value: 961 Robinson Avenue, Naramata, V0H 1N0

community: Naramata

value: Real Things Pizza is a community-rooted, takeout-only pizza joint in Naramata staffed by local teenagers, known for handmade crusts and inventive combinations well beyond standard offerings. Delivery is available — including right to the beach — making it a relaxed option for cyclists on the Naramata Bench who don't want to interrupt their ride for a sit-down meal. Gluten-free crust and vegan/vegetarian options extend its appeal to riders with dietary needs.

value: Real Things Pizza

detail: Website Kids menu notes 'GF not available in Kids Meal size,' confirming GF crust is available for regular orders

wow_evidence: community-rooted, takeout-only pizza joint in Naramata staffed by local teenagers... Delivery is available — including right to the beach


source: enrichment

value: 4636 Elk Lake Drive

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 21m.

blurb: Public library branch beside Elk Lake Regional Park.

category: Attractions

community: Saanich

value: The Bruce Hutchison Branch is a full-service public library branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library system, located on Elk Lake Drive adjacent to Elk Lake Regional Park—a hub for cycling, running, and paddling in the Capital Regional District. As a public institution, it provides free access to books, digital resources, and public computers in a climate-controlled setting. Its position along a well-used cycling corridor makes it a natural potential waypoint for touring and recreational cyclists passing through Saanich.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: free

confidence: high

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Library

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; handy to Elk Lake.


value: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 51m. Total: 12 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: North Vancouver

value: Brazil Gourmet is a Brazilian pop-up kitchen operating at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, serving traditional street foods such as pastel — thin-crust fried pies with assorted fillings — alongside seasoned pork belly and tapioca-based dishes. Now in its fifth year, the business runs on a scheduled basis at the Lonsdale Quay market, making it a cultural detour for cyclists exploring the North Shore waterfront. Pre-ordering is available through the website for those planning ahead.

value: Brazil Gourmet

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Brazilian pop-up kitchen … fifth year … scheduled basis at the Lonsdale Quay market


value: 3468 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (8 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; rack (5 spaces) at 92m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Hynes' is an Irish-owned and Irish-run pub in the Kitsilano neighbourhood, dedicated to the Hynes family of Galway and built around good Guinness, draught beers, and comfort-food cooking. It hosts traditional Irish music sessions and live musicians multiple nights a week, and offers a hireable private lounge for groups of up to 60. Weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, making it a viable stop at multiple points in a cycling day.

value: Hynes' Irish Pub

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: Irish-owned and Irish-run pub...dedicated to the Hynes family of Galway...traditional Irish music sessions


value: 1081 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1L4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (5 spaces) at 96m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Thai Away Home is an authentic Thai restaurant on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, part of a small local franchise known for its approachable menu of curries, noodles, and signature crispy fried chicken. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and caters to a wide range of dietary needs with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. It is wheelchair accessible and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the Granville corridor.

value: Thai Away Home

detail: Website states menu includes 'vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options'; menu lists tofu/veggie curry substitutions

confidence: low

signal: Thai franchise, affordable, curries/noodles; ~$14-22pp

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: part of a small local franchise


value: 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6A 1P1

blurb: Live music venue in a 1971 Shaw Brothers cinema; shows most nights.

value: The Rickshaw Theatre is a celebrated live music venue in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, originally built in 1971 as the Shaw Theatre — part of the legendary Shaw Brothers' Hong Kong cinema empire. Reopened as a concert venue in 2009, it has won multiple 'Best Live Music Venue' awards from local outlets including the Georgia Straight (2018, 2019) and The Whammys (2016–2019). Touring cyclists can catch shows spanning punk, metal, hip hop, folk, and beyond, with full-service bars and a coat check on site.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: no

planning: check-ahead

theme: art-culture

value: The Rickshaw

detail: FAQ states explicitly: 'No food, but we do have full service bars.'

detail: FAQ confirms coat check is available ('Do you have a coat check? Yes!')

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: moderate

confidence: medium

label: Moderate

signal: live music venue; tickets $25-45

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

tier: info

wow_evidence: 1971 Shaw Brothers cinema turned award-winning live music venue; show-conditional delight.


bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

label: kokanee spawning

months: September October

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Fintry

source: camping

value: A large 160-site full-service campground on the historic Fintry Estate along Okanagan Lake's west shore, offering a natural sand beach, mountain canyon views, and a dramatic triple waterfall through Shorts Creek; expect crowds in peak summer.

value: Fintry Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: historic Fintry Estate along Okanagan Lake's west shore… natural sand beach… dramatic triple waterfall through Shorts Creek


value: 288 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 8A2

category: Groceries

community: Abbotsford

value: Willow View Farms is a family-owned U-pick apple orchard and farm market in Abbotsford's Fraser Valley, celebrating over 32 years of selling produce directly from the farm. Cyclists can pick their own apples, pears, and plums in season, or buy pre-picked fruit, fresh-pressed cider, potatoes, jams, and other seasonal goods from the country store. Set against views of Mount Baker and just off Highway 1, it makes for a scenic and restorative detour on a Fraser Valley route.

value: Willow View Farms

detail: Farm store stocked with pre-picked apples (15+ varieties), potatoes, fresh-pressed apple cider, frozen pies, jams, honey, and seasonal squash and pumpkins

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-owned U-pick apple orchard and farm market celebrating over 32 years


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 39m; stands (covered) at 44m.

community: Burnaby

value: Basha

origin: chain


value: 854 Trans-Canada Hwy, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

community: Cache Creek

value: Star House Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant situated on the Trans-Canada Highway in Cache Creek, a classic pit-stop town on one of BC's busiest touring corridors. It offers both dine-in and counter pickup, with online ordering available. Cache Creek sits at the junction of Highways 1 and 97, making it a natural refuelling point for cyclists heading north toward Prince George or west toward Kamloops.

value: Star House Restaurant

signal: Chinese, value, Hwy pit-stop; ~$15-24pp


value: 10032 101 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 2B3

community: Fort St. John

value: Dairy Queen

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 160 Trunk Road

community: Duncan

value: Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken


value: 26360 Fraser Highway

community: Langley

value: A McDonald's fast food location on Fraser Highway in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley, offering burgers, fries, McCafé beverages, and drive-through service. As a franchise of Canada's largest fast food chain, it provides takeout and drive-through options for travellers on this busy highway corridor. The corporate website offers no location-specific details about amenities relevant to touring cyclists.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 2012 Anderton Rd, Comox, BC

blurb: Donation-entry therapeutic gardens with lily pond and labyrinth, in Comox.

community: Little River

value: The Gardens on Anderton is a community therapeutic garden in Comox operated by the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society, featuring a lily-covered fishpond, labyrinth, small orchard, children's garden, beekeeping, and a covered performance stage amid extensive lawns and flower beds. Entry is by donation, making it an accessible and restorative stop for cyclists passing through the Comox Valley. The garden hosts concerts, farmers' markets, and community events, and includes a snack bar cafe and over 40 allotment plots.

facet_confidence: med

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: The Gardens on Anderton

detail: Website features list includes 'Garden Cafe'; Q&A confirms 'Yes, we have a Snack Bar. We do not sell cooked foods or alcohol.'

signal: Open to the public from May to Sept by donation

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Therapeutic garden with lily pond, labyrinth, and performance stage; entry by donation.


value: 6990 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3Y8

value: Karakoram is a traditional Pakistani fine-dining restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, named after the mountain range where K2 stands. The kitchen specializes in authentic regional Pakistani dishes spanning Western, Punjabi, and Peshawari styles — from sizzling Karahi to slow-cooked Paya — and claims to be a pioneer of real Karahi in Western Canada. A touring cyclist looking for a substantial, flavour-forward South Asian meal will find an extensive menu and weekend brunch service.

value: Karakoram Restaurant

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Veggie Pakora, Veggie Samosa, Samosa Chaat, Chana Chaat, Gol Gappa, Daal Chana, Daal Mash. No vegan or GF claims confirmed

signal: Most mains $12–18 (curries, daal); premium items to $35. Typical meal ~$25–30/person


value: 7654 Donaldson Drive, Grand Forks, V0H 1H2

community: Grand Forks

value: Grand Forks Station Pub is a pub in the village of Grand Forks. The establishment serves food and drink to locals and travelers in this small community. Outside smoking is permitted on the premises.

value: Grand Forks Station Pub

wow_evidence: pub in the village of Grand Forks


community: Surrey

value: Ricky's

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

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


value: 8525 Sea Island Way, Richmond, V6X 0A8

community: Richmond

value: Starbucks is a chain coffee shop offering espresso drinks and light food items. Located on Sea Island Way in Richmond, it serves as a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. This location provides the familiar, reliable service expected from the Starbucks brand.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

wow_evidence: Starbucks is a chain coffee shop ... This location provides the familiar, reliable service expected from the Starbucks brand


value: 13730 - 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2P4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 3 spaces.

blurb: Wave pool with hot tub and steam room in Newton.

value: Newton Recreation Centre is a City of Surrey municipal facility featuring a wave pool, wading pool, hot tub, and steam room. It offers drop-in fitness, sport, and swimming activities and is conveniently located next to a bus route. Touring cyclists passing through Surrey's Newton neighbourhood could stop in for a refreshing swim.

theme: recreation

google_place_id: ChIJrfJSejLahVQRotTUMAzHdQU

value: Newton Wave Pool

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Wave pool, hot tub, steam room — pool ladder 1/2; wins the dupe pair with the Recreation Facility record (@2m).


value: PO Box 369, 9179 Portage Road, Birken, British Columbia Canada V0N 2L0

category: Accommodation

community: Birken

value: Birken Lakeside Resort is a rustic lakeside retreat on Gates Lake in BC's coastal mountains, about 45 minutes from Whistler. Built during the gold rush era, the historic property features themed cabins, a lakeside grille, a general store, and private waterfront docks. It serves as a base for hiking, water sports, and nature activities, and is also a popular venue for weddings and private events.

value: Birken Lakeside Resort

detail: On-site Birken Lakeside Grille serving gourmet food overlooking Gates Lake

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Historic lakeside resort near Whistler corridor, themed cabins + grille; ~$180-280, adjective-heavy source

subcategory: Resort


value: 5763 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5X 4J6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Shun Fa Noodle House is an authentic, inexpensive Chinese restaurant on Victoria Drive offering a broad menu spanning noodle soups, hot pot rice, and Chinese specialty plates. The kitchen is known for house-made desserts — tofu pudding, bubble waffles, and osmanthus cake — all prepared fresh daily. Catering and takeout are both available, giving cyclists a flexible option for a sit-down meal or food to go.

value: Shun Fa Noodle House

detail: Catering page states 'Pick up only'; tofu pudding page states the item 'is available for take out', confirming takeout service

detail: Multiple menu items are explicitly labeled 'Vegetarian', including Vegetarian Vegetables w/ Mushrooms and Chinese Mushrooms, Vegetarian Braised Bean Curd w/ Oyster Sauce in Hot Pot, Vegetarian Lettuce w/ Spicy Red Bean Sauce, Vegetarian Deep Fried Tofu w/ Spicy Salt, and others. No explicit vegan or gluten-free labeling found

signal: Noodle house, mains $13.95–$14.95, under $15 threshold


label: kokanee salmon run

months: August September

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Crescent Bay

value: Kokanee Creek Park's dedicated group campsite anchors a flagship Kootenay provincial park with over a kilometre of sandy lake beach, old-growth cedar, and a Kokanee Creek canyon trail; group bookings carry a minimum charge equivalent to 15 adults.

value: Group Campground

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: flagship Kootenay provincial park with over a kilometre of sandy lake beach, old-growth cedar… group_only campsite


value: 13904 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, V1B1Y9

community: Coldstream

value: A convenience store and cafe on Kalamalka Road in Coldstream, BC, positioned near the Rail Trail. Offers market goods and light food for quick resupply. A useful stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Rail Trail Cafe & Market

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 909 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Fresh Sushi is a Japanese restaurant located on Expo Boulevard in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, steps from the seawall and the city's busy cycling network. The restaurant offers dine-in and takeout options, with online ordering available through the website. Its location near the waterfront makes it a convenient stop for cyclists riding the False Creek routes.

value: Fresh Sushi

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


value: 787 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (2 spaces) at 36m; rack at 75m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: PIVA Modern Italian is a fine-dining restaurant on New Westminster's Columbia Street serving seasonal Italian cuisine — traditional dishes, meat, and seafood — alongside an extensive BC and Italian wine list and craft cocktails. The restaurant offers both indoor seating and a patio, and accommodates intimate dinners, weddings, and corporate events. Wheelchair accessible, it sits in the heart of a walkable downtown corridor convenient for cyclists passing through New Westminster.

value: PIVA Modern Italian

detail: Dedicated Vegetarian Menu listed in site navigation; Happy Hour menu marks vegetarian items with 'V' (e.g. Margherita Pizza V, Mushroom Pizza V, Polenta Fries, Brussels Sprouts)

signal: modern Italian fine dining, wine list, reservations; ~$40-60pp


community: Campbell River

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: #22-31940 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: J's Pizza is a Fraser Valley institution that has been making pizza with fresh daily dough and homemade sauce for over 20 years, now running six locations across the region. The Abbotsford South Fraser Way location sits beside Value Village in a strip-mall setting convenient to the area's main commercial corridor. Online ordering is available, and the chain's long local track record suggests a reliable food stop for cyclists passing through the valley.

value: J's Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: six locations across the region... 20+ years in Fraser Valley


value: 4761 Nu Lelum Wy, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 2H4, Canada

community: Tsawwassen

value: ParkCanada RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 8700 McKim Way, Unit 2088, Richmond, BC

value: Taos Cafe (陶李食堂 in Cantonese) is a Chinese fast-food eatery situated in a commercial unit in Richmond, BC — a city renowned for the depth and quality of its Chinese dining scene. The no-drive-through setup indicates walk-in counter service, typical of the quick-service Chinese restaurants for which Richmond is well known. For a touring cyclist passing through, it represents a convenient and culturally distinct meal stop in the heart of one of Canada's most food-rich suburbs.

value: Taos Cafe


value: 46 Harbour rd, Thetis Island, V0R 2Y0

community: Thetis Island

value: Thetis Island Marina Pub is a waterfront pub and restaurant at Thetis Island Resort on Thetis Island in the Gulf Islands, reachable by BC Ferries from Chemainus or by seaplane. The kitchen emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from Thetis Island and Vancouver Island, with signature offerings including beer-battered fish and chips and char-broiled burgers, plus an outdoor licensed barbecue area capable of hosting groups of up to 150. The resort complex includes a general store, fuel dock, hotel suites, and marina moorage, making it a self-contained destination for visitors arriving by ferry or boat.

value: Thetis Island Marina Pub

wow_evidence: resort complex includes a general store, fuel dock, hotel suites, and marina moorage... reachable by BC Ferries from Chemainus or by seaplane


value: Camden Food Co.


value: 9100 Blundell Road, Unit 400, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 10m; rack at 22m; rack at 39m; rack at 78m; rack (covered) at 97m.

value: A liquor retailer in Richmond offering beverages and packaged goods. Convenient stop for touring cyclists needing refreshments. Located in a shopping center on Blundell Road.

value: Lennox Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Margaret's is a coffee kiosk inside Harrison Hot Springs Resort, serving Starbucks Coffee, specialty drinks, and a selection of quick breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, soups, salads, and snacks. Harrison Hot Springs is a popular destination on the Lougheed Highway corridor, making this kiosk a convenient quick-fuel stop for touring cyclists without requiring a full restaurant sit-down. As a resort kiosk, service is designed to be fast and the menu broad enough to cover both sweet and savoury cravings.

value: Miss Margaret's Espresso Bar

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2871 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces, covered) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; rack (4 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Fable Café is the brick-and-mortar café of Fable, a Certified B Corp best known for its premium tableware and homewares brand. Situated in Vancouver's South Granville neighbourhood, it serves espresso drinks, rotating pour overs, matcha, hojicha, and seasonal beverages alongside sweet bites. The café runs a no-tipping model with living wages for staff and charges nothing extra for alternative milks.

value: fable café

signal: Café, espresso + sweet bites


blurb: Indigenous-owned wildlife tours through the Discovery Islands from Quadra.

value: Wild Waterways Adventures (WWA) is an Indigenous-owned, female-led wildlife tour company headquartered on Quadra Island, operating in the biologically rich Discovery Islands marine ecosystem of British Columbia. The company offers small-group experiences including grizzly and black bear tours, whale watching, old-growth forest hikes, kayaking, and wildlife photography workshops, all guided through a coastal, culturally informed lens with a commitment to carbon-neutral operations. Touring cyclists passing through Campbell River or Quadra Island can access a wide range of half-day and full-day adventures into some of the most spectacular wilderness on the BC coast.

dwell: day

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: neutral

label: Whale guarantee window; herring spawn March

months: July August September October

theme: wildlife

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Wild Waterways Adventures

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: small-group bear/whale wildlife tours, Discovery Islands; $150+/person

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned, female-led small-group wildlife tours in the Discovery Islands; day-shaping.


value: 1080 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6

value: Freyja (branded online as 'Freya - Nordic baking & kaffe') is a Scandinavian-inspired bakery specializing in croissants, located on Campbell River's main commercial strip, Shoppers Row. It is one of two locations — the other in Courtenay — and offers pre-ordering through its website for freshly baked goods and coffee. For touring cyclists passing through downtown Campbell River, it is a natural stop for a pastry and a coffee.

value: Freyja - The Croissant Story

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 55110 BC-16 W, Cluculz Lake, V0E 3A0

character: pleasant

community: Cluculz Lake

value: A private resort on Cluculz Lake in central BC, likely offering lakeside camping for tents and RVs; details on facilities and pricing are unavailable as the Facebook page could not be fetched.

value: Brookside Resort

wow_evidence: private resort on Cluculz Lake


value: 1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H4

community: Kelowna

value: Yum Yum Tree is a casual Chinese-Canadian restaurant in Kelowna that has built a strong local reputation (4.6 stars from nearly 400 Google reviews) for its MSG-free cooking, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. The menu spans appetizers, soups, fried rice, chop suey, chow mein, and a range of chicken, pork, beef, and seafood dishes. It operates primarily as a takeout and pick-up counter, making it a practical quick-stop for hungry cyclists passing through the Gordon Drive corridor.

value: Yum Yum Tree

detail: Website states 'PICK UP ONLY' for the main menu; delivery also available for orders over a minimum threshold

signal: Most mains $13.95–$18.95, casual Chinese, self-described affordable


value: 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 75m; stands (8 spaces) at 82m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Flying Otter Grill is a floating waterfront restaurant on the seaplane docks of Victoria's Inner Harbour, perched alongside the Harbour Air Seaplane Terminal and reachable by Victoria Harbour Ferry. It runs a scratch kitchen — making sauces, dressings, and fries entirely in-house — and serves west coast-inspired cuisine with panoramic harbour views. The restaurant is fully accessible via a stair-free ramp, making it a distinctive and welcoming dining stop for cyclists riding the Inner Harbour waterfront.

value: Flying Otter Grill

detail: Website states: 'We are happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, celiac or lactose intolerant diners. Ask your server for more information.' Gluten-free bun also listed as a menu add-on

signal: floating waterfront grill, mains $25-32, scratch; ~$25-35pp


value: 1290 Esplanade Ave #112, Trail, BC V1R 4T2, Canada

community: Trail

value: Bridgeview Cafe is a Kootenays cafe serving coffee, bagels, and wraps with outdoor seating. The Facebook handle 'thebridgeviewcafetrail' suggests a connection to nearby trail infrastructure, hinting that it may already serve an active-travel clientele. It appears to be a compact, weekday-oriented stop in an area with limited services.

value: Bridgeview Cafe

wow_evidence: outdoor_seating=yes ... Facebook handle 'thebridgeviewcafetrail' suggests a connection to nearby trail infrastructure


value: 1510 George St, Enderby, BC V0E 1V1, Canada

community: Enderby

value: Fortune's Landing Motel is a 30-room courtyard-style property in Enderby with an on-site restaurant, pub, and liquor store — an unusual all-in-one stop for touring cyclists passing through the Shuswap/Okanagan corridor. Guests walk through the restaurant and lounge to reach rooms that overlook a central courtyard with a swimming pool. The property regularly hosts large adventure groups (hikers, skiers) and has received consistent praise for friendly staff and clean rooms.

value: Fortune's Landing Motel

detail: Accommodations page lists 'Many charging ports to plug in the devices' as a standard room amenity in all room types

detail: On-site pub and restaurant confirmed; multiple reviews reference dinner and breakfast at the property's own pub

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


community: Germansen Landing

value: Pebble Beach Campground

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 6004 Maple Drive

community: Osoyoos

value: The Riviera Motel is a motel in the Okanagan region offering overnight accommodation. Specific details about amenities and bike storage cannot be confirmed due to website unavailability.

value: The Riviera Motel

wow_evidence: OSM shows a motel with Wi-Fi and contact information


value: #2216-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; building (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (15 spaces) at 91m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Grand Crystal is a Chinese seafood restaurant and wedding banquet venue located in Burnaby's Kingsway corridor. It serves dim sum and dinner, and also functions as an event space for large gatherings. Touring cyclists riding through the Burnaby stretch of Kingsway would find it a substantial stop for a full sit-down meal.

value: Grand Crystal Seafood

signal: Chinese seafood/dim sum banquet hall; ~$20-38pp


value: 6457 Norcross Road, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6C6 Canada

community: North Cowichan

value: The Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn is a full-service hotel in Duncan on Vancouver Island, positioned along the Cowichan Valley corridor as the area's flagship Best Western property. The on-site CVI Restaurant and Lounge provides sit-down dining, making it a convenient stop after a day of riding. As a well-established branded hotel it draws repeat visitors to the region north of Victoria.

value: Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn

detail: On-site CVI Restaurant and Lounge described in hotel overview as offering 'some of the finest eating experiences in the Cowichan Valley'

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'best western'


value: 100 22071 48 Avenue, Langley, V3A 3N1

blurb: Murrayville neighbourhood library branch.

community: Langley

value: The Murrayville Library is a branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, serving the Murrayville neighbourhood of Langley as a free public institution. It offers access to library collections, digital services, public computers, and printing. Touring cyclists passing through Langley may find it a convenient community hub for a rest indoors.

value: Murrayville Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; bollard (2 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 59m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; bollard (2 spaces) at 100m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Cobs Breads


bike_access: rough

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Appledale

value: A small, free lakeside rec site on Little Slocan Lakes in a semi-open setting; the 21 km forest service road approach from Highway 6 is the main hurdle, and no amenities are confirmed.

value: Little Slocan River Recreation Area


community: Von Zuben

value: A private campground and golf course 3 km outside Valemount, with grassy tent sites beside Swift Creek and the McLennan River under mountain views; flush bathrooms and filtered drinking water are included, tent sites from $34/night plus taxes.

value: Valemount Pines Golf Course & RV Park

wow_evidence: grassy tent sites beside Swift Creek... flush bathrooms and filtered drinking water


value: 711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (5 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Stages Bistro & Lounge is a full-service restaurant and lounge situated on the lobby floor of the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre on West Broadway. It offers an extensive menu spanning breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a Friday seafood lunch buffet and a daily happy hour with discounted cocktails and appetizers. The Broadway location makes it a convenient stop for cyclists moving through central Vancouver.

value: Stages Bistro & Lounge

detail: Multiple items on the lunch buffet menu are explicitly labeled 'V' (Vegetarian), including vegetable medley, coconut rice, garlic noodles, and several salads; gluten-free bread is available as a substitute for toast. Website notes the restaurant is 'not a gluten-free or vegetarian restaurant' but vegetarian and GF options do exist

signal: Breakfast/lunch mains $16–21; seafood buffet $28.95; casual hotel bistro


value: 6110 Boundary Road, Burnaby

blurb: Heated 50 m outdoor pool in Burnaby's Central Park.

value: A heated 50-metre, 8-lane outdoor pool set in Burnaby's Central Park, open seasonally from late spring through summer. The facility includes a 1-metre diving board, men's and women's change rooms, and accessible amenities including a portable pool lift. A refreshing detour for cyclists riding through Burnaby on a warm day.

dwell: short

value: Central Park Outdoor Pool

detail: On deck lockers available; own lock required

detail: Accessible shower explicitly mentioned on website; change rooms imply shower facilities; requires pool admission

signal: Burnaby municipal 50m outdoor pool; drop-in ~$5-8

wow_evidence: 50 m heated outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 2552 Alexander Street, Duncan, BC

value: Duncan Motel is a roadside motel located on Alexander Street in Duncan, a small city in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Duncan lies along a key Vancouver Island cycling corridor connecting Victoria to Nanaimo and beyond, making it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists. The property appears to be a standard motel-style accommodation with ground-floor room access typical of the format.

value: Duncan Motel


community: Penticton

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 8080 Leslie Rd #110, Richmond, BC V6X4A8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 93m.

community: Richmond

value: Super Stars Cafe is a Hong Kong-style Chinese, Asian, and Thai restaurant with two Metro Vancouver locations, the Richmond outpost occupying a unit in a commercial plaza on Leslie Road. The menu leans toward Cantonese comfort food — baked pork chop rice, Portuguese beef brisket, dry-fried beef ho fun — alongside dim sum and Thai options. Online ordering with a 15-minute pickup window makes it a practical stop for cyclists passing through Richmond's food-heavy commercial corridors.

value: Super Stars Cafe

signal: Main dishes $18.95–22.95 (baked pork chop, beef brisket, fried noodles)

wow_evidence: two Metro Vancouver locations


value: 180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6B 4P4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (6 spaces) at 65m; bollard (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Shark Club is the original flagship location of a Canadian sports bar chain, open since 1993 on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, situated below the Sandman Hotel and fused with pregame energy from both Rogers Arena and BC Place. The two-storey venue is built around towering HD screens and a full menu that goes well beyond sports bar staples—wings and burgers alongside tuna poke, lettuce wraps, and steak frites. It offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery through multiple platforms, making it a practical food stop for cyclists moving through the downtown core.

value: Shark Club

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 101 Oak Street, Fauquier, British Columbia V0G 1K0

community: Fauquier

value: A small motel in the lakefront village of Fauquier, situated right off the Needles Ferry on Lower Arrow Lake. Originally built in 1968, it was fully renovated in 2016 by owners Ken and Liz Feiffer and now offers eleven air-conditioned rooms, five of which include kitchenettes. Its location on the ferry route makes it a natural stopping point for cyclists travelling through the Arrow Lakes corridor.

value: Arrow Lakes Motel

wow_evidence: right off the Needles Ferry on Lower Arrow Lake... fully renovated in 2016 by owners Ken and Liz Feiffer


value: 310 Hot Springs Road, V0M 1A3

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: A cafe in Harrison, British Columbia, serving as a food and beverage stop for touring cyclists and other travelers in the area. Located on Hot Springs Road with retail building status. Specific services and amenities are unconfirmed.

value: Harrison Corner Cafe


value: #5-1046 Mason Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1A3

value: Established in 1983, Yoka's Coffee is a small, independent coffee roaster and retailer in Victoria's North Park neighbourhood, roasting all beans on-site in a mid-1930s Royal roaster. The shop stocks more than twenty single-sourced and blended coffees—including fair-trade and certified organic options—alongside loose tea, chocolate, and local honey. It is a cash-only shop with an old-world, non-corporate character, about a 15-minute walk from Old Town Victoria.

value: Yoka's

signal: Independent coffee roaster + retailer


value: 731 Island Hwy E, Parksville, V9P 1T6

community: Parksville

value: Mexican restaurant on Island Highway East in Parksville serving local and touring diners. A sit-down dining establishment with Mexican cuisine.

value: Jalapenos Mexican Food

signal: Mexican sit-down; ~$15-24pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 632 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2E8

community: Dawson Creek

value: Northwinds Lodge is a 20-unit motel in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, operated as part of The Lodge Motor Inn group serving the Peace Country region. Rooms are fully modernized and include kitchenettes, individual climate control, and in-room fridges, making it practical for both short stopovers and extended stays. The property caters to a wide range of travellers including tourists and long-haul truckers, with large-vehicle parking and winter engine plug-ins available on site.

value: Northwinds Lodge

detail: Website states '20 fully modernized units with plenty of outlets for charging phones and other technology'


value: N Shore Rd, Youbou, BC V0R 3E1, Canada

community: Youbou

value: A 60-site campground at Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island, likely suited to a lakeside rest day or straightforward overnight; basic facilities and caravan-site character keep it functional rather than polished.

value: Pine Point Campground


value: Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: Manchu Wok

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 5085 Barriere Town Rd, Barrière, BC

community: Barriere

value: Teníye Local Market is a community-driven grocery and vendor market proudly owned by the Simpcw First Nation and operated by Simpcw Resources Group in Barrière, BC. The site features a food truck serving bison burgers, sausages, and traditional Bannock as a nod to Simpcw heritage, plus a walk-up coffee and ice cream window. A dog-friendly fenced park and large-vehicle parking at the back make it a practical and welcoming rest stop for touring cyclists passing through the Thompson region.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Teníye Local Market

signal: Indigenous market food truck (bison/bannock) + coffee; ~$10-15


community: Manning Park

value: Trapper Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 1905 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: wide_stands (1 space) at 9m; stands at 19m; rack (5 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; rack (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Akbar's Own is a family-owned Indian restaurant on West Broadway serving generations-old recipes made with fresh local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Located a short ride from downtown Vancouver near Commercial Drive, it offers a warm sit-down dining room and a full menu spanning curries, tandoori grills, and vegetarian dishes. Catering and online ordering are also available, making it a practical stop for a group or a solo cyclist wanting a substantial meal.

value: Akbar's Own

detail: Website menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes (Aloo Gobi, Paneer Pakora); no vegan claim found on website

signal: Main prices $15–19; typical sit-down Indian


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1005A 6th Avenue, Hope, V0X 1L4

blurb: Hope's public library on 6th Avenue.

community: Hope

value: The Hope Library is Fraser Valley Regional Library's branch serving the town of Hope, BC, housed in a civic building on 6th Avenue. It offers digital library services, computers, printing, and a range of community programs as part of FVRL's extensive regional network. For touring cyclists moving through the Fraser Canyon gateway, it represents a quiet rest point in the heart of the downtown core.

value: Hope Library


bike_access: hard

community: Remote & backcountry, Peace River Regional District

value: A remote wilderness camp associated with Kakwa Park, set amid ice-clad peaks and alpine meadows near the Continental Divide; reaching it demands roughly 100 km on a rutted, 4x4-only forest service road, and no potable water is available.

value: Lower Horse Camp

wow_evidence: ~100km from staging site via rough 4x4 road... Potable water is not available at the park


value: 3686 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 1P1

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 21m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 24m; rack (3 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (4 spaces) at 78m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; rack (7 spaces) at 95m; rack (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Beyond Bread is a well-regarded artisan bakery and cafe in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, producing hand-shaped sourdough loaves and French-style pastries using certified organic whole grains from Canadian family farms. The bakery has attracted loyal fans for standout items like its baguette, croissants, and pain au chocolat, and also carries coffee, brewing gear, and grocery items. It sits on West 4th Avenue, a busy cycling corridor through Kitsilano, making it a natural refuelling stop for cyclists passing through.

value: Beyond Bread Artisan Bakery

signal: shop=bakery


value: 315 Burnside Road West

community: Saanich

value: Montana's

signal: chain 'montana'


value: 1275 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: Spirit of Howe is a liquor store on Granville Street in Vancouver with wheelchair accessibility. The store accepts card payments for customer convenience. Touring cyclists can stop here to purchase beverages while traveling through the area.

value: Spirit Of Howe


value: 1122 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC V5K 4T5

community: Burnaby

value: Established in 1998, Quality Coffee Systems is the official JURA Hospitality and Service Centre for Western Canada, operating a public showroom in Burnaby where visitors can see live espresso machine demonstrations and receive expert guidance on commercial and residential equipment. The company carries premium European brands including JURA, Profitec, Olympia Express, and Rocket, alongside coffee beans, grinders, and accessories. A touring cyclist could stop in to purchase coffee beans or small accessories, though this is fundamentally a specialty equipment retailer and repair shop rather than a place to get a drink.

value: Quality Coffee Systems

signal: espresso-machine showroom/service (not dining)


value: 50865 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Martinson

value: The Mighty Fraser Motel is a roadside motel on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Okanagan region. The business's website is a placeholder indicating pre-launch status, with no substantive information available about amenities or services.

value: The Mighty Fraser Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1368 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack at 97m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Kiku Sushi Restaurant


community: River Jordan

value: Bear Beach is a hike-in backcountry campsite on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, a rugged 47 km wilderness route along Vancouver Island's wild southwest coast; trail closures from storm damage are frequent, and there is no vehicle or bike access.

value: Bear Beach

wow_evidence: rugged trail designed for use by experienced backcountry hikers — no cycling access


character: utilitarian

community: Bloedel

value: A small boat-access-only lakeside site on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route, fitting just 2–3 tents on the east shore of Mohun Lake; a loaded touring bike cannot reach it without first launching a canoe.

value: Mohun Beach Recreation Site


value: 2627B Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: BarBurrito


value: 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria BC V9C 2W8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 38m. Total: 12 spaces.

blurb: Native Garry Oak wildflower meadow inside Fort Rodd Hill.

community: Colwood

value: The Garry Oak Learning Meadow is an educational garden within Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, managed by Parks Canada on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It showcases one of Canada's rarest ecosystems — a native Garry Oak meadow filled with blooming wildflowers and abundant pollinators. The surrounding historic site also features a 19th-century coastal artillery fortress and Fisgard Lighthouse, the oldest permanent lighthouse on Canada's Pacific coast.

label: wildflower bloom

months: April May

value: Garry Oak Learning Meadow

signal: Parks Canada site explicitly states 'Free admission'

detail: Website confirms washrooms available in main parking lot and by the lighthouse; Officer's Quarters washrooms temporarily closed for restoration

wow_evidence: Educational meadow of one of Canada's rarest ecosystems, within Fort Rodd Hill (cb23948b74); satellite, delight capped parent-2.


value: 2100 Whatcom Road, V3G 2K8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 52m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Pizza Hut Delivery

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 5400 North Access Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0

blurb: Chetwynd's visitor centre, starting point for the town's chainsaw-carving trail.

community: Chetwynd

value: The Chetwynd Visitor Centre is a staffed municipal tourism office operated by the District of Chetwynd, serving as the gateway for travelers to this northern BC community renowned for its world-class chainsaw carvings. Staff can equip visiting cyclists with local trail maps, community maps, and area tourism information including access to Chetwynd's greenspace trail network. The centre is the starting point for exploring both the town's unique outdoor art and the surrounding wilderness trails.

value: Chetwynd Visitor Centre

signal: municipal visitor centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Staffed municipal VC in the chainsaw-carving capital; visitor-centre anchor band. Generic name needs the town.


value: 429 Lampson Street, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5Y9

community: Esquimalt

value: Rosemead House is a 28-room luxury boutique hotel occupying a restored 1906 Edwardian manor in Esquimalt, formerly known as The Olde English Inn. Rooms are split between the historic Manor Collection and the more modern Grove Collection, with the latter offering elevator access. The property includes an on-site restaurant, Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, and a spa, positioning it as a high-end destination stay near Victoria.

value: Rosemead House (nee The Olde English Inn)

detail: On-site restaurant Janevca Kitchen & Lounge serves family-style meals with local ingredients; booking available via the hotel website

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Explicit luxury boutique branding, spa, fine dining, meticulous detail

wow_evidence: restored 1906 Edwardian manor


value: 601 West Cordova Street

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 4720 Allendale Road, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R2

community: Okanagan Falls

value: Liquidity Wines is an estate winery perched on a hillside in Okanagan Falls, overlooking Vaseux Lake and the iconic McIntyre Bluff, with curated art installations woven throughout the property. Cyclists can stop for wine tastings in the tasting room, share plates in the Tapas Room, or book a night at The Loft on-site accommodation. The winery sits in the heart of the South Okanagan wine country, a region well-travelled by touring cyclists on the Naramata and Okanagan Falls circuits.

value: Liquidity Wines

signal: Estate winery tasting + Tapas Room share plates

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: full estate winery with a restaurant (Tapas Room), tasting room, accommodations (The Loft), and wedding venue in Okanagan Falls


value: 772 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2, Canada

community: Langford

value: Pho Vy is a Vietnamese restaurant in Victoria, BC, offering the warming, broth-based dishes that pho cuisine is known for. It sits in a city well-traveled by touring cyclists exploring Vancouver Island's southern tip. Cyclists stopping in Victoria would find Vietnamese cuisine a satisfying and affordable refueling option.

value: Pho Vy

signal: pho, broth-based; ~$14-18pp


value: 800 Tolmie Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 59m.

value: Red Robin

signal: chain 'red robin'


value: 734 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 38 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Japanese Village is a long-established teppanyaki restaurant in downtown Victoria where personal chefs cook steak and seafood on a searing iron grill right at the table — part culinary performance, part dinner. Voted Best Japanese Restaurant in Victoria since 1994 by Black Press Media readers, the restaurant features an extensive sake and cocktail bar alongside its signature teppan dinners. Takeout is available by phone, and a dedicated children's menu makes it a flexible option for touring groups stopping in the city.

value: Japanese Village Teppan Steak & Seafood House

detail: Teppan menu lists 'Tofu Steak' described as 'lavished with our spicy, vegan-friendly sauce'

signal: Entrees $40–55, complete dinners with soup/salad/appetizer/dessert


value: 4091 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8N 5Y1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 84m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Subway Torquay Village is a franchise location of the global Subway sandwich chain in the Torquay Village neighbourhood of Victoria. Cyclists can order customizable Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads with fresh-cut vegetables and a choice of proteins and breads. The restaurant supports dine-in, takeout, and delivery, offering a convenient and quick refuelling stop on the Shelbourne corridor.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 4881 St. Mary's Street, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Destination Inn is a fully renovated 22-room motel in Radium Hot Springs, BC, situated at the south entrance of Kootenay National Park and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops in the village core. The property features a common room lounge with a full kitchen, a cedar gazebo, BBQ area, and fire pit, with continental breakfast included for all guests. Its central location in one of BC's most popular mountain-resort villages makes it a practical and comfortable base for cyclists touring the Columbia Valley.

value: Destination Inn

detail: Website lists 'USB & Power Station' as a standard room amenity

detail: Website states property is 'walking distance to restaurants, fitness centre, bars, pubs, liquor store, candy store & various boutique shops.'


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 84m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincial government-operated alcohol retail chain with 198 locations across British Columbia, selling wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. The chain serves over 36 million retail customers annually and is operated by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. A touring cyclist stopping here could pick up beer or wine, but the store is primarily an alcohol retailer rather than a rest stop or hospitality venue.

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 2179 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 30m; bollard (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; bollard (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Nando's is an international chain with roots in a 1987 Portuguese eatery in Johannesburg, South Africa, built around flame-grilled chicken marinated for 24 hours in PERi-PERi chili sauce. The Kerrisdale location sits on West 41st Avenue in a residential neighbourhood and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery across a broad menu of chicken, sandwiches, salads, and sides. It is one of several BC locations in a chain operating across 23 countries.

value: Nando's

detail: Menu lists Veggie Burger, Portobello Mushroom & Halloumi Wrap, Mediterranean Salad, Rainbow Bowl, and multiple plant-based sides

signal: chain 'nando'

wow_evidence: international chain... operating across 23 countries


value: 1911 Fraser Drive, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: The Stoke Hotel is a SureStay Collection property by Best Western situated in Revelstoke in the Selkirk Mountains, directly across from the Revelstoke Suspension Bridge with mountain views. Rooms feature décor celebrating Canadian heritage, and the property offers pet-friendly accommodations with kitchenettes and jetted tubs. It sits a short distance from downtown Revelstoke, making it a convenient base for cyclists exploring the area.

value: Stoke Hotel SureStay Collection by Best Western

signal: Genuine SureStay (BW economy brand) but Revelstoke resort-town pricing runs ~$140-180 shoulder


value: 8123-148th Avenue, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0

community: Osoyoos

value: LaStella Winery is an Italian-inspired boutique estate winery perched beside Osoyoos Lake in the sun-drenched South Okanagan, crafting Tuscan-style blends named after musical terms — Allegretto, Maestoso, Vivace — from one of Canada's hottest and driest wine regions. The winery features outdoor sit-down tastings and a picnic area where visitors can enjoy their own snacks alongside a flight of wine. A portion of tasting fees is donated to the Canucks Autism Network, and 5% goes toward tree-planting to offset the winery's full carbon footprint.

value: La Stella Winery

detail: Website states: 'Appointments are NOT needed to purchase to-go wines by the bottle.'

signal: Boutique estate winery outdoor tasting


value: A Step Above

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 8645 160 Street, Surrey, V4N 1G4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Training Day Cafe is a takeout-only cafe in Surrey's Clayton neighbourhood, operating out of a unit at 8645 160 Street. The sports-inflected name suggests an orientation toward active customers, and the cafe accepts both credit and debit cards. Vegetarian options are available, making it a practical refuel stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Training Day Cafe

detail: Vegan and GF status unknown


value: 15335 Highway 10

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 104-350 East Kent Ave. South, Vancouver, BC V5X 4N6

value: CuppaJoe Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver specialty coffee roaster with over 25 years of experience crafting small-batch, freshly roasted beans using traditional drum roasters and third-wave sourcing principles. The East Kent Avenue location is the company's roasting plant and head office, open to visitors for purchasing premium coffee beans and brewing supplies. They also operate separate retail cafe locations in Burnaby, making this stop primarily a beans-and-supplies destination rather than a sit-down coffee bar.

value: Cuppa Joe Coffee Roasters

wow_evidence: roasting plant and head office … open to visitors for purchasing premium coffee beans and brewing supplies; separate retail cafe locations in Burnaby


value: 1L2, Skagit River Trail, Hope, BC V0X 1L5, Canada

community: Sunshine Valley

value: Delacy Camp


value: 2750 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wall_loops (14 spaces) at 35m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Cumberland

value: Love's Ice Cream is an artisan shop in Cumberland, BC, crafting small-batch ice cream from locally sourced whole ingredients — including high-fat grass-fed cow milk and full-fat coconut milk for vegan varieties — served in hand-rolled waffle cones. Founded by sisters Rachel and Sanchia, the business grew from a vision of bringing genuinely wholesome frozen treats to a town that previously only had chemically processed options. Cumberland is one of Vancouver Island's premier cycling hubs, and the outdoor seating makes this a natural sweet stop for riders rolling through the village core.

value: Love's Ice Cream

detail: Dedicated vegan ice cream line made from full fat coconut milk and coconut cream (Creamy Coconut and Chocolate Coconut flavours listed on website)

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 441 MacKenzie Street

community: Bella Coola

value: The Bella Coola Valley Inn is a 20-room hotel in the remote Bella Coola valley, sitting at the western terminus of Highway 20 — the legendary Chilcotin route that draws touring cyclists across BC's interior plateau. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a mini fridge, and satellite TV. The inn includes an on-site restaurant and pub offering Western, Korean, and Japanese cuisine alongside a summer patio and a lively pub with pool tables.

value: Bella Coola Valley Inn

detail: On-site restaurant and pub open for lunch and dinner, serving Western, Korean, and Japanese/sushi cuisine

signal: Nightly rates $109–135 for single/double rooms, low to high season

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


community: Beach Grove

value: Shanghai 360


value: 10385 Scott Road, Surrey

value: Starbucks


value: 543 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B9

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 7m; stands (6 spaces) at 13m; stands (4 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces) at 24m; stands at 26m; stands at 41m; stands (6 spaces) at 43m; stands at 66m; stands at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Yianni's Greek Taverna is a family-owned restaurant that has anchored Uptown New Westminster since 2000, earning multiple Best Greek Restaurant awards in the city. The blue-and-white interior seats diners alongside a patio, and the menu spans classic Greek dips, grilled meats, lamb dishes, and imported Greek wines and beer. It caters to families and corporate groups alike and also offers community catering.

value: Yianni's Greek Taverna

detail: Menu includes a dedicated Veggie Platter (Veggie Mousaka, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Veg Dolmathes) and multiple vegetarian appetizers and dips; no vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Main dishes $17-20 (Mousaka, Chicken Breast, Roast Lamb); family taverna

wow_evidence: family-owned restaurant... earning multiple Best Greek Restaurant awards in the city


value: 11888 West 57th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6P 1T7

value: Choices Market is a 100% BC-owned natural and organic grocery chain that has operated since 1990, billing itself as Western Canada's largest grocer of natural and organic foods. The Kerrisdale location carries a broad selection of local, organic, and specialty food items with a strong emphasis on Canadian-sourced products. Registered dietitians and holistic nutritionists are on staff and offer free personalized in-store nutrition tours.

value: Choices Market

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: Marshalls


value: 6956 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

value: Indian Curry Corner is a family-owned North Indian restaurant on Victoria Drive with over 25 years of culinary experience behind its kitchen. The menu spans a wide range of curries, tandoori items, biryanis, breads, and appetizers, with a notably deep vegetarian selection including paneer dishes and plant-based options. The restaurant also offers catering and in-store food pickup, making it a practical stop for a sit-down meal or grab-and-go order.

value: Indian Curry Corner

detail: Menu includes 19 Veg Curries, 8 Paneer Curries, and plant-based dishes (e.g. Soya Makhani, Soya Chaap Masala); catering page explicitly lists 'Vegan, Jain' as custom menu options

signal: North Indian, curries/tandoori/biryani; ~$16-26pp


value: Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: Subway


value: 75 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 23m; stands (20 spaces) at 32m; stands (10 spaces) at 46m; loops (4 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (16 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (10 spaces) at 67m; stands (16 spaces, covered) at 68m; loops (4 spaces) at 74m; stands (16 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; loops (4 spaces, covered) at 85m; wall_loops (3 spaces, covered) at 88m; wall_loops (3 spaces, covered) at 92m; wall_loops (3 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (12 spaces) at 97m; stands (12 spaces) at 99m; loops (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 172 spaces.

value: Tap & Barrel's Olympic Village location is the group's original restaurant, perched in the heart of one of Vancouver's most cycle-centric neighbourhoods with unobstructed views of False Creek and the downtown skyline. The company operates its own brewery, BREWHALL Beer Co., and is recognised for an award-winning BC wine list and a tap system designed to eliminate single-use bottles. Large indoor spaces and a patio that doubles capacity in summer make it a natural rest stop on the False Creek seawall loop.

value: Tap & Barrel

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: award-winning BC wine list... original restaurant, perched in the heart of one of Vancouver's most cycle-centric neighbourhoods


community: Central Saanich

value: Co-op


value: 32 Trueworthy Road, Saturna, BC V0N 2Y0

community: Saturna Island / Gulf Islands

value: Feral Goat Bistro is a restaurant located in the Sidney area of the Saanich Peninsula, operating under the Sage Hayward Vineyards domain. Its vineyard setting would place it along one of Vancouver Island's most scenic cycling corridors, making it a potentially appealing stop for touring cyclists exploring the peninsula. No further details about the dining experience or facilities could be extracted from the available website content.

value: Feral Goat Bistro

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


value: 2537 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 27m; stands (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Beacon Landing Liquor and More is a full-service liquor retailer on Beacon Avenue in Sidney, offering beer, wine, and spirits for in-store pickup or local delivery. The shop runs a rewards program and regular tastings, and its central location on Sidney's main commercial strip makes it a convenient resupply point for cyclists passing through the Saanich Peninsula.

value: Beacon Landing Liquor Store


value: 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L9

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 25m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (5 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; bollard (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces) at 36m; stands (5 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces) at 41m; bollard (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar is an award-winning downtown Vancouver institution occupying a dual identity: a European-inspired caffè bar by day serving handcrafted coffees, fresh juices, and small plates, and a celebrated wine and cocktail destination by night. Located at the heart of Vancouver's cultural and entertainment district, it has garnered numerous industry awards for its seasonal cocktail and wine program. Part of the Viaggio Hospitality group, it also offers a private dining room (the Madonna Room) for up to 12 guests.

value: Uva

signal: amenity=bar


value: 20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 64m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 990 Lower Debeck Road, Naramata, V0H 1N1

community: Naramata

value: A boutique family-run winery in the heart of the Naramata Bench, founded in 2005 by Judy Kingston and now operated with her daughter Katie as head winemaker. The property features a wine shop with tastings, plus an on-site bistro called Terroir Kitchen offering seasonal, locally-sourced food paired with their estate wines. Named BC Winery of the Year and known for small-lot reds including Syrah, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.

value: Serendipity Winery

signal: Naramata Bench winery tasting; Terroir Kitchen bistro

wow_evidence: Named BC Winery of the Year... boutique family-run winery in the heart of the Naramata Bench


label: coho salmon run

months: September October November

washroom_type: pit

community: Rosswood

value: Small user-maintained lakeshore campsite on Kitsumkalum Lake, reached via a short gravel road off the Nisga'a Highway 25 km north of Terrace; sandy beach for swimming and good paddling, but pit toilet only with no potable water — bring your own.

value: Kalum Lake Campsite


value: Murray Street, Port Moody, BC

community: Port Moody

value: A deli and grocery shop in Port Moody serving the local community. It provides essential provisions for residents and travelers passing through the area.

value: Africa Trading

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 3949 Quadra St A, Victoria, BC V8X 1J5

community: Saanich

value: Anar Food and Grocery is a family-run Persian grocery market and takeaway restaurant that has been operating in Victoria since 2014. The store carries a broad selection of Middle Eastern and Persian pantry staples — dried fruits, nuts, fresh dates, olive oil, and specialty ingredients — alongside a deli counter stocked with house-made dips and spreads. The attached takeaway kitchen turns out authentic Persian dishes such as kebabs and slow-cooked stews, with third-party delivery also available.

value: Anar Food and Grocery

detail: Website states takeaway restaurant offers 'a wide range of delicious home cooked meals' including kebabs and Persian stews; delivery available via Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats, and DoorDash

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1681 Island Highway

community: View Royal

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 6968 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, V5J 4J3

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

community: Burnaby

value: Freshslice Pizza is a BC-founded pizza chain known for its any-toppings flat-price model, serving pizza by the slice and whole pies for dine-in or takeout. This Burnaby location on Royal Oak Avenue is a strip-mall fast-food stop with indoor seating and no drive-through. For a touring cyclist it offers a quick, filling, and affordable calorie stop in a suburban Burnaby corridor.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 329 North Road, Coquitlam, V3K 3V8

community: Coquitlam

value: A Korean fried chicken restaurant in the bb.q Chicken chain, a Canadian brand with multiple locations. Located in Port Coquitlam serving the local community. Specializes in Korean-style fried chicken and related menu items.

value: bb.q Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: Suite 8A-31205 Old Yale Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5E5

community: Abbotsford

value: Punjab Sweet House is a sweets and bakery shop located in a commercial unit in Abbotsford's Fraser Valley. Based on its name and YP category listing under bakeries, it likely specializes in South Asian confectionery and baked goods. Touring cyclists passing through Abbotsford could stop for a sweet treat, though no dedicated cyclist amenities have been confirmed.

value: Punjab Sweet House


value: 7725 Champlain Cres, Vancouver, BC V5S 4J6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (5 spaces) at 60m; stands (9 spaces) at 82m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Village Pub is a pub and restaurant in Vancouver offering food service in a public dining environment. Limited information about specific amenities is available due to website fetch failure.

value: Village Pub

signal: pub & restaurant; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: pub and restaurant in Vancouver


value: 2700 Recplace Drive

community: Prince George

value: Pomeroy Inn and Suites Prince George is a hotel providing standard accommodation in the city, part of a chain operating across British Columbia. As a mid-sized chain hotel, it represents a conventional lodging option for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: Pomeroy Inn and Suites Prince George

signal: Genuine Pomeroy Prince George


value: 3506 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2H4

community: Dashwood

value: Riverside Resort is a 7-acre resort on the Little Qualicum River near Parksville/Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, offering accommodations ranging from studio suites and standalone cabins to two-story condos and full hook-up RV sites with 30 and 50 amp service. The property features private riverfront access, a seasonal waterpark with pools and waterslides, an 18-hole mini-golf course, and an on-site R&R convenience store, all within a 5-minute walk of the ocean. RV sites are available year-round with extended stay options, making it a potential base for longer touring visits to the Oceanside region.

value: Riverside Resort

detail: Coin laundry facilities on-site for guests, open during regular office hours (/rv-sites.html)

signal: 7-acre riverside resort, cabins/condos/RV mix, ~$150-220

wow_evidence: seasonal waterpark with pools and waterslides... private riverfront access... 5-minute walk of the ocean


value: 120 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4

community: Victoria

value: WorldMark Victoria is a Club Wyndham vacation ownership resort in the heart of Victoria, BC, steps from the Inner Harbour and the city's Victorian-era architecture. It holds an RCI Gold Crown Resort award and is managed by Wyndham Vacation Clubs. The resort offers suite-style accommodations and is noted for no air conditioning and limited parking, with 24-hour front desk service.

value: WorldMark Victoria

signal: Club Wyndham timeshare suites, downtown Victoria; $170-230

wow_evidence: managed by Wyndham Vacation Clubs


value: Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Hope, BC V0X 1L1, Canada

blurb: Five 1914 railway tunnels cut through the Coquihalla gorge.

community: Othello

value: The Othello Tunnels (also called the Quintette Tunnels) are five rock-cut railway tunnels blasted through a 300-foot granite gorge on the Kettle Valley Railway in 1914, now preserved within Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park near Hope. The 3.5 km round-trip trail threads through the tunnels and across suspension bridges above the churning Coquihalla River, forming part of the Trans Canada Trail on a flat, gravel surface. Cyclists are welcome on the trail but must dismount and walk through the tunnels, and flashlights are strongly recommended for the longer, darker sections.

theme: history

value: Othello / Quintette Tunnels

signal: BC provincial park; no admission fee mentioned for day-use visitors

wow_evidence: The KVR's iconic 1914 tunnels through the Coquihalla gorge, on the Trans Canada Trail — Myra Canyon's peer (notability 4); riding through them is memorable.


value: 2175 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; bollard (2 spaces) at 36m; bollard (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; bollard (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Donair Dude

signal: donair counter; ~$10-15


value: 102 Frontage Road

community: Princeton

value: A restaurant in the Okanagan region. The business is listed in OSM as an active food service establishment and may serve as a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: The Vermilion Fork

signal: restaurant, Princeton; no signal

wow_evidence: restaurant in the Okanagan region


value: 78 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1B1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 46m; rack (21 spaces) at 46m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 55m; rack (42 spaces, covered) at 62m; rack at 83m; stands (8 spaces) at 83m. Total: 101 spaces.

value: Glory Juice Co. is a certified-organic cold-pressed juice bar located in Vancouver's cycling-friendly Olympic Village neighborhood. The flagship cafe specializes in cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, smoothies, and multi-day cleanse programs, all made from fully disclosed organic ingredients. It is one of over 100 retail points for the Glory brand across the Pacific Northwest, making it a recognizable refueling landmark for touring cyclists.

value: Glory Juice

detail: FAQs page states all cold-pressed juices are certified organic and most products are vegan (honey used occasionally) and gluten-free; website notes 'we are committed to offering all celiacs a safe place to enjoy within our cafes.'

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1568 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2G9

value: Winning Trading Co is a Vancouver-based wholesale distributor supplying sushi restaurants and other food service businesses with frozen seafood, dry goods, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Operating out of a two-storey building in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood near Venables Street, it serves the Lower Mainland's Japanese restaurant industry. Access appears trade-only, so a touring cyclist stopping by would find a commercial loading environment rather than a retail shop floor.

value: Winning Trading Co

wow_evidence: wholesale-trade-only nature means cycling tourists will find limited practical services here


value: 5400 Timberlane Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5M8

blurb: Hilltop track and soccer grounds overlooking the Salish Sea.

community: Powell River

value: Timberlane Track is a City of Powell River outdoor sports facility perched high above Townsite, offering panoramic views of the Salish Sea and the surrounding BC coast. It is home to the Villa Soccer Club and hosts a full-sized soccer pitch as well as a 400-metre walking and running track. The dramatic coastal setting makes it a potentially scenic stop for touring cyclists exploring the Powell River area.

value: Timberlane Track

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Outdoor track and soccer pitch with Salish Sea views — sports grounds, modest visitor offer.


value: #113-1750 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2

value: Ho Yuen Cafe is a traditional Hong Kong-style cafe (bing sutt) in Vancouver's Westside, rooted in over six decades of family history that began as a humble noodle stall at the foot of Lion Rock in Kowloon. The Vancouver location features an in-house artisanal bakery alongside a full menu of pastries, breakfast, and lunch dishes blending Eastern and Western culinary traditions. It is a second-generation family operation carrying an award-winning Hong Kong legacy to a neighbourhood enclave on the city's south side.

value: Ho Yuen Cafe

wow_evidence: second-generation family operation ... over six decades of family history that began as a humble noodle stall at the foot of Lion Rock in Kowloon


value: 10390 Scott Road

community: Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 410 9 Avenue North, Golden, V0A 1H0

community: Golden


value: 20090 91A Avenue

community: Langley

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 535 Yates Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Cinnaholic

signal: shop=bakery


value: 3435 Westsyde Road

community: Kamloops

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 500 Notre Dame Drive

value: Nature’s Fare Markets


value: 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0

community: Barkerville

value: Goldfield Bakery is a scratch bakery located inside Barkerville Historic Town & Park, western North America's largest living history museum and a National Historic Site of Canada. The bakery is known for its sourdough bread and fresh-baked goods prepared entirely on the premises, offering a distinctive stop within an immersive 19th-century gold rush townscape. It operates as an independent licensee within the historic site and accepts Visa, MC, and Debit.

value: Goldfield Bakery

wow_evidence: scratch bakery inside Barkerville Historic Town & Park, a National Historic Site of Canada


value: Signature Sports Bistro is a bar and bistro located in Chilliwack. It serves as a casual dining and refreshment establishment in the community.

value: Signature Sports Bistro

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: a bar and bistro located in Chilliwack


value: 1706 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 1B1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: staple at 18m; staple at 54m; staple at 84m.

community: Port Moody

value: Oh Sweet Day! is a Metro Vancouver bakery known for custom cakes, mini cheesecakes, and decorated shortbread cookies, all baked fresh to order. They specialize in wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and corporate event desserts with a modern buttercream style. A touring cyclist could stop in to pick up cookies, tarts, or cupcakes for the road.

value: Oh Sweet Day

wow_evidence: locations in Vancouver (Commercial Drive) and Port Moody


value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'

subcategory: Café / Coffee


community: Courtenay

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1090 22 Street Northeast

community: Salmon Arm

value: A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel in Salmon Arm, part of the Choice Hotels chain. A standard mid-range hotel providing accommodation to touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan.

value: Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm

signal: Genuine Comfort Inn & Suites, ~$140-170

wow_evidence: part of the Choice Hotels chain ... standard mid-range hotel


value: 2201 Voght Street, V1K 1B8

community: Merritt

value: Intown Inn & Suites is a standard motel offering basic overnight accommodation. The facility provides Wi-Fi access to guests. It serves as a convenient lodging option for touring cyclists traveling through the region.

value: Intown Inn & Suites

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 7155 Scott Road, Delta, V4E 2A9

community: Delta

value: A large-format Walmart Supercentre located on Scott Road in Delta, offering a full grocery section alongside general merchandise including electronics, clothing, and baby products. As one of the largest retail stores in the area, it provides comprehensive resupply options for touring cyclists passing through the South Surrey/Delta corridor. The store was verified open as recently as May 2026.

value: Walmart Supercentre


value: 777 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4J5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: shed (covered, secure) at 34m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 60m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Kootenay Co-op is a community-owned grocery store in Nelson with a strong focus on local and organic products, featuring a "True Local" program highlighting items made or grown within 160km. The store hosts community classes and taste tours, and supports local farmers, artisans, and sustainability initiatives. A solid resupply option for touring cyclists passing through the West Kootenay.

value: Kootenay co-op

wow_evidence: community-owned grocery store... 'True Local' program highlighting items made or grown within 160km


value: 4622 Hastings St. Burnaby, B.C. V5C 2K5

community: Burnaby

value: Bon Bon Bakery is a family-run Italian bakery with roots going back to 1959, when Armando and Teresa Burtini opened on Victoria Drive after immigrating from Italy. Now on Hastings Street in Burnaby and in its second generation of family ownership, the shop offers specialty cakes, pastries, cookies, and authentic Italian bread made from recipes passed down through generations. Cyclists passing through the Hastings corridor would find a well-established neighbourhood bakery with over six decades of history.

value: Bon Bon Bakery

wow_evidence: roots going back to 1959... second generation of family ownership


category: Transport

community: Prince George

source: llm-examine

value: Prince George Taxi is a 24/7 on-demand taxi service operating in Prince George and surrounding area, including airport transfers. Fleet includes mini-vans which may accommodate luggage; no stated bike policy.

value: Prince George Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 500 Cook Road

community: Kelowna

value: The Hotel Eldorado is a historic luxury lakefront property on Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, founded in 1926 by Countess Bubna and celebrating its centennial in 2026. It occupies what the hotel describes as the most coveted spot on Okanagan Lake, with panoramic water views and award-winning dining at its on-site Lakeside Dining restaurant. A touring cyclist staying here arrives at a landmark heritage property with direct lake access and upscale Okanagan hospitality.

value: Hotel Eldorado

detail: Bed & Breakfast Package offered: 'Enjoy a delicious breakfast served at the historic Lakeside Dining restaurant overlooking the lake, with fresh local ingredients made by our in-house culinary team.' Also included in the Memorial Cup package as 'daily breakfast for two.'

detail: On-site Lakeside Dining restaurant described as award-winning, with breakfast service confirmed via the Bed & Breakfast package

signal: historic luxury lakefront hotel, award dining; $250-350 shoulder (peak higher)


blurb: Undeveloped wilderness conservancy in the mountains behind Bella Coola.

community: Tallheo

value: Clayton Falls Conservancy is a protected wilderness area in BC's remote Cariboo region, managed by BC Parks under the provincial conservancy designation. The only activity explicitly listed on the BC Parks page is hunting during open season, suggesting it is a largely undeveloped wild area. Touring cyclists passing through the Central Interior may find it of scenic or exploratory interest, but no developed visitor facilities are described.

value: Clayton Falls Conservancy

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Undeveloped wilderness conservancy; only listed activity is hunting; distinct from the Clayton Falls recreation site nearby.


value: 130 Harold Avenue, V0X 1W0

community: Princeton

value: BC Liquor Stores


value: 3185 Grandview Highway, V5M 2E9

community: Vancouver

value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: #1-111 Oriole Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 4N6

value: Amsterdam Restaurant is a cozy, locally owned breakfast and lunch eatery that has been introducing Kamloops to Dutch pannenkoeken (crepes) for over 20 years. Its menu fuses North American favourites with European specialties including Belgian waffles, German Reuben, and Moroccan Chicken Shawarma, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Cyclists with dietary restrictions will find extensive gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, and takeout is readily available for those on the move.

value: Amsterdam

detail: Website states 'Gluten Free, vegetarian, vegan? We have it all!' and dedicates a section to gluten-free friendly, vegetarian, and vegan waffles, pannenkoeken, skillets, sandwiches, salads, and soups; also notes precautions for celiac disease

signal: Dutch/European breakfast & lunch; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: locally owned... introducing Kamloops to Dutch pannenkoeken for over 20 years


value: 31877 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, V2T 1V4

community: Abbotsford

value: Indian Rasoi Curry House & Pizzeria is an Abbotsford restaurant serving Indian cuisine and pizza, with a menu that spans butter chicken and naan to fusion items like a Vegetable Noodle Tikki Burger. Located on South Fraser Way, it operates as a fast-casual spot offering both in-house and online ordering with pickup and delivery. It could serve as a meal stop for cyclists passing through the Abbotsford corridor.

value: Indian Rasoi Curry House & Pizzeria

detail: Menu lists 'Vegetable Noodle Tikki Burger', confirming at least one vegetarian option. Vegan and GF not confirmed


value: 2219 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4P3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 48m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The BC Liquor Distribution Branch Wholesale Customer Centre in Victoria is a government-operated B2B facility supplying alcohol to over 200 licensed hospitality and retail customers in the greater Victoria area. It functions as a trade-only order and pickup point for restaurants, bars, hotels, and licensed retailers — not a walk-in retail store. The facility is part of the broader LDB Wholesale Operations network with distribution centres in Burnaby and Kamloops.

value: BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Wholesale Customer Centre

wow_evidence: trade-only wholesale facility restricted to licensed business customers


value: 2211 Texas Creek Road, Lillooet, BC V0K 1N0

price_band: premium

community: Lillooet

value: A small, quiet private campground three minutes from downtown Lillooet offering mountain views, flush washrooms, and a cozy cabin explicitly pitched at cyclists; no tent sites are listed, no dogs allowed, and the season opens May 1st.

value: Texas Creek Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: cabin explicitly described as 'Ideal for motorbikers, cyclists or for those just wanting a quiet get away,' with private hot shower, charge station for devices, WiFi


value: 1196 NW Rd, Denman Island, BC

blurb: Denman Island's small community library.

community: Denman Island

value: The Union Bay branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library, opened in 1949, is the smallest VIRL branch at just 300 square feet and occupies the historic Union Bay Post Office building constructed in 1913. It holds a collection of more than 4,400 items and offers free public WiFi, making it a modest digital rest stop in a small coastal community on Vancouver Island. The heritage building setting gives this tiny branch an outsized sense of place for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Dora Drinkwater Community Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small Denman Island library — but the record's description is actually about the Union Bay branch (entity mismatch in enrichment); scores from the name entity only.


value: Suite 168-6343 198 St, Langley, BC V2Y2E3

community: Langley

value: Star Lake Chinese Restaurant is a well-reviewed Chinese restaurant in a Langley strip mall, popular for dishes like crispy ginger beef, pineapple sweet and sour pork, and a broad selection of chow mein and fried rice. They offer both dine-in and pickup service, making it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the Langley area.

value: Star Lake Chinese Restaurant

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian' section on the menu

signal: Entrees $16–$20: chow mein, fried rice, beef & broccoli, pork dishes


community: Whistler

value: A large, heavily shaded forest service campground set between Callaghan Creek and Cheakamus River, just off Highway 99 three kilometres north of Brandywine Falls; access is via a short forest service road, fees are self-registered seasonally, and bears are frequently active in camp.

value: Cal Cheak Callaghan Camp

wow_evidence: large, heavily shaded forest service campground... just off Highway 99 three kilometres north of Brandywine Falls


value: 106-2565 BC-97, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2B4

community: West Kelowna

value: Cherry Pit is a restaurant in Kelowna, BC, recorded in OpenStreetMap with minimal metadata. No further details about its cuisine, setting, or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Cherry Pit Restaurant & Catering

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


value: 17575 Morris Valley Road, Harrison Mills, V0M1L0

community: Harrison Mills

value: LGBTQ+, adult-only (19+), clothing-optional campground near Harrison Mills with flush washrooms, coin-op showers, electrical hookups on tent sites, and a packed calendar of community long-weekend events from Victoria Day through Labour Day.

value: Shadow Falls Campground


community: Tumbler Ridge

value: A remote free rec site on the Wapiti River, reached by 25 km of forest service road deep in Northern BC; no confirmed amenities and a long FSR approach keep crowds thin.

value: Wapiti Crossing Recreation Site


value: 2754 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 1B8

community: Coquitlam

value: Pasta Polo is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been a Coquitlam neighbourhood fixture since 2001, built around made-from-scratch pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and locally sourced ingredients. The casual dining room is backed by a full bar offering craft beers, cocktails, and an extensive Italian-focused wine list. Beyond the restaurant, the owners are active community contributors, including serving hundreds of portions of homemade chili at the annual CPKC Holiday Train fundraiser.

value: Pasta Polo

signal: casual family Italian, scratch pasta; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: family-owned Italian restaurant operating since 2001 at 2754 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam


value: 11008 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 1Z8

community: Fort St. John

value: Liquor Warehouse 110 is a retail liquor store located in Fort St. John, BC, stocking beer, wine, spirits, coolers, and ciders. Fort St. John sits on the Alaska Highway and serves as a major resupply hub for cyclists touring northern BC. A stop here offers touring cyclists the opportunity to restock beverages for remote stretches of the Peace Region.

value: Liquor Warehouse 110


value: 590 North Road, Gabriola, V0R 1X3

community: Gabriola

value: Island Meat and Deli is a small grocery and deli shop on Gabriola Island, an accessible stop for touring cyclists seeking provisions. Established in 2016, it serves the local island community and travelers.

value: Island Meat and Deli

wow_evidence: small grocery and deli shop on Gabriola Island ... serves the local island community


value: 14981 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 42m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: White Rock

value: India Chaat House is an Indian restaurant situated on Marine Drive in White Rock, a scenic waterfront road that is a popular cycling route along Semiahmoo Bay. The restaurant is part of a two-location chain with a second outpost in Vancouver's Davie Street neighbourhood. Its location on Marine Drive puts it directly in the path of cyclists touring the South Surrey and White Rock waterfront.

value: India Chaat House & Restaurant

signal: Chaat House name signals casual street food; sit-down with reservations


value: 2950 Boundary Road, Burnaby, V5M 3Z9

community: Burnaby

value: The Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel is a newly rebranded, fully renovated property in Burnaby sitting directly beside the HWY 1 on-ramp and within walking distance of Rupert SkyTrain station, offering a 20-minute transit ride to downtown Vancouver. The two-level, elevator-free building features an open-air courtyard and garden, a 24-hour guest lounge with coffee station, and pet-friendly rooms with private balconies and views of the North Shore mountains or Vancouver cityscape. Its position at the Vancouver–Burnaby boundary makes it a practical base for cyclists exploring the Lower Mainland or staging longer trips east toward the Fraser Valley or west toward the North Shore and BC Ferries terminals.

value: Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel

detail: Website explicitly mentions 'shopping and dining at The Amazing Brentwood or Metropolis at Metrotown, BC's largest shopping centre' as nearby options

signal: Renovated Coast-branded property in metro Burnaby near SkyTrain; metro pricing ~$150-190 - Budget underbands

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: newly rebranded, fully renovated property...no mention whatsoever of bike storage, bike racks, or any cyclist-specific facilities


value: 8031 Leslie Road, #120, Richmond, BC V6X 1E4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 89m; rack at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: Pound Steak is a casual Japanese steakhouse in Richmond specializing in AAA Flat Iron Steak and handmade Hamburg Steak with Japanese-inspired sauces. The restaurant features a self-serve bar with unlimited Japanese-imported rice and miso soup with customizable toppings. Online ordering is available, and the dining experience blends authentic Japanese flavors with an approachable, casual atmosphere.

value: Pound Steak

signal: Japanese steakhouse, flat-iron/Hamburg steak, value; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 4242 Village Stroll, Whistler, BC V8E 1E3

value: Il Caminetto is Whistler's iconic Italian restaurant, situated on the Village Stroll and helmed by Culinary Director James Walt, a BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee and farm-to-table pioneer who has cooked at the James Beard House three times. The kitchen rolls up to 30 kg of fresh pasta daily and builds its menu around locally sourced ingredients from Pemberton and Squamish farms, merging traditional Italian technique with regional BC flavours. Celebrating over 45 years in Whistler, the restaurant holds consistent Wine Spectator 'Best of' awards and Vancouver International Wine Festival gold recognition.

value: Il Caminetto di Umberto

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: gnocchi caprese (house-made ricotta dumplings, basil, tomatoes), roasted cauliflower steak (king oyster mushrooms, lentils, gorgonzola), and bc morel mushrooms + asparagus risotto

label: Fine dining

signal: $45 four-course prix-fixe; James Beard House chef; fine dining

wow_evidence: BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee... James Beard House three times... Wine Spectator 'Best of' awards... over 45 years in Whistler


value: 121 – 4368 Main St, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

value: Pasta Lupino is an Italian-inspired restaurant and deli in Whistler Village, open since May 2000 and run by husband-and-wife team Kevin Holland and Kendra Mazzei. The kitchen turns out freshly-made pastas, sauces, and breads for both dine-in and takeout, and the attached deli sells fresh pasta, housemade sauces, and specialty Italian groceries to take home. Its casual, cozy dining room and simple, hearty food make it a reliable refuelling stop after a day on the trails or roads.

value: Pasta Lupino

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Veggie Lasagna (roasted garlic, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, spinach, ricotta) and a Garden Mista Salad; roasted veggies available as a pasta add-on. No vegan or GF options explicitly mentioned

signal: Dinner mains $25–33 with soup/salad and bread included


value: 8080 Mackenzie Highway, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, BC V0T 1H0

community: Atnarko

value: Great Bear Chalet is an intimate, all-inclusive wilderness retreat on the banks of the Atnarko River inside Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, accommodating a maximum of four guests in two private queen-bedroom suites with ensuites. The property operates entirely off-grid and is best known for guided grizzly bear viewing, eco-river drifts, and interpretive hikes through one of BC's most significant salmon and grizzly habitats. Hosts and accredited guides Jefferson and Bindi Bray have been immersing guests in this ecosystem for over 20 years.

value: Great Bear Chalet

detail: Listed explicitly under 'Included Services' on the Chalet page: 'Laundry service'

signal: All-inclusive 4-guest grizzly-viewing wilderness chalet in Tweedsmuir; this class of guided wildlife retreat runs $1000+/person/night

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: guided grizzly bear viewing, eco-river drifts... immersing guests in this ecosystem for over 20 years


value: 3690 Shelbourne Street, V8P 4H2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Urban Cup is a coffee shop cafe on Shelbourne Street in Victoria, BC, situated along a well-travelled arterial route connecting residential neighbourhoods to the university and broader city. As a neighbourhood cafe on a cycling corridor, it could serve as a convenient stop for touring or commuting cyclists passing through the area.

value: Urban Cup

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1294 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: 7-Eleven is a convenience store chain known for consistent service and familiar operations. This Granville Street location provides a predictable, accessible stop for cycling tourists traveling through Vancouver.


value: 3818 Rupert Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 6E4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (15 spaces, covered) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (3 spaces) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (7 spaces) at 73m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Chong Lee Market is a family-owned Chinese grocery store founded in 1987, now anchored at its Renfrew-Collingwood location on Rupert Street. The store carries a broad range of Asian and multicultural grocery products, fresh seafood, and produce alongside an in-house Chinese BBQ counter, hot foods, and a Vietnamese deli with made-to-order banh mi. It is a well-established neighbourhood supermarket offering a fuller pantry stop than a typical convenience store.

value: Chong Lee Market

detail: Website lists 'Chinese Barbeque & Hot Food' and 'Vietnamese Deli & Banh Mi' as dedicated product categories; banh mi is made fresh to order

wow_evidence: family-owned Chinese grocery store founded in 1987 … in-house Chinese BBQ counter, hot foods, and a Vietnamese deli with made-to-order banh mi


community: Kamloops

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain