value: 1594 Macmillan Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1L9

community: Cedar

value: Millway Market is a convenience store and fuel stop operating under the Wayne Procter Group's Gas N Go division on Vancouver Island. Part of a long-established, locally owned Island business group, it aims to provide one-stop shopping combining fuel with everyday grocery items. Touring cyclists on MacMillan Road in Nanaimo will find it a practical resupply point.

value: Millway Market

detail: Gas N Go division description states locations offer 'not simply fuel but also groce[ries]'


source: enrichment

value: 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 1m; rack (covered) at 61m.

blurb: Edwardian Hatley Castle and its free gardens at Royal Roads, a National Historic Site.

category: Attractions

community: Colwood

value: Hatley Castle is a grand Edwardian stone castle built for coal baron James Dunsmuir, now the centrepiece of Royal Roads University's Hatley Park — a National Historic Site spanning 260 hectares of oceanfront parkland on southern Vancouver Island. The estate offers self-guided wandering through Italian, Japanese, and rose gardens, old-growth forest hikes, biking trails, and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Guided tours of the castle's interior run seasonally, and the on-site Habitat Café provides a welcome rest stop.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

label: garden bloom & tour season

months: May June July

planning: check-ahead

season: summer

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: Hatley Castle

detail: Habitat Café named explicitly in site navigation and on the /visit page as an on-site dining option

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: moderate

confidence: high

label: Moderate

signal: Adult guided tour $24 plus GST

region: Vancouver Island

detail: Directions page: bike racks outside all buildings, covered racks at Grant/Millward/Recreation Centre

detail: Confirmed (Heather 2026-07-08): standard at this venue

subcategory: Activity / Experience

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Dunsmuir's Edwardian castle at the heart of Hatley Park NHS: free formal gardens, old-growth trails, sea views — cluster parent for the garden records; day-shaping estate visit.


bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

label: chum salmon run

months: October November

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Langford

source: camping

value: A group campsite in old-growth Goldstream Park, 16 km from Victoria, set among 600-year-old Douglas firs beside a chum salmon–spawning river with waterfall and ridge trails nearby; flush washrooms and showers on site, but group-minimum pricing applies.

value: Goldstream Group Campsite - Prospector (Upper) Site

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

tier: info

wow_evidence: set among 600-year-old Douglas firs beside a chum salmon–spawning river... group-minimum pricing applies


value: 424 E Columbia St, New Westminster BC V3L3W9

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

category: Food & Drink

community: New Westminster

value: Thai New West is an intimate, family-owned Thai restaurant in the Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster, open since 2012 and founded by chefs with credentials from Johnson & Wales University and storied hotel kitchens including the Four Seasons and Capital Hilton. The menu celebrates Central Thai cuisine from Bangkok, with generous family-style portions spanning fiery stir-fries, aromatic coconut curries, and dedicated vegetarian and gluten-free sections. A curated wine list from small BC producers and classic Singha beer round out the experience.

value: Thai New West

detail: Website has dedicated Vegetarian and Gluten Free menu pages; vegetarian/vegan dishes explicitly listed (vegan appetizers, coconut curries, stir-fries); gluten-free preparation available on request

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Main courses $18–24; family-owned casual Thai restaurant

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: family-owned...open since 2012...chefs with credentials from Johnson & Wales University and storied hotel kitchens including the Four Seasons and Capital Hilton


value: 102 - 4629 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 1X3

community: Kelowna

value: Barn Owl Brewing is a community-focused craft brewery housed in a beautifully restored 1920s Surtees family dairy barn on Kelowna's Lakeshore Road, listed on the BC Ale Trail. The brewery is BC Green Business Certified, uses a water-efficient BREWHA system, and feeds spent grain to a local cattle farm. Touring cyclists will find 20+ small-batch beers alongside rotating food trucks (wood-fired pizza and handmade ramen), plus a lively weekly events calendar featuring live music and a run club.

value: Barn Owl Brewing

signal: Craft brewery taproom

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: beautifully restored 1920s Surtees family dairy barn... listed on the BC Ale Trail


value: 20390 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 82m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: McDonald's

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


blurb: A stolen 1970s tractor slowly swallowed by Burns Bog.

community: Delta

value: The Buried Bulldozer — officially the Sunken Tractor — is a quirky historical curiosity within Burns Bog Conservation Area, operated by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. In the 1970s a stolen construction tractor became mired in the peat while the thief fled on foot; by 1995 it had sunk so deep that a rescue attempt with a second tractor also failed, requiring helicopter extraction. The original tractor remains embedded in the bog today and is reachable via the main centre trail of the 2.5 km boardwalk loop.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: low

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: landmark

value: Buried Bulldozer

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: Nature reserve with public boardwalk, no admission fee mentioned

wow_evidence: The sunken stolen tractor of Burns Bog — fly-rod quadrant: quirky, the story at dinner; semi-visible from the bog trails.


value: 2020 Country Club Way, Langford, BC V9B 6R3

value: Kuma Sushi is the sushi arm of Jack's Place, a casual full-service patio restaurant situated at Bear Mountain resort in Langford. The combined venue offers an unusually eclectic menu spanning hand-rolled sushi, wood-fired pizza, pub appetizers, and craft cocktails — all available for lunch and dinner. Its resort-community setting and relaxed patio atmosphere make it a comfortable meal stop for cyclists exploring the Bear Mountain area.

value: Kuma Sushi

detail: Sushi menu lists avocado roll and tempura yam roll (both vegetarian); pizza menu includes Margherita and The G.O.A.T. (goat cheese, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach) as vegetarian options. Drink menu lists Whistler Forager GF beer as a gluten-free option

confidence: medium

signal: sushi + pizza/pub patio (Bear Mtn), entrees $18-24; ~$18-28pp


value: 1064 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1X1

category: Accommodation

community: Vancouver

value: The Balfour is a heritage bed and breakfast housed in a 1902 mansion in Vancouver's historic Shaughnessy neighbourhood, featuring handpainted ceilings and faux-finished walls that preserve the character of the original building. Guests can explore surrounding landscaped gardens or walk to the Van Dusen Botanical Garden and Queen Elizabeth Park. The property offers a mix of rooms with full ensuite and semi-private bathrooms, and is well-positioned for transit access to downtown Vancouver.

value: The Balfour Inn

detail: FAQ explicitly states: 'PLEASE NOTE re BREAKFAST - NO LONGER... we no longer serve breakfast as we used to previously. Thus there is no meal plan with your booking.'

detail: FAQ states: 'Wireless hi-speed internet is provided free throughout the home'; front page adds 'Wireless Internet hook-up upon request'

label: Rock-bottom

signal: Rates from $65–75 CAD per night

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 919 Twelfth Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 6m.

category: Groceries

value: Pinoy Dragon Mart is a Filipino-oriented convenience store in North Vancouver, offering a selection of Asian and everyday grocery items to the local community. Cyclists passing through the area may find it a useful stop for snacks and packaged goods. The store's niche product focus makes it a distinctive neighbourhood shop rather than a generic convenience stop.

value: Pinoy Dragon Mart

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: Filipino-oriented convenience store... distinctive neighbourhood shop


value: 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (covered, secure) at 45m; wall_loops (covered) at 50m.

blurb: UBC Okanagan's main library, open to community visitors.

value: The UBC Okanagan Library is the central academic library on the UBC Okanagan campus, situated on the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation in Kelowna. It serves students, faculty, staff, and community visitors, offering a wide range of study and collaboration spaces, special collections, and an Inclusive Technology Lab. Community members and visitors are explicitly welcomed, making it a potential rest stop for touring cyclists passing through the UBCO campus.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: University of British Columbia Okanagan Library

ownership: Public

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Academic library that explicitly welcomes community visitors; quiet stop.


value: 1836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5

value: Kojima Sushi is a sushi restaurant on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, serving a broad menu of rolls, sashimi, nigiri, oshi sushi, bento combos, and Japanese appetizers. The restaurant is noted for its Salmon Oshi Sushi and creative specialty rolls, and handles a high volume of online orders. Both dine-in and pickup are available through the Zomi platform.

value: Kojima Sushi

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Chef's Veggie Roll (8pcs)' section, 'Vegetarian items' label, Veg Combo A, Vegetable Box, Tofu Teriyaki Box, Agedashi Tofu, Spicy Tofu, Vegetable Gyoza, and Veggie Spring Roll

wow_evidence: sushi restaurant on Commercial Drive


value: 105-20631 Fraser Hwy, Langley BC V3A 4G5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 16m; rack (3 spaces) at 35m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Maru Sushi (branded as Sushi Maru on its website) is a casual Japanese restaurant on Fraser Highway in Langley, focused on quality sushi made from premium fish and rice. The restaurant seats guests for lunch and dinner and is set up to host family dinners and birthday parties in a relaxed atmosphere. Online ordering is available for those wanting a quick takeout stop.

value: Sushi Maru

signal: Casual sushi restaurant; no prices shown, no fine dining markers


value: 13988 Maycrest Way, Richmond

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Richmond

value: Richmond E Bike is a Metro Vancouver e-bike specialist that has been selling, repairing, and servicing electric bikes, trikes, and scooters since 2014. The shop carries a broad range of e-bike parts and accessories, handles ICBC inspections, and offers rentals, making it a practical stop for touring cyclists needing e-bike-specific expertise. Custom-built e-bikes and conversion kits are also available for riders looking to electrify their existing setup.

value: Richmond E Bike

detail: Website navigation lists 'Rental' as a menu item under the E-Bike Service section

detail: Dedicated 'E-Bike Service' section includes Electric Bike Repair, ICBC Inspection & Repair, and an E-Bike Service Network; tagline 'Repairs for all brands'

detail: Website confirms 'Parts in stock' and navigation lists tires & tubes, chains & lubricants, brake pads & brakes, derailleurs, shifters & cassettes, pedals & crank arms

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Repairs for all brands... ICBC Inspection & Repair... Parts in stock


bike_access: rough

kid_friendly: neutral

label: prime fishing — late spring and fall

months: May June September October

community: Wells

value: A pleasant 25-unit drive-in campground at the registration centre for the world-renowned Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit, a short distance from the lake with hiking trails nearby; both black and grizzly bears are active April through November.

value: Bowron Lake Campground

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 1211 Court Street, Smithers, BC

blurb: Smithers' visitor centre: trip planning, ferry bookings, and backroad maps.

community: Smithers

value: The Smithers District Chamber of Commerce operates the Bulkley Valley's primary Visitor Centre, offering personalized trip planning, regional and provincial tourism information, BC Ferries and accommodation reservations, and a curated selection of road, backcountry, and forest service maps. A mobile outreach team called VIBE takes visitor services directly to community events and farmers markets throughout town. For a touring cyclist arriving in the Smithers area, this is a practical first stop for local knowledge and free wireless internet.

value: Smithers Visitor Centre

signal: chamber visitor centre, free

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Chamber-run visitor centre with trip planning and map selection; VC anchor band. Record name is the chamber, not the function.


community: 100 Mile House

value: Chartreuse Moose Cappuccino Bar & Bistro is a cafe in BC's Cariboo/Chilcotin region that roasts all of its coffee in-house. It offers a full menu of food, beverages, baked goods, and desserts available for in-store dining or curbside pickup, with online ordering via the website or a dedicated mobile app. For a touring cyclist passing through a sparsely serviced stretch of central BC interior, it stands out as a well-equipped stop with free Wi-Fi.

value: Chartreuse Moose

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: roasts all of its coffee in-house...free Wi-Fi explicitly stated and corroborated by OSM internet_access=wlan


value: 5118 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

value: Vietnamese restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver. A casual dining establishment providing a meal stop for cycling tourists during rides through the city.

value: Viet Mama Cafe

confidence: low

signal: Vietnamese cafe; ~$14-20pp


community: Duncan

value: Liquor Plus

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1891 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 3L9

community: Campbell River

value: Ginger Beef House is a Chinese restaurant in Campbell River offering a sit-down all-you-can-eat buffet as well as takeout. The menu leans into classic Chinese-Canadian staples like ginger beef, chow mein, fried dumplings, and wonton soup. It sits along the Island Highway, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through town.

value: Ginger Beef House

signal: AYCE buffet; reviewer: 'very reasonable prices,' 'on a budget'


value: 2213 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (5 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Sip of Life is a family-owned coffee house on West Broadway in Vancouver, offering a full range of espresso drinks, brewed coffee, frappes, smoothies, and a tea bar alongside non-coffee options. The café emphasizes sustainability through locally-sourced organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices, with a plant-adorned interior intended as a community gathering spot. It sits on a busy commercial corridor well-travelled by cyclists crossing the city.

value: Sip of Life

signal: Family coffee house

wow_evidence: family-owned coffee house


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

bike_access: hard

character: utilitarian

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

washroom_type: pit

community: Lavington

value: A tiny 2-site outhouse-only spot on a small fishing lake deep in the Coldstream backcountry; the last 800 m of ingrown track with water bars and standing puddles demands a 4WD truck and makes the site effectively unreachable by loaded touring bike.

google_place_id: ChIJk-LykBXDfVMRGKjQIpnDWuA

value: Aileen Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 2024 Oak Bay Avenue, Oak Bay, V8R 1E4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; rack (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (2 spaces) at 38m; rack (covered) at 43m; rack (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (2 spaces) at 46m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: Oak Bay Seafood is a family-run fresh fish market and eat-in restaurant on Oak Bay Avenue, drawing on over four decades of hands-on fishing experience by owners Gregg and Anne Best. The kitchen serves made-from-scratch seafood including fish and chips, chowder, seasonal spot prawns, and steamed Dungeness crab, all sourced from local BC waters under Oceanwise sustainability guidelines. With outdoor seating and a combined deli and restaurant format, it makes a distinctive stop for cyclists touring the Oak Bay neighbourhood.

value: Oak Bay Seafood

detail: Website explicitly promotes gluten-free options: 'Looking for some Gluten Free fish and chips, popcorn shrimp, or a tasty salmon burger?' and menu lists 'Deconstructed Burger(GF)'

wow_evidence: family-run fresh fish market... over four decades of hands-on fishing experience... Oceanwise sustainability guidelines


community: Vernon

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1625 Military Row

community: Comox

value: Canex

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 464 Reid Street

community: Quesnel


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

community: Port Alberni

value: Witch's Brew Cafe (also styled as Witch's Brew Cafe Bakeshop on Facebook) is a cafe located on Vancouver Island, BC. It appears to be a locally operated establishment offering cafe and baked goods. Touring cyclists riding routes along the island would find it a potential stop for refreshments.

value: Witch's Brew Cafe


value: 5920 Crowsnest Highway, Salmo, V0G 1Z0

community: Salmo

value: Centex

ownership: Buy Canadian

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 9 Sixth Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 35m; rack at 76m; stands (covered) at 91m.

community: New Westminster

value: Cacao Mexican Foods appears to be a specialty food shop offering Mexican food products, tagged in OSM as a general shop. The business maintains an Instagram presence under the handle @cacaomexicanfoodsltd, suggesting an active operation. A touring cyclist looking for specialty or ethnic grocery items may find it a useful stop, though its exact location requires verification.

value: Cacao Mexican Foods


value: 1435 Store Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands at 34m; rack at 47m; rack at 49m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 69m; rack at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 94m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Fuego Old Town Eatery is a lively, rustic Mexican-style brunch spot established in 2015 in Victoria's historic Old Town neighbourhood. It serves a creative all-day breakfast and lunch menu featuring chorizo, pulled pork, eggs benedict, chilaquiles, and house-made cornbread on a first-come, first-served basis. Its location on Store Street puts it squarely in the heart of Victoria's waterfront cycling corridor.

value: Fuego

detail: Multiple menu items note 'Vegetarian option available', including the Original Eggs Benedict and Spanish Omelette

signal: Brunch entrees $18–$22; casual no-reservation format


community: Langford

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Williams Landing

value: Defrauder Falls Marine Day Use Area


value: The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas St #2, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: New York Fries


value: #1-2760 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Yummy Sushi Gallery is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Abbotsford offering dine-in and online takeout ordering. The establishment features outdoor seating, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists.

value: Yummy Sushi Gallery

signal: sushi dine-in/takeout; $15-30/person


value: 100-8171 Ackroyd Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 53m.

community: Richmond

value: Neptune Wonton Noodle is a fast-casual Chinese noodle restaurant in Richmond operated by the Neptune Restaurant Group, a Greater Vancouver hospitality company established in 1997. The group's sister brand, Neptune Seafood Restaurant, holds membership in the Commanderie des Cordons Bleu de France and has won Vancouver's Top Ten Chinese Restaurant Award, reflecting the culinary pedigree behind the brand. For touring cyclists, it offers a quick, filling Chinese noodle meal with convenient takeout and delivery options in the heart of Richmond.

value: Neptune Wonton Noodle


value: 8045 204 Street, Langley, V2Y2A4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (6 spaces) at 19m; bollard (4 spaces) at 47m; bollard (4 spaces) at 68m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Langley


value: 10153 King George Boulevard

community: Surrey

value: T&T Supermarket is a regional grocery chain with multiple locations across British Columbia. This North Vancouver branch on King George Boulevard offers full supermarket services including fresh produce, prepared foods, and general groceries. A convenient stop for touring cyclists needing to resupply.

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket

ownership: Buy BC (chain)


value: 888 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2H1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Honolulu Coffee is a Hawaii-origin specialty coffee chain bringing farm-to-cup Kona coffee to its café locations, including this spot in downtown Vancouver. The brand sources its beans from its own Kona farm on the Big Island and emphasizes single-origin quality. Touring cyclists passing through the Nelson Street corridor will find indoor and outdoor seating and vegetarian-friendly options.

value: Honolulu Coffee

wow_evidence: Hawaii-origin specialty coffee chain... indoor and outdoor seating and vegetarian-friendly options


value: 1257 Hamilton Street, V6B 6K3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Paratha 2 Pasta is an Indo-Italian fusion restaurant operating multiple Lower Mainland locations, blending Indian staples like hand-rolled parathas and curry with Italian pastas and burgers under one inventive menu. The Yaletown location at 1257 Hamilton Street offers both indoor dining and a patio, with customer reviews praising the atmosphere, attentive service, and a wide dessert selection. A catering program with food truck and live-catering options, plus online ordering, rounds out a well-established multi-branch operation.

value: Paratha 2 Pasta

detail: Catering page lists 'Vegetarian' and 'Vegan' as distinct menu categories; dine-in menu includes multiple paneer and mixed-veg dishes (Mix Veg Paratha, Malai Kofta, Deluxe Aloo Burger, Spicy Fajita Rotini Veggie/Paneer)

signal: Main course entrees $16–20 (burgers, pasta, curries); sit-down casual

wow_evidence: multiple Lower Mainland locations


value: 29677 Lougheed Highway

community: Mission

value: Shell


community: Kelowna

value: Bright Jenny Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and café in Kelowna, BC, roasting their own beans and serving a full drink and food menu in a café environment they describe as warm, welcoming, and personality-driven. They offer mobile ordering so cyclists can skip the line and have drinks ready on arrival. In addition to the café, they ship coffee Canada-wide and offer wholesale, subscriptions, and gift cards.

value: Bright Jenny Coffee

wow_evidence: specialty coffee roaster and café roasting their own beans, ships coffee Canada-wide


value: 437 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6B 2G2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 64m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 74m; stands (5 spaces) at 81m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Red Wasabi is a quick-service sushi spot on Davie Street in Vancouver, specializing in 100% gluten-free inari, fresh rolls, and rice bowls prepared daily from locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant emphasizes plant-based options and sustainable sourcing, making it a health-conscious stop for cyclists. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and online ordering for pickup and delivery is offered.

value: Red Wasabi

detail: Website states '100% gluten-free inari' and 'Plant-based options available.'

signal: Rice bowls from $11.95, rolls $6.50, inari $3.65; affordable price confirmed by reviews


value: 120-4751 Garden City Road, Richmond, BC

value: MICHA is a restaurant located in a unit at 4751 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC. Beyond its OSM listing as a restaurant in a multi-unit commercial address, no further details about cuisine type, format, or distinguishing character could be confirmed due to the business website being inaccessible. A touring cyclist would need to verify current operating status before visiting.

value: MICHA

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


value: 152 Main Street

community: Silver Star

value: Lord Aberdeen Hotel is a hotel in Vernon, BC. Detailed information was unavailable due to website access issues.

value: Lord Aberdeen Hotel

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


community: Hope

value: Bee's Convenience is a local convenience store situated in the Fraser Valley area of British Columbia, operating under the Facebook presence 'Bee's Food Market.' For touring cyclists passing through the region, it represents a potential stop for supplies along what can be a rural stretch of riding.

value: Bee's Convenience


character: pleasant

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Tupper

value: A developed 44-site BC Parks campground on Swan Lake in Northern BC, with potable water, a covered shelter, and washroom facilities; the gate closes when snow falls, so access is limited to the snow-free season.

value: Swan Lake Campground


value: 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, V7W 2S5

blurb: Community centre on Marine Drive near Horseshoe Bay.

community: West Vancouver

value: Gleneagles Community Centre is a municipally operated recreation facility in the Gleneagles neighbourhood of West Vancouver, situated along Marine Drive near Howe Sound. Run by West Vancouver Municipality, it serves as a hub for local recreation programs and community gatherings. Its location on the scenic Marine Drive cycling corridor makes it a natural waypoint for touring cyclists passing through the area.

facet_confidence: med

theme: recreation

value: Gleneagles Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal CC on Marine Drive; standard CC ladder (architecturally notable Patkau building, but visit is ordinary).


value: 8460 Alexandra Road Unit 135, Richmond, BC V6X 3L4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 4m.

value: Krusty's Bicycles is a family-owned shop that has been serving Richmond and the broader Lower Mainland since 1977. As an authorized dealer for Norco and Trek—including a robust lineup of e-bikes—it carries a wide range of bikes, components, and accessories. Touring cyclists will find experienced technicians on staff and a well-stocked parts floor covering the essentials needed to keep a loaded bike rolling.

value: Krusty's Bicycles

detail: Shop is an authorized dealer for Norco VLT and Trek Verve+/FX+ e-bike lines; general repair service covers all bikes brought in, and

detail: Service page explicitly states: 'We are focusing our repairs on getting the most number of people rolling in the quickest fashion.'

detail: Website lists cables, cassettes/freewheels, chains, tires/tubes, derailleurs, brakes, and other drivetrain/consumable components directly relevant to touring cyclists

wow_evidence: family-owned…since 1977…professionally trained technicians


value: Sea to Sky Highway, Britannia Beach, V0N 1J0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: National Historic Site copper mine with underground train tours.

community: Britannia Beach

value: An award-winning National Historic Site located on the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Squamish, built on a former copper mine. Visitors can board a mine train for a guided underground tour, pan for gold, and experience the multi-sensory BOOM! show inside the historic Mill No. 3. A compelling stop for touring cyclists riding the Sea to Sky corridor, with an on-site cafe (Chatterbox Cafe) to refuel.

value: The Britannia Mine Museum

detail: Chatterbox Cafe listed in the site navigation under Visit

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Britannia Mine Museum admission ~$45 adult (mine train + BOOM! included)

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: National Historic Site, award-winning — underground mine train, BOOM! show; the Sea to Sky corridor's flagship paid stop. Day-shaping.


value: 1822 West 1st Avenue, V6J 1G5

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

value: A sushi restaurant on West 1st Avenue in Vancouver. The business maintains an Instagram presence but no detailed online information is available.

value: Bento Cafe

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


value: 818 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons


value: 4230 Gateway Drive, Whistler, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 53m; rack (16 spaces) at 84m. Total: 24 spaces.

blurb: Whistler's official visitor centre beside the village bus loop.

community: Whistler

value: The Whistler Visitor Centre is Tourism Whistler's official in-resort information office, located at 4230 Gateway Drive beside the village bus and taxi loop. Staff help visitors with accommodation bookings, Whistler Transit schedules, activity planning, and BC-wide travel information, and a mobile live chat service extends that assistance beyond the building. Touring cyclists will find it a practical first stop for free maps, local insider knowledge, and transit connections into or out of the valley.

value: Whistler Visitor Centre

signal: duplicate Whistler Visitor Centre entry; free

wow_evidence: Tourism Whistler's official VC beside the village transit loop; major-gateway VC ladder 2/2.


value: 250 - 13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 45m.

blurb: SFU Surrey's library at Central City.

value: Fraser Library is the Surrey branch of Simon Fraser University Library, located inside SFU's Central City campus in the heart of Surrey's city centre. It serves the SFU Surrey community with research resources, study spaces, and technology access, and is open to the public per OSM access tags. A touring cyclist could stop here for Wi-Fi, a quiet indoor rest, and proximity to the Central City transit hub.

value: Fraser Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: SFU Surrey campus library, publicly accessible — library ladder 1/1.


value: 4333 Main Street, Whistler, V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 87m; stands (8 spaces) at 89m. Total: 40 spaces.

blurb: By-donation museum of Whistler's rise from wilderness lodge to Olympic resort.

value: The Whistler Museum traces the resort town's evolution from wilderness to world-class mountain destination, covering early lodge operators, the birth of Whistler Blackcomb, and the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the heart of Whistler Village behind the Public Library and open by donation, it also maintains an archival database, a gift shop, and runs nature interpretation programs. It is a culturally rich stop for cyclists riding the Sea-to-Sky corridor who want context for the landscape around them.

value: Whistler Museum & Archives

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Community museum with a real collection — resort origins, Whistler Blackcomb, 2010 Olympics; by donation.


value: 22375 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge V2X 2T3

community: Maple Ridge

value: Kitchen on the Ridge is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows since 2005, offering a full dine-in menu alongside weekend Dim Sum service. Situated on the Lougheed Highway, it is a convenient meal stop for cyclists traveling through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Kitchen on the Ridge

signal: family restaurant + weekend dim sum; ~$16-24pp


value: 1310-7th Ave, Box 1080, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0, Canada

community: Invermere

value: A hotel in the heart of downtown Invermere, part of the INNhotels chain, with an onsite restaurant (Begginnings) serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch with locally sourced ingredients. The location puts guests steps from Kinsmen Beach, the Invermere Farmer's Market, and downtown shops, making it a convenient base for exploring the Columbia Valley. Pet-friendly ground-floor rooms are available by request.

value: Invermere Inn & Suites

detail: Breakfast To-Go bag explicitly offered for early departures; includes fresh fruit, granola bar, yogurt, muffin, and fruit juice; can be ordered in advance or requested at the front desk

detail: Website lists Restaurants & Cafes within 30 steps of the hotel

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: downtown Invermere hotel with restaurant, INNhotels chain; $140-190

wow_evidence: part of the INNhotels chain


value: 4600 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 30m.

value: Chahalo

signal: amenity=cafe


community: Bridal Falls

value: Tim Hortons


value: 8912 202 Street, Unit 100, Langley, BC V1M 4A7

value: Kozak is a Ukrainian restaurant and cafe in Langley serving homemade Ukrainian food. It presents itself as an authentic destination for traditional Ukrainian cuisine in the Fraser Valley. Online ordering is available, suggesting the kitchen can accommodate both dine-in and takeout customers.

value: Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant

signal: Ukrainian home cooking cafe; ~$14-22pp

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


value: 6231 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Hyderabad Biryani House is a restaurant located on Fraser Street in Vancouver. Based on its name, it specializes in biryani, a traditional South Indian rice dish. Specific information about the restaurant's amenities and cyclist-friendly features is not available.

value: Hyderabad Biryani House

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


value: 1305 Marine Drive, V7T 1B6

value: Shell Select


value: 1850 Douglas Street, V8T 4K6

community: Victoria

value: Island Travel Inn is a budget-friendly downtown Victoria hotel on Douglas Street, steps from the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, and Fisherman's Wharf — making it a practical base for cyclists exploring the city core. The property operates a 24/7 front desk and offers free covered on-site parking. It is also positioned near public transit connections to BC Ferries and regional attractions such as Butchart Gardens.

value: Island Travel Inn

detail: Coin-operated guest laundry facilities on-site (confirmed on About Us page)

detail: Vending machine (drinks and snacks) listed on Hotel Amenities page

signal: Nightly rates $170–$185, standard hotel amenities


value: Orange Julius

signal: chain 'orange julius'


value: 2380 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 22m; rack (4 spaces) at 35m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Scotty's Dog Shack is a fast-food hot dog stand located in Sidney, BC, a popular cycling hub near the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and the Lochside Regional Trail. For touring cyclists passing through the Saanich Peninsula, a dedicated hot dog shack represents a quick, casual fuel stop in a compact seaside town. No further details about the operation, menu breadth, or setting could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Scotty's Dog Shack

wow_evidence: fast_food hot dog stand, Sidney, BC


value: 233 Carrall Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (6 spaces) at 38m; stands at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 14 spaces.

blurb: Artist-run gallery pairing contemporary art with writing; on-site bookstore.

value: Artspeak is an artist-run exhibition and programming space in Vancouver's Gastown/Chinatown area dedicated to fostering dialogue between contemporary visual art and writing. The gallery maintains an on-site bookstore and presents exhibitions, workshops, and screenings by emerging and established artists, including a current show by Bahamian-Canadian artist Christopher Outten. Its commitment to intersectional participation and its location in a walkable, bike-accessible neighbourhood make it a distinctive cultural stop for touring cyclists.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

theme: art-culture

value: Artspeak Gallery

signal: artist-run centre, free entry

wow_evidence: Artist-run space linking visual art and writing, with bookstore; ordinary-gallery ladder.


value: Highway 93/95, Fort Steele, BC V0B 1N0

community: Fort Steele

value: Commercial resort campground 14 km northeast of Cranbrook off Hwy 93/95, with 60+ shaded tent sites, an outdoor pool, free hot showers, and Rocky Mountain views of Fisher Peak; open year-round and directly across from Fort Steele Heritage Town.

value: Fort Steele Resort and RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: 60+ shaded tent sites, an outdoor pool, free hot showers... coin-op laundromat... directly across from Fort Steele Heritage Town


value: Triple O's

signal: Triple O's chain (confirmed); ~$12-16


value: 87 Moody St, Port Moody, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: staple at 41m; staple at 98m.

community: Port Moody

value: Sweet Talk is a specialty donut and breakfast café in Port Moody serving pillowy soft artisan donuts with rotating daily flavours alongside breakfast sandwiches on brioche buns. The shop also operates a seasonal cocktail bar described as a cozy hideaway rooted in classics and inspired by the season. A compact, neighbourhood spot with a strong local following, it would make a sweet mid-ride stop on the Burrard Inlet corridor.

value: Sweet Talk

wow_evidence: specialty donut and breakfast café...strong local following


value: 1145 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Donair Dude


value: 120 3rd Avenue, Kamloops, V2C 2M3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (1 space) at 73m; rack (1 space) at 82m; rack (1 space) at 84m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Madras Masala & Grill is an Indian restaurant located in downtown Kamloops at 120 3rd Avenue. Kamloops sits at the confluence of the Thompson Rivers and is a key stop on several major BC cycling routes, making a sit-down Indian meal a potentially welcome stop for touring cyclists passing through.

value: Madras Masala & Grill

signal: Indian sit-down, downtown Kamloops; $15-28/person


community: Nanoose Bay

value: Petro Canada


value: 665 Old Hope-Princeton Way, Hope, V0X 1L4

value: Home Restaurant is a BC comfort-food chain with a Hope location on Old Hope-Princeton Way, serving hearty all-day breakfasts, classic lunch and dinner plates, and house-baked pies made in-house. It positions itself as a welcoming stop for road trippers and locals, making it a natural refuelling point for cyclists arriving via the Trans-Canada or Crowsnest corridors. The broad menu spans eggs benedicts and mountain-man breakfasts to roast beef dinners, with multiple gluten-free-labelled options available.

value: Home Restaurant

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled (GF) across Hope menu, including bacon strips, ham steaks, Farmer's Sausage & Eggs, Eggs Only Breakfast, and omelettes

signal: Main prices $17-21; home-style casual comfort-food concept

wow_evidence: one of four Home Restaurant chain locations


value: 4011 Number 5 Road, Richmond, BC V6V1G5

community: Richmond

value: Himalaya Restaurant is an Indian and Asian restaurant in Richmond serving a broad menu that spans tandoori dishes, biryanis, samosas, and Indian sweets. It is a two-location operation with a Richmond branch and a Vancouver branch, both offering online ordering and pickup. Touring cyclists in the Richmond area would find a wide selection of hearty, made-to-order South Asian food including dedicated vegetarian options.

value: Himalaya Restaurant

detail: Website menu lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' category. No evidence of vegan or GF options specifically

signal: Main entrees $14.99–$18.99 (Butter Chicken, Cholay Bhatura); casual Indian sit-down.


value: 19705 Fraser Highway, City of Langley/Township of Langley Border

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 679 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L3

bike_repair_offered: no

community: Vancouver

value: Yes Cycle is a bike, e-bike, and e-scooter rental shop situated steps from Stanley Park and Vancouver's Seawall on Denman Street. They maintain a fleet of city bikes, 8-speed cruisers, step-through models, kids bikes, and electric bikes — all safety-checked before each rental and supplied with helmets and locks. Its location at the gateway to one of Vancouver's premier cycling corridors makes it a natural first stop for visitors exploring the city on two wheels.

google_place_id: ChIJVatFEtNzhlQRAprCcUcJHlA

value: Yes Cycle

detail: City bikes, 8-speed cruisers, step-through cruisers, kids bikes (Roller and Haro models), and e-bikes available for hourly and daily rental; helmets and locks included with all rentals

detail: OSM survey tag; no repair services mentioned on website

detail: OSM survey tag; website mentions only rentals and a used bike sale, no parts or accessories

detail: OSM survey tag; no pump mentioned anywhere on website


value: 3101 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids, British Columbia V0T 1S0

community: Daajing Giids

value: Premier Creek Lodging is the oldest hotel in Haida Gwaii, established in 1910 and situated in the heart of Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte). It offers a range of rooms from large oceanview suites to a private cottage and quieter garden rooms, all with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is a short walk from the marina, a laundromat, an ATM, and several village restaurants — making it a practical base for cyclists exploring the islands.

value: Premier Creek Lodging

detail: Website states 'There are several small restaurants in the village, also within easy reach.'

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 3004 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: The Firewood Café is a family-owned Mount Pleasant institution that has been crafting hand-tossed, thin-crust pizzas in a firewood brick oven since 1989. Located at the corner of 14th and Cambie, it offers a broad menu of classic and creative pizzas alongside made-to-order pasta dishes. Cyclists can grab a quick pickup order or settle in at one of the small number of dine-in tables.

value: The Firewood Café

detail: Website has a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN PIZZAS' section including Classic Veggie, Greek, and Spanako options; no vegan or GF claims found

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 2040 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

blurb: Merritt's aquatic centre: lap pool, lazy river, whirlpools, and sauna.

community: Merritt

value: The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is a City of Merritt–operated public recreation facility featuring a 6-lane 25-metre lap pool, a lazy river and vortex leisure pool, two whirlpools, a sauna, and a fully equipped fitness room. It is fully accessible and situated next to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, a short walk from the Merritt Civic Centre. For touring cyclists, it offers a rare opportunity in the Thompson–Nicola region to recover with a proper swim session or soak after a long day in the saddle.

value: Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

signal: municipal aquatic centre drop-in ~$6-8

wow_evidence: 25 m pool, lazy river, whirlpools, sauna; after-ride band.


community: Prince George

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: Clarkson Road, Black Creek, BC

blurb: Small coastal regional park reserve on Baynes Sound.

community: Black Creek / Vancouver Island

value: Driftwood Marine Regional Park is a nature reserve in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, managed by the Comox Valley Regional District. Its marine setting along Baynes Sound offers coastal scenery that touring cyclists passing through the area may enjoy as a rest stop or side trip.

theme: nature

value: Driftwood Marine Regional Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Thin record; small Comox Valley coastal reserve. Conservative.


value: 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 45m; rack at 49m; rack at 67m; stands (5 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Little Bangkok is a Thai fast-food counter in downtown Vancouver, formerly operating as Wow Thai Food. It serves a wide range of Thai classics — Pad Thai, Khao Soi, papaya salad, chicken satay, and mango sticky rice — with online ordering and pickup available. Sitting in the heart of the central business district on West Pender, it makes a convenient and flavourful refuelling stop for cyclists moving through the city core.

value: Little Bangkok

detail: Spring Rolls menu item is explicitly labelled 'Vegeterian-freindly' on the website

wow_evidence: Thai fast-food counter in downtown Vancouver … online ordering and pickup available


value: Unit 122 - 12101 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M1

community: Surrey

value: Kami Japanese Restaurant is a sushi and Japanese cuisine spot located inside Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre in Surrey. The menu features sashimi, exotic rolls, and party trays crafted with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. Cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor will find it a convenient sit-down or takeout option in a well-serviced suburban shopping centre.

value: Kami Japanese Restaurant

signal: sushi (mall), sashimi/rolls; ~$15-25pp


value: 1199 West Pender Street, Vancouver


value: 1574 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, V1Y 6G2

community: Kelowna

value: A sports bar and grill in Kelowna offering food and drinks. The establishment accepts cash and card payments. Online presence is minimal, but OSM records show regular operating hours.

value: Dakoda's Sports Bar & Grill / Dakoda's Pub

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: sports bar and grill in Kelowna — minimal online presence


value: 2081 W.42nd Ave. Vancouver, BC, Canada V6M 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 28m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 46m; rack (6 spaces) at 55m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; rack (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; bollard (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: Ajisai Sushi Bar is a long-running traditional Japanese sushi restaurant on West 42nd Avenue in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood, offering dine-in lunch and dinner as well as telephone takeout. The restaurant is known for a focused menu of nigiri, sashimi, chirashi, and donburi made with high-quality seafood. A sister grab-and-go outlet, Ajisai 2 Go, operates next door at 2087 W.42nd Ave with ready-made rolls and bento for cyclists who want a quick stop.

value: Ajisai Sushi Bar

detail: Multiple items marked (V) for vegetarian across menus: Vegetable Chirashi, Edamame, Moro Kyu, Spinach Gomaae, Spinach Ohitashi, Wakame Sunomono, Hiya Yakko (cold tofu), Tamago, Inari

signal: Lunch entrees $23-33 (assorted sushi, chirashi, don bowls); most $23-27


value: 2036 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; rack (5 spaces) at 15m; rack (5 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (5 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 33 spaces.

value: Kagura Hand Roll Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood on West 4th Avenue, specializing in hand rolls (temaki sushi). It sits along a busy cycling corridor popular with riders heading toward the Arbutus Greenway and foreshore routes. A touring cyclist passing through Kitsilano would find it a compact, likely counter-style spot for a quick Japanese meal.

value: Kagura Hand Roll Bar

signal: hand-roll sushi bar; ~$18-28pp


value: 5503 West Boulevard

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; bollard (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: West Coast Liquor operates multiple locations across the Vancouver area (Vancouver, Burnaby, Kerrisdale). The business offers both in-store shopping and online ordering with same-day delivery service.

value: West Coast Liquor


value: 20080 Langley Bypass, V3A 9J7

community: Langley

value: Olive Garden is a casual Italian restaurant chain providing dine-in service. The location offers a comfortable, air-conditioned dining environment suitable for touring cyclists needing a substantial meal break.

value: Olive Garden

detail: Vegetarian options available

signal: Olive Garden Italian chain; ~$18-28pp


value: 5200 Sumas Prairie Rd, Chilliwack, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 44m; rack (9 spaces) at 48m. Total: 9 spaces.

blurb: Interpretive centre of the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

community: Chilliwack

value: The Rotary Interpretive Centre is a volunteer-run nature education facility within the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, built and donated by the Chilliwack Rotary Club in the early 2000s and now welcoming over 20,000 visitors annually. Staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who provide maps and answer questions, it also houses the Blue Heron Gift Shop and is renowned as a bird-watching destination with year-round stocked feeders. Touring cyclists passing through the Sumas Prairie area will find a genuinely welcoming community stop open nearly every day of the year.

label: heron nesting colony

months: March April May June

theme: wildlife

value: Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

signal: volunteer nature interpretive centre, free/donation

wow_evidence: Volunteer interpretive hub of the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve (20k visitors/yr) — the reserve itself has no Attractions row: parent missing.


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; wall_loops at 68m; wall_loops at 90m; rack at 96m.

value: Subway


value: Mile 462 Alaska Highway, Muncho Lake, BC V0C 1Z0

community: Fort Nelson

value: Northern Rockies Lodge is a remote, full-service wilderness lodge on the Alaska Highway at Muncho Lake, roughly halfway between Fort Nelson and Watson Lake, making it one of the most important resupply and rest stops along this stretch of northern highway. The lodge operates year-round and offers a fully licensed dining room and lounge, a gas station, wood-fired sauna, and accommodation ranging from hotel rooms and cabins to lakeshore chalets and RV sites. For a touring cyclist grinding through northern BC, this is a rare oasis with a wide range of services in an otherwise very sparse corridor.

value: Muncho Lake

wow_evidence: one of the most important resupply and rest stops along this stretch of northern highway; wood-fired sauna


value: 102 - 6111 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C7

value: Kinton Ramen UBC is a location of one of North America's largest ramen chains, situated on the University of British Columbia campus just west of the University Boulevard and Westbrook Mall intersection. The restaurant offers a broad range of soup bases — pork, beef, chicken, and vegetarian — with multiple flavour and noodle options, and a patio for outdoor seating. It is part of a Canadian chain founded in 2012 with over 50 locations across five provinces and two countries.

value: Kinton Ramen

detail: About page states 'vegetarian options' are available; menu lists a Veggie soup base ('Crafted with fresh vegetables for a clean, balanced taste') and veggie gyoza

signal: Sit-down ramen chain; $9.99 ramen advertised


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

value: KFC


value: 33395 1 Ave. Mission, BC V2V 1G9

community: Mission

value: Sistos River City Liquor Store is a retail liquor outlet in downtown Mission operated by Springs Group, a multi-location BC hospitality company that also runs brew pubs and restaurants across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. The store is staffed by a team that hand-picks its can and jar selection, and customers can earn VIP loyalty points redeemable at any Springs Group location. Curbside and delivery ordering are available through the Springs Group platform.

value: Sisto's River City Liquor Store


value: 4307 50th Avenue South

value: Motel 6 Fort Nelson is a budget motel franchise in northern British Columbia. It serves as a lodging option for touring cyclists passing through the Fort Nelson area.

value: Motel 6 Fort Nelson

signal: chain 'motel 6'

wow_evidence: budget motel franchise


value: 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC

blurb: Museum and science centre in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, with a mini passenger railway.

value: The Exploration Place is a museum and science centre situated in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park in Prince George, offering hands-on exhibits spanning regional Indigenous history, natural history, and science. It hosts multiple themed galleries, an onsite café and teaching kitchen (Origins Kitchen), a retail shop, and Fort George Railway — billed as Canada's shortest passenger railway. A touring cyclist making a stop in Prince George could spend several hours here exploring BC's interior history and ecology.

theme: science-family

value: The Exploration Place

detail: Origins Kitchen described on main page as an 'onsite café and teaching kitchen' serving 'delicious, local food and beverages.'

signal: science centre admission ~$15 (by donation Fridays only)

wow_evidence: Prince George's museum and science centre in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, with Canada's shortest passenger railway; strong regional family stop.


value: Costco Food Court


value: 20830 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, V2X 2R3

community: Maple Ridge

value: Desi Village is a full-service Indian restaurant on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, serving a broad menu of traditional dishes including biryanis, tandoori specialties, curries, and North Indian street foods like momos and amritsari kulcha. The restaurant emphasizes cultural immersion through traditional decor and music alongside its food. Online ordering and table reservations are both available, making it a convenient meal stop for cyclists travelling through Maple Ridge.

value: Desi Village Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes Veg Biryani, Veggie Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Chilli Paneer, Desi Village Thali Veg, and multiple other vegetarian dishes; website copy references 'classic vegetarian curries'


category: Transport

community: Sicamous

source: llm-examine

value: Locally owned on-demand taxi and shuttle service based in Sicamous, BC, covering the Shuswap and North Okanagan regions; offers airport, event, and golf-trip shuttles as well as local rides. No bike policy stated.

value: Sicamous Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 2420 Miner's Bluff Road, Monte Creek, BC V0E 2M0

community: Monte Creek

value: Monte Creek Winery sits on a 1,200-acre property about 10 minutes east of Kamloops in BC's Thompson Valley appellation, with 75 acres of certified-organic vines across three vineyard sites. Visitors are welcomed year-round in the tasting room and seasonally at The Terrace Restaurant, which overlooks the river valley and surrounding vineyards. The winery has hosted public events since 2015 and runs an active summer event calendar including markets, yoga sessions, and live music.

value: Monte Creek Winery

signal: Organic estate winery tasting; Terrace Restaurant seasonal, tier tasting casual

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 76m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Lighthouse Fresh & Tasty


blurb: Stewart's visitor centre, orientation point for the glacier-ringed Portland Canal.

community: Stewart

value: The Steward Visitor Centre is a two-storey tourist information office in Stewart, BC, at the head of the Portland Canal near the Alaska border — a remote but iconic stop for cyclists riding the Cassiar Highway. Stewart sits at one of Canada's most northerly ice-free ports, surrounded by glaciers, fjords, and wildlife, and the visitor centre serves as the gateway orientation point for the area. Mobile reception is confirmed on site.

value: Stewart Visitor Centre

signal: visitor centre, free

wow_evidence: Stewart's visitor centre at the head of Portland Canal near the Alaska border; VC anchor band. Name has a typo (Steward).


community: Port Alberni

value: Alberni Co-op is a member-owned co-operative grocery and retail operation serving Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, affiliated with the Western Canada Co-operative Retailing System. As a true local co-op, it is governed by community members and tailored to local needs, and also operates a liquor store and gas bar/convenience component. For a touring cyclist rolling into Port Alberni, it represents a full-service community grocery stop with the breadth typical of Western Canadian Co-op associations.

value: Alberni Co-op

wow_evidence: member-owned co-operative...governed by community members and tailored to local needs


value: Highway 97, 11km south of Vernon, BC

label: spring blooms and fall calm

months: April May September October

community: Kalamalka

value: A manicured BC Parks campground on a scenic bay of Kalamalka Lake with the Okanagan Rail Trail running right through the park — outstanding for spring and fall shoulder visits; swimming area is rocky, summer parking is tight, and the gate closes off-season.

value: Kekuli Bay

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Okanagan Rail Trail bisects the park... showers, drinking water


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Subway

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: West Kelowna

value: Current Taxi is a fully electric Tesla taxi fleet serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland, available 24/7 on-demand via app or phone. No bike policy is stated; fleet includes Model X SUVs that could potentially accommodate a boxed or disassembled bike.

value: Current Taxi

wow_evidence: fully electric Tesla taxi fleet


value: 321 Water Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 96m; rack (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Trees Organic Coffee is a Vancouver institution founded in 1996, famous for in-house-roasted organic coffee and award-winning New York-style cheesecakes prepared fresh daily in a variety of flavours. The Gastown branch sits on Water Street in one of Vancouver's most popular tourist and cycling corridors, offering a welcoming cafe setting with sandwiches, baked goods, and teas alongside their signature roasts. With over a dozen locations city-wide, Trees also runs live music nights and a wholesale roasting operation, giving it an outsized presence in the Vancouver coffee scene.

value: Trees Organic Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution founded in 1996, famous for in-house-roasted organic coffee and award-winning New York-style cheesecakes ... over a dozen locations city-wide


value: 1175 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 72m.

value: Metro Liquor at the Train Station is an independent specialty liquor retailer in downtown Kelowna, established in 2003 to serve the Okanagan wine region and known for a curated rotating selection of local, organic, and hard-to-find products. The store recently completed a major expansion, growing 60% in size with 18 new cooler doors, a tasting counter, and a dedicated events space. Touring cyclists passing through downtown Kelowna will find a broad selection of Okanagan Valley wines, BC craft beers, and specialty spirits, with online ordering also available via Skip the Dishes.

value: Metro Liquor Store

wow_evidence: established in 2003 to serve the Okanagan wine region... curated rotating selection of local, organic, and hard-to-find products... Metro Liquor chain location


value: 15775 Croydon Drive, Surrey, V3Z 0C5

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 6m; rack at 17m; rack at 37m; rack at 49m; rack at 52m; rack at 58m; rack at 67m.

value: This OSM record is tagged as a Booster Juice juice bar, but the website linked in the OSM record belongs to Shiny Tea Canada, a Taiwanese Tea Cafe with over 30 years of history specializing in high-quality teas sourced from Taiwan. Shiny Tea operates multiple locations in the Greater Vancouver area and is known for its classic bubble teas and a signature TeaLato — a fusion of Taiwanese tea and Italian gelato. The business currently occupying 15775 Croydon Drive, Unit 103 requires on-the-ground verification.

google_place_id: ChIJcaaIRDzFhVQRW-UjI-xFdmM

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'

wow_evidence: OSM record is tagged as 'Booster Juice' but the only associated website is for an entirely different business, Shiny Tea Canada


value: 1 Burnside Road West, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 1B2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces) at 35m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: The Rebel Garage is a coffee bar, culture space, and arts venue in Victoria's Burnside neighbourhood, serving Discovery Coffee, Saltchuck Pies, and fresh treats by day. By night it transforms into a live music, comedy, and arts event space, and maintains a standing open jam policy with house instruments available for spontaneous sessions. It shares the Rebel Company complex at 1 Burnside Road West with Rebel Ink tattoo studio.

value: The Rebel Garage


value: 575 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A9

blurb: Coquitlam public library branch near Poirier Street.

community: Coquitlam

value: The CPL Poirier Branch is a single-storey civic library operated by Coquitlam Public Library, providing free access to books, digital resources, computers, and community programming. As a no-admission-required public facility in the Tri-Cities area, it offers a welcoming rest environment for touring cyclists passing through Coquitlam. The branch is fully wheelchair accessible and runs a broad range of programs for adults, teens, and children.

value: Poirier Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 96 4th Avenue SW

community: Nakusp

value: A hotel serving the Nakusp community in British Columbia's Kootenays region. Offers Wi-Fi connectivity for guests.

value: Leland Hotel

signal: historic Leland Hotel (1892) pub hotel, Nakusp; $90-130

wow_evidence: hotel serving the Nakusp community


value: 951 Marine Drive, Port Alice, V0N 2N0

blurb: Public library since 1972; WiFi, computers, one of few indoor stops in Port Alice.

community: Port Alice

value: The Port Alice Branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library has served this remote North Vancouver Island community since 1972, on the unceded traditional territory of the Quatsino nation. As one of the few public indoor spaces in Port Alice, it offers free WiFi, public computers, printing, and photocopying in a wheelchair-accessible building. For touring cyclists riding the isolated north island routes, it provides a rare opportunity to rest indoors and get connected.

value: Port Alice Library Branch

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1. One of few indoor public spaces in Port Alice; scarcity uplift stays downstream.


value: 299 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 10m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 11m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 14m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 15m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 64m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 71m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Pür & Simple is a breakfast-and-brunch franchise restaurant in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, serving creative comfort-food classics like Eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, and smoothies. It is one of 65+ Canadian locations in this growing chain, positioning itself as an 'upscale' daytime dining destination with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. The wide menu includes dedicated vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-sensitive categories, making it accessible to cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Pür & Simple

detail: Menu pages label items V (vegetarian), Vg (vegan), and include a 'gluten sensitive' category

signal: Entrees $20–22: pancakes, benedicts, egg dishes, French toast

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 4605 Lakelse Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1P9

community: Terrace

value: Ninja Japanese & Korean Cuisine is a sit-down sushi and Korean restaurant in Terrace, BC, voted Best Sushi Restaurant in town by locals. The menu spans Japanese rolls, sashimi, udon, donburi, and Korean dishes like bulgogi and katsu cutlets, served in a quiet Zen dining room. They also cater to the broader Northwest BC corridor, serving Kitimat, Prince Rupert, and Smithers with takeout and party tray orders.

value: Ninja Sushi

detail: Website testimonials cite 'great selection for vegans/vegetarian'; numerous menu items across rolls and Korean dishes are labelled 'GF' (gluten-free); dedicated vegetarian roll section on menu

signal: Rolls $7–$10.25, casual sit-down sushi restaurant


value: 2950 Boys Road, Duncan, BC

community: Eagle Heights

value: Van Isle Cowichan RV Park & Campground is an 11-acre riverside campground nestled along the Cowichan River just off the Trans-Canada Highway near Duncan, under new ownership and rebranding. It offers a mix of full-service RV sites, partial-service sites, and tent sites on Vancouver Island in one of Canada's warmest climates. Touring cyclists can access the campground as a base for river tubing, trail hiking, and exploring the Cowichan Valley wine region.

value: Van Isle Cowichan RV Park & Campground

origin: manual

wow_evidence: 8 tent sites... onsite washrooms and showers... reserved for seasonal campers registered on our Partial-Service & Tent Sites


community: River Jordan

value: Tansky


value: 4194 Fraser Street, Vancouver, V5V 4E8

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 8m; stands (3 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 63m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Bar Bravo is a MICHELIN Guide Recommended seafood restaurant in Vancouver's Fraserhood neighbourhood, opened in August 2023 and awarded Vancouver Magazine's Best New Restaurant 2024. The small, intimate space features an open kitchen and an evolving seasonal menu of raw and cooked dishes with bold, globally inspired flavours. A touring cyclist stopping in would find a thoughtful bar program and creative cocktails alongside standout plates like Tofino King Salmon and house-shucked oysters.

value: Bar Bravo

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: marinated olives, roasted shishitos, V2 greens salad, burrata, Japanese eggplant, and mushroom pappardelle. A vegan-friendly 'cheesecake' made with cashew cream cheese is also offered

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Most mains $28–37; Michelin recommended; raw oyster bar, craft cocktails

wow_evidence: MICHELIN Guide Recommended...Vancouver Magazine's Best New Restaurant 2024


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 2054 Whatcom Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 91m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Petro-Canada

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4075 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 2X9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 12m; building (12 spaces, covered, paid) at 32m; rack at 34m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (7 spaces) at 90m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza is a BC-based pizza chain offering by-the-slice and whole pies for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. The Cambie Street location sits on a major urban cycling corridor in Vancouver's Cambie Village neighbourhood, making it a convenient quick-stop for hungry riders. Vegetarian toppings are available across the menu.

value: Freshslice Pizza

detail: Vegetarian options confirmed available, vegan explicitly not available

signal: chain 'freshslice'

wow_evidence: BC-based pizza chain


value: 19265 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows, V3Y0G9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 31m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Domino's Pizza is a national pizza chain franchise located in a unit at 19265 Airport Way in Pitt Meadows, offering delivery and carryout orders. The location serves the Pitt Meadows area and is one of the few late-night food options along this corridor. Touring cyclists can grab a hot meal to go without needing to sit down.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 227 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2A1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 13m; rack (5 spaces) at 14m; rack (5 spaces) at 41m; rack (1 space) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m; rack (1 space) at 100m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Mittz Kitchen is a downtown Kamloops upscale casual restaurant founded by brothers Jeff and Steve Mitton, who bring a combined 54 years of hospitality experience to the table. The menu is described as Canadian cuisine built on local ingredients with global influences — what the owners call 'tasty goodness' — served in a relaxed, neighborhood gathering atmosphere. Its central Victoria Street location puts it squarely in the heart of the city, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through or based in Kamloops.

value: Mittz Kitchen

signal: upscale-casual, named chefs, Canadian/global; ~$28-42pp

wow_evidence: founded by brothers Jeff and Steve Mitton ... combined 54 years of hospitality experience


value: 1017 Baker St, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2N9

community: Cranbrook

value: The Baker Hotel is a meticulously restored 1923 Art Deco boutique property in the heart of downtown Cranbrook, welcoming guests with vintage-inspired décor, soaker tubs, and kitchenette suites across three room tiers. The hotel has been part of Cranbrook's cultural fabric for over a century and underwent a significant restoration after 2018. Its downtown Baker Street location puts cyclists within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and a grocery store.

value: Mount Baker Hotel

detail: Listed as 'Laundry Facilities' on the amenities page

detail: Fenwick & Baker Public House is a full-service restaurant located on the main floor of the hotel

detail: Amenities page states a grocery store is within easy walking distance of the hotel

detail: Hospitality Room on the second floor features a vending machine, ice machine, and water dispenser

signal: Restored 1923 boutique hotel in modest Cranbrook market; ~$150-200 - Upscale reflects styling more than rates

wow_evidence: meticulously restored 1923 Art Deco boutique property...has been part of Cranbrook's cultural fabric for over a century


value: 10128 95 Ave, Fort St. John, V1J 1J1

community: Fort St. John

value: Mighty Peace Brewing Co. opened in 2018 as Fort St. John's community craft brewery and tap room, founded by four local friends inspired by BC's diverse brewing scene and the spirit of the North. The tap room pours a rotating lineup of house-crafted beers — from an authentic German pilsner to a fruited sour — alongside a pub food menu that spotlights locally sourced ingredients including meats from Mackay Farms. Housed in a two-storey building in the heart of Fort St. John, it functions as a lively gathering hub for a northern BC city perched on the Peace River plateau.

value: Mighty Peace Brewing Co.

detail: Food menu explicitly lists a Veggie Burrito Bowl (corn, black beans, cheese, romaine lettuce, mexi rice, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole)

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 113 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1B1

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 27m; rack (3 spaces) at 37m; rack (3 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 63m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; rack (3 spaces) at 89m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 59 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Dave & Mel's is a North Vancouver pizzeria that makes its dough fresh from scratch every night, turning out classics alongside locally-named creations like the 'North Shore Shredder' and the 'Wowee Maui' Pineapple Pizza. The menu covers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and the shop offers online ordering for takeout. They also run event catering services for larger groups.

value: Dave & Mel's Pizzeria

detail: Website states: 'We also offer delicious vegetarian, vegan and Gluten-free options, making sure there's something for everyone to enjoy.'

wow_evidence: makes its dough fresh from scratch every night...locally-named creations like the 'North Shore Shredder'


value: Molly Lake, Central Coast, BC V0T 1H0, Canada

community: Stuie

value: A small campsite in BC's Cariboo-Chilcotin interior with no confirmed details on facilities, road surface, or amenities; riders should verify access and water availability before routing here.

value: Molly Lake Camp


community: Kelowna

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'


community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

value: A small provincial creek-side site in Northern BC with no available detail; expect minimal facilities typical of a remote backcountry stopping point. Verify current access and conditions before routing here.

value: Ahdatay Creek Provincial Site


value: 1737 20th Avenue, Prince George, BC

community: Prince George

value: Prince Motel is a 45-room independently operated motel in central downtown Prince George, offering newly renovated rooms ranging from standard queens to kitchenette suites. The property is pet-friendly and provides cold-weather electrical plug-ins in the parking lot—a practical feature for travellers in northern BC. Its downtown location puts guests within easy reach of multiple restaurants and grocery stores.

value: Prince Motel

detail: Website states 'Close to numerous ethnic and western restaurants'

detail: Website states 'Near major shopping malls and grocery stores'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: independently operated motel... 45-room... newly renovated rooms


value: 120B 5th Street, Courtenay, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard at 65m.

community: Courtenay

value: Blue Toque Sports is a 5,500 sq ft consignment and used sports equipment warehouse in downtown Courtenay, BC, serving the Comox Valley since 2008 with over 12,000 consignors. Cyclists passing through can buy or sell used bikes and gear on consignment, and the store explicitly encourages visitors to lock their bike on-site as a staging point for the nearby Puntledge River tubing experience. The shop also rents stand-up paddleboards and river tubes, making it a multi-activity hub in the heart of Courtenay.

google_place_id: ChIJvbIWKosTiFQR-QlOdF-WXFI

value: Blue Toque Sport Swap

detail: Website rental page lists only SUPs, river tubes, and snowshoes — no bike rentals mentioned

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


value: 1900 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, V3G 2C6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wave (2 spaces) at 5m; wave (2 spaces) at 50m; wave (2 spaces) at 72m; wave (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Ministère of Seafood is a French-inspired seafood bistro in East Abbotsford, founded by Executive Red Seal Chef Gaya and General Manager Ishara, whose combined decades of experience span renowned hotels and restaurants worldwide. The menu centres on fresh BC seafood — spot prawns, halibut, Dungeness crab, and lobster — prepared with French and Italian technique, alongside a broad cocktail and wine program. It won a Community Votes Abbotsford 2025 award and offers family-sized take-home meals as well as a three-course dinner experience.

value: Ministère of Seafood

detail: Menu page marks multiple items (GF): Truffle Fries, Chicken Wings, Sautéed Calamari and Chorizo, Shrimp Scampi, Tuna Tataki, Oysters, soups, Nicoise Salad, Arugula Salad, and more. Vegetarian Flatbread and Vegetarian Linguine appear on the menu and happy hour pages

signal: 3-course dinner $49/person; executive chef; premium seafood


value: 65C2+4G, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7C1, Canada

community: Coquitlam

google_place_id: ChIJHRxWCQDXhVQRNHmrggwDLCI

value: Sapperton Dyke


value: 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M3

value: Summerhill Pyramid Winery is British Columbia's only Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard, perched along Chute Lake Road in Kelowna's Okanagan wine country and distinguished by a striking pyramid structure integral to its winemaking philosophy. The estate operates a bistro restaurant alongside wine tastings, catering, and events, making it a genuine destination rather than a quick stop. Public transit serves the winery with a bus stop directly at the entrance, and the property is a scenic ride from central Kelowna.

value: Summerhill Winery

label: Fine dining

signal: Explicit 'Fine Dining' label, wine-paired service, tasting experiences

wow_evidence: British Columbia's only Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard... distinguished by a striking pyramid structure


value: 2891 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; rack (6 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 37m; rack (3 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 46 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Corner Hotpot is a hotpot restaurant located on West Broadway in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. Hotpot dining is a communal, interactive style of meal where diners cook ingredients in a simmering broth at the table — a warm and filling stop for a hungry cyclist. The West Broadway corridor offers a dense strip of food and services along a common cycling route connecting central Vancouver to the western suburbs.

value: The Corner Hotpot

signal: hot pot, table-cooked; ~$25-35pp


value: 4120 Pooley St, Wells, BC V0K 2R0

blurb: Museum in an original 1930s Cariboo Gold Quartz building, telling Wells' hard-rock mining story.

community: Wells

value: The Wells Museum occupies one of the few surviving original Cariboo Gold Quartz Mining Company buildings, telling the story of prospector Fred Wells and the hard-rock gold rush that built the town in the 1930s. Run entirely by volunteers, it preserves artifacts, photographs, and historical sketches connecting Wells' mining heritage to its present-day community of artists, miners, and outdoor enthusiasts. Cyclists exploring the Barkerville corridor will find it a compelling stop that contextualizes the broader Cariboo gold country.

value: Wells Museum

signal: Admission by donation

wow_evidence: Volunteer-run museum in an original Cariboo Gold Quartz Mining building; real 1930s hard-rock story; heritage-museum band.


value: 9317 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6V5

value: Wok Box is a Canadian fast-casual franchise founded in Edmonton in 2004 and now operating over 60 locations coast to coast, drawing its menu from more than 10 Asian culinary traditions — rice boxes, noodle boxes, wings, poutines, and more. The Fort St. John outpost sits in a commercial strip on 96 Street, making it a convenient resupply stop for cyclists travelling through northeastern BC's Peace Region. The chain emphasizes freshness and offers diet-accommodating options including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly dishes.

value: Wok Box

detail: FAQ states: 'Yes, we do! See our Special Diet Guide to find your next customized dish' in response to a question about vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options

signal: Value Meals, Daily Deals; fast-casual noodle/rice box chain

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise... over 60 locations coast to coast


value: 4683 51 Street, Delta, V4K 2V8

blurb: Ladner's village library branch near the dyke routes.

community: Delta

value: A branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system located in the village of Ladner in Delta. The library offers free public computer and internet access, making it a convenient rest and recharge stop for cyclists on the flat Delta dyke routes nearby.

value: Ladner Pioneer Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 14m; stands (12 spaces) at 70m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Port Moody

value: Hightop Pizza is a Detroit-style pizza restaurant in North Vancouver, BC. Detroit-style pies are known for their thick, rectangular focaccia-like crust, crispy cheese-laced edges, and sauce layered on top — a distinctive regional American style with a growing fanbase. It would make a hearty refuelling stop for cyclists on the North Shore.

value: Hightop Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 3407 30th Ave, Vernon, V1T 2E3

community: Vernon

value: The Sprouted Fig is a restaurant in Vernon serving the local community. It provides a dining option for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: The Sprouted Fig

signal: restaurant/cafe, Vernon; ~$15-24pp


value: 1230 Titus Road, Sicamous, BC

blurb: Family go-kart track by Shuswap Lake, running since 1987.

community: Sicamous

value: Kelly's Go Karts has been a summertime fixture in Sicamous, BC since 1987, offering a 1,000-foot track with a scenic mountain backdrop just off Highway 1 near Shuswap Lake. Family-owned and operated, the venue runs double-seater karts for adults with children, kid-friendly karts, and adult karts reaching 15–25 km/h. It is a walk-up, first-come-first-served venue with free on-site parking, making it a casual roadside stop for touring cyclists passing through the Shuswap corridor.

value: Kelly's Go Karts

signal: Go karts $16–26 for 10-minute rides

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Walk-up family go-kart track since 1987 beside Highway 1; classic summer roadside fun.


value: 911 Yates St #160, Victoria, BC V8V 3M4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: staple (8 spaces) at 35m; wave at 37m; staple (8 spaces) at 49m; stands (12 spaces) at 58m; stands (12 spaces) at 96m. Total: 40 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Basic Cafe is a vegetarian-friendly café in Victoria, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a neighbourhood café. With its Instagram presence under @basicviccafe, it appears to be an independent, community-oriented spot. Touring cyclists passing through Victoria may find it a useful stop for a plant-based meal or coffee.

value: Basic Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: E8A-4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 6m; stands at 11m; stands at 72m.

community: Burnaby

value: Big Orange is a BC-born bubble tea franchise that launched at Metrotown Mall in Burnaby in 1996 and has grown to more than 20 locations across Canada, the US, and Malaysia. This Metrotown unit — the original flagship store — offers fresh fruit bubble teas, smoothies, slushes, ice cream drinks, Belgium waffles, and freshly squeezed juices. Located inside the mall at level 1, it makes a convenient refreshment stop for cyclists passing through Burnaby's commercial core.

value: Big Orange


value: 8946 Clarkson Avenue

community: Saratoga Beach

value: Taylor's Sandy Beach Resort sits on a hard-packed sandy beach on Saratoga Beach, on the east coast of Vancouver Island between Courtenay/Comox and Campbell River. The resort offers a mix of log cabins, beachfront condominiums, and RV/tent sites, all with ocean views and access to beachfront fire rings and a children's play area. It is within walking distance of a marina, fishing, golf, and hiking trails, making it a convenient base for exploring this stretch of the Island.

value: Taylor's Sandy Beach Resort

detail: Website lists 'Coin Laundry' as an on-site feature; activities page confirms 'coin laundry' available on site

detail: Website lists 'Pubs & Restaurants' within a short walk of the resort

detail: Website lists 'Grocery Store' under 'Close To' and activities page confirms a grocery store within a short walk

signal: Beachfront executive units, full kitchens, sauna; mixed cabin/condo/RV types

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: sits on a hard-packed sandy beach on Saratoga Beach... Coin Laundry


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Cora is a well-known Canadian breakfast and lunch franchise chain with a Kelowna outpost inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre. The menu leans heavily on fresh fruit, crêpes, waffles, eggs, and omelettes — the kind of high-carbohydrate morning meal that touring cyclists appreciate before a big day on the road. A patio is available for outdoor dining, and takeout and delivery are also offered.

value: Cora

signal: Casual breakfast/lunch chain with early bird menu, no premium indicators


value: 725 Canada Games Way, Prince George, V2L 5T1

blurb: Prince George's public gallery of contemporary Canadian art.

value: Two Rivers Gallery is a public art gallery situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh, dedicated to contemporary Canadian art and lifelong learning through the arts in Prince George and the Central Interior. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions, artist programs, and a shop featuring work by artists and artisans from Western Canada. It is a significant cultural landmark in northern BC and a worthwhile stop for cyclists touring through Prince George.

value: Two Rivers Gallery

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: public gallery; small admission/donation ~$5

wow_evidence: The Central Interior's main public gallery of contemporary Canadian art, on Lheidli T'enneh territory; regional cultural anchor.


value: #103 - 33643 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford, BC V2S 1L4

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Hot Chili House is a Chinese restaurant in Abbotsford offering an extensive menu of Cantonese and Szechuan-style dishes, from ginger beef and kung pao chicken to a solid selection of tofu and vegetable plates. With over 200 customer reviews and a full online ordering system supporting both delivery and pickup, it is a well-established local spot. Touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor will find filling, varied options including lunch specials.

value: Hot Chili House

detail: Menu includes Mixed Vegetables, Spicy String Bean Szechuan Style, Tofu & Eggplant with Chili & Garlic Sauce, Spicy Tofu Szechuan Style, Deep-Fried Tofu with Spicy Pepper, and Mapo Tofu

signal: Mains $13.95–$16.95, casual Chinese takeout/delivery

wow_evidence: 213 reviews... well-established local spot


value: Comox, BC V9M 4C1, Canada

community: Comox

value: A Canadian Forces-operated beach campground at CFB Comox on Vancouver Island, almost certainly restricted to CAF members, veterans, and their families — touring cyclists must confirm eligibility before planning a stop here.

google_place_id: ChIJQYG-BQATiFQRTdvNH-c-Dck

value: Air Force Beach Campground

wow_evidence: operated by CFMWS for CFB Comox... almost certainly restricted to Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and eligible dependents


community: Cranbrook

value: Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza


value: Bulkley-Nechako, BC V0J 1P0, Canada

community: Pinchi

value: A single user-maintained gravel-beach site on the eastern shore of Stuart Lake, roughly 13 km from Fort St James — genuinely scenic but reachable by boat only, making it a non-starter for any cyclist without water transport.

value: Battleship Bay Recreation Site


value: Montague Park Road, Galiano Island, BC

label: long hot summer days

months: June July August

community: Montague Harbour

value: Walk-in campsites in a BC marine provincial park on Galiano Island, reached by BC Ferries then a 10 km ride on island roads; the park features white shell beaches, tidal lagoons, old-growth forest, and protected Indigenous shell middens over 3,000 years old. Loaded touring bikes must be walked from the parking area into the walk-in loop.

value: Montague Harbour Campground - Walk-in


value: 270 Government Street, V8V 2L2

value: James Bay Inn is Victoria's second-oldest continuously operating hotel, opened in 1911 in Edwardian style and located in the quiet James Bay district a short walk from the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park, and Fisherman's Wharf. The property carries a Green Key Global Eco rating of 3 and is explicitly marketed as bicycle-friendly. An on-site Art Deco cafe, restaurant, and pub round out the experience for touring cyclists seeking a historic, characterful base.

value: James Bay Inn

detail: /rooms amenities list includes 'Baggage Storage'

detail: On-site Art Deco Cafe & Restaurant and a pub with pool table and dart boards listed on front page and /rooms page

detail: /rooms amenities list includes 'Drink & Snack vending machines' and 'Vending Machines'

signal: explicitly affordable 1911 hotel, James Bay; $110-150

detail: Site: 'video monitored street bike lockup for residents/guests and secure indoor bike storage for guests'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: secure indoor bike storage for guests ... Bicycle friendly with video monitored street bike lockup ... Victoria's second-oldest continuously operating hotel, opened in 1911


value: 4429 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 62m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Amigos Mios is a Mexican and Latino specialty grocery store in the Vancouver/Burnaby area. It serves the local Latin American community with authentic groceries and ingredients that may be difficult to find at mainstream retailers.

value: Amigos Mios Mexican & Latino Grocery Store

wow_evidence: Mexican and Latino specialty grocery … authentic groceries and ingredients that may be difficult to find at mainstream retailers


value: 260 Cedar Street, V9W 2V2

blurb: Campbell River's five-sheet member-owned curling club.

community: Campbell River

value: The Campbell River Curling Club has been a cornerstone of the community since opening in 1964, growing from a volunteer-built facility into a member-owned club with around 375 active curlers across leagues spanning juniors, seniors, and adaptive programs including Special Olympics and Blind and Vision Impaired curling. The facility features five sheets of ice maintained by a professional ice technician and an upstairs lounge with darts, pool, shuffleboard, and big-screen TVs, along with a professional kitchen serving meals and local beers on tap. A touring cyclist arriving in Campbell River during the curling season would find a genuine, long-established community hub with on-site food and drink.

season: winter

value: Campbell River Curling Club

detail: Website states 'professional kitchen, where meals are prepared by paid kitchen staff' and lounge with 'great food with local beers on tap'; all servers and bartenders are club employees

wow_evidence: Member-owned club since 1964 (KW-PRIVATE); notable adaptive programs but members-focused.


value: 989 Bute Street, Vancouver

value: Ashby House is a heritage bed and breakfast housed in a 3-story wood-frame Victorian home built in 1899 in Vancouver's West End, and is listed as a heritage site. Marketed as "Vancouver's Funkiest Accommodation," it sits on Bute Street close to the seawall cycling network, English Bay, and the dense dining and grocery options of the West End. The building's late-19th-century character sets it apart from standard urban hotels, making it a distinctive overnight option for visitors exploring the city by bike.

value: Ashby House Bed & Breakfast

signal: B&B with 'funkiest accommodation' positioning, no premium signals visible

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: heritage bed and breakfast housed in a 3-story wood-frame Victorian home built in 1899... listed as a heritage site


value: 8901 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 72m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Stanley Park Brewing occupies a heritage building constructed in 1930 as a social sports pavilion, revitalized as a craft brewery and full-service restaurant in 2019 within Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park. Two large covered outdoor patios and cozy indoor dining rooms serve a west coast-inspired menu alongside award-winning craft beers brewed on-site each week. Situated just steps from Stanley Park's seawall and recreational trail network, it is a natural mid-ride or post-ride destination.

value: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: heritage building constructed in 1930 ... within Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park ... steps from Stanley Park's seawall and recreational trail network


value: 180A 3rd Avenue North, V2G 2A4

blurb: Williams Lake's public library, one of three main CRDL branches.

community: Williams Lake

value: The Williams Lake branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library is one of three main branches in a 15-branch regional system serving the Cariboo and Chilcotin. It offers on-site tech services, community programmes, and room bookings. A practical stop for touring cyclists passing through Williams Lake on Highway 97 or the Gold Rush Trail corridor.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Williams Lake Library

wow_evidence: Main-branch library; ordinary intrinsic delight.


community: Richmond

value: Jugo Juice

signal: chain 'jugo juice'


value: 324 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K2V7

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Uptown Pizza is a Salt Spring Group restaurant anchored in the busy Uptown district of Ganges, serving house-made pizzas built on fresh-made dough and marinara with real mozzarella, plus burgers, wings, and Kelly's homemade desserts. A garden-view seating area makes it a pleasant stop to watch the activity of one of Salt Spring Island's most active commercial strips. The restaurant is locally owned and operated as part of a multi-venue group with deep roots on the island.

value: Uptown Pizza

detail: Multiple pizza options explicitly marked '* Vegetarian *' on the published menu (e.g., Cheese, Pesto Vegematic, Margherita, Popeye, Green Planet, Super Veggie, Secret Garden, Vegetarian); a veggie patty burger is also listed

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 3336 Dunbar Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 9m; stands (4 spaces) at 22m; stands (4 spaces) at 30m; stands (1 space) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (1 space, covered) at 43m; stands (1 space) at 48m; stands (1 space) at 49m; stands (1 space, covered) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (4 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chicko Chicken


value: 1492 Cariboo Highway, V0K1H0

community: Cache Creek

value: Bear's Claw Lodge is a 2-level motel on Cariboo Highway in the Okanagan region of British Columbia.

value: Bear's Claw Lodge

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: 2-level motel on Cariboo Highway


value: 114 Water Street, Vancouver

value: Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizza


value: 1161 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6E 0C6

value: Paradox Hotel Vancouver is an independent luxury boutique hotel occupying Arthur Erickson's iconic twisting tower on the Golden Mile of downtown Vancouver, holding Forbes Travel Guide Four Star (2025–2026) and AAA Four Diamond ratings. The 147-room property includes the award-winning Xylia Natural Spa, Mott 32 Vancouver restaurant, and Mansion Nightclub. Its central location places guests within easy reach of Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Vancouver's urban cycling network.

value: Paradox Hotel Vancouver

signal: Rates from $296.65/night; Forbes Four Star luxury rating

wow_evidence: Forbes Travel Guide Four Star (2025–2026) and AAA Four Diamond ratings... Arthur Erickson's iconic twisting tower