value: 8700 McKim Way Unit 2178, Richmond, BC V6X 2H8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 51m; rack at 93m; rack at 99m.

community: Richmond

value: Rice Holic is a specialty dessert stall operating in Richmond food courts, known for its signature Mango Mochi — fresh, hand-picked mangoes wrapped in soft, chewy mochi and produced in limited daily quantities. It occupies two food-court locations in Richmond (Empire Centre and Admiralty Centre), making it a convenient sweet stop for cyclists moving through the city's commercial corridor. Orders are available for online pre-order and in-person pickup only; no delivery is offered.

value: Rice Holic

detail: FAQ states: 'We do not offer delivery at this time. All orders must be picked up at our location.'


source: enrichment

value: 2053 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

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

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Volcano Sushi & Grill is a Japanese restaurant on East Hastings Street offering sushi, robata grill, teriyaki, and noodle dishes in a newly renovated two-storey space. The restaurant is notable for its robotic food delivery system and availability of private dining rooms for groups. Signature items include the Vancouver Roll made with real crab meat and wild salmon, and the all-day customizable combo sets.

value: Volcano Sushi & Grill

detail: Website explicitly offers pickup orders: 'pick up and phone order only on Tuesday' and 'Online Order' with pickup option

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: sushi/robata/teriyaki, lunch specials; ~$15-25pp

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

source: osm

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: robotic food delivery system... Vancouver Roll made with real crab meat and wild salmon


value: 5191 Joyce Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (12 spaces) at 90m; stands (20 spaces) at 98m. Total: 46 spaces.

category: Groceries

value: Sari Sari Store is a convenience store located on Joyce Street in Vancouver. It offers basic groceries and supplies for the local community.

value: Sari Sari Store

subcategory: Convenience Store

tier: info


value: 1012 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

category: Accommodation

community: Ucluelet

value: Reef Point Cottages is a collection of self-contained cottage rentals scattered across the rainforest-meets-ocean landscape of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's wild west coast, with unit sizes ranging from studios to a three-bedroom cottage. Several units feature private hot tubs and forest or waterfront views, and the property is pet-friendly. It sits minutes from the Wild Pacific Trail and Pacific Rim National Park, making it a practical base for touring cyclists exploring this stretch of the coast.

value: Reef Point Cottages

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: self-described affordable cottages but Ucluelet market + private hot tubs; $160-220

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 6200 River Rd #130, Richmond, BC V7C 0B1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; rack at 57m; rack at 72m; rack at 80m.

value: Fortune Terrace Chinese Cuisine is a full-service Cantonese restaurant on River Road in Richmond offering an expansive menu that spans dim sum, congee, BBQ duck and pork, fresh seafood, and seasonal chef's specials. The restaurant also accepts online orders for in-store pickup, making it a practical stop for cyclists wanting a sit-down or grab-and-go Chinese meal. Its location on River Road places it near the popular cycling routes that follow the south arm of the Fraser River.

value: Fortune Terrace Chinese Cuisine

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetable and tofu dishes including Deep-Fried Tofu in Hong Kong Style, Dry-Fried Spicy Green Beans, Pan-Fried Choy Sum Vegetables, Stir-Fried Chinese Yam with Fresh Lily & Celery, and Pea Tips with Tofu Skin in Soup

confidence: high

signal: Most mains $15-30; bulk of menu $16-25; typical spend ~$20-25


community: Terrace

value: Pizza Hut

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'pizza hut'

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 255 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 0E7

bike_parking_detail: 27 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (4 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; bollard (2 spaces) at 55m; bollard (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; bollard (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m; stands (12 spaces) at 99m. Total: 80 spaces.

value: Delicious Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant on downtown Vancouver's Robson Street, one of two Lower Mainland locations (the other in Coquitlam). The menu centres on signature satay pho with aromatic broth, alongside fresh salad rolls, banh mi, and a deluxe combo pho loaded with mixed proteins. The restaurant emphasises traditional recipes and is wheelchair accessible, making it a practical sit-down stop in a busy urban cycling corridor.

value: Delicious Pho

detail: Menu includes salad rolls with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs, and vegetable-forward dishes

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: Pho restaurant, sit-down format, inherently casual dining category


value: 527 Sixth Street, New Westminster, V3L 3B9

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 8m; stands (4 spaces) at 15m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands at 67m; stands (6 spaces) at 70m; stands at 92m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Pizza Pizza is a Canadian fast-food pizza chain founded in 1967, with over 750 locations coast to coast. This New Westminster outlet offers both indoor and outdoor seating along with takeout service. The chain carries a broad menu including vegetarian options and gluten-free crust, making it a quick calorie-refuel stop for riders passing through downtown New Westminster.

value: Pizza Pizza

detail: Website FAQ confirms gluten-free crust option and vegetarian-compatible ingredients are available

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Appledale

source: camping

value: A small, semi-open, free rec site on the shore of Little Slocan Lakes, offering a quiet lakeside overnight for 6 parties. Getting there requires roughly 21 km of Little Slocan Forest Service Road — gravel, potentially washboard — and no amenities are confirmed on site.

value: Little Slocan Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 620 Laura Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

community: Bowen Island

value: Riley's Cidery sits in a remarkable one-of-a-kind heirloom apple orchard on Bowen Island containing nearly a thousand varieties, planted over 30 years by collectors John and Josephine Riley. Visitors can taste craft ciders made from these heritage apples and enjoy a picnic area overlooking the orchard. The cidery is run by Christine and Rob, who took over stewardship of this living museum in 2019 and trained in traditional English cidermaking.

value: Riley's Cidery

confidence: low

signal: heirloom-orchard cidery, tastings/picnic; ~$15-25 visit

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


bike_access: hard

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

label: wildflower bloom

months: July August

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Manning Park

value: Kicking Horse is a hike-in backcountry campground in E.C. Manning Park's Cascade Mountains, reachable only on foot more than 1 km from any road; a permit is required year-round and advance reservation is mandatory in peak summer season — inaccessible to a loaded touring bike.

value: Kicking Horse Campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: 4524 Feeney Avenue, V8G 1J2

value: Wholesale Club

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 32530 Lougheed Highway Unit 219, Mission Hills, Mission, BC V2V 1A5, Canada

community: Mission

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


community: Chilliwack

value: Mooyah

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 7272 King George Boulevard

community: Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 6641 Kingsway

community: Burnaby


value: 4855 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 99m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 99m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Oretachi Curry is the Canadian outpost of an Osaka, Japan original, serving authentic Japanese curry rice and a signature curry ramen built on a house-made shrimp oil and ebi miso broth. Every order gets a freshly panko-fried katsu made in-house, and the curry blend draws on over 20 spices with locally sourced BC ingredients. The restaurant sits in the Riley Park stretch of Main Street, one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors, and offers online ordering and takeout for riders on the move.

value: Oretachi Curry

signal: Japanese curry rice + katsu/ramen; ~$14-20pp


category: Transport

source: ptboard-icb

value: Carrier serving the remote northwest, with a licensed passenger route between Atlin and the Yukon.

value: Atlin Trucking and Cartage

origin: transport

source: manual

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit


value: 5875 Central Rd, Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 34m.

community: Hornby Island

value: Sizzle is a restaurant located on Vancouver Island, BC, tagged in OpenStreetMap with outdoor seating. Beyond its name and outdoor patio, little detail is publicly verifiable from available sources. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it a convenient stop, though amenities are unconfirmed.

value: Sizzle

signal: patio restaurant, Hornby Island; keep casual


value: 746 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B2X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 87m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Langford

value: Fu Wah Express is a Chinese takeout restaurant on Goldstream Avenue offering a broad menu of classic Chinese-Canadian dishes spanning chow mein, chop suey, fried rice, Szechuan specialties, soups, and appetizers. Online pickup ordering is available with a stated 15-minute turnaround, making it a practical quick stop for cyclists in the Langford corridor. The menu includes a dedicated vegetarian section as well as vegan-labelled items.

value: Fu Wah Express Cafe

detail: Menu legend explicitly lists vegetarian and vegan labels; dedicated Vegetarian section includes Black Bean Sauce Bean Cakes, Braised Tofu & Vegetables, Vegetable Chop Suey, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Ma Po Tofu. No GF evidence found

signal: Main entrees $19.95–$22.95; casual Chinese quick-service

wow_evidence: online pickup ordering is available with a stated 15-minute turnaround


value: 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 57m; rack at 64m; rack at 66m; stand_(supports_bicycle_frame)https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/how-to-tag-a-beach-access-mat/117536/6 at 94m.

blurb: Free city museum with heritage walking-tour guides.

category: Attractions

value: The Richmond Museum is a free, City of Richmond-operated local history museum situated inside the Richmond Cultural Centre alongside the Brighouse branch of the Richmond Public Library. It explores the community's layered history — from Coast Salish First Nations to canneries and aviation — through exhibits and free self-guided walking tours covering three historic districts. A touring cyclist stopping here gains a grounded sense of the delta landscape they are riding through, plus downloadable PDF tour routes for the surrounding neighbourhoods.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: Richmond Museum

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: osm fee=no

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Free city museum inside the Cultural Centre with self-guided heritage walking tours — modest but real.


value: 3505 Dove Creek Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P3

community: Sandwick

value: Dove Creek Produce Farm is a family-run u-pick and direct-sale farm on Dove Creek Road just minutes from downtown Courtenay, BC, growing strawberries, melons, asparagus, garlic, and corn. The farm has an active following and draws steady crowds during u-pick sessions, making it a lively seasonal stop. For touring cyclists in the Comox Valley, it offers a chance to stock up on fresh local produce straight from the field.

value: Dove Creek Produce Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-run u-pick and direct-sale farm growing strawberries, melons, asparagus, garlic, and corn


value: Costco Food Court


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 91m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Small visitor information kiosk in Whistler Village near Olympic Plaza.

community: Whistler

value: A small tourism information kiosk in Whistler Village, tagged as a hut-style building on OpenStreetMap. It appears to be one of the informal host stations where visitors can ask questions about the area, distinct from the larger Whistler Visitor Centre on Gateway Drive.

dwell: quick

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Whistler Village Host

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Small info kiosk hut near Olympic Plaza, distinct from the main VC; useful orientation point.


value: 5951 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands at 27m; stands at 32m; rack (covered) at 33m; stands at 36m; rack (covered) at 57m; stands at 61m; rack at 68m; rack at 68m; rack at 98m.

value: Waves Coffee House

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 64901 North Bend Station Road, North Bend

blurb: Volunteer community centre with museum, thrift store, and internet.

community: North Bend

value: The North Bend Community Centre is a volunteer-run community hub situated across the Fraser River from Boston Bar, housing a local history museum with records dating back to the 1800s, a thrift store, and a drop-in room with free computer internet access. The museum holds an extensive collection of historical photos, census records, and community memorabilia documenting the area's railway heritage and settlement history. Cyclists touring the Fraser Canyon can stop in to explore the deep local heritage of this small riverside community.

days_closed: Mo We Th Fr Su

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

planning: check-ahead

value: North Bend Community Center

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Volunteer hub with museum, thrift store, and free drop-in internet — real public services.


value: 823 Bay Street, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: Xin Korean Restaurant is a Korean dining establishment on Bay Street in Victoria, operating Wednesday through Sunday. It occupies a retail building and offers a sit-down restaurant experience for cyclists exploring the city. Korean cuisine typically features hearty, flavourful dishes that would make a satisfying stop mid-tour.

value: Xin Korean Restaurant

signal: Korean sit-down; ~$16-26pp


community: Salmon Arm

value: A&W

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

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 819 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 34m; rack (20 spaces) at 43m; rack at 69m; rack (12 spaces) at 84m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: This Starbucks occupies a prime spot on Victoria's Wharf Street, steps from the Inner Harbour waterfront and the busy cycling and pedestrian routes that follow the water's edge. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating with air conditioning, making it a natural rest point on a warm day of touring. The café serves a full range of coffee drinks, teas, cold refreshers, and light food including sandwiches.

value: Starbucks

detail: Website menu shows vegetarian-suitable items including matcha drinks, chai lattes, and an Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich

signal: chain 'starbucks'

wow_evidence: Starbucks ... steps from the Inner Harbour waterfront


value: 4325 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces, covered) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 57m; stands (32 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 57 spaces.

value: Earls

signal: chain 'earls'


value: 2401 Trans-Canada Highway, Salmon Arm, BC

value: A Travelodge by Wyndham situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm, a key stop in the Shuswap region for cyclists travelling between Vancouver and the Rockies. As a highway motor hotel, it offers straightforward roadside accommodation in a town with reasonable access to services. Salmon Arm sits roughly midway along the Trans-Canada corridor, making it a natural overnight break for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Travelodge

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: Genuine Travelodge, highway motor hotel ~$110-140


value: 926 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W2C3

community: Campbell River

value: Session Taproom + Kitchen is a casual, artisanal restaurant and craft-beer taproom that has operated in Campbell River since 2019, featuring 12 rotating taps of local craft beer and cider alongside cocktails, pizza, and salad bowls. The business is kid-friendly and locally owned, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and staff. It shares its building with a spin and yoga studio, making it a lively community gathering spot on the Island Highway corridor.

value: Session Taproom & Kitchen

detail: Website states 'Session offers a variety of both meat and plant-based food options'; front page also lists salad bowls in the menu offerings

signal: craft-beer taproom, pizza/salads; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: locally owned... 12 rotating taps of local craft beer and cider


value: 740 Burdett Avenue, V8W 1B2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: A locally owned and operated full-service hotel in downtown Victoria, open since 1976 and steps from the Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings. The property is notable for Vista 18, Victoria's only rooftop restaurant, and the award-winning Clive's Classic Lounge. Touring cyclists will find bicycle storage, a guest laundry room, and EV charging among the listed amenities.

value: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

detail: 'Guest Laundry Room' listed in website amenities

detail: On-site dining at Vista 18 rooftop restaurant and Clive's Classic Lounge, both mentioned prominently on the website

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: full-service downtown hotel with rooftop restaurant; $200-260

detail: Website amenities list explicitly includes 'Bicycle Storage'; no further detail on lock arrangement or capacity provided

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: locally owned and operated... Bicycle Storage... Guest Laundry Room


value: 19705 Fraser Highway, Langley

community: Langley

value: New York Fries


value: 3416 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6R 2B3

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 39m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (7 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 28 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A sushi restaurant located on West Broadway in Vancouver. Offers a casual dining option for touring cyclists to refuel. Limited information available due to website access failure.

value: Green Leaf Sushi

signal: sushi; ~$15-24pp; site down


value: 601 West Cordova Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Real Fruit Bubble Tea


value: 363 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, V2B 3G6

community: Kamloops

value: Angry Otter Liquor is a retail liquor store operating under the Otter Co-op banner on Tranquille Road in Kamloops. As a co-operative, it is locally owned and community-focused. Cyclists passing through the North Shore area of Kamloops could stop here to resupply beverages for the road.

value: Angry Otter Liquor

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: operating under the Otter Co-op banner ... co-operative, locally owned and community-focused


value: 3755 3rd Avenue

community: Port Alberni

value: A 24-hour motel on 3rd Avenue serving travelers and cyclists throughout the Vancouver Island region. The round-the-clock operation provides flexibility for cycling tours with variable arrival times.

value: Bluebird Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: 24-hour motel on 3rd Avenue


value: 3835 Redford Street

value: A hotel located in Port Alberni, British Columbia, providing overnight accommodation for travelers and tourists. Cyclists can contact the hotel directly to arrange lodging and discuss bike storage options.

value: Hospitality Inn

signal: full-service Hospitality Inn, Port Alberni; $130-170

wow_evidence: hotel located in Port Alberni


value: 1690 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a Japanese ramen chain founded in 1988 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, celebrated for its mild white tonkotsu broth and signature shio ramen served with a pickled plum in a specially designed round bowl. The Robson Street location places it in Vancouver's West End, a short ride from Stanley Park and the seawall — a natural refueling stop on one of the city's most popular cycling corridors. The menu spans shio, shoyu, miso, spicy miso, and char siu ramen varieties, all made from scratch at each restaurant.

value: Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

signal: Ramen shop; sit-down restaurant chain


value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 19-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1

community: Nanaimo

value: Huong Lan is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant that has been a Nanaimo institution since 1998, voted the #1 Asian restaurant in Nanaimo by the Nanaimo News Bulletin every year from 2013 to 2022. The menu centres on pho, wonton soup, grilled lemongrass chicken, and bubble tea, with dedicated gluten-free and vegan options. Located in a plaza on Bowen Road, it offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery — a reliable hot-meal stop for cyclists passing through central Nanaimo.

value: Huong Lan

detail: Menu page lists dedicated 'VEGETARIAN & TOFU' and 'GLUTEN FREE' sections; home page highlights 'gluten-free and vegan selections'

signal: Main dishes $18.95–$20.50; casual Vietnamese noodle/pho restaurant


value: Cariboo, BC V0K 1L0, Canada

community: Eagle Creek

value: A single-unit recreation site at the southeast end of Paddy Lake, reached via the gravel 6000 Road and then a rough, narrow 3.5 km access road; a short 100 m trail drops down to the water.

value: Paddy Lake Recreation Site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: rough, narrow 3.5 km access road


value: 13993 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V3T 4E6


value: 580 Bute Street, Vancouver, V6E 3M1

value: Starbucks


value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 2429 152 Street, Surrey

value: IHOP

signal: chain 'ihop'


value: 90 Emchiss Way, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0, Canada

label: salmon season

months: September October

price_band: premium

washroom_type: flush

community: Anaqtl'a

value: Old-growth rainforest backs onto a 1.2 km sandy Pacific beach at this well-serviced Huu-ay-aht campground near Bamfield and the West Coast Trail trailhead; the access road is chip-sealed but an active logging road shared with trucks.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Pachena Bay Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: campground operated by Huu-ay-aht First Nations ... West Coast Trail trailhead ... 1.2 km sandy Pacific beach


value: 3465 Saanich Road

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 16m; rack (6 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 103 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Brioche is a Sicilian-Italian restaurant and wine bar in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, founded by Head Chef Eduardo Bilardello who began his culinary career in Sicily at age 14 before bringing his craft to Vancouver in 1990. The menu blends traditional Sicilian cooking with West Coast influences, featuring house-made pastas, antipasti platters, and a full wine bar. The restaurant recently relocated to a new Columbia Street space and offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and full catering services.

value: Brioche Ristorante & Wine Bar

detail: Website explicitly promotes takeout/pick-up service: 'No time to sit? No problem, order take-out!' with a dedicated Take Out page; OSM also has

detail: Menu page states 'Vegan and vegetarian options available' for pasta dishes

signal: Sicilian-Italian restaurant & wine bar, named chef; ~$35-55pp


value: 2016 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (2 spaces) at 40m; rack (2 spaces) at 57m; rack (covered) at 68m; rack (2 spaces) at 70m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: Villages Pizza is a regional pizza chain with deep roots in Victoria's neighbourhoods, operating under Sanderson & Louis Holdings. The Oak Bay Avenue location sits in a walkable, bikeable commercial strip and offers both delivery and in-store pickup. The chain supports school lunch programs and community catering, making it a practical stop for groups or solo touring cyclists passing through Oak Bay.

value: Villages Pizza

detail: Catering page lists 'vegetarian options,' 'lactose free cheese,' and 'gluten conscious crusts.'

wow_evidence: regional pizza chain... Sanderson & Louis Holdings


value: 614 Cliff St, Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0

community: Bella Coola

value: Freddy's Restaurant is a sit-down dining establishment located on Cliff Street in the Cariboo, Chilcotin & Central Interior region of British Columbia. It sits along a route through a relatively remote part of the province where full-service restaurants can be valuable resupply points for touring cyclists. Beyond its OSM classification as a restaurant, no further details about the menu, facilities, or character of the business could be confirmed.

value: Freddy's Restaurant

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


value: 3290A Production Way, Burnaby, V5A 4R4

community: Burnaby

value: Foodies on Board is a chef-driven dine-in and takeout restaurant in Burnaby's Production Way corridor, built around an ever-changing weekly menu sourced directly from local BC farmers and cooperatives. Chef Ken's all-day brunch program features house-baked pastries, organic eggs from Rabbit River Farm, and nitrate-free smoked bacon, paired with Lavazza espresso drinks. Beyond the restaurant, the business also runs a catering service and a weekend meal prep program offering a wide range of dietary options.

value: Foodies On Board

detail: FAQs page explicitly lists 'vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, paleo, and more' as dietary options in the meal prep service

signal: All-day brunch, meal prep/catering focus; no prices visible

wow_evidence: chef-driven dine-in and takeout restaurant... sourced directly from local BC farmers


value: 700 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, V2B 3H9

value: Edo Japan is a Canadian-founded Japanese-inspired fast food chain that has been grilling teppanyaki since 1979, now with over 200 locations nationwide. This Kamloops outpost sits inside Northills Shopping Centre off Tranquille Road and offers freshly grilled teriyaki, hand-rolled sushi, ramen, and bubble tea with dine-in seating, takeout, and delivery options. It is a convenient stop for cyclists moving through the North Kamloops corridor.

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'

wow_evidence: over 200 locations nationwide


value: 9055 University High St, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (3 spaces) at 52m; rack (2 spaces, covered) at 66m; rack (2 spaces, covered) at 68m; rack at 90m; rack at 92m; rack at 95m; rack at 97m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Chaiiwala of London

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 6338 Metral Drive, Nanaimo

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 60m.

value: Browns Socialhouse

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


value: Unit 101, 15953 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC V4N 0Y3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: The Great Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant on Fraser Highway in Surrey with a broad menu spanning tandoori specialties, vegetarian dishes, chicken, meat, and seafood — each customizable to mild, medium, or hot spice levels. The restaurant serves both dine-in and takeout, and extends its offerings to event catering throughout Surrey. Its dedicated vegetarian section and Lassi-and-dessert drinks menu make it a substantive meal stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: The Great Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Veggie Specialties' section; website states 'Our menu contains non-vegan and veggie lover dishes.'

signal: Indian, tandoori/curries, lunch specials; ~$16-26pp


value: 6123 Hastings Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 13m.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Sooke

value: A scheduled shuttle along the 55 km Galloping Goose Trail, linking Victoria, Metchosin and Sooke. Three stops, roughly 20 km apart: Atkins Road Park & Ride near Thetis Lake (km 10), the Rocky Point Road lot near Matheson Lake (km 30), and Sooke Regional Potholes parking lot 3 (km 50). The route is driven multiple times a day in both directions, with set stop times. A one-way shuttle pass is $19 per person and you bring your own bike, with no extra charge for the bike. E-bike rental packages that include the shuttle run $119 to $129 per person. Every ride must be booked in advance and seats may be limited, so arrive 15 minutes early. Pets are welcome as a paid add-on. Runs April to October.

value: Electric Alpine Shuttle (Galloping Goose Trail)

detail: Seats may be limited

detail: The $19 one-way pass is the fare; no surcharge for your bike

subcategory: Shuttle


washroom_type: pit

community: Mount Currie

value: A 15-site rec site sitting somewhat open on jade-coloured Lillooet Lake with two small grassy areas and an unimproved boat launch; reached via 8.5 km of active In-shuck-ch Forest Service Road shared with logging trucks.

value: Twin One Creek Recreation Site

wow_evidence: jade-coloured Lillooet Lake … active In-shuck-ch Forest Service Road shared with logging trucks


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (15 spaces) at 30m; lockers (3 spaces, secure) at 31m. Total: 18 spaces, 3 secure.

blurb: University of the Fraser Valley's campus library; guest access available.

community: Abbotsford

value: The UFV Library serves the University of the Fraser Valley community across campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission, offering access to print and digital collections, research assistance, and study spaces. As an academic library on a large university campus, it primarily serves students and faculty but is accessible to community members via guest access. A touring cyclist passing through Abbotsford would find a large institutional building with campus surroundings.

value: UFV Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Academic library with community guest access — library ladder 1/1.


value: 1007 11th Ave N, Golden, V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: Jita's Cafe is a coffee shop in downtown Golden on 11th Avenue North. It offers internet access and serves as a stopping point for cyclists and visitors to the area.

value: Jita's Cafe

wow_evidence: coffee shop in downtown Golden … offers internet access


value: 34261 Marshall Road, V2S 1L8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 85m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Mucho Burrito is a Mexican fast-casual restaurant offering quick-service dining with a focus on burritos and Mexican cuisine. The location offers takeaway service, making it convenient for cyclists on the move. As part of an established Canadian chain, this location provides reliable access to food and refreshments.

value: Mucho Burrito

signal: chain 'mucho burrito'


value: 904B Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, V9A 3M4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 27m; rack at 36m; rack (2 spaces) at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Bunny's Nook Kitchen is a restaurant in Esquimalt. Limited information is currently available to describe its offerings and cyclist-relevant amenities.

value: Bunny's Nook Kitchen

signal: no info; keep casual default

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 7320 4th Street, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Panago


value: 1185 Kilmorley Road, Comox BC V9M 4C4

community: Comox

value: The Griffin Pub & Liquor Store has been a Comox Valley institution since 1984, nestled next to the airbase on Kilmorley Road. The pub pours from 16 taps including local BC craft beers and house wines from Chabberton Estate, alongside a seasonal kitchen menu built around Comox Valley produce. An attached liquor store lets cyclists grab supplies to go, making this a combined eat-drink-and-stock-up stop.

value: Griffin Pub & Liquor Store

wow_evidence: Comox Valley institution since 1984...16 taps including local BC craft beers and house wines from Chabberton Estate


value: 4518 Hastings Street, Burnaby V5C 2K4

value: The Ramen Butcher is an authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen restaurant operated by Menya Kouji Enterprises, with noodles, gyozas, and rice bowls made in-house daily by chefs trained in Japan. The Burnaby location on Hastings Street offers a broad menu spanning classic tonkotsu, tsukemen, miso, and coconut curry ramens alongside donburi rice bowls and gyoza. It is one of two BC locations, with a second shop in Vancouver's Chinatown.

value: The Ramen Butcher

detail: Menu includes Vegetarian ramen (creamy miso and soy milk broth with assorted vegetables and shiitake mushrooms), Vege Tantan (soy milk broth with soy meat, bamboo shoots, corn, bok choy), and Vege Gyoza (meat-free gyoza with matcha wrappers)

signal: Ramen shop category; sit-down format with multiple permanent locations


value: #120 - 4200 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X2C4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops at 45m.

community: Richmond

value: NongGengji is a global chain restaurant specializing in authentic Hunan cuisine, founded in 2017 by Chinese culinary master Feng Guohua and now operating over 100 direct stores across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond. The Richmond location is one of the brand's North American outposts, bringing fiery, ingredient-forward Hunan cooking to a sit-down dining room in the Aberdeen area. Touring cyclists will find it a substantial meal stop on the busy Number 3 Road corridor.

value: Nong Geng Ji Hunan Cuisine

signal: Hunan cuisine chain; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: global chain restaurant...operating over 100 direct stores across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond


value: Emerald Lake, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A, Canada

blurb: Yoho's iconic turquoise lake beneath the President Range, at the end of its own scenic road.

community: Field

value: Emerald Lake is Yoho National Park's largest and most iconic lake, renowned for its vivid turquoise colour produced by glacial rock flour suspended in glacial meltwater. Nestled beneath the President Range on the western slopes of the Great Divide, it sits at the end of a dedicated access road off the Trans-Canada Highway near Field, BC. The lake is a popular day-use destination within a UNESCO World Heritage-associated park also known for the nearby Burgess Shale fossil beds.

facet_confidence: low

label: Peak glacial turquoise colour

months: June July August September

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Emerald Lake

signal: Free admission explicitly stated on parks.canada.ca home page

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Rubric anchor: Emerald Lake/Yoho = 4/4. Iconic turquoise lake, internationally known, with its own scenic access road off the Trans-Canada.


value: 103-32883 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A6

value: Donairo's is a restaurant in Chilliwack, BC tagged with regional cuisine in OpenStreetMap. Beyond its location near the Fraser Valley cycling corridor, virtually nothing is known about this establishment from available data. A site visit would be needed to assess its suitability for touring cyclists.

value: Donairo's

signal: Medium pizzas $20-28; casual sit-down pizza restaurant


value: 3086 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 3m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 41 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Circle K

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1626 McKenzie Avenue, V8N 1A5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 24m; stands (8 spaces) at 27m; stands (8 spaces) at 72m; stands (8 spaces) at 72m; bollard (6 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Thrifty Foods


value: 2306 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 1X2

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

community: Sidney

value: A two-storey pet-friendly hotel situated in the heart of Sidney-by-the-Sea, a short walk from the waterfront, local bookshops, and restaurants of this charming Vancouver Island town. The property offers complimentary cruiser bicycle rentals so guests can explore the Saanich Peninsula without their own wheels, alongside a fitness centre stocked with Peloton equipment. It serves as a natural staging point for cyclists arriving or departing via the nearby BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal.

value: Best Western Plus Emerald Isle

detail: Self-serve guest laundry facilities available; coin-operated machines with detergent available at the front desk

signal: chain 'best western plus'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: complimentary cruiser bicycle rentals so guests can explore the Saanich Peninsula... laundry


value: Western Pacific Marine operates the passenger ferry MV Centurion VII between French Creek (near Qualicum Beach) and False Bay on Lasqueti Island, a roughly one-hour crossing. Peak season (late June to Labour Day) runs 17 round trips a week; off-peak runs 14, with reduced or no Tuesday sailings. Bikes roll on as passenger items for $4.25 one-way in peak season, $3.25 off-peak. Freight is handled separately for bulkier items.

value: Lasqueti Island Ferry (Western Pacific Marine)

subcategory: Ferry


value: 3287 University Way, V1V 1V7

blurb: Small holds pick-up library point on the UBC Okanagan campus.

community: Kelowna

value: The ORL UBCO Branch is a public library branch of the Okanagan Regional Library system located on the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus in Kelowna. It functions primarily as a holds pick-up location with a small selection of popular materials, and is staffed only on Tuesday mornings and during occasional special events. Multiple bus routes serve the campus, and the building's book drop is always accessible.

value: UBCO Library Branch

wow_evidence: Holds pick-up point staffed Tuesday mornings — the rubric's own notability-0 anchor (holds-pickup kiosk).


value: 580 Cairnsmore Street, Duncan, BC

community: Duncan

value: Fishbowl Cafe is a coffee shop located in Duncan on Vancouver Island, a town that sits along popular cycling routes through the Cowichan Valley. Touring cyclists passing through Duncan would find it a potential stop for coffee and a rest. No further detail about the café's character or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Fishbowl Cafe


value: 12968 232nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6V2

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Black Sheep Public House is a long-established Maple Ridge neighbourhood pub operating since 1987, voted best pub in the Maple Ridge and Ridge Meadows area. Seating over 200 guests, it offers an extensive food menu with daily specials and over 18 beers on tap. The venue is located minutes from Golden Ears Provincial Park and also operates an adjacent liquor store — the largest in the city by its own account.

value: Black Sheep Public House

detail: Menu marks vegetarian items with '(V)', including Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Yam Fries, and Tzatziki Dip

signal: amenity=pub


value: 770 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake

community: Burns Lake

value: Key-oh Lodge is a 42-room hotel on the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16) in Burns Lake, open since 2017, making it one of the newer accommodations in the area and a natural stopover for cyclists travelling between Prince George and northern BC communities. The lodge offers 24/7 front desk service, daily housekeeping, and a spacious parking area large enough for transport trucks and RVs. A sister property downtown (Key-oh Hotel) includes a restaurant and pub.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Key-oh Lodge

detail: Website states: 'a convenient grab-and-go breakfast bar to fuel you before you head out for the day.'

detail: Website footer notes a sister property: 'Hotel with Restaurant & Pub Downtown' in Burns Lake

signal: Newer 42-room highway hotel, self-positioned affordable, Burns Lake market ~$120-150


value: 1100 Melville Street, Unit 100, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (5 spaces) at 69m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Japanese sushi restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating and vegetarian options. Offers online ordering and takeout service. Convenient casual dining for touring cyclists.

value: Sushi California

detail: Vegetarian options confirmed via

signal: sushi, takeout; ~$15-24pp


community: Ladysmith

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


blurb: Fenced community garden in Charleson Park near the False Creek seawall.

value: Charleson Park Community Garden is a fenced community garden nestled within Charleson Park near False Creek in Vancouver. It is a publicly accessible green space and a pleasant rest point for cyclists riding the nearby False Creek seawall route. The site is fully wheelchair accessible, suggesting a well-maintained and welcoming public facility.

value: Charleson Park Community Garden

signal: Park and community garden; parks are free public spaces

wow_evidence: Fenced community garden inside Charleson Park; viewable, plots not public; modest even by garden ladder.


value: 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 54m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Kyros Kitchen is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant on UBC's campus serving spinning shawarma, grilled kebabs, homestyle stews, and a build-your-own pasta station. The concept emphasizes speed alongside quality, making it a practical refueling stop for cyclists passing through the UBC area. Located in unit 1302 of a larger campus building, it draws students and professionals alike with its fresh, made-daily menu.

value: Kyros Kitchen

signal: All pasta mains $10.99–$12.99; quick-service shawarma/kebab format


value: Gambier Island, BC V0N 1G1, Canada

community: Camp Artaban

value: Ramillies Channel


value: 2649 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Pizza Pizza

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 457 Village Bay Road, Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J2

community: Mayne Island

value: Shavasana Art Gallery & Café is a combined art gallery and café perched on a promontory at the edge of 'The Village' on Mayne Island, with views of Active Pass. The café offers coffee, a reported 23 varieties of tea, and locally baked cookies and squares alongside rotating exhibitions of local and regional artists running May through October. Described as one of only about seven things to do on Mayne Island, it's a distinctive cultural stop for cyclists exploring the Gulf Islands.

value: Shavasana Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 451 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H3

community: Kamloops

value: Jamaican Kitchen is a family-owned Caribbean restaurant on Kamloops' Tranquille Road, founded by Red Seal chef Kamau Metsimela and his wife Denese, who brought authentic Jamaican home-style cooking to BC's interior in 2012. The casual spot serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring jerk dishes, johnnycakes, island-spiced French toast, and creative twists on Canadian favourites, with a soundtrack of Bob Marley to match. Cyclists can fuel up with hearty plates or order for pickup via the online shop.

value: Jamaican Kitchen

detail: Menu includes Vegetarian Benedict, Garden Omelet, Vegan Skillet (explicitly labelled vegan, with tofu scramble and vegan cheese), and Vegan Grab and Go Sandwich

wow_evidence: family-owned Caribbean restaurant...founded by Red Seal chef Kamau Metsimela


value: 6669 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6

value: A family-friendly Indian restaurant and sweets shop on Fraser Street in Vancouver, offering authentic curries, freshly baked breads, savory snacks, and a large selection of traditional Indian sweets made fresh daily. The menu includes vegetarian options and daily combo specials, making it a convenient and affordable refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the South Vancouver corridor.

value: New Novelty Restaurant

detail: FAQ confirms: 'we offer a variety of vegetarian dishes to cater to different dietary preferences'; no mention of vegan or gluten-free options

signal: Daily lunch/dinner special $12.99 + tax, complete meal combo


value: 560 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Jerusalem Shawarma is a Palestinian-rooted family business serving shawarma, donair, falafel, hummus, and kababs on busy Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The restaurant offers dine-in seating indoors alongside takeout and online ordering for pickup. It is part of a multi-location chain with roots in its founder's grandfather's village restaurant in Palestine, emphasizing fresh Mediterranean cuisine.

value: Jerusalem Shwarma

detail: Homepage states 'We are famous for our Shawarma Donair Vegan or Vegetarian Kababs'; no GF claim found

signal: Shawarma/donair sit-down restaurant, no menu prices or premium markers visible


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces, covered) at 42m; rack (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 6587 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5X3H1

value: Himalaya Restaurant is an Indian cuisine chain with locations in Vancouver and Richmond, BC. The Vancouver outpost sits on Main Street and offers online ordering. Touring cyclists in the Main Street corridor will find it a convenient stop for a sit-down Indian meal.

value: Himalaya Restaurant

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


value: 1407 9th Street South, Golden, V0A 1H0

bike_access: easy

community: Golden

value: Municipal campground beside the Kicking Horse River in the heart of downtown Golden, walkable to restaurants, shops, and trails, and a short ride from six national parks including Yoho and Banff; night train noise is a noted drawback.

value: Golden Municipal Campground and RV Park

ownership: Municipal

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: CYCLING MAP link, a Freeride Park described as 'steps away,' and walkable access to restaurants and shops


value: 1313 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2E9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 74m.

community: Victoria

value: Hope Key is a family-owned Chinese restaurant on Douglas Street in the heart of Victoria, serving fresh Chinese food, daily specials, and an extensive real-fruit bubble tea menu with over a dozen flavour options. The restaurant is fully licensed for dine-in and accepts takeout orders directly or through UberEats, DoorDash, Fantuan, and SkipTheDishes. Combination meals sized for one to six or more diners, plus catering and gift certificates, make it a flexible resupply stop for groups of touring cyclists.

value: Hope Key

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Dishes' section on menu includes vegetarian spring rolls, vegetarian samosa, tempura vegetables and yam, tofu with seasonal vegetables, and Szechwan spicy tofu. No explicit vegan or gluten-free claims made

signal: Chicken/beef/pork mains $19.95, seafood $22.95, casual family Chinese


value: 5848 VLA Road

community: Shuswap

value: Golden Ears Farm is a farm-direct retail operation on VLA Road in the Okanagan-Thompson interior of British Columbia. As a farm shop, it likely offers locally grown produce and seasonal goods directly to customers. Touring cyclists in this rural corridor may find it a worthwhile stop for fresh local food.

value: Golden Ears Farm


value: 3900 Island Highway

community: Campbell River

value: Friendship Inn Motel & RV Park is a combination motel and RV park located along the Island Highway in Campbell River, BC. The property offers both motel rooms and RV accommodation, and sits near beaches and hiking trails in the Campbell River area. It serves both short-stay road-trippers and longer-term guests, with an RV component that suggests basic outdoor infrastructure on site.

value: Friendship Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1095 Mainland Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Earls Yaletown is a full-service location of the Earls Kitchen + Bar chain, situated in Vancouver's lively Yaletown neighbourhood on Mainland Street. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor patio seating alongside dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. It serves American-style cuisine with vegetarian options, making it a substantial meal stop for cyclists moving through central Vancouver.

value: Earls

detail: No contradiction found in website content

signal: chain 'earls'

wow_evidence: Earls Kitchen + Bar chain


value: 777 Columbia Street, 3rd Floor, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (2 spaces) at 29m; rack at 69m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: By-donation museum of BC's first capital, in the Anvil Centre.

community: New Westminster

value: The New Westminster Museum is a municipal history museum operated by the City of New Westminster, located on the third floor of 777 Columbia Street in the heart of the city's historic downtown. It explores the rich heritage of New Westminster, BC's first capital city on the mainland, through locally focused exhibits and archival collections. Entry is by donation, making it an accessible cultural stop for touring cyclists passing through the Fraser River corridor.

value: New Westminster Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: city museum (Anvil Centre), free admission

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Municipal museum of BC's first mainland capital, by donation, inside Anvil Centre — distinct institution, kept separately.


value: 8340 Westminster Highway

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 43m; rack (covered) at 48m.

community: Richmond

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 3108 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2N6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 30m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: The Windsor Meat Company


value: 67A-7899 Templeton Station, Richmond, BC

value: Neptune Wonton Noodle is a Chinese noodle restaurant operated by the Neptune Group, situated inside the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet adjacent to Vancouver International Airport. It is one of two Neptune Wonton Noodle outlets in Richmond, part of a multi-brand restaurant group that has operated in Greater Vancouver since 1997. The outlet shares the mall footprint with sibling brand Ryuu Japanese Kitchen.

value: Neptune Wonton Noodle

signal: wonton noodle bar (outlet mall); ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: Neptune Group that has operated in Greater Vancouver since 1997


value: 8531 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack at 35m; rack at 66m.

value: 100E Fruit is a small cafe unit on Alexandra Road in Richmond, with an Instagram presence suggesting a focus on fruit and yogurt-based offerings. Alexandra Road is a well-known food street in Richmond's dense commercial district, making it a plausible stop for cyclists passing through the area. No further detail about the shop's format or specialties could be confirmed from available sources.

value: 100E Fruit


value: 24155 102 Ave, 103 Maple Ridge, BC V2W 2C6

value: Albion Pizzeria is a locally-operated pizza shop in Maple Ridge that makes its dough fresh in-house daily and sources ingredients locally. The business explicitly markets itself as a refuelling stop for cyclists heading to or from Albion Park, and sits in a central unit plaza making it a convenient mid-ride stop. The menu spans classic and creative pizzas, chicken, wings, and ice cream, with online ordering and local delivery available.

value: Albion Pizzeria

detail: Dedicated Vegetarian menu category includes House Vegetarian, Italian Vegetarian, Greek Goddess, and Sweet Hot Vegetarian pizzas. No vegan or GF options confirmed

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: If you're biking up Albion Park … Albion Pizzeria is the best spot to refuel


community: Oak Bay

value: Hot House Pizza is a locally-operated pizza chain with five or more locations across Victoria, BC, including Oak Bay, Gordon Head, Cook Street Village, Victoria West, and UVic campus. They hand-make their crusts and offer a wide range of specialty and custom pizzas, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-cheese options. Fresh slices are available to-go at all locations, making this a quick and flexible refuelling stop for cyclists on many routes across the city.

value: Hot House Pizza

detail: Website confirms gluten-free and dairy-free crust, Daiya cheese, soy cheese, and a wide selection of vegetable toppings including fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, and others


value: 9324 96 Street, Fort St John

blurb: Fort St. John's sport centre with an indoor long-track speed-skating oval.

community: Fort St. John

value: The Pomeroy Sport Centre is a large municipal recreation facility in Fort St. John operated by the City. It features ice hockey, speed skating, and a walking track across a four-storey building. Fort St. John sits on the Alaska Highway, making it a common stopover for touring cyclists heading north.

days_closed: Sa Su

theme: recreation

value: Pomeroy Sport Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Four-storey facility with one of Canada's few indoor long-track speed-skating ovals (own knowledge) plus walking track; no pool.


value: 403 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

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

community: Vancouver

value: The Patricia Hotel is a budget hotel situated on East Hastings Street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood with a long history and proximity to the city's downtown core. Touring cyclists arriving in Vancouver will find it within reasonable reach of the waterfront seawall cycling routes and urban amenities. It offers a no-frills urban base in one of the city's most storied districts.

value: Patricia Hotel

signal: budget hotel on East Hastings (DTES); $80-110


value: 44335 Yale Road, Unit B1, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4H2

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Abbotsford

value: Alter Ego Bikes is one of Canada's original e-bike dealers, established in 2014 and operating a physical factory outlet showroom in Chilliwack, BC. The shop carries a curated roster of major e-bike brands — Aventon, Velotric, Himiway, and others — and runs a dedicated service department that handles diagnostics, repairs, and tuneups for everything they sell. Touring cyclists riding e-bikes will find a knowledgeable staff and full servicing capability under one roof.

value: Alter Ego E-Bike Factory Outlet

detail: Service page: 'We service & repair everything we sell' and 'We WILL provide maintenance service on ALL major e-bike brands'; dedicated service appointment booking available

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: one of Canada's original e-bike dealers, established in 2014...dedicated service department


value: 2001 Black Creek Road

blurb: Black Creek's community centre on the old Island Highway.

community: Black Creek

value: The Black Creek Community Centre serves as the cultural and recreational hub of the Black Creek area on Vancouver Island, grown through many expansions from its community roots. It offers a fitness room, facility rentals for events, program registration, and outdoor amenities to the surrounding region. Touring cyclists passing through the area will find a publicly accessible facility with multiple services and a community atmosphere.

value: Black Creek Community Centre

wow_evidence: Community hub with fitness room and rentals; standard band.


value: 2112 Harvey Avenue, V1Y 6G8

community: Kelowna

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


community: Cheam View

value: A free BC Hydro recreation site on a mountain reservoir above Chilliwack, offering basic camping with washrooms in a quiet backcountry setting; access is via a gravel forest service road that is rideable but rough for a loaded touring bike.

value: Jones Lake Main Recreation Area

wow_evidence: free BC Hydro recreation site… basic camping with washrooms… reservation=no


value: 9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, British Columbia V0R 1K5

community: Chemainus

value: The Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn is an award-winning suite-style hotel situated in the artsy Vancouver Island town of Chemainus, celebrated for its outdoor mural trail and live theatre. It sits roughly midway between Victoria and Nanaimo on the Island Highway corridor, making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists touring the east coast of Vancouver Island. Complimentary hot breakfast is included with every stay.

value: Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

signal: chain 'best western plus'

wow_evidence: Best Western Plus property


value: 32670 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A7, Canada

community: Mission

value: Browns Socialhouse

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

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 2905 Shawnigan Lake Road, V0R2W1

bike_repair_offered: unclear

community: Shawnigan

value: Bicycleitis is a small, independent bicycle shop located on Shawnigan Lake Road near Duncan on Vancouver Island. It describes itself on Facebook as 'the Small Shop,' suggesting a boutique or owner-operated character. Touring cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley area may find it a useful stop for bike-related needs.

value: Bicycleitis


community: Surrey

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 3490 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 1T5, Canada

community: Saanich

value: Doncaster Grocery is a convenience shop in Victoria. Limited amenity information is available due to website access issues. As a neighborhood convenience store, it provides a nearby supply point for cycling travelers in the area.

value: Doncaster Grocery


value: 716 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 3G2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Ithaka is a family-owned Greek restaurant open since 2014, serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine from recipes passed down through the family. It holds the distinction of being the only Greek restaurant in North America to serve as a gastronomy sponsor of the Great Greek Wines awards, and claims the largest selection of Greek wines in western Canada. The restaurant operates as a dine-in, takeout, and delivery destination in central Victoria, and also hosts private events and catering.

value: Ithaka Greek Restaurant

source: contributor

signal: family Greek, Mediterranean; ~$18-28pp


value: Pink Mountain Rd, Peace River, BC V0C 2B0, Canada

community: Buckinghorse River

value: Sikanni River Ranch is a wilderness guest ranch nestled in the Sikanni River Valley of northern BC, surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains, offering a mix of handcrafted log lodges and backcountry cabins. The ranch caters to adventurous travellers with activities including trail rides, ATV rides, snowmobiling, fishing, non-guided hunting, and hiking. A touring cyclist seeking remote northern BC accommodation would find multiple bookable units, on-site meals, and a sauna after a long day in the saddle.

value: Sikanni River Ranch

origin: manual


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 80m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Liquor Plus


value: 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Big Orange is a bubble tea franchise founded in Burnaby in 1996, with this being one of two Victoria locations. The shop specializes in fresh fruit bubble teas, ice cream bubble teas, waffles, and desserts, drawing on a menu developed from the brand's fruit-drink origins. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient downtown stop on Douglas Street for a cold, sweet refreshment.

value: Big Orange

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Cinnzeo is a Canadian cinnamon roll bakery franchise located inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's largest mall with over 170 stores. The brand describes itself as offering a warm and inviting setting with high-quality cinnamon products. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a quick sweet treat inside a large indoor mall on Harvey Avenue.

value: Cinnzeo

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 6400 Nancy Greene Way

blurb: Base of the Grouse Grind, 'nature's StairMaster' up Grouse Mountain.

value: The Grouse Grind is one of Metro Vancouver's most iconic challenges, a steep trail climbing nearly 900 metres up the face of Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. Touring cyclists can ride to the base at 6400 Nancy Greene Way and experience the mountain complex, which also hosts the Grouse Bike Park with lift access, bike rentals, and mountain bike camps — making it relevant beyond just the hiking trail. The summit is home to grizzly bear habitat, wildlife demonstrations, scenic lookouts, and multiple dining venues with panoramic views of Vancouver.

theme: adventure

value: Grouse Grind Trailhead

detail: Website lists multiple food/beverage outlets: Grouse Grind Coffee Bar (name implies base-area location), Starbucks, Altitudes Bistro, Lupins Café, The Observatory. Several others noted as closed: Grizzly Lookout Café, Rusty Rail BBQ, BeaverTails

signal: Grouse Grind trail free (download gondola ticket separate)

wow_evidence: Trailhead of Metro Vancouver's iconic 900 m stair-climb — famous, but a brutal hike rather than a rider's pleasure. Dupe winner over the regional-park record.


value: 33760 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Boardwalk Cafe & Games is a board game cafe in downtown Abbotsford offering food, drinks, and access to a library of nearly 1,000 games. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or have food delivered, and the venue hosts weekly trading card game leagues, D&D sessions, trivia nights, and other community events. It is a lively, social stop with table service and private rooms available for groups.

value: Boardwalk Cafe & Games

wow_evidence: board game cafe in downtown Abbotsford...library of nearly 1,000 games


value: 5640 188 Street, Surrey, BC

value: The Clayton Public House is a locally owned pub in Surrey's Clayton Heights neighbourhood offering creative pub fare, weekend brunch, and a heated patio with views. The venue has been operating for about 10 years and prides itself on community atmosphere, hosting weekly events such as trivia nights, music bingo, and crab leg specials. Touring cyclists would find a full food menu ranging from hearty mains to lighter wraps and salads in a welcoming, all-ages setting.

value: The Clayton Public House

detail: Menu offers tofu substitute ('Substitute for Sweet Chili Tofu'), Veggie Platter, Greek Salad, California Benedict (avocado), and build-your-own omelette with vegetable toppings

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: locally owned pub... operating for about 10 years


value: 897 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1K7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a well-known fast food chain specializing in Louisiana-style fried chicken and Southern-inspired sides. This downtown Vancouver location sits on Granville Street, a major commercial corridor convenient to cyclists moving through the city centre. Indoor seating is available, making it a viable stop for a sit-down meal after a ride.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 9451 Glover Road, Fort Langley, BC

price_band: standard

community: Langley

value: A large commercial resort campground on the Fraser River within Brae Island Regional Park, offering 156 full-service sites with flush bathrooms, laundry, WiFi, and a camp store just minutes from Fort Langley village. Gated and family-resort in feel with organised theme weekends; expect company rather than solitude.

value: Fort Camping


value: 800 120 Avenue

community: Dawson Creek

value: Airport Inn is a motel in Northern BC. Without access to website content, specific details about bike storage, amenities, and services for touring cyclists remain unverified.

value: Airport Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: PO Box 921, 5960 Big Bar Road, Clinton, British Columbia, Canada V0K 1K0

community: Jesmond

value: Big Bar Guest Ranch is an authentic working ranch in BC's Cariboo region, operating since 1936 and offering hand-built cabins and lodge rooms amid wide open grasslands near Clinton. The ranch actively promotes mountain biking on forest singletrack alongside horseback riding and fishing, making it a natural stop for touring cyclists exploring this remote stretch of the Cariboo. Day visitors are also welcome to stop in for a meal or coffee at the lodge.

value: Big Bar Guest Ranch

detail: Lodge on-site serves meals; day visitors can 'stop by for coffee or a meal in the lodge'

signal: working guest ranch since 1936, cabins/lodge rooms, Cariboo; $170-240


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

community: West Kelowna

value: The Modest Butcher is a full-service restaurant and market situated on the grounds of Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery in West Kelowna, offering locally sourced meats, handcrafted cocktails, and an award-winning wine portfolio. The kitchen serves everything from casual burgers to tomahawk steaks dry-aged in-house, with a playful, irreverent personality that has made it a notable Okanagan dining destination since 2020. A touring cyclist looking for a substantial sit-down meal with local wine in the West Kelowna area will find this a solid stop.

value: The Modest Butcher

detail: Menu lists 'THE VEGANATOR BLT' explicitly described as vegan (tempeh bacon, smoky vegan mayo, humane fries); vegetarian-friendly sides also available

signal: Main prices $15.95–$21.95: burgers, sandwiches, modest portion sit-down


value: 3607 Small Road, Cumberland, BC, V9N 3Z8

blurb: The Comox Valley's visitor centre, marked by a full-size Snowbird jet.

community: Cumberland

value: The Vancouver Island Visitor Centre is the regional tourism hub for the Comox Valley, instantly recognizable by the full-scale CT-114 Tutor Jet (formerly Snowbird 5) displayed on its grounds just off the main highway. Inside, it features K'ómoks First Nation art, an exhibition gallery, and a gift shop, with knowledgeable staff ready to help plan local adventures. The outdoor picnic area and playground make it a pleasant rest stop, and it serves as the go-to resource for area maps, route ideas, and local recommendations.

value: Vancouver Island Visitor Centre

signal: regional visitor centre with gallery/gift shop, free entry

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Regional tourism hub with a full-scale Snowbird jet outside, K'ómoks art and gallery inside; strong VC band.


value: 2626 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Mactalla Cycles is a full-service bicycle shop on East Hastings staffed by career-minded mechanics with experience across forty years of bicycle technology spanning road, trail, and track. The shop offers comprehensive repairs, setups, and custom bike builds alongside professional bike fittings designed for everyone from daily commuters to competitive cyclists. Their transparent, itemized service estimates and complimentary initial assessments make them a dependable resource for touring cyclists needing mechanical support in Vancouver.

value: Mactalla Cycles


value: Box 228 Beach Road, Sandspit, V0T 1T0

blurb: Sandspit's small library on Beach Road, serving Moresby Island since the 1980s.

community: Sandspit

value: The Sandspit Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has been part of this remote Haida Gwaii community since the early 1980s, moving to its current Beach Road location in 1987. Situated on the traditional territory of the Haida Nation, the branch is wheelchair accessible and offers free public WiFi with two public computers — a meaningful connectivity stop for touring cyclists in an area with limited services. Its collection of nearly 4,500 items reflects its role as a genuine community hub rather than a token outpost.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

value: Sandspit Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Same branch as 'Sandspit Library' (679632492d) — unmarked dupe; VIRL-style name kept for consistency.


value: 1201 Kennedy Road, Harrison Mills, BC

label: salmon run and eagle watching

months: October November

community: Kent

value: Private campground set right on the Harrison River at Harrison Mills, with 30 tent sites, hot showers, flush washrooms, a swimming dock, and a playground; summer-seasonal, at the end of Kennedy Road near Harrison Mills.

value: Harrison River RV & Campground

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 2928 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (8 spaces) at 71m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 40 Hurley Street, V0K 1P0

blurb: Community library with internet access in the remote Bridge River Valley.

community: Gold Bridge

value: The Gold Bridge Library is a branch of the Lillooet Area Library Association, a community non-profit serving the small and isolated Bridge River Valley. It offers internet access and a community room in a part of BC where services are scarce. For cyclists riding the Hurley Forest Service Road or exploring the Bralorne area, the branch represents a rare digital lifeline in an otherwise off-grid landscape.

days_closed: Tu We Fr Su

value: Gold Bridge Library

wow_evidence: Small community library; ordinary intrinsic delight.


value: 3446 Hendrix Road, Eagle Creek, V0K 1L0

community: Eagle Creek

value: Kayanara is a farm stay resort near Eagle Creek, BC, offering handcrafted cabins built from timber harvested on the property, including distinctive blue-tinted wood left by the Blue Pine Beetle. Accommodation ranges from fully equipped multi-bedroom cabins with wood stoves and private decks to RV campsites with 30/50-amp hookups, pull-through access, and tenting. The property also functions as an event venue, lending it a range of facilities uncommon for a rural BC stopover.

value: KAYANARA

detail: Washer and dryer available in a separate building, confirmed for Bear Cabin, Wolf Cabin, and RV campsites

signal: Farm-stay resort, handcrafted multi-bedroom cabins + RV, ~$150-220


value: 370 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (4 spaces) at 15m; stands (6 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 35m; stands (11 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 70m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (5 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 72 spaces.

value: Meat & Bread is a popular Vancouver sandwich chain known for its slow-roasted porchetta and quality, locally-sourced ingredients. The Cambie Street shop is a compact counter-service spot serving hearty sandwiches, breakfast items, and coffee from a focused rotating menu. Online pickup and delivery ordering are available, and the brand operates several Vancouver locations as well as outlets in Calgary and Austin.

value: Meat & Bread

detail: Menu includes 'Two Egg Veg' breakfast sandwich (Herb Goat Gournay Cheese, Arugula, egg patties) and Grilled Cheese lunch option. No explicit vegan or GF labeling present

signal: cuisine=sandwich


value: 850 Blanshard Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (20 spaces, covered) at 45m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: A Quality Inn branded hotel located in Victoria's downtown Inner Harbour area on Blanshard Street. As a chain hotel property, it offers standard lodging services for visitors to the region. A resource for touring cyclists passing through Victoria.

value: Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

signal: chain 'quality inn'


value: 1515 Discovery Street, Vancouver, V6R 4K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 38m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach is a Hostelling International hostel situated steps from Jericho Beach on Vancouver's west side, placing guests directly on the seaside cycling corridor that connects to the Spirit Trail and the Arbutus Greenway. As part of Canada's largest hostel network, it offers budget accommodation in a low-rise setting surrounded by parkland rather than the dense downtown core. Touring cyclists arriving from the Sea to Sky corridor or the BC Ferries terminals at Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay will find it a convenient and affordable base on the western edge of the city.

value: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

detail: Yes, we have a few bikes at the hostel for rent and offer bike storage in our covered shed if you bring your own.

subcategory: Hostel


value: 10761 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC

value: A government-operated BCLIQUOR retail store located in the Whalley area of Surrey, part of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch's network of 198 stores province-wide. The store offers an extensive selection of wine, spirits, beer, coolers, ciders, and non-alcoholic products, with knowledgeable staff available for food and beverage pairing recommendations. Touring cyclists passing through the King George Boulevard corridor can stock up on beverages here.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: government-operated BCLIQUOR retail store... network of 198 stores province-wide


community: Slesse Park

value: The Trailer Trash Tacky Shack is a quirky, self-described cabin-style Airbnb rental in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Its deliberately irreverent name suggests a characterful, rustic aesthetic that may appeal to cyclists looking for something offbeat. As an Airbnb property, it operates without traditional front-desk staff, and host-specific amenity details were not recoverable from the fetched content.

value: The Trailer Trash Tacky Shack

signal: quirky rustic Airbnb cabin, Chilliwack; whole-cabin ~$100-130, rarely under $80

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 2950 Douglas St Unit 100, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4

value: Tim Hortons is a national Canadian coffee and quick-service chain located on Douglas Street in central Victoria. This location offers dine-in, takeout, and drive-through service, with a menu spanning brewed coffee, baked goods, breakfast wraps, soups, and sandwiches. A touring cyclist passing through would find it a convenient and familiar stop for a quick meal or hot drink.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 764 South Spencer Road, PO Box 284, Lytton, BC V0K 1Z0

community: Lytton

value: Spapium "Little Prairie" Farm is a Nlaka'pamux-owned heritage farm located at the historic junction of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers near Lytton, BC, operating on land farmed since 1882. The farm offers ten spacious campsites across five acres alongside cultural farm tours, cedar bark weaving workshops, and heritage produce. Touring cyclists will find a uniquely immersive indigenous cultural experience in the dramatic Fraser Canyon landscape.

value: Spapium "Little Prairie" Farm & Camping


value: 5529 Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E8, Canada

community: Sooke

value: Daniel's Market is a convenience store in Sooke, a community on the south edge of Vancouver Island. It maintains an active social media presence. Touring cyclists passing through may find it useful for quick supply stops.

value: Daniel's Market

wow_evidence: convenience store in Sooke


value: 1234 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1W2

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (5 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: A Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Vancouver. The brand focuses on extended-stay accommodations with kitchen facilities and full amenities. Located centrally on Hornby Street, it provides convenient downtown accommodation for touring cyclists.

google_place_id: ChIJgXOcgNRzhlQRYaYJ-NfFCzg

value: Residence Inn Vancouver Downtown

signal: chain 'marriott'

wow_evidence: Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Vancouver ... brand focuses on extended-stay accommodations


value: 3779 Sexsmith Road, Unit 2132, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 43m; rack at 58m; stands at 59m; rack at 74m; rack at 95m.

community: Richmond

value: YouNMi Rice Noodle (有米) is a Chinese noodle restaurant in Richmond specializing in rice noodle dishes. Located in unit 2132 at 3779 Sexsmith Road, it appears to occupy a mall or food-court setting, which is common in Richmond's dense commercial corridors. Cyclists exploring Richmond's food scene would find it a compact stop for a hot noodle meal.

value: YouNMi Rice Noodle

signal: rice-noodle, food-court; ~$12-18pp

subcategory: Restaurant


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 21m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 6066 Thunderbird Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 82m; rack (16 spaces) at 84m; stands (16 spaces) at 99m. Total: 48 spaces.

blurb: UBC's arena with public drop-in skating.

value: The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre is UBC Vancouver's primary ice arena, hosting drop-in hockey, skating, and the Thunderbird Adult Hockey League on campus. Named after philanthropist Doug Mitchell, it is part of UBC Recreation's broader sports complex and serves students, faculty, and the general public. A touring cyclist visiting the UBC area will find it situated near the heart of the campus alongside other recreation facilities.

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: UBC arena with public drop-in skating and hockey — public drop-in keeps it in (SFU Aquatic precedent).


community: Nakusp

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1673 Renfrew Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 4m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Sharetea

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 12854 17 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1T5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 16m; rack at 59m.

blurb: Library branch with its own bike repair station.

community: Surrey

value: A welcoming single-floor branch of Surrey Libraries in the Ocean Park neighbourhood, notable for its on-site Bike Repair Station — a real draw for touring cyclists passing through South Surrey. The branch also offers free Wi-Fi, public computers, Chromebook lending, and printing services, making it a practical rest stop for riders needing to recharge or plan their route.

value: Ocean Park Library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; on-site bike repair station is a genuine cyclist perk.


community: Sunshine Valley

value: Creekside Cabin is a free-use wilderness hut located in the Chilliwack Lake area of BC's Fraser Valley, managed under the BC Parks system. Tagged with a fireplace and no fee, it offers basic backcountry shelter for overnight travellers exploring the S⨱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park area. As a wilderness hut, it is a primitive but functional overnight option for cycle tourists venturing into this remote provincial park corridor.

value: Creekside Cabin

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: tourism=wilderness_hut with a fireplace and fee=no


value: 6038 Main St, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

community: Oliver

value: Taco Riendo is a Mexican restaurant mapped in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. No verified details about its physical format, address, or offerings are available beyond the OSM cuisine tag. The only discovered website resolves to an unrelated food truck in Florida.

value: TacoRiendo Mexican Cantina Inc

signal: Food truck serving Mexican street food on the go


community: Atnarko

value: A remote backcountry camp at a high-elevation lake inside Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, reached by trail through active grizzly bear country; wilderness experience, self-sufficiency, and bear awareness are essential.

value: Ptarmigan Lake Camp


value: 22644 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3J9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 75m; rack at 79m; rack at 93m; rack at 96m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Witch Liquor Store is one of 13 Springs Group retail locations across British Columbia, situated on Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge. It stocks an extensive range of ice-cold beer, coolers, ciders, fine wines, and spirits, with curbside pickup and home delivery also available. Frequent promotional deals and knowledgeable staff make it a well-regarded neighbourhood liquor stop for anyone riding through the Maple Ridge area.

value: The Witch Liquor Store


bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 45m; rack (covered) at 45m; rack (covered) at 45m; rack (covered) at 45m; rack (covered) at 45m; rack (covered) at 45m.

community: Saanich

value: Petro-Canada

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1286 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 57m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: The Root Cellar is a much-loved Victoria institution offering farm-fresh BC produce alongside a full butcher (The Chop Shop), deli, bulk groceries, and a seasonal garden centre all under one roof at the McKenzie Corner flagship. The deli counter turns out ready-to-eat items including house-marinated rotisserie chicken and breakfast sandwiches, making it a practical stop for cyclists who need to refuel or restock. The store is known for its house-made products, strong emphasis on local BC sourcing, and notably accessible pricing.

value: The Root Cellar

detail: Deli subpage describes island-raised rotisserie chicken and breakfast sandwiches as ready-to-eat items

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: much-loved Victoria institution... house-marinated rotisserie chicken and breakfast sandwiches


community: Kamloops

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: Port Coquitlam

value: Panago


value: 250 W. 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Skript Kitchen is Vancouver's premier certified gluten-free commissary kitchen, housed in a new building in the Olympic Village neighbourhood, offering shared kitchen memberships to culinary entrepreneurs and food-manufacturing businesses. A front Sunroom hosts Bakery by Jany, where gluten-free baked goods are available for walk-in purchase, and the space regularly runs public cooking classes and community food events. The facility was founded by Renée Chan, a Registered Dietitian and Chef, with a mission to support food-business scale-up in a professionally managed, allergen-safe environment.

value: The Skript Kitchen

detail: Dedicated certified gluten-free facility; FAQ confirms 'Yes, we are a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.'

detail: Website states 'Use our dependable Wi-Fi and essential amenities to connect, collaborate, and grow your culinary business' — available to users of the space; not confirmed as freely available to walk-in bakery customers


value: 1875 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

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

value: The Pie Shoppe is a small-batch, artisan pie and coffee shop founded by sisters Stephanie and Andrea French, also home to Panoramic Coffee Roasters. The shop is built around handcrafted seasonal pies using local BC fruit from the Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and nearby islands, served with hand-drip pour-over or Aeropress coffee. Seating is extremely limited, making it a grab-and-go stop for cyclists riding the nearby Adanac Bike Path.

value: The Pie Shoppe

detail: Seating described as 'extremely limited'; workshop page instructs customers to 'call to reserve a pie'; catering page offers pie drop-off. Primary model is takeout/pickup

wow_evidence: explicitly names the Adanac Bike Path as a route to the shop


value: 51 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9

blurb: Canada's first Chinese Canadian museum, in Chinatown's 1889 Wing Sang Building.

value: The Chinese Canadian Museum is permanently housed in the Wing Sang Building (1889), the oldest brick structure in Vancouver's Chinatown, originally built by merchant Yip Sang. Opened July 1, 2023, it honours the history, contributions, and heritage of Chinese Canadians through rotating exhibitions and public programs. Its Dream Factory: CantoPop MandoPop exhibition won a 2025 Canadian Museums Association Award for Outstanding Achievement.

days_closed: Mo Tu

value: Chinese Canadian Museum

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Chinese Canadian Museum admission ~$15-20

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Canada's first national-scope museum of Chinese Canadian history (2023), in the 1889 Wing Sang Building — Chinatown's oldest brick structure; award-winning exhibitions.


value: 2296 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4

value: Rumble Fish is a fresh seafood restaurant on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, branding itself as 'Sea to Street' with a menu of Pacific fish & chips, fish tacos, poke bowls, prawn rolls, and calamari. The kitchen emphasizes locally-sourced seasonal fish like sockeye salmon, Pacific cod, and halibut, prepared in a casual takeout-friendly format. The business also operates a GPS-tracked food truck, adding a mobile presence around the city.

value: Rumble Fish

signal: Most mains CAD$17–26; casual seafood, food truck model

wow_evidence: Sea to Street... locally-sourced seasonal fish like sockeye salmon, Pacific cod, and halibut


blurb: Salmon hatchery and education centre in Kanaka Creek Regional Park.

value: The Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre, also known as the Bell-Irving Fish Hatchery, is an environmental education facility within Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Metro Vancouver's regional park system. Operated by the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society, it focuses on watershed stewardship and salmon habitat along Kanaka Creek. Touring cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley's regional trail network may find it a worthwhile nature stop en route through Maple Ridge.

label: salmon run

value: Kanaka Creek Regional Park

signal: regional-park education centre/hatchery, free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Education centre and Bell-Irving hatchery in Kanaka Creek Regional Park — hatchery ladder; the park (Cliff Falls) has no Attractions row.


value: 93 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E5

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 13m; rack (3 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack (3 spaces) at 42m; rack (3 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (4 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 75m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 83m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m; rack (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 43 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters is a celebrated BC-based specialty coffee chain; the Lonsdale location is their fifth cafe, opened March 2022. It occupies a heritage building whose interior design draws from the site's early-1900s mercantile history as a hardware store, using repurposed materials to create an authentic, permanent feel. For a touring cyclist rolling through North Vancouver, it offers a well-regarded espresso program and takeout in a distinctive stop on Lonsdale Avenue.

value: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters


community: Kelowna

value: IGA


value: 19712 Langley Bypass

community: Langley


value: 2892 Trans-Canada Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 6H6

community: Langford

value: Ice Cream Mountain is a Kawartha Dairy retail outlet on the Trans-Canada Highway on the western edge of Victoria, BC, selling scoops and packaged products from this Ontario-based family dairy that has been crafting ice cream since the 1950s. As a dedicated branded retail store, it carries the full Kawartha lineup including flavoured ice creams and ice cream cakes. Its position on the Trans-Canada places it directly along the corridor cyclists use when travelling between Victoria and the western communities of the Capital Regional District.

value: Ice Cream Mountain

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: Kawartha Dairy retail outlet... Ontario-based family dairy


value: 535 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C6

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (8 spaces) at 46m; stands (8 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces) at 91m; rack (covered) at 99m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: COBS Bread is a Canadian franchise of the Australian Bakers Delight chain, baking all products from scratch on-site each day — no freezing or transporting. The 8th at Cambie location offers a broad range of breads, scones, cruffins, croissants, and savoury pastries in a neighbourhood commercial strip. Any unsold baked goods at closing are donated to local charities, a practice consistent across the chain.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 632 2nd Avenue, Fernie, V0B 1M0

community: Fernie

value: Local is an indoor year-round food store in downtown Fernie operated by Wildsight Elk Valley, a not-for-profit conservation organization, and opened in December 2020. It functions like a permanent indoor farmers' market, connecting residents and visitors with small local farmers and food producers from across the Elk Valley. For touring cyclists, it offers a rare opportunity to resupply with locally sourced produce and food products in a community where nearly all groceries are otherwise imported.

value: The Local

detail: Website describes a retail storefront selling local food and seasonal produce year-round: 'A spot to stock up on delicious seasonal produce' and 'local food, year-round in the heart of downtown Fernie.'


value: Opa! Souvlaki


value: Fresh St. Market


value: 101-505 Park Place, Esquimalt, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 21m; rack (1 space) at 28m; rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack (1 space) at 46m; rack (3 spaces) at 87m; rack (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Saxe Point Public House is Esquimalt's community-focused neighbourhood pub, serving craft beers from Victoria's local breweries alongside a seasonal menu of fresh, modern takes on pub classics. The pub features a patio, regular live events including trivia and live music, and a warm atmosphere curated by owner Demian Merino, a Victoria hospitality veteran. Cyclists will find a full food and drink menu with vegetarian and gluten-free options in a welcoming spot close to Saxe Point Park.

value: Saxe Point Public House

detail: Beer menu lists 'Breakthru Gluten Free Pilsner, IPA, Stout'; food menu described as having options for everyone including vegetarian dishes

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: Esquimalt's community-focused neighbourhood pub, serving craft beers from Victoria's local breweries… patio, regular live events


value: 620 Fifth Avenue, Midway, BC

community: Midway

value: A village-run campground right on the Kettle River in downtown Midway, with flush toilets, showers, and a dedicated cyclist shelter; just blocks south of Highway 3 with full town amenities within walking distance.

value: Frank Carpenter Memorial Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Quick Facts list that explicitly names a 'Cyclist shelter'


value: 17745 64 Avenue, Surrey

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

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 123 Carrie Cates Court Unit 134, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 41m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Le Coq Frit is a Korean-influenced fried chicken eatery with a North Vancouver outpost at Lonsdale Quay, serving hand-battered chicken in several styles—honey garlic soy, Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, and a double-fried 'real crispy' version—alongside chicken burgers on French brioche buns. The restaurant sources ingredients locally from Canadian farms and has committed to zero-waste, eco-friendly non-woven bag packaging. It is one of two Greater Vancouver locations, with menus available in multiple languages including Korean, French, and Chinese.

value: Le Coq Frit

wow_evidence: one of two Greater Vancouver locations


value: BG Cafe is a sandwich restaurant in Kamloops. Website access was unavailable, preventing detailed verification of amenities and services for touring cyclists.

value: BG Cafe

wow_evidence: a sandwich restaurant in Kamloops


value: Intercity bus service connecting Chilliwack, Kelowna, Kamloops, Cranbrook, and other BC communities. Bikes accepted; must be wrapped or boxed. Fee: $50 per bike, non-refundable even if bike not brought. E-bike and trailer policy unconfirmed — contact before travelling: 1-833-583-3636.

value: Rider Express

detail: $50 flat fee; wrapped or boxed; fee non-refundable; max liability $100

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit


value: 1467 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (18 spaces) at 21m; rack (4 spaces) at 26m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Fred's is a modern Italian kitchen owned by Catalog Hospitality, serving handmade pasta, wood-fired-style pizzas, and Italian small plates across three BC locations — Ambleside in West Vancouver, Sechelt, and Kitsilano. The Ambleside location offers private dining for groups up to 48 seated and features an exclusive wine list alongside a thoughtful cocktail program. Cyclists riding the North Shore waterfront corridor will find it a well-positioned sit-down meal stop in the Ambleside village.

value: Fred's

detail: Multiple menu items across all three location menus are labelled VE (vegetarian/vegan), GF (gluten-free), DF (dairy-free), and PB (plant-based), e.g. Market Greens (VE, GF, DF), Harvest pizza (PB), Smoked Marinated Olives (PB, GF)

signal: modern Italian, handmade pasta/pizza $24-27; ~$25-35pp