value: 3720 Oak Street, V6H 2M4

value: cowdog is a small independent coffee shop in Vancouver with at least two locations, including this Oak Street branch. The brand has a distinct personality — operating under the parent name 'Be Less Shitty Club' — and sells specialty coffee alongside seasonal baked goods like made-to-order pumpkin pies available for pre-order pickup. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a neighbourhood café-style experience rather than a large commercial chain.

value: cowdog

wow_evidence: small independent coffee shop... operating under the parent name 'Be Less Shitty Club'


value: 8980 Number 3 Rd #105, Richmond, BC V6Y 2E8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 96m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Richmond

source: osm

value: Dairy Queen

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Ice Cream

tier: info


source: enrichment

value: 551 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Basic Goodness Pizzeria brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to the surf town of Tofino, BC, offering licensed dine-in service on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Alongside pizza, the menu includes salads, cocktails, and a rotating selection of wine and beer. Local delivery is available through a Tofino delivery service, and takeaway is offered when the kitchen can accommodate it.

value: Basic Goodness Pizzeria

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: medium

signal: cuisine=pizza

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 1602 Bowen Road

category: Groceries

community: Nanaimo

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2M4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 9m; stands at 16m; stands at 16m; rack (covered) at 54m; safe_loops (16 spaces) at 55m; safe_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 55m; safe_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 56m. Total: 54 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Blue Parrot Coffee is a family-owned café operating since 1979, named after the competing bar in the Humphrey Bogart film Casablanca. The Hillcrest Community Centre location offers freshly squeezed juices, real fruit smoothies, and food made without preservatives or deep-frying, catering to active patrons. The business holds Beyond Green™ certification for its eco-friendly practices, and is one of the few cafés still serving lattes in signature clear glass mugs.

value: Blue Parrot Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: family-owned café operating since 1979


value: 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6C 1P7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 32m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (30 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (12 spaces) at 85m. Total: 66 spaces.

value: Bel Café is a patisserie café located within the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, a beautifully restored 1927 heritage landmark in downtown Vancouver. Operated by the Hawksworth Restaurant group, it serves handcrafted drinks, fresh pastries, and light fare including soups, sandwiches, and salads. The refined lobby-café setting provides a distinctive midday stop for cyclists passing through Vancouver's downtown core.

value: Cafe Bel

detail: Website menu includes soups, sandwiches, and salads consistent with vegetarian options


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

community: North Vancouver

value: Medley's Italian & Grill is a community restaurant situated inside the DoubleTree by Hilton in North Vancouver, blending authentic Italian specialties with Canadian favourites and grill classics under a head chef with over 30 years of experience. Everything is freshly prepared daily, from house-made pasta sauces to signature desserts, with menus spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dedicated senior and kids menus round out a broad offering that makes this a welcoming stop for mixed-group touring parties.

value: Medley's Italian & Grill

detail: Multiple menu items across breakfast and main menus are explicitly labeled 'Vegetarian'; gluten-free toast is listed as a substitution option on breakfast items

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Main entrees $19-22; breakfast items $13-16. Casual full-service restaurant.

wow_evidence: Located inside DoubleTree by Hilton


value: 5318 Grimmer Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 18m; stands (8 spaces) at 59m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A fruit shop in Burnaby offering fruit-based refreshments and likely juice or smoothie service. The minimal web presence suggests a small, focused operation catering to quick refreshment stops.

value: Duoduo Fruit Shop

wow_evidence: small fruit shop with minimal web presence


value: 6572 Hastings St, Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 1S2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 65m.

value: Dairy Queen


value: 103-1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (3 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; rack (7 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Osaka Teppanyaki is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver where chefs cook at your table with dazzling cutlery skills on an iron griddle. The menu features steak, fresh seafood, free-range chicken, and garden vegetables prepared in a lively, interactive dining experience. The restaurant welcomes birthday parties and groups, making it a convivial stop for cycling groups riding through the Kitsilano corridor.

value: Osaka Steak & Seafood

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: teppanyaki steak & seafood, tableside; ~$40-60pp

source: judgement


value: 75 Sawtooth Road

community: Telegraph Creek

value: Tahltan Centre is a convenience store serving the remote Tahltan Nation community in northwestern British Columbia, near Telegraph Creek. Located in one of BC's most isolated regions along the Stikine River watershed, it represents a rare resupply point for cyclists venturing through this sparsely populated northern landscape. The centre appears to be a community-oriented facility reflecting the Tahltan Nation's presence in this area.

value: Tahltan Centre

region: Northern British Columbia


value: 4398 Metchosin Road

community: Metchosin

value: A convenience store located in Metchosin, a rural area west of Victoria. Serves the local community and travelers on Metchosin Road with basic supplies.

value: Metchosin Country Store


value: 32171 South Fraser Way, V2T 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 58m; stands (1 space) at 59m; stands (1 space) at 63m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Petro-Canada

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 4512 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 72m; stands (32 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (22 spaces, covered) at 98m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Smart Stop


value: 677 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC V0X 1L4

community: Hope

value: Wendy's in Hope, BC is a full-service fast-food location on the Old Hope-Princeton Way corridor, a key junction for cyclists travelling the Crowsnest Highway or Hope-Princeton route. The location serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with drive-thru and dine-in options. It is the only Wendy's in Hope and sits at a natural resupply point for cyclists heading east into the mountains or west toward the Fraser Valley.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2206 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2T7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (1 space) at 69m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 2178 Western Parkway

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 80m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 82m; rack (20 spaces) at 89m. Total: 35 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 442C Duncan Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 26m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (7 spaces) at 91m; rack (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 69 Upns Avenue

community: Bella Bella

value: Browns' Plaza is a convenience store serving the North Coast & Haida Gwaii region. It provides a reliable local supply point for quick shopping and refreshments. For touring cyclists passing through a remote area, it offers convenient access to basic supplies.

value: Browns' Plaza

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 1190 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2K6

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (10 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 85m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Bisou Bakehouse is a French-inspired bakery and café in Vancouver's West End, nestled near English Bay, offering handcrafted pastries including buttery croissants, signature 30-day fermented sourdough, baguettes, and cakes baked fresh daily with no preservatives. Founded in 2006, the bakehouse has grown to supply luxury Vancouver hotels including Fairmont properties and airlines through DNATA. A second location operates in North Vancouver, and the café also offers sandwiches, beverages, catering, and wholesale services.

value: Bisou Premium Baked Goods

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 2730 Barry Road

community: Mill Bay

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 3492 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 2W8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: hoop at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; hoop (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; hoop at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; heart (2 spaces) at 83m; rack at 93m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 253 Wallinger Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2E4

community: Kimberley

value: Kickturn Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty cafe and in-house roaster founded in 2021 in Kimberley, BC, drawing its name from the deliberate ski-turn pivot that inspired the owner's career change and move to the Kootenays. The shop sources single-origin beans almost directly from a single farming family in Antigua, Guatemala, roasting to order for both walk-in visitors and a Canada-wide online subscription. Customer reviews highlight the owner's genuine passion and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a natural stop for cyclists passing through the East Kootenays.

value: Kickturn Coffee Roasters

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: small-batch specialty cafe and in-house roaster founded in 2021 in Kimberley... welcoming atmosphere


community: Langley

value: Costco


value: 70 Church Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 65m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Top Notch Burgers is a gourmet casual dining restaurant located inside the historic Best Western Dorchester hotel in downtown Nanaimo. Chef David Peck's team hand-crafts patties daily from a house-ground chuck blend, with bison sourced from MorningStar Ranch and buns baked fresh by local Cobbs Bakery. It is within walking distance of many downtown Nanaimo attractions and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner menus.

value: Top Notch Burgers

detail: 'All burgers are gluten free with a bun replacement' per the /eat page; vegetarian or vegan options not explicitly mentioned

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: hand-crafts patties daily... bison sourced from MorningStar Ranch and buns baked fresh by local Cobbs Bakery


value: 721 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 87m; rack at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Q at the Empress is a refined raw bar and modern seafood restaurant on the ground floor of Victoria's iconic Empress Hotel, with sweeping views of the Inner Harbour. The menu draws heavily on BC and Vancouver Island's coastal waters and local farms, featuring freshly shucked West Coast oysters, Dungeness crab, hand rolls, and sustainable seafood. Live music is a nightly feature, and the restaurant sits at the heart of Victoria's busiest waterfront tourist district on Government Street.

value: Q at the Empress

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple items as 'plant based,' 'dairy free,' and 'gluten free,' including dedicated plant-based/vegetarian dishes such as Crispy BC Oyster Mushroom, Hearts of Palm 'Ceviche,' and Spring Garden hand roll

label: Fine dining

signal: Raw bar, oysters $32-62, mains $25-40+, luxury Empress Hotel location


value: 1900 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 6m; stands at 10m; stands at 15m; stands at 19m; stands at 28m.

value: Be Fresh Market is a community-oriented organic cafe and local market in Kitsilano, cultivated by SPUD.ca, serving wholesome meals and fresh juices made from locally sourced and organic ingredients. It has earned a devoted neighbourhood following, with customers praising the house-made nut milks, specialty coffee, and relaxed work-friendly atmosphere. The 1900 West 1st Ave location is the flagship Cypress Market, with a sister store operating as Organic Acres on Main Street.

value: Be Fresh Market

detail: Website consistently emphasizes healthy, organic, locally sourced ingredients throughout, consistent with vegan and vegetarian options


community: Ladysmith

value: Great Canadian Dollar Store

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 2275 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 39m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 58m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 68m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Steamworks Mount Pleasant Kitchen & Taphouse is a craft brewery taproom at the gateway to Vancouver's historic Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, pouring 20 Steamworks taps alongside 10 rotating local guest taps. The full kitchen serves reimagined pub classics, bold fusion dishes, and plant-based options including vegan jambalaya. A dog-friendly patio overlooking an urban park adds to its appeal as a neighbourhood gathering spot.

value: Steamworks Brewing Co.

detail: Website lists 'plant-based delights', 'mouthwatering plant-based options', vegan jambalaya, and 'Vegan Goddess Bowl' (Gastown menu reference)

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 2945 Jacklin Road, Suite 100, Victoria, BC V9B 5E3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 21m; rack (4 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 83m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Langford

value: Subway Westshore Town Centre is a franchise sandwich shop located in Westshore Town Centre mall in the Langford/Victoria area, serving Footlongs, 6" subs, wraps, and salads. It offers in-restaurant dining, curbside pickup, and delivery, with breakfast service available. As a mall-anchored location, it provides a convenient stop for cyclists navigating the Westshore corridor.

value: Subway


value: 4599 Chateau Boulevard

category: Accommodation

community: Whistler

value: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a flagship luxury mountain resort hotel positioned at the base of Whistler-Blackcomb in the heart of Whistler Village, making it one of the most prominent accommodation options on the Sea-to-Sky corridor. The property includes multiple restaurants, bars, a spa, fitness facilities, pools, and golf, as well as ski access, catering to guests seeking full-service resort amenities. Touring cyclists will find themselves steps from Whistler Village's extensive trail network and services.

value: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

detail: Hotel has on-site restaurants and bars per website Dine section ('Restaurants, Bars, Breakfast'); Whistler Village location also provides many additional options

detail: Expected at a luxury hotel of this tier but not explicitly confirmed in website text

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: chain 'fairmont'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1485 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1M6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 91m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Gary's is a small, farm-to-table dinner restaurant in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood, sourcing from over a dozen named BC farms and producers including suppliers from the Fraser Valley, Bowen Island, and the Gulf Islands. The intimate space seats up to 26 at a long communal table or 36 standing, making it well-suited for a group meal at the end of a day's ride. Walk-ins are welcome, though space is limited on busy evenings.

value: Gary's

signal: farm-to-table, premium oyster, communal, 2-hr minimum; ~$40-60pp


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (18 spaces, covered) at 25m; stands (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (20 spaces) at 68m; stands at 84m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 6000 Oliver Road

blurb: Community centre on Oliver Road in north Nanaimo.

category: Attractions

community: Nanaimo

value: Oliver Woods Community Centre is a City of Nanaimo public recreation facility on Oliver Road. It is part of the city's network of community and activity centres offering recreation programs and drop-in activities. Touring cyclists passing through south Nanaimo may find it a convenient municipal stop.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Oliver Woods Community Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal community centre; standard band.


value: 1000 McBride Street, Prince Rupert, V8J 3H2

blurb: Prince Rupert's civic recreation complex.

community: Prince Rupert

value: The Jim Ciccone Civic Center is Prince Rupert's main municipal sports and recreation complex, operated by the City of Prince Rupert's Recreation Department. As the community's primary civic recreation hub in a remote coastal city accessible mainly by ferry or the Yellowhead Highway, it represents a significant community facility for residents and visitors alike. Touring cyclists arriving in Prince Rupert — a common BC ferry terminus — may find it a useful stop, though specific cyclist amenities are unconfirmed.

planning: check-ahead

value: Jim Ciccone Civic Center

wow_evidence: Main municipal rec complex; standard rec band.


value: 148 Lakeshore Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E4H7

community: Salmon Arm

value: Night Cafe is a social art house on Salmon Arm's lakeshore, combining a gallery featuring large-format paintings by artist Adam Meikle with a wood-fired food concept that emphasizes slow-roasted, whole ingredients. The venue regularly hosts paint parties, live Celtic music, and other community events, creating a lively atmosphere unlike a typical cafe stop. Notably, the business accepts Bitcoin Lightning Network payments.

value: Night Cafe

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: social art house on Salmon Arm's lakeshore, combining a gallery featuring large-format paintings...regularly hosts paint parties, live Celtic music


value: 666 East Broadway, Vancouver BC V5T 1X6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 2m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Catoro is a rescue cat café, boba shop, and cat supply store in East Vancouver, where 15+ adoptable rescue cats roam a forest-themed indoor lounge. With over 1,400 cats adopted since opening in 2019, it is one of Vancouver's most distinctive community-oriented cafés. Visitors book in advance to spend time with the cats while enjoying bubble tea, and the space regularly hosts events like movie nights and yoga classes.

value: Catoro Cafe


blurb: Remote boat-access conservancy on Clayoquot Sound's outer inlets.

community: Stewardson Inlet

value: Kʷuḥaa Conservancy is a BC Parks-managed nature conservancy on Vancouver Island, protecting significant natural and cultural values in the coastal wilderness near latitude 49.4°N. Conservancies in BC permit compatible low-impact recreation alongside conservation objectives, making them potential waypoints for adventure-touring cyclists exploring the island's remote western reaches. The Indigenous name reflects the area's connection to First Nations whose territories encompass this land.

kid_friendly: neutral

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Kʷuḥaa Conservancy

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Remote coastal conservancy near Stewardson Inlet — boat access only, no road; nothing a touring cyclist can reach.


bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: restorative

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

category: Camping

community: Sproat Lake

source: camping

value: Sproat Lake Park's lower campground sits directly on the warm lakeshore with its own swimming area, 13 km northwest of Port Alberni via paved Highway 4; a short trail also leads to K'ak'awin, considered one of BC's finest prehistoric petroglyph panels.

value: lower campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1099 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V6P6L6

value: EZYMart is a family-run convenience store in Vancouver with a multicultural product focus, stocking fresh produce, organic goods, snacks, drinks, and home and personal care items. Customer reviews praise its organized layout and friendly ownership. The brand appears to operate multiple Vancouver locations under a shared website.

value: Ezymart


value: 3501 Ravine Way

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 59m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Tim Hortons


value: 101 - 2180 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0H4

community: Abbotsford

value: The Table Bistro is an elevated artisanal bistro in the heart of Abbotsford's Fraser Valley, putting a creative twist on familiar regional ingredients. It features a fully operational cocktail bar, a curated wine list, and a café-quality coffee program. A touring cyclist finishing a Fraser Valley ride would find a full lunch and dinner menu, weekend brunch, and a daily happy hour.

value: The Table Bistro

signal: elevated artisanal bistro, cocktail bar; ~$25-40pp


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 10m; stands (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (3 spaces) at 70m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Panago


value: 1750 Pier Mac Way, Kelowna, V1V 3E7

community: Kelowna

value: Nesters Market is a full-service Western Canadian supermarket chain founded in Whistler in 1987, now operated by the Pattison Food Group. The Kelowna Airport location offers a broad selection of fresh produce, deli and bistro prepared foods, in-store bakery, pharmacy, and a focus on local, organic, and natural products. It sits near the Kelowna Airport in a commercial area and caters to both locals and travelers passing through.

value: Nesters Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Bistro' as an in-store service


value: 22490 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 3048 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (8 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: The Basic Eats is a casual all-day breakfast and lunch spot with three Vancouver locations, emphasizing affordable prices, generous portions, and locally sourced ingredients. The Main Street location sits in one of Vancouver's most bicycle-friendly corridors, making it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists. The menu leans heavily on egg dishes, griddle items, and Eggs Benedict variations, with a solid selection of vegetarian options throughout.

value: The Basic

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

signal: Breakfast mains $16-24; explicit 'affordable prices' positioning; sit-down casual diner


value: #2-228 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V7

community: Coquitlam

value: Pappa Leo's is a locally owned and operated pizza chain founded in 2003 by two brothers in Pitt Meadows, now grown to seven lower mainland locations. The Coquitlam Schoolhouse Street outlet is one of those independently managed franchises, known for scratch-made dough prepared daily and award-winning recipes. Cyclists can order pizza for pickup or delivery, with contactless payment and an environmentally focused packaging policy.

value: Pappa Leo's

detail: Locations page states: 'We also offer gluten free pizza crust options.'

wow_evidence: locally owned and operated pizza chain … seven lower mainland locations


value: 3292 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 2C6

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Ocean Crest Motel is a family-owned, year-round motel on Qualicum Beach's West Island Highway, situated directly across from the beach on central Vancouver Island. It has 19 rooms ranging from standard doubles to deluxe kitchenette units equipped for self-catering. The location puts cyclists within easy reach of Qualicum Beach's waterfront and nearby restaurants.

value: Ocean Crest Motel

detail: Website states 'exceptional restaurants just steps away' and lists 'Local Restaurants Menu' as an available office amenity

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 126 Douglas Street, Victoria, V8V 2N9

community: Victoria

value: Beacon Drive In is a Victoria institution founded in 1958, serving classic burgers, soft-serve ice cream, shakes, and breakfast from a largely unchanged building directly across from the 75-hectare Beacon Hill Park. Voted Victoria's Best Ice Cream for 29 consecutive years, it remains a family-run business with deep local character, having changed ownership only three times in over 60 years. The covered, heated patio is open year-round, and the kitchen runs from breakfast through dinner, making it a natural stop for cyclists completing the Beacon Hill circuit.

value: Beacon Drive In

detail: Menu page lists 'Veggie Burgers' as a distinct burger category

wow_evidence: Victoria institution founded in 1958 … Voted Victoria's Best Ice Cream for 29 consecutive years … family-run business … changed ownership only three times in over 60 years


community: Richmond

value: Starbucks Coffee

signal: Starbucks (confirmed); ~$6-12


value: 130 Payne Road

community: Saturna

value: Saturna Lodge is a guest house situated on Saturna Island, one of the more remote Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, located on the traditional W̱SÁNEĆ homelands of the SENĆOŦEN speaking people. The island is accessible only by BC Ferries or small aircraft, making it a distinctive destination for cyclists touring the Gulf Islands by ferry. The lodge's website sections for rates, reservations, and reviews suggest it operates as a small, full-service lodging.

value: Saturna Lodge

band_key: mid

confidence: low

label: Mid-range

signal: small boutique lodge on remote Saturna; no rates visible, island lodges run $170-220

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: Saturna Island, one of the more remote Southern Gulf Islands... accessible only by BC Ferries or small aircraft


value: 34618 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 56m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: McDonald's


value: Victoria Street, City of Kamloops, V2C 3N3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 22m; rack (1 space) at 35m; rack (5 spaces) at 46m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (1 space) at 67m; rack (1 space) at 79m; rack (1 space) at 86m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: The Commodore Grand Cafe & Lounge is a tapas bar and lounge on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops, offering drinks, small plates, and occasional events. It operates exclusively as a late-night venue and maintains a VIP guest list program. The atmosphere and programming are oriented toward nightlife rather than daytime food service.

value: Commodore

wow_evidence: operating Monday–Saturday 9 pm–2 am


value: east side of Kitimat Arm (Douglas Channel, Kitimat-Stikine C (Part 2, BC V8C 1J8, Canada

community: Weewanie

value: Eagle Bay Park provincial park campground — campground.

value: Eagle Bay Park


value: 8850 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 42m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 79m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Sushi Asakusa is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant in Langley offering sit-down dining with authentic Japanese cuisine. Located in a commercial area on Walnut Grove Drive, it provides touring cyclists with a proper meal break option.

value: Sushi Asakusa

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


value: 3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 22m; rack at 46m; stands at 80m; rack at 93m.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 852 Tsimshian Boulevard

community: Kitimat

value: The Chalet is a long-established motel in the heart of Kitimat, BC, serving the community through generations of celebrations and special occasions — describing itself as a 'home away from home.' The property includes an attached restaurant, offering an on-site dining option for touring cyclists passing through the North Coast region. An amenities page exists on the website but its full content was not captured in the fetch.

value: The Chalet Motel

detail: On-site restaurant confirmed by website; a dedicated 'Restaurant Home' section with menu and reservations appears alongside the accommodation section under the same Chalet brand


value: 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver BC V6B 3L9

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 13m; stands (3 spaces) at 16m; stands (5 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (8 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (8 spaces) at 53m; bollard (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 53 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cibo Trattoria is an award-winning Italian restaurant housed inside the Moda Hotel in downtown Vancouver's arts and cultural district, recognized as Best New Restaurant in Canada by EnRoute Magazine in 2009 and holder of the Ospitalita Italiana Seal. The intimate 40-seat dining room follows the Slow Food philosophy, building seasonal menus entirely from scratch using ethically sourced local ingredients. A private dining room seats up to 10 for group events, and takeout is available through Uber Eats and DoorDash.

value: Cibo Trattoria

signal: award Italian trattoria (hotel), prix-fixe, Slow Food; ~$35-50pp


value: 1141 Mainland Street, Vancouver, V6B 5P2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 75m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Mister is an artisan ice cream shop in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, one of three Vancouver locations, specializing in made-to-order ice cream flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen for a uniquely rich, dense texture. The shop uses pure, natural ingredients sourced from local B.C. farmers and rotates seasonal flavour combinations. It offers a welcoming indoor seating area and accepts cash, credit, and debit.

value: Mister

detail: Ice cream shop only; no food beyond dessert is offered

detail: Website notes pure, natural ingredients but does not explicitly list vegan or GF labelling


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (covered) at 85m; stands (covered) at 98m.

community: Delta

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 4580 Lougheed Highway, Unit 1210, Burnaby, BC V5C 3Z6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces, covered) at 56m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: La Taquería is a full-service Mexican restaurant in Burnaby's Brentwood area, one of three distinct concepts operated by the same restaurant group. It offers a culinary-focused dining experience with cocktails, full table service, and an expansive menu of traditional dishes — from street-style tacos and quesabirria to enchiladas and birriamen. Touring cyclists stopping in the Brentwood corridor will find a sit-down meal with both indoor and outdoor seating and vegetarian and vegan options.

value: La Taqueria

detail: Website menu confirms multiple plant-based options including Frijoles Refritos, Hongos Huitlacoche, Rajas con Crema, and Hongos Salteados tacos and burritos

signal: Taqueria with sit-down service; specialidades $19–24, tacos $8–9.75


value: 13745 72 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1289 Main Street

community: Lillooet

value: Totem Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant on Main Street in the Okanagan region. It offers sit-down dining for the community and passing travelers.

value: Totem Restaurant

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

wow_evidence: Chinese restaurant on Main Street


value: Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1N5, Canada

community: Williams Landing

value: Alouette Cabin is a fee-based wilderness hut operated by BC Parks within Golden Ears Provincial Park, one of BC's largest and most popular parks located roughly an hour east of Vancouver. The cabin offers basic backcountry shelter with a fireplace and toilets in the park's rugged, mountainous interior. Cyclists considering a stay should note that Golden Ears' backcountry terrain is described by BC Parks as extremely rugged, and no cell service is available in most areas of the park.

value: Alouette Cabin

label: Rock-bottom

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: mountainous and extremely rugged … no cell service


value: 5263A 48th Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1W4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 21m.

value: A Subway sandwich franchise located in Trenant Park Square shopping centre in Delta, serving the Tsawwassen area. The restaurant offers the full Subway lineup of Footlongs, 6" subs, wraps, and salads with fresh-baked bread and is independently owned and operated. Touring cyclists passing through the Tsawwassen–Ladner corridor will find it a quick, reliable stop for a customizable, filling meal.

detail: Website highlights fresh-cut veggies and customizable options


category: Transport

source: llm-examine

value: Bluebird Cabs is a large on-demand taxi company serving Greater Victoria, BC, available 24/7 with a 100-vehicle fleet including vans and minivans. No stated bike policy; larger vehicles in the fleet could potentially accommodate a bicycle.

value: Bluebird Cabs

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: large on-demand taxi company


bike_access: hard

character: pleasant

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Beavermouth

value: Small free rec site perched above Susan Lake with a dock and car-top boat launch; access is roughly 23 km of steep, rough forest service road with 4x4 recommended, making it a tough haul on a loaded touring bike.

value: Susan Lake

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: BC-29, Hudson's Hope, BC V0C 1V0, Canada

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

community: Hudson's Hope

value: Municipal campground in Hudson's Hope serving the Peace River dam country, open May Long Weekend through Labour Day — a functional base for exploring WAC Bennett Dam, dinosaur fossil sites, and local trails with minimal site-specific detail published.

value: King Gething Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: municipal campground operated by the District of Hudson's Hope, seasonal May Long Weekend to Labour Day


value: 3537 Princeton Avenue, Coquitlam, V3E 0K3

community: Coquitlam

value: Ibex Café + Kitchen is a café and full kitchen situated in the Burke Mountain neighbourhood of Coquitlam, serving brunch and coffee as well as wine and dinner options. It is positioned at the base of Burke Mountain, a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists coming off the trails or passing through the area. Outdoor seating is available according to OSM tags.

value: Ibex Café + Kitchen


value: 595 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 57m; stands (6 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Pizza 2001 is a downtown Vancouver institution that has been hand-crafting stone-baked pizzas for over 25 years, using dough made fresh daily and premium ingredients sliced in-store. It's a small corner spot well-known for its slice counter, making it a quick and filling stop for cyclists passing through the heart of the city. The business uses traditional deck ovens and has built a loyal following for consistent, generously topped pizzas.

value: Pizza 2001

detail: Customer review explicitly ordered 'a large veggie' pizza; website highlights fresh vegetables as standard toppings. No mention of vegan or gluten-free options


value: 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M3, Canada

community: Bedwell Harbour

value: Syren's Bistro is a restaurant located in Sidney, BC, a small seaside town on the Saanich Peninsula at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Sidney is a popular stop on Gulf Islands cycling routes and the BC Ferries corridor. The bistro name and coastal setting suggest a nautical character typical of the Sidney waterfront area.

value: Syren's Bistro

signal: seaside bistro, Sidney; $18-30/person

wow_evidence: restaurant located in Sidney, BC


community: Port Moody

value: Vera's Burger Shack

signal: Vera's Burger Shack counter burgers; ~$12-16


community: Invermere

value: Fields


value: J, BC V1N 4T7, Canada

community: Raspberry

value: A regional district campground along Pass Creek near the small community of Crescent Valley in the West Kootenay, offering a creek-side setting as a handy overnight on the Slocan Valley corridor. Amenity details are sparse from available sources, so verify facilities before arriving.

value: Pass Creek Regional Park

ownership: Municipal


community: Castlegar

value: Safeway


value: 1640 Broadway Ave South, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2W4

community: Williams Lake

value: The Point Restaurant is an upscale casual dining establishment tucked inside Chances Signal Point Casino in Williams Lake, offering a gastropub-influenced menu with homestyle roots built around fresh local ingredients. The restaurant's standout feature is its second-floor patio with panoramic views overlooking scenic Williams Lake. Red Seal chefs also cater all functions at the adjacent Pioneer Events Room, giving The Point an elevated profile for a casino dining venue.

value: The Point

signal: casino gastropub, upscale-casual, lunch specials; ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: upscale casual dining... second-floor patio with panoramic views overlooking scenic Williams Lake


value: 9508 Alaska Road North, Fort St. John, V1J 6L5

community: Fort St. John

value: Boston Pizza is a well-established Canadian casual dining chain and sports bar serving gourmet pizzas, pasta, wings, and more, with roots going back to Edmonton in 1964. The Fort St. John location on Alaska Road North serves as a full sit-down restaurant with dine-in and delivery options. For touring cyclists passing through this northern BC hub on the Alaska Highway corridor, it offers a reliable, high-capacity meal stop with a broad menu.

value: Boston Pizza

detail: Menu page states 'Vegan and Glutenwise® options also available'; nutritional page lists GlutenWise® as a dedicated menu section

signal: chain 'boston pizza'

wow_evidence: well-established Canadian casual dining chain … roots going back to Edmonton in 1964


value: 3001 Vanier Drive

blurb: The Comox Valley's main indoor sports complex.

community: Courtenay

value: The Comox Valley Sports Centre is a publicly operated multi-sport facility managed by the Comox Valley Regional District, hosting swimming, fitness, ice hockey, lacrosse, and figure skating programs. Located in the Comox Valley near Courtenay, it functions as the region's primary indoor recreation hub. Touring cyclists may find it a practical mid-route stop given its likely shower and washroom facilities associated with aquatic programming.

value: Comox Valley Sports Centre

signal: regional district multi-sport centre; drop-in ~$6-9

wow_evidence: Regional multi-sport hub (pools, arenas); parent of the sc1/sc2 rink nodes.


value: 1120-8391 Alexandra Road, Richmond, V6X 3W5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 91m.

community: Richmond

value: Mui Kee Chicken Pot is a Chinese restaurant located in Richmond's Alexandra Road dining corridor, a stretch well known to locals for its concentration of Asian cuisine. The restaurant specializes in chicken pot dishes, a style of Hong Kong-influenced comfort food popular in the area. Cyclists riding the Richmond area's flat, bike-friendly streets would find this a convenient stop for a hearty meal.

value: Mui Kee Chicken Pot

signal: HK-style chicken pot comfort food; ~$18-26pp


value: Sushi Garden is an established Japanese sushi chain with three Burnaby locations offering dine-in service in a non-smoking, air-conditioned setting with vegetarian-friendly options. Online ordering is available at all branches. The probable South Burnaby (Highgate) location sits on Kingsway, a major arterial corridor regularly used by cyclists.

value: Sushi Garden

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

wow_evidence: three Burnaby locations


value: 8590 River District Crossing, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 16m; stands (12 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (20 spaces) at 43m; stands (34 spaces) at 58m; stands (22 spaces) at 67m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (10 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 88m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 130 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Angus T is a Belgian-inspired artisan bakery and cafe founded in 2016 around a family croissant recipe from a small village in Belgium. Located in Vancouver's River District, it produces an extensive range of sweet and savory croissants, cinnamon buns, and babka buns daily in an open kitchen using locally and European-sourced ingredients. The cafe also serves a full espresso bar menu, making it a satisfying stop for cyclists exploring the Fraser River area.

value: Angus T Bakery & Cafe


value: 5242 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 88m; stands (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Teapressu is a bubble tea cafe in Burnaby offering a variety of tea-based beverages with online ordering for quick takeout. A casual refreshment stop for cyclists passing through the area on Kingsway.

value: Teapressu


value: 418 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 45m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Massawa Restaurant is an Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant established in 2021 in New Westminster, serving traditional dishes such as doro wat, injera firfir, awaze tibs, and kitfo, all presented on injera made fresh daily from teff. The kitchen is halal-certified, fully licensed, and offers an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu alongside gluten-free options. Free Wi-Fi, takeout, and delivery make it a practical and flavorful stop for cyclists touring the Lower Mainland.

value: Massawa Restaurant

detail: About page lists 'Vegetarian & vegan-friendly' and 'Halal options'; menu page states 'All dishes served with injera (100% gluten-free teff)'; front page notes 'gluten-free injera and halal options always ready.'

signal: Ethiopian/Eritrean, injera, shared; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Free WiFi confirmed... Takeout & delivery available


value: 405 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, V6B 1X4

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 9m; stands (3 spaces) at 38m; bollard (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 43m; bollard (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (20 spaces) at 83m; stands (10 spaces) at 98m. Total: 70 spaces.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 1848 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5H3

community: Penticton

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain franchise on Main Street in Penticton offering takeout and delivery of pizza, wings, salads, and sides. The brand highlights antibiotic-free meat, organic tomato sauce, and daily fresh dough, and explicitly carries vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-smart options. As a fast-food takeout operation, it provides a quick and accessible meal stop for cyclists passing through central Penticton.

value: Panago

detail: Website states: 'Panago offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-smart options.'

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain franchise


value: 3059 Hwy 3 W, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

community: Keremeos

value: Sander Farms is tagged in OpenStreetMap as a greengrocer in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. No further verified details about its offerings, location, or facilities are available from the OSM record or accessible website content. A touring cyclist passing through the Keremeos area may find farm-direct produce here, but this cannot be confirmed.

value: Sanderson Farms Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 33775 Essendene Ave, Unit 2, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 63m; rack (4 spaces) at 69m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Reddy Made Cakes is a bakery café in downtown Abbotsford run by Crystal Reddy, who trained at culinary school and worked alongside a French pastry chef before building her business around entirely scratch-made cakes, cupcakes, wedding cakes, and other baked goods. Every component — ganache, fondant, buttercream, preserves — is made in-house using what the business describes as only the best quality ingredients. Cyclists can stop in for walk-in cupcakes and treats, including gluten-free options, or arrange custom pickup orders.

value: Reddy Made Cakes

detail: Order form explicitly offers gluten-free cakes (chocolate or vanilla flavors only)


community: Manning Park

value: A basic overflow area adjacent to E.C. Manning Park's Hampton campground, on Hwy 3 in the Cascade Mountains; amenities are unconfirmed for the overflow itself, but highway-side access is straightforward and Manning Park's trail network is nearby.

value: Hampton Overflow Campground

wow_evidence: basic overflow area adjacent to E.C. Manning Park's Hampton campground... amenities are unconfirmed for the overflow itself


blurb: Vedder Greenway wetlands with salmon spawning channels.

community: Chilliwack

value: Browne Creek Wetlands is a nature reserve situated within the Vedder Greenway along the south bank of the Vedder River in Chilliwack. The area centres on a salmon spawning channel network constructed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition, with trail infrastructure developed through a partnership between the City of Chilliwack and the Rotary Club of Chilliwack. Its location within the Vedder Greenway corridor makes it a natural detour point for cyclists riding the greenway route.

dwell: short

label: salmon spawning

months: October November

value: Browne Creek Wetlands

wow_evidence: Vedder Greenway wetlands with constructed salmon spawning channels — seasonal salmon viewing on a riverside ride.


value: 1205 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N5

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: Akihana Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant on Vancouver's Davie Street offering both dine-in and online takeout service. It provides a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists in an urban neighborhood, with the option to order ahead. The restaurant features indoor seating.

value: Akihana Sushi

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

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 5726 Coral Rd. Courtenay, BC V9J 1W9

label: winter storm watching

months: November December January February

price_band: standard

community: Grantham

value: A private oceanfront resort on Georgia Strait just north of Courtenay, offering tidal pools, sandbars, and coastal mountain views alongside kayak rentals and a boat launch; tenting sites share the grounds with full-service RV hookups.

value: Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort


value: 3615 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Jack's Spot is a small, independently operated cafe on Kingsway in East Vancouver, offering coffee, matcha, sandwiches, bread, and pastries. Its Instagram-only web presence gives it a distinctly local, community-facing character on this busy commercial corridor. Cyclists passing through the Kingsway strip will find it a compact neighbourhood spot for a quick coffee and bite.

value: Jack's Spot

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4976 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces, covered) at 39m; rack at 56m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: A Ukrainian deli in Vancouver offering traditional Eastern European groceries and prepared foods. A useful resource for touring cyclists seeking specialty ingredients or a quick prepared meal.

value: A taste of Ukraine

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 3111 Grant McConachie Way

value: A Fairmont luxury hotel located at Vancouver International Airport. Provides convenient overnight accommodation for touring cyclists at the airport terminal. As a major international hotel chain, it offers reliable service standards and amenities typical of upscale airport hotels.

value: Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

signal: chain 'fairmont'


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (3 spaces) at 80m; stands at 83m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Menchie's

signal: chain 'menchie'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 11906 88 Avenue, Delta, V4C 3C8

community: Delta

value: Kennedy's Sports Pub is a North Delta institution that has been welcoming locals since 1979, seating over 200 guests across a main room, a darts game room, a dance floor, and an outdoor patio with both covered and uncovered sections. The kitchen turns out a broad all-day menu—from breakfast through burgers, pasta, wings, and weekend brunch—supported by a full bar and weekly entertainment including live bands, trivia, and bingo nights. A separately operated Kennedy's Liquor, Beer & Wine Store sits about one block away.

value: Kennedy's Sports Pub

detail: Menu lists Veggie Quesadilla and Veggie Benny; vegetarian options present across multiple menu sections

signal: amenity=pub


value: 5717 152 Street, Unit 104, Surrey, BC V3S 9A5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Twisted Indian is a fast-casual Indian fusion chain serving halal-certified customizable bowls, naan wraps, burritos, and poutines across BC, Alberta, and Ontario. The Surrey Panorama location is one of several BC outposts of this growing franchise, which bills itself as healthy food served fast. The menu accommodates a wide range of dietary needs, making it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists with varied restrictions.

value: Twisted Indian

detail: Menu page states: 'Whether you are on a keto diet, or vegetarian, or vegan, or have gluten or dairy allergy, we have few options on our Menu for every diet type.' Menu items are filtered by Vegan and Gluten-free tags

signal: fast-casual Indian bowls/wraps, halal; ~$14-18pp

wow_evidence: fast-casual Indian fusion chain … across BC, Alberta, and Ontario


value: 2342 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V5

value: Donald's Market is a locally owned neighbourhood grocery store on East Hastings Street in East Vancouver, operating since 1986 and a multiple-time winner of Best Grocery Store in Vancouver. The store emphasises organic, natural, non-GMO, and gluten-free products, with roughly 90% of its inventory sourced from local BC businesses such as Salt Spring Coffee, Uprising Breads, and Artisan Bake Shoppe. Touring cyclists passing through East Vancouver will find a well-stocked, community-minded grocery with a broad selection of whole and specialty foods.

value: Donald's Market

wow_evidence: multiple-time winner of Best Grocery Store in Vancouver ... operating since 1986


value: 5090 Domano Boulevard

community: Prince George

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 821 Baker St, Cranbrook, BC V1C 1A3

community: Cranbrook

value: The Heid Out is a downtown Cranbrook institution combining a full-service restaurant with an on-site craft brewery producing Fisher Peak beers, brewed in 1000-litre tanks and poured fresh from tap. Five Red Seal chefs drive a kitchen that ranges from South Indian Masala to Kootenay-inspired burgers, drawing on hyper-local suppliers and the restaurant's own dedicated celiac-friendly kitchen area — a rarity in the region. The outdoor patio welcomes dogs, and private event spaces make it a natural gathering point for groups passing through the Kootenays.

value: The Heidout Restaurant & Brewhouse

detail: Menu page lists a dedicated 'Vegan Menu' and 'GLUTEN FREE MENU' as separate menu categories; individual items are tagged (V) for vegetarian and (GFP) for gluten-free-possible throughout; homepage highlights 'Cranbrook's only dedicated celiac-friendly kitchen area'

wow_evidence: Five Red Seal chefs... dedicated celiac-friendly kitchen area — a rarity in the region


value: 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 3X2

value: Neate Donuts is a donut shop in downtown Vancouver operated by JJ Bean, a well-known local coffee roaster. Located on West Hastings Street, it offers a takeout-friendly format that suits cyclists passing through the downtown core.

value: Neate Donuts


value: 8750 204 Street, Langley

community: Langley

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Langley is a 3-level hotel providing standard chain accommodation in Langley. The property offers Wi-Fi access. Touring cyclists should contact the hotel directly to discuss bike storage and handling options.

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Langley

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'

wow_evidence: standard chain accommodation


value: Dinosaur Lake Rd, Hudson's Hope, BC V0C 1V0, Canada

community: Hudson's Hope

value: Municipal campground on Dinosaur Lake near Hudson's Hope, open May Long Weekend to Labour Day only; a quiet lakeside stop in a region known for dinosaur fossil tracks and Peace Region dams, though specific on-site amenity details are sparse.

value: Dinosaur Lake Campground

wow_evidence: municipal campground operated by the District of Hudson's Hope


value: 100 Esplanade Avenue

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Harrison Hot Springs Resort is a landmark full-service resort on the shores of Harrison Lake, anchored by five natural mineral hot springs pools that rank among the most concentrated in North America. The property includes a wellness spa, multiple restaurants, and the historic Copper Room supper club with nightly live entertainment. It sits at the edge of the Fraser Valley foothills, making it a potential base for road and gravel cycling into the surrounding mountains and lakeside routes.

value: Harrison Hot Springs Resort

detail: Multiple on-site dinner venues: The Copper Room (dinner with nightly live entertainment, reservations required), Islands Patio & Lounge (casual menu, cocktails), and Gardenia (sushi, cocktails, wine)

signal: landmark full-service hot-springs resort, spa + Copper Room; $250-350 shoulder


value: 6551 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 2B6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 42m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Shi-Art Chinese Cuisine is a full-service Chinese restaurant nestled inside Richmond Centre, specializing in dim sum, fresh seafood, and traditional dishes with a modern touch. The restaurant is known for standout offerings like crab, golden shrimp, Chiu Chou dumplings, and crispy spring rolls, drawing both locals and visitors. The shopping mall location means ample parking and an accessible, central Richmond setting for anyone passing through.

value: Shi-Art Chinese Cuisine

signal: Menu items CA$9.98–$29.98; typical dim sum/casual Chinese restaurant


value: 2409 St. John's St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; staple at 70m; stands at 79m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Port Moody

value: Golphis Steak & Lobster is a Port Moody institution established in 1973, serving steaks, lobster, pizza, Greek dishes, pasta, and seafood in a full-service dining room. The restaurant has cultivated a devoted local following over five decades and is notably open after-hours throughout the week. Dine-in, pickup, and local delivery are all available, with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted.

value: Golphis Steak & Lobster

detail: Website explicitly offers pickup orders with a discount and delivery within 5 km radius

detail: Website lists a dedicated Vegetarian pizza option; vegetarian items also appear in Greek dishes and salads sections

signal: Stated price range: seafood, lobster, steaks $11–$25; customers note it's affordable


community: Hope

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: Unit 1024, 7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond, BC

value: Cha House is a bubble tea café located in Richmond's Templeton Station area, near the Canada Line transit hub at 7899 Templeton Station Road. It sits in a multi-unit commercial development (unit 1024), placing it in a transit-accessible node that cyclists following the Richmond cycling network may pass through. The OSM record identifies its specialty as bubble tea.

value: Cha House

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: bubble tea café


community: Lake Country

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 3208 Brana Rd, Moyie, BC V0B 2A0

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Moyie

value: A large, well-serviced provincial park campground on Moyie Lake, 20 km south of Cranbrook directly off Highway 3/95, with 1,300 m of developed sandy beach, hot showers, boat launch, and playground — popular and busy through the summer season.

value: Moyie Lake Provincial Park Campground


value: 2260 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, V6M 1Z8

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; bollard (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; bollard (2 spaces) at 54m; bollard (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (7 spaces) at 56m; bollard (2 spaces) at 67m; bollard (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (7 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Vegan Shoku is a fully plant-based Japanese restaurant on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood, offering an extensive menu of sushi rolls, ramen, udon, donburi, and creative vegan interpretations of Japanese seafood dishes. Every item on the menu is vegan, making it a reliable stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions. The restaurant offers dine-in and takeout, with online ordering available through their POS portal.

value: Vegan Shoku Japanese Restaurant

detail: Entire menu on website is plant-based (vegan Japanese cuisine including vegan salmon, vegan shrimp, vegan crab, etc.)

signal: Main dishes mostly $15–25: Salmon Tower $19.99, Ebi Fry $17.95, Oshi $17.99–$18.95

wow_evidence: fully plant-based Japanese restaurant


value: 154 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (6 spaces) at 82m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; wave (6 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 57 spaces.

value: Melo Patisserie is a French-style patisserie in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood specialising in handcrafted pastries, mini cakes, cookies, and savoury items such as quiches and croissant sandwiches. The business operates on a pre-order pickup model, making it a reliable stop for cyclists who plan ahead and want quality baked goods or a hearty sandwich on the road. The menu includes gluten-free and vegetarian options, adding flexibility for riders with dietary needs.

value: Melo Patisserie

detail: Vegetarian quiche listed explicitly ('Savoury Bacon and Cheese Quiche or Vegetarian'); Lavender Earl Grey Cookie labelled '[Gluten Free]'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: pre-order pickup model


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

value: Opa! Of Greece


value: 106-1346 Marine Drive, District of North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Kypriaki Mediterranean Grill is a Greek-Cypriot restaurant on Marine Drive in North Vancouver, named after the island of Cyprus and featuring a statue of Aphrodite at its entrance. Voted one of the 'Best Five Greek Restaurants' in the Lower Mainland by The Province newspaper, it serves made-from-scratch Mediterranean dishes including souvlaki, moussaka, and saganaki. The restaurant offers both a full indoor dining room seating up to 110 and a patio seating up to 40, plus a casual lounge area with large-screen TVs.

value: Kypriaki Mediterranean Grill

detail: Menu includes Vegetable Souvlaki, Vegetarian Moussaka, Vegetarian Platter, and Spanakopita; many entrées marked GF; several items (Chicken Souvlaki, Lamb, Beef, Roast Lamb) marked HALAL

signal: Greek-Cypriot, entrées $22-31; ~$24-34pp


value: 5175 Main Street, Vancouver

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 3520 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5L7

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands at 58m; stands at 62m; stands at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands at 72m; stands at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Happy Lemon


value: 968 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Railtown Cafe has been serving scratch-made healthy comfort food in Vancouver since 2012, founded by chefs Dan Olson and Tyler Day who also operate the award-winning Railtown Catering out of the same Railway Street facility. The menu spans gourmet sandwiches, house-made soups, a build-your-own salad bar, artisan breads, pastries, and locally roasted coffee, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options throughout. The Howe Street location is one of three downtown outposts, making it accessible along several urban cycling corridors.

value: Railtown Cafe

detail: Menu includes Vegan Avocado Toast, Black Bean Burrito, vegetarian soups, and a note '*Gluten free options available'

wow_evidence: award-winning Railtown Catering out of the same Railway Street facility... one of three downtown outposts


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 3159 Woodsdale Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1X8

value: Greek House Restaurant has anchored the Okanagan Valley dining scene since 1993, transporting guests past life-size statuary of Athena, Poseidon, Diana, and Apollo into a room filled with Greek art, music, and a trickling fountain. Owner and executive chef Christos Vassilopoulos prepares authentic dishes — souvlaki, spanakopita, keftethes, and roast lamb — entirely from scratch using fresh ingredients. The restaurant is popular enough that its branded products now appear in regional supermarkets and specialty stores, making it a genuine culinary landmark for touring cyclists passing through Lake Country.

value: Greek House Restaurant

signal: Greek, owner-chef since 1993; ~$18-28pp


value: 7651 Sechelt Inlet Road

community: Sechelt

value: Tranquility Bay Waterfront Inn is a small boutique inn on Sechelt Inlet on BC's Sunshine Coast, offering three oceanfront suites and a separate treehouse cottage, each with private entrances, ocean views, and access to a private beach and dock. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for the Sunshine Coast, it emphasizes relaxation and nature immersion with complimentary use of kayaks, paddleboards, and an oceanfront hot tub. Touring cyclists riding the Sunshine Coast would find it a scenic and comfortable base, though Sechelt's restaurants and shops are accessed primarily by road.

value: Tranquility Bay Waterfront Inn

detail: Multiple room pages state explicitly: 'Breakfast is not available.'

detail: Website states: 'Sechelt Town: A coastal town with a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops and pubs are within 20 minutes' drive away.'

signal: $299/night luxury suite rate shown; oceanfront suites

wow_evidence: Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for the Sunshine Coast...complimentary use of kayaks, paddleboards, and an oceanfront hot tub


value: CWGR+VF, Jordan River, BC V9Z 1K2

community: River Jordan

value: Small private campground in Jordan River offering sea views and rainforest surroundings with fewer than 20 unserviced tent sites; tidy facilities including a heated shower and full bathroom, right on the Sooke–Port Renfrew cycling corridor.

value: The Ledge Campground

wow_evidence: right on the Sooke–Port Renfrew cycling corridor... heated shower and full bathroom


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V0X 1W0, Canada

bike_access: rough

community: Brookmere

value: A small, free three-site rec site tucked in trees beside a picturesque mid-to-high elevation lake, with a boat launch and a fishing-and-hunting crowd; access is via a gravel FSR that can be wet and rough.

value: Murray Lake South Recreation Site


value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 15850 Croydon Drive, Surrey, V3Z 2N6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; rack at 63m; rack at 66m; rack at 100m.


value: 1689 Johnston St, Unit 103, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; rack (100 spaces) at 83m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Petit Ami is a locally owned coffee shop tucked inside Vancouver's Granville Island Public Market, built around a commitment to direct trade, small-batch roasting, and minimizing environmental impact. Their coffees are roasted locally on a carbon-neutral Loring Smart Roaster certified through Rainforest Alliance and cenfrocafe partnerships. The lively market setting makes it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the seawall and Granville Island.

value: Petit Ami Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 3737 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2H6, Canada

blurb: West Kelowna's aquatic centre: pool, hot tub, and steam room.

community: West Kelowna

value: The Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) is a publicly operated, accessible multi-use aquatic and fitness facility run by the City of West Kelowna, serving people of all ages and abilities. In addition to a swimming pool and weight room, it features a hot tub and steam room — amenities that touring cyclists finishing a long day in the saddle may find especially appealing. The facility operates under the motto 'Promote Safe Swimming and Healthy Lifestyles.'

facet_confidence: low

value: Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

signal: building=civic

wow_evidence: Public pool with hot tub and steam room; after-ride band.


value: 552 Clarke Road Suite 411, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 90m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: North Garden Cafe is a Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant in Coquitlam serving an extensive menu of seafood, hot pot, congee, chow mein, and more. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery with online ordering available. It accepts cash or debit only.

value: North Garden Cafe Restaurant

signal: HK-style Chinese, mains $8-14, affordable; ~$12-16

wow_evidence: Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant serving an extensive menu


community: Surrey

value: Liquor Discounter is a multi-location discount liquor retailer serving the Surrey/Fraser Valley area, offering over 1,000 wines, spirits, and beers with a price-beat guarantee on any advertised BC liquor price. The Guildford location is one of three Lower Mainland stores and features a dedicated beer cooler. Touring cyclists passing through Surrey could stop here to resupply on beverages.

value: Liquor Discounter

wow_evidence: one of three Lower Mainland stores


value: 777 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (1 space) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a Vancouver institution open for over 35 years, named after Seraphim 'Joe Fortes,' the city's first official lifeguard who became one of its most beloved citizens. The restaurant spans multiple distinct spaces — a grand horseshoe oyster bar, a mezzanine with live entertainment, a mahogany-walled wine room, and a rooftop garden with a living green wall and outdoor fireplace. It specializes in Pacific Northwest seafood and premium chops, serving more than 50 kinds of fresh fish alongside an award-winning list of over 300 wines.

value: Joe Fortes

signal: Award-winning oyster bar, 300+ wine list, destination reputation

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution open for over 35 years... award-winning list of over 300 wines


value: 9900 King George Boulevard, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 72m; building (70 spaces, covered, paid) at 73m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 87m. Total: 88 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons


label: western toad breeding

months: May June

community: Aspen Grove

value: A small 6-site camp in the rolling grasslands and dry open forest of the Kentucky-Alleyne area, near turquoise fishing lakes and cattle-country scenery; drinking water is on site but muddy lake edges limit swimming, and the site is open roughly April through October.

value: West Pond Campground

wow_evidence: 6-site BC Parks campground...drinking water is on site


value: #103, 3250 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, British Columbia

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 70m.

community: Nanaimo

value: Edo Japan Country Club Centre is a Canadian-founded, Japanese-inspired fast-food franchise serving teppanyaki, hand-rolled sushi, bubble tea, and ramen from a mall food-court unit in Nanaimo. Founded in Calgary in 1979, the chain now has more than 200 locations nationwide and offers dine-in seating, take-out, delivery, and catering. It's a practical stop for a hot, filling meal on a ride through the Island Highway corridor.

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


value: 940 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (6 spaces) at 48m; stands (10 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Sen Zushi is an authentic Japanese restaurant on Fort Street in Victoria, operated by a Japanese owner and chefs who blend traditional and contemporary cuisine. The menu spans nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls, tempura, udon noodles, and premium sake, with a dedicated happy hour program and rotating special menu. A long-standing local favourite, it offers both a sushi bar and full dine-in experience alongside takeout.

value: Sen Zushi

signal: Customer review: Dine in dinner ~$50–60/person

wow_evidence: operated by a Japanese owner and chefs … long-standing local favourite … Dine In and Takeout


value: 28445 Trans-Canada Highway, Hope, V0X1L3

value: A private RV-oriented campground on Hwy 1 at Emory Creek, roughly 13 km north of Hope, offering powered sites in a wooded riverside setting. Primarily geared toward RVs; tent campers are secondary, and the Trans-Canada location means highway noise is a factor.

value: Gridlock RV Campground

wow_evidence: primarily RV-oriented but usable by touring cyclists


value: 985 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1V3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: The Alley is a bubble tea and specialty coffee franchise cafe on Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, operating under a 'Hub' concept that blends a drinks counter with individual working pods, a collaborative multi-purpose room for up to ten people, and a lounge area. The menu centres on hand-crafted drinks alongside grab-and-go food including pastries, salads, and fried snacks, with house-made sugar cane syrup and freshly hand-rolled tapioca prepared on-site each day. The multilingual branding (English, French, Traditional Chinese) reflects the cafe's origins as a Taiwanese-rooted international franchise.

value: The Alley


value: 3901 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H8

community: Burnaby

value: Rens Cafe & Bistro is a Thai fusion restaurant on Burnaby's Hastings Street, serving modern takes on Thai classics such as Pad Thai, Hotpot, and Crispy Soft Shell Crab alongside robot pour-over coffee. The restaurant offers a full catering and private event service for groups of all sizes. Notably, it accepts Bitcoin Lightning Network payments — one of the few restaurants in BC to do so.

value: Rens Cafe

signal: Thai fusion bistro; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Thai fusion restaurant on Burnaby's Hastings Street; accepts Bitcoin Lightning Network payments


value: 15299 68 Ave #117, Surrey, BC V3S 2C1, Canada

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Super Star Veggie Pizza is a fast food pizza counter in BC's Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region with a vegetarian-focused menu, as indicated by its name. Situated in a unit within a commercial building, it offers an accessible quick-stop option for cyclists seeking a meat-free meal. The veggie pizza concept is relatively uncommon in the fast food landscape and may be a notable stop for plant-based touring cyclists.

google_place_id: ChIJByrWEGjahVQRZHOqHrCNkCQ

value: Super Star Veggie Pizza

detail: Business name includes 'Veggie', providing direct textual evidence of a vegetarian pizza focus

wow_evidence: fast_food pizza establishment


value: 1131-8328 Capstan Wy, Richmond, BC V6X 4B6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 21m; rack at 50m.

community: Richmond

value: SWEET7 is a global mango drink and fruit tea chain founded in 2006, now operating over 1,500 stores worldwide. The Richmond location specializes in fresh-fruit beverages brewed without artificial flavourings, drawing on more than 20 award-winning flavour recipes. Cyclists passing through the Capstan Way corridor will find it a convenient stop for a cold drink.


value: 5150 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, V2C 6K6

community: Kamloops

value: Dallas Park Store


value: 13351 Commerce Parkway, V6V 2X7

value: Big Bang Sushi is a Japanese restaurant established in 2016 with two locations in Metro Vancouver, including this Richmond outpost in the Commerce Parkway commercial area. The menu spans traditional nigiri and sashimi to specialty rolls, donburi, udon, and teriyaki, with online ordering available for carryout. Vegetarian options are explicitly listed on the menu alongside a broad selection of sushi combinations and party trays.

value: Big Bang Sushi

detail: Website menu includes an explicit 'VEGETARIAN SUSHI & 1 ROLL COMBO' category and a 'VEGETARIAN' menu section

signal: Sushi rolls priced $15.75–$17.25

wow_evidence: two locations in Metro Vancouver


value: 3551 Carrington Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3L8, Canada

community: Westbank

value: TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna

signal: TownePlace Suites is Marriott's mid-scale extended-stay brand (~$180-220), not full Marriott - Upscale overbands it


value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: Everything Wine is a BC-based specialty wine and spirits retailer offering a broad selection of wines by region and varietal, beer, cider, and spirits. The North Vancouver location is part of a multi-store chain that also runs a wine club, corporate gifting, and event consultation services. Touring cyclists exploring the North Shore could stop here to pick up local BC wines or craft beverages for the road.

value: Everything Wine

detail: Alcohol retail store only; no food service offered

signal: Specialty wine/spirits retail chain, not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: multi-store chain … wine club, corporate gifting, and event consultation services


value: #1-2827 Belmont Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 4B2

blurb: Oaklands neighbourhood centre; rec programs, gardens, seasonal market.

value: The Oaklands Community Association is a neighbourhood association serving the Oaklands area of Victoria, bounded by Cook Street, Haultain Street, Shelbourne Street, and North Dairy Road. It operates from three locations — Oaklands Community Centre, Oaklands Neighbourhood House, and Hamilton Park — offering recreation programs, child care, a community garden, food security initiatives, and a seasonal Wednesday evening Sunset Market. The association is community-run and membership-based, with a broad range of programs for all ages.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Oaklands Community Centre

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood association with public rec programs across three sites — walk-in public centre.


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 64m; rack at 69m; rack at 83m; rack at 86m; rack at 88m.

blurb: Duncan's big rec complex: pool and arena under one roof.

community: North Cowichan

value: The Cowichan Community Centre Sports Complex is a major public recreation facility in Duncan operated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District. It offers swimming and ice hockey as its primary sports, making it one of the larger community recreation hubs on Vancouver Island's mid-section. Touring cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley may find it a useful stop for post-ride recovery.

setting: mixed

wow_evidence: Major CVRD rec complex with pool and arena; after-ride band.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 79m.

value: Real Canadian Superstore

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Remote & backcountry, Thompson-Nicola Regional District

value: A small 4-site fishing-focused rec site on Lost Horse Lake, reached via Forest Service roads off Highway 24; free and first-come-first-served with no mention of drinking water or flush facilities.

value: Lost Horse Lake Recreation Site


value: 1661 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5N 1V9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 37m; stands (1 space) at 74m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Kinton Ramen

signal: Kinton Ramen; ~$16-22pp


value: 7617 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B6

value: Sushi ON is a Japanese restaurant in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood offering dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery through Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats, and DoorDash. The menu centres on sushi rolls, with house favourites like California Roll and Tempura alongside a broader selection of Japanese dishes. It is one of two Lower Mainland locations, with a sister restaurant in Port Coquitlam.

value: Sushi ON

signal: Casual sushi restaurant with dine-in; food delivery app integration; no premium indicators


value: 1481 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J6

community: Kelowna

value: Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium is a retro-inspired dinner restaurant and cocktail bar on Kelowna's waterfront Water Street, blending nostalgic aesthetics with a forward-thinking, eclectic menu of creative dishes. The venue leans into a lively atmosphere with curated music, private event space, and a late-night dim sum program on weekends. Takeout is available directly through DoorDash for cyclists who prefer to eat on the go.

value: Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium

signal: retro dinner restaurant & cocktail bar, waterfront; ~$22-34pp


value: 1661 Capilano Road, District of North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 83m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Taco Del Mar


value: 1334 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; rack (7 spaces) at 81m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Po Kong Vegetarian Restaurant is a fully vegetarian Chinese restaurant on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor, established in 2011 as the successor to the long-running Bo Kong chain that first popularized Chinese vegetarian cuisine in the Lower Mainland in 1992. The menu features Buddhist vegetarian cooking with vegan options, dim sum service, and set menus. It is a rare opportunity for plant-based cyclists to sit down to a full Chinese meal rather than a quick snack.

value: Po Kong

detail: Fully vegetarian restaurant (; vegan options confirmed (; OSM description tag 'Buddhist vegetarian'. No gluten-free mention found

signal: vegetarian Chinese dim sum; ~$16-26pp


value: 1000 Mainland Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands at 87m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 559 Truswell Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3K7

value: The Charles M is a furnished apartment and boarding house situated on the bank of Mission Creek in Kelowna's Mission neighbourhood, where the creek flows toward Lake Okanagan. Run by two friends with a shared love of travel and the outdoors, it positions itself as a home-away-from-home for stays ranging from a short vacation to a full semester. Bookings are handled through Airbnb or Discover Kelowna Resort Accommodations.

value: The Charles M Suites

signal: furnished apartment/boarding house, explicitly affordable; ~$100-130

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 11955 88 Ave, Delta, BC V4C

community: Delta

value: La Meza Grill is a family-owned Filipino restaurant that has been serving traditional regional cuisine in North Delta since June 2014. The extensive menu draws on culinary traditions from across the Philippine archipelago — from grilled chicken inasal and pork sisig to breakfast silog plates — offering a hungry cyclist a substantial and flavourful sit-down meal. DoorDash delivery is also available for those who prefer to eat on the go.

value: La Meza Grill

detail: Multiple vegetarian items on menu: Pritong Lumpia (fried vegetable spring roll), Fresh Lumpia (fresh vegetable roll), Tofu Sisig (diced tofu in soya and calamansi), Ensaladang Talong (grilled eggplant salad), Ukoy (deep fried vegetable fritters). No vegan or GF claims found

signal: Most entrees $15.95–$20.95 (pares, inasal, sisig, grilled items)

wow_evidence: family-owned Filipino restaurant that has been serving...since June 2014


value: 650 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 33m; rack (4 spaces) at 59m; rack (4 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: The Thompson Hotel is a full-service hotel and conference centre in downtown Kamloops offering a range of room types from Double Queen to Family and Double King Suites. The property features an indoor heated pool, fully equipped fitness room with cardio equipment, a 24/7 games room, and an on-site Breakfast Bistro. It is pet-friendly and welcomes guests with dogs, making it a comfortable base for touring cyclists exploring the Thompson Valley.

value: The Thompson Hotel

detail: On-site Breakfast Bistro; note seasonal reduced days (bistro closed some weekdays) per website

detail: Guest laundry available 24/7, listed in all room-type descriptions on the website

signal: full-service downtown Kamloops hotel + conference centre; $140-190


value: 4323 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (10 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Jasmine Mediterranean Foods is a neighborhood grocery and halal butcher shop on Main Street in Vancouver, stocking fresh halal meats alongside packaged Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialty foods. The business also runs a separate wholesale distribution operation at a different Fraser Street address. Cyclists riding Main Street will find it a useful resupply stop for specialty pantry items, teas, and packaged goods with a Middle Eastern focus.

value: Jasmine Mediterranean Foods


bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 6m; stands (4 spaces) at 19m; stands (5 spaces) at 34m; rack (7 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: BC Liquor


community: Bridal Falls

value: Large frontcountry campground at the end of a 40 km valley road on sparkling Chilliwack Lake, ringed by old-growth forest and subalpine ridges, with 40 km of trails and backcountry lake access; no cell service past the last store on the approach.

value: Chilliwack Lake Provincial Campground

wow_evidence: 182 frontcountry campsites at Chilliwack Lake, ringed by old-growth forest and subalpine ridges


value: 502 Discovery Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1G8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: The Duke Saloon is Victoria's premiere country music venue, established in 2014 inside a heritage brick building originally constructed in 1902 to house BC Electric Company streetcars. Every night it opens, a live band performs on The Jim Beam Stage, making it a lively stop for cyclists looking to catch some authentic country music after a day on the road. The venue is 19+ and is a proud member of the BarWatch Program.

value: The Duke Saloon

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 51 Sixth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (8 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands at 94m; stands at 94m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1351 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2C4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 88m.

value: Off The Rail Brewing is an East Vancouver craft brewery and tasting room founded by Steve Forsyth, pouring up to 12 house-brewed beers on 15 taps including rare nitro pours unavailable elsewhere. It sits directly on the Adanac Street bike path — one of Vancouver's primary cycling corridors — and has cultivated a loyal following among cyclists who stop in on rides. The tasting room serves snack food alongside its beer flights and pints, and sells packaged beer and growler fills to go.

value: Off The Rail Tasting Room

detail: Tasting Room page lists 'Potato pea Samosas' among available food items, which are vegetarian

wow_evidence: sits directly on the Adanac Street bike path...loyal following among cyclists


value: 196 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1B1

value: Chai Wagon is a Vancouver café dedicated to authentic Indian chai, brewed fresh daily and served alongside traditional comfort food and sweet treats. Located in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood on East 2nd Avenue, it also offers catering, corporate orders, and a franchise program, suggesting a well-established operation. A touring cyclist looking for a warming, flavourful break in Vancouver's inner east side will find a distinct alternative to the typical coffee stop.

value: Chai Wagon


value: 2-7331 Arbutus Street, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (100 spaces, covered) at 42m. Total: 100 spaces.

community: Pemberton

value: Mount Currie Coffee Co. is a locally rooted coffee shop with two locations serving the Sea-to-Sky corridor — Pemberton and Whistler Village — pouring premium espresso drinks from Gradient Coffee roasted just up the road in the Pemberton Industrial Park. Active supporters of both PORCA and WORCA, they co-sponsor annual mountain bike events and describe themselves as 'a place to start your adventure,' making them a natural gathering spot for cyclists in the region. Call-ahead ordering is available for groups heading out on the trails.

value: Mount Currie Coffee Company

signal: Local coffee shop, espresso drinks

wow_evidence: co-sponsor annual mountain bike events … a place to start your adventure


value: 7542 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B4

value: Mineiros Brazilian Bistro is a casual bistro in Burnaby serving Brazilian specialties including coxinha (crispy chicken-filled dough bites) and brigadeiro chocolates. Formerly operating as BrazEuro, the spot offers both pickup and delivery through online ordering. It sits on Edmonds Street and would make a distinctive stop for cyclists looking for something beyond typical café fare.

value: Mineiros Brazilian Bistro

wow_evidence: Brazilian specialties including coxinha and brigadeiro chocolates


value: 551 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6C 2C2

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Joyeaux Café & Restaurant is a long-running casual eatery in downtown Vancouver serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a menu blending Western dishes with Asian and Vietnamese cooking, including Vietnamese noodle soups, all rooted in owner Annie's home-cook recipes. Located on Howe Street in the city core, it offers dine-in and take-out as well as delivery, making it a convenient food stop for cyclists moving through the downtown grid.

value: Joyeaux Café and Restaurant

signal: Vietnamese/Western homestyle cafe; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: long-running casual eatery in downtown Vancouver … owner Annie's home-cook recipes


value: 496 Drake Street, Vancouver, V6B 3G6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 52m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Kurotaki House is a casual Taiwanese restaurant located in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood near the University Canada West campus, serving beef noodle soup, braised pork rice, popcorn chicken, and a full range of boba milk teas. The space is designed as a social hub with varied seating — from standard restaurant chairs to coffee-table-style nooks — and is equally welcoming to solo diners and large groups. Alcoholic beverages including beer, soju, and wine are also on offer.

value: Kurotaki

wow_evidence: FREE FAST WIFI... PICKUP / DELIVERY / GRAB & GO


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: The Big Orange Juice Bar


value: Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (6 spaces) at 94m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Bella Gelateria is an internationally award-winning artisan gelato shop that has crafted small-batch, 100% natural-ingredient gelato in Vancouver since 2010, earning the top Gelato World Tour ranking and repeated Georgia Straight Best Gelato recognition. The shop uses traditional Italian methods with Italian-imported Effi machines and local partners including Avalon Dairy and Vancouver Island Sea Salt. With five Metro Vancouver locations and extensive dietary-restriction options, it is a well-established sweet-stop destination for touring cyclists passing through the city.

value: Bella Gelateria

detail: Menu page states sorbettos are 'water-based and vegan friendly' and that 'nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free options' are available


community: Nanaimo

value: Sabzi Mandi Supermarket is a 100% family-owned South Asian grocery chain with 15 locations across Canada, founded to serve BC's South Asian community with fresh produce, specialty groceries, and imported goods that were historically hard to find locally. The Nanaimo location offers cyclists access to a broad range of fresh fruits and vegetables, bulk staples, and specialty ingredients from around the world. The chain also carries household items and cooking appliances, making it a genuinely comprehensive resupply stop.

value: Sabzi Mandi Supermarket


value: 1284 184 Street, Surrey, V3Z 9R9

blurb: Community salmon hatchery on the Little Campbell River.

community: Surrey

value: The Little Campbell River Hatchery is a fish hatchery operated by the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club, a community-based conservation organization in Surrey, BC. Located along the Little Campbell River, it supports salmon and steelhead enhancement programs in the watershed. Cyclists exploring the rural farmland and greenways of south Surrey may find it a worthwhile stop as a working conservation attraction.

value: Little Campbell River Hatchery

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Club-run conservation hatchery — hatchery ladder 1/2.


value: 5291 Highline Drive, Fernie, British Columbia, V0B 1M6

community: Cokato

value: Alpine Lodge Fernie is an award-winning, purpose-built inn-style lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort — the largest lodge at the resort, accommodating groups of up to 18 guests across eight ensuite rooms on two floors. The lodge blends private-lodge warmth with resort amenities including a steam room, jacuzzi, drying room, laundry, and a great room with a large log fireplace. Summer activities highlighted include mountain biking, river rafting, fly-fishing, and hiking, making it a natural base for cyclists exploring the Fernie area.

value: Alpine Lodge

detail: About page lists 'drying room' explicitly among guest facilities alongside laundry and steam room

detail: About page lists 'laundry' explicitly among guest facilities: 'a steam room, jacuzzi, drying room, laundry, large fireplace, great room and media room are just some of the services and facilities available to guests.'

signal: 8-room group-oriented lodge at Fernie Alpine; per-room ~$180-250 - Luxury reflects prose adjectives, not rates

wow_evidence: drying room and laundry as guest facilities


value: 2670 152 Street, Surrey

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'