value: 1616 Alberni Street, Vancouver, V6G 1A6

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

value: The Red Accordion is a farm-to-table restaurant and pub housed in a converted red house on the corner of Alberni and Cardero Streets, tucked between Vancouver's West End and Coal Harbour. The menu spans brunch through dinner with dishes like lobster eggs benedict and shakshuka alongside an extensive lineup of BC craft beers, local wines, and classic cocktails. The venue also hosts live music and featured artists, giving it a neighbourhood living-room character amid downtown high-rises.

value: Red Accordion

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: farm-to-table restaurant and pub... live music and featured artists, giving it a neighbourhood living-room character


value: 32720 Simon Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2, Canada

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

category: Food & Drink

community: Abbotsford

value: Denny's is a casual American dining chain with a location in Chilliwack. It serves traditional diner fare and provides a sit-down dining experience for travelers. As an established chain restaurant, it offers a familiar meal option for touring cyclists seeking a place to rest and refuel.

source: enrichment

value: Denny's

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Global chain

band_key: casual

confidence: high

label: Casual

signal: chain 'denny'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: casual American dining chain


community: Kelowna

value: Ricky's

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: medium

signal: Ricky's All Day Grill chain; ~$16-24pp

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

tier: info


value: 20185 88 Avenue, Langley

community: Langley

value: KFC

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'kfc'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 1670 Santa Rosa Road, Christina Lake

community: Christina Lake

value: A pizza restaurant in Christina Lake serving the local community and passing travelers.

value: Portly Penguin Pizza

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: low

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


value: 770 BC-16, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2, Canada

category: Groceries

community: Burns Lake

value: Rainbow Gas Bar & Convenience is a combined fuel station and convenience store located in the Cariboo, Chilcotin & Central Interior region of BC. Positioned in a remote part of the province, it represents one of the few resupply points touring cyclists might encounter on a long stretch of road. The gas bar component suggests this is a full-service roadside stop rather than a standalone shop.

value: Rainbow Gas Bar & Convenience

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 6027 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 74m; rack (4 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Thurga Grocery is a Sri Lankan and South Indian supermarket that has been serving Metro Vancouver for over 25 years, founded by Thulasi who immigrated from Sri Lanka and saw a gap in the local market for authentic South Asian goods. The store stocks fresh produce, traditional spices, and exotic fruits sourced from India and Sri Lanka, along with the owner's own branded Thurga products. Freshly made traditional Sri Lankan meals are also available on-site, making it a worthwhile stop for a hot meal.

value: Thurga Grocery

detail: Website states 'serve freshly made traditional Sri Lankan meals' on the Products page

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 7330 6th Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 3L3

category: Accommodation

community: Burnaby

value: Happy Day Inn is a hotel-motel hybrid in the heart of Burnaby, about 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, offering a range of room types from standard to suites, some with fully equipped kitchenettes. The property includes free secured parking, complimentary continental breakfast, a fitness room and sauna, and coin laundry. Its central location near multiple transit options makes it a practical base for exploring Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

value: Happy Day Inn

detail: Coin Laundry listed on the /amenities/ page

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Single Room Starting From $149/night

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: fitness room and sauna, coin laundry, and free secured parking confirmed on amenities page


value: 540 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1T4

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; anchors (1 space) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (4 spaces) at 65m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Osteria Elio Volpe is a contemporary Italian osteria in Vancouver's Cambie Village, occupying a 4,200-square-foot former mechanic's shop transformed into a 115-seat restaurant with an expansive open-air dining room and wraparound bar. The kitchen serves seasonal fare inspired by southern Italy's sun-drenched coasts and islands, drawing on Pacific Northwest ingredients. Walk-ins are welcome alongside reservations and takeout.

value: Osteria Elio Volpe

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: arugula salad, beet and roasted eggplant salad, primavera pizza (artichokes, green olives, sundried tomatoes, spinach), arancini, pasta dishes (cacio e pepe, alla vodka), asparagus, and broccolini sides

label: Fine dining

signal: Main courses $40+ (steelhead $42 to tenderloin $90)


value: 2261 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 55m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: The Green is a modern Korean-fusion breakfast and brunch restaurant on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, specializing in vibrant, plant-forward dishes like bibim tofu bowls, smoked duck with brown rice, and signature multigrain cloud-foam beverages. The cafe operates under a 'Eat Green, Stay Green' philosophy and also offers catering with individual lunch boxes and buffet-style options. Touring cyclists heading through Vancouver's east side will find a health-conscious, vegan-friendly stop with a distinctive Korean-Canadian menu.

value: The Green

detail: Instagram content shows oat milk drinks, plant-based protein blends, kale/spinach/mango smoothies, and a BibimTofuTable dish, consistent with strong vegan offerings

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 38163 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0A1

community: Squamish

value: Pizzalicious Donair Shop is a pizza and donair restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Squamish, serving a broad menu of classic and specialty pizzas, beef and lamb or chicken donairs, salads, wings, and sides. The kitchen is halal, and the menu spans vegetarian-friendly options including falafel, veggie pizzas, and samosas alongside meat-heavy platters. It has built a loyal local following and offers online ordering with pickup available.

value: Pizzalicious Donair Shop

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Veggie Munch Pizza, Pesto Veggie Pizza, Indian Style Veggie Pizza, Falafel Donair, Falafel Rice with Salad, Veggie Samosa, Garden Salad. Vegan and GF options not confirmed

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: built a loyal local following


value: 633 Central St W, Prince George, V2M 3C6

community: Prince George

value: Chopped Leaf

signal: Chopped Leaf fast-casual chain; ~$12-15


value: 6711 Eustace Road, Sooke, BC

community: Sooke

value: Stick In The Mud Roastorium is a specialty coffee roastery located in Sooke, BC, offering freshly roasted coffee beans, brewing equipment, and coffee education classes. The business operates both a physical roasting facility and an online shop selling single-origin coffees, grinders, brewers, and accessories. A touring cyclist rolling into Sooke's outskirts will find a craft-roaster destination rather than a typical café counter.

value: Stick In The Mud Roastorium

signal: Specialty coffee roastery

region: Vancouver Island

wow_evidence: specialty coffee roastery...craft-roaster destination rather than a typical café counter


value: Alberni-Clayoquot A, BC V9Y 8Y4, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Cameron Heights

source: camping

value: A treed, cobble-shore site on Alberni Inlet reached via 22 km of Canal Main forest road — quiet, largely undiscovered, with marine wildlife at the water's edge; the entrance is unmarked and no amenities are confirmed.

value: Arden Creek Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: 22 km of Canal Main forest road — unmarked and no amenities are confirmed


value: 4580 Brentwood Boulevard, Burnaby, V5C 3Z6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Lee's Donuts is an iconic Vancouver-born donut chain founded in 1979 at the Granville Island Public Market, now with multiple Metro Vancouver locations including this Brentwood outpost. The shop is known for handmade, small-batch classic donuts using original recipes, with rotating seasonal flavours made fresh daily. A quick and reliable sugar stop for touring cyclists passing through Burnaby, with indoor seating and no drive-through.

value: Lee's Donuts

detail: FAQ explicitly states: 'At this time, we do not offer any gluten-free or vegan donuts.'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 826 Central Street East, V2M 3B8

value: Joey’s Seafood

signal: Joey's Seafood fish & chips chain; ~$15-22pp


value: 371 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Duncan

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 4750 Lakelse Avenue, V8G 1R6

community: Terrace

value: KFC


value: 514 West Broadway, Vancouver, V5Z 1E9

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (covered) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 49m; rack at 61m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (6 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 75 spaces.

value: La Ruota Pizzeria is a Neapolitan-inspired pizza franchise with four Metro Vancouver locations, cooking its pies in a 900°F oven using authentic Caputo '00' flour and fresh ingredients sourced from Italy and BC. The West Broadway location sits on one of Vancouver's primary east-west cycling corridors and offers a broad menu spanning meat and veggie pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and antipasti. The restaurant operates a franchise model with online ordering, delivery, and a loyalty rewards program.

value: La Ruota

detail: Website lists 'Veggie Pizzas' as a distinct menu category alongside meat pizzas

wow_evidence: four Metro Vancouver locations


value: 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1T9

community: Valleyview

value: Mason's Kitchen + Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar set on the edge of the Big Horn Golf Course in Kamloops, offering patio dining with views of the surrounding landscape. The menu focuses on locally inspired, handmade dishes suited to everything from casual lunches to group gatherings. Online table reservations and a catering menu are available.

value: Mason's Kitchen + Bar

signal: No menu prices shown; standard sit-down restaurant, local/handmade marketing alone insufficient


value: 10207 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2W6

community: Surrey

value: D-Plus Pizza is a locally owned Lower Mainland chain blending classic pizza with Indian-inspired dishes — butter chicken, fish pakora, paneer pizza, and donairs all share the menu. The business grew from a single Fraser Valley shop called D Hut Pizza into five locations across Surrey and Delta, and is known for generous portion deals. A passing cyclist would find quick, filling, affordable food available for pickup.

value: D-Plus Pizza


value: 12240 2nd Avenue, Richmond, V7E 3L8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 23m; rack at 74m; stands (7 spaces) at 85m; rack at 91m; rack at 94m. Total: 12 spaces.

blurb: Zodiac whale-watching tours from Steveston village.

category: Attractions

community: Richmond

value: Established in 1998, Vancouver Whale Watch is the original whale watching company in Vancouver, departing from the historic fishing village of Steveston in Richmond. Tours run 3 to 5 hours through the Gulf Islands and Strait of Georgia aboard a fleet of zodiacs, with professional wildlife guides focused on Orcas, Humpback Whales, and other marine life. The company boasts a 98% whale sighting rate and offers a lifetime free return guarantee if no whale is spotted.

dwell: day

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

label: whale season

months: June July August September

planning: check-ahead

setting: outdoor

theme: wildlife

value: Vancouver Whale Watch

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: whale watching tours ~$150+

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Original Vancouver whale-watching company (1998), zodiac fleet from Steveston — operator ladder 2/3.


value: 1910 West 4th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Circle K


value: 3535 Uptown Blvd, Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9

bike_parking_detail: 25 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 23m; rack (6 spaces) at 31m; rack (6 spaces) at 33m; bollard (4 spaces) at 35m; bollard (4 spaces) at 44m; rack (5 spaces) at 48m; rack (6 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 61m; rack (6 spaces) at 62m; bollard (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (6 spaces) at 65m; bollard (2 spaces) at 68m; bollard (4 spaces) at 74m; bollard (4 spaces) at 78m; bollard (4 spaces) at 80m; bollard (4 spaces) at 82m; bollard (4 spaces) at 84m; bollard (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m; bollard (4 spaces) at 92m; bollard (2 spaces) at 93m; bollard (4 spaces) at 94m; bollard (4 spaces) at 94m; bollard (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 103 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Crust Bakery is an award-winning, female-owned Victoria institution serving French-inspired pastries, artisan breads, cakes, and savoury snacks made from scratch with seasonal local ingredients since 2013. This Uptown Mall location is one of two physical outposts alongside a Downtown Fort Street shop, and the bakery has even published its own cookbook. Trained baristas pour Caffe Umbria espresso daily, making it a reliable stop for cyclists wanting fresh baked goods and quality coffee.

value: Crust Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: award-winning, female-owned Victoria institution... published its own cookbook


category: Transport

source: llm-examine

value: Delta Surrey Greencab is a 24/7 on-demand taxi serving Surrey, Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen, YVR, and YXX, with cross-border US trips available. No stated bike policy; fleet includes vans so a bike might fit, but confirm before booking.

value: Green Cab

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 32900 South Fraser Way, V2S 5A1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 83m; rack at 85m.

community: Abbotsford

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 6398 Bay Street

community: West Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 7655 Edmonds St #101, Burnaby, BC V3N 0C3, Canada

value: Mona's Shop is a general store in North Vancouver described in OSM as an African multicultural bazaar, suggesting a curated selection of goods from African and multicultural communities. It is tagged as wheelchair accessible. Touring cyclists riding through North Vancouver may find it a distinctive stop for specialty or imported pantry items.

value: Mona's Shop

wow_evidence: African multicultural bizarre/bazaar


blurb: Historic Ray family homestead and mineral springs in Wells Gray Park.

community: Clearwater

value: Ray's Farm is identified in OSM as a tourism attraction located within the Wells Gray Park area of British Columbia's Cariboo Mountains. Based on discovery notes, it appears to be a historic homestead site inside Wells Gray Provincial Park, a spectacular destination known for old-growth rainforest, alpine meadows, and numerous waterfalls. No dedicated information about the site's history, facilities, or visitor experience was found in available sources.

dwell: short

label: Summer farm season

months: June July August

theme: nature

google_place_id: ChIJYePBrMOXgVMRrEkAbQnMKTY

value: Ray Farm

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Website is Wells Gray Park not Ray's Farm; day-use passes mentioned

wow_evidence: John Ray's historic homestead site with mineral springs inside Wells Gray (own knowledge; record thin); pleasant short walk.


value: 8248 South Island Highway

bike_access: easy

character: utilitarian

community: Mud Bay

value: An RV park on Vancouver Island whose name hints at a coastal or lighthouse setting, but no details could be confirmed as the website was unreachable. Verify amenities, access, and availability directly before routing here.

value: Lighthouse RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 9103 96 Avenue, Township of Langley

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 30m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; rack (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Maria's Gelato is an ice cream shop offering both indoor and outdoor seating in Township of Langley. It serves as a convenient refreshment stop for cyclists touring the area.

value: Maria's Gelato

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 5775 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8

community: Nanaimo

value: Longwood is a locally owned craft brewpub and restaurant in Nanaimo, operating across multiple floors with a casual pub downstairs and a family-friendly restaurant above. The brewery produces award-winning core beers alongside rotating seasonal taps, all brewed on-site with an emphasis on local West Coast ingredients. A touring cyclist stopping here can expect a full sit-down meal, a wide menu including vegetarian and vegan options, and the option to pick up growlers or kegs to go.

value: Longwood Restaurant and Brewpub

detail: Menu includes Crunchy Vegan Tacos, Peanut Tofu Rice Bowl, Roasted Mushroom Ravioli, Longwood Veggie Burger, and Roast Vegetable Flatbread. No GF labelling found on website

detail: Brewer's Dining Room (third-floor private event space) explicitly listed as having 'free Wi-Fi'; availability in the general pub/restaurant area is not stated

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 9040 Blundell Rd #125, Richmond, BC V6Y 2N6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 71m; rack at 78m.

value: DAAN Korean Cuisine is an authentic Korean restaurant that has been serving Richmond since 2017, with a menu built around bold dishes like Bulgogi, Bossam, and Octopus Hotpot made from fresh ingredients. Situated in a plaza on Blundell Road, it draws a loyal local following and offers both a full dine-in experience and online ordering for pickup or delivery. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's residential core would find it a convenient stop for a substantial sit-down or takeout Korean meal.

value: DAAN Korean Cuisine

signal: Sit-down Korean restaurant with traditional dishes (BBQ, hotpot, soups); no prices listed; typical casual Korean dining format

wow_evidence: serving Richmond since 2017


value: 4071 Shelbourne Street

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


blurb: Neighbourhood arena in Prince George's Elksentre.

value: A City of Prince George municipal arena in the Cariboo region, primarily serving local ice sports and skating programs. It is part of the city's network of civic recreation facilities.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Elksentre Arena

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal arena; standard rec band.


community: Kelowna

value: Swan Pizza


value: 272 Wakas Drive

community: Waglisla

value: A local bar and grill restaurant serving the North Coast & Haida Gwaii area. An established dining option for the community and traveling cyclists. Limited details available online to confirm specific amenities.

value: Marg's Bar & Grill

signal: bar & grill, Haida Gwaii; ~$16-26pp

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 1885 Fort Street, V8R 1K1

community: Victoria

value: Papa John's is a national pizza chain franchise on Fort Street in Victoria's Fernwood neighbourhood, offering delivery and carryout of pizza, breadsticks, and wings. It operates as a takeout-focused location with no dine-in seating, making it a quick stop for a cyclist needing a hot meal or something to go.

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'

wow_evidence: national pizza chain franchise


value: 430 East Island Highway, Parksville, V9P 2H7

community: Parksville

value: Boston Pizza

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 3671 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 16m; rack at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 90m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Lucky Hong Kong Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Richmond offering dine-in service. Located on Westminster Highway, it provides a full-service sit-down dining option for touring cyclists seeking a more substantial meal. Wi-Fi access is available for customers.

value: Lucky Hong Kong Restaurant

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


value: 648 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, proudly Canadian since 2005, with over 385 locations. This Nanaimo outpost sits inside Port Place mall on Terminal Avenue, offering build-your-own Mexican-inspired meals including burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas with a wide range of proteins and toppings. It's a quick, no-fuss refuelling stop for cyclists passing through central Nanaimo.

value: Bar Burrito

detail: Nutrition calculator page lists 'Veggie Ground' as a protein option and 'Gluten Free' as a tortilla option

wow_evidence: Canada's largest burrito chain... over 385 locations


value: 28040 Fraser Highway, Unit 160, Aldergrove, BC V4X 1K7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 44m.

value: Gian's Express is an Indian fast-food takeout counter in Aldergrove, part of the broader Gian's Group of restaurants and shops in the Fraser Valley. The menu spans a wide range of appetizers, tandoori items, vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees, Indian street food classics like Gol Gappe and Dahi Bhalle, and Indian sweets. Cyclists can order ahead for a hot, ready-to-go pickup.

value: Gian's Express

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Entrees' menu section; numerous vegetarian items including Vegetable Pakora, Paneer Tikka, Aloo Tikki, Gobhi Pakora, and more


value: 3867 Squilax-Anglemont Road, V0E 1M5

blurb: North Shuswap's library branch at Scotch Creek.

community: Scotch Creek

value: The North Shuswap Branch is a small community library operated by the Okanagan Regional Library, one of 30 branches in a network serving over 399,000 people across 59,600 square kilometres of interior BC. Situated along Squilax-Anglemont Road in a rural stretch of the North Shuswap, it offers public computers and Wi-Fi, making it a potential connectivity stop for cyclists passing through this quieter corridor east of Shuswap Lake.

days_closed: Mo Th Su

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: high

theme: civic

value: North Shuswap Library Branch

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small rural branch; ordinary library band.


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Cranberry

value: A small 4-site wilderness camp at Ireland Lake marking the end of the portage from Nanton Lake, intended for canoe-trippers on a backcountry paddle route; walk-in only with no confirmed facilities.

value: Nanton Ireland North Recreation Site


value: qathet Regional District, BC V8A 0G8, Canada

community: Myrtle Point

value: A tiny 2-site rec site at pretty waterfalls on Lang Creek, reached via gravel logging roads from Powell River and a short trail — primarily a day-use picnic stop with no confirmed facilities.

value: Lang Creek Recreation Site

wow_evidence: reached via gravel logging roads... primarily a day-use picnic stop with no confirmed facilities


value: 10403 100 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Z1

community: Fort St. John

value: Ming's Kitchen is a family-owned Chinese restaurant that has been serving the Fort St. John community with authentic dishes made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. It is best known for its sliced BBQ pork, BBQ duck, mapo tofu, and sweet and sour ginger beef. The restaurant offers a daily all-you-can-eat smorgasbord at both lunch and dinner, making it a solid stop for a hungry touring cyclist looking for a generous, sit-down meal in northern BC.

value: Ming's Kitchen

signal: family Chinese, daily AYCE smorgasbord; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: family-owned Chinese restaurant...daily all-you-can-eat smorgasbord at both lunch and dinner


value: 550 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: JOEY is a well-established Canadian casual-dining chain with locations across North America, known for its globally inspired menu developed by a team of Executive Chefs. The Coquitlam location sits on Lougheed Highway and offers a full-service dining room, lounge, bar, and patio. Touring cyclists passing through the area will find a reliable stop for a sit-down meal with a broad menu.

value: Joey

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: chain 'joey'


value: 933 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C8

value: Woody's Liquor Store is part of the long-established Woody's Pub & Liquor Store complex in Coquitlam, a community fixture since 1932. The store is known for its selection of BC VQA wines and local craft beers, and offers walk-in retail as well as online ordering with Uber Eats delivery. It operates alongside Woody's Pub and Brunette Cannabis Co. on the same property.

value: Woody's Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: community fixture since 1932


value: 5790 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X6

community: Peachland

value: Gasthaus on the Lake is a long-established Bavarian pub and restaurant perched on the shore of Okanagan Lake in Peachland, serving authentic German cuisine — schnitzels, bratwurst, spätzle, and more — since 1991. Founded by two Germans who came to retire and instead built a community landmark, the restaurant expanded to include a pub and lakeside patio in 2000 and has been under its current ownership since 2018. The lakeside setting and hearty menu make it a natural stop for cyclists riding the Okanagan Valley routes.

value: Gasthaus on the Lake

detail: Menu page lists explicit 'Gluten Free' and 'Vegetarian' filter options across all menu categories

signal: Mains $20–25 range; casual Bavarian pub

wow_evidence: Founded by two Germans who came to retire and instead built a community landmark … serving authentic German cuisine since 1991 … lakeside patio


value: 1081 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo, BC

value: Calico Cat Tea House is a tea-focused cafe in Nanaimo's Haliburton Street neighbourhood, open Wednesday through Sunday. It offers a relaxed, specialty tea experience that would make a pleasant mid-ride stop for cyclists exploring the city. The intimate setting is typical of a neighbourhood tea room.

value: Calico Cat Tea House

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: specialty tea experience... intimate setting... neighbourhood tea room


value: 1836 Ontario Street, Vancouver BC V5T 2W6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: wall_loops (5 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; bollard (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (10 spaces) at 89m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Argo Cafe is a Vancouver institution established in 1954, reimagined in 2004 by Chef Denis Larouche and Kirby Wong from a classic greasy spoon into an eclectic diner spanning real beef burgers, turkey clubhouse, and sesame-crusted tuna salad through to sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce. Situated on Ontario Street in East Vancouver — a well-travelled cycling corridor — it pitches itself as 'Downtown food, at an East Van price,' offering rotating daily specials and house-made pies and soups to go.

value: Argo Cafe

detail: Menu page notes 'ask our servers for vegetarian or GF soup option'; menu includes vegetarian dishes such as mushroom carbonara and grilled cheese


value: 2342 Elgin Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2B5

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Samz Neighbourhood Pub is a full-service neighbourhood pub and adjacent liquor store with locations in Port Coquitlam and Surrey, positioning itself as a go-to spot for casual dining, drinks, and watching live sports in the Lower Mainland. The Port Coquitlam location on Elgin Avenue offers dine-in service alongside a separately operated liquor store. Touring cyclists passing through PoCo could use it as a meal stop, with takeout also available via Skip the Dishes.

value: Samz Neighbourhood Pub

wow_evidence: full-service neighbourhood pub... with locations in Port Coquitlam and Surrey


value: 3131 Chatham Street, Unit 150, Richmond, BC

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

community: Richmond

value: Little Mexico Cantina is a full-service Mexican restaurant and bar in the Steveston village area of Richmond, offering house-made tortillas, a wide taco selection, and a full bar with daily happy hour. The Chatham Street location puts it within easy reach of cyclists riding the popular Fraser River dyke trail network. A broad appetizer menu and online ordering make it a flexible stop for groups of varying sizes.

value: Little Mexico Cantina

detail: Menu explicitly labels multiple vegetarian items: Vegetarian Taco Fillings, Deep Fried Cauliflower, Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole, Chips & Pico de Gallo, Queso Fundido with vegetarian sub option, and LMC Salad

signal: Tacos $8 single/$21 for 3; sit-down Mexican cantina

wow_evidence: near the Steveston dyke cycling network


character: destination

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Mount Washington

value: An 85-site campground on the shores of Buttle Lake inside Strathcona Park, BC's oldest provincial park and a vast mountain wilderness on Vancouver Island, with good trout fishing and access to alpine hiking; expect a summer season, cool evenings, and rain at any time.

value: Buttle Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: 74 Eighth St, New Westminster, BC V3M 3P1

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

community: New Westminster

value: Rong Rong Tea House is a Taiwanese restaurant serving dishes such as beef noodle soup and chicken steak in what OSM describes as an indoor-seating, smoke-free setting. The business appears to be located on Agnes Street, most likely in New Westminster based on residual website branding and coordinates, though the OSM community tag erroneously lists North Vancouver. The domain has been hijacked by gambling-spam content, so current operating status cannot be confirmed from the website.

value: Rong Rong Tea House


value: 5875 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 46m.

community: Hornby Island

value: Forage Farm and Kitchen is a family-run farm-to-table restaurant on Hornby Island, building its seasonal menus around organically grown fruit, vegetables, berries, and edible flowers from their own farm. Located in the Ringside commercial area, the restaurant also offers vibrant cocktails and patio seating. For cyclists touring the Gulf Islands, it is one of the few year-round dining options on Hornby.

value: Forage Farm and Kitchen

signal: farm-to-table island restaurant; ~$20-32pp


value: 1703 Broughton Blvd, Port McNeill, BC

community: Port McNeill

value: Dalewood Inn is a locally owned and operated motel in Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island, offering renovated rooms with queen beds and optional kitchenettes. The property sits across from the marina and is close to the ferry terminal, with an on-site restaurant and cold beer and wine store. Its central location provides convenient access to whale watching, local tours, and other Northern Vancouver Island attractions.

value: Dalewood Inn

detail: On-site restaurant mentioned: 'A restaurant and liquor store are also on site so you'll have everything you need for your short or long stay.'

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 243 Union Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (6 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Harvest Community Foods is a community-supported, locally sourced grocery store and noodle soup café in Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood, owned and operated by local chefs Andrea Carlson and Gabriella Meyer. The shop serves a rotating menu of ramen, udon, and rice bowls with multiple vegan options, alongside a grocery section emphasizing urban produce and small-batch local foods. It also functions as a pickup hub for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) bags filled with seasonal produce sourced from regional farms.

value: Harvest Community Foods

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labelled vegan: '#17 Ramen w/squash & miso broth... (make it Vegan)', '#23 Udon w/ coconut turmeric curry, puff tofu, shiitake, greens (Vegan)', '#31 Rice Noodle w/almond hazelnut sauce... (Vegan)'; grocery section notes 'small production vegan and local foods'


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

community: West Vancouver

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 10103 98 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1P8

value: Coast Fort St. John Hotel is a 2-storey downtown hotel in northeastern BC's largest city, situated just off the Alaska Highway (Highway 97). It is part of the Coast Hotels chain and markets itself as a full-amenity base for both business travellers and those exploring the Peace River Region. Touring cyclists would find free parking (including RV-sized stalls), free hot breakfast, on-site laundry, and complimentary passes to a nearby full-service pool and gym complex.

value: Coast Hotel

detail: Free continental breakfast available to all hotel guests, explicitly listed on the hotel's front page

detail: Website services page states 'take advantage of our on-site laundry facilities.'

signal: Genuine Coast Hotels property, but Coast is mid-scale; Fort St. John rates ~$140-180, not Upscale


value: 2557 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2J6, Canada

community: West Kelowna

value: DQ Grill & Chill

signal: chain 'dq'


community: Surrey

value: Super Save


value: 3451 11th Street, Houston

community: Houston

value: The Sunshine Inn Houston is part of a four-property Northern BC chain strung along the Highway 16 corridor between Prince George and Prince Rupert, and is described as the newest of the four properties. It offers kitchenettes and air conditioning and positions itself as a comfortable stop for travellers heading to or through the Yellowhead region. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are standard across all chain locations.

google_place_id: ChIJITDepIbGdVQRaZZN-LhcLig

value: Sunshine Inn

detail: FAQ states: 'Yes, we can look after your luggage free of charge. If you arrive early or are not ready to take your bags after checking out, we will store your goods for the day.'

detail: Houston amenities page lists 'Vending Machine' among hotel amenities

signal: newest of 4-property northern BC Hwy 16 chain, kitchenettes, breakfast; $140-180


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 69m.

community: Prince Rupert


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

community: Terrace

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1325 Sunset Drive, Salt Spring Island, V8K1E2

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Sunset Farm is a 45-year-old working sheep farm run by Sandy Robley on Salt Spring Island's Sunset Drive, spanning over 300 acres of owned and leased Gulf Islands pasture. The farm shop offers farm-fresh eggs, island lamb, and chicken alongside a wide selection of wool goods including yarns, blankets, sheepskins, and handmade crafts. The farm has a notable history of supplying lamb for Queen Elizabeth's visit to Victoria in the 1980s.

value: Sunset Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: 45-year-old working sheep farm... supplying lamb for Queen Elizabeth's visit to Victoria in the 1980s


value: 1346 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 60m; lockers (secure) at 61m; lockers (secure) at 73m; lockers (secure) at 73m; stands (9 spaces) at 98m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Kelowna

value: The Kelowna Beer Institute is a craft brewery and pub situated in Kelowna's Cultural District, brewing small-batch beer unfiltered from tank-to-tap under a brewmaster with over 26 years of experience. The kitchen pairs its food menu — wings, nachos, house-made pizzas, and sandwiches — directly with the on-site brews, incorporating beer into ingredients wherever possible. It aims to be a community gathering space welcoming to all, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists riding through the heart of downtown Kelowna.

value: Kelowna Beer Institute

signal: amenity=pub


community: Coquitlam


value: 1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, V2B 3L9

community: Kamloops

value: Brock Centre Liquor Store is an independent liquor retailer in Kamloops' Brock neighbourhood, operating at the same location since 2003. The renovated 2,500+ sq ft store features a large walk-in cooler stocked with cold beer, ciders, and coolers, plus a selection of over 200 wines and 174 hard spirits. A unique 'Pick a Beer' bulk option lets shoppers build their own package sizes, and the store carries local Kamloops and BC craft beers.

value: Brock Centre Liquor Store


value: 110 Elm Street

community: White Rock

value: A bar and grill restaurant in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Website access failed during initial research, preventing verification of specific amenities and services useful to touring cyclists.

value: West Beach Bar & Grill

signal: bar & grill; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


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

community: Malakwa

value: A single hike-in, user-maintained site on Cummins Lake, reached via a long rough forest service road and a trail; offers fishing and winter-sports access but has no confirmed amenities and no water.

value: Cummins Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: long rough forest service road and a trail; no confirmed amenities and no water


value: 6211 No. 3 Rd Unit 130, Richmond, BC V6Y 0C2

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 10m; rack (2 spaces) at 19m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 21m; rack (2 spaces) at 27m; rack at 51m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 53m; lockers (secure) at 53m; rack (covered) at 84m; rack (covered) at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Kam Do Bakery is a beloved Chinese bakery in Richmond serving freshly made pastries, savory buns, egg tarts, and traditional baked goods to a steady stream of neighbours and visitors. Located in a mall unit steps from a busy bus stop, it has earned a 4.1/5 rating across over 1,200 reviews and is regarded as one of the best Chinese bakeries in the area. A touring cyclist could stop here for a quick, filling snack—generous fillings and individual wrapping make the buns easy to take on the road.

value: Kam Do Bakery

detail: Reviews confirm warm/hot savory items including chicken bun, sausage bun with cheese, and ham and garlic bread; 'Onsite services' listed on the directory page

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: 4.1/5 rating across over 1,200 reviews... one of the best Chinese bakeries in the area


value: #1, Yale, BC V0K 1C0, Canada

blurb: Historic 1926 suspension bridge over the Fraser at the Cariboo Road crossing.

community: Chapmans

value: Alexandra Bridge Park is a small BC Parks day-use site preserving the historic crossing point where Joseph Trutch's 1861 Cariboo Wagon Road bridge—named after Princess Alexandra of Wales—once spanned the Fraser River. Touring cyclists on the Trans-Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon will find it a natural rest stop with picnic facilities, situated about 40 km north of Hope with access from both highway directions. The park occupies territory that has served as a Fraser River crossing and fishing ground for over 9,500 years, lending it exceptional cultural and historical depth.

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Alexandra Suspension Bridge

signal: small BC Parks day-use site, no fee

wow_evidence: 1926 suspension bridge at the 1861 Cariboo Wagon Road crossing, preserved as a BC Parks day-use site — provincial heritage story (Hat Creek band); a 30–45 min stop.


value: 14282 Morris Valley Rd. Harrison Mills, BC, Canada V0M 1L0

community: Harrison Mills

value: River's Edge Clubhouse is the signature restaurant at Sandpiper Resort, situated alongside the Harrison River in Harrison Mills and widely regarded as one of the Fraser Valley's most scenic destination restaurants. Part of a historic 160-acre golf and lodging resort, it serves a full breakfast and lunch/dinner menu featuring BC farm-fresh ingredients. The riverside clubhouse setting draws golfers, resort guests, and locals alike, making it a notable food stop for cyclists touring the Harrison River valley.

value: River's Edge Clubhouse

detail: Menu lists gluten-free bread substitution ('Substitute gluten-free bread'); Smashed Avocado Benedict and Granola and Mixed Berry Parfait are meatless; Golfcart Sandwich offers 'sub smashed avocado for a meatless option'; Frittata is vegetarian


value: 1345 Trans-Canada Hwy, Lytton BC V0K1Z0

community: Lytton

value: Kumsheen Rafting Resort has operated on the Thompson River near Lytton since 1973, hosting over 300,000 guests on whitewater trips down the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, including the iconic Hell's Gate section. The resort offers a range of accommodations from power campsites to king cabins, anchored by a central pool and hot tub area with views of White Canyon. Located in one of BC's hottest, driest regions just three hours from Vancouver, it functions as a full-service vacation destination with on-site dining and live weekend music.

value: Kumsheen Rafting Resort

detail: Resort facilities page states communal washrooms contain 'electrical charging outl[ets]' at both the Reception Office lower level and the Barn

detail: Cutting Board Restaurant on-site serves breakfast and dinner; FAQ confirms 'breakfast and dinner at The Cutting Board Restaurant'

signal: rafting resort with range from campsites to king cabins; cabins ~$150-230, wide unit spread

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: operated on the Thompson River near Lytton since 1973, hosting over 300,000 guests... iconic Hell's Gate section... central pool and hot tub area


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 59m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Winners


value: 1525 Douglas St, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces, covered) at 43m; rack (10 spaces) at 44m; rack (10 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces, covered) at 52m; wide_stands (16 spaces) at 67m; rack (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 46 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar is Toptable Group's first Victoria location, bringing the same team behind Blue Water Cafe, CinCin, and Araxi to the heart of BC's capital. Executive Chef Kristian Eligh, trained at Jean-Georges and The French Laundry, leads a menu centred on local and globally sourced seafood alongside a Japanese raw bar offering nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls. The restaurant has earned national acclaim including No. 1 Fine Dining in Canada on Tripadvisor's Best of the Best 2025 and Best Restaurant in Victoria from Vancouver Magazine 2025–2026.

value: Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar

signal: Michelin-trained chef, raw bar, award-winning wine program, #1 fine dining Canada, $225 tasting menu

wow_evidence: No. 1 Fine Dining in Canada on Tripadvisor's Best of the Best 2025; Best Restaurant in Victoria from Vancouver Magazine 2025–2026


value: 7488 King George Boulevard, Surrey

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 7432 Prospect Street, Pemberton, V0N 2L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 47m.

community: Pemberton

value: AC Gas is the retail gas station and convenience store of locally owned AC Petroleum, situated in downtown Pemberton on Prospect Street. It stocks convenience store items alongside gasoline, diesel, oils, and propane cylinder exchanges — making it a practical multi-stop for touring cyclists passing through the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Compressed air is available on site, and the broader AC Petroleum network also operates 24/7 cardlock stations in Pemberton and Whistler.

value: AC Gas

detail: Website /services and /locations pages confirm propane cylinder exchange is available at AC Gas, 7432 Prospect Street

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: locally owned AC Petroleum...Compressed air is available on site...propane cylinder exchanges


community: Fort Nelson

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 15141 Highway 10, Surrey, V3S9A5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 75m; wave (3 spaces, covered) at 77m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 2925 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces) at 36m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 74m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: New Sun Restaurant is a Chinese-Canadian neighbourhood restaurant on Cambie Street in Vancouver, offering a broad menu of classic dishes spanning chop suey, egg foo yong, seafood, pork, and family dinner specials. Online ordering with curbside pickup is available through their own ordering platform, including WeChat login integration. It is a practical stop for cyclists seeking a filling sit-down or takeout meal along the Cambie corridor.

value: New Sun Restaurant

signal: Mains $17.95–$19.95 (chop suey, chow mein); casual sit-down Chinese restaurant


value: 7235 Old Kamloops Road, Vernon BC, V1H 1W6

price_band: standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Kedleston

value: Private RV park on the west shore of Swan Lake with tent sites looking out over calm water; free pedal boats, canoes, and a rowboat make this a laid-back lakeside stop, though the marshy shores mean paddling out for a proper swim. Coin showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi on site.

value: Swan Lake RV Park & Campground

wow_evidence: free pedal boats, canoes, and a rowboat... coin showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi on site


value: 120 First Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: The Maq Hotel is a recently reimagined boutique hotel sitting in the heart of Tofino with harbour views, locally commissioned art in every room, and a lively on-site scene that includes a café, bierhaus, and pub. With decades of history behind it and a self-described 'one-stop hub' ethos, it draws both travellers and locals alike. Touring cyclists finishing a west coast ride will find a centrally located, dog-welcoming base steps from Tofino's surf beaches and amenities.

value: The Maq Hotel

detail: On-site evening options: The BEAR Bierhaus ('oysters, cocktails, and coastal hangs — indoors or out on the sunny patio') and The MAQ Pub ('music, art, and that laid-back Tofino energy')

signal: reimagined boutique hub hotel, central Tofino; $250-350

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 305 Pachidah Rd, Port Renfrew, BC V0S 1K0

label: salmon runs

months: September October

price_band: premium

community: Port Renfrew

value: A Pacheedaht First Nation campground where two rivers meet the Pacific at Port Renfrew, with a full mile of rugged beachfront alongside forested and riverside pitches, open all year. Unserviced tent rates run $45–$54/night depending on season—premium pricing that reflects the exceptional west coast setting near Avatar Grove and Botanical Beach.

value: Pacheedaht Campground


value: 3880 4th Avenue, Smithers, V0J 2N3

community: Smithers

value: The Sunshine Inn Hotel is one of four properties in a small Northern BC chain strung along the Highway 16 corridor between Prince George and Prince Rupert — a common long-distance cycling route. The Smithers location sits in downtown Smithers at the foot of Hudson Bay Mountain, making it a convenient base for the Bulkley Valley. Continental breakfast is included, parking accommodates vehicles of all sizes including RVs and trailers, and 24-hour front desk service is available.

value: Sunshine Inn Hotel

detail: Website states: 'Continental Breakfast is included in our Burns Lake, Smithers and Terrace locations.'

signal: downtown Smithers full-service hotel, Hwy 16 chain; $140-180


value: 351 Cook St., Victoria, BC V8V 3X8

value: Hot House Pizza is a pizza restaurant in Victoria's Cook Street Village offering a broad menu of specialty, chicken, veggie, and classic pizzas alongside calzones, wings, and beverages. Multiple crust options are available including original, gourmet thin, whole wheat thin, and gluten free. It's a filling and convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through one of Victoria's busiest neighbourhood commercial strips.

value: Hot House Pizza

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'Veggie Pizzas' menu category and offers 'Gluten Free Crust' as a crust option (medium size only)

signal: Medium pizzas $22–$26, casual pizza establishment


value: Kootenay Boundary, BC V0H 1Y0, Canada

community: Christian Valley

value: A single-site treed campsite serving as the trailhead for State Lake, reached via 9 km of forest service road off Christian Valley Road; free with no confirmed facilities.

value: State Lake Road Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 9 km of forest service road... free with no confirmed facilities


value: 15285 101 Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

value: Coffee Monster is a cafe located on 101 Avenue, operating as a neighbourhood coffee spot. Its Instagram presence suggests an active, community-facing identity. A touring cyclist passing through would find a cafe-style stop, though specific offerings and facilities are unverified from available sources.

value: Coffee Monster

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1149 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 3m; rack (8 spaces) at 56m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: McDonald's


value: 3711 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

value: Roadhouse is a full-service restaurant in Smithers, BC, operating under the tagline 'comfort food, well travelled' — suggesting creative, satisfying takes on hearty classics. The menu spans weekend brunch (crepes, eggs benny, fried chicken skillets), weekday lunch, and nightly dinner service. A 10-seat private dining room is available for bookings, making it a potential venue for cycling group events.

value: Roadhouse

detail: Website states: 'Takeout available over the phone. Please call us at 250-847-2101 to order. Brunch menu not available for takeout. Takeout will be paused during peak times when we are at capacity in the restaurant.'

detail: Menu labels multiple items Vegetarian or Vegan: Spinach & Mushroom Savoury Crepes (Vegetarian), Roadhouse Hash (Vegan/Vegetarian option), Avocado Toast (Vegetarian Vegan). No gluten-free labelling found

signal: comfort-food roadhouse, brunch $18-26; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: comfort food, well travelled


community: Invermere

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 13635 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2P2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 80m; rack (5 spaces) at 83m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Select Pizza is a Surrey-based carry-out pizza chain specialising in Punjabi-style pies loaded with fresh toppings prepared daily. The menu blends South Asian flavours — Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer, Tandoori Paneer — with classic Western options, making it a distinctive stop for hungry riders. Orders are placed online for pick-up at one of two Surrey locations.

value: Select Pizza

detail: Website explicitly brands the business 'Surrey's Favourite Carry-out Pizza' with dedicated 'North Delta Pick-up' and 'Newton Pick-up' ordering buttons; no dine-in is mentioned

detail: Multiple menu items are explicitly labelled 'Vegetarian': Vegetarian (mushroom/onion/pepper/olives/tomato/pineapple), Spinach Special, Shahi Paneer, Veggie Lovers, Mild Tandoori Paneer, and Vegetarian Tandoori Chicken pizza. No vegan or GF claims found

wow_evidence: Surrey-based carry-out pizza chain... two Surrey locations


value: 555 North Road, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Obanhmi is a BC-grown Vietnamese sandwich chain specializing in bánh mì, fresh spring rolls, and iced coffee, now serving nine locations across the Lower Mainland. The menu spans classic French-influenced cold-cut sandwiches to halal chicken and fully vegan options, all built on freshly toasted baguettes with house-made ingredients. Cyclists passing through Coquitlam's North Road corridor will find quick, customizable, and filling meals available for in-store pickup or delivery.

value: Obanhmi

detail: Website states 'options for vegetarians, vegans, and halal diets'; dedicated VEGETARIAN/VEGAN bánh mì listed on menu (remove house mayo for vegan). No gluten-free option mentioned

wow_evidence: BC-grown Vietnamese sandwich chain… nine locations across the Lower Mainland


value: 45305 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3C7

community: Chilliwack

value: Boston Pizza is a well-established Canadian casual dining chain and sports bar with a long history rooted in BC, first franchised in Penticton in 1968. The Chilliwack location on Luckakuck Way offers a full dine-in restaurant experience alongside takeout and delivery, with an extensive menu spanning pizza, pasta, wings, burgers, and more. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a familiar, reliable sit-down meal option with broad menu variety in a suburban commercial area of Chilliwack.

value: Boston Pizza

detail: Website menu page states 'Vegan and Glutenwise® options also available'; nutritional info page lists a dedicated GlutenWise® menu category

wow_evidence: well-established Canadian casual dining chain; this location has no place-specific independent significance


value: Unit 2 – 5755 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

community: Sechelt

value: Lighthouse Liquor Store is a private liquor retailer located in Trail Bay Centre in Sechelt, open 365 days a year. It stocks a wide selection of BC VQA wines, craft beers from BC breweries, and spirits from local distilleries alongside national and international brands. Touring cyclists resupplying on the Sunshine Coast will find it a convenient one-stop shop for beverages.

value: Lighthouse Liquor

detail: Alcohol retail only; no food products mentioned

wow_evidence: active private liquor store in Sechelt's Trail Bay Centre, open 365 days a year


value: 2154 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5N 2T5

value: La Tiendita de Valentina ('Valentina's Little Store') is a small convenience shop on Kingsway in East Vancouver's diverse commercial strip, operated by Melissa Chacon. The Spanish name suggests a Latin-focused selection of goods, making it a distinctive stop in a neighbourhood with strong Latin American community ties. Cyclists riding the Kingsway corridor will find it a convenient mid-route option for resupply.

value: La Tiendita de Valentina

wow_evidence: small convenience shop on Kingsway


value: 234 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Brix + Mortar SocialHouse is a locally owned cafe, bakery, and social gathering spot in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo, one block from the historic Nanaimo Bastion. Opened in 2025 by founder Leon, it serves barista-style espresso drinks, fresh-baked croissants, grilled paninis, waffles, soups, and locally sourced pasta in a custom-built interior designed to evoke the spirit of Vancouver Island. Both dine-in and takeaway are available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the downtown waterfront area.

value: Brix + Mortar Socialhouse

detail: Website notes 'Vegetarian options available' for breakfast sandwiches and main dishes


value: 38078 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, V8B 0A1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 36m; rack (6 spaces) at 89m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: Stong's Market is a locally owned independent grocery chain with a Squamish location stocking major brands alongside local, gourmet, and organic products across specialized departments including produce, bakery, seafood, and wellness. The chain has a strong sustainability focus, partnering with Ocean Wise for sustainable seafood and the Food Stash Foundation to reduce food waste. It is a Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year award recipient and offers online ordering with express delivery to the Squamish area.

value: Stong's Market

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 548 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 53m; stands (8 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (12 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Kwong Tung Seafood Restaurant is a traditional Chinese seafood and dim sum restaurant located on the second floor of a building on Fisgard Street in Victoria's Chinatown district. The menu features live seafood, Shanghai dumplings, sticky rice, BBQ pork buns, and specialty hot pots, with a notable range of vegetarian and vegan options. It is a well-established local favourite praised for generous portions and fast, friendly service.

value: Kwong Tung Seafood Restaurant

detail: Menu page states 'extensive range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available on the menu'; services page lists vegetarian fried rice, chow mein, and steamed Bao as examples

signal: Cantonese dim sum/seafood; ~$18-28pp


value: 1370 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 61m; lockers (secure) at 61m; lockers (secure) at 76m; lockers (secure) at 77m.

community: Kelowna

value: The Galley Lakeside Cafe sits on the Okanagan Lake waterfront at the Kelowna Yacht Club, a community fixture dating back to 1945. It serves handcrafted coffee drinks, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, beer, wine, and house-made gelato from a heated, dog-friendly patio with unobstructed lake views. A retail shop on-site carries local products and KYC merchandise, making it a natural stop for cyclists riding the downtown Kelowna waterfront.

value: The Galley Lakeside Cafe

wow_evidence: community fixture dating back to 1945... heated, dog-friendly patio with unobstructed lake views


community: Summerland

value: Circle K


community: Surrey

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 1119 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC

value: Surfside Grill is a casual takeout restaurant founded by commercial fisherman Jeff Mikus, operating at Tsawaak RV Resort and Campground near Tin Wis Beach in Tofino. The menu centres on fresh, locally sourced seafood — fish & chips, fish tacos, burgers — with ingredients including BC-farm beef and owner-sourced wild fish. A licensed patio serves a rotating selection of local BC beers, ciders, and wine, and the spot is accessible via beach path from Mackenzie Beach.

value: Surfside Grill

detail: Menu lists 'Veggie / Vegan' burger and a 'GF bun' upgrade option

signal: Main entrees $20–28 (burgers, fish & chips, tacos); casual takeout format

wow_evidence: founded by commercial fisherman Jeff Mikus... owner-sourced wild fish


value: 9779 Willow St, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1

community: North Cowichan

value: Pho Triple 7 is a fully-licensed Vietnamese restaurant in Chemainus, BC, specializing in traditional pho and Vietnamese cuisine prepared with fresh herbs and a variety of topping choices. The restaurant draws customers from across the region including Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and Victoria, suggesting it is a notable destination rather than a casual local spot. Cyclists passing through the Chemainus area would find it a comfortable sit-down meal option with attentive service.

value: Pho Triple 7

signal: Vietnamese pho, licensed; ~$14-20pp


value: 88 Avenue, Langley, BC

community: Langley

value: A pub and liquor store in Langley, BC. Limited information is available due to the business website being non-functional.

value: Walnut Grove Pub & Liqour Store

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: A pub and liquor store in Langley, BC


value: 304 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3X6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 42m; staple (4 spaces) at 73m; staple (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Cook Street Liquor is an independently owned bottle shop established in 2008, now anchored at 304 Cook Street in the heart of Victoria's Cook Street Village. It carries a carefully curated mix of local and international wines, craft beers, and spirits alongside flowers, artisan cheeses, and local charcuterie. A loyalty program, online ordering with free in-store pickup, and free local delivery round out the offer for visitors stocking up.

value: Cook Street Liquor


value: 450 Mackenzie Street, Bella Coola, V0T 1C0

community: Bella Coola

value: Bella Coola Consumer's Co-Op


value: 4800 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; rack (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Bourbon St. Grill is a Cajun/Creole-inspired fast-food counter located in the Metrotown food court in Burnaby, serving dishes like blackened chicken, jambalaya rice, and mashed potatoes in a quick-service, choose-your-own-combo format. It is one of several BC locations of the chain and sits inside one of Metro Vancouver's largest transit-accessible shopping centres. For a cyclist passing through Burnaby on Kingsway, it offers a fast, affordable, hot meal with confirmed bike parking and free Wi-Fi.

value: Bourbon St. Grill

wow_evidence: confirmed bike parking, takeout, and free Wi-Fi


value: 1509 Cranbrook Street North, V1C 3S7

community: Cranbrook

value: Arby's


community: Gibsons

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 10176 154 Street, Surrey, V3R 4J6

value: Guildford Station Pub is a neighbourhood pub and sports bar in Surrey's Guildford area, also operating an attached liquor store. Described on its own website as a 'hidden gem' and cozy social hub, it offers a broad menu of pub classics, wings, tacos, and cocktails alongside a well-stocked tap list of BC craft and mainstream beers. Minors are not permitted inside the pub.

value: Guildford Station Pub

detail: Food menu labels at least one item as 'Vegetarian' (appears as a dietary label within the appetizers section, associated with Deep Fried Pickles)


value: 99 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0N9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces, covered) at 83m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Sportsbar is a 14,000-square-foot, 420-seat sports bar and full-service restaurant on the 3rd level of Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. It is accessible directly from outside the arena without a game ticket via the Georgia Viaduct entrance, making it a standalone dining destination in downtown Vancouver. The venue features over 100 4K HDTVs, a 90-foot illuminated bar, 60+ draft taps, and a menu from Executive Chef Robert Bartley built on fresh and local ingredients.

value: The Sportsbar LIVE! At Rogers Arena

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: 14,000-square-foot, 420-seat sports bar on the 3rd level of Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks...accessible directly from outside the arena without a game ticket


value: 2915 Hebb Ave, Vancouver BC, V5M 0C4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wall_loops (4 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; rack at 84m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Pho Kitchen is a Vietnamese family restaurant on Hebb Avenue in Vancouver serving pho, banh mi, rice and vermicelli dishes, and starters such as summer rolls and spring rolls. The restaurant emphasizes a clean, spacious dining room with quick and friendly service and a flexible menu that accommodates substitutions. Both dine-in and takeout are available, with pickup and Uber Eats delivery options.

value: Pho Kitchen

signal: Pho shop; appetizers $6.80–$14.95; family comfort food

wow_evidence: Vietnamese family restaurant


value: 201-1323 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (5 spaces) at 29m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Dae Bak Bon Ga is a long-running Korean BBQ restaurant on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, serving both à la carte and all-you-can-eat BBQ menus with over 140 seats for small and large groups. The restaurant has operated for more than 20 years and also features eight private karaoke rooms available for booking. It is located on the second floor (unit 201) of its building, presented by Mirak Foods Ltd.

value: Dae Bak Bon Ga

signal: Korean BBQ, à la carte + AYCE; ~$25-38pp

wow_evidence: operated for more than 20 years


community: Fernie

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 309 Belleville Street

value: Pendray Tea House is the signature restaurant of the Pendray Inn & Tea House, a heritage Victorian mansion built in 1897 and now operating as an upscale boutique hotel steps from Victoria's Inner Harbour. The tea house offers Afternoon Tea, Scottish High Tea, and Traditional Sunday Roast Dinner in period-furnished rooms that evoke the late 19th century. Touring cyclists passing through Victoria's Inner Harbour area — already a hub for Fisherman's Wharf and the ferry terminals — will find it a distinctive stop for a British-style meal.

value: Pendray Tea House

signal: heritage inn tea house, afternoon/high tea, roast dinner; ~$35-55pp


value: 16451B Timberline Rd, Earls Cove, BC V0N 1N0

community: Earls Cove

value: A small 10-site treed RV park in Earls Cove on the Sunshine Coast, set among conifers and positioned minutes from the ferry terminal linking to Powell River and Vancouver Island; the site is hookup-oriented (water, sewer, 30A power) with no tent-specific facilities mentioned, making it a practical layover rather than a destination camp.

value: Timberline RV Park


community: Salmon Arm

value: Cantina Vallarta is a family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant with locations in both Salmon Arm and Sicamous, BC, run by Ivan Gracia whose family recipes span generations. All food is prepared daily from scratch using fresh ingredients, with a broad menu of traditional dishes including enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, and house-made jalapeño poppers. Cyclists travelling through the Shuswap and North Okanagan corridor will find a full sit-down restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options throughout the menu.

value: Cantina Vallarta

detail: Menu explicitly labels Tostadas, Quesadillas, Burritos, and Chimichangas as 'Beef, Chicken, Veggy or Vegan' options

signal: Burrito $20; authentic Mexican casual dining restaurant


value: 2304 East Hastings Street

value: Church's Chicken (operating here as Church's Texas Chicken) is a fried chicken fast food chain with a Lower Mainland BC franchise presence. The Hastings Street location is one of roughly 19 outlets listed on the regional franchise website, serving hand-battered chicken meals, sandwiches, tenders, and Honey-Butter biscuits. It is a potential quick-stop option for touring cyclists on the East Hastings corridor.

value: Church's Chicken


value: 10558 King George Boulevard

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 1622 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; rack at 94m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Liberty Wine Merchants is one of the largest independent private fine wine retail chains in Western Canada, operating since 1986 with six Metro Vancouver locations. The Commercial Drive shop sits on one of Vancouver's most vibrant and cycling-friendly corridors, stocking an extensive selection of wines, spirits, craft beer, cider, and sake. Cyclists exploring East Van could stop in for a BC bottle to take back to camp or a local accommodation.

google_place_id: ChIJqcnxIvdzhlQRyCOAFpuCCtw

value: Liberty Wine Merchants

signal: Independent wine retail chain (dup Liberty), not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 422 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby

value: Afghan Turkish Cuisine is a restaurant in Burnaby serving Afghan and Turkish cuisine with indoor seating. A touring cyclist can stop here for a sit-down meal on Willingdon Avenue.

value: Afghan Turkish Cuisine


value: 8 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 60m; rack at 99m.

blurb: Chinatown performance space for improvised music, run by the NOW Society.

value: 8EAST is a social space for new culture operated by the New Orchestra Workshop (NOW) Society in the heart of Vancouver's Historic Chinatown. It functions as a meeting place and performance venue for musicians and community members, hosting regular improvised music events, installations, and artist talks. A touring cyclist interested in Vancouver's contemporary arts scene might stop in for a performance, but the space offers no confirmed cyclist-specific services.

theme: art-culture

wow_evidence: NOW Society improvised-music social space in Chinatown; event-conditional small venue.


value: 2376 Dobbin Rd (Hwy 97), West Kelowna, BC V4T 2H9

blurb: Westbank's museum and visitor centre, with a working miniature sawmill.

community: West Kelowna

value: The Westbank Museum in West Kelowna preserves the cultural heritage of the Westbank area—spanning pioneer families, forestry, farming, Indigenous history, and regional conflicts—on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Peoples. It also functions as a Visitor Information Centre, making it a practical stop for route advice as well as history. A working miniature sawmill is a standout exhibit, and admission is by donation.

value: Westbank Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: building=civic

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Community museum doubling as visitor info, with a working miniature sawmill.


value: 350 Centre Road, Lions Bay

community: Lions Bay

value: The Lions Bay General Store & Café is a long-standing Sea to Sky Corridor institution combining a liquor store — stocked with craft beer, wine, and ciders with an emphasis on Howe Sound and local producers — with a general store carrying artisan breads, fine meats, cheeses, and local souvenirs. The attached café serves coffee and a seasonal breakfast and lunch menu, and the 'Howe Sound Patio & Beer Garden' features live music on Saturdays. Situated in the small village of Lions Bay between Vancouver and Squamish, it is a natural resupply stop for cyclists on the Sea to Sky route.

value: Lions Bay Liquor

detail: Café serves seasonal breakfast and lunch menu; general store sells packaged goods including beer, wine, spirits, meats, and cheeses — all inherently take-away

wow_evidence: long-standing Sea to Sky Corridor institution combining a liquor store... general store... café... Howe Sound Patio & Beer Garden features live music on Saturdays


value: 9164 120 St, Surrey, BC V3V 4B5

value: Thai by Thai is a sit-down and pickup Thai restaurant on Scott Road (120 St) in Surrey, offering an extensive menu of curries, noodle dishes, and stir-fries alongside lunch specials. The restaurant has earned 209 customer reviews and operates a fully functional online ordering system for pickup. Cyclists riding the Surrey/Delta corridor will find it a convenient stop for a hot meal or a quick takeout order.

value: Thai by Thai

detail: Website banner states 'Please order for PICKUP only on this website'

detail: Menu page legend explicitly lists 'gluten free' and 'vegetarian' markers; multiple vegetarian dishes present (e.g. Vegetable Thai Spring Roll, Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables, Pad Tofu, Yellow Curry Tofu)

signal: Main dishes $17.50–$20.00 (Pad Thai, curries, noodles)

wow_evidence: 209 customer reviews


value: 12080 Nordel Way, Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


community: Maple Ridge

value: Shoppers Drug Mart


value: 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4X4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; rack at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; rack at 71m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: 17-acre East Vancouver community campus with pool, ice rink, gallery, and library.

value: Britannia Community Centre is a sprawling 17-acre campus in East Vancouver, managed through a partnership of city agencies and celebrating its 50th year in 2026. The complex encompasses a pool, ice rink, fitness centre, multiple gyms and courts, community gardens, public art installations, a library, and an art gallery, making it one of Vancouver's most comprehensive neighbourhood hubs. Touring cyclists passing through East Vancouver will find a genuinely community-rooted destination with a wide range of recreational and cultural offerings in a single campus.

setting: mixed

value: Britannia Community Centre

wow_evidence: 17-acre campus with pool, rink, fitness, gallery — one of Vancouver's most comprehensive neighbourhood hubs, 50 years in 2026; drop-in pool carries delight 2.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 77m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: This Walmart Supercenter in Langley, BC is a large-format retail destination carrying groceries alongside electronics, clothing, toys, and furniture. For touring cyclists, it represents a reliable resupply point in the Fraser Valley corridor with broad product availability. The two-storey building is a landmark-scale stop on routes through the Lower Mainland.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter


value: 1475 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Icy Bar is a Taiwanese-style dessert shop on the Kingsway corridor in Vancouver, specializing in shaved ice in a wide range of fruit and flavored combinations alongside drinks like milk tea and grass jelly. The menu also includes hot desserts, pancakes, honey toast, and snacks, making it a broad sweet-focused stop. Online ordering is available for quick pickup or delivery.

value: Icy Bar

signal: Shaved ice desserts $13.99–$19.90; quick-service pick-up/delivery model


value: 773 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: The Georgian Court Hotel is a boutique 4-star property in downtown Vancouver with 180 guest rooms, executive suites, and penthouse suites, situated steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, and the city's extensive cycling network. The hotel runs a named Bicycle Service program — one of the few Vancouver hotels to list it as a formal amenity — providing guests with complimentary loaner bikes with helmets and locks, plus e-bike rentals arranged at the front desk. Its location near the Seawall and Stanley Park routes makes it a practical base for urban cycling exploration.

value: Georgian Court Hotel

detail: Website amenities list explicitly includes 'Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services'

signal: boutique 4-star near BC Place with Bicycle Service program; $220-300


community: Smithers

value: Canadian Tire


value: 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6P 5A1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; wall_loops at 57m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 75m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Fresh Solo Pasta is a Vancouver Italian restaurant focused on hand-made fettuccine and artisanal pasta crafted daily from organic, non-GMO semolina and farm-to-table herbs. The restaurant leans heavily into plant-based dining, offering a full range of vegan Italian options and halal-sourced pasta dishes. It operates three Vancouver locations — on Granville St, Denman St, and Sasamat St — and offers online ordering with delivery.

value: Solo Pasta

detail: Website explicitly offers 'Vegan Italian Food', 'plant-based, and organic meal', 'egg-free pasta recipes', and 'a variety of vegan Italian food options'

signal: build-your-own fresh pasta, vegan options; ~$14-22pp


community: Prince George

value: Costco Food Court


value: 1181 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (5 spaces) at 77m; stands (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Chicken World is a halal-certified Canadian fast food chain specializing in fried and peri peri chicken alongside an extensive menu of burgers, wraps, and sides. The Denman Street location sits in Vancouver's West End, a short ride from the Stanley Park seawall — one of BC's most heavily used cycling corridors. Dine-in, takeout, and online ordering are all available.

value: Chicken World

detail: Veggie Burger listed on the burgers menu page


community: Delta

value: Delta Hotels by Marriott is a 4-star hotel with 124 rooms in Delta, BC, offering non-smoking accommodation with free Wi-Fi. A mainstream chain hotel providing reliable lodging for touring cyclists passing through the region. Specific bike storage and handling procedures are not documented in available sources.

value: Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Delta

detail: Free Wi-Fi available (, no fee

signal: chain 'marriott'


value: 565F England Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (8 spaces) at 66m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Nikkei Ramen-ya is a family-owned scratch ramen restaurant in Courtenay, founded by third-generation Japanese Canadian Greg Masuda, who hand-makes all noodles and broths from whole, locally sourced ingredients with no shortcuts. The restaurant holds the distinction of being BC's only Certified Living Wage Restaurant and rotates over forty ramen flavours weekly. It also produces a line of frozen ramen kits sold in 100+ BC grocery stores, and features Vancouver Island's largest selection of Japanese beers alongside a seasonal patio.

value: Nikkei Ramen-Ya

detail: Website confirms Miso Yasai as 'hearty, plant-based miso ramen' and notes 'Vegan available' on multiple menu items, as well as a Vegan Shoyu frozen kit

signal: scratch ramen, hand-made noodles/broth; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: BC's only Certified Living Wage Restaurant and rotates over forty ramen flavours weekly … frozen ramen kits sold in 100+ BC grocery stores


value: 6388 Market Ave, Unit 106, Tsawwassen, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 32m; rack at 38m; rack at 47m; rack at 54m; rack (6 spaces) at 66m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 20 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: unclear

category: Bike Services

value: Pedego Delta is a locally-owned franchise of the Pedego Electric Bikes network, focused on e-bike sales in the Tsawwassen community near the BC Ferries terminal. Pedego is a Canadian e-bike brand founded in 2008 that emphasises throttle-and-pedal-assist bikes sold through dealer-supported storefronts. As an authorised dealer, the shop would carry Pedego's full line of electric bikes and accessories.

value: Pedego Electric Bikes Delta

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: locally-owned franchise of the Pedego Electric Bikes network... near the BC Ferries terminal


value: 2228 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 34m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Ngon is a Vietnamese café on Kingsway specializing in banh mi sandwiches, rice and vermicelli bowls, and an extensive lineup of Vietnamese coffees — from classic drip with condensed milk to signature salted cream and coconut blended variations. The café also carries a full bubble tea and fresh smoothie menu, and a dedicated Halal menu section broadens its appeal. It makes a well-rounded stop for a hearty sandwich and a sweet drink on a longer ride through East Vancouver.

value: Ngon Banh Mi & Tea

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Vegan Banh Mi (New)' with marinated tofu and shiitake mushroom, 'Vegan Bowl' with tofu and vegan spring roll, and a 'Spring Roll (2pcs) Pork or Vegan' option

wow_evidence: Vietnamese café specializing in banh mi and extensive Vietnamese coffees including signature salted cream and coconut variations


value: Tim Hortons


value: 415 4th Avenue, Stewart

community: Stewart

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincially operated retail outlet in Stewart, one of the most remote communities in British Columbia, situated at the end of the Stewart-Cassiar highway near the Alaska border. Part of BCLIQUOR's network of 198 stores across the province, it offers wine, beer, spirits, ciders, and coolers, and accepts card and contactless payment. For cyclists completing the remote northern BC routes, it is a rare resupply point for alcoholic beverages in a town with very limited retail options.

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 1117 Greig Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J6

community: Central Saanich

value: Gardenside Acres is a small, family-run tent-only campground on the Harper family farm in Brentwood Bay, a short walk from the world-famous Butchart Gardens and the village waterfront. Guests camp on a working farm with laying hens, an orchard, and a vegetable garden, with optional home-style breakfasts featuring fresh eggs and seasonal produce grown on-site. The site backs onto five acres of natural parkland and the ocean, placing cyclists within easy reach of kayaking, marine life, restaurants, and hiking.

value: Gardenside Acres

origin: manual

subcategory: Private Campground


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 61m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Quesnel's main recreation centre, with public swimming pool and ice rink.

community: Quesnel

value: The Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre is a city-operated facility serving the Cariboo, Chilcotin & Central Interior region, offering ice hockey and swimming among its programs. As the main municipal recreation hub for Quesnel, it functions as a community gathering point for residents and visitors alike. Touring cyclists passing through Quesnel on the interior plateau could potentially use its aquatic facilities to refresh after long days on the road.

value: Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre

wow_evidence: Main municipal rec hub with public pool — end-of-riding-day swim is day-enhancing (outdoor-pool/Eileen Dailly anchor band).


value: 1277 Trans-Canada Highway, Sorrento, British Columbia V0E2W0

community: Sorrento

value: The Sorrento Lakeview Inn is a 22-room lakeside motel on the Trans-Canada Highway in Sorrento, BC, operated as part of the Shuswap Resorts complex on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Room options range from standard queen/double units with lake-view balconies to kitchenette suites with private patios, and guests have access to the resort's beach and water-sports rentals. A coin-operated laundromat and showers are available at the adjacent RV park area, and the Copper Island Pub is a short walk away.

value: Sorrento Inn Motel

detail: Copper Island Pub and Pool Hall described as a short walk from the inn, with karaoke and live bands

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 700 Templeton Drive, Vancouver, V5L 4N8

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

blurb: Indoor public pool and sauna in Grandview-Woodland.

value: Templeton Park Pool is a City of Vancouver-operated indoor aquatic facility in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood, featuring an inground pool and sauna. It is a fully accessible public recreation centre serving drop-in swimmers and community programs. Touring cyclists in East Vancouver will find it a convenient stop for a swim and use of change facilities.

value: Templeton Park Pool

signal: city indoor pool drop-in ~$6-8

wow_evidence: City indoor pool with sauna, drop-in; pool+sauna ladder 1/2.


value: 7527 Market Crossing

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 33m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Marble Slab Creamery

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 818 Douglas Street, V8W 2B6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; rack at 24m; rack at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Noodle Box

signal: Noodle Box counter-service; ~$15-18


value: Unnamed Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0X 1L2, Canada

label: warm lake swimming

months: July August

price_label: Standard

community: Ruby Creek

value: Lakeside Campground is a developed BC Parks site within Sasquatch Provincial Park, set among pocket lakes, birch forest, and mountain ridges six kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs. Sandy-beach swimming, canoeing, and short hiking trails make it a well-rounded stop; swimmer's itch is possible in the lakes during summer.

value: Lakeside Campground

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Chilliwack

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (10 spaces, secure) at 71m; rack at 77m; rack at 79m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 84m. Total: 20 spaces, 10 secure.

blurb: Burnaby rec centre named for soccer icon Christine Sinclair.

value: Christine Sinclair Community Centre is a City of Burnaby recreation facility named after Canadian soccer icon Christine Sinclair, situated in the Burnaby Lake 'sports central' hub alongside sports fields and ice arenas. Formerly known as Fortius Sport & Health, it was rebranded as part of Burnaby's community recreation network and offers state-of-the-art fitness amenities including cardio and weight rooms, a gymnasium, and a steam room. Its central location near Bill Copeland Sports Centre makes it a substantial recreation node for the eastern Burnaby area.

value: Christine Sinclair Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rubric anchor: 1/1 with fame_association — the fame lives in the name, not the visit.


value: Alaska Highway, Buckinghorse River

community: Buckinghorse River

value: Buckinghorse River Lodge is a hotel on the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia. Located in a remote community, it provides accommodation for highway travelers. The Alaska Highway is a major cycling touring route.

value: Buckinghorse River Lodge

signal: remote Alaska Hwy roadhouse lodge; $100-130

wow_evidence: hotel on the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia ... remote community


community: Mahatta River

value: Remote and rustic rec site on Vancouver Island's west coast, offering a beautiful sand beach and on-site freshwater reached via unmaintained industrial logging roads from Port Alice — self-rescue gear essential.

value: Side Bay

wow_evidence: unmaintained industrial logging roads... self-rescue gear essential


blurb: Protected estuary where the Bella Coola River meets the sea; grizzlies, swans, salmon habitat.

community: Bella Coola

value: The Bella Coola Estuary Conservancy is a protected BC Parks area where the Bella Coola River meets the North Bentinck Arm, forming one of the coast's richest estuarine habitats. The area supports grizzly bears, trumpeter swans, Barrow's goldeneyes, and five species of juvenile salmon, making it a compelling wildlife-watching destination for touring cyclists in the Bella Coola Valley. It is an undeveloped conservancy with no built visitor infrastructure.

label: salmon run & grizzly viewing

months: August September October

value: Bella Coola Estuary Conservancy

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Rich estuary habitat (grizzlies, trumpeter swans, salmon) but undeveloped for visitors; day-enhancing wildlife-watching pause.


value: 442 Mackenzie St, Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0

blurb: Nuxalk-guided petroglyph and totem tours from Bella Coola; Indigenous Tourism BC endorsed.

value: Copper Sun Journeys is an Indigenous-owned and -operated guided adventure company based in Bella Coola (Q'umk'uts, Nuxalkulmc), offering sacred petroglyph experiences, totem story tours, ancient cedar forest walks, and river rafting in the Great Bear Rainforest. Endorsed by Indigenous Tourism BC as a must-see attraction, it is led by local Nuxalk guides and operates June through October. Touring cyclists passing through the remote Bella Coola Valley would find this a rare opportunity to experience living Indigenous culture and dramatic coastal mountain wilderness.

days_closed: Sa Su

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Copper Sun Gallery & Journeys

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Guided multi-activity adventures (rafting, petroglyphs, tours); no drop-in admission shown, typical guided tour pricing

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Record describes Copper Sun Journeys: Nuxalk-guided petroglyph/totem/cedar-forest tours, ITBC-endorsed — day-shaping guided cultural experience. Filed as gallery but is a tour operation.


value: 3096 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 2A3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 21m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: East Vancouver community centre with fitness centre and family programs.

community: Vancouver

value: Hastings Community Centre is a multi-program neighbourhood facility in East Vancouver, jointly operated by the Hastings Community Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. It offers a fitness centre, licensed child care, family, youth, and seniors' programs, and room rentals. A companion facility, Templeton Park Pool at 700 Templeton Drive, is operated by the same organization nearby.

value: Hastings Community Centre

wow_evidence: Park Board neighbourhood CC; KW-PRIVATE is rentals language; standard CC ladder.


value: 1205 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 32m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Ga Hyang Ru is a Korean and Chinese restaurant located on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, providing both indoor and outdoor seating. The establishment maintains a non-smoking dining environment. It is positioned on a main commercial corridor in North Vancouver's local business district.

value: Ga Hyang Ru

signal: Korean & Chinese; ~$15-25pp

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: Korean and Chinese restaurant located on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver's local business district


value: 3350 Maquinna Drive, Vancouver, BC V5S 4C6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 49m. Total: 9 spaces.

blurb: Rec centre with sauna beside Everett Crowley Park.

value: Champlain Heights Community Centre is a neighbourhood recreation hub in southeast Vancouver featuring a fitness centre with sauna, squash and racquetball courts, a dance studio, and indoor cycling programs. It sits adjacent to Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver, which was reclaimed from a former landfill and has grown into a young urban forest. The centre serves the local community with programs for all ages and also offers room rentals and birthday party venues.

value: Champlain Heights Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre with fitness and sauna beside Everett Crowley Park — recovery ladder 1/2.


value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


source: manual

value: Free on-demand cable ferry operated by WaterBridge Ferries Inc. under contract to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, crossing the junction of Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes on Highway 6, about 22 km south of Nakusp. Crossing takes about 5 minutes; runs on demand 5 am–12:05 pm and 2:15–9:20 pm daily (closed for a midday break), no reservation needed. BC's Ministry of Transportation and Transit treats all inland ferries as an extension of the provincial highway system, mandated to accommodate all legal road users, including cyclists — bikes and e-bikes both ride free and unboxed.

value: Arrow Park Cable Ferry

subcategory: Ferry


value: 1725 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N0

community: Cowichan Bay

value: True Grain is an organic craft bakery that has operated in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay since 2004, stone-milling its own heritage and ancient grains grown on BC organic farms. Every loaf, pastry, and cookie is made by hand using European-inspired recipes with no additives or preservatives. For a touring cyclist, it offers a rare chance to pick up freshly milled flour alongside genuinely artisan sourdough bread and baked goods in a scenic destination village.

value: True Grain

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: stone-milling its own heritage and ancient grains grown on BC organic farms... operating since 2004


value: 1225 Burrard Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 24m; stands (14 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Caffè Mira is a neighbourhood coffee shop that has operated in the Vancouver area since 2017, with locations on Burrard Street, Main Street, and New Westminster. The downtown Burrard Street location offers both indoor and outdoor seating alongside a menu of drinks, sandwiches, and pastries. The shop also offers catering and same-day delivery through major platforms.

value: Caffe Mira

detail: Website mentions pastries and sandwiches but does not specify vegan or GF options

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 45585 Luckakuck Way

value: Earls is a well-known Canadian casual dining chain operating as Earls Kitchen + Bar, offering a full sit-down menu alongside bar service in a modern setting. The Chilliwack location sits in the Sardis retail corridor and serves the Fraser Valley, making it a recognizable stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. Online ordering with pickup is available for those wanting a quicker stop.

value: Earls

signal: chain 'earls'

wow_evidence: well-known Canadian casual dining chain


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 54m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 347 Front Street

community: Kaslo

value: Bluebelle Bistro is a restaurant located on Front Street in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. Its position in this cycling-popular corridor suggests it may serve as a meal stop for touring cyclists, but no further details about the establishment's character, cuisine, or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Bluebelle Bistro & Beanery

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


value: 15637 104 Avenue, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 9m; rack (4 spaces) at 40m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (6 spaces) at 67m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Osaka Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant in Surrey's Guildford Village Shopping Centre serving sashimi, sushi, and noodle dishes made with fresh ingredients. It sits inside a large strip-mall complex on 104 Avenue, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Guildford area. The menu covers a broad range of Japanese cuisine styles, and online ordering for takeout is available.

value: Osaka Kitchen

signal: Japanese sushi/noodle (mall); ~$15-25pp


value: 4440 W Saanich Rd #104, Victoria, BC V8Z 3E9

community: Saanich

value: Tandoori Flavour is an Indian bistro in Victoria's Royal Oak area serving authentic tandoori dishes, curries, kebabs, and freshly baked naan using traditional recipes and locally sourced ingredients. Part of a growing Vancouver Island chain with additional locations in Sidney, Oak Bay, and Duncan, the restaurant offers both elegant dine-in service and private event hosting. Online ordering is available for cyclists looking to grab a meal without a long wait.

value: Tandoori Flavour

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Kadhai Paneer, Paneer Pakora, Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Platter, Aloo Tikki, and more

signal: Entrees $13.95–$18.00 (Curry Fish, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo)