source: manual

value: The MV Uchuck III is a converted 140-foot working freighter operated by Get West Adventure Cruises (Nootka Sound Service Ltd) out of Gold River, running a Nootka Sound day cruise most Tuesdays year-round (except during the vessel's May refit), a Friendly Cove day cruise with Nootka Trail hiker pickups on Wednesdays and Saturdays (late June–early September), and a Thursday–Friday overnight run to Kyuquot via Esperanza Inlet (June–September). Kayaks and canoes are explicitly welcome aboard; freight capacity is 70 tons, but no bike-specific policy is published — call or email ahead to confirm.

value: MV Uchuck III (Nootka Sound Service Ltd / Get West)

subcategory: Ferry


source: enrichment

value: 1670 Cypress Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 40m; stands at 40m; stands at 44m; stands at 46m; stands at 52m.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Pane From Heaven is a cafe-bakery on Cypress Street in Vancouver offering takeout service for quick order-and-pickup. It's a convenient refreshment stop for cycling tourists passing through the area.

value: Pane From Heaven

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming


bike_access: hard

price_band: free

price_label: Free

category: Camping

community: Hemlock Valley

value: Twin Bridges

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

tier: info


value: 2038 Rocking Horse Pl, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9C2

community: Bryn

value: The Rocking Horse Pub is a proper English-style pub tucked into quiet Nanoose Bay that has been a community anchor since 1978, featuring real wood fireplaces, a garden patio, and 19 beers on tap from local craft breweries and European labels. Founded by Arthur and Ada Knight and now stewarded by owner Gordon McKinlay, it serves hearty British fare—think Bangers & Mash, meat pies, and fish & chips—alongside live bands every Saturday evening. It has been voted Favourite Bar/Pub by the Parksville & Qualicum Beach community, making it a well-regarded stop along this stretch of Vancouver Island.

value: Rocking Horse Pub

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: English-style pub, burgers/pies/fish & chips; ~$18-26pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: community anchor since 1978 ... voted Favourite Bar/Pub by the Parksville & Qualicum Beach community


value: 12231 No 1 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 1T6

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: loops (12 spaces) at 28m; rack at 39m; rack at 39m; rack at 86m; rack at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Steveston Bakery and Café has been a family-run fixture in historic Steveston Village since 1989, founded by Hemant and Bimla Rao and known for traditional breads, homemade soups, and a wide range of desserts and baked goods. The café offers an all-day breakfast and lunch menu with items ranging from veggie wraps to paninis and grilled chicken burgers, making it a substantial refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the Steveston waterfront. A beloved local tradition — a 99¢ sourdough loaf every Saturday — has been unbroken since opening day.

value: Steveston Bakery

detail: All-day breakfast and lunch menu includes hot soups (two homemade daily), burgers, paninis, quesadillas, and egg dishes

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: family-run fixture in historic Steveston Village since 1989... 99¢ sourdough loaf every Saturday — has been unbroken since opening day


value: 102-2580 Cedar Park Place, Abbotsford, BC

community: Abbotsford

value: Patna Sweets & Restaurant is an Indian sweets shop and full-service restaurant offering authentic North Indian cuisine, from samosas made fresh daily and marinated Chicken Tikka to traditional sweets like Gulab jamun and Rasmalai. The menu spans vegetarian, non-vegetarian, tandoori, and Indian-Chinese fusion categories alongside daily specials and combo thalis. Catering services and a bookable event space are also available.

value: Patna Sweets & Chat

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian' menu section lists Malai Kofta, Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer; Paneer Tikka also appears in the tandoori section

signal: Combos $13.50–$14.50 with naan, rice, sides, dessert

wow_evidence: samosas made fresh daily... Chicken Tikka... traditional sweets like Gulab jamun and Rasmalai


value: 1829 Trans-Canada Hwy, Kamloops, BC V2C 3Z7, Canada

category: Groceries

community: Kamloops

value: Big Daddy Liquors is a liquor retail store in Kamloops, BC, recorded in OSM from City of Kamloops municipal data. It occupies a standalone commercial building and serves as a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking to pick up beverages in the Kamloops area. The store is locally named and appears to be an independent establishment rather than a chain outlet.

value: Big Daddy Liquors

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 911 Yates Street

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: staple (8 spaces) at 14m; staple (8 spaces) at 28m; stands (12 spaces) at 48m; wave at 57m; stands (12 spaces) at 88m. Total: 40 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Bin 4 Burger Lounge

origin: chain

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 16030 24 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Browns Socialhouse

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

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


value: 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1Y4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 51m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Eden Bento Café is a Japanese restaurant in Kamloops serving sushi, bento boxes, sashimi, donburi, poke bowls, and more from a retail unit on Lansdowne Street. It offers a notably broad Japanese menu spanning nigiri, specialty rolls, noodles, and party trays, with online ordering available for convenient pickup. A solid mid-ride refuelling stop in central Kamloops for cyclists craving Japanese food.

value: Eden Bento Café

signal: bento cafe, sushi/poke; ~$14-22pp


value: 8300 Capstan Way, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; rack at 43m; rack at 71m.

value: Meet Fresh is a Taiwanese dessert chain founded in 2007, serving traditional handmade desserts including taro balls, grass jelly, tofu pudding, shaved ice, and herbal teas made without preservatives from natural ingredients. The Richmond location is part of the Canadian franchise network bringing authentic Central Taiwanese flavours to the Lower Mainland. A good stop for a sweet treat mid-ride, with a largely vegetarian-friendly menu.

value: Meet Fresh

detail: FAQ states 'Most of our products are vegetarian friendly. Our toppings, puddings, jellies, etc. are made from gelatin substitutes.' Products contain dairy so vegan is not guaranteed; no GF claim made

ownership: Global chain

signal: Dessert shop; grass jelly, taro balls, shaved ice; quick-service

wow_evidence: Taiwanese dessert chain founded in 2007; Richmond location part of the Canadian franchise network


value: 1042 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E1A3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 79m; stands (5 spaces) at 86m; stands (5 spaces) at 100m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is a long-running teppanyaki-style restaurant in Vancouver's West End, billing itself as 'a party at every table' — a nod to the theatrical tableside cooking style. Located on Alberni Street near the Coal Harbour waterfront, it occupies a standalone building and draws both locals and visitors for Japanese cuisine in a lively setting. A touring cyclist finishing a ride in downtown Vancouver would find a sit-down dinner destination within easy reach of the seawall.

value: Kobe

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Japanese steakhouse format; mains typically $45-70+


value: 2918 Glen Dr #108, Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Nagano Sushi is a chef-owned Japanese restaurant that has anchored authentic cuisine in Coquitlam since 1998, offering fresh sushi, premium sashimi, and traditional rolls made with daily-sourced fish. The menu spans appetizers like takoyaki through specialty rolls and hot dishes such as kani tofu, reflecting classic Japanese technique. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available alongside dine-in service.

value: Nagano Sushi

signal: chef-owned sushi/sashimi since 1998; ~$18-28pp


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

community: Aspen Grove

source: camping

value: A well-developed lakeside rec site in Kane Valley reached by 9 km of maintained gravel off Highway 5A; the cattle-fenced site offers a floating dock, boat launch, horseshoe pits, and access to 50+ km of trails, with a 24/7 site host.

value: Harmon Lake West Recreation Site


value: 4700 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5B1

community: Nanaimo

value: The Piper's is a neighbourhood pub-turned-restaurant on Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo, originally established in 1977 and now relaunched under new ownership as 'THE PIPER'S EAT + DRINK + SOCIAL.' The menu is an eclectic fusion of West Coast, Korean, and Japanese-inspired dishes spanning brunch, all-day dining, a full café bar, happy hour, and a kids menu. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a wide-ranging meal option in a residential neighbourhood setting with a lively, social atmosphere.

value: The Piper's Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists vegetarian items including 'DUMPLING(VG or PORK)', 'THAI CAULI-PLANT', 'VEGE SPRING ROLL', 'MUSHROOM MEDLEY', and 'EARLY RISER' yogurt bowl; 'VG' label used on menu

signal: Most entrees $19–25; typical main ~$23


category: Transport

community: Williams Lake

source: llm-examine

value: Adventure Charter and Rentals is a Williams Lake–based charter and rental operator; no service details are available as the website is under construction.

value: Adventure Charter And Rentals

origin: transport

subcategory: Shuttle


value: 7380 King George Boulevard

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 3387 Tolmie Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2T9

value: Ripples Winery & New Wave Distilling is a family-run estate on 12 acres of organic blueberry fields in the Fraser Valley, combining a winery and craft distillery in a lush garden setting with ponds, tropical plants, and shaded patios. The operation produces organic blueberry wines, BC grape wines, and handcrafted small-batch spirits—gins, vodkas, rums, and liqueurs—all from locally grown or sourced ingredients. Touring cyclists can settle into covered or open-air patio seating for a flight, a craft cocktail, or small bites in what the owners describe as a serene garden oasis.

value: Ripples Winery & New Wave Distilling

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 2786 K.L.O. Road

community: Kelowna

value: A convenience store on K.L.O. Road in Kelowna offering quick access to supplies for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: KLO Super Mart

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 405 North Road, Coquitlam, V3K 3V9

category: Accommodation

value: The Executive Plaza Hotel is a 140-room boutique luxury hotel in Coquitlam, consistently ranked as a top TripAdvisor property and certified as a 3 Green Key Global sustainability partner. It offers contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, an on-site restaurant and bar (The Wild Fig) with room service, and a rooftop pool deck with hot tub, steam room, and tennis court. Situated near Lougheed Mall, Highway 1, and public transit, it serves both business and leisure travellers in the Burnaby/Coquitlam/New Westminster corridor.

value: Executive Plaza Hotel

detail: Laundry / Dry-cleaning service explicitly listed on the amenities page

detail: The Wild Fig Restaurant & Bar is located in the hotel lobby; room service also available during operation hours

confidence: low

signal: 140-room full-service Coquitlam hotel, metro pricing ~$190-240

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1460 Argyle Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 43m; bollard (18 spaces) at 58m. Total: 22 spaces.

blurb: Small pollinator garden of native flowering plants near Ambleside.

category: Attractions

community: West Vancouver

value: Argyle Village Pollinator Garden is a community garden in North Vancouver dedicated to supporting pollinators such as bees and butterflies through native and flowering plantings. As a quiet green space tucked into a residential neighbourhood, it offers a pleasant stop for cyclists exploring the North Shore. The garden reflects a growing network of community-led urban greening initiatives across Metro Vancouver.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

label: Peak bloom

months: June July August

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Argyle Village Pollinator Garden

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: community pollinator garden, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Small neighbourhood pollinator planting; below the community-garden ladder.


blurb: Coastal wilderness conservancy in Ahousaht territory.

community: Marktosis

value: ʔuuʔinmitis Conservancy is a protected nature reserve on Vancouver Island managed by BC Parks, with a name drawn from the Nuu-chah-nulth language reflecting the area's deep Indigenous cultural significance. As a conservancy rather than a developed provincial park, it preserves coastal wilderness in one of the more remote stretches of the island's west coast. Touring cyclists exploring the region may find it a worthwhile destination for its wild character.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

season: all

value: ʔuuʔinmitis Conservancy

wow_evidence: Remote Nuu-chah-nulth-named coastal conservancy; no described access.


value: 3190 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: 5Forty Café & Bar is a full-service café and bar in the Sun Peaks resort village, offering breakfast, daily specials, and an extensive drinks menu spanning local craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Located at 3190 Creekside Way, it sits within the walkable core of the Sun Peaks resort community in the Thompson Okanagan region. Cyclists finishing a ride in the area will find a broad menu with something for most tastes, including specialty cocktails and several non-alcoholic choices.

value: 5Forty Café & Bar

signal: resort cafe & bar, breakfast/specials; ~$16-26pp


value: 370 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 4G5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (14 spaces, covered) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; wall_loops (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (5 spaces) at 84m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: VT's Cafe is a Vancouver café that operates under a recently changed name, previously known as Chai69 Café. Located in a unit-addressed space in Vancouver, it appears to be a small independent café. No further details about its offerings or character could be confirmed from available sources.

value: VT's Cafe


value: 1240-5955 Main St, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

community: Oliver

value: M & J's Country Kitchen is a home-style country restaurant in Oliver Place Mall, Oliver, BC, opened in March 2020 by local couple Matt and Jennifer Hartle. It has earned multiple consecutive 'Best of South Okanagan' awards covering burgers, breakfast/brunch, desserts, wings, and family dining. The restaurant sources locally — coffee from Oliver's Wolf Tree Coffee Co. and fresh bread from Big Al's Bakery — and runs a community 'Pay it Forward' board to provide meals for those in need.

value: M & J's Country Kitchen

detail: Website states: 'GLUTEN FREE: having a child in our family that is Celiac, we understand the need to provide gluten free options. Our "GF" noted on the menu is 100% with no cross-contamination. Talk to your server about additional choices.'

signal: home-style country kitchen, burgers/breakfast; ~$14-22pp


value: 3160 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0

value: Bottoms Bar & Grill is a classic ski-hill saloon positioned in the heart of Sun Peaks village, billing itself as 'the locals' living room.' The bar leans into old-school mountain culture with craft beers, big cocktails, and hearty food — a natural gathering spot for anyone arriving by trail or road after a day in the hills.

value: Bottoms Bar & Grill

signal: ski-hill saloon bar & grill; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: 'the locals' living room'


value: BC-93, East Kootenay, BC

bike_access: easy

kid_friendly: neutral

community: Vermilion Crossing

value: Frontcountry campground in Kootenay National Park on Highway 93, sitting near the narrow turquoise Marble Canyon limestone gorge and its short suspension-bridge trail. A national park entry pass and camping permit are required; reservations open in January and summer sites fill quickly.

value: Marble Canyon Campground

ownership: National park

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: frontcountry campground in Kootenay National Park on Highway 93, sitting near the narrow turquoise Marble Canyon limestone gorge


value: 19935 96 Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 3C7

community: Langley

value: Jimy Mac's is a neighbourhood pub and liquor store in Langley, BC, serving a full menu of pub classics from weekend brunch through late-night burgers and share plates. The pub pours a broad selection of local and imported draught beers, house cocktails, and wine, and offers a delivery service. Cyclists on the Fraser Valley road network will find it a convenient full-service stop for a substantial meal in a casual community setting.

value: Jimy Mac's Neighbourhood Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 12133 72 Avenue, Surrey, V3W 2M1

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 215 Newport Drive, Port Moody, V3H 5B9

community: Port Moody

value: Brown's Social House


value: 8671 Number 1 Road, Unit 17, Richmond, BC V7C 1V2

community: Richmond

value: Takeya Sushi is a neighbourhood Japanese restaurant in Richmond that has been serving the community since 2000, offering an extensive menu of sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, bento boxes, rice bowls, noodles, and seasonal chef's specials. The kitchen highlights local BC seafood including wild sockeye and black cod. The restaurant currently operates as takeout only, with online pre-ordering available to skip the wait.

value: Takeya Sushi

detail: Website states 'We are currently accepting TAKE OUT ONLY' on multiple pages; online ordering and SkipTheDishes delivery both available

detail: Menu includes vegetarian items (edamame, vegetable miso soup, gomaae, vegetable sunomono, green salad, vegetable croquette). Beef Teriyaki Roll notes 'Gluten Free Available'. No explicit vegan labelling found

signal: neighbourhood sushi, BC seafood; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: serving the community since 2000...local BC seafood including wild sockeye and black cod


value: 4369 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 16m; stands (1 space) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; stands (1 space) at 100m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Deepwater Micro Eatery is a casual North Vancouver restaurant focused on Pacific seafood, offering fish & chips with wild BC cod, halibut, and salmon alongside a broad taco and burger menu. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable stop in any weather. A solid selection of canned craft beer, cider, and wine rounds out the offering for cyclists looking to refuel after a ride.

value: Deepwater Micro Eatery

detail: Multiple gluten-free items explicitly labelled (all taco varieties marked 'gluten-free, dairy free'). Vegetarian options include Veggie Tacos and Black Bean Brown Rice Burger

wow_evidence: both indoor and outdoor seating ... solid selection of canned craft beer, cider, and wine


value: 3366 Douglas St., Victoria, BC V8Z 3L3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (13 spaces) at 7m; rack (4 spaces) at 35m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Jade Fountain Restaurant is a dim sum and Chinese cuisine destination located inside the Red Lion Inn & Suites on Douglas Street in Victoria. The kitchen focuses on handcrafted traditional dishes — dumplings, savory buns, spring rolls, and pastries — made with fresh ingredients. Online ordering and DoorDash delivery are available alongside dine-in service, making it a flexible stop for a hot meal.

value: Jade Fountain Restaurant

signal: dim sum & Chinese (in inn); ~$16-26pp


value: 1643 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC V0R 0A5, Canada

community: Ucluelet

value: A motel in Ucluelet offering overnight accommodation to travelers. No additional amenities or cyclist-specific facilities could be verified.

value: Peninsula Motor Inn

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 805 West Broadway, Vancouver, V5Z 1K1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 18m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Aidan's Coffee & Food is a neighbourhood café with two Vancouver outposts, the Broadway location tucked into unit 111 of an office building at the edge of Fairview. The full espresso bar runs alongside grab-and-go wraps, sandwiches, and a rotating pastry selection — with online pickup ordering so cyclists can have food ready before they dismount. The menu leans toward quick, satisfying options that suit riders on a daytime schedule.

value: Aidan's Coffee & Food

detail: Menu includes Chickpea Guacamole Wrap and Yogurt Parfait as vegetarian options; no explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: two Vancouver outposts


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V1E 3C6, Canada

character: utilitarian

kid_friendly: no

community: Silver Creek

value: A single-spot primitive rec site in forested terrain near Kernaghan Lake, reached by rough road; no confirmed amenities, so treat it as a bare backcountry stop.

value: Kernaghan Lake North Recreation Site

wow_evidence: single-spot primitive rec site ... no confirmed amenities


value: 538 6th St, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands at 27m; stands at 30m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 49m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 58m; stands at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 80m; stands at 84m; rack at 96m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Sushi Well is a Japanese restaurant specializing in organic, healthy pink rice sushi in New Westminster. The restaurant operates seven days a week with indoor seating and an online ordering system for takeout. It occupies a space previously home to Re-Up BBQ.

value: Sushi Well

signal: organic pink-rice sushi; ~$16-26pp


value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'


value: Main Lake Park, Surge Narrows, BC V0P 1W0, Canada

community: Bold Point

value: Main Lake Park provincial park campground — campground.

value: Main Lake Park

ownership: Provincial park


value: 2781 Clarke Street, Port Moody, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: staple at 39m.

value: Hard Bean Brunch Co. is a casual all-day brunch restaurant that bridges the gap between fine dining and breakfast, built around the idea that brunch is a feeling rather than a time of day. Founded by hospitality veteran Heather Rhodes, the concept offers brunch-inspired food alongside craft cocktails and a wide selection of BC beers on tap across multiple Lower Mainland locations. The Port Moody Clarke Street location sits in a community well-travelled by cyclists exploring the Burrard Inlet corridor.

value: Hard Bean Brunch Co.

detail: Website navigation lists dedicated 'Vegan Menu' and 'Glutenwise Menu' tabs

signal: all-day brunch + craft cocktails; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: multiple Lower Mainland locations


value: 2111 Main Street, Penticton, V2A 6W6

community: Penticton

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-based specialty coffee chain founded in 1992, offering hand-crafted espresso drinks, organic whole-leaf teas, protein shakes, and a range of baked goods. The Penticton location is situated inside Cherry Lane Mall, making it a convenient indoor stop for cyclists moving through the South Okanagan. The brand emphasizes premium ingredients including 100% Arabica beans, single-origin chocolate, and organic matcha.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: Diamond Sweets & Restaurant is a multi-location Indian food chain operating across Surrey and Delta, BC, rooted in traditional South Asian recipes, house-made spice blends, and scratch-prepared Indian sweets. The menu spans over 100 items covering tandoori specialties, seafood, lamb, and a broad range of vegetarian dishes, making it a substantial refuelling stop for hungry riders. Catering is also offered throughout Metro Vancouver for events ranging from weddings to corporate gatherings.

value: Diamonds Sweets

detail: Website lists 'vegetarian dishes' in menu intro and a dedicated 'VEGETABLE specialities' menu section; also lists veggie thali as a named special

signal: Lunch thalis $11.99–$13.99; dinner special $20.99. Complete meals well under $15.


value: 1025 Cook Street, V8V 3Z8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 26m; stands (8 spaces) at 37m; stands (6 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack at 74m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Breakfast Shop is a breakfast-focused restaurant on Victoria's Cook Street, a popular cycling corridor connecting the Dallas Road waterfront to the city's core. It offers outdoor seating and is wheelchair accessible, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood.

value: The Breakfast Shop

signal: breakfast shop; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: outdoor seating ... Cook Street, a popular cycling corridor


value: 3270 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2P2

value: Kokomo is a plant-based eatery and part of a small Vancouver-area chain, serving fresh bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and handhelds in what the brand describes as a sun-filled, summer-inspired space. The Edgemont Village outpost sits in a neighbourhood commercial strip in North Vancouver, making it a natural refuelling stop for cyclists on the North Shore. The entirely plant-based menu—from lemongrass noodle salads to vegan burgers—caters well to health-conscious touring riders.

value: Kokomo

detail: Website explicitly describes Kokomo as a 'plant-based eatery' offering 'plant-based bowls'; OSM corroborates with. Entire menu appears plant-based/vegan

signal: Items $10–15 CAD; plant-based bowl eatery, 'accessible nourishment' positioning, casual multiple locations


value: 390 Columbia Street, V0J 3A0

blurb: Vanderhoof's YMCA-run aquatic centre.

community: Vanderhoof

value: The Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre is a YMCA BC-operated community sports and aquatics facility in Vanderhoof, a small town in BC's Central Interior roughly midway between Prince George and Smithers. The facility offers swimming programs, aqua-fit classes, and fitness services, making it one of the more comprehensive recreational facilities in this remote corridor. For touring cyclists passing through the region, it represents a potential stop for post-ride recovery in an area with limited amenities.

planning: check-ahead

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: YMCA-operated pool, the fullest rec facility on this Highway 16 stretch; after-ride band.


community: Squamish

value: On-demand taxi serving Squamish and the Sea to Sky corridor, including airport pickups; vans available but no stated bike policy.

value: Howe Sound Taxi

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 400 Stemwinder Drive, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y9

community: Kimberley

value: Mountain Spirit Resort is an all-suite luxury hotel situated at the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort, offering ski-in/ski-out access and a year-round outdoor heated pool and hot tub. As part of the Northstar Group, it provides suites ranging from studio to three-bedroom configurations, making it a well-appointed base for mountain adventurers. Touring cyclists will find dedicated bike storage and complimentary high-speed WiFi among the listed property amenities.

value: Mountain Spirit Resort

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Explicit 'Luxury' branding, all-suite format, ski-in/ski-out

detail: 'Bike Storage' is explicitly listed as a property amenity on the resort website

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: amenities section explicitly lists 'Bike Storage' among the property amenities


value: 7868 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 22m.

community: Burnaby

value: Dahlak African Restaurant is an East African and Mediterranean eatery established in 2019, named after the Dahlak Archipelago off the coast of Eritrea. The menu features traditional dishes alongside hookah service. Touring cyclists riding through the Burnaby area would find it a distinctive cultural dining stop.

value: Dahlak Restaurant

signal: East African/Mediterranean sit-down traditional cuisine, no food prices visible


value: 2231 Clarke St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1Y6

value: Originals Mexicano is an authentic Mexican restaurant that has operated since 2013 inside a quaint heritage home on Clarke Street in Port Moody. The intimate setting offers traditional Mexican dishes alongside cocktails, Micheladas, and Mexican coffee, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists seeking a real sit-down meal. It is part of a small local restaurant group with several other Greater Vancouver locations.

value: Originals Mexicano

signal: authentic Mexican, heritage home, cocktails; ~$18-28pp


value: 4121 Number 5 Road, Richmond

value: Souk Mediterranean is a Richmond grocery store specialising in pantry ingredients sourced from over 30 countries, with a catalogue of nearly 1,800 products including bread, dairy, canned goods, spices, halawa, tahini, grape leaves, and dried fruits. It doubles as a dollar store, making it a one-stop shop for both specialty Mediterranean staples and everyday essentials. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's Number 5 Road corridor will find an unusually wide selection of shelf-stable snacks, nuts, dried fruits, and drinks well-suited for topping up supplies on the road.

value: Souk Mediterranean - Dollar Store & Mediterranean Grocery

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: nearly 1,800 products including... dried fruits... shelf-stable snacks, nuts, dried fruits, and drinks well-suited for topping up supplies


value: 10688 Alder Cres, Fort St John, BC V0C 1H0

washroom_type: flush

community: Charlie Lake

value: A full-service, year-round RV park on the edge of Fort St. John offering hot showers, laundry, and 82 serviced sites; geared to RVs with no tent rate listed, but a practical amenity stop for cyclists passing through the Peace region.

value: Rosco's RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: full-service, year-round RV park... hot showers, laundry; no tent rate listed


value: 2533 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 63m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Blind Rabbit is a neighbourhood bar and charcuterie restaurant on East Hastings Street in Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise area, specializing in an extensive lineup of BC craft gins and spirits alongside boards, paninis, and fondue. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, including accessible washrooms. Its food-forward bar menu makes it a potential refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the east side of the city.

value: Blind Rabbit

signal: amenity=bar


value: 1805 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 6m; stands (3 spaces) at 28m; stands (3 spaces) at 30m; stands (5 spaces) at 50m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Grab and Go is a North Vancouver Persian restaurant serving freshly made, never-frozen dishes daily from its Lonsdale Avenue location. Founded in 2019, the fast-casual concept has grown to two Lower Mainland locations. Cyclists on Lonsdale will find a convenient stop for a filling, made-fresh meal with online ordering available.

value: Grab and Go Persian Restaurant

signal: Quick-service grab-and-go format, explicitly keeps prices low

wow_evidence: grown to two Lower Mainland locations


value: 512 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; rack at 29m; stands at 31m; stands (3 spaces) at 49m; stands at 53m; stands at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Mongo Bongo is a Mongolian grill in New Westminster where diners build their own stir-fry bowl by selecting proteins, noodles, fresh vegetables, and sauces before watching chefs cook it on a large grill. The interactive concept — taglined 'a self-inspired creation' — makes it a filling, customizable stop with both lunch and dinner seatings. A full bar including beer, wine, and signature martinis rounds out the menu for cyclists looking for a proper sit-down meal.

value: Mongo Bongo

detail: Menu explicitly states 'No take-out option' for AYCE items; no positive confirmation of takeout available for other menu items

detail: About page states 'your choice of meat or vegetarian protein alternative,' confirming vegetarian options. No mention of vegan or GF

signal: Lunch Special $17.50, Dinner Bowl $21—casual interactive counter-service grill


community: Chilliwack

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 44m; rack at 56m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Lee's Donuts is a Vancouver institution founded in 1979 by Alan and Betty Lee at the Granville Island Public Market, now with over a dozen Metro Vancouver locations. The shop is known for handmade, classic donuts crafted fresh daily from original recipes — including the famous Honey Dip — and has earned national recognition including a Netflix feature. The original Granville Island location sits in one of Vancouver's most popular cycling destinations, making it a natural and well-loved stop for touring riders.

value: Lee's Donuts

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution founded in 1979...earned national recognition including a Netflix feature


value: 531 Clarke Road, Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 89m; building (covered, paid) at 100m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: McDonald's is a well-known fast food chain with a single-storey location on Clarke Road in central Coquitlam, offering burgers, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. The restaurant supports drive-through, curbside, and mobile app ordering, making it easy to grab food without locking up a loaded bike. As a nationally consistent chain with broad menu options and multiple payment methods, it is a familiar and reliable meal stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 3680 Townline Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5W8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 43m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Blueridge Liquor Store is one of several locations operated by the locally owned Gian's Group in the Abbotsford area. The store carries a broad selection of local craft beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, and snacks. It is a retail off-licence shop, not a café or restaurant.

value: Blueridge Liquor Store


value: 8 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, V7L 0B2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 61m; rack (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (12 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (8 spaces) at 100m. Total: 35 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Tap & Barrel

signal: Tap & Barrel, casual restaurant/bar; ~$22-32pp


value: 28040 Fraser Highway, Unit 190

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 38m.

value: Station Liquor Store is a retail alcohol shop located in a commercial unit along Fraser Highway in Abbotsford, BC. It sits within the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region and could serve touring cyclists seeking beverages or supplies on a major arterial corridor.

value: Station Liquor Store


value: 100 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam

value: C Market Coffee is a design-forward café chain with four Tri-Cities and Vancouver locations that roasts high-quality Arabica micro-lot beans in-house and pairs them with freshly made food. The Coquitlam outpost is part of a brand that also runs coffee classes, pop-up markets, and room rentals, giving it a community hub character beyond a typical café stop. Note that the business is cashless, so card or app payment is required.

value: C Market Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: four Tri-Cities and Vancouver locations


value: 4747 Kingsway, V5H 2C3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 30m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: A locally operated Subway franchise on Kingsway in Burnaby, offering customizable Footlong sandwiches, wraps, and salads built with fresh-baked bread, fresh-cut vegetables, and a range of proteins. The location features indoor seating and supports pickup, delivery, and curbside service. Situated on a busy commercial arterial in the Burnaby–Vancouver corridor, it offers a quick and accessible meal stop for cyclists passing through.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

wow_evidence: locally operated Subway franchise


price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Bloedel

value: A 24-site BC Parks campground on the forested shore of Morton Lake near Campbell River, suited for a rest day with swimming and fishing; open year-round but services are suspended October through April.

value: Morton Lake Campground


value: 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 6m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 26m; rack (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (8 spaces) at 54m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 68m; rack (4 spaces) at 70m; rack (6 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 60 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 32281 Lougheed Highway, Mission, V2V 1A3

community: Mission

value: Five Forks Bar & Grill is a full-service bar and restaurant on the Lougheed Highway in Mission, BC, serving regional cuisine with a broad menu of starters, mains, wings, tacos, and bowls. The kitchen emphasises fresh, high-quality ingredients and caters to a range of dietary needs, including gluten-wise and vegetarian dishes. The venue also offers private event spaces and catering, making it a social anchor along a main cycling corridor east of Vancouver.

value: Five Forks Bar & Grill

detail: Menu includes vegetarian starters (Honey Chilli Cauliflower, Tofu option in Lettuce Wraps) and multiple items tagged 'GW' (e.g., Chicken Wings, Yam Fries, Fish Tacos, Garlic Butter Shrimp), likely denoting gluten-wise options

signal: bar & grill, mains/wings/tacos/bowls; ~$18-28pp


value: 121 15th St E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 64m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: Haida Sandwich is a halal-certified sandwich and pizza chain with a North Vancouver location serving massive subs, oven-roasted hot sandwiches, and fully loaded pizzas. The restaurant has been serving the halal community for over eight years with large portions and a broad menu spanning cold-cut and grilled options. Catering for corporate and private events is also available, making it a useful fuel stop for cyclists wanting a substantial, customizable meal.

value: Haida Sandwich

detail: Vegetarian Pizza explicitly listed on the menu (mozzarella, green pepper, olive, mushroom, tomato, corn, potato sticks, tomato sauce); no vegan or GF claims found

wow_evidence: halal-certified sandwich and pizza chain... serving the halal community for over eight years


value: 4423 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3R2

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: wall_loops (2 spaces, covered) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: BC Liquor Store at 28th & Main is one of 198 government-operated BCLIQUOR retail locations across British Columbia, selling wine, spirits, beer, ciders, coolers, and non-alcoholic products. The store is part of the provincial Liquor Distribution Branch and offers a broad selection with knowledgeable product consultants on staff. A touring cyclist could stop here to resupply on beverages, though it is a retail shop rather than a café or food-service venue.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Retail store — all purchases are take-home by definition; no on-site consumption


value: 125 Victory Ship Way #122, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 67m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Carpe Grill & Diner is listed in OSM as a diner at 125 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver's Shipyards/Lower Lonsdale area, a waterfront district popular with cyclists arriving via the SeaBus. The OSM record notes both indoor and outdoor seating with a no-smoking policy. Independent verification of the business's current operation was not possible as the tagged website resolves to an unrelated restaurant.

value: Carpe Grill & Diner

signal: Most items $19–27; DineOut menu $35/person; Lebanese Feast $44.50/person

wow_evidence: existence and status of 'Carpe Grill & Diner' at this location cannot be confirmed


value: 1284 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack at 6m; rack (3 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; rack at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Grace of India is a small, intimate Indian restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, founded in 2018 and helmed by a chef with over 25 years of experience drawing inspiration from across the Indian subcontinent. The menu spans tandoori specialties, karahi dishes, lamb, seafood, and a range of vegetarian options, with rotating weekday specials. Online ordering with pickup, delivery, and dine-in is available.

value: Grace of India

detail: Website states 'we cater to all types of dietary requirements'; menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Specialties' section and a vegetarian thali Wednesday special

signal: Indian, tandoori/karahi, combos; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: chef with over 25 years of experience... menu spans tandoori specialties, karahi dishes, lamb, seafood, and a range of vegetarian options


value: 10299 University Drive, Surrey, BC V3T 0N3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 17m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 18m; rack (3 spaces) at 24m; stands (20 spaces) at 38m; stands (12 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake is a Vancouver-area cafe chain operating since 1996, famous for its award-winning homemade cheesecakes made from a signature New York-style recipe and freshly roasted small-batch organic coffee. This Surrey location is one of 13-14 retail outlets across the Lower Mainland, each offering a full cafe menu including sandwiches, baked goods, and a variety of teas. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a full sit-down cafe experience with online ordering and in-store pickup available.

value: Trees Organic Coffee & Cheesecake

wow_evidence: Vancouver-area cafe chain operating since 1996...13-14 retail outlets across the Lower Mainland


community: Nelson

value: Starbucks


value: 10355 152 St Unit 1382, Surrey, BC V3R 7C1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 80m.

value: Togo Sushi

signal: sushi (AYCE/dine-in); ~$18-28pp


value: 206-3355 North Road, V3J 7T9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 96m.

value: Thai Chef Eatery is an authentic street food eatery serving home-cooked Thai classics in a casual dining setting. The unpretentious atmosphere and traditional preparation methods make it a reliable stop for touring cyclists seeking hearty, genuine Thai cuisine.

value: Thai Chef Eatery

signal: Thai street-food eatery; $15-22/person


value: Selma Park, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0C1, Canada

community: Selma Park

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 555 West Hastings Street

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 75m; rack (2 spaces) at 80m; rack (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 3435 Westsyde Road

community: Kamloops

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 5865 Vedder Rd Chilliwack, BC, Canada V2R 1C3

value: The Jolly Miller Pub is a traditional pub in Chilliwack offering food and beverages. It serves as a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking for a meal or refreshment while traveling through the area.

value: Jolly Miller Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 3044 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C5

community: Port Moody

value: Train Wreck Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom that opened in Port Moody in 2024, producing unfiltered, full-flavoured beers — from hazy IPAs and hefeweizens to Belgian dubbels and dry Irish stouts — using time-honoured techniques and quality local ingredients. The sprawling yet intimate taproom doubles as an event venue with daily food vendors, bar games, and live music, making it a genuine community gathering place. The brewery also offers behind-the-scenes tours, adding an educational dimension for curious visitors.

value: Train Wreck Brewing

signal: Craft brewery taproom


value: 886 Stevenson Road, West Kelowna, V1Z 1N2

community: West Kelowna

value: Rodee Homestay is a four-room bed and breakfast on Stevenson Road in West Kelowna, operated by Rodica Grecu, offering mountain and lake views from rooms and a deck overlooking the Okanagan vineyards. The property serves daily American breakfast alongside Romanian and French cuisine with BBQ facilities, and welcomes pets at no extra charge. Most rooms are on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible, and the homestay is within 8 km of Kelowna.

value: Rodee Homestay

detail: Guest review states: 'We were warmly welcomed to use the kitchen and laundry facilities which we took advantage of.'

detail: Website states: 'Free & Unlimited Wifi — WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge 24/7.'

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: C$180/night all rooms (~USD$132-135); mid-range homestay

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: kitchen and laundry facilities… free private parking… breakfast included


value: 110 – 100 1st Street E., North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B1

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 11m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack (3 spaces) at 46m; rack (3 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (3 spaces) at 96m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Jam Cafe is a family-owned West Coast breakfast and brunch cafe that began in Victoria in 2012 and expanded to North Vancouver's Lonsdale neighbourhood in 2023. The cafe is known for its rustic vintage decor and Southern-inspired comfort dishes like Fried Chicken French Toast and fluffy three-stack pancakes made with locally sourced ingredients. The Lonsdale location is the chain's newest outpost and accepts reservations on weekdays, making it a sit-down stop well-suited for a mid-ride meal.

value: Jam Cafe

signal: brunch/breakfast cafe, Southern comfort; ~$16-24pp


value: 8269 Island Highway North

blurb: Painter Brian Scott's gallery on the highway between Courtenay and Campbell River.

community: Black Creek

value: Brian Scott Art Gallery is a fine art gallery located on the Island Highway North on Vancouver Island, showcasing the work of artist Brian Scott. Situated along the main touring corridor between Courtenay and Campbell River, it offers cyclists a cultural stop mid-route. The gallery's original web presence has been compromised, so current programming and hours should be confirmed by phone.

theme: art-culture

value: Brian Scott Fine Arts

ownership: Nonprofit / community

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Website contains no gallery content, prices, or visitor information

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Artist's gallery on the Island Highway; website compromised, confirm by phone.


value: 4590 Fraser Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (8 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Shoppers Drug Mart

subcategory: General merchandise


community: Prince George

value: Montana's

signal: chain 'montana'

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 310 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 33 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; bollard (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; bollard (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (12 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 89m; stands (21 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (21 spaces) at 94m. Total: 125 spaces.

value: A 7-Eleven convenience store located on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. Serves as a quick stop for urban travelers in a high-traffic downtown area.

wow_evidence: 7-Eleven convenience store


community: Surrey

value: Pizza 64


value: 2265B-4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (covered) at 17m; rack at 42m.

community: Burnaby

value: Steve's Poke Bar is an authentic Hawaiian poke chain founded by Steve Huynh, whose recipes draw on family traditions from Oahu and years spent between Vancouver and Honolulu. The chain has earned over 10,000 five-star Google reviews across its Lower Mainland locations and is widely recognized as Vancouver's top-rated poke spot. Cyclists can order customizable poke bowls for pickup with vegetarian options including a tofu bowl.

value: Steve's Poké Bar

detail: Website menu lists a Shoyu Tofu bowl (tofu, avocado, rice, vegetables) as a vegetarian signature option


value: 20811 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: A&W


community: Fort Fraser

value: Beaumont Park fronts sandy Fraser Lake 134 km west of Prince George via Highway 16, with walk-in tent sites steps from the beach offering fire rings and picnic tables for swimming and paddling. The park closes each winter, the lake is prone to sudden dangerous winds, and a large Western Thatch Ant colony is resident.

value: Walk-In Camping

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1500 Kicking Horse Trl, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada

blurb: Alpine resort above Golden; gondola sightseeing, mountain-top dining, summer bike park.

community: Kicking Horse

value: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a major four-season alpine resort near Golden, BC with a dedicated summer Bike Park featuring downhill singletrack loaded with berms, jumps, wooden features, and rock slabs, all accessible by gondola. The village includes a bike pump track, mountain bike rentals and repairs, and guided lessons, making it a destination for riders of all abilities. A gondola sightseeing experience, grizzly bear refuge, and alpine restaurant round out the appeal for touring cyclists spending time in the Columbia Valley.

dwell: day

label: ski season

months: December January February March

setting: mixed

value: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

detail: Eagle's Eye Restaurant ('Dine In The Alpine'); additional restaurants listed under The Village section of site navigation

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Major four-season resort near Golden; for a touring (non-MTB) cyclist the draw is gondola sightseeing and the village — day-enhancing. Filed as Community Centre; KW-PRIVATE is a rentals false positive.


value: 912 Clarke Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 1L9

value: Mega Donair is a Port Moody fast-food restaurant established in 2011, specializing in donairs with freshly baked pita and an expanded topping selection including cucumber, spicy carrots, parsley, and feta cheese. It serves halal chicken and beef alongside lamb and falafel, and claims to offer the largest donair size in British Columbia. Catering and limited-radius delivery are available for larger orders.

value: Mega Donair

detail: Online ordering system available at mega.safeorder.ca; website states 'PAY In-person or with mobile pay' and 'No sign-up required'

detail: Falafel listed as a protein option across donair, platter, and salad categories; veggie samosa also listed on menu


value: 6633 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1S1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 57m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Saray Turkish Cuisine is a full-service Turkish restaurant in Burnaby seating up to 120 guests, serving traditional dishes like Iskender Kebab, Adana Kebab, Meze Platters, and Pide, exclusively using Halal meat. The restaurant offers a loyalty rewards program for online orders. On Friday evenings, the dining room hosts live music with a vocalist, kanun player, and drummer.

value: Saray Turkish Cuisine

detail: Menu lists Veggie Kebab and Veggie Pide as named vegetarian options; meze appetizers (hummus, eggplant salad, dolma, etc.) also appear vegetarian

signal: Main entrees $24–30 range, premium items to $47; casual Turkish


value: 6801 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, V9T 6N8

community: Nanaimo

value: A large-format Walmart Supercentre on the Island Highway North corridor in Nanaimo, offering full grocery and general merchandise departments. As one of the largest retail stores in the area, it is a significant resupply point for touring cyclists navigating Vancouver Island. The store serves a broad range of needs beyond groceries, including clothing, electronics, and baby supplies.

value: Walmart Supercentre


value: Independent Vancouver Island licensee of National, with branches at Victoria (airport, downtown, Colwood, Sidney), Duncan, Nanaimo (airport and downtown), Comox airport and Courtenay, Campbell River airport, Port Hardy airport, and North Vancouver. Offers one-way rentals between its Island branches with no drop charge — the best one-way option for the North Island. No bike racks for rent; a bike travels inside an SUV or minivan with the seats folded. Confirm one-way availability and vehicle type when booking.

value: National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)

subcategory: Car Share / Rental


value: 70-200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (8 spaces) at 50m; rack at 57m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 67m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Miku pioneered Aburi (flame-seared) sushi in Canada when it opened in Vancouver in 2008 and has earned Michelin Guide recognition and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The waterfront location at Granville Square features a full bar and lounge, a patio overlooking the harbour, a private dining room, and a full-service sushi bar showcasing Ocean Wise seafood and regional west coast ingredients. A touring cyclist arriving along the seawall would find a distinctive upscale dining experience blending traditional Japanese technique with local flavours.

value: Miku

detail: Menu lists 'Garden Shokai — Our vegetarian lunch selection of appetizers and assortment of sushi' and a Tofu Salad with organic greens and miso tofu

label: Fine dining

signal: Michelin-recommended, kaiseki menus $150+/person, named chef, sommelier with Wine Spectator award

wow_evidence: pioneered Aburi (flame-seared) sushi in Canada... earned Michelin Guide recognition and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 36m; stands at 53m; stands at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Blenz

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

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 207 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2K8, Canada

blurb: Restored birthplace of painter Emily Carr in James Bay.

community: Victoria

value: Emily Carr House is a beautifully restored provincial and national historic site in Victoria's James Bay neighbourhood, marking the birthplace of renowned Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr. The heritage building and gardens now operate as a vibrant cultural centre offering guided and self-guided tours, educational programs, and community events inspired by Carr's themes of art, nature, and indigenous peoples. It is a notable stop for cyclists exploring Victoria's historic south end, located steps from the Inner Harbour.

value: Emily Carr House

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Birthplace of Emily Carr, provincial + national historic designation — designation anchors 3; heritage-house visit delight 2.


value: 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2K4

community: Courtenay

value: The Westerly Restaurant is the on-site dining venue inside The Westerly Hotel in Courtenay, offering a daily breakfast buffet and an entertainment-focused bar lounge (the Chalk Lounge) with pool tables, darts, and craft beverages. Situated in the heart of the Comox Valley — a region rich in cycling, hiking, and outdoor recreation — it provides a convenient full-service food stop in the centre of town. The hotel is a Best Western property with 24-hour front desk and full hotel amenities.

value: Westerly Family Restaurant

signal: hotel family restaurant, breakfast buffet; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: The hotel is a Best Western property


value: 7988 80 Avenue, Richmond, BC

value: Fast Fired by Carbone is a BC-based quick-service pizza chain offering fully customizable pizzas with over a million topping combinations, fired fresh to order. The menu spans classic and signature pies, pastas, paninis, salads, calzones, and wings, with a strong selection of vegan and gluten-free options. A rewards program and VIP pizza passes make it a practical stop for cyclists looking for a filling, affordable meal.

value: Fast Fired

detail: Rewards page states 'Dine-in & pickup only – No delivery,' confirming pickup/takeout is available

detail: FAQ confirms gluten-free dough (vegan), Daiya vegan cheese, and all dough types are vegan. Menu includes a dedicated Vegan Pizzas section

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: BC-based quick-service pizza chain


value: 699 Aspen Rd, Comox, BC V9M 4H6

community: Comox

value: Peninsula Co-op's Aspen Gas Centre is a member-owned co-operative gas station and convenience store in Comox, one of 17-plus Co-op fuel locations spanning Victoria, Duncan, Comox, and Campbell River. Cyclists can resupply on snacks and convenience staples, swap a propane bottle for camping stoves, and grab a coffee before continuing along the Comox Valley. As a co-operative, regular shoppers who join as members earn an annual rebate on purchases.

value: Peninsula Co-Op

detail: Website services list for this location explicitly includes 'Propane – Bottle Exchange'; also confirmed on the /services/propane/ subpage listing 'Aspen Road Gas Centre' under bottle-exchange locations

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 69 Bastion Square

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 56m; stands at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (10 spaces) at 97m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Garrick's Head is one of the oldest English pubs in Canada, operating continuously in Victoria's historic Bastion Square since 1867 and claiming Vancouver Island's largest selection of craft and import beer on tap. The two-storey pub features a wood-burning fireplace, a 2012-expanded front dining room, and a sunny outdoor patio overlooking the square — a natural rest stop after riding through the Inner Harbour area. Traditional English pub fare and an extensive rotating draught list make it a well-rounded stop for hungry and thirsty touring cyclists.

value: Garrick's Head

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian options: House Greens salad, Beet Salad, Waffle Yam Fries, Bowl O' Fries, Mac & Cheese, Fried Pickles. No explicit vegan or GF labeling found


value: 1224 Clayton St, Bella Coola, BC V0T 0A7, Canada

community: Bella Coola

value: A motel in Bella Coola providing overnight accommodation. Website status unknown; direct phone contact recommended to verify amenities and services.

value: Bella Coola Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 12815 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 6V9

value: Lighthouse Indian Kitchen is a northern Indian cuisine chain founded in 2003, specializing in dishes made to order from fresh ingredients and a house blend of 11 authentic Indian spices. The 96th Avenue location operates primarily as a takeout restaurant, offering a wide range of chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes including pakoras, tikkas, curries, and paneer specialties. It is one of several franchise locations in the Surrey and Langley corridor.

value: Lighthouse Indian Kitchen

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Veggie Delicacies' section: Chilli Paneer, Paneer Tikka, Shahi Paneer, Karahi Paneer, Manchurian, Cheese Fingers, Spicy Potato Chips. No vegan or GF claims made

signal: Indian chain, made-to-order takeout; ~$14-22pp


value: 8350 Richards Trail, Duncan, BC V9L 6B2, Canada

community: North Cowichan

value: Westholme Tea Company is an 18-year-old organic tea operation on Vancouver Island's Cowichan Peninsula, operating a teashop inside a converted barn alongside a working tea garden with several hundred tea plants — one of Canada's very few commercial tea-growing operations. The shop carries over 150 organic loose-leaf teas, hand-blended tisanes, handbuilt ceramic teaware, and limited-harvest teas grown on the property itself. At least one visiting cyclist reported being greeted with a complimentary tea sample, making this an unusually characterful rest stop on the Vancouver Crossing Loop.

value: Westholme Tea Farm

origin: manual

signal: Organic tea farm teashop, light offerings


community: Fort Nelson

value: BC Liquor Store is a government-operated retail outlet run by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, one of 198 BCLIQUOR stores across the province. It sells wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. Touring cyclists in Northern BC may find it useful as a beverage resupply stop, though specific store details for this location are not available.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Liquor-only retailer; no food products sold

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: government-operated retail outlet...198 BCLIQUOR stores across the province


value: 3150 Main Street

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Hasty Mart


value: 514 Homer Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Built in 1897 at the height of Vancouver's Gold Rush era, the Victorian Hotel is the oldest hotel in the city, a meticulously restored four-story brick heritage building in the heart of downtown. Its 42 rooms blend original exposed brick walls, Victorian mouldings, and grand ceilings with Canadian oak hardwood floors and contemporary furnishings. Ideally situated steps from Gastown, Yaletown, and BC Place, it offers touring cyclists a historically rich and centrally located base in one of Canada's most cycling-friendly cities.

value: Victorian Hotel

detail: On-site Italian restaurant listed as a hotel feature on the website amenities list

signal: Boutique hotel with luxury amenities, heritage building, downtown Vancouver

wow_evidence: Built in 1897...oldest hotel in the city, a meticulously restored four-story brick heritage building


value: 2339 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, V1X 4H9

community: Kelowna

value: Boston Pizza Dilworth Centre is a franchise location of Canada's largest casual dining chain, founded in 1964 and now celebrating 60 years of operation. Situated on Highway 97 North, it operates as both a family restaurant and a sports bar, offering a broad menu of pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, and more. For cyclists travelling the Okanagan corridor, it provides a familiar, high-capacity sit-down meal stop with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.

value: Boston Pizza

detail: Menu page states 'Vegan and Glutenwise® options also available.' GlutenWise® is Boston Pizza's gluten-sensitive menu line; a dedicated GlutenWise® menu category is listed

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, V8W 3M9

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: New York Fries is a Canadian fast-food chain specializing in hand-cut, skin-on fries cooked in non-hydrogenated sunflower oil, alongside poutines made with real Quebec cheese curd and premium loaded hot dogs. The Victoria outlet on Douglas Street is a convenient downtown stop for cyclists passing through the city centre. The menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian, vegan-friendly, and gluten-friendly options.

value: New York Fries

detail: Website fries page explicitly states 'Vegetarian Vegan-Friendly Gluten-Friendly'; poutine page notes classic poutine gravy is vegetarian; all dips are listed as vegetarian


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 88m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: OPA! of Greece

signal: OPA! of Greece fast-casual; ~$12-15


value: 8291 Ackroyd Road, Unit 100, Richmond, BC V6X 3K5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 57m; rack at 83m.

community: Richmond

value: Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát is the Canadian outpost of a Saigon noodle institution that has been serving Nam Vang-style rice noodle soup since 1975 and earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Vietnam in 2023 and 2024. The Richmond location is one of two BC branches (the other in Vancouver) and sits in a commercial unit on Ackroyd Road, bringing a well-regarded Vietnamese comfort-food tradition to the Lower Mainland.

value: Hồng Phát

signal: Noodle house (hủ tiếu); Michelin Bib Gourmand = good food at moderate prices


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 8840 210 Street, Unit 501, Langley, BC V1M2Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 90m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Langley

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincially operated retail outlet in Langley's Walnut Grove neighbourhood, selling wine, beer, spirits, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages across a broad selection. Operated by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, it is one of 198 BCLIQUOR stores across the province and accepts cash, debit, Visa, and Mastercard. The store also accepts empty beverage container returns for deposit refunds, a potential convenience for touring cyclists carrying empties.

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 105-6011 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V6Y 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 49m; rack at 63m; stands at 64m; rack at 66m; stands at 68m; stands at 73m; rack (covered) at 78m; rack (covered) at 82m.

value: theVenti

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1053 Stewart Road, Gibsons, BC

community: Granthams Landing

value: Persephone Brewing Company is a certified B Corp farm brewery in Gibsons on BC's Sunshine Coast, operating a working 5-acre property with barley fields, apple orchards, market gardens, and a flock of laying hens. The tasting room pours award-winning craft beer, cider, and hard seltzer alongside a kitchen menu, with outdoor picnic seating set amid the farmland. The brewery has earned 15+ awards including a Land Award from the Real Estate Foundation and is a B Corp 'Best for the World' honouree.

value: Persephone Tasting Room

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: certified B Corp farm brewery...15+ awards including a Land Award from the Real Estate Foundation and B Corp 'Best for the World' honouree


value: 3399 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 2W6

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: heart (2 spaces) at 33m; rack at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; hoop at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m; hoop (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: JJ Bean Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver-born independent specialty coffee brand established in 1996, roasting high-quality single-origin and blended coffees in small batches daily across multiple Metro Vancouver cafés. The Cambie Street location is a full-service café offering all-day breakfast and lunch made fresh in-house alongside its renowned coffee program, with outdoor seating for customers.

value: JJ Bean

wow_evidence: Vancouver-born independent specialty coffee brand established in 1996... multiple Metro Vancouver cafés... outdoor seating


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 55m.

community: Surrey

value: Sal y Limon is a family-founded Mexican restaurant inspired by traditional recipes from Manzanillo, Mexico, serving tacos, tortas, burritos, and other street food-style dishes. The South Surrey location is part of a small Vancouver-area chain created by four food enthusiasts who wanted to bring authentic Mexican flavour to BC. The restaurant emphasizes a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and offers both pick-up and delivery ordering.

value: Sal y Limon

signal: Mexican street food (tacos/tortas/burritos); ~$14-22pp

detail: Website does not mention washrooms to contradict this


value: 1075 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2R9

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Wall Centre Fine Spirits is a fine spirits and wine retail shop located in Vancouver's downtown core on Hornby Street, associated with the Wall Centre hotel and residential complex. It is wheelchair accessible and accepts both credit and debit cards. A touring cyclist passing through the South False Creek or Burrard Bridge corridor would find it a convenient stop for provisions.

value: Wall Centre Fine Spirits


value: 935 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C8

community: Coquitlam

value: Woody's is a well-established neighbourhood pub in Coquitlam that has been serving the community since 1932. It is best known for its extensive tap selection — over 30 beers including 15 rotating BC craft beers — and its famously inexpensive wings. An attached liquor store and cannabis shop operate on the same premises, making it a one-stop destination on Brunette Avenue.

value: Woody's on Brunette

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: serving the community since 1932...over 30 beers including 15 rotating BC craft beers


value: 8840 210 Street, Unit 206, Langley, BC V1M2Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces, covered) at 49m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: A Starbucks Coffee location in Langley, BC, occupying a retail unit at 8840 210 Street in what appears to be a shopping centre. The store offers the full Starbucks menu of hot and cold beverages and food items with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Touring cyclists passing through Langley can expect public-access washrooms and free Wi-Fi.

value: Starbucks

wow_evidence: public-access washrooms and free Wi-Fi


value: 4349 Shelter Point Rd, Gillies Bay, BC V0N 1W0, Canada

community: Gillies Bay

value: A qathet Regional District campground on the north shore of Texada Island, reached by BC Ferries from Powell River to Blubber Bay with a short coastal ride to the site; a pleasant island overnight, though the website returned no usable campground prose so details on water, facilities, and fees are unconfirmed.

value: Shelter Point Regional Campground


value: Hoferkamp Road, Prince George, BC

blurb: Ravine park with a short trail to a Nechako River cutbanks viewpoint.

community: Prince George

value: McMillan Creek Regional Park is a free public natural area in Prince George where McMillan Creek flows through a forested ravine of Douglas fir on its way to the Nechako River cutbanks. Visitors can choose between a 2.5 km trail or a shorter 1 km route leading to a scenic overlook of the river and the city beyond. The creek is a protected rainbow trout spawning habitat with special provincial fishing regulations, and interpretive signage explains the ecology along the way.

value: McMillan Creek Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Forested ravine park with a 1-2.5 km trail to a Nechako cutbanks overlook; pleasant short stop.


value: 6485 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6M 2W7

value: Sushi Mura is a Japanese sushi restaurant chain that has been growing in Vancouver since 2012, with the Oak Street location seating up to 50 guests. The kitchen emphasises daily-delivered fresh fish, generous roll portions, and a broad menu spanning nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, noodles, and donburi. Cyclists can dine in or order takeout for pickup, with delivery also available through UberEats, Skip The Dishes, and DoorDash.

value: Sushi Mura

detail: Menu lists multiple 'Veggie'-labelled items including Veggie Wakame (seaweed salad), Veggie Ebi Sunomono, Vegetable Sunomono, Veggie Ika Karage, and Agedashi Tofu; no GF or vegan labelling found

signal: sushi chain, generous rolls; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: multi-branch Japanese sushi franchise


value: 932 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, BC

value: Ichiban Sushi Restaurant is a fully licensed Japanese restaurant in Courtenay serving a broad menu of sushi rolls, nigiri, miso soup, gyoza, tempura, and appies. The restaurant welcomes dine-in guests or phone-ahead pickup orders, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the Comox Valley. Sake, Japanese beer, and plum wine round out a menu that also includes vegetarian and gluten-free options.

value: Ichiban Sushi Restaurant

detail: Website states: 'including vegetarian and gluten-free options in the full menu.'

signal: sushi, standard rolls; ~$15-25pp


value: 1530 River Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y9

community: Kamloops

value: Riverland Inn & Suites sits directly on the Thompson River with Mount Peter and Mount Paul as a backdrop, roughly a 20-minute walk from downtown Kamloops. The property offers nearly 60 rooms including kitchenette suites, jacuzzi rooms, and a family suite sleeping six. An outdoor BBQ and sun terrace facing the river gives touring cyclists a practical place to clean up and cook.

value: Riverland Inn & Suites

detail: Coin-operated washing machines and dryers available to guests on-site

detail: Dining page states cafés, coffee shops, chain restaurants, fast food, and finer dining are 'just minutes away'

wow_evidence: coin-operated laundry...outdoor BBQ and sun terrace facing the river


value: 925 Granville Street, V6Z 1L3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Cheese Slap is a Halal fusion restaurant on Vancouver's Granville Strip blending North American comfort food with South Asian flavors through dishes like Tandoori Chicken Cheesesteak, Butter Chicken Pizza, and Double Slap Smash Burgers. Set in a modern, renovated space at the heart of the downtown entertainment district, it caters to both lunchtime and late-night crowds. Free pickup ordering via the ZOMI platform makes it a practical and flavorful stop for cyclists passing through downtown Vancouver.

value: Cheese Slap

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian pizzas (Margherita, Cheese, Pesto Margarita, Vegetarian, Spicy Supreme Veggie)

signal: Pizzas $10.99–11.99, combos $5.99–6.99, explicitly fast food


value: 8188 Saba Rd #110, Richmond, BC V6Y 4B2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 24m; rack at 28m; rack at 49m; rack (covered) at 67m; rack at 70m; rack at 84m; rack (covered) at 91m.

value: Silkway Halal Cuisine is a halal-certified Chinese restaurant in Richmond, BC, serving a community with significant demand for halal dining options. It offers a notable combination of Chinese cuisine and halal preparation, making it one of relatively few options in the region catering to both culinary traditions. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's food-rich corridors may find this a convenient and distinctive stop.

value: Silkway Halal Cuisine

signal: halal Chinese cuisine; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: halal-certified Chinese restaurant... one of relatively few options in the region catering to both culinary traditions


value: 4351 No. 3 Road Unit 160, Richmond, BC V6X 3A7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 74m.

value: Hestia Kitchen + Bar is a casual full-service restaurant and bar in Richmond's commercial core, built around the concept of "premium ingredients + casual space." The venue runs a recurring intimate live-music series called The Shelf, where musicians perform feet from the audience in a living-room-style setting paired with a late-night buffet. It also hosts DJ nights and other events, making it a lively stop for cyclists looking for a sit-down meal with an entertainment edge.

value: Hestia Kitchen + Bar

signal: casual kitchen & bar, $33 buffet, Asian fusion; ~$22-33pp


value: 38038 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: The Broken Seal is a waterfront bar and restaurant in Squamish, situated on the waterfront side of a building facing Howe Sound and the Stawamus Chief. It serves an eclectic Japanese-French-Peruvian small plates menu alongside a craft cocktail program led by an award-winning bar team, using locally sourced ingredients from the Sea to Sky corridor. With capacity for up to 80 guests and a seasonal menu that rotates twice a year, it bills itself as Squamish's new favourite waterfront hangout.

value: The Broken Seal

wow_evidence: waterfront bar and restaurant in Squamish… craft cocktail program led by an award-winning bar team


value: 1978 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 18m; rack (6 spaces) at 26m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 91m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Greens Market is an independently owned full-service grocery store in Kitsilano, operating since 2009, specialising in 100% certified organic produce and locally sourced products across produce, butcher, kitchen, cheese, and health and wellness departments. The store is notable for its nose-to-tail butcher shop, an in-house kitchen preparing food from scratch, a zero-waste bulk section, and a health and wellness department staffed by trained specialists. It sits at the corner of Broadway and Maple Street — a well-travelled cycling corridor — and offers online ordering with delivery or curbside pickup.

value: Greens Organic and Natural Market

detail: In-house kitchen staffed by chefs making 'healthy real food from scratch'; butcher department also offers fully cooked products as one of its three tiers of sale

wow_evidence: contact page explicitly lists bike routes (7th Ave, 10th Ave, Cypress St) as access options


value: 9830 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, V4V 1T1

blurb: Lake Country's community arena in Winfield.

community: Lake Country

value: Winfield Arena is a municipal ice facility operated by the District of Lake Country, serving the community with public skating sessions, recreational hockey programs, and ice rentals for youth, families, and adults. It is a seasonal community hub with free public skating on select evenings. The arena sits in Lake Country, a region known for its wine trails and recreational cycling routes around Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake.

days_closed: Sa Su

dwell: half

season: winter

value: Winfield Arena

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal arena with free public skating evenings; KW-PRIVATE is a rentals false positive.


community: Vernon

value: Papa Murphy's


value: 1085 Woolridge Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 73m; wave (5 spaces) at 79m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 408-1801 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy, Kamloops, BC V2E 2J7

value: Gui Korean Barbecue is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Kamloops specializing in traditional Korean barbecue served in booth seating. Located in a commercial unit along the Princeton-Kamloops Highway, it offers both dine-in and takeout service, making it a hearty meal option for cyclists passing through the region. The focus on traditional Korean barbecue with a dedicated booth-seating atmosphere distinguishes it from typical highway-corridor dining stops.

value: Korean BBQ Gui

detail: Website states 'Take out Last call 8:15 pm', confirming takeout service is available

signal: Korean BBQ sit-down, traditional format, no prices or upscale markers visible


value: MacKenzie Beach, Tofino, BC

community: Tofino

value: Crystal Cove Beach Resort is a highly-rated oceanfront property on MacKenzie Beach in Tofino, offering 34 modern log cabins, serviced RV sites, and glamping trailers with 5th-wheel RVs — rated #1 Resort in Tofino and #1 in Canada for Families on TripAdvisor. The resort sits directly on a kilometre of sandy coastline with tidal rocks and small islands accessible at low tide, making it a destination in itself. An on-site café, Bean at the Cove, and fully stocked cabin kitchens round out the self-contained experience.

value: Crystal Cove Beach Resort

signal: 34 modern log cabins on MacKenzie Beach, #1-rated; cabins $300+ (RV sites cheaper)

subcategory: Resort


value: 6636 Hastings Street, V5B 1S3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 54m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A sushi restaurant in North Vancouver on Hastings Street offering casual dining. Like many sushi restaurants, it provides a quick meal option for cyclists on tours through the area.

value: Hong Sushi

signal: casual sushi; $15-25/person


value: 1190 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M2R6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 48m.

community: New Westminster

value: Pho 99 is a Vietnamese restaurant in New Westminster offering an extensive menu of pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and seafood noodles alongside a dedicated vegetarian section. The restaurant supports online ordering with customer pickup, and OSM confirms wheelchair-accessible entry and indoor seating. It is a reliable hot-meal stop for cyclists passing through the New Westminster corridor.

value: Pho 99

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Menu' section on website with items V1–V7 including vegetarian pho, salad rolls, banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and fried rolls

signal: Pho/noodle shop; mains $16.50–$19.50

wow_evidence: Vietnamese restaurant in New Westminster offering extensive menu of pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls


value: 6942 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 1Y8

community: Vancouver

value: Paragon Pizza is a locally owned and operated fast-food pizza shop on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, serving handcrafted pizzas made with fresh ingredients across a range of veggie, chicken, and meat toppings. The shop offers a simple, welcoming dine-in space alongside pickup and delivery options. It sits on a busy commercial corridor that touring cyclists traveling the east side of Vancouver may pass through.

value: Paragon Pizza

detail: Online ordering menu includes a dedicated 'Veggie' category, confirming vegetarian pizza options


blurb: Sports-field park in central Penticton.

community: Penticton

value: Kings Park is a municipal sports field complex in Penticton, managed by the City of Penticton's Parks & Recreation department. Situated in the South Okanagan, the park serves as a local sports venue and green space that touring cyclists may pass on routes through town.

value: Kings Park

wow_evidence: Municipal sports-field complex; ordinary.


community: Clearwater

value: Buy-Low Foods


value: 938 Twelfth Street, North Vancouver, BC

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

value: Crust n Crunch is a BC-based pizza and donair chain with over 11 years in the industry, known for bold flavour combinations including South Asian-inspired options like Shahi Paneer and Butter Chicken pizzas alongside classic donairs. The brand emphasizes halal-certified ingredients and caters to schools, businesses, and events. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a fast, filling meal with strong vegetarian options and online ordering.

value: Crust n Crunch Pizza + Donair

detail: Multiple vegetarian pizzas listed on menu (marked 🌿): Greek Delight, Pesto Cheesy, Pesto Garden, Shahi Paneer Delight, Spinach Feta Delight, Tandoori Paneer, Veggie Trio


value: 4803 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3L7

value: Silver Star Liquor Store is a 100% locally owned and operated alcohol retailer that has served Vernon since June 2008. Located at the corner of Silver Star Road and Pleasant Valley Road on the parking lot side of the historic Butcher Boys Grocery building — a family site since 1961 — it carries a broad selection of beer, wine, ciders, spirits, and BC craft options. Cyclists on the Silver Star corridor can stop to pick up packaged beverages, though the store offers no dedicated cycling services.

value: Silver Star Liquor Store


value: 7870 Edmonds Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 23m.

value: Amorosa Pasta House is an Italian-Greek restaurant located on Edmonds Street in the Burnaby area, operated by Amorosa Pasta House Inc. It offers indoor seating and a menu spanning pasta and Mediterranean cuisine. Beyond these basics, no further detail is available from the blocked Facebook page.

value: Amorosa Pasta House

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


value: 10030 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, V2C 6Y9

value: Super Save


value: 1738 152 St, White Rock, BC V4A 4M4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 84m; rack at 93m.

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


community: Langford

value: Baan Thai

signal: Thai sit-down; ~$18-28pp


value: Surdell-Kennedy Taxi Ltd is a 24/7 on-demand taxi service covering Surrey and the broader Lower Mainland including YVR and Abbotsford airports; no bike policy stated but minivans are in the fleet.

value: Surdell Taxi

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 1425 Bay Ave, Trail, BC V1R 4A9

community: Trail

value: Caffe Americano is a community-rooted café and restaurant in downtown Trail, BC, established in 2001 and named in tribute to victims of the 9/11 attacks. The kitchen produces a wide range of house-made food — from wood-fired pizzas and Italian-inspired burgers to fresh daily baking, soups, and gourmet take-home meals — alongside a full espresso and smoothie bar. The same building houses Esposito's Boutique Hotel, with suites overlooking the Columbia River in the heart of a Kootenay cycling hub.

value: Caffe Americano

detail: Vegetarian pizza explicitly listed; 'Veggie Pot Pies' and 'Vegetarian Lasagna' listed in Gourmet to Go. No vegan or GF claims found

wow_evidence: community-rooted café... established in 2001... heart of a Kootenay cycling hub


value: 517 Seventh Street, V3M 1L6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 7m; stands (6 spaces) at 18m; stands at 77m; stands at 82m; stands at 92m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Jak's (formerly Moonrakers Cold Beere & Wine Store) is a neighbourhood liquor retail chain with 10 locations across Greater Vancouver, carrying craft beer, wine, and premium spirits. The New Westminster store is one of ten, with in-store browsing supported by knowledgeable staff trained to make personalised recommendations. Online ordering with home delivery is also available through the JAK's website.

value: Jak's

wow_evidence: 10 locations across Greater Vancouver


value: 2805 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-born specialty coffee chain founded in Vancouver in 1992, with this location inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre on Harvey Avenue in Kelowna. The café offers handcrafted espresso drinks, nitro coffee, whole-leaf teas, protein shakes, and a broad food menu including breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods. It is a locally owned and operated franchise in a busy mall setting on Kelowna's main commercial strip.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'

wow_evidence: BC-born specialty coffee chain founded in Vancouver in 1992… inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre


value: 119 Marsh Drive, Quesnel, V2J 3K3

community: Quesnel


value: 350 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 69m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Capo and The Spritz is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant and cocktail bar occupying 120 seats within the Opus Hotel in Yaletown, blending handmade pasta and communal antipasti with an Italian-inspired aperitivo and cocktail program. The venue is divided into distinct spaces—a garden room, a main dining area, and the intimate 22-seat Spritz Bar—giving it a range of atmospheres from casual lunch to convivial evening feast. It sits just steps from the Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain station along one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors.

value: Capo and the Spritz

detail: Menu lists multiple plant-based bowl options (Capo bowl with roasted yams, brown rice, kidney beans, and legumes; Ortolano bowl; Verde & Grano bowl) as well as salads and pasta dishes without meat

signal: Italian trattoria + cocktails (Opus Hotel); ~$22-34pp


value: 270 East Columbia Street

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands at 26m; stands at 31m; stands at 38m; rack at 52m; rack at 54m; rack at 62m; rack at 68m; rack at 74m; rack at 80m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 12500 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: Britannia Brewing Co is a craft brewery with taprooms across the Lower Mainland and Okanagan, producing a nautically themed lineup of ales, lagers, and sours. The Richmond presence is described on the website as a bar and restaurant in Steveston Village, a historic fishing village popular with cyclists riding the Steveston Dyke trail. The brewery's range spans sessionable lagers and blond ales through hoppy IPAs and dark porters.

value: Britannia Brewing

signal: Brewery bar + restaurant in Steveston


value: 883 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1R8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 31m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Prototype Coffee is a specialty microroastery and tasting room in Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood, roasting highly traceable single-origin coffees on small Aillio Bullet roasters right behind the counter. They offer over 15 different coffees on their brew bar at any given time, along with espresso drinks and seasonal creations. A second tasting room operates at 222 W 5th Ave in Mount Pleasant.

value: Prototype Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: specialty microroastery and tasting room... A second tasting room operates at 222 W 5th Ave in Mount Pleasant


value: 3055 Oak St, Chemainus, BC V0R 4K0

community: North Cowichan

value: A craft brewery mapped in Chemainus on Vancouver Island. No verified website content is available for this location — the discovered URL belongs to an unrelated brewery of the same name in New York State.

value: Serious Brewing Company


value: 5757 Battison Street, Vancouver, V5R 5L6

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Desi Bazaar is a South Asian grocery supermarket located in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver. It likely serves a range of South Asian food staples, pantry goods, and specialty items not commonly found in mainstream supermarkets. For touring cyclists exploring Vancouver's diverse east side, it offers a culturally distinct resupply stop.

value: Desi Bazaar


value: 656 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6B 2G5

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (3 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (4 spaces) at 68m; rack (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (5 spaces) at 100m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Kinkura Sushi + Sake is a Japanese restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, blending traditional sushi culture with a modern dining experience. The menu is extensive, covering salads, tempura, udon, teriyaki, sashimi, and a wide range of classic and specialty rolls including aburi (flame-seared) preparations. Online ordering is available, offering touring cyclists a convenient option for a quick Japanese meal in a dense, walkable neighbourhood.

value: Kinkura Sushi + Sake

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN ROLL' category

signal: sushi & sake, aburi/specialty rolls; ~$16-26pp


value: 1393 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: The original Café du Soleil has anchored Commercial Drive since 1992, making it one of the oldest cafés on Vancouver's most cycling-friendly corridor. It is a cozy, fully licensed bistro with just seven tables and bar seating, emphasizing organic, locally sourced, plant-based vegan and vegetarian West Coast cuisine. Its no-reservations, first-come policy and small group cap of four make it an intimate drop-in stop for cyclists riding through the Grandview Woodlands neighbourhood.

value: Cafe Du Soleil

detail: Website states 'We serve Vegan, Vegetarian, and West Coast Cuisine, with an emphasis on plant based organic menu items'


community: Surrey

value: IHOP

signal: chain 'ihop'


value: 711 West Broadway

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (5 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: A Holiday Inn hotel in central Vancouver on West Broadway. Offers standardized chain accommodations with a downtown location providing access to Vancouver's urban amenities and cycling infrastructure.

value: Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway)

signal: chain 'holiday inn'