community: Langley

value: Dead Frog Brewery & Tasting Room is a Langley-based craft brewery that has been producing small-batch, preservative-free beers for over 10 years, with the beer brewed just 50 feet from the taps. The dog-friendly patio, rotating creative tap list, and regular events like live music Sundays and family-friendly 'Taps & Tots' mornings give it a lively, community feel. Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, it offers fresh food alongside an ever-changing lineup of sours, IPAs, stouts, and lagers.

value: Dead Frog Tasting Room

signal: amenity=bar


source: enrichment

value: 3000 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, BC V3B1C5

category: Food & Drink

community: Coquitlam

value: Nando's is a globally recognized South African-founded chain specializing in flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken marinated for 24 hours in African Bird's Eye Chilli. The Coquitlam location on Lougheed Highway offers dine-in, curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery, making it a substantial meal stop on a busy arterial route. The menu spans whole and partial chicken, sandwiches, salads, and sides with customizable spice levels.

value: Nando's

detail: Menu page lists Veggie Burger and Portobello Mushroom & Halloumi Wrap; Rainbow Bowl also offered with halloumi instead of chicken. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

origin: osm

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'nando'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info


value: 131 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 1Z4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 47m; rack (1 space) at 54m; rack (7 spaces) at 94m. Total: 9 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Kamloops

value: Pedal Bros. is BC's only specialty recumbent trike sales and service shop, re-opened in downtown Kamloops in 2023 after earlier roots in Chase, BC. The shop deals in TerraTrike and Trident Trike recumbent trikes, including e-trike models, alongside accessories from Bivo, Sena, and Portland Design Works. A touring cyclist will find a knowledgeable, cycling-passionate team in a central Kamloops location, though the shop's expertise and service are focused on three-wheeled recumbent cycles rather than standard touring bikes.

value: Pedal Bros. Cycle Shop

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: BC's only specialty recumbent trike sales & service shop


value: 3431 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6R 2B4

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; rack (4 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (7 spaces) at 81m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Eatery has been Kitsilano's home for creative sushi and Japanese fusion since 1983, earning a devoted local following over four decades on West Broadway. Billed as 'The Funkiest Place for Japanese Food,' it combines inventive rolls and Japanese dishes with a lively, music-filled atmosphere. A touring cyclist finishing a ride on the Arbutus Greenway or along the Vancouver waterfront would find it a well-placed stop for a sit-down meal or a takeout order.

value: The Eatery

source: osm

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: creative sushi/Japanese fusion; ~$16-26pp

source: judgement

tier: welcoming


bike_access: hard

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Sunshine Valley

source: camping

value: Greendrop Lake is a hike-in wilderness camp tucked among old-growth forest and subalpine terrain in Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park; a backcountry permit and fee are required in advance, and no fires are allowed.

value: Greendrop Lake Camp

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: hike-in wilderness camp...accessed by trail


value: 3590 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (4 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 98m; rack at 100m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Foglifter Coffee Roasters is a family-run specialty roaster with roots in over 20 years of Vancouver retail coffee, now roasting on Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley and serving the public through its East Vancouver flagship cafe at the corner of Main & 20th. The business sources beans through carefully chosen importers and roasts on a Diedrich IR-12, with an emphasis on craft and producer relationships. Cyclists passing through East Van can stop in for espresso or filter coffee prepared with the same beans the roastery ships across Canada.

value: Foglifter Coffee Roasters

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 171 Nechako Centre, Kitimat, British Columbia V8C 1M8, Canada

community: Kitimat

value: Pizzarama Pizza is a pizza takeout and delivery shop in the Nechako Centre mall in Kitimat, BC, currently transitioning its brand to Canadian2for1Pizza. For cyclists on the north coast route, Kitimat sits at the head of the Douglas Channel and this shop offers a convenient hot meal stop in the town centre. Online ordering is available alongside in-person service.

value: Pizzarama Pizza

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

kid_friendly: neutral

label: hunting season

months: September October

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Aspen Grove

value: Free rec site on Buck Lake's northern shore, reached via 7.5 km of active logging road off Hwy 97C; a popular, sometimes crowded stop for anglers and hunters.

value: Buck Lake Rec Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 2605 Cliffe Avenue

category: Accommodation

community: Courtenay

value: The fully renovated Coast Courtenay Hotel is a mid-size chain property in the heart of Courtenay on Vancouver Island, two blocks from the Strait of Georgia and steps from downtown shops and the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Park trail. It features an on-site restaurant (Plates Eatery, known for all-day breakfast), a seasonal outdoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms with kitchenette options suited to longer stays. The central location puts cyclists within walking distance of groceries, parks, and the broader Comox Valley trail network.

value: Coast Courtenay Hotel

detail: Plates Eatery is the on-site restaurant, described as an automotive-themed dining venue and community-favourite all-day breakfast spot

detail: Website states 'groceries... all within walking distance' of the hotel

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Coast chain property, downtown Courtenay ~$150-190

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: Coast Hotels chain... No mention of bike storage, bike-specific services, or laundry


value: 20250 Logan Avenue, Langley

value: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Langley is a franchise chain hotel in Langley, BC, part of the broader Wyndham Hotels & Resorts family. Located on Logan Avenue, it serves travelers passing through the Fraser Valley corridor east of Vancouver. Touring cyclists will find it a recognizable budget-tier overnight option in a community with urban services nearby.

value: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Langley

signal: Genuine Days Inn, but metro Vancouver pricing lifts Langley economy chains to ~$140-170

wow_evidence: franchise chain hotel... part of the broader Wyndham Hotels & Resorts family


community: Surrey

value: Sarpanch Sweets & Restaurant is an Indian restaurant and sweet shop serving North Vancouver. The business offers both traditional Indian cuisine and desserts, providing a casual dining option for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Sarpanch Sweets & Restaurant

confidence: low

signal: Indian restaurant/sweets; ~$14-22pp


value: 4359 Central Ave, Walhachin, BC V0K 2P0

blurb: Museum of Walhachin, the English orchard colony emptied by the First World War.

category: Attractions

community: Walhachin

value: The Walhachin Museum is housed in the 1911 Soldiers Memorial Hall in the tiny South Thompson River community of Walhachin, west of Kamloops, and tells the story of an ambitious early-1900s British settlement that attempted to grow orchards on arid benchlands. The community holds a remarkable WWI legacy: 97 of 107 able-bodied men enlisted, leading to the settlement's eventual decline. Free admission makes it a low-barrier cultural stop for cyclists riding the Thompson River corridor.

days_closed: Tu We

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

planning: check-ahead

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: Walhachin Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: Admission is free (donations appreciated)

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Museum of the failed English orchard colony whose men nearly all enlisted in WWI — remarkable story, free admission; housed in the 1911 Soldiers Memorial Hall (94f81415ae, same building).


community: Smithers

value: KFC

origin: chain

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 1525 Randolph Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8T5

community: Penticton

value: La Frenz Winery is a family-owned estate established in 1999 on the celebrated Naramata Bench, farming 62 acres across six vineyards with varieties and clones deliberately matched to each site's soils and climate. It earned recognition as #1 Best Performing Small Winery of the Year and #2 Winery of the Year at the 2021 WineAlign National Wine Awards, making it one of the Okanagan's most decorated boutique producers. Cyclists riding the Naramata Bench wine route can stop at the wine shop for tasting flights and bottle purchases.

value: La Frenz Winery

signal: Family estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 1601 152nd Street Surrey, BC V4A 4N3

value: Brown's Socialhouse Semiahmoo is a casual full-service chain restaurant situated at the corner of the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in South Surrey, described as within walking distance of the beach. The restaurant offers both indoor seating and an outdoor patio, making it a relaxed stop in a seaside community. It is one of dozens of Browns Socialhouse locations across BC and Alberta, operated under the Browns Restaurant Group.

value: Brown's Socialhouse Semiahmoo

signal: Browns Socialhouse chain; ~$20-30pp


value: Booster Juice

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 15146 100 Avenue, Surrey

value: Menchie's

signal: chain 'menchie'

subcategory: Ice Cream


community: Vidette

value: Vidette Lake Nature Retreat is an off-grid wilderness escape on the southern edge of the Cariboo Plateau, occupying the site of a historic gold mine. It offers six distinct rustic cabin accommodations — from the Hudson Bay Cottage to the Box Car Cabin — plus a communal space, with access to 16 lakes, a 200-foot waterfall, and extensive hiking. Reached via 56km of Deadman Vidette Road from Highway 1, this is a genuine backcountry destination that also hosts retreats, spiritual events, and guided tours of the 'Centre of the Universe' vortex.

value: Vidette Lake Nature Retreat

origin: manual

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: off-grid rustic cabins at historic mine site; ~$100-140/cabin

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: off-grid wilderness escape...occupying the site of a historic gold mine...16 lakes, a 200-foot waterfall


value: 103-4750 Rutherford Road, V9T 4K6

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

category: Groceries

community: Nanaimo

value: Fairway Market is a Vancouver Island-owned independent grocery chain operating since 1963, with the Nanaimo location situated in North Town Centre. The store offers a full supermarket range including deli, produce, bakery, dairy, and meat departments alongside specialty counters such as Asian Kitchen and Sushi Village. As one of Vancouver Island's largest independently owned grocery chains with 9 locations, it is a well-established resupply point for touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo.

value: Fairway Market

detail: Website lists Asian Kitchen and Sushi Village as in-store departments, indicating prepared and hot food service

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island-owned independent grocery chain operating since 1963... 9 locations


label: prime backcountry season

months: July August

community: Vermilion Crossing

value: A hike-in backcountry junction camp deep in Kootenay National Park's wilderness, requiring a mandatory permit and advance reservation in peak season; campfires are prohibited and food must be secured against wildlife.

value: Helmet / Ochre Junction

ownership: National park

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: remote hiking destination with no confirmed bicycle access


value: 1226 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S6, Canada

community: Cranbrook

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: Triple O’s

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


energy: restorative

community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of East Kootenay

value: A rustic, open grassy camp on the West Yahk River, reached after 25.5 km of active logging road (Hawkins Main) from Highway 3 near Yahk — free and scenic, but heavy-truck traffic and rough stretches make the approach a real commitment on a loaded bike.

value: Hart Creek Recreation Site


value: 1600 MacKay Road, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2M4

community: North Vancouver

value: Orto Artisan Pasta is a small Italian restaurant in North Vancouver founded by veteran restaurateur Brigitte Raye, specializing in handmade pasta crafted from fresh, in-house ingredients. The restaurant shares its space with local bakery Bad Dog Bread and features a lush urban garden patio with a grape vine, quince tree, and herbs that transforms into an outdoor dining area in the warmer months. Cyclists passing through can refuel with dine-in lunches or dinners, or pick up daily takeout.

value: Orto Artisan Pasta

detail: Prix fixe menu lists 'Vegetarian lasagna' as a main course option

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: $48 3-course prix-fixe menu, named restaurateur


value: 2621 W Railway St, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 54m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Karl's Meat Market is a deli and butcher shop established in 1966, offering fresh meat and deli products to the local community. It provides a food resource for residents and travelers seeking quality provisions beyond standard convenience stores.

value: Karl's Meat Market

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: deli and butcher shop established in 1966 ... 60-year operating history


community: Kamloops

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 1895 Cornwall Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m; rack (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: Jersey

value: Ripple Ridge Cabin is a backcountry wilderness hut in the Kootenays, situated within the Ripple Ridge Recreation Site and managed by the volunteer Ripple Ridge Recreation Association in partnership with Recreation Sites and Trails BC. It sits about 3.2 km from the Kootenay Pass parking area and is one of two cabins (the other being Lightning Strike Cabin) located just 50 metres apart at high elevation. Reservation is required and summer access via the Maryland FSR is subject to snow until early July, making this a destination suited to self-sufficient adventure cyclists rather than casual touring.

value: Ripple Ridge Cabin

label: Rock-bottom

wow_evidence: reservation-only wilderness cabin; reached by 3.2km non-motorized trail or rough 27km forest service road; no on-site staff


value: 2996 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6H 3J7

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 5m; rack (6 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (6 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Bin 4 Burger Lounge is a BC-grown burger chain with a South Granville location serving creative smashed-patty burgers, bowls, and salads using locally sourced ingredients including premium BC beef and Rossdown Farms chicken. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar program, making it a substantial stop for hungry cyclists on the Granville Street corridor. Plant-based and vegetarian diners are well catered for, with tofu substitutions available across the menu.

value: Bin 4 Burger Lounge

detail: Menu explicitly offers tofu substitutions ('sub blackened tofu'), a vegan red pepper dressing on the Bin 4 Bowl, and the Bin 38 Aloo Tikki patty (potato, peas, cilantro — plant-based)

signal: Bin 4 burger lounge, burgers $18; ~$18-26pp

wow_evidence: BC-grown burger chain


value: 4367 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3000 Englewood Drive, Woss, V0N 1V5

community: Woss

value: A cafe and burger restaurant in Woss with outdoor seating, serving coffee and burgers to the local community and passing travelers.

value: Shot in the Dark Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: cafe and burger restaurant in Woss


value: 5764 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt, BC Canada

community: Sechelt

value: Established in 1988, The Lighthouse Pub is a waterfront pub and restaurant on Wharf Avenue in Sechelt with views of the Sechelt Inlet year-round. It serves a full food menu including seafood dishes and wings, and pours from 18 taps featuring house brews by Foamers' Folly. The scenic wharf-side setting makes it a natural rest stop for cyclists riding the Sunshine Coast.

value: Lighthouse Pub

signal: Pub; wings, daily dinner features, happy hours, casual beach venue.


blurb: Trailhead park for the Glenora and Cowichan Valley Trail network.

community: Sahtlam

value: Glenora Trails Head Park is a Cowichan Valley Regional District park near Duncan on Vancouver Island, providing trailhead access to the Glenora trail network. It sits along the Vancouver Crossing Loop cycling route, making it a natural rest or navigation waypoint for touring cyclists travelling through the Cowichan Valley. As a regional district facility, it offers a natural forested setting typical of the southern Vancouver Island landscape.

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Glenora Trails Head Park

ownership: Public

signal: regional district trailhead park, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: CVRD trailhead park for the Cowichan Valley Trail network; waypoint more than destination.


value: HWY 6, North Okanagan D, BC V0E 2G1, Canada

community: Creighton Valley

value: Echo Lake Park provincial park campground — campground.

value: Echo Lake Park


value: 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3P3

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; rack (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; rack at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Hero's Welcome is a community pub on Main Street in Vancouver, occupying a space that housed the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Taurus Club Unit 298 from 1948 until 2019. Extensive renovations preserved and displayed irreplaceable veterans memorabilia alongside pieces sourced from the Canadian Military Archives, giving the room a distinctive historic character. Touring cyclists stopping in will find a full bar and food menu, bar games including pinball, pool, skeeball, and darts, and a regular live music program.

value: Hero's Welcome

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: housed the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Taurus Club Unit 298 from 1948 until 2019... irreplaceable veterans memorabilia alongside pieces sourced from the Canadian Military Archives


value: 516 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces) at 86m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Falafel King


value: 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 27m; rack (1 space) at 83m; rack (1 space) at 91m; rack (1 space) at 100m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Kamloops' downtown public library.

value: The Kamloops branch of the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is a public library serving the city of Kamloops in BC's interior. As a civic institution in the heart of downtown, it offers touring cyclists a quiet stop in a central location. Libraries of this type typically provide a welcoming indoor environment with seating and connectivity, making them a practical mid-ride refuge.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Kamloops Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Downtown branch; ordinary library band.


value: 2138B Keating Cross Road

community: Central Saanich

value: Subway


value: 38922 Progress Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0K5

community: Squamish

value: Timberwolf Restaurant and Lounge is an upscale, family-friendly restaurant established in 2006 and located inside the Mountain Retreat hotel on Highway 99 in Squamish, roughly midway between Vancouver and Whistler. It serves a broad menu spanning all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, and a kids' menu, making it a practical full-meal stop for cyclists on the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Walk-ins are welcome alongside reservations.

value: Timberwolf

detail: Menu lists a 'MEATLESS' breakfast option (eggs, potatoes, toast) and allows substitution of gluten-free toast on all breakfast items

signal: Breakfast mains $12-17 range; family casual sit-down restaurant


value: 728 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, V9R 4V1

value: Alice's Restaurant is a waffle-focused eatery on Nicol Street in Nanaimo, BC. OSM tags it as a sit-down restaurant in a commercial building, specialising in waffles — a potentially appealing stop for touring cyclists seeking a hearty meal. No further detail about the menu or ambiance could be confirmed from the business's own web presence.

value: Alice's Restaurant

signal: cuisine=waffle


blurb: Harrison Lake beach day-use area in Sasquatch Provincial Park.

community: Kent

value: Green Point Day Use Area sits on the shore of Harrison Lake within Sasquatch Provincial Park, roughly six kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs off Highway 7. The site offers access to Harrison Lake's rocky beach for swimming, though the lake can be cool and subject to high winds. It is part of a park known for pocket lakes, second-growth birch forest, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

label: summer swimming

value: Sasquatch Provincial Park

wow_evidence: Harrison Lake beach day-use within Sasquatch Provincial Park — swimming stop; the park itself has no Attractions row (parent missing).


value: 630 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6B 2G5

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (6 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Happy Noodle House is a compact, casual Chinese noodle restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's downtown core, specializing in handmade noodles — including Dan Dan Noodles and Lanzhou beef soup noodles — alongside dim sum and small plates. The atmosphere is unpretentious and neighborhood-friendly, with friendly, efficient service and generous portions that draw both locals and visitors. For touring cyclists passing through central Vancouver, it offers a solid fuel stop with both dine-in and takeout options on a well-connected transit corridor.

value: Happy Noodle House

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Serves vegetarian dishes' and mentions vegetable dumplings as a menu item

signal: Price range $10–20; noodle house


value: 8111 Ackroyd Road, Richmond, V6X 3J9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 17m; rack at 77m; rack at 87m; rack at 91m.

community: Richmond

value: Myth Grill & Yakitori Bistro is a modern Japanese charcoal-grill restaurant in Richmond, cooking skewers and grilled meats over traditional binchotan charcoal to highlight seasonal ingredients. Part of the Myth Group restaurant family, it aims for a relaxed urban tavern atmosphere blending yakitori tradition with sake and a cozy wooden interior. Cyclists passing through Richmond's Ackroyd Road commercial corridor could use it as a sit-down or takeout meal stop.

value: Myth Grill & Yakitori Bistro

signal: yakitori/binchotan grill bistro; ~$18-28pp


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

community: Saanich

value: Pizazz Pizza is a family-owned Victoria institution that has been serving the community since 1998, offering a broad menu of pizzas, pasta, wings, and salads. The restaurant actively accommodates dietary restrictions with gluten-free crust, whole wheat options, and vegan alternatives. Both takeout and delivery are available, making it a practical refueling stop for cyclists in the Wilkinson Road area of Saanich.

value: Pizazz Pizza

detail: Website prominently advertises 'Takeway' with an estimated 30-minute pick-up time, and multiple 'Pick-up Only' specials are listed on the front page and menu

detail: About Us page states: 'We try to accommodate people with dietary restrictions and allergies by providing alternative options (gluten-free, whole wheat, vegan).' Gluten-free pizza is also highlighted on the front page


value: 5076 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3T8

value: Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, continuing a tradition founded in 1975 by Chef Đặng Thị Nguyệt, who began with a humble Phnom Penh-style rice noodle stall in Saigon. The menu spans signature noodle soups, hearty stews, and Vietnamese comfort food rooted in a blend of Khmer, Chinese, and Vietnamese culinary traditions. The Vancouver location offers full sit-down dining and online ordering, making it a substantial meal stop for cyclists riding the Victoria Drive corridor.

value: Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Plant-Based Dishes' section; multiple individual items (e.g., Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls, Fried Squid Cakes) are labeled 'gluten free' in the menu listing

signal: Noodle house (hủ tiếu); appetizer $16; sit-down Vietnamese comfort food


value: Victoria Lake Rd, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0, Canada

community: Benson Lake

value: A sunny, open rec site on Victoria Lake near Port Alice with all five pitches directly on the water; reached via logging roads off Highway 30, and note the Old Growth Trail is currently closed.

value: Spruce Bay Recreation Site

wow_evidence: all five pitches directly on the water


value: 4820 Kingsway #325, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 6m; rack (6 spaces) at 37m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Opa! Of Greece


value: 642 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: shed (covered, secure) at 84m; rack (6 spaces) at 85m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza is a six-storey full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria, steps from the Inner Harbour, shops, and dining. The property offers a range of room types from traditional rooms to family suites with full kitchens, catering to both short stays and extended visits. Valet parking with EV charging is available on-site, and guests note the walkable location and attentive front-desk staff.

value: Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza

signal: chain 'best western plus'


value: 210 Neill St, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: The Homestead Tofino is a self-catering oceanfront vacation home perched on a rocky point above Duffin Passage, a two-minute walk from downtown Tofino. The property sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a private hot tub, fire pit, deck, and a dedicated storm-watch room designed for watching dramatic Pacific weather. It is managed by long-time Airbnb Superhost Cheryl, who has hosted international guests from this winter home for over seven years.

value: The Homestead Tofino

detail: Website states: 'Just steps away from an array of exquisite restaurants and the charming town center.'

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: 5BR oceanfront home sleeping 10 with hot tub, downtown Tofino; whole-house $600+

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: self-catering oceanfront vacation home... private hot tub, fire pit, deck


community: Port Alberni

value: Bucksnort's Bar & Grill is a locally owned and operated pub restaurant in Port Alberni known for made-from-scratch cooking and famously generous portions. The menu spans pub classics — wings, poutines, fish and chips, flatbreads, and burgers — alongside a curated selection of craft beers, wines, and ciders sourced from Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, and across BC. It sits on Vancouver Island's cycling corridor and would make a satisfying full-meal stop for cyclists passing through the Alberni Valley.

value: Bucksnort's Bar & Grill

detail: Menu lists a 'Veggie' crispy baked flatbread with roasted red pepper, basil, spinach, feta, tomatoes, parmesan, mozza, and garlic aioli — explicitly vegetarian option

signal: Casual pub/bar & grill; appetizers $15.50–$20.95; burgers, fish & chips, wings, poutine menu

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: locally owned and operated pub restaurant...made-from-scratch cooking


value: 15208 Pacific Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1P7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 74m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: White Rock

value: Taka's Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in the coastal community of White Rock, offering both lunch and dinner service with online ordering. The restaurant also accepts Omakase reservation requests by phone or email for a curated chef's-choice dining experience. Its location on Pacific Avenue puts it within easy reach of cyclists exploring the South Surrey and White Rock waterfront.

value: Taka's Sushi

label: Fine dining

signal: Omakase tasting menu: $250+ per person minimum


value: 1105 8th Street, Kamloops, V2B

community: Kamloops

value: Hasty Market

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2787 Laurel Street

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 44m; stands (24 spaces) at 60m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 67m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1209 Douglas Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 52m.

value: Fatburger


value: 18655 Fraser Highway, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'


value: #100, BC-16, Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1

community: Skidegate

value: Jags is a family-run guest house and coffee shop in Skidegate on Haida Gwaii, grown from a garden shop started in 1996 into a 12-room oceanfront property with a full espresso bar and daily-fresh baking. The coffee shop is a local institution — reviewers describe it as the best cup of coffee for miles, with ocean views and house-made cinnamon buns reportedly worth the trip on their own. For touring cyclists reaching Haida Gwaii by ferry, it sits directly on BC-16 and serves as a natural refuelling stop with a breakfast menu running all morning.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Jags Beanstalk

detail: Menu explicitly offers oat, almond, and soy milk alternatives (+$1) for all espresso drinks; 'Almond Flour Chocolate Chip' cookies listed, suggesting GF baking options. Egg-based breakfast items indicate vegetarian choices throughout


value: Q2Q7+F2, Squamish, BC V8B 0S6, Canada

community: Eagle Run

value: Alpine backcountry shelter camp in Garibaldi Park reached by an ~11 km hike with significant elevation gain from the Diamond Head trailhead; expect spectacular volcanic-peak panoramas and fully self-sufficient conditions — no road or bike access, no resupply.

value: Elfin Lakes Camp Site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Alpine backcountry shelter camp in Garibaldi Park... no road or bike access, no resupply


value: 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, V8W 3M9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; rack at 96m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Winners


value: 4380 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 76m; rack at 80m.

value: Joy's Taiwanese Food is a fast-casual Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond, BC, serving cuisine that reflects the city's vibrant Asian food scene. Located on Number 3 Road in the heart of Richmond's commercial corridor, it offers a convenient stop for cyclists exploring the area. The Taiwanese menu likely features dishes like beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, or bubble tea — comfort food well-suited to a cyclist's appetite.

value: Joy's Taiwanese Food


value: 1 Emerald Lake Drive, Field, BC V0A 1G0

community: Field

value: Cilantro Café is a café located in the Kootenays region of British Columbia, situated near coordinates 51.440°N, 116.540°W. OSM notes limited wheelchair access. Beyond that, no independently verifiable information about this specific business could be confirmed — the domain associated with it belongs to an unrelated Egyptian café chain.

value: Cilantro on the Lake

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 13179 224 Street, Maple Ridge, V4R 2P6

community: Maple Ridge

value: Humble Roots Cafe & Deli is a farm-to-table cafe set in a restored rustic building on the rural fringe of Maple Ridge, surrounded by horses, farms, and views of Golden Ears. The kitchen works with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, turning out handcrafted breakfasts, lunches, and deli fare with vegan and gluten-free options on the menu. Its scenic country setting and proximity to the Golden Ears corridor make it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the eastern Fraser Valley.

value: Humble Roots

detail: Staff confirmed in comments: 'We do have vegan options. We have a vegan soup daily, sandwich and wrap options plus home-made vegan sausages, falafel, baked beans.' Also confirmed gluten-free bread and 'a wide selection of other gluten free options.'

wow_evidence: farm-to-table cafe set in a restored rustic building...surrounded by horses, farms, and views of Golden Ears


value: 2335 Beacon Avenue, V8L1W9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 20m.

community: Sidney

value: This government-operated BCLIQUOR retail store sits on Sidney's main commercial strip, Beacon Avenue, offering wine, spirits, beer, ciders, and non-alcoholic products. As one of 198 provincial locations, it provides a wide selection and knowledgeable staff for food and beverage pairings. A touring cyclist passing through Sidney could use it as a resupply point for evening camp or accommodation beverages.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Liquor retail store — no food products offered

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: one of 198 provincial locations


blurb: City museum near the Platzl telling Kimberley's Sullivan Mine lead-zinc story.

community: Kimberley

value: The Kimberley Heritage Museum is a community heritage institution operated by the City of Kimberley in British Columbia's East Kootenay region. It is listed alongside the public library and arts centre as one of the city's core cultural offerings. Touring cyclists passing through Kimberley — a well-known destination near Kootenay Pass and the Rocky Mountain Trench — may find it a worthwhile stop to connect with the area's storied past.

value: Kimberley Heritage Museum

signal: city-run heritage museum, free/donation entry

wow_evidence: City heritage museum; record thin but own knowledge grounds the Sullivan Mine (world-scale lead-zinc) story; heritage-museum band.


value: 201-3300 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC

value: Simba's Grill is a family-run East African Fusion restaurant that has been proudly serving since 1999, located in Burnaby at the Boundary Road and Laurel Street corner. Known for generous portions of authentic East African dishes — from grilled mishkaki and kuku choma to coastal coconut curries and biryanis — it promises a feast suited to a hungry touring cyclist. The menu spans appetizers, chef's specials, curries, and a dedicated vegetarian section with eight plant-based entrées.

value: Simba's Grill

detail: Dedicated 'VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE' section lists eight plant-based dishes (Kunde, Mahindi Nazi, Mbazi, Maragwe, Machicha, Chana Masala, Kiyoga, Mbinda); Kiyoga explicitly noted as substitutable with coconut milk for a dairy-free option

signal: East African fusion, entrees $24-30; ~$26-36pp


community: 100 Mile House

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 9716 Old Fort Road, Fort St. John, V1J 0S6

community: Fort St. John

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 17m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 56m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Starbucks


community: Lake Cowichan

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 19705 Fraser Highway, City of Langley/Township of Langley Border

value: Teriyaki Experience


value: 1001 Hornby Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (4 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Embarc Vancouver is a Hilton Grand Vacations (formerly Diamond Resorts) vacation ownership resort situated in downtown Vancouver, offering studio and one- and two-bedroom suite accommodations with kitchenettes or full kitchens. The property is steps from Stanley Park, the Seawall, Granville Island, and the Vancouver Art Gallery, making its location appealing to cyclists exploring the city. As a vacation membership product, it is unclear whether the property accepts standard overnight bookings from independent travellers.

value: Embarc Vancouver

signal: HGV full-service resort; pools, restaurant, suites with kitchens; upscale downtown positioning

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: African Superstore


value: 1661 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 5m; stands (3 spaces) at 22m; rack (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 50m; wave (5 spaces) at 55m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Rice and Noodle is a BC-based fast-casual Southeast Asian chain that has operated since 2010, specializing in cooked-to-order dishes like pad thai, curries, and noodle bowls with customizable protein and spice levels. The Lonsdale Avenue location sits in a busy North Vancouver corridor and offers dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery. It is part of a growing franchise with multiple Lower Mainland locations.

value: Rice and Noodle

detail: Menu offers tofu as a selectable protein across all dishes, and mixed veggies as a protein option; many dishes are vegetable-forward. Vegan and GF status not explicitly confirmed

signal: fast-casual SE Asian noodle/rice; ~$14-18pp

wow_evidence: BC-based fast-casual Southeast Asian chain... growing franchise with multiple Lower Mainland locations


value: 851 Broughton Street

blurb: Downtown Y with pool; day passes for drop-in visitors.

community: Victoria

value: The YMCA-YWCA Downtown Victoria is a full-service community fitness and recreation centre operated by the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island, offering pool and aquatics, fitness programs, and community health services in the heart of downtown. It is one of two YMCA facilities on Vancouver Island and offers a 'Member for a Day' option that allows drop-in visitors to access facilities without a full membership. As a non-profit with financial assistance programs, it functions as an accessible community hub for both residents and visitors.

theme: recreation

value: YMCA-YWCA Downtown

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Full-service Y with pool and Member-for-a-Day drop-in — pool ladder 1/2.


value: Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: Highway 3, 5km west of Rock Creek, BC

bike_access: easy

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Rock Creek

value: A small BC Parks campground in mature Douglas fir, larch, and spruce forest beside Johnstone Creek, five kilometres west of Rock Creek on paved Highway 3; pleasant for a quiet overnight with a short gorge-viewpoint loop, but seasonal gate closure limits the window.

value: Johnstone Creek Campground


value: 1st St, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, Canada

community: Alert Bay

value: A convenience store on Vancouver Island, the type of stop where cyclists often pick up quick supplies and refreshments. Unable to confirm specific amenities due to website access issues, but generally such stores offer basic groceries and beverages.

value: Numas One Stop shop


value: 140 First Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Tofino Co-op is a locally-owned co-operative that has served the remote surf and cycling community of Tofino for over 70 years, making it the main full-service grocery stop on this isolated stretch of Vancouver Island's west coast. As a Federated Co-operatives member store it carries a broad range of groceries and accommodates gluten-free, halal, and kosher dietary needs. The store also operates a gas bar on the same site (currently undergoing renovation).

value: Co-op


value: 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, V6X 4J7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 18m; rack at 43m; rack at 74m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: SURA Korean BBQ is a full-service Korean restaurant located inside Aberdeen Centre mall in Richmond, offering tableside Korean BBQ alongside traditional dishes including soups, stews, and hot pots. The restaurant emphasizes premium ingredients and authentic flavours prepared by seasoned chefs. It has earned recognition from the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Georgia Straight Golden Plates, and WE Vancouver's Best of the City Dining.

value: SURA Korean BBQ

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


value: 1618 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC V6K 3E7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The King's Head Public House is an iconic Kitsilano neighbourhood pub set in a Tudor-style building constructed in 1897, originally a fish market and beauty parlour before becoming the area's first pub in 1973. Recently fully renovated, it features a modern olde-style interior with live entertainment, locally inspired food, and daily happy hours. It sits on Yew Street close to the Kits Beach waterfront and the Arbutus Greenway, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring Vancouver's west side.

value: The King's Head Public House

signal: heritage Kitsilano pub; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Tudor-style building constructed in 1897... area's first pub in 1973... close to the Kits Beach waterfront and the Arbutus Greenway


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 74m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 4-4517 West Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC

community: Saanich

value: Yokidomo Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on West Saanich Road in Victoria offering a broad menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, donburi, noodles, bento boxes, and party trays, with a newer Korean Fried Chicken section. The menu is notably diverse in dietary options, with many dishes explicitly marked gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Located in a strip-mall unit, it serves as a practical sit-down meal stop for cyclists exploring the Saanich Peninsula.

value: Yokidomo Sushi

detail: Menu explicitly labels numerous items as Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten free across appetizers, salads, and other categories (e.g., edamame, wakame salad, vegetable sunomono)

wow_evidence: Located in a strip-mall unit


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

value: The Maq Beer and Wine Store is a retail liquor outlet located within The MAQ Hotel complex on First Street in Tofino, stocking cold beer, wine, and spirits including local BC craft products and imported selections. It operates as one of several amenities within the MAQ hospitality group, which also runs a pub, café, and restaurant on the same property. Cyclists touring the Pacific Rim region will find it a convenient stop for stocking up on beverages in Tofino's compact downtown core.

value: The Maq Cold Beer, Wine and Spirits


community: Mirror Lake

value: A popular lakeside rec site on Kootenay Lake's east shore offering vehicle campsites and tent sites directly on the water, accessed by 12 km of 2WD forest service road from Riondel; first-come, first-served with no reservation system.

value: Bernard Beaches Recreation Site

wow_evidence: tent sites directly on the water


value: 499 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, V0M 1K0

blurb: Visitor centre for Harrison Hot Springs and the river valley.

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Tourism Harrison Hot Springs is the official visitor information office for the Harrison River Valley, a region encompassing Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz, Harrison Mills, and surrounding communities. The office serves as a gateway for exploring the area's mix of outdoor adventure, hot springs, agricultural landscapes, and Indigenous cultural heritage. Touring cyclists passing through can expect access to regional maps, itineraries, trails and routes information, and accessibility resources.

days_closed: Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su

value: Harrison Hot Springs Visitor Centre & Sasquatch Museum

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official VC for the Harrison River Valley — VC ladder 1/2.


value: 4691 Dundalk Ave S., Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P2

community: Port Alberni

value: The Salty Woodsman is a specialty shop founded in 2020 by a local couple in Port Alberni, stocking handpicked local and frozen seafood, small-batch pantry provisions, snacks, and drinks alongside gifts, clothing, and home goods from local artisans and makers. Set in a forested location en route to the west coast, it describes itself as a destination stop and 'Port Alberni secret' for travelers passing through the Alberni Valley. Cyclists will find provisions including frozen seafood, condiments, candies, coffee, tea, and preserves.

value: The Salty Woodsman

wow_evidence: specialty shop founded in 2020 by a local couple in Port Alberni, stocking handpicked local and frozen seafood... local artisans and makers


value: 1966 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; rack (5 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Lokal Sekondo is the second location of Cafe Lokal, an independent European-inspired coffee shop and café in Kitsilano on Vancouver's busy West 4th Avenue cycling corridor. The menu features a full espresso bar, extensive loose-leaf teas, and a daily selection of in-house baked pastries alongside light meals like avocado toast and breakfast croissants. The café also hosts live music shows and events, giving it a lively community atmosphere beyond a typical coffee stop.

value: Lokal Sekondo

detail: Menu marks Homemade Brownie (V) for vegetarian; Gluten Free Blueberry muffin, and Homemade Pizzicotti alla Mandorla o al Pistacchio labelled (GF, Dairy Free). Alternative milks (almond, soy, oat) available

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: independent coffee shop and café in Kitsilano on Vancouver's busy West 4th Avenue cycling corridor


value: 212 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC

value: Clough Club is a compact cocktail bar in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, named after the area's old-timey one-armed lamp lighter. The intimate 1,600 sq. ft. space seats 33 and accommodates 50 standing, with an experienced bar team serving strong custom cocktails and small plates. Live music runs on weekends and a private back room is available for group bookings.

value: Clough Club

signal: amenity=bar


value: 4711 McClelland Rd #1005, Richmond, BC V6X 0M5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 18m; rack at 28m; rack (covered) at 50m.

value: Nando's

signal: chain 'nando'


value: 1845 Highway 3B, Fruitvale, V0G 1L0

community: Fruitvale

value: Ruala Cafe is a coffee shop serving sandwiches, located on Highway 3B in Fruitvale. It caters to the local community and provides a stopping point for regional travelers.

value: Ruala Cafe


value: 5339 Fernie Ski Hill Rd, Fernie, BC V0B 1M6, Canada

blurb: Four-season mountain resort above Fernie; summer lift-served trails, rentals, and mountain dining.

community: Cokato

value: Fernie Alpine Resort is a four-season mountain resort in the Kootenays offering one of the largest lift-accessed mountain bike trail networks in Western Canada, with 38 trails spanning beginner-friendly machine-made flows to advanced technical singletrack with berms and wall rides. In summer, cyclists can rent bikes at the on-site rental centre, book lessons or guided hikes, and dine at several on-hill restaurants. The resort also offers lodging, a day spa, and kids' camps, making it a full-service destination for a multi-day cycling trip.

dwell: day

label: powder ski season

months: December January February March

value: Fernie Alpine Resort

detail: Website states 'Fernie Alpine Resort offers several on-hill options for dining and nightlife' under 'LEGENDARY DINING'

band_key: premium

label: Premium

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Major provincially known four-season resort; for a touring (non-MTB) cyclist the offer is resort village, lifts and dining — day-enhancing. Filed as Community Centre; KW-PRIVATE is a false positive on bike rentals.


value: 498 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5X 0C4

value: Freshslice Pizza is a BC-based pizza chain known for by-the-slice and whole-pie orders with any toppings included in the base price. This South Vancouver franchise location on Southwest Marine Drive offers takeout and delivery, making it a convenient fuelling stop for cyclists passing through the area. The chain also operates a not-for-profit arm, Freshslice Cares, supporting youth sports in local communities.

value: Freshslice Pizza

detail: Menu lists a Veggie classic pizza; nutritional info page lists a Gluten Free Cauliflower crust option. Vegan status not confirmed

signal: chain 'freshslice'

wow_evidence: BC-based pizza chain


value: Langara Island, Haida Gwaii North, BC V0T 1M0, Canada

community: Yaku

value: Langara Island Lodge is a remote, fly-in all-inclusive luxury fishing resort on the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, reachable only by charter flight from Vancouver to Masset followed by a 15-minute helicopter transfer to the island. The lodge is widely regarded as one of BC's premier saltwater salmon fishing destinations, operating 17 fully equipped 25-foot guide boats with professional staff and offering packages for couples, families, and corporate groups. Three accommodation options — Chinook Lodge, Eagle Lodge, and Raven Cottage — provide guests with what the lodge describes as relaxed luxury in a strikingly isolated Pacific setting.

value: Langara Island Lodge

signal: All-inclusive luxury resort: fly-in charter, helicopter transfer, private boats, guides

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: widely regarded as one of BC's premier saltwater salmon fishing destinations; reachable only by charter flight then 15-minute helicopter transfer


value: 2961 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; rack (5 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; rack (6 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 54 spaces.

value: Tera V Burger is an all-vegan fast-casual restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver, specializing in plant-based burgers, loaded bowls, fries, and shakes — with every menu item fully vegan rather than just vegan-optional. It offers dine-in with reservations, takeaway, and home delivery, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through the Kitsilano–Point Grey corridor. Reviewers consistently praise the bold flavors and welcoming atmosphere, noting the food impresses even committed meat-eaters.

value: Tera V Burger

detail: Website describes entire menu as plant-based/vegan ('every single item thoughtfully crafted to deliver a premium plant-based experience')

signal: cuisine=burger


community: Surrey

value: Moxie's is a Canadian bar-and-grill chain with over 50 locations across Canada and the United States, known for handcrafted contemporary dishes and signature cocktails under Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson. The menu spans starters, mains, and desserts with clear vegetarian and gluten-conscious labeling, and online reservations are available at most locations. A touring cyclist looking for a full sit-down meal with varied options would find this a reliable stop.

value: Moxie's

detail: Menus page labels 'Vegetarian items' and 'Gluten conscious with some modifications from our kitchen' throughout the menu

signal: chain 'moxie'


value: 555 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 51m; rack at 71m.

value: Il Terrazzo is a long-established Victoria landmark tucked into Waddington Alley, an old-town courtyard behind the Willie's Bakery Building on Johnson Street. The restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine with a Pacific Northwest influence, served in a candlelit room with brick fireplaces. A certified sommelier program oversees a cellar of more than 1,000 wine selections, making it a notable destination for a special evening meal on a multi-day tour.

value: Il Terrazzo

detail: No takeout of any kind offered per FAQ; in-house dining only

detail: FAQ states: 'All of our resources are allocated to our in-house business thus we do not offer any take-out options.'

detail: FAQ states chef makes 'an excellent vegan or vegetarian pasta upon request' (described as 'very limited options') and 'Many of our entrees can be adjusted to be gluten free'; no GF pasta or pizza but risotto available

signal: Northern Italian landmark, sommeliers/1100+ wines, reservations; ~$40-60pp


value: 2985 Northern Avenue, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Kin's Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: Silvertip Lodge is an ultra-remote, all-inclusive heli-skiing lodge perched on the east end of Quesnel Lake deep in BC's Cariboo Mountains, accessible only by charter aircraft and helicopter — there are no roads to the property. The 14-acre lakefront property sits within 1,440 sq km of exclusive ski tenure and offers fine dining, a spa chalet with hot tub, steam room, sauna, and full-time massage therapist. It caters to a small, exclusive clientele seeking a wilderness heli-skiing experience far from conventional resort infrastructure.

google_place_id: ChIJuYgpqQlfgVMRfeVMrlqKKuc

value: Silvertip Lodge

signal: Private jet charter + helicopter access included, spa/dining, 'bespoke' luxury positioning, exclusive heli-skiing experience

wow_evidence: there are no roads in this remote area... accessible only by charter aircraft and helicopter


community: Langley


value: 15183 Russell Street, V4B 2P4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 45m; rack at 52m.

community: White Rock

value: White Rock Beach Beer Company is a craft microbrewery founded in 2013 by two local secondary school teachers, operating a tasting room and lounge where visitors can try a range of house beers on tap. The lineup spans lagers, pilsners, pale ales, wheat ales, an IPA, and a porter, all brewed on-site and available by the glass or as growler fills and canned 6-packs to take away. Located near the White Rock waterfront — a popular Lower Mainland cycling corridor — it makes a relaxed stop for riders exploring the area.

value: White Rock Beach Beer

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: craft microbrewery founded in 2013 by two local secondary school teachers … tasting room and lounge … growler fills and canned 6-packs


value: 3480 Carrington Road, V4T 3C1

community: Westbank

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 605 Nelson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 25m; stands (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (7 spaces) at 35m; stands (1 space) at 39m; stands (1 space) at 49m; stands (1 space) at 59m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: No Bad Days Cafe is a casual cafe in Vancouver with indoor and outdoor seating offering food and beverages. The business centers on an uplifting theme with the tagline 'one bite closer to a unstoppable you.' It provides a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a meal or drink break.

value: No Bad Days Cafe


value: 5601 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; rack (5 spaces) at 6m; rack (5 spaces) at 8m; rack (5 spaces) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (1 space) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Pink Elephant Cafe is a Thai restaurant located on Dunbar Street in Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood. Dunbar Street is a local commercial strip serving a residential area, making this a neighbourhood dining spot for locals and passing cyclists alike. The cafe's Instagram handle suggests an active social media presence, though no further details about the dining experience could be verified from publicly accessible content.

value: Pink Elephant Cafe


value: 634 Campbell Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

value: Tofino Resort + Marina is a 63-room waterfront hotel and adventure basecamp situated in the heart of Tofino on unceded Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation territory, with harbour-view rooms and direct marina access. The property runs an on-site Adventure Centre offering kayaking, whale watching, bear watching, and guided fishing, making it a natural hub for cyclists who want to mix riding with West Coast wilderness experiences. Shelter Restaurant, the on-site dining room specialising in local wild-caught seafood, and a complimentary gym round out the amenities for a multi-day stay.

value: Tofino Resort + Marina

detail: FAQ states: 'There is a laundry facility located in the Adventure Centre. Please call 778.841.0186 to inquire about access.'

detail: On-site Shelter Restaurant offers dinner with local wild-caught seafood and harbour views; described on front page and multiple guest reviews

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 34249 Marshall Road, V2S 1L8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 58m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: No Frills

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 101-1638 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria, BC V8N 0A3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 33m; rack at 38m; stands (8 spaces) at 50m; stands (8 spaces) at 68m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Mucho Burrito is a Canadian fast-casual chain serving Mexican-inspired food with what the brand calls a 'Modern Mexicana' twist, located in the Tuscany Village shopping centre on McKenzie Avenue in Saanich. The menu centres on burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and tacos, with online ordering and a punch-card loyalty program available. It is a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the McKenzie corridor in Victoria's eastern suburbs.

value: Mucho Burrito

signal: chain 'mucho burrito'

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual chain


value: 1849 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 5J1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 39m; stands at 49m; stands at 50m; stands at 53m; stands at 54m; wave at 94m.

value: Superbolt Lab is a specialty tea retail store and tea bar in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, operated by Superbolt™ Tea, a local brand focused on performance and wellness. The shop offers high-grade matcha sourced from a family-run farm in Shizuoka, Japan alongside proprietary functional tea blends formulated with adaptogens and superfoods to support energy, focus, and recovery. It is a distinctive stop for cyclists interested in organic, sugar-free alternatives to coffee and conventional energy drinks.

value: Superbolt Lab


value: 690-22709 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 67m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Austin Fish & Chips is a fish-and-chips restaurant in Maple Ridge, BC, located along the Lougheed Highway in the Fraser Valley. It offers both dine-in and takeout service, making it a practical roadside stop for cyclists passing through the corridor. The menu centres on classic fish-and-chips fare with a range of food and beverage options.

value: Austin Fish & Chips


value: 2411 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 1Y8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 61m.

value: Hi5 Pizza and Donair is a neighbourhood fast-food shop on East Hastings Street in Vancouver specializing in pizza and donairs, making their dough in-house daily and using house-made sauce from local tomatoes. Cyclists passing through the area can order online for quick counter pickup via SkipTheDishes, UberEats, or DoorDash, or call ahead to skip the line.

value: Hi5 Pizza and Donair


value: 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC V2L 2C2

community: Prince George

value: Coast Prince George Hotel by APA is a full-service urban-style hotel in the heart of downtown Prince George, Northern BC's largest city. It incorporates APA Hotel elements from Japan — including TOTO Washlet bathrooms and origami crane décor — alongside on-site dining at Shogun Japanese Steakhouse and Winston's Resto-Bar. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, making it a comfortable base for cyclists tackling long routes through the Central Interior.

value: Coast Prince George Hotel by APA

detail: On-site dining includes Shogun Japanese Steakhouse and Winston's Resto-Bar, both described as 'signature dining destinations' on the hotel's own website

signal: full-service Coast/APA downtown PG hotel; $150-200, northern city market not upscale

wow_evidence: incorporates APA Hotel elements from Japan... indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna


value: 1887 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1V5

community: Burnaby

value: Angry Otter Liquor is a liquor store in North Vancouver. It is a retail alcohol shop that accepts cash, credit, and debit cards, though it does not have a drive-through.

value: Angry Otter Liquor

wow_evidence: liquor store in North Vancouver


value: 9540 Chute Lake Road, Naramata, BC

washroom_type: flush

community: Chute Lake

value: A historic mountain lodge-resort above Naramata Bench where the Kettle Valley Railway trail passes the front door, offering private wooded campsites with access to lodge washrooms, showers, and a full restaurant; the 11 km gravel approach road is maintained but unpaved and the KVR itself is dirt with bumps and potholes.

value: Chute Lake Lodge

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: bike racks on site… e-bike rentals; KVR trail passes the front door, 'converted into one of the best cycling paths in the province'


value: 8140 Garden City Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 15m; rack at 75m; rack (covered) at 80m; rack at 82m.

community: Richmond

value: A&W is a 24/7 fast-food chain known for burgers and quick meals, located on Garden City Road in Richmond. For touring cyclists, it serves as a convenient stop for takeaway food with extended hours.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 2460 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V8H 2E5

community: Shawnigan

value: The Lakehouse at Shawnigan is a farm-to-table lakeside restaurant and accommodation venue situated at the end of the west arm of Shawnigan Lake in the Cowichan Valley, featuring three patios, a large dock, and water views from every table. The seasonally changing menu rigorously sources from local Cowichan Valley farms, breweries, cideries, and wineries. The About page explicitly invites guests to arrive by foot, bicycle, or car, making it a natural destination for cyclists exploring the Shawnigan Lake area.

value: The Lakehouse at Shawnigan

detail: Menu page tags multiple items as VEG (e.g. Falafel Burger, Mac and Cheese, Corn & Queso Dip) and GF (e.g. Roasted Asparagus Salad, Albacore Tuna, Dirty Fries)

signal: farm-to-table lakeside, lunch sandwiches $18-26, named chef; ~$22-38pp

wow_evidence: Come by foot, bicycle or car


blurb: Neighbourhood greenspace in south Kelowna.

community: Kelowna

value: Clarance Greenspace is a nature reserve within Kelowna's municipal parks system, situated in the city's southern area near the coordinates 49.799°N, 119.479°W. As a publicly accessible green corridor, it offers a quiet natural escape that touring cyclists passing through Kelowna might appreciate as a rest or detour point. The City of Kelowna maintains a dedicated listing for it within their parks and beaches directory.

value: Clarance Greenspace

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Small municipal greenspace; thin record.


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Free scheduled ferry (MV Francois Forester) operated by Waterbridge Equipment Ltd. under contract to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, crossing Francois Lake on Highway 35 about 26 km south of Burns Lake, between the community of Francois Lake (north side) and Southbank (south side). Crossing takes about 15 minutes; sailings run roughly 5:30 am–11 pm daily on a published timetable, no reservation needed. BC's Ministry of Transportation and Transit treats all inland ferries as an extension of the provincial highway system, mandated to accommodate all legal road users, including cyclists — bikes and e-bikes both ride free and unboxed.

value: Francois Lake Ferry

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry


value: junction of Tagish Lake and Graham Inlet, Stikine Region, BC V0W 1A0, Canada

blurb: Island-and-bay conservancy on Tagish Lake, northwest of Atlin; boat access.

community: Rupert

value: A remote conservancy at the junction of Tagish Lake and Graham Inlet, about 35 kilometres northwest of Atlin in northern BC. Established in partnership with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, its Tlingit name (X̱áat Yádi Aani) refers to a village near where humpback whitefish congregated. The conservancy protects a culturally significant landscape of islands, bays, and shoreline with no developed visitor facilities.

value: Golden Gate/Xáat Yádi Aani Conservancy

wow_evidence: Taku River Tlingit partnership conservancy on Tagish Lake; culturally significant island-and-bay landscape, boat access only.


community: Castlegar


value: 19665 Willowbrook Dr #100, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 1A5

value: Berezan Liquor Store - Langley (Willowbrook) is one of six Lower Mainland and Okanagan locations operated by the family-owned Berezan Hospitality Group, a BC-based company with over 30 years in the hospitality industry. The store carries a broad selection of beer, wine, and spirits and is located in the Willowbrook shopping area of Langley Township. Touring cyclists passing through suburban Langley could use it as a beverage resupply stop.

value: Berezan Liquor Store - Langley

detail: Liquor store only; no food products mentioned on website

wow_evidence: family-owned Berezan Hospitality Group... six Lower Mainland and Okanagan locations... over 30 years in the hospitality industry


value: 105-3301 30 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2C9

community: Vernon

value: Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana is Vernon's dedicated Neapolitan pizza restaurant, baking pies in a handcrafted wood-fired oven imported directly from Naples, Italy. Situated in downtown Vernon, the 50-seat dining room (including an 8-seat bar) serves house-made antipasti and desserts alongside a curated selection of local craft beers and wines. Ingredients are sourced both locally and from premium Italian suppliers, giving the menu a farm-meets-Italy character.

value: Masiero Pizzeria Napoletana

detail: Multiple menu items marked '(v)' for vegetarian: Warm Smoked Olives, Focaccia, Insalata di Farro, Ricotta Piadina, Tanto Latte Burrata, Tomato Bruschetta, Gnocchi. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: cuisine=pizza

subcategory: Restaurant


value: Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 9m; building (12 spaces, covered, paid) at 36m; rack at 38m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 49m; stands (7 spaces) at 71m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: INS Market

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 17208 Bentley Road

community: Summerland

value: Dickinson Family Farm is an RV campground set within a cherry orchard in Summerland, offering U-pick cherries across six varieties each July. The sites sit among the trees in a quiet, green setting with no concrete — a contrast to typical campgrounds. Touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan during cherry season can pick fruit directly from the trees alongside RV guests.

value: Dickinson Family Farm


value: 117 W 1st St, N. Vancouver

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

value: Green Leaf Sushi is a Japanese-focused restaurant chain with four Lower Mainland locations; the North Vancouver branch is situated in the Lonsdale neighbourhood. The menu spans what the restaurant describes as traditional favourites and innovative creations. Indoor seating is available and phone-in takeout orders are accepted.

value: Green Leaf Sushi Cafe

signal: sushi cafe chain; ~$15-25pp


value: 3761 10th Avenue, V9Y 4W5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 84m.

community: Port Alberni

value: A Chinese restaurant offering dine-in service on 10th Avenue. Located in an area popular with touring cyclists on Vancouver Island. Detailed facility information is not currently available.

value: Wait You

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


value: 7519 Prairie Valley Road

value: A full-service IGA supermarket serving the Summerland/Naramata area of BC's Okanagan, stocking a wide range of fresh produce, deli, bakery, and packaged goods. Located on Prairie Valley Road, it sits in prime wine country cycling territory and offers a convenient resupply point for touring cyclists exploring the Naramata Bench and Kettle Valley Rail Trail. The store operates as a standard neighbourhood IGA with in-store pickup available.

value: IGA

detail: Website lists Deli & Prepared Foods, Hand Sliced Meats, Ready to Eat Meals, and Platters as store departments

wow_evidence: full-service IGA supermarket


community: Delta

value: Vandula Farms is a Canadian-owned plant nursery and farm market located in Tsawwassen, BC, offering a range of indoor and outdoor plants, kokedama, and plant care accessories alongside a farm market. The business operates both a physical retail location and an online shop. Cyclists passing through the Tsawwassen area may find it a useful stop for farm-fresh goods from the market side of the operation.

value: Vandula Farms

wow_evidence: primarily a plant nursery and garden centre with a farm market component


value: 534 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Appetit Food for Thought is a restaurant on First Avenue in Ladysmith, a compact heritage town on Vancouver Island that sits along popular cycling routes connecting Nanaimo and Victoria. The name suggests a café-style daytime food concept oriented around a thoughtful, made-with-care menu. Beyond its location in the heart of Ladysmith's walkable downtown, detailed information about the experience is unavailable due to an inaccessible website.

value: Appetit Food for Thought

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


value: 571 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 72m; lockers (secure) at 72m.

value: Naked Cafe is a fully plant-based restaurant and coffee bar established in 2015 by three sisters, now a fixture in downtown Kelowna on Lawrence Avenue between Safeway and The District mall. The cafe is licensed to serve local beer, wine, and spirits alongside its vegan comfort food — PETA named their Market Poutine best in the country. It hosts a lively events calendar including monthly brunch buffets, jazz nights, and a weekly Vegan Meet Up, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists exploring the Okanagan.

value: Naked Cafe

detail: Fully plant-based menu ('Always plant-based'); gluten-friendly options available throughout including kids menu and catering

signal: Lunch special $22, brunch buffet $29, casual cafe setting


value: 401 Musgrave Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1V5

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Sacred Mountain Lavender is a boutique lavender farm established in 2001 on the southern slopes of Mount Tuam near Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island, growing over 60 varieties of lavender organically across 2.5 acres. The farm distills its own essential oils on-site and produces a range of handcrafted culinary and spa products. Visiting cyclists can take a self-guided tour of the lavender fields, drying room, and distillation equipment, and browse the seasonal farm shop for locally made lavender goods.

value: Sacred Mountain Lavender

wow_evidence: boutique lavender farm established in 2001... growing over 60 varieties of lavender organically across 2.5 acres... distills its own essential oils on-site


value: 2481 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 24m; rack (7 spaces) at 53m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: It's Okay is a neighborhood bar and restaurant in East Vancouver serving food, breakfast, and wine with late-night hours. The casual hangout spot offers table reservations and attracts late-night diners and groups. Touring cyclists passing through Vancouver can find a relaxed venue for evening meals and drinks.

value: It's Okay

signal: bar & restaurant, breakfast/wine; ~$18-28pp


value: 11127 Alaska Road South, Fort St. John, V1J 0P2

community: Fort St. John

value: Triple O's is a BC-born quick-service burger chain known for 100% fresh Canadian beef burgers, hand-scooped milkshakes, and Kennebec fries. This Fort St. John location sits on Alaska Road South and offers a drive-through alongside takeout and delivery options. It is part of a chain with roots going back to the original White Spot restaurant founded in Vancouver in 1928.

value: Triple O's

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


blurb: Campbell River's community centre with pool and weight room.

community: Campbell River

value: Municipal community centre operated by the City of Campbell River, offering a pool, fitness classes, weight room, and indoor court rentals. Located on Vancouver Island, it serves as a public recreation hub that touring cyclists could use for rest and facilities.

value: Campbell River Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal centre with pool, weight room, courts; after-ride band (KW rentals false positive).


value: 2-1059 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W0

community: Roberts Creek

value: Roberts Creek Wellbeing is a health food store in Roberts Creek on BC's Sunshine Coast, stocking groceries, produce, dairy, and meats alongside herbs, vitamins, supplements, body care, books, and gifts. It functions as a full-service natural foods stop for locals and travellers alike in this small coastal community between Gibsons and Sechelt. For touring cyclists on the Sunshine Coast route, it offers a meaningful resupply opportunity in an otherwise lightly serviced stretch.

value: Roberts Creek Wellbeing

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: Groceries, Produce, Dairy & Meats...health food store in Roberts Creek


value: 1409 Erickson Road, Creston, BC V0B 1G3

character: utilitarian

community: Creston

value: A tidy, flower-lined adult-only RV park on the edge of Creston with large level tent sites and clean heated washrooms; walking distance to grocery stores, pharmacy, and pool, making it a practical town stop with no scenic draw.

value: Scotty's RV Park & Campground

wow_evidence: heated showers, laundry, and no-service tent sites


value: 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 4M1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (covered) at 13m; rack at 45m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 89m; stands (10 spaces) at 91m; rack at 92m; rack at 93m. Total: 60 spaces, 50 secure.

community: Burnaby

value: Chipotle Burnaby Metrotown is a fast-casual Mexican chain restaurant on Kingsway offering fully customizable burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. The brand is built around its 'Food with Integrity' sourcing philosophy, using 53 real ingredients free of artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Cyclists passing through the Metrotown corridor will find a high-calorie, protein-rich meal stop with vegetarian and vegan options on an otherwise dense commercial strip.

value: Chipotle

detail: Website menu includes beans, rice, and salsa-based options consistent with vegan and vegetarian diets. No gluten-free claim found

detail: Website makes no mention of Wi-Fi

signal: chain 'chipotle'

wow_evidence: addr:unit=2200 indicates this is an interior mall location at Burnaby Metrotown


value: 1499 Anderson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3R5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 81m; stands (8 spaces) at 94m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: The Keg Granville Island is a full-service steakhouse and bar situated on Granville Island, one of Vancouver's most visited waterfront destinations. The location features a dining room, bar with TVs, lounge, and patio, and is accessible by water taxi or ferry in addition to street-level entry. It is a reliable sit-down meal option for cyclists touring Vancouver's False Creek and Granville Island area.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'


value: 10355 152 St Unit 1079, Surrey, BC V3R 7C1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (14 spaces) at 14m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Baskin-Robbins

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 1018 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (6 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (6 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 38 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Menbow Ramen Bar is an authentic Japanese ramen restaurant in downtown Victoria, part of a growing BC chain with locations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. The kitchen imports key ingredients directly from Japan and is one of the few ramen spots offering both creamy Tonkotsu (pork bone) and clear Tori (chicken) broths across multiple flavor profiles including Shio, Shoyu, Miso, and a vegetarian Tomato Ramen. Cyclists looking for a hot, filling bowl after a long ride can dine in or order pickup through the restaurant's online ordering system.

value: Menbow Ramen Bar

detail: Website explicitly lists Tomato Ramen as '(Vegetarian)' in the menu description

signal: Ramen bar/noodle house category; mall quick-service locations; no pricing visible

wow_evidence: growing BC chain with locations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland; imports key ingredients directly from Japan


value: 505 Victoria Ave North, Cranbrook, V1C 6S3

community: Cranbrook

value: Save-On-Foods


value: #108-31935 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V5

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Open since 1996, New Saigon is one of the Fraser Valley's longest-running Vietnamese restaurants, known for house specialties like the Henry Special, homemade Coconut Curry Chicken Stew, and a full Pho menu. The casual strip-mall location offers dine-in with table service as well as online pickup and delivery ordering. It has been consistently recognized as a top dining destination in the Fraser Valley.

value: New Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

detail: Dine-in menu lists a dedicated VEGETARIAN section; pickup/delivery menu also includes a VEGETARIAN category

signal: Vietnamese pho/curry sit-down; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Open since 1996, one of the Fraser Valley's longest-running Vietnamese restaurants


community: Port Hardy

source: llm-examine

value: Cape Scott Water Taxi / North Coast Trail Shuttle runs pre-booked water taxi trips from Port Hardy to North Coast Trail access points (Shushartie Bay, Cape Sutil, Fisherman's Bay) and a land van shuttle from Cape Scott parking lot back to Port Hardy; seasonal April–September only, no stated bicycle policy.

value: North Coast Trail Shuttle Ltd.

subcategory: Shuttle


value: 8645 160 Street, Surrey, V4N 1G4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Nanyang Asian Supermarket is a full-service Asian grocery supermarket located in Surrey's Fleetwood area, occupying a multi-unit ground-floor retail space. It carries the range of products expected of an Asian-focused supermarket, making it a useful provisioning stop for touring cyclists seeking specialty ingredients alongside everyday staples.

value: Nanyang Asian Supermarket


value: Fraser Valley, BC V4Z 1A7, Canada

community: Bridal Falls

value: Seven tent sites sit directly along the Tamihi River in the Chilliwack Valley, offering a genuine riverside wilderness feel; access is via Forest Service Roads, it's cash-only on arrival, and there is no garbage service — pack in, pack out.

value: Rapids Campground

wow_evidence: access is via Forest Service Roads... no cellular coverage... may limit its practical value for bicycle tourists without vehicle support


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 13020 Delf Place, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 3099 Shannon Lake Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2M2

community: West Kelowna

value: Neighbours Pub is a community neighbourhood pub tucked into the Shannon Lake area of West Kelowna, offering 14 rotating craft beer taps alongside a full pub menu of burgers, mains, flatbreads, and lighter fare. The pub also operates an attached liquor store, making it a handy stop for cyclists looking to resupply. A sunny patio and a lively indoor space with TVs make it a welcoming spot to recharge after a ride.

value: Neighbours Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: 14 rotating craft beer taps alongside a full pub menu... attached liquor store


community: White Rock


community: Mission

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 1236 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6E 1C1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Rice & Noodle is a casual fast-casual Thai and Asian kitchen on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, best known for its pad thai and fully customizable dishes — diners pick a base, protein, and spice level from none to extreme. The kitchen cooks fresh in front of customers, with a menu spanning curries, noodle dishes, stir-fries, and soups. Online ordering is available alongside dine-in, making it a convenient fuel stop on a city cycling route.

value: Rice & Noodle

detail: Website lists tofu as a protein option and explicitly describes spring rolls as 'deep fried vegetarian spring roll'

signal: fast-casual Thai/Asian noodle; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: multi-location chain structure


value: 907 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (8 spaces) at 82m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Winter Bear Dessert & Teahouse is a dessert-focused cafe and teahouse on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, steps from the Stanley Park Seawall cycling route. The venue offers indoor seating in a no-smoking environment and accepts both credit and debit cards. Its Denman Street location makes it a natural stop for cyclists completing the seawall loop.

value: Winter Bear Dessert & Teahouse

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 5514 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

community: Sechelt

value: e.b.'s Ice Cream Shop is a locally beloved scoop shop situated steps from the Salish Sea on Sechelt's waterfront, offering flavours from Rocky Point Ice Cream alongside their own homemade small-batch creations. The shop moved to a new indoor location at 5514 Wharf Ave for summer 2025, adding expanded seating and menu items. They even cater to cycling companions — the website notes ice cream is available for dogs too.

value: e.b.'s Ice Cream Shop


value: 1528 Whiffin Spit Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T4

community: Sooke

value: Sooke Harbour House is a boutique oceanfront hotel and resort perched at the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Whiffin Spit Road in Sooke, BC. The property features individually designed rooms and suites with West Coast styling, an on-site restaurant, cafe, and wine cellar, and has recently undergone a change of ownership and revival under Catalog Hospitality. For touring cyclists approaching from the Galloping Goose Trail or the southern tip of Vancouver Island, it represents a notable endpoint or overnight destination with ocean-view rooms and on-site dining.

value: Sooke Harbour House

detail: On-site Restaurant, Cafe & Wine Cellar referenced on the homepage

signal: storied Sooke Harbour House relaunched as luxury boutique resort; rates historically and currently $350+

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 199 BC-3, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

community: Princeton

value: Princeton Cold Beer and Wine is a liquor retail store in Princeton, BC, positioned directly off Highway 3 across from the Chevron station — a convenient stop for cyclists on the Crowsnest route. The store carries an extensive selection of cold beer, local and imported wines, and spirits.

value: Prince Cold Beer and Wine Liquor Store

signal: Cold beer & wine liquor retail, not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 14600 North Bluff Road, White Rock, BC V4B 3C9

blurb: City arena and hall complex in Centennial Park; public skating in season.

value: Centennial Park Leisure Centre and Arena is a City of White Rock-operated multi-use complex featuring an ice rink, auditorium, large hall, and meeting rooms. The arena transitions to a dry-floor venue from April through August for indoor sports and community events, giving it year-round community relevance. Cyclists exploring the White Rock and South Surrey area may find it a useful urban landmark near the North Bluff Road corridor.

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: City arena and halls complex, public skating in season; standard rink ladder.


value: 1414 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3X9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Viet Family is a fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant on Commercial Drive, one of Vancouver's most-cycled urban corridors, established in 2022 by the Ho family and relocated to its current spot in 2024. The menu centres on Vietnamese staples — pho, summer rolls, bún bowls, and dry vermicelli platters — all plant-based and crafted with house-made broths and sauces. The restaurant also offers catering and private event hosting, suggesting a comfortable, full-service dining environment well suited for a group rest stop.

value: Viet Family Restaurant

detail: Website explicitly describes itself as a vegan restaurant ('Viet Family - The Vegan House'); menu notes '(GF*) - option available only by request' on multiple items

signal: Starters $12-16, sit-down Vietnamese restaurant, casual pricing


community: Langford

value: Shell Select


value: Sixteen Mile Creek Forest Service Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B8

blurb: Adventure base near Whistler: whitewater rafting, ziplines, and aerial courses.

community: Whistler

value: Operating under the brand 'The Adventure Group,' this multi-activity adventure complex sits on Cougar Mountain just north of Whistler and offers whitewater rafting, ziplining, side-by-side off-road tours, an aerial obstacle course, snowmobile and snowshoe tours, and the Vallea Lumina night walk. A free shuttle runs from Whistler Village to the base camp, where guests can also eat at an on-site café. It bills itself as Whistler's only local whitewater rafting operation.

label: Summer rafting season

months: May June July August

theme: adventure

value: Wedge Rafting (The Adventure Group)

detail: Website states 'enjoy food from our café' and 'grab a tasty bite at our café' at the base camp

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: tourism=attraction

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: The Adventure Group's Cougar Mountain base — rafting, ziplines, aerial course, Vallea Lumina; established adventure-operator ladder 2/3; free village shuttle.


value: 15658 Old Tete Jaune Road

community: Harvey

value: Mica Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins is an adults-only, self-catering log cabin resort tucked into the wilderness near Tete Jaune Cache, just minutes from Mount Robson Provincial Park and about an hour's scenic drive from Jasper. The property explicitly promotes mountain biking as a summer activity and provides detailed trail guides for the nearby Valemount Bike Park, making it a viable base for cyclists exploring the Robson Valley. Cabins are fully equipped with kitchens and are generously spaced for privacy in an unspoiled mountain setting.

value: Mica Mountain Lodge & Cabins

detail: Website states 'restaurants located within 2 to 10 minutes driving distance' from the lodge

signal: adults-only self-catering log cabins near Tete Jaune/Mt Robson; $170-230

wow_evidence: mountain biking is listed as a summer activity and the site includes a detailed guide to the Valemount Bike Park


value: PO Box 234, Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0

community: Dease Lake

value: Arctic Divide Lodge is a boutique indigenous-family-owned property on the remote Stewart-Cassiar Highway in Dease Lake, Northern BC, housed in a handcrafted log building whose hallways double as an art gallery. The lodge offers private rooms, kitchen apartments, and full chalets with self-check-in by keycode, a communal kitchen, and Starlink WiFi — designed for self-sufficient travellers making the long drive up the Cassiar corridor. It holds a 2023 accreditation from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Arctic Divide Lodge

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: boutique indigenous-family-owned property… 2023 accreditation from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada


value: 1273 Island Highway #10, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z9, Canada

community: Nanaimo

value: Chase River Liquor Store is a retail liquor outlet located in Nanaimo's Chase River area (unit 10 of a multi-unit property). As a licensed alcohol retailer, it stocks beer, wine, and spirits for off-premise consumption. It is a routine convenience stop rather than a destination hospitality venue for touring cyclists.

value: Chase River Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: Mile 497, Alaska Highway, Northern BC

community: Fort Nelson

value: The Liard Hot Springs Lodge Restaurant is a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner inside a remote lodge complex at Mile 497 of the Alaska Highway, roughly 300 km from Fort Nelson. It sits directly across the highway from the second-largest natural hot springs in Canada, making it a rare and welcome stop for cyclists riding the Alaska Highway through a stretch with no cell service. The lodge is open year-round and also offers rooms, campsites, and RV hookups.

value: Liard Hot Springs Lodge Restaurant

label: Cheap eats

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: directly across the highway from the second-largest natural hot springs in Canada ... no alternatives for many kilometres


value: 2200 York Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 3E8

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (5 spaces) at 37m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: A natural foods supermarket in Kitsilano, this store serves as a convenient resupply point for cyclists touring through Vancouver. Located on York Avenue, it's a solid stop for stocking up on groceries and provisions before continuing on a tour.

value: Kitsilano Natural Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: natural foods supermarket in Kitsilano


value: 7374 Sea to Sky Highway, Pemberton, V0N 2L1

community: Pemberton

value: Lynx Cafe is a food truck located on the Sea to Sky Highway in Pemberton, offering a convenient stop for cyclists passing through this mountain community. Operating in the fast food tradition with fish and chips and coffee, it provides quick service for travelers. The truck represents a casual, mobile dining option along the highway corridor.

value: Lynx Cafe

wow_evidence: Food Truck serving fast food and coffee


value: 4046 200 St, Langley City, BC V3A 1K7

community: Langley

value: Sushi Mate is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Langley City offering a broad menu that spans nigiri, sashimi, aburi oshi, specialty rolls, teriyaki, donburi, and party trays. The restaurant brands itself as the best sushi in Langley City and supports online ordering for takeout. It is a practical mid-ride meal stop for cyclists passing through central Langley.

value: Sushi Mate

detail: Website menu categories do not explicitly confirm but cannot contradict

label: Casual

signal: sushi, lunch specials/dinner boxes; ~$15-25pp


value: 2799 Reed Road, Anahim Lake, BC V0L 1C0

community: Anahim Lake

value: Anahim Lake Resort sits on the eastern slope of the Coastal Mountains along BC's Chilcotin Highway (Hwy 20), roughly halfway between Williams Lake and Bella Coola — a natural overnight stop for cyclists riding the Freedom Highway. The resort offers tent sites along the lakeshore, RV hookups with 15 & 30 amp electric and water, and rustic cabins equipped with a wood stove, hot plate, and fridge. Free hot showers and Wi-Fi are included, making it a comfortable base in an otherwise very remote stretch of interior BC.

value: Anahim Lake Resort & RV Park

signal: Cabins starting at $90/night

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: natural overnight stop for cyclists riding the Freedom Highway... Free hot showers and Wi-Fi are included


value: 4649 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 1X5

community: Kelowna

value: The Mission Creamery is a family-owned, from-scratch artisan ice cream shop on Kelowna's Lakeshore Road, founded by Francine and Mike after a decade of making ice cream for family and friends. The shop crafts rotating flavors using locally sourced dairy and ingredients, with names inspired by local geography. A second outpost operates at the AQUA Boat Club, and the Lakeshore location sits along a popular cycling corridor near Okanagan Lake.

value: The Mission Creamery

detail: Menu is ice cream only — no food beyond frozen desserts

detail: Multiple flavors explicitly labeled '(GF)' throughout the menu (e.g., Salted Caramel, Milk & Cookies, Chute Lake Road, matcha). No explicit vegan labeling found