value: 10240 King George Boulevard, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; stands (6 spaces) at 94m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: A McDonald's franchise on King George Boulevard, a major arterial road through Surrey, with a drive-through in addition to standard counter service. The location offers the full McDonald's Canada menu including McCafé beverages, McValue meals, and seasonal limited-time items. Touring cyclists riding through Surrey along King George Boulevard will find this a reliable and familiar stop for food and drinks.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


source: enrichment

value: 15 Park Place, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0

category: Accommodation

community: Osoyoos

value: Watermark Beach Resort is a full-service lakeside resort on the shores of Osoyoos Lake in Canada's only desert, offering spacious condo-style suites with fully equipped kitchens and in-suite laundry. The resort sits steps from the beach and marina in Osoyoos, a hub for South Okanagan wine touring, cycling, and water sports. On-site dining at 15 Park Bistro and a saltwater pool with waterslide make it a comfortable and family-friendly base for multi-day touring cyclists exploring the region.

value: Watermark Beach Resort

detail: In-suite laundry confirmed: 'fully equipped kitchens, living room and dining room, and in-suite laundry' (families page)

detail: On-site 15 Park Bistro described as serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round (dinner year-round per families page)

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: luxury

confidence: medium

label: Luxury

signal: Watermark Beach Resort, flagship lakeside condo-suite resort in Osoyoos; shoulder ~$250-350, peak $500+

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

detail: activities. Bring your bikes and cycle through our picturesque town and the surrounding scenery—we offer complimentary bike storage. You’ll find plenty of attractions and seasonal events in the town o

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: we offer complimentary bike storage


source: osm

value: 2325 Ottawa Street, Port Coquitlam

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

category: Food & Drink

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Chipotle

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'chipotle'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


value: 6045 Mahood Lake Rd, Lone Butte, BC V0K 1X3, Canada

category: Camping

community: Deka Lake

value: Sulphurous Lake Resort is a year-round lakeside retreat in BC's Cariboo region offering cabins, RV sites, and tent camping with communal shower and washroom facilities. Cabins are fully equipped with cooking appliances, hot and cold running water, and bedding basics, making it a comfortable basecamp for cyclists exploring the Central Interior. The property is pet-friendly and allows campfires subject to seasonal fire regulations.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Sulphurous Lake Resort

origin: manual

ownership: Private

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Private Campground

tier: info


value: 7182 120 Street, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Sirka Takeout is an Indian restaurant in Surrey specializing in bold, authentic regional cuisine rooted in Punjabi culinary traditions, created by Chef Kanwardeep and Chef Baldeep. The menu spans chaat street food, tandoori kebabs, Indo-Chinese dishes, and rich curries. Its takeout-focused format and broad menu — including many vegetarian options — make it a practical and flavourful stop for cyclists moving through Surrey.

value: Sirka Gourmet Takeout

detail: Menu includes numerous vegetarian items: Dahi Bhalla, Aloo Tikki Chana Chaat, Papdi Chaat, Bang-Bang Cauliflower, Paneer Fingers, Bhatti da Paneer Tikka, SIRKA Soy Champ, Veg Manchurian, Cheese Chilli, Chilli Mushroom, and multiple paneer curries

signal: cuisine=pizza

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: Indian restaurant operating from two Surrey locations


value: 509 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W1R3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (6 spaces) at 84m; stands at 85m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Eva Schnitzelhaus is a modern German-Austrian sit-down restaurant on Fisgard Street in Victoria's Chinatown neighbourhood, built around creative schnitzel variations that blend Pacific Northwest local ingredients with traditional European heritage. The casual menu spans spaetzle, sausages, raclette, and a curated lineup of German draught beers alongside BC craft options, making it a satisfying stop for a cyclist needing a full hot meal.

value: Eva Schnitzelhous

detail: FAQ confirms 'our menu items can easily be adjusted to be meat free and we have a few vegetarian options' plus an Eggplant Schnitzel; also 'a gluten free schnitzel (rice breading) and a gluten free fryer'

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Main schnitzel entrees $30–39.50; most plates in $15–40 range

region: Vancouver Island


value: 1590 McGregor Frontage Rd, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E0

community: Christina Lake

value: Second Cup is Canada's largest specialty coffee chain, founded in 1975, offering lattes, espressos, cold brew, tea, hot chocolates, smoothies, baked goods, and breakfast items. The Christina Lake location sits on McGregor Frontage Road and is a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the southern Okanagan corridor. Online ordering is available and takeout is confirmed.

value: Second Cup

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'second cup'

wow_evidence: Canada's largest specialty coffee chain


value: 33338 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B4

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Tasty Indian Bistro is a multi-location upscale Indian restaurant rooted in Gujarati culinary tradition, founded by Avtar Saini. The Abbotsford outpost is described on the website as 'the epitome of Tasty's luxe experience,' featuring a full lounge, patio, private dining, and a broad menu spanning tandoori, curry, and fusion dishes. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down meal with vegetarian and gluten-free options, takeout, and delivery available.

value: Tasty Indian Bistro

detail: Menu includes dietary filters for Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Nut-Free; multiple vegetarian dishes (e.g. Veg Lunch Special, Paneer options, Portobello Bao Buns) are explicitly listed

confidence: low

signal: upscale Indian, luxe experience/private dining; ~$30-45pp

wow_evidence: multi-location upscale Indian restaurant rooted in Gujarati culinary tradition … Takeout … Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free


value: 800 Carnarvon St #335, New Westminster, BC V3M 0G3

community: New Westminster

value: Fuel Hut is a Canadian family-owned smoothie, supplement, and snacks shop operating on the second level inside New Westminster SkyTrain Station, an extension of the adjacent Dynamic Health and Fitness centre. It specializes in no-sugar-added smoothies built from organic fruits, vegetables, and performance superfoods, alongside wraps and a range of nutritional supplements. Cyclists passing through New Westminster's busy transit hub will find a convenient spot for a high-protein, whole-food refuel.

value: Fuel Hut

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Vegan Veggie Wrap'; smoothie menu includes plant-based protein options (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry banana); 'Keto-friendly' also noted on the homepage

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 4444 Highway 16, Box 6, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0

community: New Hazelton

value: The Bulkley Valley Motel is an owner-operated motel in New Hazelton on Highway 16, sitting at the junction with Highway 37 between Prince George and Prince Rupert — a natural overnight stop on the northern BC touring corridor. It claims to be the only property in New Hazelton with full-sized kitchen units, with four such rooms available alongside standard rooms, all positioned away from the highway and railway tracks for a quieter rest. The surrounding block includes a grocery store next door, a laundromat across the street, and five restaurants within 200 metres.

value: Bulkley Valley Motel

detail: Laundromat is across the street (stated on /rooms page under 'Amenities Close By')

detail: 5 restaurants within 200 metres of the motel (per /rooms page)

detail: Grocery store is next door (per /rooms page and front page)

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Northern British Columbia

wow_evidence: owner-operated motel... only property in New Hazelton with full-sized kitchen units


value: 1203 A Summit Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 6C5

community: Kamloops

value: A Subway franchise on Summit Drive in Kamloops serving made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and salads with fresh-baked bread and fresh-cut vegetables. The location supports in-restaurant dining, pickup, delivery, and curbside pickup, and also offers breakfast. Like all Subway locations, it is independently owned and operated.

value: Subway

detail: Subway's standard menu includes vegetarian sub options

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 911 Yates St Unit 182, Victoria, BC V8V 4X3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: staple (8 spaces) at 9m; staple (8 spaces) at 23m; stands (12 spaces) at 52m; wave at 60m; stands (12 spaces) at 92m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 1370 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, V5L 4T6

category: Groceries

community: Vancouver

value: Renzullo Food Market is a family-owned Italian specialty grocer that has anchored Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood for over 50 years, now run by one of the founding family's daughters. The shop stocks imported Italian provisions—cold cuts, olive oils, tomato pastes, and more—alongside house-made spaghetti sauce and meatballs, and serves made-to-order paninis and espresso at a community table. Reviewers consistently describe the atmosphere as warm and convivial, likening it to sitting on an Italian piazza.

value: Renzullo Food Market

detail: Made-to-order paninis and espresso drinks confirmed by multiple reviews; house-made meatballs and spaghetti sauce also available

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

community: Aspen Grove

source: camping

value: Small, sunny 5-site lakeside rec site popular for fishing, kayaking, and ATV/trail riding, with a short boardwalk leading to lake views; both approach routes require several kilometres of gravel road.

value: Tahla Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 17110 Parkinson Road

community: Port Renfrew

value: Bridgemans is a family of bistro-style restaurants tied to marinas in the Mill Bay and North Pender Island areas, operated under the Mill Bay Marine Group. The concept pays homage to hard-working blue-collar culture, offering imaginative comfort-food dishes and drinks in waterfront settings. A touring cyclist passing through either Mill Bay or Pender Island would find a sit-down meal experience with a local, community-oriented feel.

value: Bridgemans

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: marina bistro/pub, comfort food; ~$18-28pp


value: 8980 Number 3 Road, Richmond

community: Richmond


value: 1385 Main Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 14m; rack (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Wildeye Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom on the North Shore of North Vancouver, situated a short distance from the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge. The taproom pours an extensive house lineup spanning pilsners, IPAs, sours, stouts, and a dedicated non-alcoholic 'Easy Series', alongside a full bistro menu and bar snacks. Regular live music nights, trivia, and community events make it a lively destination rather than a simple pit stop.

value: Wildeye Tasting Room

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1891, Revelstoke, BC

community: Revelstoke

value: Denny's is a Canadian family diner chain operating in Revelstoke for over 55 years under the 100% Canadian-owned Northland Properties group, offering all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night menus. Situated along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor, it is a natural resupply stop for cyclists crossing the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges. The broad menu — from Grand Slams to burgers, salads, and kids' meals — caters to a wide range of dietary needs and appetites.

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 17608 56 Avenue, Surrey, V3S1C5

value: Coast & Country Diner and Caterers has been serving the Fraser Valley of British Columbia since 1997, offering dine-in breakfasts and a full catering operation for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Located in the Cloverdale neighbourhood of Surrey, the diner is known for fresh, made-to-order food and strong repeat clientele. Private event bookings are also available for groups.

value: Coast & Country Diner

signal: breakfast diner & caterers; ~$14-20pp


value: 132 West 16th Street, North Vancouver

value: Cazba Restaurant is a Persian grill serving authentic kebabs, slow-cooked stews, and saffron rice dishes rooted in Iranian culinary tradition. It is part of a growing Metro Vancouver chain with around ten locations, emphasizing fresh ingredients and traditional recipes inspired by the Persian concept of the 'Sofréh' — a shared, welcoming table. The North Vancouver location offers both dine-in reservations and online ordering.

value: Cazba Restaurant

signal: Persian kebab grill chain; ~$16-26pp


value: 3762 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Manteo Resort is a waterfront hotel and villas property on the shores of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, operating under the Eldorado Resort group. The resort sits along the lake corridor and offers access to the adjacent Eldorado Yacht Club, which provides kayak and paddleboard rentals alongside motorized watercraft. Touring cyclists would find it a scenic lakeside base for exploring Kelowna's wine country and the Okanagan rail trail network.

value: Manteo Resort - Waterfront Hotel & Villas

signal: waterfront resort + villas, Eldorado Resort group; $250-350 shoulder, big summer peak

wow_evidence: waterfront hotel and villas property on the shores of Okanagan Lake...Eldorado Resort group


value: 6822 128 St, Surrey, BC V3W 4C9

value: Newton Pizza is a local pizza chain with several locations across the Surrey and North Delta area of British Columbia, built on a reputation for fresh ingredients and house-perfected recipes. The Surrey/North Delta outlet on 128 Street serves the surrounding community with dine-in and online ordering. Touring cyclists passing through the area will find it a straightforward stop for a quick hot meal.

value: Newton Pizza

wow_evidence: multi-location pizza chain in Surrey, BC


value: Chopstick Corner is a Korean fusion bistro in Surrey that blends traditional Korean culinary heritage with modern techniques. Their menu spans signature crispy Korean fried chicken, udon bowls, and classic Korean favourites, all made with fresh ingredients. A touring cyclist stopping here can expect a full sit-down restaurant experience with an emphasis on healthy, freshly prepared food.

value: Chopstick Corner

signal: Korean fusion, fried chicken/udon; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: Korean fusion bistro... crispy Korean fried chicken, udon bowls


value: 55 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 37m; stands at 60m; stands at 63m.

value: Vancouver Urban Winery is a working urban winery and atmospheric event venue in Railtown, housed in a 1923 building featuring exposed Douglas fir beams and floor-to-ceiling barrels. Established in 2011, it produces its own label wines and pours a rotating selection of over 30 BC wines on tap. Casual visitors are welcome for wine flights and tastings alongside the private-event bookings that anchor the business.

value: Vancouver Urban Winery

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: On the Run

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville, British Columbia V9P 2E4, Canada

community: Parksville

value: The Black Goose Inn is a British, Irish, and Scottish pub housed in a heritage building from 1921 within Beach Acres Resort on the outskirts of Parksville, featuring ocean views and wood-burning fireplaces in every room. A large sunny patio welcomes dogs, and the kitchen turns out hearty pub classics alongside a seasonal afternoon high tea service and regular live music nights. It is a well-established local landmark in a beach resort setting, drawing both regulars and visitors.

value: Black Goose Inn

detail: Menu lists multiple items tagged *GF (gluten-free), *V (vegetarian), and *VG (vegan); high tea page explicitly states 'WE OFFER A VEGETARIAN OPTION YOU MUST SPECIFY WHEN BOOKING.'

signal: Main entrees $22–33 (fish & chips, burgers, chicken): upper casual range

wow_evidence: heritage building from 1921... a well-established local landmark in a beach resort setting


value: 3033 232 Street, Langley, BC V2Z 3A8

community: Langley

value: Backyard Vineyards is an award-winning BC VQA winery in the Township of Langley, marketing itself as the bountiful backyard to Vancouver. Visitors can enjoy wine flights, charcuterie, and wine by the glass in the tasting room, or take bottles out to the casual first-come-first-served picnic area, which welcomes outside food and leashed dogs. The winery offers bubble tours, private event bookings, and a wine club, making it a destination rather than a simple tasting stop.

value: Backyard Vineyards

signal: Estate winery flights, charcuterie, by-the-glass

wow_evidence: picnic area that welcomes outside food and leashed dogs; wine flights and charcuterie on site


value: 2550 5th Avenue, V9Y2G3

community: Port Alberni

value: A bed and breakfast located in Port Alberni in the heart of Vancouver Island, BC. The property operates as a small guesthouse with a Facebook presence showing recent activity and a small but engaged following. Port Alberni sits at the head of the Alberni Inlet and is a common stopping point for cyclists crossing Vancouver Island on routes such as Highway 4.

value: 5th Avenue Bed and Breakfast

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'bed and breakfast'

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: JINYA Ramen Bar

signal: JINYA Ramen Bar chain; $20-28/person


value: 2VW9+783, 55 BC-99, Whistler, BC V8E 0C5, Canada

bike_access: easy

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: premium

washroom_type: flush

community: Whistler

value: Whistler RV Park sits just outside the village with ridge views of the Whistler Valley and Black Tusk; a well-amenitied commercial campground with an on-site café, watercraft rentals, and games facilities that skew heavily toward RVs and glamping guests rather than touring cyclists.

value: Whistler RV Park and Campgrounds

wow_evidence: on-site café (Brew Mountain Eatery), coin-operated laundry open 24 hours


value: 611 Brookside Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 0C3

community: Colwood

value: Red Barn Market is a locally owned Victoria grocery chain with eight locations across Greater Victoria, emphasizing Island-grown produce and Island-made products. The Latoria Walk location in the Western Communities features a full grocery floor alongside a Smokehouse deli, fresh produce section, Sandwich Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. It sits inside the Latoria Walk mall near Colwood and is noted on the website as a handy stop en route to Royal Bay Beach or Matheson Lake.

value: Red Barn Market

detail: Website describes 'a large Grocery selection' plus fresh Produce, Meat and Deli, Pet Food, and Seasonal Flowers and Plants

detail: Website amenities list explicitly includes 'Ice Freezer' for this location

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

detail: Website amenities list explicitly includes 'Bike Rack' for this location

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: locally owned Victoria grocery chain with eight locations... amenities section lists 'Bike Rack', 'Public Washroom'


value: 193 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, V9R 4T1

community: Nanaimo

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant on Nicol Street in Nanaimo, offering burgers, breakfast, McCafé coffee, and a full menu with drive-thru and curbside pickup options. Part of a national chain with over 1,400 Canadian locations, this outpost serves as a reliable, predictable food stop in central Nanaimo. Touring cyclists will find quick, accessible meal options and a familiar environment for regrouping.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1515 Discovery Street, Vancouver, V6R 4L9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 29m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: N.S.C.S. Discovery Café is a burger and American food restaurant in Vancouver staffed by culinary school students. It offers a casual dining experience with outdoor seating and is licensed with beer on tap, making it a welcoming stop for touring cyclists.

value: N.S.C.S. Discovery Café

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: staffed by culinary school students


value: 4051 Number 5 Road, Richmond, BC

value: Edsa Mart is a Filipino specialty grocery store serving Richmond's large Filipino community from its location on Number 5 Road. It likely stocks specialty ingredients, snacks, and pantry staples from the Philippines not commonly found in mainstream supermarkets. Touring cyclists looking for unique provisions or catering to Filipino dietary preferences may find it a worthwhile stop in Richmond.

value: Edsa Mart Filipino Specialty Grocery


value: 473 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, BC

community: Gibsons

value: Shaggy Jack's Food Market is a specialty food shop inside the Gibsons Public Market on the Sunshine Coast, focusing on local, wild, artisan, and sustainable foods. Alongside the retail store, the business runs mushroom foraging eco-tours and culinary forest adventures that have operated since 2018. It sits in a picturesque waterfront market building in Gibsons, making it a worthwhile stop for cyclists exploring the Sunshine Coast.

value: Shaggy Jack's Market

wow_evidence: specialty food shop inside the Gibsons Public Market, focusing on local, wild, artisan, and sustainable foods... mushroom foraging eco-tours and culinary forest adventures


community: Surrey

value: Zugba Flame Grilled Chicken is a Filipino take-out restaurant inside the Henlong Market in Surrey, specializing in flame-grilled chicken Inasal and Filipino comfort foods like tocino, chicken mami, and hardinera. The restaurant draws on the founders' food memories from across the Philippines, offering a menu rooted in regional Filipino street food traditions. Dine-in seating is available inside the market, and the kitchen also fulfills large family and party tray orders.

value: Zugba Flame Grilled Chicken

signal: Counter-service takeout in market, Filipino grilled chicken specialty


value: 1730 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC V9N 8C7

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

community: Courtenay

value: The Old House Hotel & Spa is an all-suite hotel set along the Courtenay River Estuary in the Comox Valley, comprising two West Coast-inspired buildings named Maple and Cedar. It offers a full-service spa, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, gym, kitchenette-equipped suites, and a 24-hour refreshment centre. Centrally located a few blocks from downtown Courtenay, it is well-positioned for cyclists exploring Vancouver Island's east coast and the broader Comox Valley.

value: Old House Village Hotel & Suites

detail: Website states 'central location for shopping and dining' and 'just a few blocks from downtown Courtenay'; includes a dedicated 'Local Outstanding Dining Choices in Courtenay' section

signal: All-suite hotel w/ full-service spa on Courtenay River, ~$200-280

wow_evidence: outdoor heated pool and hot tub


value: 4821 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T7

community: Delta

value: Britannia Brewing Ladner is the Delta outpost of a BC craft brewery chain founded in 2014, operating as a full bar and restaurant in historic Ladner Village. The taphouse pours house-brewed ales alongside craft cocktails and a wide menu of comfort food, shareable plates, and brunch. Its sun-soaked patio and village setting make it a natural rest stop for cyclists touring the Fraser River delta.

value: Britannia Brewing Ladner

detail: Menu labels multiple items (V) vegetarian, (VF) vegan-friendly, and (GF) gluten-free, e.g. 'BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD (V, GF)', 'KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER (VF)', 'DIPS AND CHIPS (VF)'

signal: Most mains $21-26; burgers up to $32

wow_evidence: BC craft brewery chain... sun-soaked patio and village setting make it a natural rest stop for cyclists


value: 2148 Main Street, Vancouver BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 46m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 85m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Brassneck Brewery is a well-established craft brewery and tasting room on Main Street in Vancouver, known for a rotating roster of adventurous beers ranging from tart barrel-aged fruit ales to imperial milkshake stouts. The on-site tasting room pours a wide selection on tap and sells cans to go, with food available from sister restaurant The Magnet. Growler fills are offered for 0.5L, 1L, and 2L vessels, including those from other breweries.

value: Brassneck Tasting Room

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: well-established craft brewery and tasting room on Main Street... rotating roster of adventurous beers


value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 1652 McRae Ave, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 15m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: McRae's is a neighbourhood pub-restaurant in Victoria's Fairfield area offering elevated pub food in a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere. The menu focuses on regional cuisine and the space is designed to feel welcoming without being upscale in price. It would serve as a sit-down meal stop for cyclists exploring the residential streets near Beacon Hill Park.

value: McRae's Restaurant

signal: amenity=pub


value: 2594 Ware Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3E5

community: Abbotsford

value: Sky Space Indian Cuisine is a full-service Indian restaurant in Abbotsford offering a broad menu of traditional and Indo-Chinese dishes made with fresh, seasonally sourced ingredients. The kitchen emphasizes authenticity alongside international standards, with a lunch buffet, daily house-made bread, and a specialized catering program for events. A tiffin service is also available, allowing customers to order prepared meals packed to go.

value: Sky Space Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian' section with numerous dishes (Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta, Karahi Paneer, Aloo Gobi, Mix Veg. Sabzi, etc.); no GF or vegan claims found

signal: full-service Indian + lunch buffet; ~$16-22pp


value: 812 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 29m; rack (20 spaces) at 30m; rack at 34m; stands (8 spaces) at 99m. Total: 40 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Milestones

signal: chain 'milestones'


value: 228 Endako Avenue, Box 520, Fraser Lake BC V0J 1S0

blurb: Fraser Lake's village library on the Highway 16 corridor.

category: Attractions

community: Fraser Lake

value: Fraser Lake Public Library is a small public library serving the village of Fraser Lake, incorporated in 1970, situated along Highway 16 in BC's remote Central Interior. It offers computer and internet services, community programming, and acts as a community hub that also hosts a local community calendar. For touring cyclists on the long Highway 16 corridor, it represents one of the few public amenity stops between larger centres.

days_closed: Mo Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Fraser Lake Public Library

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Village library since 1970; ordinary library band.


value: 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1Y3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 58m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Lansdowne Central Liquor Store is a beverage and liquor retailer in Kamloops' Lansdowne Central shopping centre. It provides a convenient stop for cyclists and other travellers passing through the area. Located in a shopping centre, it offers proximity to other amenities.

value: Lansdowne Central Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 10458 Whalley Boulevard

value: An adult entertainment bar and lounge on Whalley Boulevard in Surrey operating as an exotic show lounge with a rotating weekly lineup of performers. The venue offers VIP experiences and special events nights. It is a late-night destination operating into the early morning hours.

value: Champagnes Exotic Show Lounge

wow_evidence: adult entertainment bar and lounge… exotic show lounge with a rotating weekly lineup of performers


value: 3500 Uptown Blvd #117, Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 27m; bollard (4 spaces) at 27m; bollard (4 spaces) at 33m; rack (6 spaces) at 35m; bollard (4 spaces) at 36m; bollard (4 spaces) at 50m; bollard (4 spaces) at 51m; bollard (4 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 58m; bollard (4 spaces) at 66m; bollard (2 spaces) at 78m; rack (6 spaces) at 80m; rack (6 spaces) at 87m; rack (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 62 spaces.

value: The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill is a large, nationally-franchised sports bar and grill located in the Uptown shopping centre area of Victoria. It offers a broad pub menu including daily specials, happy hour, and a kids menu, with online ordering available. Touring cyclists stopping in the Uptown corridor will find a spacious, family-friendly venue open through late evening.

value: Canadian Brewhouse & Grill


community: Hall

value: Fresh Tracks Café is the day lodge restaurant at Whitewater Mountain Resort in the Selkirk Mountains near Nelson, celebrated for creative, wholesome meals that defy typical ski-hill cafeteria expectations. Former co-owner Shelley Adams built an international cult following through a health-conscious, versatile menu that spawned four globally best-selling cookbooks still sold at the resort. The open-concept eatery accommodates a wide range of dietary needs, with many menu items adaptable for vegan, celiac, and other sensitivities.

value: Fresh Tracks Cafe Express

detail: Website states: 'For those who are vegan, celiac, or have other dietary sensitivities - you won't be left out of the good eats! Many menu items can be tailored to specific dietary needs.'

detail: Website Facts & Stats page explicitly states 'Cell Service/Wifi None' for the resort

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: international cult following... four globally best-selling cookbooks still sold at the resort


value: 960 Railway Street

community: Penticton

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 2575 Cadboro Bay Road, Oak Bay

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 21m; rack at 30m; rack (6 spaces) at 39m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: 49 Below is a small-batch, slow-churned craft ice cream company rooted in Oak Bay, Victoria, making nearly all mix-ins and sauces in-house using a custom dairy base from a local Vancouver Island farm. Founded after a chance encounter with Tuscan gelato, it has grown from a home kitchen subscription business into two neighbourhood scoop shops with seasonal rotating flavours and custom ice cream cakes. The Oak Bay shop on Cadboro Bay Road is a welcoming stop with a community-first ethos and genuine local character.

value: 49 Below Craft Ice Cream

detail: Website states 'Gluten free and vegan options available' for ice cream cakes

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 3080 Highway Dr, Trail, BC V1R 2T3, Canada

community: Trail

value: Trail RV Park


value: Unit 105, 19933 88 Avenue, Langley Township, BC V2Y 0C8

community: Langley

value: Skobi is a Langley Township restaurant that uniquely pairs Korean-style tabletop BBQ — featuring a high-tech equalizer vent system for a clean, smoke-free atmosphere — with a full sushi menu developed from over 12 years of culinary experience. The kitchen uses Canada Prime beef (top 2% grade) and sources fresh ingredients for its sushi selections. Free customer parking with plate registration is available on-site.

value: Skobi

signal: Korean BBQ + sushi, Canada Prime (top 2%) beef; ~$35-50pp

wow_evidence: Korea-style tabletop BBQ...with a full sushi menu developed from over 12 years of culinary experience


value: 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 89m; rack at 90m.

community: Whistler

value: The FireRock Lounge is a cozy upscale lounge inside the Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler Village, featuring a fireplace, two summer patios (one with mountain views, one a quiet courtyard), and creative small plates alongside BC wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails. It is part of the Gibbons Hospitality Group, a major operator of iconic Whistler Village venues. Touring cyclists finishing a mountain ride would find it a stylish spot to refuel with lunch, dinner, or après drinks in the heart of the village.

value: Firerock Lounge

signal: upscale lounge (Westin), named chef, small plates, premium wine; ~$32-48pp


value: 2434 Clearbrook Road, V2T 2X8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 6m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 19340 - 88 Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 5T2

blurb: Seasonal outdoor pool in Port Kells.

value: Port Kells Outdoor Pool is a City of Surrey municipal outdoor swimming pool in the Port Kells neighbourhood. It offers public swims and swimming lessons during the summer season. A touring cyclist passing through Surrey's rural-fringe east side could use the pool as a refreshing mid-ride stop on a hot day.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

planning: check-ahead

setting: outdoor

theme: recreation

value: Port Kells Outdoor Pool

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 549 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 13m; stands (6 spaces) at 19m; stands at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 26m; stands (4 spaces) at 30m; stands at 46m; stands (6 spaces) at 47m; stands at 70m; stands at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m; rack at 100m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 12240 2nd Avenue, Richmond, V7E 3L8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 13m; stands (7 spaces) at 84m; rack at 87m; rack at 91m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Koji Mini Mart is a small neighbourhood grocery store in Richmond's Steveston area, near the southern tip of Lulu Island. It accepts cash, credit, and debit cards, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. Its location in a quiet residential corner of Richmond puts it near the popular Steveston waterfront cycling routes.

value: Koji Mini Mart

wow_evidence: small neighbourhood grocery store


value: 1620 Highway 16, Telkwa, BC

blurb: Village history museum in Telkwa at the rivers' confluence.

community: Telkwa

value: The Telkwa Museum is a local history attraction in the small village of Telkwa, situated at the confluence of the Bulkley and Telkwa rivers along Highway 16 (the Yellowhead). The village sits on the traditional territory of the Gidim'ten Clan of the Witsuwit'en people, and the museum offers touring cyclists a chance to explore a piece of northwestern BC's history mid-route. It is operated in connection with the village's Reading Centre and promoted through the Village of Telkwa's municipal tourism pages.

energy: neutral

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Telkwa Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: small village museum; admission/donation under $15

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Small village museum at the Bulkley-Telkwa confluence; modest heritage stop.


value: 601 6th Avenue West, V8J 1Z8

community: Prince Rupert

value: Pa's Food Market is a convenience store located in Prince Rupert on BC's North Coast, a key supply stop for cyclists travelling along this remote stretch of Highway 16 or exploring the surrounding region. Prince Rupert is a significant hub for touring cyclists arriving by BC Ferries from Vancouver Island or the Alaska Marine Highway, making a local convenience store a practical resupply point.

value: Pa's Food Market


value: 8580 Alexandra Road Unit 1080, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 6m; rack at 56m; stands at 91m; rack at 97m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: MeetRice Noodle is a restaurant on Alexandra Road in Richmond, BC — a street well-known as one of Metro Vancouver's most concentrated strips of Asian dining. The restaurant's name suggests a focus on rice noodle dishes, placing it within Richmond's vibrant Cantonese and pan-Asian food scene. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond's flat, bikeable streets will find this area rich with food options.

value: MeetRice Noodle

signal: rice-noodle house; ~$13-20pp


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 53m; stands at 59m.

community: Burnaby

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 95m; rack at 99m.

value: The Longhorn Saloon is one of Whistler's most iconic après-ski and après-bike bars, situated at the base of Whistler Mountain just steps from the gondolas and operated by the Gibbons Hospitality Group. It features an expansive slopeside patio known for high-energy atmosphere, live music, and weekly themed events. The venue explicitly caters to mountain bikers finishing their day on the mountain alongside skiers and snowboarders.

value: The Longhorn Saloon

signal: Bar/après-ski venue with breakfast service; no menu prices visible on page

wow_evidence: one of Whistler's most iconic après-ski and après-bike bars... explicitly caters to mountain bikers finishing their day on the mountain


value: Tim Hortons

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: North Vancouver

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


community: Port McNeill

value: BC Liquor


value: 9908 King George Blvd unit 15, Surrey, BC V3T 0A8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: building (70 spaces, covered, paid) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 59m. Total: 90 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Chaiiwala of London is a South Asian-inspired chai cafe serving globally popular drinks like Karak Chaii and Pink Chaii alongside street food such as samosas, Aloo Paratha, and Butter Chicken Poutine. Located at King George Hub just one to two minutes' walk from the King George SkyTrain station, it's a convenient urban rest stop for cyclists connecting to the transit network. The cafe has outdoor seating, accepts cash and cards, and is wheelchair accessible.

value: Chaiiwala of London - King George Hub

detail: Owner post lists multiple vegetarian items: Aloo Paratha, Masala Fries, Karak Chaii, Pink Chaii, Falooda Milkshake (Rose or Mango)


value: 22529 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 1907 Maple Drive, Squamish

community: Squamish

value: The Backyard is a locally beloved pub in the Valleycliffe neighbourhood of Squamish, voted best pub in the community five years running by locals. It offers pub grub, artisan pizzas, 13 beers on tap, hand-crafted cocktails, and non-alcoholic options alongside a patio and pool table. Touring cyclists passing through Squamish will find a relaxed, community-oriented stop with takeout and off-sales available.

value: The Backyard

detail: Website states 'Vegan and gluten free options available' in the food section


community: Port Moody

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: 1002 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

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

community: Ucluelet

value: Terrace Beach Resort is a collection of individually named beachfront cabins and elevated boardwalk lofts nestled in the Pacific rainforest on the sheltered tip of the Ucluelet peninsula. Units are designed in a rustic-elegant style with open-beam construction, fireplaces, and kitchens or kitchenettes, many with private hot tubs or soaker tubs. The resort sits steps from the Wild Pacific Trail's Lighthouse Loop, making it a natural base for cyclists exploring the wild west coast of Vancouver Island.

value: Terrace Beach Resort

detail: Website states 'easy access to the town of Ucluelet for dining, shops, and local attractions.'

signal: Beachfront cabins with private hot tubs, fireplaces, 'modern luxury' positioning

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1216 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (4 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 41 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Operating for over 30 years, this artisan bakery on Vancouver's Davie Street produces traditional-style breads, pastries, muffins, and gluten-free baked goods using no preservatives or artificial ingredients. It is notably the premier film-industry catering provider in Vancouver, supplying on-location production sets across Metro Vancouver. The Davie Street shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable stop in the heart of the West End.

value: Davie Village Bakery & Gelato

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: premier film-industry catering provider in Vancouver, operating for over 30 years


value: 2740 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver, British Columbia

value: United Strangers is a community-minded corner store and coffee shop perched on Seymour Mountain near North Vancouver's trail networks, founded by two North Shore Mountain Bike Association veterans. The shop serves specialty coffee from BC roasters like Pallet Coffee alongside a curated selection of local, sustainable grocery and gift products. Cyclists are explicitly welcomed, and the shop hosts regular community events in a cozy space with an expansive patio.

value: United Strangers

detail: Website homepage states: 'We have a great bike rack out front and love hosting cyclists of all kind.'

wow_evidence: 'We have a great bike rack out front and love hosting cyclists of all kind'


value: 2668 Arbutus Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 55m.

value: Plaisir Sucré is a traditional French bakery and cafe in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, established in December 2009 by Fabrice, a Paris-born baker who brings daily fresh-baked croissants, artisan breads, and classic pastries to the counter. The family-run shop has been voted Best in Vancouver for its almond tartes and is known for its authentic atmosphere and kid-friendly environment with a dedicated play corner. Touring cyclists will find a full lunch menu of soups, quiches, and sandwiches alongside a complete espresso bar.

value: Plaisir Sucré

detail: Menu lists soups (small and large), quiches (Lorraine and veggie), sausage rolls, and a full hot beverages menu including espresso, lattes, café au lait, hot chocolate, and tea

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1550 Versatile Drive, Kamloops, V1S 1X4

community: Kamloops

value: A four-level Holiday Inn Express hotel with 81 rooms on Kamloops' Versatile Drive commercial corridor. Part of a reliable mid-range hotel chain offering consistent service, breakfast, and Wi-Fi. A standard overnight option for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: Holiday Inn Express Kamloops

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'


value: 4901 Highway 97, Westwold

community: Westwold

value: A roadside diner located on Highway 97 in Westwold, BC, serving the local community and travelers. The diner offers classic dining in a rural setting along a major provincial highway corridor.

value: Route 97 Diner

signal: roadside diner, Hwy 97; ~$14-20pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: #301 - 2049 Highland Place, Kamloops, BC V2E 0A8

value: Juniper Market is a neighbourhood specialty grocery and convenience store that has served the Juniper Ridge community in southeast Kamloops since 2009. It stocks fresh produce, bakery items from Craig's Bakery, and a deli with daily-made "Grab & Go" sandwiches and salads alongside hot items like samosas and butter chicken from local partner Mystikk Flavors. For touring cyclists resupplying in Kamloops, it offers a genuine one-stop shop without needing to descend into the city centre.

value: Juniper Market

detail: Deli subpage describes hot case items including samosas, pakoras, butter chicken, and rice from in-store partner Mystikk Flavors


value: 12840 96 Avenue, Surrey

value: Starbucks is a globally recognized coffeehouse chain founded in Seattle in 1971, offering espresso drinks, teas, Frappuccinos, and a rotating seasonal menu alongside pastries and light food items. This Surrey location on 96 Avenue sits in a standalone building and is a familiar, consistent stop for touring cyclists seeking a caffeine fix or a place to sit. Orders can be placed in-store, via the app, or for delivery.

value: Starbucks


value: 5440 Argyle St Unit 15, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 29m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Port Alberni

value: Grassroots is a chef-driven café at Port Alberni's Harbour Quay, owned by George and Celise, who built the business around close relationships with local farms and producers. Everything is made in-house, from freshly baked pastries to rotating seasonal focaccia sandwiches, poke bowls, and specialty coffee sourced from premium roasters. Reviewers consistently praise it as a must-stop destination, making it a natural reward for cyclists arriving at the waterfront.

value: Grassroots

detail: Menu includes multiple plant-based items: tofu laksa noodle soup, poke bowl with shiitake mushrooms, chocolate chia parfait with coconut yogurt, and inari pockets available in veggie option

signal: Chef-driven café, pastries/sandwiches/poke bowls

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: chef-driven café at Port Alberni's Harbour Quay ... close relationships with local farms and producers


value: East Kootenay E, BC V1A 3K5, Canada

bike_access: hard

character: utilitarian

kid_friendly: no

label: prime ski season

months: January February March

season: winter

community: Meachen

value: A winter-only backcountry hut-and-yurt in the Kootenay mountains, open November to April via reservation and access code; the approach runs 7.5 km on Dewar Creek FSR then 1–2 km of rough spur — no tent camping, effectively inaccessible to a loaded touring bike in winter.

value: Mt. Patrick Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Invermere

value: Sobeys


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 25m; rack at 27m; rack at 78m; rack at 91m.

blurb: 1852 home of Dr. J.S. Helmcken, among BC's oldest surviving houses.

community: Victoria

value: Helmcken House is one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in British Columbia, constructed in 1852 for Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, a physician and influential figure in early colonial BC politics. Situated within Victoria's Cultural Precinct alongside the Royal BC Museum and BC Legislature, it offers touring cyclists an intimate window into mid-19th century domestic life in the province. The house is a designated National Historic Site and stands as a compelling cultural stop on any cycling tour of downtown Victoria.

dwell: half

value: Helmcken House

detail: Royal BC Museum Cultural Precinct website lists Sound Bites Concession and The Yummy Truck as food options on the same campus where Helmcken House is located

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Adult single-visit admission: $18

wow_evidence: One of BC's oldest surviving residences (1852), own historic-site identity within the cultural precinct — visitable house, not a mere exhibit node.


value: 3764 10th Avenue, V9Y 4W6

value: BC LIQUOR Port Alberni is a provincial government liquor retail store on 10th Avenue in Port Alberni, part of the 198-store BCLIQUOR network operated by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. It stocks wine, spirits, beer, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages, and accepts credit and debit cards. OSM notes wheelchair accessibility, and the store offers a container-recycling deposit refund program.

value: Government Liquor Store


value: 2214 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 19m; rack (5 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (18 spaces) at 60m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; stands (7 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 74 spaces.

value: Jackson's Resto Butcher is a family-owned Kitsilano institution operating since 1911, originally a butcher shop and expanded in 2020 into a full neighbourhood restaurant. Cyclists on the West 4th Avenue corridor can stop for a hot meal of smoked and grilled meats, burgers, or salads, or grab provisions from the butcher and deli counter to take on the road. BC craft beers on tap, craft cider, and a selection of BC wines round out the stop.

value: Jackson's Resto Butcher

detail: Full restaurant menu includes in-house smoked and grilled meats, burgers, wings, ribs, salads, and vegetarian options; takeout available by phone

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: Moberly Lake Provincial Campground Rd, Moberly Lake, BC V0C 1X0, Canada

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Moberly Lake

value: A large, well-serviced BC Parks campground sitting on the shores of Moberly Lake near Chetwynd, offering easy highway access and a calm lakeside setting good for swimming and fishing.

value: Moberly Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: 1511 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Gilly's is a Chinese restaurant located on Central Avenue in Grand Forks, a small community in the Boundary region of British Columbia's interior. It provides a sit-down dining option for touring cyclists passing through town.

value: Gilly's

signal: small-town Chinese sit-down; $15-22/person


value: 8110 Crazy Canuck Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 0G8

community: Whistler

value: Green Lake Station is a combined cafe and Chevron fuel stop near the north end of Whistler, making it a rare spot where both rider and vehicle can refuel in one stop. The kitchen turns out all-day breakfast, pizza, burgers, and paninis, with a menu broad enough to satisfy most dietary needs. Inside, a live-edge wooden communal table and a patio offer comfortable places to linger, and free Wi-Fi with ample outlets make it a practical mid-ride or end-of-day stop.

value: Green Lake Station

detail: Website front page states 'Free wifi and plenty of outlets.'

detail: Menu lists Vegan Burger, Veggie Burger, Veggie Panini, Smashed Avocado Toast, Margherita and Gardener's pizzas (vegetarian), and a GF pizza crust option

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: free Wi-Fi and 'plenty of outlets'... all-day breakfast, pizza, burgers, and paninis


value: 10440 100 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 3Z1

community: Fort St. John

value: Q Spot is a Japanese restaurant in Fort St. John serving authentic Japanese cuisine alongside a Western menu, offering around 70 varieties of sushi plus nigiri, sashimi, udon, yaki-soba, pad thai, Korean specials, and bento boxes. It is one of the few dedicated Japanese food destinations in this northern BC community, making it a notable dining stop for long-distance tourers passing through the Peace River region. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available.

value: Q Spot Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly labels several items vegetarian: Vegetable Spring Roll, Agedashi Tofu, Avocado Roll, Veggie Roll, Goma-Ae, Edamame, Yam Tempura. No vegan or GF labeling found

signal: Sushi rolls $6.99–$9.99, sit-down restaurant, casual Japanese


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Canadian airline serving Kelowna (YLW), Kamloops (YKA), and other BC cities. Bikes must be boxed or bagged; e-bikes not accepted. Bike fee applies.

value: WestJet

origin: transport

subcategory: Flight


value: 5890 Number 3 Road, Unit 200, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 42m; stands at 69m; stands at 71m; stands at 73m; rack at 76m; rack (covered) at 97m; rack (14 spaces) at 97m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Haidilao Hot Pot is a globally recognized Chinese hot pot chain whose first Canadian location opened in Richmond in December 2018. Diners choose up to four broth bases in a divided pot, then cook thinly sliced meats, seafood, and vegetables at the table — a communal, interactive meal well-suited to groups. The brand is widely known for elaborate tableside service and a broad menu spanning dozens of proteins, vegetables, and custom dipping sauces.

value: Haidilao Hot Pot

signal: Haidilao hot pot chain; ~$30-40pp


value: 2815 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3G1

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 32m; rack (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Maizal RMF is a Mexican restaurant situated on Main Street in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a district well-travelled by urban and touring cyclists. The OSM record was verified as recently as October 2025, suggesting the physical location remains active. Its position on Main Street — a major cycling corridor — makes it a potential food stop for riders, though amenity details cannot currently be confirmed.

value: Maizal RMF

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

wow_evidence: domain appears to have been taken over or sold, providing zero evidence about the restaurant


value: 15355 24 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Bulk Barn


value: 5323 River Road, V9Y 6Z3

community: Alberni

value: Tom's Kitchen is a restaurant situated on River Road in the Port Alberni area of Vancouver Island, a region popular with touring cyclists travelling the Island's interior routes. The OSM record places it in what appears to be a semi-rural riverside setting. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it a useful meal stop, though specific offerings remain unverified.

value: Tom's Kitchen

signal: rural roadside restaurant, Port Alberni area; keep casual


value: 1950 Marine Drive, V7V 1J8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 12m; stands at 25m; stands at 28m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Award-winning 1950 library built as a living war memorial, near the Ambleside waterfront.

community: West Vancouver

value: The West Vancouver Memorial Library is a national and international award-winning public library, opened November 11, 1950 as a living War Memorial dedicated to those who served in the Second World War. Situated in the Ambleside neighbourhood directly across from Memorial Park and steps from the waterfront, it offers an art gallery, live music events, technology programs, and extensive research databases. For touring cyclists passing through West Vancouver, it represents a well-located community hub in a scenic seaside neighbourhood.

value: West Vancouver Memorial Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Award-winning library founded 1950 as a living Second World War memorial — verifiable distinction lifts it above branch ladder (NWPL precedent).


value: 45 Songhees Road, Victoria

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

value: A full-service Delta Hotels property located at Songhees Road near Victoria's waterfront. As a resort-class accommodation with spa services, it provides standard hotel amenities for traveling cyclists. The location offers access to Victoria's downtown and waterfront areas.

value: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa

signal: chain 'delta hotel'


value: 4795 Paradise Valley Drive, Peachland, BC V0H 1X3

label: late-summer fruit and wine season

months: August September

community: Trépanier

value: Year-round RV park in pine forest on the bench lands above Peachland, a short ride from Okanagan Lake beaches and area wineries; cyclists can tent at full RV-site rates with an optional private washroom (shower, toilet, sink) delivered to your site for $39/night extra.

value: Peachland RV Park

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: cyclists can tent at full RV-site rates; showers and laundry are available year-round


community: Ladysmith

value: Ladysmith A&W

signal: A&W chain (confirmed); ~$10-14


value: #212 - 32500 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4W1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 55m; rack (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Reel Wrapps is a fast-food flatbread wrap shop in Abbotsford offering globally-inspired fillings — from Thai Chicken and Cajun to West Coast and Kansas City BBQ. Wraps are explicitly marketed as ideal on-the-go meals for parks, beaches, and outdoor settings, making them a natural fit for cyclists. Group Wrapp Platters serving 6–8 people with chips and salsa can be ordered ahead by phone.

value: Reel Wrapps Famous Flatbread Creations

detail: 'Santa-Fe Veggie Wrapp' explicitly listed on the menu; general emphasis on 'fresh vegetables' throughout

wow_evidence: globally-inspired fillings... ideal on-the-go meals for parks, beaches, and outdoor settings


value: 2902 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3G3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 2m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m; rack at 95m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: 49th Parallel is a Vancouver-based specialty coffee roaster with a cafe on the eclectic Main Street corridor, co-located with Lucky's Doughnuts for fresh-made pastries throughout the day. The cafe is part of a small multi-location group with outposts across Vancouver and Montreal. Cyclists riding the Main Street bike route will find it a convenient stop for quality espresso and a doughnut.

value: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

detail: Website homepage explicitly calls out 'LOOKING FOR A GLUTEN FREE OPTION? Shop now', confirming gluten-free items are available

wow_evidence: Vancouver-based specialty coffee roaster ... small multi-location group with outposts across Vancouver and Montreal


value: 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Marriott Pinnacle Downtown is a full-service hotel in Vancouver's downtown core, offering free WiFi and wheelchair accessibility. As a major international chain hotel, it provides standard accommodation services for traveling cyclists. Visitors should contact the hotel directly to discuss secure bike storage and handling of touring equipment.

value: Marriott Pinnacle Downtown

signal: chain 'marriott'


value: 130-8291 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 51m; rack (covered) at 52m; rack (covered) at 98m.

value: Chuan Ku BBQ Restaurant is a Richmond dining destination specializing in Old Beijing cuisine, with a menu spanning grilled whole fish, skewers, copper stove hot pot, spicy crab, and sheep scorpion. The restaurant offers more than 100 dishes rooted in traditional northern Chinese cooking, making it a distinctive stop for cyclists exploring Richmond's diverse food scene. Online ordering for pickup is available.

value: Chuan Ku BBQ Restaurant

signal: Casual BBQ skewers and hotpot; sit-down; no menu prices listed


value: 9600 93 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 5Z2

value: Winners


value: 2889 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 2A1

value: The Atrium Hotel Vancouver is an independent hotel on East Hastings Street, positioned close to Hastings Park and the PNE grounds. It offers a range of room configurations from standard queens to kitchenette suites, catering to solo travellers, families, and groups. The hotel promotes itself as a practical base for accessing downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, BC Place, and the Convention Centre.

value: Atrium Hotel Vancouver

signal: value independent with free breakfast, East Hastings; $110-140


value: 20640 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 3E5

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Keg Maple Ridge is a sit-down steakhouse and bar located on Dewdney Trunk Road just off 207th Street, part of a well-established Canadian chain known for prime steaks and a relaxed upscale atmosphere. The location features a full dining room, lounge, bar, and patio, making it a potential post-ride dinner destination. Takeout is also available for cyclists wanting a meal on the go.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'


value: Oxford Market, 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0A4, Canada

community: Port Coquitlam

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 1104, 9259 Young Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4R1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (6 spaces) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (1 space) at 83m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Chilliwack

value: Woodstone Pizza is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria in Chilliwack making wood-fired pies on a sourdough crust from a family recipe passed down for generations. The kitchen uses premium ingredients including fior di latte, hand-stretched dough, and prosciutto cotto, with a menu spanning classic Italian specialties and local-style combinations. The restaurant is currently open and operating normally while a full rebrand is in progress.

value: Woodstone Pizza Inc.

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: family recipe passed down for generations...wood-fired pies on a sourdough crust


value: 551 11 Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 2S3

community: Kamloops

value: Scott's Inn & Suites is a long-established downtown Kamloops hotel that has operated for over 60 years, offering studio to three-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and amenities including a rooftop sundeck with BBQ and free parking. On-site food is now provided by 'Scott's On The Go Eats,' a grab-and-go counter offering fresh snacks, coffee, cold beverages, and ice cream after the original restaurant closed due to fire. Its central location and ample parking make it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists passing through Kamloops.

value: Scott's On The Go Eats


value: 601 Keefer Street, V6A 3V8

blurb: Community centre serving Vancouver's historic Strathcona neighbourhood.

value: Strathcona Community Centre is a City of Vancouver recreation facility serving one of the city's oldest and most historically significant neighbourhoods, located near the intersection of Keefer Street and Gore Avenue in the Strathcona district. As a publicly operated community centre, it offers recreational programming to residents and visitors in a neighbourhood that sits along several popular urban cycling routes connecting downtown Vancouver to East Van.

value: Strathcona Community Centre

wow_evidence: City community centre in Strathcona; standard CC ladder.


value: 10238 160th Ave, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

community: Osoyoos

value: Mythology is a boutique winery and distillery near Osoyoos in BC's South Okanagan, producing a range of reds, whites, rosés, and craft spirits including brandy, vodka, and gin. Visitors can book a guided tasting in the vineyard-side tasting room or linger in the pet-friendly picnic grounds over wine and charcuterie. The property also includes the Sonora Desert Inn, offering overnight accommodation surrounded by vineyard-lined hills and Okanagan valley views.

value: Mythology

signal: Boutique winery + distillery guided tasting + picnic grounds

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 12025 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2M1

value: Spice 72 is a full-service Indian restaurant and lounge in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey, built around a clay tandoor firing above 400°C and a serious cocktail bar. The dining room features booth seating and a 60-person ambient-lit patio, making it a strong choice for a sit-down evening meal after a long ride. The menu spans Northern and Western Indian traditions including clay-oven lamb chops, street food chaat, and a broad vegetarian selection.

value: Spice 72 Indian Bistro and Lounge

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items: Vegetable Pakora, Vegetable Samosa, Paneer Pakora, Samosa Chaat, Dahi Bhalla Chaat, Chaat Papri, Sev Puri, Golgappe, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Raj Kachori, and others

signal: Indian bistro & lounge, serious bar/wine; ~$18-30pp

wow_evidence: clay tandoor firing above 400°C... 60-person ambient-lit patio


value: 791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: staple (6 spaces) at 24m; stands (38 spaces) at 28m. Total: 44 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Ocean Island Inn is a lively hostel occupying a historic 4-storey character building in the heart of downtown Victoria, celebrated in Lonely Planet and praised widely for its community atmosphere. It offers an unusually generous amenity package—free breakfast and dinner daily, a social lounge, and 24-hour front desk—alongside dedicated secure bike storage and an in-house bike rental operation. Its central location puts touring cyclists within easy reach of Victoria's waterfront routes, shops, and transit connections.

value: Ocean Island Inn Backpackers

detail: Room details page states dorm bunks include 'USB & power outlets' at each bunk

detail: Website front page lists 'Laundry Facilities' as a core amenity

detail: 'Secure Bike & Bag Storage' explicitly covers bags and luggage alongside bikes

detail: Hostel serves free dinner on-site nightly; website also describes location as 'just blocks from all the downtown attractions and amenities' including restaurants

detail: Guide page states 'Find everything you need nearby: coffee, groceries, drugstores...' all within a short walk of Ocean Island Inn

signal: tourism=hostel

detail: Website lists 'Secure Bike & Bag Storage' prominently on the front page and mirrors it on the extended-stay page as 'Secure Bag/Bike Storage'; no further detail on lock type or capacity provided

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: 'Secure Bike & Bag Storage' listed on both the front page and extended-stay page, and a dedicated 'Campervans & Bikes' navigation section confirms an active bike rental operation


community: Richmond / Delta

value: Cyclists are banned from riding through the George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99. This free provincial shuttle carries bikes across instead, connecting Richmond (Rice Mill Road, east of Hwy 99) and Delta (Hwy 17A north of the Hwy 99/17A interchange). TransLink buses through the tunnel also carry 2 bikes each as an alternative.

value: George Massey Tunnel Bike Shuttle

detail: Under 25 kg, removable lithium battery must come off and ride onboard with you; scooter-style e-bikes not permitted

detail: Not mentioned in operator policy — tandems explicitly OK (counts as 3 standard bikes), no mention of cargo/bike trailers

subcategory: Shuttle


value: 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace, British Columbia V8G 1M7

community: Terrace

value: Best Western Terrace Inn is a fully renovated, 100% non-smoking hotel on Greig Avenue in Terrace, BC, described by the property as the town's finest hotel with personalized service. Guest rooms feature 42-inch LED TVs, new bed linens, an upgraded A/C system, and both wireless and wired internet access. The hotel also includes over 4,500 square feet of meeting and event space accommodating up to 240 people, making it a full-service option in the Skeena River region of BC's North Coast.

value: Best Western Terrace Inn

signal: chain 'best western'

wow_evidence: fully renovated… over 4,500 square feet of meeting and event space accommodating up to 240 people


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 24m; stands (8 spaces) at 68m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: Unit A 2310 Guthrie Road, Comox, BC V9M 0C6

community: Comox

value: Hangar 31 Café is a community café in Comox whose name and identity nod to the Comox Valley's Airforce heritage. Its specialty coffee comes exclusively from Rhodos Coffee & Bistro, a sister roastery that has been hand-selecting and small-batch roasting beans since 1993. The menu spans espresso drinks, cold brew, chai, pastries, and grab-and-go items, making it a solid refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the valley.

value: Hangar 31 Café

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: specialty coffee...from Rhodos Coffee & Bistro, a sister roastery that has been hand-selecting and small-batch roasting beans since 1993


community: Mill Bay

value: Rusticana Coffee is a café located in Sidney, BC, a compact waterfront town on the Saanich Peninsula that serves as a gateway to the Gulf Islands ferry network and is popular with touring cyclists. The 'Ltd' in its Facebook name suggests an established local business rather than a pop-up or chain outlet. Sidney's walkable downtown core and proximity to the Lochside Regional Trail make cafés here natural rest stops for cyclists arriving or departing via the nearby ferry terminal.

value: Rusticana Coffee

wow_evidence: OSM record provides only two tags — amenity=cafe and name=Rusticana Coffee


value: Thompson-Nicola N, BC V1K 1R2, Canada

community: Nicola

value: A large, popular 102-site recreation site on Lundbom Lake southeast of Merritt, suited to fishing, horse camping (corrals on-site), and mountain biking. Cash only; no amenities confirmed, so come self-sufficient.

value: Lundbom Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 102-site recreation site... fishing, horse camping, and mountain biking


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (4 spaces) at 77m. Total: 12 spaces.


value: 4016 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: bb.q Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 9301 Hummingbird Lane, V0H 1V0

blurb: Osoyoos' municipal ice arena.

value: Sun Bowl Arena is Osoyoos's municipal ice facility, operated by the Town of Osoyoos in Canada's southernmost and warmest city. Situated in the Okanagan, it offers an indoor skating surface that serves the community for hockey, public skating, and events. For a touring cyclist passing through the hot, arid Okanagan, the arena can serve as a cool respite and a local recreation anchor.

facet_confidence: low

label: Ice skating season

months: December January February March

value: Sun Bowl Arena

signal: building=civic

wow_evidence: Municipal arena; standard rec band.


value: 2083 Alma Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 29m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 31m; rack (7 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 51m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (4 spaces) at 60m; rack (5 spaces) at 66m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 59 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1829 West 4th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 57m; rack (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


community: Richmond

source: llm-examine

value: Taxi service based in Richmond, BC. Website was unreachable so vehicle types, bike policy, and service area details could not be confirmed.

value: Garden City Cabs

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: AQ 3176, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

value: Mackenzie Cafe is a multi-station campus food court located in the Academic Quadrangle at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Mountain campus. It brings together several distinct food concepts under one roof, including Triple O's burgers, San Marzano's oven-fired pizza, a sushi bar, Bok Choy's made-to-order stir fry, C+B sandwiches, and fair trade coffee with fresh-baked goods. For a cyclist who has made the climb up Burnaby Mountain, it offers a broad range of made-to-order and grab-and-go options in a single stop.

value: Mackenzie Cafe

detail: Menu includes diverse options across multiple stations that support vegetarian eating

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: campus cafeteria at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Mountain campus


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 57m; rack at 77m.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 464 Ellis Street, Penticton, V2A 4M2

community: Penticton

value: HI Penticton is a Hostelling International hostel situated in Penticton, BC, a South Okanagan town flanked by Okanagan and Skaha Lakes that serves as a natural staging point for touring cyclists tackling the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and the surrounding wine-country routes. As part of the HI Canada network, it offers affordable shared accommodation in a region that draws cyclists from across the continent. Its downtown Ellis Street location puts guests within easy reach of the waterfront and local services.

value: HI Penticton

detail: 'Bike storage' listed in the amenities section of their hihostels.ca page

wow_evidence: HI Canada network... Kettle Valley Rail Trail and the surrounding wine-country routes


community: Surrey

value: Donair Affair

signal: donair counter; ~$10-14


value: 34555 Vosburgh Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 6R5

community: Mission

value: Sisto's Pub has anchored the Hatzic neighbourhood of Mission since 1978, earning a reputation as a hidden gem and home-away-from-home for locals. Part of the Springs Group chain, it serves classic, large-portioned pub food with in-house dining, patio seating, and a seasonal back lawn with lawn games. Weekly events include Music Bingo, Karaoke, Family Feud, and Trivia nights, making it a lively stop for cyclists looking for a full meal and evening entertainment.

google_place_id: ChIJcVREhDMxhFQRWaGpJ-yVOzk

value: Sisto's Pub

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: anchored the Hatzic neighbourhood of Mission since 1978; part of the Springs Group chain


value: 4140 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: HellCrust Pizza


value: 6025 University Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 0C5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack at 63m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; rack (28 spaces) at 95m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chipotle

signal: chain 'chipotle'


value: 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1

community: Metchosin

value: Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina is a waterfront destination on Vancouver Island about 40 minutes from downtown Victoria, combining an RV park, marina, and general store. The resort sits on the traditional territory of the Sc'ianew First Nation in the Metchosin area and is bike-packing friendly, with bunkies available as a cozy overnight option. The on-site general store and licensed café offer supplies and refreshments in a scenic oceanfront setting.

value: Pedder Bay Resort

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: bike-packing and our Bunkies go hand-in-hand


value: 7815 112 St, Delta, BC V4C 4V9

blurb: Free demonstration garden run by the City of Delta.

community: Delta

value: McKitrick Garden is a publicly accessible garden operated by the City of Delta as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives. Situated in the Delta municipality of Metro Vancouver, it appears to serve an educational or demonstration role connected to the city's environmental programmes. Visiting cyclists would find a free, open-access green space, though specific visitor facilities are not documented on the city's website.

theme: nature

value: McKitrick Garden

signal: Municipal garden initiative, no admission price mentioned

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Small city demonstration garden; thin record.


value: Suite 201 - 1441 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 85m; lockers (secure) at 85m.

community: Kelowna

value: Catelowna is a cat café on the second floor of a building in downtown Kelowna where visitors can enjoy organic, fair-trade coffee and tea while spending time with adoptable rescue cats. The café partners with local rescue organizations and has facilitated 548 cat adoptions to date. Beyond daily café visits, it hosts regular events including yoga sessions, paint-a-pet classes, and afternoon tea services.

value: Catelowna

detail: Website menu confirms organic ingredients, oat milk, natural sweeteners, peanut-free environment, and 100% vegan teas from Tea Sparrow

wow_evidence: cat café… facilitated 548 cat adoptions… yoga sessions, paint-a-pet classes


value: 310 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC

value: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Victoria is a three-storey chain hotel on Gorge Road East, part of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Located in Victoria, BC, it serves as a familiar mid-range overnight option for touring cyclists arriving on Vancouver Island. The property is within the city and provides standard hotel room accommodation as a base for exploring Victoria and connecting to regional cycling routes.

value: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Victoria

detail: Not corroborated by fetched website content which is generic Wyndham boilerplate

signal: chain 'howard johnson'


value: 411 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Big Daddy's Fish Fry has been a Tofino institution since 2001, built on a commitment to locally sourced, fresh Pacific seafood. The casual counter-style spot offers scratch-made chowder, seafood burgers featuring locally caught halibut and lingcod, fish fry classics, and poutine. For a touring cyclist arriving hungry on the Pacific coast, it represents a hearty, community-rooted meal a short distance from the waterfront.

value: Big Daddy's Fish Fry

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple items as 'Gluten free' (Caesar Salad, Creamy Apple Slaw, Asian Chili Crisp Slaw, BD's Seafood Chowder) and 'Vegetarian' (Creamy Apple Slaw, Asian Chili Crisp Slaw)


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (covered) at 51m.

community: Saanich

value: Starbucks


blurb: Community arts centre on off-grid Lasqueti Island.

community: Lasqueti

value: The Lasqueti Arts Centre is a community arts facility on Lasqueti Island, a small off-grid island in Georgia Strait accessible only by foot-passenger ferry from French Creek on Vancouver Island. The island has no paved roads and no BC Hydro service, giving it a distinctly remote, back-to-the-land character that informs its arts community. Cyclists reaching the island travel unpaved roads to explore a settlement whose culture stretches from Indigenous heritage to 1970s homesteaders.

theme: art-culture

value: Lasqueti Arts Centre

signal: Small community arts centre, no admission price shown on pages provided

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Community arts facility on off-grid Lasqueti — modest; island character is the draw (scarcity stays downstream).


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 55m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Boss Bakery is a bakery located in Richmond, BC. It appears to be a small local establishment, likely offering fresh baked goods to the community. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond may find it a useful stop for snacks or baked items.

value: Boss Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: small local establishment


value: 512 Latimer Street, V1L4T9

community: Nelson

value: Nelson Brewing Company is one of BC's original craft breweries, founded in 1991 in a historic building that has housed brewing since the 1800s — its beer cellar sits 20 feet underground above a natural creek called Ward Street Creek. The taproom pours a rotating selection of small-batch and classic craft beers alongside ciders, wine, and cocktails, with flights, snacks, and growler fills available. As the first craft brewery east of the Okanagan, it is a landmark stop in Nelson for touring cyclists passing through the Kootenays.

value: Nelson Brewing Company

signal: Original BC craft brewery taproom

wow_evidence: one of BC's original craft breweries, founded in 1991... first craft brewery east of the Okanagan... historic building that has housed brewing since the 1800s


value: 5240 Domano Boulevard

community: Prince George

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1468 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Merci Beaucoup Cafe is a family-owned authentic Vietnamese restaurant on Commercial Drive with roots from Hai Phong, Vietnam, serving traditional dishes like Pho and Banh Mi alongside Vietnamese coffee. The interior is styled with a Parisian café ambience, and the kitchen sources ingredients locally. It sits on one of Vancouver's liveliest and most cyclist-frequented streets, making it a natural stop on any Commercial Drive ride.

value: Merci Beaucoup Cafe

detail: Website states: 'Place an order by phone or in person and pick up at your convenience'; also notes Banh Mi pickup orders by phone starting at 9am

signal: Vietnamese banh mi/pho cafe; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: family-owned authentic Vietnamese restaurant on Commercial Drive ... Free Wifi


value: 3875 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Napoletana Pizza Restaurant has been serving hand-stretched Neapolitan pizza and fresh daily pasta on Fraser Street in Vancouver since 2002. With indoor and outdoor seating, table reservations, and a curated Italian wine and cocktail list, it offers a full sit-down dining experience alongside pickup and delivery. Operating for over two decades, it is a well-established neighbourhood destination for authentic Italian cuisine.

value: Napoletana Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


community: Osoyoos

value: Smitty's

signal: chain 'smitty'


value: 19171 Fraser Highway

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 1679 Highway 3A, Nelson, V1L 6J7

value: The Blaylock Mansion is a 4.5-star historic estate set on 3 acres above Kootenay Lake near Nelson, BC, built around the legacy of mining magnate Selwyn Blaylock and featuring manicured tiered gardens, an outdoor pool, a private tennis court, and one of the largest arboretums in southern BC. It operates as a body-and-mind retreat and wedding venue with gourmet breakfast prepared each morning for guests. Touring cyclists passing through the Kootenays would find a genuinely scenic and distinctive stay within easy reach of Nelson's services.

value: The Blaylock Mansion

signal: Historic mansion resort: pool, tennis, gourmet breakfast, 4.5-star rating, destination weddings

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: one of the largest arboretums in southern BC... historic estate... legacy of mining magnate Selwyn Blaylock


value: 26 Manitou Rd., Fernie, BC V0B 1M5

community: Fernie

value: Fernie Brewing Company is a craft brewery and tasting room nestled just off Highway 3 at the eastern edge of Fernie, in the Kootenay Rockies, offering pints, flights, growlers, and cold packaged beer to go. The brewery runs 'Trail to Ale,' an event pairing local trail adventures with craft beer, reflecting its deep roots in the Elk Valley outdoor culture. A non-alcoholic line (LOGO™) and gluten-free options are always available, making it a welcoming stop for a wide range of cyclists passing through.

value: Fernie Brewing Company

detail: FAQ states: 'We don't have a kitchen, but we do have bar snacks, such as jerky and chips.'

detail: FAQ states: 'We always have a gluten-free option available and we also have our own non-alc line LOGO™ by FBC.'

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Trail to Ale, an event pairing local trail adventures with craft beer


value: 1950 Government St #3, Victoria, BC V8T 4N8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 46m; rack (8 spaces) at 65m; rack (12 spaces) at 73m. Total: 28 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: unclear

category: Bike Services

community: Victoria

value: Sports Rent, now also trading as Coastal Ski & Sport, is a multi-sport rental and retail shop on Government Street in Victoria offering one of the broadest cycling rental fleets in the city. Tourists and touring cyclists can choose from city hybrids, road and gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and electric bikes, with pannier bags, child trailers, and clipless pedals available as add-on rentals. Every bike rental comes bundled with a helmet, lock, repair kit, and map.

value: Sports Rent

detail: Six bike categories available: City Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Mountain, Road + Gravel, Youth, and Electric Bikes; accessories include pannier bags, child trailer, trail-a-bike, child seat, and clipless pedals; all rentals include helmet, lock, repair kit, and map

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: pannier bags, child trailers, and clipless pedals available as add-on rentals... all rentals include a helmet, lock, repair kit, and map


value: 5-8751 No 1 Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 1V2

value: Shawarma 2 Go Grill is an authentic Mediterranean fast-food restaurant with over 30 years of shawarma expertise, located in the SeaFair Shopping Center in Richmond. The menu spans made-to-order wraps, rice plates, and fusion items such as Shawarma Poutine, with both meat and vegetarian selections including falafels, hummus, and dolmades. A second Richmond location at Brighouse is in the process of opening.

value: Shawarma 2 Go Grill

detail: Website states 'Order online & pick up No fees at 5-8751 No 1 Road location'

detail: Menu includes 'Veggie Lover' plate (falafels and dolmades with hummus, tabouli salad, garden salad, pita bread) and 'Made-to-order Falafels' wrap; no vegan or GF claims found

wow_evidence: over 30 years of shawarma expertise


value: 501 Government Street, Victoria, BC

value: Bird Cages Confectionery is a convenience and confectionery shop on Victoria's main tourist thoroughfare, Government Street, steps from the Inner Harbour. The name likely nods to the historic 'Bird Cages' — the nickname given to BC's original colonial government buildings. Its location on one of Victoria's busiest streets makes it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the city core.

value: Bird Cages Confectionery


value: Dodd Island, Alberni-Clayoquot, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

character: destination

community: Salmon Beach

value: Dodd Island is a backcountry island campsite in the Broken Group Islands unit of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, reachable only by boat — a paddler's and sea-kayaker's destination set in a sheltered, wildlife-rich archipelago off Vancouver Island's west coast; no road access means cyclists must arrive by water, making it a logistical undertaking rather than a touring stop.

value: Dodd Island

ownership: National park


value: 33797 King Rd Unit C, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (5 spaces) at 73m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Canuck Empire Brewing is a microbrewery and taproom in Abbotsford billing itself as making 'Distinctive Beer for Off Beat Canadians.' The taproom offers a rotating slate of house-brewed beers alongside a small snack menu including pretzels and grilled cheese. A weekly specials program and regular events make it a lively stop for visitors passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Canuck Empire Brewing

wow_evidence: microbrewery and taproom... rotating slate of house-brewed beers alongside a small snack menu


value: 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road

blurb: Mill Bay's Kerry Park recreation centre.

community: Mill Bay

value: Kerry Park Recreation Centre is a publicly operated multi-sport facility managed by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, situated on Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road in the Mill Bay area of Vancouver Island. As a regional recreation centre serving the surrounding Cowichan Valley communities, it offers a range of sports and fitness programming. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it a convenient stop, though specific cyclist-oriented amenities could not be confirmed from available sources.

value: Kerry Park Recreation Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: CVRD multi-sport rec centre in Mill Bay; DUPE#4 winner (the other copy is mislocated to Sidney).


value: 20-4308 Main St, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 45m; stands (8 spaces) at 63m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m; stands (8 spaces) at 91m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m. Total: 56 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Established in 2014, Brickworks Public House is a locally-owned, contemporary-industrial bar and restaurant located inside the Delta hotel on Whistler's Main Street. The kitchen serves BC-sourced seasonal menus — slow-braised bison short rib, pan-seared Arctic char — while the bar claims Whistler's largest gin selection with over 55 gins and 11 rotating local craft beer taps. It seats 55 guests and caters to both casual diners and private group events in the heart of one of BC's premier outdoor recreation destinations.

value: Brickworks Public House

wow_evidence: locally-owned... Whistler's largest gin selection with over 55 gins and 11 rotating local craft beer taps


community: New Westminster

value: A liquor store in North Vancouver's Sapperton neighborhood. The business provides alcoholic beverages to the community. Limited additional information available due to website access issues.

value: Sapperton Liquor Sore


value: 1536 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G 1C2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (5 spaces) at 51m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Tå Bom is a Korean restaurant on Robson Street in Vancouver offering both dine-in and takeout service for touring cyclists. Located on this busy urban street, it provides a no-smoking environment suitable for cyclists needing a proper meal during their stop.

value: Tå Bom Korean Cuisine

signal: Korean dine-in/takeout; ~$16-26pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 708 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (5 spaces) at 80m; stands (10 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 75 spaces.

value: Numero Uno Pizza is a family-run thin-crust gourmet pizza shop on Davie Street in downtown Vancouver, baking with house-made dough and sauce and offering a broad menu of meaty and vegetarian pies available by the slice or whole. The shop supports dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, making it a flexible stop for solo riders or larger cycling groups. Its location in the heart of the West End puts it within easy reach of the Seawall route.

value: Numero Uno Pizza

detail: Menu lists multiple gourmet veggie pizzas, vegan cheese as a topping and crust-cheese substitute, and cauliflower crust option


value: 12677 80 Avenue, Surrey, V3W 3A6

community: Surrey

value: Mayuri Indian Cuisine is a family-run, fully vegetarian restaurant in Surrey specializing in South Indian cooking, with dosas as its centrepiece alongside pakoras, rice dishes, and vegetable entrees made from scratch using traditional spice blends. The restaurant has a family-focused dining room atmosphere and also offers off-site catering for parties and functions. It has received recognition on Restaurant Guru and draws a loyal local following for its authentic regional Indian flavours.

value: Mayuri Indian Cuisine

detail: Fully vegetarian restaurant; website states 'The Best and authentic South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine' and 'Mayuri is a family run Vegetarian Restaurant.'. Entire menu is plant-based (no meat items listed)

signal: vegetarian South Indian, apps $6.99-9.99, affordable; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: family run Vegetarian Restaurant


value: 1876 Cooper Road, Kelowna, V1Y 9N6

value: Nature's Fare Markets is a BC-based health food grocery chain with a well-established Kelowna location staffed by more than 75 employees, some with over 20 years tenure. The store carries certified organic produce, zero-waste bulk goods, vitamins, supplements, and clean beauty products alongside ethically sourced meat and dairy. An on-site Bistro serves local, organic, and sustainable foods, and grab-and-go salads, smoothies, and kombucha on tap make it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists.

value: Nature's Fare Markets

detail: Website lists Bistro ('Fuel up with local, organic and sustainable foods and drinks') and grab-and-go salads, entrees, and breakfast

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: Trans-Canada Highway, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 2S0, Canada

community: Glacier

value: Loop Brook Campground offers frontcountry trailer and tent sites in Glacier National Park, right at Rogers Pass and accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway; a national park pass plus camping permit are required, and strict bear-safe food storage is mandatory.

value: Loop Brook Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Parks Canada campground in Glacier National Park, right at Rogers Pass and accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway


value: 805 Boyd Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 11m.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1391 Central Street West, V2M 3E2

value: Anavada Inn & Suites is a recently renovated budget motel in Prince George, BC, offering straightforward rooms with kitchenettes, mini-fridges, and a community kitchen available to all guests. The property features an on-site Mexican restaurant, CHACO'S, making it convenient for a sit-down evening meal without leaving the premises. It is pet-friendly and centrally located with 24-hour front desk reception.

value: Anavada Inn and Suites Spruceland

detail: Guest Laundry listed in room amenities for Prince George location (charges apply)

detail: CHACO'S on-site restaurant at the Prince George location serves tacos, pizza, and margaritas

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1 Alder Bay Road, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0

label: whale and salmon season

months: July August September

community: Port McNeill

value: A 30-acre waterfront RV park and marina on Johnstone Strait, 6 km off Highway 19 between Port McNeill and Telegraph Cove, with rustic oceanfront tent sites alongside full-service RV hookups, a food truck, and a boat launch. Primarily an RV resort, but cyclists wanting a genuine wildlife-rich base on Northern Vancouver Island — orcas, humpbacks, and eagles regularly visible from camp — will find it welcoming.

value: Alder Bay Resort

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: orcas, humpbacks, and eagles regularly visible from camp; tent sites and on-site food truck


value: 1152 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E1A5

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (5 spaces) at 61m; stands (6 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: TOUK is a contemporary Cambodian restaurant in Vancouver's West End helmed by Chef Chanthy Yen, winner of Top Chef Canada Season 11 and alumnus of world-renowned kitchens including Ferran Adrià's. The restaurant takes its name from Bon Om Touk, the Cambodian water festival, and weaves together BC's local seafood, produce, and seasonal harvests with Cambodian flavours and French bistro technique. A touring cyclist looking for a distinctive, chef-driven meal on the waterfront edge of downtown Vancouver will find a seasonally evolving menu with strong local-sourcing credentials.

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value: TOUK

signal: Mains $30–34; Top Chef winner; premium ingredients (truffles, foie gras, uni)