value: 1729 Commercial Drive

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 18m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: J, N & Z Deli is Vancouver's oldest Eastern European deli, family-owned and operated by the Jeremic family since 1987. Located on the iconic Commercial Drive, it specializes in traditional Serbian-style smoked meats, cured sausages, and hand-crafted pork products made using old-school techniques with natural ingredients. A stop here offers touring cyclists access to high-quality, protein-dense provisions from a genuine neighbourhood landmark with over three decades of community history.

value: J, N & Z Deli

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


source: enrichment

value: 188 East Stewart Street, V0J 3A0

category: Groceries

community: Vanderhoof

value: Co-op Vanderhoof Food Store is part of the Four Rivers Co-operative, a member-owned retail network serving communities across north-central British Columbia. As a full-service co-op food store in Vanderhoof, it offers grocery staples to residents and travellers passing through this central Interior hub. The broader co-op network also operates fuel, propane, and agro departments at various locations, making it a potential multi-stop resource for cyclists resupplying in the region.

value: Co-op Vanderhoof Food Store

origin: osm

ownership: Buy Canadian

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Grocery Store

tier: info


community: Revelstoke

value: A liquor retail store in the Okanagan & Thompson region of BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a shop selling alcohol. If it is a BCLIQUOR branch, it would be one of 198 provincial government-operated stores offering wine, beer, spirits, ciders, and coolers. Touring cyclists passing through the region could use it as a resupply point for beverages.

value: The Liquor Store

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 502 2nd Avenue, Fernie, BC

category: Food & Drink

community: Fernie

value: Big Bang Bagels is a beloved Fernie institution that has been hand-making fresh bagels every morning for over 10 years. Located on 2nd Avenue in the heart of town, it's known as the busiest café in Fernie, with lineups out the door during peak seasons. Touring cyclists will find a huge variety of hearty bagelwiches and breakfast bagels—perfect fuel for a day in the saddle through the Elk Valley.

value: Big Bang bagels

detail: Gluten-free bagels available (not baked in-store). Vegetarian options include Avolauncher (avocado, red onion, cream cheese, cheddar) and spinach & sprouts substitutions. Allergen notice lists nuts, eggs, milk, seeds, flour, fish on site

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: hand-making fresh bagels every morning for over 10 years... known as the busiest café in Fernie


value: 610 Pipeline Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 85m.

blurb: Outdoor Stanley Park amphitheatre; Theatre Under the Stars on summer evenings.

category: Attractions

community: Vancouver

value: Malkin Bowl is an outdoor amphitheatre nestled in Stanley Park, hosting live music concerts and the long-running Theatre Under the Stars productions. The venue is accessed directly from Stanley Park's main cycling and walking paths, making it an easy stop or evening destination for touring cyclists exploring the seawall. General admission standing with a hillside viewing area gives it a relaxed, festival-like atmosphere.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

label: Concert season

months: May June July August September

planning: check-ahead

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: art-culture

value: Malkin Bowl

detail: FAQs state: 'There is NO coat check or bag check available on site.'

source: osm

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: moderate

confidence: low

label: Moderate

signal: Stanley Park amphitheatre; TUTS/concert tickets ~$30-60

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: Outdoor amphitheatre in Stanley Park, home of Theatre Under the Stars summer musicals; show-conditional delight.


value: 150 25th St, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4H8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Beach House Restaurant occupies a heritage-designated 1912 building in West Vancouver's Dundarave neighbourhood, overlooking Burrard Inlet with an oceanview patio now open for summer. The seafood-centric menu blends West Coast ingredients with Southern California influences, featuring a sushi and raw bar, rotating seasonal dishes, and an extensive martini and wine list. The second-floor Landing event space offers unobstructed water views, and the building has served the waterfront community continuously — under various names — for over a century.

value: Beach House Restaurant

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Named chefs, extensive wine and martini program, seafood-centric

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: heritage-designated 1912 building... serving the waterfront community continuously — under various names — for over a century


value: 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8

community: Nanaimo

value: The Queen's is a historic pub and live music venue in downtown Nanaimo, established in 1892 and located on Victoria Crescent. It bills itself as Nanaimo's premiere live music venue, consistently hosting local, national, and international artists across all genres. Touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo's downtown core will find a full pub experience with food and regular live entertainment.

value: The Queen's

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=bar

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: established in 1892... consistently hosting local, national, and international artists across all genres


value: 8699 Tenth Avenue, Unit 4, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: Season's Apple Café is a small Italian-cuisine café in Burnaby, operated by Park Chul Sung and Kim Kyung Hwa. Situated in a unit at 8699 Tenth Avenue, it appears to serve a neighbourhood clientele as a morning-to-afternoon café stop. Its Italian food focus may appeal to cyclists looking for a sit-down coffee or meal break in the area.

value: Season's Apple Café

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: Pizza Hut

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: Pizza Hut chain (confirmed); ~$12-18

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2421 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5G8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 24m; stands (1 space) at 53m; stands (1 space) at 65m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Pokey Okey is a local Vancouver poke bowl chain founded in 2018, now with three locations across the metro area. The Kingsway outpost serves Hawaiian-style poke bowls built from fresh fish and locally sourced vegetables, with signature sauces and a range of customizable toppings. It sits on a major arterial cycling corridor in East Vancouver, making it a convenient stop for riders passing through the area.

value: Pokey Okey Shokudo

signal: Counter/quick-service poké bowl format; pickup-only locations


value: 5970 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5J 1H1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 12m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Wendy's is a national fast food chain known for its square-pattied fresh beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, and signature Frosty® desserts. This Burnaby location on Kingsway offers a broad menu spanning breakfast through late night, including salads, chili, and hot coffee alongside the classic burger lineup. The drive-through and indoor dining room make it a reliable, weather-independent stop for cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 524 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

blurb: Public art gallery in Grand Forks' 1911 courthouse, with the visitor centre inside.

community: Grand Forks

value: A public art gallery housed in a handsome 1911 Edwardian provincial courthouse in downtown Grand Forks, operating since 1984 and featuring exhibitions by local, regional, and national artists. The building also hosts the Grand Forks Visitor Centre, where touring cyclists can pick up maps, guides, and trip-planning help for the Boundary–Kootenay region. There is a gift shop on site and the gallery offers a rotating program of exhibitions and community art events.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: indoor

band_key: free

confidence: medium

label: Free

signal: public gallery + visitor centre in heritage courthouse, free entry

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: Public gallery in the 1911 Edwardian courthouse, also housing the visitor centre — characterful regional gallery.


value: 3061 152 Street, Surrey

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

community: Surrey

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 45610 Luckakuck Way #700, Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A2, Canada

community: Chilliwack

value: Kelly O'Bryans

signal: amenity=pub


value: South Rd, Cowichan Valley, BC V0R 3E1, Canada

category: Accommodation

community: Clo-oose

value: The Nitinaht Lake Motel is a year-round, nine-room motel operated by the Ditidaht First Nation on the remote west coast of Vancouver Island, reachable via roughly 62 km of active logging road from Lake Cowichan. It sits at the gateway to the West Coast Trail's third entrance and the famed windsurfing fjord of Nitinaht Lake, making it the sole covered accommodation in this otherwise roadless stretch of coastline. Rooms range from simple queen-bed units to two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, offering a functional base for cyclists tackling this wild corner of the island.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Nitinaht Lake Motel

detail: Nitinaht Visitor Centre and General Store (250-745-3999) is explicitly listed on the contact and things-to-do pages as a village facility; the getting-here page instructs visitors to stop there for gas and supplies before continuing past the motel

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: operated by the Ditidaht First Nation... sole covered accommodation in this otherwise roadless stretch of coastline... gateway to the West Coast Trail's third entrance


value: 20560 Langley Bypass, Unit 309, Langley, BC V3A 6K8

community: Langley

value: A Bread Affair – Langley is the production heart of this organic artisan bakery chain, where every loaf is hand-shaped using slow fermentation and locally sourced BC ingredients. The Langley location doubles as a full-service café, offering fresh-baked sourdough and pastries alongside quality coffee — a tucked-away stop on the Langley Bypass between Kal-Tire and the Toyota dealership. Cyclists looking to resupply with artisan bread or refuel with a warm pastry and espresso will find a welcoming, independently minded spot here.

value: Bread Affair

detail: Website describes 'a warm pastry' and positions the location as 'a full-service café for your coffee & lunch break' with items 'to fuel your day'; coffee drinks also available

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: production heart of this organic artisan bakery chain ... hand-shaped using slow fermentation and locally sourced BC ingredients


blurb: Sunken quarry garden with skyline views in Queen Elizabeth Park.

value: The Large Quarry Garden is a sunken ornamental garden carved into a former basalt quarry within Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, featuring tiered flowerbeds and reflecting pools set against the quarry walls. Situated at one of the highest points in Vancouver, the surrounding park offers panoramic views of the city and North Shore mountains. It is a popular stop on cycling routes through the area and is freely accessible to the public.

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

label: Spring blooms

months: April May June

theme: nature

value: Queen Elizabeth Park

ownership: Public

signal: Queen Elizabeth Park garden, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: QE Park's signature sunken quarry garden with city panoramas — the park itself has no Attractions row (parent missing).


value: Vera's Burger Shack

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


value: 5725 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, V2R 3N3

value: An Indian restaurant in Chilliwack located on Vedder Road. Serves Indian cuisine to the local community.

value: Sangam Indian Cuisine

signal: Indian restaurant; $15-28/person

wow_evidence: Indian restaurant in Chilliwack


value: 333 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver, V7J 1X7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 30m; rack (6 spaces) at 88m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Edo Japan is a Japanese fast-food restaurant chain with takeaway service. The North Vancouver location features air conditioning. As a casual fast-food venue, it provides quick meal options for touring cyclists.

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 68m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 694 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2X1

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Langford

value: Goldstream Bicycles has been serving Langford and Greater Victoria since 1989, making it one of the region's longest-running independent bike shops. It operates as a full-service repair shop carrying a broad range of bikes—including road, gravel, mountain, and electric—and there is a bike path directly behind the shop for test rides. The shop accepts bicycle donations and trade-ins, and emphasizes Canadian brands and community engagement.

value: Goldstream Bicycles

detail: Website states 'We service what we sell' and the shop sells multiple e-bike brands (Moustache, Benno, Devinci, Opus); E-bike Batteries/Kits also stocked as accessories

detail: Website also lists 'Pumps/Inflation' in accessories inventory

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 5218 Joyce Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (6 spaces) at 33m; stands at 71m; stands at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (24 spaces) at 100m. Total: 38 spaces.


value: MBC Food Court, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 82m; stands at 92m.

value: Big Hot is SFU Burnaby's first and only hot pot location, operating as a takeout stall inside the MBC Food Court on top of Burnaby Mountain. Cyclists who complete the demanding climb to campus can build a custom bowl from 44 fresh ingredients using a Hong Kong-inspired soup base. It is a distinctive, filling refuel option in an otherwise limited food landscape at the summit.

value: Big Hot

detail: Hot pot format with 44 fresh ingredients implies vegetarian selections are available

signal: food-court hot pot bowl (SFU); ~$18-24pp


community: Cranbrook

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 14200 Entertainment Boulevard, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: A pub and brewery located within the Splitsville entertainment and bowling complex in Richmond. Serves food and beverages in a casual setting alongside other entertainment options at the venue.

value: Seven 10 Social at Splitsville


value: 296 Keefer Street, Vancouver, V6A 1X5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Oyster Express (OX) is a small, intimate oyster bar in Vancouver's historic Chinatown neighbourhood, specialising in freshly shucked, locally sourced British Columbia oysters served in a characterful atmosphere. It opened in 2012 and earned a wave of media coverage from the Vancouver Sun, Scout Magazine, cityfood, and several other local outlets. Touring cyclists riding through Chinatown would find a casual neighbourhood spot focused on Pacific oysters.

value: Oyster Express

signal: oyster bar, freshly-shucked BC oysters, destination; ~$35-55pp


value: 1625 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1H8

value: Urban Grocer is a neighbourhood grocery store situated at The Junction of Oak Bay Avenue and Fort Street in Victoria, run by people with over 50 years of experience in the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands grocery trade. The store emphasises fresh and organic produce, operates an in-house deli, and carries a curated selection of local Vancouver Island products under the Island Good brand. It is a convenient resupply stop for cyclists riding the Oak Bay and Fort Street corridors.

value: Urban Grocer

wow_evidence: over 50 years of experience in the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands grocery trade... Island Good brand


value: 202 Fourth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T2

value: Gateway to India is an authentic Indian restaurant in Nanaimo serving dishes prepared with imported spices from both northern and southern India. The restaurant offers full dine-in service as well as takeout, with a menu spanning appetizers, curries, tandoor-baked breads, and desserts. Their spice blends and sauces are also sold at grocery stores across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, reflecting the depth of their culinary operation.

value: Gateway to India

detail: Website states 'Open for Take-Out & Dine-In' and 'Pre Order Available 4PM-9PM'

detail: Website menu has a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN OPTIONS' section with multiple dishes; Pappadum is explicitly described as 'GLUTEN FREE'

signal: Main entrees $14–15 (paneer, curries), casual Indian restaurant, dine-in


value: 8320 112 Street, Delta

community: Delta

value: Delta Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant in Delta, BC, serving a broad menu of traditional dishes crafted with freshly ground spices and house recipes developed by experienced chefs. The menu spans appetizers, tandoori items, curries, breads, and desserts, with a notable selection of vegetarian choices throughout. Online ordering is available, and the restaurant runs rotating promotional offers.

value: Delta Indian Cuisine

detail: Offers page states '15% off your takeout order when you spend $30 or more'; site also features an 'Order Online' function

detail: Menu page tags multiple items as 'Veg': Vegetable Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Aloo Tikki, Veggie Samosa, Veggie Wrap, Veg Manchurian, Veggie Noodles, Veggie Spring Roll


value: 1018 Buccaneer Bay Shoreline, Halfmoon Bay, BC V7Z 1B7, Canada

bike_access: hard

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

category: Camping

community: Buccaneer Bay

value: Buccaner Bay Provincial Park

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 201 Fourth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T2

value: Mandarin House is a Chinese restaurant located at 201 Fourth Street in downtown Nanaimo, offering dine-in, takeout pickup, and local delivery. The restaurant has earned strong community reviews and provides online ordering. It sits in a walkable urban neighbourhood convenient to cyclists passing through the city core.

value: Mandarin House

signal: Chinese, dine-in/takeout; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: Chinese restaurant in downtown Nanaimo with dine-in, takeout, and delivery


value: 1514 Broughton Boulevard, Port McNeill, British Columbia

blurb: Family-run orca and humpback tours in Johnstone Strait for over 40 years.

community: Port McNeill

value: Mackay Whale Watching is a family-owned and operated whale watching company based in Port McNeill, Northern Vancouver Island, with over 40 years of experience and pioneers in killer whale watching in BC. Their vessel, the Naiad Explorer, takes guests on tours through the waters of the Kwakwaka'wakw nation to encounter orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, and other marine wildlife. For touring cyclists exploring the northern tip of Vancouver Island, this is a standout excursion offering a rare perspective on the rugged BC coast from the water.

facet_confidence: low

label: whale season

months: July August September

theme: wildlife

value: Mackay Whale Watching

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: whale watching tours; $130+/person (N/A-to-Premium re-split)

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: 40+ years family operation, early BC orca-watching pioneers; Johnstone Strait orca waters are the real draw. 2/3 per operator ladder.


value: 1350 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8T6

community: Penticton

value: Hillside Winery has been producing award-winning wines on the Naramata Bench since 1984, making it one of the area's longest-running wineries. The on-site Bistro serves terroir-to-table small plates with locally foraged ingredients in a 65-seat dining room and on two outdoor patios overlooking Okanagan Lake. Located on Naramata Road—a cornerstone of Okanagan cycling—it is a natural refreshment stop for touring cyclists riding the Bench.

google_place_id: ChIJfUfmAtpiglQRDFpmEatGVcI

value: Hillside Winery

signal: Naramata winery tasting; on-site Bistro small plates, tier tasting casual

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 3200 Valleyview Drive, Unit 302, Kamloops, BC

community: Kamloops

value: TacoTime Canada is a coast-to-coast fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired dishes — burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and their signature Mexi-Fries® — made fresh daily from Canadian-sourced ingredients. This Kamloops location sits in the Orchards Walk Plaza on Valleyview Drive, making it a convenient calorie stop for cyclists passing through the Thompson Valley corridor. Pickup, delivery (via SkipTheDishes and UberEats), and catering options are all available.

value: Taco Time

signal: chain 'taco time'

wow_evidence: coast-to-coast fast-food chain


value: 701 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5T 1X8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: R.A.D. Cycles is an East Vancouver bike shop established in 2016 in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, built around a mission of being the friendliest shop in the city for cyclists of all levels. They offer repair services ranging from flat fixes and tune-ups to accident repair, along with personal bike fitting for new and used bicycles. Touring cyclists will appreciate the standing free-air-and-oil policy and the no-charge repair estimates.

value: R.A.D. Cycles

detail: Website front page explicitly states: 'Free Air & Oil — The little things go a long way. Air & Oil is always free.'


value: 8291 Ackroyd Road Unit 120, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 31m; rack at 41m; rack (covered) at 86m; rack at 93m.

value: Happy Veggie World (operating as Global Vegetarian Foods Corp) is a Richmond-based plant-based meat alternatives brand that has been crafting vegan faux-meat products for over 25 years, including heat-and-serve meals and drumstick and bacon analogues. The company sells directly to food-service partners and through its own retail store. Touring cyclists with vegan or vegetarian diets may find specialty plant-based proteins here, though this is not a full-range grocery outlet.

value: Happy Veggie World


value: Russell Brewing Company is a Richmond-based craft brewery that has been producing beer since 1995, making it one of BC's longer-running independent craft operations. Their lineup spans styles from a citrusy Pale Ale and hop-forward Punch Bowl IPA to a traditionally malt-forward Angry Scotch Ale. Whether or not the facility has a public taproom, their beers are widely distributed to retailers across the region.

value: Russell Brewing

signal: Craft brewery taproom

wow_evidence: one of BC's longer-running independent craft operations... producing beer since 1995... beers are widely distributed to retailers across the region


value: 1131 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

community: Whistler

source: camping

value: A large, heavily shaded campground tucked between Callaghan Creek and Cheakamus River just off Hwy 99 south of Whistler, with 63 sites across four areas and a short forest-service road approach; bears are frequently sighted so strict food storage is essential.

value: Cal Cheak North Camp

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: 63 sites across four areas... just off Hwy 99 south of Whistler


value: 1560 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Bridge is a Korean fine dining restaurant in West Vancouver that brings the warmth of Korean family dinner traditions to a candlelit dining room where every table is intentionally different, reflecting the belief that all families are unique. The chef draws on 20 years of fine-dining experience and sources fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets to serve seasonal, soulful Korean cuisine. Both dine-in and takeout are available.

value: The Bridge

signal: Korean fine dining, reservation-based, candlelit; ~$40-60pp


value: 206 MacKenzie Avenue, Revelstoke

community: Revelstoke

value: The Taco Club is a downtown Revelstoke restaurant that evolved from a retrofitted Canada Post van food truck — affectionately nicknamed Jade — into a local institution serving Latin-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos, and an extensive cocktail list. The business explicitly frames itself as a refueling stop for adventure athletes including trail riders, with an outdoor deck and deep community roots including a regular presence at local bike races and events. A broad menu with clearly marked vegetarian and vegan options makes it a versatile stop for mixed-diet groups.

value: The Taco Club

detail: Multiple menu items marked 'VG' (Chips/Guacamole/Salsa, The Club Salad); Street Corn and Tortilla Soup note 'Ask for VG'; Crispy Avocado listed as a standalone taco filling option

signal: Sit-down taqueria; appetizers $18–29; full bar service


value: 5255 Chaster Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5J2

community: Koksilah

value: Red Arrow Brewing Company is a craft brewery established in 2015 in the Cowichan Valley, operating a 35-seat taproom and a 65-seat outdoor patio at its Duncan location on Chaster Road. The brewery pours 12 of its own beers on tap alongside craft cocktails, local wines, and non-alcoholic options, all backed by a full-service food menu. The property also features a Sports Court used for concerts, fundraisers, and community events, giving it a strong community-hub character beyond a typical taproom.

value: Red Arrow Brewery

signal: Craft brewery taproom + patio, cocktails/wine

wow_evidence: 35-seat taproom and a 65-seat outdoor patio... full-service food menu


value: 8611 Alexandra Road, Richmond, V6X 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 33m; rack at 39m; rack at 44m; rack at 72m; stands (7 spaces) at 89m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Tang Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar is an upscale evolution of the long-running Pho99, founded in 2008, blending traditional Vietnamese street food from the north, middle, and south of Vietnam with cocktails, desserts, and occasional live entertainment. The menu spans pho, rice dishes, hot pot, and Saigon-style street food, with a dedicated vegetarian section and a bar program. It operates seven days a week and bills itself as a gathering spot for family meals, date nights, and celebrations in Richmond.

value: Tang Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar

detail: About page states: 'we have introduced a list of yummy vegetarian foods to serve to our valued customers.'

signal: Most entrees $19.50–$25.99; premium seafood to $36


community: Beach Grove

value: Bourbon St. Grill


value: 729 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 7272 200 Street, Township of Langley, V2Y 1S7

community: Langley

value: Esso

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2775 West Island Highway

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Beach House Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant situated along the West Island Highway on Vancouver Island, a corridor popular with touring cyclists. The name and highway location suggest it serves travellers passing through this stretch of the island's east coast. Beyond the OSM record, limited verified detail is available.

value: Beach House Restaurant

signal: Chinese, highway; ~$15-25pp


value: 20505 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Adelicia's is a family-rooted Mexican restaurant in Langley, BC, drawing on the owners' family food heritage from Mexico to serve homemade dishes ranging from sopes and flautas to carne asada and chile relleno. The full bar program — signature Bulldogs, house margaritas, and a long cocktail list — sets it apart from typical takeout spots. Sitting on Fraser Hwy, it offers dine-in, online ordering via DoorDash and Uber Eats, weekend brunch, and a kids menu, making it a practical and satisfying stop for cyclists on a long route day.

value: Adelicia's Mexican Restaurante

detail: Multiple mains and appies (enchiladas, tostadas, sopes, taco salad, seven layer bowl) list 'veggie' as a filling/protein choice alongside meat options

signal: Main entrees $18–26: Carne Asada $25.99, Enchiladas $24.50, Flautas $18


value: 450 Marine Drive, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

community: Gibsons

value: Bayview is a Szechuan Chinese restaurant located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. It offers both vegan and vegetarian menu options, making it a welcome stop for plant-based touring cyclists. The OSM record notes no wheelchair access.

value: Bayview Szechuan Chinese Restaurant

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


community: Stillwater

value: A BC Parks campsite whose name suggests a birch-fringed beach in the Cariboo–Chilcotin interior; no scraped page text is available, so details on access, facilities, and fees remain unconfirmed.

value: Birch Beach


value: 8968 University High St, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 14m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Gawon Express is a quick-service Korean restaurant near SFU's University High Street, specializing in rice bowls, noodle dishes, soups, and Korean dumplings. The restaurant encourages online pre-ordering for pickup to reduce wait times, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the Burnaby Mountain area. A substantial dedicated vegetarian menu — including bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, and soft tofu soup — gives plant-based riders plenty of fueling options.

value: Gawon Express

detail: Website has a dedicated 'Vegetarian Menu' section including Veggie Bimbim-bap, Veggie Bibim-Noodle, Veggie Kimchi Fried Rice, Vegetarian Mandu, Tofu Bap Burger, Vegetarian Soft Tofu Soup, Egg Udon, and Vegetable Udon/Ramen

signal: Most mains $14–$18: ramen, udon, bimbimbap, rice bowls, soups


value: 6011 Hastings St Burnaby, BC V5B 1R8

value: Il Cappello is a full-service Italian enoteca in Burnaby, proudly part of the Dolce Amore family founded by Giancarlo and Daniela Cusano. The kitchen is led by Sicilian-born Head Chef Daniele Navarria—trained at Pétrus and Le Gavroche—with a menu spanning antipasti, house-made pasta, and Neapolitan-style pizza made from 100% organic Canadian flour. The sommelier-curated wine list spotlights Italian estates and indigenous varietals alongside select BC favourites.

value: Il Cappello

signal: Italian enoteca, chef ex-Petrus/Le Gavroche, sommelier; ~$45-65pp


value: 15500 Morris Valley Road, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1A1

community: Harrison Mills

value: Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge is an Indigenous-owned and operated historic property on 87 acres in Sts'ailes territory near Harrison Mills, BC. Originally constructed in 1903 as Fenn Lodge and acquired by the Sts'ailes First Nation in 2009, the lodge runs largely on creek-powered hydro-electric energy and offers seven uniquely themed guest rooms. Touring cyclists will find it a scenic base for the Harrison Valley with mountain biking, birding, and Harrison Hot Springs all within easy range.

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge

detail: Chehalis Store & Gas station described as a 3-minute drive up Morris Valley Road with 'a great selection of delicious fresh food.'

signal: exclusive 6-room historic eco lodge on 87 acres, Sts'ailes-owned, honeymoon positioning; $200-300

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: #1 Fair Harbour Forest Service Road, Fair Harbour, BC V0P 2A0

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

community: Fair Harbour

value: Fair Harbour sits at the end of a long logging road on Vancouver Island's remote northwest coast, serving as the boat-launch staging point for Kyuquot Sound; facilities are basic and the gravel access road is a serious commitment for a loaded touring bike.

value: Fair Harbour Marina & Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 536 Sixth Street, V3L 3B5

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 29m; stands at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m; stands at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands at 76m; stands at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m; rack at 98m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Banette is a bakery and brunch spot occupying a small unit on Sixth Street, operating in a space that was formerly Peace Convenience Store. It offers indoor seating and no outdoor seating per OSM data, suggesting a cozy interior-focused experience. Cyclists stopping here would be looking for baked goods and a sit-down break rather than a full supply stop.

value: Banette

signal: shop=bakery


value: 1795 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Chungchun is a Korean rice dog (corn dog) franchise location on busy Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. It specializes in crispy battered rice-flour hot dogs with a variety of toppings and coatings. As a takeout-only window, it offers a quick grab-and-go snack for cyclists passing through the West End.

value: Chungchun


value: 2120 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: A flame-grilled chicken restaurant on Dollarton Highway in North Vancouver. The establishment offers casual dining suitable for cyclists traveling through the area.

value: Barcelo's Flame Grilled Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Castledale

value: A tiny two-site rec site on a tranquil lake in the Kootenays, offering a peaceful free overnight; the 15 km approach runs on an active logging road where CB radio is recommended, making the ride in genuinely hazardous.

value: Bittern Lake Recreation Site


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1741 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Flower & Horse in Spring is a Yunnan-style rice noodle restaurant on Vancouver's Robson Street, specializing in authentic Chinese dishes including Crossing the Bridge rice noodles, beef rice noodles, and sweet rice balls. The restaurant is part of a small chain with a second location in Markham, Ontario. It offers indoor seating in a no-smoking environment on one of Vancouver's busiest pedestrian corridors.

value: Flower & Horse In Spring

signal: Rice noodle house; available items (desserts, sauces) $6.95–$10.95

wow_evidence: Yunnan-style rice noodle restaurant on Vancouver's Robson Street… small chain with a second location in Markham, Ontario


value: 490 Hornby Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 71m; stands (7 spaces) at 83m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 44 spaces.


value: 101-1315 56 Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (covered) at 88m.

community: Delta

value: Blenz is a BC-based specialty coffee chain offering handcrafted espresso drinks, whole-leaf teas, protein shakes, and a broad selection of baked goods, sandwiches, and wraps. This Tsawwassen location sits in a retail unit on 56th Street and has outdoor seating, making it a practical stop for cyclists moving through the South Delta area. Online ordering and a loyalty app are available.

value: Blenz

detail: Food menu page includes dietary filter options for 'gluten free', 'dairy free', and 'vegan', with specific items labelled accordingly (e.g. dairy-free Dacaron™ varieties)

signal: Blenz coffee chain (confirmed); ~$6-12

wow_evidence: BC-based specialty coffee chain... outdoor seating


value: 30419 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5P2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 65m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Otter Co-op is a member-owned cooperative with deep roots across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, operating food, fuel, pharmacy, feed, and liquor divisions under one roof. The co-op's wide regional footprint — spanning communities from Aldergrove and Langley to Chilliwack and Penticton — makes individual locations potentially useful resupply stops on several popular cycling corridors. Its 'Highwayman' brand suggests at least some locations are oriented toward road travellers.

value: OTTER CO-OP

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

wow_evidence: member-owned cooperative... spanning communities from Aldergrove and Langley to Chilliwack and Penticton


value: 401 Victoria Road West;Victoria Street West, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0


value: 802, 9th St. N., Golden, BC, V0A 1H2

community: Golden

value: Avalanche Safety Solutions is a specialized backcountry and avalanche safety equipment retailer in Golden, BC, operating since 2006. The shop carries transceivers, airbags, shovels, probes, touring packs, skins, poles, and snow science tools, staffed by skiers and snowmobilers with deep local expertise. Gear rentals are also available, making it a key resource for backcountry travelers passing through the Columbia Valley.

value: Avalanche Safety Solutions

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: specialized backcountry and avalanche safety equipment retailer… operating since 2006


value: 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (covered) at 44m.

value: Tojo's is a celebrated Japanese fine dining restaurant on West Broadway, internationally recognized as the birthplace of the California Roll, created by resident chef Hidekazu Tojo. For nearly four decades it has offered omakase menus built around local, seasonal, and organic Pacific Northwest ingredients. Touring cyclists seeking a special dinner destination or curbside takeout sushi will find a nationally acclaimed kitchen operating on Vancouver's main cycling corridor.

value: Tojos

detail: Website prominently features a TAKEAWAY section; contact page states 'Curbside Pickup is available. Order Online by 4PM.'

label: Fine dining

signal: Omakase menus $120–$330+; Chef Hidekazu Tojo (California Roll creator); fine dining reputation


value: 2300 Kirkstone Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1Z6

blurb: Rec centre with pool and arena in Lynn Valley.

value: The Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre is a public facility operated by North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC), offering an aquatic centre, arena, fitness centre, and multipurpose gymnasiums. It runs a broad range of programs including public swimming, aquafit, skating, and fitness classes, making it a well-rounded community hub on the North Shore. Touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver may find it a practical stop given its pool and change facilities, though cycling-specific services are not explicitly advertised.

theme: recreation

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: NVRC facility with aquatic centre — pool ladder 1/2; named for the figure skater (fame in the name).


value: 1119 Canyon Street, Creston, V0B 1G4

community: Creston

value: The Bargain Shop

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: #1 - 38927 Queens Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0K9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (7 spaces) at 18m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: A-Frame Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in Squamish, BC, open since December 2016 and built around the nostalgia of BC lake cabin life — each beer is named after a beloved provincial lake. The spacious patio features a fire pit and resident food truck Flipside Burgers, and the BYO-food policy makes it a relaxed, accessible stop for hungry visitors. The brewery has earned multiple Canadian Brewing Awards, including Gold for its Arctic Lake Dark Lager at the 2023 nationals.

value: A-Frame Brewing

detail: Resident food truck Flipside Burgers offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free burger options per website ('including ethical meats, vegetarian and vegan options as well as Gluten Free')

signal: Craft brewery taproom + food truck

detail: FAQs state 'use of our washrooms and seating is for our patrons only,' confirming on-site washrooms available to customers

wow_evidence: Gold for its Arctic Lake Dark Lager at the 2023 nationals... 'aprés ride' reference in FAQs


value: 10786 148 St, Surrey, BC V3R 3X6

community: Surrey

value: Donair Affair is a BC-based fast food chain with over 20 locations, specializing in Mediterranean-style donair kebabs that blend Middle Eastern and Canadian flavors — one of the originals in the province for close to a quarter century. The Surrey Guildford branch offers beef, lamb, chicken, and vegetarian falafel wraps with a variety of toppings and sauces, plus Mayan-style platters and combination options. It is a quick, filling stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Donair Affair

detail: Website explicitly promotes veggie falafel wraps and describes falafel as a 'vegan and protein-rich option'; vegetarian choices highlighted on front page

wow_evidence: BC-based fast food chain with over 20 locations … one of the originals in the province for close to a quarter century


value: 8820 Jubilee Road East, Summerland, V0H 1Z5

blurb: Summerland's multi-sport arena.

community: Summerland

value: Summerland Arena is a publicly operated multi-sport indoor facility managed by the District of Summerland, hosting ice skating, curling, ice hockey, broomball, and lacrosse. It is a community hub for local sport in the South Okanagan. Touring cyclists passing through Summerland may find it a useful landmark, but it functions primarily as a local sports venue rather than a cycling-oriented attraction.

value: Summerland Arena

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Multi-sport arena; standard rec band.


value: 576 Golf Course Dr, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

bike_access: easy

character: utilitarian

community: Edelweiss

value: An RV park attached to Golden's golf club, likely on the valley floor near the Columbia River with mountain surrounds; facilities and services are unconfirmed as the campground's website returned a 404 error.

value: Golden Golf Club RV Park


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Discovery Launch Water Taxi runs a scheduled passenger service from Campbell River to Savary Island, Hernando Island, and Cortes Bay on Fridays at 12:30pm and Sundays at 11:30am (July 1–September 6, 2026 season). Custom charters to other Discovery Islands and mainland coastal destinations are also available on request. Dogs and bikes are welcome at no extra charge; freight (including bikes) is limited to 100 lbs per person.

value: Discovery Launch Water Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry


value: 6759 Considine Avenue, Maple Bay, BC

blurb: Free cabinet-of-wonders museum of natural history and world artifacts, Maple Bay.

community: North Cowichan

value: The Hand of Man Museum is a museum of natural history, cultural arts, and conservation located in Maple Bay near Duncan. It features exhibits on ancient civilizations, historic hunting and gathering traditions, diverse ecosystems, and handcrafted artifacts, with a focus on education and conservation awareness. The museum has welcomed over 100,000 visitors and is associated with outdoorsman Jim Shockey.

theme: history

value: Hand of Man Museum

signal: Hand of Man Museum, free admission (donations welcome)

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Astonishingly dense free museum of natural history and cultural artifacts in Maple Bay; 100,000+ visitors.


value: 3388 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3M7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; rack (4 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Anh and Chi is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Vietnamese restaurant (2022–2025) on Vancouver's Main Street, run by a Vietnamese-Canadian family whose parents founded the city's first pho house. The brother-and-sister team, with their mother as Executive Chef, reimagines authentic Vietnamese cuisine using fresh local ingredients in an award-winning room and patio in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. It has raised over $500,000 for local nonprofits through its reservation-by-donation program.

value: Anh And Chi

signal: Michelin Bib Vietnamese, reimagined classics; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 8120 Number 2 Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Round Table Pizza


value: 101-1950 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8J8

community: Kelowna

value: Play is Kelowna's premium athletic footwear and apparel specialty store, focused on running, training, hiking, and lifestyle products from top brands including Salomon, HOKA, On, Brooks, Patagonia, and Arc'teryx. Located at Harvey Avenue and Spall Road, the shop stocks a wide range of performance gear including nutrition products (Tailwind, Skratch Labs, Maurten), hydration vests, and accessories relevant to endurance athletes. They also host a Play Run Club, making them a community hub for active locals and visiting athletes.

value: Play


value: 1714 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: Pluvio is an acclaimed boutique restaurant-and-rooms property in the heart of Ucluelet village, recognized as Canada's Best Destination Restaurant and one of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. The hotel comprises just four spacious rooms (400+ sq ft each), two of which are ground-floor garden-view suites accessible via a ramp, set behind the restaurant beside a working kitchen garden. Guests are invited to dine, spend the night, and wake to a complimentary breakfast, with the Wild Pacific Trail and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve a short ride away.

value: Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms

detail: On-site restaurant (Pluvio) serves dinner nightly; restaurant is part of the same property

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: four-room boutique attached to Canada's Best Destination Restaurant; rooms $350+


value: Campbell River, BC V9H 1P1, Canada

community: Quinsam

value: A Mosaic Forest Management lakeside campsite on northern Vancouver Island, reached via active forestry roads; rustic and quiet with a lake as the main draw.

value: Wokas Lake Campsite


value: 2923 30 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2B8

community: Vernon

value: Bean Scene Coffee House is a long-established independent coffee shop in the heart of downtown Vernon, BC, with a loyal local following built on good coffee and a relaxed social atmosphere. The business describes itself as a place where 'a cup of coffee is a moment to share,' emphasising community and conversation over quick turnover. For touring cyclists moving through the Okanagan, it offers a welcoming downtown rest stop on 30th Avenue.

value: The Bean Scene

detail: Website makes no mention of Wi-Fi

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1324 Douglas Street

community: Victoria

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


blurb: Forested neighbourhood nature park.

community: Port Moody

value: Hillside Park is a nature reserve in the North Vancouver/Port Moody area, offering a natural green space for visitors. As a designated nature reserve it likely provides trails through natural habitat, making it a potential rest or detour point for cyclists passing through the region. Specific facilities and trail character are not documented in available sources.

value: Hillside Park

wow_evidence: Small nature reserve; thin record.


value: 733 Sixth Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 14m; stands (4 spaces) at 22m; stands at 52m; stands at 71m; stands at 77m; stands at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Mediterranean Donair House is a takeout-focused fast food spot on Sixth Street in North Vancouver serving Greek and donair cuisine. With outdoor seating and no indoor dining, it offers an al fresco stop for cyclists passing through the area. The Greek-donair combination makes it a distinctive quick-eat option in the neighbourhood.

value: Mediterranean Donair House

wow_evidence: outdoor seating and no indoor dining


value: 4091 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 1Y9

community: Burnaby

value: Kimshaker Resto is a Filipino restaurant on Kingsway, one of Burnaby's main commercial corridors and a well-travelled urban cycling route connecting Vancouver and the eastern suburbs. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a flexible stop for cyclists regardless of weather. Its location on a busy high-street strip puts it within easy reach of amenities and transit for touring cyclists moving through Metro Vancouver.

value: Kimshaker Resto

signal: Filipino restaurant; $15-25/person


value: 624 9 Avenue North, Golden, V0A 1H0

value: IGA


value: 4005 Whistler Way

community: Whistler

value: Located two minutes' walk from Whistler Village and five minutes from the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain gondolas, Aava Whistler markets itself as Whistler BC's bike-friendliest hotel, offering a dedicated bike vault, bike valet service, and a wash-and-tool station all at no charge. The hotel also features a heated pool, hot tub, and underground parking, making it a well-equipped basecamp for multi-day cycling adventures in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. It is dog-friendly and has accessible rooms, broadening its appeal to a wide range of touring cyclists.

value: Aava Hotel

detail: Website explicitly lists a 'wash and tool station' offered at no charge

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Paradox-brand affordable-contemporary, bike-friendliest positioning; $170-230 shoulder

detail: Website explicitly states 'bike vault' is available at no charge — a vault implies a secure, enclosed storage area

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Whistler BC's bike-friendliest hotel with a bike vault, bike valet, wash and tool station, which are all offered at no charge


character: destination

washroom_type: pit

community: Swift

value: A dedicated climbing basecamp known locally as 'Chek,' with roughly 100 routes ranging from beginner to expert set into the canyon walls above Squamish. Access requires a steep forest service road where AWD is recommended; sites are walk-in with outhouses and bear caches but no potable water — pack everything in and out.

value: Chek Canyon Camping Area


value: 1696 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2G6

value: SURA Korean Grillhouse is a fully licensed Korean BBQ restaurant on Douglas Street in downtown Victoria, offering table-side grilling with an authentic Korean barbecue menu. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and operates its own online delivery ordering. It is a solid mid-ride meal stop in the heart of the city.

value: SURA Korean Grillhouse

signal: Korean BBQ grillhouse, lunch specials; ~$22-34pp


value: 2035 Panorama Drive, Panorama, V0A 1T0

community: Panorama

value: The General Store is a full-service convenience grocery inside Panorama Mountain Resort's Toby Creek Lodge, stocking dry goods, fresh produce, dairy, meat, and specialty gifts. As an official BC Liquor Agency, it also carries beer, wine, and spirits at standard BC prices. It serves as the primary provisioning stop for guests and visitors in the remote Panorama village in the Kootenay Rockies.

value: General Store


value: 8811 River Rd, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada

value: Gordon Ramsay Steak is an upscale steakhouse in Richmond, BC, part of the global restaurant empire of Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Situated at 8811 River Rd, it offers a fine-dining experience with table reservations and takeout. Touring cyclists looking for a high-end dinner option in the Richmond area will find this a notable stop.

value: Gordon Ramsay Steak


value: 39 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3

community: Nanaimo

value: Gabriel's Cafe is a counter-service farm-to-fork cafe in downtown Nanaimo, sourcing meat, eggs, and fresh seasonal vegetables from small local farms. The all-day menu spans hearty breakfasts, rice bowls, salads, and handhelds alongside cocktails made with Vancouver Island spirits. Dedicated vegan and gluten-free menus make it a strong stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Gabriel's Cafe

detail: Dedicated Vegan and Gluten-Free menu subpages


value: 2692 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

community: Cumberland

value: The Waverley Hotel is a lively pub and live music venue in the heart of Cumberland, a village famous for its world-class mountain biking trails in the Comox Valley. It runs a full kitchen with weekly food specials, an on-site liquor store, and newly renovated rooms (booked via Airbnb) for those wanting to stay the night. The rooms page explicitly calls out mountain biking and skiing as reasons to be out and about, making this a natural gathering spot for trail riders.

value: Waverley Hotel

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: rooms page explicitly mentions mountain biking as a local activity


value: 5895 River Road (BC Hwy 4), Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6Z5

community: Port Alberni

value: Cedar Wood Lodge is Alberni Valley's self-described only four-star accommodation, offering 8 guestroom suites with private en-suite spa tubs, gas fireplaces, and air conditioning, run by hosts Tom and Marla Housholder who relocated from Utah in 2004 to build the property. Situated on BC Highway 4 in Port Alberni, it serves as a comfortable base for exploring the Alberni Inlet, Harbour Quay, and area trails, with a full continental breakfast buffet and packed lunches available on request. Conference and catering facilities round out a property that blends leisure hospitality with practical amenities.

value: Cedar Wood Lodge Bed & Breakfast

detail: Website states: 'On request, for a nominal fee, we will prepare a hearty Fisherman's packed lunch to take with you on your daily adventures.'

detail: Website states the lodge is 'conveniently located near local restaurants, shopping and golf.'

signal: Alberni Valley's only 4-star, 8 suites with spa tubs/fireplaces; $190-240


value: 6572 Hastings Street

value: A Dairy Queen franchise specializing in ice cream and burgers, located on Hastings Street in Burnaby. Offers both dine-in and takeout service options for passing cyclists.

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: Dairy Queen franchise


value: Coquihalla Hwy, Yale, BC V0X 1W0, Canada

community: Remote & backcountry, Fraser Valley Regional District

value: The Lunch Bucket is a seasonal food truck operating along the Coquihalla Highway corridor, open from May through September. It sits at an isolated highway location where services for travellers — including cyclists tackling the Coquihalla route — are sparse, making it a notable waypoint for refuelling. The Facebook page handle ('CoquihallaHighwayFoodTruck') and Instagram presence suggest an established seasonal operation rather than a pop-up.

value: The Lunch Bucket

wow_evidence: seasonal food truck operating along the Coquihalla Highway corridor ... at an isolated highway location where services for travellers are sparse


value: 1191 Verdier Avenue, V8M 1E6

community: Central Saanich

value: Beauregard Commons is a café in Sidney, BC located on Verdier Avenue. It serves as a gathering space for locals and travelers seeking food and refreshment. Touring cyclists will find this a convenient stop when passing through the community.

value: Beauregard Commons


value: 48 Station Street, Duncan, BC

community: Duncan

value: Island Bagel and Bannock is an Indigenous-owned social enterprise and café on the unceded traditional territory of the Quw'utsun mustimuhw in Duncan, BC. The menu centres on freshly made bagels, traditional bannock, handcrafted drinks, and Indigenous-inspired salads and soups, with all-day breakfast service. Beyond food, the space is a cultural gathering place guided by Elders, with a reservable meeting room and catering services.

value: Island Bagel

detail: All-day breakfast menu includes fried eggs, scrambled eggs, and hot bagelwiches; hot soups ('Slhap' - Daily Soups') also listed

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned social enterprise and café on the unceded traditional territory of the Quw'utsun mustimuhw ... cultural gathering place guided by Elders


value: 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wave (2 spaces) at 80m; wave (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: The Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre is a full-service hotel in Abbotsford featuring newly renovated rooms and suites alongside a large conference and events facility. Guests have access to an indoor heated pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre with cardio equipment. The on-site White Spot restaurant — a beloved BC institution — serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it a convenient base for a cycling stop in the Fraser Valley.

value: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre

detail: On-site White Spot Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; room service also available

signal: Clarion full-service conference hotel, ~$140-180


blurb: Quiet forested conservation area south of Courtenay.

community: Courtenay

value: Millard Conservation Area & Nature Park is a forested nature reserve near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, managed or recognized by BC Nature. It offers a natural green space in the Comox Valley region, which is a popular destination for cycling tourism. The park appears to be a quiet natural area, though detailed trail and facility information is not publicly documented online.

value: Millard Nature Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Forested reserve; thin record.


value: 577 Richards Street, Vancouver, V6B 2Z5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Built in 1911 by Captain Henry Pybus, St Clair Hotel-Hostel is one of Vancouver's oldest heritage buildings and the city's first concrete structure, originally designed to welcome travelers arriving by train and ship. It operates today as a nautical-themed hostel in downtown Vancouver, offering private rooms across several configurations — single, double, twin, triple, and family quad — with shared washrooms and a kitchenette. Located steps from SkyTrain, beaches, parks, and city attractions, it caters to budget-conscious travelers seeking private accommodation in the urban core.

value: St Clair Hotel-Hostel

detail: Coin-operated laundry facilities on the first floor for guest use, confirmed on rooms/rates page and amenities list

detail: Same-day luggage storage available for guests only; explicitly not overnight

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel


value: 4545 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (covered) at 93m.

value: Walmart Supercentre at Burnaby Metrotown is a large-format big-box store carrying groceries alongside electronics, clothing, furniture, and baby goods. The location includes an in-store pharmacy and garden centre, making it one of the most comprehensive one-stop supply stops in the Burnaby area. Touring cyclists passing through the Metrotown corridor can stock up on a wide range of food and household staples.

value: Walmart Supercentre


value: 3077 Stoneridge Drive, West Kelowna, V4T 2Y5

community: West Kelowna

value: Adela's is an award-winning bed and breakfast in West Kelowna, opened in 2017 by on-site hosts Jessie and Jay, who serve a hot breakfast daily from their own home. The property offers three guest rooms with private bathrooms and views of the surrounding mountains and valley, situated minutes from Okanagan wineries, hiking trails, and beaches. Cyclists will find it a welcoming and well-equipped base, with the hosts explicitly advertising secure storage for bikes alongside ski and luggage storage.

value: Adela's Bed and Breakfast

detail: Website front page and /our-services page both confirm 'Bedside USB charging ports & 110V outlets' available in all guest rooms

signal: name~'bed and breakfast'

detail: Website /about page lists 'Secure storage for bikes, ski's, etc.' under the Comfort & Security features section

wow_evidence: Secure storage for bikes, ski's, etc.


value: 2211 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1K1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 33m; rack (4 spaces) at 36m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; rack (6 spaces) at 60m; stands (10 spaces) at 63m; rack (6 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Casa Molina is an intimate Spanish home-style restaurant in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, set inside a heritage home and one of a select few Canadian establishments to hold the prestigious 'Restaurants from Spain' certification for authentic cuisine and premium Spanish ingredients. The menu centres on traditional tapas, signature paella, seasonal specials, and a curated Spanish wine programme alongside a low-waste cocktail programme. It offers a warm, family-style atmosphere that would make a satisfying dinner stop for a touring cyclist exploring the city.

value: Casa Molina

detail: Menu lists MILHOJAS VEGETARIANA (warm vegetable mille-feuille of zucchini and eggplant, leek glaze, romesco) as an explicitly vegetarian plato; additional plant-friendly items include olives, Marcona almonds, artisan bread, and Spanish cheeses

signal: upscale Spanish, heritage home, mains $18-36, reservations; ~$32-48pp


value: 13853 104 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Surrey Super Market is a supermarket located on 104 Avenue in Surrey, BC. It serves a residential and commercial corridor in the Newton area of Surrey, making it a potential resupply stop for cyclists passing through the region.

value: Surrey Super Market


value: 2451 Island View Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (15 spaces) at 17m; rack (6 spaces) at 17m; stands (5 spaces) at 33m; rack at 39m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Harvest Rd. is a farm-to-table outdoor dining and takeout spot located directly on the Lochside Trail Bicycling Path, making it a natural and convenient stop for cyclists travelling between Victoria and Sidney. The menu draws heavily from the adjacent Michell's Farm Market, with house-ground burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and custom cold-pressed apple juice all featuring locally raised and grown ingredients. Harvest Rd. holds the highest recognition from the Vancouver Island Green Business Certification Program and was named the Greenest Restaurant on Vancouver Island in 2017, operating a fully zero-waste service model with compostable packaging.

value: Harvest Rd.

detail: Menu lists 'Herbie Burger — Herbivore's Choice vegan and gluten free patty', 'Bun O Love — Vegan!', and a 'Vegan smoked apple/sage sausage substitute' for the Papa T Dog

signal: Burgers/sandwiches $9.50–$15.95, mostly $11–$14.

wow_evidence: directly fronting the Lochside Trail Bicycling Path... named the Greenest Restaurant on Vancouver Island in 2017


value: BC-23, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 2S0, Canada

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Big Eddy

value: Reservoir-side campground 20 km north of Revelstoke on paved Highway 23, with one of the few sandy beaches in the region, a fishing wharf, playground, and an indoor picnic shelter; gate closes outside the operating season.

value: Martha Creek Provincial Campground

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1485 Frances Street, Vancouver

value: Earnest Ice Cream is a values-driven Vancouver artisan ice cream company founded in 2012, operating four scoop shops with this Frances Street location also housing their East Van production kitchen. The company is known for rotating seasonal flavours made from local and organic ingredients, a robust sustainability program including carbon-neutral operations and a returnable glass-jar pint system, and donating 1% of revenue to community causes. Event catering and self-scoop tub pickups are available exclusively from this Frances Street shop.

value: Earnest Ice Cream

detail: Website describes scoop shops with no dine-in option

detail: Vegan options confirmed:; FAQ states vegan flavours use coconut milk, oat milk, and nut milk bases. Not a gluten-free facility: FAQ explicitly states 'we are not a nut-free or gluten-free facility.'

wow_evidence: four scoop shops... carbon-neutral operations and a returnable glass-jar pint system... 1% of revenue to community causes


value: 2720 Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, V8H 1H9

blurb: Mill Bay's South Cowichan library branch.

community: Mill Bay

value: The South Cowichan Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the Mill Bay area since opening in 1989, with roots in the original Shawnigan Lake branch established in 1946. Located in a multi-unit commercial building, the branch offers meeting room bookings, public computing resources, home delivery for patrons unable to visit, and a full range of library services. It sits on the traditional territory of the Quw'utsun' (Cowichan) and Malahat peoples.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: South Cowichan Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Mill Bay branch since 1989; ordinary library band.


value: 3281 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (7 spaces) at 39m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 82m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: ETEA cafe is a neighbourhood cafe located on East 22nd Avenue in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood area. The OSM record was verified as recently as August 2025, suggesting an active, operating business. A touring cyclist cutting through the residential east side of Vancouver would find it a local stop off the main arterials.

value: ETEA cafe


value: 866 Denman Street, Vancouver, V6G 2L9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 45m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: True Confections is a Vancouver institution that has been crafting cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and pastries entirely from scratch for over 35 years. Located on Denman Street in the West End, it sits at the threshold of Stanley Park — one of the most popular cycling corridors in the city — making it a natural stop for riders finishing a loop. The shop offers a wide dessert menu alongside Tartine's lunch items, catering, and multiple to-go formats.

value: True Confections

detail: Website has an explicit 'Gluten Free & Vegan' cake category


community: Prince Rupert

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 19237 28 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 3X1

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant in the Campbell Heights area of Surrey, serving burgers, breakfast, McCafé beverages, and more. The location includes a drive-through and offers curbside pickup and McDelivery in addition to dine-in. It accepts cash, credit, and debit payments and is part of the MyMcDonald's Rewards app program.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

wow_evidence: standard corporate fast food chain location


value: 16500 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 1Y9, Canada

community: Vernon

value: Sun Country Cycle is a full-service bicycle shop in Vernon, BC, carrying Trek, Norco, and Yuba brands across a broad range of disciplines including mountain, road, urban, and electric bikes. The shop has a dedicated service and repair department and carries an extensive inventory of parts and accessories, making it a well-equipped stop for touring cyclists in the Okanagan. They also sell and service e-bikes, with electric-specific categories prominently featured across the site.

google_place_id: ChIJRRLrAjHZfVMRtpSKiyteWQs

value: Sun Country Cycles1

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: dedicated 'Bike Service & Repair' subpage and encourages booking service


value: 867 Bruce Avenue, V9R 4A1

value: Quality Foods is a Vancouver Island-based grocery chain operating a full-service supermarket on Bruce Avenue in Nanaimo. The store carries a broad range of departments including fresh produce, bakery, deli and ready-made meals, baby care, and household supplies. For touring cyclists on Vancouver Island, it offers a convenient one-stop resupply point in the heart of Nanaimo.

value: Quality Foods

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island-based grocery chain


value: 328 Trans-Canada Highway

value: DQ Grill & Chill

signal: chain 'dq'


value: 3995 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 7m; stands (3 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 85m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: The Acorn is a Michelin-recommended, award-winning vegetable-forward locavore restaurant and bar on Vancouver's Main Street, operating a zero-waste kitchen that sources 99% of its ingredients from BC and Western Canada. Cyclists can choose between a multi-course blind tasting menu served family-style or an à la carte menu featuring inventive dishes built around seasonal foraged and farmed produce. The restaurant is also noted by Michelin for its weekend brunch program.

value: The Acorn

detail: Website states 'cater to vegans and gluten free diners'; menu items throughout labelled GF+V

signal: Chef's tasting menu $89/person, Michelin-recognized, wine pairings


value: 683 Abbott Street, Vancouver, V6B 0J4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (5 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 718 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 58m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: The Grand Park Hotel & Suites is a mid-scale hotel on the Granville entertainment strip in downtown Vancouver, within walking distance of False Creek, Yaletown, English Bay, and Stanley Park. Room types range from standard queens to full-kitchen suites and a penthouse, and a top-floor rooftop lounge with communal kitchen and mountain views sets it apart from typical urban hotels. An on-site White Spot restaurant, 24-hour fitness centre with sauna, and secured underground parkade make it a practical urban base for touring cyclists arriving in the city.

value: Grand Park Hotel & Suites

detail: Website front page states 'laundry machines for guest use' are available at the hotel

detail: White Spot restaurant is located directly in the hotel lobby; website describes it as open daily until late night

signal: mid-scale hotel on Granville strip, affordable positioning; $150-200


value: Juan de Fuca, BC V0S 1K0, Canada

blurb: The world's largest Douglas-fir, 73.8 m tall, up a forest road east of Port Renfrew.

community: Port Renfrew

value: The Red Creek Fir is recognized as the largest Douglas-fir tree on Earth, standing 73.8 metres tall with a trunk 4.2 metres wide (DBH), located approximately 15 kilometres east of Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. It is listed in the BC Big Tree Registry and represents a remarkable old-growth giant in a region popular with cycle tourists. Access is via forest road, making it a potential off-bike side trip for riders exploring the Port Renfrew area.

theme: landmark

value: Red Creek Fir

signal: old-growth landmark tree, free public access

wow_evidence: Largest Douglas-fir on Earth, BC Big Tree Registry — independently backed world superlative. Forest-road access; big-tree pilgrimage is day-shaping.


value: 344 Sixth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wall_loops (6 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 69m; stands at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: The Peri Peri Shack is a flame-grilled chicken restaurant in New Westminster specializing in Portuguese-African peri peri cuisine, offering whole and half chickens marinated for 24 hours in a house spice blend across seven heat profiles from Plain to Peri Nero. The menu also covers seafood skewers, sharing packs, rice bowls, and a range of sides, with catering available for groups. It grew from a single location into a multi-location brand with franchising on offer, positioning itself as a community gathering spot.

value: Peri Peri Shack

detail: Website menu labels 'Paneer and Rice (V)' as vegetarian and Caesar Salad Bowl is listed without meat by default

signal: Mains $15–23 per person; casual flame-grilled chicken concept


value: 2100 Whatcom Road, V3G 2K8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 85m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1190 Victoria Drive, V5L 4G5

value: Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana is a certified Neapolitan pizzeria — member #399 of the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) — serving wood-fired pizza made with authentic Neapolitan ingredients and tradition. Rooted in a family heritage tracing back to a street in Naples called Via Tevere, the restaurant operates two Vancouver locations (Main Street and Victoria Drive) plus a mobile catering unit. For a touring cyclist, it offers a sit-down meal at a well-regarded neighbourhood restaurant in East Vancouver.

value: Via Tevere

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 925 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, V3K 1C8

community: Coquitlam

value: Aria Afghan Grill is a halal Afghan restaurant in Coquitlam specializing in traditional kababs, rice dishes like Qabeli Pallow, and Afghan appetizers such as Mantu and Ashak. The menu spans lamb, chicken, and ground beef preparations alongside a solid selection of vegetarian dishes. Online ordering with in-store pickup is available, making it a practical meal stop for cyclists moving through the Brunette Avenue corridor.

value: Aria Afghan Grill

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Vegetable Bolani, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Vegetable Stew, Vegetable Soup, Borani Banjan, Afghan Salatah, Shour Nakhod, French Fries, and Ashak

signal: Mains $20-30: Chicken Kabab $20, Teka Lamb $25, Chopaan Kabab $30


value: 11900 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1B3

community: Richmond

value: Urban Farm Market is a fruit and vegetable store located on Westminster Highway in Richmond, BC. It operates as a small farm-market format shop, the kind of stop a touring cyclist might seek out for fresh produce along a route. Its social media presence is minimal and has seen little activity since 2022.

value: Urban Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: 11 likes, 0 reviews, no posts available, and the last photo is from August 2022


value: Shannon Lake Liquor Store is a neighbourhood liquor retailer in the Shannon Lake area of West Kelowna. It offers a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the region to stock up on beer, wine, and spirits. The surrounding Shannon Lake area sits near recreational trails and the lake itself.

value: Shannon Lake Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 6035 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Bay, BC V9K 2E1

community: Qualicum Bay

value: The Lighthouse Motel is an oceanfront motel in Qualicum Bay on Vancouver Island, with views across the Strait of Georgia to Hornby Island and the snow-capped Coastal Mountains. The property sits on the West Island Highway and promotes itself as a year-round base for exploring the area. Nearby cycling routes listed on the website include the Lighthouse Country Trail (15.8 km) and mountain bike trails, with ferry access to Denman and Hornby Islands about 8.7 km away.

value: Lighthouse Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: oceanfront motel in Qualicum Bay


value: 503 Park Place, Unit 101, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 44m; rack (3 spaces) at 61m; rack (1 space) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 72m. Total: 11 spaces.

blurb: Esquimalt's library branch, with a do-it-yourself digitization studio.

community: Esquimalt

value: The Esquimalt Branch is part of the Greater Victoria Public Library network, operated by the public Greater Victoria Public Library system serving multiple municipalities in the Capital Region. It is notable for housing a self-serve digitization space where patrons can preserve old photographs and documents—a unique feature within the GVPL system. Touring cyclists passing through Esquimalt will find a welcoming public space with public computers and a broad physical and digital collection.

value: Esquimalt Library Branch

wow_evidence: Branch with a self-serve digitization space; ordinary library band.


value: North Okanagan D, BC V4V 1T5, Canada

community: Oyama

value: A single walk-in site on a small fishing lake, reached by short trail from Flyfish Lakes #2 — no facilities confirmed, and loaded-bike riders will need to leave gear at the trailhead.

value: Ruth Lake Recreation Site


value: 211 Anderson Street

community: Nelson

value: Safeway

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 727 Yates Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 98m.

community: Victoria

value: Saint Franks is a casual hot dog and snackbar restaurant located on Yates Street in downtown Victoria. It offers quick-service meals in a convenient location accessible to local patrons and passing cyclists.

value: Saint Franks

wow_evidence: casual hot dog and snackbar restaurant


value: 11151 No. 5 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7A 4E8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 60m; rack at 62m; rack at 90m.

value: The Keg Richmond South is a well-known steakhouse and bar situated near the Ironwood Complex at Steveston and No. 5 Road. The location features a heated and covered patio, bar, and lounge, and is wheelchair accessible with free car parking on site. Touring cyclists exploring the Steveston dyke network will find it a convenient spot for a full sit-down dinner.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'

wow_evidence: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar


community: Kelowna

value: Tim Hortons


value: 5205 Rumble Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 10m; stands (3 spaces) at 46m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Stem Japanese Eatery is a kappo-style Japanese restaurant in Burnaby where chef-owner Tatsuya Katagiri brings Tokyo training and Vancouver fine-dining experience to a seasonally driven menu emphasising the 'cut and cook' proximity between diner and chef. Dishes are crafted from locally sourced and imported Japanese ingredients, and the restaurant offers an omakase kaiseki experience alongside à la carte small plates. Takeout is also available via email order, making it a convenient stop for cyclists seeking a quality Japanese meal.

value: Stem Japanese Eatery

detail: Dinner menu explicitly labels 'Gluten Free' items (BC Potato Salad, Chawan Mushi with miso option) and 'Vegan' (Daikon Beer Pickles); multiple vegetable-based obanzai small plates also listed

signal: Named chef with wine credentials, omakase service, extensive wine program with sommelier


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 47m; rack at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 72m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Chevron Town Pantry is the convenience retail brand operated at Chevron gas stations, offering snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials to travellers passing through Chilliwack. Located along what appears to be a main corridor in Chilliwack, BC, it is a recognizable fuel-and-snack stop for cyclists on multi-day touring routes through the Fraser Valley. The station is tagged as open around the clock in OSM, making it a potential resupply option at unusual hours.

value: Chevron Town Pantry

subcategory: Convenience Store


community: Nanaimo

source: llm-examine

value: A.C. Taxi is Nanaimo's largest on-demand taxi company, operating 24/7 year-round with service to Nanaimo Airport, Departure Bay and Duke Point ferries, and surrounding communities. No bike policy is stated, but vans are available.

value: A.C. Taxi

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 810 Highway Drive, Lax̱g̱altsʼap, V0J 1X0

blurb: Nisga'a Nation museum of repatriated regalia and art in the Nass Valley.

community: Lax̱g̱altsʼap

value: The Nisg̱aʼa Museum in Lax̱g̱altsʼap (Greenville) is the official cultural institution of the Nisg̱aʼa Nation, housing ancestral regalia, art, and historical artifacts returned to the community. Designed by Hillel Architecture, the building itself is architecturally significant and sits within Nisg̱aʼa Lands in the remote Nass Valley of northwestern BC. For touring cyclists venturing into this rarely visited region, it offers a compelling cultural destination at the end of a long ride.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Nisg̱aʼa Museum

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Nisga'a Museum admission ~$12

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Official Nisga'a Nation museum of repatriated regalia and art in an architecturally significant building — one of BC's finest Indigenous collections; day-shaping Nass Valley stop.


value: 2431 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 1Y8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 36m.

community: Vancouver

value: BK Market is a greengrocer on East Hastings Street in Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood, stocking fresh fruits and vegetables. The shop sits on a busy arterial road that connects several residential and commercial areas, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through east Vancouver. As a produce-focused shop, it offers cyclists an opportunity to restock on fresh food mid-route.

value: BK Market

wow_evidence: greengrocer … stocking fresh fruits and vegetables


value: 11146 84 Avenue, Delta, V4C 2L7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 80m; rack at 94m.

community: Delta

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: Cora

signal: Cora breakfast chain; $18-25/person

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 6285 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 57m; rack (4 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: CM Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 10355 152 St #1413, Surrey, BC V3R 7C1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 66m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Bubble Waffle Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: Wolverine

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 215 Church St, Comox, BC V9M 1X7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 13m; rack (4 spaces) at 81m; wall_loops (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Comox

value: Church Street Taphouse is a locally owned craft beer bar and full-service restaurant in downtown Comox on Vancouver Island, boasting the Comox Valley's largest craft beer selection alongside cocktails, mocktails, and an extensive wine list. The kitchen serves shareables, bowls, soups and sandwiches, and desserts, with many items labeled gluten-free or dairy-free. The venue sits in bikeable downtown Comox and the website explicitly notes it is 'only a bike ride or walk away.'

value: Church Street Taphouse

detail: Food menu labels multiple items GF (gluten-free), GFO (gluten-free option), DF (dairy-free), and DFO; vegetarian options include Sweet Chili Tofu (GFO/DF) and CST Poutine with a Daiya cheese and veggie gravy substitution

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: only a bike ride or walk away … Comox Valley's largest craft beer selection


community: Kamloops

value: Starbucks

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2415 Highway 97 North

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1489 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4

value: An extension of Howe Sound Brewing's award-winning Squamish brewpub (founded 1996), this East Hastings taphouse brings craft beer and a full kitchen to a vibrant, community-oriented neighbourhood. The space leans into East Van's diverse character with regular drag brunches, paint-and-sip nights, and live sports alongside stone-fired pizzas, burgers, and hearty shareables. Private event rooms accommodate up to 150 guests, making it a destination as much as a pit stop.

value: Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen

detail: Specials menu lists 'BEEF OR VEGGIE BURGER W/ FRIES' as a regular lunch deal, confirming vegetarian option

signal: amenity=pub


value: 8707 Johnson Road, Yahk, BC V0B 2P0

community: Yahk

value: Two Scoop Steve is a seasonal ice cream stop and Garden Bistro tucked into the small historic community of Yahk in the Kootenays, serving 24 flavours of hard ice cream alongside breakfast and lunch. The bistro features outdoor-only seating, making it a breezy trailside-style pause for cyclists passing through on the highway. It sits next door to Yahk Soap & Candle Co., giving it a relaxed village-stop character.

value: Two Scoop Steve

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: seasonal ice cream counter and Garden Bistro... outdoor seating only


value: 103-16016 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC, V4N 0G3

value: Firepit Pizza is a Surrey pizzeria operating since 2009, distinguished by its 'Desi Flavours' lineup of Indian-inspired toppings such as Chicken Tandoori and Butter Chicken alongside classic options. Located along the Fraser Highway corridor, it offers both phone and online ordering with local delivery and in-store pickup. Vegetarian pizza options are a regular part of the menu.

value: Firepit Pizza

detail: Menu lists dedicated vegetarian options: 'Veggie' and 'Ultimate Veg' pizzas

wow_evidence: Surrey pizzeria operating since 2009


value: 39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 12m; stands (24 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces) at 32m; stands (5 spaces) at 34m; stands at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (7 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (12 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 98m. Total: 82 spaces.

value: Whisk Matcha Cafe is a female-owned premium matcha cafe and retail space in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, sourcing artisanal Japanese matcha directly from small independent farms in Uji, Kyoto. Opened in 2020, the brick-and-mortar location pairs an in-person matcha drink bar with an extensive curated selection of premium matcha powders and traditional tea wares. The business has grown to supply over 100 cafe wholesale partners across North America, making it a notable destination for matcha enthusiasts.

value: Whisk Matcha Cafe

detail: All menu items are matcha or plant-based tea beverages with no animal-product offerings evident on the website


value: 322 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5Z6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 49m; stands (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 73m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: OPUS Vancouver is a 96-room boutique luxury hotel in Yaletown, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler (Top Hotel in Western Canada 2025) and Forbes Travel Guide. The property features on-site Italian dining at Capo and a cocktail bar (The Spritz), along with spa bathrooms, digital check-in, and dog-friendly policies. A touring cyclist overnighting here would find an upscale urban base steps from Vancouver's restaurant and shopping district, though no cycling-specific services are advertised.

google_place_id: ChIJkYNgwtZzhlQRDyKMepVlARQ

value: Opus

detail: On-site Capo restaurant serves Italian lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch; The Spritz cocktail bar also on-site

signal: OPUS Yaletown, Condé Nast top hotel Western Canada; rates commonly $350-450

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


community: Cranberry

value: A 2-site creekside rec site positioned mid-portage on the Nanton-to-Dodd Lake canoe route; reached on foot along the portage trail, making it effectively inaccessible to loaded touring cyclists.

value: Middle Point Recreation Site


value: 2775 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 1N3

community: West Kelowna

value: Beaumont Family Estate Winery is a family-run boutique winery at the foot of Boucherie Mountain in West Kelowna, producing 100% certified-organic estate wines since 1995 across 36 acres of vineyards. The Lubchynski family crafts small-batch wines including Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, skin-contact Pinot Gris, and icewine, with daughter Alana serving as winemaker after working vintages in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Cyclists on the Okanagan wine route can stop in for a tasting, pick up bottles to go, and take in 360-degree views of the surrounding mountain valley and lake.

value: Beaumont Family Estate Winery

signal: Organic boutique estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 3614 Carrington Road, V4T 3K7

community: Westbank

value: Winners


community: Tatalrose

value: A free, roadside rec site on the north shore of Francois Lake offering a boat launch and fishing access; the approach road is paved for most of the way with only a short gravel finish, making it straightforward for loaded bikes.

value: Government Point

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 970 Shoppers Row 203, Campbell River, BC V9W2C5

community: Campbell River

value: Tempest Bistro is a casual counter-service bistro on Shoppers Row in Campbell River offering all-day breakfast alongside daily hot sandwiches and house-made soups. The menu leans toward fresh, made-to-order items including breakfast bowls, paninis, and chili with cornbread, making it a satisfying refuelling stop. Online ordering for pickup is available through their Square site.

value: Tempest Bistro

signal: Sandwich/soup quick-service, CAD$9–18 mains (≈USD$7–13)

wow_evidence: casual counter-service bistro


value: 5000 Canoe Pass Way #643, Delta, BC V4M 4G8

community: Beach Grove

value: Chai Samosa by Roy's is an Indian street-food counter inside Tsawwassen Mills mall, specializing in freshly made samosas, traditional Indian sweets, and chai brewed with bold spices. The compact menu covers savoury snacks, desserts, and drinks rooted in classic Indian street-food tradition. Cyclists stopping in Tsawwassen can grab a quick takeout order or sit down for a snack before continuing their ride.

value: Chai Samosa

signal: samosa/chai street-food counter; ~$8-12


value: 201 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 44m; rack at 82m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: Eagle Bluff Bed & Breakfast is a waterfront B&B established in 1990 in Prince Rupert's historic Cow Bay district, offering six uniquely appointed guest rooms and harbour and mountain views from a signature western cedar oceanside deck. An on-site chef-manager prepares a full home-cooked breakfast served in a second-floor dining room overlooking the ocean. Situated at the northern BC ferry terminal connecting to Haida Gwaii and the Alaska Marine Highway, it is a natural staging point for cyclists making long-haul coastal connections.

value: Eagle Bluff B&B

detail: About page states the Cow Bay district has 'coffee shops, restaurants, and a neighbourhood pub' within the immediate area

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: established in 1990... northern BC ferry terminal connecting to Haida Gwaii and the Alaska Marine Highway


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 17m; rack at 19m; rack at 21m.

community: Saanich

value: Redbarn Market


value: 333 Reid Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 79m.

community: Quesnel

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 1020 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G

community: Ladysmith

value: 49th Parallel Cafe is a cafe located in Ladysmith on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Ladysmith lies along the busy cycling corridor connecting Nanaimo and Duncan, making cafes in the town natural rest stops for touring cyclists. Beyond its OSM record, no detailed business information was retrievable from the Facebook page.

value: The 49th Cafe


value: 2345 Millstream Road, V9B 3R5

community: Langford

value: The Rack West Coast Bistro is a family-friendly sit-down restaurant in Langford serving West Coast-inspired meals made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in a warm, rustic setting. Founded by Cole Byers and his wife Jasmine, the bistro has grown to a second location in Saanich and positions itself as a neighbourhood gathering spot with an all-day menu covering food, drinks, and breakfast. Touring cyclists passing through the Greater Victoria area will find both dine-in and takeout options available.

value: The Rack West Coast Bistro

signal: West Coast bistro, chef-owned, local; ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: grown to a second location in Saanich


value: 20489 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Los Guerreros is a Latin American specialty grocery store that has been serving the Langley and Fraser Valley community for about a decade, representing the chain's first expansion from its original Vancouver flagship. The store stocks a curated selection of Latin American staples including fresh tortillas, imported snacks, pantry essentials, and beverages from brands like Jarritos and Electrolit. It is part of a three-location BC chain with stores also in Vancouver and Delta.

value: Los Guerreros


value: 1028 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 17m; rack at 22m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Penticton

value: An ice cream and milkshake shop on Penticton's Lakeshore Drive, operating under the brand 'Cherry On Top Shake Shop' and known for elaborate Belgian chocolate-dipped cones and over-the-top 'Crazy Shakes.' The menu spans creative dipped cone builds, a full milkshake bar with fruity and indulgent flavours, and dairy-free Dole Whip in cherry, pineapple, and swirl. A lively, Instagrammable pit stop right beside the Okanagan lakefront, perfect for a mid-ride treat.

value: The Peach

detail: Menu is exclusively ice cream, dipped cones, and milkshakes — no savoury or lunch items listed

detail: Ice cream cones and milkshakes are served to-go by nature; website describes build-your-own cones and milkshake bar with no indication of dine-in seating

detail: Website explicitly describes Dole Whip as 'a refreshing vegan sweet treat,' available in cherry, pineapple, and swirl


value: Fairmont Frontage Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1, Kanada

community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: Fairside Inn (likely 'Farside Inn') is a regional-cuisine restaurant situated along Fairmont Frontage Road in Fairmont Hot Springs, a Columbia Valley destination well known to touring cyclists on the Kootenay route. The restaurant offers outdoor seating and takeout, making it a practical stop for riders looking to eat al fresco or grab food to go. Vegetarian options are confirmed, broadening its appeal to cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Fairside Inn

signal: roadside restaurant with patio/takeout; $15-25/person

wow_evidence: takeaway=yes, outdoor_seating=yes


value: 1087 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 87m; informal at 94m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: BC Liquor Store is a government-operated retail liquor outlet in the Saanich area of Greater Victoria, part of the province-wide BCLIQUOR network run by BC's Liquor Distribution Branch. The store carries a broad selection of wine, spirits, beer, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic products. For touring cyclists, it is a convenient stop to resupply with beverages on routes through the McKenzie Avenue corridor.

value: BC Liquor Store

wow_evidence: province-wide BCLIQUOR network run by BC's Liquor Distribution Branch... 198 stores operate province-wide


value: 2990 152 St #104, Surrey, BC V4P 3N7, Canada

community: Surrey

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts