value: 720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

community: Bowen Island

value: A standalone forest cottage on the 20-acre Nectar Yoga Retreat property on Bowen Island, a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. The cottage sleeps 1–2 guests and includes daily breakfast, yoga, and meditation. The retreat sits in a forested setting with alder groves and is part of a wellness-focused property that also includes a thermal sanctuary.

value: Moonstone Cottage

signal: Nectar standalone cottage w/ breakfast + yoga, ~$280-350

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: yoga/wellness retreat on Bowen Island with a minimum 2-night stay requirement; no mention of bike storage or any cycling-related amenities


source: enrichment

value: 634 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

category: Food & Drink

community: Tofino

value: Shelter Waterfront is a long-running Tofino dining institution first opened in 2003, relocated in 2022 to a scenic waterfront home at the Tofino Resort and Marina after a fire destroyed the original location. The restaurant celebrates locally sourced West Coast ingredients — including fresh-shucked Vancouver Island oysters and locally caught salmon — served in an open-concept space with natural wood finishes and a patio overlooking the Tofino Inlet and Clayoquot Sound. It operates as a full-service café through dinner service and is a well-known gathering place for both locals and visitors passing through Tofino.

value: Shelter

detail: Menu page features a dedicated 'gluten guide' section, indicating gluten-free options are available

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Tofino waterfront, local West Coast/oysters; ~$25-40pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info

wow_evidence: long-running Tofino dining institution first opened in 2003 ... well-known gathering place for both locals and visitors passing through Tofino


value: 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 63m; rack (3 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 98m; rack (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 38 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Nemesis is a specialty coffee roaster and café with five Metro Vancouver locations, including this one at Carrie Cates Court near Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. The brand operates its own in-house bakery, Dope Bakehouse, and offers single-origin and signature espresso drinks alongside fresh pastries. It is a compact, no-smoking indoor café — a reliable urban stop for a quality coffee and a croissant mid-ride.

value: Nemesis

source: osm

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming


value: 6904 Victoria Drive

category: Groceries

community: Vancouver

value: A 24-hour convenience store chain offering basic groceries and typical convenience items. As a publicly accessible, operating quick-stop option, it serves as a reliable resupply point for touring cyclists.

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: 24-hour convenience store chain


value: 1540 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 11m; stands (3 spaces) at 18m; stands (3 spaces) at 38m; stands (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Yuko Maki is a sushi restaurant on Lonsdale Avenue, one of North Vancouver's main commercial corridors and a natural route for cyclists arriving from the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal. The OSM record notes both indoor and outdoor seating, suggesting a sit-down dining experience suited for a mid-ride or post-ride meal. Its location on a busy arterial makes it easy to spot and access by bike.

value: Yuko Maki

confidence: low

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

wow_evidence: sushi restaurant on Lonsdale Avenue...indoor and outdoor seating


community: Sechelt

value: Claytons Heritage Market is a full-size supermarket that has anchored Sechelt's Trail Bay Centre Mall since 1950, making it one of the longest-running grocery stores on BC's Sunshine Coast. The store carries fresh produce, quality meats, an in-house bakery, a deli counter, and a broad selection of natural and organic foods. For cyclists touring the Sunshine Coast Highway, it offers a comprehensive resupply option in the region's main service hub.

value: Claytons Heritage Market

detail: Full-size supermarket with 'freshest produce, quality meats, a unique bakery, and a fabulous deli' plus 'aisle after aisle of your favourite brands of groceries, as well as many natural and organic foods.'

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1990 Fort Street, Unit 103, Victoria, BC V8R 6V4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 9m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 71m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 78m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Le Pho is a homestyle Vietnamese restaurant in the Oak Bay neighbourhood of Victoria, inspired by Lam family recipes and made with fresh local ingredients. The menu spans pho-style vermicelli bowls, curries, salads, and starters, with strong vegetarian and gluten-free representation throughout. Cyclists can order for pickup or have food delivered, making it a practical stop on the Fort Street corridor.

value: Le Pho

detail: Menu header states 'Vegetarian [🌱] & Gluten-Free [GF] options available'; multiple dishes are labelled with the vegetarian icon throughout the menu

signal: Entrees $12–$21; most mains $18–$21. Classic casual Vietnamese sit-down.


value: 47 Sturdies Bay Rd, Galiano Island, BC, V0N 1P0

community: Galiano

value: The Hummingbird Pub is a beloved year-round destination in South Galiano, offering lunch, dinner, drinks, and frequent live music events in a quintessential island pub atmosphere. It runs a seasonal 'Pub Bus' that shuttles riders hourly from Montague Provincial Park and the marina, making it accessible to campers and ferry travellers alike. Situated just minutes from the Sturdies Bay ferry terminal, it is a natural gathering spot for cyclists exploring the island.

value: Hummingbird Pub

detail: Vegetarian pizza explicitly listed on menu: crisped dough with mushroom, spinach, tomato, onion, and mozzarella

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 4087 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8R 2S7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 97m; rack at 98m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Torquay Village Restaurant is an all-day brunch spot operating as part of The Village franchise in Victoria's Shelbourne Valley neighbourhood, just a short distance from Lambrick Park. The menu leans into creative eggs benedict variations, bagels, and directly traded, locally roasted coffee, and the business was voted Best Breakfast in the City in 2020. Both a dining room with patio and a takeout option are available, with takeout orders packed specifically for travel.

value: Torquay Village Restaurant

signal: Brunch mains $21–25; casual neighborhood spot


value: 312-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 18m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m; stands (3 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 35 spaces.

blurb: Gallery of original Picasso, Dali, and Chagall works on paper near Canada Place.

category: Attractions

value: Chali-Rosso Art Gallery is a fine art gallery operating since 2005, specializing in original works on paper by Modern Masters including Picasso, Dalí, Chagall, Miró, and Matisse, alongside Inuit art and contemporary Canadian artists. The gallery also holds a notable collection of limited-edition Salvador Dalí sculptures created via the lost-wax process. Situated at Canada Place on Vancouver's waterfront, it offers worldwide shipping and services including art appraisal and consignment.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: Chali Rosso

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Small art gallery, no admission price listed, typical low pricing

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Gallery of original Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Miro works on paper — seeing Modern Masters originals free downtown is a distinctive stop.


value: 7824 Hwy 3A Balfour, BC V0G 1C0

community: Balfour

value: Balfour Superette is the only grocery store in Balfour, BC, positioned on Highway 3A in the Kootenays and functioning as a full community hub for travelers and locals. Beyond a complete grocery offering, it houses a BC licensed liquor agency, hardware supplies, Canada Post, an ATM, and a water bottle filling station. Cyclist testimonials highlight it as a reliable one-stop stop for everything from cold beer to ice cream, making it a practical alternative to the longer ride into Nelson.

value: Balfour Superette

region: Kootenay Rockies

detail: Website explicitly lists 'water bottle filling station' among store amenities

wow_evidence: the only grocery store in Balfour; water bottle filling station


value: 329 North Road, Unit 550, Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: Sol Lee's Korean Restaurant is a Korean eatery located in a unit at 329 North Road in Coquitlam, BC. It offers touring cyclists a chance to refuel with Korean cuisine in the heart of the Tri-Cities area. The restaurant was confirmed present as of August 2024 via OSM community verification.

value: Sol Lee's Korean Restaurant

signal: Korean restaurant; $15-25/person

wow_evidence: amenity=restaurant with cuisine=korean at 329 North Road, Unit 550, Coquitlam, check_date 2024-08-05


value: 18843 8th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 9R9

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Surrey

source: camping

value: A well-amenitied suburban RV park in South Surrey with a swimming pool, hot tub, mini golf, and sports courts, conveniently placed 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and five minutes from the US border; primarily an RV resort, but tent sites are available year-round.

value: Hazelmere RV Park & Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: showers, coin-operated laundry... tent sites available year-round... swimming pool, hot tub


value: 4055 Motz Road, Terrace, BC V8G 3N1

category: Accommodation

community: Thornhill

value: The Lodge is a recently renovated hotel within the Skeena Landing commercial complex, situated at the junction of Highway 16 and Highway 37 just minutes from downtown Terrace. It occupies a 20+ acre mixed-use property that includes retail, restaurant, and office tenants, giving guests walkable access to shops and an on-site Indian restaurant. The property advertises a private, quiet setting alongside modern comforts including fireplaces and patios in select rooms.

value: The Lodge At Skeena Landing

detail: Chef Abhi's Classic Indian Cuisine is located on-site at 4055 Motz Road, Skeena Landing

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: renovated lodge at Skeena Landing complex, Hwy 16/37 junction; $140-190

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 14200 Entertainment Boulevard, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: The Old Spaghetti Factory

origin: chain

signal: Old Spaghetti Factory chain; ~$18-28pp


bike_access: hard

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Manning Park

value: Pasayten River Trail Campsite

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1641 152 Street, Surrey

value: Save-On-Foods

ownership: Buy BC (chain)


value: 960 W King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2E2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 28m.

value: Osaka Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on West King Edward Avenue in Vancouver offering an extensive menu spanning traditional nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, teriyaki, curry rice, and donburi. Online ordering with 15-minute pickup makes it a practical quick stop for cyclists moving through the area. The menu covers a wide range of Japanese dishes and includes clearly marked vegetarian options across most categories.

value: Osaka Sushi

detail: Menu legend explicitly marks vegetarian items; multiple vegetarian dishes confirmed including Vegetable Gyoza, Vegetable Tempura, Vegetable Curry, Tofu Teriyaki, Avocado Roll, and Kappa Roll

signal: Mains $17-25: Donburi, Chirashi, Teriyaki, Curry Rice

wow_evidence: online ordering with explicit 'Pickup 15 min'


value: 10116 Whalley Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1, Canada

value: SunFarm International Specialty Foods is a specialty grocery store in the Metro Vancouver area stocking international and ethnic food products. The focus on specialty and international offerings suggests a diverse product range that may appeal to cyclists looking for unique resupply options. Beyond the OSM tagging, no further details about the store's layout or offerings could be confirmed.

value: SunFarm International Specialty Foods

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 2404 Timberlane Road

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

season: summer

community: Arrowview Heights

value: A motor-inn-attached RV campground on Vancouver Island; expect a roadside commercial stop with basic overnight amenities, though details are unavailable as the website could not be reached.

value: Timberlodge Motor Inn & RV Campground


value: 2504 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5G9

value: Church's Chicken is a fast-food chain location on Kingsway in Vancouver serving fried chicken meals, sandwiches, and sides. The local franchise operates under the brand 'Church's Texas Chicken™' and emphasizes hand-crafted, Texas-style fried chicken for the Lower Mainland market. It offers drive-through and indoor seating in a single-storey retail building.

value: Church's Chicken

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 3720 Imperial Street, Burnaby

community: Burnaby


value: 45905 Yale Road, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Mary Brown's

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'mary brown'


value: 256 n Copper Ave, Greenwood, BC, VOH 1JO, Canada

community: Greenwood

value: Green View Motel & RV Park sits on Highway 3, one kilometre east of Greenwood — reputedly Canada's smallest city — making it a practical overnight stop for cyclists on the Southern Trans-Canada route. The property offers renovated motel rooms with kitchenettes and family units alongside a full-service RV park with pull-through sites (60+ ft), tent camping, water/sewer hookups, and 30-amp electrical service. It is open year-round and accepts multiple payment methods including Interac.

value: Green View Motel and RV Park

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: tent camping... sits on Highway 3, one kilometre east of Greenwood — reputedly Canada's smallest city


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 77m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Fatburger is a North American fast-food chain founded in 1952, known for hand-pressed, never-frozen beef patties served in sizes from 1/3 lb up to 1.5 lb. This Langley location also offers turkey burgers, chicken sandwiches, and a plant-based Impossible Burger with vegan topping options. It provides quick, filling, made-to-order meals with some vegetarian and vegan flexibility for touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Fatburger

detail: Website confirms Impossible Burger (vegan-compatible with Daiya dairy-free cheese and no mayo), Turkeyburger, and Craig's Vegan dairy-free shakes


value: 510 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Old Town Bakery is a scratch bakery in historic downtown Ladysmith operating continuously since 1932 — now run by Kate and Geoff Cram since 2002 — and is famous for nine daily cinnamon bun flavours that earned a 'Island's Best' Reader's Choice award from the Victoria Times Colonist in 2005. Beyond buns, it offers a full range of breads, pastries, custom cakes, sandwiches, soups, and salads. It sits a short walk from Ladysmith Marina and Transfer Beach Park, making it a natural fuel stop on Vancouver Island's east coast.

value: Old Town Bakery

detail: Website lists 'Vegan Chocolate Cake' in custom cakes section and gluten-free items 'GF Brownie' and 'GF Nanaimo Bar' in cookies & squares

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: operating continuously since 1932 ... 'Island's Best' Reader's Choice award from the Victoria Times Colonist


value: 3163 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; rack (3 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 37 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House is a long-standing authentic Cantonese restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, serving an extensive menu of congee, noodle soups, sizzling hot pots, and classic stir-fries. It is a full sit-down establishment with online ordering and quick 15-minute pickup, making it a practical stop for cyclists wanting a hearty Cantonese meal. The menu spans everything from deep-fried salt-and-pepper dishes to signature Kwong Chow Chicken.

value: Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House

detail: Menu legend includes a 'vegetarian' marker; confirmed vegetarian items include Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Deep Fried Chili & Salt Tofu, Marinated Tofu, and Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

signal: Entrees $14.60–$22.90; noodle house quick-service model


value: 2369 McCallum Road, V2S 3N7

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

community: Abbotsford

value: SKT Farm Market is a farm-market-style greengrocer located in a unit at 2369 McCallum Road in Abbotsford. As a produce-focused retailer under a regional brand, it likely offers fresh fruits and vegetables typical of BC's Fraser Valley agricultural area. Touring cyclists passing through the Abbotsford corridor may find it a useful stop for fresh provisions.

value: SKT Farm Market


bike_access: rough

community: Bloedel

value: A small, rustic lakeside campground on Lower Campbell Lake near Campbell River, reached via a 12 km active logging road shared with heavy trucks; calm waters suit swimming, trout fishing, and paddling.

value: Loveland Bay Provincial Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: rustic lakeside campground... reached via a 12 km active logging road shared with heavy trucks


value: 3088 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (5 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 34m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (8 spaces) at 62m; rack at 76m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Street Hawker is a halal-certified smashed burger and fried chicken fast-food joint in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, known for creative fusion riffs like Filipino adobo chicken sandos, kimchi burgers, and palabok poutine. All beef is 100% Canadian and chicken is hormone-free farm-fed, with an explicit commitment to plant-based options. Online ordering and pickup are available, making it a quick and filling stop for cyclists passing through the Main Street corridor.

value: Street Hawker

detail: Website explicitly lists 'vegan options' in header and states 'veggie warriors - we've got you covered with some seriously rad plant-based options.'

wow_evidence: two Vancouver locations


value: Spillimacheen, BC V0A 1L0, Canada

community: Spillimacheen

value: Applebee Dome Campground


value: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver

value: A luxury hotel in downtown Vancouver's entertainment district. As a high-end Marriott property, it provides modern accommodation suitable as a staging point for touring cyclists, though specific bike storage and handling procedures could not be verified.

value: JW Marriott parq Vancouver

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: chain 'marriott'


value: 1600 Bay Street, Victoria BC V8R 2B6

community: Victoria

value: Kappo Marta is a Japanese restaurant on Bay Street in Victoria's Fernwood neighbourhood offering traditional kappo-style counter dining, where chefs prepare food directly in front of seated guests. The kappo format — meaning 'to slice and cook' — is an elite culinary style similar to kaiseki but less formal, creating an intimate choreography between chef and diner. The menu spans teishoku, donburi, and broader Japanese cuisine categories.

value: Kappo Marta

label: Fine dining

signal: kappo counter (kaiseki-adjacent), chef-in-front; ~$60-100pp

wow_evidence: kappo-style counter dining, where chefs prepare food directly in front of seated guests ... an elite culinary style similar to kaiseki


community: Maple Ridge

value: Golden Ears General Store is a convenience-style general store located in the Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley region of BC, near the Golden Ears area known for its provincial park and cycling routes. As a general store, it likely serves as a community supply point for locals and visitors passing through. Touring cyclists riding the area may find it a useful stop given its proximity to recreational corridors.

value: Golden Ears General Store

wow_evidence: shop=convenience


value: 2611 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 1P8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 24m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; rack (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Dark Table is Vancouver's pitch-black dining restaurant in Kitsilano, where guests are guided through a completely dark dining room by blind or visually impaired servers trained to ensure comfort throughout the meal. The concept originated in Switzerland and has appeared in London, Paris, New York, and Montreal before coming to Vancouver, designed to heighten taste, smell, and touch by eliminating sight entirely. The restaurant is also a social-enterprise of sorts, deliberately employing blind and visually impaired staff in a role where their skills are unmatched.

value: Dark Table

detail: Menu lists Mushroom & Herb Risotto marked '*VEGETARIAN - CAN BE MADE VEGAN' and Ratatouille Provencal marked '*VEGAN'. Website also notes 'Main Surprise option can be requested vegetarian or vegan in advance.'

signal: Prix-fixe tasting menu: 2 courses $41, 3 courses $49


value: 317 Water Street, Vancouver, V6B 1B6

value: Silvestre is a family-run Peruvian restaurant on Water Street in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, opened by Peruvian immigrants to share the authentic flavours of their homeland. The menu centres on traditional Peruvian classics — ceviche, causa rellena, chicharron, and tamales — alongside breakfast plates and housemade gelato. Its location on a popular urban cycling corridor makes it a convenient stop for riders exploring the waterfront.

value: Silvestre Deli & Bistro

detail: Menu includes vegetarian options: causa rellena de vegetales, salpicon de verduras, yuquita frita (fried yuca), and egg-based breakfast dishes

signal: Peruvian deli/bistro, ceviche, apps $18-28; ~$22-34pp


value: 4270 Oxbow Frontage Road, Malakwa, V0E 2J0

community: Malakwa

value: The Malakwa Supermarket & Liquor Store is a community anchor in the small settlement of Malakwa, sitting along the Trans-Canada Highway roughly midway between Sicamous and Revelstoke. Beyond groceries and liquor it stocks hardware items and sells fuel, and it is one of the very few commercial stops in this rural stretch of the corridor. Touring cyclists will find it a practical all-in-one resupply point in an otherwise sparse service area.

value: Malakwa Supermarket & Liquor Store


value: Unit 160, Nanaimo, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 14m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Booster Juice is a Canadian smoothie and fresh juice chain offering blended-to-order drinks, açai bowls, and light food items. As a juice bar focused on nutritious, high-energy beverages, it could serve as a convenient refuelling stop for touring cyclists. This location is in Nanaimo, BC, in a unit-addressed commercial space.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'

wow_evidence: Canadian smoothie and fresh juice chain


value: 6555 John Hart Highway, V2K 3A4

community: Prince George

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 4326 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace, Canada V8G 4V2

community: Terrace

value: Rest Inn is a renovated independent motel on Lakelse Avenue in a quiet corner of Terrace, BC, offering standard queen, double, and kitchenette room types. The property sits within walking distance of the Skeena River and is a short drive from downtown, making it a practical overnight base for cyclists exploring the Skeena region. Rooms are fully equipped with kitchen appliances, and the motel provides a complimentary continental breakfast and on-site laundry.

value: Rest Inn

detail: Website lists 'Complimentary continental breakfast' as an included service

detail: Website states 'Laundry facilities are available.'

detail: Website states 'there are many restaurants near to our hotel. Some of them are within walking distance.'

wow_evidence: renovated independent motel... complimentary continental breakfast and on-site laundry


value: 10320 152 Street, Surrey, V3R 4G8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 2748 Lougheed Highway

community: Port Coquitlam

value: A Szechuan restaurant in North Vancouver offering Chinese cuisine as a dining stop for cyclists. Listed as wheelchair accessible.

value: Wah Wing Szechuan Restaurant

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

wow_evidence: Szechuan restaurant in North Vancouver


community: Richmond

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain franchise in Richmond offering takeout and delivery pizza made with organic tomato sauce and 100% Canadian wheat dough. The menu emphasizes quality ingredients including meats raised without antibiotics and no artificial colours or flavours. As a takeout-only location, it is primarily suited to cyclists looking to order food for the road rather than dine in.

value: Panago

detail: Website states: 'We've got abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices to help you live your best plant life.' Gluten-free not explicitly confirmed

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 47-5401 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6

community: Osoyoos

value: Casa Del Mila Oro Resort is a family-oriented lakefront resort on Osoyoos Lake, offering fully furnished 3-bedroom townhouses and 2-bedroom condos on 300 feet of private beachfront at the northern tip of the Sonoran Desert. Operating since 2006, it caters to guests drawn to Osoyoos's award-winning wine country, desert hiking, and five nearby golf courses—all popular with Okanagan touring cyclists. Units include full kitchens and private patios, making extended stays practical for self-catering travelers.

value: Casa Del Mila Oro Resort

signal: 2-3BR lakefront condos/townhouses per multi-person unit; family-scaled pricing


bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: wall_loops (8 spaces) at 38m; rack (5 spaces) at 41m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 42m; bollard (3 spaces) at 47m; rack (8 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; bollard (3 spaces) at 51m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m; bollard (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m; bollard (2 spaces) at 70m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 60 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: University Hill

value: More Bikes is a full-service bicycle retailer located at UBC, carrying major brands including Giant, Liv, Kona, Rocky Mountain, and Brodie across road, gravel, MTB, and e-bike disciplines. The shop offers tune-ups, repairs, and maintenance alongside a broad accessories range that includes touring-specific gear. Its position near the UBC campus makes it a convenient stop for cyclists on the Vancouver Crossing Loop.

google_place_id: ChIJrYefGbZzhlQRcDgZvmsASlI

value: More Bikes

detail: Website catalogue explicitly lists panniers, pannier racks, frame bags, handlebar bags, and saddle bags

origin: manual

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: panniers, pannier racks, frame bags, and handlebar bags, confirming touring-relevant parts are stocked


value: Expo Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Costco Food Court


value: 1328 Richards Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Matchstick is a specialty coffee roastery and café born in Vancouver in 2012, now with four neighbourhood locations. The Yaletown outpost sits at the southern edge of Richards Street, just north of the George Wainborn seawall and across the water from Granville Island Market. They roast their own beans, bake pastries fresh on-site daily, and serve a full breakfast and lunch menu.

value: Matchstick

detail: Website describes 'wholesome foods' and a full breakfast/lunch menu consistent with vegetarian options

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1100 McBride Street, Prince Rupert BC, V8J 3H2

blurb: The North Coast's main theatre, 702 seats at the foot of Hays Mountain.

community: Prince Rupert

value: The Lester Centre of the Arts is Prince Rupert's premier performing arts venue, a 702-seat theatre at the foot of Hays Mountain that has anchored the cultural life of BC's North Coast since opening in 1987 as the Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre. Renamed in 2006 to honour patrons Peter and Mary Lester, the venue hosts an eclectic mix of theatre, rock concerts, dance recitals, and community events. For touring cyclists passing through Prince Rupert, it is a notable cultural landmark and evening destination.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

planning: check-ahead

value: Lester Centre of the Arts

detail: Website /about-the-lester page states the facility includes 'two concession stands'

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 702-seat premier North Coast performing-arts venue since 1987; delight show-conditional.


value: 4700 McClelland Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands at 10m; stands at 31m; stands at 31m; stands at 33m; stands at 37m; stands at 44m; stands at 50m; stands at 54m; stands at 64m; stands at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Fatburger


value: 1351 Palmer Road, V2J 3H9

blurb: Small community library serving the remote Nazko area west of Quesnel.

community: Nazko

value: The Nazko Branch is a small community library branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library, serving the remote Nazko area of BC's Central Interior. It is one of 15 branches across the CRD library network and is staffed by community librarian Tammy Aiello. For touring cyclists passing through this sparsely populated region, it represents one of the few public institutions in the area.

days_closed: Mo Tu Th Sa Su

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Nazko Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small rural library branch; ordinary intrinsic delight.


value: 1253 Adams Road

community: Bowen Island

value: A self-contained guest suite located on Bowen Island, a small car-accessible island reachable by a short BC Ferries crossing from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. The property is listed on Airbnb as a standalone apartment-style unit in a residential house. Bowen Island is a popular day-trip and touring destination with quiet roads and scenic landscapes, making accommodation options here particularly valuable to cyclists exploring the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: Soggy Frog Guest Suite on Bowen

signal: Basic self-contained guest suite in residential home, ~$120-160


value: 869 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; bollard (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; bollard (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; bollard (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 88m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Lupo is a modern Italian restaurant and vinoteca in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, co-founded by chef Julio Gonzalez Perini and front-of-house host Michael Mameli after their collaboration at the storied Villa Del Lupo. The kitchen focuses on house-made pastas, freshly ground sausage, and locally sourced seasonal ingredients executed with fine-dining precision in a relaxed, convivial setting. Group dining is well catered for with several prix-fixe menus and online reservation booking.

value: Lupo

signal: Secondi mains $52–69; Primi pasta $38–52


value: 1080A Moha Rd, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

community: Lillooet

value: The Country Store is a grocery store, Return-It bottle depot, and freight forwarding location serving Lillooet, BC, operating seven days a week. It is a rare multi-function stop in a small interior community along cycling routes through the Lillooet area. Touring cyclists will find it a practical resupply point with grocery shopping and beverage container returns under one roof.

value: Country Store

wow_evidence: grocery store, Return-It bottle depot and freight forwarding location ... seven days a week


value: 8700 Hastings Street, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0

community: Port Hardy

value: Sporty Bar & Grill is a long-running pub and restaurant at the northern tip of Vancouver Island, a natural terminus for cyclists completing or starting an island tour. Head Chef Chris Purvis has led the kitchen for over eleven years, offering Pacific seafood, handhelds, and bi-weekly rotating features with European flair. The venue has been voted 'Best Food in Town' in Port Hardy for four consecutive years.

value: The Sporty Bar & Grill

detail: Menu explicitly labels multiple items 'Gluten free' (House Greens salad, Cobb Salad, Poutine, Chicken Wings, Seafood Chowder) and 'Vegetarian' (Fried Pickles, House Greens)

signal: Main entrees $14–28, most $15–25; casual pub with sit-down service


value: 1315 HWY 23, Revelstoke, BC

community: Big Eddy

value: Terra Firma Farms is a certified-organic operation on Highway 23 just outside Revelstoke, BC, selling seasonal vegetables, herbs, and seedlings through an unstaffed, self-serve farm stand operating on the honour system. The farm emphasises soil health through crop rotation, cover crops, and natural minerals, and its produce also supplies Terra Firma's Kitchen, a farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Revelstoke. Selection is richest through summer and fall, with more modest availability in winter and spring.

value: Terra Firma Farms Farm Stand

detail: Self-serve stand stocks organic vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, chard, cabbage, lettuce), a wide variety of tomatoes and peppers, and fresh herbs; availability is seasonal

wow_evidence: certified-organic operation on Highway 23 just outside Revelstoke, self-serve honour system


value: 2010 Sumas Way, V2S 2C7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 32m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 93m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A dual-concept restaurant combining Ricky's breakfast café with Famoso Pizzeria, allowing cyclists to stop for either breakfast or pizza at a single location. Both brands operate together under FDF Restaurant Brandz ownership and management. This location on Sumas Way offers diverse dining options for touring cyclists.

value: Ricky's & Famoso

signal: cuisine=pizza


community: Maple Ridge

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


community: Central Saanich

value: The Gelateria is a walk-up gelato and sorbetto counter situated inside The Butchart Gardens' Italian Garden, one of BC's most celebrated horticultural destinations near Sidney. The culinary team travelled to Italy specifically to learn authentic gelato-making, and seasonal flavours feature locally-sourced ingredients. Cyclists visiting Butchart Gardens will find this a fitting sweet stop mid-garden-tour, though paid garden admission is required to reach it.

value: Gelateria Benvenuto

detail: Website lists sorbetto alongside gelato, which is inherently dairy-free/vegan

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 1951 Glen Drive, Vancouver

value: A neighbourhood diner in Vancouver's East Side serving an eclectic mix of brunch alongside Greek and Italian dishes. The casual, community-focused spot has cultivated enough local identity to operate under the 'Hideout' brand, suggesting a welcoming atmosphere for drop-in diners. Online ordering is available, and the kitchen runs through the afternoon, making it a practical mid-ride food stop.

value: The Hideout Diner

signal: Diner format with promotional first-order discount

subcategory: Restaurant


value: Port Renfrew, British Columbia, Canada

community: Port Renfrew

value: Wild Renfrew is a resort complex on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island offering waterfront cottages, forest domes, and a renovated 20-suite lodge — all positioned as a basecamp for the West Coast Trail and Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. The property includes an on-site pub and saunas, making it one of the more complete hospitality options in this remote stretch of coast. Accommodation ranges from dog-friendly beachfront cottages with fire pits to geodesic domes with private hot tubs.

value: Port Renfrew Hotel

detail: Renfrew Pub is listed as an on-site venue in the Wild Renfrew navigation menu ('Renfrew pub')

signal: renovated 20-suite lodge + pub wing of the Wild Renfrew complex; lodge suites $150-200

wow_evidence: basecamp for the West Coast Trail and Juan de Fuca Marine Trail ... on-site pub and saunas


category: Transport

source: manual

value: High-speed passenger-only catamaran ferry between Victoria (Inner Harbour) and Seattle, Washington. Bikes travel unboxed on the outer deck, exposed to weather. Advance booking required — call or submit a Contact Us form; cannot show up with a bike unannounced. Bike fee: $30/direction (confirm currency — may be USD). Space very limited; first-booked, first-served. E-bike policy unconfirmed.

value: Victoria Clipper

origin: transport

detail: $30 USD each way, limited space, advance reservation + waiver; stored on outside deck

subcategory: Ferry

tier: accredited


value: 1061 Denman St, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Bombay Kitchen on Denman is an Indian restaurant in Vancouver's West End, situated on Denman Street — a primary cycling corridor linking the city to Stanley Park. The kitchen serves a broad menu of curries, tandoori dishes, and street-food items like kathi rolls, drawing on traditional Indian recipes and fresh local ingredients. Catering for events from small private parties to corporate gatherings and weddings is also offered.

value: Bombay Kitchen + Bar

detail: Catering menu lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian / Vegan' combo option; gluten-free naans noted as available across multiple menu sections ('Gluten-free naans available')

signal: Indian, combos $20-25, tandoori/kathi rolls; ~$16-26pp


value: 538 Victoria St, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (8 spaces) at 34m; stands at 64m; stands at 64m; stands (8 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Cocoaro Craft Chocolate is a small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate maker with a production kitchen and retail shop in New Westminster, founded by Margaret Inoue and rooted in an ethical sourcing model that traces cacao directly to fairly paid farmers. Each bar is hand-wrapped in traditional Japanese chiyogami paper, making them a striking local specialty to pick up on a ride through the lower mainland. The shop also appears at regional farmers markets in Port Moody and Coquitlam, with select bars stocked at a handful of Lower Mainland and Cariboo retailers.

value: Cocoaro

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate maker... ethical sourcing model that traces cacao directly to fairly paid farmers... hand-wrapped in traditional Japanese chiyogami paper


value: 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, V2T 6N4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 19m; rack (3 spaces) at 20m; rack (6 spaces) at 43m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m. Total: 15 spaces.

blurb: Clearbrook branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

value: The Clearbrook Library is a community branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, the largest public library network in British Columbia, serving Abbotsford's Clearbrook neighbourhood since 1995. As part of a 25-branch system reaching over 800,000 residents, it offers books, digital resources, public computers, and a range of community programs. For a touring cyclist moving through Abbotsford, it provides a welcoming, publicly accessible rest stop with washrooms and free Wi-Fi.

value: Clearbrook Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 895 Gibsons Way;Hwy 101;Sunshine Coast Highway, Gibsons

community: Gibsons

value: A Japanese restaurant in Gibsons, located along the Sunshine Coast Highway. It serves as a dining option for travelers passing through the area.

value: Won Japanese Restaurant

signal: Japanese restaurant; $15-25/person


value: 10016 101 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 2B3

community: Fort St. John

value: North Asian Foods is a supermarket in Fort St. John, BC, serving as a resupply point for touring cyclists traveling through northern British Columbia. It provides access to groceries and general provisions for the community and passing travelers.

value: North Asian Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: supermarket in Fort St. John, BC


value: 1735 Trans-Canada Highway, Kamloops, V2C 3Z6

community: Kamloops

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: #60 - 16041 24th Avenue, White Rock, BC V3S 9H7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 41m; rack at 75m.

community: Surrey

value: Giant White Rock is an authorized Giant brand bicycle dealership serving the White Rock and South Surrey area, carrying a full lineup of road, mountain, gravel, and electric bikes. The shop runs a dedicated service department offering tiered tune-up packages, and stocks a broad range of accessories including panniers, racks, fenders, and lights that are useful for touring cyclists. Bikes purchased at Giant White Rock or Giant Langley receive complimentary ongoing service.

value: Giant

detail: Service page states: 'We do not work on any e-bike brands except Giant, Liv and Momentum' — confirming e-bike service is available for those brands

detail: Website lists Bags & Panniers, Fenders, Lights, Locks, Racks, and Bottles & Cages under Bike Gear Accessories

wow_evidence: tiered tune-up packages ... panniers, racks, fenders, and lights ... e-bike service


community: Fraser Lake

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 1661 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1N3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 12m; stands (16 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Chang'an is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant on Vancouver's Granville Street corridor, specializing in Shaanxi cuisine inspired by the ancient capital city from which it takes its name. The restaurant describes itself as a 'Miniature Cultural Museum,' with décor and dishes rooted in the philosophy and heritage of thirteen Chinese dynasties. Skilled chefs present traditional Shaanxi flavours with contemporary plating techniques, making it a destination for diners seeking an immersive cultural meal experience.

value: Chang'an

signal: fine-dining Shaanxi Chinese; ~$35-55pp


value: 735 Goldstream Ave, Langford, BC

community: Langford

value: Three Gringos is a casual, counter-service Mexican grill in Langford that prepares everything in-house and fresh daily, using canola oil with no lard or MSG. The menu spans burritos, tacos, avocado salad, and more, with vegetarian-friendly items clearly labeled throughout. Takeout is readily available and the restaurant also offers catering for larger groups.

value: Three Gringos Mexican Grill

detail: Website states: 'We have lots of vegetarian friendly options - look for the icon on our menu items.' No mention of vegan or GF specifically

signal: counter-service Mexican grill; ~$13-20pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Subway


community: Bridge Lake

value: A 13-site rec site on the northern shore of Crystal Lake, popular with anglers; a boat launch and fishing dock are on-site, reached via a short RV-accessible gravel spur off Highway 24 with a modest nightly fee.

value: Crystal Lake Recreation Site


value: Okanagan-Similkameen, BC V0X 1K0, Canada

character: destination

kid_friendly: no

community: Apex Mountain

value: Secluded 4-site rec site on a glaciated alpine lake near Apex Mountain Resort, with fishing, hiking, and nearby Nordic skiing; the final 0.7 km of access road is 4x4-only and very rough.

value: Nickel Plate Lake Recreation Site


value: 1 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (6 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 91m; stands at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Kozak is an authentic Ukrainian restaurant and cafe serving homemade Ukrainian food in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood. Located at 1 West Cordova Street, it offers indoor seating and online ordering, making it a distinctive stop for touring cyclists seeking hearty Eastern European cooking in the heart of the city.

value: Kozak Ukraïnian Restaurant

signal: Ukrainian home cooking (Gastown); ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Authentic Ukrainian Restaurant and Cafe | Kozak Homemade Ukrainian Food


value: 2128 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5L 1V2

value: The Red Wagon Cafe is a brunch and diner-style cafe on East Hastings Street in Vancouver's east side, offering indoor seating in a neighbourhood restaurant setting. Based on OSM tags it serves brunch, diner, and cafe cuisine with no outdoor seating. Domain hijacking on the listed website means current operating status cannot be verified.

value: The Red Wagon Cafe

signal: cuisine=cafe


value: 8411 93 Street, Fort St. John, BC

community: Fort St John

value: Browns Crafthouse is a casual sit-down restaurant and craft beer bar in Fort St. John, part of the BC-based Browns Restaurant Group chain. The Fort St. John location sits in one of Northern BC's larger service centres along the Alaska Highway corridor, making it a natural resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the Peace River region. The menu spans full food service and an extensive beer selection, with weekend brunch also available.

value: Browns Crafthouse

signal: Browns Crafthouse chain; ~$18-28pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 61m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Otter Co-op is a locally-owned co-operative serving communities across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Okanagan, offering food, fuel, pharmacy, feed, and liquor under one roof. As a member-owned organization, it is part of a long-standing BC co-operative tradition. The breadth of services makes it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the Langley/Aldergrove area.

value: Otter Co-op

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4830 Yellowhead South Highway (British Columbia Highway 5), Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

community: Barriere

value: A family-owned, 25-room motel on Highway 5 in Barriere, BC, operated by the Blanke family since 1995 and positioned roughly halfway between Vancouver and Jasper—making it a natural overnight stop on a long-distance touring route. The property offers entry-level, wheelchair-accessible rooms, an on-site laundromat, and BBQ and picnic tables outdoors. It sits adjacent to the Station House Restaurant and close to a Petro-Canada with A&W take-out.

value: Monte Carlo Motel

detail: On-site laundromat confirmed: 'We have an on-site laundromat so you can wash your clothes' (guest-services page); also listed as 'Guest laundromat' on the rooms page

detail: Station House Restaurant is adjacent to the motel: 'Guests may also enjoy a delicious meal in the adjacent licensed family restaurant – the Station House Restaurant.'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: family-owned … operated by the Blanke family since 1995 … on-site laundromat


community: Richmond

value: Subway


value: 375 Water Street, Vancouver, V6B 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 36m; rack (2 spaces) at 40m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Steamworks is a landmark Gastown brew pub operating since 1995, credited as the first urban brew pub in Canada, spread across 8,191 square feet on two floors overlooking Vancouver Harbour. The steam-powered brewery pours 20 rotating taps — including year-round core beers, seasonals, and Brew Pub exclusives — best sampled through their signature 10 Tap Taster Paddle. Heated and covered patios, a full food menu ranging from pub classics to plant-based dishes, and a heritage Gastown location just off the Seaside Greenway make it a natural destination stop for touring cyclists.

value: Steamworks

detail: Website explicitly mentions 'modern plant-based creations like the Vegan Goddess Bowl' alongside classic pub fare, confirming plant-based/vegan menu options

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: first urban brew pub in Canada... operating since 1995... heritage Gastown location just off the Seaside Greenway


value: 1416 Golden View Road, Golden, BC

community: Golden

value: Days Inn Golden is a franchise hotel operated under the Days Inn by Wyndham brand, located in Golden, BC — a gateway community to Yoho and Glacier National Parks and a stop on several major cycling routes through the Rocky Mountains. As a full-service roadside hotel it offers standard room accommodation in a town with limited lodging options for touring cyclists. The Wyndham Rewards loyalty program is available for guests booking direct.

value: Days Inn Golden

signal: chain 'days inn'


value: 6701 Kingsway, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: Pho Century Fine Vietnamese Cuisine is a sit-down Vietnamese restaurant located on Kingsway in Burnaby, a busy commercial corridor that connects several cycling routes across the municipality. The restaurant offers indoor-only seating in a no-smoking environment. Its pho and Vietnamese menu would offer a warm, hearty meal option for cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor.

value: Pho Century Fine Vietnamese Cuisine

signal: Vietnamese pho restaurant; bowls ~$16-19


value: 2075 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

blurb: Merritt's memorial arena, home of the Centennials.

community: Merritt

value: The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena is Merritt's primary indoor recreation facility, hosting public skating, minor hockey, lacrosse, and large dry-floor events such as car shows and weddings. The rink operates on ice from August through April, then converts to a dry floor through July, making it a year-round community hub. It is home to the Merritt Centennials junior hockey club and the Nicola Valley Skating Club.

season: winter

theme: recreation

value: Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Merritt's main arena (Centennials junior hockey); standard rec band.


value: 50 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, V9R 6L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 64m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Mary Brown's is a 100% Canadian-owned fast food chain founded in 1969 in St. John's, Newfoundland, specializing in fresh, hand-cut, hand-breaded chicken and handmade sides like their signature Taters. The Nanaimo location on Tenth Street offers takeout service and is one of nearly 300 locations across Canada. It sits on a central Nanaimo street and could serve as a quick, filling stop for touring cyclists passing through town.

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'

wow_evidence: nearly 300 locations across Canada


label: wildflower bloom

months: April May June

community: Beaver Point

value: Ruckle Park occupies Salt Spring Island's southeastern shore with seven kilometres of rocky headlands, tidal pools, and grassy meadows overlooking Swanson Channel; ferry access is required and potable water is shut off November 1–March 15.

value: Ruckle Provincial Park RV Sites 1-8


value: 1625 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1C6

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Vivezza Vineyard is a family-owned boutique winery on Salt Spring Island, built on over two decades of research into disease-resistant grape varieties suited to BC's coastal climate. The estate produces two distinct lines: a Traditional Series from old-vine vinifera on Salt Spring and Vancouver Islands, and an innovative Modern Series featuring newly developed disease-resistant varieties grown on the estate itself. The cellar door offers direct wine sales and tastings, making it a genuine destination stop on one of BC's most scenic cycling islands.

value: Vivezza Vineyard

signal: Boutique estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: family-owned boutique winery on Salt Spring Island... cellar door offers direct wine sales and tastings


value: 488 Reid Street, Quesnel, V2J 2M6

community: Quesnel

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 11666 Steveston Highway, Richmond, V7A 5J3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; rack (covered) at 76m; rack (covered) at 89m; rack (covered) at 100m.

value: Westcoast Poké is a BC-based poke bowl chain emphasizing chef-inspired flavours, fresh ingredients, and sustainable practices, with fully customizable bowls built from proteins like ahi tuna, sockeye salmon, and tofu. Located in a unit on Steveston Highway in Richmond, it offers online ordering and catering alongside in-store dining. The Steveston area is a popular cycling destination, making this a convenient stop for riders exploring the Fraser River delta routes.

google_place_id: ChIJVVVVrHTghVQRIKTSOgKtA-g

value: Westcoast Poke

detail: Menu lists Tofu as a protein option; website notes 'FOR CURRENT PRICING AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS - PLEASE VIEW THE FULL MENU BELOW', indicating dietary accommodation awareness. Vegan/GF status not explicitly confirmed

signal: Menu prices $15.95–$20.95; casual quick-service poke bowls

wow_evidence: BC-based poke bowl chain


value: 299 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 2C3, Canada

community: Prince Rupert

value: Bob's on the Rocks is an iconic waterfront fish-and-chips destination at Rushbrook Floats in Prince Rupert, serving fresh local seafood from a food truck and snack shack kiosk since 2004. Now community-owned and operated by the Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Society — an Indigenous non-profit — all profits beyond reinvestment support Nisga'a language and culture revitalization initiatives. Cyclists can eat at waterfront deck seating overlooking the harbour, and the shop also stocks fishing supplies including bait, lures, and ice.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Bob's On The Rocks

signal: Food truck, snack shack, counter-service; fish & chips; no prices visible


value: 810 Quayside Dr Unit 122, New Westminster, BC V3M 6B9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 40m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 43m; rack at 55m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Angelina's Dutch Corner is a family-owned restaurant at the New Westminster Quay waterfront, serving authentic Dutch-inspired breakfast and lunch in a warm, kid-friendly setting with scenic river views. It has been a community institution for over two decades — a decade under current owner Eric Missouri — and prides itself on locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. The quayside pedestrian-zone patio and welcoming atmosphere make it a natural rest stop on any Lower Mainland cycling route.

value: Angelina's Dutch Corner

signal: Dutch breakfast/lunch, waterfront; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: community institution for over two decades...quayside pedestrian-zone patio


community: Westbank

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: Central Kootenay, BC V0G 2C0, Canada

community: Lemon Creek

value: Sasquatch Lake Rec Site


value: 7100 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC

community: Central Saanich

value: Brewsky's Taphouse is a full-service pub and restaurant on the Saanich Peninsula, situated at the corner of Wallace Drive and West Saanich Road in Brentwood Bay. It draws locals and visitors with classic pub fare, a daily brunch service, and events like music bingo. The location is convenient for cyclists riding the peninsula's west-side roads, with the Brentwood-Mill Bay ferry terminal and Butchart Gardens both nearby.

value: Brewsky's Taphouse

detail: Menu includes dedicated vegetarian items: Veggie Tacos, Veggie Tempura, Cauliflower Bites, Avocado Toast, Mediterranean Platter (hummus, tzatziki, grilled pita, olives, fresh veggies), and multiple salads with vegetarian build options

signal: Main entrees $18–25 (tacos, breakfast dishes, starters); casual pub


value: 515 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2K1

price_band: premium

community: Ganges

value: Wooded campground 1km south of Ganges on Salt Spring Island's main paved road, well-suited as a central island base with flush toilets, coin showers, and WiFi; tent sites from $45, closed to tents November through mid-March.

value: Mowhinna Creek Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: loonie operated showers, WiFi internet


value: 1035 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 18m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Campbell River

value: Pita Pit

signal: chain 'pita pit'


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 70m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1810 Fir Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 34m.

community: Vancouver

value: Reckless Bike Stores is a full-service Vancouver bike shop selling, servicing, and renting a wide range of bicycles from drop-bar gravel bikes to cargo and folding bikes. They are an authorized Rad Power Bikes service centre and offer both road performance and city/e-bike rentals. The shop stocks touring-relevant accessories including pannier bags and carries an extensive pre-owned inventory.

value: Reckless Bike Stores - Kitsilano

detail: Website Rentals menu lists 'Performance Road Rentals' and 'City Rentals & eBike Rentals'

detail: Dedicated 'Rad Bike Service' subpage (/pages/rad-power-bikes-service) and 'Service Bikes and eBikes' menu item confirm e-bike servicing

detail: Website accessories menu explicitly lists 'Pannier Bags'; also stocks drop-bar and gravel bikes and vehicle racks

wow_evidence: full-service Vancouver bike shop selling, servicing, and renting... pannier bags


community: Big Bay

value: Big Bay General Store & Post Office is a combined general store and post office serving the remote community of Big Bay on Stuart Island, British Columbia, accessible only by ferry. Founded in a region of dramatic coastal inlets, it is one of the very few commercial supply points on this isolated island. For touring cyclists venturing this far off the beaten path, it represents a rare opportunity to resupply in an otherwise extremely remote off-grid environment.

value: Big Bay General Store & Post Office


value: 255 Feathertop Way

community: Big White

value: Sundance Resort is a condo-style accommodation property within Big White Ski Resort, a large four-season mountain resort located in the Okanagan highlands east of Kelowna. The resort operates as a self-contained mountain village with on-site dining, retail, and activities including summer eBike tours, making it a destination stay rather than a simple overnight stop. Guests book through Big White's central reservation system alongside lift tickets and other resort services.

value: Sundance Resort

detail: Big White village has on-mountain restaurants, food trucks, and a market listed under Food & Dining on the resort website

detail: Website lists 'Order Groceries Online' as a resort service, indicating grocery provisioning is available on-mountain

signal: Executive condo property at Big White, ~$220-320 in season

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 200 Chilcotin Rd, Kamloops, BC V2H 1G3

blurb: Kamloops' oldest church, restored on Tk'emlups lands with its gilded altar intact.

community: Powers Addition

value: St. Joseph's Catholic Church is the oldest church in Kamloops, built jointly by Catholic missionaries and the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc in the late 19th century on Tk'emlups band lands near the industrial park. Designated a Canadian heritage site, it has been fully renovated with artifacts restored, including a striking gold-gilded altar. For a touring cyclist with an interest in Indigenous and colonial history, it represents a rare surviving piece of early Kamloops cultural heritage.

theme: history

value: St. Joseph's Church

signal: Heritage church site; no admission fee mentioned

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Kamloops' oldest church, built with the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Canadian heritage designation, restored gold-gilded altar; sits within the Tk'emlups lands near the former residential school — read alongside that separate row.


value: 34261 Marshall Road, Unit 101, Chilliwack, BC V2S 1L8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 86m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a major North American fast-food chain specializing in Southern-style fried chicken, located in a Chilliwack commercial strip at Unit 101 on Marshall Road. It has been operating at this location since November 2019 and offers takeout service. The wheelchair-accessible premises and on-site washrooms make it a serviceable stop for cyclists passing through Chilliwack.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: major North American fast-food chain


value: 1145 Neilson St, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, Canada

community: Merritt

value: Full-service campground tucked in the trees along the Coldwater River just south of Merritt, with flush washrooms, showers, laundry, and a convenience store; the final ½-mile approach is unpaved, and festival weekends bring large crowds with mandatory prepayment.

value: Moon Shadows RV Park

wow_evidence: laundry, public restrooms with shower areas, and a convenience store


value: 38918 Progress Way, Unit 8

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

community: Squamish

value: Gillespie's Fine Spirits is a craft distillery based in Squamish, BC, producing small-batch spirits in one of the Sea-to-Sky corridor's most bike-friendly towns. Touring cyclists passing through Squamish may find it a worthwhile stop to pick up locally made liquor. As a craft producer it likely offers a tasting room or retail counter, though this could not be confirmed from available data.

value: Gillespie's Fine Spirits

signal: Craft distillery tasting


value: 810 Catherine Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; stands (3 spaces) at 32m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A supermarket in Victoria with regular operating hours. Community-focused with active social media presence. Verified as operating as of September 2025.

value: The Market Garden


value: 541 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m; stands (6 spaces) at 94m; stands (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Subway


value: 6036 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 60m; stands at 63m; stands at 63m; stands (4 spaces, paid) at 64m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Tacofino is a popular BC-born Mexican-inspired chain that grew from a food truck in Tofino into a network of fast-casual restaurants across the province. The Metrotown location is a sit-down spot near the Metrotown shopping hub in Burnaby, offering burritos and west coast beach food. Cyclists passing through the Burnaby area will find it a convenient stop for a filling meal, with takeout and delivery options available.

value: Tacofino - Burrito Bar

signal: Burrito bar format signals band 1, taqueria-equivalent.


value: 6345 120 St Unit 116, Delta, BC V4E 2A6, Canada

community: Delta

value: DQ Grill & Chill

signal: chain 'dq'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 65m; lockers (secure) at 67m.

community: Kelowna


value: 101-8910 Scott Road

community: Surrey

value: Krishna's Dosa Grill is a South Indian restaurant on Scott Road specializing in dosas, the crispy fermented rice-and-lentil crepes that are a staple of South Indian cuisine. The restaurant serves the Scott Road corridor, a densely commercial stretch straddling Surrey and North Delta. A touring cyclist stopping here would find Indian cuisine in a full-service restaurant setting.

value: Krishna's Dosa Grill

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


value: The Blue Poppy is a casual lunch restaurant housed in a large atrium-style former greenhouse within the world-famous Butchart Gardens near Brentwood Bay. It serves fresh, seasonal fare including soups, salads, burgers, and regional entrées. Access requires paid garden admission, making it a destination in itself rather than a casual en-route stop.

value: The Blue Poppy

detail: Menu page explicitly labels items as Gluten Free, Vegan, and Dairy Free; curry entrée offers a vegetarian portobello option

signal: Entrées $24–26 (burger, curry), casual fare, no reservations

wow_evidence: housed in a large atrium-style former greenhouse within the world-famous Butchart Gardens... Access requires paid garden admission


community: Mission

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 5771 Highway 97 (BC), V0E 1W0

blurb: Falkland's small library right on Highway 97.

community: Falkland

value: The Falkland Branch is a small rural outpost of the Okanagan Regional Library, a 30-branch network serving over 399,000 people across the Thompson-Okanagan region. Located directly on Highway 97, it offers public computers, seating, and Wi-Fi that extends outside the building. The branch hosts regular community events including gaming groups and craft workshops, making it a genuine community hub in a small town.

days_closed: Mo Fr Sa Su

value: Falkland Library Branch

detail: Website states: 'WIFI is available inside and outside of the branch from approx. 7am to 10pm daily.'

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Small rural branch on Highway 97 with outdoor Wi-Fi; ordinary library band.


value: 105-4369 Main Street, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: Peaked Pies is a family-run Australian bakery cafe operating in Whistler since 2013, serving handmade savoury meat pies, sweet pies, breakfast pies, and artisan coffee. Their signature 'peaked' preparation tops a pie with mashed potatoes, mushy peas, and gravy — a hearty, filling option for cyclists fuelling up. Rated #3 of 134 restaurants in Whistler on Google, it is tucked into the village on Main Street and draws a loyal local and visitor following.

value: Peaked Pies

detail: Menu page states 'traditional meat and veggie options available'; blog post titled 'Calling All Vegans…' (July 2019) indicates vegan options exist. No GF evidence found

signal: Australian meat-pie bakery cafe; ~$10-15

wow_evidence: Rated #3 of 134 restaurants in Whistler on Google... family-run... operating in Whistler since 2013


value: 6408 Kingsway

value: Szechuan Cuisine is a Chinese restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby specializing in the bold, spicy flavours of Sichuan cooking. Located on a busy arterial road, it offers indoor seating and is accessible to cyclists riding through the Burnaby corridor. No website content specific to the restaurant was retrievable to add further detail.

value: Szechuan Cuisine

signal: Sichuan restaurant; $18-30/person

wow_evidence: Chinese restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby specializing in Sichuan cooking


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

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 30m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: A boutique hotel situated in the heart of Whistler Village, offering studio suites each equipped with a full kitchen, gas fireplace, and whirlpool bath. The property sits at the corner of Northlands Boulevard and Main Street, putting cyclists within easy walking distance of the village's shops, restaurants, and trail network. An outdoor heated pool and hot tub with mountain views rounds out the on-site amenities.

value: Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

detail: FAQ states 'there are two fantastic on-site restaurants to choose from'; navigation lists ALPHA CAFÉ, Quattro at Whistler, and Alta Bistro under Dining

detail: FAQ confirms 'free wireless internet/WIFI is available in all public areas and rooms'

signal: boutique studio suites with kitchen/fireplace/whirlpool, village; $200-260 shoulder

detail: Website lists 'Complimentary Bike Storage' as a named signature amenity on both the homepage and the amenities page; no further detail on lock type or capacity is provided

wow_evidence: Complimentary Bike Storage listed as a named signature amenity on both the homepage and /hotel-amenities-and-services subpage


label: Brant geese migration & herring spawn

months: February March April

community: Parksville

value: Walk-in campsites at Rathtrevor Beach nestle among old-growth trees within a five-minute stroll of a 2-km sandy beach where low tide exposes nearly a kilometre of warm tidal flats; summer reservations are required at one of Vancouver Island's busiest parks.

value: Walk-In Campground

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 537 Johnson Street, V8W 1M2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 56m; rack at 76m; stands (14 spaces) at 93m; stands at 96m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Friends of Dorothy is Victoria's premier 2SLGBTQIA+ restaurant and cocktail lounge, voted Tasting Victoria's Best New Restaurant in 2022. This queer-owned establishment serves gourmet plates and craft cocktails in a bold, inclusive downtown setting with live entertainment. The lounge also hosts 'Somewhere* A Restaurant at Dorothy's,' a culinary collaboration with acclaimed local restaurant Hanks.

value: Friends of Dorothy

signal: gourmet plates & cocktail lounge, entertainment; ~$20-30pp


value: 19705 Fraser Highway, Unit 525, Langley, BC V3A7E9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 53m; stands (8 spaces) at 55m; stands (8 spaces) at 61m; stands (8 spaces) at 64m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Langley

value: JINYA Ramen Bar is a Japanese ramen chain known for broths simmered in-house for over 20 hours using whole pork bones, chicken, vegetables, and classic Japanese seasonings. The Langley location offers a contemporary sit-down dining room alongside a full bar with Japanese-inspired craft cocktails and a menu of small plates. It sits in a commercial unit along Fraser Highway and is part of a rapidly expanding North American franchise founded by Tomo Takahashi.

value: JINYA Ramen Bar

signal: JINYA ramen bar + cocktails; ~$18-28pp


source: llm-examine

value: Peachland Taxi is a single-driver taxi and airport shuttle serving Peachland and the broader Kelowna/West Kelowna corridor, with flat-rate runs to Kelowna (YLW) and Penticton (YYF) airports; advance booking required and service is intermittently unavailable.

value: Peachland Taxi

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: single-driver taxi and airport shuttle


value: 602 18th Street

community: Castlegar

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


blurb: Forested trail park in Port Moody.

community: Port Moody

value: Bert Flinn Park is a nature reserve in Port Moody, BC, offering natural green space within an urban area. It is managed by the City of Port Moody and provides trail access through forested terrain. Touring cyclists passing through the Tri-Cities area may find it a worthwhile stop for a natural respite.

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Bert Flinn Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Forested city park with trails — pleasant ordinary.


value: 9470 120 St, Surrey, BC V3V4B9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 28m; wave (3 spaces, covered) at 47m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Mahek is an Indian restaurant in Surrey serving a broad menu of North Indian cuisine including tandoor-grilled dishes, curries, seafood, and lamb preparations. The restaurant offers both a full dinner menu and a lunch menu, with dedicated vegetarian selections spanning paneer, dal, and vegetable curries. Online ordering with 15-minute pickup is available, making it a practical stop for a quick meal on a ride.

value: Mahek Restaurant & Lounge

detail: Website menu legend explicitly marks vegetarian and gluten-free items; dedicated 'Vegetarian' section lists 20+ dishes including paneer, dal, and vegetable curries

signal: Lunch mains $12-15, dinner mains $18-22, straightforward Indian casual dining


value: 15146 100 Avenue, Surrey

value: bb.q Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: #107-2455 Millstream Rd, Langford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 99m.

community: Langford

value: Sushi Langford is a casual Japanese restaurant in Langford serving fresh sushi, rolls, sashimi, tempura, and noodle dishes made with a blend of Japanese ingredients and local products. Located in a strip mall on Millstream Road, it offers both lunch and dinner service and sits along cycling routes through the Westshore communities of Greater Victoria.

value: Sushi Langford

signal: casual sushi, lunch specials/combos; ~$15-25pp


value: 9608 Knouff Lake Road, Heffley Creek, British Columbia V0E 1Z1, Canada

community: Cahilty

value: Lake Shore is a rustic log chalet within Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort, one of British Columbia's oldest resorts, established in 1904 and situated on a remote lake roughly 45 minutes from Kamloops via a 14.6 km dirt road. The four-season resort offers historic log cabins equipped with cast iron wood cook stoves, plus RV and tent camping, boat rentals, and guided fishing on a lake that holds a North American fly-fishing record. Biking is listed among the summer activity offerings, making it a potential backcountry destination for adventurous touring cyclists.

value: Lakeshore

detail: Available at the Lodge only; network name 'Knouff Lake guest'. Limited data — website advises downloading content before arrival

label: Rock-bottom

signal: Rustic cabins, camping/RV sites, no luxury amenities signaled

subcategory: Resort


value: 302 Southern Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops, V2H 0E8

community: Kamloops

value: Petro-Canada


value: 4011 Highway 16, Smithers, V0J 2N0

community: Smithers


bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (14 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; wall_loops (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 40326 No. 3 Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2R6

community: Abbotsford

value: Wisbey Veggies is a beloved roadside farm stand with more than 35 years of history, located just outside the village of Yarrow between Abbotsford and Chilliwack on the Sumas Prairie. The Meredith family grows an extensive range of vegetables on-site and supplements with local fruit, artisan goods, and a u-pick flower field and pumpkin patch. A food truck and picnic tables make it a natural rest stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Wisbey Veggies

detail: Seasonal homegrown vegetables (beets, carrots, peppers, corn, squash, sweet potatoes, etc.), fresh fruit from local growers, and curated local and artisan-made goods available June through October

detail: Website mentions 'a snack or meal from our NEW food truck' alongside picnic tables on site


value: 817 Pine Street, Blue River, British Columbia V0E 1J0

community: Blue River

value: Blue River #213 is a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, a national veterans' organization dedicated to supporting veterans, promoting remembrance, and serving the local community. In small rural communities like Blue River along Highway 5, Legion branches often operate licensed premises that may be open to the public. Whether this branch serves food or drink to passing travellers is not confirmed from available sources.

google_place_id: ChIJhfIoVDIWglMRvUHbmvnnyMc

value: Legion

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #213


bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 3m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (1 space) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (1 space) at 27m; stands (1 space, covered) at 27m; stands (1 space) at 28m; stands (1 space, covered) at 29m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; stands (4 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: #4770 47A Street, Ladner, BC

community: Delta

value: Ladner Ming Court is a Chinese seafood restaurant in Ladner, BC, operated by an experienced chef and professional team. The menu spans a wide range of regional Chinese cuisines including Cantonese, Szechwan, Beijing, and Shanghai styles, with an extensive list of seafood, duck, and vegetarian dishes. It offers both pickup and delivery service, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Ladner area.

value: Ming Court

detail: Website lists 'vegetable and vegetarian dishes' as a menu category

signal: Chinese seafood, multi-regional; ~$16-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 32868 Ventura Avenue, V2S 6J3

value: Uncle Chicken is a fast-food chicken restaurant in the Chilliwack region serving quick meals to travelers and local customers. It provides a straightforward dining stop for touring cyclists needing fast, casual food. The establishment caters to riders looking for expedited service.

value: Uncle Chicken


value: M29C+8J, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0, Canada

community: Lillooet

value: A BC Hydro recreation-area campground on the shores of Seton Reservoir near Lillooet, set in a hot, semi-arid canyon landscape; the website provided no campground-specific details on amenities, facilities, or access road surface.

value: Seton Dam Campground

wow_evidence: BC Hydro-operated campground with 41 sites in a scenic location along a known cycling corridor near Lillooet


value: 650 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 7m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Embers Brewhouse is a craft brewpub that opened in 2025 in downtown Kamloops, serving house-made beers alongside a food menu in a casual sit-down setting. Situated on Victoria Street in the city core, it sits on a natural route through town for cyclists riding the TransCanada or exploring the Kamloops area. Regular programming like Saturday trivia nights points to an active local gathering spot rather than a purely tourist-facing operation.

value: Embers Brewhouse

signal: amenity=pub


value: 420 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver

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

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 6726 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC

community: Sooke

value: A bakery in Sooke on West Coast Road offering fresh baked goods. A convenient stop for touring cyclists on the southern Vancouver Island cycling route.

value: Little Vienna Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: bakery in Sooke on West Coast Road


community: Port Coquitlam

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 2404 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 75m.

value: Thai Away is a Vancouver-based Thai restaurant chain with five locations, including this East Hastings Street outpost. The menu spans curries, Pad Thai, salads, and fried chicken, with an explicit commitment to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Cyclists will find a full dine-in experience alongside takeout and delivery services.

value: Thai Away

detail: Website states 'offering a menu that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the rich flavors of Thai food regardless of their dietary restrictions.'

signal: Explicitly markets 'Affordable Thai Cuisine'; casual multi-location chain; targets students, busy professionals seeking quick meals


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

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 32m.

community: Hornby Island

value: LIX Cafe is an ice cream shop and cafe on Hornby Island with outdoor seating. It provides a refreshment stop for touring cyclists navigating the rural island.

google_place_id: ChIJDRrRIxdliFQRMxcKMxsnPJs

value: LIX Cafe


value: 1535 Johnston Street, V6H 3R9

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

value: The Sandbar is a full-service seafood restaurant on Granville Island, situated on the water between the Arts Club Theatre and Ocean Cement, directly under the Granville Street Bridge with views over False Creek. Part of the Sequoia Company of Restaurants (est. 1978), it is a Vancouver institution with a 300-seat capacity, live music, and a menu anchored in Pacific seafood including fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, and a sushi and raw bar. Cycling tourists on the Vancouver Seawall will find it a natural stopping point, as it sits steps from False Creek Water Ferries and the Seawall itself.

value: The Sandbar

detail: Menu page lists 'Vegetarian Gluten-Free Organic' as explicit filter categories, confirming both vegetarian and gluten-free options are available

signal: Granville Island seafood, boil $54.50pp; ~$35-55pp

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution with a 300-seat capacity, live music... Part of the Sequoia Company of Restaurants (est. 1978)


value: 609 7th Street

community: Keremeos

value: BC Liquor Stores (branded BCLIQUOR) in Keremeos is a provincially operated retail outlet selling wine, spirits, beer, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages, run by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. It is one of 198 stores across British Columbia serving over 36 million customers annually. Touring cyclists passing through the Similkameen Valley can stop here for beverages and take advantage of the store's container recycling program.

value: BC Liquor Stores


value: Kerria Drive, Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 16m. Total: 3 spaces.

blurb: Antique radio museum with working restoration shop at Riverview.

community: Coquitlam

value: The Society for the Preservation of Antique Radio in Canada (SPARC) operates a public museum on the historic Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam, preserving radio and electronic communications artifacts from the spark era through to television with an emphasis on Canadian history. The site offers hands-on restoration workshops and repair services for old radios, and the sprawling Riverview arboretum and heritage architecture make for a pleasant explore on foot or by bike. Admission is by donation.

days_closed: Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

value: S.P.A.R.C. Museum

signal: Small volunteer-run non-profit museum; no admission price listed

wow_evidence: Antique radio museum with hands-on restoration workshops on the Riverview grounds — quirky, genuine.


community: Horsefly

value: Two beach campsites on the northern tip of Cariboo Island, sitting mid-lake on Quesnel Lake with expansive Cariboo Mountain views — spectacular setting, but reachable by boat only from launches at Abbott Creek, Horsefly Bay, or Likely, with shallow waters near the island and sudden violent windstorms adding real hazard.

value: Cariboo Island North Recreation Site


value: 866 Yates Street, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: The Poké Lounge is a poke bowl restaurant located on Yates Street in downtown Victoria. It sits in a retail building in a walkable, cycling-friendly part of the city core. Touring cyclists passing through Victoria would find it a convenient stop for a fresh, customizable meal.

value: The Poké Lounge

signal: poke bowls fast-casual; ~$14-16


value: 1013 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (8 spaces) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Olympus Ice Cream & Bubble Tea is a dessert shop on Victoria's busy Government Street, serving both ice cream and bubble tea. It sits on one of downtown Victoria's main tourist corridors, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the city centre.

value: Olympus Ice Cream & Bubble Tea

detail: Ice cream and bubble tea shop — packed lunch format not applicable to this business type


value: 5086 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5L7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 61m.

community: Port Alberni

value: Alberni District Liquor is a liquor retail store serving the Port Alberni area on Vancouver Island, a gateway community to the scenic Alberni Valley and Pacific Rim routes. Cyclists travelling the west coast corridor can stop here to pick up beer, wine, or spirits. The store appears to be a locally operated shop rather than a major chain.

value: Alberni District Liquor


label: trout fishing season

months: June July August

community: Nemaiah Valley

value: A remote Chilcotin plateau lake set among rolling forested hills with sweeping views of Mt. Tatlow and the Coast Mountains; reached by roughly 76 km of forest service road and popular for rainbow trout fishing, with no confirmed facilities or water.

value: Big Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: reached by roughly 76 km of forest service road...no confirmed facilities or water


value: 560 Fisgard Street

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 29m; stands (12 spaces) at 73m; stands (8 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Wah Laiyuen is a restaurant at 560 Fisgard Street in Victoria's historic Chinatown, one of the oldest in Canada. It sits on one of the most recognizable streets in the city, making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring downtown Victoria.

value: Wah Laiyuen

signal: Chinatown Chinese; ~$15-24pp


value: 6550 Island Highway North, V9T 1W9

community: Nanaimo

value: Ricky's All Day Grill is a Canadian family restaurant chain with over 60 years of history, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day from a sit-down dining room. The Nanaimo location sits along Island Highway North, a primary cycling corridor on Vancouver Island. The menu spans all-day breakfast classics and Eggs Benedict through to Alberta Angus beef burgers, comfort mains, and Fish & Chips.

value: Ricky's All Day Grill

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


value: 2690 Larch St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4K9

blurb: Kitsilano's community centre with rink and fitness centre.

value: Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre is a full-service civic recreation hub in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, offering a fitness centre, ice rink, spray park, gymnasium, and a wide range of programs for all ages. Situated near the beach and major cycling routes through Kits, it serves as a well-established community anchor in one of Vancouver's most cycling-friendly districts. Drop-in group fitness, court sports, and seasonal programs make it a busy local gathering point.

setting: mixed

value: Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Full-service Kits rec hub with rink — standard 1/1; parent of the rink node.


value: 430 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2A7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 32m; rack (1 space) at 41m; rack (1 space) at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Dorian Greek House is a Greek restaurant on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops that has been serving traditional Greek cuisine since 2003. The menu features a broad range of classic Greek dishes with an emphasis on generous portions and customer satisfaction. It is a well-established sit-down dining option in a central Kamloops location, making it a viable meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the city.

value: Dorian Greek House

signal: Neighborhood Greek restaurant, generous portions, no fine-dining markers visible


community: Armstrong

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: Courtenay

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 214 Market Avenue, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: The Borscht Bowl is a regional restaurant in Grand Forks specializing in Eastern European cuisine and traditional borscht soup. Located on downtown Market Avenue, it offers a distinctive dining experience for touring cyclists and travelers passing through the area. The restaurant contributes a unique cultural flavor to Grand Forks' food scene.

value: The Borscht Bowl

signal: Doukhobor borscht restaurant; $14-20/person


value: 4201 32 Street, Vernon, V1T 5P3

community: Vernon

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 3667 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (1 space, covered) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Ton Ton Sushi is a Japanese-Korean sushi restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver, offering a menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options alongside traditional sushi. The restaurant operates an online ordering platform and mobile app. It sits on a busy cycling corridor (Broadway), making it a plausible mid-ride or post-ride stop.

value: Ton Ton Sushi

signal: No menu prices; casual sushi restaurant with basic web presence, neighborhood location


value: 203 - 5301 Chaster Road, Cowichan Valley D, British Columbia V9L 6T7, Canada

community: Koksilah

value: Small Block Brewery is a craft brewery in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan, BC, producing small-batch hand-crafted British Ales with locally sourced BC ingredients. The taproom has a cozy 'garage' atmosphere where visitors can enjoy tasters or pints, or take home a growler. Wood-fired pizza from Vancouver Island Pizza is available on weekends alongside snacks, making it a worthwhile stop on the Cowichan Valley cycling corridor.

value: Small Block Brewery

signal: Craft brewery taproom, tasters/pints + wood-fired pizza

wow_evidence: small-batch hand-crafted British Ales with locally sourced BC ingredients; on the Cowichan Valley cycling corridor


value: 3340 Kingsway #240, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Hot Spot Buffet is an all-you-can-eat Korean-Japanese BBQ and hot pot restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, operating under the Japanese name 黑牛の家. It stands out for its unusually late closing time of 1 AM and free on-site parking, making it a viable option for cycling groups finishing a long day on the road. The restaurant accommodates groups up to 10 and serves beer alongside its buffet, which includes BBQ meats, skewers, hot pot, and optional seafood upgrades.

value: Hot Spot Buffet

signal: Main buffet $45.99; lunch/late-night from $24.99


value: 33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 3 spaces.

blurb: Abbotsford's 1891 heritage district: boutiques, murals, restaurants.

community: Abbotsford

value: Historic Downtown Abbotsford is a walkable heritage neighbourhood established in 1891, sitting on the unceded territory of the Semá:th and Mathxwí First Nations and home to over 225 businesses including boutique retailers, award-winning restaurants, galleries, and murals. The Abbotsford Downtown Business Association manages a dedicated outdoor events space called Open Space and hosts seasonal festivals such as Berry Fest and Winter Jubilee. Touring cyclists will find a dense cluster of dining and shopping options within a compact, strollable footprint in the Fraser Valley.

label: Berry Fest & summer festivals

months: July August

value: Historic Downtown Abbotsford

detail: Website lists 205+ restaurants and describes an award-winning food and coffee culture throughout the downtown district

signal: Public downtown neighborhood; no admission mentioned; free events and open public spaces

wow_evidence: Walkable 1891 heritage district with 225 businesses, murals, festivals — regional reference district.


value: 19800 Lougheed Highway Unit 361, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2W1

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House is a proudly Canadian breakfast chain founded in 2016 and now operating over 100 locations nationwide. The Pitt Meadows outpost serves a broad menu of pancake stacks, eggs benedict, waffles, omelettes, and lunch burgers, with vegetarian and gluten-friendly options throughout. Situated in a Lougheed Highway plaza, it is a convenient stop for cyclists touring the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge corridor.

value: Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House

detail: Menu page lists 'Vegetarian' and 'Gluten-friendly' as explicit menu filter categories, with qualifying items throughout the menu (e.g., Express No Meat)

signal: Breakfast special $6.99, signature pancakes $17.99—casual sit-down


value: 8640 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, V6X 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 53m; stands at 84m; rack at 88m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport is a five-story chain hotel in Richmond, BC, situated near Vancouver International Airport and the Alderbridge Way corridor. For touring cyclists arriving or departing by air, it offers a familiar mid-scale option in a commercially dense area with good road access. The hotel is part of the Wyndham Rewards program and operates under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand.

value: La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport

signal: chain 'la quinta'

wow_evidence: La Quinta by Wyndham brand


value: 2625 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof, British Columbia V0J 3A0

community: Vanderhoof

value: North Country Inn & Suites is a family-run motel established in 1984, situated in the heart of downtown Vanderhoof — the geographical centre of British Columbia — along Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert. The 40-room property spans four buildings and includes an on-site restaurant locally known as the 'Log House,' serving Canadian-European cuisine from breakfast through dinner. Its central location puts guests within walking distance of shopping and parks, making it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists on the Highway 16 corridor.

value: North Country Inn

detail: Website lists 'Laundry Service' as a property amenity on both the front page and accommodations page

detail: On-site restaurant ('Log House') serves lunch and dinner, including daily specials and a salad bar during dinner service

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: family-run motel established in 1984...the geographical centre of British Columbia


value: 2130 Harvey Avenue, V1Y 6G8

community: Kelowna

value: Sandman Hotel & Suites is a branded chain hotel in Kelowna offering standard overnight accommodation. The property provides Wi-Fi access to guests.

value: Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

signal: chain 'sandman'


value: 3981 Oak Street

value: Easter Seals House is a 49-suite hotel-style facility on Oak Street in Vancouver run by Easter Seals BC/Yukon, located just blocks from major hospitals and treatment centres. It primarily serves adults and families traveling to Vancouver for medical appointments, as well as caregivers seeking respite, in a fully wheelchair-accessible and supportive environment. Suites include kitchenettes, and the building offers underground parking and on-site laundry in a neighbourhood with restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance.

value: Easter Seals House

detail: Central laundry room and on-site laundry machines explicitly listed in amenities section

detail: Respite Program page states 'Delicious restaurants... are within walking distance.'

detail: Respite Program page states 'supermarkets... are within walking distance.'

signal: Easter Seals charity lodging for medical travel, explicit affordability mission; ~$70-100

wow_evidence: 49-suite medical travel and respite accommodation operated by Easter Seals BC/Yukon