value: 5147 Island Hwy N, Courtenay, BC V9J 1S6

community: Sandwick

value: Devonshire Farm is a working farm market along the North Island Highway in Courtenay, selling fresh vegetables and fruits year-round from their own fields. The farm is a seasonal destination for U-pick strawberries each spring and summer, drawing both locals and passing travellers to pick directly from the rows. For a touring cyclist riding the Island Highway corridor, it offers a genuine farm-gate produce stop in a rural setting just off the main route.

value: Devonshire Farm

wow_evidence: working farm market along the North Island Highway...U-pick strawberries and a daily on-farm market


source: enrichment

value: 3673 Westminster Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 19m; rack at 63m; rack at 63m; rack at 77m; rack at 93m. Total: 4 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: Richmond

value: Save-On-Foods is a supermarket chain offering full-service grocery shopping. Touring cyclists can stop to resupply with food, drinks, and other provisions.

value: Save-On-Foods

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Grocery Store

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: known Canadian supermarket chain … confirmed location … in Richmond


value: 60 Jack Adams Road, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

category: Accommodation

community: Valemount

value: Twin Peaks Resort is a guest house located in Valemount, British Columbia, a small mountain community in the Robson Valley region. Valemount sits at the junction of several major cycling routes and serves as a gateway to Mount Robson Provincial Park, making it a natural overnight stop for touring cyclists. The resort's location on Jack Adams Road places it within the town, convenient to local services.

value: Twin Peaks Resort

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: mid

confidence: low

label: Mid-range

signal: guest-house resort, Valemount; $130-180

source: judgement

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: B&B / Inn

tier: info

wow_evidence: guest house located in Valemount … gateway to Mount Robson Provincial Park


value: Iskut Village Rd, Iskut, V0J 1K0

community: Iskut

value: The Kluachon Store & Cafe is a combined convenience store, fuel station, and full-service café operated by the Iskut Development Corporation on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Highway 37) in the remote community of Iskut, BC. The café serves everything from eggs and omelettes at breakfast to burgers, sandwiches, poutine, and 16-inch pizzas at lunch. For touring cyclists on this isolated northern corridor—where OSM notes there is no mobile reception—it is a rare multi-service resupply stop.

value: Kluachon Centre Store

detail: Website prominently lists 'EV Chargers' as a core service alongside gas and diesel

detail: Full café menu

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1505 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 13 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: PappaRoti is a Vancouver outpost of a Malaysian-origin cafe chain celebrated for its signature coffee-caramel buns — a soft, buttery roti with a crisp coffee crust born from a family recipe in Malaysia around 2000. Situated on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, it sits close to the Stanley Park seawall cycling corridor. The cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating and has grown to multiple BC locations.

value: PappaRoti

detail: Menu items (coffee-caramel buns with salted butter) are inherently vegetarian. No vegan or GF claims found on website

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: Malaysian-origin cafe chain...multiple BC locations


value: North Coast, BC V0T, Canada

blurb: Haida heritage conservancy at Gray Bay: coastal trail, beaches, five historic village sites.

category: Attractions

community: Sandspit

value: A 3,360-hectare heritage site and conservancy on the northeast coast of North Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii, protecting five historic Haida villages and seasonal camps on the Cumshewa Peninsula. The site features a regionally significant coastal hiking trail easily accessed by road at Gray Bay, connecting beaches, Sheldens Lagoon, and Secret Cove. A frontcountry campground and day-use area at Gray Bay serves as the main visitor hub.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: history

value: Kunxalas Heritage Site/Conservancy

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Five historic Haida villages plus a road-accessible coastal trail and Gray Bay campground — genuinely visitable day-shaping Moresby experience.


value: 5-2909 Bainbridge Avenue, Burnaby, BC

community: Burnaby

value: Bainbridge Liquor Store is a neighbourhood bottle shop situated at the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and the Lougheed Highway in Burnaby. It bills itself as a destination for wine, beer, and spirit enthusiasts with a frequently rotating selection that includes hard-to-find products. Touring cyclists passing along the Lougheed corridor can pick up beverages for camp or a rest stop, with UberEats delivery also available.

value: Bainbridge Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: neighbourhood bottle shop


value: 7619 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B6

value: Red Swan Pizza is a pizza franchise with a location on Edmonds Street in Burnaby, situated beside New Vista Care Home. Previously operating as Villages Pizza, this spot offers delivery and takeout with online ordering. It's a straightforward pizza stop for cyclists passing through the Edmonds corridor.

value: Red Swan Pizza

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Red Swan Pizza is a pizza franchise


value: Starbucks

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 220-4501 North Road, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

value: Jejudo is a Korean and seafood restaurant located on the second level of a commercial building in North Vancouver, named after Jeju Island, the South Korean island renowned for its seafood. The restaurant's OSM record indicates a dine-in establishment, but no further detail about the dining experience, menu, or atmosphere is verifiable from available sources.

value: Jejudo

band_key: casual

label: Casual

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

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: website redirects to a known malicious host ... strong signal the business may have closed


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 56m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1033 Venables Street, Vancouver, V6A 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 31m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: La Casa Gelato is a Vancouver institution housed in an iconic pink building on Venables Street, holding the Guinness World Record for 'Most Commercially Available Flavours' with 238 gelato flavours available at any one time. Family-owned and operated for three generations, the shop also offers gelato cakes, Italian pastries, and handmade chocolates. A well-known destination in East Vancouver and a natural stop for cyclists exploring the area — though note they accept only Canadian cash, Canadian debit, or U.S. cash; no credit cards.

value: La Casa Gelato

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: Guinness World Record for 'Most Commercially Available Flavours' with 238 gelato flavours; family-owned and operated for three generations


community: North Vancouver


value: 7918 15th Ave, Burnaby, BC

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

value: Shree Supermarket is a South Asian grocery store specializing in Indian vegetables, fresh fruit, spices, snacks, and pantry staples, aiming to bring authentic Indian flavors to Canadian kitchens. The store operates a Square online storefront offering local delivery of products including basmati rice, fresh produce, and packaged Indian goods. The physical store's exact location is uncertain, as the website URL references Burnaby while the OSM record places it in North Vancouver.

value: Shree Supermarket

wow_evidence: all 50 listed items are shown as 'out of stock'; website URL references Burnaby while OSM places it in North Vancouver


value: 5568 206 Street, Unit 103, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; bollard (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: RIB & CHICKEN is a chicken-focused restaurant in a strip mall unit on 206 Street in Langley, BC. The OSM record lists it under a Western-style name while the associated Instagram handle 'chung-gi-wa' suggests a possible Korean identity, a common pairing for Korean fried chicken and rib restaurants. Touring cyclists passing through the 206 Street corridor would find it a convenient stop for a protein-heavy meal.

value: RIB & CHICKEN

confidence: medium

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 8939 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6R6

community: Delta

value: Delight Street Eats is an Indian street food restaurant in Delta serving an extensive menu of chaat, biryani, thalis, and Asian fusion items from breakfast through late night. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets with menu filters available on their online ordering platform. Dine-in, pickup, and delivery within 15 km are all supported.

value: Delight Street Eats

detail: Menu filter options on website include Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Nut Free

signal: Explicitly 'Indian Street Food' restaurant; offers sit-down table booking


value: 20020 84 Avenue, Langley, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 63m; rack (5 spaces) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Café Artigiano is a pioneering BC specialty coffee chain with over 25 years of history, known for expertly crafted espresso drinks using in-house roasted 100% Arabica beans from their Burnaby roastery. This Langley location is part of a network of 25 cafes across BC and Alberta, each serving artisanal baked goods made from organic, local ingredients free of artificial additives. Some locations now operate as Cafe-Bars offering cocktails and Italian bites into the evening.

value: Café Artigiano


value: 8903 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Three Valley

value: Three Valley Lake Chateau is a large 200-room lakeside hotel on the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke, set against rugged mountain scenery on the shores of Three Valley Lake. The property features an indoor pool and hot tub, kayak rentals, and on-site restaurant and cafeteria, offering a comfortable full-service stop for cyclists on a long highway stretch. Room types range from standard guest rooms to multi-level specialty suites, most with private balconies or patios overlooking the gardens and lake.

value: Three Valley Lake Chateau

detail: On-site restaurant and cafeteria

detail: Website explicitly states: 'Wi-Fi is not available in guest rooms.'

signal: 200-room roadside lakeside hotel near Revelstoke; $130-170

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 91 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 25m.

community: Nelson

value: The Block at Railtown is a breakfast-and-lunch eatery on Baker Street in Nelson's Railtown neighbourhood, built around comfort food with a French flair and an unwavering commitment to local, seasonal Kootenay-region ingredients. Every item on the menu — from crafted sandwiches and chowder to espresso drinks and fresh-baked cookies — is made from scratch using produce sourced directly from regional farmers. For a touring cyclist arriving in Nelson mid-morning, it offers a hearty, regionally rooted refuel in the centre of town.

value: The Block Eatery

detail: Menu includes 'The Goddess' sandwich (vine-ripe tomatoes, living lettuce, smoked Gouda, basil mayo) — a meat-free option. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Sandwiches $12–$16 range, soups $6–$11, breakfast/lunch eatery format.

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: unwavering commitment to local, seasonal Kootenay-region ingredients... produce sourced directly from regional farmers


value: 3250A 9th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4T2

blurb: Vintage logging and rail restoration centre in Port Alberni.

community: Port Alberni

value: The Industrial Heritage Centre is operated by the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society, a volunteer-driven organization founded in 1983 that restores and displays vintage logging trucks, steam engines, railway equipment, and other industrial machinery from mid-Vancouver Island. The society also runs the Alberni Pacific Railway, where visitors can board a train hauled by a fully restored 1929 Baldwin steam locomotive at the 1912 CPR Station and ride to the McLean Mill National Historic Site. Knowledgeable volunteer-led guided tours are available on request at either the Heritage Centre or the railway roundhouse.

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: mixed

value: Industrial Heritage Centre

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: volunteer industrial heritage centre, donation entry

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Volunteer society restoring logging trucks and steam equipment; runs the Alberni Pacific Railway.


community: Salmon Arm

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, V8E 0Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 50m.

community: Whistler

value: RMU is an employee-owned mountain bike and ski brand with a flagship restaurant and bar located at the Le Chamois Hotel in Whistler's Upper Village. The shop sells its own line of bikes — including the NIGHTTRAIN 170mm enduro freeride model — alongside skis, mountain bike packs, and apparel, all under the same roof as a full food and beverage offering spanning coffee and breakfast through pizza and burgers. For a cycling tourist, it is a practical dual-purpose stop: refuel with a meal or coffee while browsing or servicing gear in the heart of Whistler's mountain bike scene.

value: RMU

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: employee-owned mountain bike and ski brand with a flagship restaurant and bar … sells its own line of bikes


community: Kelowna

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 8815 Lakeview Park Road, Lake Cowichan, BC

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

price_band: premium

price_label: Basic

category: Camping

community: Lake Cowichan

source: camping

value: Town-run campground on Cowichan Lake — one of Vancouver Island's largest freshwater lakes — with easy paved access right in Lake Cowichan; tent sites run $44/night and the campground fills quickly, so advance reservations are essential.

value: Lakeview Park Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: municipally-operated campground on Cowichan Lake — one of Vancouver Island's largest freshwater lakes


value: 602 Lake St, Nelson, BC V1L 4C8, Canada

community: Hall

value: Freshies Coffee Bar is a cafe at Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson. It serves as a convenient food and beverage stop for resort visitors and touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Freshies Coffee Bar

wow_evidence: cafe at Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson


value: Subway


value: 200 Three West Centre, 7900 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 65m; rack at 76m; rack at 91m; rack at 97m.

community: Richmond

value: Kirin Seafood Restaurant is a long-established fine Cantonese seafood and dim sum restaurant that has been a fixture of Richmond's culinary scene since 1987, operating under world-class chefs with roots in Hong Kong's celebrated 'New Era' cuisine movement. The Richmond location sits in Three West Centre at Westminster Highway and No. 3 Road, offering elaborate menus featuring whole abalone, lobster, and dim sum alongside banquet and wedding services. For touring cyclists exploring Richmond, it represents a notable opportunity to experience high-end Cantonese cooking in one of Canada's most acclaimed Chinese-food destinations.

value: Kirin Seafood Restaurant

detail: Menu lists 'Roasted Suckling Pig Special Set Menu (take out only)' and 'Frozen Dim Sum & Entrées' as packaged takeout products

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: fine Cantonese seafood/dim sum, whole abalone/lobster per-person; ~$45-75pp


value: 6386 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 4m; rack at 39m; lockers (secure) at 44m; rack at 56m; rack at 86m.

value: Nonbiri Cafe is a Japanese-inspired specialty cafe newly opened inside the Oishii Food Hall in Richmond, BC, built around a philosophy of slow, mindful hospitality. The menu centres on hand-whisked ceremonial matcha, hojicha and black sesame lattes made with oat milk, alongside Japanese parfaits and house-made Danish pastries. Its calm aesthetic and food-hall setting make it a convenient stop for cyclists navigating Richmond's No. 3 Road corridor.

value: Nonbiri Cafe


value: KFC/Taco Bell

signal: KFC/Taco Bell chain (confirmed); ~$10-15


value: 5225 Ladner Trunk Road, Unit A, V4K 1W4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 51m.

value: Bulk Barn is Canada's largest bulk food retailer, offering an extensive selection of ingredients sold loose by weight — including nuts, dried fruit, grains, pasta, spices, candy, and baking supplies. The Tsawwassen location accepts reusable containers brought by customers, making it a practical resupply stop for cyclists who want to portion exactly what they need for the road. The all-bulk format means a touring cyclist can pick up trail mix, oats, or energy-dense snacks without paying for excess packaging.

value: Bulk Barn

wow_evidence: Canada's largest bulk food retailer


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; rack at 59m; rack at 70m.

community: New Westminster

value: INS Market


value: 813 Twelfth Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 40m; stands at 85m.

value: Sago To Go is a café in Vancouver. As a food service business, it can serve as a convenient stop for cycling tourists moving through the neighborhood.

value: Sago To Go

wow_evidence: café in Vancouver


value: 1644 Hillside Avenue, V8T 2C5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack at 22m; rack at 36m; floor (covered) at 43m; rack at 48m.

community: Victoria

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1177 Melville Street, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: The Loden is a 77-room boutique hotel in Vancouver's Coal Harbour neighbourhood, holding a MICHELIN Key Award in 2024 and 2025 and ranked #1 hotel in Vancouver on TripAdvisor since 2020. It offers personalized service and high-end amenities steps from the downtown waterfront and Stanley Park cycling routes. The adjoining Tableau Bar Bistro is a French restaurant open for breakfast through dinner and in-room dining.

value: Loden Hotel

detail: Tableau Bar Bistro, adjoined to the hotel lobby, is listed as open for breakfast

detail: Tableau Bar Bistro on-site serves dinner and happy hour

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: MICHELIN Key award, boutique #1 Vancouver, explicit luxury positioning, fine dining


value: 1391 East 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

value: Duffin's Donuts is a long-standing community donut shop in Vancouver's East Side, serving the neighbourhood for over four decades. The shop offers donuts, chicken, and sandwiches, making it a versatile quick-stop for cyclists needing a snack or light meal. Indoor seating and air conditioning provide a comfortable place to rest mid-ride.

value: Duffin's Donuts

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

value: A liquor store located in the Waldorf building on East Hastings Street in Vancouver. Provides beverages and convenience items for cyclists passing through the downtown area.

value: The Bottle Shop Liquor Store at the Waldorf


value: 555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 36m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: ChiuChow Seafood Restaurant is a Chiu Chow (Teochew)-style Chinese restaurant specializing in dim sum and seafood, situated on the second floor of a building near Vancouver General Hospital in the Cambie corridor. The menu spans handmade dumplings, fresh seafood congee, and traditional slow-marinated meats including goose and duck — hallmarks of the Chiu Chow culinary tradition rarely found outside of specialist restaurants. Online table booking and ordering are available through the restaurant's dedicated ordering platform.

value: ChiuChow Seafood Restaurant

signal: Chiu Chow dim sum $8-14, marinated mains $17-60; ~$18-32pp


bike_access: hard

character: destination

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

community: Cathedral

value: A backcountry campsite in Yoho National Park's Yoho Valley, reachable only by trail after driving a road that is snowbound much of the year; a backcountry permit, advance reservation (July–September), and National Park Pass are all required.

value: Laughing Falls Campground

ownership: National park

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 21-1153 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria, BC V9A 3N7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 6m; rack (1 space) at 21m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m; rack (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Esquimalt Bake Shop is a family-owned institution in Victoria's Esquimalt neighbourhood, operated by owners Hong and Cam since 1992 and a fixture of the Esquimalt Plaza. The shop is celebrated for its freshly made donuts—particularly Apple Fritters and Raspberry Jam Filled—earning both Best Donuts and Best Bakery honours in the 2024 CommunityVotes Victoria awards. Beyond donuts, the full menu spans bread, sausage rolls, meat pies, scones, and cookies, making it a solid energy-restock stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Esquimalt Bake Shop

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: operated by owners Hong and Cam since 1992... Best Donuts and Best Bakery honours in the 2024 CommunityVotes Victoria awards


value: 116 1st Street West, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Paramjit's Kitchen is an Indian restaurant serving Revelstoke from 1st Street West, offering both dine-in and takeout options. It provides a meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the community.

value: Paramjit's Kitchen

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


value: 2470 Fleetwood Avenue

blurb: Outdoor public pool in Kamloops' Brocklehurst neighbourhood.

community: Kamloops

value: Brocklehurst Pool is a municipal outdoor swimming pool operated by the City of Kamloops, located in the Brocklehurst neighbourhood. Kamloops is one of BC's hottest cities in summer, making a pool stop especially appealing for touring cyclists passing through the Thompson Valley. The facility offers public swimming, fitness programs, and lesson programs.

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Brocklehurst Pool

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Outdoor municipal pool in one of BC's hottest cities; outdoor-pool anchor band.


value: 40175 Yellowhead Hwy, Tlell, BC, V0T 1Y0, Canada

energy: restorative

washroom_type: flush

community: Tlell

value: A boutique luxury glamping resort in Tlell on Haida Gwaii, with 10 cedar prospector tents (4 ocean-facing, 6 in the rainforest), each with a private ensuite and deck; complimentary breakfast, cedar spa tub, and geodesic dome kitchen are included, but rates are premium and the site is mid-spring to fall only — reachable by BC Ferries from Prince Rupert.

value: Haida Gwaii Glamping

wow_evidence: boutique luxury glamping resort in Tlell on Haida Gwaii ... cedar spa tub


value: 421 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X3

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

value: Sapperton District Taphouse is a craft gastropub in New Westminster's historic Sapperton neighbourhood, pouring from 33 rotating taps of local BC craft beer alongside elevated pub fare and handcrafted cocktails. The two-storey space blends exposed brick and warm cedar accents with cozy booths, a custom craft room, and a 100-inch projector plus 13 smart TVs for sports viewing. Weekly poker nights and Saturday DJ nights make it a lively community anchor in the heart of Sapperton.

value: Sapperton District Taphouse

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: 33 rotating taps of local BC craft beer


value: 1055 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (4 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 53m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m. Total: 23 spaces.


value: 2215 Canoe Cove Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 3X9

community: North Saanich

value: The Stonehouse Pub occupies a historic 1930s stone manor at Canoe Cove Marina, just minutes from the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal, making it a natural stop for cyclists arriving or departing by ferry. Established as a pub in 1985 and under new ownership since November 2023, it serves upmarket pub fare crafted from locally sourced ingredients in a cozy marina-side setting. Live music on the patio, craft beers, and a shaded outdoor area give it a distinct character beyond the typical roadside stop.

value: Stonehouse Pub

detail: Site: 'The Stonehouse is bicycle friendly with a bike rack available.'

tier: accredited


value: 1180 Columbia Street West, Kamloops, V2C 6R6

value: Rice Bowl Rose Garden is a fast food establishment located on Columbia Street West in Kamloops, BC. Beyond its OSM address record, no further details about the restaurant's cuisine, format, or cyclist amenities could be verified due to its website domain resolving to an unrelated third-party delivery platform.

value: Rice Bowl Rose Garden


value: 10551 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond

value: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport is a BC-owned family hotel near YVR that markets itself as the most bike-friendly hotel chain in the province through its dedicated 'Bike Love' program, which includes free bike rentals for guests. Located in Richmond with a free SkyTrain connection to downtown Vancouver, it is a practical base for touring cyclists arriving by air or passing through the Lower Mainland. It is the first hospitality chain in Canada to have all locations Rainbow Registered by the CGLCC, reflecting a broadly inclusive ethos.

value: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

detail: Listed as 'Laundry facilities' in the amenities icon list on the main location page

signal: chain 'accent inns'

detail: Dedicated 'Bike Love program' at all Accent Inns locations; website asks rhetorically 'Why should your bike have to stay in a dark, unfriendly storage locker while you sleep in one of our comfortable rooms?', implying an intentional, superior bike storage arrangement. Full specifics not available due to truncated bike-friendly subpage

wow_evidence: dedicated 'Bike Love program'… free bike rentals for guests; first hospitality chain in Canada to have all locations Rainbow Registered


value: 7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond

value: Ryuu Izakaya, marketed on its own website as Ryuu Japanese Kitchen, is a Japanese restaurant operated by Neptune Group in Richmond's YVR outlet retail area near the airport. It is part of a well-established Greater Vancouver multi-brand restaurant group and serves Japanese cuisine including food party trays. Cyclists exploring the Richmond dyke routes or the Sea Island area would find this a convenient sit-down or takeout stop in a commercial hub just off the cycling network.

value: Ryuu Izakaya

signal: Japanese izakaya/kitchen; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: operated by Neptune Group ... well-established Greater Vancouver multi-brand restaurant group


value: 5688 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A3

community: Sechelt

value: Run With Soup is a restaurant in Sechelt. The website was inaccessible during verification, limiting available information about the establishment's character and amenities for touring cyclists.

value: Run With Soup

signal: restaurant, Sechelt; site down

wow_evidence: restaurant in Sechelt


value: 1440 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V6P 5Z9

value: A Vietnamese restaurant offering dine-in and takeout at five locations across the area. Provides cyclists with both sit-down meal and grab-and-go options during touring breaks.

value: Thai Son Restaurant

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


value: 5875 Central Road, Hornby Island, V0R 1Z0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 37m.

community: Hornby Island

value: The Hornby Island Co-op has been the social and economic heart of the island since 1955, operating as a community-owned co-operative offering groceries, hardware, a gas bar, a post office, and a Ringside Market hosting small local vendors. A deli counter runs a hot lunch program, making this a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists arriving by ferry. The co-op is currently undergoing a building update as of May 2026, with all departments remaining in operation.

value: Hornby Island Co-Op

detail: Employment page describes a Senior Deli Clerk role responsible for 'the hot lunch program', indicating prepared hot food is sold in-store

wow_evidence: community-owned co-operative... social and economic heart of the island since 1955


value: 2516 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5H2

value: Kwan Luck is a Cantonese seafood restaurant on Kingsway in East Vancouver, serving a broad menu of classic Chinese dishes including clay pot rice, seafood, and a range of pork and beef preparations. The restaurant offers online ordering and a substantial dine-in menu that spans dozens of items. It sits along a busy arterial corridor that connects several Vancouver neighbourhoods.

value: Kwan Luck Seafood Restaurant

signal: Cantonese seafood, mains $25-36 (shared); ~$25-38pp

wow_evidence: broad menu of classic Chinese dishes


value: Fast food cafe operated by Whitewater Ski Resort near Nelson. A quick stop for food and drinks in the Kootenay mountains; useful for cyclists touring the region.

value: Fresh Tracks Cafe

wow_evidence: operated by Whitewater Ski Resort


value: 1170 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (6 spaces) at 55m; stands (6 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Red Burrito is a locally rooted Vancouver Mexican restaurant that has been making fresh burritos, tacos, and handmade tamales since opening in 2006 on Commercial Drive. The Alberni Street location sits in Vancouver's West End and is one of three active locations in the city. Food is made fresh daily in-house using a short, focused menu of classic Mexican staples.

value: Red Burrito

detail: Menu lists 'VEGAN MEAT' (soy-based protein in Red Burrito spices) and 'VEGETARIAN' (Spanish rice, beans, toppings, salsas, and fresh guacamole) as dedicated filling options

signal: Affordable price repeated; burrito-taco shop, casual sit-down

wow_evidence: one of three active locations in the city... making fresh burritos, tacos, and handmade tamales since opening in 2006


value: 115 Twelfth Street, New Westminster, BC

value: The Terminal Pub has been a New Westminster institution since 1940, surviving the Great Flood of 1948 and serving generations of industrial workers, longshoremen, and locals. The two-storey neighbourhood pub offers a Mediterranean-inflected menu — think spanakopita, chicken souvlaki, and Greek salad alongside classic pub fare — and pours 24 locally brewed craft beers on tap. Regular events include weekly karaoke nights, DJ sets, Sunday meat draws, and UFC screenings, making it a lively stop on any urban cycling tour.

value: The Terminal Pub

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items: hummus & pita, tzatziki & pita, spinach/artichoke dip, spanakopita, mozzarella sticks, Greek salad, house spring greens, poutine, nachos, quesadilla, and more

wow_evidence: New Westminster institution since 1940, surviving the Great Flood of 1948... 24 locally brewed craft beers on tap


value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 1143 56 Street, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 40m.

community: Delta

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 910 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 76m; rack (20 spaces) at 88m. Total: 28 spaces.

blurb: Downtown axe-throwing and games venue; drop-ins welcome.

value: Axe & Grind is an indoor entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Victoria offering axe throwing, knife throwing, golf simulators, karaoke, and virtual reality. As a certified member of both the World Axe Throwing League and World Knife Throwing League, it brings a competitive dimension alongside casual drop-in and group bookings. Experienced staff guide newcomers through safe throwing techniques, making it a novel stop for touring cyclists seeking an off-bike adventure in the city core.

dwell: short

value: Axe & Grind

wow_evidence: Drop-in axe throwing / simulators / karaoke venue — fun evening activity, no independent story.


value: 1036 Mainland Street, Vancouver, V6B 2T4

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

value: Angus T is a Belgian-style croissant bakery founded in 2016 in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood, built around a family recipe passed down through generations from a small Belgian village. All pastries are handcrafted daily in an open kitchen using locally and European-sourced ingredients, spanning an extensive menu of sweet and savory croissants, cinnamon buns, babka buns, and specialty coffee. A touring cyclist stopping in will find a broad selection of quick, filling baked goods and café drinks in a warm indoor seating environment.

value: Angus T

wow_evidence: Belgian-style croissant bakery founded in 2016... built around a family recipe passed down through generations from a small Belgian village


value: 101 – 1250 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Pallas Athena Greek Kouzina is a family-operated Greek restaurant in Port Coquitlam, BC, founded in 2006 and run by a mother-daughter team who prepare authentic homemade Greek cuisine fresh daily. The menu spans traditional mezes, seafood, and classic entrees including dolmathes, spanakopita, kalamari, and a range of salatas. Cyclists passing through the tri-city area will find a casual sit-down dining experience with a full menu and a catering service.

value: Pallas Athena Greek Kouzina

signal: Starters $9–16, family casual Greek restaurant, explicitly 'affordable prices'


value: 1799 Gordon Drive, V1Y 3H3

community: Kelowna

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1700 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 33m; rack at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Red Burrito is a beloved local Mexican restaurant that opened on Commercial Drive in January 2006 and has grown to multiple Vancouver locations. The kitchen makes everything fresh daily — handmade tamales wrapped in banana leaf, house-ground salsas, and slow-cooked meats — keeping to a simple, quality-focused menu for nearly two decades. Cyclists heading along Commercial Drive will find a filling, made-from-scratch burrito or taco in a lively neighbourhood setting.

value: Red Burrito

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


value: 425 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W7

value: The Royal Scot Hotel & Suites is a full-service downtown Victoria hotel sitting steps from the Inner Harbour, offering everything from standard guestrooms to manor suites with full kitchens and separate sleeping areas. It explicitly markets itself as bike-friendly, with two dedicated bike lock-up areas and an on-site tune-up station on the property. A long-stay program and dog-friendly rooms round out an unusually flexible offering for touring cyclists planning an extended stop.

value: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

detail: Website amenities page: 'a tune-up station to keep you road- or trail-ready' listed alongside the bike lock-up locations

signal: full-service suites hotel with bike lock-ups, downtown Victoria; $170-230 shoulder

detail: Amenities page: 'We are pleased to provide two separate bike lock-up locations, as well as a tune-up station to keep you road- or trail-ready!'

wow_evidence: two separate bike lock-up locations...tune-up station to keep you road- or trail-ready


value: 3-4144 Wilkinson Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 5A7

community: Saanich

value: Cherries Breakfast Bistro is a breakfast and bistro-style restaurant in Victoria, BC. It appears to have undergone a possible rebrand to 'Cherries Street Food', though the current trading name and format could not be confirmed. A touring cyclist stopping for a morning meal in Victoria may find this a useful fuel stop, but verification of the current operation is recommended.

value: Cherries Street Food

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


community: Saturna

value: Breezy Bay Bed & Breakfast is a guest house located near Sidney, BC, on the Saanich Peninsula — a region popular with touring cyclists for its rolling rural roads, ferry connections to the Gulf Islands, and proximity to Victoria. The property brands itself around outdoor adventure, suggesting an orientation toward active guests. The website is sparse on operational detail, so prospective cycling guests should contact the property directly to confirm facilities.

value: Breezy Bay Bed & Breakfast

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: historic farmhouse B&B on Saturna, modest rooms; ~$100-130; no rates visible


value: 3068 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3G5

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; rack (8 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; rack at 61m; stands (5 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Sushi Mura is a Japanese sushi chain that has operated in Vancouver since 2012, with the Main Street location one of several across the Lower Mainland. The restaurant emphasises daily-delivered fresh fish and a broad menu spanning rolls, sashimi, nigiri, noodle bowls, and hot appetisers. Dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery are all offered, making it a convenient stop on a busy urban cycling corridor.

value: Sushi Mura

detail: Menu includes vegetarian-suitable items: Veggie Wakame (seaweed salad), Agedashi Tofu, Vegetable Sunomono, and Green Salad; note some 'Veggie'-labelled items contain seafood

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


value: 950 West 41st Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m. Total: 2 spaces.

blurb: JCC of Greater Vancouver: pool, gallery, and festivals.

value: The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCCGV) is a large, multi-programme urban hub anchoring South Vancouver's Jewish community with facilities that include an aquatic centre, fitness centre, gymnasium, performing arts schools, and an art gallery and library. It hosts significant regional cultural events such as the Chutzpah! Festival, the Jewish Book Festival, and the Festival of Jewish Culture. Touring cyclists passing through the Oakridge/South Cambie corridor would find a well-resourced institutional facility within a residential neighbourhood.

theme: art-culture

value: Jewish Community Centre

wow_evidence: Major regional hub — aquatics, gallery, Chutzpah! and book festivals; dupe winner.


value: 2687 James Street, Duncan, V9L2X5

blurb: Duncan's regional community centre complex.

community: North Cowichan

value: The Cowichan Community Centre is a regional-district-operated community facility in Duncan, BC, formerly known as the Island Savings Centre. It serves the broader Cowichan Valley area as a multi-use civic venue. A touring cyclist passing through Duncan might consider it a potential rest stop, though specific cycling-oriented amenities are not confirmed.

dwell: quick

planning: walk-up

theme: civic

value: Cowichan Community Centre

wow_evidence: Regional civic venue (former Island Savings Centre); standard band.


value: 1348 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: The Den is a retro arcade bar and lounge tucked into the ground floor of the Barclay Hotel on Vancouver's Robson Street, featuring classic games like Pac-Man, pinball, Golden Tee, and Buck Hunter alongside a jukebox and nostalgic murals of the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and Bill Murray. The bar has no kitchen but openly welcomes guests to bring their own food or order in from nearby restaurants. It bills itself as a deliberately casual, basement-den atmosphere — cheap drinks, killer tunes, and a chill vibe.

value: The Den

detail: Website explicitly states: 'we don't have a kitchen.'

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: retro arcade bar and lounge... classic games like Pac-Man, pinball


value: 1500 7 Ave, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: Lucky House is a Chinese restaurant (幸運樓) in Valemount, BC, a small mountain community at the crossroads of several major cycling corridors through the Canadian Rockies. The restaurant operates on a pickup-only model with online ordering, making it convenient for cyclists to call ahead. Valemount is a key resupply stop for riders on the Icefields Parkway approach and other long-distance routes through the region.

value: Lucky House

detail: Website states 'Pickup Only' and prominently features an 'Order Online' system

signal: Chinese pickup-only, great value; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Pickup Only


value: 152 2nd Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2T7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 91m.

blurb: Small downtown gallery showing local and Canadian artists.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: A cozy, light-filled art gallery in the heart of Qualicum Beach showcasing Canadian talent from emerging and local creators. The space emphasizes community connection and curated exhibitions, making it a pleasant stop for a touring cyclist looking to stretch their legs and take in some local culture on Vancouver Island.

value: Vibe Arts

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Small local art gallery, no price disclosed

wow_evidence: Small local gallery of Canadian/local creators; ordinary gallery 1/1.


value: 919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; rack at 90m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Clubhouse is one of several distinct rooms within the Strathcona Hotel's Sticky Wicket complex — Vancouver Island's largest pub — occupying a prime spot on Douglas Street in downtown Victoria. It functions as a bright, spacious dining room during the day and transforms into a lively bar in the evening. Touring cyclists stopping in Victoria will find it part of a sprawling venue that also includes a rooftop patio, a sports games room, and a live-music stage.

value: The Clubhouse


community: Langford

value: Persimmon Tree is a Korean restaurant located in Victoria, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap as serving Korean cuisine. Beyond its cuisine style, no further details about the establishment — its setting, specialties, or cyclist-friendly features — could be confirmed due to inaccessible web content.

value: Persimmon Tree

signal: Korean sit-down; ~$18-28pp


community: Langley

value: Shell


value: #150 - 6833 Buswell St, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands at 15m; rack at 28m; rack at 30m; rack at 42m; rack at 50m; rack (covered) at 57m; rack at 95m; rack at 100m.

community: Richmond

value: Cafe & Life Co. is a community-minded cafe that opened during the COVID-19 pandemic with a mission to reconnect the local neighbourhood over quality coffee. The Richmond location serves a full brunch menu alongside specialty coffee, pastries, and catering, with delivery available through Uber Eats and Fantuan. It has since expanded to a second Vancouver location, reflecting a growing loyal following.

value: Cafe & Life Co.

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 3285 Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2C6

value: Buena Vista by the Sea is an adults-only waterfront motel in Qualicum Beach on the east side of Vancouver Island, offering eight renovated suites—each with a full kitchen and ocean views. Upper suites feature private balconies with panoramic sea vistas, while lower suites open directly onto a manicured lawn at the water's edge. The motel sits amid biking routes, nature trails, golf courses, and wildlife sanctuaries, making it a convenient base for mid-island touring.

value: Buena Vista by the Sea Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: adults-only waterfront motel in Qualicum Beach... eight renovated suites — each with a full kitchen and ocean views


value: 4500 Kingsway Unit 1605, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 22m; stands at 41m; stands at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; building (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Yunshang Rice Noodle is a Canadian chain rooted in Yunnan's 'crossing-the-bridge' rice noodle tradition, where diners cook fresh meats and vegetables tableside in a slow-simmered, MSG-free bone broth. The Burnaby location at 4500 Kingsway is one of 18 Canadian outlets and also operates under a Yang's Chicken co-brand. Beyond the signature broth noodles, the menu includes specialty soups, cold appetizers, and fried snacks, with unlimited rice noodle refills for dine-in guests.

value: Yunshang Rice Noodle

signal: Sit-down rice noodle shop; category signals band 2

wow_evidence: one of 18 Canadian outlets


value: 211 Main Street, Lillooet, V0K 1V0

community: Lillooet

value: Canco

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 449 East Point Road, Saturna Island, BC V0N 2Y0

value: Sandy Bay B&B is a small waterfront bed and breakfast on Saturna Island with two rooms featuring ensuite bathrooms, separate entrances, and a private dining and sitting area overlooking a quiet sandy beach. Room #2 includes an adjoining room for families or larger groups. Saturna Island is promoted by its own tourism association as a cycling destination with peaceful, low-traffic roads — making this property a natural base for cycle touring in the Southern Gulf Islands.

value: Sandy Bay B&B

detail: Saturna Café at the General Store (101 Narvaez Bay) serves chef-created dinners, per the tourism directory

detail: Saturna General Store & Freight at 101 Narvaez Bay is open every day and stocks groceries, fresh produce, deli, liquor store, and more

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'b&b'

wow_evidence: two waterfront rooms … no bike-specific amenities mentioned


value: 550 Clark Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 36m; stands at 40m; stands at 43m.

community: Vancouver

value: Yuan Coffee is a specialty coffee shop on Clark Drive in Vancouver, operating as a small-format café focused on quality coffee. Its Instagram-only web presence and modest OSM footprint suggest an independent, community-oriented spot. Touring cyclists passing through East Vancouver will find a washroom available to customers.

value: Yuan Coffee

wow_evidence: specialty coffee shop... customer toilets confirmed by OSM tags


community: Kamloops

value: Lemongrass is a Vietnamese restaurant in Kamloops serving creative Asian fusion cuisine made from scratch with fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. The menu spans pho, spring rolls, vermicelli, stir fries, and Japanese-influenced items like gyoza and tempura, all prepared to order. It has earned a loyal local following and offers a comfortable sit-down dining experience for cyclists needing a proper meal stop.

value: Lemongrass

detail: Menu includes Veggie Phở (small/large), Veggie Tempura, Agedashi Tofu, Deep Fried Sauté Tofu, Yam Tempura, and Edamame — multiple vegetarian options confirmed

signal: Pho mains $17.50–$19.50; appetizers $8–$17

wow_evidence: earned a loyal local following


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 46m; rack (3 spaces) at 46m; rack (3 spaces) at 48m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Ono Poke is a Victoria-based Hawaiian-inspired poke bowl chain with four shopping-centre locations across the city, rooted in the founder's first encounter with authentic poke in Hawaii. The menu centres on fresh ahi tuna marinated in traditional shoyu and spicy preparations, alongside Hawaiian BBQ plates, spam musubi, and dairy-free Dole Whip. It is a fast-casual spot well suited to cyclists looking for a fresh, protein-rich, customisable meal with broad dietary options.

value: Ono Poke

detail: Website front page states 'options for gluten-free, vegan, keto-friendly, and high-protein lifestyles'; menu marks individual items GF and V


price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Vernon

value: Ellison sits on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake with rocky headlands, sheltered coves, and three warm-water beaches — plus western Canada's only freshwater dive park. Full-amenity provincial park reached by paved road from Vernon; open spring through fall and busy in peak summer.

value: Ellison Provincial Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: three warm-water beaches… western Canada's only freshwater dive park


bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; bollard (2 spaces) at 33m; bollard (2 spaces) at 38m; bollard (2 spaces) at 39m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; bollard (2 spaces) at 70m; bollard (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1105 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Delany's Coffee is a family-owned Vancouver coffee institution founded in 1993, growing from a 200-square-foot Denman Street kiosk to a multi-location Lower Mainland chain. The Denman Street location sits on one of Vancouver's primary cycling corridors leading to the Stanley Park Seawall, making it a natural stop for riders. The brand runs an Athlete Ambassadors program, suggesting an active-community orientation.

value: Delany's Coffee

wow_evidence: family-owned Vancouver coffee institution founded in 1993... multi-location Lower Mainland chain... Athlete Ambassadors program


value: 122 Nakusp-Mica Creek Highway

community: Revelstoke

value: The Frontier Motel sits on the Nakusp-Mica Creek Highway in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia, a rural corridor connecting the Arrow Lakes area to Mica Creek. The Facebook page for the property is titled 'The Ol' Frontier Family Restaurant and Motel,' suggesting an on-site family restaurant that could serve as a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking an evening meal. Its location on a remote highway makes it a potentially valuable overnight option for cyclists traversing this sparsely serviced stretch.

value: Frontier Motel


value: 592 Ledsham Rd, Colwood, BC

community: Colwood

value: The Rose Neighbourhood Public House occupies a converted 1925 heritage home in Colwood that has anchored the Westshore community as a pub under various names since 1985. The current owners relaunched it in 2018 with house-crafted cocktails, cold draught, and hearty pub fare including house-smoked fish chowder and hand-cut fries. A backyard garden provides extra outdoor seating, giving the place an inviting stop-and-stay feel for anyone passing through the Westshore.

value: The Rose Neighbourhood Public House

detail: Menu page states food is 'Available during our operational hours, for in-room dining & take out (pick up only)'

detail: Menu explicitly offers 'substitute gluten free bun on any burger or sandwich'; several salad and vegetable-forward dishes are listed, but no explicit vegan labeling appears

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: converted 1925 heritage home… anchored the Westshore community as a pub… since 1985


value: 20678 Willoughby Town Centre Dr C100, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 0L7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 4m; bollard (2 spaces) at 22m; rack (7 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (6 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 27 spaces.

value: Mattu's Coffee & Tea is a long-standing neighborhood café in Langley Township's Willoughby Town Centre, offering globally sourced gourmet coffees, fine teas, breakfast wraps, pastries, and brownies over more than 20 years of operation. The spacious interior with ample seating serves as a popular study and remote-work retreat, and the café doubles as a curated shop selling teapot sets, coffee mugs, and brewing accessories. Friendly, personalized service from regulars-facing baristas gives it a genuine community-hub feel rather than a transient coffee stop.

value: Mattu's Coffee & Tea

wow_evidence: long-standing neighborhood café… more than 20 years of operation


value: 318 Fir Street, Alert Bay, British Columbia V0N 1A0

community: Alert Bay

value: The Nimpkish Hotel is a historic waterfront property in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, reached by ferry from Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. Its nine rooms overlook the Broughton Strait, and the deck is a well-known spot for watching whales, eagles, and seals. The hotel is surrounded by First Nations cultural sites, 15 km of woodland trails, and activities like kayaking and salmon fishing.

value: Nimpkish Hotel

detail: On-site full-service waterfront restaurant open for Breakfast and Dinner, located on the sun deck

signal: Historic 9-room hotel in Alert Bay (remote fishing village, modest market); 'luxurious' is prose adjective - realistic ~$150-200, Upscale overbands

wow_evidence: deck is a well-known spot for watching whales, eagles, and seals...surrounded by First Nations cultural sites


value: 4233 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 92m; rack at 99m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Fior di Latte began as a gelato shop in Burnaby's Hastings corridor in 2019 and has since grown into a full artisanal bakery-cafe offering scratch-made croissants, cakes, sandwiches, gelato, and specialty coffee. Known for inventive croissant flavors and a relaxed, work-friendly atmosphere, it has earned a strong local following and a 4.8-star reputation as a neighbourhood gem. Touring cyclists will find a genuine stop for a quality coffee and freshly baked goods with comfortable indoor seating.

value: Fiordilatte Gelateria & Cafe

detail: TikTok embedded on the official About page notes the cafe 'has a few electric outlets for your laptops'

detail: Product list explicitly includes 'Gluten-Friendly Apple Muffin', confirming at least one gluten-friendly option


value: 3818 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, V1W 1X0

community: Kelowna

value: Abaco Health is a locally and family-owned natural health products retailer in Kelowna that has been serving the community since 2005, with qualified nutritionists on staff. The store stocks an extensive range of vitamins, minerals, supplements, sports nutrition products (electrolytes, protein powders, amino acids), and natural snacks that could be of interest to cyclists looking to restock on energy and recovery products. It operates both a physical storefront and an online shop.

value: Abaco Health

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: locally and family-owned... sports nutrition products (electrolytes, protein powders, amino acids)


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

community: Barkerville

value: A forested creek-side campground on Williams Creek at the edge of Barkerville Historic Town, western North America's largest living history museum; flush toilets, coin showers, and potable water on site, though cyclists must push bikes through the heritage townsite itself. Open mid-May to late September only.

value: Forest Rose Campground


community: Prince Rupert

value: A bar located in the North Coast & Haida Gwaii region. Offers a rest stop and refreshment venue for touring cyclists passing through a remote area.

value: Johnny B's

wow_evidence: amenity=bar tag with no additional details


value: 203 - 5301 Chaster Road, Cowichan Valley, BC V9L 6T7

community: Koksilah

value: Small Block Brewery is a small-batch craft brewery in the Cowichan Valley specializing in hand-crafted British Ales brewed with locally sourced BC ingredients. The taproom cultivates a cozy 'garage' atmosphere where visitors can enjoy tasters, pints, or fill a growler for the road. Wood-fired pizza is available on weekends alongside snacks, making it a worthwhile stop on a Cowichan Valley ride.

value: Small Block Lounge


community: Surrey

value: Starbucks


value: 1202 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1M4

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Two Parrots is a bar and grill on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, operating seven days a week including statutory holidays. Situated in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district, it offers both a food menu and drinks specials in an indoor-only setting. A touring cyclist finishing a ride into the city would find it a convenient stop for a meal and drinks in a central location.

value: Two Parrots

wow_evidence: bar and grill on Granville Street... page content is extremely sparse


value: 9932 102 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 2E1

community: Fort St. John

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 2228 McAllister Avenue, Unit 102, Port Coquitlam, BC

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Amigo Pancake House is a casual all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant in Port Coquitlam specializing in pancakes, waffles, omelettes, and classic diner fare. The menu spans more than 40 items including egg dishes, specialty omelettes, burgers, and sandwiches, with several vegetarian-friendly plates. It is a hearty, filling stop for cyclists exploring the Tri-Cities area.

value: Amigo Pancake House Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists Veggie Special (eggs, avocado, hash brown), Meatless (eggs any style, hash brown, toast or pancakes), and Vegetarian Omelette (green pepper, onion, mushroom, spinach)

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 20306 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC

community: Maple Ridge

value: Pho Phuong Hong is a Vietnamese restaurant located in a strip-mall unit on Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge. The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, likely anchored by pho, making it a potential hot-meal stop for cyclists riding the Dewdney Trunk corridor through the Fraser Valley.

value: Pho Phuong Hong Vietnamese Restaurant

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


value: #1K0, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 0A6, Canada

label: warm lake swimming

months: July August

community: Ruby Creek

value: Bench Campground in Sasquatch Provincial Park offers easy paved access 6 km off Highway 7 near Harrison Hot Springs, set among pocket lakes and birch forest with sandy beaches and warm summer swimming on Hicks and Deer lakes; swimmer's itch is occasionally reported.

value: Bench Campground


value: 4481 Forbidden Plateau Road

blurb: Waterfall and swimming-hole park on the Puntledge River near Courtenay.

community: Bevan

value: Nymph Falls Regional Nature Park is a regional nature reserve managed by the Comox Valley Regional District, located along Forbidden Plateau Road near Courtenay on Vancouver Island. The park is named for a scenic waterfall on the Puntledge River and offers forested trails through old-growth woodland. It makes a worthwhile stop for touring cyclists riding through the Comox Valley.

label: summer swimming

theme: nature

value: Nymph Falls Regional Nature Park

wow_evidence: Waterfall park on the Puntledge with forest trails and summer swimming holes; genuine short stop.


value: 12808 King George Boulevard

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 3280 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (15 spaces, covered) at 61m; rack (7 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Dami Sushi & Korean Restaurant is a neighbourhood dine-in and takeout spot in East Vancouver serving a dual menu of Japanese sushi and Korean cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients and friendly service, positioning itself as a one-stop destination for cravings spanning both culinary traditions. Online ordering is available directly through their website.

value: Dami Sushi & Korean Restaurant

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


value: 1206 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Domino's


value: 1584 Sea to Sky Highway, Squamish

community: Squamish

value: Sunny Chibas Fried Chicken Mexican Cantina is a Mexican cantina on the Sea to Sky Highway in Squamish offering a fusion of fried chicken and Mexican food. It sits along one of BC's most iconic cycling routes, making it a potential stop for riders travelling the Sea to Sky corridor. Outdoor seating is listed in OSM, which would suit cyclists looking to eat al fresco after a long climb.

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

wow_evidence: outdoor_seating=yes on the Sea to Sky Highway in Squamish


value: 1876 Cooper Rd #146, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8B7, Canada

value: Perc's Place is a cafe in Kelowna, BC operating under the handle @percsplacekelowna on Instagram. It appears to be a neighbourhood café serving the Kelowna community on weekday and Saturday hours. Touring cyclists passing through Kelowna would find it a potential stop for a coffee or bite.

value: Perc's Place


value: 1076 Mainland Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 95m.

community: Vancouver

value: Hula

signal: Hula plant-based/restaurant; ~$16-26pp


value: 106-7445 Frontier St, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0

community: Pemberton

value: Stay Wild Natural Health Food Store And Juice Bar is a community-focused natural health grocer and juice bar in Pemberton, BC, stocking organic and local foods, supplements, herbs, and natural health products. The store's mission centres on holistic nourishment and natural medicine, making it a distinctive stop for health-conscious travellers in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Delivery is also available, and the store maintains an active online presence for local updates and recipes.


value: 22525 Fraser Highway

community: Langley

value: Tim Hortons


value: A&W


value: 5315 Big White Road, Big White Mountain, BC V1P 1T4

community: Big White

value: Big White is a large, self-contained mountain resort in BC's Okanagan highlands offering full on-mountain accommodation alongside both winter and summer activities. In summer the resort operates a bike park, guided eBike tours, and fat biking trails, making it a genuine destination for cycling-oriented visitors. The village includes restaurants, grocery ordering, medical services, and a range of lodging from hotels to self-catered units.

value: Big White Ski Resort

detail: Website navigation lists multiple restaurants and food trucks on-mountain

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Order Groceries Online' as a resort service

signal: Full-service ski resort with spa and dining; no rates shown

subcategory: Resort


value: 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 17m; rack at 39m; stands at 80m; rack at 86m; rack (8 spaces) at 86m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake

signal: shop=bakery


value: Summerland, BC

community: Summerland

value: Dominion Cider Co. is a small-batch craft cidery in Summerland, BC, producing wild-fermented ciders from locally sourced Okanagan apples, pears, and fruits. Their seasonal tasting room features a scenic picnic area where visitors can bring their own food and sample everything from refreshing classics to bold experimental blends. The dog-friendly setting and bring-your-own-picnic format make it a relaxed and welcoming stop for cyclists riding the Okanagan valley.

value: Dominion Cider Co.

detail: Magic Hour product page lists 'gluten free' as a product attribute; cider is inherently gluten-free by nature

signal: Small-batch cidery seasonal tasting room

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: small-batch craft cidery...scenic picnic area where visitors can bring their own food...dog-friendly


value: 1643 Vernon St, Lumby, BC, V0E 2G0

community: Lumby

value: The Blue Ox Pub is a classic, cozy community pub in Lumby, BC, serving pub food and drinks seven days a week. It hosts regular events — including an annual Big Buck Contest — making it a lively local gathering spot. For touring cyclists passing through the North Okanagan on routes connecting Vernon and the Monashee corridor, it offers a full sit-down meal and bar in a relaxed atmosphere.

value: Blue Ox Pub


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 15m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Mission

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria BC V8R 1S1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; rack at 31m; rack at 37m; rack at 65m; rack at 81m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Fernwood Inn is a community gathering place anchoring Fernwood Square in one of Victoria's oldest and most colourful neighbourhoods, serving artisan pub fare, locally-sourced organic ingredients, wild seafood, and Island microbrews. The property includes a sunny patio and a dedicated Art/Band Room that hosts live music, open mics, quiz nights, and group events. It sits directly across from the Belfry Theatre and Victoria High School, making it a lively neighbourhood landmark.

value: The Fernwood Inn

detail: Website (/whoweare/) states 'fresh and healthy options (including gluten-free)'; menu page notes salads and light bites alongside pub comfort food

wow_evidence: community gathering place anchoring Fernwood Square...locally-sourced organic ingredients, wild seafood, and Island microbrews


value: 1 Dallas Road, Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria BC, Canada

value: Coco Grill is a floating restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf on Victoria's Inner Harbour, specializing in tropical-influenced seafood with an Asian fusion twist. It offers patio seating overlooking the water — a scenic and distinctive stop for cyclists riding the Dallas Road waterfront. The wharf setting makes it one of the more atmospheric dining options in downtown Victoria.

value: Coco Grill

signal: floating seafood, tropical/Asian fusion; ~$18-28pp


value: 1929 Oak Bay Avenue

value: Red Barn Market

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1080 Main Street, Smithers, British Columbia

community: Smithers

value: Masa Yama is Smithers' authentic Japanese cuisine restaurant, serving an extensive menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, tempura, ramen, udon, and hot entrees in a casual dine-in setting. The kitchen also accommodates takeout orders by phone and offers catering, making it a flexible stop for cyclists in the Bulkley Valley. Vegetarian diners have a solid selection including tofu rolls, veggie tempura, and avocado-based combinations.

value: Masa Yama Japanese

detail: Multiple vegetarian options confirmed on menu: Tofu Roll, Spicy Tofu Roll, Sweet Potato Tempura Roll, Veggie Tempura, Avocado Roll, Cucumber Roll, Teriyaki Tofu Box, and combo sets using these items

signal: Rolls $13–23, lunch combos $17–22, tempura $19–34; casual sushi


value: 1200 Hunter Place, Squamish, V8B 0G8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 65m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: A&W


value: 20780 Willoughby Town Centre Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1X1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 32m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 76m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Pho Willoughby is a Vietnamese restaurant in Willoughby Town Centre in Langley Township, serving classic dishes including pho and banh mi. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout options with online ordering and reservations. It would be a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the Willoughby commercial hub.

value: Pho Willoughby Vietnamese Cuisine

signal: Pho shop, sit-down service, no menu prices listed


value: 616 Main Street, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

community: Lillooet

value: A mid-range motel operating under the Sonesta/Canada's Best Value Inn brand, positioned at the historic 'Mile 0' landmark in Lillooet — a natural gateway to the BC Interior for cyclists travelling the Gold Rush Trail or Fraser Canyon corridor. The property offers a range of room types from standard rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves to a family suite and a honeymoon suite with jetted tub, all in a compact Main Street location within easy walking distance of several restaurants. Truck and bus parking is listed as a property feature, suggesting the site can accommodate larger vehicles and loaded bikes.

value: Canadas Best Value Inn Mile 0

detail: Website features section explicitly lists 'Guest Laundry'

detail: Multiple restaurants listed within walking distance: Dina's Place (0.2 km), Lillooet Inn Restaurant (0.2 km), Deano's Pizza (0.4 km), Lillooet's Cookhouse Restaurant (0.9 km), and others up to 1.3 km

detail: Website features section lists 'Vending/Ice Machines'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: Guest Laundry, Vending/Ice Machines, and WiFi Internet


value: 1540 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2P4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 90m.

value: Laila Laila Hotpot bills itself as Victoria's only all-you-can-eat Chinese hotpot restaurant, co-founded by two Shanghai natives who spent six months in Sichuan developing their signature soup base recipes. The menu spans 35–60+ items across Classic and Premium tiers, covering premium meats, seafood, vegetables, fried snacks, and ice cream. The name 'LailaLaila' is a Shanghainese expression of warm welcome — fitting for a touring cyclist looking for a hearty, communal meal.

value: Laila Laila Hotpot

signal: All-you-can-eat hotpot, adults from $26.99


value: 352-800 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 0G3

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

community: New Westminster

value: The Spud Shack Fry Co. is a Belgian-inspired frite and poutine counter tucked into the New Westminster SkyTrain station above Safeway, making it one of the more transit-accessible food stops in the Lower Mainland. The menu leans into creative poutines — from smoked meat to butter chicken to a full vegetarian chili version — alongside handmade burgers and a rotating selection of craft beers and sodas. It's a no-fuss, satisfying refuel spot with a distinctly local character.

value: The Spud Shack Fry Co.

detail: Menu page states 'Vegan | Vegetarian Options available, please ask for details.' Named vegetarian items include The Big V poutine (vegetarian chili, shredded cheese, sour cream) and the Yam, Quinoa & Oat Burger. No gluten-free items explicitly identified

signal: Shack format, frites/poutine focus, transit station location. No prices visible but casual sit-down model.

wow_evidence: Belgian-inspired frite and poutine counter… distinctly local character


value: 22648 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3K1

community: Maple Ridge

value: Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro is a neighbourhood pub operated by the Springs Group in Maple Ridge, pouring 40 craft beers on tap sourced from BC breweries and beyond. The kitchen centres on a wood-burning forno oven hand-crafted in Naples, turning out Neapolitan-inspired pizzas made with local organic flour alongside hearty comfort food. The rustic, welcoming space includes a patio and regular live music nights, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro

detail: Website states 'We are vegetarian-friendly, and offer gluten free options' (front page and About page)

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: 40 craft beers on tap sourced from BC breweries... wood-burning forno oven hand-crafted in Naples... patio and regular live music nights


value: 1718 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands at 45m; stands at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Guildford Sushi House is a Japanese and Asian restaurant tucked into a Surrey strip mall, serving sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, and traditional appetizers with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. The kitchen emphasizes consistency in its Japanese staples, and the menu spans everything from miso soup and edamame to nigiri sets and house special combos. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the Guildford area.

value: Guildford Sushi House

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items: Edamame, Gomae (spinach salad with sesame paste), Tuna Gomae, spring roll (vegetable-filled), Miso soup, Agedashi Tofu. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Special combo $17.95 (3 items+soup) signals casual sushi house


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 53m. Total: 2 spaces.

blurb: Rhododendron garden of 130 varieties along a Courtenay walking path.

community: Courtenay

value: The Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden is a community garden established in 1996 through a partnership between the North Island Rhododendron Society and the City of Courtenay under the 'Partners In Parks' program. It now contains 7 beds with over 130 rhododendron varieties, including the 'BOVI' bed featuring only plants hybridized on Vancouver Island. The garden sits along the public walking path between the Historic Train building on Cliffe Ave. and the Courtenay Airpark, making it easily accessible to cyclists travelling through the area.

label: Spring rhododendron bloom

months: April May

value: Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden

signal: Public walking path garden; no admission fees mentioned; community-maintained

wow_evidence: 130+ rhododendron varieties including Island-hybridized beds, on a public walking path.


value: 4507 50th Avenue South, Fort Nelson, V0C 1R0

community: Fort Nelson

value: Lakeview Inns & Suites – Fort Nelson is a mid-scale hotel on the Alaska Highway corridor in Fort Nelson, BC, part of the Lakeview Hotels and Resorts group. It holds a Green Key Eco-Rating and offers complimentary breakfast, making it a practical overnight stop for long-distance cycle tourists traversing northern BC. Fort Nelson sits near the start of the Alaska Highway's most remote stretch, so this is one of relatively few established accommodation options in the area.

value: Lakeview Inns & Suites – Fort Nelson

detail: Guest review on website states: 'free breakfast in the lobby with a variety of options.'

signal: Lakeview regional mid-scale w/ breakfast, Fort Nelson ~$130-160 - Budget underbands

wow_evidence: part of the Lakeview Hotels and Resorts group; holds a Green Key Eco-Rating


value: Ring Road, Victoria, V8P 5C2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: building (234 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (covered) at 69m. Total: 234 spaces.

blurb: UVic's 1,200-seat auditorium; concerts and lectures if one is on.

value: Farquhar Auditorium is a 1,200-seat soft-seat performing arts venue located at the heart of the University of Victoria campus. It hosts concerts, lectures, recitals, and professional recordings, drawing audiences from both the campus community and greater Victoria. Touring cyclists exploring Victoria's south end will find the leafy UVic campus itself scenic, with the Farquhar serving as a cultural anchor for events year-round.

value: University Farquhar Auditorium

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: 1200-seat UVic auditorium; tickets $20-45

wow_evidence: 1,200-seat UVic concert hall with public calendar — show-conditional; second-tier venue vs the Royal.


value: 5991 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, V6X 1A3

value: Free Bird Table & Bar is a Southern-inspired restaurant in Richmond, BC, serving comfort food classics like fried chicken and traditional Southern dishes in a warm, rustic atmosphere. Located within the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport complex on Alderbridge Way, it offers a full sit-down dining experience with event hosting capacity for up to 800 guests. The brand also operates a second location in Squamish, making it a recognizable culinary name for cyclists riding the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: Free Bird Table & Bar

signal: Southern comfort (fried chicken/ribs), hotel; ~$18-28pp


value: 718 Fort Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: The Dutch Bakery & Diner is a beloved Victoria institution on Fort Street, now celebrating 70 years of operation under three generations of the Dutch-immigrant Schaddelee family. The diner serves all-day breakfast and lunch including Dutch specialties like croquettes, burgers, omelettes, and salads, alongside an extensive selection of house-made pastries, cakes, cookies, and chocolates from the bakery counter. It's a characterful, old-fashioned stop in the heart of downtown Victoria with a loyal following and a long-tenured staff.

value: The Dutch Bakery & Diner

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2710 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 1R1

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 7m; rack (4 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; rack (4 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 54 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Mexican taco restaurant and shop serving authentic Mexican cuisine in Vancouver. Offers a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists traveling through the West 4th Avenue area.

value: Puerto Mexico, Tacos and Mexican Products

signal: Mexican tacos & shop; ~$13-20pp


value: 4461 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, V5C 3Z2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (32 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A sushi and poke restaurant with indoor seating in Burnaby. A casual dining option for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Salmon Wave

signal: sushi + poke sit-down; $15-25/person


value: 4151 Redford Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3R6

community: Port Alberni

value: Tyee Village Motel is a full-service motel in Port Alberni offering a range of units from standard rooms to full kitchen apartments sleeping up to six, making it a practical base for cyclists tackling the Pacific Rim Highway. The property features an outdoor pool (summer), an independently operated family restaurant open year-round, and free wireless internet. Its central location puts a 7-Eleven one block away and easy highway access within reach.

value: Tyee Village Motel

detail: Independently operated family restaurant on-site, described as 'operational year round.'

detail: 7-Eleven convenience store one block from the motel, confirmed on local services page

wow_evidence: outdoor pool (summer)...free wireless internet


value: 11060 Steveston Highway, Richmond

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 228 East 4th Avenue

value: Kranky Café is a cozy, community-focused neighbourhood coffee shop in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant, built around locally roasted coffee and entirely homemade food — from fresh-baked pastries to hearty sandwiches and wraps. The space is designed as a gathering spot for the neighbourhood, offering a relaxed atmosphere for conversation, study, or a break from the road. A customer review highlights the 'great variety of sandwiches, wraps and drinks,' making it a practical mid-ride stop for fuelling up.

value: Kranky Café

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 5039 Marshall Road, Duncan, B.C.

community: Deerholme

value: Zanatta Estate Winery holds the distinction of being Vancouver Island's first estate winery, farming 25 acres in the Glenora area of the Cowichan Valley for over half a century. The family-run operation specializes in Champagne-style sparkling wines made entirely from estate-grown fruit across sparkling, white, rosé, and red styles. Cyclists can linger on the verandah with a glass, join wine club events, or pick up bottles to bring home from this heritage stop in a region celebrated for cycle touring.

value: Zanatta Estate Winery

signal: estate winery (sparkling), tastings; ~$15-25 visit

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island's first estate winery, farming 25 acres in the Glenora area... for over half a century


value: 4500 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, V5C 0E5

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

value: Costco


value: 8277 Ontario Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 38m. Total: 30 spaces.

blurb: Volunteer-run climbing wall in UBC's Nest, free gear included.

community: University Hill

value: The Aviary is a volunteer-run indoor climbing wall on the second floor of the AMS Nest at UBC Vancouver, open to the public regardless of UBC affiliation. It offers top rope and lead climbing, a full adaptive climbing program with specialized equipment at no extra charge, and free gear rentals for all visitors. The facility is reached via elevator within the Nest building and is served by multiple TransLink bus routes along University Boulevard.

value: Aviary

signal: Day Pass: $10

wow_evidence: Volunteer climbing wall in the AMS Nest, open to everyone with free gear and adaptive program — genuinely public; KW false positive.


value: 8099 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 8m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 13m; stands (5 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Sushi Bar Shu is an intimate omakase sushi bar on Granville Street, founded in 2018 by Chef Hyunki Shin, who draws on 18 years of culinary experience including training in Japan. The restaurant offers curated multi-course tasting menus built around seasonal Japanese ingredients, served at a sushi bar in a refined, guided dining setting. Reservations are required well in advance and the experience is designed as a deliberate, unhurried culinary journey.

value: Sushi Bar Shu

label: Fine dining

signal: Omakase courses $88–208/person; named chef; premium wagyu/uni; reservation-only fine dining


value: #3050-11666 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC V7A 5J3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack (covered) at 81m; rack (covered) at 84m; rack (covered) at 98m.

community: Richmond

value: café de A is a traditional Hong Kong café in Richmond's Ironwood neighbourhood, serving authentic Cantonese cuisine and Hong Kong-style barbecue meats — including roasted duck, char siu pork, roasted pork belly, and soy sauce chicken — prepared using time-honoured Cantonese methods. The café covers a full day of service from breakfast through dinner and afternoon tea. Both dine-in and takeout options are available, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists riding the Steveston Highway corridor.

value: café de A

detail: Location page states 'Dine-in • Takeout • Uber Eats Delivery'; site-wide banner reads 'Pickup Only • Direct Order' with an online ordering link

signal: HK cafe + Cantonese BBQ meats; ~$13-22pp

wow_evidence: traditional Hong Kong café... Hong Kong-style barbecue meats prepared using time-honoured Cantonese methods


value: 22777 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3K4

value: Hansel and Gretel Bakery is an owner-operated artisan bakery in Maple Ridge, founded in 2015 by Craig and Claudia Storer, who bring decades of Vancouver restaurant and pastry experience to their craft. The shop specializes in elaborate custom celebration and wedding cakes alongside everyday treats — muffins, cookies, loaf slices, crème brûlée, and bannock — made with local and natural ingredients. Touring cyclists passing through Maple Ridge will find a welcoming spot for a sweet refuel, with beverages (drip coffee and tea) also on offer.

value: Hansel & Gretel Bakery

signal: shop=bakery


value: 223A Dogwood Street

community: Campbell River

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 32610 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4V6

community: Abbotsford

value: Thumper's Patch is a local greengrocer operating out of a retail building on George Ferguson Way, offering fresh produce to the community. For a touring cyclist, it represents a stop for fruits and vegetables that larger chain stores may not emphasize. The shop's focused greengrocer format suggests a farm-stand character that can be a welcome break on a long ride.

value: Thumper's Patch

wow_evidence: local greengrocer... offering fresh produce to the community


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 15m; rack (3 spaces) at 50m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 32700 South Fraser Way, V2T 4M5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 55m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Steve's Poké Bar


value: 691 1st Avenue, Fernie

community: Fernie

value: The Fernie Taphouse is a historic gastropub at the heart of downtown Fernie, housed in a building rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1908 with bootlegger tunnels still intact beneath it. It offers a wide menu of classic pub fare — from beer-battered fish and chips to rotating daily specials — alongside 20+ rotating BC craft beers on tap and a heated seasonal patio. The venue is actively community-connected, sponsoring local cycling events such as the Gravel Grind Post Race Afterparty and the Fernie Trails & Touring Club.

value: The Fernie Taphouse

detail: Website mentions 'private meeting room with WiFi and TV access — perfect for work meetings and lunches'; Wi-Fi confirmed for that space, but general dining-room availability is not explicitly stated

signal: cuisine=burger

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: building rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1908 with bootlegger tunnels ... sponsoring the Gravel Grind Post Race Afterparty and the Fernie Trails & Touring Club


value: 110-33559 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 73m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Restaurant 62 is a farm-to-table restaurant in Abbotsford billing itself as the Fraser Valley's top farm-to-table destination, with a menu built around locally sourced ingredients including Fraser Valley meats, Mt. Lehman cheese, and seasonal produce. The kitchen offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour alongside private dining and catering. Touring cyclists would find a full sit-down dining experience with a regionally rooted menu and a catering operation that speaks to the restaurant's scale.

value: Restaurant 62

detail: Lunch menu explicitly lists 'Gluten free cornbread'; multiple vegetarian-suitable dishes appear across menus (roasted heirloom beet salad, mushroom bisque, tomato soup, gnocchi with halloumi add-on option)

signal: Lunch entrées $24-36: pastas, risotto, sandwiches mostly $24-30


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 99m.

value: Edo


value: BC 37, Stikine Region

community: Good Hope Lake

value: Boya Lake is celebrated across BC for its vivid turquoise water, making this 44-site developed park on the Cassiar Highway a genuine Stikine Region destination; potable water and washrooms are on-site, but the gate closes on first snowfall so timing is everything.

value: Boya Lake Provincial Campground

wow_evidence: celebrated across BC for its vivid turquoise water... genuine Stikine Region destination; potable water and washrooms are on-site


value: 3003 Burlington Drive, Coquitlam, V3B 6X1

community: Coquitlam

value: Caffé Divano is a locally owned neighbourhood café in Coquitlam, part of a small Tri-Cities family of cafés founded by Patrick and Lisa Beecroft. The Coquitlam location has been operating since 2013, serving handcrafted beverages and food made daily from scratch using simple, natural ingredients. The café is connected to the Beecrofts' Gabi & Jules bakery, which supplies all baked goods across the Divano locations.

value: Caffe Divano


value: 1256 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Thai-Isaan is a small, family-run restaurant in Tsawwassen serving authentic homestyle Thai and Isaan cuisine made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The cozy, welcoming space is filled with traditional decorations and is well-suited to a solo dinner or a group meal after a day on the bike. Takeout is available for cyclists who need to eat on the go.

value: Thai-Isaan

detail: Menu confirms multiple tofu and vegetable-only options across appetizers, soups, curries, and noodle dishes

signal: Mains $16–25; stir-fries/curries $21–23 (chicken/pork/beef), seafood variants $23–27


value: 101-9191 Bentley Street, Richmond, BC

value: Opened in 2014 on Richmond Island, Milltown Bar & Grill is the only restaurant in the Lower Mainland with three distinct waterfront patios — one facing the marina and mountains, one overlooking the Fraser River, and one with views of the main YVR runway. The kitchen emphasises house-made and locally sourced Pacific Northwest ingredients that go well beyond standard pub fare. Despite its Richmond address, the venue is only accessible from the Marpole neighbourhood in Vancouver, so cyclists should factor in their approach route.

value: Milltown Bar & Grill

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: only restaurant in the Lower Mainland with three distinct waterfront patios; food and drinks available for takeout


value: 829 Douglas Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 1N9

community: West Kelowna

value: Mount Boucherie Estate Winery is a long-established Okanagan estate winery farming vines since 1968, now anchored by a striking 15,000 sq ft Wine Experience Centre designed by Ciccozzi Architects and opened in 2020. The property combines a daily tasting room, award-winning estate wines across five tiers, and The Modest Butcher Kitchen + Market — a farm-to-table restaurant with full bar service and a rooftop patio overlooking the lake. For a touring cyclist cutting through Okanagan wine country, it offers a full stop with food, wine, and sweeping valley views at the foot of a former volcano.

value: Mount Boucherie Estate Winery

signal: Estate winery daily tasting room / Wine Experience Centre

wow_evidence: long-established Okanagan estate winery farming vines since 1968, now anchored by a striking 15,000 sq ft Wine Experience Centre... The Modest Butcher Kitchen + Market — a farm-to-table restaurant with full bar service and a rooftop patio


value: 137 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Coral Court is a long-standing Szechuan-style Chinese restaurant in North Vancouver, serving an extensive menu of classic dishes including Dry Ginger Beef, Wonton Soup, and a wide range of beef, chicken, and seafood stir-fries. The restaurant offers both dine-in and online pickup ordering, with a dedicated lunch special menu. With 238 customer reviews and an active web presence, it is a well-established neighbourhood spot within easy reach of North Vancouver's cycling routes.

value: Coral Court Szechuan Cuisine

detail: Menu legend explicitly marks vegetarian items; menu includes tofu dishes and a vegetable category

signal: Main dishes $14.95–$17.95; casual Chinese takeout


value: 9016 164 Street, Surrey, V4N 2Z8

blurb: Biodiversity preserve of tall trees and birdlife in Fleetwood.

community: Surrey

value: A natural area park gifted to the City of Surrey, featuring towering trees and rich birdwatching opportunities in the Fleetwood neighbourhood. The preserve is managed for biodiversity and environmental sensitivity, with dogs and weddings prohibited to protect the habitat. A peaceful stop for touring cyclists looking to stretch their legs on a nature walk between rides.

label: spring birds & blossoms

value: Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Quiet biodiversity preserve with big trees and birding — pleasant ordinary.


value: 19162 McMyn Road, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2J3

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Pizza 64 is a BC pizza chain with a Pitt Meadows location along McMyn Road, offering both takeout and delivery. The restaurant is a franchise operation with a loyalty rewards program, making it a reliable stop in the Pitt Meadows area for a quick, filling meal. Touring cyclists passing through this suburban community will find it a convenient refuel option.

value: Pizza 64

wow_evidence: BC pizza chain... franchise operation with a loyalty rewards program


value: Unit 1303-6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 66m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Teadot is an Asian-inspired bubble tea and boba shop located inside the Nest building at UBC, serving an extensive menu of milk teas, fruit teas, matcha drinks, slushes, and sparkling beverages made with real fruit and tea. Founded in 2018 and drawing on tea culture across Asia, the shop opened its UBC storefront in early 2021 after COVID-related delays. Touring cyclists passing through the UBC campus will find a wide selection of cold, refreshing drinks available for quick pickup via online ordering.

value: Teadot

wow_evidence: boba/tea cafe inside the Nest building at UBC


value: 716 Winn Road, Gibsons, BC

blurb: Two floors of Sunshine Coast history in Gibsons Landing.

community: Gibsons

value: The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives is a community-driven heritage institution in the heart of Gibsons Landing, about 10 minutes from the BC Ferries terminal at Langdale. Spread across two floors, it presents exhibits on First Nations history, early logging, marine transportation, beachcomber relics, and over 9,000 archival photographs and documents. A touring cyclist coming off the ferry will find it a compelling introduction to the region's layered history, with a gift shop and virtual museum resources as well.

value: Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives

signal: community museum, donation/membership model

wow_evidence: Two-floor community museum of coastal history near the Langdale ferry — real collection.


value: 111 Rainbow Road, Ganges

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Paco's Tacos is a restaurant listed in OSM at 111 Rainbow Road in Duncan, BC. Details about the business's offerings, setting, or cyclist-relevant features could not be confirmed, as the only discovered website resolves to a different establishment on Salt Spring Island.

value: Paco's Tacos

signal: Golf clubhouse; cocktails $11-14; sit-down format, no food prices shown

wow_evidence: OSM record cannot be verified as a real, operating business


value: 4292 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G2

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 9m; stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack at 85m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sparky Chicken is a Korean fried chicken shop on Fraser Street in Vancouver, specializing in a wide variety of sauced and grilled chicken dishes served with pickled radish and tteok (rice cake). The menu spans bone-in and boneless options in flavours from honey garlic to extreme hot, plus Korean rice bowls and samgak kimbap. Takeout and delivery are both available, making it a convenient stop for a hearty meal on a Fraser Street cycling route.

value: Sparky Chicken