value: 1172 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC

blurb: City-run arts centre serving Tsawwassen.

community: Delta

value: The Tsawwassen Arts Centre is a municipally operated arts facility run by the City of Delta, serving the Tsawwassen community with cultural programming and events. Located in the southwest corner of Metro Vancouver near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, it sits in an area frequently traversed by touring cyclists travelling to or from Vancouver Island. As a community arts venue, it may offer a cultural rest stop for cyclists exploring the South Delta area.

theme: art-culture

value: Tsawwassen Arts Centre

signal: municipal arts centre, free entry

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Municipal arts facility, thin record.


source: enrichment

value: 4771 McClelland Road, Unit 1460, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; bollard at 28m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; rack at 47m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands at 100m. Total: 16 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Richmond

value: Hibiki Ramen Yakitori Bar is a Japanese ramen and yakitori spot in Richmond's Oval Village area, operating primarily as a pickup counter via its Square online ordering system. The menu features a range of ramen bowls alongside karaage and grocery items. A cyclist swinging through the area can grab a hot bowl of ramen to go with a quick online order.

value: Hibiki Ramen Yakitori Bar

source: osm

detail: Website ordering system is explicitly pickup-only: 'Pickup from 4771 Mcclelland Road Unit 1460'

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: Ramen shop; mains CAD$17.90–$19.50 (~USD$13–14)

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 906 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 0L5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 44m; rack at 93m.

community: New Westminster

value: Las Shilas Mexican Street Food brings authentic Mexico City street food culture to New Westminster's Quayside Drive, serving handcrafted tacos with fillings like beef tongue, birria, and pastor alongside Mexican-style burgers and hot dogs. The kitchen leans into traditional Chilango flavors, with drinks including horchata, jamaica, and Mexican Coke rounding out the experience. Dine-in, pickup, and delivery are all available, and a catering program is in development.

value: Las Shilas Mexican Street Food Vancouver

signal: Tacos $7–$8, burgers $18, Mexican street food


community: Merritt

value: A&W

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


value: 5024 48th Avenue, Delta, BC V4K 1V9

value: Ladner Pho Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant in the Ladner neighbourhood of Delta, BC, specializing in house-simmered bone broth pho and a broad menu of noodle soups, rice dishes, vermicelli bowls, and fresh salad rolls. The kitchen takes care with its broths and sources fresh seasonal toppings, making it a solid hot-meal stop for cyclists passing through Tsawwassen or the South Delta area. Online ordering and delivery are available for those who want to eat on the move.

value: Ladner Pho Saigon

detail: Menu lists Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Vegetarian Salad Roll, Vegetarian Noodle Soup, vegetarian broth on request, and Curry (Chicken / Vegetarian) on rice and vermicelli

band_key: casual

confidence: low

label: Casual

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

source: judgement


value: 1237 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC V4B1H7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 57m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: White Rock

value: Islands Café is a Hawaii-inspired coffee roaster and café with an unusual origin: it began as a surfboard company before pivoting to café and then to in-house coffee roasting. The White Rock location, branded 'Makai,' is the company's head office and one of three cafés operating across the region. Cyclists on Johnston Road will find a laid-back surf-culture atmosphere and freshly roasted beans, with an online shop also available for coffee subscriptions.

value: Islands Café

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: began as a surfboard company before pivoting to café and then to in-house coffee roasting... three cafés operating across the region


blurb: Garry oak reserve with viewpoints on southern Salt Spring.

category: Attractions

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve is a 30-hectare (74-acre) Salt Spring Island Conservancy property featuring 1.42 km of public hiking trails with good views to the south and west. The reserve encompasses Garry oak ecosystems and is managed for ecological restoration, with active invasive species control to protect ground-nesting birds and native habitat. Donated in 2002, the land has a colourful history as 'Goat Hill,' once home to a Victorian-era cheese-making operation.

dwell: short

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: 30-ha Garry oak reserve with 1.4 km of public trails and southern views.


value: Unit 102, 2430 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V4P 1H5

community: Surrey

value: The Carvery Sandwich Shop is a craft sandwich and soup counter in South Surrey helmed by Red Seal chef Bryan Mendiola, whose globe-spanning culinary background informs a rotating menu of fusion-style handcrafted sandwiches — from a Cubano pressed on Cuban loaf to a Lambwich Panini with chimichurri. Meats are seasoned, marinated, and roasted in-house with no fillers or preservatives, and the shop is locally noted for its rotating house-made chowders and soups. Online ordering is available through the shop's own app, and the venue also offers catering and after-hours facility rental for groups up to 40.

value: The Carvery Sandwich Shop

detail: Menu lists a 'Gluten Friendly Potato Bun Substitute' option. No explicit vegetarian or vegan menu items confirmed

wow_evidence: Red Seal chef Bryan Mendiola ... meats are seasoned, marinated, and roasted in-house with no fillers or preservatives


google_place_id: ChIJQWJJhzULhlQROqk-OJVrNnc

value: Plaza Premium Lounge

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


community: Langford

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 2704 Vernon-Slocan Highway

blurb: Hands-on science centre and planetarium in Vernon's Polson Park.

community: Vernon

value: The Okanagan Science Centre is a hands-on science museum located in Polson Park, Vernon, featuring two floors of interactive exhibits covering physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and environmental science. It operates a planetarium and offers more than 30 curriculum-aligned education programs for students from Pre-K to Grade 7+. As a registered charity, it also hosts birthday parties, sleepovers, and summer science camps, making it a family-oriented stop on a Vernon cycling tour.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

setting: indoor

theme: science-family

value: Okanagan Science Centre

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Adult admission $12, under $15 threshold

wow_evidence: Hands-on science museum with planetarium in Polson Park; regional family stop.


value: 8288 North Fraser Way, Richmond, BC

category: Groceries

community: Burnaby

value: Gia Foods is a Canadian wholesale importer and distributor of premium imported groceries, operating since 2004 from a warehouse facility at 8288 North Fraser Way. Their catalogue spans basmati rice in bulk sizes, lentils, pure ghee, frozen flatbreads, Portuguese tarts, spices, and snacks, serving households, retailers, and foodservice professionals across Canada. The North Fraser Way location is an industrial-area warehouse rather than a conventional retail storefront, so the practical accessibility for a drop-in cyclist is uncertain.

value: Gia Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 11150 84th Ave, Delta, BC V4C 2L7

value: Altmaerker is a family-owned German sausage house and deli in North Delta, operated by Stephan and Sandra Till, who immigrated from the Altmark region of Germany and opened the shop in 2012. Stephan is a certified Fleischer Meister who crafts housemade sausages and charcuterie entirely from traditional German and European recipes — all gluten-free, no binders or fillers. Touring cyclists will find a rich selection of housemade sausages, European-style breads and cheeses, pastries, condiments, custom sandwiches, and homemade soups.

value: Altmaerker

detail: Gallery caption explicitly lists 'One of Our Home Made Soups: Potato Carrot Soup'; bratwurst in a bun with mustard is also shown as a served item

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 32555 London Ave #750, Mission, BC V2V 6K9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 53m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Corona's Mexican Restaurant Inc is a sit-down and takeout Mexican eatery serving a wide range of traditional dishes including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, dinner platters, and soups such as pozole and birria ramen. Located in a unit at 32555 London Ave in Mission, it offers online ordering with a 15-minute pickup window, making it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley. The menu includes vegetarian options across multiple categories.

value: Corona's Mexican Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Vegetariana' variants under Tacos, Burritos, and Quesadillas, with a vegetarian legend indicator

signal: Menu prices: tacos $16, burritos $18, mains $21–31.


value: 3180 Creekside Way

community: Sun Peaks

value: A steakhouse restaurant located at Sun Peaks Lodge in the Okanagan region, specializing in meat-focused dining. Offers a dine-in option for cyclists visiting the Sun Peaks area.

value: Sun Peaks Lodge Steakhouse

band_key: upscale

confidence: medium

label: Upscale


value: 4129 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5V 3P6

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (5 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; rack (5 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 83m. Total: 48 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Beeryani Indian Cuisine is a full-service Indian restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, known for its signature 'Beeryani' — a fusion dish blending traditional slow-cooked biryani with locally brewed Canadian craft beer. The menu spans tandoor-grilled proteins, rich curries, and vegetarian staples like Dal Makhani, rounded out by curated craft beer pairings suggested by staff. The restaurant also offers catering for events of all sizes.

value: Beeryani Indian Cuisine

detail: Offers page terms state 'Valid for dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders'; website also prominently features an 'Order Online' button and a 10% off pickup-only discount

detail: Website front page lists 'Vegetarian' as a named menu category; dishes such as Dal Makhani, Aloo Gobhi, Okra Masala, and Samosa are featured

signal: Main courses $16.95–$19.95: butter chicken, biryani, curries, tandoori fish


value: 3968 Glanford Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 3Z4

community: Saanich

value: A family-run greenhouse operation on Glanford Ave that has been growing produce at this site since the 1920s, with the current family farming here since 1960. The roadside stand sells a broad range of greenhouse and garden vegetables — tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, kale, beans, herbs, and more — direct from the farm. Cyclists passing through the Saanich area can stop in to stock up on fresh local produce, and the farm also appears at several Greater Victoria farmers markets throughout the season.

value: Glanford Greenhouses

detail: Roadside farm stand selling a wide range of fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, kale, lettuce, beans, basil, zucchini, and more; fresh produce only, no packaged staples mentioned

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 524 Belmont Street

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 9m; stands (6 spaces) at 14m; stands (4 spaces) at 21m; stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands at 30m; stands (6 spaces) at 32m; stands at 36m; stands at 54m; stands at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons is a widespread Canadian coffee and quick-service chain. This North Vancouver location offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a convenient rest point for touring cyclists. The franchise provides reliable, accessible service along cycling routes.

value: Tim Hortons

ownership: Global chain

signal: Tim Hortons (confirmed); ~$6-12


value: Mile 422 Alaska Highway, Toad River, VOC 2X0

category: Accommodation

community: Toad River

value: Toad River Lodge is a family-owned full-service complex on Reflection Lake at Mile 422 of the Alaska Highway, offering motel rooms, lakeside cabins with kitchenettes, and a 23-site RV park — all open year-round. The lodge is famous for its ceiling-mounted hat collection of over 7,200 hats from around the world, and includes an on-site restaurant, laundromat, Canada Post outlet, and a service garage with tire repair, gas, diesel, and propane. For cycle tourists riding remote northern BC, it is one of the few full-service stops in a very long stretch of highway.

value: Toad River Lodge

detail: Website lists 'NEW Laundromat with washers and dryers at a nominal fee' on the amenities page

detail: Full-service restaurant on site open all year round serving home-cooked meals and baked goods

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: Alaska Hwy motel rooms/cabins/RV, family-owned; $100-140

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: family-owned full-service complex at Mile 422 of the Alaska Highway, famous for its ceiling-mounted hat collection of over 7,200 hats from around the world; laundromat, restaurant, Canada Post outlet, and service garage with tire repair


value: 1285 Manly Meadows Rd, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H9

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

price_band: standard

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Gilpin

source: camping

value: A family-run private campground on the Kettle River east of Grand Forks, with flush showers, a sandy beach, and paved/easy access just 5 km off Highway 3; the Trans-Canada Trail runs directly from camp.

value: Country Hideaway Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: 'Bring Your Bikes' section citing Trans-Canada Trail access


value: 805 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Holy Guacamole is an authentic Mexican restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, co-founded by Miguel Villalobos Luna and Indalecio Xicohtencatl-Lara, both of whom bring decades of culinary experience from Mexico. The menu spans tacos, pozole, birria, chimichangas, quesadillas, and enchiladas, with vegetarian and vegan options woven throughout. Its location near Stanley Park and the Seawall makes it a natural stop on one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors.

value: Holy Guacamole

detail: Website menu lists 'Veggie' as a filling option across tacos, quesadillas, burritos, chimichangas, and enchiladas. Special 3 Tacos includes beyond meat, jackfruit, and tofu, with the note '*The vegan option comes with guacamole on the side.' Chile Relleno is explicitly labelled (VEGGIE). No GF mention found

signal: Main entrees $16.99–$24.99 (quesadillas, tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas)

wow_evidence: co-founded by Miguel Villalobos Luna and Indalecio Xicohtencatl-Lara… near Stanley Park and the Seawall


value: 3737 Roger Street, Port Alberni BC V9Y 8E3

blurb: Twin-rink municipal ice arena, home of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

community: Port Alberni

value: The Alberni Valley Multiplex is a large municipal ice sports complex in Port Alberni featuring two NHL-sized ice sheets and home to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and Alberni Bombers hockey teams. The facility includes upper and lower lounges, dressing rooms, and concession stands on both levels, making it a hub for community sport and events. Touring cyclists passing through Port Alberni could visit for a local hockey game or to grab a meal at the concessions.

planning: check-ahead

theme: recreation

value: Alberni Valley Multiplex

detail: Website states 'upper and lower concessions' as part of the facility description

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Two-sheet municipal ice arena, junior hockey home. Standard rec facility; spectating only unless a game is on.


value: 5225 Fairmont Resort Road

community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a large, full-service mountain resort in BC's Columbia Valley, anchored by Canada's largest natural hot springs with a daily flow of over 1.2 million gallons. It offers a wide range of accommodations — from main lodge rooms and a motel-style Juniper Lodge to cabins, villas, an RV resort, and a riverside campground — along with two golf courses and a full spa. Touring cyclists arriving after a long day in the Rockies will find hot mineral pools, multiple on-site restaurants, and a fitness centre, making it a notably comfortable overnight stop.

value: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

detail: Mountainside Villas include in-suite laundry; not mentioned for other accommodation types

detail: On-site dining includes Antlers Restaurant, Desperados, and Sundance Cafe, all referenced on the resort website

detail: RV Resort page advertises 'unlimited free basic Wi-Fi in your sites and throughout the public areas of the resort'; Mountainside Villas listing also explicitly includes WiFi

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: NOT a Fairmont Hotels property - independent resort named for the town of Fairmont Hot Springs; large hot-springs resort, rooms ~$200-300 (cabins/villas higher)

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 955 Burrard Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (4 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (68 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (10 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 106 spaces.

value: C4U Cafe is a locally owned coffee shop whose Downtown Vancouver location sits at 955 Burrard Street, adjacent to the YMCA. The cafe serves freshly prepared meals, sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, and coffee with a wide menu spanning vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. It also provides event catering and offers complimentary Wi-Fi, making it a functional stop for cyclists passing through the downtown core.

value: C4U Cafe

detail: FAQ confirms: 'We offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on our menu.' Catering page adds: 'Dairy-free and vegan options are available.'. Menu lists a dedicated 'Rice & Black Beans Vegan Bowl'

wow_evidence: complimentary Wi-Fi


value: 2057 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 88m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Yaas Grill House is a family-owned Persian restaurant that has been serving the North Shore community for over three decades, specializing in halal kababs, traditional stews, and an extensive range of vegetarian dishes. Situated on Lonsdale Avenue — a primary cycling corridor through North Vancouver — it offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, with a high-turnover kitchen that emphasizes freshness across its Iranian-inspired menu.

value: Yaas Grill House

detail: Website states 'a huge selection of vegetarian dishes, all available for eating in, taking out, delivering, and catering.' No mention of vegan or gluten-free specifically

signal: Persian kebab/stews, halal; ~$16-26pp


value: 1876 West 1st Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 40m; stands at 54m; stands at 55m; stands at 60m; stands at 64m; wave at 85m.

value: Radish is a neighbourhood restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano/False Creek corridor serving fresh, made-from-scratch dishes across lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch. The daytime menu leans casual—rice bowls, artisan sandwiches, and salads—while evenings shift to wood-fired pizzettas, house-made pastas, and craft cocktails. An online ordering option makes it straightforward for cyclists to grab a takeout meal without waiting for table service.

value: Radish

detail: Menus extensively label items with (v) for vegetarian and (gf) for gluten-free across lunch, dinner, and happy hour—e.g., Quinoa Bowl (v)(gf), Cashew Kale Caesar (v)(gf), Roasted Mushroom Sandwich (v), Harvest Salad (v)(gf)

signal: Lunch mains $18-24, 2-course special $25/person; casual sit-down

wow_evidence: neighbourhood restaurant … made-from-scratch dishes


value: 3250 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M5

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: El Camino's is a Latin American street food restaurant and cocktail bar on Main Street in Vancouver, serving Mexican and South American-inspired dishes—tacos, ceviche, empanadas, and poutine—alongside craft cocktails and a well-curated local beer list. The kitchen also runs a weekend brunch program with dishes like Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles. It is part of a small local hospitality group that also operates The Cascade Room nearby.

value: El Camino's

detail: Food menu header reads 'GF: GLUTEN-FREE | CC: CROSS-CONTACT | V: VEGAN | DF: DAIRY-FREE'; multiple dishes across snacks, small plates, tacos, and brunch are individually labelled GF, V, and/or DF

signal: Main dishes $14.50–$20 (brunch entrees, tacos), sit-down casual


value: 101-555 Montgomery Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 3C6

community: Kelowna

value: Jaide & Joel's Baking Co is a fully dedicated vegan and gluten-free bakery and café in Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood, offering fresh-baked donuts, loaves, scones, cakes, and freshly brewed organic coffee daily with no pre-ordering required. The shop prides itself on zero taste compromise for dietary restrictions, and also handles custom celebration cakes for events. Complimentary parking is available in the lot behind the building, and DoorDash delivery is available for those not stopping in.

value: Jaide & Joel's Baking Company

detail: Website states 'our entire store is dedicated vegan and gluten-free'; OSM confirms and

signal: cuisine=bakery


value: 6309 Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0G7

community: Sooke

value: Castle Liquor Store is a retail alcohol shop located in Sooke, a popular stop along Vancouver Island's coastal cycling routes. Touring cyclists passing through Sooke may find it a convenient place to pick up beverages for the road or camp.

value: Castle Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 45530 Vedder Mountain Road, Chilliwack, V2R 4C3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 23m; rack (12 spaces) at 25m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Chilliwack

value: Sidekick Brewing is a riverfront microbrewery and kitchen located along the Vedder River next to the Vedder River Bridge, directly on the Vedder Rotary Trail Loop just outside Chilliwack. Opened in Fall 2022 by a small group of friends, the brewery leans into community and experimentation, producing a rotating tap list alongside a full kitchen menu. Its location 7 minutes from Cultus Lake and adjacent to a cycling trail loop makes it a natural destination stop for touring cyclists in the Fraser Valley.

value: Sidekick Brewing

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: We have many bike stands all around our patio for your sweet two-wheeled ride


value: 875 Water Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L0

community: Hope

value: Hope Pizza Place is a family-run pizzeria established in 2010 that has become a local favourite in Hope, BC. The restaurant prides itself on fresh, never-frozen ingredients and offers both pick-up and delivery. Hope sits at a key junction on cycling routes through the Fraser Valley and into the Interior, making this a convenient refuel stop.

value: Hope Pizza Place

signal: family pizzeria, pickup/delivery; ~$15-22pp


value: 701 7th Street, Keremeos, V0X 1N0

community: Keremeos

value: Buy-Low Foods


value: 46135 Yale Road, Chilliwack

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 20m; stands (1 space) at 24m; stands (1 space) at 25m; stands (1 space) at 35m; stands (6 spaces) at 39m; stands (1 space) at 40m; stands (1 space) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (6 spaces) at 70m; stands (10 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Gong Cha


value: 112 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (6 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Modus is a Vancouver-based specialty coffee micro-roaster operating an intimate cafe at 112 West Broadway, known for a hyper-seasonal menu of single-origin light roasts built around close producer relationships. The Broadway shop doubles as a retail space for beans, brewing gear, and apparel, and is available for private events seating up to 30 people. Coffee education is offered through The Coffee Division, the workshop arm of the business, running public tastings and private corporate sessions.

value: Modus

wow_evidence: specialty coffee micro-roaster... hyper-seasonal menu of single-origin light roasts built around close producer relationships


value: 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Big Way Hot Pot is a rapidly expanding self-serve hot pot chain with multiple BC locations, offering diners over 100 fresh ingredients and more than 18 broths and dry mixes to customize their own individual pot. The Coquitlam location on Barnet Highway sits within a busy retail complex and is part of a chain that has grown to span BC, Ontario, and California. Signature offerings include a slow-simmered Sichuan Mala broth and a collagen pork bone broth prepared fresh daily.

value: Big Way Hot Pot

detail: Tomato Broth explicitly listed as 'Vegan Option Available' on both the front page and menu subpage

signal: individual self-serve hot pot chain; ~$25-35pp


value: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, V6Z 2W3

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 37m; stands (5 spaces) at 37m; stands (7 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (3 spaces) at 89m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m; stands at 96m; stands at 99m. Total: 23 spaces.

blurb: Free pavilion housing Engine 374, which pulled Canada's first transcontinental train into Vancouver in 1887.

value: The Engine 374 Pavilion houses the restored CPR locomotive that pulled Canada's first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver on May 23, 1887. Housed in a glass pavilion at the corner of Davie Street and Pacific Boulevard, it is staffed by enthusiastic West Coast Railway Association volunteers who offer free tours of the engine and share its colourful history. It sits next to the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown, a 10-minute walk from downtown Vancouver.

theme: history

value: Engine 374 Pavilion

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: The locomotive that pulled Canada's first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver (1887); free glass pavilion, volunteer-staffed tours. National railway story.


value: 1940 Kane Road, V1V 2J9

value: IGA


value: 1218 Broadway Avenue South, V2G 1A2

community: Williams Lake

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: Logan Lake, BC V1K 1M6, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: utilitarian

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

community: Clapperton

value: A sparse lakeside rec site on a chain of four lakes, heavily logged for pine beetle control and now largely shadeless; reached via 36+ km of active industrial forest service road with narrow corners and a steep rough final descent to the water.

value: Pimainus Lake East Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: heavily logged...largely shadeless; reached via 36+ km of active industrial forest service road with narrow corners and a steep rough final descent


value: 1111 Cranbrook Street North

community: Cranbrook

value: A motel in Cranbrook, BC offering overnight accommodation. Situated in the Kootenay region, it serves as a waypoint for touring cyclists traveling through the area.

value: Kootenay Country Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 4461 Lougheed Highway, Unit 105, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is a bubble tea cafe serving specialty tea drinks and refreshments. The location provides indoor seating in Burnaby, convenient for touring cyclists looking for a quick rest stop.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

detail: Vegan and vegetarian options available

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: bubble tea cafe


value: 296 East Columbia Street

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands at 20m; rack at 49m; rack at 57m; rack at 57m; stands at 64m; rack at 80m; rack at 97m.

community: New Westminster

value: A pub part of the Browns Restaurant Group chain. Offers both indoor and outdoor seating with Wi-Fi, providing touring cyclists with a place to eat, rest, and stay connected.

value: Browns Socialhouse

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


value: 398 Bruce Avenue, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Little George's Express Pizza & Pasta is a local pizzeria and pasta restaurant in central/south Nanaimo serving a broad menu of classic Italian pies alongside Indo-Canadian fusion options like butter chicken and tandoori paneer pizzas. The restaurant covers wings, burgers, pasta bakes, calamari, and a range of appetizers, making it a solid stop for a hearty post-ride meal. Both pickup and local delivery are available.

value: Little George's Express Pizza & Pasta

detail: Menu includes vegetarian pizzas (Butter Paneer, Tandoori Paneer Delight), Fried Zucchini Sticks, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, and Pita with Hummus or Tzatziki. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Specials $12.99–$15.99; regular mains $18–$28; casual express pizza


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 738 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (18 spaces, covered) at 20m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 22m; stands (5 spaces) at 32m; stands (10 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 73m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 89m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 85 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sushi Howe is a fast-casual Japanese restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, serving a broad menu of poke bowls, nigiri, specialty rolls, ramen, donburi, and bento boxes. The restaurant is vegetarian-friendly and takes online orders, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood. Signature items include the Volcano Roll and the Poke Bowl with Howe Special Sauce.

value: Sushi Howe

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items including Edamame, Gomae, Agedashi Tofu, Veggie Sunomono, and Spring Roll


value: 1403 Canyon Street, Creston, V0B 1G4

community: Creston

value: The Bay Leaf is an Indian fusion restaurant in downtown Creston run by chef-owner Dilip Chand, a Nepal-born chef whose culinary career spans India, Bahrain, Ottawa, and Kelowna before he brought his cooking to the East Kootenays. The menu blends Indian, Nepalese, and Hakka dishes with a full-service bar featuring BC and local Creston wines. The restaurant is part of a small regional chain with locations also in Fernie and Cranbrook.

value: The Bay Leaf

detail: Cheesy Kofta, Cauli Aloo, Aubergine Bharta, Paneer Butter Masala, Karahi Paneer Fry, Palak Paneer, and more

signal: Indian/Nepali/Hakka fusion, affordable; ~$15-24pp


community: Kamloops

value: FreshCo


value: 120 Manastee Rd, Galiano Island, BC

community: North Galiano

value: Bodega Ridge is a 22-acre resort on the wild north end of Galiano Island, built around a collection of rustic log cabins, The Pink Geranium Café and General Store, and the restaurant Lola (currently temporarily closed). Originally a horse ranch from 1980, the property has been reimagined as a destination for rest, retreats, and weddings amid arbutus trees with views of the Salish Sea. Cyclists passing through Galiano Island can stop at The Pink Geranium to refuel before continuing their island exploration.

value: Bodega Ridge

signal: resort restaurant, SE Asian small plates $11-25; ~$18-30pp

wow_evidence: 22-acre resort on the wild north end of Galiano Island, built around a collection of rustic log cabins... views of the Salish Sea


value: 602 Eckhardt Avenue West

community: Penticton

value: A Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel in Penticton offering standard modern accommodation for traveling guests. Located on Eckhardt Avenue West, it provides a chain-hotel option for touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan region. Bike storage and handling procedures remain unconfirmed.

value: Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'fairfield'


value: 1399 Bay Avenue, Trail, British Columbia V1R 4A7

community: Trail

value: Crown Columbia Hotel BW Premier Collection is a newly designed all-suite boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Trail, situated along the Columbia River. Every suite comes with a full kitchen and deluxe amenities, well-suited for touring cyclists needing a comfortable multi-night base. The central downtown location puts guests within easy walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, the Cominco Arena, and the riverfront.

value: Crown Columbia Hotel, BW Premier Collection

detail: Website states hotel is walkable to 'popular coffee shops and restaurants' in downtown Trail

signal: new all-suite BW Premier Collection, downtown Trail; $150-200

wow_evidence: newly designed all-suite boutique hotel in downtown Trail


value: 2011 Franklin River Rd, Port Alberni, BC, V0R 2B0

character: destination

label: salmon fishing season

months: July August September

community: Cameron Heights

value: Full-service private campground on the Alberni Inlet with beachfront and forested tent sites, a working marina, playground, and the Alberni Inlet Trail nearby; propane fires only (no wood), open April–September.

value: China Creek Campground and Marina

wow_evidence: paid showers, coin-operated laundry, covered picnic shelter; 250-site campground and marina on Alberni Inlet


value: 2054 Whatcom Rd Unit 1, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2K8, Canada

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

community: Abbotsford

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 52 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Zoomak Korean Tavern is a refined Korean restaurant in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, taking its name from the traditional Korean roadside tavern that once sheltered and fed travelers — a fitting spirit for a cycling-friendly stop. The kitchen presents authentic Korean dishes — lettuce wraps with grilled galbi, hand-made dumplings, spicy soft-tofu stew, and Korean fried chicken — alongside dedicated lunch and dinner menus and a happy-hour drinks program.

value: Zoomak Korean Tavern

detail: Menu includes Japchae (glass noodles with mushrooms and assorted vegetables), Dolsot Stone Bowl with tofu option, and vegetarian appetizers such as Bugak & Tuigak (crispy nori and konbu); not explicitly labeled vegetarian but plant-based choices are present across both lunch and dinner menus

signal: Lunch/dinner mains $18–$32, mostly $20–$29; casual Korean tavern


value: 113 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, V8J 3X4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 64m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: Smile's Seafood Cafe is a seafood-focused restaurant in Prince Rupert's Cow Bay area. It serves the local community and visitors exploring the Prince Rupert region.

value: Smile's Seafood Cafe

signal: seafood cafe, Cow Bay; ~$18-28pp


value: Bulk Barn


value: 945 W Columbia St #20, Kamloops, BC V2C 1L5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 36m.

value: Fox'n Hounds Pub is a full-service neighbourhood pub in Kamloops offering a broad menu of pub classics, burgers, pizzas, and a Sunday brunch alongside a large rotating tap selection that leans heavily on BC craft beers. Alongside its liquor store affiliate (Sahali Liquor Store), it functions as a one-stop food-and-drink destination on the west side of the city. Touring cyclists riding into Kamloops will find a familiar, welcoming pub environment with the option to call ahead for takeout.

value: Fox'n Hounds Pub

detail: Menu labels nachos, chicken wings, and pork ribs as '(GF)'; spring rolls are explicitly described as '5 CRISP TENDER VEGETARIAN ROLLS'

signal: amenity=pub


value: 2751 Beverly Street

community: North Cowichan

value: Starbucks


value: 2345 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna, V1Z 2E6

community: West Kelowna

value: Black Swift Vineyards is a single-vineyard winery perched in the hills of West Kelowna, part of the Jason Parkes Customs family of wineries and tasting rooms on the Westside. The tasting room is open daily with a casual, no-reservations-needed atmosphere, offering guided tastings and vineyard tours by golf cart. Named after the elusive Black Swift bird that lays just one egg per season, the winery emphasizes restraint and terroir-driven winemaking.

value: Black Swift Vineyards

signal: Single-vineyard winery guided tastings, walk-in

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: single-vineyard winery … open daily … no-reservations-needed atmosphere


value: 390 Moss Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4N1

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Victoria

value: Fairfield Bicycle Shop LTD. is a Victoria institution with over 30 years of history, known as Vancouver Island's original e-bike store and a go-to destination for trikes, cargo bikes, and hard-to-find parts that stump other shops. The repair department has grown to six benches staffed by technicians with a claimed 200+ years of collective experience, offering everything from flat fixes to full overhauls, custom builds, wheel building, and e-kit installs. Touring cyclists will find a shop oriented toward practical, everyday riding with an 'Adventure & Touring' bike category and a broad accessories range including bags, racks, fenders, and lights.

value: Fairfield Bicycle Shop

detail: Services page lists eBike Full Tune, eCargo and eTandem Tune, eTrike Tune, eBike Overhaul, eCargo/eTandem Overhaul, eTrike Overhaul, E-Kit Install, and eBike Parts; billed as 'Vancouver Island's Original E-Bike Store.'

detail: Website lists an 'Adventure & Touring' category under Bikes, and stocks touring-relevant accessories including bags, racks, lights, fenders, and pumps; front page notes the shop is 'a remarkable source for hard to find parts.'

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Victoria institution with over 30 years of history... Adventure & Touring bike category


value: 10150 Island View Close, Chemainus, V0R 1K2

community: Chemainus

value: Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast is a small, adult-only luxury retreat in Chemainus, BC, positioned steps from a pebble beach with ocean views along Vancouver Island's coast. It offers two private rooms (a king and a queen) and serves hearty gourmet breakfasts. The property markets itself as a serene, exclusive escape, appealing to cyclists looking for a quieter, upscale overnight stop on the Island.

value: Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'bed and breakfast'

subcategory: B&B / Inn


bike_access: hard

energy: restorative

community: Goose Bay

value: A remote beach camp at an exposed coastal bight, reachable only by non-road means; amenities and water are unconfirmed, and conditions will be exposed and self-sufficient.

value: Open Bight Beach Camp


value: 556 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; wall_loops (8 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (3 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (6 spaces) at 56m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 68m; stands (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (12 spaces) at 86m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 94m; rack at 95m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 68 spaces.

value: Jam Cafe is a beloved West Coast breakfast and brunch chain that opened its Vancouver Beatty Street location in the Crosstown neighbourhood in 2016. The cozy, vintage-inspired space serves Southern-inspired comfort food made with locally sourced ingredients, with standout dishes including Fried Chicken French Toast, fluffy three-stack pancakes, and the Charlie Bowl. Sugar-cured bacon Caesars, original mimosas, and locally brewed artisanal coffees round out a menu well-suited to fuelling a day on the bike.

value: Jam Cafe

wow_evidence: West Coast breakfast and brunch chain


bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; rack (3 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Dairy Queen


community: Langley

value: Hannam Supermarket is Western Canada's leading Korean grocery chain, founded in Burnaby in 1998 and now operating six locations across Metro Vancouver. The Langley store, opened in 2019, carries over 11,000 Korean food products and household items alongside fresh Asian produce and premium Asian housewares. It is the primary Korean and Asian grocery destination for the Fraser Valley corridor, drawing over 3,500 customers daily across all locations.

value: Hannam Supermarket


value: 820 Twelfth Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 28m; stands at 90m.

community: New Westminster

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 4651 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2C4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; rack at 41m; rack at 45m.

community: Richmond

value: Paul's Kitchen is a Chinese fast-food restaurant in Richmond. As a quick-service establishment, it offers counter-service meals convenient for cyclists seeking a brief stop.

value: Paul's Kitchen


value: 1632 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria, BC V8N 0A3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 6m; stands (8 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces) at 44m; stands (8 spaces) at 47m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Papa John's on McKenzie Avenue is a pizza chain franchise serving Victoria's Saanich area, offering delivery and carryout of pizza, breadsticks, and wings. It is a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the McKenzie Ave corridor who want a hot meal or quick carryout. The location is part of the national Papa Rewards loyalty program.

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'

wow_evidence: pizza chain franchise


value: 1558 Johnston Road, V4B 3Z7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 67m; rack at 80m.

community: White Rock

value: Chez Christophe is a Swiss-inspired chocolaterie and patisserie founded by Swiss-trained pastry chef Christophe Bonzon, with this White Rock location opening in 2019. The shop offers handcrafted artisan chocolates, freshly baked croissants and pastries, custom cakes, and a full espresso café bar using locally roasted beans from Pallet Coffee Roasters. A rewarding stop for touring cyclists seeking quality coffee or an indulgent chocolate treat along the Johnston Road corridor.

value: Chez Christophe

wow_evidence: Swiss-trained pastry chef Christophe Bonzon... multiple verified locations across Metro Vancouver


community: Squamish

value: London Drugs

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 4464 Beresford Street, Burnaby, V5H 2Y8

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 15m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; rack at 51m; rack at 52m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 55m; stands (10 spaces) at 63m; stands (10 spaces) at 66m; stands (11 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (10 spaces) at 81m. Total: 109 spaces, 50 secure.

community: Burnaby

value: Pizza Garden is a BC-based Neapolitan pizza chain operated by Neapolitan Pizza Ltd., with over 25 years in the pizza industry and locations across the Lower Mainland and beyond. The Metrotown location serves wood-fired pizzas with authentic charred crusts, classic Italian toppings, and outdoor seating — a reasonable stop for a cyclist coming through Burnaby's commercial core. Pickup, delivery, and a mobile rewards app are all available.

value: Pizza Garden

detail: Not mentioned on website; OSM is the sole evidence source

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: BC-based Neapolitan pizza chain ... over 25 years in the pizza industry


value: 104 Leighton Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, Canada

kid_friendly: neutral

price_label: Standard

community: Shuswap

value: A 29-site BC Parks campground set on Niskonlith Lake in the Thompson region, operating seasonally with no services outside the window; camping is allowed while the gate remains open, making it a quiet off-season option.

value: Niskonlith Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: 12147 Sullivan Street, Surrey, BC V4A 3B4

community: Surrey

value: Seahorse Grill is a casual neighbourhood bistro near Crescent Beach in Surrey, owned and operated by Red Seal chef Curtis Gowler, who trained at Vancouver's Chambar Restaurant under Chef Nico Schuermans. The menu draws on international culinary traditions from Curtis's extensive travels — Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Costa Rica, and beyond — served in a relaxed, home-style atmosphere. Cyclists passing through the Crescent Beach and Ocean Park area will find it a destination-worthy dinner stop, accessible via the 351 transit route.

value: Seahorse Grill

signal: chef-owned neighbourhood bistro, international; ~$20-32pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 2202 Gondola Way, Whistler, BC

community: Whistler

value: First Tracks Lodge is an upscale ski-in/ski-out hotel in Whistler's Creekside neighbourhood, offering spacious designer suites ranging from one to four bedrooms, each with full kitchens. The property sits at the base of the Whistler Gondola and features four-season pools, hot tubs, and a lobby library, making it one of the more refined lodging options in Creekside. Touring cyclists visiting Whistler's world-class trail network would find it a quiet, well-appointed base away from the bustle of Whistler Village.

value: First Tracks Lodge

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Explicit 'luxury' positioning, ski-in/ski-out, designer suites, full kitchens, pools/hot tubs

wow_evidence: ski-in/ski-out hotel in Whistler's Creekside neighbourhood... four-season pools, hot tubs


value: 268 Gower Point Road, Gibsons, BC V0N1V0

community: Gibsons

value: Mike's Place is a beloved Gibsons institution that has been hand-crafting house-made gelato from natural, fresh ingredients since 2003, with dozens of flavors including a full dairy-free lineup. Beyond gelato, it operates as a full café serving espresso drinks, paninis, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and fresh-baked sourdough bread, all enjoyed on a scenic outdoor deck overlooking the seaside town. It also serves as a Purolator quick-stop depot, making it a genuine community hub for locals and visitors alike.

value: Mike's Place

detail: Dairy-free gelato flavors listed (Strawberry, Mango, Lemon, etc.); vegetarian panini (Veggie, Caprese) and wrap (Pesto Veggie) options on menu; gluten-free gelato cake base available for additional cost


value: 4316 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, V7J 1C8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 8m; stands (1 space) at 44m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Cafe Orso is a European-style cafe on Gallant Avenue in North Vancouver, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Its location puts it within reach of cyclists using the nearby Seymour River and Lynn Valley trail networks. No independent web presence could be verified at the time of this record, as the registered domain has been repurposed by a third party.

value: Cafe Orso

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 5000 Canoe Pass Way, Delta, V4E 0B3

community: Delta

value: Montana's is a Canadian BBQ restaurant operating as part of a national chain with a location in Delta. The establishment serves casual barbecue cuisine in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Touring cyclists will find it a straightforward option for a meal break in the area.

value: Montana's

signal: chain 'montana'


value: 15745 Croydon Drive, Surrey, V3Z 2L5

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 26m; rack at 57m; rack at 70m; rack at 78m; rack at 81m; rack at 90m.

value: Thrifty Foods


value: 2785 Bourquin Crescent West Unit #1, Abbotsford, BC V2S 5X6

community: Abbotsford

value: Fruiticana is a BC and Alberta grocery chain focused on fresh produce and South Asian grocery products, also marketing its own Indican spice line. The Chilliwack location is tagged as a greengrocer in OSM and would offer touring cyclists access to fresh fruit and pantry staples. The chain operates across multiple urban centres and emphasizes farm-to-table sourcing.

value: Fruiticana


value: Bulkley-Nechako, BC V0J 1T0, Canada

washroom_type: pit

community: Manson Creek

value: A small terraced lakeshore rec site with a natural boat launch, good paddling, and fishing on Wolverine Lake — accessed via roughly 160 km of forest service roads from Mackenzie, so arrive fully self-sufficient.

value: Wolverine Lake Recreation Site


community: Kelowna

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 2300 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1B6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 95m; rack (7 spaces) at 97m; rack (7 spaces) at 99m. Total: 21 spaces.

blurb: Free open-air summer stage at Kitsilano Beach, running since 1935.

community: Vancouver

value: Kitsilano Showboat is an open-air theatre venue in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. It offers outdoor performances in a public-facing setting that cycling visitors passing through the area may find worthwhile. The venue's open-air format and proximity to the waterfront make it a natural stopping point on a coastal cycling route.

value: Kitsilano Showboat

signal: Kitsilano Showboat free outdoor summer performances

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Free open-air summer performance institution at Kits Beach running since 1935 (own knowledge; desc thin); show-conditional, summer.


value: 4077 Lanchaster Road, Duncan, BC

community: North Cowichan

value: Ampersand Distilling Company is a family-founded craft distillery on a five-acre farm in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, producing award-winning gin, vodka, and walnut liqueur from BC-grown organic wheat and wild-harvested botanicals using hand-built copper stills. The tasting room features a bar made from a Douglas fir slab cut from the property, and the distillery also brings its spirits to the Duncan Farmers' Market every Saturday. Celebrating its 10th year, Ampersand is releasing its first whisky and a new barrel-aged gin.

value: Ampersand Distilling Company

detail: Spirits available for purchase via online shop (Shopify storefront) and at the appointment-only distillery tasting room

detail: FAQ states all spirits are gluten-free: 'Because gluten is a protein, it doesn't come across in the distillation process.'

signal: Craft distillery tasting room


value: 524 Admirals Road, Esquimalt, V9A 2N4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; rack at 99m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Vietnam Garden Restaurant is a well-regarded Vietnamese restaurant on Admirals Road in Esquimalt, serving a broad menu of pho, vermicelli bowls, stir-fries, and curry dishes. Reviewers praise the fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and willingness to accommodate dietary restrictions. It is a small, cozy spot with dine-in and fast pickup service, making it a convenient stop along the Esquimalt cycling corridor.

value: Vietnam Garden Restaurant

detail: Dedicated Vegetarian Dishes menu section with multiple tofu and vegetable options; reviewer confirmed dairy-free and gluten-free accommodations

signal: Main dishes $16.95–$18.95, lamb $23.95; casual Vietnamese sit-down

wow_evidence: Order Now Pickup 15 min...recent reviews through May 2026


value: 290 Dallas Road, Victoria BC, V8V 1A6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 59m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A small, family-operated oceanfront motel built in 1960, perched on Dallas Road with 180-degree views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. All rooms include kitchenettes, oceanfront balconies, and free off-street parking. The motel is within walking distance of Victoria's Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park, and sits on a main bus route.

value: Surf Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: family-operated oceanfront motel built in 1960... 180-degree views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains


community: Chilliwack

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


community: Trail

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 20162 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A4E5

community: Langley

value: John's Chicken House is a fried chicken specialist on Fraser Highway in Langley, serving classic chicken boxes, family packs, boneless, and wings. Located on a busy arterial road through the Fraser Valley, it's a quick-service stop for hungry cyclists passing through the area. Online ordering with pickup is available.

value: John's Chicken House

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: Squamish-Lillooet, BC V0N 3C0, Canada

community: Hilltop

value: A bare-bones, single-vehicle rec site tucked directly beside Leon Creek, reached by driving 52.5 km along the West Pavilion Forest Service Road then 8 km down Leon Creek Road — primarily a hunters' camp with no listed amenities.

value: Leon Creek Recreation Site


value: 568 Beatty Street, Vancouver, V6B 2L3

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (6 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; wall_loops (8 spaces, covered) at 46m; stands (6 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (6 spaces) at 76m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 62 spaces.

value: Chambar is an award-winning full-service restaurant in Vancouver's Crosstown neighbourhood, celebrated for its Belgian-influenced menu, craft cocktail and beer programs, and a platinum distinction wine list. The venue features both a reservable indoor dining room and a first-come, first-serve patio, sitting at the edge of one of downtown Vancouver's most active pedestrian and cycling corridors near BC Place. Owners Karri and Nico have built a reputation around what they call 'Civilized Debauchery,' combining fine-dining quality with a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

value: Chambar

detail: Website FAQ confirms: 'Our kitchen team is happy to accommodate allergies. Please discuss any allergies or dietary restrictions with your server.'

signal: Casual Dining branding; set menus present but no visible prices to confirm tier

wow_evidence: award-winning full-service restaurant... platinum distinction wine list


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


price_band: basic

community: Sidney

value: Rum Island (Isle-de-Lis Marine Provincial Park) is a small Gulf Islands park near Sidney, reachable only by boat or kayak; there is no road or trail access, making it effectively off-limits for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Rum Island

ownership: National park


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 62m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1578 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Pho 37 is a multi-location Vietnamese restaurant chain that started in Steveston and expanded to Robson Street in Vancouver, serving freshly made pho, vermicelli bowls, and traditional Vietnamese appetizers. The brand has earned recognition including a Canadian Choice Award for Vietnamese Restaurant and Yelp Elites Top Places to Eat, and promotes MSG-free cooking with ingredients prepared daily in each location. Touring cyclists on Robson Street will find a full sit-down dining room with takeout and delivery options available.

value: Pho 37 Vietnamese Restaurant

detail: Menu lists vegetarian options including 'Spring Rolls (3) Regular / Vegetarian', 'Salad Roll (1) Shrimp / Tofu', 'Vegetables and Tofu Noodle', and vermicelli bowls with vegetarian choice

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


value: 125B South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

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

blurb: Lake Cowichan's museum in the 1913 train station, Shay locomotive out front.

community: Lake Cowichan

value: The Kaatza Station Museum and Archives occupies the original 1913 Canadian Pacific train station in Lake Cowichan, operated by the Kaatza Historical Society since 1975. The museum focuses on the Cowichan Lake region's history with particular depth on the forestry industry, the IWA union, and ethnic minority communities. Outdoor grounds feature rolling stock including a Shay steam locomotive, a Plymouth Switcher, a CN passenger car, and restored historic structures such as the Bell Tower School.

setting: mixed

value: Kaatza Station Museum & Archives

signal: historical-society station museum; small admission/donation

wow_evidence: Museum in the 1913 CPR station with a Shay locomotive and deep forestry/IWA history.


value: 6640 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0J2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 28m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Royal Zayka is a sit-down Indian restaurant on Vedder Road in Chilliwack, serving authentic subcontinental cuisine with spice levels ranging from mild to 'atomic hot' so diners can tailor their meal. The restaurant draws on Ayurvedic culinary philosophy, highlighting traditional spices and copper-vessel water as part of its food culture. OSM records outdoor seating, and the restaurant offers online ordering and a dedicated takeout menu alongside full dine-in service.

value: Royal Zayka Cuisine of India

signal: Indian sit-down, lunch specials; ~$15-25pp


value: 1597 Beach Drive, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

community: Port McNeill

value: Sportsman's Inn On The Harbour Front is Port McNeill's only harbour-front hotel, with every room overlooking the Port McNeill Harbour. The property lists three affiliated restaurants as a guest amenity, and all rooms include a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and work desk. It sits at the waterfront end of Beach Drive, making it a straightforward destination for cyclists arriving via the Island Highway corridor.

value: Sportsman's Inn On The Harbour Front

detail: Amenities page lists '3 affiliated restaurants' as a hotel service


community: Courtenay

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 645 Whatshan Lake Road, Edgewood, BC V0G 1J0

community: Edgewood

value: Whatshan Lake Retreat is listed in OpenStreetMap as a chalet-style accommodation in the Arrow Lakes area of BC's Okanagan & Thompson region. The remote lakeside setting would appeal to touring cyclists seeking off-the-beaten-path lodging. No current business information could be verified due to the domain being compromised.

value: Whatshan Lake Retreat

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: OSM record identifies this as a tourism=chalet accommodation near Whatshan Lake... website has been hijacked


value: 2840 Sexsmith Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport is a branded chain hotel in Richmond, BC, located near Vancouver International Airport on Sexsmith Road. It is operated by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and was verified as an active property as recently as November 2025. Cyclists transiting the Greater Vancouver area may find it a convenient stopover, though no cycling-specific services could be confirmed from available content.

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport

signal: chain 'days inn'

wow_evidence: Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport... operated by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts


value: 11580 Cambie Road, Richmond

value: Church's Chicken


value: 6255 Marine Avenue

community: Powell River

value: Island View Lodge is a modern 30-room motel in Powell River, BC, offering air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and complimentary Wi-Fi. The property sits steps from Townsite Brewing and is a short drive from Willingdon Beach Park and Second Beach, making it a convenient base for cyclists exploring the Sunshine Coast. It is pet-friendly in designated rooms and accepts major credit and debit cards.

value: Island View Lodge

detail: Website states property is 'steps from Townsite Brewing'

wow_evidence: modern 30-room motel in Powell River


value: 4670 Community Street, Yarrow, BC V2R 5E1

blurb: Village library branch in Yarrow with bike parking.

value: Yarrow Library is a community branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system serving the small rural village of Yarrow, southwest of Chilliwack. It offers free public WiFi, public computers, and a range of accessibility features in a welcoming community space. For touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley lowlands, it provides a convenient rest stop with outdoor bike parking.

days_closed: Mo Fr Su

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Yarrow Library

signal: amenity=library

detail: Website features list: 'Outdoor Bike Racks'

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 1496 Murray Road, Lund, British Columbia V0N 2G0

community: Lund

value: An RV park and cabins operation on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands; the website did not load so setting, facilities, and access details are unknown — verify before routing here.

value: SunLund RV Park & Cabins


value: Southern Gulf Islands, BC Gulf Islands, Capital Regional District, BC V0N 2Y0, Canada

community: Swartz Bay

value: A BC Marine Trails paddle-in beach campsite near Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula; access is by kayak or small boat, placing it effectively off-route for loaded cycle tourers.

value: Shell Beach Campsite (BCMT)


value: 190 West 1st Street

community: Vanderhoof

value: A motel in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of northern BC. Situated on West 1st Street, it serves as a convenient rest stop for touring cyclists traversing this remote region.

value: Homestead Inn & Suites

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: motel in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region


value: 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces) at 62m; stands (14 spaces) at 99m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: The Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites is an award-winning luxury property set directly on Victoria's Inner Harbour, offering a range of standard king rooms and condo-style one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and private balconies. Its prime downtown location places touring cyclists within easy reach of Victoria's Inner Harbour pathways and the city's shops, museums, and restaurants. The hotel includes a free underground parking garage as a standard guest amenity.

signal: waterfront condo-style suites on Inner Harbour; $250-350


community: Kelowna

value: One Stop

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4287 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 47m; stands (5 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Pizza Hut


value: 1725 Robson St #2, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E1

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Waffle Co. is an artisan dessert café chain founded in 2017, originally from India with 125+ locations worldwide, now expanding into British Columbia with three locations including this one on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End. The café serves indulgent waffles, specialty coffees, matcha drinks, thick shakes, and other dessert-forward treats. Its location near Stanley Park and English Bay places it along a popular cycling corridor, with both indoor and outdoor seating available.

value: The Waffle Co.

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: artisan dessert café chain… 125+ locations worldwide


value: 10153 Resthaven Dr, Unit B, Sidney, BC V8L 3G8

value: Biju's Indian Cuisine is a sit-down Indian restaurant in Sidney, BC, serving aromatic curries, tandoori specialties cooked in a clay oven, and freshly baked naan and breads. The menu spans a range of spice levels and includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes inspired by traditional Indian recipes. Beyond dine-in, the restaurant offers catering for events and a tiffin subscription service for regular ready-made meals.

value: Biju's Indian Cuisine

detail: About page explicitly lists 'Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options'; front page mentions 'vegetarian specialties'

signal: Indian, budget-friendly, tandoor; ~$15-24pp


value: #101-3250 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, V9T 1W1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; rack at 72m.

community: Nanaimo

value: Triple O's is a BC-born quick-service burger chain that grew out of the White Spot family, known for its signature Triple 'O' sauce, hand-scooped milkshakes, and thick-cut Kennebec fries. This Nanaimo location sits on Island Highway North at the Country Club area, making it a roadside stop on a major Vancouver Island cycling corridor. The menu covers breakfast through dinner, with burgers, sides, and a kids menu rounding out the options.

value: Triple O's

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


value: 9844 Sunshine Coast Highway, V0N 1Y2

community: Secret Cove

value: A wilderness campground 1.75 km up a groomed forest service road near Secret Cove on the Sunshine Coast, with 30 sites, outhouses, and no running water — bring all drinking water and firewood.

value: Homesite Creek Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: wilderness campground on the Sunshine Coast with 30 sites, picnic tables, fire pits, and outhouses


value: 12922 115 A Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0E2, Canada

community: Surrey

value: A beer and beverage retail shop under the Central City Brewing brand, located in North Vancouver. The shop serves as a direct point-of-sale location for brewery products.

value: Central City Beer Store

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 2320 Oliver Ranch Road, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R2

community: Okanagan Falls

value: Noble Ridge Vineyards is a family-founded estate winery perched on a ridge above Okanagan Falls in the South Okanagan wine country, offering stunning vineyard views and curated tastings of its award-winning sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines. The tasting room features a five-wine flight experience and a retail wine shop, with tasting fees donated to community causes. The property also hosts seasonal food-and-wine pairing events and offers on-site accommodations, making it a scenic destination for cyclists exploring the South Okanagan wine route.

value: Noble Ridge Vineyards

signal: Estate winery five-wine flight tasting

wow_evidence: family-founded estate winery perched on a ridge above Okanagan Falls... tasting fees donated to community causes


value: 2996 East 22nd Avenue E, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y4

value: Ragazzi Pizza Co. is an East Vancouver neighbourhood pizzeria specializing in hand-stretched, stone-baked authentic Italian pizza made with traditional dough prepared on-site and premium imported ingredients. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, as well as a catering service and food truck for events ranging from weddings to school lunch programs. It is a well-established local fixture in the Kensington–Cedar Cottage area serving a wide range of classic and vegetarian Italian pies.

value: Ragazzi Pizza Co.

detail: Website lists multiple vegetarian-friendly pizzas (marked 🥬) including Originale, Margherita, Marinara, Primavera, Vegetariano, Quattro Formaggi, and others. No vegan or GF options mentioned

signal: Small pizzas $16–19, XL $26–35; casual pizzeria


community: Manson Creek

value: A convenience store in remote Northern BC serving the Omineca region. Functions as a general store and resupply stop for the local community and travelers passing through. Located in one of BC's most isolated areas.

value: Omineca General Store


value: 1025 Trans-Canada Highway, V0K 1H0

blurb: Cache Creek's library beside the Trans-Canada Highway.

community: Cache Creek

value: The Cache Creek Library is a branch of the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library System, housed in a 2013-built, 1,672-square-foot building located directly on the Trans-Canada Highway. It is part of one of the larger regional library networks in British Columbia's interior, serving the small community of Cache Creek. For touring cyclists passing through this otherwise sparse stretch of highway, it offers free Wi-Fi and public computers as a rest-stop resource.

value: Cache Creek Library

wow_evidence: Branch right on the Trans-Canada; ordinary library band.


value: 35770 Yellowhead Hwy, Tlell, BC V0T 1Y0, Canada

community: Tlell

value: Seas The Day Family Cafe & Country Store is a combination café and convenience shop serving the remote North Coast & Haida Gwaii region of British Columbia. For touring cyclists riding one of Canada's most isolated coastlines, a stop here offers a rare chance to grab food and supplies in an area with very few services. The family-run nature and dual café-store format suggest a welcoming, community-oriented spot for resupply.


value: 2225 6700 Forest Service Rd, PO Box 358, Horsefly, BC, Canada V0L 1L0

community: Black Creek

value: Crooked Lake Resort is a remote, off-grid wilderness resort in the Cariboo Mountains that has operated since the early 1960s, offering rustic cabins, RV sites, and campsites accessed via Forest Service roads from 100 Mile House or Horsefly. The resort runs on solar and generator power with limited satellite communication and explicitly lists mountain biking among its surrounding recreational activities. It appeals to self-sufficient travellers seeking solitude, with a central wash-house featuring showers and a dishwashing station serving all accommodation types.

value: Crooked Lake Resort

detail: Website states 'solar and generator for lights and power outlets in the cabins, RV sites and wash-house'; power outlets available across all accommodation types

signal: Off-grid rustic cabins/RV/camp, shared wash-house, ~$70-100

wow_evidence: operated since the early 1960s... mountain biking listed among surrounding recreational activities


value: 5911 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 51m; rack at 67m; rack at 74m; rack at 80m; rack at 90m; rack (covered) at 92m.

value: A 16-storey full-service Hilton property situated in Richmond adjacent to Vancouver International Airport. The hotel serves travellers connecting through YVR and sits within Richmond's extensive cycling network, making it a plausible overnight stop for cyclists arriving or departing by air. As a flagship Hilton brand hotel it offers a broad range of on-site services, though specific cyclist-oriented amenities could not be confirmed.

value: Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel

signal: chain 'hilton'

wow_evidence: flagship Hilton brand hotel


value: 12111 3rd Avenue, Richmond, V7E 3K1

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; stands (5 spaces) at 22m; rack at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack at 75m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: The Steveston Cafe & Hotel is a heritage property established in 1895 in the heart of Steveston Village, one of the most historically rich and cycle-friendly communities in Metro Vancouver. The building survived the great fire of 1918 and once housed soldiers during the 1900 fishing strike, and today it operates a popular breakfast cafe, bar, and liquor store on the ground floor. Cyclists staying here are steps from the Fraser River dyke trail, whale-watching tours, fresh seafood restaurants, and the working fishing docks that make Steveston a beloved destination.

value: The Steveston Cafe & Hotel

detail: On-site bar and restaurant; website also notes Steveston Village has 'many tasty fresh seafood restaurants' nearby

detail: WiFi is available in hotel rooms and is free of charge, per the amenities page

signal: 1895 heritage rooms above Steveston cafe; $130-170

wow_evidence: heritage property established in 1895 ... survived the great fire of 1918 and once housed soldiers during the 1900 fishing strike


value: 1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna, V1Y 5V5

value: Springfield Bulk Foods is a locally owned, three-generation bulk food store occupying unit 133 of a Springfield Road shopping centre in Kelowna. It stocks a wide range of dry goods sold by weight — flours, rices, sugars, beans and lentils, nuts, dried fruits, pasta, seasonings, and specialty items like multiple quinoa varieties and organic grains. For a touring cyclist resupplying calories, the bulk-format shopping makes it easy to buy exactly the quantity needed.

value: Springfield Bulk Foods


value: 1748 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 42m; rack at 54m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: COBS Bread is a Canadian franchise bakery (part of the Australian Bakers Delight family) baking all products fresh from scratch on-site every day — no frozen or refrigerated goods. The Commercial Drive location on one of Vancouver's most vibrant neighbourhood corridors offers a wide range of breads, rolls, scones, cruffins, croissants, and savoury items including pizza-style products. Leftover baked goods are donated to local charities at day's end, a notable community practice.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1655 Westgate Road, V1Z 3P1

community: West Kelowna

value: Super 8 by Wyndham West Kelowna BC is a franchise motel located on Westgate Road in West Kelowna, part of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts family. Situated near the Okanagan Lake corridor, it serves as a practical overnight stop for cyclists touring the wine country routes and rail trails of the central Okanagan. As a Super 8 property it offers standard motel-style accommodation with direct road access.

value: Super 8 by Wyndham West Kelowna BC

signal: Genuine Super 8 West Kelowna

wow_evidence: Super 8 by Wyndham ... standard motel-style accommodation


value: 16235 - 87th Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2

community: Osoyoos

value: Inkaneep Point Resort is a lakefront cabin resort on the southern shore of Osoyoos Lake, just 3km from the town of Osoyoos. The property offers self-catering cabins and a five-bedroom waterfront lodge, all within steps of a private pebble beach with a buoyed swimming area, swim rafts, and a large fishing pier extending into the lake. The surrounding Okanagan area is well known for cycling routes connecting numerous wineries and golf courses.

value: Inakeep Resort

signal: Peak season $230-343/night; shoulder $230; lakefront resort amenities


value: 430 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0H3

bike_parking_detail: 25 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 9m; stands (12 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (21 spaces) at 75m; stands (21 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 81m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (12 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 126 spaces.

value: Memphis Blues BBQ House is a multi-award-winning Southern BBQ restaurant on downtown Vancouver's Robson Street, recognized by Georgia Straight, Vancouver Magazine, and Food Network Canada for its applewood-smoked, low-and-slow meats cooked on-site daily. Part of a regional chain with locations across BC and Alberta, the Robson location offers both indoor and outdoor seating and serves hearty portions suited to refueling after a long day in the saddle. Catering for groups up to 800 is also available.

value: Memphis Blues BBQ House

detail: Website does not mention vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options

signal: BBQ house with 'best value' award; casual chain, sit-down service


value: 1477 Central Street West

community: Prince George

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: North Vancouver

value: A full-service Safeway supermarket in North Vancouver offering a wide range of groceries, deli, bakery, meat, dairy, and fresh produce. As a large chain supermarket, it is a reliable resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The store carries a broad product selection suited for stocking up on food and supplies.

value: Safeway

wow_evidence: full-service Safeway supermarket offering a wide range of groceries, deli, bakery, meat, dairy, and fresh produce


value: Ricky's

signal: Ricky's All Day Grill chain; ~$16-24pp


value: 12771 7th Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia V7E 2Y4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 6m; rack at 43m.

community: Richmond

value: Garry Point Grill and Fish & Chips is a casual seafood counter in the heart of historic Steveston Village, steps from Garry Point Park and the Fraser River waterfront — a natural pause point on Richmond's popular cycling routes. The menu centres on hand-battered fish and chips made with locally caught wild cod, salmon, and halibut, alongside burgers and a dedicated vegan section. Outdoor seating and a relaxed neighbourhood feel make it a welcoming rest stop for cyclists exploring the Steveston area.

value: Garry Point Grill & Fish 'N' Chips

detail: Menu page explicitly labels multiple items vegan: Garden Veggie Burger (Vegan), Falafel Wrap, Teriyaki Cauliflower, Vegan Ckun Strips & Fries, BC Local Plant Based Smoothies (vegan), Organic Frozen Fruit Bars (Vegan). No GF options mentioned

wow_evidence: heart of historic Steveston Village, steps from Garry Point Park...Outdoor seating


value: 1525 Camp Road, Lake Country, V4V 1K1

community: Lake Country

value: Ex Nihilo Vineyards is a boutique estate winery in Lake Country whose name—Latin for 'out of nothing'—reflects its artisan philosophy of crafting wines from the ground up in the Okanagan. The property houses a tasting room open seven days a week alongside Chaos Bistro, an evening restaurant that regularly features live music and al fresco dining under the Okanagan sky. Cycling visitors exploring the Okanagan wine country will find it a polished destination stop with walk-in tastings available as well as reservable guided experiences.

value: Ex Nihilo Vineyards

signal: Estate winery tasting; Chaos Bistro evening restaurant, tier tasting casual

wow_evidence: tasting room open seven days a week alongside Chaos Bistro... directly on the Okanagan wine route corridor


value: 14380 64 Avenue, Surrey

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 1873 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 16m; rack (3 spaces) at 29m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Fred's is a modern Italian kitchen owned and operated by Catalog Hospitality, with three BC locations including this Kitsilano outpost on the popular West 4th cycling corridor. The kitchen is known for handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and a daily aperitivo hour, with a menu that spans starters, sandwiches, and mains. Cyclists riding the Arbutus Greenway or the West 4th corridor will find it a well-placed sit-down option with a broad menu including multiple plant-based and gluten-free choices.

value: Fred's

detail: Menu labels throughout all three location menus show VE (vegetarian/vegan), PB (plant-based), GF (gluten-free), and DF (dairy-free) dishes — e.g. Market Greens (VE, GF, DF), Harvest pizza (PB), Smoked Marinated Olives (PB, GF)

signal: Pizzas $24-27, sandwiches $16-24, upper-mid casual range


value: 7874 Edmonds Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 27m.

value: A Japanese sushi restaurant in North Vancouver with indoor seating. A dining option for the local community and visitors to the area.

value: Sushi Modo

signal: sushi restaurant; $15-25/person


value: 3075 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G6

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; rack (5 spaces) at 11m; rack (3 spaces) at 12m; rack (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (8 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m; rack at 98m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Ayoub's is a BC-based specialty food chain selling daily in-house roasted nuts, dried fruits, seeds, sweets, and spices sourced from around the world. The Main Street Vancouver location is one of nine retail stores across the Lower Mainland and beyond. Touring cyclists will find a strong selection of high-calorie trail mixes, energy mixes, and dried fruit blends well-suited for long rides.

value: Ayoub's Dried Fruit and Nuts

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 675 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8W 9W2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; rack at 53m; rack (40 spaces) at 56m; rack at 65m; rack (8 spaces) at 72m; stands (9 spaces) at 96m. Total: 57 spaces.

blurb: BC's provincial museum on the Inner Harbour; natural history and First Peoples galleries.

community: Victoria

value: BC's flagship museum covering natural and human history, with an IMAX theatre on the Inner Harbour.

value: Royal BC Museum

source: manual

detail: Website lists 'Sound Bites Concession' and 'The Yummy Truck' as on-site food options

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Adult single-visit admission $18

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: BC's provincial museum, internationally known — natural history, First Peoples, IMAX. MOA-tier visit (delight 3 anchor).


value: 263 East Pender Street, Vancouver

value: Kissa Tanto is an intimate Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant occupying the upper floor of a heritage building in Vancouver's Chinatown, blending the delicate flavours of Japan with the warmth of Italian cooking. The menu features dishes like charcoal udon with dungeness crab, yuzu tagliatelle with hand-cut Wagyu, and elegant crudos, alongside sake, Barolo, and classic cocktails. The room is deliberately small — a single large table seating a maximum of six — making it a memorable destination for cyclists seeking a special post-ride dinner in a historic neighbourhood.

value: Kissa Tanto

signal: Mains $37–65 (charcoal udon, tagliatelle, chicken, fish); premium ingredients


value: 180 Crome Point Road, Bowser, V0R 1G0

community: Bowser

value: Ship and Shore Marine Restaurant is a restaurant located in Bowser. Without accessible website content, specific details about its cuisine, menu, and amenities are unavailable.

value: Ship and Shore Marine Restaurant

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

wow_evidence: restaurant located in Bowser


value: 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria, BC V8X 2C4

community: Saanich

value: Galey Farms is a family-run farm market, corn maze, and miniature railway in the Blenkinsop Valley on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. During the growing season they sell their own-grown strawberries, corn, potatoes, broccoli, kale, blueberries, pumpkins, and squash alongside local honey products, making it a genuine source of fresh food rather than a convenience stop. The farm sits directly adjacent to the Lochside Regional Trail and won Canada's top ecological award in 2002 for restoring a 600-metre section of Blenkinsop Creek alongside that trail.

value: Galey Farms

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 6105 Lund St, Powell River, V8A 4T1

community: Powell River

value: Top of the Hill is a convenience store and gas bar perched at the top of Wildwood Hill in Powell River, strategically positioned as the last major resupply point for cyclists heading north toward Lund. Beyond fuel and snacks, the business has evolved into a surprisingly broad one-stop shop, now offering a deli with fresh sandwiches and pizza, RV repairs, solar equipment, and a showroom featuring e-bikes and scooters. For touring cyclists on the Sunshine Coast route, it offers a rare combination of food, fuel, and cycling-adjacent services in a single stop.

value: Top of The Hill Grocery & Gas Bar

detail: Website highlights a deli offering 'great fresh snacks, sandwiches,' pizza, and fresh coffee

wow_evidence: last major resupply point for cyclists heading north toward Lund... e-bikes and scooters


value: 421 Main Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 49m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (6 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Spice Hut Canada is an East Indian restaurant in Tofino, a scenic coastal destination on Vancouver Island's west coast. It provides a dining option for touring cyclists passing through this popular tourist community.

value: Spice Hut Indian Cuisine;Adventure Tofino Wildlife Tours

signal: Indian, Tofino; ~$16-26pp


community: Mackenzie

value: A small, free primitive campsite on Dina Lake within Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park in Northern BC; five sites with no confirmed amenities mean you pack everything in and out.

value: Dina Lake Campsite

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Leanchoil

value: Frontcountry campground in Yoho National Park set in mountain forest near distinctive hoodoo rock formations; a national park entry pass and camping permit are both required, and mountain weather can deliver rain or snow even in midsummer.

value: Hoodoo Creek Campground

wow_evidence: frontcountry campground in Yoho National Park on a major cycling corridor in the Canadian Rockies


value: 8291 92 Street, Unit 208, Delta, V4G0A4

community: Delta

value: Kwantlen Pizza is a pizza restaurant in the Tilbury industrial area of Delta, BC, operating out of a unit in a commercial building on 92 Street. It offers takeout and delivery service. A touring cyclist passing through the area on routes near the Tilbury industrial corridor might use it as a quick meal stop.

value: Kwantlen Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 9110 152 St, Surrey, BC V3R 4E7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 315 1st Street West, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

blurb: Revelstoke's history museum with downtown heritage garden and guided walking tours.

community: Revelstoke

value: The Revelstoke Museum & Archives is a two-floor history museum celebrating the heritage of Revelstoke and the surrounding Columbia River region, with exhibits spanning Indigenous peoples, early settlement, railways, mining, forestry, and multicultural history. It also stewards Revelstoke's only downtown Heritage Garden and offers audio tours, guided walking tours, and active archival research services. One UK visitor noted it 'punches way above its weight' for grounding travellers in the history and character of this mountain corridor.

value: Revelstoke Museum

signal: Adult admission $8.00 stated on visit page

wow_evidence: Two-floor city museum with heritage garden, audio and walking tours; heritage-museum band.


value: Central Okanagan, BC V4V 1T5, Canada

community: Bankeir

value: Free 8-site rec site beside Island Lake with an easy boat launch, popular with anglers and hunters; access is mostly paved with only a short 400 m unpaved spur to camp.

value: Island Lake Recreation Site


value: 2nd Floor 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 47m; stands (10 spaces) at 52m; rack (10 spaces) at 84m; stands (11 spaces, covered) at 88m; rack (6 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 93m; rack at 94m; rack at 95m; rack (6 spaces) at 95m. Total: 112 spaces, 50 secure.

community: Burnaby

value: Neptune Seafood Restaurant is a well-regarded Chinese seafood restaurant established in 1997 by the Neptune Restaurant Group, known throughout Greater Vancouver for its abalone specialties and gourmet dim sum. The Burnaby location occupies the second floor of Station Square and carries recognition as one of Vancouver's Top Ten Chinese Restaurants along with membership in the Commanderie des Cordons Bleu de France. It is one of three Neptune Seafood locations in the Lower Mainland, supported by a suite of delivery partners.

value: Neptune Seafood Restaurant

signal: Chinese seafood, abalone specialty, gourmet dim sum; ~$40-70pp

wow_evidence: one of Vancouver's Top Ten Chinese Restaurants... membership in the Commanderie des Cordons Bleu de France


value: 20445 62 Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 5E6

community: Langley

value: West Point Cycles is a well-established full-service bicycle retailer with locations in both Langley and Vancouver, carrying a broad inventory of road, mountain, commuter, and e-bikes from brands like Trek and Brompton. The shop offers structured service packages ranging from basic tune-ups to comprehensive overhauls, making it a reliable stop for touring cyclists needing mechanical support. With a wide parts and accessories selection — including tires, tubes, cables, brakes, and drivetrain components — it is well-equipped to support riders passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: West Point Cycles

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 373 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5T 1W6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; wall_loops (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (14 spaces, covered) at 81m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Thai Son offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine with dine-in and takeout service across multiple Vancouver locations. The East Broadway branch provides casual dining suitable for touring cyclists passing through the neighborhood.

value: Thai Son

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


value: 4434 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 20m; rack (5 spaces) at 21m; rack (5 spaces) at 23m; rack (5 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (5 spaces) at 44m; rack (5 spaces) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Burgoo is a neighbourhood comfort food bistro that opened its original Point Grey location in December 2001, built around an old-world countryside ambience with earth tones and natural finishes. The menu leans into hearty, warming dishes — French onion soup, mac and cheese, poutine, and stacked sandwiches — the kind of substantial food a cyclist finishing a long ride through Vancouver's west side would welcome. It is one of three Burgoo locations in Vancouver and accepts both dine-in and pick-up orders, with delivery also available through third-party apps.

value: Burgoo

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian dishes including Hummus & Flatbread, Guacamole, Veggie Sando, F.A.B. Salad, Kale Caesar, Mac & Cheese, and Wholesome Bowl; an Ingredient & Allergy Information PDF is linked but vegan/GF labels are not explicitly confirmed in the scraped text

signal: Entrees $18–26; bistro comfort food with sit-down service


value: 935 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: Rocky Inn is a motel-style property in Valemount situated just off Yellowhead Highway 5 and surrounded by three mountain ranges. George Hicks Regional Park is a short walk away, and the Valemount Bike Park is listed among nearby attractions. The property offers free WiFi, on-site parking, and laundry service, making it a functional base for cyclists passing through the Robson Valley corridor.

value: Rocky Inn

detail: Listed as 'Loundry Srvice' under Main Facilities on the front page

detail: The Moose Pub listed as 0.2 mi from the property

detail: Policies page: 'WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.'

signal: highway motel, Valemount; $100-130


value: 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

blurb: Indigenous-led coastal gardens with rainforest trails and a carving studio.

value: A 12-acre coastal Indigenous garden and learning campus on the Pacific Rim Highway in Tofino, formerly the Tofino Botanical Gardens. The site includes rainforest trails, ornamental gardens, a Nuu-chah-nulth carving studio and art gallery, and an on-site cafe. Owned by a charity and managed by an Indigenous-led educational nonprofit focused on conservation.

value: Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens

detail: čukʷaa haʔuk cafe on site under Chef Lisa Ahier, serving lattes, soups, and daily-changing menu items

signal: Day pass $28 for adults, May-September

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Former Tofino Botanical Gardens reborn Indigenous-led: 12 acres, rainforest trails, carving studio, café — Milner-tier garden visit (2/3).


value: 4534 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 2K4

value: Westview Centre Motel is a recently refurbished 20-room hillside motel on Marine Avenue in Powell River, with panoramic views of Malaspina and Georgia Straits and the Salish Sea. It sits half a block from the ferry terminal serving Comox and Texada Island, and is walking distance from Willingdon Beach and the trailhead network that connects to the 180-km Sunshine Coast Trail. The motel proactively arranges discounted cycling and kayak rentals from local businesses for guests who book direct.

value: Westview Centre Motel

detail: Booking.com review quoted on site: 'many restaurants just across the road'; Family Room page notes popular local restaurants near Willingdon Beach steps away

detail: Family Room page lists Safeway and Walmart as a 2-minute drive from the motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 2220 Beacon Avenue, V8L 1X1

community: Sidney

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant on Beacon Avenue in Sidney, on the Saanich Peninsula — a well-traveled cycling corridor leading to BC Ferries' Swartz Bay terminal. The location includes a drive-through and is tagged as wheelchair accessible. As a familiar chain anchor on a busy touring route, it offers a reliable food and beverage stop for cyclists passing through.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain