value: 775 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 7m; rack at 35m; rack at 38m; rack at 50m; rack at 55m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Honey Cafe is a bubble tea cafe located on Kingsway in Vancouver. It provides a convenient refreshment stop for touring cyclists seeking a quick beverage along this major urban route.

value: Honey Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


source: enrichment

value: 6019 196 Street, Surrey, V3S 7X4

category: Groceries

community: Surrey

value: Crosstown Food Market is a neighbourhood convenience and food market on 196 Street in Surrey, BC. Tagged as air-conditioned, it offers a climate-controlled stop for cyclists traveling through the Cloverdale area. As a locally named food market rather than a chain store, it likely carries a broader range of everyday provisions than a typical convenience outlet.

value: Crosstown Food Market

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Convenience Store

tier: info


bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Eagle Bluff

source: camping

value: A compact 7-site park in riverside cottonwoods just north of Oliver, positioned as a tenter-friendly base for cycling the International Hike and Bike Trail or riding to South Okanagan wineries. The park itself offers little beyond bird watching and a short dike walk; abundant poison ivy keeps you on the paths.

value: Inkaneep Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: directly adjacent to the International Hike and Bike Trail and backroads to South Okanagan wineries


value: 626 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 8 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Victoria

value: Bao is an Asian fusion restaurant situated in Victoria's historic Chinatown, specializing in Taiwanese steam buns (Gua Bao) with a rotating cast of fillings alongside ramen, bibimbap, and Korean fried chicken. The compact, focused menu reflects a blend of East and Southeast Asian flavours, with most dishes available in vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free adaptations on request. It makes a solid mid-ride meal stop given its Chinatown location and dine-in or takeout flexibility.

value: Bao

source: osm

detail: Website states '15% Gratuity added to all takeout orders over $100', confirming takeout service is offered

detail: Menu lists dedicated vegetarian/vegan items (Shanghai Black Bean Croquette, Mala 5 Mushroom bao, Korean Fried Tofu Bibimbap) and notes 'GF upon request' and 'Vegetarian/Vegan options available upon request' on multiple dishes

band_key: casual

confidence: high

label: Casual

signal: Mains $19–$20.50: bibimbap, ramen. Band 2 range.

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 33324 South Fraser Way, V2S 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: German cuisine restaurant in Chilliwack. Information about amenities and services could not be verified due to website access limitations.

value: Schnitzelz

confidence: medium

signal: German schnitzel restaurant; $18-28/person

source: judgement


value: Okanagan centre, Westside Rd, Fintry, BC V1H 2B7, Canada

character: destination

energy: restorative

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Killiney Beach

value: Free, no-reservation rec site sitting directly on Okanagan Lake with a swimming beach, small boat launch, and short trails; there is no potable water on-site, so riders must carry their own.

value: Evely Campground

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 1888 Sea to Sky Highway 99, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0

community: Pemberton

value: North Arm Farm is a family-run working farm on the Sea-to-Sky Highway just outside Pemberton, operating a farm shop stocked with seasonal vegetables, Okanagan fruit, house-made soups, meat pies, and their famous hot sauce. In season (roughly June through October) cyclists can also U-Pick strawberries, blueberries, and pumpkins straight from the fields. It is a distinctive and practical resupply stop for anyone riding the Sea-to-Sky corridor between Whistler and Pemberton.

value: North Arm Farm

detail: Farm shop carries fresh seasonal vegetables (beets, carrots, garlic scapes, radishes, potatoes, blueberries), Okanagan fruit, pickled goods, meat pies, house-made soups, and hot sauce

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-run working farm on the Sea-to-Sky Highway just outside Pemberton … U-Pick strawberries, blueberries, and pumpkins straight from the fields


value: 15950 Fraser Highway, Suite 509, Surrey, V4N 0X8

value: Inchin's Bamboo Garden is an Asian restaurant in Surrey offering dine-in service. Located in a commercial area on Fraser Highway, it provides meal and beverage options for cycling tourists.

value: Inchin's Bamboo Garden

confidence: low

signal: Indo-Chinese dine-in; ~$15-25pp


value: 2731 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 98m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Port Moody

value: The Parkside Brewery is a craft brewery and tasting room on Port Moody's celebrated 'Brewer's Row,' situated directly across from Rocky Point Park at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet. The brewery produces award-winning beers across a wide range of styles, from easy-drinking lagers to bold hoppy ales, all brewed on-site by head brewer Vern Lambourne. Its location near waterfront trails, forested parklands, and the broader Burrard Inlet cycling network makes it a natural and rewarding stop for touring cyclists.

value: The Parkside Brewery

signal: Brewer's Row craft brewery tasting room (dup)

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: award-winning beers … situated directly across from Rocky Point Park at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet … near waterfront trails


value: #14 – 1000 NW Blvd, Creston, BC

community: Creston

value: I&J Fusion is a family-owned Pan Asian restaurant in Creston, BC, run by Isabel and John, who make all sauces, noodles, and desserts from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. The dining room offers views of the surrounding mountains and valley, giving touring cyclists a scenic stop in the Kootenays. The menu spans lunch and dinner with a range of fusion Asian dishes, bubble tea, and a strong selection of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options.

value: I&J FUSION

detail: Website states: 'We also strive to offer a large selection of gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options.'

signal: pan-Asian, scratch sauces/noodles; ~$15-24pp

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: family-owned Pan Asian restaurant... make all sauces, noodles, and desserts from scratch using fresh, local ingredients


value: 1750 Park Avenue, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada V8J 3R5

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: yes

price_label: Basic

season: all

washroom_type: flush

community: Prince Rupert

value: A full-service, landscaped RV park on Hwy 16 in Prince Rupert, roughly a mile from the BC Ferries terminal for Haida Gwaii and Alaska sailings; tent sites run $30/night with showers included, making it a solid transit stop with city amenities but no natural setting to speak of.

value: Prince Rupert RV

ownership: Private

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: tent sites run $30/night with showers included; amenity list includes Laundry


value: 1031 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Shilla Korean is a Korean restaurant located on Kingsway in Vancouver, a commercial corridor well-travelled by cyclists crossing the city. The restaurant offers Korean cuisine and sits in a dense urban neighbourhood with a variety of services nearby. Touring cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor may find it a convenient stop for a full sit-down meal.

value: Shilla Korean

signal: Korean; ~$16-26pp


value: 16072 Hwy 3a, Crawford Bay, BC

community: Crawford Bay

value: Black Salt Cafe is a seasonal East Shore bistro in Crawford Bay on Hwy 3a, set along the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake. It focuses on local, organic, and sustainable ingredients across a menu of artisanal cocktails, tapas, entrees, and desserts. Cyclists can dine on a garden patio or inside a colourful gallery dining space.

value: Black Salt Cafe

label: Cheap eats

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: seasonal East Shore bistro in Crawford Bay on Hwy 3a... garden patio or inside a colourful gallery dining space


value: 10190 River Road, Delta, V4C 2R3

community: Delta

value: Tide Waters Pub is a pub located on River Road in Delta. It provides food, beverages, and a social space for cyclists and other travelers to rest during their tours. The establishment's location makes it a potential stop for cyclists in the area.

value: Tide Waters Pub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: pub located on River Road in Delta


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Boat Harbour

value: A boat-in marine campsite on De Courcy Island in the Gulf Islands, set in a sheltered cove steeped in the lore of the infamous Brother Twelve; cyclists must arrange water transport as there is no road access whatsoever.

value: Pirates Cove Campsite (BCMT)

wow_evidence: boat-in marine campsite... no road access whatsoever


value: 13468 72 Ave Surrey, BC V3W 2N8

value: Robinhood Liquor Store is a neighbourhood retail liquor store on 72nd Avenue in Surrey carrying beer, wine, and spirits with monthly rotating specials and a loyalty program through More Rewards. The store offers delivery via Skip the Dishes and DoorDash in addition to in-person shopping. A touring cyclist could stop here to resupply on beverages, though no cycling-specific amenities are advertised on the website.

value: Robinhood Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: neighbourhood retail liquor store


value: 940 Lower Debeck Road, Naramata, BC V0H 1N1

community: Naramata

value: Therapy Vineyards is a boutique winery situated on the Naramata Bench, one of British Columbia's most celebrated wine touring routes. Walk-in tastings are welcome for individuals and small groups, making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the area. The winery operates its own ecommerce platform and tasting room booking system, suggesting a well-established visitor experience.

value: Therapy Vineyards

signal: Boutique winery walk-in tastings

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Walk-in tastings are welcome; Naramata Bench, one of British Columbia's most celebrated wine touring routes


bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Opa! of Greece

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 1302 11th Avenue South, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

blurb: Golden's history museum: Ktunaxa and Kinbasket stories, CPR settlement, pioneer archives.

category: Attractions

community: Golden

value: The Golden BC Museum is a community history museum operated by the Golden & District Historical Society, a volunteer non-profit established in 1968 and opened to the public in 1974. It preserves artifacts, archives, and stories from the Columbia River region — covering Indigenous Peoples of the Ktunaxa and Kinbasket Nations, CPR-era settlement, and generations of local pioneers — and draws roughly 3,500 on-site visitors per year. A companion BC Medical Museum is also housed under the same society, giving touring cyclists two distinct collections in one stop in the heart of Golden.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: high

planning: walk-up

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: Golden BC Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: volunteer historical-society museum; small admission/donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Volunteer-run community museum since 1974 covering Ktunaxa/Kinbasket, CPR, and pioneer stories; heritage-museum band.


value: 1326 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Kinara Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, specializing in tandoor-cooked dishes such as Butter Chicken, Fish Tikka, and Tandoori Prawn prepared by master chefs using traditional spices and clay tandoor techniques. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the heart of Vancouver. Vegetarian options including Palak Paneer and Crispy Pakora round out a diverse menu celebrating regional Indian culinary heritage.

value: Kinara Indian Cuisine

detail: Website menu lists multiple vegetarian dishes including Palak Paneer (spinach and paneer cheese), Crispy Pakora (fresh vegetables in gram flour batter), and Mango Lassi; no explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: No menu prices shown; casual Indian restaurant with dine-in/delivery service


community: Chilliwack

value: Panago

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


value: Cariboo I, BC V2J 3H9, Canada

community: Nazko

value: A tiny 2-site walk-in lakeshore camp on Crater Lake, reached via rough forest roads from Nazko and a short steep trail; the remote setting is rewarding but the hike-in rules out most loaded touring bikes.

value: Crater Lake Recreation Site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: Sowaqua Road Camp


value: 4405 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, V5H 4M3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 60m; rack (10 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 69m; stands (10 spaces) at 72m; rack (6 spaces) at 79m; rack (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (11 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 56 spaces.

category: Accommodation

community: Burnaby

value: Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown is a chain hotel in Burnaby's Metrotown commercial district offering standard accommodations. It provides a reliable overnight option for cycling tourists traveling through the region.

value: Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby)

ownership: Global chain

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 605 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (4 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; rack (6 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Perfecto Cafe is a Vancouver artisan cafe chain where every pastry, cake, sandwich, and gelato is made entirely from scratch in-house, with bakers starting at 5am daily and gelato crafted using techniques from the Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy. The Davie Street location is one of four, pairing a custom coffee blend developed exclusively with Agro Roasters alongside an ever-changing seasonal baked goods menu. Outdoor seating and a community-hub ethos make it a quality mid-ride refueling stop in the West End.

value: Perfecto Cafe

detail: Website menu lists 'Gluten-Friendly Apple Muffin' as a dedicated menu item

wow_evidence: one of four... bakers starting at 5am daily and gelato crafted using techniques from the Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy


value: 259 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Glencoe is a resident-owned motel and RV/campground situated directly across from Harrison Hot Springs' public mineral pool on Hot Springs Road. The property offers both motel rooms and serviced RV/tent sites, making it one of the few accommodations in town catering to both motorized and non-motorized visitors. Its central location in Harrison Hot Springs puts touring cyclists within walking distance of the lake, hot springs, and village amenities.

value: Glencoe

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 45837 Yale Road, Chilliwack

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: White Sails Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery that has been a fixture of downtown Nanaimo since 2015, located across from Maffeo Sutton Park on the waterfront. The open-concept taproom seats over 100 and pours up to 14 beers alongside guest taps, a selection of wines and ciders, a full coffee bar, and a locally-sourced food menu. Their flagship beers have earned gold medals at the BC Beer Awards, Canadian Brewing Awards, and World Beer Awards.

value: White Sails Brewery

detail: Beers-to-go available from the Taproom beer fridge; growler fills (32oz, 64oz) and tall cans (473mL) offered for flagship and seasonal beers

signal: Waterfront brewery taproom, beer/wine/cider + coffee


value: 7200 Market Crossing, Burnaby, V5J 0A2

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 341 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Barnacle Barney's Fish and Chips is a fish and chips restaurant situated on First Avenue in Ladysmith, a historic waterfront town on Vancouver Island. Located in a retail building in the town centre, it is likely a casual stop for hungry cyclists passing through on the E&N corridor or the Trans Canada Trail. The name and setting suggest a classic coastal takeout experience well suited to a mid-ride meal.

value: Barnacle Barney's Fish and Chips

signal: fish & chips, town centre; ~$15-22pp


value: 19533 Fraser Highway, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: This Vietnamese noodle restaurant in Surrey serves traditional pho and rice noodle dishes. A convenient sit-down dining stop for touring cyclists along the Fraser Highway corridor.

value: Phở 99 Vietnamese Noodle House

signal: pho/Vietnamese noodle; ~$14-18pp


category: Transport

community: Parksville

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand EV taxi operating Tesla Model 3 sedans across Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, and surrounding Vancouver Island communities. No bike policy stated; sedan-only fleet limits carrying full-size bikes.

value: Electric Taxi Limited

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 10688 Alder Road, Fort St. John, V1J 4J2

community: Fort St. John

value: TJ's Country Kitchen is a family-owned homestyle diner in Fort St. John run by owner Theresa, who has spent her entire career in the restaurant industry. The menu spans Belgian waffles, Eggs Benny, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads — with a reputation for generous portions. The warm, family-first atmosphere has made it a local favourite and a worthwhile stop for cyclists passing through the Peace Region.

value: TJ's Country Kitchen

signal: cuisine=burger

detail: Not explicitly

wow_evidence: family-owned homestyle diner... local favourite


value: 543 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 53m; stands (8 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m; stands (16 spaces) at 81m; stands (14 spaces) at 86m; stands (12 spaces) at 91m; rack at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 68 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Ugly Duckling is an award-winning innovative tasting-menu restaurant that opened in February 2023 in the heart of Victoria's historic Chinatown. It was named Victoria's Best New Restaurant by YAM Magazine and long-listed among Canada's Best New Restaurants by Air Canada's En Route Magazine. The kitchen produces entirely handcrafted, seasonally rotating dishes sourced from Vancouver Island's small farms and wild ingredients.

value: Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions

detail: Website states: 'We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions and preferences with advance notice.' FAQ confirms: 'We're able to accommodate most allergies and dietary preferences with advance notice,' though modifications must be confirmed prior to arrival

label: Fine dining

signal: Tasting menu, best-new-restaurant award, destination fine dining


value: 6640 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, V2R 0J2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 4025 Walters Street, V1K 1K1

community: Merritt

value: A Quality Inn franchise motel located in Merritt on the TransCanada corridor. This mid-range chain accommodation provides standard motel services to touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan region.

value: Quality Inn Merritt

signal: Genuine Quality Inn (lower-midscale Choice brand), Merritt ~$120-150

wow_evidence: Quality Inn franchise motel … standard motel services


value: 8475 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6P 4Z9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 49m; stands at 58m; stands (8 spaces) at 58m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m; wall_loops at 99m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Safeway

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 4033 208 Street, Langley, BC V3A 2H3

community: Langley

value: Trendz Coffee House is a cafe and breakfast spot in Langley. The website is currently under construction and provides no menu, seating, or amenity details. Contact the business directly for current information.

value: Trendz Coffee House

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: cafe and breakfast spot in Langley


value: 4525 Lougheed Hwy #2307B, Burnaby, BC V5C 0K3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces, covered) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Makan Time is a Southeast Asian casual dining concept ('星馬飯堂' — Singapore-Malaysia food hall) operating under the Neptune Palace restaurant group inside Brentwood Mall, Burnaby. It offers dine-in, takeout, pick-up, and delivery, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Lougheed corridor. The concept draws on Singaporean and Malaysian hawker-style cuisine as a distinct offering from its sister Neptune Palace Seafood restaurants.

value: Makan Time

signal: Singapore-Malaysia food hall/dim sum; ~$15-24pp


value: 227 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2S7

value: A weekend-only Hong Kong-inspired gluten-free cafe occupying a family space in Vancouver's historic Chinatown corridor that has been in the owners' family for three generations. The kitchen specialises in nostalgic Cantonese comfort food — gluten-free baos, noodles, rice bowls, and soy sauce chicken — alongside Hong Kong-style milk teas, seasonal cocktails, and local craft beer. Cyclists with dietary restrictions will find a rare dedicated gluten-free kitchen with clear vegan and nut-free options on offer.

value: Saan Saan Cafe and Restaurant

detail: Menu disclaimer: 'We are a dedicated gluten free cafe. We also offer vegan and nut free options.' Multiple menu items marked (v) for vegetarian

signal: Main dishes $18–26 (Satay Beef, Fried Rice, Chicken); casual Hong Kong cafe

wow_evidence: family space...for three generations...dedicated gluten-free kitchen


value: 3646 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (1 space, covered) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Caffè W has been serving the West Broadway neighbourhood since 1995, making it one of Vancouver's longer-running independent cafés. The menu ranges from classic espresso drinks and specialty lattes to smoothies, frappes, and a full brunch lineup. The café is known for its exclusive 'Dubai Chocolate' creations — a pistachio-and-chocolate dessert series not found elsewhere — and a rotating display of artisan pastries.

value: Caffè W

detail: Hot drinks menu explicitly lists alternative milks: Oat, Almond, Soy — confirming dairy-free/vegan-friendly options available

signal: Independent café + brunch

wow_evidence: serving the West Broadway neighbourhood since 1995… two Vancouver addresses


community: 100 Mile House

value: Smitty's

signal: Smitty's family diner chain (confirmed); ~$15-22pp


value: 1832 Comox Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wall_loops (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 36m; rack (6 spaces) at 51m; rack (6 spaces) at 78m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Comox

value: Spice Hut

signal: no info; Indian restaurant, keep casual default


value: 514 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo, BC

value: Mid Island Liquor is part of Mid Island Co-op, a locally-owned co-operative with 18 locations serving communities across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This Nanaimo location on Haliburton Street offers a retail selection of beer, wine, and spirits from a co-operative that emphasizes local products and community involvement. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient stop for resupply in central Nanaimo.

value: Mid-Island Liquor


value: 1-111 Oriole Rd, Kamloops, V2C 4N6

community: Kamloops

value: Amsterdam Restaurant is a locally owned breakfast and lunch eatery that introduced Dutch pannenkoeken (crêpes) to Kamloops over 20 years ago, carving out a distinctive niche with its European-Canadian fusion menu. The cozy spot is known for its extensive dietary accommodations, including dedicated gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, with particular attention to minimising cross-contamination for celiac diners. Takeout is available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through Kamloops.

value: Amsterdam Restaurant

detail: Website has a dedicated section 'Gluten Free Friendly, Vegetarian & Vegan Options' and notes celiac accommodations: 'We will go to the greatest lengths to ensure that the risk of cross contamination is minimized.' Vegan batter, smoked tempeh, vegan cheese, and coconut whipped cream listed as available ingredients

signal: Dutch pannenkoeken breakfast/lunch; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: introduced Dutch pannenkoeken to Kamloops over 20 years ago, carving out a distinctive niche... takeout is available


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; rack at 42m; stands at 90m; rack at 96m.

community: Richmond

value: Dinesty Dumpling House is Greater Vancouver's leading Chinese restaurant chain, founded in Richmond in 2006 and celebrated for its handcrafted Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) made with natural chicken broth, double-ground pork, and ultra-thin hand-kneaded wrappers. The chain has won multiple prestigious Chinese Restaurant Awards and Diner's Choice honours for best soup dumpling and best Shanghainese restaurant. Touring cyclists can stop in for a full sit-down meal or take-out dumplings across several Richmond and Vancouver locations.

value: Dinesty Dumpling House

signal: Dinesty dumpling/xiaolongbao chain; ~$16-26pp


value: 1086 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 5m; wall_loops (12 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (14 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Green Lemongrass is a Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, offering a casual dining option for cyclists exploring the area.

value: Green Lemongrass

signal: Vietnamese; ~$14-20pp


value: 234 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S8

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Big Grin Bikes is a full-service bicycle shop in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, specializing in Scott bikes across all disciplines — road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes — plus Benno eBikes and a wide range of apparel and accessories. In addition to in-shop service, they offer mobile mechanics, giving touring cyclists an option even if they can't make it to the store. The shop's mechanic, Lazarus, is described as focused on getting riders back on the road as quickly as possible.

value: Big Grin Bikes

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 20381 62 Ave Unit 301, Langley, BC V3A 5E6

value: Kostas Greek Restaurant has been serving authentic, homemade Greek cuisine in the Langley area for nearly 20 years, founded by Bozena and Kostas Pappas and now continued by Canadian-born Harman. The menu features classics like souvlaki, calamari, and lamb dinners, all made with fresh ingredients. The business is transitioning to a cloud kitchen model, focusing on takeout and delivery.

value: Kostas

signal: Takeout-oriented, explicitly 'affordable', Greek casual cuisine (souvlaki/calamari)

wow_evidence: nearly 20 years ... transitioning to a cloud kitchen model


value: 2827 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; rack (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 80m; rack (6 spaces) at 87m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Persia Foods is a supermarket on West Broadway in Vancouver's Kitsilano area, likely specializing in Persian and Middle Eastern groceries. Touring cyclists on the West Broadway corridor will find it a convenient resupply stop with a broad grocery selection.

value: Persia Foods


value: 350 Laurier St, Invermere, BC V0A 1K7, Canada

community: Invermere

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 106-123 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 64m; stands (30 spaces) at 88m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Sharky's Chophouse & Eatery is a steakhouse housed inside the iconic Lonsdale Quay Market on the North Vancouver waterfront, with over 15 years serving locals and visitors. The restaurant specializes in premium cuts of steak and chophouse classics made with locally sourced ingredients, and offers views of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet. Its location at the Lonsdale Quay ferry terminal makes it a convenient stop for cyclists crossing between Vancouver and the North Shore.

value: Sharky's Chophouse & Eatery

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale


value: 406 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2A7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 28m; rack (1 space) at 30m; rack (1 space) at 38m; rack (1 space) at 60m; rack (1 space) at 73m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 45779 Luckakuck Way

community: Chilliwack

value: Bento Sushi

signal: Bento Sushi grab-and-go chain; under $15


value: 1210 Homer Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Yaletown Gelato is a neighbourhood ice cream and gelato shop on Homer Street in Vancouver's Yaletown district. It sits within easy reach of the False Creek Seawall, one of the most popular cycling corridors in the city, making it a natural mid-ride treat stop. The area is dense with street-level retail and is highly accessible by bike.

value: Yaletown Gelato


value: 1555 Versatile Drive, Kamloops, BC V1S 1W7

value: MATCH Eatery & Public House is a casual full-service restaurant and sports pub chain operated under the Gateway Casinos family, with locations across BC, Alberta, and Ontario. The Kamloops outpost serves an extensive menu of pub classics, pastas, burgers, wings, and pizzas alongside a full bar. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming sit-down atmosphere with takeout and delivery also available.

value: MATCH Eatery & Public House

signal: MATCH pub chain, entrees $23-29; ~$24-34pp


value: 9910 Crowsnest Hwy, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

community: Osoyoos

value: Osoyoos Fruit Basket is a farm stand and farmers market vendor on Highway 3 (Crowsnest Hwy) in Osoyoos, selling fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables straight from the orchard. Situated in the heart of South Okanagan fruit country, it offers cyclists a chance to pick up seasonal produce — including early-season Chelan cherries — right along one of BC's most popular touring routes. With in-store pickup and a direct-from-farm focus, it's a practical and characterful resupply stop.

value: Osoyoos Fruit Basket

wow_evidence: farm stand...fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables straight from the orchard


value: 2328 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC

community: Courtenay

value: Garlic N Pepper is a family-run Korean/Japanese grocery store and eatery in Courtenay that has been operating since 2019. It stocks a notably broad Asian grocery selection — 30+ ramen varieties, Korean and Japanese sauces, snacks, frozen foods, and house-made small-batch kimchi — that would be hard to find elsewhere in the Comox Valley. The eatery side serves hot Korean comfort food including bibimbap, bulgogi, spicy pork, and mandu, available for dine-in, pickup, or delivery.

value: Garlic n Pepper

detail: Full Korean eatery menu: Korean Fried Chicken Bowl, Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Japchae, Soondubu, Kimchi Fried Rice, and more. Also available via SkipTheDishes and DoorDash

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: 30+ ramen varieties, Korean and Japanese sauces... house-made small-batch kimchi... bibimbap, bulgogi, spicy pork, and mandu


value: 33215 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, V2S 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in 1928, serving family-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu built around locally sourced ingredients including Canadian beef and BC chicken. The Abbotsford location on South Fraser Way is a standalone dine-in restaurant with curbside pickup and multiple delivery options. Touring cyclists will find a reliably accessible full-service meal stop with wheelchair-accessible entry on a major arterial route through the Fraser Valley.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 3315 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; anchors (1 space) at 63m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 74m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack at 92m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Thai Away Home is a multi-location Thai restaurant on Cambie Street in Vancouver serving dine-in, take-out, and delivery meals rooted in authentic Thai recipes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu caters broadly to diverse dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options across curries, noodle dishes, salads, and fried chicken. Cambie Street is a recognized cycling corridor in Vancouver, making this a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the city.

value: Thai Away Home

detail: Website explicitly states the menu includes 'vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options'; menu page lists tofu/veggie substitutions and curry combos

signal: Thai, affordable, multi-location; ~$14-22pp

detail: Website does not mention washrooms


value: #4 - 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam, BC V3B 1C2

community: Coquitlam

value: Ding Hao Noodle House is a Taiwanese restaurant established in 2007 in Coquitlam, specializing in traditional beef noodle soup made with slow-cooked bone broth — no MSG or artificial concentrates. The owner/chef trained at Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodle House in Taiwan, a restaurant recognized on the Michelin Bibendum Recommendation List. Touring cyclists will find a full sit-down menu of Taiwanese classics — dumplings, braised beef rice, noodle soups, and an extensive bubble tea selection — in a spot conveniently located on Barnet Highway.

value: Ding Hao Noodle House

signal: Noodle house format, mains $10.75–$18, sit-down


value: 213 Carrall Street, Vancouver, V6B 2J2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands at 98m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Fork & Friends (branding its brunch program as 'Twisted Fork') is a sit-down brunch spot in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, a short roll from the waterfront Seawall cycling route. The restaurant serves a regional brunch menu and also runs an evening cocktail bar called the Breeze Bar later in the week. Its Gastown location puts it squarely in one of Vancouver's most cycle-accessible corridors.

value: Twisted Fork

signal: Brunch-focused, no-reservation policy, casual vibe; menu PDF lacks visible prices


value: 2450 Yukon Street, Vancouver, V5Y 0A4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: The La Taquería group operates three distinct Mexican concepts across Metro Vancouver, and 2450 Yukon St. is home to Comedor, their counter-service street-food outpost offering tacos, burritos, and specialties like Quesabirria and Birriamen. The casual, fast-service format makes it a practical stop for a touring cyclist looking for a filling, flavourful meal near the Cambie Street corridor. A broad menu with several plant-based options adds to its appeal for mixed groups.

value: La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop

detail: Comedor menu lists multiple vegetarian items: Hongos Salteados, Rajas con Crema, Frijoles Refritos, Guacamole & Chip, Pico de Gallo and Chips

signal: Individual tacos $5–5.95; counter service taqueria; street food format


value: 5225 North Island Highway, Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7

community: Grantham

value: Roots Rising Bakery is a 100% gluten-free bakehouse on the North Island Highway in Courtenay, founded by a chef whose personal health journey led her to specialize in food as medicine. The bakery produces artisan breads, pastries, and cakes across three distinct lines — Rising Roots, Primal Roots (keto/paleo/diabetic-friendly), and Wild Roots (vegan sourdough) — making it a rare stop catering to cyclists with celiac disease, dairy intolerances, and other dietary restrictions. Products are also stocked at a number of local Courtenay-area cafes and restaurants.

value: Roots Rising Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 150 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 17m; rack (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Ace Brewing Company is a family-owned microbrewery and taproom in Courtenay's Comox Valley, themed around the ace fighter pilots of WWI and WWII who flew from nearby CFB Comox. The Landolt family built the brewery around a commitment to quality, producing everything from crisp German-style Pilsners to bold West Coast IPAs. The taproom pours a rotating lineup of craft beers that includes the 2022 Canada Beer Cup Silver Medal-winning Wingman Pale Ale.

value: Ace Brewing Company

signal: microbrewery taproom; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: family-owned microbrewery… 2022 Canada Beer Cup Silver Medal-winning Wingman Pale Ale


value: 837 Bidwell Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Aria Market is a supermarket in Vancouver's West End offering basic groceries and provisions for daily needs. Located on Bidwell Street, it serves as a convenient provisioning stop for traveling cyclists.

value: Aria Market


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 69m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 1208 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 3B9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Finn's is a heritage seafood and steakhouse occupying an 1882 redbrick-and-fieldstone building on Victoria's Inner Harbour waterfront, named in tribute to Roderick Finlayson, widely considered the father of Victoria. The harbourfront patio overlooks the Inner Harbour and parliament buildings, and the menu ranges from fresh local Dungeness crab and oysters to house-cut steaks and double-thick pork chops. Executive Chef Richard Luttman leads a kitchen that has earned the restaurant award-winning recognition among Victoria dining destinations.

value: Finn's Seafood Chops Cocktails

detail: Website states 'fresh and delicious cuisine for all tastes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options' and group bookings page notes 'our menu features a variety of gluten free and vegetarian options.'

signal: heritage seafood/steakhouse, harbourfront; ~$25-38pp

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: heritage seafood and steakhouse occupying an 1882 redbrick-and-fieldstone building on Victoria's Inner Harbour waterfront... earned the restaurant award-winning recognition


value: 5615 Sunshine Coast Highway, Sechelt

community: Sechelt

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: Ash Main, Kleecoot, BC V9Y 9B8, Canada

blurb: K'ak'awin petroglyphs, one of BC's finest ancient rock-art panels, at Sproat Lake.

community: Sproat Lake

value: The Sproat Lake Petroglyphs, known by the Nuu-chah-nulth name K'ak'awin, are an archaeological site within Sproat Lake Provincial Park on central Vancouver Island and are considered one of the finest panels of prehistoric rock carvings in British Columbia. Cyclists can reach the carvings via a 0.5 km trail from the main parking lot, ending at a small pier at the east end of the park where the ancient carvings are viewable at the lake's edge. The surrounding provincial park on the north shore of Sproat Lake, reached via Highway 4 about 13 km northwest of Port Alberni, also offers swimming, canoeing, and fishing.

facet_confidence: low

planning: check-ahead

setting: outdoor

value: Sproat Lake Petroglyphs

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: petroglyphs in provincial park, no day-use fee

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: K'ak'awin — among the finest prehistoric rock-art panels in BC, short trail in Sproat Lake Provincial Park. Provincially significant archaeology, memorable visit.


value: 687 Albert St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2W3, Canada

community: Nanaimo

value: Superette is a supermarket in Nanaimo, BC, listed in OpenStreetMap with a Facebook presence under the name SuperetteFoods. As a grocery store in a mid-Island city, it could serve as a resupply point for cyclists travelling the east coast of Vancouver Island. Details about store layout, specialty offerings, or cyclist-specific amenities are not available from current sources.

value: Superette


value: Mile 143 Alaska Highway

community: Pink Mountain

value: Buffalo Inn is a motel situated at Mile 143 of the iconic Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia, placing it squarely on one of the world's great long-distance cycling routes. The Alaska Highway corridor sees steady traffic from touring cyclists making multi-week journeys between Dawson Creek and Alaska, making roadside lodging at this milepost a meaningful stopping point. The commercial building and highway-side location suggest a classic roadhouse-style motel serving travellers in a remote stretch of BC.

value: Buffalo Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: Mile 143 of the iconic Alaska Highway


value: Unit 4, 33093 7th Avenue, Mission, BC

community: Mission

value: Pizza Man is a locally-owned neighbourhood pizzeria in Mission, BC, built around a signature multigrain dough, house-recipe sauces, and real Canadian cheese. The menu spans 16 combination pizzas and 10 gourmet pies—including tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and several vegetarian builds—plus individual slices, making it a practical stop for a quick mid-ride meal. The shop delivers within a 5 km radius and is open seven days a week from late morning through the evening.

value: Pizza Man

detail: Pizza by the slice available ($2.25/slice per website); counter/takeout service implied throughout; delivery also offered

detail: Menu lists Vegetarian Classic (mushrooms, onions, green peppers, pineapple, olives, tomatoes), Garden Combo (mushrooms, spinach, onions, green peppers, olives, artichokes, tomatoes), and Vegetarian Paneer Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 323 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6C 1Z7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 37m; stands (8 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (10 spaces) at 87m; stands (10 spaces) at 88m; stands (9 spaces) at 93m; rack (9 spaces) at 95m; rack at 98m. Total: 59 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Awesome Bagel & More is a downtown Vancouver café located steps from Canada Place, serving handcrafted bagels baked fresh daily, gourmet sandwiches, artisan pastries, Italian-style gelato, and espresso drinks. It positions itself as a gathering spot for locals, tourists, and professionals and operates with indoor seating only. The online menu spans over 57 items across categories including breakfast bagels, paninis, soups, and a full espresso bar.

value: Awesome Bagel & More

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: handcrafted bagels baked fresh daily


value: 19851 Willowbrook Drive, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 96m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Real Canadian Superstore


bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 12m; rack (3 spaces) at 20m; rack (3 spaces) at 58m; rack (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (1 space) at 64m; rack (8 spaces) at 94m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: Kamloops

value: Browns Socialhouse

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


value: 248 Southside Dr, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 6Z5

value: Sea Drift Fish Co. is a family-run wholesale seafood operation on Vancouver Island, established in 1979 and focused on sustainably sourced local fish. The company serves seafood wholesalers, processors, and fishermen, offering custom cutting, freezing, bait, and ice. A touring cyclist passing through Nanaimo with a cooler or looking to buy fresh local seafood may find this a distinctive stop.

value: Sea Drift Fish Company

detail: Website states 'a fisherman selling product or looking for bait and ice' — ice is explicitly listed as an available product


value: 8077 Alexandra Rd #101, Richmond, BC V6X 3A6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 58m.

community: Richmond

value: Yuan's Garden is an award-winning sit-down restaurant in Richmond's Alexandra Road food corridor, serving authentic Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine rooted in a culinary tradition tracing back to 18th-century scholar Yuan Mei. Chef Ge Feng, a Nanjing native, has been recognized by the 2024 Chinese Restaurant Awards Critics' Choice for his Nanjing-Style Salted Duck and was nominated for Vancouver's Best Casual Chinese Restaurants the same year. The restaurant offers a full menu of dumplings, seafood, poultry, and vegetable dishes in a sit-down dining room that accepts table reservations.

value: Yuan's Garden Restaurant

signal: Jiangsu/Zhejiang Chinese, award chef; ~$18-30pp


value: 293 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Tasty Market and Cafe is a cozy neighbourhood market and café in Vancouver's Chinatown, centred on locally sourced organic produce, groceries, and household staples. The café side pours locally roasted organic and Fair Trade coffee alongside sandwiches, pasta dishes, and comfort food served for breakfast and lunch. It is a community-rooted stop in a dense urban cycling corridor.

value: Tasty Market and Cafe

wow_evidence: cozy neighbourhood market and café... centred on locally sourced organic produce


blurb: Protected old-growth forest with 900-year cedars; free guided tours by the conservancy society.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Old Growth Conservancy is a 54-hectare protected forest at 760 metres elevation on West Vancouver's mountainside, containing western redcedars up to 900 years old that survived a golf course development threat in 1990. The Old Growth Conservancy Society runs free guided tours into the reserve's interior, including off-trail sections not normally open to the public, offering a rare encounter with one of BC's last remnants of ancient temperate rainforest. The society's board includes mountain bikers and hikers, and it collaborates with the North Shore Mountain Biking Association on trail access matters in adjacent areas.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

theme: nature

value: Old Growth Conservancy

wow_evidence: 54-ha protected old-growth with 900-year cedars; free guided tours including off-trail interior — rare encounter, tour-conditional day-shaping.


value: 2429 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E1

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces, covered) at 6m; rack (5 spaces) at 8m; stands (4 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Our Community Bikes is a Vancouver social enterprise and full-service community bike shop focused on making cycling accessible to all, with a particular emphasis on underserved communities. It sells refurbished bikes and used parts, runs a bicycle recycling hub, and offers DIY repair space and education programs including mechanics courses, youth programming, and 'Pedals for the People' for those facing financial hardship. A touring cyclist will find a staffed repair shop, a well-stocked used parts selection, and a welcoming community-focused environment on Main Street.

days_closed: Mo Tu

value: Our Community Bikes

detail: We can also do bike assembly from box or box up bikes for travel, but we don't have the cardboard boxes that new bikes get shipped in reliably, since we don't sell new bikes.  But if a client was to bring a box themselves, we can definitely box their bike up for them with sufficient notice.

detail: Also DIY access nights and education and workspace for people who want to repair their own bikes

source: manual

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: community bike shop and social enterprise... bicycle recycling hub... DIY workspace access


value: 991 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 7500 120 Street-Scott Road, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Krishna's Dosa Palace is a South Indian restaurant in Surrey specializing in traditional dishes such as Mysore Masala Dosa, Chicken 65 Biryani, idlis, vadas, and parathas, all prepared from time-honored recipes. The menu is notably inclusive, with an extensive range of vegetarian, vegan, and naturally gluten-free options alongside meat dishes. Cyclists passing through the Surrey area can dine in or order ahead online for takeout.

value: Krishna's Dosa Palace

detail: Website states 'extensive vegetarian and vegan options' and notes Masala Ghee Podi Idli is 'naturally gluten-free.'

signal: South Indian dosa/biryani; ~$14-22pp


value: 2160 S Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 1C2, Canada

community: Campbell River

value: Sea Wok is a Chinese restaurant located on Vancouver Island near coordinates 49.97°N, 125.22°W. As a sit-down dining option in a region with limited services, it could serve as a meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. No further detail about the establishment could be confirmed due to unavailable website content.

value: Sea Wok

signal: Chinese sit-down; $15-25/person


value: 488 Gore Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2Z6

value: COFU is a fully plant-based Japanese restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown, founded by Akiko Gulkison, a Japanese immigrant and single mother who built Canada's first fully plant-based omakase experience. The intimate 18-course tasting menu is served at an 8-seat counter handcrafted by Japanese carpenters, blending traditional technique with seasonal vegetables sourced locally and from Japan. On weekends, the same address also houses Hush, a quiet coffee space serving Japanese-roasted beans and ceremonial-grade matcha from Kyoto.

value: Cofu

detail: FAQ states 'COFU Chinatown is proudly 100% vegan' and 'We're happy to accommodate gluten-free and oriental vegetarian/vegan diets.'

signal: 18-course omakase tasting menu, $130 per person


value: On-demand taxi serving Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Harrison Hot Springs, with airport runs to YVR and YXX. Fleet includes wheelchair-accessible vans; no bike policy stated.

value: Cheam Taxi

wow_evidence: on-demand taxi serving Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Harrison Hot Springs


value: 32545 London Avenue, V2V 6M7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 39m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Canadian Tire


value: 5275 Ladner Trunk Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 19m.

community: Delta

value: FreshCo


value: 1944 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, V1N 2W7

community: Castlegar

value: The Sandman Hotel Castlegar is a mid-size chain hotel on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, part of the national Sandman Hotels group. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness centre, free parking, and pet-friendly rooms, making it a comfortable layover for cyclists passing through the Kootenay region. The property has earned Bronze Certification from GreenStep Solutions under Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards.

value: Sandman Hotel Castlegar

detail: USB Charging Ports listed under Room Features on the Standard Room detail page

detail: Continental breakfast listed as an available amenity on the hotel amenities page and referenced in individual room descriptions

signal: Genuine Sandman with pool/fitness in Castlegar


value: 4119 Golfers Approach, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 75m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Tapley's Pub, open since 1981, is Whistler's first pub and a cornerstone of the village's social fabric, operating as part of the Gibbons Hospitality Group. Known as the locals' living room, it is a lively sports bar serving pub food, local craft beers, and hosting weekly community events like trivia and bingo nights. The dog-friendly patio adds to its welcoming character, making it a natural gathering spot in the heart of Whistler Village.

value: Tapley's Neighbourhood Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 85m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: % Arabica


value: 3484 Jackson Road, Cache Creek, V0K 1H0

blurb: Gold-rush roadhouse ranch on the Cariboo Wagon Road; twenty original buildings from 1861.

community: Cache Creek

value: Historic Hat Creek Ranch is a BC heritage site designated since 1981, encompassing roughly 130 hectares of farmyards, fields, and rangeland along with approximately twenty historic wooden buildings dating from 1861 into the early 20th century. Located near Cache Creek on the Gold Rush Trail, it offers a rare glimpse into the era of roadhouse travel and early BC ranching. Touring cyclists passing through the Interior could find it a compelling cultural stop along a route that follows historic wagon roads.

label: Summer operating season

months: June July August September

setting: mixed

value: Historic Hat Creek Ranch

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Provided content is health education website, not historic ranch attraction site

wow_evidence: Rubric notability anchor (3): designated heritage site since 1981, ~20 original 1861-era buildings on the Cariboo Wagon Road — day-shaping living-heritage stop. DUPE#5 winner.


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

value: Bourbon St. Grill


community: Chilliwack

value: Velofix is a mobile bike shop franchise that dispatches certified technicians directly to wherever a cyclist needs them — home, trailhead, or accommodation. With 130+ technicians across North America and over 220,000 completed services, it covers a wide range of bikes including road, gravel, mountain, commuter, triathlon, tandem, and e-bikes. For touring cyclists in BC, it offers a practical alternative to hauling a bike to a shop, bookable online or by phone.

value: velofix

detail: Dedicated e-bike service packages (Silver, Gold, Flat Repair) covering safety inspection, drivetrain, braking, wheel truing, and electrical systems; explicitly supports Rad Power, Benno, OHM, Yamaha, and Strome e-bikes

origin: manual

wow_evidence: mobile bike shop franchise, 130+ technicians across North America


value: 721 Station Avenue, V9B 5R5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; rack at 44m.

community: Langford

value: Floyd's Diner is a Victoria-area landmark established in 2004, famous as 'Home of the Mahoney' and known for satisfying portions in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. This is the Langford location, the chain's second, opened in 2012. Touring cyclists riding through the Langford corridor will find it a solid breakfast-and-lunch stop open seven days a week.

value: Floyd's Diner

signal: Explicit diner format, sit-down with reservations, family-oriented breakfast/lunch

wow_evidence: established in 2004, famous as 'Home of the Mahoney'... four locations in the Victoria area


value: 32080 Marshall Road, V2T 1A1

community: Abbotsford

value: A country-style restaurant in Chilliwack. Detailed information about amenities and services is not currently available due to website connectivity issues.

value: Ricky's COUNTRY - Restaurant -

signal: Ricky's Country chain family restaurant; $15-30/person

wow_evidence: country-style restaurant in Chilliwack


value: 980 Pandora Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: staple (6 spaces) at 60m; staple (6 spaces) at 61m; staple (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (10 spaces) at 76m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 803 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (1 space) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: A Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews location offering casual burger-focused dining and a full bar. As part of a major North American chain, this Vancouver location provides reliable full-service dining for touring cyclists seeking a sit-down meal in the city.

value: Red Robin

signal: chain 'red robin'

wow_evidence: major North American chain ... another outlet


value: A&W


value: 692 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 94m.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: French Press Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty coffee roaster and café in Qualicum Beach, with a second location in Parksville, roasting beans in-house on Vancouver Island. Founded by Jeremy Perkins, a former professional violist with decades of specialty coffee experience in the UK, the business earned a gold medal at the 2024 Golden Bean North America competition — the world's largest coffee roasting contest — along with multiple other medals. Cyclists stopping in can pair award-winning single-origin coffees and blends with freshly baked goods from a seasonally rotating menu.

value: French Press Coffee Roasters

detail: About page states: 'many of which have gluten-free options' in reference to baked goods including sticky buns, lemon tarts, carrot cake, and daily muffins. No explicit vegan mention


value: 525 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P5X8

value: Joy Cafe Vancouver is a Cantonese restaurant on SW Marine Drive serving a broad menu that spans traditional dim sum, Hong Kong-style baked rice and spaghetti dishes, and fusion Asian fare. The cha chaan teng-style offerings — baked Portuguese chicken rice, pan-fried rice noodles, congee, and a full dim sum selection — make it a satisfying full-meal stop for cyclists in south Vancouver. Online pickup ordering is available directly through the restaurant's website.

value: Joy Cafe Vancouver

detail: Website menu includes plant-based items such as Stuffed Whole Eggplant in Thai Sauce (B8) and various dim sum with vegetable fillings. No gluten-free labelling found


value: North Coast, BC, Canada

community: Dadens

value: Langara Fishing Lodge is a remote floating fishing resort on Langara Island at the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, operated by Langara Fishing Adventures. Guests arrive by charter jet from Vancouver and helicopter transfer, with all meals, beverages, and guided Pacific salmon and halibut fishing included in packages. The lodge bills itself as North America's premier destination for ocean-run Chinook, Coho, and Halibut fishing across a May–September season.

value: Langara Fishing Lodge

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: All-inclusive with charter flights, helicopter, remote luxury location

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: accessible only by charter jet from Vancouver and helicopter transfer... remote floating fishing resort on Langara Island at the northern tip of Haida Gwaii


value: 195 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 13m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 16m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 74m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Nook is a well-established Italian restaurant group with multiple Vancouver locations, serving housemade pastas and wood-fired pizzas in the cycling-friendly Olympic Village neighbourhood. The Olympic Village location sits near the seawall and the Cambie Bridge cycling corridor, making it a convenient mid-ride or post-ride meal stop. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and pickup orders can be placed online.

value: Nook

detail: Menu lists gluten-free option ('GF Organic Quinoa Pasta +3') and multiple vegetarian dishes (Margherita pizza, Ricotta pizza, Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, various salads)

signal: Pasta & pizza mains $25–28; salads $19


value: 280 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, V0N1V0

community: Gibsons

value: The Pink House Bistro is a Mediterranean-inspired second-storey restaurant in Gibsons Landing, where Head Chef Kit Pollack's seasonal menus put bold flavours and humble vegetables front and centre alongside meat and seafood. The cozy, colourful dining room and uncovered patio offer sweeping views of the harbour and nearby islands, making it a destination spot for special meals. The curated bar program includes local beers, global wines, and house cocktails.

value: The Pink House

detail: Menu page labels multiple dishes 'Vegetarian' throughout all sections; customer review states 'so many options for gluten-free and vegetarian'

signal: Mediterranean bistro, named chef, seasonal, curated wine; ~$35-55pp


value: 3603 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 8m; rack (5 spaces) at 18m; stands (6 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; rack at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Organic Acres Market is a compact but fully stocked organic grocery store at the corner of Main Street and East 20th Avenue in Vancouver, part of the Be Fresh and SPUD.ca family of local food businesses. Despite its modest size, the store carries fresh organic produce, prepared to-go entrees and salads, and cold-pressed juices from The Juice Box. It is a convenient urban resupply stop for cyclists traveling the Main Street corridor.

value: Organic Acres Market


value: 145 West 1st St, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1B1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 20m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (5 spaces) at 38m; rack (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (8 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 65m; rack (4 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 38 spaces.

blurb: Lower Lonsdale rec centre with gym and fitness studios.

community: North Vancouver

value: John Braithwaite Community Centre is a public recreation facility operated by the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission, situated in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood of North Vancouver. It houses a fitness centre with weight and cardio equipment, a multi-sport gymnasium supporting badminton, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and ball hockey, plus art and woodworking studios. Touring cyclists exploring the North Shore would find it a well-equipped community hub in a central, walkable district.

theme: recreation

value: John Braithwaite Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre with gym and studios, no pool — standard 1/1.


value: 4160 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 91m. Total: 54 spaces.

value: Pho Goodness is a Vietnamese comfort-food chain established in 2011, with this Main & 26th outpost operating as a takeout-only counter in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The menu centres on pho, banh mi, rice dishes, and vermicelli bowls in a quick-service format with online pre-ordering to minimize wait times. The chain has been named best Vietnamese and best pho in Westender Magazine's 'Best of City' awards multiple times.

value: Pho Goodness

detail: Website labels this location 'Main & 26th Take-Out Only'

signal: Pho shop; reviewer mentions 'fair prices'; home-style Vietnamese comfort food positioning


value: 105 North Star Road, Quesnel, V2J 5K2

community: Quesnel

value: McDonald's


value: 21183 88 Avenue, Langley, BC V1M2G5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 37m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Cortado Cafe and Coffee House is a community-focused cafe in the Walnut Grove neighbourhood of Langley, opened in September 2024 by long-time locals who saw a gap in the area. They partner with Republica Roasters to serve locally roasted coffee alongside in-house food prepared daily from Fraser Valley ingredients. The cafe emphasizes sustainability, vegan and gluten-free options, and outdoor seating, making it a welcoming stop for visitors passing through.

value: Cortado Cafe and Coffee House

detail: Website states: 'providing vegan and gluten-free options' under Healthy Options

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 3330 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3M7

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Sushi Hil is an intimate sushi restaurant in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood, led by Chef Hilary Nguy, who brings over 20 years of Japanese culinary experience to a menu built around the finest seasonal ingredients. The restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation and ranks at #90 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, making it a notable culinary destination on Main Street's 'Michelin Mile.' Cyclists riding through Mt. Pleasant will find a focused, chef-driven menu spanning sashimi, nigiri, makimono, and multi-course sets at lunch and dinner.

value: Sushi Hil

signal: Michelin-recommended, nigiri set $65, Chirashi Royale $98


value: 751 View Street, V8W1J9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Coda is a live music venue and bar in downtown Victoria hosting jazz, indie rock, folk, swing, and dance music across two stages (Bar Stage and Main Stage). It is primarily a 19+ venue with occasional all-ages events and draws both local talent and touring acts from across Canada. The venue is noted as accessible by stairs only.

value: The Coda

signal: amenity=bar


value: 7500 HWY #3, Manning Park, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 13m; rack (10 spaces) at 93m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Manning Park

value: Bear's Den Pub is a pub within Manning Park Resort, set in the Cascade Mountains along Highway 3 — a key corridor for touring cyclists crossing southern BC. It sits alongside the Pinewoods Restaurant inside the resort complex and features pool tables, offering a relaxed spot to unwind after a long day in the saddle. The broader resort includes cabins, chalets, camping, and year-round outdoor activities, making this a natural extended rest stop on a multi-day route.

value: Bear's Den Pub


value: 4820 Kingsway (Metropolis at Metrotown), Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 60m; stands (8 spaces) at 71m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Curry Express is a family-run quick serve Indian restaurant chain that has been serving the Vancouver area since 1996, with locations inside Metropolis at Metrotown, Lougheed Town Centre, and CF Richmond Centre. The menu draws on North Indian traditions, featuring biryanis, karhai curries, tandoori wraps, and street food specialties like samosa chaat and chole kulche, all prepared fresh using quality meats and produce cooked in tandoor ovens and traditional vessels. The mall food court setting makes it a convenient hot meal stop for cyclists passing through Burnaby or Richmond.

value: Curry Express

detail: Menu explicitly includes vegetarian items: Vegetable Pulao, Chana Bhatura, Samosa Combo, Vegetarian Stuffed Naan, and Paneer Tandoori Wrap option


value: 8231 Cambie Road, Richmond, V6X 1J8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; stands at 55m; rack at 65m; rack at 76m.

community: Richmond

value: 12 Baskets Nutrition & Health Co is a natural health and supplement retailer in Richmond, BC, stocking an extensive lineup of vitamins, herbs, probiotics, homeopathic remedies, and natural beauty products from dozens of Canadian and international brands. The store also carries a food section with superfoods, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, natural condiments, and manuka honey — useful resupply items for a touring cyclist. It operates both a physical retail location and an active online store with Canada-wide shipping.

value: 12 Baskets Nutrition & Health Co

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: natural health and supplement retailer


value: North Okanagan F, BC V4Y 4L3, Canada

bike_access: rough

community: Hupel

value: A single-site forested rec site beside a shallow lake in the Okanagan highlands, reached by a long forest service road that is slow and rough; no boat launch and no listed amenities.

value: Elbow Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 2107 Tait Street, Summerland BC, V0H 1Z4

community: Summerland

value: Summerland Motel is a beachside property in Summerland, BC, billed as the town's closest motel to Okanagan Lake and sitting right off the main highway. The motel offers a range of room types from standard doubles to three-bedroom suites with full kitchens, plus a seasonal heated outdoor pool and inner courtyard garden. It is a practical base for cyclists touring the Okanagan, with local dining, wineries, and a grocery store all nearby.

value: Summerland Motel

detail: Guest testimonial on front page lists 'ice machine, laundry' among on-site amenities

detail: Guest testimonial on front page states 'Close to grocery store.'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: seasonal heated outdoor pool


value: 400 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: shed (16 spaces, covered, secure) at 40m. Total: 16 spaces, 16 secure.

community: Bowen Island

value: Branch on Bowen is a community gathering place established in 2016 that began as a taco shop and has grown into a multi-season destination, serving handmade corn-tortilla tacos with locally sourced BC ingredients — grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, smoked salmon, and vegan sweet potato — alongside Earnest Ice Cream and seasonal ramen and dumplings. The counter-service format and individually priced menu items make it a practical stop for a quick, satisfying meal. It also houses the Narwhal gift shop, adding a browsing option to the visit.

value: Branch on Bowen

detail: Sweet Potato Taco explicitly marked 'GF & Vegan'; all tacos served on corn tortillas marked GF; About page references 'Creamy Vegan Ramen'

wow_evidence: community gathering place... handmade corn-tortilla tacos with locally sourced BC ingredients — grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, smoked salmon


value: 990-3300 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4B9

community: Port Alberni

value: Tyee Pier fuel dock and convenience store is a marine fuel and retail stop operated by Port Alberni Marine Fuels and Services Ltd., situated on a pier in the Port Alberni area of Vancouver Island. The facility primarily serves recreational and commercial boaters but, as a waterfront convenience store, could offer a useful supply stop for touring cyclists passing through the region. Its pier setting and marine focus make it an unusual entry point for land-based travellers.


value: B1-5701 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 4J7

value: Grand Honour is a Chinese restaurant located on Granville Street in South Vancouver, offering both lunch and dinner service. It operates out of a ground-floor unit in a mixed-use building and seats guests indoors. Cyclists riding the Granville corridor would find it a convenient stop for a sit-down Chinese meal.

value: Grand Honour

signal: Chinese, lunch/dinner; ~$15-24pp


value: 1040-5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2X9

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

value: Taco Luis is a Mexican-style fast-food counter celebrating 25 years at Lansdowne Shopping Centre in Richmond, serving crispy tacos, burritos, taco salads, and loaded nacho dishes. The mall food-court setting means quick service and a reliable stop for a hot meal mid-ride in the Richmond area. Delivery via Uber, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes is also available for those coordinating a rest stop.

value: Taco Luis

detail: Multiple combo meals explicitly offer 'With Veggie options'; dedicated '2 crispy bean burritos' and veggie taco salad listed on menu

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 360D Proctor Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4P6

community: Williams Lake

value: Red Tomato Pies is a pizza chain founded in Williams Lake, BC by Jason and Amber Akeson, making this location the birthplace of what has grown to 11 locations across Western Canada. The menu spans specialty meat, chicken, Hawaiian, seafood, and veggie pizzas with extensive customization options, plus sides, salads, pasta, and desserts. It has earned a strong word-of-mouth following and awards recognition for its handcrafted approach to pizza.

value: Red Tomato Pies

detail: Website states: 'We carry Plant based Pepperoni, and a large selection of veggies to choose from for you to create an amazing plant based/vegan friendly pizza of your choice.' Gluten-free crust available on 10" size for an additional charge

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: pizza chain founded in Williams Lake, BC... grown to 11 locations across Western Canada


value: 1821 Trans-Canada Hwy, Kamloops

community: Kamloops

value: Formerly known as Arigato Sushi, this Japanese restaurant rebranded as Miso Sushi in March 2026, while retaining the same menu and staff. It sits directly on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Valleyview area of Kamloops, making it a convenient stop for cyclists traveling that corridor. Online ordering is available.

value: Miso Sushi

signal: sushi (formerly Arigato); ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: Japanese restaurant...Trans-Canada Highway in the Valleyview area of Kamloops


value: 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; rack at 81m; rack at 82m; rack at 90m; rack at 96m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria is a 17-storey full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria at 777 Douglas Street. As part of Hilton's DoubleTree brand, it occupies a prominent city-centre location convenient to the Inner Harbour and the city's restaurant and shopping districts. Touring cyclists arriving in Victoria would find this a well-situated base from which to explore the city or depart on regional routes.

signal: chain 'doubletree'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: DoubleTree by Hilton... 17-storey full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 95m.

community: Surrey

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


price_band: basic

community: Clo-oose

value: Remote old-growth sanctuary protecting some of the world's largest Sitka spruce (to 95 m) and 1,000-year-old cedars, accessed exclusively via active industrial logging roads that are narrow, bumpy, and shared with heavy trucks having right-of-way — a stunning destination but effectively off-limits for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Carmanah Walbran Campground


value: 104-4319 Main Street, Whistler, BC V8E 1B1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 28m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Alta Bistro is a modern seasonal alpine cuisine restaurant in Whistler, established in 2010, built around locally sourced ingredients from suppliers such as North Arm Farm and Pemberton Valley producers. The menu showcases creative dishes including venison tartare with bone marrow dressing and hokkaido scallop carpaccio, making it a strong option for a celebratory post-ride dinner. The restaurant operates a transparent Employee Health Benefit program, collecting 2% of net sales before tax to support year-round staff wellness.

value: Alta Bistro

detail: Multiple menu items marked (V) for vegetarian, including Roasted Cauliflower (creamed pearl barley, kyoto miso) and Chocolate Torte

signal: Mains $29–$53; prix-fixe specials $35–45pp


value: 3355 Johnston Road

value: A large-format Walmart Supercentre located in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, offering a full range of grocery, household, clothing, and electronics departments. As one of the larger retail destinations in the region, it is a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists traversing the island. The store accepts cash and major cards.

value: Walmart Supercentre


value: 4204 Village Square #202, Whistler, BC V8E 1H5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 51m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Moguls Coffee is Whistler's original independent coffee house, locally owned and operated since 1992 in the heart of Whistler Village at Village Square. It serves a full menu of espresso drinks, fresh-made breakfast wraps, sandwiches, and vegan smoothies, sourcing its beans from Agro, a Vancouver family roastery focused on organic and sustainable farming. As one of the few remaining independent cafés in Whistler, it has deep community roots and makes a welcoming stop for cyclists passing through the village core.

value: Moguls Coffee

detail: Smoothies labeled 'Vegan, Gluten Free' on front page; Garden breakfast wrap uses vegan omelette and vegan mayo; Hummus Spinach wrap; Veggie breakfast wrap; smoothie page states 'made with a vegan, hemp protein blend'

wow_evidence: Whistler's original independent coffee house, locally owned and operated since 1992... one of the few remaining independent cafés in Whistler


value: 1884 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H7

community: Kelowna

value: Oasis Inn is a family-run motel on Gordon Drive in central Kelowna with over 25 years of continuous operation at the same location. All rooms include A/C, fridge, microwave, and wireless internet, and the property offers on-site coin-op laundry. Its central Kelowna position puts cycling tourists close to the city's beaches, wineries, and Okanagan trail networks.

value: Oasis Inn

detail: On-site coin-op laundry mentioned on website front page

wow_evidence: family-run motel... over 25 years of continuous operation... on-site coin-op laundry


value: 2460 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 6E9

community: Penticton

value: Barley Mill Brew Pub is a Penticton institution operating since 1982 in a distinctive Tudor-style building, with its own craft brewery producing house beers since 1997. The pub offers both indoor seating and a misted outdoor patio designed for hot Okanagan afternoons, plus a family-friendly upstairs bistro. Touring cyclists will find a full hearty menu spanning wings and flatbreads to steaks and ribs, alongside a lineup of in-house craft ales.

value: Barley Mill

detail: Menu explicitly labels Gluten Free items (e.g. Nachos Extravaganza, Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad) and Gluten Friendly items (Dry Ribs, Potato Skins, Spinach Dip); vegetarian options include Mediterranean Flatbread, Veggies & Dip, and Spinach Dip. Vegan not explicitly stated

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Penticton institution operating since 1982 ... own craft brewery producing house beers since 1997; misted outdoor patio designed for hot Okanagan afternoons


value: 11780 Thorpe Road, Richmond

value: A casual fried-chicken restaurant in Richmond offering indoor seating. Useful as a quick refueling stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: L.A. Chicken


community: Nicholson

value: A large private campground near Golden in the Kootenays with potable water, device charging, and washrooms; the eco-adventure branding implies activity-focused programming, but the website was offline so details are unavailable.

value: The Golden Eco-Adventure Ranch

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 139 Keefer Street, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Mexican restaurant on Keefer Street in Vancouver's Chinatown neighborhood. Offers casual dining in the heart of the historic district. Active on social media but maintains a minimal online presence.

value: El Torito Mexican Restaurant

signal: Mexican, Chinatown; ~$14-22pp


value: 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1S4

blurb: Public aquatic centre serving Qualicum Beach; swim and showers.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Ravensong Aquatic Centre is a public aquatic and sports facility operated by the Regional District of Nanaimo, serving Qualicum Beach and the surrounding communities on Vancouver Island's east coast. As a civic swimming centre, it is a known community anchor in a popular cycling corridor between Parksville and Courtenay. Touring cyclists may find it a worthwhile stop for a swim or to refresh after a ride along the Oceanside Route.

value: Ravensong Aquatic Centre

signal: building=civic

wow_evidence: RDN public aquatic centre; pool ladder 1/2.


value: 4219 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Shen Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Burnaby with online takeout ordering. It provides a quick food stop for cyclists touring through the area.

value: Shen Sushi

signal: sushi with takeout; $15-25/person


value: 1625 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 7m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (7 spaces) at 100m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: inBtwn Cafe is a small waterfront coffee shop situated steps from Vancouver's iconic seawall, offering locally sourced espresso drinks, house-made sweet treats and savoury bites, and gelato, with the walls decorated by local artist Wade's paintings. The cafe's tiny curbside patio faces directly across False Creek toward Granville Island, making it a natural pause point for cyclists riding the seawall. Pets are welcome.

value: inBtwn Cafe

detail: Website states 'GLUTEN FREE (GF) and VEGAN (V) OPTIONS available in our daily rotation'; specific items listed include Coconut Cookie (GF), Energy Bites (GF/V), Berry Oat Bar (GF/V), and gluten-free bread available on request

wow_evidence: steps from Vancouver's iconic seawall... natural pause point for cyclists riding the seawall


value: 2301 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 6m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (7 spaces) at 66m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Slim's BBQ operates as a barbecue restaurant on Main Street in Vancouver. Details about its offerings and cyclist facilities are not available through accessible sources.

value: Slim's BBQ

signal: BBQ restaurant; ~$16-26pp


value: 15 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, V7M 2E4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 17m; stands (3 spaces) at 20m; rack (3 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; rack (3 spaces) at 44m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Raglan's Bistro is a casual comfort-food restaurant that has anchored the Lower Lonsdale Shipyards District since 1999, serving tacos, burgers, burritos, poutine, and an extensive roster of tiki and boat drinks in a deliberately beachy atmosphere. The kitchen smokes its own cheeses, cures artisan bacon, and braises pulled pork overnight, giving the menu a made-from-scratch character unusual for its casual price point. A large outdoor patio and full takeout/delivery service make it a practical meal stop for cyclists passing through North Vancouver.

value: Raglan's Bistro

detail: Website home page states: 'We offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.' Corroborates

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 33689 King Road, Unit 110, Chilliwack, BC V2S 7M9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces, paid) at 13m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Fresh Slice Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain franchise offering by-the-slice and whole-pizza options with any toppings, available for in-store pickup, delivery, and online ordering. The Chilliwack location sits in a strip-mall unit on King Road, a busy commercial arterial. It is a straightforward quick-service stop for a touring cyclist needing a hot, filling meal.

value: Fresh Slice Pizza

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain franchise


value: 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver, BC V5S 0A4

value: Romer's is a casual West Coast burger bar that has won the Georgia Straight Golden Plate Award seven times for Vancouver's best burger, using locally sourced, hormone-free beef from Semlin Ranch in Cache Creek, BC. The River District location features a full bar with local craft beers, a patio, and weekend brunch, making it a solid food stop in a newer Vancouver neighbourhood. Founded in 2010, the brand is built around fresh, scratch-made food and active community involvement.

value: Romers Burger Bar


value: 921 12th Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 10m.

community: New Westminster

value: You N Me' Cafe bills itself as BC's first Humanity Cafe — a community coffee shop founded by Amrin, an immigrant from India whose own experience of isolation drove her to create a space where no one has to feel alone. The cafe serves coffee alongside a program of community gatherings, a belonging initiative, and a WhatsApp community group, making it a genuinely social stop rather than a transactional one.

value: You N Me' Cafe


value: On the Run


value: 101-11900 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8T1

community: Maple Ridge

value: Vanilla Bean Bake Shop is a Parisian-inspired boutique bakery and café in Maple Ridge, self-described as the Ridge Meadows area's first High Tea experience. Founded and operated by a self-taught baker, it offers an extensive menu of cakes, cupcakes, macarons, scones, sandwiches, and espresso drinks made in-house. A touring cyclist would find a welcoming sit-down café environment with both dine-in and takeout options, including a High Tea To Go package.

value: Vanilla Bean Bake Shop

detail: Website states 'Vegetarian options' are available on the High Tea menu

wow_evidence: Ridge Meadows area's first High Tea experience... founded and operated by a self-taught baker


value: 341 Cook Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 80m; staple (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Big Wheel Burger is a Victoria-born fast food chain and Canada's first carbon neutral fast food restaurant, open since 2011 and now operating five locations. The Cook Street Village outpost is surrounded by a community garden the company created from an unused boulevard. It sources 100% fresh BC beef, local buns from Irene's Bakery, and dairy from Island Farms, making it a locally-rooted stop for a calorie-dense meal on a touring ride.

value: Big Wheel Burger

detail: Two house-made plant-based burgers (Nashville Hawt Chickpea, Yam & Black Bean available vegan); GF buns; dedicated GF fryer; vegetarian and GF poutine gravy

wow_evidence: Canada's first carbon neutral fast food restaurant, open since 2011 and now operating five locations...locally-rooted stop for a calorie-dense meal on a touring ride


value: 829 McCallum Road

community: Langford

value: A four-story Sheraton-brand hotel in Victoria's McCallum area offering standard mid-range accommodation. As an established chain property, it provides reliable service; specific bike storage and tour-friendly services require direct inquiry.

value: Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway

signal: chain 'sheraton'

wow_evidence: standard mid-range accommodation


value: 299 Oliver Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1M2

value: Mr. Mike's is a Canadian steakhouse chain operating under the 'SteakhouseCasual' concept, serving premium steaks, burgers, pastas, salads, and shareable appetizers in a casual, no-dress-code atmosphere. The Williams Lake location sits at 299 Oliver Street in the Cariboo region, making it a convenient stop for cyclists moving through this hub community on routes connecting the interior. With a full dine-in menu, online ordering, and takeout available, it can accommodate both a sit-down meal and a grab-and-go option.

value: Mr. Mike's


value: 6695 Island Highway West, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0

community: Bowser

value: A beachfront resort on the Strait of Georgia between Qualicum Beach and Parksville, offering a range of oceanfront suites, cottages, and a private vacation home with direct beach access. The setting is a secluded beachfront where guests can beachcomb, dig clams, fish for salmon, and observe marine wildlife including bald eagles and seals. The resort is also well-placed as a base for exploring Vancouver Island cycling and outdoor destinations, including mountain biking at Mt. Washington and trails near Cathedral Grove.

value: Qualicum Breeze Beach Resort

signal: Beachfront resort suites/cottages between Qualicum and Parksville, ~$200-300

wow_evidence: beachfront resort... direct beach access


value: 4510 Still Creek Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 0B5

community: Burnaby

value: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar is a well-known Canadian steakhouse chain offering prime cuts, a full bar, and a heated covered patio. The Burnaby location sits just off the Willingdon exit on the Trans-Canada Highway, about 20 minutes from downtown North Vancouver, Surrey, and New Westminster. Dine-in, takeout, and DoorDash delivery are all available, and the restaurant is noted as wheelchair accessible.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'

wow_evidence: well-known Canadian steakhouse chain


value: Mineral Lake Road, Moyie

community: Moyie

value: A tiny two-site lakeside rec site with warm water for swimming, reached by a short forest service road spur off the highway south of Cranbrook; no confirmed facilities on site.

value: Mineral Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: warm water for swimming


value: 1315 Kootenay Street, V5K4Y3

value: Ethical Bean Coffee is a Vancouver-based coffee roaster founded in 2003, certified 100% fair trade and organic from day one, sourcing Arabica beans seasonally from Central and South America with full crop-to-cup traceability. The Kootenay Street address is tagged in OSM as a café associated with the brand's Canadian roasting operations. Cyclists stopping here would be drinking coffee roasted by one of Canada's most recognized ethical sourcing brands.

value: Ethical Bean Café

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 906 Joe Road, Roberts Creek, V0N 2W6

community: Roberts Creek

value: Rewilding Roses is a small Roberts Creek operation combining a farm stand with a line of grass-fed tallow skincare products, organic meat, and handcrafted goods. The producer appears at the Sechelt Farmers Market and operates a roadside farm stand at their Joe Road property. The business accepts Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments, which is unusual for a rural farm stand.

value: Rewilding Roses (Farm Stand)

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 2697 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G2

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack (3 spaces) at 34m; rack (9 spaces) at 34m; rack (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (3 spaces) at 67m; rack (7 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 96m; rack (10 spaces) at 99m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Ah Long Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on the busy West Broadway cycling corridor in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. It distinguishes itself by serving mixed black rice and brown rice alongside its sushi menu, a nod to health-conscious options. Cyclists passing through on the Broadway route will find it a sit-down spot with online ordering and local delivery available.

value: Ah Long Sushi

detail: Website prominently features 'Online Order Now' and 'ORDER ONLINE' calls to action, with free delivery within 3 km — confirms takeout/online ordering is available

signal: sushi (black/brown rice options); ~$15-25pp


community: Delta

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 4760 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC

blurb: Powell River's visitor centre for the qathet region.

community: Powell River

value: The Powell River Visitor Centre is the official tourism information hub for Powell River and the qathet Regional District, staffed to provide maps, directions, local adventure bookings, and accommodation assistance. It serves as the recommended first stop for visitors arriving in a region celebrated for cycling, kayaking, the Sunshine Coast Trail, and diverse outdoor recreation on BC's Northern Sunshine Coast. The centre is operated by qathet Tourism Society and actively promotes cycling as one of the top ten things to do in the area.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Discover Powell River

signal: visitor centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official VC for Powell River / qathet — VC ladder 1/2.


value: 1610 Davie Street

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (6 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: McDonald's at Davie & Cardero is a 24/7 fast food location in Vancouver's West End, operating without a drive-through in a walkable, pedestrian-dense neighbourhood. The branch offers a full menu including breakfast, McCafé beverages, and takeaway service from a street-level unit with indoor seating. For touring cyclists moving through central Vancouver at any hour, it functions as a reliable food resupply stop.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 9060 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

community: Richmond


value: 8191 Alderbridge Way, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 94m.

value: A McDonald's fast-food restaurant in Richmond, BC, located on Alderbridge Way with drive-through and indoor seating. As a national chain outlet, it offers a familiar menu of burgers, chicken, breakfast items, McCafé beverages, and seasonal specials. Touring cyclists passing through the Richmond area will find it a convenient and predictable stop for a quick meal or snack.


community: Hart

value: A 65-site BC Parks campground in the Cariboo/Central Interior with full amenities including showers, potable water, and reservations — a comfortable overnight along the Crooked River corridor; opening date depends on snowmelt, so confirm before an early-season visit.

value: Crooked River Campground