, and retail stores steps from the guest rooms. Pet-friendly rooms, winter vehicle plug-ins, and on-site RV power and water hookups make it a practical overnight stop on the Yellowhead corridor.

value: Bon Voyage Inn

detail: Laundry available in the adjacent Bon Voyage Plaza: 'Just outside your door there are restaurants, laundry, and stores.'

detail: Adjoining Bon Voyage Restaurant on site; additional restaurants in the Bon Voyage Plaza immediately adjacent


value: 4700 Kingsway E15, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 38m; stands at 47m; stands at 48m.

community: Burnaby

value: Kawawa is an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant located inside Metropolis at Metrotown, one of BC's largest shopping centres in central Burnaby. The restaurant offers an extensive menu spanning sushi, ramen, rolls, sashimi, tempura, and seasonal specials, with both à la carte and all-you-can-eat options in a roomy dining room. Its mall setting provides easy access to a full commercial hub, making it a substantial refuelling stop for cyclists riding the Kingsway corridor.

value: Kawawa Ramen

signal: AYCE sushi + ramen (mall); ~$22-32pp


value: 551 Cardero Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 65m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Breaking Bean is a coffee shop at 551 Cardero Street in Vancouver. The establishment serves coffee and beverages to the local community.

value: Breaking Bean

signal: Coffee shop


value: 13660 George Junction, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 60m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Panago

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 1918 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Fire Pizza is a pizza-focused fast-food spot on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, a lively, cyclist-frequented corridor in East Vancouver. It offers both takeout and delivery, making it a convenient stop for riders passing through the neighbourhood. The location on Commercial Drive puts it within easy reach of cycling routes connecting East Vancouver to the broader city grid.

value: Fire Pizza


value: 1 Ferry Causeway, Delta, BC V4M 4G6, Canada

community: Delta

value: On The Go Gelato is an indoor gelato and ice cream shop in Tsawwassen, BC, tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. It appears to be a small artisan-style gelato outlet — the kind of sweet stop a touring cyclist might seek out after a ride along the South Delta routes or before or after a BC Ferries sailing from the nearby Tsawwassen terminal.

value: On The Go Gelato

detail: Ice cream / gelato shop — packed lunches not a plausible offering for this business type

subcategory: Ice Cream


community: Kimberley

value: Mark Creek Market is a supermarket located in Kimberley, British Columbia. It serves as a local shopping destination in this mountain community.

value: Mark Creek Market


value: 1847 1st Street, V0G 1L0

blurb: Fruitvale's public library, lending everything from books to hiking backpacks.

community: Fruitvale

value: The Beaver Valley Public Library is a community public library serving the Beaver Valley area of the Kootenays, located on traditional Indigenous territory. Beyond books, it offers a notable Library of Things collection that includes items like hiking backpacks, food dehydrators, and an egg incubator — a practical resource for adventurous visitors. Touring cyclists passing through Fruitvale will find free computer and internet access as well as a range of digital and in-person programming.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: high

theme: civic

value: Beaver Valley Public Library

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Community library with an unusually practical Library of Things (hiking packs, dehydrators); ordinary library band.


value: 2656 Highway 97 North, V1X 4J4

community: Kelowna

value: Comfort Suites Kelowna is an 83-suite all-suite hotel on Highway 97 North, conveniently situated about 10 minutes from Kelowna Airport and close to downtown, beaches, and the Okanagan wine country. The property features an indoor pool with a 40-foot waterslide, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, making it a comfortable base for multi-day touring. It is pet-friendly and offers a range of suite types including wheelchair-accessible and family configurations.

value: Comfort Suites Kelowna

detail: Large Desk & Charging Station listed as a standard in-suite amenity

detail: Coin Operated Laundry listed on the hotel facilities page

detail: Ice/Vending Machines listed as a hotel facility on the facilities page

signal: chain 'comfort suites'

wow_evidence: indoor pool with a 40-foot waterslide


value: 1160 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N1

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: A 24-level hotel on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, part of the Sandman Suites chain. The property includes wheelchair-accessible facilities and is suitable for travelers needing overnight accommodation during cycling tours.

value: Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie

signal: Genuine Sandman Suites, West End tower; ~$190-240 shoulder

wow_evidence: part of the Sandman Suites chain


value: Willow Cale Forest Service Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 6A5, Canada

kid_friendly: neutral

washroom_type: pit

community: Cale

value: Open natural camping with tables, fire rings, and a pit toilet set 300 m off the Willow-Cale FSR, giving direct access to the eastern shore of St. Marie Lake; proximity to Prince George means heavy weekend use throughout the snow-free season.

value: St. Marie Lake East Recreation Site


value: 7988 120 Street-Scott Road, Surrey

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: C-Lovers Fish & Chips

signal: C-Lovers fish & chips; ~$16-22pp


value: 31999 Lougheed Highway Unit 101F, Mission, BC V2V 1B9

community: Mission

value: Pizza Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain founded in 1967 with over 750 locations coast to coast, making it a familiar and reliable stop for hungry travellers. The Mission location sits along the Lougheed Highway and offers pizza, panzerottis, poutine, sandwiches, and sides for takeout or dine-in. Touring cyclists passing through Mission on Highway 7 will find it a straightforward refuelling option in a commercial strip.

value: Pizza Pizza

detail: Website nutrition section lists gluten-free crust with dedicated utensils and gluten-free toppings; plant-based 'Chick'n Bites' listed as a menu item

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'


value: 6595 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8

community: Nanaimo

value: Sushi Ryu is a fusion Japanese restaurant in north Nanaimo that has been serving the neighbourhood since 2014. The menu spans sushi rolls, sashimi, donburi, and bento sets, with dedicated vegetarian and gluten-free options built into the menu rather than treated as afterthoughts. Both dine-in and takeout are available, supported by an online ordering system.

value: Sushi Ryu

detail: Menu includes Veggie Bento (Veggie Roll & Tofu Teriyaki) and a dedicated Gluten Free Bento with gluten-free teriyaki sauce. OSM confirms

signal: Lunch bentos $19–28 per person with soup/rice/salad included

wow_evidence: serving the neighbourhood since 2014 … dedicated vegetarian and gluten-free options built into the menu


value: #3-205 Beaver Rd, Witset, BC V0J 2N1

blurb: Witsuwit'en museum above Widzin Kwah canyon; 6,000-year artifacts and guided tours.

community: Moricetown

value: The Widzin Kwah Canyon House Museum sits above the famous Widzin Kwah (Bulkley River) Canyon, where visitors can watch traditional Witsuwit'en fishermen at work below. The museum holds artifacts and recently excavated stone tools carbon-dated back 6,000 years from the ground on which it stands, and offers professionally guided 45-minute cultural tours covering Witsuwit'en clan history, archaeology, and traditional fishing technologies. Authentic locally made moccasins, beaded jewelry, and native art are available for purchase on site.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

label: salmon run

months: August September

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: Widzin Kwah Canyon House Museum (Widzin Kwah Diyik Be Yikh)

detail: Website notes 'a limited number of confectionary items' for sale and a 'complimentary cup of coffee' offered to visitors at the museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Witsuwit'en canyon museum, complimentary tour offered

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Museum above the canyon with 6,000-year-old artifacts from the ground it stands on, guided Witsuwit'en cultural tours, and fishers at work below.


value: 4314 Main St #21, Whistler, BC V8E 1A8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 30m; stands (8 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 85m; stands (8 spaces) at 85m; stands (8 spaces) at 86m; stands at 95m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Stinky's on the Stroll is a legendary neighborhood pub on Whistler's Village Stroll, conceived by long-time local Jeremy 'Stinky' Peterson as a community gathering place and love letter to the town. Repeatedly voted Locals' Favourite Hangout in Best of Whistler polls, it doubles as a living museum of Whistler sports and music memorabilia. The kitchen focuses on inventive sandwiches and comfort food alongside craft beers, local brews, and cocktails.

value: Stinky's on the Stroll

detail: About-us page explicitly names vegetarian choices including a veggie sub with roasted sweet potato, arugula, and house-made pineapple chutney; menu lists The Veggie flatbread/pizza and vegetable taco option

signal: amenity=pub


value: 9240 200 Street, Langley

community: Langley

value: Shell


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 14m.

blurb: Monumental First Nations totem poles on the Stanley Park seawall; free, open-air.

community: Vancouver

value: The Brockton Point Totem Poles are a celebrated outdoor cultural site within Stanley Park, featuring a collection of monumental Indigenous poles representing First Nations from across British Columbia. The site sits along the Stanley Park Seawall, one of the most popular cycling routes in Vancouver, making it a natural stopping point for touring cyclists circumnavigating the park. As a free, open-air attraction on public parkland, it requires no admission and is accessible year-round.

facet_confidence: low

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: art-culture

value: Brockton Point Totem Poles

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: Public outdoor totem display in Stanley Park, free access

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Monumental First Nations poles at Brockton Point — among BC's most-visited outdoor cultural sites, free on the seawall; a linger-and-photograph stop on the loop.


value: 1730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 18m; rack at 34m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Persia Foods is a family-owned grocery chain that has served the Vancouver Lower Mainland since 1996, positioning itself as an affordable source of fresh, healthy, and ethnically diverse foods. The Commercial Drive location sits on one of Vancouver's most vibrant and cycle-friendly streets, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the city. With nine locations across Metro Vancouver, it is a well-established local institution known for cultural variety in its product range.

value: Persia Foods

wow_evidence: family-owned grocery chain that has served the Vancouver Lower Mainland since 1996... nine locations across Metro Vancouver


value: 3775 Carey Road

community: Saanich


value: 625 Cliffe Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 75m; bollard at 97m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Big Wheel Burger is Canada's first carbon neutral fast food restaurant, founded in 2011 and built around 100% fresh BC beef and ingredients sourced from Vancouver Island suppliers including Irene's Bakery, Berryman Farms, and Island Farms. The chain takes its sustainability mandate seriously — composting, carbon offsetting, and community garden initiatives are part of its operating model, not just marketing. For touring cyclists, it offers a practical, locally rooted refuelling stop with in-house plant-based burgers, a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and takeout and delivery options.

value: Big Wheel Burger

detail: Website states 'two plant-based burgers made in-house, gf buns, a dedicated gf fryer, and poutine gravy that's vegetarian and gf'; menu lists Yam and Black Bean Burger as 'available vegan' and Nashville Hawt Chickpea Burger as a plant-based option

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: Canada's first carbon neutral fast food restaurant, founded in 2011...chain runs 5 locations


value: 1116 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6E 1E3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (5 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (1 space) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Spicy 6 Fine Indian Cuisine is a long-standing North Indian restaurant on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, established in 2012 and now operated by the Bassi family alongside Chef Ram, who brings a fine-dining background from India. The restaurant offers dine-in, pickup, and delivery, with a fully licensed bar and a weekday lunch buffet. Its central downtown location makes it a convenient stop for cyclists touring the West End or Stanley Park area.

value: Spicy 6

signal: Lunch buffet $22, dinner buffet $30/person


value: 6059 Silver Drive, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, paid) at 43m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands at 88m; stands at 88m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Pokerrito

signal: duplicate Pokerrito entry; ~$13-16, banded consistently


value: 100-2325 Ottawa Street, Port Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 71m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Freshii is a Canadian-founded fast-casual chain specializing in salads, wraps, bowls, and burritos aimed at health-conscious diners. This unit is located at 2325 Ottawa Street in Port Coquitlam. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a quick, customizable meal option in a suburban retail setting.

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: 1399 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC

value: Bean Scene North is a specialty coffee shop in Kelowna's North End, positioned near the Memorial Arena, the Kelowna Library, and the Rotary Centre for the Arts, making it a convenient cultural-district stop. It is part of the multi-location Bean Scene Coffee Works brand, which is a pioneer of the Third Wave Coffee movement in the Okanagan and operates its own small-batch roastery. The shop serves house-made baked goods prepared fresh daily from scratch using real, locally sourced ingredients.

value: Bean Scene North

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2570 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Newton Pizza is a local pizza chain with a White Rock/South Surrey location on King George Boulevard, offering 36 specialty pizzas across multiple crust styles and sauces, plus wings, sides, and salads. The air-conditioned dine-in space and online ordering make it a practical meal stop along the King George corridor. It is one of three Surrey-area locations operated by the same brand.

value: Newton Pizza

detail: Menu lists whole wheat multigrain crust option and numerous vegetable-topped specialty pizzas

detail: Not contradicted by website content


value: 5003 51st Avenue West, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0

community: Fort Nelson

value: Down to Earth Health Shop is a health food store and in-house café in Fort Nelson, a remote northern BC community on the Alaska Highway. Alongside its retail health food selection, it runs a café with a rotating daily menu of freshly prepared hot dishes including soups, sandwiches, calzones, and salads. For cyclists traveling the remote northern BC interior, it offers a rare combination of specialty groceries and made-to-order hot food.

value: Down to Earth Health Shop

detail: Recent café posts (within 48 hours) list daily hot dishes including Mushroom Alfredo, Tomato Soup, Mac Cheese, Butternut Squash Soup, Calzone, Mushroom Panini, Egg Wrap, Pizza Slab, and Buddha Bowl

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: health food store and café … daily café specials (soups, panini, calzones, salads)


value: 4411 - 32nd Street Vernon, BC V1T 9G8

community: Vernon

value: Bourbon Street Bar & Grill is a casual full-service restaurant located inside the Prestige Inn in Vernon, B.C., offering an 'Okanagan Casual with a Creole Twist' menu that blends local Okanagan ingredients with Southern Creole-inspired cooking. The restaurant is run by an owner with over 30 years in the hospitality industry and is noted for weekly live blues nights and a Sunday brunch buffet. Dine-in and takeout are both available, making it a viable resupply stop for cyclists passing through Vernon.

value: Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

signal: Explicit 'Casual' positioning; happy hour specials, brunch buffet, hotel restaurant

subcategory: Restaurant


community: Mahood Falls

value: A compact 2-unit rec site on the east shore of Lawrence Lake with a gravel boat launch; reaching it means ~43 km on Forest Service roads, the last stretch on an active log-hauling road.

value: Lawrence Lake East Recreation Site


value: 14001 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0

community: Summerland

value: The Rosedale Motel is a long-established, family-oriented property in Summerland, BC, sitting just two blocks off Highway 97 in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. It offers a range of accommodation from standard rooms to two-bedroom cottages with full kitchens, set amid attractive landscaping. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient base for the Kettle Valley Railway trail, Okanagan Lake beaches, and the surrounding wine region.

value: Rosedale Motel

detail: Coin laundry listed in amenities page

detail: Website states 'Zia's Stonehouse is right next door' and notes guests can walk to restaurants

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 8901 Cornerstone Mews, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 66m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Pho 99 is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant at SFU's Cornerstone Mews in Burnaby, specializing in slow-simmered pho broths, banh mi, and Vietnamese beverages crafted with ingredients imported directly from Vietnam. The restaurant has a strong community ethos, having hosted charity events donating full-day proceeds to causes including BC Children's Hospital, BC Cancer, and wildfire relief. Every diner receives a complimentary cup of pandan green tea sourced from Lam Dong, Vietnam.

value: Pho 99

detail: Website includes an 'Order Online' button; daily specials are explicitly described as 'dine-in only,' indicating takeout is available for the regular menu

detail: Photos page lists 'V4. Bowl Chay' and 'V5. Banh mi Chay' — 'chay' denotes vegetarian in Vietnamese; no GF or vegan labels mentioned explicitly


value: 1184 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Tacofino is the West Coast Mexican food brand that got its start in Tofino, built around a beach-casual menu of tacos and burritos inspired by surf culture. The brand now has two Tofino presences — the original food truck on Pacific Rim Highway and a newer town-centre location on Campbell Street — both offering quick counter-service meals. For cyclists riding the Pacific Rim corridor, either stop provides a well-known, no-fuss refuelling option.

value: Tacofino

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 21 10 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M9

community: Cranbrook

value: Max's Place is a locally owned café, restaurant, and bakery that has been a downtown Cranbrook institution for over 25 years, with a Red Seal chef producing a made-from-scratch rotating daily menu of soups, sandwiches, quiches, and their famous cinnamon buns. Owners Lisa and Graham are deeply embedded in the community and are known for greeting regulars by name, creating a genuinely welcoming atmosphere for visitors passing through. Outdoor patio seating and a broad food menu spanning breakfast through lunch make it a natural refueling stop for cyclists riding through the East Kootenays.

value: Max's Place

detail: Customer reviews explicitly state 'gluten free options' and 'tasty gluten free treats'; no explicit vegan or vegetarian labeling found on website


value: 5151 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1

value: The Garden Café sits inside VanDusen Botanical Garden's LEED-certified Visitor Centre, offering Fair Trade coffees, handcrafted beverages, handmade sandwiches, soups, curries, and daily-changing locally-inspired entrees with views of the surrounding flora. The indoor space seats 58 and the heated patio accommodates 40. In summer the café offers popular picnic baskets, making it a potential destination stop for cyclists exploring the garden's 55 acres.

value: The Garden Café at VanDusen

detail: Website states: 'The popular picnic baskets are also available in the summer and is subject to availability.'


value: 2224 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 63m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Chicken 649 is a Victoria restaurant specializing in Korean Fried Chicken, established in 2017. The kitchen uses fresh, hand-cut chicken marinated in house-blended herbs and spices, with all sauces made in-house from fresh ingredients. Cyclists can eat in, order takeout, or arrange delivery after a ride through the Quadra Street corridor.

value: Chicken 649

signal: Korean fried chicken, best prices; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: Korean Fried Chicken, established in 2017...all sauces made in-house


value: 251 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

value: The Ovaltine Cafe is one of Vancouver's oldest continuously operating diners, open since 1942 in the Downtown Eastside and virtually unchanged in decor — retro booths, neon signage, and a classic counter. Named among the world's 50 greatest cafes by The Telegraph in 2018, it has appeared in The X-Files, Supernatural, and I, Robot. Owned since 2014 by Grace Chen, the cafe maintains a strong community focus, keeping prices affordable for locals and offering classic all-day breakfast alongside lunch staples.

value: Ovaltine Cafe

detail: Menu lists tofu scramble, vegetarian ham, avocado options across breakfast items; Classic Breakfast explicitly includes tofu as a meat substitute


value: 3151 Highway 93/95, Windermere, BC V0A 2L2

community: Rushmere

value: Lakeshore Campground is the Columbia Valley's largest lakefront campground and the only one situated directly on the shores of Lake Windermere, operated by the ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation on Ktunaxa territory with over 10,000 years of Indigenous history. It offers 14 serviced lots with 30-amp electrical, 51 non-serviced lots, and 62 seasonal sites, with mountain views, lake access, showers, walking trails, and a playground. Touring cyclists will find nearby trail networks (Mount Swansea, Old Coach Trail, Westside Legacy Trail) just minutes away, plus easy access to Radium Hot Springs and Invermere.

value: Lakeshore Resort & Campground


value: 2825 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; rack (3 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 73m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; rack (6 spaces) at 93m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Petite Bao is a Kitsilano restaurant specializing in Asian-influenced bao burgers made with handmade, daily-fresh bao buns and locally sourced, organic, non-GMO ingredients from BC farmers. The menu spans pork belly, wagyu, B.C. salmon, and several vegetarian/vegan options, alongside sides like poutine and wings. Situated on the West Broadway cycling corridor, it offers dine-in and online ordering with catering available for events.

value: Petite Bao

detail: Menu lists 'IMPOSSIBLE BAO (V)', 'Portobello Bao (V)', and 'THAI BASIL MOZZARELLA SALAD (V) (GF)' — vegetarian and gluten-free options confirmed

signal: bao burgers, wagyu/salmon; ~$16-26pp


value: E, 1219 Lakeshore Dr, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6, Canada

community: East Osoyoos

value: Brookvale Holiday Resort


value: 4572 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 19m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Everyday Sushi is a Japanese fast-food spot on West 10th Avenue in Vancouver's west side, serving a broad menu of maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, aburi oshi, poke bowls, and party trays available for quick pickup. The menu explicitly labels vegetarian and vegan items, and the selection of rice bowls and banh mi rounds out options for cyclists with varied dietary needs. Its location near UBC makes it a convenient refuelling stop on routes through the west side.

value: Everyday Sushi

detail: Menu legend explicitly labels vegetarian and vegan items; includes Vegetarian Tray, Avocado Roll, Yam Tempura Roll, Vegetable Tempura Roll, and other plant-based options. No GF labelling observed

wow_evidence: Japanese fast-food spot


value: 7920 River Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Oui Patisserie is a French-style patisserie and bakery located in a commercial unit on River Road in Richmond. As a bakery, it likely offers pastries, cakes, and baked goods — a useful stop for a touring cyclist seeking a sweet treat or a quick snack along the Fraser River corridor. No further detail about the shop's offerings or layout is available from accessible sources.

value: Oui Patisserie

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 83m; rack at 98m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Shefield Express


value: 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, V7J 2H5

community: North Vancouver

value: BjornBar Cafe is a boutique bakery and café located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in North Vancouver's Lynnmour neighbourhood, one of three Lower Mainland locations of this local chain. The shop is best known for over 30 flavours of handmade dessert bars — from classic Nanaimo to adventurous Spumoni — alongside fresh pastries, lunch items, and specialty coffee. For cyclists on the North Shore, it offers a quality café stop in a hotel setting.

value: Bjornbar Cafe - Lynnmour


value: 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m; stands at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 2686 Langdon St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3L2

community: Abbotsford

value: Greek Islands Restaurant 1 is the original Langdon Street location of a family-owned Greek restaurant chain founded by twin brothers George and Gus Sahamis, who brought their culinary traditions from Sparta, Greece to the Fraser Valley in 1974. The restaurant has earned multiple regional awards including the Abbotsford News A-List Awards and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is celebrated for house-made dishes like baklava and classic souvlaki. Touring cyclists can expect a full sit-down Greek dining experience with dine-in and takeout options.

value: Greek Islands Restaurant 1

signal: family Greek sit-down; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: founded by twin brothers...from Sparta, Greece to the Fraser Valley in 1974...multiple regional awards including the Abbotsford News A-List Awards


value: 4650 Gladstone Street, Vancouver, V5N 2T7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (1 space) at 92m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant (時代文華海鮮酒家) is a Cantonese seafood and dim sum restaurant located in East Vancouver's Gladstone neighbourhood. The kitchen leans heavily on traditional Hong Kong-style preparations — roasted and hotpot squab, fresh BC crab, whole lobster combos, and a daily dim sum service — earning a local reputation cited on the restaurant's own site. Online ordering and pickup are available, making it a practical meal stop as well as a sit-down destination.

value: New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant

detail: Dedicated takeout-specials page (外賣特價) and explicit '15% OFF FOR PICKUP ONLY' promotion; online ordering available at site

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: upscale Cantonese seafood, dinner sets $148-208; ~$32-45pp


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Delta

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 1608-4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Beach Grove

value: Simply Pho is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in Tsawwassen offering an extensive menu of authentic pho varieties alongside classic appetizers like spring rolls, salad rolls, and calamari. The restaurant is located in the Canoe Pass Way retail complex near the Tsawwassen Mills area, making it a convenient sit-down meal stop for cyclists riding the South Delta region. It is one of the few Vietnamese dining options in this part of the Lower Mainland.

value: Simply Pho

detail: Menu lists 'Phở rau cải' (seasonal vegetables with rice noodles in beef broth) as a non-meat option, though the beef broth means full vegetarian/vegan status cannot be. No gluten-free options mentioned

signal: Phở $17, pho shop with sit-down service, casual pricing


value: 32500 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, V2T 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 33m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Sushi 9 Nine is a Japanese restaurant in Abbotsford's South Fraser Way corridor, serving sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine with a West Coast twist. Located in a shopping centre unit, it offers both a full dine-in experience and a separate takeout/delivery menu, making it a flexible stop for cyclists on the go.

value: Sushi 9 Nine

signal: sit-down sushi; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: shopping centre unit... no evidence of bike parking or cycling-specific amenities


value: 1100 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: A 118-room boutique-style hotel operating since 1975 in Vancouver's Entertainment District, at the corner of Granville and Helmcken streets — three minutes' walk from the Yaletown–Roundhouse Canada Line station. The property offers some of the largest one-bedroom suites on Granville Street, with private balconies and layouts that sleep up to five guests. Its downtown location puts cyclists within walking distance of the seawall, Stanley Park, Granville Island (via Aquabus), and the full length of the Seaside Greenway.

value: Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre

detail: FAQ states: 'For guests arriving before check-in, we hold luggage at the front desk at no charge.'

detail: Website states 'dozens of restaurants, bars, and theatres are within a one- to two-block radius' of the hotel

signal: chain 'best western premier'


value: 1000 Trans-Canada Hwy, Savona, BC V0K 2P0, Canada

community: Walhachin

source: manual

value: Big Sky Station Gas Bar & Cafe


value: 1822 Aberdeen Road, Prince George, V2K 1G6

community: Prince George

value: M.A.M. Convenience World is a convenience store on Aberdeen Road in Prince George, BC. It provides quick access to basic groceries and supplies for local residents and touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: M.A.M. Convenience World


value: 1715 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 38m; stands (12 spaces) at 39m; stands (12 spaces) at 66m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Brasserie L'école is a classic French brasserie in the heart of downtown Victoria, serving seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared in a French-country style. The restaurant is known for its curated selection of Belgian and French beers alongside a wine list that emphasises French regional varieties and value. Touring cyclists looking for a destination sit-down meal in Victoria will find classic brasserie fare — moules et frites, duck confit, beef tartare — on a menu updated daily.

value: Brasserie L'école

signal: Main courses $30–95; most classics $30–48. French upscale brasserie.


value: 828 Deloume Road

community: Mill Bay

value: A&W

signal: A&W chain (confirmed); ~$10-14


value: Vowell Creek Forest Service Rd, Parson, BC V0A 1L0, Canada

community: McMurdo

value: Bobbie Burns Lodge is a legendary backcountry heli-skiing lodge in the Kootenays operated by Canadian Mountain Holidays, famous for massive peak-to-valley vertical runs and a fast-paced, expert-focused atmosphere. One of the original heli-skiing lodges in British Columbia, it is accessible only by helicopter as part of a booked CMH program. In summer it serves as a base for guided heli-accessed hiking in remote alpine terrain.

value: Bobbie Burns Lodge

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: CMH heli-skiing lodge, heli-access only, all-inclusive packages in the thousands

wow_evidence: legendary backcountry heli-skiing lodge... One of the original heli-skiing lodges in British Columbia


value: 32555 London Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6M7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 29m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Mission

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in 1928, and a beloved regional institution known for fresh locally-sourced ingredients including Canadian beef and BC chicken. The Mission location offers dine-in with a patio, takeout, and delivery options, making it a reliable full-service meal stop in the Fraser Valley. Touring cyclists passing through Mission will find a familiar, sit-down dining option with a broad menu and a well-established brand presence.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 3100 10 Avenue Northeast, Salmon Arm, V1E 2S2

community: Salmon Arm

value: Armstrong Regional Co-op operates a gas bar and convenience store at this Salmon Arm location, part of a community-owned cooperative with roots going back over 104 years and locations across the BC Interior. The co-op model means profits are returned to members and reinvested locally, and the convenience store carries quick-deal grocery items alongside fuel and propane. For a touring cyclist, it serves as a practical fuel-and-supplies stop on the northeast edge of Salmon Arm.

value: Co-op


value: 994 Nicola Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2C8

value: Greenhorn Cafe is a neighbourhood brunch and coffee spot in Vancouver's West End, offering indoor dining, a patio, and online takeout ordering through Ritual. The menu is notable for extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free labelling across its brunch lineup. The cafe also hosts private evening events, making it a flexible space that operates well beyond a typical quick-stop.

value: Greenhorn Cafe

detail: Menu labels items V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), GF (Gluten-Free), and GFO (Gluten-Free Option Available) throughout the brunch section

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1465 Kootenay Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 4Y3

value: Bosa Foods is a Vancouver institution with over 60 years of experience importing and distributing specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods, stocking more than 7,000 SKUs spanning olive oils, aged cheeses, cured meats, pasta, preserved vegetables, and seasonal delicacies. The Kootenay Street location includes an in-store cafe where cyclists can refuel with espresso and freshly made panini. It serves both retail walk-in customers and wholesale foodservice clients, making it one of the most thoroughly stocked Italian specialty stops in the region.

value: Bosa Foods

detail: Website states 'have a delicious homemade panini and espresso in our cafe'


value: 1220 Davenport Avenue, Penticton, V2A 8V1

community: Penticton

value: Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. is a family-run estate brewery on the Naramata Bench where the owners farm their own barley to produce European-inspired, award-winning craft beers. The taproom sits alongside the Kettle Valley Rail Trail with sweeping bench views, explicitly positioned as a 20-minute bike ride from downtown Penticton and a natural trail stop. A kitchen serves pizza alongside an extensive tap list that includes a certified gluten-free sorghum-based pale ale, and a Guest House is available for overnight stays.

value: Abandoned Rail Brewing Co.

detail: Gluten Schmuten Citrus Pale Ale is a sorghum-based gluten-free beer tested to below 20ppm per Canadian standards; a GF IPA variant is also available

signal: Estate brewery taproom on the KVR

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: explicitly marketed as '20 minute bike ride from downtown Penticton' alongside the Kettle Valley Rail Trail


value: 2915 Cameron-Taggart Road, Mill Bay, V8H 1A2

value: Unsworth Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery founded by the Turyk family in 2009 on a historic early-1900s farmhouse property in the Cowichan Valley, celebrated as 'Canada's Provence.' The estate produces coastal Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wines, and expressive whites shaped by a rare rain-shadow microclimate on southern Vancouver Island. Cyclists riding the Cowichan Valley corridor will find a welcoming tasting room only 45 minutes from Victoria, set among rolling vineyards overlooking the Salish Sea.

value: Unsworth Vineyards

signal: Estate winery tasting

wow_evidence: family-owned estate winery... Cowichan Valley corridor... welcoming tasting room only 45 minutes from Victoria


value: 4191 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 83m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 310 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver City


value: 3030 Yellowhead Highway, Houston, V0J 1Z0

community: Houston

value: Pleasant Valley Motel is a family-run, two-storey budget motel on Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Highway) in Houston, BC, operating since 1993. Rooms are fully renovated and include kitchenettes, and the property has an on-site casual restaurant serving hot meals — a genuine convenience for cyclists arriving after a long day on the road. The motel is pet-friendly on request and offers free parking, making it a practical base for touring the Bulkley Valley corridor.

value: Pleasant Valley Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: family-run, two-storey budget motel on Highway 16...operating since 1993


value: 8655 Boundary Road, Vancouver

value: Shell


value: 1636 Main St Unit 105, Penticton, BC V2A 5G8

value: Pizza Pizza is a Canadian fast-food pizza chain founded in 1967, now operating over 750 locations from BC to Newfoundland. This Penticton location on Main Street serves hot pizza by the slice, panzerottis, poutine, wings, and more, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery all available. It is a practical fueling stop for cyclists, with late-night service and a broad menu that includes gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options.

value: Pizza Pizza

detail: Website menu items include Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Gluten-Free Options, and Dairy-Free Cheeze

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food pizza chain… over 750 locations from BC to Newfoundland


value: 1350 56 Street, Delta, BC

value: Sushi Gurume is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Tsawwassen (Delta, BC) with an extensive menu spanning sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, donburi, tempura, and teriyaki. The restaurant supports online ordering with over 180 items and offers daily specials and party trays, making it a solid option for a sit-down meal or takeout after a ride through the Tsawwassen area. The website branding touts 'Fresh Daily Foods & Wine.'

value: Sushi Gurume

signal: Rolls $5-14, don/box mains $16-20. Casual sushi spot pricing.


value: 3207 Lakeshore Dr, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6, Canada

community: Osoyoos

value: Walton's Lakefront Resort


value: 891 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (5 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m; stands (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 62m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: McDonald's is a globally recognized fast-food chain offering burgers, chicken, wraps, McCafé beverages, and breakfast items. This location sits in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region of BC and includes a drive-through alongside standard dine-in and takeout service. For a touring cyclist, it represents a widely available, predictable food stop along a busy corridor.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

wow_evidence: globally recognized fast-food chain


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; stands (covered) at 75m.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2724 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1

bike_parking_detail: 22 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; rack (4 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; rack (4 spaces) at 88m; wide_stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Founded in Kitsilano in 1968, The Naam is Vancouver's oldest natural foods restaurant and a long-standing neighbourhood institution on West 4th Avenue. It is a fully vegetarian, family-run restaurant that uses organic, locally-sourced ingredients including house-made tofu and tempeh, and locally-sourced vegan beer and wine. The relaxed, homey atmosphere and central Kitsilano location make it a welcoming stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: The Naam

detail: 100% vegetarian restaurant; FAQ states 'A majority of our menu can be made vegan upon request.'. No explicit GF mention

signal: vegetarian natural-foods institution (The Naam); ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Vancouver's oldest natural foods restaurant ... family-run ... founded in Kitsilano in 1968


value: 3466 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: hoop at 17m; hoop at 24m; hoop (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; heart (2 spaces) at 64m; rack at 73m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Monsoon Curry is an Indian restaurant with multiple Vancouver locations in Cambie Village and Dunbar. The Cambie location offers casual Indian dining in a neighborhood setting.

value: Monsoon Curry Indian Restaurant

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


value: Cariboo H, BC V0K 1L0, Canada

community: Blackpool

value: Free lakeside rec site at the south end of Coldscaur Lake, reached by 27 km of active log-hauling road northwest of Clearwater; quiet once you arrive, but logging truck traffic demands real caution on the approach.

value: Coldscaur Lake South Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 27 km of active log-hauling road northwest of Clearwater; logging truck traffic demands real caution


value: 120-8119 Park Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; rack at 39m; rack at 45m; rack at 50m; rack at 58m; rack at 68m; rack at 80m.

community: Richmond

value: Deer One Hot Pot is a Chinese hot pot restaurant in Richmond, part of the Deer Garden Signatures brand, where diners choose from an extensive range of soup bases — including Sichuan spicy, Malay Laksa, Thai Tom Yum, and vegan mushroom — then cook premium meats, seafood, and vegetables at the table. The restaurant is located in a commercial complex with two hours of free indoor parking. It offers a warm sit-down experience suited for a longer meal stop on a cycling tour of the Richmond area.

value: Deer One Hotpot

detail: Website soup menu explicitly lists 'Mixed Mushroom Soup (Vegan)' as an available soup base

signal: hot pot, table-cooked; ~$25-35pp


value: 7438 Prospect St, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 39m.

community: Pemberton

value: Pemberton Valley Supermarket is the community grocery store in downtown Pemberton, located in the village centre about 25 minutes north of Whistler on Highway 99. It is a full-service store with deli, bakery, meat, and produce departments, and offers online ordering with curbside pickup or delivery. Touring cyclists passing through the Sea-to-Sky corridor will find a well-stocked stop with credit and debit card acceptance.

value: Pemberton Valley Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Lake Country

value: IGA Marketplace


value: 4845 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 1V4

character: destination

community: Powell River

value: Municipal oceanfront campsite in the heart of Powell River, with tenting sites beside a sandy beach, spray park, and playgrounds; showers on site, ferry to Comox a 5-minute walk, and open year-round.

value: Willingdon Beach Park and Campsite

wow_evidence: Comox ferry is a 5-minute walk... showers, laundry, and a covered cookout pavilion


value: 642A Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M6

community: Victoria

value: The Ruby on Johnson is a locally owned breakfast and brunch restaurant open since 2015, located inside the Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel on Johnson Street in Victoria. It offers a refined take on brunch blending eclectic southern-inspired fare with scratch cooking and locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is part of a small Victoria-based group with two additional locations and is known for its vinyl record collection and emphasis on staff wellbeing.

value: The Ruby

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'VEGAN FARE' section (Vegan Mexi Hash, The Greenhouse Sandwich, Vegan Breakfast Tacos) and a gluten-free biscuit substitution option listed across multiple menu items

signal: Breakfast/brunch mains $16-24: eggs $19-23, benedicts $21-23.50


value: 1292 Main Street, V0J 2N3

community: Smithers

value: FIELDS


value: 2010 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 5m; rack (5 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; rack (5 spaces) at 84m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bimini's Since 1975 is a Kitsilano institution recognized as British Columbia's first neighbourhood pub, operating since 1974 at 2010 West 4th Avenue. Recently renovated under new ownership, the three-floor, 294-capacity venue blends heritage elements — reclaimed wood from a historic Vancouver mill, imported tiles — with a modern sports bar boasting 16 screens and 24 craft beers on tap. It serves as the official pub partner of Vancouver Whitecaps FC and hosts live music, DJ nights, trivia, and special events, making it a lively stop on the West 4th corridor.

value: The Bimini

signal: heritage neighbourhood pub; ~$18-28pp


value: 918 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m; stands (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 20 spaces.

blurb: 1941 Art Deco concert hall on Granville Street, a National Historic Site.

value: The Vogue Theatre is a 1,161-capacity Art Deco concert hall built in 1941 on Vancouver's historic Granville Street entertainment strip, one of the last surviving venues from the city's famed Theatre Row. Operated by the MRG Group, it hosts upwards of 200 live music, cinema, and community events annually and has repeatedly won the Canadian Music Week Best Performing Arts Centre Award. A touring cyclist looking for an evening of live entertainment in downtown Vancouver would find this a distinctive and historically significant destination.

value: Vogue Theatre

wow_evidence: 1941 Art Deco National Historic Site on Granville's Theatre Row, ~200 events/year; show-conditional delight.


value: 2270 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B5

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 24m; rack (4 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (18 spaces) at 51m; stands (1 space) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (1 space) at 85m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: B House is an Asian fusion eatery on Vancouver's lively Commercial Drive, blending Eastern and Western culinary traditions across an all-day menu that spans brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour snacks. The restaurant emphasizes fresh local ingredients, contemporary presentation, and a guest-first philosophy, with reservations available and walk-ins welcome. Its location on one of Vancouver's most walkable and cyclist-friendly strips makes it a natural rest stop on a Commercial Drive touring route.

value: B House

signal: Asian fusion, all-day/happy hour; ~$16-26pp


community: Revelstoke

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1343 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver

community: West Vancouver

value: Thierry is an acclaimed French-inspired artisan chocolaterie and café founded by Maître Chocolatier Chef Thierry Busset, formerly pastry chef at three Michelin three-star restaurants in London and praised by Gordon Ramsay as 'one of the finest pastry chefs in the world.' The Ambleside location on Bellevue Avenue offers handcrafted macarons, seasonal tarts, artisan chocolates, and a lunch menu of fresh sandwiches and quiche made with organic eggs. It is part of the Toptable Group family of Vancouver restaurants and provides both indoor and outdoor seating.

value: Thierry

wow_evidence: Maître Chocolatier Chef Thierry Busset, formerly pastry chef at three Michelin three-star restaurants in London and praised by Gordon Ramsay as 'one of the finest pastry chefs in the world'


value: 3690 Westmount Rd, V7V 3G9

value: Chevron

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2150 Fir St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3B5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Beaucoup Bakery & Café is an award-winning French pastry destination in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, celebrated for delicate viennoiseries and East-West fusion creations such as the Peking Duck Croissant and Golden Mochi Croissant. Opened in 2012 and now co-owned by pastry chef Betty Hung and her brother Jacky, it has earned recognition from Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide, and USA Today. Cyclists stopping here can expect espresso-based beverages, savoury seasonal sandwiches, and a rotating menu of baked goods.

value: Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe

signal: shop=bakery


value: 3020 Drinkwater Road

community: North Cowichan

value: A Walmart Supercenter (Store 3025) in Duncan, BC, offering a full range of groceries alongside electronics, clothing, furniture, and baby products. As one of the larger retail anchors in the Cowichan Valley, it represents a comprehensive resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the region. The store is tagged wheelchair accessible in OSM.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter Store 3025


value: 1925 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 43m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Vera's Burger Shack


value: 8380 Gallagher Lake Frontage Road, Oliver, BC

community: Eagle Bluff

value: The Flealess Hound Pub is a British-style community pub in Oliver, BC, situated next to Gallagher Lake Resort and just north of the District Wine Village in the heart of the Okanagan wine country. Its quirky name comes from an actual 1935 newspaper story reporting that Oliver was mysteriously flea-free — a detail that reflects the owners' commitment to celebrating the region's unusual history. The pub has twice been named Best Pub, Best Happy Hour, and Best Patio by readers of the Penticton Western News, and welcomes dogs on its patio.

value: The Flealess Hound Pub

detail: Website states 'Delicious pub-inspired food with local ingredients, including vegan and gluten-free options'

signal: amenity=pub


value: 5278 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 88m; stands (5 spaces) at 96m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Maruhachi Ra-men is a ramen-focused restaurant located on Kingsway in Burnaby, offering dine-in and pickup service. It sits along a well-travelled urban corridor that connects cyclists moving through the Burnaby–Vancouver area. The cashless payment policy (Visa/Mastercard only) is worth noting for riders carrying only cash.

value: Maruhachi Ramen

signal: Ramen shop; pickup order system indicates quick-service


value: 20270 Logan Avenue

community: Langley

value: Tim Hortons


value: 9801 Spalding Road

community: Bedwell Harbour

value: Poets Cove Resort & Spa is a luxury Arts and Crafts-style oceanfront resort on South Pender Island in the Gulf Islands, offering 22 lodge rooms, 15 cottages, and 9 villas along the shores of Bedwell Harbour. The property includes a spa, marina, and three on-site restaurants ranging from fine West Coast dining at Aurora to casual pub fare at Syrens Bistro. Cyclists arriving by BC Ferries to Pender Island will find a full-service destination resort with accessible units and pet-friendly options.

value: Poets Cove Resort & Spa

detail: Syrens Bistro & Lounge is on-site and described as open daily for lunch and dinner

signal: Poets Cove is South Pender Island's flagship oceanfront resort (spa, marina, multiple restaurants); shoulder rates near/above $350


community: Port Alberni

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain that prides itself on fresh-made dough from 100% Canadian wheat, organic tomato sauce, and meats raised without antibiotics or added hormones. This Vancouver Island location offers takeout and delivery pizza with a broad plant-based menu including vegan and vegetarian options. It is a practical calorie stop for touring cyclists moving through the area.

value: Panago

detail: Website states 'abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices' and highlights plant-based options

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain


value: 7651 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4K2

community: Burnaby

value: West Coast Liquor Company is a multi-location BC liquor retailer operating under Gibson Hospitality, with this branch serving the Burnaby Royal Oak neighbourhood. The store offers hundreds of local craft and international wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders, and supports online ordering with delivery. It is one of three Lower Mainland locations alongside Vancouver Fraser Street and Kerrisdale.

value: West Coast Liquor Company

detail: Liquor retail only; no food products mentioned on website


value: 1325 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (5 spaces) at 23m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Bubble World Tea House is a bubble tea and tea shop cafe on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. It provides tea-based beverages as a casual refreshment option. Touring cyclists passing through the area can stop here for a drink and rest.

value: Bubble World Tea House

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 829 Cedar Street, V0E 1J0

blurb: Blue River's small library on the Yellowhead corridor.

community: Blue River

value: The Blue River Library is a small public branch of the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library system serving this remote community in BC's central interior along the Yellowhead Highway corridor. Originally opened in 1975 and operated out of a trailer before moving to a permanent portable in that same year, the current 1,008-square-foot building has been in service since 1998. Cycle tourists passing through one of the more isolated stretches of the Yellowhead route will find free Wi-Fi and a wheelchair-accessible public space in an area with few services.

days_closed: Mo Fr Su

value: Blue River Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Small branch serving a remote Yellowhead community; ordinary library band.


value: 7111 120 Street, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 53m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Angry Otter Liquor is the retail liquor brand of Otter Co-op, a locally-owned cooperative with locations across the Fraser Valley and BC Interior. The Highwayman branch serves the Chilliwack area and offers a range of beer, wine, and spirits. For touring cyclists passing through Chilliwack, it is a convenient stop to pick up supplies.

value: Angry Otter Liquor @ The Highwayman


value: 3675 Westminster Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 910 Victoria Street

community: Prince George

value: Econo Lodge is a budget motel chain providing basic room-based accommodation in Prince George. Specific amenities and bike storage arrangements could not be verified due to website access restrictions.

value: Econo Lodge

signal: chain 'econo lodge'


value: Mile 422 Alaska Highway, Toad River, BC V0C 2X0

community: Toad River

value: A full-service commercial stop on the Alaska Highway (mile 422) sitting right on Reflection Lake in northern BC, with tent sites alongside RV hookups, a restaurant, laundromat, and fuel; open year-round though winter brings limited services and extreme cold.

value: Toad River Lodge RV Park

wow_evidence: full-service commercial stop on the Alaska Highway (mile 422) sitting right on Reflection Lake... restaurant, laundromat, and fuel; open year-round


value: 1754 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (5 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (10 spaces) at 92m; stands (12 spaces) at 97m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: English Bay Bike Rentals is a family-owned neighbourhood bike shop that has operated since 2009, positioned at the gateway to Stanley Park and a short ride from English Bay Beach. It is the only bike repair shop in Vancouver's West End, offering a full Specialized rental fleet — including e-bikes, tandems, and kids' bikes — alongside comprehensive walk-in repair services. Guided city bike tours operated by Vancouver Bike Tours depart daily from the shop, making it a natural basecamp for cyclists exploring the city's 325 km of designated bike paths and the 28 km seawall.

value: English Bay Bike Rentals

detail: Extensive rental fleet: Specialized Sirrus X city hybrids, Roll beach cruisers, Turbo e-bikes, Allez Sprint road bikes, Fiori tandems, junior mountain bikes (20"/24"), kids' bikes (12"/16"), child trailers, trail-a-bikes, Weehoo tag-alongs, and child seats

detail: Vancouver Bike Tours operates two daily guided city tours (morning and afternoon) that start and finish at English Bay Bike Rentals, curated for all ages and abilities

detail: Walk-in individual repairs (flat tire, brake pads, chain) require no appointment; website states 'We can fix specific issues to get you back on the road.' Tune-up packages have 24-48 hr avg times, but urgent individual repairs appear to be handled same-day

detail: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

subcategory: Rentals

wow_evidence: the only bike repair shop in Vancouver's West End...gateway to Stanley Park


value: 45859 Yale Road, Chilliwack BC V2P 2N6

community: Chilliwack

value: Yellow Deli is a chain of rustic, handcrafted delis founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1973 and operated by an intentional religious community. Locations are known for their distinctive décor of barn beams, macramé, leatherwork, and custom booth seating, often spread across multiple floors of converted spaces. The menu centres on sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, made-from-scratch soups, garden salads, and homemade desserts.

value: Yellow Deli


community: Vernon

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 3090 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Mill Bay

value: Laughing Llama II is a convenience store sitting directly on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Cowichan Valley, a well-travelled touring corridor on Vancouver Island. The 'II' in the name suggests it is a second location of a local independent brand. Cyclists riding the Island Highway between Victoria and Nanaimo pass this stretch and would find it a potential roadside resupply point.

value: Laughing Llama II


value: 4342 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 16m; stands (1 space) at 36m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Deep Cove Caf/Eh is a café nestled in the scenic Deep Cove neighbourhood of North Vancouver, a beloved endpoint for cyclists riding out from the city along the inlet. The name is a knowing Canadian pun on 'café' and 'eh.' It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a natural rest stop after exploring the local trails and waterfront.

value: Deep Cove Caf/Eh


value: 6428 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 69m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Japanese sushi restaurant with two locations in Vancouver (Fraser and Davie Streets), specializing in authentic Japanese food. A convenient dining option for touring cyclists exploring the city.

value: Samurai Sushi on Fraser

signal: sushi (Samurai, 2 loc); ~$15-24pp


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V1K 1M6, Canada

community: Clapperton

value: A free, 4-site lakeside rec site on the northwest shore of Third Lake, popular with anglers and hunters; reached via 41-plus kilometres of forest service road from Merritt with numerous unsigned junctions.

value: Third Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Surrey

value: Subway


value: 23C 1st Avenue South, V2G1H4

community: Williams Lake

value: Pind Balluchi is a North Indian restaurant in Williams Lake, BC, serving a broad menu of tandoori dishes, curries, biryanis, and street-food appetizers. It stands out as one of the few Indian dining options in the Cariboo interior, making it a notable meal stop for cyclists on long-haul routes through the region. Online ordering with 15-minute pickup is available, which suits cyclists who want a hot meal ready on arrival.

value: Pind Balluchi North Indian Restaurant

detail: Menu page includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' section with items such as Vegetable Korma, Aloo Gobi, Palak Paneer, Dal Makhani, Chana Masala, Malai Kofta, and others. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Main dishes $14–18: veg curries $14–17, chicken $16–17, beef/lamb/goat $18

wow_evidence: one of the few Indian dining options in the Cariboo interior... Order Online / Pickup 15 min


blurb: Indigenous-led ethnobotany walks and paddle tours rooted in Coast Salish teachings.

community: West Vancouver

value: Talaysay Tours is an Indigenous-led tour company offering guided cultural and land-based experiences rooted in Coast Salish teachings across Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Squamish, and Whistler. Tours range from ethnobotany walks in Stanley Park to paddle experiences and virtual offerings, all guided by Cultural Land Ambassadors. A touring cyclist visiting the Vancouver region could join a public walking tour as a meaningful cultural stop, with private and group bookings also available.

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Talaysay Tours

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: guided Indigenous cultural tours; $40-100+/person

wow_evidence: Established Indigenous-led tour operator — Coast Salish ethnobotany walks and paddles with Cultural Land Ambassadors; Indigenous cultural tour-operator ladder 2/3.


value: 104-3480 Carrington Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3C1

community: Westbank

value: Nature's Fare Markets is a BC natural and organic grocery chain with a strong commitment to certified-organic, non-GMO, and locally sourced products, banning over 500 ingredients from its shelves. The West Kelowna location has operated since 2008 and includes an in-store Bistro offering grab-and-go prepared foods and smoothies made with local and organic ingredients. Cyclists will find a wide range of organic produce, health foods, vitamins, supplements, and ready-to-eat options under one roof.

value: Nature's Fare Markets

wow_evidence: BC natural and organic grocery chain … banning over 500 ingredients … in-store Bistro offering grab-and-go prepared foods and smoothies


value: 146 Port Augusta Street, Comox, BC V9M 3N6

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

community: Comox

value: Tidal Café is a locally owned breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot in Comox, BC, situated just steps from the Comox marina and voted Best Breakfast/Brunch in the Comox Valley five consecutive years (2021–2025). Founded by husband-and-wife Kurt and Blythe Reimer, the cafe serves thoughtfully sourced ingredients across a menu spanning signature bowls, eggs benedicts, espresso drinks, and craft brews, with strong vegan options. The relaxed, dog-friendly patio and welcoming family atmosphere make it a natural gathering point for cyclists exploring the northern Vancouver Island coastline.

value: Tidal Cafe

detail: Website states 'Phone for takeout weekdays only' — takeout is available by phone call on weekdays

detail: Multiple testimonials confirm vegan offerings: 'amazing spot for vegan options', 'two vegan bennies', 'grilled avocado sandwich with tomato basil soup'; vegan options explicitly highlighted


value: 2516 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 4T3

value: Carp is a sushi bowl restaurant in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, serving casual meals. It provides a convenient food and drink stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Carp

signal: sushi-bowl casual; ~$14-20pp


value: 22259 48 Ave, Langley, BC V3A 3N5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 28m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Langley

value: The Joy of Coffee is a coffee-focused café in the Langley area of BC's Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. It operates with outdoor seating, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists riding through the region. It appears to be a local, community-oriented establishment rather than a chain.

value: The Joy of Coffee


value: 4121 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3Z 1G6

value: BCB Honey Farm is a South Surrey farm store founded in 2003 by Dr. Tabari, who runs thousands of honeybee hives across the Lower Mainland and Peace River to support BC's pollination independence. The farm produces internationally award-winning raw honey — taking First Place at the 2019 International Honey Commission and a Quality Gold Award at the London Honey Quality Competition. Cyclists can stop in at the farm store or pull up to the drive-thru window to pick up locally produced honey and honey infusions.

value: BCB Honey Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 335 West Pender Street, Vancouver, V6B 1T3

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (16 spaces) at 81m; rack (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Social Crust Cafe & Catering is a social enterprise cafe in downtown Vancouver operated by Coast Mental Health, channeling revenue toward mental health programs and services. The cafe offers food and catering in the heart of the city's business district on West Pender Street. As of spring 2026 it expanded to seven-day-a-week service, making it more accessible to weekend riders passing through.

value: Social Crust Cafe & Catering

wow_evidence: social enterprise cafe...operated by Coast Mental Health


value: 5887 Main St, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

community: Oliver

value: Cactus Tree Inn is a privately-owned motel on Highway 97 in Oliver, BC, situated in Canada's only desert and surrounded by over 40 wineries, making it a natural base for cycling the South Okanagan wine trails. Under new management since 2021, it offers a range of room types from standard queens to family suites with kitchenettes. The outdoor pool and BBQ patio provide a comfortable place to recover after a day in the saddle.

value: Cactus Tree Inn

detail: Laundry Facilities listed as a property amenity on the front page and About Us page

detail: Guest testimonial states the motel is 'within walking distance to restaurants'

detail: Guest testimonial states the motel is 'within walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores'

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: Domino's


value: 107C-4390 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 14m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Arms Reach Bistro is a well-established regional bistro situated in the scenic Deep Cove waterfront community of North Vancouver, founded in 2004 by brothers-in-law Alistair Knox and Chef Erick Kauko. Over more than fifteen years it has grown from a small family-run restaurant into a North Vancouver institution earning multiple awards, known for craft cocktails, locally sourced ingredients, and weekly specials pairing local beers with featured dishes. Cyclists rolling into Deep Cove will find both indoor and outdoor seating, along with pickup and delivery takeout options.

value: Arms Reach Bistro

signal: Deep Cove bistro, burger $22/pasta $20; ~$20-30pp


bike_access: hard

community: Mackenzie

value: Remote wilderness campsite at Heather Lake within a Northern BC provincial park; expect a backcountry setting with minimal or no facilities and a likely rough or hike-in approach to reach the lake.

value: Heather Lake Campsite