value: 1765 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0

community: Cowichan Bay

value: Original Udder Guys is a scratch-made artisan ice cream parlour and retro candy shop on the Cowichan Bay waterfront, scooping from recipes perfected since 1999 and operating year-round under new ownership since 2023. The 24-flavour cabinet spans classics to inventive combinations alongside in-store fudge, imported British crisps and sweets, espresso drinks, milkshakes, and Slush Puppies. Cyclists can sit outside at picnic tables with a view of the bay or settle into indoor booths after a ride through the Cowichan Valley.

value: Original Udder Guys

detail: Dairy-free sorbets listed among the 24 scooping cabinet flavours; sugar-free candy options also stocked

wow_evidence: scratch-made artisan ice cream parlour on the Cowichan Bay waterfront, scooping from recipes perfected since 1999


source: enrichment

value: 3489 E Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver, BC V5S 0E3

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces) at 12m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 19m; stands (4 spaces) at 21m; stands (20 spaces) at 52m; stands (12 spaces) at 61m; stands (10 spaces) at 67m; stands (34 spaces) at 69m; stands (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (6 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 136 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Bufala River District is a full-service Napolitana-style pizzeria set in Vancouver's newer River District neighbourhood, part of a small multi-location group that has earned consistent accolades across the city. Pizzas are scratch-made and fired in an 800-degree stone oven alongside Italian small plates, brunch on weekends, and a full bar with cocktails, craft beers, and espresso. Walk-ins are welcomed and free parking including EV stalls is available on site.

value: Bufala

source: osm

detail: Menu pages use [PB] PLANT BASED, [GF] GLUTEN FREE, and [DF] DAIRY FREE labels on multiple dishes; menu notes 'please notify us of any dietary restrictions and their severity.'

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Napolitana pizzeria + Italian small plates; ~$20-30pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


community: Surrey

value: Starbucks

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


value: 2061 Whatcom Road, Abbotsford, BC

category: Groceries

community: Abbotsford

value: Sparkes Corn Barn is a family-owned seasonal operation that has been growing and selling fresh sweet corn in the Chilliwack area since 1998, running multiple drive-thru stands across the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. The Whatcom Road location is a drive-thru stand at a Shell station, selling corn picked fresh from the field daily along with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. All corn is non-GMO and delivered directly from the farm on the day of harvest.

value: Sparkes Corn Barn

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: multiple drive-thru stands across the Fraser Valley and Okanagan…since 1998


value: 2451 Island View Road

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 39m; rack (15 spaces) at 57m; rack (6 spaces) at 59m; stands (5 spaces) at 75m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Central Saanich

value: Michell's Farm Market is a sixth-generation family farm that has been operating on the Saanich Peninsula since 1862, now spanning 400+ acres and producing over 4,000 tonnes of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and pasture-raised beef annually. The farm market sits directly on the popular Lochside Trail, making it a natural and appealing stop for cycle tourists riding through the peninsula. In addition to farm-grown produce, the market carries locally made baked goods, honey, vinegars, and offers a U-Pick Pumpkin Patch in the fall.

value: Michell's Farm Market

detail: Sells a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables (50+ varieties), pasture-raised beef, local baked goods, honey, and vinegars

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: sixth-generation family farm … since 1862 … right on the popular Lochside Trail


subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 123 Carrie Cates Court #108, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 72m; stands (30 spaces) at 80m. Total: 42 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Strathcona North is the North Shore waterfront outpost of Strathcona Beer Company, situated at Lonsdale Quay with an interior blending natural wood, marble, brass, and a large indoor tree for an indoor-outdoor feel. It offers a full food program spanning lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch alongside house-brewed craft beers and cocktails. An on-site bottle shop lets cyclists pick up takeaway Strathcona and LOLO products to go.

value: Strathcona North

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: waterfront outpost of Strathcona Beer Company, situated at Lonsdale Quay... bottle shop lets cyclists pick up takeaway


value: 799 Windermere Street, North Vancouver, BC

value: Windermere Market is a neighbourhood convenience store in North Vancouver's Windermere Street area. For touring cyclists moving through the Lower Mainland, it offers a local stop for grab-and-go supplies in a residential pocket of the city.

value: Windermere Market

wow_evidence: neighbourhood convenience store


value: 2207 Oak Bay Avenue, V8R 1G4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack at 71m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 91m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: Hide + Seek Coffee is a family-run Victoria café group that started in 2015 with the simple goal of making great coffee in a fun, friendly environment. The Oak Bay Ave flagship is the original location, offering both indoor seating and a patio, and is the home of the brand's popular Waffle Sundays. Cyclists riding through the Oak Bay neighbourhood will find it a welcoming stop with a relaxed neighbourhood feel.

value: Hide & Seek Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: three-location, family-run Victoria café operating since 2015


bike_access: rough

character: utilitarian

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Vidette

source: camping

value: A very rustic 2-site recreation site on the north shore of Snohoosh Lake with a cartop boat launch; reached via 43 km of Deadman Vidette Lake Road off Highway 1, making this a real gravel commitment for a loaded touring bike.

value: Snohoosh Lake North Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: very rustic 2-site recreation site … 43 km of Deadman Vidette Lake Road … real gravel commitment for a loaded touring bike


value: 2070 Carmi Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 8V5

blurb: Race oval above Penticton: stock-car events, karting, and drive-a-racecar sessions.

category: Attractions

community: Penticton

value: Penticton Speedway bills itself as the fastest quarter-mile oval race track on the West Coast, hosting street stock, late model, hit-to-pass, monster truck, and winged sprint events from April to October. The facility also offers go-karting on a dedicated circuit and a driving-experience program where visitors can pilot legend and RS1 race cars with professional instruction. Located on Carmi Avenue in Penticton, it is a family-oriented motorsport venue in the heart of the Okanagan.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

label: Race season

months: April May June July August September October

planning: check-ahead

setting: outdoor

theme: recreation

value: Penticton Speedway

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Quarter-mile oval with race events, karting, and drive-experience programs; event-conditional fun. Filed as Community Centre.


value: 45945 Alexander Avenue, Chilliwack, BC

blurb: British sweets shop with Dickens-themed museum rooms and high tea.

community: Chilliwack

value: Dickens Sweets & British Museum is a two-floor immersive attraction in Chilliwack combining a British confectionery and grocery shop with themed museum rooms inspired by the era of Charles Dickens — including a replica Tally Ho pub, a Titanic room, a vintage toy shop, and a Yesteryears office filled with antique typewriters. The experience wraps up with Oliver's Tearoom offering High Tea and Pickwick's Pie Shop serving freshly baked British meat and fruit pies. An outside patio makes it a pleasant stop for cyclists looking for a cultural detour and a hearty bite.

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: Dicken's Sweets & British Museum

detail: Oliver's Tearoom (High Tea), Pickwick's Pie Shop (freshly baked pies and sausage rolls baked in-house daily), British grocery shop, Dickens Sweet Shop, and an outside patio — all

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: confectionery/grocery retail shop with free themed museum rooms

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: British candy shop with themed Dickens-era museum rooms, replica pub, Titanic room, tearoom — fly-rod quadrant: quirky, fun, the story at dinner.


value: 1210 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, Canada

community: Creston

value: Julio's Sports Lounge is a pub located in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. As a sports lounge, it likely offers a social atmosphere with screens for watching games alongside drinks and possibly food. Touring cyclists passing through this part of the Kootenays may find it a welcome stop for rest and refreshment.

value: Julio's Sports Lounge

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 1893 Cornwall Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 91m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Pizza Pizza

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'


value: 1700 Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek, V1G 1P4

community: Dawson Creek

value: Husky

region: Northern British Columbia


value: Church's Chicken


value: 342 School Road, Sandspit, V0T 1T0

community: Sandspit

value: The Clubhouse Restaurant sits at the edge of The Willows Golf Course on Moresby Island in Haida Gwaii—one of the most remote destinations in British Columbia—with a patio overlooking the ocean. The menu leans into casual coastal comfort: Haida Gwaii fish and chips, seared tuna, flatbread pizzas, and stacked burgers, alongside a newly added specialty coffee café. For a touring cyclist who has made it this far out to 'the edge of the world,' it serves as a genuine community hub and a rare full-service meal stop.

value: Clubhouse Restaurant

signal: golf clubhouse, coastal comfort/fish & chips; ~$18-28pp

detail: Not explicitly mentioned on website, but not contradicted either


value: General Delivery, Gold Bridge, BC V0K 1P0

character: pleasant

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Gold Bridge

value: A remote wilderness camp operated by Tyax Adventures in the Cariboo Chilcotin, likely near Tyaughton Lake in the Gold Bridge area; access involves long gravel road approaches typical of this backcountry region.

value: Tyax Bear Paw Camp

ownership: Private

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: remote wilderness camp operated by Tyax Adventures … long gravel road approaches


value: 5935 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1R7

community: Burnaby

value: Nemo Sushi Bar is a family-run Japanese restaurant on Hastings Street in Burnaby with over a decade of experience in Japanese cuisine. The cozy spot is known for fresh, creative interpretations of traditional dishes, including specialty rolls, in a welcoming atmosphere. It has been ranked among the top restaurants in its area for nine consecutive years.

value: Nemo Sushi

detail: Customer review (Danny Hwang): 'I could charge my phone during dine-in.'

signal: family sushi bar, specialty rolls; ~$15-25pp


value: 4-7355 72nd Street, Delta, BC V4G 1L5

community: Delta

value: Four Winds Brewing is a BC craft brewery focused on bold West Coast and European-style beers, operating a full taproom in the Tilbury industrial area of Delta. The taproom doubles as a taco shop and casual restaurant, making it a solid mid-ride destination for cyclists looking for a meal alongside a pint. A second Beach House location in Tsawwassen offers another option for cyclists riding the south Delta and Tsawwassen routes.

value: Four Winds

confidence: low

signal: brewery taproom + taco shop; ~$16-24pp

wow_evidence: BC craft brewery... taproom doubles as a taco shop and casual restaurant... A second Beach House location in Tsawwassen


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 8m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Triple-O's


community: Powell River

value: Thaidal Zone is a Thai restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine on Vancouver Island. The restaurant accepts debit and e-transfer payments for customers.

value: Thaidal Zone


value: Quality Foods


value: 22987 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

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

community: Maple Ridge

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 7461 Hudgrove Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

category: Accommodation

community: Lake Cowichan

value: Cowichan River Lodge is a boutique private lodge perched on the banks of the Cowichan River, one of Canada's first Heritage-designated rivers and among North America's top-rated trout rivers. The property is rented exclusively as a full lodge for groups, making it suited to cycling clubs, family gatherings, or corporate retreats rather than individual walk-in guests. Host John helps guests connect with local outdoor pursuits including fishing, mountain biking, and wider exploration of the Cowichan Valley.

value: Cowichan River Lodge

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: boutique riverside lodge rented whole-lodge to groups; per-unit rate high, per-person varies

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 2011 Harrison Ave.+Main St. Masset BC Canada V0T 1M0

community: Masset

value: The 626 is a multi-concept eatery in Masset on Haida Gwaii, built around fresh locally-caught halibut fish and chips but also serving handmade sourdough pizza, burgers, ice cream in 25 flavours, and craft cocktails from a novelty automated cocktail machine. What began as a food truck has grown into a full restaurant with a Haida Art Gallery showcasing local indigenous artists. Located on Main Street across from the Delmas Co-op, it is a distinctive culinary destination at the north end of Haida Gwaii.

value: The 626

detail: Website states 'Vegan options available'; menu includes a 'RICE AND BLACK BEAN VEGETARIAN' burrito; guacamole served with 'Gluten-free Corn Chips on the side'

detail: Not explicitly

wow_evidence: Haida Art Gallery showcasing local indigenous artists...distinctive culinary destination at the north end of Haida Gwaii


value: 397 N. Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC V7G-1M9

value: Nektar's is a neighbourhood pizza and Greek food restaurant in the Dollarton Shopping Centre on North Vancouver's eastern waterfront edge. The menu spans hand-made pizzas with 20 fresh-cut toppings alongside a full slate of Greek specialties—souvlaki, spanakopita, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and housemade pasta sauces. Both dine-in and pickup are available, with delivery offered within a 3 km radius.

value: Nektar's Pizza and Greek food

detail: Dedicated 'Nektar's Vegetarian Pizza' (mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, olives, pineapple) listed on menu; Spanakopita Dinner also available. No vegan or GF options mentioned

signal: Pizzas $15–23, pastas $13–15, dinner entrees $23–27; explicit 'value' positioning


value: 44150 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, V2R 4A7

blurb: Tourism Chilliwack's visitor centre and trip-planning stop.

value: The Chilliwack Visitor Centre is operated by Tourism Chilliwack and serves as the official gateway for trip planning in the Fraser Valley region. It offers downloadable guides, local event listings, and connections to outdoor adventure, farm experiences, and arts and culture. For a touring cyclist passing through Chilliwack, it is a practical first stop for maps, local knowledge, and regional cycling routes.

dwell: quick

planning: walk-up

theme: civic

value: Chilliwack Visitor Centre

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: visitor centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official city VC — VC ladder 1/2.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 69m.

community: Surrey

value: Kernels Popcorn is a 100% Canadian-owned franchise founded in 1983 in Toronto, specializing in flavored popcorn sold through mall retail locations across Canada. The chain offers a wide range of gluten-free, whole-grain popcorn flavors and operates a loyalty perks card program. If a location exists in North Vancouver, it would serve as a quick snack stop for cyclists passing through a mall corridor.

value: Kernels

detail: Website states: 'GLUTEN FREE — Corn is the basis for any No Gluten diet, and so we ensure nothing is added to change that.' Products are also whole grain and nut-free

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: no confirmed NV Kernels location could be confirmed... OSM tag conflict (amenity=bar)


value: Tickleberry's at Skaha Park is a seasonal ice cream and sweets kiosk at Skaha Beach in Penticton, part of a beloved Okanagan chain operating since 1990. The shop scoops over 150 flavors of hand-crafted ice cream alongside house-made fudge produced in an on-site Fudge Factory, chocolate-covered dried fruits, and local gifts. For touring cyclists on the Skaha Lake corridor, it's a quintessential lakeside sweet stop with quick takeout service geared toward people ready to roll.

value: Tickleberries at skaha park

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie' ice cream flavor; no GF or broader vegetarian claims found

wow_evidence: beloved Okanagan chain operating since 1990... quick takeout service geared toward people ready to roll


value: 111 East 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 66m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 88m; rack (3 spaces) at 91m; rack (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Cream Pony is a North Vancouver favourite specialising in fried chicken and handmade donuts, tucked into the Shipyards District off Lolo Lane behind East 1st Street. The shop has earned a devoted local following for its glazed donuts and juicy chicken sandwiches, and also offers catering. It is a second location alongside a Vancouver outpost in Mount Pleasant.

value: Cream Pony

wow_evidence: devoted local following... second location alongside a Vancouver outpost in Mount Pleasant


value: 1100 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3B 5E2

community: Coquitlam

value: Mariner Brewing is a community-focused craft brewery in Coquitlam that brews under the motto 'Made to Explore' — a fitting ethos for cycling visitors. The taproom pairs a rotating house beer lineup with a food program specializing in smash burgers, and an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs. Growler fills are available with a frequently changing lineup, making it easy to carry local craft beer onward.

value: Mariner Tasting Room

wow_evidence: outdoor patio that welcomes dogs... growler fills are available


value: 315 Linden Ave, Kaleden, B.C.

community: Kaleden

value: Frog City Cafe is a seasonal cafe and live music venue set within a 6-acre heritage garden in Kaleden, BC, operated by owners with deep personal ties to the land and the Hayter family who built it. The menu centers on house-baked breads turned into hearty sandwiches and salads at lunch, with Neapolitan flatbreads served on live-music evenings and weekend breakfasts in peak season. The dog-friendly garden patio, rotating art and music shows, and a strong community ethos make it an unexpectedly rich cultural stop along the Okanagan cycling corridor.

value: Frog City Cafe

detail: Menu includes The Hippy (vegetarian sandwich with Swiss, guac, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, greens), Chickpea Salad Sandwich, and Frog City Salad; no explicit GF or vegan labeling found


value: Malachan 11, Youbou, BC V0R 3E1, Canada

community: Clo-oose

value: The Nitinaht Visitor Centre and General Store is a Ditidaht First Nation-operated facility at remote Nitinaht Lake on the west coast of Vancouver Island, one of the very few supply points in the area. It sits along the Vancouver Crossing Loop route and serves cyclists, hikers, and West Coast Trail users passing through this strikingly isolated stretch of old-growth country. The facility also functions as the orientation centre for the West Coast Trail's third entrance.

value: Nitinaht Lake Gas Station

origin: manual

wow_evidence: Ditidaht First Nation-operated facility... West Coast Trail's third entrance


value: 166 Trunk Road

community: Duncan

value: Tim Hortons


value: 2625 Montrose Avenue, V2S 3T5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: La Reina DT is a restaurant in Chilliwack with outdoor seating and public entrance. Website information is currently unavailable for detailed verification.

value: La Reina DT

signal: no cuisine/price evidence; keep casual default


value: 8804 96A Street, Fort St. John, V1J 6E2

community: Fort St. John

value: This Tim Hortons on 96A Street in Fort St. John is a full-service location with dine-in, takeout, and drive-through options, serving coffee, baked goods, breakfast wraps, soups, and snacks. It operates around the clock every day of the week, making it a reliable stop for cyclists at any hour. Fort St. John sits along the Alaska Highway corridor, so this location is well-positioned as a resupply point for long-distance tourers passing through northeastern BC.


value: East Kootenay, BC V0A 1B0, Canada

blurb: Four-unit federal wildlife area in the Columbia Wetlands, one of North America's longest.

community: Wilmer

value: Columbia National Wildlife Area is a federally protected wetland complex in the Rocky Mountain Trench of southeastern BC, consisting of four separate units — Wilmer, Spillimacheen, Brisco, and Harrogate — strung along the Columbia Valley. The area forms part of the larger Columbia Wetlands system, one of the longest continuous wetlands in North America and a major corridor of the Pacific Flyway. Touring cyclists riding the Columbia Valley route pass through or near these units and can observe migratory waterfowl and wetland wildlife in a dramatic mountain setting.

dwell: short

label: waterfowl migration

months: April May September October

theme: wildlife

value: Columbia National Wildlife Area

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: DUPE#14 winner (fullest record): four-unit federal NWA within the Columbia Wetlands — among North America's longest continuous wetlands, Pacific Flyway corridor; viewing is roadside-informal.


value: 1003 - 2560 Shell Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 0B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 90m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Kung Pao Wok is a quick-service Chinese food franchise founded as a family company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, now operating roughly 100 locations across North America in regional and super-regional shopping centres. The Richmond location sits on level 1 of a shopping centre at Shell Road, serving made-on-site Chinese food. The chain operates a mix of corporate and franchised outlets, with all menu items prepped and cooked fresh on-site.

value: Kung Pao Wok


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 58m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 861 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 26m; stands (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Sauce Pasta Cafe is a casual gourmet pasta spot in Vancouver's West End, built around a rotating lineup of more than a dozen housemade Italian sauces prepared fresh daily from local ingredients. It pitches itself as high-end Italian food without the tablecloths or reservations, available as takeout, delivery, or casual dine-in. For a touring cyclist in the West End, it offers a quick, filling, customizable pasta meal close to Stanley Park.

value: The Sauce Pasta Cafe

detail: Menu lists gluten-free penne as an explicit option (+$3); multiple vegetarian sauces confirmed (Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto, Creamy Mushroom, Arrabbiatta, Rose, Aglio Olio). No vegan claim found

signal: Take-out pasta bar; explicitly 'without pricey menus,' quick-service format


value: 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5

blurb: Salt Spring's 1904 Mahon Hall, home of the island's summer art exhibitions.

community: Ganges

value: Mahon Hall, officially Mahon Memorial Hall, is a beloved century-old landmark in the heart of Ganges village on Salt Spring Island, originally built in 1904 as an agricultural display hall and now home to the Salt Spring Arts Council. The hall hosts a busy calendar of concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and community events, and has been a cultural anchor for the island for over a hundred years. Touring cyclists exploring Salt Spring Island — a popular cycling destination — may find it a worthwhile cultural stop in the village centre.

label: Spring Art Show & Summer Concert Series

months: May June July August

theme: art-culture

value: Mahon Hall

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 1904 landmark hall, home of the Salt Spring Arts Council with walk-in summer exhibitions (ArtCraft) — public arts programming, not just rentals.


value: 606 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Anna's Cake House is a family-owned Hong Kong-style bakery founded in 1974 by the Cheung family, now celebrating 50 years of baking in Greater Vancouver. The shop is known for fresh cakes and buns made daily with no artificial additives or preservatives, using Canadian butter, cream, and local seasonal ingredients. With over 15 cake flavours made to order the day they are needed, it is a well-loved community institution with a loyal multigenerational following.

value: Anna's Cake House

signal: Cakes $40–$64.50 serve 6–14 people; ~$5/person


value: 1661 Napier Street, V5L 4X4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 24m; rack at 64m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Vancouver Public Library branch on the Britannia community campus.

value: Britannia Branch is a public branch of the Vancouver Public Library serving the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood. As a publicly operated library, it offers free access to books, digital resources, and community programming. For touring cyclists passing through East Vancouver, it represents a free, welcoming rest stop in a well-serviced urban neighbourhood.

energy: restorative

value: Britannia Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood VPL branch; library ladder 1/1. Distinct institution within Britannia campus, kept separate from CC record.


value: 290-1175 Johnson St, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7K1

value: Gong Cha is a globally recognized bubble tea franchise originating in Taiwan, offering highly customizable tea-based drinks with a choice of toppings, sugar levels, and ice levels. The Coquitlam location operates as a takeout-focused shop inside a commercial unit with no outdoor seating. For a touring cyclist, it offers a quick cold drink stop but has no confirmed cycling-specific infrastructure.

value: Gong Cha

detail: Bubble tea franchise; no food items consistent with packed lunches mentioned on website


value: 5500 Wharf Ave. Sechelt, BC

community: Sechelt

value: The Bakery is a family-owned community hub on Wharf Avenue in Sechelt, serving a full espresso and drink menu alongside a broad range of freshly made breakfast and lunch items, and an extensive selection of house-baked cakes, pastries, scones, and desserts. Located on the Sunshine Coast, it sits in a part of BC popular with touring cyclists doing the coast route. The cafe describes itself as a welcoming gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

value: The Bakery

detail: Menu page explicitly tags items with Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten, and Dairy filters; dedicated sections include 'Vegan & Healthy Options' (Chia Bites, Vegan Breakfast Cookies, Harvest Granola), 'Avocado Vegan Chocolate Cake', 'GF Chocolate Cake', and 'Gluten Free Sandwich'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: family-owned community hub


value: 2828 East Hastings Street, V5K 5C5

value: Tama Organic Life is a small, family-run organic produce store that has operated in East Vancouver since the mid-1990s, built around sourcing locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, and Japanese specialty produce (daikon, burdock root, komatsuna) directly from BC farms. The store also carries a curated Japanese pantry including fermented foods, dried goods, and specialty ingredients. A touring cyclist would find it a practical resupply stop for fresh organic produce and daily-made vegan bento boxes prepared to order.

value: Tama Organic Life

detail: Website prominently features 'Tama's Bento – made daily, made to order – using all organic ingredients'; described as vegan bento-style lunch boxes with a weekly changing menu

wow_evidence: family-run organic produce store... daily-made vegan bento boxes prepared to order


community: Parksville

value: Panago

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


bike_access: hard

community: Atnarko

value: A remote backcountry camp at an alpine lake in the Cariboo/Chilcotin wilderness; the name and setting suggest a hike-in or very rough approach through isolated terrain with no services — self-sufficiency is essential.

value: Ptarmigan Lake Camp

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: backcountry campsite within Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (South)


value: 1 Centennial Square, V8W 1P6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: shed (covered, secure) at 6m; rack (6 spaces) at 39m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Victoria's Victorian-era city hall, a National Historic Site on Centennial Square.

community: Victoria

value: Victoria City Hall is a National Historic Site of Canada, a Victorian-era civic landmark anchoring Centennial Square in the heart of downtown Victoria. Known in the WSÁNEĆ language as siʔem tawen'ewtxw, the building reflects the city's commitment to reconciliation alongside its heritage architecture. Cyclists exploring downtown Victoria will find it centrally located near major cycling routes and tourist corridors.

facet_confidence: low

value: Victoria City Hall - siʔem tawen'ewtxw

signal: building=civic

wow_evidence: National Historic Site designation anchors notability 3; a working civic building — SFU quadrant (significance without visit-delight).


value: 1805 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 10m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Chibop is a Korean restaurant on Rosser Avenue in Burnaby, serving dishes like Jayang-Myeon, Buldak Tteok-bokki, and Kimbap in a smoke-free indoor dining room. Online ordering is available, making it a convenient stop for takeout on a route through the area. The compact unit-3 location in a mixed-use building is typical of Burnaby's neighbourhood dining scene.

value: Chibop

detail: Website lists 'Buldak Mandu (Pork / Vege)', indicating a vegetarian dumpling option

signal: Korean kimbap/tteokbokki; ~$14-20pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 6833 Buswell St #135, Richmond, BC V6Y 0L3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 6m; stands at 10m; rack at 27m; rack at 52m; rack at 61m; rack (covered) at 78m; rack at 93m.

value: Tea Origin (茗外) is a specialty Chinese tea bar and retail shop in Richmond that presents high-end Chinese teas through a modern lens while honoring traditional brewing methods. Operating under the legal entity Nutrinature Tea & Herbs Ltd., the business sources teas directly from producers in China and has each batch independently tested by Intertek for pesticide residues and heavy metals. Cyclists can stop in for a dine-in tea experience or pick up loose-leaf teas, curated gift sets, and tea accessories to go.

value: Tea Origin

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: sources teas directly from producers in China … independently tested by Intertek for pesticide residues and heavy metals


value: 45501 Market Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0P2

blurb: Chilliwack rec complex with pool and drop-in programs.

community: Chilliwack

value: Cheam Leisure Centre is a City of Chilliwack-operated community recreation complex offering fitness programs, swimming lessons, and a variety of drop-in activities. It is a multi-sport facility serving Chilliwack residents and visitors. The facility maintains its own dedicated website at cheamleisurecentre.ca and is active on social media.

value: Cheam Leisure Centre

wow_evidence: City rec complex with pool — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 9516 93 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 6T4

value: Sootay Smoke and Convenience Store is a locally owned smoke, vape, and convenience shop serving Fort St. John from 93 Avenue. Beyond its extensive smoke and vape selection, it stocks snacks, drinks, phone accessories, lifestyle goods, and an on-site water refill station. The store also serves Taylor, BC, giving it a broader regional footprint than a typical neighbourhood convenience stop.

value: Sootay Smoke and Convenience Store

detail: Products page lists 'Canadian Water Serve and Save – Stay hydrated with affordable 18.9L jug water refills available on-site. Clean, local, and convenient.' Potable water is available on premises via this refill station


value: 1116 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Yaletown Liquor Store is a premium bottle shop in Vancouver's historic Yaletown neighbourhood, offering a curated selection of wines, beers, spirits, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages from around the world. The store features a large cold beer fridge and knowledgeable staff who provide personalized pairing recommendations. Delivery is available through Skip the Dishes and Uber Eats for cyclists who prefer doorstep convenience.

value: Yaletown Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 128, 4857 Elliott St, Ladner, BC V4K 2X7

community: Delta

value: Café de Gourmet is an award-winning neighbourhood sandwich café in Ladner, BC, operated by the same owners since they purchased it years ago. Everything is made fresh daily in-house, from handcrafted sandwiches and home-style soups to baked goods from their own bakery. Located in the heart of Ladner near South Delta cycling routes, it offers a full espresso bar and call-ahead takeout for cyclists in a hurry.

value: Cafe de Gourmet

detail: Plant-based and gluten-free options confirmed; menu lists vegetarian sandwiches and GF bread options (white buns or focaccia)


value: 1507 Powell Street, V5L 5C3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 36m.

value: Threefold is a brewery collective on Powell Street in East Vancouver, bringing three independent craft breweries together under one roof alongside Neapolitan pizza. The taproom pours a rotating tap list of craft beers and other drinks, with a food menu that gives cyclists the chance to sample multiple local producers in a single stop. The menu includes a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options alongside more conventional fare.

value: Threefold Brewery

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labelled (vg) vegetarian, (v) vegan, and (g/f) gluten-free across pizzas, snacks, and desserts, e.g. Vegan Hawaiian pizza, Castelvetrano olives (v)(g/f), Vegan Ice Cream (v)(g/f)

signal: Brewery collective taproom + Neapolitan pizza


community: Salmon Arm

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: #3600 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond BC V6X 4J7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 24m; rack at 45m; rack at 74m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Man Ri Sung is a traditional Korean restaurant located inside Aberdeen Centre mall in Richmond, originally established in 2007 in Port Coquitlam before relocating to its current larger space. The menu centers on classic Korean dishes — soups, BBQ, and the house specialty Beijing duck — an unusual pairing that sets it apart from typical Korean restaurants. Korean soju and beer are also served, making it a solid option for a sit-down post-ride meal in the Richmond cycling corridor.

value: Man Ri Sung Korean Restaurant

signal: traditional Korean, BBQ/soups; ~$18-28pp


value: 3771 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V6R 2G5

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (11 spaces) at 7m; rack (9 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (5 spaces) at 24m; rack (4 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 94m; rack (3 spaces) at 100m; stands (1 space, covered) at 100m. Total: 54 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: West Point Cycles is a long-running full-service bicycle retailer with multiple Vancouver locations, carrying a wide range of road, mountain, commuter, folding, and electric bikes from brands including Trek and Brompton. The West 10th Avenue store offers comprehensive mechanical services alongside a deep inventory of parts and accessories relevant to loaded touring, including Ortlieb bags and Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. A staffed workshop and walk-in estimate policy make it a practical stop for touring cyclists needing mechanical support in Vancouver's west side.

value: West Point Cycles - West 10th

detail: Service pages explicitly list 'EBIKE / ADAPTIVE / CARGO' service tiers with dedicated pricing, noting 'e-bike/adaptive/cargo bikes require more time, tools, and expertise to service'

detail: Parts inventory page lists 256 Ortlieb items (a leading touring bag brand) and Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires in multiple sizes — both staples for loaded touring cyclists

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: walk-in estimate policy...Ortlieb bags and Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires


value: 8575 Sea Island Wy, Richmond, BC V6X 0A8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 9m; rack (covered) at 73m; rack (covered) at 85m; rack (covered) at 99m.

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 824 10th Ave S #101, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: Eat Pure Mountain Market is Golden's organic grocer since 2014, founded by holistic chef Nicole Du Vent and stocked with fresh produce, dairy, grass-fed and free-range meat, baking essentials, natural body care, and supplements. The in-store Hive Cafe serves organic lunches, smoothies, coffee, and vegan and gluten-free treats, making it a substantive resupply stop for cyclists passing through the Columbia Valley on the Trans-Canada corridor. The store is community-rooted, sourcing pork, eggs, and garlic from the owners' own permaculture farm.

value: Eat Pure Mountain Market

detail: The Hive Cafe offers organic lunch, smoothies, coffee, elixirs, and vegan and gluten-free treats

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: Golden's organic grocer since 2014... Hive Cafe serves organic lunches, smoothies, coffee... sourcing from the owners' own permaculture farm


value: 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V8E 1A6

community: Whistler

value: Circle K is a 24-hour convenience store and petrol station on Lorimer Road in Whistler, part of the international Circle K (Couche-Tard) chain. The location offers grab-and-go snacks, coffee, roller grill hot food, and lottery services alongside fuel. Its round-the-clock availability and central Whistler location make it a practical resupply stop for cyclists at any hour.

value: Circle K

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Roller Grill' and 'Fresh Food Fast' as store services

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 898 Tranquille Road

community: Kamloops

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 11700 Steveston Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 58m; rack at 92m.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


community: New Westminster

value: Treats Concession is a seasonal, takeout-only food kiosk operated within a City of New Westminster park. It serves as a convenient pit stop for cyclists passing through the park during summer months. No indoor or outdoor seating is provided, making it a grab-and-go stop.

value: Treats Concession


value: 5572 204th Street, Langley V3A1Z5

community: Langley

value: Annora Restaurant is a fine West Coast dining destination in Langley City, founded in November 2016 by chef-owner Aaron Turkstra, a Dubrulle culinary school honours graduate with executive chef experience across multiple Vancouver-area restaurants. The kitchen focuses on top-quality, locally sourced British Columbian ingredients with everything prepared in-house, producing dishes that reviewers describe as among the best in the Fraser Valley. The restaurant also accommodates private events for up to 30 guests and offers a BYO wine option alongside its curated BC wine list.

value: Annora Restaurant

signal: $53 3-course prix fixe; executive chef credentials; destination restaurant

wow_evidence: chef-owner Aaron Turkstra, a Dubrulle culinary school honours graduate with executive chef experience across multiple Vancouver-area restaurants... locally sourced British Columbian ingredients


value: 10991 Number 1 Road, Richmond

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

community: Richmond

value: Hayat Supermarket is a retail grocery store located in Richmond, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a full supermarket. Its position along Number 1 Road places it on a route accessible to cyclists travelling through the Richmond area. Touring cyclists would find it a potential stop for provisioning along this flat, cycling-friendly corridor.

value: Hayat Supermarket


value: 520 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (4 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (8 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Viet Sub is a Vietnamese fast-food spot on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, known for its freshly made banh mi sandwiches on crusty baguettes, fragrant pho, and crispy spring rolls. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and a reputation for friendly service and consistent quality in a bright, high-energy setting. It is a practical and affordable pit stop for cyclists moving through the downtown core.

value: Viet Sub

detail: Website menu lists 'B6.Veggie Sub (Deep-fried tofu)' and salad rolls, confirming vegetarian options


value: 4469 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 2A6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (5 spaces) at 92m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1359 Cliveden Avenue, Delta, V3M 6C7

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 150 Opal Drive

community: Logan Lake

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 825 Carnarvon Street

value: Galbi Korean BBQ

signal: Korean BBQ table grill; ~$25-35pp


bike_access: easy

community: Hedley

value: A rec site wedged between Highway 3 and the Similkameen River, popular for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking in the river; cash only with seasonal fee dates that can shift.

value: Pickard Creek Campground


value: 201 Main Street, Tofino

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 40m; rack at 51m.

community: Tofino

value: North House Tofino is a luxury vacation rental company offering five self-catering properties on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, ranging from oceanfront hotel suites to a spacious six-bedroom oceanview home. Properties are positioned near Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Clayoquot Sound, putting guests within reach of world-class surf beaches, ancient rainforests, and whale-watching opportunities. As a self-catering rental model, guests have private use of full accommodation units rather than traditional hotel services.

value: North House Tofino

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Most properties $450–650/night; explicit 'luxury' positioning

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: five self-catering properties... near Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Clayoquot Sound


value: 1919 Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0

community: Rossland

value: Gabriella's Restaurant is an Italian-inspired dining destination in downtown Rossland, helmed by Chef Gabriella Pelli Lapointe, who brought her Southern Italian culinary roots to the Kootenays after opening her first restaurant in Fernie in 1995. The establishment spans three distinct venues: a family-friendly casual fine-dining room, an adults-only Uptown Lounge serving appetizers and burgers, and Caffè Gabriella offering specialty coffees, housemade baking, and full breakfasts. The family-run business has earned a strong regional reputation for fresh ingredients, traditional Italian technique, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

value: Gabriella's Restaurant

signal: Italian fine dining, named chef, wine program; ~$35-55pp

wow_evidence: opening her first restaurant in Fernie in 1995... three distinct venues... strong regional reputation for fresh ingredients, traditional Italian technique


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

blurb: 1929 West Coast fishing vessel on outdoor display beneath the Granville Street Bridge.

community: Vancouver

value: The Relief is a 1929 West Coast fishing vessel permanently moored on display beneath the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver. It is one of the hidden gems of Granville Island, offering cyclists passing through the seawall and island area a glimpse of BC's maritime heritage. The site is an outdoor, publicly accessible exhibit managed under the Granville Island umbrella.

theme: landmark

value: The Relief

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: Granville Island public space; unable to access page content due to bot protection

wow_evidence: 1929 fishing vessel on free permanent outdoor display under Granville Bridge; quirky maritime-heritage quick stop.


value: 395 Glenmore Road, V1H 2H3

community: Kelowna

value: North Glenmore Petrocanada


community: Vernon

value: Ricky's

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


value: 954 Coast Guard Road, Ucluelet

blurb: Small interpretive centre near Amphitrite Point lighthouse in Ucluelet.

community: Ucluelet

value: The Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre is a single-storey, wheelchair-accessible tourism information office situated on Coast Guard Road at the western edge of Ucluelet, near the tip of the peninsula. It provides interpretive information for visitors to this dramatic stretch of Vancouver Island's outer coast. The building's location in the Coast Guard Road area places it close to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse and the rugged Pacific shoreline.

value: Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre

signal: interpretive info office, free

wow_evidence: Small interpretive/info office by Amphitrite Point lighthouse and the Wild Pacific Trail — small-VC ladder 1/2.


value: 1935 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6J 1M7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (6 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: GlassHouse is a neighbourhood restaurant in Kitsilano anchored in Pacific Northwest cuisine, drawing on local farms, coastal producers, and changing seasons to build a menu that layers global techniques over thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The kitchen runs an active fermentation program — pickling onions, fennel, preserved lemons, and cucumbers — and operates under a genuine zero-waste philosophy where scraps become stocks and peels become ferments. A dog-friendly patio and a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere make it a natural mid-ride stop on the West 4th Ave cycling corridor.

value: GlassHouse

signal: PNW neighbourhood, local/fermentation program; ~$22-34pp

detail: Website does not explicitly mention washrooms but


value: 9410 Sunshine Coast Highway

bike_repair_offered: unclear

community: Brew Bay

value: Suncoast Cycles is a bicycle shop in Powell River, BC, carrying brands including Giant and Trek with floor stock and order-for-pickup options. The shop regularly runs clearance sales on bikes and stocks cycling accessories and gear from brands like DHaRCO. It serves as a local hub for cyclists on the northern Sunshine Coast.

value: Suncoast Cycles

wow_evidence: Bicycle shop located in Powell River B.C.


value: 10015 Young Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4V4

community: Chilliwack

value: Cultivate Cafe is a community-rooted breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot in Chilliwack, opened in 2018 by a Red Seal Chef and a hospitality veteran with a focus on in-house preparation and locally sourced ingredients. It is known for its mimosa flight and boozy brunch, and offers online ordering and a full catering program alongside dine-in table reservations. A touring cyclist stopping in Chilliwack will find a warm sit-down atmosphere with a broad menu spanning savoury mains, baked goods, and specialty coffee.

value: Cultivate cafe

detail: Catering page states 'Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options always available.' No gluten-free mention found

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 661 Burnside Road East, Victoria, BC V8T 2X9

community: Victoria

value: Blanshard St. Winery is a locally owned, family-operated craft winery that has been producing wines in Victoria since 1996, making it the longest-running winery in the city under its original owners. Spread across a 4,000 sq ft facility with state-of-the-art bottling equipment, it offers an extensive lineup spanning premium reds and whites, dessert wines, wine coolers, and ciders sourced from vineyards around the world. A touring cyclist interested in BC's craft beverage scene could visit to browse or purchase bottles, with wedding and custom-label wine services also available.

value: Blanshard Street Winery

signal: Craft winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: longest-running winery in the city under its original owners... producing wines in Victoria since 1996


value: 5300 No. 3 Road, Unit 304, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 29m.

value: Earls is a well-established Canadian casual-dining chain offering a full sit-down menu of North American dishes with a bar program. The Richmond location sits in a retail complex on No. 3 Road, the main commercial corridor through central Richmond. Table reservations and takeout pickup are both available, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Earls

signal: chain 'earls'


value: 638 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2V4

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Ba Le Sandwich Shop is a long-standing, family-run Vietnamese banh mi shop on Vancouver's Main Street, celebrated by regulars for its in-house baked baguette bread and remarkably affordable sandwiches. The space is intentionally minimal — just two small tables — making it almost entirely a takeout operation, well suited to a cyclist grabbing a quick, cheap meal on the go. Multiple reviewers note it has been a neighbourhood fixture for years and offers a genuinely casual, no-frills experience.

value: Ba Le Sandwich Shop

signal: cuisine=sandwich

wow_evidence: Bike Parking: Yes...long-standing, family-run Vietnamese banh mi shop...remarkably affordable sandwiches


value: 13 Bamberton Rd, Mill Bay, BC V8H 1B7, Canada

character: destination

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Bamberton

value: Vehicle-accessible forest campground perched above a 225-metre sandy beach on Mill Bay inlet, with sweeping views to the Gulf Islands and Mt. Baker; popular and crowded in summer, with a steep trail linking the campground to the beach.

value: Bamberton Provincial Park Campground

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 5500 Alaska Hwy, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0

blurb: Fort Nelson's visitor centre on the Alaska Highway, beside the rec centre and museum.

community: Fort Nelson

value: The Fort Nelson Visitor Information Centre sits on the Alaska Highway at the edge of BC's Northern Rockies, a key stop for cyclists heading toward the Yukon. Located next to the recreation complex, Art Fraser Park, and the Fort Nelson Museum, it offers brochures, maps, a gift shop featuring local artists' work, and free Wi-Fi. Staff are knowledgeable about the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and can help plan routes through this remote region.

setting: mixed

value: Fort Nelson Visitor Information Centre

signal: visitor information centre, free

wow_evidence: Fort Nelson's visitor centre with maps, gift shop, Wi-Fi; VC anchor band. Generic name needs the town.


value: 615 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Aladdin Cafe is a restaurant located on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The establishment offers both indoor and outdoor seating and explicitly supports vegan and vegetarian diets. It provides a casual dining option in a central Vancouver location convenient to cyclists.

value: Aladdin Cafe

signal: cafe, veg options; ~$14-22pp


value: Peace River E, Peace River E, BC V0C 1T0, Canada

label: trout fishing season

community: Monias

value: A quiet lakeside rec site on Rainbow Trout–stocked Stewart Lake in Northern BC, with 12 camp pads, a gravel boat launch, and a fishing dock; reaching it requires roughly 32 km of gravel road beyond the highway.

value: Stewart Lake Recreation Site


value: 271 Cook Street, V8V 3X4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: staple (4 spaces) at 6m; rack (6 spaces) at 20m; staple (4 spaces) at 33m; rack at 62m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer is a beloved Victoria institution specializing in farm-fresh, locally grown BC produce at affordable prices, with a full-service butcher (The Chop Shop), deli, bulk grocery, and a coffee bar. This is the Cook Street Village location, one of two Root Cellar stores in the greater Victoria area. Touring cyclists resupplying in the Cook Street neighbourhood will find a wide range of fresh and packaged food options in a walkable, bike-friendly urban village.

value: The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (4 spaces) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Shell


value: 8289 North Fraser Way, V3N 0B9

community: Burnaby

value: Conte Store & Deli is an Italian specialty market and café in Richmond, offering prepared foods and imported items. The business serves customers seeking quick meals or provisions typical of an Italian marketplace, making it a useful stop for touring cyclists.

value: Conte Store & Deli

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1654 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8L1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 71m; lockers (secure) at 71m; lockers (secure) at 72m; lockers (secure) at 72m; lockers (secure) at 79m; lockers (secure) at 81m.

value: Tonics Pub is a downtown Kelowna institution on Ellis Street, offering an extensive tap selection of 11 domestic and imported beers alongside premium spirits and wines in a casual setting. The venue features two of the largest screens in Kelowna, drawing crowds for games and events. Its menu reaches well beyond standard pub fare, with an emphasis on home-style quality — a solid option for a meal stop in the heart of the city.

value: Tonics Pub & Grill

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 7110 Market Street, Box 2126, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

blurb: Community museum with First Nations artifacts over 8,000 years old.

community: Port Hardy

value: The Port Hardy Museum, operated by the Port Hardy Heritage Society, is a community museum housing permanent exhibits of First Nations artifacts—including pieces over 8,000 years old—alongside settlers' effects, fossils, geology, and local industry displays. Rotating temporary exhibits and videos complement the permanent collection. The gift shop features locally produced native art including silver jewelry and carvings, offering a tangible connection to the region's Indigenous heritage.

value: Port Hardy Museum

signal: Admission by Donation explicitly stated on front page

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Community museum with a real collection — First Nations artifacts over 8,000 years old, fossils, industry. Ladder: real collection 2/2.


value: Squamish-Lillooet, BC V0N 2K0, Canada

label: hot dry summer, lake swimming

months: July August September

price_band: premium

washroom_type: pit

community: Mount Currie

value: Seven creekside and lakefront tent sites at a small private lodge on Lillooet Lake, 10.5 km down a gravel FSR off Hwy 99 near Pemberton; panoramic mountain views, rocky beach, outhouses with shared shower, and solid basecamp access to Joffre Lakes, Stein Valley, and hot springs.

value: Lillooet Lake Lodge

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: seven campsites (creekside and lakefront)... shared 'shower building'


value: 12671 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0

community: Madeira Park

value: The Grasshopper Pub and Restaurant is part of the family-owned Pender Harbour Hotel complex on the Sunshine Coast, with patios offering views overlooking Madeira Park. The broader site includes a hotel, a liquor store stocked with cold beer, wine, and spirits, and a marina dock serving boaters and road travellers alike. Touring cyclists on the Sunshine Coast Highway will find it a well-rounded stop for pub fare and a drink in a scenic harbour setting.

value: Grasshopper Pub


value: 7557 Edmonds Street

value: Oliver Twist Pub & Grill is a neighbourhood pub and grill operated by Daebak Tavern Ltd on Edmonds Street. It maintains a no-smoking environment throughout. A touring cyclist passing through the area would find a sit-down pub setting with food service.

value: Oliver Twist Pub & Grill


value: 15355 24 Avenue, Unit 230, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Phở Sunrise is a Vietnamese restaurant in South Surrey specializing in pho, located in a strip-mall unit at 15355 24 Avenue. It sits in a suburban commercial area near the 24 Avenue corridor and offers a sit-down dining experience focused on Vietnamese cuisine. A touring cyclist in the South Surrey area would find it a convenient stop for a restorative bowl of noodle soup.

value: Phở Sunrise

wow_evidence: Vietnamese pho restaurant located in a strip-mall unit at 15355 24 Avenue


value: 601 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver, V6B 0J5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: TAKO is a Korean-fusion fast food shop specializing in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bibimbap bowls, and poutine built around Korean BBQ fillings like bulgogi, spicy pork belly, and BBQ short rib. It sits directly across from Rogers Arena at the Stadium/Chinatown SkyTrain stop, putting it squarely on Vancouver's inner-harbour cycling corridor. The outdoor patio makes it a natural drop-in stop for cyclists exploring the nearby seawall.

value: TAKO

detail: Multiple vegetarian options across all menu categories: Veggie Taco (Kimchi & Tofu), Vegetable burrito, Vegetable bibimbap, Veggie Quesadilla, Vegetable poutine; no gluten-free options mentioned


value: 401 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1R7

blurb: Working glassblowing studio near Ganges; watch the furnace or join a workshop.

community: Salt Spring Island

value: The Glass Foundry is a working glassblowing studio and gallery on Salt Spring Island that recycles scrap glass into wholesale giftware while producing unique blown, cast, and fused art pieces. Visitors are welcome to watch glassmaking in progress and can participate in drop-in workshops or adult classes. The studio is set on a rural farming acreage just outside Ganges village, making it a distinctive craft destination for cyclists exploring the island.

label: summer drop-in workshops

months: June July August

value: The Glass Foundry

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Working glassblowing studio, visitors watch production, drop-in workshops — watchable working studio ladder 1/2.


value: 718 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1L2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Mean Poutine is a family-run takeout-only poutine and hot dog shop founded in 2011 by a former BC Lions football player in Vancouver's Granville entertainment district. The restaurant serves gourmet poutines with handcrafted recipes and a variety of toppings, including vegetarian options, and has since expanded to New Westminster and Ontario. With no indoor or outdoor seating, it is strictly a walk-up counter service spot suited to cyclists needing a quick, filling meal on the go.

value: Mean Poutine

detail: No indoor or outdoor seating (capacity=0); website menus and locations page confirm counter-service takeout-only model at all locations

detail: Vegetarian options confirmed: 'Mean And Green' poutine (vegetarian gravy) and 'Veggie Dog' on Downtown Vancouver menu. Website states 'we do not offer Gluten Free options on our poutine, hot dogs or fries menu.' No vegan options

wow_evidence: family-run takeout-only poutine and hot dog shop founded in 2011 by a former BC Lions football player ... expanded to New Westminster and Ontario


value: 1812 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 78m; rack at 87m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Social is a full-service restaurant and bar on Commercial Drive, one of Vancouver's most bicycle-friendly streets and a hub of the local cycling community. The venue features a street-level dining room and a rooftop patio, making it a lively spot for a sit-down meal after a ride. Reservations are accepted downstairs while the rooftop operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

value: Social

signal: restaurant & bar, rooftop patio; ~$18-28pp


community: Blue River

value: Husky


value: 1041 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, V0N 2W0

community: Roberts Creek

value: The Gumboot Restaurant offers dining in Roberts Creek with a focus on vegetarian and vegan options. Situated on Roberts Creek Road, the establishment provides a dining destination for tourists and locals traveling through the Sunshine Coast.

value: The Gumboot Restaurant

signal: veg/vegan restaurant, Roberts Creek; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: focus on vegetarian and vegan options


value: 9106 Main Street

community: Osoyoos

value: Avalon Inn is a motel located on Main Street in the Okanagan region. It offers overnight lodging for touring cyclists and other travelers.

value: Avalon Inn

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 895 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 1E1

value: 1933 Liquor Co. is a neighbourhood liquor store on Great Northern Way in Vancouver, stocking wine, beer, and spirits from local and international producers alongside a growing selection of non-alcoholic beverages. The store regularly hosts in-store events including whiskey masterclasses and wine-and-pizza nights, and partners with local restaurants and breweries for weekly tastings. It also offers online ordering with delivery across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

value: 1933 Liquor


value: Kyuquot, BC V0P 1J0, Canada

blurb: Guided sea kayaking from Spring Island in Kyuquot Sound, First Nations-owned.

value: West Coast Expeditions is a guided sea kayaking and wilderness retreat company operating from Spring Island in remote Kyuquot Sound on the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, in operation since 1972 and now owned by the Ka:'yu:'k't'h' / Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations. The company is Canada's first kayak tour operator to achieve Sustainable Tourism Platinum certification and offers multi-day immersive experiences among sea otters, old-growth forests, and Indigenous cultural heritage. For touring cyclists passing through Campbell River or the Comox Valley corridor, it represents a notable side-trip destination accessible by guided transport into one of BC's most isolated coastal wildernesses.

dwell: day

label: Sea otter season

months: June July August September

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: West Coast Expeditions

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: multi-day guided sea-kayak expeditions, Kyuquot Sound; well above $35

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: First Nations-owned sea-kayak operator since 1972, Canada's first Platinum-certified — day/multi-day guided wilderness experience.


value: 5553 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson, BC

blurb: Alaska Highway museum at Mile 300; WWII construction equipment across eight buildings.

value: The Fort Nelson Heritage Museum sits at the historic Mile 300 marker on the Alaska Highway, preserving the story of the highway's dramatic nine-month WWII construction and the region's broader history from fur-trade origins to the oil-and-gas era. Spread across more than eight buildings and outdoor grounds, the collection includes vintage and WWII-era vehicles, a trapper's cabin, a general store display, and a life-sized sculpture of the record Chadwick Ram. The museum was founded by mechanic Marl Brown, who began rescuing discarded Army equipment in the 1950s and devoted the rest of his life to building the collection.

value: Fort Nelson Heritage Museum

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Adult admission $10.00

wow_evidence: Rubric notability anchor (3): Mile 300 museum of the Alaska Highway's nine-month WWII construction, spread across 8+ buildings with WWII vehicles — classic day-shaping highway stop.


value: 18408 64 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 1E9

value: Aka Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Surrey offering Japanese cuisine. A convenient dining stop for touring cyclists needing a meal while traveling through the area.

value: Aka Sushi


value: 2021 Kingsway, Vancouver

value: A 24/7 McDonald's franchise on Kingsway in Vancouver, offering the full Canadian McDonald's menu including breakfast, burgers, McCafé beverages, and seasonal limited-time items. The location includes a drive-through and indoor seating, making it a convenient all-weather stop for cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor. Wheelchair accessible.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 305 Illes Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0

blurb: Tumbler Ridge's community complex: pool, arena, curling rink, and fitness centre.

community: Tumbler Ridge

value: The Tumbler Ridge Community Centre is a multi-facility municipal complex in this small northern BC resource town, housing an arena, aquatic centre, curling rink, fitness area, and indoor play park. Situated in a remote region near the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark and its renowned dinosaur fossil sites, the centre serves as a hub for community services in one of BC's more isolated communities. For touring cyclists on long-haul northern routes, it may offer a rare opportunity to access indoor facilities in an area with limited services.

google_place_id: ChIJNVDwZnctjlMRiYz-YDvaxDs

value: Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Multi-facility complex with arena, aquatic centre, curling, fitness, play park — pool earns the after-ride band.


value: 1219 Clearbrook Road, V2T 5X2

value: The Egg Store is a family-owned farm retail shop selling farm-fresh eggs picked daily and brought directly from local farms. It carries multiple varieties including freerange, organic, double yolkers, and enriched white eggs in bulk and by the dozen. A standout feature for passing cyclists is the on-site 'Eggspress' egg vending machine, stocked daily with fresh eggs for after-hours purchases.

value: The Egg Store

detail: Sells farm-fresh eggs in multiple varieties (freerange, organic, double yolkers, enriched white) available individually, by the dozen, or in bulk trays; egg-only specialty retail

detail: Website describes an 'Eggspress' egg vending machine on-site, stocked daily with fresh eggs and available when the store is closed

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 1122 10th Avenue South, Golden, V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: A regional cuisine restaurant in Golden offering dine-in service. The business is wheelchair accessible and centrally located on 10th Avenue, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the community.

value: Eleven 22

signal: regional-cuisine dine-in, Golden; $18-30/person

wow_evidence: regional cuisine restaurant in Golden


value: 1407 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3X8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: 7Days is a long-running neighbourhood smoke shop and convenience store on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, open around the clock and in business since 1997. It stocks tobacco, cigars, vapes, and glassware as its primary lines, supplemented by exotic snacks and drinks. Additional services include printing, fax, key cutting, and an ATM, making it a practical multi-stop errand point on a popular cycling corridor.

value: 7Days Convenience Store

detail: Website lists 'exotic drinks & snacks'. Limited convenience-store grocery range rather than full grocery offering

wow_evidence: primarily a smoke shop ... open around the clock and in business since 1997


value: 7100 Alberni Street

community: Powell River

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 11959 203 Street, Unit 103, Maple Ridge, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 87m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Big Star Sandwich Co. is a Lower Mainland sandwich chain founded in 2013, known for hearty, made-from-scratch sandwiches built on a fresh rustic Filone loaf with slow-roasted meats, house-made sauces, and vintage cane-sugar sodas. The Maple Ridge location is one of six across the region, offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery with vegetarian and vegan options confirmed. The About page notes the chain pays living wages and offers staff benefits — a community-minded operation that's been a local fixture for over a decade.

value: Big Star Sandwich Co.

detail: Gluten-free not mentioned anywhere on the website

wow_evidence: Lower Mainland sandwich chain founded in 2013...six across the region


value: 3561 Shelbourne Street, V8P 4G8

blurb: Neighbourhood public library branch on Shelbourne Street.

community: Saanich

value: The Nellie McClung Branch is a neighborhood branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library system, located on Shelbourne Street in Victoria and named after the celebrated Canadian suffragist and author. It offers the full range of GVPL physical and digital collections, public computers, and programming. As a free public institution, it provides a quiet indoor stop for touring cyclists passing through the Shelbourne corridor.

value: Nellie McClung Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 130-8411 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1R7

community: Richmond

value: Masa Ishibashi is an intimate, reservation-only Japanese omakase restaurant in Richmond specializing in Edomae cuisine, a tradition rooted in Japan's 17th-century Edo Period. The kitchen sources seafood airlifted directly from fish markets in Japan, and menus are developed by Michelin-starred chefs aiming for an experience that merges Japanese culinary heritage with Vancouver's natural setting. Seating requires advance booking with a credit card hold, making it best suited for a planned special-occasion stop rather than a spontaneous ride refuel.

value: Masa Ishibashi

label: Fine dining

signal: $280 lunch, $500 dinner omakase; Michelin-starred chefs

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: menus are developed by Michelin-starred chefs... Edomae cuisine, a tradition rooted in Japan's 17th-century Edo Period


value: 2280 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 77m.

community: Sidney

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney is a chain hotel on Beacon Avenue in Sidney, BC, positioned near Victoria International Airport and the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal. Its location makes it a logical overnight stop for touring cyclists starting or ending a trip via ferry or floatplane. The property is part of the Wyndham Rewards network and operates as a standard mid-range roadside hotel.

value: Days Inn

signal: chain 'days inn'


value: 2935 Blue Jay Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; wave (3 spaces) at 90m; wave (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1150 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands at 47m; wall_loops (5 spaces) at 91m; wall_loops (12 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: 66 Dessert House is an Asian dessert cafe on Kingsway in Vancouver, offering a specialty dessert menu in a neighbourhood known for its density of Asian food businesses. Kingsway is a major arterial route through Vancouver commonly used by cyclists commuting or touring through the city's east side. The cafe would make a convenient stop for a sweet break mid-ride.

value: 66 Dessert House

wow_evidence: cafe at 1150 Kingsway, Vancouver, tagged cuisine=asian;dessert


value: 2728 Pandosy St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1V7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 33m; lockers (secure) at 35m.

community: Kelowna

value: Original Joe's

label: Casual

signal: chain 'original joe'


value: 6477 John Hart Highway

community: Prince George

value: Subway

label: Cheap eats


value: 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1Y3

community: Kamloops

signal: Tim Hortons (confirmed); ~$6-12


value: 28 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1H5

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 7m; rack (6 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (6 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: The Juice Truck is a Vancouver-based cold-pressed juice bar and wellness shop with a storefront on West 5th Avenue, not far from popular cycling corridors. It specializes in made-to-order hydraulic cold-pressed juices, high-protein smoothies, and wellness shots using organic produce. Cyclists looking for a nutrient-dense, plant-based refuel stop will find a broad menu ranging from simple celery juice to dense superfood smoothies.

value: The Juice Truck

detail: Entire in-store menu (juices, smoothies, shots) is plant-based: almond milk bases, vegetable/fruit ingredients, plant proteins (pea protein, hemp, chia). No animal products listed on the menu page other than optional collagen add-in


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 63m; rack (covered) at 64m.

blurb: Public swimming pool on SFU's Burnaby campus.

community: Burnaby

value: The SFU Aquatic Centre is an indoor swimming facility operated by Simon Fraser University on its Burnaby Mountain campus, open to the public. As a university aquatic centre, it offers competitive-length pool swimming in a setting accessible to community members and visitors. Touring cyclists tackling the climb to SFU may find it a useful rest stop with facilities typical of a university rec centre.

value: SFU Aquatic Centre

wow_evidence: Campus pool open to the public — pool ladder 1/2.


value: Keremeos, BC, Canada

community: Keremeos

value: Cathedral Lakes Lodge is one of Canada's highest full-service wilderness lodges, situated at 2000 metres elevation on Quiniscoe Lake in Cathedral Provincial Park. The lodge offers all-inclusive accommodations across lodge rooms, bungalows, and private cabins, with access to over 60 km of alpine hiking trails. It also provides transport services for backcountry campers, making it a rare full-service basecamp deep in the southern BC wilderness.

value: Cathedral Lakes Lodge

signal: all-inclusive alpine lodge at 2000m incl. meals + 4x4 access, per-person packages; per-night equivalent $350+ pp


community: West Vancouver


label: Bike fee

label: Baggage terms

category: Transport

source: manual

value: Quick Shuttle runs daily cross-border coach service between Vancouver and Seattle year-round, with stops including Waterfront Station, Canada Place, River Rock Casino, and Surrey on the Canadian side, and SeaTac Airport, the piers, and downtown Seattle on the US side. Bikes travel as an optional 'Extra Bike or Sporting Equipment' item, $42 USD each, selected at booking. They must be securely wrapped, max 70 lbs, and travel space permitting. Call 1-800-665-2122 to confirm space and current pricing.

source: ptboard-icb

value: Quick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines)

detail: space not guaranteed, call ahead

detail: must be securely wrapped

detail: $42 USD per bike, selected at booking

origin: transport

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

source: llm-examine

wow_evidence: Scheduled cross-border coach between Vancouver and the US border on the Seattle corridor


value: 5788 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R1C4

community: Chilliwack

value: Built in 2010, the Vedder River Inn is an award-winning, Canadian-owned motel nestled in the Fraser Valley near Vedder Crossing, roughly 100 km east of Vancouver. It offers a wide range of rooms and suites—from standard double rooms to full-kitchen executive suites sleeping up to seven—along with a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. The property sits steps from the Vedder River and Trans-Canada Trail, with fine dining, pubs, and franchise eateries immediately nearby.

value: Vedder River Inn

detail: Website states the inn is in 'a robust area of town, complete with fine dining, pubs, popular franchised food eateries, and unique shops' described as just steps away

wow_evidence: steps from the Vedder River and Trans-Canada Trail... complimentary continental breakfast


value: #101-2955 Immel Street, Abbotsford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (4 spaces) at 17m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: J's Pizza is a Fraser Valley institution serving homemade-dough pizza for over 20 years across six locations. This Abbotsford outlet sits next to a Shell gas station on Immel Street, offering a broad menu that spans classic Canadian pizza, East Indian-inspired pies like Butter Chicken and Shahee Paneer, and a build-your-own option. Online ordering is available, making it a practical stop for a quick refuel on a longer ride through the valley.

value: J's Pizza

detail: Menu lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian' pizza, Mediterranean Veggie, Paneer Special, Shahee Paneer Special, and Homestyle Special — multiple meatless options confirmed

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: #120-735 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6

community: Victoria

value: Sushi Time Express is a fast-casual sushi counter in Victoria's St. Andrew's Square, serving an extensive menu of rolls, rice bowls, bento boxes, nigiri and sashimi, noodles, and breakfast items alongside healthy smoothies. The Express concept centers on fresh ingredients prepared quickly at counter service, making it a practical downtown stop for cyclists passing through the Yates Street corridor. Bento boxes and a broad roll menu — including several vegetarian and potentially vegan options — give touring cyclists flexible, portable meal choices.

value: Sushi Time Express

detail: Bento boxes listed as a dedicated menu category, providing portable packaged meals suitable for the road

detail: Menu includes avocado roll, yam roll, vegetable roll, and salad wrap (romaine, avocado, carrot, cucumber, rice paper, sweet chili sauce); avocado and chicken salads also available

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: fast-food sushi counter at #120-735 Yates Street, St. Andrew's Square


value: 4295 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P8

bike_parking_detail: 23 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (10 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 57 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Continental Coffee is a six-generation family coffee roasting business with roots going back to Italy; its Vancouver story began in 1979 when founder Anita Allan opened the flagship on Commercial Drive. This Main Street location opened in 2012 in the Riley Park neighbourhood and operates as a full café alongside the company's roasting plant in Burnaby. Cyclists riding the Main Street corridor will find a well-established, community-rooted shop serving house-roasted beans.

value: Continental Coffee

wow_evidence: six-generation family coffee roasting business...Vancouver story began in 1979 when founder Anita Allan opened the flagship on Commercial Drive


value: 4545 10th Avenue

community: New Hazelton

value: Subway


value: 3922 South Island Highway, Royston, V0R 2V0

community: Royston

value: Royston General Store is a convenience and general store on the South Island Highway in the small coastal community of Royston, operated by the Wayne Procter Group, a multi-division Vancouver Island retail company. It sits on a key cycling corridor connecting Courtenay and Comox to points south, making it a natural resupply stop for touring cyclists on this stretch of the Island. The operator runs a network of similar general stores across Vancouver Island under its Omni Foods and Gas N Go umbrella.

value: Royston General Store


value: Cariboo J, BC V0L 1W0, Canada

community: Tatlayoko Lake

value: A scenic free rec site in mature Douglas-fir forest on the northeast shore of turquoise Tatlayoko Lake, with striking views of Niut Mountain and a small boat launch; the 35.5 km gravel road from Hwy 20 is a real commitment, and the lake is prone to strong winds.

value: Tatlayoko Lake Northeast Recreation Site

wow_evidence: turquoise Tatlayoko Lake, with striking views of Niut Mountain … 35.5 km gravel road from Hwy 20


value: 279 East 8th Street, North Vancouver City, V7L1Y9

community: North Vancouver

value: Goldie's Donuts & Bakery is a growing Lower Mainland chain specializing in Korean-inspired brioche donuts made with a 24-hour slow fermentation process for exceptional texture and flavour. The North Vancouver outpost offers inventive flavours like Matcha Cream and Mango Passion Fruit alongside signature drinks such as a Peanut Butter Cream Latte. Inspired by a golden retriever mascot, the shop aims for a warm, cozy atmosphere and also offers online pre-order pickup.

value: Goldie's

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2876 Fuller Lake Road

blurb: Chemainus' Fuller Lake arena.

community: North Cowichan

value: Fuller Lake Arena is a municipal sports centre in Chemainus operated by North Cowichan Parks and Recreation. The multi-sport facility serves the local community and is part of the broader North Cowichan recreation network. For touring cyclists, it may function as a recognizable landmark and potential rest stop along Fuller Lake Road.

value: Fuller Lake Arena

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Municipal arena; standard rec band.


value: 310 Hunt Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 9B8, Canada

community: Courtenay

value: Holiday Inn Express & Suites

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


value: 1575 Alder Avenue

community: 100 Mile House

value: FreshCo


value: 4986 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 33m; rack (7 spaces, covered) at 70m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Kiku Sushi is a Japanese restaurant at Metrotown in Burnaby, one of two Lower Mainland locations, serving sushi, rolls, grilled entrees, noodles, and kitchen appetizers. The restaurant describes a large dining hall with a cozy interior and a broad menu designed to suit varied tastes. A touring cyclist riding the Kingsway corridor would find a full sit-down meal option here with online ordering also available.

value: Kiku Sushi

signal: sushi, large dining hall; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: two-location sushi chain


value: 747 Nicholson Road, Nicholson

community: Nicholson

value: A general store in Nicholson serving the local community with basic provisions and supplies.

value: My Nicholson Store


community: Flying U

value: A 4-site walk-in cluster at Green Lake Park's Sunset View area in the Cariboo, beside a warm, shallow 14 km lake with sandy beaches and roped swimming areas; powerboats dominate the main lake, but the carry-in keeps the immediate sites quieter.

value: Walk-In Campsite

wow_evidence: Walk-In designation ... warm, shallow 14 km lake with sandy beaches and roped swimming areas


value: 20670 Langley Bypass, Langley

community: Langley

value: Cora

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


bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 51m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (6 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (6 spaces) at 85m; rack (7 spaces, covered) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (6 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 58 spaces.

blurb: Volunteer-run regimental museum in the Beatty Street Drill Hall; limited hours.

value: The BCR Museum Society has operated this regimental museum since 1982, preserving the history of the BC Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) through uniforms on mannequins, World War One and Two weapons displays, and artefacts from the 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles era. Run entirely by dedicated volunteers, the collection includes items on long-term loan alongside pieces owned outright by the society. It sits within the historic Beatty Street Drill Hall, one of Vancouver's oldest military landmarks.

value: British Columbia Regimental Museum

label: Free

signal: volunteer regimental museum, donation entry

wow_evidence: Volunteer regimental museum in the Beatty Street Drill Hall since 1982; real but niche collection, limited access hours inside an active armoury.


community: Mission

value: Subway


community: Langford

value: Costco Food Court


value: 20125 Fraser Highway, Langley

value: Emilio Finatti Pizzeria


value: 117 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 46m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (10 spaces) at 48m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Pamola Bakery & Deli is a Mexican deli located on Quayside Drive in New Westminster's waterfront neighbourhood, serving a broad menu of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, and quesadillas. Despite its bakery name, the offering is entirely Mexican deli cuisine with both indoor and outdoor seating. It is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit and debit cards.

value: Pamola Bakery & Deli

detail: Website menu lists tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, tortilla soup, quesadillas, and tortas — all hot prepared food items

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 140-4200 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops at 60m.

community: Richmond

value: Master Rice Roll (腸粉大王) is a Chinese specialty restaurant in Richmond focused on cheung fun (rice rolls) and congee, offering more than 20 varieties of rice roll alone. Located in a retail unit on Number 3 Road, it also serves a range of snacks and drinks. Cyclists passing through Richmond's busy commercial corridor will find it a practical stop for a quick, filling Cantonese meal.

value: Master Rice Roll

signal: Rice roll and noodle specialty shop; compares to pho/ramen category

wow_evidence: more than 20 varieties of rice roll


value: 8681 East Tenth Avenue, Burnaby, V3N 2S9

community: Burnaby

value: Nam Vegan Express is a family-owned, counter-service vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Burnaby that has been operating since 2003, formerly known as Paradise Vegetarian Noodle House. The entirely plant-based menu spans traditional Vietnamese dishes including Pho, Bun Bo Hue, Wonton Soup, and Bao Buns, all made with fresh ingredients and imitation meats. A casual, welcoming spot run by mother-and-son duo Yen and Daryl, it caters equally to committed vegans and anyone seeking a healthy, hearty meal stop.

value: Nam Vegan Express

detail: Website states 'All menu items are 100% VEGAN' and 'All menu items are VEGAN & MSG Free.' GF options are available throughout the menu by substituting tofu for vegan meats

signal: Entrees $14-15 (soups, noodle bowls), counter-service casual Vietnamese

wow_evidence: family-owned, counter-service vegan Vietnamese restaurant ... operating since 2003


value: 7550 King George Boulevard

community: Surrey

value: Real Canadian Superstore

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 143 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver

value: The Peri Peri Shack is a North Vancouver fast-food restaurant centred on African-Portuguese peri peri tradition, marinating chicken for 24 hours in a secret spice blend before flame grilling to order. Diners can choose from seven heat levels ranging from Mild to the blazing Peri Nero, with whole chickens, wings, skewers, sharing packs, and a handful of seafood and vegetarian options rounding out the menu. The restaurant describes itself as a community gathering spot and is actively expanding, with franchising information on its site.

value: The Peri Peri Shack: Flame Grilled Chicken

detail: Menu page lists 'Paneer and Rice (V)' and 'Caesar Salad Bowl' as vegetarian options; no vegan or GF claims found


blurb: Small municipal nature reserve on Bowen Island.

community: Bowen Island

value: Carter Park is a nature reserve on Bowen Island managed by Bowen Island Municipality. Bowen Island is a short ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay and draws cyclists looking to explore its forested roads and natural areas. The park's exact facilities and trail character are not documented in available sources.

theme: nature

value: Carter Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Thin record; municipal nature reserve.


value: 402-1801 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy 5A, Kamloops, BC V2E 2J7

community: Kamloops

value: Stag's Head Liquor Store is a retail bottle shop situated inside City View Centre along the Princeton-Kamloops Highway on the eastern edge of Kamloops. It carries a broad selection of beer, wine, spirits, coolers, ciders, and snacks, including specialty items available on request. Delivery is offered through Skip the Dishes for those staying nearby.

value: Stag's Head Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 3099 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 36m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Delany's Coffee House is a family-owned neighbourhood café that has anchored Edgemont Village in North Vancouver since the late 1990s, one of several locations spread across the North Shore. Unlike chain coffee shops, each Delany's has its own distinct decor featuring local photography and art, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The brand maintains an Athlete Ambassadors program, signalling a connection to the active outdoor community that defines the North Shore.

value: Delany's Coffee House

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1650 Central Street East, Prince George, V2M 3C2

community: Prince George

value: The Sandman Hotel & Suites Prince George is a mid-scale chain property offering room types from standard doubles to two-bedroom kitchen suites, making it practical for multi-night touring stays requiring a kitchenette. The hotel has earned Gold Certification from GreenStep Solutions, assessed against Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards, reflecting meaningful operational sustainability commitments. Guests have access to a pool, exercise gym, coin-operated laundry, and two on-site restaurants.

value: Sandman Hotel & Suites Prince George

detail: Coin-Operated Laundry listed in Services & Amenities on the hotel's website

detail: Moxies and Denny's are listed as on-site amenities; Denny's described as 'anytime dining' for late-night and morning meals

signal: Genuine Sandman Hotel & Suites Prince George

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 2618 McMillan Road, Unit 104, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 19m; rack (3 spaces) at 46m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Domino's Pizza is a well-known Canadian pizza chain franchise operating out of a retail unit on McMillan Road in Abbotsford. The store offers both delivery and carryout orders, making it a convenient calorie stop for cyclists passing through the area. A broad menu of pizzas, sides, and drinks is available.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 740 Victoria Street, Kamloops

blurb: Kamloops' heritage-designated 1948 Memorial Arena, longtime home of lacrosse.

value: Memorial Arena is a heritage concrete and steel sports arena built in 1948, featuring a distinctive high dual-pitched roof and a red brick entry pavilion with clerestory ribbon windows facing Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops. Designated as a historic place, it has been the home of lacrosse in Kamloops for over seven decades. Touring cyclists with an interest in mid-century civic architecture and local sports heritage may find it a worthwhile stop in the city centre.

value: Memorial Arena

wow_evidence: Designated historic 1948 arena with distinctive dual-pitched roof, home of Kamloops lacrosse for 70+ years; architecture is the visitor interest.


value: 5550 Kingsway, V5H 2G2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 97m.

value: White Spot is BC's oldest restaurant chain, founded in 1928 and built around crowd-pleasing comfort food — burgers, fish and chips, and seasonal menu items made with fresh, local ingredients. The Kingsway location sits on a major arterial road through the Burnaby/Vancouver urban corridor, offering a familiar full-service sit-down dining experience with air conditioning and indoor seating. It's a reliable midride stop for a proper meal on one of the busiest cycling routes connecting the two cities.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 840 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (12 spaces) at 68m; stands (8 spaces) at 85m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Poke Time serves poke bowls in downtown Vancouver with both indoor and outdoor seating, catering to dietary diversity with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. This fast-casual format makes it convenient for cyclists needing a quick, nutritious stop.

value: Poke Time

detail: All three options confirmed

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

detail: Toilets available but not wheelchair accessible


value: 7140 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, V0M 1A3

blurb: Accessible public library in Agassiz at the Fraser Valley's east end.

community: Agassiz

value: The Agassiz Library is a branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library, serving the small community of Agassiz at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley. It is a fully accessible, ground-level building with automatic doors, making it an easy and welcoming indoor rest stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The library is part of a regional system spanning numerous communities across the Fraser Valley.

value: Agassiz Library

detail: Outdoor Bike Racks listed as a branch feature on the website

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.