value: 1938 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Prado Coffee is a Vancouver-born specialty coffee roaster that grew from a single bar into a multi-neighbourhood chain, with its Commercial Drive location anchoring the brand on one of the city's most cycling-friendly streets. Founded by Sammy with a stated goal of making great coffee and making people feel welcome, the company now roasts its own beans and ships subscriptions across the region. Cyclists riding the Drive will find a familiar neighbourhood café atmosphere at a location well-placed for an East Side route.

value: Prado Cafe

wow_evidence: Vancouver-born specialty coffee roaster...multi-neighbourhood chain


source: enrichment

value: 148 Silver Lode Lane, Vernon, V1B 3M1

category: Accommodation

community: Vernon

value: Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of Silver Star Mountain Village, a four-season resort renowned for its mountain biking trail network. Guests can ride directly to and from the hotel door, with shopping and restaurants steps away in the village core. The property also offers suites with full kitchens and a range of vacation condos for longer stays.

value: Vance Creek Hotel

detail: Website states guests can 'stay close to shopping and restaurants in the heart of Silver Star Village.'

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: mid

confidence: medium

label: Mid-range

signal: village-core hotel at Silver Star; shoulder $150-220, winter peak

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info

wow_evidence: Bike / hike /ski right to and from your door


value: 2705 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 3G3

category: Groceries

community: Vancouver

value: Banana Grove Market & Deli is a full-service neighbourhood grocery store in East Vancouver, offering fresh produce, a deli counter, and a dedicated meat department with weekly specials. The store operates seven days a week and stocks a broad range of pantry staples alongside fresh and prepared deli items. It serves as a solid resupply point for touring cyclists passing through the Renfrew-Collingwood area of Vancouver.

value: Banana Grove Market & Deli

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Convenience Store


source: osm

value: 2165 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 87m. Total: 4 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

value: Freshslice Pizza

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'freshslice'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


value: 13711 72 Ave #110, Surrey, BC V3W 2P2, Canada

community: Surrey

value: Swift Convenience Store & Smoke is a convenience store in Tsawwassen, BC, serving the southern Delta community near the BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal. The 'Smoke' in its name indicates it carries tobacco and likely related products alongside typical convenience store staples. Its location in a ferry-adjacent community makes it a potentially useful stop for cyclists passing through or catching the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay or Tsawwassen–Duke Point sailings.

value: Swift Convenience Store & Smoke


value: 121 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2

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

community: Ganges

value: Harbour House is a historic waterfront hotel in Ganges, Salt Spring Island, founded in 1916 and fully renovated into a modern island destination. Its public restaurant, Woodley's Kitchen & Bar, serves farm-to-table meals sourced from local Salt Spring Island producers, with two heated patios overlooking Ganges Harbour. Situated a short walk from the famous Ganges Saturday Market and local marinas, it is a prominent landmark at the head of the harbour for cyclists touring Salt Spring Island.

value: Harbour House

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: heritage hotel farm-to-table kitchen; ~$25-40pp

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: historic waterfront hotel in Ganges, Salt Spring Island, founded in 1916 … prominent landmark at the head of the harbour


value: 7113 Big Sky Road, Skeetchestn, V0K 2J0

community: Skeetchestn

value: Husky

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 210 1st Street, Sointula, V0N 3E0

community: Sointula

value: The Oceanfront Hotel is the only hotel on Malcolm Island, located seconds from the Sointula ferry terminal and family-owned since 1978. The colorful, sprawling waterfront building offers 15 rooms—most with ocean-view decks, full kitchens or kitchenettes, and gas fireplaces—plus a newly renovated beachfront suite. The island is renowned for orca watching, hiking, and a free community bike-lending program, making it a distinctive base for cyclists exploring BC's remote north island.

value: The Oceanfront Hotel

detail: Website states rooms 'feature cable TV's, WIFI and free laundry'; Beach Suite also has its own washer & dryer

detail: About Our Island page lists 'bakeries, deli's, cafes and burger bars' as present in Sointula

detail: About Our Island page references the island's co-op general store, described as the oldest cooperative store in BC (est. 1909)

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: owners say never luxurious; only hotel on Malcolm Island, kitchenette rooms; $110-150


value: 539 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Old Town Ice Cream is an ice cream shop located in the historic downtown core of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Ladysmith's First Avenue is a heritage commercial strip popular with cyclists riding the E&N corridor or touring the island, making a sweet stop here a natural fit for a long ride.

value: Old Town Ice Cream

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: historic downtown core of Ladysmith...popular with cyclists riding the E&N corridor


value: #200 - 1179 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2A2

community: Delta

value: Roy's Indian is a family-run restaurant in Tsawwassen operated by Roy and Lopa, who previously ran the Atithi restaurant on Burrard Street in Vancouver for nine years. The menu features traditional Indian dishes including Butter Chicken, Bengali Samosas, Lamb Roganjosh, and several vegan options, with catering services also available. Tsawwassen receives roughly 40% less rain than downtown Vancouver, making it a pleasant stop on a coastal cycling route.

value: Roy's Indian

detail: Website menu lists 'Aloo Gobi (Vegan)' and 'Dal Makhani (Vegan)'

signal: Casual neighborhood Indian restaurant; no fine-dining signals; promo codes suggest accessible pricing


value: 3219 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; rack (4 spaces) at 18m; rack at 31m; rack at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Jambo Grill Tandoor & Paan House is a family-owned African and Indian fusion restaurant operating since 2005 on Vancouver's busy Kingsway strip, a short walk from Joyce SkyTrain station. The kitchen draws on cooking traditions from Iran, India, East Africa, and Canada, turning out tandoori meats, curries, biryanis, and house-made naan alongside a fully licensed bar in a space that seats up to 100 people. All meats are halal, dishes are made to order, and the restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and large-scale catering.

value: Jambo Grill

signal: African/Indian fusion, tandoori/curries; ~$16-26pp


value: 6374 Fraser Street

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands at 91m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza


value: 1812 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

community: Port McNeill

value: Black Bear Resort is a cedar-clad hotel and cabin resort on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, offering 40 ocean-view guest rooms and 11 cabins overlooking Port McNeill harbour, Malcolm Island, and the BC coastal mountains. The property sits on the fringe of a natural rainforest and is within easy reach of the town centre, BC Ferries connections to Alert Bay and Sointula, and access to the Broughton Archipelago. It is well positioned as a base for cyclists exploring northern Vancouver Island's coastal communities.

value: Black Bear Resort

detail: Complimentary continental breakfast included with all accommodation (policies page)

detail: Coin-operated washing machine and dryer available to resort guests (facilities page)

detail: Facilities page states: 'We have a storage room for the exclusive use of our guests.'

detail: Front page states the hotel is 'handy to various restaurants' in Port McNeill

signal: 40 ocean-view rooms + 11 cabins, Port McNeill; $150-200


value: 4201 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5P3

value: Sandman Hotel Vernon is a mid-size chain hotel offering standard and kitchenette rooms with an indoor pool and fitness centre. An on-site Denny's restaurant provides convenient dining, and the hotel has earned Silver Certification from GreenStep Solutions for sustainability practices measured against Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards. Pet-friendly rooms and free overnight parking are available, making it a practical overnight stop on a touring route through the Okanagan.

value: Sandman Hotel

detail: USB Charging Ports listed under Room Features on the Standard Room, 1 King Bed subpage

detail: Denny's Restaurant is on-site, listed under both the amenities page and individual room descriptions

signal: Genuine Sandman Vernon, pool + Denny's


value: 1964 Fairfield Road

blurb: The 'garden that love built' — heritage show garden with teahouse.

category: Attractions

community: Victoria

value: Abkhazi Garden is a historic show garden in Victoria's Fairfield neighbourhood, operated by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia as one of its featured conservation projects. The garden is publicly accessible with donations requested, set on a heritage property preserved as a naturalistic landscape. It sits within easy cycling distance of downtown Victoria and offers a quiet green respite for touring cyclists passing through the city.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

label: Spring bloom

months: April May

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Abkhazi Garden

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: osm fee=no

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: TLC-run heritage show garden with the Prince/Princess Abkhazi story and a teahouse — Milner-tier garden visit.


value: 2538 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L1Y2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 34m; rack (8 spaces) at 40m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 70m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: 10 Acres At The Pier is a west coast seafood and farm-to-table restaurant located inside the Pier Hotel on Sidney's waterfront, operated by the 10 Acres Farm & Restaurants group. The kitchen draws on ingredients grown at the group's own 10-acre farm, including heritage-breed livestock, orchard fruit, and heirloom vegetables, making for a menu that changes with the seasons. A cyclist finishing the Saanich Peninsula loop would find a full sit-down lunch and dinner service steps from the waterfront, with a sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a weekend brunch option as well.

value: 10 Acres At The Pier

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly marked GF (gluten-free) and V (vegetarian), including 'GREEN SALAD GF', 'ROASTED BEETS GF + V', 'ROASTED CAULIFLOWER G.F D.F', and a Falafel add-on option

signal: Main entrees $22-35: salmon $34.95, crab cakes $27.95, clams $29.95, lamb ragu $24.95


value: 6500 Merritt-Kamloops, BC-5A, Quilchena, BC V0E 2R0, Canada

community: Quilchena

value: The Quilchena Hotel is a historic boutique property built in 1908, set in the Nicola Valley as part of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company's ranch operations. Originally established by the Guichon brothers, the heritage building features period antiques and rooms with pedestal wash-sinks, evoking turn-of-the-century ranching history. A touring cyclist arriving here will find a working ranch landscape, an on-site general store with gas, and a bar and grill, all in a remote and scenic Thompson-Nicola setting.

value: Quilchena Hotel

detail: Website lists 'The one eleven Bar & Grill' as a resort amenity on the same property

detail: Website confirms the on-site 'Quilchena General Store' (since 1912) carries groceries, gifts, and has gas pumps

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: historic 1908 ranch hotel; $3300 whole-property evening / 15 rooms ~ $220

wow_evidence: historic boutique property built in 1908... part of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company's ranch operations... now operates exclusively as a private, non-staffed rental facility for groups


value: 4636 Elk Lake Drive

blurb: Commonwealth Games legacy aquatic centre: 50 m pool, wave pool, sauna.

community: Saanich

value: Saanich Commonwealth Place is a large municipal aquatic and fitness centre operated by the District of Saanich, anchored by a 50-metre competition pool alongside a wave pool, tots pool, dive tank, and water slide — one of the most comprehensive aquatic complexes on Vancouver Island. The facility also offers a steam room, sauna, hot tub, weight room, gymnasium, and functional fitness studio, giving touring cyclists a rare opportunity to recover thoroughly after a long day on the road. It sits near Elk Lake, a popular cycling destination in its own right, making it a natural stop on routes through the Saanich Peninsula.

dwell: half

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Saanich Commonwealth Place

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 1994 Commonwealth Games legacy aquatic complex — 50 m pool, wave pool, sauna/steam. Regional reference facility; pool+ ladder.


value: Unit 154, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 38m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Krave Kulture is Vancouver's first craft yogurt shop, founded during the pandemic by Kamran and Moji, with a second location now open inside Lonsdale Quay Market. All yogurt is made fresh in-house daily using organic Canadian milk, with offerings spanning froyo bowls, smoothies, and probiotic-rich kefir. The shop is built around the health benefits of live bacterial cultures, homemade fruit jams, and minimal processing.

value: Krave Kulture Yogurt


value: G3 - 1001 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2C5

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (10 spaces) at 99m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Hanks is a small, independently operated restaurant on Douglas Street in downtown Victoria, built around an ever-changing menu sourced directly from local farmers and fishers. The kitchen leans into flavour combinations you don't typically encounter, served in a casual, deliberately loud setting. A touring cyclist rolling into the city centre would find a neighbourhood spot with a strong local identity and a rotating selection of ingredient-driven dishes.

value: Hanks

signal: farm/fisher-sourced, ever-changing menu; ~$22-34pp


community: Campbell River

value: The Island Grind is an independent, community-rooted cafe in Campbell River, BC, founded in 2017 by Evan Falck and Robyn Yow, with two locations in the city. The cafe partners with Discovery Coffee from Victoria, Campbell River's Stonehouse Teas, and Daves' Bakery to serve specialty espresso drinks, smoothies, teas, and a daily rotating selection of fresh breakfast and lunch items made in-house. Touring cyclists will find a full savoury food menu — wraps, sandwiches, salads, paninis, and soup — alongside baked goods and a strong local community identity.

value: Island Grind

detail: Menu page states 'Gluten-free and vegetarian options available'; catering page lists GF and vegetarian designations across multiple salads, wraps, and sandwiches

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: two locations in the city... founded in 2017 by Evan Falck and Robyn Yow


value: 800 Burnaby Mountain Pkwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1G9, Canada

blurb: Mountain park with skyline views beside SFU.

community: Port Moody

value: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area is a 576-hectare mountain park overlooking Burrard Inlet and the Vancouver skyline, adjacent to Simon Fraser University. It features forested trails through old-growth deciduous and coniferous terrain, including the Velodrome 'Grind' trail popular with mountain bikers year-round. Wildlife such as black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and occasional black bears and cougars inhabit the creeks and forest slopes, offering a wild backcountry feel minutes from the city.

label: Fall colour

months: September October

value: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

wow_evidence: 576-ha mountain park beside SFU with skyline views and forest trails — regional reference green space.


value: 620 6th Avenue, V0G 1S0

community: New Denver

value: Adventure Domes is listed in OSM as a hotel accommodation in the Kootenays region of British Columbia, situated at 620 6th Avenue. The 'domes' name suggests distinctive geodesic or dome-style lodging structures, which would make it a memorable overnight stop for touring cyclists passing through the region. No further detail about the property or its facilities could be confirmed as the business website is currently a parked domain.

value: Adventure Domes

confidence: low

signal: Parked domain; inferred dome glamping from name alone

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: business website is currently a parked GoDaddy domain… operating status cannot be confirmed


value: 1120 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (6 spaces) at 65m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Cafe Portrait is an art-filled brunch café on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, where original oil paintings by the owner's father hang throughout a cozy, bohemian interior. The menu centres on made-to-order brunch dishes—Turkish eggs, shakshuka, smoked salmon benedict—alongside traditional Turkish coffee prepared tableside on hot sand and a full lineup of handcrafted cocktails. A pet-friendly patio and intimate indoor seating make it a relaxed stop in one of Vancouver's most cycle-accessible neighbourhoods.

value: Cafe Portrait

wow_evidence: Located on Denman Street directly adjacent to Stanley Park cycling routes


value: 1064 216 Street, Langley, BC V2Z 1R3

community: Langley

value: Bacchus Bistro is the on-site restaurant at Chaberton Estate Winery, the Fraser Valley's oldest winery, set amid a 55-acre vineyard in South Langley about 45 minutes from Vancouver. The bistro serves authentic French cuisine prepared with local ingredients and a West Coast flair, with vineyard views. It is open year-round alongside the winery's tasting room and public tour program, making it a distinctive destination stop on a rural cycling route.

value: Bacchus Bistro

signal: French bistro at winery, vineyard views; ~$28-40pp


value: 1778 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, V6J 1P2

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: wide_stands (2 spaces) at 8m; wide_stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 65m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 75m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Elysian Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver specialty coffee roaster that sources and roasts its own single-origin beans from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Guatemala, and Colombia, with four neighbourhood cafes across the city. The Kitsilano location at 5th & Burrard sits on West 5th Avenue, a well-known cycling corridor connecting the waterfront to the broader metro network. The brand built its identity around consistent, high-quality espresso and filter coffee, with a stated emphasis on a positive in-cafe work environment.

value: Elysian Coffee Roasters


value: 368 Main Street, Unit 313, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0

blurb: Ahousaht-owned tours: whales, bears, and Hot Springs Cove from Tofino.

community: Tofino

value: Ahous Adventures is an eco and cultural adventure tour company owned and operated by the Ahousaht Nation, offering whale watching, bear watching, hot springs eco-tours, and guided hikes within Ahousaht territorial lands near Tofino. Tours explore Clayoquot Sound and Hot Springs Cove through the lens of Ahousaht Indigenous culture, language, and history. It is a meaningful stop for cyclists touring the Tofino area who want to connect with the region's deep Indigenous heritage and remarkable coastal wilderness.

facet_confidence: low

label: whale & bear season

months: June July August September

season: summer

theme: wildlife

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Ahous Adventures

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Tours from CA$159-239

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Ahousaht Nation-owned eco/cultural tours — whales, bears, Hot Springs Cove. Established Indigenous operator ladder 2/3.


value: 4524 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K4

community: Burnaby

value: Jade Palace is a fully licensed Chinese restaurant on East Hastings Street in Burnaby, offering a large dine-in space with over 100 seats and a menu spanning dim sum, live seafood, and classic Chinese dishes. It operates seven days a week and offers both delivery and pickup via online ordering. Cyclists passing through the Hastings corridor would find a substantial sit-down meal option with a broad menu.

value: Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant

detail: Website prominently features online ordering for both delivery and pickup: 'ONLINE ORDER DELIVERY' and 'Pick up orders over $50 before tax'

signal: Chinese dim sum & seafood; ~$18-32pp

wow_evidence: fully licensed Chinese restaurant...large dine-in space with over 100 seats


value: 1545 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Izba Bistro is a Polish and European restaurant in Port Coquitlam led by Chef Iwona, who draws on generations-old recipes to produce handmade perogies, schnitzel, and cabbage rolls. The bistro seats up to 40 guests and cultivates a warm, home-like atmosphere rooted in Polish hospitality. It uses fresh local ingredients alongside certified Angus beef and Oceanwise seafood.

value: Izba Bistro

signal: Polish/European, perogies/schnitzel, named chef; ~$18-28pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (9 spaces) at 66m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Walmart Supercentre is a large-format big-box store in Nelson, BC, offering a full grocery section alongside electronics, clothing, furniture, and baby products. For a touring cyclist passing through Nelson, it represents one of the most comprehensive resupply points in the region, with a broad product range under one roof. Nelson is a relatively remote Interior BC town, making this Supercentre an important provisioning stop on longer routes through the Kootenays.

value: Walmart Supercentre

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1 Kingsway, V5T 3H7

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 32m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (7 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 42 spaces.

blurb: Park Board community centre on Kingsway in Mount Pleasant.

value: Mount Pleasant Community Centre is a Vancouver Park Board facility in the heart of the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, serving the local community with fitness and recreation programs. Its location on Kingsway places it along a busy cycling corridor connecting downtown Vancouver to East Vancouver. As a public community centre, it offers basic amenities that touring cyclists passing through may find useful.

dwell: quick

energy: neutral

theme: civic

value: Mount Pleasant Community Centre

wow_evidence: Park Board public community centre; standard CC ladder; walk-in public.


value: 1821 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 3E4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Times Square Suites Hotel is a locally-owned, condo-style apartment hotel on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, operating since 1998 with studio-to-two-bedroom suites featuring full kitchens, in-suite washer/dryer, and a rooftop patio with BBQ grills. The hotel sits within a mixed-use building that houses restaurants and shops, with local grocery stores immediately outside the front door and Stanley Park a short walk away. It targets families, couples, and extended-stay guests seeking home-like comfort in a walkable, food-rich neighbourhood.

value: Times Square Suites Hotel

detail: Each suite has an in-suite washer and dryer; website states 'Our suites is equipped with an en-suite washer and dryer' and 'in-suite laundry' is listed as a core amenity throughout the site

detail: Restaurants are within the hotel building complex; Dining & Services page states 'a diverse array of dining options—from cozy cafés to celebrated restaurants' within a 5-10 minute stroll, and 'dozens of multi-ethnic neighbourhood eateries begin right outside the front door.'

detail: Website states 'Local grocery stores... begin right outside the front door.'

signal: condo-style apartment hotel on Robson, full kitchens + laundry; $250-330

wow_evidence: locally-owned, condo-style apartment hotel on Robson Street... operating since 1998


value: 3590 Westwood Street, Port Coquitlam, V3B 4S8

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Trek Bicycle Port Coquitlam is the largest Trek retailer in the region, offering full sales and service for bikes and e-bikes of all brands from their Westwood Street location. The shop is a one-stop destination for Trek and Bontrager products, custom Project One builds, and professional repair services with fast turnaround. Touring cyclists will find knowledgeable staff, free multi-point inspections, and local ride recommendations.

value: Trek

detail: Store title is 'Bike & EBike Sales & Service'; service page states '24-hour service turnaround on bikes of any brand, including all e-bikes.'

detail: Website states '24-hour service turnaround on most service jobs' and offers a complimentary demo bike if the 24-hour window is exceeded

detail: No appointment needed. Stop by one of our bike service centers today, and our expert in-store technicians will have your ride rolling like new in no time at all.

detail: We offer fast, 24-hour turnaround on most service jobs so you're back out riding in no time.

subcategory: Repair Shop

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: walk-in (no appointment needed), 24-hour turnaround, and explicit e-bike service inclusion


value: 5000 Canoe Pass Wy Kiosk 8, Delta, BC V4M 0B3, Canada

community: Beach Grove

value: Yogen Früz


value: 1075 Fort Street

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack at 51m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: Avalon Restaurant is a brunch-focused restaurant on Victoria's Fort Street. Details about cyclist amenities are currently unavailable as the website is under maintenance.

value: Avalon Restaurant

signal: brunch restaurant; ~$15-22pp


value: 23 Oliver St, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1L6

community: Williams Lake

value: Oliver Street Bar & Grill is a neighbourhood pub and American-cuisine restaurant in Williams Lake, BC, billing itself as a local gathering spot for food, cold drinks, and community. It offers both a dine-in experience and a dedicated to-go menu, giving passing cyclists a convenient option for a sit-down meal or a quick pickup. Williams Lake sits at a key crossroads in BC's Cariboo region, making this a practical stop on longer interior touring routes.

value: Oliver Street Bar & Grill

signal: neighbourhood bar & grill, American; ~$16-26pp

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: #40-8251 Westminster Hwy, Richmond BC. V6X 1A7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 69m; rack at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: Banzai Sushi House is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in a strip mall unit on Westminster Highway in Richmond, operated as a division of Samurai Cambie. The menu spans nigiri, sashimi, donburi, udon, tempura, and an extensive roster of specialty and classic rolls, with party trays available via advance telephone order. It sits across from the Richmond Public Market, placing it in a busy retail hub convenient for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Banzai Sushi House

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items: Kappa Roll (Cucumber), Avocado Roll, Vegetable Roll, Yam Tempura Roll, Yam Cheese Roll, Edamame, Wakame Salad, Miso Soup. No vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Most rolls $3.75–$8.35; sashimi orders $11.95–$31; donburi $21.95; typical meal $15–25/person


community: Slesse Park

value: An eco retreat glamping cabin in the Fraser Valley near Chilliwack, listed on Airbnb as 'Eco Retreat Cabin #3 The Rodfathers.' The property appears to be a standalone cabin-style accommodation rather than a traditional guesthouse or hotel.

value: The Rodfathers

signal: Eco retreat cabin in rural Fraser Valley; no nightly rate shown on page

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: Airbnb-only glamping cabin with no direct business website, no retrievable listing details


value: 196 - 945 Columbia Street West, Sahali Centre Mall, Kamloops, BC V2C 1M4

community: Kamloops

value: Bold Italian Eatery is a sit-down Italian restaurant inside Kamloops' Sahali Centre Mall, serving housemade pasta, piadina sandwiches, and polenta fries alongside a bar program featuring local craft breweries and wineries. The kitchen partners with a roster of Kamloops-area producers including Iron Road Brewery, Monte Creek Winery, and Frozen Paddle Craft Ice Cream. Cyclists passing through Kamloops will find a full-service meal stop with a varied menu spanning light lunch fare through hearty pasta dishes.

value: Bold Italian Earery

detail: Website states 'gluten-friendly and vegan options are available'; individual gluten-friendly items are marked with an asterisk throughout the menu (e.g. Lasagna Rolls, House Meatballs, Calabrian Steak Sandwich); vegetarian dishes include Roasted Vegetable Piadina and Portabello Ravioli

signal: Italian, house pasta mains $25-32; ~$30-42pp


value: 7328 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 1A8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Arisu Authentic Korean BBQ is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood, one of two locations operated by Arisu Edmonds Ltd. It specializes in all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a minimum of two diners required for the AYCE format, suiting groups of touring cyclists looking for a substantial sit-down meal. The restaurant maintains a gallery of food and interior photos on its website, reflecting a polished dining experience.

value: Arisu Authentic Korean BBQ

signal: AYCE Korean BBQ; ~$28-38pp


value: Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 88m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Sammy J's

signal: Sammy J's pub/grill chain; ~$18-26pp


value: 505 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3H7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 4m; stands at 8m; stands at 13m.

value: Superflux Beer Company is a craft brewery and taproom nestled between Strathcona and East Vancouver, specializing in IPA with a rotating selection of lagers and pale ales. The brewery operates an on-site taproom with a food menu, a covered patio open daily, and an off-sales counter selling cans to go. A touring cyclist stopping here can grab beer and snacks and pick up packaged beer to take along.

value: Superflux Beer Store

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: covered patio open daily... off-sales counter selling cans to go


value: 1627 Abbott Street, Kelowna, V1Y 1A9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 62m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Kelowna

value: Hotel Zed Kelowna is a BC-owned, retro-themed boutique hotel on Abbott Street in the heart of Kelowna, part of a small chain also operating in Victoria and Tofino. The property leans into a 1970s aesthetic with quirky lobby decor, board games, and typewriters, and offers a seasonal pool, hot tub, and sauna. It is marketed as an inclusive, personality-driven alternative to conventional hotel stays in the Okanagan.

value: Hotel Zed Kelowna

signal: Full-service hotel with pool, hot tub, sauna; standard amenities

wow_evidence: seasonal pool, hot tub, and sauna ... small chain also operating in Victoria and Tofino


community: Creston

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 20470 88 Avenue, Langley, V1M 2Y6

value: A hotel in Langley providing overnight accommodation for touring cyclists. Located on 88 Avenue in a semi-rural area, it serves as a convenient rest stop for cyclists traveling the region.

value: Langley Hwy Hotel

signal: older semi-rural highway hotel, Langley; $90-130


value: 1188 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 60m; rack (5 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (6 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 44 spaces.

value: Happy Lemon

signal: amenity=cafe


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 319 Carrall Street, V6B 2J4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (6 spaces) at 30m; stands (6 spaces) at 39m; stands at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: East Van Roasters is a social enterprise cafe and bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, providing career training and meaningful employment for women experiencing barriers to employment. The cafe serves specialty espresso drinks, single-origin drinking chocolates, and freshly baked cookies, with an open-door community ethos that includes a suspended coffee program for local community members. The business has taken home multiple International Chocolate Awards and makes all its single-origin chocolates on-site.

value: East Van Roasters

detail: Menu page states: 'Vegan alternatives are available for all drinks.'

detail: Community FAQ page states: 'We have an open washroom policy (for going to the bathroom and maybe a bird bath) not for a safe injection site.'


value: 2712 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0

bike_repair_offered: unclear

community: Cumberland

value: Western Bike Company is a premium cycling component dealer and specialist service shop located in Cumberland, BC — Vancouver Island's legendary mountain biking hub. The shop focuses on custom wheel builds and RideWrap frame protection installation, partnering with high-end brands such as Chris King, NOBL Wheels, Maxxis Tires, and Sapim Spokes. Touring cyclists passing through Cumberland for its hundreds of kilometres of single-track, road, and gravel routes will find a knowledgeable team oriented toward quality builds and bike protection rather than general repair.

value: Western Bike Company


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 71m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 2552 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 35m.

value: Europe Bakery & Deli is a Port Coquitlam bakery producing fresh bread, donuts, and an extensive range of European-style pastries entirely in-house daily. The deli component rounds out the offering beyond pure baked goods. It serves both walk-in customers and online delivery orders via Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes.

value: Europe Old Fashion Bakery and Deli

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 2359 Clearbrook Road, V2T 2X6

community: Abbotsford

value: Afghan Super Market is a supermarket in Chilliwack specializing in Afghan and halal groceries. It serves the local community with specialty food items rooted in Afghan culinary traditions.

value: Afghan Super Market


value: 19580 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 6K4

community: Surrey

value: Samz is a neighbourhood pub in Surrey offering food, drinks, and live sports viewing, with an attached liquor store on the same premises. It is one of two Lower Mainland locations operated by the same company, and the Surrey pub also carries Skip the Dishes delivery. The liquor store next door stocks beer, wine, and spirits at competitive prices, making this a convenient stop for cyclists looking to resupply.

value: Samz Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Z8

blurb: Library near Deep Cove; the system even lends e-cargo bikes.

community: North Vancouver

value: Opened in 1994, Parkgate Library is a North Vancouver District Public Library branch situated near Deep Cove and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, at the base of Mt. Seymour — a hub for cycling and hiking trails. The library is a free, welcoming public space with cozy reading areas, a fireplace, public computers, and WiFi. Notably, NVDPL offers E-Cargo Bikes as borrowable items, making this branch a surprisingly bike-friendly stop for touring cyclists exploring the area.

facet_confidence: high

value: Parkgate Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; NVDPL lends e-cargo bikes — nice cyclist fact for the blurb.


value: 134 Madrona Drive, Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0

community: Sturdies Bay

value: Atrevida is a fine-dining oceanfront restaurant at the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa on Galiano Island, a popular Gulf Islands cycling destination accessible by BC Ferries. Under Executive Chef Dean Hillier, the kitchen focuses on carefully sourced BC and Pacific Northwest ingredients presented in a contemporary West Coast style, with sweeping ocean views as a backdrop. The restaurant serves both inn guests and the general public, making it a noteworthy dining destination for cyclists touring the island.

value: Atrevida

detail: Website states: 'Our seasonal menu includes not only traditional dishes but also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.'

label: Fine dining

signal: Explicitly 'Fine Dining', named executive chef Dean Hillier, oceanfront luxury resort destination

wow_evidence: fine-dining oceanfront restaurant at the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa; Executive Chef Dean Hillier; carefully sourced BC and Pacific Northwest ingredients


blurb: Monumental ancient redcedar grove in the Central Walbran Valley.

community: Port Renfrew

value: Castle Grove in the Central Walbran Valley is described by the Ancient Forest Alliance as perhaps the most impressive stand of unprotected monumental ancient redcedars in Canada, including the 'Castle Giant,' a western redcedar with a 5-metre diameter. The grove supports diverse wildlife including marbled murrelets, cougars, and black bears, while steelhead and coho salmon spawn in the Walbran River below. It is a remote wilderness area that has been the subject of conservation campaigns to prevent logging.

label: coho & steelhead salmon spawn

months: October November

value: Castle Grove

signal: Natural old-growth forest area; no admission fees mentioned

wow_evidence: Central Walbran monumental redcedar stand, AFA-documented; rough remote access but a genuine big-tree destination. Parent of Castle Giant.


value: 11700 Cambie Road, Richmond, V6X 1L5

value: Subway


value: Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 104 - 1688 152 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4N2

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

value: Leon's Cafe is a Belgian-inspired coffee shop in Surrey specializing in traditional Belgian waffles, freshly brewed coffee, and locally sourced sandwiches and treats. The café cultivates a distinctly European atmosphere and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. It also hosts community events including art exhibitions and bingo days, making it a lively neighbourhood stop.

value: Leon's Cafe

detail: Website states 'Gluten Free & Vegan Friendly — If you are vegan or gluten free, then you've got options!'

wow_evidence: Belgian-inspired coffee shop... hosts community events including art exhibitions and bingo days


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces) at 60m; rack (6 spaces) at 71m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Starbucks


value: 7390A Cottonwood Street, Pemberton BC V0N 2L0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 27m. Total: 12 spaces.

blurb: Pemberton's library with a Library of Things collection.

community: Pemberton

value: The Pemberton & District Public Library is a modern community library serving the Pemberton valley, a popular hub for cycling in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Beyond books, it offers a 'Library of Things' collection, free digital resources, and a bookable 2-person meeting pod. Touring cyclists would find free Wi-Fi and public computers available during open hours.

value: Pemberton & District Public Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; Library of Things.


value: 2010 Government St, Victoria, BC V8T 4P1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 25 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 9m; bollard (4 spaces) at 15m; rack (6 spaces) at 16m; bollard (4 spaces) at 30m; rack (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; bollard (4 spaces) at 62m; bollard (4 spaces) at 66m; bollard (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (6 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 70m; bollard (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 76m; bollard (4 spaces) at 77m; bollard (4 spaces) at 81m; bollard (4 spaces) at 81m; bollard (2 spaces) at 82m; bollard (4 spaces) at 84m; bollard (4 spaces) at 85m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (6 spaces) at 86m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; bollard (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 103 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Roast is a Victoria sandwich shop that has been crafting fast-casual meals from locally sourced, naturally raised BC meats since 2013, with a menu centred on beef, porchetta, chicken, and veggie sandwiches alongside superfood salads. The Uptown location is one of two active Victoria outlets, situated in a shopping centre setting convenient for a midday stop on a city or suburban ride. The shop is notably BC's first sandwich shop to offer living wages and runs a reusable container program in partnership with the Bread and Butter Collective.

value: roast

detail: Website states 'Fresh meat and greens are ready to go, all day. Pop by for your next lunch break, we'll get something delicious in your hand in no time.'

detail: Website lists 'Veggie' as a sandwich option alongside meat options; superfood salads also featured. No explicit vegan or GF claims

wow_evidence: BC's first sandwich shop to offer living wages... one of two active Victoria outlets


value: Links Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1S9

blurb: Neighbourhood nature park in Kamloops' West Highlands.

value: West Highlands Park is a municipal nature reserve in Kamloops, BC, managed by the City of Kamloops. Listed under the city's parks and sports fields, it may offer natural scenery for cyclists passing through the West Highlands neighbourhood.

value: West Highlands Park

wow_evidence: Municipal park/nature area; thin record.


blurb: Parks Canada centre at Rogers Pass summit; railway and avalanche-defence exhibits.

community: Rogers Pass

value: The Rogers Pass Discovery Centre is a Parks Canada visitor information facility at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, perched at one of the most historically significant mountain crossings in Canada — the original route of the CPR transcontinental railway through the Selkirk Mountains. Operated by Parks Canada and tagged as both a historic site and information office, the centre interprets the natural and human drama of this avalanche-prone alpine corridor. Cyclists riding the Trans-Canada Highway through Glacier National Park pass directly through Rogers Pass, making this a natural and notable landmark stop.

theme: history

value: Rogers Pass Discovery Centre

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Parks Canada discovery centre; access with park day pass ~$11

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Parks Canada visitor facility of the Rogers Pass NHS (2dc327d41b) — exhibits on the CPR crossing and avalanche defence; satellite of the NHS listing.


value: 524 Front Street, Quesnel, BC

community: Quesnel

value: The Travelodge by Wyndham Quesnel is a national chain hotel situated on Front Street in Quesnel, a regional service hub in BC's Cariboo region along the Gold Rush Trail corridor. As a Travelodge property it offers standard roadside hotel amenities and participates in the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. Touring cyclists passing through the Cariboo will find it a convenient overnight stop in a town with good access to supplies and services.

value: Travelodge by Wyndham Quesnel

detail: Not explicitly confirmed by website content (corporate portal only)

signal: chain 'travelodge'

wow_evidence: national chain hotel...Travelodge property...Wyndham Rewards loyalty program


value: 38220 Highway 99, Squamish, V8B 0A5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: lockers (20 spaces, secure) at 13m. Total: 20 spaces, 20 secure.

community: Squamish

value: Squamish Adventure Inn is a waterfront hostel and hotel-style property in Squamish, BC — Canada's Outdoor Recreation Capital — sitting at the midpoint of the Sea-to-Sky corridor between Vancouver and Whistler. Guests choose from hotel-style rooms with private entrances and ensuite bathrooms, private rooms, dorms, or suites with private kitchens, all sharing a waterfront BBQ patio and a large communal kitchen. The inn offers complimentary cruiser bikes for guests plus on-site rentals of kayaks, bikes, and SUPs, and connects guests with local tour operators at discount rates.

value: Squamish Adventure Inn

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Guest laundry facilities' as a standard amenity

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: Secure dry equipment storage lockers, Guest laundry facilities, complimentary cruiser bikes for guests plus on-site rentals


value: Bornite Mountain Rd, Terrace, BC V8G 0A7, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Usk

source: camping

value: Forested provincial campground beside Kleanza Creek near Terrace, offering a shaded creekside setting with easy highway access along the Yellowhead corridor; a solid overnight with potable water and washrooms.

value: Kleanza Creek Provincial Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: easy highway access along the Yellowhead corridor; potable water and washrooms


value: 1790 Beach Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'


value: 7380 King George Blvd #700B, Surrey, BC V3W 5A5

value: Brewster's Sports Pub is a neighbourhood sports bar offering hearty pub fare alongside a broad selection of draught and packaged beer, wine, and cocktails. The pub features live sports viewing, darts, billiards, table soccer, and live music events, giving it a lively, multi-activity atmosphere. A touring cyclist would find a full sit-down menu with several vegetarian options plus an online ordering option for takeout.

value: Brewster's Sports Pub & Liquor Store

detail: Menu includes Stuffed Paratha, Veggie Pakoras, Cauliflower Bites, Quesadilla (cheese, peppers, black beans), and Deep Fried Gyoza (veggie option) as vegetarian items


value: Burrard Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: JJ Bean


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

community: Bowen Island

value: Amethyst is a Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottage at Nectar Yoga Retreat, a wellness retreat set on 20 acres of forested land on Bowen Island, reachable by a 20-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay. It is one of three gemstone-named deluxe cottages, sleeping 1-2 guests with a covered cedar porch overlooking a maple and alder grove. Every stay includes daily breakfast, yoga, and meditation sessions, giving the property a structured retreat character rather than a drop-in lodging feel.

value: Amethyst

detail: Website states stays include daily breakfast as part of the Experience Package

signal: Deluxe cottage at boutique yoga retreat with breakfast and yoga included; modern Scandinavian design, ensuite bathrooms, but no explicit pricing shown

subcategory: Resort


value: PO Box 129, Wells, BC V0K 2R0

community: Wells

value: Beckers Lodge is a four-season adventure resort on the shores of Bowron Lake in the Cariboo wilderness, serving as the primary outfitter for the world-renowned Bowron Lake Provincial Park Canoe Circuit. The resort operates a restaurant with a separate takeout window, offers rustic-to-deluxe log cabins, and rents canoes, kayaks, ATVs, and snowmobiles in a remote setting accessible via Wells, BC. The lodge intentionally operates internet-free, positioning itself as a genuine technology-free wilderness retreat deep in the Cariboo Mountains.

value: Beckers Lodge

signal: wilderness resort restaurant (Beckers Lodge); ~$18-30pp


value: 1466 Ryan Road East, Unit A

community: Lazo

value: Red Wagon Caf'EH is a neighbourhood café on Ryan Road East in the Courtenay area of Vancouver Island, pouring Red Tree coffee alongside freshly baked goods, sandwiches, and housemade bread. Its casual, community-oriented feel and food-forward menu make it a natural mid-ride stop for cyclists passing through the Comox Valley corridor.

value: Red Wagon Caf'EH

wow_evidence: neighbourhood café...pouring Red Tree coffee alongside freshly baked goods


value: 580 Clarke Road, Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 61m; rack (2 spaces) at 62m; rack at 64m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Safeway


value: 1555 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, V6J 1R1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (5 spaces) at 39m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Atomic Bike Shop is a repair-first bicycle shop in Vancouver, situated at the south end of the Granville Bridge and celebrating 20 years in business. Operated by a specialist named Steve, it handles everything from road and mountain bikes to BMX, cargo, and folding bikes with a focus on quality workmanship over retail sales. Touring cyclists will find a full repair and tune-up service, custom builds, and the ability to have bikes boxed up for travel.

value: Atomic Bike Shop

detail: Services page states: 'We can also safely box up bikes for travel.'

wow_evidence: repair-first…20 years in business…bikes boxed up for travel


value: 950 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K4

value: The Spot is a tech-forward boutique hotel in Nanaimo offering keyless smart locks, contactless mobile check-in, and minimalist modern rooms with rainfall showers and in-room mini-fridges. Located on Terminal Avenue North, it sits within easy reach of the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, making it a convenient overnight stop for cyclists crossing between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Free parking is available for all guests and a 24/7 virtual concierge provides around-the-clock support.

value: The Spot

detail: Dedicated desk area with USB charging ports in each room

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 198 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H2

community: Nelson

value: The Savoy Hotel is a century-old, beautifully restored three-storey boutique hotel on Baker Street in the heart of downtown Nelson, BC, offering twelve rooms with luxury finishes including heated bathroom floors and Nespresso makers. Exclusive guest amenities include a rooftop hot tub with views over Kootenay Lake, a gas fire pit patio, and a locally crafted cedar sauna bookable by the hour. The hotel is steps from Nelson's restaurants, breweries, and trailheads, making it a comfortable base for cycling the Kootenays.

value: Savoy Hotel

detail: Website states the hotel is 'steps away from the best restaurants, breweries' in downtown Nelson

signal: Boutique hotel with luxury finishes, sauna, rooftop hot tub, fine dining


value: 2755 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam, V3B 5Y9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 86m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: A Korean restaurant offering dine-in and takeout service on Lougheed Highway in Port Coquitlam. Located in a highway commercial area, suitable as a meal stop for touring cyclists.

value: We Grill Korean Eatery

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

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 360 Duncan St, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4

community: Duncan

value: Cycle Therapy is Duncan's full-service bicycle shop carrying Trek, Rocky Mountain, Pivot Cycles, Brodie, and Electra bikes, with a strong emphasis on e-bikes across multiple categories. As a Trek-certified and Shimano-certified service center, the shop's mechanics bring over 40 combined years of riding and wrenching experience and will work on any brand. Touring cyclists will find a well-stocked accessories section, professional bike fitting, rentals, and an active cycling club with local group rides.

value: Cycle Therapy

detail: 'Rentals' listed as a dedicated service in the site navigation and under the Services section ('Bike Rentals')

detail: Shop sells e-bikes across road, gravel, mountain, hybrid, and cruiser categories and stocks e-bike batteries/kits; service page states mechanics work on any brand, implying e-bike service is covered

detail: 'Cycling Club & Local Rides | Duncan' listed as a named service page in the navigation, and 'Group Rides' also listed under Services

wow_evidence: Trek-certified and Shimano-certified service center ... mechanics bring over 40 combined years of riding and wrenching experience


value: 100-8031 Leslie Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1E4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 85m; rack at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: Lu Charcoal Grill is a Chinese restaurant located in Richmond, BC, operating from a unit-style commercial address on Leslie Road. Beyond its cuisine style, no additional details about the dining experience or cyclist-relevant features could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Lu Charcoal Grill

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


value: 1801 Princeton-Kamloops Highway, Unit 601-602, Kamloops, BC V2E2J7

community: Kamloops

value: Cora's is a franchise location of the well-known Canadian breakfast and lunch chain celebrated for its elaborate fresh fruit platters, crêpes, and egg-based dishes. Situated on the Princeton-Kamloops Highway, this full-service restaurant offers a dining room, outdoor patio, takeout, and delivery. It provides a reliable and filling meal stop for touring cyclists passing through Kamloops.

value: Cora's

signal: Cora breakfast chain; ~$16-24pp


value: 100 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 72m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 35 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Gringo is a casual Mexi-Cali cantina in North Vancouver's Lonsdale neighbourhood, one of three Vancouver-area locations that trace their roots to a Gastown opening in 2013. The restaurant pitches itself as an unpretentious 'white-trash cantina' serving tacos, burritos, bowls, and a full bar of margaritas and cocktails in a lively, community-minded atmosphere. It is a full-service, sit-down establishment with a takeout option, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Gringo

signal: Mexi-Cali cantina, tacos/burritos + bar; ~$14-22pp


value: 4916 50th Avenue North, Unit 12

community: Fort Nelson

value: Northern Spice Pizza & Donair is a pizza and donair restaurant located in Northern BC, serving the community around the 50th Avenue North corridor. For touring cyclists making their way through this remote stretch of the province, it represents one of the few sit-down dining options in the area. The donair offering reflects the Western Canadian tradition of this Middle Eastern-inspired street food staple.

value: Northern Spice Pizza & Donair

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: pizza and donair restaurant...Facebook page...returned a 'Temporarily Blocked' wall...OSM tags as the sole evidence source


value: 635D Columbia Ave, Castlegar, V1N 1G9

community: Castlegar

value: Crumbs Bakery is a cafe and bakery located on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, BC, a small city at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers that serves as a gateway stop on several regional cycling routes. Based on OSM tagging it offers cafe-style food and coffee. No further details about the business can be confirmed due to its website domain appearing to have been compromised.

value: Crumbs Bakery

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: cafe at 635D Columbia Ave, Castlegar


value: 10056 South Shore Rd, Honeymoon Bay, BC V0R 1Y0

community: Honeymoon Bay

value: The Honeymoon Bay General Store is a community cornerstone general store nestled on the south shore of Cowichan Lake, stocking groceries, camping supplies, beer/wine/spirits, and a full hot take-out menu including stone-baked pizzas, all-day breakfast, burgers, butter chicken, and samosas. It is also a designated stop on the West Coast Trail Express bus, making it a natural resupply and staging point for cyclists heading to or from the Bamfield trailhead. The store explicitly markets itself as the essential pit stop for hikers, bikers, and campers exploring the Cowichan Lake area.

value: Honeymoon Bay Food & General Store

detail: Biking/camping subpage explicitly lists propane as a stocked item: 'Need propane... No Problem, we got your back!'

detail: Full hot take-out menu: all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, stone-baked pizzas (including vegan/vegetarian), chicken wings, zucchini sticks, butter chicken, samosas, fries, ice cream

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2270 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, V7H 1A8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 7m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Bouldering gym in North Vancouver's Dollarton area.

value: The Hive is a multi-location indoor climbing gym chain with a North Shore outpost in North Vancouver's Dollarton area. It offers bouldering and climbing in a purpose-built sports facility, making it a potential activity stop for touring cyclists exploring the North Shore. Visitors must sign a waiver on their first visit, and youth require parental consent and adequate adult supervision.

value: The Hive

wow_evidence: Climbing gym with day access — climbing-gym ladder 1/2; waiver is normal, KW false positive.


value: 343 Clearwater Valley Rd, Clearwater BC, V0E1N2

community: Clearwater

value: Wild Flour Cafe Bakery is a from-scratch bakery café in Clearwater, BC, near the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park. The kitchen mills its own ancient grain flours for sourdough, makes bone-broth soups in-house, and sources organic fair-trade espresso from Oso Negro Roastery in Nelson, BC. A solid resupply stop for cyclists passing through the North Thompson corridor.

value: Wild Flour bakery café

detail: Website menu lists vegan-tagged items (e.g. 'Roasted Potatoes *vegan* *g/f*') and gluten-free bread substitution available


value: 4211 Village Square, Whistler, V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 66m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2746 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, V0R 1S0

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; wall_loops (14 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; rack at 71m; stands (1 space, covered) at 84m. Total: 25 spaces.

blurb: Cumberland's library on Dunsmuir Avenue.

community: Cumberland

value: The Cumberland Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the community since 1947, now operating from a purpose-built ~3,200 sq. ft. civic building on Dunsmuir Avenue that opened in 2013. Part of the VIRL regional system spanning Vancouver Island and the central BC coast, this public library is a welcoming stop in Cumberland's compact historic downtown. Free public Wi-Fi is available to all visitors without a library card.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Cumberland Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Branch since 1947 in a 2013 civic building; ordinary library band.


value: 195 East 36th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5W 4A1

community: Vancouver

value: C Market Coffee is Vancouver's largest café, spanning over 5,000 square feet of design-forward interior with varied seating dynamics, specialty coffee, elevated café dining, and Korean-inspired culture. Named after the global Arabica commodity exchange, the business roasts beans in-house and pairs them with freshly crafted dishes, aiming to blend quick service with a lingering café atmosphere. The Main St location, which opened in March 2026, also hosts coffee classes, pop-up markets, and room rentals, positioning it as a community destination.

value: C Market Coffee

wow_evidence: Vancouver's largest café, spanning over 5,000 square feet... specialty coffee... Korean-inspired culture


value: 940 Chew Road North, Quesnel, V2J 6R8

community: Quesnel

value: The Sandman Hotel Quesnel is a newly renovated, full-service hotel in Quesnel, BC, part of the national Sandman chain, featuring an indoor pool, fitness centre, on-site Denny's Restaurant with room service, and 24-hour front desk. It has earned Silver GreenStep Sustainability Certification through a formal evaluation against Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards. For touring cyclists moving through the Cariboo region, it offers practical amenities including coin-operated laundry, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi across all room types.

value: Sandman Hotel Quesnel

detail: USB Charging Ports listed under room features on the Grand Room subpage

detail: Coin-Operated Laundry explicitly listed in the hotel amenities on the website

detail: Denny's Restaurant on-site with room service available, listed prominently in amenities and room descriptions

signal: chain 'sandman'


value: 306 Water St #2, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Poke N Chat is a casual Gastown eatery specializing in poke bowls, ramen, and bubble tea, situated steps from the historic Steam Clock on Water Street. It is known for fresh ingredients and a cozy atmosphere with views of this Vancouver landmark. Cyclists exploring the waterfront or Gastown can order online for pickup or opt for delivery.

value: Poke N Chat

signal: Menu mains $16.74–$20.94; casual eatery self-description


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 34m; rack at 47m; rack at 48m; rack at 58m; floor (covered) at 60m.

community: Victoria

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 4101 Number 5 Road, Richmond

value: Fruiticana


value: 4910 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 4G6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 95m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Joyce Way Market is a family-run convenience store that has been serving the Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver for over 10 years. It stocks drinks, ice cream (Ben & Jerry's and Häagen-Dazs), snacks, and grocery staples like eggs, milk, and bread, plus lottery tickets and cigarettes. The store also offers in-store computer services including black-and-white printing, scanning, and computer use.

value: Joyce Way Market

wow_evidence: family-run convenience store that has been serving the Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood for over 10 years


value: 2915 Douglas St. Victoria, BC CA V8T 4M8

value: A casual breakfast and comfort food diner located on Victoria's Douglas Street. Offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it accessible for cyclists who want to sit down for a meal. Serves homemade comfort food in a traditional neighborhood diner setting.

value: Spoons Diner

signal: breakfast/comfort diner; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: casual breakfast and comfort food diner


value: 2800 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver

value: Thai Son is a Vietnamese restaurant with five locations offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The business provides both dine-in and takeout service, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a quick meal or sit-down dining.

value: Thai Son Restaurant

signal: Thai Son Vietnamese (multi-loc); ~$14-20pp


value: 45 Bayview Drive, Port Clements, V0T 1R0

blurb: Logging-era museum with the White Raven and a piece of the legendary Golden Spruce.

community: Port Clements

value: The Port Clements Museum, built in 1987 and run by the Port Clements Historical Society, documents the pioneer and logging history of Haida Gwaii through more than 2,000 artifacts — including the famous White Raven and a preserved piece of the legendary Kiidk'yass (Golden Spruce). It doubles as the village's tourist information centre, making it a natural first stop for cyclists arriving in Port Clements. The waterfront grounds include a short trail overlooking Stewart Bay with picnic tables and benches.

days_closed: Sa Su

setting: mixed

value: Port Clements Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: village historical society museum; small admission/donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: 2,000-artifact logging and pioneer museum holding the White Raven and a piece of Kiidk'yaas, the Golden Spruce; doubles as visitor info.


value: 1868 McCallum Road, Unit 120, Chilliwack, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack at 82m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Papa John's is an international pizza chain with over 5,000 locations in 44 countries, emphasizing fresh dough and quality ingredients under the 'Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.' brand promise. This Chilliwack location at McCallum Road offers carryout and delivery pizza. It is a familiar, predictable refuelling option for touring cyclists moving through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 2176 Salmon Point Road, Campbell River, BC

community: Campbell River

value: Mattone is a family-owned modern Italian restaurant situated at Salmon Point Resort on the Old Island Highway south of Campbell River, offering a 180-degree oceanfront view over the Salish Sea. The casual counter-service kitchen is helmed by Ryan Gark, a Chopped Canada champion, and his wife Katrina, whose Italian heritage informs dishes like Nonna's meatballs and house-made focaccia. A reviewer specifically recommends it to cyclists winding up the Old Island Highway.

value: Mattone

detail: Menu note states oysters are 'NOT AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOUT', implying takeout is available for other menu items

detail: Menu key lists '(GF) Gluten Friendly, (GFO) Gluten Friendly Option Available, (VO) Vegan Option Available' with multiple items labelled accordingly throughout

signal: resort Italian counter-service, apps $12-22; ~$22-34pp

wow_evidence: Ryan Gark, a Chopped Canada champion… reviewer specifically recommends it to cyclists winding up the Old Island Highway


value: 2601 Westview Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7N 3X3

value: Westview Fresh Pizza is a neighbourhood pizza spot on the North Shore committed to fresh, locally sourced ingredients and what they describe as authentic Canadian pizza. The business operates primarily as a takeout and online-order operation and has drawn praise for attentive owner-led customer service. Touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver could use it as a convenient food stop, though cyclist-specific facilities are unconfirmed.

value: Westview Fresh Pizza


value: 345 Wade Avenue East, Penticton, BC V2A 1S8

community: Penticton

value: Grape Escapes is Penticton's #1-rated wine tour company (TripAdvisor Hall of Fame inductee), operating since 2011 and guiding guests through the South Okanagan's celebrated wine regions including Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Summerland, Oliver/Osoyoos, and the Similkameen Valley. Tours include door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any Penticton address, visits to handpicked wineries, and a catered gourmet picnic lunch with vegan and gluten-free options. For touring cyclists staying in or passing through Penticton, this is a way to explore the wine country without riding the full routes.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Grape Escape Wine Tours

detail: Tours include 'catered, individually packaged, 3-course gourmet picnic lunch' served at a winery; also includes 'individually packaged, charcuterie style snacks & bottled water'

detail: Website states 'Gluten free, vegan & allergen friendly options available' for tour lunches

signal: Wine tour company, not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: TripAdvisor Hall of Fame inductee, operating since 2011


value: 680 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (17 spaces, covered) at 80m. Total: 17 spaces.

blurb: Art museum in a 1939 Scottish-castle-inspired stone house; admission by donation.

community: West Vancouver

value: A municipal art museum housed in the historic 1939 Gertrude Lawson house, a stone residence inspired by Scottish castles. The museum focuses on contemporary and historical art, architecture, and design, with rotating exhibitions and a bookstore. Admission is by donation, making it an easy cultural stop for touring cyclists passing through West Vancouver's Ambleside area.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

theme: art-culture

value: West Vancouver Art Museum

signal: Website states: Admission is by donation

wow_evidence: Municipal museum in the 1939 Gertrude Lawson stone house; by-donation admission, rotating art/design exhibitions.


value: 112-4368 Main St, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

value: Main St Noodles is an Asian fusion noodle shop in Whistler village offering a customizable menu of globally-inspired noodle dishes — from Pad Thai to Korean-style udon to Malaysian coconut curry. Cyclists can choose their own spice level and protein, making it easy to fuel up exactly as needed. Contactless takeout and delivery make it a practical quick stop after a ride.

value: Main Street Noodles

detail: Menu page labels multiple dishes as Vegetarian and Vegan (e.g., Main St Signature, Teriyaki, Korean, Crispy Chili Beef with tofu sub); vegan soba noodle substitutions noted throughout. No GF labeling observed

signal: Most mains $13.95–$14.95; noodle house; fast-casual delivery/takeout


value: 2030 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, V2S 2C7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 32m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 60m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: The Old Spaghetti Factory is a long-running Canadian Italian restaurant chain with a full sit-down location in Abbotsford, positioned beside the Coast Hotel just off Highway 1 on Sumas Way — a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley. The restaurant's signature 'all included' format bundles bread, soup or salad, dessert, and a hot drink with every entrée. Large-group inquiries are available for parties of seven or more, making it a practical option for group rides.

value: The Old Spaghetti Factory

detail: Menu explicitly labels individual items as 'vegetarian' (e.g., Garlic Cheese Toast, Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries) and 'gluten free' (e.g., Steamed Mussels). A dedicated Gluten Free menu tab is listed

signal: All-included meals at one low price; appetizers $9–14; casual chain


value: 2540 Mary Hill Rd. #103, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3B2

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Miu Japanese Cuisine is a contemporary fusion restaurant in Port Coquitlam offering a creative East-meets-West take on Japanese cooking, with specialties including aburi oshi sushi, sushi pizza, and bento sets. The restaurant describes its philosophy as a respectful yet imaginative reinterpretation of traditional Japanese flavors incorporating West Coast influences. It caters to a wide range of occasions, from solo meals to group gatherings.

value: Miu Japanese Cuisine

signal: fusion Japanese, aburi oshi/sushi pizza, mains ~$15-20; ~$16-26pp


value: 2 KM NORTH OF INVERMERE, Athalmer, BC V0A 1K5, Canada

blurb: National Historic Site where David Thompson built the first fur post west of the Rockies, 1807.

community: Athalmer

value: Kootenae House National Historic Site marks the location of the first fur trade post established west of the Rockies, built by explorer David Thompson in 1807 near present-day Invermere in the Columbia Valley. It is a federally designated monument commemorating a pivotal moment in Pacific Northwest exploration and the fur trade. Touring cyclists riding the Columbia Valley corridor will find this a notable historical waypoint in a region rich with natural and Indigenous history.

value: Kootenae House National Historic Site

signal: Parks Canada advertises 'Free admission' for visits

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: NHS designation anchors notability: first fur trade post west of the Rockies (David Thompson, 1807); the visit itself is a modest interpretive site.


value: 5031 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V7E 2K5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 4m; rack at 10m; rack at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: O'Hare's Gastropub is a full-service pub and liquor store in Richmond's Steveston neighbourhood, a popular destination for cyclists exploring the flat dyke trails and waterfront. The venue offers dine-in food service as well as takeout and delivery options. Its combined gastropub-and-liquor-store format makes it a practical stop for resupplying on a longer ride through the Fraser River delta.

value: O'Hare's Gastropub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 5627 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1R5

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

community: Burnaby

value: Hill's Bakery is a local bakery in North Vancouver, confirmed present in OpenStreetMap as recently as September 2024. As a bakery, it could offer cyclists a stop for baked goods, but no further details about its offerings or facilities are verifiable from available sources.

value: Hill's Bakery

signal: shop=bakery


community: Surrey


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 6308 Thunderbird Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 14m; rack (10 spaces) at 16m; rack (10 spaces) at 21m; rack (10 spaces) at 25m; rack (7 spaces) at 99m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Bean Around The World is a long-running BC coffee roaster with over 30 years of history, operating a cafe at the UBC campus area on Thunderbird Boulevard. The company sources organic and ethically traded beans from around the world and roasts daily in small batches. Cyclists riding the UBC loop or Spanish Banks routes would find this a recognizable chain stop with outdoor seating noted in OSM.

value: Bean Around The World

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 16780 64 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 3Y2

value: Northview Liquor Store is a retail alcohol shop located in a strip mall unit in Surrey's Cloverdale area. As a liquor store, it primarily serves customers seeking beer, wine, and spirits rather than cyclist-focused amenities. Touring cyclists passing through the area might stop for packaged beverages, but it is not a traditional cyclist hospitality stop.

value: Northview Liquor Store


value: 7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond


value: 2072 South Island Highway


value: 5047 Argyle Street

community: Port Alberni

value: Wildflower Bakeshop and Cafe is a community-oriented brunch cafe in Port Alberni's Alberni Valley, founded by a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of combined hospitality experience. The kitchen works entirely from scratch using organic, seasonal ingredients sourced from local Vancouver Island farmers and the team's own garden, with a drinks list featuring exclusively BC craft beers, ciders, and natural wines. It's a dog-friendly, welcoming spot that also offers DoorDash delivery and made-to-order custom cakes.

value: Wildflower Bakeshop and Cafe

detail: Website states: 'Many of our dishes are easily modified to accommodate gluten free, dairy free, and vegan diets.'

wow_evidence: founded by a husband-and-wife team … organic, seasonal ingredients sourced from local Vancouver Island farmers


value: #7 – 4154 Village Stroll, Whistler, BC, V8E 1H1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Beacon Pub & Eatery is a craft beer and comfort food pub located in the heart of Whistler Village Square, with what the venue describes as the best patio and après vibe in town. The menu leans into hearty fare — Canadian beef and bison burgers, poutine, wings, and loaded tacos — designed to refuel after a full day on the trails or slopes. The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 90-minute dining limit, so arriving early is advisable during peak periods.

value: Beacon Pub & Eatery

detail: Gluten-free buns available for all handhelds; vegetarian options include a garden black bean veggie burger, Mediterranean mezze with warm falafel, and butternut squash bruschetta

wow_evidence: hearty fare ... designed to refuel after a full day on the trails or slopes


value: 4517 W Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 3G3

community: Saanich

value: The Village is the Royal Oak location of a local brunch franchise that has been voted Best Breakfast in the City three years running. It serves a locally inspired menu alongside directly traded and locally roasted coffee in a dining room and on a patio. Located just off the Pat Bay Highway, it offers both sit-down service and take-out packaged intentionally for travel.

value: The Village

signal: Menu mains $20–24: Mt Doug Benny, Reuben, Drop 3

wow_evidence: voted Best Breakfast in the City three years running... local brunch franchise


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

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (7 spaces) at 12m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Squamish

value: A-FRAME Brewing Co. is an award-winning craft brewery and tasting room in Squamish, BC, celebrated for its relaxed 'cabin vibes' atmosphere—an outdoor patio with a fire pit, mountain backdrop, and an inclusive, welcoming community ethos. The brewery names its beers after BC lakes and earned Gold and Silver at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards. Cyclists will find a natural post-ride stop with growler fills, cold packaged cans to go, and regular on-site food truck service.

value: A-Frame Tasting Room

detail: Flipside Burgers food truck, parked on-site regularly, offers 'ethical meats, vegetarian and vegan options as well as Gluten Free' burgers per the FAQ

signal: amenity=bar

detail: Website FAQ confirms on-site washrooms for patrons: 'use of our washrooms and seating is for our patrons only.'

wow_evidence: Gold and Silver at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards; FAQ explicitly references 'aprés ride' snacks


character: destination

community: Stillwater

value: Vehicle-accessible campground at the end of the Wells Gray Corridor road, set on Clearwater Lake amid old-growth forest with hiking trails and spectacular valley views nearby; the gate closes in the off-season so this is a summer-only destination.

value: Clearwater Lake Campground

wow_evidence: vehicle-accessible campground...world-class destination park


value: Unit 140, 12560 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC V6V 2N5

value: Ba Le Deli & Bakery is a family-owned Vietnamese delicatessen operating since 1987, known for authentic bánh mì sandwiches built on French baguettes baked fresh in-house daily using locally sourced meats. The Richmond location is one of five Ba Le outposts across Metro Vancouver and Victoria. Cyclists passing through Richmond can fuel up quickly on Vietnamese subs, rice bowls, and vermicelli bowls, with a solid range of vegan and vegetarian choices on the menu.

value: Ba Le Deli & Bakery

detail: Menu includes Vegan Steak Banh Mi, Vegan Bologna Banh Mi, Vegetarian Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi, Classic Vietnamese Veggie Sandwich, and Vermicelli Bowl with Tofu and Spring Rolls

signal: Banh mi sandwiches $9–$11; street-food format, affordable prices emphasized

wow_evidence: family-owned Vietnamese delicatessen operating since 1987, one of five Ba Le outposts across Metro Vancouver and Victoria


blurb: Small VIRL branch at the end of the Zeballos valley road.

community: Zeballos

value: Zeballos Library is a branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library system serving this small, remote community at the end of a logging road on northern Vancouver Island. For touring cyclists making the long journey to Zeballos, it stands as one of the few public facilities in a community otherwise defined by its wilderness setting and limited services. As a public library, it offers a quiet indoor space in an area where such amenities are rare.

value: Zeballos Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 6076 Fraser Street, Vancouver, V5W 2Z7

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 55m; rack (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 38 spaces.

blurb: South Hill's library branch on Fraser Street.

community: Vancouver

value: The South Hill Branch is part of the Vancouver Public Library system, serving the South Hill neighbourhood along the Fraser Street corridor. As a public library, it provides a welcoming indoor rest stop for touring cyclists passing through this part of Vancouver. The branch is operated by the City of Vancouver and offers a publicly accessible space with no admission required.

value: South Hill Library Branch


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

community: Manning Park

value: Hike-in backcountry campsite at an alpine lake deep in E.C. Manning Park's Cascade Mountains; a permit is required ($5/person/night) but no advance reservation, and the site is unreachable by any road or loaded bike.

value: Poland Lake Campground

wow_evidence: unreachable by any road or loaded bike


category: Transport

community: New Westminster

source: llm-examine

value: Royal City Taxi is an on-demand taxi and van service based in New Westminster since 1941, covering the Greater Vancouver area including Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Surrey, and YVR airport. Fleet includes vans and wheelchair-accessible vans; no bike policy stated.

value: Royal City Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: based in New Westminster since 1941, covering the Greater Vancouver area including YVR airport


value: 815 Village Drive, Port Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 53m; stands (1 space) at 55m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Pür & Simple is a Canadian breakfast and brunch franchise chain with over 65 locations across the country, serving modern twists on comfort-food classics in a bright, upscale setting. The Port Coquitlam outpost sits within Fremont Village, a busy retail hub, and offers a full sit-down menu spanning eggs, waffles, crepes, benedicts, smoothies, and a dedicated coffee bar. The menu includes clearly labelled vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive items, making it a flexible refuelling stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Pür & Simple

detail: Menu pages list dedicated 'Vegan', 'Vegetarian', and 'Gluten Sensitive' filter categories; individual items are marked Vg (vegan) and V (vegetarian) throughout the menu

signal: Pancakes, egg toast, sandwiches $20–22; casual breakfast-brunch sit-down


value: 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

value: Botanist is the flagship fine-dining restaurant of the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, set in Vancouver's waterfront Coal Harbour district with both an indoor dining room and an outdoor garden terrace. Executive Chef Hector Laguna leads a menu rooted in Pacific Northwest ingredients — sustainably sourced seafood, organic produce from local farmers, and regionally inspired seasonal dishes. The venue also houses an inventive cocktail bar and lab with a terroir-driven wine program focused on small-batch, biodynamic producers.

value: Botanist

signal: Fairmont flagship fine dining, exec chef, tasting menus; ~$70-110pp


value: 425 Manson Street, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0

blurb: Fort St. James' library, Nawhulnukw: 'house for shared stories' in Carrier.

community: Fort St James

value: A small-town public library in the historic fur-trade community of Fort St. James on Stuart Lake, whose Carrier-language name Nawhulnukw bayoh means 'house for shared stories.' The library offers free computer and internet access, community event listings, and a wealth of local-history and First Nations cultural resources. The surrounding area features the Fort St. James National Historic Site, provincial parks, and Stuart Lake Golf Club.

value: Fort St. James Public Library

wow_evidence: Small-town library with strong local-history and First Nations collections; Carrier name Nawhulnukw, 'house for shared stories'.


value: 200-8040 Garden City Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y2N9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 69m; rack at 79m.

value: Royal Seafood Restaurant is a full-service Chinese restaurant on the second floor of Garden City Centre shopping mall in Richmond, specializing in traditional Dim Sum and dinner. The restaurant is equipped for mid-sized banquet events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and themed evenings such as caviar tastings and wine pairings. Its chefs are described as hand-selected for their dedication to fresh, seasonal ingredients recognized among the best in Richmond and the Lower Mainland.

value: Royal Seafood Restaurant

signal: Chinese dim sum & banquet seafood; ~$18-32pp


value: 1778 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 10m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 78m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Stega Eatery is a restaurant located in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood on Columbia Street, a popular cycling corridor near the False Creek seawall. The OSM record notes indoor seating and a smoke-free environment. Its location in one of Vancouver's most cycle-friendly districts makes it a natural stop for riders exploring the seawall or commuting through the area.

value: Stega Eatery

signal: Olympic Village eatery; ~$18-28pp


value: 2040 Sumas Way, V2S 2C7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wall_loops (8 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 41m; rack (2 spaces) at 51m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 85m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Noodlebox is a Canadian fast-casual franchise serving customizable Asian-inspired noodle and rice boxes wok-fired to order with a wide variety of sauces, proteins, and noodle types. The chain operates multiple British Columbia locations and is known for bold flavours across dishes like Pad Thai, Kung Pao, and Butter Chicken. Touring cyclists would find it a practical stop for a hot, filling meal with explicit vegan and gluten-friendly modifications available on request.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Website states 'Can be made VEGAN — Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY — Please ask when ordering' across multiple menu items

signal: Noodle house with customizable wok-fired boxes

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise... chain operates multiple British Columbia locations


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 84m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3105 2nd Ave, Daajing Giids, BC V8J 1H9, Canada

community: Daajing Giids

value: Skidegate Inlet Retreat is a Haida-owned-and-operated property in Queen Charlotte on Graham Island, offering two self-contained suites — the Eagle Suite (sleeps 6) and the Raven Suite (sleeps 4) — with panoramic views over Skidegate Inlet and authentic Indigenous art throughout. The retreat sits on a hillside between the inlet and cedar forests, within walking distance of the marina, restaurants, and the farmers market, making it a comfortable base for exploring Haida Gwaii by bicycle. Host Robert is available to help guests connect with local adventure operators and cultural sites including the Ḵay Llnagaay Heritage Centre.

value: Skidegate Inlet Retreat

detail: Washer & Dryer listed in amenities for both Eagle Suite and Raven Suite

detail: Website states the retreat is 'a short walk to restaurants, shops, the farmers market, and the marina'

signal: Haida-owned 2-suite retreat sleeping 4-6; whole-suite rates normalize upscale


value: 3779 Rupert Street, Vancouver, V5M 3W2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; rack (7 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (3 spaces) at 49m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 77m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Ba Le Deli & Bakery is a family-owned Vietnamese delicatessen that has been baking its own baguettes and crafting bánh mì sandwiches in Vancouver since 1987. The Rupert Street shop is one of several Lower Mainland locations, offering a menu that spans classic Vietnamese cold cut subs, vegan and vegetarian options, vermicelli bowls, and desserts. For cyclists moving through East Vancouver, it is a quick, affordable stop for a filling handmade sandwich.

value: Ba Le Deli & Banh Mi

signal: Bánh mì sandwiches $9.50–$11.25; street food deli

wow_evidence: one of several Lower Mainland locations... baking its own baguettes and crafting bánh mì sandwiches in Vancouver since 1987


value: 2117 Whistler Road

community: Whistler

value: Rimrock Café is a well-established Whistler Creekside restaurant that has been serving guests since 1986, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. The kitchen emphasizes sustainability and seasonality, with a menu crafted around local ingredients. It offers full sit-down dining, group bookings, and private event options, positioning it as a destination-worthy meal stop on a Whistler cycling tour.

value: Rimrock Cafe

signal: Three-course prix-fixe special at $69/person; fine-dining positioning


value: 3596 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 2A7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Kanadell Japanese Bakery is a small East Vancouver storefront founded by Japanese-born baker Keiko Nakanishi, specializing in authentic Japanese breads and pastries such as melon pan, curry pan, and elaborately crafted whole cakes. The bakery grew from an online operation and farmers-market vendor into a neighbourhood shop with indoor café seating, and was featured on Food Network Canada's 'Project Bakeover.' It also participates in local farmers markets and offers pre-ordering, catering, and UberEats delivery.

value: Kanadell Japanese Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: featured on Food Network Canada's 'Project Bakeover'


value: 655 Burrard Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 50m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 811 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B7, Canada

community: Kamloops

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 142 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 43m; rack at 70m; rack at 98m; rack at 100m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Ganges, Salt Spring Island

value: Pizza Cavern is a compact takeout-focused pizza shop in Duncan, BC, serving a broad menu of specialty and build-your-own pizzas, baked subs, wraps, and calzones. The kitchen leans into variety — from a Birria pulled pork pizza to a Greek and a Buffalo Chicken option — making it a practical mid-ride fuel stop for cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley. Gluten-free crust and several vegetarian builds are available for riders with dietary needs.

value: Pizza Cavern

detail: Website states 'All orders from 6:15pm onward are takeout only,' confirming takeout service is offered

detail: Website lists a dedicated Vegetarian pizza, Pesto Veggie pizza, House Veggie pizza and wrap, and explicitly offers 'Gluten free (12" +$4)' crust under Build Your Own


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: Pita Pit is a healthy fast-food chain located inside Orchard Park Mall on Harvey Avenue in Kelowna, offering build-your-own pitas, salads, rice bowls, and smoothies. It operates as a takeout and delivery location with no drive-through. Touring cyclists passing through Kelowna's main commercial corridor will find it a quick, customizable stop for a filling meal.

value: Pita Pit

signal: chain 'pita pit'


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 76m; rack (8 spaces) at 89m; rack (8 spaces) at 99m. Total: 16 spaces.


value: 11890 Shepherds Inn Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, V1J 8L5

community: Charlie Lake

value: The Shepherd's Inn is a family-owned roadside complex positioned at Mile 72 of the Alaska Highway, 42 km northwest of Fort St John — a remote stretch where services are scarce. The property combines a motel, sit-down restaurant, convenience store, and gas/diesel fueling station, billing itself as 'an oasis on the Alaska Highway.' For touring cyclists riding the Alaska Highway corridor, it is one of the few full-service stops between Fort St John and Fort Nelson.

value: The Shepherd's Inn - Convenience Store

detail: Full restaurant on site: 'Home cooked meals, breakfast all day, homemade breads, baked goods and soups made from scratch.' To-go orders also available


value: 1795 Pendrell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Diba is a Persian restaurant in Vancouver's West End, a short ride from the Stanley Park Seawall, serving traditional kebabs, stews, and vegetarian dishes in a no-smoking indoor and outdoor setting. The menu spans Iranian classics from ghormeh sabzi and fesenjoon to a dedicated vegetarian section and shareable kebab platters. Online ordering is available directly through Uber Eats and DoorDash for cyclists needing a quick pickup.

value: Diba

detail: Website lists a dedicated Vegetarian section: Veggie Kebab, Mirza Ghasemi, Kashk o Bademjan, Veggie Fesenjoon Stew, Kookoo Sabzi

signal: Persian kebabs/stews; ~$16-26pp


value: 9882 BC-97, Lake Country, BC

community: Lake Country

value: Woody's Pub is a cozy, long-established neighborhood pub on Highway 97 in Lake Country (Winfield), part of the Woodsman Group's family of Okanagan pubs. Known for hearty pub classics like beef dip, steak dinners, and Sunday roast, it draws a loyal local following and welcomes visitors with a warm, laid-back atmosphere. The pub regularly hosts live music nights and comedy events, making it a lively stop along the Okanagan corridor.

value: Woody's Pub

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


community: North Vancouver

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 205-1425 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 76m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Mani is a Persian-fusion quick-service restaurant operated by Mani Food Services Ltd., offering a menu that blends traditional Iranian kabobs (koobideh, joojeh, lamb) with burgers, sandwiches, and sides. The combination of saffron chicken, rosemary lamb, and smoky eggplant preparations gives it a distinctly Middle Eastern flair unusual for a Marine Drive strip location. Cyclists passing through the West Vancouver corridor can order online for pickup or delivery, making a hot kabob plate an easy mid-ride fuel stop.

value: Mani

detail: Menu includes Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich (fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, marinara on sourdough) and Caesar Salad as vegetarian options; no explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Kabob mains $18–26, sandwiches $12–22, casual sit-down format


community: Campbell River

value: McDonald's

signal: McDonald's chain (confirmed); ~$8-13


value: 10-4890 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4Z4

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

community: Nanaimo

value: Dami Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Nanaimo specializing in sushi and Japanese cuisine. It provides both dine-in and takeout service, making it convenient for touring cyclists passing through. The air-conditioned interior and available washrooms make it a comfortable stop.

value: Dami Sushi

signal: sushi dine-in/takeout; ~$15-25pp


community: Vernon

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'