value: 924 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 44m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Chicken World is a Canadian fast-food chain with a Victoria location on Pandora Avenue, specializing in fried and peri peri chicken with South Asian-inspired spice blends. The menu extends well beyond chicken to include burgers, wraps, poutine, and sides, with online ordering and delivery alongside dine-in service. Cyclists stopping here will find a broad, filling menu with quick-service options in a central Victoria location.

value: Chicken World

detail: Veggie Burger listed on the burgers menu page

signal: cuisine=chicken

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food chain... peri peri chicken with South Asian-inspired spice blends


source: enrichment

value: 100 - 2835 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3X1

category: Food & Drink

community: Nanaimo

value: Drip Coffee Social is a community-focused café established in 2018 on the Departure Bay waterfront in Nanaimo, offering indoor seating, a patio, and a sandy beach directly across the street. The menu spans specialty espresso drinks, grain bowls, sandwiches, and baked goods alongside beer, wine, and seasonal cocktails. A second location operates on Dufferin Crescent, but the Departure Bay outpost is the standout cycling stop given its beachside setting.

value: Drip Coffee Social

detail: Menu lists Roasted Veggie sandwich, Avocado Toast, Roast Chickpea Kale Salad, and Harvest Salad (vegetarian options), plus Gluten Free Brownie and Gluten Free Shortbread

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: info

wow_evidence: sandy beach directly across the street... internet_access=wlan


value: 5369 Fernie Ski Hill Road, Fernie, BC

category: Accommodation

community: Cokato

value: The Griz Inn is a ski-in/ski-out hotel and condominium complex situated at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort, originally built in 1983 and a fixture of the resort for over 30 years. It offers a range of fully-equipped accommodations from hotel rooms to 3-bedroom loft suites, all with full kitchens and mountain views. The on-site Rusty Edge Restaurant and All In Skier Services boot-fitting and ski shop are located within the building.

value: The Griz Inn

detail: Laundry Facilities listed as a building amenity on the hotel rooms page

detail: Rusty Edge Restaurant is located on-site at the Griz Inn

band_key: mid

confidence: low

label: Mid-range

signal: Ski-in/ski-out condo complex from 1983; ~$150-250 by season

source: judgement

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


community: Saanich

source: osm

value: Subway

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: Beach Grove

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains


value: 500 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2H7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (8 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (5 spaces) at 81m. Total: 41 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Crave Cheesesteaks is a downtown Vancouver restaurant specializing in Philly-inspired cheesesteaks made fresh to order using 100% sirloin steak, real provolone and cheddar, and house-made sauces. Located at Robson and Richards, steps from BC Place, Rogers Arena, and the Vancouver Public Library, it serves a compact menu of steak, chicken, and jackfruit cheesesteaks in 8-inch and 12-inch sizes. Dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery are all available, making it a practical mid-ride fuel stop in the heart of the city.

value: Crave Cheesesteaks

detail: Website FAQ confirms a 'vegetarian option made with mesquite-marinated jackfruit'; menu lists 'Jack Fruit (V)' as a distinct category

tier: welcoming


value: 3190 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks Resort, BC V0E-5NO

community: Sun Peaks

value: Powder Hounds is the oldest privately owned restaurant at Sun Peaks Resort, having served guests since 1998. The kitchen offers international cuisine with a distinctly German flair — schnitzel and spaetzle feature alongside fresh seafood, pasta, and a rotating menu of daily-prepared dishes. Cyclists finishing a ride in the Sun Peaks area can choose between 65 indoor seats or a 45-seat sunny patio with mountain views and a herb garden.

value: Powder Hounds

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly marked (GF) or (GF option), including salads, salmon, chicken, and pasta dishes

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Entrees $22–35: Salmon $34.95, Seafood Linguini $31.95, most mains $24–30

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1A1

community: Abbotsford

value: The Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre bills itself as Abbotsford's largest full-service hotel, with a conference centre, two indoor pools, a fitness centre, and an onsite restaurant (Ricky's Country Restaurant). The property specializes in group and corporate travel and has won the Best Western Director's Award. Touring cyclists will find it a comfortable, amenity-rich base for exploring the Fraser Valley.

detail: Ricky's Country Restaurant is listed as an onsite amenity in the site navigation

signal: chain 'best western plus'

wow_evidence: two indoor pools, a fitness centre


value: 2003 Waterman Ave, Van Anda, BC V0N 3K0

blurb: Island museum of Texada's mining boom and scandal era.

category: Attractions

community: Van Anda

value: The Texada Island Museum, operated by the Texada Island Heritage Society, preserves and presents the remarkably rich history of Texada Island — from First Nations occupation and early Spanish charting to a 19th-century mining boom so scandalous it toppled the provincial government of Amor de Cosmos. The museum also maintains archives and hosts community events, making it a cultural hub for the small Van Anda community that cycling tourists reach via BC Ferries. Admission is by donation.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: Texada Island Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: Admission by donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Heritage society museum with a genuinely colourful story (mining scandal that toppled a premier) — community museum ladder 1/2.


value: Gitwangak, Kitwanga, Kitimat-Stikine District BC V0J 2A0

blurb: Fortified Gitxsan village site above the Kitwanga River; a National Historic Site.

community: Kitwanga

value: Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site (formerly Kitwanga Fort) sits atop a high grassy knoll overlooking the scenic Kitwanga River valley, marking the site of a fortified Gitxsan village actively defended in the mid-1700s to 1800s. The adjacent Gitwangak Village is home to the oldest surviving collection of totem poles in British Columbia. The site is managed in partnership with the Simgiget'm Gitwangak Society (hereditary leaders) and is open year-round for self-guided exploration.

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

ownership: Public

signal: Parks Canada NHS, self-guided, no fee

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: NHS marking the fortified Gitxsan village defended into the 1800s; interpretive knoll visit, with BC's oldest surviving totem poles in the adjacent village.


value: 101A-2046 Boxwood Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W7

value: Longwood Brewery's Boxwood Road tasting room is a production brewery and growler bar named one of "the most local of local breweries and beers in BC" by The Tyee Magazine, sourcing the majority of its hops and barley from Vancouver Island and BC mainland farms. Opened in 2012 as the brand's second location, it pours six core beers and four rotating seasonals ranging from a Continental Pilsner to an Imperial Stout. A seasonal uncovered picnic patio is pet- and family-friendly, with no onsite kitchen.

value: Longwood Tasting Room

detail: Website states "no onsite kitchen for food service" and "we encourage you to bring food as we do not have a kitchen for food service."

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: named one of 'the most local of local breweries and beers in BC' by The Tyee Magazine, sourcing the majority of its hops and barley from Vancouver Island and BC mainland farms


value: 1820 Loon Lake Road, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H1

bike_access: rough

character: destination

energy: active

price_band: standard

price_label: Basic

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Loon Lake

source: camping

value: A privately run lakeside fishing resort on Loon Lake in the South Cariboo, open May through Thanksgiving, with tent sites, flush washrooms, boat rentals, and a playground; the 18 km of gravel on Loon Lake Road is RV-accessible but will rattle a loaded bike. The lake is one of BC's few naturally stocked rainbow trout fisheries and the main draw.

value: Evergreen Fishing Resort

ownership: Private

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Spring water on tap; coin showers; Laundromat


value: 3207 Wharf Way, Daajing Giids, Haida Gwaii

community: Daajing Giids

value: Blacktail is a dual-concept establishment in Daajing Giids on Haida Gwaii, pairing a daytime bakery-cafe with an evening upscale restaurant. The dining room is modern and social, and the business has an expansive patio overlooking the downtown core and the harbour below. Founded in 2019, it draws on locally sourced fish and seafood alongside an ambitious cocktail and wine program, making it a notable dining destination in this remote coastal community.

value: Blacktail Bake + Brew

detail: Website menu includes vegetarian large plates (mushroom pasta with goat cheese, arrabbiata pasta); no GF labelling found


value: 696 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4J4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: SideWinders is a cafe in Nelson, BC, a well-known Kootenay cycling hub at the confluence of mountain biking and touring routes. Beyond its OSM classification as a cafe, no substantive detail about its offerings, setting, or atmosphere could be retrieved from public sources. A visiting cyclist would need to verify on the ground whether it serves the needs of a touring stop.

value: Sidewinders Coffee Co


value: 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 92m; rack (10 spaces) at 94m; rack (10 spaces) at 99m. Total: 30 spaces.

blurb: English Bay waterfront hub with boat rentals and a public rooftop restaurant.

value: Jericho Sailing Centre is a long-established waterfront community hub on English Bay's south shore, providing low-cost access to sailing, rowing, and paddling through rentals, lessons, camps, and affiliated clubs. Cyclists on the nearby Jericho Beach trails will find a lively venue with boat-watching, a rooftop deck, and the public-facing Galley restaurant serving grill fare and craft beer with ocean views. The centre describes itself as 'Vancouver's Ocean Community Centre' and has been a fixture of the city's outdoor recreation scene for over 50 years.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

label: sailing & paddling season

months: May June July August

setting: mixed

theme: recreation

value: Jericho Sailing Centre

detail: The Galley — described as a 'relaxed Canadian eatery serving grill fare & craft beer in a picturesque setting with water views' — is confirmed open to the public

detail: Website states members 'Gain access to showers, changing rooms'; showers confirmed on site but public/drop-in availability not specified

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Long-established English Bay waterfront hub; rentals/lessons plus public Galley restaurant and rooftop deck — real riders' stop. KW-PRIVATE reflects club affiliations only.


value: 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC V6E 2P4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Minnoz Restaurant + Lounge is an elegant yet casual full-service dining room and lounge inside the Coast Bastion Hotel in downtown Nanaimo, serving breakfast through dinner plus weekend brunch. The menu spans homemade breakfasts, appetizers, and a rotating set of daily lunch specials. Its downtown hotel location puts it within reach of the Nanaimo waterfront cycling corridor.

value: Minnoz Restaurant

confidence: medium

signal: hotel dining/lounge, $20 lunch special; ~$20-30pp


value: 3394 Norwell Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T3Y7

value: Domino's is a national pizza chain franchise offering delivery and carryout from its Nanaimo location on Norwell Drive. The menu covers pizza, wings, pasta, cheesy bread, and desserts, with a gluten-free crust option available. As a takeout-and-delivery-focused operation, it provides no dine-in seating or dedicated cyclist facilities.

value: Domino's

detail: Coupons page lists 'Small 2-Topping Gluten Free Pizza'; vegetarian toppings available as standard pizza options (Veggie Feast listed)

signal: chain 'domino'

wow_evidence: national pizza chain franchise...delivery/carryout focused...no dine-in seating


value: 900 Gibsons Way #13, Gibsons, BC V0N1V6

community: Gibsons

value: Patra Pizza & Curry House is a casual restaurant in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast serving an eclectic menu that blends classic Canadian-style pizza with Indian-inspired dishes like butter chicken, curry poutine, and samosas, alongside burgers, wraps, and pasta. The breadth of offerings — including a notably wide range of vegetarian options — makes it a practical refuelling stop for mixed groups of touring cyclists. Online ordering with a pickup option allows riders to pre-order before rolling in.

value: Patra Pizza & Curry House

detail: Menu includes Vegetarian Pizza, Veggie Korma Pizza, Extra Veggie Pizza, Super Veggie Pizza, Organic Veggie Burger, Regular Veggie Burger, Veggie Patty Wrap, Paneer Wrap, Vegetable Samosa, and Vegetable Burger Combo

signal: cuisine=pizza


category: Transport

source: manual

value: App-based ride-hailing from Black Top & Checker Cabs (iOS/Android), using licensed taxi vehicles and professional Class 4 drivers. Fixed fares locked at booking with no surge pricing. Launched June 2026 with an initial focus on the City of Vancouver and trips to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR); the app works across Metro Vancouver, but wait times and fares for suburban long-distance trips are currently high until more fleet joins. Holds Passenger Transportation Board TNS authorization for Region 1 (Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor to Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton). A four-seat or six-seat van option carries oversized items such as a bike; an extra $15 charge applies to the four-seat van if the trip's purpose is to move cargo. Rides can be pre-booked up to three weeks in advance. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available.

value: RiLo

detail: On-demand; can also pre-book up to 3 weeks ahead

detail: Four-seat or six-seat van with luggage space for a bike; +$15 on the four-seat van if booked to move cargo

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: App-based ride-hailing from Black Top & Checker Cabs ... Launched June 2026 with an initial focus on the City of Vancouver


value: 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2C5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (1 space) at 98m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Mr. Shawarma claims to be the first Middle Eastern and shawarma food truck in Canada, serving Vancouver since 2009. Their 800 Robson Street spot is their main location among several downtown Vancouver outposts, all offering halal-certified chicken shawarma, beef steak shawarma, and freshly made falafel wraps prepared daily from scratch. The takeout-focused, meals-on-the-go format is well suited to cyclists fuelling up in the heart of the city.

value: Mr. Shawarma

detail: Falafel is listed as a standalone menu item and wrap filling — described as made in-house from ground chickpeas, fresh herbs, and vegetables, with no meat


value: 1 Stikine Avenue, Box 46, Telegraph Creek BC, Canada V0J 2W0

community: Telegraph Creek

value: Stikine River Song Cafe & Lodge occupies the historic Hudson's Bay Trading Post in Telegraph Creek, one of BC's most remote communities deep in Tāłtān Territory, accessible via a long gravel road from Dease Lake. The café is celebrated locally and by travellers for hearty homemade meals and freshly baked pies, and doubles as the community gathering place. The same building holds nine renovated lodge rooms — some with kitchenettes — making it a rare full-service stop for cyclists undertaking wilderness expeditions in the upper Stikine River corridor.

value: Stikine River Song


value: 210 Kicking Horse Avenue, Field, BC V0A 1G0

community: Field

value: Edgemount Guesthouse is a single private suite added onto a historic home in Field, BC, situated within Yoho National Park just 27 km from Lake Louise. The self-contained second-floor suite features an open-concept layout with a full kitchen, queen bed, claw-foot bath, and a balcony with BBQ and mountain views. Field is an exceptional staging point for cyclists exploring the surrounding national parks, with access to the Icefields Parkway, Banff, and the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Yoho.

value: Edgemount Guest House

signal: Spring-summer $200-250 CAD; year-round private guesthouse suite

subcategory: B&B / Inn


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 36m; rack (8 spaces) at 37m. Total: 16 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: Surrey

value: On the Run

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 5257 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V4

value: Sandy La Chinese Restaurant is a Cantonese seafood restaurant in Vancouver's Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood, specializing in live seafood such as lobster and crab alongside classic dishes like fried rice, congee, and chow mein. With a 60-seat dining room and a kitchen drawing on traditional Cantonese techniques with locally sourced ingredients, it offers a genuine sit-down meal experience. The restaurant stays open late into the night, making it a viable dinner option for cyclists finishing a long day on the road.

value: Sandy La Chinese Restaurant

detail: Location page explicitly lists 'WiFi Access' as an amenity, with a footnote that it requires a minimum $30 order with two or more dishes and is not applicable to Chef's Specialty dishes

signal: Most entrees $21-25/person; casual Cantonese seafood restaurant.


value: 1111 Mainland Street, V6B 2T9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Founded in 1994, Yaletown Brewing Company is Vancouver's original brewpub, established in the historic warehouse district of Yaletown just as it was transforming into a vibrant neighbourhood. The pub brews its own flagship and seasonal beers on-site — including a lager, wheat beer, IPA, and pale ale — and pairs them with a full pub food menu. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists passing through the heart of downtown Vancouver.

value: Yaletown Brewing Company

detail: Website menu includes vegetarian dishes such as Gochujang Cauliflower and Edamame

signal: Main courses $26-35 range (Fish and Chips $30, Seafood Hot Pan $35)


value: 9340 120 St, Surrey, BC V3V 4B8

value: Kathmandu Bar & Grill is a full-service restaurant and bar blending Nepalese, Indo-Chinese, and Western cuisine, with halal options also available. Located on Scott Road in Surrey, it offers dine-in with table reservations, takeout, and delivery across a 15 km radius. The menu is developed in-house by expert chefs aiming to merge culinary traditions into a cohesive dining experience.

value: Kathmandu Bar & Grill


value: 401 Beach Road, Sandspit, BC V0T 1T0

community: Sandspit

value: Bayview Garden is a small oceanfront guesthouse in K'il Kun - Sandspit on Moresby Island, the only community on Moresby Island and the gateway to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve. Built around a WWII-era military police building from the Alliford Bay Seaplane base, it offers private rooms in a shared facility with a fully equipped guest kitchen and common lounge areas overlooking Shingle Bay. The owner, Flavien, is himself a cycling enthusiast and manages the local Visitor Centre, making this a well-connected base for exploring Haida Gwaii.

value: Bayview Garden

detail: Website states: 'Breakfast is not included' and 'there are no early breakfast options anywhere in town, and cooking your own breakfast will be your only option if you leave early on a tour.'

detail: Website states: 'We do not provide a laundry service. However, there is a coin operated [laundromat]' — implying coin-op laundry exists elsewhere in town, but none on-site

detail: Website states: 'For all our guests going on a tour, we can store your luggage for you, for a fee.' Guest review (2024) confirms: 'For a small fee, we stored our surplus luggage here when we went on our kayak trip.'

detail: Food page lists multiple in-town options: Clubhouse Restaurant and Café (golf course), Beaches Restaurant at Northern Shores Lodging, Raincoast Breads (by reservation), and Shingle Bay Bistro at the airport terminal

detail: Website mentions Fresh Mart (formerly Super Valu) local grocery store and K'il Kun Convenience store on School Rd, close to Bayview Garden

detail: Website states: 'Wi-Fi is available at the Bayview Garden, at no extra cost.' island data capacity and slow connection speeds are flagged

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: shared-bath oceanfront guesthouse, Sandspit; reasonably-priced per guests, $90-130


value: 5440 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P1

value: Bradner General Store is a small convenience and general store located on Bradner Road in the rural Bradner area of the Fraser Valley. It serves as a local community hub in an agricultural neighbourhood east of Abbotsford, making it a useful stop for touring cyclists passing through the region on rural roads. The name 'General Store' suggests a broad range of everyday goods beyond a typical convenience store.

value: Bradner General Store


value: 40022 Government Rd., Squamish, BC V8B 0H7

community: Squamish

value: Haru Fusion Cuisine is a Squamish restaurant where Chef Harry — with over 25 years of experience — blends Korean and Japanese culinary traditions into a menu of signature dishes like Flaming Korean Beef Bulgogi, handmade gyoza, and udon noodle soups. The restaurant's name comes from the Korean word for 'one day,' reflecting the chef's philosophy of creating a memorable dining experience worth lingering over. It has been dubbed a 'hidden gem' of Squamish, making it an appealing off-the-bike stop for cyclists on the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: Haru Fusion Cuisine

signal: Korean/Japanese fusion, bulgogi/udon; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: dubbed a 'hidden gem' of Squamish


value: 237 11th Avenue North, Creston, V0B 1G0

community: Creston

value: Lark Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty roastery in Creston, BC, founded by roaster-owner Ilana Cameron after a transformative coffee experience on a band tour. Operating from a tasting room and sensory learning centre one block from downtown, Lark sources seasonally from single farms, women-owned operations, co-ops, and indigenous producers with a focus on organic and traceable coffees. Touring cyclists passing through the central Kootenays can stop in for tasting flights and coffee drinks, or pick up freshly roasted beans to take on the road.

value: Lark Coffee Roasters


value: 561 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 19m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Pizza Rubato Napoletana is an independent artisan pizzeria drawing inspiration from the musical concept of 'tempo rubato' — applying rhythmic freedom to Neapolitan pizza tradition. The restaurant uses 48-hour fermented '00' flour dough, imports most ingredients directly from Italy, and bakes in an AVPN-approved Valoriani oven that replicates a wood-fired experience. Cyclists stopping here can expect a full sit-down meal or takeout with an extensive menu of specialty Neapolitan pizzas, from classic Margherita to inventive pistachio-pesto and chili-honey creations.

value: Pizza Rubato

detail: Menu includes a dedicated VERDURE section with multiple vegetarian pizzas: Margherita, Verde Noce, Rucola, Patate al Forno, Rossa Verdure (RVP), Quattro Formaggi, Pesto Spinaci, Ricotta con Aglio, and Funghi Tartufo

wow_evidence: AVPN-approved Valoriani oven... imports most ingredients directly from Italy


value: 16041 24 Avenue, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 62m; rack at 62m.

value: Islands Cafe is a Hawaii-inspired café chain and craft coffee roaster with roots in surf culture — the business began as a surfboard company before pivoting to cafés and eventually setting up its own in-house roastery. The Grandview Corners location (branded 'Mauka') is one of three South Surrey/White Rock outposts, each carrying Hawaiian location names. Cyclists riding the 24 Avenue corridor through Surrey will find a specialty coffee stop with a distinct personality and house-roasted beans.

value: Islands Cafe

signal: Hawaii-inspired cafe & coffee roaster; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: craft coffee roaster with roots in surf culture... three South Surrey/White Rock outposts


value: 517 Main Street, Sicamous, BC V0E 0E8

community: Sicamous

value: Paradise Motel is a 22-unit motel and 15-site RV park in downtown Sicamous, established in 1966 and recently renovated, positioned at the heart of the Shuswap region's year-round recreation scene. The motel features a heated outdoor pool, covered picnic shelter with BBQs, and an on-site laundromat open to both guests and the public with commercial-grade machines capable of handling quilts and sleeping bags. Its central Main Street location puts touring cyclists within walking distance of groceries, dining, and the Shuswap Lake boat launch.

value: Paradise Motel

detail: On-site laundromat with LG commercial-grade equipment including extra-large machines for quilts and sleeping bags; accessible to both guests and the public; public showers also available at the facility

detail: Website states the location offers 'proximity to a plethora of town center services, including... dining' within walking distance

detail: Website states the motel is 'ideally situated in downtown Sicamous' with 'proximity to a plethora of town center services, including groceries'

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 2476 Mt. Newton X Road, Saanichton, British Columbia V8M 2B8

community: Central Saanich

value: The Waddling Dog is an award-winning neighbourhood pub attached to the Quality Inn Waddling Dog hotel in Saanichton, serving classic pub dishes with a west coast twist alongside a full bar. An onsite beer, wine, and spirits shop rounds out the offering, making it a convenient stop near the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal and Butchart Gardens. It sits just off Highway 17 (Patricia Bay Hwy), a key artery for cyclists on the Saanich Peninsula.

value: Waddling Dog

origin: manual

signal: neighbourhood pub, west-coast pub fare; ~$16-26pp


value: #107 - 1006 Venture Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7

value: Sandy's Bake Shoppe is a scratch bakery and café founded in 2018 by co-owners Sandy Bryhn and Adam Townsend, who bring over 16 years of combined culinary experience on BC's Sunshine Coast. The shop produces a full range of traditional baked goods — breads, pastries, tarts, cakes — alongside savory lunch items including soups, wraps, and sandwiches made on their own house-baked breads. Special orders and catering, including wedding cakes, are available by arrangement.

value: Sandy's Bake Shoppe

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: scratch bakery and café founded in 2018 ... over 16 years of combined culinary experience on BC's Sunshine Coast


value: 1282 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (5 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Ban Bu Xian Szechuan is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Szechuan cuisine, located on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The OSM record confirms both indoor and outdoor seating, giving cyclists the option to sit outside after a ride. Robson Street is a busy, pedestrian-friendly corridor popular with both locals and visitors exploring the West End.

value: Ban Bu Xian Szechuan

signal: Szechuan Chinese; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: OSM confirms a Szechuan restaurant...with tags for indoor and outdoor seating


value: 607 Eighth Avenue

community: Midway

value: A restaurant located on Eighth Avenue in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. No additional information about facilities or amenities is currently available.

value: The Keg and Kettle Grill

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

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


value: 3287 University Way, Kelowna

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (covered, secure) at 43m; wall_loops (covered) at 54m.

community: Kelowna

value: This Tim Hortons occupies the Library building at UBC Okanagan campus, offering the familiar Canadian staples of coffee, tea, baked goods, and sandwiches to the campus community and any visitors passing through. The website notes that line-ups are very common, reflecting its high traffic volume. As one of several food outlets managed by UBCO Food Services, it sits within a larger campus dining ecosystem.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

wow_evidence: Tim Hortons franchise at the UBCO Library building


value: 1485 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m; rack (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Pink Peppercorn Seafood House is a fine-dining seafood restaurant on Kingsway in East Vancouver, well regarded for fresh, ethically sourced ingredients including wild-caught salmon, Nova Scotia lobster, and free-range chicken. The menu blends classic West Coast preparations with creative chef-driven dishes, and the intimate décor is pitched toward special-occasion dining. Takeout is also available for those eating on the go.

value: Pink Peppercorn Seafood House

signal: fine-dining seafood, wild salmon/lobster, chef-driven; ~$35-55pp


value: 1111 Blanshard Street

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 102-3053 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2N5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 82m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: BjornBar Bakery is a boutique café-style bakery in North Vancouver's Edgemont Village, best known for its handmade signature dessert bars in over 30 flavours, alongside fresh pastries, sandwiches, and specialty coffee. It is also the home of the Ganookie — a five-inch ganache-filled cookie with over 30 customizable flavour combinations. The shop has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable sit-down rest stop for cyclists on the North Shore.

value: BjornBar Bakery - Edgemont Village

signal: shop=bakery


value: 4540 Highway 5 North, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

community: Spicer

value: Cougar Mountain Lodge & Resort sits outside Valemount in the Robson Valley, surrounded by 360-degree views of the Rocky, Cariboo, and Monashee Mountains. The property offers main lodge rooms and individual mini chalets accommodating groups of one to twelve, with self-catering facilities available. Valemount is an established mountain biking destination, and the lodge explicitly markets mountain bike storage as a service.

value: Cougar Mountain Lodge

signal: lodge rooms + mini chalets for 1-12, Robson Valley; $140-200 by unit

detail: We understand that the mini chalets aren't the best resource for storing mountain bikes after a long day. Don't worry, we have a solution for you and your valued mountain companion!

subcategory: Resort

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: dedicated 'Mountain Bike Storage' page appears in the site navigation menu


value: 5328 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; rack at 40m.

community: Port Alberni

value: Spice Hut is a family-run Indian restaurant in Port Alberni, founded by two brothers whose culinary training spans 5-star hotels in Mumbai including the Taj Mahal Hotel. The kitchen specializes in North Indian and Mughlai cuisine made from scratch using traditional spice blends, with a menu ranging from tandoori dishes and biryanis to vegan-friendly paneer and vegetable options. Dine-in, takeout, and local delivery are all available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Alberni Valley.

value: Spice Hut Indian cuisine

detail: Website front page explicitly states 'Vegan and gluten-free options'; menu includes multiple vegetarian and vegan dishes (paneer, veggie pakora, veg dishes category, vegetable samosa, etc.)

signal: North Indian/Mughlai, apps $7.95-14.95; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-run Indian restaurant...founded by two brothers whose culinary training spans 5-star hotels in Mumbai


value: 1831 Maple Avenue South, V9Z 0N9

community: Sooke

value: Wild Mountain is a farm-to-table dinner restaurant in Sooke serving West Coast Canadian cuisine grounded in organic, locally sourced ingredients from regional farmers, fishers, foragers, and fermenters. A certified Slow Food Chef's Alliance and Safe Space restaurant, it features a wood-fired brick oven producing sourdough thin-crust pizzas alongside a harvest-driven seasonal menu. The walk-in patio offers a relaxed outdoor option for cyclists arriving after a ride through the Sooke hills.

value: Wild Mountain

signal: farm-to-table West Coast, wood-fired, Slow Food; ~$28-42pp


value: 697 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6P4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 38m; lockers (secure) at 38m; lockers (secure) at 39m; lockers (secure) at 40m.

value: Safeway

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Grocery Store


bike_access: hard

character: pleasant

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

washroom_type: pit

community: Remote & backcountry, Thompson-Nicola Regional District

value: A free, first-come tent camp on Little Douglas Lake, reached by a 2 km hike-in trail from Zum Peak Recreation Site — bog bridges, 70 m of elevation, and an unbridged creek that is impassable in high water. Facilities are minimal: small tent pads, food caches, a toilet, and a communal fire pit; no drinking water is mentioned.

value: Little Douglas Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: 2 km hike-in trail... no drinking water is mentioned


bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; rack (6 spaces) at 26m; rack (5 spaces) at 27m; rack (6 spaces) at 42m; rack (5 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (3 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


label: fly-fishing season

months: June July August September

community: Logan Lake

value: A rocky, exposed, and often windy high-elevation (1504 m) rec site beside a remote lake prized for fly-fishing; the lengthy forest-road approach with a 4x4 recommendation makes this a near-impossible reach on a loaded touring bike.

value: Big OK Lake Recreation Site


community: Penticton


value: 2569 Campground Rd, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 3A2

bike_access: easy

energy: restorative

price_band: basic

community: Salmon Arm

value: Large 208-site commercial campground on Shuswap Lake, 6 km west of Salmon Arm off the Trans-Canada, with lake swimming and a pine-forest setting managed by Adams Lake Indian Band; open seasonally to mid-September.

value: Pierre's Point Campground

wow_evidence: managed by Adams Lake Indian Band


value: Suite 150, 2362 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 0C1

community: Abbotsford

value: Sushi Nara is a sushi fast-food restaurant in Chilliwack, BC, operating since 2012 according to OSM records. It is located in a unit within a commercial building in the Fraser Valley. No current web presence is available to provide further detail about the business.

value: Sushi Nara

wow_evidence: registered website domain has expired and is listed for sale


value: 823 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 89m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Zakkushi on Denman is a Japanese yakitori izakaya that has been part of Vancouver's food scene since 2004, specializing in authentic charcoal-grilled chicken cooked over Bincho charcoal and a seasonal menu that rotates with the four seasons. It sits on Denman Street at the entrance to the Stanley Park Seawall — one of Vancouver's premier cycling corridors — making it a natural stop for riders finishing a loop. The restaurant is part of the larger Zakkushi Group, which operates multiple yakitori and ramen concepts across Vancouver and Toronto.

value: Zakkushi

signal: Yakitori izakaya, casual sit-down Japanese, no menu prices listed


value: De Dutch

signal: De Dutch breakfast chain; ~$16-22pp


value: 98 Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs

blurb: Lakeshore gallery in the 1951 forestry ranger station.

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: The Ranger Station Art Gallery occupies the original 1951 Forestry Ranger Station building on the shore of Harrison Lake, operated by the not-for-profit Kent Harrison Arts Council since 1972. It is the only public art gallery in the area, hosting monthly exhibitions by visual artists and running a year-long national artist-in-residence program with on-site living and studio space. Cyclists passing through Harrison Hot Springs can step into this historic building to catch rotating shows featuring a wide range of visual art media.

theme: art-culture

value: Ranger Station Art Gallery

signal: non-profit public gallery in heritage ranger station, free entry

wow_evidence: Arts council gallery in the 1951 forestry ranger station on Harrison Lake's shore — the area's only public gallery, with artist residency.


value: 29 Yoho Valley Rd, Field, BC V0A 1L0, Canada

community: Cathedral

value: A large Parks Canada campground set in the Kicking Horse River valley at the heart of Yoho National Park, with paved Trans-Canada–adjacent access and peaks filling every sightline; the natural anchor point for Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, and Burgess Shale guided hikes.

value: Kicking Horse Campground


value: 725 Alder Avenue

community: 100 Mile House

value: Red Rock Grill is a locally owned and operated restaurant in 100 Mile House, BC, established in 2009 by a second-generation restaurateur born and raised in the South Cariboo. The kitchen turns out chef-prepared food made fresh daily — spanning creative small plates, burgers, mains, and pasta — alongside what the restaurant bills as the largest selection of BC craft beers on tap in town. It is a community-rooted, full-service stop for cyclists seeking a quality sit-down meal in the Cariboo interior.

value: Red Rock Grill

detail: Website states 'Items marked GF can be prepared gluten-free'; GF designations appear across multiple menu categories including Small Plates, Salads & Bowls, and Mains

signal: small plates $14.99-19.99, casual grill; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: locally owned and operated...established in 2009 by a second-generation restaurateur


value: 1786 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC

community: Ucluelet

value: Ucluelet Liquor Store is a privately operated retail bottle shop on Peninsula Road serving the Ucluelet community with a broad selection of boutique wines, craft beer and cider, and spirits. Part of the LCHgroup family of BC liquor stores, it actively sources products on request, making it a handy stop for touring cyclists looking to resupply for a campsite or cabin. The store links out to the Ucluelet Travel Guide, signalling engagement with the local tourism scene.

value: Ucluelet Liquor Store

detail: Retail liquor store only; no food preparation or packed food service mentioned

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 15785 Croydon Drive, Unit 104, Surrey, BC V3Z 2L6

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 21m; rack at 34m; rack at 38m; rack at 49m; rack at 50m; rack at 72m; rack at 75m; rack at 76m; rack at 84m.

community: Surrey

value: A Japanese ramen and bubble tea restaurant in Surrey. Limited details available due to website access failure.

value: Menzou Ramen & Bubble Tea

signal: ramen & bubble tea; ~$14-20pp


value: 5066 Joyce Street

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 55m; stands (12 spaces) at 63m; stands (16 spaces) at 67m; stands (20 spaces) at 71m; stands (12 spaces) at 86m; stands (28 spaces) at 94m. Total: 96 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: Blenz on Granville &, 700 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 11m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 15m; rack (4 spaces) at 27m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 58m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 82m; rack (7 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 59 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 2345 Beacon Avenue, V8L1W9

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

community: Sidney

value: Save-On-Foods is a supermarket in Sidney, BC, offering a range of groceries and supplies. As a full-service supermarket, it provides the typical selection of food and beverages useful for cycling trips. It serves as a resupply point for both local customers and passing travellers.

value: Save-On-Foods


community: Parksville

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi serving Parksville, Qualicum, and Nanoose on Vancouver Island, with fare estimates to Nanaimo and Comox airports. Main fleet is Toyota Prius hatchback with fold-down seats; no bike policy stated.

value: Oceanside Taxi


bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 29m; rack (7 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (8 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: Langford

value: Bulk Barn is Canada's largest bulk food retailer, selling hundreds of products — nuts, dried fruit, grains, pasta, spices, baking ingredients, and candy — by weight so customers buy exactly what they need. This Victoria location (store #661) is part of a national chain with over 300 stores. For a touring cyclist it is a practical resupply stop for calorie-dense trail staples like nuts, dried fruit, and granola purchased in precisely the quantities needed.

value: Bulk Barn

wow_evidence: Canada's largest bulk food retailer... national chain with over 300 stores


community: Barkerville

value: A small free 3-unit rec site on a forest service road 14 km from historic Barkerville, offering a quiet base for exploring the townsite and the back roads toward Yanks Peak; no confirmed amenities or water.

value: Whiskey Flats Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 14 km from historic Barkerville... no confirmed amenities or water


value: 700 Old Lillooet Road, V7J 2H5

community: North Vancouver

value: The DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver is a full-service hotel situated in North Vancouver's Capilano area, part of the globally recognized Hilton family of brands. It sits within easy cycling distance of the North Shore trail network, Capilano River, and the Lynn Valley corridor, making it a practical base for cyclists exploring the area. Touring cyclists can expect the standard amenities of a large hotel brand, though specific cyclist-focused services are unverified.

value: DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver

signal: chain 'doubletree'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1122 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1T2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (6 spaces) at 62m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Rio Brazilian Steakhouse is a family-owned churrascaria steps from English Bay serving all-you-can-eat rodizio-style Brazilian barbecue since 2012. Gaucho-style servers carve meats tableside from skewers alongside a fresh salad bar and hot sides, with live Samba shows on Fridays. Its Denman Street location puts it directly on one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors near the Stanley Park seawall.

value: Rio Brazilian Steakhouse

detail: Website states 'It's a Gluten-Free Paradise'; menu includes multiple salad and vegetable side options including spicy tofu salad

signal: AYCE churrascaria (rodizio), carved tableside; ~$40-60pp


value: 5227 Ladner Trunk Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 62m.

community: Delta

value: Kin's Farm Market is a 100% Canadian-owned specialty produce retailer with roots going back to an 8-foot table at Granville Island Market in 1983. The Tsawwassen location is part of a 23-store Lower Mainland chain known for locally-grown BC produce alongside global fruits and vegetables. Cyclists passing through the Ladner/Tsawwassen area will find a solid stop for fresh fruit, vegetables, and snacks.

value: Kin's Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 74m; rack at 76m.

community: New Westminster

value: The Boathouse has been a waterfront dining institution since 1981, specializing in fresh sustainable seafood, Ocean Wise-certified selections, premium steaks, and one of the largest BC VQA wine selections in the region. Situated along the scenic Fraser River at New West Quay, the restaurant offers a stylish indoor dining room and bar alongside a seasonal open-air patio overlooking the water and riverboats. It is one of two Lower Mainland locations and serves as a prominent destination along the riverside cycling corridors of New Westminster.

value: The Boathouse

detail: FAQs state: 'Yes, we provide a variety of dishes to accommodate dietary preferences including vegetarian and gluten-free options.' Menu also includes Ocean Wise-certified seafood selections

signal: waterfront fine dining, premium oysters/steak, VQA wine; ~$40-65pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 3998 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 24m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 24m; stands (6 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 68m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Jo's Italian Deli is a family-owned Italian deli and restaurant on Main Street serving sliced-to-order sandwiches on homemade bread, fresh pasta with scratch-made sauces, espresso drinks, and imported Italian grocery items. The brand originated in Chilliwack in 2018 and has since grown to several Lower Mainland locations, each aiming to be a casual neighbourhood staple. The Main St location is a newer addition, opened in 2026, with online ordering and delivery available.

value: Jo's Italian Deli

signal: Deli format (sandwiches, spaghetti) = band 1 per guidelines


value: 1102 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3X2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 50m; rack at 91m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Moja Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster founded in 2003, with its Commercial Drive cafe serving as one of two Vancouver-area locations for a company that roasts small-batch, primarily single-origin beans in a handmade Joper roaster imported from Portugal. The name 'Moja' is Swahili for 'one,' a nod to co-founder Andrew Wentzel's Tanzanian roots and the company's philosophy of showcasing individual growing regions. Situated on one of Vancouver's most celebrated cycling corridors, the cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

value: Moja Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: specialty coffee roaster founded in 2003...one of two Vancouver-area locations


value: Mile 143 Alaska Highway, Pink Mountain, V0C 2B0

character: utilitarian

community: Pink Mountain

value: A full-service highway stop right on the Alaska Highway at Pink Mountain, open year-round with fuel, a general store, coin showers, and laundry — pure utility on a remote northern stretch with no scenic draw.

value: Pink Mountain Campsite & RV Park

wow_evidence: laundry, coin-operated showers, water station, WiFi, general store with groceries


value: 1685 Ingleton Avenue, V5C 3V6

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Burnaby

value: EbikeBC is Canada's premier electric mobility retailer, founded in 2015 by engineers seeking sustainable transportation solutions, specializing in e-bikes, e-trikes, e-scooters, conversion kits, and accessories. The shop operates a dedicated service center handling e-bike repair, diagnostics, battery refurbishment, and component installation. For touring cyclists on e-bikes, it is a specialist resource for parts and servicing in the Vancouver area.

value: eBikeBC

detail: Service page explicitly lists e-bike repair, diagnostics, installation/build, e-scooter mechanical/electrical repair, and lithium-ion battery repair and refurbishment

detail: Accessories catalog includes racks, bags/panniers, fenders, headlights, tail lights, and helmets; parts catalog includes tires & tubes

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 8148 128 Street, Surrey, BC V3W1R1

value: Maharaja Catering Ltd. is a long-standing Indian restaurant and catering company located in Surrey's Payal Business Centre, offering authentic cuisine prepared using traditional tandoor (clay oven) cooking and house-made herbs and spices. The business operates a full sit-down restaurant with a fine dining lounge, a sweet shop, and a takeout counter — plus large-event catering for weddings and conventions. Touring cyclists would find a broad menu anchored in South Asian flavours with strong vegetarian representation.

value: Maharaja Catering

detail: Website menu has dedicated 'APPETIZER-VEGETARIAN' and 'MAIN COURSE - VEGETARIAN' sections with multiple dishes

signal: Indian restaurant & catering, apps $16-20; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: long-standing Indian restaurant and catering company... traditional tandoor (clay oven) cooking and house-made herbs and spices


value: 4505 Gertrude Street, V9Y6J9

community: Port Alberni

value: Orestes Greek Kouzina is a Greek restaurant located in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, serving cuisine in a kouzina-style setting. The name evokes a traditional Greek kitchen atmosphere, making it a potential stop for touring cyclists passing through the Alberni Valley. Port Alberni sits at the heart of the island and is a common waypoint for cyclists on longer Vancouver Island routes.

value: Orestes Greek Kouzina

signal: Greek kouzina; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Greek restaurant at 4505 Gertrude Street in Port Alberni


value: 350 Campbell Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

blurb: Roy Henry Vickers' cedar longhouse gallery, a Tofino landmark since 1986.

community: Tofino

value: Roy Henry Vickers Gallery is a world-renowned First Nations art gallery in Tofino built in 1986 by artist Roy Henry Vickers himself alongside close friends and family. The building is modelled after a traditional Northwest Coast longhouse with cedar-planked walls, and showcases limited edition prints, original paintings, and carvings that draw visitors from around the world. It is considered a cultural landmark in Tofino and a distinctive stop on BC's west coast.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

signal: renowned artist's retail gallery, free to browse

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Longhouse-style gallery built 1986 by Roy Henry Vickers (Order of Canada) — provincially famous cultural landmark, a genuine Tofino pilgrimage stop.


community: Windermere

value: Joe's No Frills


value: 5895 Victoria Drive

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Sue's Grocery is a convenience store on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, serving the local community with basic grocery items and convenience goods.

value: Sue's Grocery

wow_evidence: convenience store on Victoria Drive


value: Unit 103, Langford, BC

value: Poké Aye is a Hawaiian-cuisine restaurant in Langford (Greater Victoria), specializing in poke bowls. Located in a unit-numbered commercial space (Unit 103), it sits in the western suburban corridor popular with cyclists commuting or touring between Langford and Victoria. The restaurant's name and Facebook branding are consistent with a contemporary, counter-service poke concept.

value: Poké Aye

signal: Poke Aye poke bowls fast-casual; ~$15

wow_evidence: Hawaiian-cuisine restaurant in Langford … specializing in poke bowls


value: 5128 BC-3A, Wynndel, BC V0B 2N2, Canada

community: Wynndel

value: Wynndel Foods is a supermarket serving the small rural community of Wynndel in the East Kootenays of British Columbia, near Creston. The Facebook page slug suggests the store may also carry sporting goods, making it a potential one-stop shop for touring cyclists passing through this remote stretch of the Kootenays. For cyclists on routes between Creston and Cranbrook, it may represent one of few resupply options in the area.

value: Wynndel Foods


value: 3401 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna

community: Kelowna

value: Bless'd Sips & Slices is a family-owned artisan pizza-by-the-slice restaurant located near Gyro Beach in Kelowna, cooking pizzas in a gas-fired brick oven using slow-fermented Italian flour and no canola oil. The restaurant also operates what it bills as the first dirty soda bar in Kelowna, offering hundreds of customizable fizzy drink combinations. Ten percent of profits are donated to local community organizations, and the location is walkable from the popular Okanagan lakeside cycling routes.

value: Bless'd Sips & Slices

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: first dirty soda bar in Kelowna


value: 12872 16 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 1N6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 79m.

value: A greengrocer located in Tsawwassen. Limited information available beyond the OSM categorization; website contact details could not be verified.

value: Chan's Ocean Park


community: Lardeau

value: A reservable group site at Davis Creek on the north-western shore of Kootenay Lake, reached via paved Hwy. 31 and sized for 15–50 people; lake beach access and Purcell mountain panoramas make it a strong group anchor, though fees are charged against a minimum of 15 adults.

value: Group Camp

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: group site for 15–50 people … minimum booking fee for 15 adults


value: 146 East 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 60m; rack at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; rack (6 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Nuba is a Vancouver Lebanese restaurant institution founded in 2003, rooted in founder Victor Bouzide's grandmother's recipes and built around fresh, local, and organic ingredients sourced daily. The Mount Pleasant location — branded 'Off Main' — offers the full mezze menu including falafel, hummus, and soups, with a large portion of items vegan and gluten-free. Walk-ins are welcome, making it an easy stop for a touring cyclist cutting through the East Side.

value: Nuba

detail: Website states 'A large portion of our menu items are vegan.' Menu pages tag numerous dishes explicitly as Vegan and/or GF (e.g. Garden Falafel, Mjadra, all hummus varieties, Najib's Special)

signal: Lebanese (Nuba), mezze; ~$18-28pp


value: Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

community: Invermere

value: Smokehouse 93 is a slow-smoked BBQ restaurant located at the Crossroads in downtown Invermere, serving Canadian meats hand-rubbed with a signature spice blend and smoked for 12–20 hours until fall-off-the-bone tender. The fully licensed restaurant features a dining room and what the website bills as Invermere's largest outdoor patio, which is dog-friendly and occasionally hosts live music. Meat is prepared in limited daily quantities and sold until it runs out, so hungry cyclists can call ahead to pre-order and guarantee their meal.

value: Smokehouse 93

detail: Website explicitly states the house-made BBQ sauce is 'handcrafted Gluten Free'; no vegetarian or vegan options mentioned

signal: slow-smoked BBQ, dining room; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Invermere's largest outdoor patio... dog-friendly and occasionally hosts live music... call ahead to pre-order and guarantee their meal


value: 5819 Tyson Road, Chilliwack, V2R 3R6

blurb: Sardis branch library with bike racks and free WiFi.

community: Chilliwack

value: The Sardis Library is a single-storey public branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library serving the Sardis neighbourhood of Chilliwack. As a fully accessible, free-admission public facility, it welcomes all visitors with outdoor bike racks, free Wi-Fi, public computers, and quiet study zones. Touring cyclists will find it a practical rest stop with accessible restrooms, baby changing stations, and a range of community services.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Sardis Library

detail: Free public library (; no admission required to enter

signal: amenity=library

detail: Website feature list explicitly includes 'Outdoor Bike Racks' (bike_dock icon)

detail: Website lists 'Low Water Fountains' (water_drop icon) as an on-site accessibility feature; library has free public access

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; bike racks.


value: 601 West Broadway, Vancouver, V5Z 4C2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Kamei on Broadway is a long-established Japanese restaurant tucked behind Broadway Plaza in Vancouver, celebrated as a local hidden gem since 1988. It offers distinctive Japanese Tatami rooms and private booths with sweeping panoramic views of downtown Vancouver. The menu focuses on innovative Japanese cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, high-quality seafood prepared by specially trained Japanese chefs.

value: Kamei on Broadway

signal: Japanese, tatami/booths, since 1988; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: local hidden gem since 1988 … Celebrating 39 Years … distinctive Japanese Tatami rooms and private booths with sweeping panoramic views


value: 4200 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops at 58m.

community: Richmond

value: Tuan Tuan Food Mart is a supermarket located in a retail unit at 4200 Number 3 Road in Richmond, BC, a busy commercial corridor in a city known for its diverse Asian food retail scene. Cyclists riding through Richmond's flat, grid-like streets will find this stop convenient for restocking supplies. The shop=supermarket OSM tag suggests a fuller grocery range than a convenience store.

value: Tuan Tuan Food Mart

wow_evidence: shop=supermarket at 4200 Number 3 Road, Unit 135, Richmond


value: 10104 Alaska Road North, Fort St. John, V1J 1A8

community: Fort St. John

value: Silver Creek Cookhouse is a casual diner on Alaska Road North in Fort St. John, serving breakfast, coffee, burgers, and sandwiches — the kind of hearty, no-frills fuel a touring cyclist needs after grinding through northeastern BC. It sits along the Alaska Highway corridor, making it a natural waypoint for riders heading north toward Dawson Creek or beyond. Air conditioning provides a welcome break on hot summer days in the Peace River region.

value: Silver Creek Cookhouse

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: Alaska Highway corridor... takeaway=yes, toilets=yes


value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 36363 Auguston Parkway South, Abbotsford

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (10 spaces) at 76m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A convenience store in Abbotsford serving the Auguston neighborhood. Offers everyday goods and supplies to local residents and travelers.

value: Convenience Cove


label: alpine wildflower bloom

months: July August

price_label: Standard

community: Manning Park

value: Coldspring is one of four frontcountry campgrounds in E.C. Manning Park, strung along Highway 3 in the Cascades about 68 km east of Hope; it offers showers, potable water, and e-bike charging, but there is no cellphone service anywhere in the park.

value: Coldspring Campground


value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 461 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: SHED is a casual, family-friendly restaurant in the heart of downtown Tofino, celebrated for its burgers, bowls, and brews made with locally sourced ingredients from Vancouver Island farms and waters. The space features both a patio and indoor dining, with a separate late-night menu running until midnight. It draws on a warm west coast vibe and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.

value: The Shed

detail: Menu offers gluten-free bun substitution ('SUB GLUTEN FREE BUN'); vegetarian/plant-based options include the Attenburger (black bean & quinoa fritter), Aphrodite burger (black bean & quinoa patty on late-night menu), Mayan Picnic bowl, and Pachamama bowl

signal: Most entrees $17–24.50 (burgers, bowls); casual sit-down restaurant


value: 400 MacKenzie Beach Road, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

value: Middle Beach Lodge occupies 40 acres of secluded West Coast oceanfront just outside Tofino, offering two lodges, twenty self-contained rustic cabins, and distinctive treehouse accommodations perched in the forest canopy. The property encompasses nearly a mile of private beach, rugged headlands, and a hand-cut forest trail system designed for slow, quiet exploration. Touring cyclists are 3 kilometres from Tofino's village services and can dine on-site at the Headlands Lounge.

value: Middle Beach Lodge At The Headland

detail: On-site Headlands Lounge serves lunch and dinner daily; website states 'Starting at 11:30 am each day, the Headlands Lounge at Middle Beach Lodge invites you to order from our new Lunch and Dinner menus.'

signal: duplicate Middle Beach Lodge entry (Headland wing); banded consistently, $250-350

wow_evidence: 40 acres of secluded West Coast oceanfront... nearly a mile of private beach... distinctive treehouse accommodations


value: #1-20177 88 Ave E, Langley Twp, BC

community: Langley

value: Sushi Gio is a Japanese restaurant in Langley offering sushi and Japanese cuisine with dine-in and online ordering for takeout. It provides a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Sushi Gio Japanese Restaurant

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


value: 3545 Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver, V5S 0E3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 38m; stands (34 spaces) at 49m; stands (10 spaces) at 53m; stands (20 spaces) at 71m; stands (12 spaces) at 81m; stands (8 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 108 spaces.

value: Sushi Mura is a fast-growing Japanese sushi chain that has been operating in Vancouver since 2012, with this location in the River District neighbourhood. The restaurant features experienced sushi chefs preparing fresh-daily fish with secret recipes, offering both dine-in and takeout service. It is part of a multi-location franchise with seven branches across Metro Vancouver.

value: Sushi Mura

detail: Corporate Lunch Program offering bento box orders for business lunch delivery

detail: Multiple menu items marked 'Veggie' including Veggie Wakame, Vegetable Sunomono, Veggie Ika Karage, and vegetable rolls

signal: sushi chain, reasonable; ~$15-25pp


value: 221 Yellowhead Highway, V0J 1E0

community: Burns Lake

value: Wholesale Club


value: 5625 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1R5

value: Sushi Giwa is a Japanese sushi restaurant on Hastings Street in Burnaby serving a full menu from late morning through the evening seven days a week. The restaurant offers online ordering and occasional promotional deals. It sits along a busy commercial corridor that touring cyclists travelling the Hastings Street corridor may find convenient for a sit-down meal.

value: Sushi Giwa

signal: sushi, promotional deals; ~$15-25pp


value: 8550 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: wall_loops (8 spaces) at 53m; rack at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; wall_loops at 78m; stands (8 spaces) at 92m; stands at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Prinkle Chicken is a Korean-style fried chicken chain with multiple BC locations, specializing in hand-battered, deep-fried chicken hand-brushed with Korean sauces such as yangyeom, honey hot, and their signature 'prinkle snow.' The menu also features Korean street-food sides like tteokbokki and cheese balls. The Granville Street location is one of several Vancouver outposts of this growing BC franchise.

value: Prinkle Chicken


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 78m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Tarboosh is a Middle Eastern fast-food restaurant in Victoria, BC. The OSM record tags it with Middle Eastern cuisine, suggesting fare such as shawarma and falafel typical of the style. No further details about this specific location could be verified due to a URL mismatch with a same-named restaurant in Ontario.

value: Tarboosh


value: 100 - 12219 Beecher Street, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Crescent Coffee House is a neighbourhood café in Surrey's Crescent Beach area, a coastal community that attracts recreational and touring cyclists along the Boundary Bay corridor. It appears as a small, community-oriented café based on its OSM listing, though no current details about its offerings or atmosphere are verifiable. Its location near cycling routes through South Surrey makes it a plausible rest stop, but current operating status cannot be confirmed.

value: Crescent Coffee House

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1963 Main Street, Fruitvale, V0G 1L0

community: Fruitvale

value: Fruitvale Co-op is a locally-owned member cooperative that has served the Fruitvale and Slocan Valley communities for over 90 years. Operating under the Federated Co-operatives banner, it combines convenience grocery shopping with fuel services at a single Main Street location. A touring cyclist passing through this small Kootenay community will find this one of the more complete resupply stops in the area.

value: Co-op


value: Chevron Town Pantry


value: 250 East Pender Street, Vancouver

value: Vegan Supply bills itself as Canada's largest and original vegan shop, stocking an extensive range of exclusively plant-based products spanning meat and dairy alternatives, pantry staples, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, beverages, and pet food. Located on East Pender Street in Vancouver, it operates both an online store and an in-person pick-up service. For plant-based touring cyclists resupplying in the city, it offers a notably broad selection of vegan trail-friendly snacks and ready-to-eat options.

value: Vegan Supply

wow_evidence: Canada's Largest & Original Vegan Shop


value: 32900 South Fraser Way, V2S 5A1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 89m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 6551 Number 3 Rd #1504, Richmond, BC V6X 3J9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 84m; stands at 93m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Unique Green is a bubble tea cafe in Richmond, BC, serving specialty tea drinks in an indoor setting. The OSM record notes no outdoor seating, suggesting a fully indoor experience. For cyclists passing through Richmond, it offers a spot to rest and rehydrate with a cold drink.

value: Unique Green

wow_evidence: bubble tea cafe in Richmond, BC with indoor seating


community: Duncanby Landing

value: Duncanby Lodge is a remote, all-inclusive salmon and halibut fishing destination in Rivers Inlet on BC's breathtaking Central Coast, family-owned by the Keay family since 2003. Guests arrive by chartered floatplane from Vancouver and can choose between self-guided and guided fishing in a fleet ranging from 18.5-foot centre consoles to 23–26-foot Grady Whites. The surrounding wilderness offers wildlife encounters with humpback whales, bears, and eagles across 40 kilometres of ocean and mountain scenery.

value: Duncanby Fishing Lodge

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Fly-in all-inclusive fishing lodge, Rivers Inlet; packages thousands per person

wow_evidence: family-owned by the Keay family since 2003 ... exclusively by chartered floatplane from Vancouver


value: 12355 Pattullo Place, Surrey, V0V 1M1

value: Subway


value: 701 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 4m; rack at 57m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; wall_loops (3 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Alenka European Foods is a family-run specialty grocery store that has been serving Metro Vancouver since 2009, stocking a carefully curated selection of products from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and other Eastern European countries. The store carries everything from deli meats and dairy to baked goods, frozen meals, preserved foods, and seafood — all from authentic Eastern European producers. It is a genuine neighbourhood grocery destination on Kingsway with an online store offering local pickup.

value: Alenka European Foods

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 1885 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: White Heather Tea Room is a Victoria institution with over 25 years of service in the Oak Bay neighbourhood, dedicated entirely to the art of traditional British afternoon tea. Cyclists can settle in for an elaborate multi-course experience featuring handmade scones, seasonal finger sandwiches, and rotating desserts, or pick up takeout teaboxes and patisserie items to go. Seasonal themed menus — Valentine's, Easter, Mother's Day — make it a notable destination stop on longer tours of the Saanich Peninsula.

value: White Heather Tea Room

detail: Menu page states 'we try our best to accommodate vegetarians, pescatarians and nut-free diets'; dedicated Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea set offered as a standard menu item

signal: traditional British afternoon tea, sets $48-66pp; ~$48-66pp


value: 212 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (6 spaces) at 53m; stands at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: The Cordova Room is an intimate whiskey and cocktail bar tucked into the heart of Gastown, featuring dark green walls, warm wood, and golden accents. It specializes in scratch-made cocktails and a curated selection of rare single malts, paired with refined small bites. Located on Carrall Street in one of Vancouver's most historically rich and cycle-friendly neighbourhoods, it makes a distinctive evening stop for touring cyclists.

value: The Cordova Room

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 117 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 80m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: Breakers Pub is a locally owned waterfront pub in Prince Rupert's Cow Bay neighborhood, perched over the water between the Prince Rupert Yacht Club and Atlin Terminal with direct views of the working harbour. In operation since 1986, it is considered a North Coast landmark and draws both locals and visitors to its 46-seat summer patio where seals, otters, and eagles are regularly spotted. The pub is 19+ and sits within walking distance of the cruise ship docks in one of Prince Rupert's busiest tourist areas.

value: Breakers Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 799 McCallum Road

community: Langford

value: Costco


value: 1211 56th St, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2A6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Delta

value: This Tim Hortons in Tsawwassen is a dine-in cafe with no drive-through, making it a sit-down stop for cyclists. It sits close to the BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal, a natural gathering point for touring cyclists heading to or from Vancouver Island. The menu covers coffee, breakfast wraps, baked goods, soups, and snacks throughout the day.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

wow_evidence: Tim Hortons in Tsawwassen


value: 4500 Still Creek Dr, Burnaby, BC V5C 0E5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 29m; rack (6 spaces) at 84m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Costco Food Court


community: Mount Robson

value: Full-amenity frontcountry campground in Mount Robson Park along Highway 16, with the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies overhead; showers, e-bike charging, and potable water on site, but seasonal park gates mean summer-only access.

value: Robson River Campground


value: 8590 200 St #10, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 2B9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 36m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Naomi is a Vietnamese restaurant in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region of BC, likely specializing in pho based on the Facebook page title 'Naomi Pho Restaurant'. It operates Tuesday through Saturday and would offer a warm, filling meal option for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Naomi

signal: pho/Vietnamese; ~$14-18pp

wow_evidence: Vietnamese restaurant ... Naomi Pho Restaurant


value: 4-111 Oriole Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 4N6

community: Kamloops

value: Moon Wok is a family-owned Chinese restaurant operating three locations across Kamloops, with the Valleyview location on Oriole Road. The menu spans over 100 items including appetizers, entrees, and combo dinners, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and full catering services, making it a versatile meal stop for cyclists of varying group sizes.

value: Moon Wok

detail: Website states 'Whether you're vegetarian or have food allergies, we have plenty of delicious menu choices' and 'Be sure to ask about our gluten-free menu'

signal: Chinese take-out with sit-down; appetizers $9.95–$14.95


value: 1-1115 North Park Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 22m; rack (4 spaces) at 24m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; wave at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m; stands (8 spaces) at 100m. Total: 37 spaces.

value: Fern Cafe and Bakery is a 100% vegan bakery cafe tucked into the Fernwood neighbourhood of Victoria, established in 2018 and owner-operated by a couple with over a decade of plant-based cooking experience. The menu leans into vegan comfort food — burgers, poutine, mac and cheese, fried chickun, all-day breakfast — alongside specialty pastries and espresso drinks made entirely in-house from scratch. Their famously oversized cinnamon buns and fresh-daily doughnuts have earned a strong local following, making it a worthwhile stop for plant-based touring cyclists passing through central Victoria.

value: Fern Cafe and Bakery

detail: Allergies page states 'Everything on our menu is vegan and made in house.' Menu lists several gluten-free items (e.g. Jackfruit Scrambler labelled 'Gluten free'; Crafty Mac offered with gluten-free noodles)


blurb: Federal salmon hatchery in Hagensborg under the Salmonid Enhancement Program.

community: Hagensborg

value: Snootli Creek Hatchery is a Fisheries and Oceans Canada facility operating under the federal Salmonid Enhancement Program, located in the Cariboo, Chilcotin and Central Interior region of British Columbia. Community hatcheries of this type typically support salmon and steelhead restoration and may offer informal educational visits, making them a potentially interesting cultural and ecological stop along remote cycling routes in the Bella Coola corridor.

label: salmon run

months: September October November

theme: nature

value: Snootli Creek Hatchery

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Government fisheries facility; no visitor admission info

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: DFO salmon hatchery; record is generic ('may offer informal educational visits') — conservative scores for thin evidence.


value: 1760 Marine Dr #113, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 44m; stands at 53m; stands at 60m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 67m; rack at 90m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Kin Sushi is a sushi restaurant located in North Vancouver, BC. It offers indoor seating in a no-smoking environment. As a sit-down Japanese cuisine spot, it could serve as a meal stop for cyclists exploring the North Shore.

value: Kin Sushi

wow_evidence: sushi restaurant in North Vancouver with indoor seating


community: Central Saanich

value: Pizza Hut

signal: Pizza Hut chain (confirmed); ~$12-18


value: Central Kootenay H, BC V0G 0A4, Canada

label: swimming, huckleberries & fishing

months: July August September

community: Vallican

value: Two free campsites perched on scenic rock ledges beside Koch Creek, with natural swimming pools below; reached by roughly 22 km of forest service road from Highway 6, making it a rewarding but remote hideaway for self-sufficient tourers.

value: Grizzly Creek Recreation Site

wow_evidence: natural swimming pools below... scenic rock ledges beside Koch Creek


value: Unit B - 9398 101 Highway, Powell River, BC

community: Brew Bay

value: Old Man Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant in Powell River serving authentic pho, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, spring rolls, and street food favorites made with fresh ingredients and traditional flavors. The menu is broad and spans appetizers, skewers, curries, and desserts, with a dedicated vegetarian section. Situated on Highway 101 (the Sunshine Coast Highway), it is a natural and substantial meal stop for cyclists riding the Sunshine Coast route.

value: Old Man Pho

detail: Menu page lists a dedicated VEGETARIAN category among the menu sections

signal: Vermicelli bowls/mains $16.95–$24.95; pho/noodle restaurant format

wow_evidence: Situated on Highway 101 (the Sunshine Coast Highway)... dedicated vegetarian section


value: 5665 Kingsway Unit 150, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 46m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Joyful Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese seafood destination on Kingsway in Burnaby, specializing in fresh lobster, crab, duck, and an extensive dim sum selection. The menu spans traditional preparations — steamed dumplings, rice rolls, and congee — alongside showpiece dishes like Maine lobster on e-noodles and king crab legs. Vegetarian diners are also explicitly accommodated with a range of vegetable-forward dishes.

value: Joyful Seafood Restaurant

detail: Website states: 'Joyful Seafood Restaurant also caters to vegetarians with many options available on the menu,' and lists multiple vegetable dishes (e.g., Sauteed Chinese Broccoli With Garlic, Sauteed Pea Leaves With Garlic, Deep Fried Soft Bean Curd With Golden Garlic)

signal: Main entrees CA$31-38, whole dishes CA$50-76


value: 17101 Terrace View Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1B7

community: Lake Country

value: Block One is the signature restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country, named after the estate's first vineyard block planted in 2009. The outdoor dining area is sheltered beneath an award-winning cantilevered structure and centres on a wood-fired forno stage framed by black granite and knotty alder barnboard. A new Granite Room offers an intimate five-course chef's tasting experience for up to six guests, with each dish paired to the estate's own internationally awarded wines.

value: Block One

label: Fine dining

signal: Executive Chef, sommelier, 5-course tasting menu, wine pairings

wow_evidence: internationally awarded wines... award-winning cantilevered structure


value: 620 Humboldt Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; rack (20 spaces) at 78m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: 10 Acres Commons is a lively, full-service restaurant in downtown Victoria operated by the 10 Acres Farm & Restaurants group, which sources ingredients from its own farm and runs four unique dining locations across Greater Victoria and Sidney. Described as 'Fun & Lively,' it occupies a central downtown location on Humboldt Street, making it a convenient stop for cyclists exploring the city core. The farm-to-table ethos and late-night hours make it a distinctive dining option for touring cyclists ending a long day on the road.

value: 10 Acres Commons

signal: farm-to-table, fun/lively; ~$20-32pp


community: Abbotsford

value: Esso On the Run

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 100 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC V9A 0G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 70m.

value: LURE Restaurant & Bar occupies a prime position on Victoria's Inner Harbour, serving a West Coast seasonal menu built around local seafood, Vancouver Island produce, and craft cocktails made with local spirits. The venue offers both indoor dining and an outdoor waterfront patio with panoramic harbour views, and hosts live music on Friday evenings. It draws a broad mix of locals and visitors, making it a natural destination for touring cyclists arriving at or departing from Victoria's waterfront.

value: LURE Restaurant & Bar

detail: Menu labels vegetarian dishes with (V) (e.g. Lavender Yogurt Parfait, Avocado Toastie, Simple Start) and gluten-free dishes with (GF) (e.g. Open Faced Omelette)

wow_evidence: prime position on Victoria's Inner Harbour...outdoor waterfront patio with panoramic harbour views


value: 2328 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T8

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (10 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; rack (6 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m; stands (8 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; rack (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 58 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Red Burrito is a Vancouver-born Mexican restaurant chain that has been making fresh, house-made burritos, tacos, and tamales since 2006. The Cambie Street location sits along one of Vancouver's primary cycling corridors and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Handmade tamales, tortilla soup, and a catering programme round out a menu built around daily-fresh ingredients.

value: Red Burrito

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Vegetarian filling (Spanish rice, beans, toppings, fresh guacamole) and a Vegan Meat filling (soy-based protein seasoned in house spices). No gluten-free option mentioned

wow_evidence: Vancouver-born Mexican restaurant chain...making fresh, house-made burritos, tacos, and tamales since 2006


value: 11666 Steveston Highway, Richmond, V7A 5J3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 45m; rack at 57m; rack at 98m; rack (covered) at 99m.

community: Richmond

value: Baskin-Robbins

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A 1L0, Canada

community: Harrogate

value: A quiet 3-site forested rec site on a scenic, remote lake in the Kootenays, reached via 20 km of active logging road requiring a CB radio; boats must be portaged 200 m to the water and anglers are the main draw.

value: Nine Bay Lake Recreation Site


value: 535 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (9 spaces) at 94m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Spin Roll is a compact sushi and Japanese restaurant on West Pender Street in downtown Vancouver, offering an extensive menu of rolls, nigiri, sashimi, bento boxes, and rice bowls. It operates as a quick-service counter with online ordering and fast pickup, making it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists moving through the city core. The menu spans budget-friendly staples to more substantial combos, with clearly labelled vegetarian choices throughout.

value: Spin Roll

detail: Menu legend explicitly marks vegetarian items; numerous vegetarian rolls and combos listed (Yam Tempura Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll, Vegetable Bento Box, Avocado & Tofu Roll, Veggie Combo, etc.)

signal: Sushi rolls $5.95–$7.95, pickup service model


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 79m.

community: Surrey

value: CHACHI'S


value: 1163 Pinetree Way, Unit 1001

community: Coquitlam

value: Happy Lamb Hot Pot is a Canadian Mongolian-style hot pot chain with 11 locations, offering individual hot pots with a signature slow-simmered broth made from hens, beef bones, and 36 herbal ingredients including goji berries and ginseng. The Coquitlam location is a full sit-down restaurant with both all-you-can-eat and à la carte options, making it a solid stop for a substantial, warming meal. The chain has earned a strong following in the Lower Mainland for its broth quality and generous portions.

value: Happy Lamb Hot Pot

detail: Menu page lists vegetable section including Tofu, Tofu Platter, Yam Basket, and Celtuce as orderable items

signal: $27.99 AYCE; casual hot pot restaurant


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 75m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 82 Twelfth Street, Nanaimo, V9R 6R6

community: Nanaimo

value: Country Grocer is a family-owned Vancouver Island supermarket chain founded in 1984, now operating eleven stores across Greater Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and Vancouver Island. This Nanaimo location (Chase River) is one of two Country Grocer stores in the city, offering a full supermarket with deli, bakery, seafood, and fresh floral departments. The chain has a strong emphasis on local BC suppliers and farmers and deep community roots spanning over four decades.

value: Country Grocer


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: Orange Julius / Dairy Queen is a combination fast-food outlet inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's largest indoor mall with over 170 stores. The location serves the brand's signature Orange Julius beverages, Julius Juicers fresh-squeezed juice, and smoothies alongside Dairy Queen classics including Blizzards, DQ Cakes, and hot dogs. It sits along the busy Harvey Avenue commercial corridor, making it a convenient mid-ride refreshment stop for cyclists in the area.

value: Orange Julius

signal: chain 'orange julius'


value: 8001 Happy Valley Road, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z4

community: Summerland

value: A family-run boutique winery on Summerland's Bottle Neck Drive, producing small-batch wines from 100% BC VQA grapes grown in the volcanic soils of Giant Head Mountain. The property features a cozy log-cabin tasting room and an outdoor picnic area with a fountain where visitors are encouraged to bring a lunch and relax. A good rest stop for touring cyclists riding the Summerland wine route.

value: Heaven's Gate Estate Winery

signal: Boutique winery log-cabin tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


label: snowmobile season

months: December January February March April

season: winter

community: Meadow Creek

value: A remote Kootenays cabin run by the Nelson Sno-Goers explicitly for winter snowmobiling, sharing terrain with Selkirk Snowcat Skiing Dec–Apr; reached via ~29 km of steep, rough forest service road requiring high-clearance 4WD — not a realistic stop for a loaded touring bike.

value: Meadow Mountain Cabin Recreation Site


value: 929 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces, covered) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (6 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: JV Bike is a full-service bicycle shop on Expo Boulevard in Vancouver, selling and servicing a broad range of bikes including electric, folding, cargo, and gravel models from brands such as Norco, Bianchi, and Dahon. The in-house repair workshop offers free safety inspections and estimates, with most tune-ups and repairs completed same-day. Bike and e-bike rentals are also available, making it a practical one-stop for touring cyclists needing service, parts, or a loaner in central Vancouver.

value: JV Bike

detail: Rentals page lists adult and kid's bicycles, child seats/trailers, adult trikes (standard and electric), and electric bicycles (Norco Indie VLT); helmets and locks included at no extra charge

detail: Dedicated 'Electric Systems and Parts' product category covering motors/drive units, batteries, controllers, cables, and chargers; extensive e-bike FAQ; e-bikes sold and serviced in-shop

detail: Service page: 'most of our repairs and tune-ups are done the same day.'


value: 4361 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (3 spaces) at 57m; stands (5 spaces) at 84m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: HiFive Chicken is a Canadian fast food chain founded in Vancouver in 2016, now operating over 11 locations across British Columbia. The Burnaby Kingsway location serves freshly marinated fried and roasted chicken in various preparations — whole pieces, sandwiches, tenders, wings, and boxed meals — made with in-house sauces and special ingredients. The chain's loyalty app and e-gift cards add a modern convenience layer for regulars and travelers alike.

value: HiFive Chicken

detail: Menu page lists a dedicated 'Boxed Lunch' category alongside a 'School Lunch Program', indicating pre-packaged boxed meal options are a standard offering

detail: Menu lists a 'Veggie Sandwich' (toasted bun, mayo, lettuce, veggie patty, tomato, onion rings). No vegan or gluten-free claims confirmed


community: Salmon Arm

value: BC Liquor Store


value: #140-2950 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 90m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Damiko Sushi is a Japanese restaurant occupying a retail unit on King George Boulevard in Surrey, BC. It is the sole remaining open location following the permanent closure of the Langley branch, and offers both dine-in service and online ordering. Touring cyclists riding the King George corridor will find it a convenient stop for a sushi meal.

value: Damiko Sushi

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


community: Campbell River

value: Perk's is a restaurant in the Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands region. Website content is inaccessible due to Cloudflare protection, preventing verification of specific services or amenities.

value: Perk's

signal: no evidence; keep casual default


value: 8155 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 35m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 6551 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 2B6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 59m; rack at 65m; rack at 88m.

google_place_id: ChIJcQdnVsoKhlQRTMAEOjrxXEI

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 22427 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 43m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Shipley's No Frills

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Langley

value: Chuck E. Cheese is a large chain children's entertainment venue combining an arcade, trampoline zone, and pizza restaurant, operating in Langley as part of a nearly 50-year-old North American franchise. The venue is oriented around kids' birthday parties, group events, and family arcade play with digital ticket redemption. It offers pizza for dine-in, pickup, and delivery.

value: Chuck E. Cheese

signal: cuisine=pizza


blurb: Japanese friendship garden honouring Penticton's sister city, Ikeda.

community: Penticton

value: A Japanese friendship garden in Penticton celebrating the city's sister-city relationship with Ikeda, Japan. The garden features traditional Japanese garden styling and is part of the City of Penticton's parks system. A peaceful stop for touring cyclists riding through the Okanagan.

label: Spring bloom

months: April May June

value: Penticton Ikeda Friendship Garden

signal: Public municipal park and garden, no admission price listed

wow_evidence: Japanese sister-city garden in the parks system; peaceful small stop.


value: 60 N Highway 5, Valemount, British Columbia

community: Valemount

value: A private resort on Highway 5 just north of Valemount with tent sites along Swift Creek, where you fall asleep to rushing water beneath Rocky and Cariboo Mountain peaks; most sites are full-hookup RV slots and this is a paid commercial operation.

value: Swift Creek Resort

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: tent sites along Swift Creek...no specific mention of hiker/biker sites, showers, laundry, cyclist discounts


value: 1608 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Loula's Taverna + Bar is a Greek restaurant located on Commercial Drive, one of Vancouver's most vibrant and bike-friendly neighbourhood corridors. The restaurant offers a sit-down dining experience with reservations available. Commercial Drive is a popular route for local cyclists and well-served by city cycling infrastructure.

value: Loula's Taverna + Bar

signal: Main courses $32–38 (lamb chops, lobster orzo, roast lamb shoulder)


blurb: One of Canada's only tea farms, with a pottery-filled teashop in the Cowichan Valley.

community: North Cowichan

value: Westholme Tea Company is a working organic tea farm and artisanal teashop in the Cowichan Valley near Chemainus, one of only a handful of places in Canada growing true Camellia sinensis tea plants. The farm imports and hand-blends organic loose-leaf teas from estates around the world alongside their own rare Canadian-terroir harvest. Cyclists touring the Cowichan Valley have specifically noted stopping in here for tea samples and welcoming service from staff.

label: Fresh harvest teas

value: Teafarm

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: working tea farm's retail teashop, free to enter (garden tours priced separately)

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Westholme Tea Company — among Canada's only true tea farms, with artisan teashop; cyclists already note it as a stop.


value: 14300 Entertainment Boulevard, Richmond

blurb: Richmond aquatic centre with wave pool and sauna.

value: Watermania is a municipal aquatic and recreation centre operated by the City of Richmond, offering swimming, yoga, and fitness activities. Located on Entertainment Boulevard, it is one of several public recreation facilities in Richmond's park system. A touring cyclist could potentially use it as a drop-in stop for swimming or freshening up.

value: Watermania

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

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: City aquatic centre with wave pool and sauna — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 801 West 22nd Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 11m; rack at 25m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Cambie-corridor community centre with pottery studio.

community: Vancouver

value: Douglas Park Community Centre is a long-established neighbourhood hub in Vancouver's Cambie corridor, offering programs ranging from licensed preschool and daycamps to adult fitness and a working pottery studio. The centre hosts an annual Community Day festival and has served a Social Club for people with disabilities since 1968. Cyclists passing through the area would find this a potential rest stop, though the facility is primarily oriented toward registered programming rather than drop-in visitor services.

value: Douglas Park Community Centre

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood hub with public programs — walk-in.


value: 1817 Williamson Lake Road, Revelstoke, V0E 2S1

community: Revelstoke

value: A privately operated 50-site campground on Williamson Lake at the edge of Revelstoke, with showers, device charging, and potable water; handy for resupply and Revelstoke's trail network.

value: Williamson Lake Campground