value: 21650 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 2S1

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel is a full-service chain hotel on the Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, sitting minutes from Golden Ears Provincial Park and Whonnock Lake — two major outdoor destinations in the Fraser Valley. The property is pet-friendly and offers rooms with kitchenette options, making it a practical base for cyclists on multi-day touring routes through the Lower Mainland. Its position along the Lougheed corridor puts it close to the mountain gateways northeast of Vancouver.

value: Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel

detail: Page metadata slug includes 'free-breakfast', indicating this property offers complimentary breakfast

signal: chain 'best western'

wow_evidence: Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel


source: enrichment

value: 1016 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: A Vietnamese restaurant situated on West Broadway in Vancouver, offering both dine-in and takeout service. West Broadway is a major east-west arterial commonly used by cyclists crossing the city, making this a convenient stop for riders moving through the Fairview or South Granville neighbourhoods.

value: A Taste of Vietnam

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: low

label: Casual

signal: Vietnamese dine-in/takeout; ~$14-20pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info


value: Highway 3, 21 km east of Princeton, BC

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Hedley

source: camping

value: A small, forested BC Parks campground on the Similkameen River directly off Highway 3, 21 km east of Princeton, with a striking rock bluff backdrop, river swimming, a popular kayak put-in, and tubing downstream to Stemwinder Park; variable currents and no lifeguards warrant caution.

value: Bromley Rock Provincial Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 180-8780 Blundell Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 66m; rack at 99m; rack at 99m.

community: Richmond

value: Jane's Tea Garden is a specialty tea shop in Richmond offering premium loose-leaf teas sourced from traditional Chinese tea-growing regions, alongside hand-crafted ceramic teaware. The shop operates both as an online retailer and a physical location where visitors can taste teas and explore Chinese tea culture in person. It is a niche destination for tea enthusiasts rather than a full-service café.

value: JanesTea

source: osm

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: premium loose-leaf teas sourced from traditional Chinese tea-growing regions... physical location where visitors can taste teas


value: 1009 Main Street, Okanagan Falls, V0H 1R0

category: Groceries

community: Okanagan Falls

value: An Esso-branded fuel station and convenience store on Main Street in Okanagan Falls, a small community in the South Okanagan corridor. The station carries Synergy gasoline and diesel and features an on-site ATM and compressed air tower. It sits on a well-travelled route for cyclists riding the Okanagan between Penticton and Osoyoos.

value: Esso

detail: Station page lists 'Air Tower / Air' as a top feature — a compressed air station usable for bicycle tyre inflation

ownership: Global chain

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: on-site ATM and compressed air tower


value: 130 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T1

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

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Qualicum Beach Bakery and Cafe is a European-style specialty bakery on West 2nd Avenue in Qualicum Beach, hand-baking breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and pies fresh daily. The cafe side rounds out the offering with hot soups and a breakfast-and-lunch menu, making it a natural resupply stop for cyclists passing through town. The business presents itself as a local, independent operation with a focus on fresh and traditional baking.

value: Qualicum Beach Bakery and Cafe

detail: Website front page lists 'Hot Soups and Lunches'; cafe menu subpage describes 'Amazing selection of delicious and fresh Breakfast & Lunch'

signal: shop=bakery

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: European-style specialty bakery … hand-baking breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and pies fresh daily


value: 3385 Cambie Street

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack at 41m; heart (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m; hoop at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery is a dedicated celiac-friendly bakery on Cambie Street in Vancouver, producing gluten-free cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies, and bread. They also accommodate a wide range of other dietary needs including dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and vegan options, making it a rare all-inclusive stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions. Orders are placed online or by phone with advance notice and collected as in-store pickup.

value: Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery

wow_evidence: dedicated celiac-friendly bakery... accommodate a wide range of other dietary needs including dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and vegan


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 33m.

community: Nanaimo

value: BC Liquor Store

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 827 Bute St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Y4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Banju is a Korean restaurant in Vancouver's West End offering a wide-ranging fusion menu that combines traditional Korean dishes — LA Galbi, bibimbap, soft tofu soup, and Korean tapas (anju) — with sushi, sashimi, and nigiri. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists exploring the downtown core. Online pickup ordering is available for a quicker turnaround.

value: Banju

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Most mains $25-58; signature items $40-58; typical meal $30-50/person


value: 494 Old Island Hwy at Six Mile Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 1H5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 4m.

community: View Royal

value: The Six Mile Pub & Eatery holds the distinction of being British Columbia's oldest pub, operating continuously since 1855 in a historic two-storey building beside Millstream. The kitchen produces everything from artisan breads and fresh pastas to house-made sausages and honey sourced from their on-site apiary, with a strong emphasis on locally and ethically sourced ingredients. A riverside patio opens seasonally, making it a scenic and substantial stop for touring cyclists passing through the Colwood/Langford corridor.

value: Six Mile Pub

detail: Food menus page states 'From our tradition pub favourites to our gluten-free program, we have something for you.' Gluten-free confirmed; vegetarian/vegan not explicitly stated

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


community: Prince George

value: Ricky's & Fat Burger

confidence: medium

signal: Ricky's + Fatburger; ~$14-22pp

region: Northern British Columbia


value: 5415 104 Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N3

community: Delta

value: Best Choice Blueberry Farm is a family-run u-pick and pre-picked blueberry farm on the Tsawwassen/Delta agricultural flats, open seasonally from July through early September. Cyclists can hand-pick fresh blueberries straight from the field or buy pre-packed boxes and organic garlic on-site, with no reservations or entry fee required. The farm is cash-only and is well-regarded by repeat local visitors for its large, sweet berries.

value: Best Choice BlueBerry Farm

detail: Sells fresh u-pick and pre-picked blueberries and organic Red Russian Garlic directly to customers on-site; cash only

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 957 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (8 spaces) at 94m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: The Granville Room is a bar and casual dining venue on Vancouver's busy Granville Street entertainment corridor, serving cocktails, wine, flatbreads, burgers, tacos, and snacks in a cozy indoor setting. Originally known for its wine selection, it has since expanded to a full food menu with creative cocktails. It sits on one of the main urban cycling routes through downtown Vancouver.

value: Granville Room

detail: Menu explicitly lists VEGGIE BURGER, CAULIFLOWER BITES, VEGGIE FAJITAS STYLE (Portobello, peppers, onions, crispy tofu), and GREEN GODDESS SALAD with vegetarian protein options

signal: amenity=bar


value: 230 Trans Canada Highway, Malahat, BC

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: premium

community: Malahat

value: A family-oriented commercial campground in cedar groves on the Malahat, 20 minutes from Victoria on the Trans-Canada Highway, with a pool, playground, flush washrooms, showers, and a camp store. Tenting sites run $44–45 CAD/night plus tax — a comfortable highway stopover rather than a wilderness experience.

value: Cedar Springs Ranch

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: coin-operated laundry, single-room showers, a convenience store... tenting sites run $44–45 CAD/night


value: 1730 Mission Hill Road, V4T 2E4

community: West Kelowna

value: Mission Hill Family Estate is a landmark Okanagan winery perched high above the valley with sweeping views of mountains, vineyards, and Okanagan Lake. Named Canada's Winery of the Year a record six times and listed among the World's 50 Best Vineyards in 2025, it offers curated tasting experiences, a fine-dining Terrace Restaurant, and a summer concert series in an outdoor amphitheatre. Access to the estate requires a reservation or membership, though same-day bookings are accommodated when space is available.

value: Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

signal: Flagship estate winery guided tasting experiences; Terrace is fine dining, tier the tasting visit casual (skews premium)

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 8378 120 Street-Scott Road, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 7500 HWY #3, Manning Park, BC

character: destination

season: all

community: Manning Park

value: A full-service, RV-oriented campground at the heart of E.C. Manning Park in the Cascades, open year-round with flush washrooms, a playground, and optional resort pool and hot-tub access for a fee; the hookup-heavy layout skews toward RVs, but tent campers share the same modern facilities and can walk to Lightning Lake in 10 minutes.

value: Skyview Campground

wow_evidence: optional resort pool and hot-tub access for a fee...year-round


value: 2295 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V3

value: Plain Jane is a New Zealand-style ice cream shop that opened in the summer of 2024 in Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood. They blend real frozen fruit to order into organic French vanilla ice cream base using a New Zealand technique, with a short, rotating seasonal menu. A dairy-free coconut ice cream (Nora's) is available for those avoiding dairy.

value: Plain Jane Ice Cream

detail: About page explicitly names Nora's coconut ice cream as a dairy-free alternative base; fruit-based menu is inherently vegetarian

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 4557 Blackcomb Wy #104, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 76m.

community: Whistler

value: Evo Blackcomb is a location of the Evo outdoor and action sports retail chain, situated at Whistler Blackcomb. Evo stores typically stock bikes, cycling gear, and related equipment alongside other outdoor sports goods. As a major retailer in a destination mountain town, it may be a useful stop for touring cyclists needing gear or supplies.

value: Evo Blackcomb

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


community: Campbell River

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1403 East King Edward Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 18m; rack at 19m; rack at 32m; rack at 44m; rack (4 spaces) at 92m; rack (4 spaces) at 92m; rack (8 spaces) at 94m; rack at 98m; rack (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 8324 Pemberton Meadows Road, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L2

community: Pemberton Meadows

value: Miller's Fries appears to be a food truck operating on the grounds of The Beer Farmers, a 4th-generation certified organic family farm in Pemberton Meadows. The farm grows and malts its own barley and hops on-site, and cyclists can pair a snack with locally crafted lagers and ales at the farm's tasting room. The rural Pemberton Meadows setting makes this a distinctive stop on a valley cycling route.

value: Miller's Fries

wow_evidence: food truck operating on the grounds of The Beer Farmers, a 4th-generation certified organic family farm… grows and malts its own barley and hops on-site


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

community: Chilliwack

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 9803 93 Avenue

community: Fort St John

value: Safeway Liquor

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 350 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0

community: Lions Bay

value: Lions Bay General Store & Café combines a convenience store and café serving this small British Columbia coastal community. As a combined venue offering both supplies and food service, it provides a useful stop for local and touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Lions Bay General Store & Café


value: 241 Langs Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1N3

category: Accommodation

community: Fernwood

value: Green Acres Lakeside Resort is a cabin-and-chalet resort founded in 1945 on the north shores of St. Mary Lake, offering self-contained units with full kitchens, wood stoves, and private decks. Guests have free use of canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and rowboats from a private beach and floating docks. The resort sits a 10-minute drive from the town of Ganges, near hiking trails, mountain biking, and the famous Salt Spring Saturday Market.

value: Green Acres Lakeside Resort Salt Spring Island

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: 1945 lakeside cabin resort on St. Mary Lake, self-contained chalets ~$180-250

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: cabin-and-chalet resort founded in 1945 on the north shores of St. Mary Lake … free use of canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and rowboats from a private beach and floating docks


value: 19647 BC-20, Kleena Kleene, BC V0L 1M0, Canada

community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: Terra Nostra Guest Ranch sits on the shores of Clearwater Lake in the remote Chilcotin, accessible off Highway 20 between Williams Lake and Bella Coola near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The property offers a range of rustic accommodation from a renovated log saddle cabin to campsites and a wilderness cabin, with a strong focus on horseback riding, backcountry hiking, canoeing, and winter activities including ski touring and heli-skiing. The ranch markets primarily to German-speaking European travellers seeking a wilderness ranch experience far from tourist crowds.

value: Terra Nostra Guest Ranch

label: Rock-bottom

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Resort


value: 2032 Columbia Avenue

community: Rossland

value: Ying Cafe is a Chinese restaurant on Columbia Avenue in the Kootenays. It provides sit-down dining to traveling cyclists and local customers.

value: Ying Cafe

signal: Chinese cafe, Rossland; ~$15-24pp

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 787 Fort Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 44 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Burger Crush is a BC-born fast-casual burger chain with a nostalgic 80s ethos, keeping the menu focused on burgers, fries, and shakes without unnecessary complexity. The Victoria location on Fort Street is one of three BC locations and offers both pickup and delivery. The menu gives serious attention to vegan and vegetarian diners, with house-made vegan patties, vegan cheese, and cashew-coconut milk shakes alongside classic Canadian Angus beef options.

value: Burger Crush

detail: Menu lists Vegan Cheeseburger (vegan bun, crush-made vegan patty, vegan cheese, secret vegan crush sauce), 'Veggie Style' Cheeseburger (crush-made patty), Vegan Nuggets (house-made tofu nuggets), vegan shakes (Nora's cashew & coconut milk ice cream), and vegan dip options. No gluten-free items mentioned

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: BC-born fast-casual burger chain...one of three BC locations


value: 7613 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B6

community: Burnaby

value: Manjal — Tamil for 'turmeric' — is a South Indian kitchen in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood dedicated to preserving authentic regional recipes like dosas, biriyani, kothu parotta, and chaats. The restaurant offers a full dine-in experience as well as online ordering for takeout, and has earned a loyal following for the freshness and authenticity of its food. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus are offered across a wide range of dishes, making it a solid refuelling option for cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Manjal South Indian Kitchen

detail: Multiple dedicated vegetarian menu sections listed: 'Appetizers (Vegetarian)', 'Curries Vegetarian', 'Seasonal Dosa (Vegetarian)', 'Dosa (Vegetarian)'

signal: South Indian dosa/biryani; ~$14-22pp


value: 920 Ewen Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 48m.

blurb: Queensborough's riverside community centre.

category: Attractions

community: New Westminster

value: Queensborough Community Centre is a civic, two-storey recreation facility operated by New Westminster Parks and Recreation Department, situated in the Queensborough neighbourhood—a relatively isolated community on the south arm of the Fraser River. As the primary public recreation hub for this island neighbourhood, it serves residents with a range of programming and facilities. Touring cyclists crossing through Queensborough may find it a useful waypoint, though specific cyclist-oriented amenities are not confirmed.

dwell: quick

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

planning: walk-up

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Queensborough Community Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Primary public rec hub for the Queensborough neighbourhood — walk-in.


value: 7228 Westminster Highway

community: Richmond

value: Quality Hotel Airport (South) is a Choice Hotels-branded property located near Vancouver International Airport in Richmond. As a chain hotel offering standard accommodation, it provides overnight lodging for touring cyclists passing through the lower mainland.

value: Quality Hotel Airport (South)

signal: Quality (Choice) airport hotel, Richmond; $150-190

wow_evidence: Choice Hotels-branded property


value: 11724 Alaska Road North, Fort St. John, V1J 4H9

community: Fort St. John

value: Humpty's Big Plate Diner is the Fort St. John franchise of a Western Canadian family restaurant chain founded in 1977 and best known for its all-day breakfast and 'Famous Pan Scrambler.' Located on Alaska Road North, the full-service diner offers breakfast, burgers, and comfort-food classics with cash and card payment. It is one of only a handful of Humpty's locations in British Columbia, making it a notable sit-down option for cyclists travelling the Alaska Highway corridor.

value: Humpty's Big Plate Diner

signal: 4-item breakfast combo $10.99; explicitly a diner

subcategory: Restaurant


community: North Vancouver

value: On the Run


value: 1182 East Island Highway

community: Parksville

value: Arbutus Grove Motel provides overnight accommodation on East Island Highway on Vancouver Island. Positioned on a main island transportation corridor, it is accessible to touring cyclists exploring the region.

value: Arbutus Grove Motel

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


category: Transport

source: ptboard-icb

value: Seasonal ski shuttle to Whistler from Richmond and Burnaby.

value: Snowbus (Blue Cactus Coach Lines)

origin: transport

source: manual

subcategory: Shuttle

source: llm-examine


value: 2773 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, V0H 1H2

community: Grand Forks

value: Super Save


value: 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody, V3H 2V7

blurb: Rec complex with hot tub and steam room in Port Moody.

community: Port Moody

value: Port Moody Recreation Complex is a full-service municipal sports and fitness facility featuring a fitness and weight room, hot tub, and steam room alongside programs for all ages. The facility supports a wide range of activities including indoor cycling, hockey, curling, basketball, and running. Touring cyclists could use the hot tub and steam room for post-ride recovery.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: low

theme: recreation

value: Port Moody Recreation Complex

signal: building=civic

wow_evidence: Municipal complex with hot tub and steam room — recovery ladder 1/2.


value: Freshslice Pizza


value: 1288 West Broadway

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Subway


value: 262 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G3

community: Kamloops

value: Minos Greek Souvlaki Restaurant has been a Kamloops institution since 1982, serving authentic Greek cuisine under chef Tasso, whose 30-plus years of experience and signature meat marinade have earned it the self-proclaimed title of 'Kamloops No.1 Greek Restaurant.' The menu spans souvlaki, calamari, spanakopita, fresh Greek salads, pasta, and seafood, with a full dine-in atmosphere as well as pickup service. The restaurant also offers custom catering for events ranging from 15 to 200 guests.

value: Minos Greek Souvlaki Restaurant

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: spanakopita, pita & tzatziki, pita & hummus, small and large Greek salads, and calamari. No explicit vegan or GF labeling observed

signal: Appetizers $12.95–$14.95, salads to $17.95; casual souvlaki/pickup venue

wow_evidence: Kamloops institution since 1982


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 31m.

blurb: Beach park and jetty at the Fraser's north arm mouth.

value: Iona Beach Regional Park is a Metro Vancouver regional park situated on the Iona spit in Richmond, extending into the Strait of Georgia near the mouth of the Fraser River. The park offers expansive views of the ocean, mountains, and the Vancouver skyline, making it a notable destination for cyclists exploring the Fraser River delta area. It is managed by Metro Vancouver as part of the regional parks system.

dwell: half

label: shorebird & migratory bird season

months: April May September October

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Iona Beach Park

signal: Metro Vancouver regional park, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Regional park on the Iona spit with ocean, mountain, and skyline views — classic Richmond ride destination.


value: 722 - 13th Street, Invermere, BC

community: Invermere

value: Birchwood Restaurant is a mountain casual adult dining experience in Invermere in the Columbia Valley, serving an upscale seasonal dinner menu drawn from local producers and award-winning estate vineyards. The restaurant offers a unique outdoor patio in summer and an outdoor atrium in winter, creating a relaxed setting with a strong regional identity. Cyclists passing through Invermere would find a full sit-down dinner option with a broad menu that accommodates gluten-free and vegetarian diets.

value: Birchwood

detail: Menu codes V (Vegetarian), GF (Gluten Free), *V (can be made Vegetarian), and *GF (can be made Gluten Free) appear throughout the dinner menu; website states 'we cater to dietary requirements.'

signal: Entrees $24–62, mostly $25–40; curated wine program


value: 1-3169 Hwy 3, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0

character: utilitarian

community: Keremeos

value: An RV park and campground in the Okanagan-Thompson region of BC; no further detail is available as the website could not be retrieved. Amenities, access road, and pricing are unconfirmed.

value: Eagle campground & RV Park


value: 4380 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC

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

value: Macau Cafe (澳門街) is a Chinese fast food cafe situated in the busy Number 3 Road retail corridor of Richmond, BC. It serves the large local Cantonese community and is a convenient stop for cyclists navigating Richmond's flat, bike-friendly grid streets through the city's commercial heart.

value: Macau Cafe


value: Unnamed Road, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L7, Canada

community: Cherry Creek

value: A campground named for its bay setting on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands; no facility, access, or amenity details could be confirmed from the linked website, which returned only RDN navigation menus unrelated to this site.

value: Paradise Bay Campground

wow_evidence: RDN-operated campground within Horne Lake Regional Park


value: 151 Sharp Rd, Salt Spring Island BC

community: Ganges

value: Salt Spring Wild Cider House Kitchen is a farm-based cidery and restaurant on Salt Spring Island, serving scratch-made food designed to pair with their diverse lineup of artisanal ciders pressed from heritage apples and pears grown across the island. The setting overlooks an orchard and valley with all-day sun, and both indoor seating and an outdoor picnic area are available, with walk-ins welcome. Families and pets are welcome, making it a relaxed stop for touring cyclists exploring Salt Spring Island's rural roads.

value: Salt Spring Wild Cider House Kitchen

signal: cidery farm kitchen, scratch food; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: farm-based cidery and restaurant on Salt Spring Island... heritage apples and pears grown across the island


value: 4591 Garden City Road, Richmond

value: 88 Supermarket is a Canadian-owned Asian grocery chain operating since 2008, with a recently opened Richmond location on Garden City Road. The store stocks an extensive range of Asian and western foods including daily fresh cuts of meat, live seafood, exotic produce, bakery, and dairy. A free membership club card with points rewards is available to shoppers.

value: 88 Supermarket


value: 8558 River District Crossing, Vancouver, BC V5S 0E3

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (34 spaces) at 13m; stands (10 spaces) at 15m; stands (4 spaces) at 20m; stands (20 spaces) at 29m; stands (12 spaces) at 49m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (22 spaces) at 59m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 144 spaces.

value: Local Public Eatery is a Canadian neighbourhood pub chain that positions itself as a community gathering spot, serving craft beer, local cocktails, poke bowls, and hand-pressed burgers in a lively, sports-friendly atmosphere. The River District location features a walk-in patio and a semi-private mezzanine Trophy Room that holds up to 80 guests. It is a full sit-down restaurant and bar with table reservations and party-booking options.

value: Local Public Eatery

signal: Local Public Eatery pub chain, burgers/poke; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Canadian neighbourhood pub chain


value: 3695 Lougheed Highway, North Vancouver, BC

value: McDonald's is a globally recognized fast-food chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, breakfast items, and McCafé coffee beverages. This North Vancouver location on Lougheed Highway includes drive-through and takeout service. It sits along a major arterial corridor that touring cyclists may pass through when navigating the North Shore.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

wow_evidence: globally recognized fast-food chain


value: 8195 Scott Road, Delta

community: Delta

value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: 1565 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: The Dime is a budget-friendly pub and late-night dining spot on Commercial Drive, one of 17 locations in the Warehouse Group chain that blends casual restaurant comfort with a bar and nightlife atmosphere. It sits in the heart of the eclectic 'Drive' neighbourhood, within easy cycling distance of Trout Lake, and the kitchen keeps turning out wings, burgers, and comfort food well into the night. The chain's value-oriented pricing and all-day service make it a practical stop for cyclists exploring East Vancouver.

value: The Dime

detail: Menu previews include Black Bean Burger, Southwest Tortilla Ensalada (plant-based as listed), and General Tao Bowl (mixed vegetables)

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: one of 17 locations in the Warehouse Group chain... encourages cycling ('bike in from Trout Lake')


value: 11 Hamilton Road, Mara, BC V0E 2K0

price_label: Basic

community: Mara

value: A large family RV resort near the south end of Mara Lake with a heated pool, flush washrooms, and a full slate of recreational activities; tent sites are available but at $65/night this is a premium private resort primarily built for RVs, and the lake is a 2–3 minute drive rather than steps away. Open May to September with limited off-season windows in spring and fall.

value: Whispering Pines

wow_evidence: showers, laundry, ice, propane/firewood, covered gazebo, clubhouse... heated pool


value: 3173 Massey Drive, V2N 2S9

community: Prince George

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 996 Dorman Road, Bowen Island, V0N1G0

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 20m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 58m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Bowen Island

value: The Ruddy Potato is a supermarket on Bowen Island. It provides grocery resupply for the island's cycling visitors and local community.

value: The Ruddy Potato


value: 1612 Island Hwy #1, Victoria, BC V9B 1H8, Canada

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: View Royal

value: Coastal Cycles is a locally owned, full-service bicycle shop in View Royal, just west of Victoria, specializing in e-bikes across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The shop is an authorized service center for Voltbike and Radpower, offering advanced diagnostics including battery capacity testing, motor and controller repair, and Bafang BESST Pro and Grin Phase Runner software support. They are also the only store on Vancouver Island cutting custom 12 and 13 gauge spokes for wheel rebuilds, and they offer e-bike rentals alongside sales.

value: Coastal Cycles

detail: 'E-Bike Rentals' is listed as a dedicated section in the site's primary navigation menu

detail: Core business: repairs, diagnostics, battery capacity (amp-hour) testing, motor/controller/display/wiring replacement, BMS troubleshooting, Bafang BESST Pro and Grin Phase Runner software; authorized service center for Voltbike and Radpower

origin: manual

subcategory: Repair Shop


community: Vernon

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1095 Hornby Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 78m; bollard (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: Unit 40 – 2215 160th Street, Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: Kami Sushi is a Japanese restaurant situated inside Grandview Corner Mall in Surrey, serving a broad menu of traditional sushi and sashimi alongside inventive specialty rolls like the Angry Jalapeño and Unagi Flame Roll. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner combination plates as well as party trays, making it a potential sit-down meal stop for cyclists passing through South Surrey. Its mall location means covered parking for bikes may be nearby, but this is unconfirmed.

value: Kami Sushi

signal: Menu mains $16.95–$32.95; most items $15–26 range (casual sushi)


value: Unit 3

community: Abbotsford

value: A casual pizza and Indian curry fast-food restaurant serving quick meals to passing cyclists and locals. The dual cuisine focus offers variety for riders seeking a quick bite on the road.

value: Giddy Up Pizza -n- Curry


value: 8931 Cornerstone Mews

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 40m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Steve's Poké Bar is an award-winning Hawaiian poké chain founded by Steve Huynh, who grew up between Vancouver and Honolulu and developed his recipes from authentic family traditions and local Hawaiian poké joints. The restaurant has earned over 10,000 five-star Google reviews and is voted Vancouver's best poké. Build-your-own and signature bowls — including plant-based options — are available for pick-up or delivery across multiple Lower Mainland locations.

value: Steve's Poké Bar

detail: Menu includes Shoyu Tofu bowl (7 pcs tofu with avocado) and other plant-based items

signal: poke bowl chain; ~$15-20

wow_evidence: award-winning Hawaiian poké chain... multiple Lower Mainland locations


value: 2730 Progressive Way, V2T 0A7

value: A fast-food kebab establishment specializing in donairs and Middle Eastern street food. Located in the Kamloops area with free Wi-Fi access, it provides quick dining for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: Nasir's Super Donair


value: 4-6404 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8

community: Nanaimo

value: A single-location Nanaimo pizza and pasta restaurant in business since 1997, situated on Metral Drive in the north end of the city. The kitchen describes itself as doing 'more than just Pizza & Pasta' and offers citywide delivery alongside in-store pickup. A reliable sit-down or takeout option for touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo's north side.

value: Little George's Pizza & Pasta

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 9145 Glover Road

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Iron Chef is a Japanese restaurant on Glover Road in Langley, BC, situated in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley cycling corridor. OSM records confirm indoor seating is available, making it a sit-down dining option for touring cyclists passing through the area. No further details about the menu or facilities could be confirmed as the restaurant's website has expired.

value: Iron Chef

signal: sushi sit-down; ~$15-25pp


bike_access: rough

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Black Creek

value: A long, open rec site strung along the Horsefly River, ideal for multi-day stays built around drifting or fishing the river downstream to Horsefly village. Access requires ~127 km of forest service road; the first entrance is steep.

value: Horsefly River Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: ~127 km of forest service road


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

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 50m; rack (10 spaces) at 52m; rack (10 spaces) at 58m; rack (10 spaces) at 62m; rack (10 spaces) at 65m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Galley Patio & Grill is a casual, long-running waterfront restaurant at the Jericho Sailing Centre in Vancouver, serving West Coast comfort food including beer-battered BC rockfish, locally sourced burgers, and seasonal salads on an open patio. It has been operating since at least 2003 — its signature Jamaican Jerk Chicken Burger is noted as a Galley original from that year — and sources humanely raised beef from Semlin Valley Ranch in Cache Creek. The restaurant also provides catering for events at the Jericho Sailing Centre, making it a well-established fixture on Vancouver's western waterfront cycling corridor.

value: The Galley Restaurant and Grill

detail: Menu lists Jericho Veggie Burger (veggie patty, romesco sauce, iceberg, tomato, house pickles) and Mish-Mash Salad (roasted seasonal vegetables, fried chickpeas, farro, kale, tahini dressing); no explicit vegan or GF labels on the menu

signal: Main entrees $20-27; casual patio grill with burgers, fish & chips

wow_evidence: operating since at least 2003 ... waterfront restaurant at the Jericho Sailing Centre ... western waterfront cycling corridor


value: 1637 Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4E1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 29m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Romilano Pizza is a pizza restaurant on Renfrew Street in East Vancouver serving authentic Italian-style pies made with high-quality Italian flour, with over 16 varieties available fresh in store. The restaurant offers both delivery and walk-in takeout, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood. Catering is also available.

value: Romilano Pizza


value: 12855 16 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1N5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 33m; rack (covered) at 94m.

value: Morrison Cafe is a locally owned cafe, kitchen, and bar in the Ocean Park neighbourhood of Surrey, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients delivered daily. The menu spans classic breakfast fare through full dinner entrées including Thai green chicken curry, wild sockeye salmon, and weekly themed nights such as Burger & Beer Monday and Fish & Chips on Fridays and Saturdays. A second location operates in White Rock's Five Corners area, and online ordering is available through the website as well as Skip, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.

value: Morrison Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: locally owned cafe... A second location operates in White Rock's Five Corners area


value: 320 Proctor Street

community: Williams Lake

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 170-7488 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3W 0H9

value: Pho Newton is a fast-food Vietnamese restaurant in Tsawwassen, BC, likely serving pho and related noodle dishes. Its location in Tsawwassen places it near the BC Ferries terminal at Tsawwassen, a common waypoint for cyclists on multi-day tours to the Gulf Islands or Vancouver Island. No further detail about the business could be confirmed due to a mismatched website.

value: Pho Newton


value: 110-532 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 49m; rack (covered) at 56m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 67m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 57 spaces.

value: Peaceful Restaurant has served Northern Chinese cuisine since 1998 under owner and executive chef Charlie Huang, whose menu centers on hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and beef rolls made with green onion pancakes. The restaurant has earned recognition from Food Network, USA Today, and 30 Days Adventures for its noodle and dumpling dishes. It operates as a small chain with locations in Metro Vancouver and Metro Toronto.

value: Peaceful Restaurant

signal: Noodle house category; named executive chef; sit-down service

wow_evidence: earned recognition from Food Network, USA Today, and 30 Days Adventures; locations in Metro Vancouver and Metro Toronto


value: 226 15th Avenue North, Creston, V0B 1G4

community: Creston

value: City Centre Motel is a motel accommodation in Creston, BC, potentially convenient for touring cyclists passing through the area. However, operational status and cyclist-specific facilities cannot be confirmed due to website unavailability.

value: City Centre Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: motel accommodation in Creston, BC


value: 16855 - 24 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 0A2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 80m.

blurb: Striking-roofed aquatic centre with drop-in swims.

value: A municipal aquatic centre in Surrey's Grandview Heights neighbourhood, operated by the City of Surrey. The facility features a swimming pool with a family hot tub and a weight room, open for drop-in use. Touring cyclists passing through south Surrey may appreciate the chance to take a refreshing swim and stretch out in the weight room.

value: Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Drop-in aquatic centre with hot tub (architecturally awarded roof) — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 12823 Crescent Road, Surrey

value: Fieldstone Artisan Breads is a South Surrey bakery specializing in naturally leavened, hand-shaped loaves baked in a French stone-hearth oven using certified organic flours, filtered water, and sea salt — no additives, preservatives, or dough enhancers. Beyond bread, the shop offers a range of sweets including fruit tarts, quiches, cakes, and scones. A touring cyclist could resupply with dense, high-quality baked goods here on routes through the South Surrey/White Rock area.

value: Fieldstone Bread

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 3010 Mount Lehman Road

value: The Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport is a full-service chain hotel situated adjacent to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), offering rooms and suites with fridges, microwaves, and in some cases full kitchens. The property features an indoor pool, fitness centre, on-site Denny's Restaurant and Bar One Lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. It has earned Silver Certification from GreenStep Solutions under Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards, reflecting a documented commitment to environmental practices.

value: Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport

detail: USB Charging Ports listed as a room feature in the Grand Room description

detail: Denny's Restaurant and Bar One Lounge both listed as on-site dining options

signal: Genuine Sandman full-service airport property, pool/fitness


community: Chilliwack

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 7994 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 23m; rack (2 spaces) at 39m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Pearl House Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant on Granville Street in Vancouver offering indoor dining. The business was confirmed as operating in October 2025.

value: Pearl House Restaurant

signal: Chinese dine-in; ~$15-25pp


value: 1476 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2R5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 2m; rack (4 spaces) at 55m; rack (4 spaces) at 65m; rack at 86m; rack (8 spaces) at 90m; rack at 93m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in 1928 and known for burgers made with 100% fresh Canadian beef and locally sourced ingredients. This Kingsway location offers dine-in with a patio, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery. It sits on a busy arterial route through East Vancouver, making it a convenient mid-ride stop for cyclists navigating the Kingsway corridor.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 90 Gorge Road West, V9A 1M1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 24m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Marhaba Restaurant serves 100% halal Indian and Arabic cuisine in Victoria's Saanich area, drawing on Hyderabadi culinary heritage alongside Middle Eastern flavours. The menu spans dosas, tandoor dishes, slow-cooked mandi, biryanis, and shawarma, all prepared from traditional recipes by founder Abdullah. Weekend buffets rotate daily based on seasonal ingredients and chef's specials, offering cyclists a substantial and varied meal stop.

value: Marhaba Restaurant

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Appetizers' section (samosa, veg pakora, paneer 65, chole poori, etc.) and a 'Veg-Specialities' section (dal tadka, channa masala, palak paneer, malai kofta, etc.)

wow_evidence: 100% halal Indian and Arabic cuisine ... Hyderabadi culinary heritage alongside Middle Eastern flavours


community: Maple Ridge

value: Chester's Chicken On The Run


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 53m.

community: Whistler

value: Milestones

signal: chain 'milestones'


value: 7855 Kingsway, Burnaby

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 3228-31st Ave, Vernon, British Columbia VIT 2H3, Canada

blurb: The North Okanagan's oldest public art gallery, in downtown Vernon.

value: The Vernon Public Art Gallery is the oldest and largest public art gallery in the North Okanagan, with over 60 years of community history and approximately 20 rotating exhibitions per year featuring emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in painting, sculpture, video, and installation art. Located on the ground level of the Vernon Parkade, VPAG is a recognized hub for cultural tourism in the Okanagan and offers a Gallery Shop and Art Rental Program alongside its exhibition programming. Admission is by donation, making it a low-barrier cultural stop for touring cyclists passing through Vernon.

facet_confidence: high

theme: art-culture

value: Vernon Public Art Gallery

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Admission by Donation stated on front page and visit page

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Oldest and largest public gallery in the North Okanagan, ~20 exhibitions a year; regional anchor gallery.


value: 12138 4th Avenue, Richmond, V7E 3J1

blurb: Preserved salmon cannery telling the west coast fishery's story.

community: Richmond

value: The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is a preserved early-20th-century salmon cannery in the historic fishing village of Steveston, telling the story of Canada's West Coast fishing industry through immersive exhibits and collections. The site features Indigenous perspectives on the Salish Sea, a large-scale LEGO model of the cannery, and rotating cultural programming. Steveston is a popular endpoint on Richmond's scenic dyke cycling routes, making this a natural stop for touring cyclists exploring the Fraser River delta.

theme: history

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Parks Canada cannery site admission ~$13.50

wow_evidence: Flagship NHS of Canada's west-coast fishing industry — immersive cannery museum in Steveston.


value: 3447 3rd Avenue

community: Port Alberni

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 9781B 2nd Street, Sidney, BC V8L 4P8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 76m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Chef on the Run is a family-run gourmet takeout business in the heart of Sidney that has operated since 1997, offering rotating weekly menus of fresh ready-to-heat entrées alongside frozen take 'n' bake pies and pasta dishes. Their in-store deli serves made-to-order sandwiches and homemade soups, and the shop stocks a selection of imported English groceries for a taste of British pantry staples. Touring cyclists could stop here for a hot meal, a hearty soup, or unique specialty provisions not found in a typical grocery store.

value: Chef on the Run

detail: Website confirms selection of imported English groceries and frozen grab-and-go items; not a full-range supermarket but food products are available for purchase

detail: In-store deli serves made-to-order sandwiches and homemade soups per the About Us page


community: Pemberton

value: AG Foods


value: 4936 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z5, Canada

value: Simple Love is a coffee shop in Vancouver's central area, operating under the Instagram handle 'simplelovecoffeehome', suggesting a warm, home-style café atmosphere. It is tagged in OpenStreetMap as a café with a coffee-shop cuisine focus. Details about its offerings and setting could not be confirmed from available sources.

value: Simple Love


value: 1850 Mission Flats Road, Kamloops, BC

community: Kamloops

value: Valhalla Smoke House is a family-friendly BBQ restaurant in Kamloops that evolved from a food truck started in 2020 into a full restaurant in 2024. They specialize in slow-smoked meats — including brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken — alongside house-made sides and salads. The restaurant also runs a full catering operation and can host large group bookings, making it a solid stop for cycling groups.

value: Valhalla Smoke House

detail: Catering menu labels multiple items: Potato Salad (Vegetarian, Gluten Free), Macaroni Salad (Vegetarian), Caesar (Dairy Free, Vegetarian), Coleslaw (Vegetarian, Gluten Free), House Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)

signal: slow-smoked BBQ (ex food truck); ~$18-28pp


bike_access: hard

community: Cheekye

value: Lake Lovely Water Campsite


value: Trevor Wingrove Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7S4

community: Coquitlam

value: Rocky Point Ice Cream is a family-owned artisan ice cream brand that started as a seasonal scoop shack at Rocky Point Park in 1997 and now operates four Lower Mainland storefronts, including this one set within Coquitlam's Town Centre Park. All ice cream is made from scratch in BC's first licensed dairy plant dedicated exclusively to craft production, and the Coquitlam outpost offers outdoor seating in a park environment that suits a mid-ride stop well. The menu regularly features plant-based and lactose-free options alongside rotating seasonal flavours.

value: Rocky Point Ice Cream

detail: Website front page explicitly lists plant-based options including 'Plant-Based Blackberry Crumble: Plant-based coconut vanilla ice cream'; /about page notes '3 plant-based/sorbet options' on trucks


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 24m; stands (6 spaces) at 91m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Port Moody

value: Pajo's Fish & Chips


community: Delta

value: Triple O's

signal: Triple O's chain (confirmed); ~$12-16


value: 29997 Tow Hill Road, Masset, BC V0T 1R0

community: Masset

value: Hiellen Village Longhouses is an Indigenous-owned campground on the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, operated by the Old Massett Village Council on traditional Haida lands, steps from North Beach. The site offers six small cedar longhouses (each sleeping up to 4 with indoor bathroom, gas stovetop, and wood-burning fireplace), a group longhouse sleeping 20+, and tent and RV sites. Built using wood milled locally by community apprentices, all profits are reinvested into the Old Massett Village Council to support local employment and cultural preservation.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Hiellen Village Longhouses

signal: campground with tent/RV sites; cedar longhouses ~$100-140 but camping is the primary offer

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned campground operated by the Old Massett Village Council on traditional Haida lands... all profits are reinvested into the Old Massett Village Council


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (5 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 80m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Shell Select


value: 1179 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 70m; rack at 86m; rack at 99m.

community: Vancouver

value: Thai Basil is a Thai restaurant established in 2008 with four Vancouver locations, including this one on Commercial Drive — a popular cycling corridor in the city's east side. The menu spans curries, noodle soups, salads, and rice dishes with a range of protein choices including tofu. Cyclists can dine in or order takeout for a convenient mid-ride meal.

value: Thai Basil

detail: Menu includes vegetarian options throughout: Deep Fried Tofu, Mixed Veggie Salad (coconut lime sauce), and all curries offered with tofu as a standard protein choice

signal: Curry and noodle mains $12.95–$13.50; appetizers $5–$8


value: 380 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 26 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (12 spaces) at 34m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (12 spaces) at 57m; stands (21 spaces) at 59m; stands (21 spaces) at 62m; stands (5 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 122 spaces.

value: A casual sushi restaurant in downtown Vancouver with indoor and outdoor seating for up to 24 customers. Offers vegetarian menu options and takeaway service, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists on Robson Street.

value: Sushi Bros

signal: casual sushi; ~$15-24pp


value: 7791 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V6Y 2C9

value: Blundell Market is a supermarket located in Richmond, BC on Number 3 Road, serving the surrounding residential community. It accepts both cash and credit cards, making it accessible to cyclists who may carry either form of payment. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's cycling network would find it a convenient provisioning stop.

value: Blundell Market

wow_evidence: OSM tags confirm a supermarket at 7791 Number 3 Road, Richmond, serving the surrounding residential community


value: 1423 Ellis Street, Kelowna, V1Y 1Z9

community: Kelowna

value: The Curious Café is a downtown Kelowna restaurant built around wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza, casual comfort food, and craft cocktails in a relaxed, welcoming space. The café features a seasonal patio, a private speakeasy-style room seating up to 30 guests, and offsite catering — making it a flexible destination for solo riders and group cycling trips alike. Its central Ellis Street location in the heart of Kelowna places it within easy reach of the Okanagan Rail Trail and downtown waterfront cycling routes.

value: The Curious Artistry & Alchemy Café

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza ... central Ellis Street location


value: Cates Park, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 33m.

community: North Vancouver

value: Wally's Burgers is a family-operated BC institution with over 65 years of history, now running seasonally out of Cates Park in North Vancouver. The menu features classic smash burgers, loaded hot dogs, fish and chips, poutine, and old-school milkshakes, all made with fresh local ingredients and their signature Wally's Sauce. Cates Park is a well-known cycling destination on the North Shore waterfront, making this a natural and well-loved pit stop for riders on that route.

value: Wally's Burger

detail: Menu lists Veggie Deluxe burger; sauce recipes page features a Veggie Burger Wrap. No vegan or GF claims found

wow_evidence: family-operated BC institution with over 65 years of history...Cates Park is a well-known cycling destination


value: 405 Craigflower Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 2V7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: safe_loops (3 spaces) at 11m; rack (8 spaces) at 47m; rack (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Crown Palace is a Chinese restaurant in Victoria's Gorge-Burnside neighbourhood offering traditional Cantonese and Szechuan dishes, from ginger fried beef and chow mein to coconut curry and noodle boxes. The broad menu includes a full vegetarian section with tofu and vegetable-based mains, and the restaurant offers online ordering with delivery. It makes a solid meal stop for cyclists coming off the Galloping Goose or E&N rail trails nearby.

value: Crown Palace

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' menu section with 8 items including Kung Pao Tofu, French-Cut Tofu Fries, Buddha's Feast Vegetables, and Monk's Curry; menu legend also marks individual vegetarian items throughout other sections

signal: Main entrees $14–21, most $16–19. Typical casual Chinese restaurant pricing.


value: 4030 Byng Road, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

community: Port Hardy

value: Airport Inn is a renovated motel situated just minutes from the Port Hardy Airport and the BC Ferries terminal — a critical gateway for cyclists completing a Vancouver Island tour or connecting to Prince Rupert. The property offers a range of room types including kitchenette units suited for extended stays, along with an on-site restaurant, liquor store, and meeting rooms. Its location near the northern terminus of Island cycling routes makes it a strategically important stop in an area with limited accommodation options.

value: Airport Inn

detail: On-site restaurant noted on the website: 'on-site restaurant and liquor store'

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1115 Melville Street, Vancouver, V6E 0B7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (5 spaces) at 76m; stands (5 spaces) at 87m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Pallet Coffee Roasters is a locally owned Vancouver specialty coffee roastery established in East Vancouver in 2014, now operating eight café locations across Metro Vancouver. The Melville Street outpost (branded 'Pallet Melville') is one of several cafés serving expertly roasted single-origin coffees alongside food and freshly baked goods. Beyond its cafés, Pallet runs a full-service roastery, barista training program, and wholesale supply operation across Canada.

value: Pallet Coffee Roasters

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: locally owned Vancouver specialty coffee roastery... eight café locations across Metro Vancouver


community: Chilliwack

value: Best Bite Pizza is a Chilliwack pizzeria that has been serving the community since 1995. The menu spans an extensive range of specialty pizzas — from a Tandoori Masala to a HOT-HONEY — alongside pasta, cheesy fingers, and desserts, making it a substantial food stop for hungry cyclists. Gluten-free crust is available across the menu.

value: Best Bite Pizza

detail: Website states 'Gluten free crust available' and lists at least ten distinct vegetarian pizzas under a dedicated Vegetarian menu category

wow_evidence: serving the community since 1995


value: Noodlebox is a Canadian fast-casual franchise specializing in wok-fired Asian noodle and rice dishes built to order from a customizable menu of sauces and proteins. The chain operates multiple BC locations and emphasizes fresh, made-to-order cooking with broad dietary accommodation. A cyclist stopping in Chilliwack would find a quick, filling meal with vegan and gluten-friendly options available on request.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Menu page states 'Can be made VEGAN — Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY — Please ask when ordering.'

signal: Noodle house chain with quick-service box format

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise... multiple BC locations


value: 346 Stiles Place, Prince Rupert, V8J 3S5

community: Prince Rupert

value: Pavilion Restaurant is a full-service sit-down restaurant in Prince Rupert offering a broad menu spanning local BC seafood (halibut, ling cod, BC mussels, ahi tuna), South Asian curries, burgers, steaks, and pasta. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and works with local farmers and producers as part of an explicit sustainability commitment. The restaurant also accommodates group dining, birthday celebrations, and conference meetups, making it a practical option for larger touring parties.

value: The Pavilion Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly labels 'Quinoa Bowl With Blackened Tofu Vegan $19.5'; additional vegetarian options include Hummus + Pita, Fresh Green Salad, Sweet Yam Fries, Spinach Dip, and Cauliflower Manchurian. No GF labelling observed

signal: Salad entrees priced $23–28

wow_evidence: local BC seafood...works with local farmers and producers as part of an explicit sustainability commitment


value: 3089 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Parthenon Market is a Greek and Mediterranean specialty grocery store that has anchored Kitsilano's Greek Town since 1967, stocking imported olive oils, olives, fetas, legumes, and pantry staples not commonly found elsewhere in Vancouver. The store relocated across the street in 2019 and expanded its offerings to include a Grab & Go deli counter with freshly prepared Mediterranean meals made daily. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a genuine neighbourhood institution with a wide range of packaged groceries and ready-to-eat options.

value: Parthenon Market

detail: Grab & Go page describes chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals made fresh daily including soups, souvlaki, lamb shank, and whole roasted chickens


value: 230 East Stewart Street, V0J 3A0

blurb: Vanderhoof's public library in BC's geographic centre.

community: Vanderhoof

value: Vanderhoof Public Library is the community library for the District of Vanderhoof and surrounding area in BC's Central Interior, serving residents with books, digital resources, computers, and internet access. The library also hosts a multipurpose room, adult literacy programs, and a wide range of online learning tools. For a touring cyclist, it offers a welcoming public space with internet access and a quiet place to rest in the heart of town.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Vanderhoof Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: District library; ordinary library band.


value: 741 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 77m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Red Chilli Szechuan is a long-running authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant in North Vancouver's Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood with over 25 years of operation. The kitchen specialises in boldly spiced Szechuan classics — hot-and-sour soup, wontons in spicy garlic pepper, ma po tofu — alongside a broader menu of seafood, pork, beef, and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant has been a repeat winner of the Readers' Choice Award and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, making it a solid stop for a hungry cyclist rolling through Lonsdale.

value: Red Chilli Szechuan

detail: Contact page states: 'We offer vegetarian and pescatarian options in addition to our pork, lamb, chicken, beef, noodles, rice dishes.' Menu labels multiple dishes as Vegetarian

signal: Szechuan Chinese, lunch specials; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: over 25 years of operation... repeat winner of the Readers' Choice Award


value: 7641 Royal Oak Avenue

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

community: Burnaby

value: Buy-Low Foods


value: Sowchea Rd, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0, Canada

community: Fort St. James

value: A 42-site BC Parks beach campground in the Cariboo interior with potable water and washrooms; the gate closes off-season, making this a summer-only stop.

value: Paarens Beach Campground

wow_evidence: 42-site BC Parks beach campground with potable water and washrooms


value: 3328 15th Avenue

community: Prince George

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 10100 Francis Road, Richmond, V6Y 3Z9, Canada

community: Richmond

value: Listed in OSM as a hotel at 10100 Francis Road in Richmond, BC, this property was branded under the 'Elevate Rooms' company. The 'by Elevate Rooms' suffix in the name suggests it was part of a managed accommodation brand, though the brand's domain is currently listed for sale. No independent details about the property's facilities or character are available.

value: Charming Family Hotel

signal: No active website; only domain parking page visible, no pricing data

wow_evidence: brand's domain is currently listed for sale on HugeDomains


blurb: Remote coastal conservancy at Forward Harbour.

community: Jackson Bay

value: Forward Harbour/ƛəx̌əʷəyəm Conservancy is a protected wilderness area on Vancouver Island in BC's South Central Coast region, managed by BC Parks. The conservancy carries cultural significance for Indigenous Peoples and is acknowledged in BC Parks' ongoing reconciliation work. Hunting is permitted during open season under BC regulations, making it a destination for backcountry users venturing into this remote coastal landscape.

planning: check-ahead

value: Forward Harbour/ƛəx̌əʷəyəm Conservancy

wow_evidence: Remote mainland-coast conservancy; hunting-oriented, no visitor features.


value: 2409 39 St, Vernon, BC V1T 6J1, Canada

community: Vernon

value: A convenience store in Vernon, BC. Offers basic supplies, snacks, and refreshments suitable for touring cyclists needing a quick stop.

value: Happy Days Food Store

wow_evidence: convenience store in Vernon, BC


value: 701-5800 Turner Road, V9T 6J4

community: Nanaimo

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 10382 Patricia Bay Hwy, North Saanich, BC V8L 5S8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 7m.

blurb: Visitor centre on the Pat Bay Highway between Victoria and Swartz Bay.

community: North Saanich

value: The Patricia Bay Visitor Centre is operated by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and serves as a tourism information office on the Patricia Bay Highway corridor between Victoria and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. It is a practical first or last stop for cyclists arriving or departing via the BC Ferries route, offering regional orientation for Sidney, North Saanich, and Central Saanich. The Chamber has served the peninsula since 1912 and represents over 250 local businesses.

value: Patricia Bay Visitor Centre

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Chamber VC on the ferry corridor; VC anchor band.


value: Unit 12, 33324 South Fraser Way, Chilliwack, BC V2S 2B4

community: Abbotsford

value: Nikko Sushi is a sushi restaurant located in a strip-mall unit on South Fraser Way in Chilliwack, BC. It offers a cuisine style consistent with Japanese sushi and sashimi. For touring cyclists passing through Chilliwack, it would serve as a sit-down meal stop on a major through-route.

value: Nikko Sushi

signal: Sushi rolls and entrees $15-25; casual takeout sushi


value: 6569 Kingsway

value: A Subway sandwich franchise offering takeaway service at a Kingsway location. No dine-in service or drive-through available; customers can order and take food to eat elsewhere.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 512 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 1L8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 73m.

value: The Bent Mast is a casual pub and comfort-food restaurant in Victoria's historic James Bay neighbourhood, housed in a character building dating to 1884 and featured on Victoria's Ghost Walks. Located less than a 10-minute walk from the Inner Harbour, it serves a wide selection of local craft beers alongside its kitchen menu, with a spacious patio and upstairs event rooms. Touring cyclists finishing a ride along the waterfront will find a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of the neighbourhood.

value: The Bent Mast

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: #1840-4270 McClelland Road, Richmond, BC V6X 0M6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands at 32m; rack at 35m; stands at 35m; stands at 41m; stands at 43m; rack at 44m; stands at 46m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands at 76m; stands at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands at 96m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Bánh Mì Très Bon is a modern Vietnamese restaurant that opened in Richmond in 2016, anchored by house-baked bánh mì baguettes made from a traditional central Vietnamese recipe and a from-scratch phở broth simmered for hours. The kitchen emphasises fresh, locally sourced ingredients and classic techniques—no fusion shortcuts—earning recognition from Daily Hive, BeVancouver, and ThreeBestRated. A second location has since opened in White Rock, and the Richmond spot also offers online pickup ordering.

value: Bánh Mì Très Bon

detail: Menu labels VEGGIE SPRING ROLL as 'Vegetarian Vegan' and marks multiple dishes (e.g. Pork Spring Rolls, Bánh Khọt, Shrimp & Pork Tapioca Dumplings) as 'Gluten free'

signal: Main courses $16–24 (bún riêu, pork patties, vermicelli bowls)

wow_evidence: recognition from Daily Hive, BeVancouver, and ThreeBestRated... second location has since opened in White Rock


value: 1250 Stagdowne Road, Errington, BC V0R 1V0

community: Errington

value: Cedar Song B&B and Cottage is a custom-built cedar home on 5 forested acres in Errington, between Qualicum Beach and Parksville on central Vancouver Island, offering two en-suite guest rooms and a fully self-contained 1,100 sq ft cottage. Host Anneke Van Vugt is an experienced tour operator and longtime tour guide, well placed to advise guests on the surrounding region. The property sits near hiking trails and the Englishman River, making it a peaceful rural base for cyclists touring the central Island corridor.

value: Cedar Song B&B and Cottage

detail: Guest rooms page states 'Laundry services available'; the cottage has its own washer and dryer

signal: name~'b&b'

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 1766 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4T3

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (12 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 90m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 51 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Delhi 6 Indian Bistro is a fine-casual Indian restaurant and bar in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood, praised by The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, and Straight.com for its modern take on authentic Indian cuisine. The menu spans fragrant curries, tandoori dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a dedicated vegan selection. The restaurant also offers full venue hire and catering, making it a well-established local dining destination.

value: Delhi 6

detail: Indian cuisine context also supports broad vegetarian options

signal: Lunch combos $13.99, casual sit-down, four-course deal $39.99


label: spring trout fishing

months: April May

washroom_type: pit

community: Cranberry

value: A provincial lakeshore park north of Powell River reached via a short steep hill and roughly 7 km of gravel road; the flat 13 km loop trail around the lake doubles as a cycling circuit, and the lake offers warm-summer swimming, fishing, and paddling, though the beach area is minimal and off-season the site runs with no services or fees.

value: Inland Lake Campground


value: 120 First St, Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: The BEAR Bierhaus is a lively restaurant and bar housed within Tofino's revived historic MAQ Hotel, serving fresh Vancouver Island oysters, regional plates, handcrafted cocktails, and cold local pours. It doubles as a community hub with a patio built for long evenings, big screens for game days, and regular live music events. Touring cyclists arriving in Tofino will find a welcoming, full-service spot to refuel and unwind after a day on the road.

value: The BEAR Bierhaus Restaurant

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: housed within Tofino's revived historic MAQ Hotel… Vancouver Island oysters, regional plates


value: #108 4871 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 3B7

community: Powell River

value: River City Coffee Roasters, Bakery & Eatery is Powell River's first and longest-running coffee roaster, established in 1994. The cafe seats more than 80 people in a spacious room with high industrial ceilings, cozy nooks, and a sun-kissed patio — a welcoming stop after a ride. Food is made to order from scratch with full breakfast and lunch menus, daily specials, and a dedicated baking program.

value: River City Coffee

detail: 'Our entire menu can be made gluten-free, plus we have an extensive list of vegan options.'

wow_evidence: Powell River's first and longest-running coffee roaster, established in 1994...seats more than 80 people


value: 1642 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (5 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Hongdae Pocha Korean BBQ is a lively Korean BBQ and soju bar on downtown Vancouver's Robson Street, brought to you by the team behind SURA Korean Cuisine. The restaurant is inspired by the pojangmacha street-stall culture of 1970s Seoul, serving classic market food dishes like tteokbokki, fried chicken, and seafood pancakes alongside tabletop BBQ. It's a late-night destination with a vibrant social atmosphere in the heart of a busy tourist corridor.

value: Hongdae Pocha Korean

signal: Korean BBQ/soju pocha, affordable street food; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: team behind SURA Korean Cuisine... late-night destination... busy tourist corridor


value: 1614 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K2

value: Brewing August bills itself as the only brewery in Kitsilano, operating a relaxed taproom with 10 house taps alongside mead, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. Burgers are served from an on-site vendor (Between2Buns), and the upstairs section can be booked for private events up to 50 guests. A weekly run club that sets off from the back of the brewery makes this a natural stop for active visitors exploring the Kitsilano neighbourhood.

value: Brewing August

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: only brewery in Kitsilano... weekly run club that sets off from the back of the brewery


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 56m.

community: Sidney

value: Subway


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 4309 10th Avenue, V9Y4X5

community: Port Alberni

value: Little Valley Restaurant & Catering Curry Nights is a restaurant and catering operation on 10th Avenue in Port Alberni, BC. The business appears to offer both dine-in service and catering, with a specialty in curry nights suggesting South Asian-influenced cuisine. Port Alberni sits along the route to Tofino and the west coast of Vancouver Island, making it a natural stop for cycle tourists heading to or from the coast.

signal: curry/South Asian restaurant & catering; ~$15-25pp


value: 217 - 755 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m; stands (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Salam Bombay is a long-running Indian restaurant located in downtown Vancouver, offering a daily lunch buffet and full à la carte dinner menu. It is situated in a multi-unit building at 755 Burrard Street, making it convenient for cyclists passing through the heart of the city. The restaurant accommodates group reservations and private functions with an Indian cultural theme.

value: Salam Bombay

signal: Indian, lunch buffet + a la carte; ~$16-26pp


value: 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; bollard (2 spaces) at 85m; bollard (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 14 spaces.

blurb: Downtown jazz club with live shows five nights a week and a dinner menu.

value: Frankie's Jazz Club bills itself as Vancouver's premier live music venue, hosting seven jazz shows weekly from Wednesday through Sunday in the Georgian Court Hotel on Beatty Street. The venue runs a curated late-night After Dark series every Friday and Saturday featuring local and visiting jazz artists. It offers a full dinner menu alongside its music programming, making it a destination evening out for a touring cyclist exploring downtown Vancouver's cultural scene.

value: Frankie's Jazz Club

detail: Website navigation includes 'Dinner Menu', 'After Dark Menu', 'Wine Menu', and 'Drink Menu', confirming food and drink service on site

signal: $10 cover charge at the door for shows

wow_evidence: Jazz club with seven shows weekly — reliable evening programming; 'premier' self-claim discounted.


value: 830 West Island Highway, Parksville

blurb: Parksville's Oceanside Place arena.

community: Parksville

value: Oceanside Place Arena is a publicly operated multi-sport recreation facility in Parksville, managed by the Regional District of Nanaimo. Situated on the West Island Highway, it serves the Oceanside region as a community hub for indoor sport and recreation. Touring cyclists passing through Parksville may find it a convenient stop given its accessible highway-side location.

value: Oceanside Place

wow_evidence: RDN multi-sport arena; standard rec band.


value: 15125 100 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 2141 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3E9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Cheesecake Etc. is a Vancouver institution on Granville Street, founded in 1979 by jazz musicians Mike and Edith Sims who channelled their love of Parisian and American jazz cafés into a West Coast dessert destination. All cheesecakes — offered in original, chocolate, and matcha varieties — are baked on-site from a secret family recipe, with no crust, making them naturally gluten-free. Live jazz events are hosted periodically, giving cyclists an atmospheric evening stop in the heart of the city.

value: Cheesecake etc.

detail: Website menu lists 'Whole Cheesecakes (For take-out only)' and the site features an 'Order Online' option

detail: FAQ states: 'Since we do not make a crust this means that none of our cheesecakes contain gluten.' Dessert menu is vegetarian; no vegan options mentioned

signal: Cheesecake slices $6.99–$7.99, drinks $4–6 = ~$12/person


value: 2050 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Y8

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 68m; bollard (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; bollard (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (5 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: La Cuisson Cafe is a family-owned artisan coffee shop and in-house roaster in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood, founded in 2004 by owner Jason Hsu after 30 years of coffee expertise. The café is known for rare and specialty brewing methods including syphon-style, pour-over, and Italian-style coffees using single-origin beans sourced globally and roasted weekly on-site. It also offers an extensive menu of fresh in-house baked pastries, toasts, sandwiches, waffles, and desserts, making it a well-rounded café stop.

value: La Cuisson Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: family-owned artisan coffee shop and in-house roaster...founded in 2004


value: 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6M3

community: Hillbank

value: Blue Grouse Estate Winery is one of the oldest vineyards on Vancouver Island, a sustainably farmed and award-winning estate situated in the southern Cowichan Valley about 8 kilometres south of Duncan and roughly 1 kilometre west of the Trans-Canada Highway. The winery produces a full range — sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines — and welcomes visitors for tastings and tours by reservation, with dogs permitted on site. It sits in the heart of a celebrated cycling and wine region, making it a natural destination stop on a Cowichan Valley tour.

value: Blue Grouse Estate Winery

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


price_band: basic

community: Mount Washington

value: A tiny 4-site marine campground in the Strathcona Park wilderness, reachable by boat only — a kayaker's or paddler's stop with no road or trail access for loaded cyclists.

value: Phillips Creek Marine Campground

wow_evidence: boat-access-only campground… no road or trail access for loaded cyclists


value: 14850 Alpine Blvd, Sunshine Valley, BC V0X 1L5

community: Sunshine Valley

value: A full-service, year-round RV resort tucked in Sunshine Valley among the Cascade Mountains, 15 minutes east of Hope, with heated indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs; geared heavily toward RVers and members, with tent camping options and pricing unclear from the site.

value: Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 1520 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: BC Liquor Store — branded BCLIQUOR — is one of 198 provincial government-operated retail outlets across British Columbia, offering an extensive selection of wine, spirits, beer, coolers, and ciders. The Fairfield Road location sits in one of Victoria's most cycle-friendly residential neighbourhoods, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists heading through the area. Staff are described as knowledgeable about product selection and pairings.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1678 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 65m; rack at 74m; wall_loops (3 spaces) at 77m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Nasa Bakery & Café is an authentic Turkish bakery and café on Commercial Drive, founded by Naci Saklica, a master baker with over two decades of experience running a café in Istanbul. The menu spans traditional pastries like simit, börek, and baklava alongside Turkish coffee, ayran, and şalgam, all made from scratch using traditional techniques. Situated steps from the Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain station in the heart of The Drive, it is a natural fuelling stop for cyclists exploring East Vancouver.

value: Nasa Bakery & Cafe


value: 2897 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (5 spaces) at 33m; rack (6 spaces) at 38m; rack (6 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Great Wall Mongolian BBQ is a mongolian grill restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver. Touring cyclists can stop for dine-in meals. No further details are available due to website access restrictions.

value: Great Wall Mongolian BBQ

signal: Mongolian grill; ~$18-26pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 1127 Sumas Way, V2S 8H2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Costco

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Delta

value: Gulraj Farm is a family-operated blueberry farm in Tsawwassen run by Bainsdavinder and Nirlep. As a direct-sales farm shop, it offers cyclists on the South Delta route a chance to pick up fresh local blueberries close to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal area. Farm stands like this are classic touring stops for fresh, locally grown produce.

value: Gulraj Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-operated blueberry farm


value: 631 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Ramada by Wyndham Coquitlam is a mid-scale chain hotel on Lougheed Highway, a major arterial road in the Tri-Cities area of Metro Vancouver. As part of the Wyndham portfolio, it offers standard hotel services in a suburban location with road access to regional cycling routes and amenities. Touring cyclists passing through the Metro Vancouver–Coquitlam corridor may find it a practical overnight stop.

value: Ramada by Wyndham Coquitlam

signal: chain 'ramada'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: As part of the Wyndham portfolio


value: Sutlej Taxi & Tours is a locally owned on-demand taxi service covering the Greater Victoria area. Bike carriage policy is not stated; cyclists should confirm directly.

value: Sutlej-Taxi

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: East Kootenay, BC V1C 6X2, Canada

community: Lumberton

value: A compact 3-site recreation site on a partially treed historic mill pond south of Cranbrook, best suited to anglers wanting a quiet overnight. Getting there requires the Lumberton Forest Service Road and a rocky quarry section — rough but rideable on a loaded bike.

value: Palmer Bar Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: rough but rideable on a loaded bike


value: 1125 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Calona Vineyards is listed as a winery and on-site alcohol retail shop on Richter Street in Kelowna, operating under Andrew Peller Limited, one of Canada's largest premium wine producers with estate properties across the Okanagan. The Richter Street location places it within Kelowna's city core, potentially accessible to cyclists touring the region. Andrew Peller's BC estate properties are recognized within the tourism and hospitality industry for wine and dining experiences.

value: Calona Vineyards


value: 762 Yates Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (23 spaces, covered) at 84m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Momo Tea is a bubble tea café on Yates Street in downtown Victoria. It sits in a walkable, cycling-friendly part of the city close to the Inner Harbour area. A touring cyclist passing through would find it a convenient stop for a cold or hot tea drink.

value: Momo Tea

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1255 Seaford Rd #2, Mansons Landing BC V0P 1K0

blurb: Cortes Island's natural-history centre at Linnaea Farm.

community: Cortes Bay

value: Wild Cortes is the permanent off-site Natural History Education Centre of the Cortes Island Museum & Archives, housed at Linnaea Education Centre on Cortes Island. It presents rotating exhibitions on local ecology, wildlife, and conservation—past shows have covered humpback whale recovery, old-growth forest trust, cougars and wolves, and the cascade effects of climate change—alongside a unique taxidermy collection curated by Laurel Bohart and a hands-on EcoLab with microscopes. The centre is a collaborative project of the Cortes Wild! partnership, bringing together local societies, biologists, geologists, and educators.

label: Earth Day new exhibition openings

theme: science-family

value: Wild Cortes

signal: island museum education centre, donation entry

wow_evidence: Natural-history education centre of the Cortes museum with taxidermy and ecology exhibits.


value: 5955 Hector Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 9E8

label: fall salmon run on the Somass

months: September October

price_label: Premium

community: Sproat Lake

value: A 67-acre working farm and campground along the Somass River near Port Alberni, with 40 riverside sites, flush washrooms and showers, swimming, fishing, riverside trails, and a petting farm. Family-oriented private operation at premium rates.

value: Arrowvale Campground & Farm

wow_evidence: 67-acre working farm and campground...40 riverside sites, flush washrooms and showers


value: 619 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: The Courtney Room is an award-winning fine dining restaurant located in the Magnolia Hotel, two blocks from Victoria's Inner Harbour. It offers seasonally driven menus built on classic European techniques and locally sourced ingredients including in-house dry-aged beef, sustainable seafood, and produce from local farm partners. The restaurant earned Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 YAM Magazine Best Restaurant Awards and Platinum Distinction in the 2025 VIWF Wine Program Excellence Awards.

value: The Courtney Room

label: Fine dining

signal: Explicitly fine dining Victoria; Restaurant of Year 2024; platinum wine awards


community: Kamloops

value: Bulk Barn


value: 3940 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8X 1J6

community: Saanich

value: The Saanich Keg is a full-service steakhouse and bar occupying a historic former winery building on Quadra Street, operating at this location since 1979. It is part of the well-known Canadian Keg Steakhouse + Bar chain and offers dine-in, bar/lounge seating, patio, and takeout. Situated about half a mile south of McKenzie Avenue, it sits along a busy arterial route commonly used by cyclists travelling between communities in Greater Victoria.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'


value: 113 West 2nd Street, North Vancouver, V7M 2E7

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 8m; rack (3 spaces) at 10m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 47m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 60m; rack (3 spaces) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 87m; rack (3 spaces) at 92m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m; rack (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 40 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Dolce Amore LoLo is an artisan affogato bar and gelato lounge in North Vancouver's Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood, handcrafting organic gelato from grass-fed milk and cream sourced from certified BC farms. The shop has expanded beyond gelato into breads, cookies, and pastries made with organic whole-grain flours, blending Italian tradition with a deep commitment to local, organic sourcing. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a comfortable rest stop for cyclists on the North Shore waterfront corridor.

value: Dolce Amore - LoLo

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 5 Old Alaska Highway, Lower Post, V0C 1W0

community: Lower Post

value: Daylu Dena Fuels is a year-round convenience store and fuel station located just off the Alaska Highway in the remote community of Lower Post, BC, near the BC-Yukon border. Owned and operated by the Daylu Dena Council, it sells gasoline, diesel, and food — making it a critical resupply point in one of the most isolated stretches of the Alaska Highway corridor. For cycle tourists travelling the Alaska Highway, it is among the very few services available in this region.

value: Daylu Dena Store and Services

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: Owned and operated by the Daylu Dena Council ... sells gasoline, diesel, and food ... near the BC-Yukon border


value: 15 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E4

community: Burnaby

value: Olivo Cafe is a Metro Vancouver multi-location cafe concept specializing in authentic Mexican tacos and fusion brunch, operating under the combined brand 'Olivo Cafe + Tacosaurus Food Truck.' The Tacosaurus food truck arm handles catering and private events across the region. Confirmed locations are in Burnaby and Surrey, with a North Vancouver location described as coming soon.

value: Olivo Cafe

wow_evidence: confirmed locations are in Burnaby and Surrey, with a North Vancouver location described as coming soon


value: Graham Island, North Coast, BC V0T 1Y0, Canada

blurb: Haida conservancy around Yakoun Lake: old-growth forest and traditional trails.

community: Daajing Giids

value: Yaaguun Suu Heritage Site/Conservancy is a protected wilderness area on Graham Island, Haida Gwaii, holding deep cultural, social, and spiritual significance for the Haida Nation since time immemorial. It encompasses Yakoun Lake and its tributaries, intact old-growth forests, and a network of traditional Haida trails connecting to other significant sites across the island. The conservancy is part of a broader system of protected areas covering half of Haida Gwaii's land base, making it a notable destination for cyclists exploring the archipelago's wild interior.

label: salmon run

months: September October November

value: Yaaguun Suu Heritage Site/Conservancy

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Haida conservancy around Yakoun Lake with old growth and traditional trails; day-shaping wilderness-culture visit.


value: 733 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 0S6

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: PAUL Le Café is a Vancouver location of the venerable French bakery and café chain founded in 1889, bringing a refined European café atmosphere to downtown Vancouver. The restaurant side of the operation leans upscale, offering high tea, a Martini Society with weekly off-menu cocktails, and regular live music evenings with candlelight. It is a sit-down destination café rather than a quick-stop, with indoor seating and no outdoor patio.

value: PAUL Le Café


value: 1449 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H9, Canada

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

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: Courtenay

value: Costco Food Court


value: 15127 Highway 10, Surrey, V3S9A5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wave (3 spaces, covered) at 51m; rack (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 92m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Boba Boy is a bubble tea chain with locations across BC, Ontario, and the US, operated by Tea Shop 168 Group Inc. The South Surrey location sits in a strip unit on Highway 10 and distinguishes itself by producing tapioca in-store from fresh ingredients rather than using pre-manufactured pearls. Cyclists on the Highway 10 corridor can stop in for made-to-order boba drinks and place orders online for pickup.

value: Boba Boy


value: 1636 Peninsula Road (Davidson Plaza), Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: Cedar Grill is a restaurant in Ucluelet, a small coastal community on the west coast of Vancouver Island frequently visited by cycle tourists travelling the Pacific Rim area. Beyond its OSM classification as a restaurant, no further details about cuisine style, setting, or cyclist-specific features could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Cedar Grill

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


value: 5577 153A Street

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


community: Merritt

value: McDonald's

signal: McDonald's chain (confirmed); ~$8-13


value: 4706 Johnston Road

community: Port Alberni

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 6530 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; rack (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Prinkle Chicken is a growing Korean-style fried chicken chain originating in Vancouver, known for hand-battered chicken deep-fried and finished with house Korean sauces ranging from original to spicy yangyeom and honey. The Fraser Street location is one of several Vancouver outlets, with a menu that also includes Korean sides like tteokbokki and cheese balls. Cyclists looking for a quick, filling hot meal in South Vancouver will find a broad variety of flavour options available for takeout or delivery.

value: Prinkle Chicken

wow_evidence: growing Korean-style fried chicken chain originating in Vancouver... one of several Vancouver outlets


value: 4250 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (10 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: Sawasdee Thai has been a Vancouver institution since 1986, recognized as one of the city's first Thai restaurants and a long-standing fixture on Main Street. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine—from pad thai and tom yum to Thai barbecue and regional specialties—prepared with fresh ingredients rooted in time-honored recipes. It is deeply embedded in the local community, participating in events like Main Street Car Free Day and the Vancouver Thai Festival.

value: Sawasdee Thai Restaurant

detail: Website /order page: 'No wait, right at your door or pick up! CALL & PICK UP +1 604 876 4030'

detail: Menu page labels dishes with VG (Vegan), VG-O (Vegan Optional), GF (Gluten Free), and GF-O (Gluten Free Optional)

signal: Thai since 1986, pad thai/tom yum; ~$16-26pp


value: 2000, 180 Spall Road, V1Y9P6

value: Michael's Beer and Wine Studio is a wine and beer retailer located in Kelowna. The shop offers a selection of beverages that may appeal to touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Michael's Beer and Wine Studio

signal: Beer & wine retail studio, not a dining venue