value: 11940 Old Yale Road

value: The Brownsville Pub is a neighborhood pub in North Vancouver on Old Yale Road with a no-smoking policy. It serves as a rest stop and potential refreshment point for touring cyclists in the region.

value: The Brownsville Pub

signal: amenity=pub


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 54m. Total: 2 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Abbotsford

source: osm

value: Pizza Hut

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'pizza hut'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


source: enrichment

value: 1285 Smethurst Road, Naramata, BC V0H 1N1

community: Naramata

value: Nichol Vineyard is one of the first three pioneering wineries on the Naramata Bench, with vines planted in 1989 at the northernmost tip of Naramata, directly abutting the Kettle Valley Railway trail. The winery is historically notable for planting the first Syrah vines in Canada and takes a rigorous minimal-intervention approach — hand-harvested, unfined, unfiltered, and vegan. A touring cyclist arriving via the KVR will find a relaxed tasting room with Okanagan Lake views, a record player, a covered picnic area for lingering with a brought lunch, and wine available by the glass or bottle.

value: Nichol Vineyard & Estate Winery

detail: Contact page explicitly states 'covered area for lunch (bring your own lunch)' — no food prepared or sold

detail: About page states: 'Our wines are technically vegan.'

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Pioneering Naramata Bench winery tasting

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

tier: info

wow_evidence: one of the first three pioneering wineries on the Naramata Bench … first Syrah vines in Canada … directly abutting the Kettle Valley Railway trail


value: 1101 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6E8

community: Kelowna

value: Fatburger is a Canadian-owned fast food burger chain founded in 1947 by Lovie Yancey in Los Angeles, with its first Canadian location opening in Vancouver in 2005. The Kelowna outlet on Harvey Avenue serves made-to-order burgers using fresh, never-frozen Alberta Angus beef alongside chicken sandwiches, wings, milkshakes, and plant-based options. It is a convenient quick-stop for cyclists travelling along Harvey Avenue (Highway 97).

value: Fatburger

detail: Corporate menu lists a dedicated 'Plant Based Burgers' section and a 'Healthy Options' menu category; site notes menu items may vary by location

wow_evidence: Canadian-owned fast food burger chain


bike_access: hard

character: utilitarian

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

washroom_type: pit

category: Camping

community: Williams Landing

source: camping

value: A boat-access campsite on the Alouette River inside Golden Ears Park, set in coastal western hemlock old-growth; the marine-only access makes it a non-starter for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Alouette River Marine Campsite

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: boat-access campsite on the Alouette River... marine-only access


value: 331 Main Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

blurb: Main Street public library, serving Tofino since 1968.

category: Attractions

community: Tofino

value: The Tofino branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the community since 1968, when books arrived in wooden crates shipped by boat; it has occupied its current Main Street location since 2005. With a collection of nearly 9,500 items and two public computers, it is a genuine community hub in one of BC's most celebrated surf and outdoor destinations. Touring cyclists stopping in Tofino will find free WiFi and a welcoming public space in the heart of the village.

days_closed: Mo Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Tofino Library Branch

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 1387 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 94m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Marché Mon Pitou is a French-inspired sandwicherie, café, and specialty grocer in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood, founded in 2021 by two former career-changers with a love of everyday French indulgences. The menu centres on artisan sandwiches built on croissants, baguettes, focaccia, and sourdough, alongside morning favourites and house-made soups. An on-site épicerie (grocer) stocks curated French pantry staples, house vinaigrette, and specialty goods to take away.

value: Marché Mon Pitou

detail: Menu page marks multiple items vegetarian (v): Coronation Chickpea on Sourdough, Pesto on Focaccia, Petit Pitou on Bagel, Classic Egg Salad on Croissant; and one vegan: Garden Party on Focaccia. No GF options mentioned

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: French-inspired sandwicherie, café, and specialty grocer... founded in 2021 by two former career-changers


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 82m. Total: 3 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: West Vancouver

value: Osaka is a supermarket in the Park Royal shopping center in North Vancouver. It offers basic groceries and supplies for touring cyclists needing to resupply.

value: Osaka - Park Royal

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 259 Trans-Canada Hwy, Malahat, BC

community: Malahat

value: The Malahat Chalet is a full-service restaurant perched on the Trans-Canada Highway in Malahat with sweeping views over Saanich Inlet, the Gulf Islands, and Georgia Strait. The menu spans classic Canadian pub fare alongside authentic Indian cuisine — including house-made chutneys, pakora, and butter chicken — making it a notable destination stop on the highway climb out of Victoria. The patio dining with panoramic Island views is a highlight cited repeatedly by customers.

value: Malahat Chalet

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian Indian dishes: pakora (chickpea-battered cauliflower), mini samosa (potato, onion, peas), and a dedicated curry section; also yam fries, zucchini sticks, and salads

confidence: medium

signal: chalet pub + Indian, apps $12-30/burgers $18-20; ~$20-32pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 328 Esplanade Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Dragon City is a Chinese restaurant located on Esplanade Avenue in Ladysmith, a small Vancouver Island community on the Trans Canada Trail cycling corridor. It offers a sit-down dining option in a town with limited food choices for passing cycle tourists. Its location on the main street makes it a convenient stop for riders seeking a hot meal.

value: Dragon City

confidence: low

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


value: 33324 South Fraser Way, V2S 2B4

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain that prides itself on using fresh in-house dough made from 100% Canadian wheat, organic tomato sauce, and meats raised without antibiotics. The Chilliwack location on South Fraser Way offers delivery and takeout. Touring cyclists passing through Chilliwack could use it as a hot-meal stop, though it is a strip-mall franchise unit with no confirmed cyclist-specific amenities.

value: Panago

detail: Website states: 'We've got abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices' and highlights plant-based options, dairy-free, and meat-free menu items

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 8360 Granville Avenue

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

community: Richmond

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 140 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 77m; rack at 96m.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: BJ's Indian Kitchen is a dine-in Indian restaurant in Qualicum Beach driven by a mission to restore authenticity to Indian cuisine in Canada, with experienced chefs preparing dishes such as biryani and tandoori chicken. The restaurant has earned positive reviews from diners across Vancouver Island and from visitors as far as Victoria and Vancouver. Online table reservations are available alongside phone booking, making it a convenient sit-down meal stop for cyclists passing through Qualicum Beach.

value: BJ's Indian Kitchen

signal: dine-in Indian, biryani/tandoori; ~$16-26pp


value: 917 Twelfth Street

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

community: New Westminster

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1835 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, V1Y 9T1

value: BC Liquor Stores

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2383 Forde Station Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1

category: Accommodation

community: Forde

value: Mountain View Cabins is a remote, rustic cabin retreat nestled in the Blaeberry Valley about 20 minutes northwest of Golden, BC, surrounded by Rocky Mountain and Selkirk Mountain scenery. The property offers individual cabins (each with two queen beds, heater, and private washroom) as well as budget 'bunkies' with glamping-style amenities including shared kitchen access, BBQs, and a communal fire pit. Guests are encouraged to unplug and enjoy the natural setting, with a viewpoint trail and campfire area on site.

value: Mountain Views Cabins

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: $80–105 + tax per night; explicitly affordable, budget positioning

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: remote, rustic cabin retreat … neither required WWC criterion—secure bike storage nor staff bike procedure—is mentioned


character: pleasant

community: Lindeman

value: A backcountry campsite at the historic Lindeman City gold-rush townsite along the Chilkoot Trail, reachable only by multi-day hike; entirely inaccessible to loaded touring bikes.

value: Lindeman City

ownership: National park

region: Northern British Columbia


value: 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (10 spaces) at 96m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Paddlewheeler Liquor Store is a retail alcohol shop located at ground level on Quayside Drive along New Westminster's Fraser River waterfront, a stretch popular with recreational and touring cyclists. It sits in a mixed-use development near the Quayside boardwalk, making it a potential resupply stop for cyclists passing through the area. The store shares a name and likely proximity with the Paddlewheeler Pub next door.

value: Paddlewheeler Liquor Store


value: 180 Central Road, Duncan, V9L 3P0

community: Duncan

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain with a Duncan location offering takeout and delivery of fresh-dough pizzas made with Canadian wheat and organic tomato sauce. The chain emphasizes Canadian-sourced ingredients and carries a broad range of plant-based, dairy-free, and meat-free menu options. For a touring cyclist passing through Duncan, it is a convenient fast-food stop with familiar options and reliable hours.

value: Panago

detail: Website states: 'Plant-based options... abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices.' Gluten-free not explicitly confirmed

signal: Panago pizza chain (confirmed); ~$10-16

wow_evidence: large national chain fast-food pizza outlet


value: 7015 Scott Road

community: Delta

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 650 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, V9R 5E2

community: Nanaimo

value: Local Pizza is a Vancouver Island-founded pizza chain emphasizing fresh ingredients and local ownership, with multiple locations across the island and into Victoria and Vancouver. The Nanaimo Terminal Avenue outlet offers both pickup and delivery, with an online ordering system. The chain leans into its BC roots, branding itself as run by local employees serving neighbourhood-style pizzas.

value: Local Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island-founded pizza chain with multiple locations across the island and into Victoria and Vancouver


value: 1161-3779 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 31m; rack at 48m; rack at 85m; stands at 93m.

value: YOTEA is a modern fruit-tea brand founded in Shenzhen in 2014, credited as the originator of the 'Square Cup Fruit Tea,' now operating its first British Columbia location inside Richmond's Continental Shopping Centre. The menu features signature fruit teas with fresh-cut fruit, lemon teas made with air-flown fragrant lemons from Guangdong, fresh fruit slushes, and cold-pressed juices served in the brand's distinctive hedgehog-branded bottles. Cycling through Richmond's south end, a rider could stop here for a cold, fruit-forward drink rather than a full meal.

value: YOTEA

detail: Menu is entirely beverages (fruit teas, slushes, cold-pressed juices); no food items listed


value: 445 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Bowen Island

value: The Snug Cafe is a breakfast café on Bowen Island, a small island community reached by ferry from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. OSM records it as a breakfast and coffee spot with outdoor seating and vegan options. It is one of a limited number of food and drink stops on the island, making it a potentially useful resupply point for cyclists riding Bowen's quiet roads.

value: The Snug on Bowen


value: 1021 McGill Rd. Kamloops, BC V2C 6H4

community: Kamloops

value: Sushi Mura is a Japanese and Asian cuisine restaurant in Kamloops, positioned as a friendly neighbourhood sushi spot emphasizing fresh ingredients. It offers both dine-in and online ordering for takeout, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the city. The McGill Rd. location puts it within reach of Kamloops's main cycling corridors.

value: Oh! Sushi Mura

signal: Friendly neighborhood sushi restaurant with takeaway focus; no menu prices listed.


value: 1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6G 1W5

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (5 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 76m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: The Best Western Plus Sands is an eco-certified, six-storey hotel on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, marketed on its booking page as having 'retro flair' and access to ocean breezes and city attractions. The property offers professional meeting rooms and reliable internet access. Its location in a dense, walkable neighbourhood puts guests within easy reach of English Bay and Vancouver's urban cycling network.

value: Best Western Plus Sands

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'best western plus'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


bike_access: rough

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Swift

value: A free, rustic clearing 5.5 km up the Squamish River FSR, shaded by big-leaf maples, cottonwoods, and cedars — no amenities, no bear caches, and flood-prone during heavy rain.

value: High Falls (5.5km) Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 7502 Edmonds Street

community: Burnaby

value: European Butcher Boy is a European-style deli and butcher shop operated by European Butcher Boy Ltd. It offers a specialty food stop for cyclists looking for deli products and prepared provisions along the Edmonds Street corridor. As a neighbourhood deli, it may carry cured meats, cheeses, and other European specialty items suited to stocking up for a tour.

value: European Butcher Boy

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: European-style deli and butcher shop


value: Buy Low Foods


value: 422 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 71m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Mike's Place Pub is a classic multi-level pub inside the historic Hume Hotel in downtown Nelson, drawing a colourful mix of locals, artists, and ski-bums. The pub is well known for its broad lineup of local and BC craft beers and a menu anchored by the 100 Mile Burger, made with hormone-free grass-fed beef from a neighbouring Creston farm. Pool tables, darts, and foosball make it a natural stop for a post-ride pint in one of BC's most celebrated cycling towns.

value: Mike's Place Pub

detail: Website menus page lists 'Hume 2 Go — our delivery menu available 9am until 11pm, 7 days a week', indicating takeout/delivery is available from the Hume Hotel kitchen shared with Mike's Place Pub

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1415 Hillside Drive, Kamloops

value: Pizza Now is a pizza-focused fast food outlet in a Hillside Drive strip mall beside Canadian Tire in Kamloops. It offers delivery, curbside pickup, and a drive-thru window, making it a quick stop for a hot meal without needing to lock up for long. The menu centres on classic 12-inch pizzas ordered online or by phone.

value: Pizza Now


category: Transport

community: Cranbrook

source: llm-examine

value: Key City Cabs is a 24/7 on-demand taxi service based in Cranbrook, BC, covering local trips, airport runs, and long-distance fares; no bike policy stated.

value: Key City Cabs Ltd.

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 1125 Falcon Dr, Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: The Frog Liquor Store is a neighbourhood institution that has been serving the Coquitlam–Port Moody border area since the 1980s. Originally part of a pub-and-liquor-store complex (the pub closed June 2024), the liquor store carries an extensive selection of craft beer, wine, and spirits. A local delivery service covers Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam.

value: The Frog Liquor Store


value: 2100 Sandy Point Rd, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Z8

bike_access: easy

character: destination

washroom_type: flush

community: Salmon Arm

value: A private campground with a wide sandy beach directly on Shuswap Lake near Salmon Arm, offering mountain views, a swim dock, playground, hot showers, and a convenience store; open seasonally to September 15th with a firm deposit-and-cancellation policy.

value: Sandy Point

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: hot showers, covered cook house, and on-site convenience store


value: 27520 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove

community: Langley

value: Benkey Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Aldergrove offering dine-in and online ordering options. As a full-service sit-down restaurant, it provides a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists in the Lower Mainland.

value: Benkey Sushi

signal: sushi full-service; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Japanese sushi restaurant in Aldergrove


value: 105 Adams Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 7R1

community: Kelowna

value: On the Run is a Chevron-affiliated convenience store chain location operating around the clock on Adams Road in Kelowna. The site includes a restaurant, fuel options (94 Octane, Diesel), and EV charging alongside a standard convenience store. Touring cyclists will find washrooms and food available at any hour.

value: On the Run

detail: Website lists 'Restaurant' as a confirmed service/amenity


value: 368 Eden Rd, Clearwater, BC

community: Clearwater

value: Gateway Grill is a casual, relaxed dining restaurant established in 2011 and located within the Quality Inn & Suites in Clearwater, BC. The restaurant actively courts tour groups, offering catering packages for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and meals to go, plus two private rooms seating up to 50 guests. Its position inside a hotel property makes it a convenient and group-ready dining stop for cyclists moving through the Clearwater corridor.

value: K&A Gateway Grill

signal: hotel grill, tour catering; ~$16-26pp


value: 2550 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5H2

community: Vancouver

value: Come Along Seafood Restaurant serves Chinese seafood cuisine in Vancouver. The restaurant's web presence is currently under development, limiting verification of current operations and amenities.

value: Come Along Seafood Restaurant

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

wow_evidence: Chinese seafood cuisine in Vancouver ... website currently under development


value: 2767 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 17m; stands (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Ay Chihuahua is an authentic Mexican restaurant on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, serving traditional dishes including pozole soup, tacos, enchiladas, and chimichangas prepared with homemade sauces and fresh ingredients. The restaurant operates two Lower Mainland locations and offers both dine-in and takeout. Customer reviews consistently highlight the quality of the homemade recipes and the availability of gluten-free options.

value: Ay Chihuahua

detail: Customer review: 'gluten & dairy free which is so hard to find...everything is homemade & fresh...And was also gluten & dairy free.' Menu also lists vegetables as a filling option in enchiladas, chimichangas, and burritos

signal: Most mains $10–16; majority under $15

wow_evidence: operates two Lower Mainland locations


value: Galiano Bay, Tahsis, BC V0P 1X0, Canada

community: Mooyah Bay

value: Nootka Sound Resort is a luxury all-inclusive floating fishing lodge moored at Galiano Bay in Nootka Sound, reachable only by boat or floatplane. Operated by Nootka Marine Adventures, it offers private suites, gourmet meals, guided salmon and halibut fishing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding in sheltered waters. The resort is open June through August and caters primarily to fishing groups and corporate retreats.

value: Nootka Sound Resort

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: all-inclusive luxury floating fishing lodge, boat/floatplane access, guided fishing packages well over $350/night equivalent


value: 312 Lillooet Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Bramblebank Cottages is a well-appointed collection of seven private cottages and suites set on a park-like acre in the heart of Harrison Hot Springs village, within a short walk of Harrison Lake and local restaurants. Owned and operated by two friends who transformed a run-down property in 2017, the property features a communal hot tub, natural gas fire bowl, and complimentary kayaks on the bordering Miami River. The intimate venue also hosts small weddings and events for up to 80 guests with on-site accommodation for up to 34.

value: Bramblebank Cottages

detail: Alarm clock with phone charging port listed in amenities for Heron's Perch and The Nest suites

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: seven private cottages/suites, jacuzzi romantic positioning in resort village; $200-300

wow_evidence: communal hot tub... complimentary kayaks on the bordering Miami River... short walk of Harrison Lake


value: 694 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Sushi Wara is a Japanese restaurant in Qualicum Beach specializing in sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant provides online ordering for convenient meal stops. It serves the Qualicum Beach community as a useful dining option for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Sushi Wara


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

community: Surrey

value: Subway


value: 2387 Thornhill Street, Terrace, BC V8G 4Z5

community: Thornhill

value: The Thornhill Pub is a log cabin-style neighbourhood pub in Terrace, BC, situated near the local golf course and serving hearty comfort food including fresh-made burgers, all-day breakfast, and an extensive appetizer menu. It bills itself as the best pub in Terrace and caters to both locals and travellers passing through the North Coast corridor. Touring cyclists will find a substantial menu with dine-in and takeout options to refuel after a long day on the road.

value: The Thornhill Pub

detail: Veggie Burger listed on menu with description 'Tastes so good you'll want it every day'

signal: amenity=pub


value: 1924 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam, V3J 3P8

value: Mundy Park Bakery is a family-owned artisan bakery that has operated in Coquitlam since 1988, situated on Como Lake Avenue near Mundy Park. The production team collectively holds over a century of professional baking trade experience, with roots tracing back to a Richmond shop and a second Heritage Bakery and Deli location on Barnet Highway. Touring cyclists would find it a welcoming stop for freshly baked goods in a well-established community bakery.

value: Mundy Park Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: family-owned artisan bakery that has operated in Coquitlam since 1988... second Heritage Bakery and Deli location on Barnet Highway


value: 320 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Harbourview Coffeehouse is a café located in Tofino, BC, a popular destination for cyclists riding the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. Its harbour-referencing name suggests a waterfront or harbour-view setting, which would make it an appealing stop after riding the Pacific Rim routes. No further details about the café's offerings or atmosphere could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Harbourview Coffeehouse

signal: amenity=cafe


bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 36m; rack at 36m; rack at 43m; building at 46m; lockers (secure) at 57m; lockers (secure) at 59m; rack at 69m.

community: View Royal

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 101-300 Columbia St, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 84m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Kekuli Cafe is an Indigenous-owned fast-casual restaurant chain founded by Sharon Bond-Hogg, a Nooaitch First Nation member, celebrating First Nations culinary traditions through bannock-based dishes and specialty coffee. The Kamloops location offers gourmet bannockwiches, tipi tacos, Mother Earth Bowls, and a full espresso bar featuring Spirit Bear Organic fair-trade coffee. It's a culturally distinctive stop in downtown Kamloops where cyclists can get a filling meal rooted in Indigenous flavours.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Kekuli Cafe Coffee - Kamloops

detail: Menu lists 'Vegetarian Breakfast Bannock' and milk alternatives for drinks; no explicit GF or vegan labelling confirmed


value: 7222 BC-97, Oliver, BC V0H 1T7

community: Oliver

value: Vasanti Estate Winery is a family-owned estate winery on the northern edge of Oliver opened in June 2024 by the Sidhu family, who have farmed the South Okanagan for over 40 years. The winery offers guided tastings of small-lot, award-winning wines paired with locally inspired small plates and cocktails served on a patio overlooking the estate vineyards. Sitting directly on Highway 97 in the heart of Okanagan wine country, it is a natural stop on the classic Oliver–Osoyoos cycling corridor.

value: Vasanti Estate Winery

signal: Estate winery guided tastings + small plates/cocktails

wow_evidence: family-owned estate winery...the Sidhu family, who have farmed the South Okanagan for over 40 years


community: North Vancouver

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


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

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Mary Brown's

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'mary brown'


value: Stewart

kid_friendly: neutral

community: Stewart

value: A quiet 5-site rec site on a motor-restricted lake north of Stewart, with a sandy beach for swimming and canoeing; access requires a short gravel spur off Highway 37A and the site operates May to October only.

value: Clements Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: sandy beach for swimming and canoeing; motor-restricted lake


value: BC Liquor Store


value: 3995 Quadra Street, V8X 1J8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 26m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Thrifty Foods Quadra


value: 2050 Wall Street, Vancouver, BC

blurb: Free Indigenous healing garden and food forest in Oxford Park.

value: Chén̓chenstway — meaning 'to lift each other up, to stand and work together' in the Squamish language — is a free, publicly accessible Indigenous healing garden and food forest in Oxford Park, created through a partnership between the Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation, the Aboriginal Mother Centre Society, and the Vancouver Park Board. The site includes a Running Free Wildflowers Memorial Garden honouring children who never returned from residential schools. Regular community volunteer jams and plant teachings make it a living gathering space rooted in intergenerational, cross-cultural land stewardship.

dwell: short

label: Food Forest jams & garden in growth

months: May June July

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: art-culture

value: Chén̓chenstway Healing Garden and Indigenous Food Forest

detail: Water fountain installed at Oxford Park (2050 Wall Street); site has free admission (, no fees mentioned on website)

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: osm fee=no

detail: VUFFF news post states 'The water fountain was installed today in Oxford Park!' — the garden's location at 2050 Wall Street

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Free public Indigenous healing garden and food forest, Squamish-language name, Park Board partnership; scored normally as a welcoming living garden but flagged sensitive — includes a memorial garden component, framing check for Heather.


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

community: Revelstoke

value: DQ Grill & Chill

signal: chain 'dq'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 7908 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 77m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: M.E Concept Cakes is a specialty bakery on Granville Street in Vancouver focused on cakes and desserts. The OSM record was field-verified as recently as October 2025, suggesting the business is actively operating. A touring cyclist stopping along Granville could pick up baked goods here, though this is a niche confectionery rather than a general provisioning stop.

value: M.E Concept Cakes

wow_evidence: specialty bakery on Granville Street focused on cakes and desserts


value: 567 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 39m; stands (5 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Executive Hotel Le Soleil is a boutique luxury property in downtown Vancouver that opened in 1999 and has held AAA Diamond recognition while ranking among Canada's top 25 most luxurious hotels. All 113 suites are styled with 18th-century Parisian decor paired with modern amenities, and the on-site Alouette Bistro offers French-inspired dining. Its central Hornby Street location places arriving cyclists steps from the city's waterfront, transit, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

value: Le Soleil Hotel and Suites

signal: AAA boutique Le Soleil, downtown; shoulder $300-350


value: 101-1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Gibsons, BC V0N1V7

community: Gibsons

value: The Blackfish Liquor Store is the Sunshine Coast's largest private liquor store, situated in Gibsons and known for its extensive cold selection alongside hard-to-find exclusives and limited releases. The store actively supports local BC wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Staff 'Spirit Guides' are on hand to assist with selections, and customers can submit product requests via an in-store request book.

value: The Blackfish Liquor Store


value: 4355 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 21m; stands (6 spaces) at 30m; stands (1 space) at 58m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Osaka Japanese Restaurant has been serving fresh, high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine in the heart of Deep Cove village since April 2012. Deep Cove is a popular cycling destination on the North Shore, making this restaurant a natural stop for riders exploring the area. Both dine-in and takeout are available, offering flexibility for cyclists on the move.

value: Deep Cove Osaka

signal: sushi (Deep Cove); ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: serving fresh, high-quality sushi ... in the heart of Deep Cove village since April 2012


value: 1460 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

value: No Frills


value: 4114 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Peaked Pies is a family-run Australian bakery cafe operating since 2013, specialising in handmade savoury and sweet meat pies at four BC locations including this Burnaby Heights outpost. The signature 'peaked' pie is served topped with mushy peas, mashed potatoes, and gravy — a format inspired by Australian street food tradition. The cafe also offers artisan coffee, breakfast pies, and housemade desserts, making it a solid stop for a hot, hearty meal on a ride through Burnaby.

value: Peaked Pies

detail: Website menu lists 'traditional meat and veggie options' and a blog post titled 'Calling All Vegans...' confirms vegan-specific menu items

signal: Australian meat-pie bakery cafe; ~$10-15


value: 101-2955 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5J9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 34m; wave (5 spaces) at 79m; wave (5 spaces) at 96m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Sol Fine Foods is a scratch-kitchen cafe and deli on the Selkirk Waterfront in Victoria, serving locally sourced breakfast and lunch made with Berryman's meats, farm-fresh eggs, and produce from regional suppliers. Coffee is roasted by The Stick in the Mud Roastoreum, and the daily fresh sheet rotates hot specials alongside staple sandwiches, burgers, soups, and baked goods. Indoor dining and a sun-bathed patio are available, along with catering and online ordering for fresh and frozen take-home provisions.

value: Sol Fine Foods

detail: Vegetarian options confirmed across menus: Veggie Burger, Falafel Greek Bowl, Spinach-Mushroom Lasagna, Mexi-Black Bean Avocado Burrito, and protein bowls note 'can accommodate vegetarian.' No explicit vegan or GF claims found

signal: cuisine=cafe


value: 2592 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Super 8 Kelowna is a Wyndham-branded motel situated on Highway 97 North, a major arterial route through Kelowna and a key corridor for cyclists touring the Okanagan. As part of a large national chain, it offers standardized roadside motel accommodations in a commercially dense area with numerous services nearby.

google_place_id: ChIJqbXFFiqNfVMRXsjPWweHrSk

value: Super 8 Kelowna

signal: chain 'super 8'


value: 3866 Bayview Street, Richmond, V7E 3B6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 59m; rack (5 spaces) at 65m; rack at 91m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Nyonya House is a Malaysian restaurant in Richmond's Steveston area serving a broad menu of Southeast Asian classics including Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Laksa, Rendang Beef, Roti Canai, and Satay. The restaurant operates an online ordering system with over 56 menu items spanning appetizers, noodles, rice dishes, and desserts. It is a sit-down restaurant that also supports takeout orders, making it a convenient stop for cyclists exploring the Steveston waterfront area.

value: Nyonya House Malaysian Restaurant

signal: Main dishes $14.95–$20.95; casual Malaysian restaurant


value: 1109 McKenzie St, Victoria, BC V8V 2W3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: staple (4 spaces) at 72m; rack at 73m; staple (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Messob Ethiopian Cuisine has been serving authentic Ethiopian food in Victoria since 2002, with all meals accompanied by injera, the traditional spongy flatbread that doubles as both plate and utensil. The menu is notably cyclist-friendly, offering a broad range of vegetarian and vegan plates alongside meat options, with catering also available for groups. The restaurant is a compact neighbourhood spot on McKenzie Street that has built a loyal local following over more than two decades.

value: Messob Ethiopian

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian - Vegan Plates' section on the menu; individual dishes labelled 'Vegetarian Vegan'. No gluten-free mention found

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: serving authentic Ethiopian food in Victoria since 2002 ... broad range of vegetarian and vegan plates alongside meat options


value: 18344 Yellowhead Highway 16, Mount Robson, BC, Canada

community: Mount Robson

value: Cafe Mt Robson is a historic stop at the base of Mount Robson Provincial Park, operating for over 100 years along Yellowhead Highway 16 between Jasper and McBride. The cafe micro-roasts organic, fairly traded coffee in small batches and offers a broad menu spanning espresso drinks, Napoli-style pizza, chuck wagon BBQ burgers, soups, and homemade baked goods. Sitting at the gateway to the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a natural landmark rest stop for cyclists riding the Yellowhead corridor.

value: Cafe Mount Robson

signal: historic cafe, pizza/sandwiches/espresso; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: operating for over 100 years at Mount Robson Provincial Park...gateway to the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies and a UNESCO World Heritage Site


value: 1520 Yew Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (5 spaces) at 80m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Paradiso Caffè e Gelato is a beloved Kitsilano dessert shop that has been crafting small-batch artisanal gelato and sorbetto using fresh BC milk and cream since 2002. Cyclists rolling through the Yew Street corridor can refuel with gelato in a cone, on egg waffles, or paired with locally roasted Vancouver coffee or ceremonial-grade matcha. The shop also offers catering and gift cards, suggesting a well-established local presence.

value: Paradiso Italian Gelato


value: 29666 Fraser Highway, Bradner, V4X 1V2

community: Bradner

value: Aloha R.V. Manufacture Homes and Camp Grounds


value: 5101 Skateen Ave, Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0, Canada

community: Aiyansh

value: New Aiyansh Gas Bar is a convenience store and gas station serving the community of New Aiyansh (Gitlaxt'aamiks) in the Nass Valley of northwestern BC. Located in a remote region of the North Coast, it represents a rare service stop for touring cyclists navigating this sparse and scenic route. The combination of fuel and convenience goods makes it a likely resupply point on an otherwise isolated stretch of road.

value: New Aiyansh Gas Bar


value: 60 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0

community: Alert Bay

value: The Seine Boat Inn is a historic waterfront inn built on pilings directly over the beach and ocean in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, a 40-minute BC Ferry ride from Port McNeill. Just a three-minute walk from the ferry terminal, the inn sits at the heart of a vibrant community steeped in 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation culture, with the U'mista Cultural Centre and coastal trails nearby. Its name honours the purse seiners, gill netters, and long liners that shaped this authentic fishing village.

value: Seine Boat Inn

detail: FAQ lists The Orca Restaurant & Pub (Wed–Sat evenings), Pemba's Kitchen at The Nimpkish (Wed–Mon from 11:30 AM), Alert Bay Pizza Delivery (7 days/week evenings), and Bayside Grill, all within the village

detail: FAQ lists Shoprite Grocery Store in Alert Bay

signal: Historic waterfront inn on pilings, ~$140-180


value: 73WM+WR, Nimpkish, BC V0N 2R0, Canada

price_band: standard

community: Nimpkish

value: A south-facing lake beach with warm swimming, fishing, and a boat launch (14 ft max) keeps visitors returning; the supervised, cash-only site charges $20. Reaching it requires roughly 18 km of gravel road past Youbou, a meaningful push on a loaded bike.

value: Anutz Lake Recreation Campsite

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Surrey

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 328 Yellowhead Highway

community: Burns Lake

value: Dragon Palace is a restaurant located on the Yellowhead Highway in Burns Lake, a small community in BC's Central Interior and a waypoint on the Yellowhead Route for cross-province cyclists. It appears to serve the local community and highway travellers passing through this remote stretch of the interior. Beyond its highway-side location, details about cuisine and atmosphere are not available from current evidence.

value: Dragon Palace

signal: small-town Chinese restaurant on Hwy 16; $15-25/person

wow_evidence: restaurant on the Yellowhead Highway in Burns Lake


value: 329 North Rd unit 530, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V8, Canada

community: Coquitlam

value: Hashtag is a cafe in North Vancouver recorded in OpenStreetMap with a check date of August 2024. Beyond its name and category, very little information is publicly available — its Instagram profile (@hashtagvan) requires a login to view content. Touring cyclists passing through the area may want to verify details locally before relying on it as a stop.

value: Hashtag

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 45585 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, V2R 1A1

community: Chilliwack

value: COBS Bread


value: 7056 Cheam Ave, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

community: Agassiz

value: Silvano's Restaurant is a dining establishment located in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia. Beyond its classification as a restaurant, no further details about cuisine style, setting, or cyclist-specific offerings could be verified from available sources.

value: Silvano's Restaurant

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


community: Kamloops

value: Pizza 64 is a Canadian pizza chain that has been operating since 2010, with over 20 locations across British Columbia including this Kamloops outpost. The chain emphasizes fresh-made dough and sauce at each location, and offers a broad menu spanning specialty, signature, and gourmet pizzas alongside wings, pasta, and sides. For a touring cyclist rolling into Kamloops, it's a reliable spot for a filling hot meal with online ordering available for quick pickup.

value: Pizza 64

detail: Multiple vegetarian pizzas on menu: Garden Fresh (no meat), Pesto Veggie (no meat), Passion of India and Shahi Paneer (Tandoori Paneer, no meat). No confirmed vegan or GF options

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 36583 Darrell Bay Rd, V8B 0A6

community: Squamish

value: A 94-site private campground in Squamish sitting along the Sea to Sky corridor, offering a functional base for cyclists between Vancouver and Whistler with easy highway access and device charging on-site. No standout natural feature at the campground itself, but world-class climbing, mountain biking, and hiking are minutes away.

value: Klahanie Campground


value: 7557 Canyon Ave., Radium Hot Springs, B.C, V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Inn On Canyon is a family-owned boutique hotel in the heart of Radium Hot Springs, operating from a 10,000-square-foot Victorian-style building just 200 metres from the famous Radium Hot Springs pools. The age-restricted property (12+) serves a warm homestyle breakfast each morning in a shared dining room and is ideally placed at the gateway to Kootenay National Park, with the Columbia Valley's extensive biking trail network — including Panorama Mountain Resort, Kloosifier-Johnson, and Sinclair Creek trails — easily accessible. Pubs, restaurants, and trails are all within walking distance, and Banff is a scenic one-hour drive north on Highway 93.

value: Inn On Canyon

detail: Warm homestyle breakfast (hot or cold, with coffee, juice, tea, spreads and jams) served each morning in the common room; customer review states 'early morning breakfast makes it easy to get a jumpstart to the day.'

detail: About page states 'pubs, restaurants and trails all within walking distance.'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: just 200 metres from the famous Radium Hot Springs pools...gateway to Kootenay National Park


value: 2141 Kingsway, Vancouver

value: Zamzam Grill is an authentic Middle Eastern counter-service restaurant on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor, specializing in freshly made shawarmas, falafel, and kababs using locally sourced, in-house marinated ingredients. The restaurant is halal-certified and accommodates vegetarian and vegan diners, making it a practical stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs. Its position on Kingsway, a major east-west arterial with bike infrastructure, places it on a natural cycling route through Vancouver.

value: Zamzam Grill

detail: Website lists a 'Vegetarian Wraps' section and falafel option. No GF evidence found

signal: Mains $9.99–$15.99; shawarma/wrap grill model; median ~$12

wow_evidence: halal-certified... freshly made shawarmas, falafel, and kababs using locally sourced, in-house marinated ingredients


value: 5025 Valley Drive, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: Echo Landing is the newest ski-in, ski-out property at Sun Peaks Resort, a major four-season mountain destination in the Thompson-Okanagan region. The contemporary townhomes and condos range from 2 to 4 bedrooms, each with a full kitchen, and sit in the quieter east village near the Orient chairlift and BC's highest-elevation golf course. Sun Peaks also operates a full bike park with rentals, lessons, and a pedal-access trail network directly accessible from the resort village.

value: Echo Landing 33-38

signal: sibling block of Echo Landing condos; banded consistently, per-unit $250-400


value: 140 West 16th Street, North Vancouver, V7M 1T4

community: North Vancouver

value: Scratch Kitchen is a North Shore artisan pizza restaurant that started in Deep Cove in 2018 and expanded to Central Lonsdale in 2024; this record covers the Lonsdale location. Everything is made from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with artisan pizzas, sharing plates, and salads paired alongside local craft beer and BC wine. The kitchen caters broadly to dietary needs, with gluten-free, dairy-free, and fully plant-based options available across the menu.

value: Scratch Kitchen

detail: Menu marks items GF (gluten-free) and DF (dairy-free); all pizzas can be made gluten-free; vegan cashew mozza substitute available; website states 'We also cater to plant lovers and have lots of flavourful options available.'


value: 338 Catherine Street, V9A 3S8

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

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Victoria

value: Trek Bicycle Store on Catherine Street is Victoria's Trek-branded dealer offering a full range of road, mountain, gravel, fitness, and electric bikes. Their professionally trained technicians service all makes and models, from minor adjustments to major overhauls, and also offer bike fitting and rentals. Located in the Vic West neighbourhood, it's a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the capital.

value: Trek Bicycle Store

detail: Bike Rentals listed as a named service in website navigation and services section

detail: Website states they service 'all makes and models' and they sell extensive e-bike inventory (Trek Verve+, Allant+, FX+, Slash+)

detail: Website lists Pumps/Inflation in accessories

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Trek-branded dealer...professionally trained technicians service all makes and models


value: 1049 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

value: Giovane Caffè is an Italian coffee bar situated inside the Fairmont Pacific Rim on West Cordova Street, offering espresso drinks prepared to Italian tradition alongside panini, salads, and aperitivi. Cyclists can grab a quick bite to go or settle in at indoor or outdoor seating. It is part of the KT Restaurant Group and is one of two Vancouver locations.

value: Giovane Caffè

detail: Multiple menu items marked '(v)' including Breakfast wrap and Caprese panino; corroborates

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: one of two Vancouver locations... Italian coffee bar situated inside the Fairmont Pacific Rim


community: Prince George

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: #288-1175 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7K1

value: Sahand Bread and Kebab is an Iranian family-run eatery founded in 2015 by Salim and Aghdas Moshtagh, immigrants from northern Iran who have served the Coquitlam community for over a decade. The kitchen is known for its Sangak flatbread, baked fresh daily on hot river stones using a traditional Persian method without preservatives or added sugars. Touring cyclists can fuel up on hearty Persian staples including lamb and ground beef koobideh kebabs, flank steak barg, and saffron chicken.

value: Sahand Bread & Kebab


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 51m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Abbotsford Super Market is an Asian-focused supermarket in the Chilliwack area offering basic groceries for touring cyclists. As a standard supermarket, it provides resupply for food and supplies. Limited additional amenity details are available due to website inaccessibility.

value: Abbotsford Super Market

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: standard supermarket


community: Bear Creek

value: Tent-only camping stretched along 2 km of pebble beach on Harrison Lake, with 6 forested walk-in sites and the rest directly on the shore — no potable water, no garbage service, pit toilets only, and a forest-service road shared with logging trucks.

value: Cogburn Family Wilderness Resort


value: PO Box 30085, North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y8

blurb: Salmon hatchery and education centre up the paved Seymour Valley Trailway.

community: Wigwam Inn

value: The Seymour River Fish Hatchery & Education Centre is operated by the non-profit Seymour Salmonid Society and raises hundreds of thousands of coho, steelhead, chum, and pink salmon annually to supplement fish stocks cut off from spawning grounds by Seymour Falls Dam. The society runs a well-regarded 'Gently Down the Seymour' education program serving 1,200–1,500 school children per year and hosts public events such as Family Fishing Day. Access to the hatchery site is gate-controlled and the road is explicitly stated to be not open to the general public.

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: low

planning: check-ahead

theme: nature

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Road to hatchery not open to public; non-profit education/volunteer organization

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Salmonid Society hatchery with education centre and open houses, reached via the paved Seymour Valley Trailway; hatchery-with-viewing ladder 1/2. Community 'Wigwam Inn' is a geocode oddity (Seymour Valley, North Vancouver).


value: 296 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, V7P 2R5

value: The Workshop Vegetarian Café is a Japanese-inspired plant-based café in North Vancouver, established in 2016, specializing in handcrafted ramen and udon noodle bowls made with housemade organic noodles and locally sourced ingredients where possible. The menu is entirely vegetarian and vegan, with gluten-free options available across multiple dishes, and also includes buddha bowls, sandwiches, wraps, and avocado toast on house-baked natural yeast bread. The team describes itself as including outdoor enthusiasts, and the café also offers catering, frozen products, and ramen kits to go.

value: The Workshop Vegetarian Café

detail: Fully plant-based vegetarian and vegan menu (all items marked V); GF options explicitly noted for multiple dishes including rice noodles (V|GF) and ramen items

signal: Main ramen/noodle bowls $19–22; casual café, sit-down format

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 40330 Tantalus Road, Garibaldi Highlands, British Columbia, Canada, V0N 1T0

value: The Sea to Sky Hotel is a 52-room property in Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish — a town billed as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada — with the RideHub Cafe operating inside the lobby and direct access to Garibaldi Provincial Park and Alice Lake trails. The hotel explicitly caters to adventure travellers including mountain bikers, with on-demand secure equipment storage and a 24-hour front desk. Its location on the Sea to Sky corridor places it roughly 30 minutes from Whistler and within walking distance of grocery and dining options.

value: Sea to Sky Hotel and Conference Centre

detail: Website lists a 'neighbouring restaurant' and notes 'other quick food & beverage options only minutes away.'

detail: Website amenities state: 'Find grocery and retail shopping, including sporting goods within walking distance.'

signal: 52-room hotel with cafe, Garibaldi Highlands; Squamish $150-200

detail: Website states: 'Secure storage for sporting equipment such as skis and bikes can be arranged; please inquire.'

tier: accredited


community: Prince Rupert

value: Pita Pit

signal: chain 'pita pit'


community: Port Alberni

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 2270 Shields Avenue, Lumby

blurb: Lumby's community arena.

community: Lumby

value: Pat Duke Memorial Arena is Lumby's community ice facility, hosting ice hockey, lacrosse, and public skating for residents of the North Okanagan. Operated by the Regional District of North Okanagan, it serves as a central community gathering point in this small Interior BC town. Touring cyclists passing through Lumby may find it a convenient landmark, though it is primarily a local sports venue rather than a cycling-specific destination.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

theme: recreation

value: Pat Duke Memorial Arena

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Community arena; standard rec band.


value: 127 Oceanview Dr, Daajing Giids, BC V8J 1H9, Canada

community: Daajing Giids

value: Sapporo is a Japanese restaurant in the North Coast region of British Columbia, offering sit-down dining for cyclists in this remote area. The establishment serves as an established meal stop along touring routes.

value: Sapporo

signal: Japanese restaurant, Haida Gwaii; $18-30/person

wow_evidence: OSM confirms Sapporo is a Japanese restaurant


value: 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC V7E 3A7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 76m; rack at 85m; loops (12 spaces) at 88m. Total: 12 spaces.

blurb: Interurban tram museum in Steveston village.

community: Richmond

value: The Steveston Railway Museum is a heritage attraction in the historic fishing village of Steveston, Richmond, BC — a popular destination for cyclists riding the dyke trails along the Fraser River delta. The OSM record links to the Steveston Historical Society, which has been preserving and promoting Steveston's history since 1976 and coordinates a network of heritage sites in the village. Steveston's compact, walkable village core, waterfront, and cannery sites make it a natural stop on any cycling tour of Metro Vancouver's south arm.

theme: history

value: Steveston Museum and Post Office

signal: Historical society heritage site; no pricing shown

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Heritage tram building with interurban car 1220, part of the historical society's village network.


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 2J0, Canada

community: Malakwa

value: A tiny, free single-site rec site at a forestry lookout on Queest Mountain near Malakwa; the access road is explicitly described as very rough, making it a demanding approach for a loaded touring bike.

value: Queest Mountain South Recreation Site


value: 109-3088 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, V6X 1N4

value: Dai Jang Kum is a restaurant in Richmond's Saint Edwards Drive commercial area, a district known for its concentration of Asian dining establishments. The name references the celebrated Korean historical figure Dae Jang Geum, suggesting a Korean cuisine focus. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's extensive cycling network would find it in a typical suburban strip-mall setting.

value: Dai Jang Kum


value: 3426 3rd Avenue, V9Y 4E5

value: Smitty's is a long-running Canadian casual-dining chain founded in Calgary in 1960, now with over 80 locations nationwide, including this Port Alberni outpost on 3rd Avenue. Known for all-day breakfast and comfort-food classics, it offers a full sit-down dining experience in a familiar, family-friendly setting. For cyclists riding the Alberni Valley or passing through on the way to the Pacific Rim, it is a predictable and filling refuelling stop.

value: Smitty's

signal: chain 'smitty'

wow_evidence: over 80 locations nationwide


value: 6638 Deering Road, V0S 1K0

blurb: Small year-round library inside the Port Renfrew Community Centre.

community: Port Renfrew

value: The Port Renfrew Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is a small public library housed within the Port Renfrew Community Centre, sitting at the trailhead gateway for both the West Coast Trail and the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail — two of BC's most iconic cycling-adjacent adventures. The branch traces its roots to a book deposit station established in 1964 and remains open year-round, making it a reliable community anchor in this otherwise remote coastal village. For touring cyclists passing through, it offers a quiet indoor refuge with computer access available on request.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

value: Port Renfrew Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; inside the community centre.


value: 541 Wallace St, Hope, BC

community: Hope

value: Stallones Kitchen + Bar is a gourmet comfort-food restaurant and cocktail bar in Hope, BC, a natural rest stop for cyclists riding the Fraser Valley corridor. The menu leans on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients with dishes like char-grilled ribeye and garlic prawns alongside craft cocktails and small-batch spirits. The atmosphere is described as rustic and high-energy, aimed at an elevated sit-down dining experience.

value: Stallones Kitchen + Bar

signal: gourmet comfort food & cocktail bar, ribeye/prawns; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: locally sourced, seasonal ingredients


value: 2566 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6H 3G8

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; rack (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; rack (7 spaces) at 65m; rack (7 spaces) at 70m; rack (6 spaces) at 76m; rack (6 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (8 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 54 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sushi Van is a Japanese sushi restaurant located on Granville Street in Vancouver with both indoor and outdoor seating. As a casual dining spot with takeaway service, it offers convenient dining options for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Sushi Van

signal: sushi, takeaway; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: casual Japanese sushi restaurant on Granville Street


value: 2950 Douglas St Unit 222, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4

value: Ramen Arashi is a Japanese ramen franchise founded in Banff in 2017 by Ken Seki and Yuji Yokomori, dedicated to bringing authentic regional ramen styles to Canada without trendy twists. The Victoria location opened in 2022 as the brand's first franchise and has been described as Victoria's best-rated ramen shop on Google, with features on the popular YouTube channel Abroad in Japan. Touring cyclists looking for a warm, sit-down restorative meal will find a focused ramen menu in a busy Douglas Street retail strip.

value: Ramen Arashi

signal: Ramen shop, quick-service, explicitly 'affordable' comfort food

wow_evidence: Japanese ramen franchise founded in Banff in 2017 ... Victoria location opened in 2022 as the brand's first franchise


value: 430 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, V0N 1G0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Island library in the old general store, lending telescopes and seeds.

community: Bowen Island

value: Founded in 1924 and housed in the former Old General Store building, the Bowen Island Public Library is a long-standing community hub serving residents and visitors on this ferry-accessed island. It offers an unusually broad range of borrowable items through its 'Library of Things' — including telescope kits, medical equipment, and seed libraries — alongside digital resources, tech tutoring, and rentable meeting space. For a touring cyclist arriving by BC Ferries, it is a convenient first stop with free internet access and a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere.

value: Bowen Island Public Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; charming 1924 general-store building and Library of Things.


value: 4760 Inglis Drive, Richmond, V7B 1W4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 25m.

value: A pub and grill located in Richmond on Inglis Drive with indoor seating. Serves food and beverages in a casual bar-restaurant setting. Offers a non-smoking environment with dine-in service.

value: Flying Beaver Bar & Grill

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: pub and grill located in Richmond


value: 9111 Beckwith Road, Richmond

value: Ba Ba Tang is a dessert restaurant located in Richmond, BC, specializing in sweet offerings typical of Asian dessert cafés. Situated in a unit within a larger commercial building on Beckwith Road, it likely serves the dense Richmond community known for its vibrant food scene. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's suburban corridors would find it a potential stop for a sweet treat.

value: Ba Ba Tang

signal: Asian dessert cafe; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: dessert restaurant ('cuisine=dessert') at 9111 Beckwith Road, Unit 2010, Richmond


community: Kamloops

value: Marshalls


value: 6145 Genoa Bay Road, Duncan, V9L 5T7

community: Duncan

value: Mariners Market & Espresso Bar is a convenience store and espresso bar operated by Maple Bay Marina on Genoa Bay Road near Duncan. Sitting within a marina complex on the shores of Maple Bay, it is positioned to serve both boaters and cyclists exploring this quiet coastal side road south of Duncan. The espresso bar component makes it a natural refreshment stop for those on the Cowichan Valley's back roads.

value: Mariners Market & Espresso Bar

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 161 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T2, Canada

community: Ganges

value: Pura Vida is an ice cream business in the Duncan/Salt Spring Island area that offers vegan-friendly options. The Instagram handle 'puravidasaltspring' points to Salt Spring Island as the likely home base, though the OSM record places it near Duncan. It is tagged as an ice cream shop with confirmed vegan offerings, making it a worthwhile stop for plant-based touring cyclists.

value: Pura Vida

wow_evidence: amenity=ice_cream and diet:vegan=yes


value: 4898 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: The Grand Nanaimo Hotel is a boutique 70-room property set in a natural rock garden with lush foliage and fruit trees, offering six room types alongside townhouse apartments for longer stays. The hotel houses a restaurant and bar serving West Coast, European, and Asian cuisine, an acclaimed weekend afternoon tea, and hosts the annual Nanaimo Wine Festival and Nanaimo Whisky Festival with over 150 international whiskies on offer. Located near shopping malls and minutes from downtown Nanaimo, it makes a comfortable base for exploring Vancouver Island by bike.

value: The Grand Nanaimo Hotel

detail: On-site restaurant and bar serving food and beverages; in-room dining service also available

signal: 70-room boutique hotel with restaurant, Nanaimo; $150-200 despite premium touches

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1312 Richards Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 29m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Farm to Table is a full-service grocery store in downtown Vancouver's Richards Street corridor, offering an extensive range of conventional and plant-based groceries, fresh produce, dairy, meat, deli, and bakery products. It operates as both a physical retail store and an online store (currently directing online orders through third-party delivery apps). Its broad product range — including organic produce, specialty items, and ready-to-eat meals — makes it a useful resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the city.

value: Farm to Table

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 526C Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC

blurb: Contemporary gallery in Courtenay with couches to linger on.

community: Courtenay

value: Artful: The Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Courtenay, BC, founded by multi-media artist and counsellor Kristina Campbell during the pandemic to provide exhibition space for emerging and mid-career artists working in diverse mediums. The welcoming, unpretentious space features oversized couches and chairs so visitors can linger with the work, and also hosts small events such as poetry readings, book launches, and workshops. Located in the Comox Valley, it is a genuine cultural stop for touring cyclists passing through Courtenay.

value: Artful: The Gallery

signal: commercial contemporary gallery (retail), free to browse

wow_evidence: Welcoming contemporary gallery for emerging artists; ordinary-gallery band.


value: 15961 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V4N 0Y3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Surrey


value: Safeway


value: 1914 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: 4 Brothers Pizza is a Vancouver pizza chain emphasizing consistent quality made from high-quality ingredients, with online ordering available. The Commercial Drive location sits in one of Vancouver's most vibrant neighbourhood strips, well-travelled by cyclists. It operates as a fast-food/takeout-focused operation.

value: 4 Brothers' Pizza

wow_evidence: multi-location pizza chain with two Vancouver locations


value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 2185 Ridge Cove Point, Prince George, BC V2K 4T5, Canada

community: McLeod Lake

value: White Spruce

subcategory: Private Campground


value: Forge Rd, Powell River, BC V8A 0N1, Canada

community: Saltery Bay

value: A BC Parks campground set in lush second-growth forest at Mermaid Cove, 1 km north of the Saltery Bay ferry terminal on Hwy 101; rocky shoreline tidal pools, ocean swimming, scuba diving, and occasional orca and sea lion sightings from shore make it a genuine overnight anchor on the Sunshine Coast.

value: Saltery Bay Campground

wow_evidence: change room and shower facilities; ocean swimming, scuba diving, and occasional orca and sea lion sightings from shore


value: 3888 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant is a long-established Chinese seafood and dim sum destination on Main Street in Vancouver, tagged in OSM with cuisine values of chinese and dim_sum. It occupies a brick-and-mortar location on a busy urban arterial and would represent a substantial sit-down meal opportunity for touring cyclists passing through the south Main corridor. No current first-party web presence could be verified, as the listed domain has been taken over by an unrelated online casino affiliate site.

value: Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant

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


value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 910 Columbia Street West, Kamloops, V2C 1L2

value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: 20330 88 Avenue, Langley

community: Langley

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1203 Fosters Place

community: Mount Washington

value: Mt. Washington Guesthouse is a self-catering vacation rental property managed by Cona Vacation Getaways, a family-run boutique company operating multiple chalets and lodges near Mount Washington Alpine Resort on Vancouver Island. The company was founded by two avid outdoor enthusiasts with a background in eco-tourism and began as a backpacker's hostel in Courtenay before expanding into vacation rental management. The Mount Washington area offers both alpine and Nordic terrain and is a destination for mountain biking, making this rental a possible base for cycle-touring or trail riders.

value: Mount Washington Guest House

signal: self-catering ski-area guesthouse near Mt Washington; whole-unit ~$150-250

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 12800 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

value: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a national fast food chain specializing in Southern-style fried chicken, located on Bridgeport Road in Richmond. This location is halal-certified according to OSM tags, which may be relevant to some touring cyclists. It offers takeout service and is situated in a commercial area of Richmond.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 250 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6

community: New Westminster

value: Georgie's Local is a neighbourhood kitchen and bar at the east end of Columbia Street in New Westminster, one block from the Columbia SkyTrain station. The venue is known for its panoramic Fraser River views, a private event room with expansive garage doors, and a lively lineup of events including Open Mic, Trivia, and Karaoke. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists finishing a ride along the river.

value: Georgie's Local Kitchen and Bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: panoramic Fraser River views … lively lineup of events


value: 450 Swift Street, V8W 1S3

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 26m; rack at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (7 spaces) at 90m; rack (4 spaces) at 92m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: CRAFT Beer Market sits right on Victoria Harbour, offering waterfront views from its surf lounge and an all-year patio. A full-service restaurant and bar with over 100 beers on tap, craft cocktails, and a sharing-style food menu, it is a lively chain destination known for its extensive draft selection and group-friendly spaces. Cyclists arriving at the Inner Harbour area will find it a substantial stop for a meal or post-ride drinks.

value: CRAFT Beer Market


blurb: K'ómoks First Nation's interpretive centre near Courtenay.

value: The Nim Nim Interpretive Centre is a cultural gallery on K'ómoks First Nation territory near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, situated within the traditional lands of the K'ómoks and Pentlatch peoples. The K'ómoks First Nation has a deeply layered cultural heritage encompassing distinct origin stories, languages, and histories from several formerly separate tribes. A touring cyclist passing through the Comox Valley would find this a meaningful stop for Indigenous cultural education and interpretation.

key: baacacbfce

value: Nim Nim Interpretive Centre

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: no price evidence; K'omoks cultural gallery, keep default

wow_evidence: K'ómoks First Nation cultural gallery on territory with deep layered heritage; thin record.


value: 136A Wallinger Avenue, Kimberley, BC V1A 1Y8

community: Kimberley

value: Over Time Beer Works is a craft microbrewery and taproom in Kimberley, BC — a mountain town it proudly calls Canada's highest city — brewing a year-round lineup of ales and an IPA alongside rotating seasonal releases available only in the taproom. The casual, locals-friendly atmosphere is described as a good spot to get trail tips and area information from people who actually know the place. Cyclists can also take beer to go in growlers or 'bulldogs' for off-sales, and the brewery closes its sustainability loop by sending spent grains to a local butcher and composting hop and yeast waste for a nearby farmers market.

value: Over Time Beer Works


value: 504 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5C7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 4m.

community: Penticton

value: Lachi is a family-owned Indian restaurant founded in 2009 by Jaswinder and Surinder Pal, who drew on their culinary roots from Punjab, India, to bring authentic curries, tandoori dishes, and biryanis to Penticton's 500 block of Main Street. The cozy, low-lit bistro-style space uses locally sourced Okanagan ingredients and offers a broad menu spanning everything from butter chicken and vindaloo to a dedicated vegetarian specialties section. Dine-in and takeout are both available, and the restaurant also carries wine, beer, and spirits.

value: Lachi

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Specialties' menu section; website copy states 'a large variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.'

signal: family Indian bistro, curries/tandoori/biryani; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-owned Indian restaurant founded in 2009 by Jaswinder and Surinder Pal... locally sourced Okanagan ingredients


blurb: Treetop ropes and zipline park beside the Enchanted Forest on the Trans-Canada.

community: Taft

value: SkyTrek Adventure Park is a family-oriented outdoor adventure park situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), roughly 32 km west of Revelstoke and 35 km east of Sicamous — a busy touring corridor. The park features a treetop Sky Course with over 30 aerial elements, zip lines, an adventure tower, and kids' zones, and shares its site with the well-known Enchanted Forest attraction. Its highway-accessible location makes it a natural mid-route stop for cyclists riding between Sicamous and Revelstoke.

theme: adventure

value: SkyTrek Adventure Park

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Adult Sky Course ticket $56 CAD listed on website

wow_evidence: Treetop aerial course with 30+ elements, ziplines, and tower beside the Enchanted Forest on Highway 1 — guided-thrill band.


label: kokanee salmon run

months: August September

price_label: Standard

community: Crescent Bay

value: Friends Campground is one of four campgrounds within Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on Kootenay Lake, 19 km east of Nelson off paved Hwy 3A, with access to over a kilometre of sandy beach, old-growth cedar canyon trails, and a kokanee spawning channel; full amenities including showers, e-bike charging, and electrical hook-ups make it comfortable, but it is a heavily visited summer destination that books out fast.

value: Friends Campground And Day Use

wow_evidence: over a kilometre of sandy beach... showers, e-bike charging


value: 1502 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 37996 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, V8B 0A7

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: The Copper Coil Still & Grill is a locally owned, family-operated restaurant in Squamish that fuses Cajun and Louisiana cooking traditions with Pacific Northwest seasonal and regional ingredients. Hand-crafted BBQ dishes anchor a menu designed around fresh, local produce in the spirit of New Orleans cuisine. Squamish is a major hub on the Sea to Sky cycling corridor, and the restaurant sits on Cleveland Avenue near the town centre.

value: The Copper Coil Still & Grill

signal: Cajun/Louisiana BBQ, PNW ingredients; ~$18-28pp

detail: Not explicitly mentioned on website

wow_evidence: locally owned, family-operated... fuses Cajun and Louisiana cooking traditions with Pacific Northwest seasonal and regional ingredients


value: 9006 Clarke Avenue

community: Hudson's Hope

value: Sigma Inn & Suites is a 3-star hotel in Hudson's Hope, positioned off Highway 29 in British Columbia's remote northern Peace River region. The property ranges from standard rooms with microwaves and refrigerators to full-kitchen suites, and operates an on-site bar and restaurant serving both Western and Chinese cuisine. A fitness centre and hot tub make it a well-equipped rest stop in an area with limited accommodation options.

value: Sigma Inn & Suites Hudson's Hope

detail: Daily breakfast included in the rate; 'Breakfast takeaway containers' explicitly listed as a main facility

detail: Guest launderette listed as a main facility on the front page

detail: On-site bar and restaurant serving Western and Chinese cuisine

detail: Policies page states 'WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge'

signal: 3-star hotel with restaurant/bar in Hudson's Hope; $130-170

wow_evidence: fitness centre and hot tub... limited accommodation options


value: 12520 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y2J4

community: Pitt Meadows

value: KJ Enjoy Garden Restaurant is a Chinese cuisine restaurant in Pitt Meadows serving a broad Cantonese and Szechuan menu spanning beef, chicken, pork, seafood, tofu, noodle, and rice dishes. It offers both dine-in and online ordering with pickup and delivery. Located on Harris Road, it sits near cycling corridors connecting Pitt Meadows to the Golden Ears and Pitt River recreational areas.

value: KJ Enjoy Garden Restaurant

detail: Menu includes Vegetable Chow Mein (#16), Mushroom Chow Mein (#17), Vegetable Crispy Noodles (#32), Mushroom Crispy Noodles (#33), and Bean Cake with Mushrooms (#93) — all appear meatless

signal: Most entrees $21–25; casual Chinese restaurant with standard menu


value: 19950 Willowbrook Dr #4, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 1A2

value: Omai Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Langley, BC, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients in generous portions. It brands itself as the best-value sushi option in Langley and sits near the Langley ICBC Driver Licensing office on Willowbrook Drive. Online ordering and free delivery are available alongside dine-in service.

value: Omai Sushi

signal: best-value sushi, generous portions; ~$15-22pp


value: 2958 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 8m; rack (5 spaces) at 15m; stands (7 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is a three-generation family restaurant on Kitsilano's West 4th Avenue, pairing traditional Cantonese dim sum with a curated lineup of BC craft beers and wines. The restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, tracing its roots to the family's earlier Flamingo Chinese Restaurant. Touring cyclists passing through Kitsilano will find a full sit-down dim sum experience alongside takeout pickup.

value: Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer

detail: Menu includes vegetarian items: Baby Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli, fried onion, vegetarian mushroom sauce) and Crispy Bean Curd Roll (tofu, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, carrots)

signal: Cantonese dim sum + craft beer, Bib Gourmand; ~$18-28pp


value: 43 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5B 1G7

value: Blaze Café is a Vancouver coffee shop built around ethically sourced Indonesian beans — a Sumatra-Java blend that produces an earthy, chocolate-and-hazelnut cup. The Mount Pleasant flagship is co-located with Blaze Gourmet Burgers and runs a weekend brunch menu with hearty egg and meat dishes; a second express kiosk operates inside City Square Mall. The business also offers a mobile coffee catering service for events around the city.

value: Blaze Cafe

detail: Menu lists V-Glory (Just Egg, vegan cheese, vegan blaze sauce); Not Another Avocado Toast served on GF toast; Spicy Beef Totchos explicitly labeled (GF)

signal: Coffee shop co-located with gourmet burgers, weekend brunch

wow_evidence: Mount Pleasant flagship... and a City Square Mall kiosk


community: Kamloops

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 2888 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (10 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 255 2nd Avenue West, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0

blurb: Fort St. James' community theatre, staging shows for fifty years; catch one if it's on.

community: Fort St James

value: Music Makers is a not-for-profit community theatre society incorporated in 1974 that has spent over 50 years bringing live theatre and concerts to Fort St. James and the surrounding Cariboo region. The venue hosts an eclectic mix of productions — comedies, dramas, Shakespeare, musicals, and live music shows — and aims to make Fort St. James a travel destination for performing arts. For touring cyclists passing through central BC, it offers a rare chance to catch a high-calibre live performance in a remote northern community.

value: Music Makers Hall

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Mike McGuire show: $20 advance ($25 at door)

wow_evidence: 50-year community theatre society venue; delight show-conditional per rubric.


community: Rosswood

value: A free two-area lake campground in Red Sand Lake Demonstration Forest near Terrace, with tables, pit toilets, a picnic shelter, and three short easy trails; the 26 km West Kalum forestry road access floods repeatedly in spring and heavy rain, sometimes stranding campers for weeks.

value: Red Sand Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 71m.

community: Richmond

value: One Cafe


community: Golden

value: Fasgas


value: 4197 Fraser Street, V5V 4E9

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 28m; stands (3 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 80m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Zab Bite is an authentic Thai restaurant on Vancouver's Fraser Street specializing in bold E-Sarn cuisine from Thailand's Northeastern Khon Kaen region, with dishes prepared using culinary traditions passed down through generations. In 2024 it earned a Michelin Recommended designation, a notable distinction on a neighbourhood strip popular with cyclists. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and catering, with a wide menu spanning papaya salads, aromatic soups, grilled meats, and vegetarian small plates.

value: Zab Bite

detail: Website menu includes explicitly vegetarian items including Deep-Fried Tofu and Veggie Spring Rolls. No vegan or GF claims found

signal: E-Sarn Thai, Michelin Recommended 2024; ~$16-26pp


value: 8201 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 33m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: A Starbucks Coffee location in south Vancouver on Ontario Street, part of the global coffee chain known for espresso drinks, teas, and light food items. The location operates with takeout and online ordering options. As a chain outpost in a residential-commercial area of Vancouver, it offers a predictable and accessible stop along a cycling route.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

wow_evidence: part of the global coffee chain


bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands at 63m; stands (3 spaces) at 63m; stands at 71m; stands at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Burnaby


value: 1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 38m; stands at 40m; stands at 41m; stands at 42m.

community: University Hill

value: Pacific Spirit Hostel is a budget-friendly hostel on the University of British Columbia campus, offering private single and double rooms with shared washrooms and a shared lounge. Situated at the western edge of Vancouver near Pacific Spirit Regional Park, multiple beaches, and the famous Stanley Park seawall loop, it is a natural stop for cyclists touring the city's coastal routes. The 24-hour front desk and direct access to the UBC bus exchange make it a practical and scenic base for cycle touring.

value: Pacific Spirit Hostel

detail: Website states: 'Breakfast is not included in the room rate.' Front desk can recommend nearby options

detail: Laundry facilities available at each property; refillable laundry cards purchasable at the front desk

detail: Website notes 'a variety of food outlets around on the UBC Campus'; front desk can advise on locations

origin: manual

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'hostel'

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: Laundry Facilities are available at each of our properties


value: 2066 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2T3

value: The Tipper is a cozy, casual neighbourhood restaurant in East Vancouver at Kingsway and Victoria Drive, describing itself as 'Cozy, Casual, Comforting' and doubling as a community gathering space that displays and sells work by local artists and craftspeople. The menu spans an all-day breakfast through to a lunch and dinner selection of sandwiches, burgers, and comfort food, with house-made sides and a rotating selection of specials. Touring cyclists will find a genuinely welcoming full-service meal stop on a major east–west corridor, with takeout available by phone.

value: The Tipper

detail: Menu page references 'Tipper's cheesy, vegetarian poutine' as a side option and lists multiple egg- and avocado-based breakfast items. GF not mentioned

signal: Desserts $7.99–$8.49, wine $9.50–$11.50, casual brunch-focused neighborhood spot


community: Mount Currie

value: A rustic, heavily treed rec site with every campsite directly on the jade-colored shore of Lillooet Lake, reached by 13 km of active industrial forest service road from Pemberton; self-register and pay on arrival.

value: Lizzie Bay Campsite


community: Esquimalt


value: 1751 King George Highway, Surrey, BC V4A 4Z9

community: Surrey

value: Circle K is a 24-hour international convenience store chain with a petrol station at this Surrey location on King George Highway. The store offers snacks, beverages, fresh food, and hot items from a Roller Grill and coffee bar, making it a practical resupply stop for cyclists on a major arterial route. Public restrooms are available on-site.

value: Circle K

detail: Website lists Fresh Food Fast, Coffee, and Roller Grill as store services

wow_evidence: international convenience store chain


value: 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 45m; rack (8 spaces) at 53m; rack at 79m; rack at 80m; stands at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Nature's Essence is a health food and natural products shop located inside a Richmond shopping centre, stocking a broad range of vitamins, supplements, and wellness brands alongside a modest food section (honey, proteins, teas, maple products). The store carries hundreds of brands spanning organic, vegan, and whole-food lines, making it a useful stop for cyclists seeking sports nutrition, electrolyte products, or natural snacks. It also offers beauty and body care, essential oils, and cleaning products.

value: Nature's Essence

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 91 Golden Drive, Coquitlam, V3K 6R2

community: Coquitlam

value: Cartems Donuts is a fast-food donut shop in Coquitlam, BC. The shop serves donuts and beverages to customers.

value: Cartems Donuts

wow_evidence: fast-food donut shop in Coquitlam


value: 903 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B9

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Sushi Mugen is a Japanese restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, with a broad menu spanning sashimi, aburi nigiri, specialty rolls, udon, teriyaki, and donburi. Both dine-in and takeout are available, and the restaurant has outdoor seating in addition to the indoor dining room.

value: Sushi Mugen

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'TAKE OUT ONLY MENU' section and states 'TAKE-OUT or RESERVATIONS' and 'Dine in or Take out'

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


value: 501 North Road, Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 95m; bollard (2 spaces) at 95m; bollard (2 spaces) at 96m; bollard (2 spaces) at 98m; bollard (2 spaces) at 99m; bollard (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 20821 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A4G7

community: Langley

value: Golden River Express is a Chinese takeout counter on Fraser Hwy in Langley offering a broad Cantonese and Szechuan menu spanning chicken, beef, pork, seafood, noodles, fried rice, and soups. It operates as an express pickup spot with online ordering and a 15-minute pickup window. Cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor would find a wide range of filling, affordable Chinese dishes including dedicated vegetarian options.

value: Golden River

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes 素食' category

signal: Entrees $16.50–$20.50; casual Chinese express/takeout

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 762 Fraser Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L0, Canada

community: Hope

value: A convenience store and deli combining packaged groceries with prepared food service. Useful as a quick supply stop for touring cyclists seeking snacks or ready-to-eat meals.

value: Peter's Market & Deli

wow_evidence: convenience store and deli


value: 12629 Butte Ln, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0

blurb: Dane-zaa cave site above Charlie Lake with 12,500 years of history; National Historic Site.

community: Charlie Lake

value: Tse'k'wa National Historic Site is a Dane-zaa gathering place near Charlie Lake with over 12,500 years of living history, designated a National Historic Site by Parks Canada in 2019 and collaboratively owned by Doig River, Prophet River, and West Moberly First Nations. The heart of the site is a cave perched on a cliff above the Peace Valley, accessible via a 230 m interpretive trail through a landscape that includes a traditional healing garden and land-based cultural experiences. The site won the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference Indigenous Operator or Experience Award, recognizing its authenticity and contribution to Dane-zaa cultural resilience.

value: Tse'k'wa National Historic Site

signal: Dane-zaa NHS visited via booked guided tours ~$15-25

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Dane-zaa cave site with 12,500 years of living history, NHS (2019), First Nations-owned, 230 m interpretive trail — day-shaping cultural stop.


value: 3198 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3H5

community: Langford

value: Circle K is an international convenience store and fuel station chain with a location on Jacklin Road in the western Victoria area. This location offers fresh grab-and-go food, hot roller grill items, coffee, and public restrooms under one roof. It is a practical resupply stop for cyclists passing through the Langford/Colwood corridor.

value: Circle K

detail: Website lists 'Fresh Food Fast' and 'Roller Grill' as services at this location


value: 3992 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Earnest Ice Cream is a values-driven Vancouver ice cream company founded in 2012, crafting small-batch scoops from local and seasonal ingredients across four city locations including this Fraser Street shop. They run a jar-return zero-waste program and rotate monthly flavours, including a selection of dairy-free vegan options made from coconut, oat, and house-made nut milks. The outdoor seating and community-facing ethos make it a welcoming stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Street corridor.

value: Earnest Ice Cream

detail: Ice cream shop only; no food beyond ice cream and toppings

detail: Website FAQs confirm rotating vegan flavours (dairy, egg, and honey free) made with coconut, oat, and nut milk bases. Explicitly not a gluten-free facility

wow_evidence: outdoor_seating=yes...toilets=yes...four city locations...jar-return zero-waste program


value: 20728 Willoughby Town Centre Dr #100, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 0P3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (6 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 42m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m; stands (6 spaces) at 60m; bollard (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: The Mad Italian Pizza is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Langley's Willoughby Town Centre, crafting pizzas from scratch with local ingredients alongside a curated selection of cocktails and local craft beers on tap. The venue has outdoor seating and hosts live music, making it a lively community gathering spot. Takeout is available, and the menu includes multiple vegetarian options.

value: The Mad Italian Pizza

detail: Contact page explicitly states 'Serves vegetarian dishes'; menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian pizza and other plant-friendly options (Margherita, Mediterranean, salads)

signal: Pizza mains $19–$22.50, solidly in casual range (~$15–25)


value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


source: manual

value: Hertz has locations in Squamish, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops (airport only, limited hours), and Cranbrook. The only major chain in BC that rents hitch-mounted bike racks (4-bike capacity) — availability varies by location. One-way rentals available between some locations; drop fee applies. Call to confirm vehicle type, bike rack availability, and one-way options before booking.

value: Hertz

detail: Hitch-mounted 4-bike rack; availability varies by location — call ahead to confirm

subcategory: Car Share / Rental


value: Unit 150, 3033 Immel Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4L3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Clayburn Liquor Store is one of 13 Springs Group liquor store locations across British Columbia, carrying a staff-curated selection of craft beer, wine, and spirits. The store offers curbside pickup and delivery in addition to in-store shopping, and participates in the Springs Group VIP loyalty program redeemable across all chain locations. It is situated in Abbotsford in the Fraser Valley, a well-travelled cycling corridor.

value: Clayburn Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 4910 Spearhead Place

community: Whistler

value: Woodrun Lodge is a ski-in/ski-out condominium-style property on the slopeside of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler's Upper Village area, managed as vacation rentals by WhistlerAccommodation.com. Units feature fully equipped kitchens, washers/dryers, gas fireplaces, and wifi, with access to a shared heated outdoor pool and hot tub. A touring cyclist would find it a well-appointed mountain base with slope views and convenient access to both the Upper and Main villages.

value: Woodrun Lodge

detail: Website lists 'wash/dryer' as an in-unit feature

signal: ski-in/ski-out Blackcomb condos with pool/hot tub; per-unit $220-320 shoulder

wow_evidence: shared heated outdoor pool and hot tub


value: 118 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC

blurb: Alert Bay's visitor centre, first stop off the Cormorant Island ferry.

community: Alert Bay

value: The Alert Bay Visitor Centre is a Destination BC visitor information office located on Cormorant Island, accessible by ferry. Alert Bay is known as the 'Home of the Killer Whale' and features rich First Nations cultural heritage, including the 'Namgis Big House and an ecological park with boardwalk trails. A touring cyclist arriving by ferry would find this a useful first stop for local information and orientation.

value: Alert Bay Visitor Centre

signal: visitor information centre, free entry

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Destination BC VC on Cormorant Island; VC anchor band.


value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


community: Greata

value: A summer-season provincial park campground set among ponderosa pine and sagebrush directly on Okanagan Lake, with pebbly beach access, swim areas, and panoramic lake and mountain views; the gate is locked off-season and rattlesnakes inhabit the dry hillsides above camp.

value: Okanagan Lake Provincial Park, North Campground

wow_evidence: summer-season provincial park campground... directly on Okanagan Lake, with pebbly beach access, swim areas


value: 1307 Marine Drive, District of North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Sushi Man is a well-established Japanese restaurant on Marine Drive in North Vancouver, celebrated by long-time regulars for the freshness and simplicity of its sushi — no heavy sauces masking the fish. The menu spans classic nigiri and sashimi to inventive specialty rolls, with vegetarian, vegan, and teriyaki options rounding out the selection. A novelty sushi delivery robot adds a modern, playful touch to the otherwise casual, family-friendly dining room.

value: Sushi Man

detail: Website amenities section lists 'Vegan options' and 'Vegetarian options'; menu description also notes a range of veggie rolls

signal: Price range $10–20 listed; casual sit-down sushi restaurant