blurb: Coastal blowhole below Tow Hill on Naikoon Park's North Beach boardwalk.

community: Delkatla

value: The Blowhole is a natural coastal feature within Naikoon Provincial Park on Haida Gwaii, situated on the traditional territory of the Haida Nation near the northeastern tip of the island. Naikoon Park encompasses over 100 km of expansive remote beach and wilderness, making it a remarkable destination for adventurous touring cyclists who have made the journey to this remote archipelago. The surrounding wilderness is characterized by moist Pacific rainforest, dramatic headlands, and culturally significant Haida heritage sites.

value: Blowhole

detail: BC Parks website explicitly states 'There is no internet access at Misty Meadows campground or Agate Beach campground' within Naikoon Park

signal: natural feature in Naikoon Provincial Park, no fee

wow_evidence: The Tow Hill blowhole in Naikoon Park — classic Haida Gwaii stop on the North Beach boardwalk (own knowledge grounds the record's thin text).


source: enrichment

value: 2387 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC V2A 6E8

category: Accommodation

community: Penticton

value: The Flamingo Motel is a mid-range motel on Skaha Lake Road in Penticton, offering air-conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator, with select rooms featuring kitchenettes. An on-site picnic area with BBQ facilities provides a convenient spot to prepare food at the end of a ride. The property sits within easy walking distance of Cherry Lane Mall and is well-positioned for exploring the Skaha Lake corridor and South Okanagan wine routes.

value: Flaming Motel

detail: Cannery Brewing 2.1 mi and Tim Hortons 2.2 mi listed as nearby attractions on aggregator site

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: budget

confidence: medium

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info

wow_evidence: on-site picnic area with BBQ facilities


value: Bell II, BC V0T 1W0, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Bell II

source: camping

value: Bell 2 Lodge sits directly on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37) at km 248, offering fuel, cafe meals, and camping against a backdrop of the Skeena Mountains and Bell Irving River — a rare full-service stop on a long, remote stretch with no cell service for hundreds of kilometres.

value: Bell II

ownership: Private

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Private Campground


value: #38-45905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack

category: Food & Drink

community: Chilliwack

value: Yale Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Chilliwack specializing in sushi, located in a strip mall along Yale Road West — a key cycling corridor through the Fraser Valley. The restaurant offers both dine-in and online ordering, making it a practical and convenient stop for touring cyclists moving through the region. Food allergy accommodations are noted on the website, suggesting attentiveness to dietary needs.

value: Yale Sushi

detail: Website prominently features an 'Order Online' option; a paper bag charge is noted, confirming takeout packaging is provided

band_key: casual

label: Casual

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

source: judgement

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant


source: osm

value: 6533 Main Street, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Freshslice Pizza

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'freshslice'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 1209 Trans-Canada Highway, Golden, V0A 1H0

category: Groceries

community: Golden

value: On the Run

ownership: Global chain

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9

blurb: UNBC's sport centre, home of northern BC's only indoor running track.

category: Attractions

community: Prince George

value: The Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre is a four-season fitness and recreation facility on the UNBC Prince George campus, open to community members, families, seniors, and students alike. It features modern fitness equipment, group fitness and drop-in classes, two squash courts, pickleball, and the only indoor running track in northern British Columbia. Touring cyclists passing through Prince George could potentially use the facility for recovery workouts, though cyclist-specific services are not documented on the website.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: UNBC campus fitness centre open to the community, with northern BC's only indoor running track; gym-band visit.


value: 2426A Bevan Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1W1

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Sidney

value: A family-oriented bicycle shop operating since 1959, Russ Hay's is a full-service Specialized dealer in Sidney's downtown core with locations also in Victoria. They offer professional bike fitting by certified specialists alongside a full repair shop, making them a reliable stop for touring cyclists passing through the Saanich Peninsula. The shop stocks a broad range of parts, accessories, and cycling clothing.

value: Russ Hay's The Bicycle Shop

detail: We do our best to accommodate walk-ins. If you need your bike back by a particular date/time, we recommend calling ahead.

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Repair Shop

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: family-oriented bicycle shop operating since 1959...full-service Specialized dealer...locations also in Victoria


value: 6069 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6M 3X2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Founded in 1930, West Point Cycles is British Columbia's oldest bicycle retailer, still family owned and operated nearly a century later. The Kerrisdale location sits conveniently right off the Arbutus Greenway and stocks a full range of bikes, parts, apparel, and accessories. The on-site service department handles everything from basic tune-ups to e-bike and cargo bike repairs, making it a strong stop for touring cyclists needing professional support.

value: West Point Cycles - Kerrisdale

detail: Service page explicitly lists 'EBIKE/ ADAPTIVE/ CARGO' service packages at every tier, noting these 'require more time, tools, and expertise to service'

detail: Website lists extensive parts inventory including chains, cassettes/freewheels, derailleurs, cables/housing, tires/tubes, and more — core touring consumables are stocked

detail: Stop by any West Point Cycles location for a free estimate

origin: manual

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: BC's oldest bicycle retailer … family owned and operated nearly a century … right off the Arbutus Greenway


value: 6408 Bay St, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2H1

community: West Vancouver

value: Troll's is a long-standing fish and chip restaurant in North Vancouver that bills itself as 'World Famous.' It offers dine-in seating and online ordering for pick-up, making it a practical stop for cyclists seeking a classic BC coastal meal. The restaurant hosts events and accepts reservations, suggesting a community-rooted operation rather than a simple fast-food outlet.

value: Troll's

signal: Fish and chips sit-down restaurant; no menu prices visible


value: 2330 McCullough Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4M8

community: Nanaimo

value: A casual bistro café in Nanaimo offering both dine-in and takeout service. Located on McCullough Road, it provides a convenient food stop for touring cyclists needing a meal break.

value: Amore Bistro Café

confidence: low

signal: bistro cafe; ~$15-24pp


value: 1118 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N1

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 36m; rack (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: theVenti Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6C 2B5

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (7 spaces) at 51m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (7 spaces) at 92m; stands (5 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-born specialty coffee chain that has been hand-crafting beverages since 1992, opening its first store on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The 550 Burrard Street location sits in the heart of Vancouver's financial district, offering espresso drinks, nitro coffee, whole-leaf teas, protein shakes, and a broad range of baked goods and lunch items. As a locally founded chain with franchised community-oriented stores, it provides a familiar and comfortable stop for cyclists passing through downtown.

value: Blenz Coffee

detail: Website food menu includes filters for vegan, dairy free, and gluten free items (e.g. dairy-free Dacaron™, vegan filter on menu page)

signal: chain 'blenz'

wow_evidence: BC-born specialty coffee chain... since 1992


value: 975 Spokane St, Trail, BC V1R 3W7

community: Trail

value: A Trail landmark since 1896, The Arlington is a family-friendly bar and grill sitting two blocks from the Columbia River at the corner of Spokane St and Bay Ave in downtown Trail. Under its current owners since 2005, it serves a menu of nearly 100 elevated pub-fare items covering breakfast through dinner seven days a week. A sunny patio, a large interior with capacity for over 200 guests, and weekend live music and karaoke make it a lively stop in the heart of the Kootenays.

value: The Arlington

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: A Trail landmark since 1896


value: 203-6750 Island Hwy. N., Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3

value: Nori is a Japanese restaurant established in Nanaimo in 2010, recognized with the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Best Restaurant Independent Award in 2016. The restaurant is known for its fresh sushi and a signature omakase program featuring named sashimi sets such as 'Nami' (layered like waves), 'Sora', and 'Hana', as well as house-only creations like the Toro Truffle Oshi. Cyclists stopping on the Island Highway corridor will find a full sit-down dining experience with takeout and online ordering also available.

value: Nori

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: omakase (uni/toro), award-winning sushi; ~$40-70pp


value: 1885 Aspen Drive, Jaffray, BC V0B 1T0

community: Jaffray

value: First Perk Coffee House & Eatery is a community-oriented café and eatery in Jaffray, BC, sitting at the midpoint between Fernie and Cranbrook on a popular touring corridor. The shop has partnered with Cupper's Coffee for 15 years and serves espresso drinks, paninis, and baked goods alongside locally made artisan goods from vendors like Asteria Tea and Soco Soaps. It's a small-town gathering place with a reputation for consistency and a welcoming atmosphere where strangers become friends.

value: First Perk Coffee House


community: Richmond

value: Sabzi Mandi Supermarket is a 100% family-owned South Asian grocery chain with 15 locations across BC, established in 1991 to serve the South Asian community's demand for fresh produce and specialty groceries unavailable elsewhere in the region. The Richmond location stocks fresh fruits and vegetables, a wide range of specialty and international groceries, household items, and cooking appliances. It is a useful full-service resupply stop for touring cyclists looking for a broad selection of fresh food and pantry staples.

value: Sabzi Mandi Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 4940 Cherry Creek Road

community: Port Alberni

value: Westwind Pub is a neighbourhood pub situated on Cherry Creek Road in the Cherry Creek area near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. It sits in a rural setting along a road that connects inland valleys to the coast, making it a potential stop for cyclists touring the island's central region. As a pub, it would offer food and drink service to locals and passing travelers alike.

value: Westwind Pub


value: 19777 Willowbrook Drive, Langley

community: Langley

value: Denny's

signal: chain 'denny'


value: 45863 Yale Road, Chilliwack, V2P 2N6

value: A casual fast-food chicken restaurant in Chilliwack offering takeaway service. No drive-through or outdoor seating. Free WiFi (SSID: BBQ Guest) and on-site washrooms make it a practical quick stop for touring cyclists needing food and connectivity.

value: bb.q chicken


community: Kamloops

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 6535 Kingsway, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 560 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3M1

value: Green Leaf Salad Bar is a Lebanese restaurant and by-weight salad bar in Vancouver's West End, celebrated as a Readers' Choice 'Best of the City 2014' winner by WE Vancouver and a four-time consecutive Yelp People's Choice award recipient (2016–2019). The menu centres on Lebanese staples — chicken shawarma, falafel wraps, daily rotating hot specials such as beef kafta and moussaka — alongside a fresh seasonal salad bar priced by weight. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a compact, fast-casual spot with both indoor and outdoor seating and a full catering operation.

value: Green Leaf Salad Bar

detail: Menu lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian Plate' (falafel, hummus, salads) and 'Falafel Wrap'; catering page labels Tabouleh and Fattoush as (VG, DF) and Hummus and Fattoush as (GF)

signal: Main entrees $11.50–$18.50; casual Lebanese salad bar format


bike_access: rough

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Logan Lake

value: A free, 4-site rec site on the south shore of Billy Lake in the Thompson-Okanagan, offering a semi-open lakeside setting for fishing and boating; access is via the Pamanius Lake Forest Service Road.

value: Billy Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 806 Trans-Canada Highway, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0

community: Sicamous

value: The Best Western Sicamous Inn sits on the Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous, a gateway town known as the Houseboat Capital of Canada, with Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake just minutes away. The property has earned the TripAdvisor Award of Excellence and offers pet-friendly rooms with kitchenette options and jetted tubs. The Shuswap region surrounding Sicamous provides year-round outdoor recreation, making this a natural overnight stop for cyclists on the Trans-Canada corridor.

value: Best Western Sicamous Inn

detail: Page-level amenity tags include 'free-breakfast', indicating complimentary breakfast is offered

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'best western'


value: 1321 Queen Street, V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: Red Apple Store


value: 104-22347 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2T3

community: Maple Ridge

value: HellCrust Pizza is a fast-food pizza chain location on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, offering both delivery and carry-out. The location sits along a major arterial route making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the corridor. As a late-night operation it may be one of the few food options open for evening riders in this part of the valley.

value: HellCrust Pizza


value: 8211 Ackroyd Rd #130, Richmond, BC V6X3K8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 26m; rack at 54m; rack at 76m; rack at 85m; rack at 87m.

value: Tokyo Joe's Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Richmond offering an extensive menu spanning sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, udon, teriyaki, and donburi. The restaurant supports online ordering with quick pickup, making it a practical food stop for cyclists passing through the Richmond area. A dedicated vegetarian rolls section and party tray options round out a menu broad enough to suit most touring appetites.

value: Tokyo Joe's Sushi

detail: Menu page includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Rolls' section with multiple items including Kappa Roll, Yam Roll, Avocado Roll, Vegetable Roll, and others

signal: Most rolls $5–$10; premium rolls ~$20–25. Quick-service model.


value: 798 North Government Street

community: Greenwood

value: The Evening Star Motel is a small independent motel situated on Highway 3, one kilometre east of Greenwood City Centre in BC's Boundary region — one of the smallest cities in Canada. It offers single, kitchen, and family units in a fully renovated facility and is open 365 days a year, making it a reliable stop on the Crowsnest Highway cycling corridor. Nearby attractions include the Trans Canada Trail (which runs parallel to Hwy 3 through Greenwood), heritage walking tours, and Jewel Lake.

value: Evening Star Motel

wow_evidence: open 365 days a year


value: 2551 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Bow & Stern is a family-owned, ocean-inspired seafood restaurant founded in 2014 by the Smith family, rooted in a fish-and-chips recipe the founders have been perfecting since 1988. The Abbotsford location on Montrose Ave is the original of three Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland outposts, offering a full sit-down menu of fish, chips, oysters, and ale alongside brunch, happy hour, and dessert menus. Cyclists passing through the Abbotsford area will find online pickup ordering available as well as table reservations.

value: Bow & Stern

signal: seafood/fish & chips, happy hour; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: three Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland outposts... fish-and-chips recipe the founders have been perfecting since 1988


value: 567 Clarke Road, Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 21m; rack (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: 1352 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: lockers (secure) at 100m.

community: Kelowna

value: King Taps Lakeside is a multi-story waterfront restaurant and craft beer bar located along the Kelowna boardwalk, with panoramic Okanagan Lake views from its large patio and direct boardwalk access. The menu leans into Italian-inspired cooking, handmade pizzas, and shareable plates, paired with a weekly-rotating selection of regional BC craft beers and local wines. A lively spot with event space and regular programming, it sits squarely on the lakefront route that most Kelowna-area cyclists travel.

value: King Taps

detail: Website describes menu as approachable for everyone with broad options

signal: waterfront pizza & craft-beer bar, shareables; ~$20-32pp

wow_evidence: multi-story waterfront restaurant and craft beer bar located along the Kelowna boardwalk, with panoramic Okanagan Lake views … direct boardwalk access


value: 2279 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 2A3

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; bollard (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; bollard (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; bollard (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; bollard (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 53m; bollard (2 spaces) at 59m; bollard (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (7 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 43 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Cantonese-style restaurant on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood, specializing in clay pot rice (煲仔飯) and noodle combos. The menu is extensive, featuring dozens of rice pot variations with preserved meats, seafood, and vegetables alongside classic dishes like wonton noodle soup and dry-fried beef ho fun. Online ordering with 30-minute pickup is available directly through the website.

value: 41 Noodle And Rice Pot House

detail: Menu item C23 (Rice Pot with Tiger Lily Buds, Black Fungus, and Dried Mushroom) is explicitly marked 素 (vegetarian)

signal: Noodle house; rice pot mains $18–20

wow_evidence: clay pot rice (煲仔飯) and noodle combos


value: Gooseneck Lake, Comox-Strathcona D, BC V9H 1P1, Canada

energy: restorative

community: Quinsam

value: A Mosaic Forest Management lakeside campsite on northern Vancouver Island, likely accessed via logging roads through working forest; expect basic pit facilities and a quiet, undeveloped setting.

value: Gooseneck Lake Campsite


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 36m; rack at 47m; rack (6 spaces) at 90m; rack at 91m; rack at 92m. Total: 11 spaces.

blurb: Free exhibit on Steveston's Japanese Canadian fishing community.

value: The Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society Building is a free museum exhibit in historic Steveston that chronicles the Japanese Canadian fishing community's arrival, contributions, WWII internment, and postwar return — told through their own words, objects, and archival images. The building itself is a heritage landmark that once sat between the Japanese Hospital and Japanese Language School, both community-funded institutions. Steveston's compact, bike-friendly village makes this a natural stop on any cycling tour of Richmond's waterfront.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: high

theme: history

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: osm fee=no

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Free heritage exhibit on the Japanese Canadian fishing community told in their own words — museum about the history, scored normally.


value: 1466 Ryan Rd E, Comox, British Columbia V9M 4E1

community: Lazo

value: Coffee Cabin is the second location of the beloved Comox Valley brand Bigfoot Donuts, opened in 2024 near the Comox (YQQ) airport on Ryan Rd. The shop serves handcrafted, made-from-scratch donuts alongside house-roasted specialty coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and a short breakfast-and-lunch menu. A family business with roots in the Comox Valley since 1920, Bigfoot Donuts leans into Pacific Northwest identity and a genuine neighbourhood-bakery vibe.

value: Coffee Cabin

detail: Dedicated same-day online ordering platform for pickup at 1466 Ryan Rd E; website explicitly describes pickup-only fulfilment

wow_evidence: second location of the beloved Comox Valley brand Bigfoot Donuts... family business with roots in the Comox Valley since 1920


community: Kicking Horse

value: Heaven's Door Yurt is a casual yurt-style café set at the base of the Stairway to Heaven chairlift at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden, BC. It serves beverages, build-your-own hot dogs, grilled sandwiches, and more in a distinctive rustic shelter. The venue is well-positioned for mountain bikers and hikers exploring the resort's extensive trail network.

value: Heaven's Door Yurt cafe


value: 1307 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1R9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; rack at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack at 57m; rack at 84m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Stage is a wine bar and restaurant in Victoria's Fernwood neighbourhood, known for a seasonally rotating menu built around ingredients sourced directly from local farmers and purveyors. The room accommodates private and semi-private events up to 90 guests, and Sunday evenings feature a family-style three-course dinner. A touring cyclist stopping in Fernwood will find a relaxed neighbourhood spot with a full evening menu and happy hour service.

value: Stage

signal: wine bar/restaurant, seasonal small plates ($50 3-course Sun); ~$25-40pp


value: 45800 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, V2R 5Z5

community: Chilliwack

value: The Chopped Leaf

signal: The Chopped Leaf fast-casual chain; ~$12-15


value: 9040 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 16m; rack at 25m; rack at 53m; rack at 62m.

community: Richmond

value: Little Caesars is a large North American pizza chain that has operated in Canada since 1969, known for its value-priced ready-to-go pizzas available for immediate carryout. This Richmond location on Blundell Road is a takeout-focused spot with no drive-through, offering both in-store pickup and delivery. It is a straightforward option for a quick, filling pizza stop on a cycling route through the area.

value: Little Caesars


value: 1161 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 33 spaces.

value: The Hestia Veggie is a fully vegan restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, drawing on Asian culinary traditions to create vibrant, plant-based dishes spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. The kitchen emphasises bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful visual presentation in an entirely vegan setting with no non-vegan options. The restaurant also offers catering and group orders with free delivery within downtown Vancouver, making it a practical stop for cyclists looking to fuel up or arrange a group meal.

value: The Hestia Veggie

detail: Website states '100% Vegan — no compromises, just flavour' and 'fully vegan experience'

signal: vegan Asian-influenced restaurant; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: 100% Vegan — no compromises


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1739 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8R 1J3

value: Christie's Pub occupies a heritage building on Fort Street in Victoria originally constructed in 1898 as the Christie family home, blending old-world charm with a lively modern bar scene. The pub offers indoor dining and two heated patios—one dog-friendly—alongside a menu of house-made pub favourites, craft beers, wines, and cocktails. It sits in a walkable residential-commercial strip and serves as a welcoming full-service stop for cyclists passing through Victoria's east side.

value: Christie's Carriage House Pub

detail: Menu includes Black Bean & Avocado Burger and Veggie Benny as vegetarian options; gluten-free bun listed as a paid substitute for any handheld

signal: amenity=pub


value: 2323 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 2T9

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (8 spaces) at 64m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; stands (10 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (6 spaces) at 68m; rack (6 spaces) at 75m; rack (6 spaces) at 90m; rack (7 spaces) at 96m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 63 spaces.

value: Pho & Roll by Wooden Fish is a Vietnamese restaurant on Cambie Street in Vancouver, offering dine-in with table reservations and takeout pickup. The restaurant presents itself as a taste-forward Vietnamese experience, and also offers catering services. It sits on a busy arterial street convenient to several cycling routes in the Cambie corridor.

value: Pho & Roll by Wooden Fish

signal: Pho shop with table reservation system; sit-down establishment


value: 4630 Adelaide Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y 6N4

community: Port Alberni

value: Alberni Brewing Company is a craft brewery and full-service brewpub in the heart of Port Alberni, producing its own house beers alongside rotating guest taps, wine, and cider. The kitchen menu is extensive — drawing on local suppliers for specialty bakery and meat products — and intentionally complements the brewery side of the operation. Dog-friendly patios, varied indoor seating, and a welcoming atmosphere make it a practical rest stop for cyclists riding the Alberni Valley corridor toward the Pacific Rim.

value: Alberni Brewing Co.

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian dishes: hummus & pita, cauliflower bites, truffle fries, poutine, nachos (meat is an add-on), avocado dip, frickles. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Craft brewpub, extensive kitchen menu


value: 2279 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B6

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 8m; rack (4 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (1 space) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 57m; stands (18 spaces) at 79m. Total: 44 spaces.

value: City Avenue Market is a family-owned grocery chain that has anchored Vancouver's Commercial Drive since 2005, emphasising fresh, local, and organic produce alongside a broad conventional grocery selection. In March 2025 the Vancouver Eastside location completed a renovation that added a full-service deli counter offering freshly sliced meats, cheeses, and prepared items. One of four Greater Vancouver locations, it also offers online ordering with delivery or pickup across the region.

value: City Avenue Market

wow_evidence: family-owned grocery chain that has anchored Vancouver's Commercial Drive since 2005...one of four Greater Vancouver locations


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: staple at 68m; staple at 94m.

community: Port Moody

value: On the Run


value: 3590 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 6G7

community: Penticton

value: A family-run motel nestled on the shores of Skaha Lake in Penticton, steps from Skaha Lake Park with views of the surrounding mountains. Rooms range from a basic queen to three-bedroom suites, all with full bathrooms and most with in-suite kitchens — practical for touring cyclists wanting to self-cater. A seasonal outdoor pool and BBQ area add to the appeal for warm-weather visitors.

value: Traveler's Motel Penticton

detail: Listed under Guest Services on the amenities page as 'Laundry facilities'

detail: Guest review quoted on the homepage references the motel as 'close to restaurants'

detail: Website states an eight-minute walk to Rexall and a fifteen-minute walk to Walmart

detail: Amenities page lists 'Free Wifi (all rooms & some public areas)'

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 175 1st Street, Sointula, V0N 3E0

community: Sointula

value: Sointula Co-Op


value: 354 Yellowhead Highway, V0J 1E0

community: Burns Lake

value: Red Apple


value: 10251 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, BC V6X 2M9

value: The Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort is an upscale full-service hotel located near YVR in Richmond, BC, operated under Northland Properties' premium Signature tier. It offers standard resort-class amenities including free parking, room service, and free Wi-Fi. Its airport-adjacent location makes it a potential stopover point for cyclists using YVR, though no cycling-specific services have been confirmed.

signal: chain 'sandman'


value: 795 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 1L6, Canada

community: Vesuvius

value: The Seaside Restaurant is a historic waterfront kitchen in Vesuvius Bay, located steps from the Vesuvius Ferry Terminal on Salt Spring Island — making it a natural stop for cyclists arriving or departing by ferry. The site has been a community landmark since the 1940s, beginning as Vesuvius Marine with a hand-pumped gas station before evolving into the beloved seaside eatery it is today. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the restaurant offers catering and online ordering.

value: Seaside restaurant

detail: Website also invites customers with dietary concerns to reach out

signal: waterfront seaside kitchen (Salt Spring); ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: community landmark since the 1940s... steps from the Vesuvius Ferry Terminal on Salt Spring Island


value: 1895 Bartley Road, West Kelowna, BC, V1Z 2M6

community: West Kelowna

value: Niche Wine Co. is a small-batch family winery and working farm perched 620 metres above the Okanagan Valley floor in West Kelowna, offering tastings at the Hilltop Bar & Patio and a rotating lineup of food pop-ups on Sundays. The property includes The Outside Inn, a collection of luxury vineyard cabins that make it one of the few true agritourism stays in the Okanagan — a compelling stop or overnight for cyclists riding the Westside Wine Trail. The winery is explicitly welcoming to 2SLGBTQIA+ guests and families, and prides itself on an inclusive, relaxed farm atmosphere.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Niche Wine Co.

signal: Small-batch winery tastings at Hilltop Bar & Patio + food pop-ups

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: small-batch family winery and working farm … on the Westside Wine Trail


community: Vermilion Crossing

ownership: National park


category: Transport

source: llm-examine

value: United Cabs is a 24/7 on-demand taxi service based in Port Alberni serving the Alberni Valley and broader Vancouver Island area. Fleet includes wheelchair-accessible vans; no stated bike policy.

value: Alberni District United Cabs Association

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


community: Barriere

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 9317 96 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 6V5

community: Fort St. John

value: Pizza 73 is a Western Canadian pizza chain founded in Edmonton in 1985, now operating over 85 locations across the region, with this Fort St. John outlet serving the northeastern BC community. The menu centers on customizable pizzas with 21 specialty options, multiple crust styles, and a broad array of toppings and sauces, along with wings, sides, and dips. Touring cyclists passing through Fort St. John can pick up a substantial takeout meal with dietary-friendly options including gluten-free, keto, and cauliflower crusts, as well as vegan cheese.

value: Pizza 73

detail: Website confirms gluten-free, keto, and cauliflower crust options; Daiya vegan cheese available; FAQ confirms Classic and Whole Grain doughs contain no animal by-products


value: 2539 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6K 2E9

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 7m; rack (6 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (5 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (6 spaces) at 70m; stands (9 spaces) at 78m; rack (7 spaces) at 94m. Total: 47 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Thomas Haas Chocolates is a celebrated artisanal chocolatier and café in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, operated by award-winning pastry chef Thomas Haas. The café offers handcrafted pastries, gourmet croissants and sandwiches, house-made confections, chocolate bars, coffee, and hot chocolate, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Cyclists riding the West Broadway corridor will find this a tempting stop for high-quality baked goods and sweets.

value: Thomas Haas Chocolates

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 347 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N6

community: Kelowna

value: Antico Pizza Napoletana is a family-owned Neapolitan pizzeria officially certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples and ranked #1 in Kelowna and British Columbia, with a top-50 North America ranking from Top 50 Italy. Every pizza is handmade from naturally leavened dough and baked in a wood-fired oven custom-built in Naples using imported Italian ingredients including San Marzano tomatoes and Mozzarella di Bufala. The restaurant sits in downtown Kelowna with a patio one block from Okanagan Lake, placing it directly on a natural cycling route through the Okanagan.

value: Antico Pizza Napoletana

detail: Counter service format (no reservations needed); delivery via Skip The Dishes; frozen pizzas sold in-house for takeaway

detail: Multiple vegetarian pizzas on menu: Margherita, Marinara (no cheese), al Greco (feta, olives, green pepper, red onion), Tartufino (truffle cream, mushroom, arugula); vegetarian toppings available à la carte. No vegan or gluten-free options explicitly mentioned

signal: Pizzas $16-22; counter-service Neapolitan pizzeria


value: 5340 Big White Road

community: Big White

value: The Inn at Big White is a hotel accommodation option situated within Big White Ski Resort, one of BC's largest mountain resorts located in the Okanagan highlands east of Kelowna. The resort operates in both winter and summer seasons, with summer offerings including eBike tours, fat biking trails, Nordic activities, and on-mountain dining. A touring cyclist staying here would be at a full-service mountain resort with shuttle transport, wellness services, and a range of dining options on site.

value: Inn at Big White

signal: Standard resort inn at Big White, ~$150-220 in season


value: 1861 Sumas Way, V2S 4L5

community: Abbotsford

value: Tim Hortons

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


value: 1045 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 0H2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 67m.

community: New Westminster

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 265 Prince Rupert Boulevard, V8J 4K1

community: Prince Rupert

value: Rainbow Market is a convenience store located on Prince Rupert Boulevard in the North Coast region of British Columbia. Sitting along a key coastal corridor near Prince Rupert, it serves as a local stop for everyday supplies. Touring cyclists passing through this remote stretch of BC will find it a useful resupply point in an area with limited services.

value: Rainbow Market


value: 30734 Fraser Highway, V2T 0E2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 23m; wave (3 spaces) at 49m; wave (3 spaces) at 51m; wave (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a well-known fast food chain specializing in Southern-style fried chicken, located along Fraser Highway in Abbotsford. The standalone retail building opened in late 2021 and offers takeout service. It is wheelchair accessible and has on-site washrooms, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through this busy commercial corridor.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 105-3535 Old Okanagan Highway, Westbank, BC V4T 3L7

blurb: Okanagan Nation Alliance shop selling wild, traditionally harvested sockeye.

community: Westbank

value: Okanagan Select is the retail arm of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, selling sustainably harvested wild Sockeye salmon — one of only two remaining Sockeye populations in the Columbia River system. Products include canned, smoked, and pouched salmon produced through traditional selective fishing practices and certified Ocean Wise. The outlet is located in a commercial strip in Westbank, offering cyclists a unique opportunity to purchase locally harvested Indigenous wild salmon to take home.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: low

theme: nature

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Okanagan Select

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: ONA salmon retail store, not an admission venue

wow_evidence: Okanagan Nation Alliance outlet for traditionally harvested wild sockeye — distinctive local-food stop (farm-market band).


community: Harrison Mills

value: Silver Dollar Food/Deli Groceries is a convenience store and deli located in Chilliwack, BC. The combined food, deli, and grocery format suggests it functions as a neighbourhood one-stop shop for prepared and packaged food items. It could serve as a handy resupply point for touring cyclists passing through the Chilliwack area.

value: Silver Dollar Food/Deli Groceries

wow_evidence: combined food, deli, and grocery format ... neighbourhood one-stop shop


value: 222 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7

bike_parking_detail: 24 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 84m. Total: 54 spaces.

blurb: Free artist-run contemporary gallery in Chinatown, founded 1991.

value: Access Gallery is a free, artist-run contemporary art centre founded in 1991, located in Vancouver's Chinatown on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The gallery has provided early-career exhibition opportunities to many of Canada's most recognized contemporary artists and fosters critical dialogue through experimental and collaborative programming. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public, making it a no-cost cultural stop for touring cyclists moving through the city.

planning: check-ahead

theme: art-culture

value: Access Gallery

signal: osm fee=no

detail: Self-contained gender-neutral washroom; not wheelchair-accessible per accessibility notes page

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Free artist-run centre since 1991 in Chinatown; ordinary-gallery ladder — early-career reputation noted but praise discounted.


value: 832 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2G5

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Kosoo Cardero is a modern Korean restaurant operating in downtown Vancouver since 2015, blending traditional Korean flavors with contemporary techniques in a spacious, contemporary dining room. The creative menu spans Korean BBQ, gimbap, noodles, hot pots, and fusion items like kimchi gnocchi and Korean poutine. It is one of three Kosoo locations in the Vancouver area, with the Cardero branch positioned near Stanley Park in the West End.

value: Kosoo

detail: Menu text is truncated but includes 'Option: BBQ Sauce Version Available, Vegetarian Ve' on at least one item (Beef Poutine), and several dishes include tofu and vegetable-based preparations; no explicit GF or vegan labelling found

signal: Regular mains $15-20 (gnocchi, burgers), specialty items $35-48


community: Colwood

value: Cascadia Liquor

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 815 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B3

value: The Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre is a newly renovated 17-storey high-rise occupying a prominent position in downtown Prince Rupert, with 97 guest rooms and sweeping ocean views. It sits minutes from both the BC Ferry and Alaska Ferry terminals, making it a natural staging point for cyclists arriving on or departing to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, or Alaska. An on-site restaurant, First Avenue Bistro, serves the local community as well as hotel guests.

value: Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre

detail: Free Continental Breakfast included for all stays

detail: Self-serve guest laundry facilities (coin operated); dry cleaning send-out service also available

signal: renovated 17-storey full-service hotel, downtown Prince Rupert; $150-190


value: 1767 Trans Canada Hwy E, Kamloops, BC V2C 3Z6

community: Kamloops

value: A family-owned budget motel on the Trans-Canada Highway in Kamloops, operating since the 1970s with 34 ground-floor rooms. Kitchenettes with microwaves and fridges make it practical for self-catering travellers, and a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool offer a welcome end-of-day recovery option. It sits next door to restaurants and five minutes from downtown, making it a convenient overnight base for cyclists passing through the Thompson Valley corridor.

value: Four Seasons Motel

detail: Coin Laundry listed on amenities page

detail: Amenities page states 'Restaurants (next door)'

signal: motel name caps chain 'four seasons'

wow_evidence: heated outdoor pool and whirlpool...family-owned...operating since the 1970s


value: 757 Ryan Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 86m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: 4811 Delta Street, V4K 2T7

community: Delta

value: Soi Ram is a Thai restaurant located in Tsawwassen, BC, serving the Delta Street corridor. As a sit-down Thai restaurant, it would offer a warm meal stop for cyclists exploring the South Delta area near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and the surrounding flat farmland cycling routes.

value: Soi ram

signal: Thai sit-down; $15-25/person


value: 9100 Blundell Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; rack (covered) at 35m; rack (covered) at 57m; rack at 65m; rack at 81m.

community: Richmond

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 550 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1B1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack at 92m.

value: Columbia Street Sandwich Company is a woman-owned cafe on New Westminster's main downtown street, turning out homemade soups, fresh-baked goods, and a wide range of sandwiches from a counter-service setup with outdoor seating. The shop has more than 15 years of cafe and catering experience and serves vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options alongside its classic lineup. Their Lunch Bag catering service makes it a practical resupply point for supported cycling tours passing through the Lower Mainland.

value: Columbia Street Sandwich Company

detail: Website states 'For Lunch Bag, Catering or Buffet Services, Contact Columbia Street Sandwich Company Today!' — Lunch Bag service explicitly offered

detail: Website presents a counter-service menu with no dine-in setup described

detail: Menu page lists 'VEGGIE-AVOCADO AND CHEESE', 'VEGAN-AVOCADO AND HUMMUS (NO MAYO)', and 'GLUTEN FRIENDLY BREAD' as a bread option (+$0.50)

wow_evidence: woman-owned cafe... more than 15 years of cafe and catering experience


value: 2499 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3233 Maple Street, Victoria, BC

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

community: Saanich

value: Accent Inns Victoria is a BC-owned family hotel that explicitly markets itself as bike-friendly, offering free bike rentals to all guests as part of its standard amenity package. The hotel sits near Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway, making it a symbolically significant stop for touring cyclists completing or beginning long-distance routes. It is Rainbow Registered, strongly pet-friendly, and features an on-site restaurant for evening meals.

value: Accent Inns Victoria

detail: Website lists 'shop-quality, 37-piece tool kit at your disposal to do everything from tire changes and brake adjustments to headset overhauls' plus rags for cleaning

detail: Website confirms 'bicycle wash and tuning station with a professional-grade bike stand' available at every Accent Inns location

detail: Website explicitly invites guests to bring bikes to their rooms as part of the Bike Love program; guests request a 'bike-friendly room' at booking

detail: Coin-operated laundry on-site, plus same-day valet dry-cleaning service (Monday–Saturday)

detail: Bin 4 Burger Lounge is an on-site restaurant with burgers, gluten-free and vegetarian options, Victoria craft beers, and cocktails

signal: chain 'accent inns'

detail: Website explicitly states guests can bring bikes to their rooms ('Love your bike? Bring it to your room. No need to leave it in storage where you can't see it') by requesting a bike-friendly room at reservation

wow_evidence: Bike friendly with free bike rentals explicitly listed as a standard amenity


value: 340 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 29 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (12 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; bollard (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (21 spaces) at 70m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (21 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (12 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; bollard (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 122 spaces.

value: Le Petit Belge is a Belgian-inspired cafe on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, serving bagels, breakfast items, pastries, and coffee. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it offers a comfortable stop along one of the city's busiest pedestrian corridors. The name and cuisine suggest a European cafe atmosphere with a focus on baked goods and brunch fare.

value: Le Petit Belge


value: 148 East 13th Street, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Nando's

signal: chain 'nando'


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Kernels Popcorn is a Canadian popcorn chain franchise operating since 1983, offering a wide range of sweet, salty, spicy, and cheesy popcorn flavours. This location sits inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's largest regional mall with over 170 stores. A touring cyclist stopping here can grab a quick snack to go while the mall's broader services are also accessible.

value: Kernels Popcorn

detail: Popcorn snack shop only; no meal or lunch packaging offered

wow_evidence: Canadian popcorn chain franchise inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre


value: 831 Twelfth Street, V3M 4K4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 19m.

value: A Mexican restaurant in Vancouver offering both indoor and outdoor seating. No specific cyclist amenities could be verified due to website unavailability.

value: Ole Ole Mexican Deli

signal: Mexican deli/taqueria; ~$10-15

wow_evidence: ordinary Mexican restaurant, no independent distinction noted


value: 820 West Broadway, V5Z 1J8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 55m; rack at 91m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m; rack at 96m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Banana Leaf is Vancouver's original Malaysian restaurant, established in 1995 and now operating five Metro Vancouver locations. The Broadway flagship on the corner of West Broadway and Oak offers over 40 dishes drawing from Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Thai, Chinese, and Indian influences. A touring cyclist seeking a substantial sit-down meal on the Broadway corridor will find a full-service restaurant with dine-in and takeout options.

value: Banana Leaf on Broadway

signal: Malaysian (Banana Leaf), 40+ dishes ($65 tasting special); ~$20-30pp


value: 4616 Keith Avenue, V8G 4K1

community: Terrace

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 325 Main Street, Sicamous, V0E 2V0

community: Sicamous

value: Licks N Splits is an ice cream restaurant located on Sicamous's Main Street with outdoor seating and air conditioning. The venue features customer washroom facilities. As a casual ice cream shop in a central location, it offers a quick break opportunity for touring cyclists.

value: Licks N Splits


value: 10355 152 Street, Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: A large-format Walmart Supercentre (Store 3098) in the Guildford area of Surrey, offering full grocery, electronics, clothing, furniture, toys, and baby departments across a two-storey retail building. The store is a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists covering the Fraser Valley corridor, with a broad range of goods from food staples to general merchandise. Parking is noted as rooftop in OSM.

value: Walmart Supercentre


value: 817 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (20 spaces) at 70m; rack (12 spaces) at 82m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Milano Coffee is a Vancouver-founded Italian-heritage specialty roaster with over 30 years of West Coast history, operating cafes across BC including this location on Victoria's busy Government Street. The brand has won 15 gold medals from the International Institute of Coffee Tasters for its carefully hand-roasted 100% Arabica blends. Touring cyclists riding through Victoria's historic downtown core will find a well-established independent espresso bar steps from the inner harbour.

value: Milano

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: operating cafes across BC... 15 gold medals from the International Institute of Coffee Tasters


value: 211 Nuthatch Road, Bamfield, British Columbia V0R 1B0, Canada

community: Bamfield

value: Upnit Lodge is a waterfront lodge in Bamfield, BC, owned and operated by the Huu-ay-aht First Nation on their traditional territory along Barkley Sound. The lodge sits steps from the West Coast Trail and is a well-known start or end point for multi-day wilderness treks, with room types ranging from single-bed suites to a 10-person suite with kitchenette. Guests can arrive by floatplane or boat directly to the on-site marina, and a nearby restaurant and pub (Malsit Public House) rounds out the amenities.

value: Upnit Lodge

detail: Listed as a communal amenity on room pages: 'Laundry facilities'

detail: Website references 'Nearby restaurant & bar' and names Malsit Public House as adjacent to the lodge

detail: Adjacent 'GASBAR, STORE & MOORAGE' described as 'conveniently next to Upnit Lodge'

signal: Huu-ay-aht-owned waterfront lodge, Bamfield; ~$180-230, top of mid

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: owned and operated by the Huu-ay-aht First Nation ... steps from the West Coast Trail ... well-known start or end point for multi-day wilderness treks


community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Pho Ho is a Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant located in Chilliwack, BC, offering a cuisine style well-suited to hungry touring cyclists seeking a hot, filling meal. The restaurant's pho-focused menu suggests hearty portions typical of Vietnamese noodle houses. Chilliwack sits along popular Fraser Valley cycling routes, making this a potential restorative stop.

value: Pho Ho

wow_evidence: amenity=cafe, cuisine=vietnamese


value: 9010 Trans Canada Hwy, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4

washroom_type: flush

community: Chemainus

value: A large commercial RV resort on the Chemainus River amid old-growth forest, with 54 dedicated tent sites alongside 130+ RV sites; the heated pool, mini-golf, and four playgrounds suit families well, though the resort atmosphere is decidedly RV-park in character.

value: Country Maples RV Resort

wow_evidence: 54 dedicated tent sites alongside 130+ RV sites; laundry facilities, a seasonal general store


value: 8248 Fraser St #110, Vancouver, BC V5X 3X6

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

community: Vancouver

value: The Views Dosa Hub is an authentic South Indian restaurant in South Vancouver specializing in a wide-ranging dosa menu alongside curries, biryanis, and classic South Indian appetizers. The restaurant blends traditional recipes with local Canadian ingredients and offers an extensive selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. It operates as both a dine-in and online-order destination, making it a convenient stop for cyclists looking for a substantial, flavourful meal in the Fraser Street corridor.

value: The View's Dosa Hub

detail: Website states: 'offering a wide variety including vegan and gluten-free options.' Menu shows extensive vegetarian dosa and appetizer sections

signal: Main dosas $9.99–$12.99; bulk of menu under $15


value: Metrotown (Metropolis, 4820 Kingsway #335, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 32m; rack (6 spaces) at 49m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: New York Fries


value: 742 Goldstream Ave, Victoria BC V9B2X3

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

community: Langford

value: Lighthouse Cake Company is a family-owned bakery in the Goldstream area of Greater Victoria, specializing in custom cakes and a rotating selection of pastries made with high-quality ingredients by Red Seal certified bakers. Originally founded in 1998 as Lighthouse Bakery, it was featured on Food Network Canada's 'Project Bakeover' (Episode 5). Gluten-free and egg-free versions of most standard cakes are available by advance order.

value: Lighthouse Cake Company

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


community: Coquitlam

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 16780 64 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 3Y2

value: Pizza64 is a Canadian pizza chain founded in 2010, with over 20 locations across British Columbia, known for making fresh dough and sauce at each individual location. The Surrey location sits in a commercial unit on 64 Avenue and offers a broad menu of specialty, signature, and gourmet pizzas alongside wings, pasta, and sides. Online ordering and a loyalty rewards program are available, making it a convenient refuelling stop on a longer ride.

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian pizza options: Garden Fresh (onions, mushrooms, black olives, tomatoes, green peppers, pizza sauce, mozzarella) and Pesto Veggie (garlic, spinach, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto sauce). No vegan or gluten-free options explicitly mentioned

signal: Pizza64 chain, combo deals; ~$14-22pp


value: 9206 97 Street, Osoyoos, V0H 1V0

community: Osoyoos

value: Otter Co-op Travel Centre


value: 32945 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K1

community: Abbotsford

value: Fireside Café sits at the main entrance of Menno Hospital on the Menno Place seniors' care campus, one of BC's largest with 700 residents across 11 acres. It offers cozy indoor tables and an outdoor patio, serving hot bento boxes and soft serve ice cream. The café is operated by the Mennonite Benevolent Society and is open to residents, families, and visitors to the campus.

value: Fireside Café

wow_evidence: small café at the main entrance of Menno Hospital, primarily serving residents, families, and friends


community: North Cowichan

value: Third Wave Coffee is a cafe in Chemainus providing refreshments and a resting stop for travelers and cyclists. It serves beverages and food to locals and visitors passing through the community.

value: Third Wave Coffee


community: Richmond

value: Joe & The Juice


value: 5520 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt, British Columbia

community: Sechelt

value: E-Mart is a small Filipino ethnic convenience store in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast, stocking over 300 traditional Filipino food products including fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable items such as Aling Mary fresh goods, tocino, longanisa, lumpia, and a wide range of Filipino sauces and canned goods. The store also functions as an I-Remit money transfer agent and LBC Box Agent, making it a community hub for the local Filipino diaspora. Touring cyclists passing through Sechelt will find a distinctive specialty grocery stop with products unavailable at mainstream supermarkets.

value: Emart

wow_evidence: small Filipino ethnic convenience store in Sechelt... over 300 traditional Filipino food products


value: 3141 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5J9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; stands (5 spaces) at 44m; rack at 95m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Roti Wala brings authentic Bangladeshi street food to Vancouver's Kingsway corridor, serving fresh daily rotis made on a tawa each morning, fragrant beef tehari biryani rooted in Old Dhaka tradition, and handcrafted masala chai alongside espresso drinks. The menu spans fuchka, chotpoti, golden samosas, and housemade nankhatai butter cookies — a genuinely distinctive stop for cyclists seeking a hearty, culturally rich meal. Indoor seating is available and no outdoor seating is offered.

value: Roti Wala Snack House & Cafe

signal: Snack House serving street food—fuchka, chotpoti, samosas


value: 930 View St, Victoria, BC V8V 3L5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave at 67m.

value: Harris Green Liquor is a locally-owned, family-run neighbourhood liquor store in the heart of Victoria's Harris Green district, in business since 2005. It carries a broad selection of BC craft beers, international spirits, wine, ciders, coolers, and non-alcoholic beverages. A touring cyclist moving through Victoria's urban core could stop here to restock on drinks.

value: Harris Green Liquor Express

wow_evidence: locally-owned, family-run neighbourhood liquor store in business since 2005


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Milestones

signal: chain 'milestones'


price_band: standard

washroom_type: pit

community: Bear Creek

value: Rustic forested Recreation Site where Bear Creek meets Harrison Lake, with drive-in, walk-in forest, and walk-in beach sites; no potable water or flush toilets, cash only, and some low-lying sites flood during spring freshet — bring all your own water and pack out everything. Opens mid-May.

value: Bear Creek Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: walk-in beach sites… Bear Creek meets Harrison Lake


value: 7260 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5X3J4

value: Best Quality Sweets & Restaurant is a fully vegetarian Indian eatery on Vancouver's Main Street, serving an extensive menu of North Indian curries, thalis, breads, chaats, and traditional sweets. The restaurant offers online ordering with a 15-minute pickup window, making it a practical stop for cyclists riding the Main Street corridor. Its exclusively plant-based menu is a rarity among Indian restaurants in the city and appeals to a wide range of dietary preferences.

value: Best Quality Sweets & Restaurant

detail: Website states 'Serving: Vegetarian food, Indian food'; entire published menu contains no meat or fish items

signal: Main dishes $14–18, thali $16–20; casual Indian cuisine

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, V7B 1C7

value: Radisson Blu airport hotel in Richmond providing standard overnight accommodation for travelers. The property offers convenient lodging for cyclists passing through the Greater Vancouver region. Specific bike-friendly amenities are unverified.

value: Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

signal: chain 'radisson'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: Radisson Blu airport hotel


value: 1650 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 16m; rack (3 spaces) at 19m; stands (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (3 spaces) at 57m; stands (3 spaces) at 66m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Loblaws City Market;Loblaws


value: 2462 East Hastings Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 28m; rack (7 spaces) at 75m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Pine House Bread and Cake House is a Chinese bakery on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, offering breads and cakes in the Chinese baking tradition. It operates out of a retail building along a busy commercial corridor, making it a convenient stop for cyclists travelling along the Hastings Street route. The shop's focus on baked goods means touring cyclists can pick up quick, portable snacks.

value: Pine House Bread and Cake House

wow_evidence: Chinese bakery … breads and cakes in the Chinese baking tradition


value: 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands at 43m; stands at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; building (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (15 spaces) at 100m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Shanghai Fortune Cuisine is a Shanghainese fast-food spot located inside a mall on the Kingsway corridor in Burnaby, offering an online-order pickup service. The menu centres on Shanghai specialties — pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao), soup dumplings (xiao long bao), noodle soups, and rice-cake dishes — alongside a short dim-sum selection. Cyclists riding the Kingsway route have a range of hot, filling options available for quick pickup.

value: Shanghai Fortune Cuisine

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 3687 Paynter Road, West Kelowna, BC

community: West Kelowna

value: A family farm market operating since 1919, located just one block off Highway 97 in the Westbank neighbourhood of West Kelowna, surrounded by over 10 acres of peaches, apricots, plums, apples, and pears. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the market stocks an extensive range of seasonal BC-grown produce sourced directly from the farm behind the stand. Cyclists passing through the Okanagan Valley will find a wide selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs, with a you-pick orchard open mid-July through October.

value: Paynter's Fruit Market

detail: Extensive fresh produce listed on site including potatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, greens, herbs, grapes, and seasonal BC fruit; confirmed as primary business

wow_evidence: family farm market operating since 1919, Now in its fifth generation of family ownership...you-pick orchard open mid-July through October


value: 2808 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: ChongQing is a long-established Szechuan Chinese restaurant that has been serving Vancouver for over twenty years across four locations. The Commercial Drive outpost sits on one of the city's most popular cycling corridors, making it a convenient stop for riders exploring East Vancouver. The menu leans into Szechuanese flavours with dishes like Honey Garlic Sliced Pork and Noodle Soup with Mixed Meat & Seafood, available for both takeout and delivery.

value: Chongqing

signal: Szechuan Chinese; ~$16-24pp


community: Cranberry

value: A free, user-maintained lakeside rec site on Nanton Lake, part of the Powell Forest Canoe Route, reached via roughly 17 km of gravel and FSR road from Highway 101; the portage to Ireland Lake is currently closed (May 2025).

value: Nanton Lake Recreation Site


value: 101A-2046 Boxwood Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W7

community: Nanaimo

value: Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road is an 'obsessively local' craft brewery sourcing most of its barley, hops, and other ingredients from Vancouver Island and the BC Mainland — named one of 'the most local of local breweries and beers in BC' by The Tyee Magazine. Its tasting room features a growler bar with 6 core beers and 4 rotating seasonals, plus a seasonal outdoor picnic patio that is pet and family friendly. Visitors are welcome to bring outside food, and the brewery also produces an alcohol-free, gluten-free Hop Soda for non-drinkers.

value: Longwood Brewery

detail: Website states 'there is no onsite kitchen for food service' and encourages visitors to bring their own food

signal: Craft brewery tasting room + growler bar


value: 4541 Margaret Street, Port Alberni, BC

community: Port Alberni

value: Asian Garden is a Chinese and Thai restaurant in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, offering a combined menu from two distinct Asian culinary traditions. It operates dinner-only hours most weekday and Saturday evenings, making it a useful warm-meal stop for touring cyclists arriving in town after a long day on the road. The restaurant is a locally established spot serving a community that sits along cycling routes through central Vancouver Island.

value: Asian Garden

signal: Chinese & Thai dinner; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: Chinese and Thai restaurant in Port Alberni … dinner-only hours


value: 2461 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Golden Spring is a Chinese restaurant in Vancouver offering dine-in service and online food ordering. Located on Nanaimo Street, it provides a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a meal.

value: Golden Spring

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


value: 116 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 72m; rack (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 77m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (8 spaces) at 96m; rack (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Big Way Hot Pot is a self-serve hot pot chain with a location on North Vancouver's West Esplanade, offering individually served pots with over 100 fresh ingredients and more than 18 broth and dry-mix options. Diners customize their meal from premium meats, seafood, and fresh vegetables cooked tableside in broths ranging from Signature Mala to collagen pork bone. The restaurant is part of a rapidly expanding BC-based chain with a rewards program and app-based ordering.

value: Big Way Hot Pot

detail: Website explicitly labels Tomato Broth as 'Vegan Option Available'

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


value: 3170 Tillicum Rd #0103D, Victoria, BC V9A 7C5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; floor (covered) at 64m; rack at 67m; rack at 84m; rack at 99m.

community: Victoria

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


value: Cariboo F, BC V0L 1N0, Canada

price_label: Standard

community: Likely

value: A BC Parks campground on Lac la Hache in the Cariboo, offering lakeside access and a calm interior-plateau setting; reservations are accepted and potable water is on-site, making it a reliable planned stop.

value: Cedar Point Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


community: Langley

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 68 Water Street, Unit 101, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands at 97m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: World Wrap Place is a family-run Middle Eastern fast food counter in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, founded in 2005 by Chef Majid Shekarchi. The menu revolves around donairs, wraps, and platters built from local farm-fresh ingredients, with full halal certification. It is a compact, takeout-friendly stop offering both meat and vegetarian or vegan options a short ride from the central waterfront cycling routes.

value: World Wrap Place

detail: Website product collections include a labelled 'Vegetarian / Vegan 5 products' section; individual items include the Vegetarian Falafel Wrap and a Falafel Platter


value: 1055 W Hastings St, lobby, Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9

value: Aidan's Coffee & Food is a specialty coffee café running two lobby-style locations in Vancouver — one in the W Hastings corridor and one on W Broadway — with a focused menu of espresso drinks, matcha lattes, pastries, and grab-and-go wraps and sandwiches. Online pre-ordering with curbside pickup is available, making it easy to collect a coffee and a bite without waiting in line. It's a practical urban refuel point for cyclists moving through the downtown core or the Broadway corridor.

value: Aidan's Coffee & Food

detail: Menu includes Chickpea Guacamole Wrap (vegetarian); no explicit vegan or GF labelling observed

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: two lobby-style locations in Vancouver


value: 2259 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y3

label: salmon run

months: September October

community: Sooke

value: A family-oriented private campground nestled along the Sooke River and De Mamiel Creek, 45 minutes from Victoria on paved Highway 14, with flush washrooms and coin showers, river access for paddling, wildlife watching, and a playground — open seasonally late March to mid-October with tent sites priced at the higher end of private campground rates.

value: Sooke River Campground

wow_evidence: community-owned campground... showers, free wireless... snacks... key stop on Vancouver Island's Pacific Marine Circle Route


bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 63m; bollard (2 spaces) at 64m; bollard (2 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Yi Fang Tea


value: 10058 Highway 97, Lake Country, V4V 1P8

community: Lake Country

value: Lifestyle Coffee is a coffee shop located on Highway 97 in Lake Country. It offers a caffeine stop for cyclists and travelers passing through the region.

value: Lifestyle Coffee

signal: Highway coffee shop


value: 4828 Trans-Canada Hwy, Tappen, BC V0E 2X1, Canada

community: Tappen

value: Co-op

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent

blurb: Delta history museum near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.

community: Delta

value: The Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre is a local history museum in Tsawwassen operated by the City of Delta. Located near the BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal, it could be a convenient stop for touring cyclists arriving from or departing to Vancouver Island. The centre falls under Delta's Museum & Heritage program and focuses on the community's history.

value: Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Municipal discovery center; no price stated, inferred from type

wow_evidence: City-run local history museum near the Tsawwassen ferry — community museum ladder.


value: 1108 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (6 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 35m; rack (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Samurai is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver, offering traditional Japanese cuisine in a full-service dining setting. It maintains multiple locations across the city and serves as a comfortable meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The restaurant provides a sit-down dining experience in Vancouver's vibrant Davie Street neighborhood.

value: Samurai Japanese Restaurant

signal: sushi (Samurai, multi-loc); ~$15-24pp


value: 8500 Hot Springs Road, PO Box 280, Nakusp BC V0G 1R0

character: destination

community: Nakusp

value: Riverside campground on Kuskanax Creek in the Selkirk Mountain foothills, with tent sites steps from community-owned natural mineral soaking pools; open May 1 to mid-October, tent sites have no direct vehicle access.

value: Nakusp Hot Springs Campground

wow_evidence: walk-in tent sites... steps from the hot springs pools... centralized hot showers open 24/7


value: 2649 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, BC V1X 4J6

community: Kelowna

value: Days Inn Kelowna is a mid-scale chain hotel situated on Highway 97 North on the north end of Kelowna, a key cycling corridor in the Okanagan. The property features a seasonal outdoor heated pool, outdoor whirlpool, fitness facility, and a complimentary breakfast café. Wheelchair-accessible and pet-friendly rooms are available, and the outdoor courtyard offers a relaxed setting after a long day on the road.

value: Days Inn Kelowna

detail: Website lists 'Complimentary Daybreak Café Breakfast' as an included amenity; no detail on earliest serving time

detail: Guest Coin Laundry Facilities listed on the amenities page

signal: chain 'days inn'


value: 19979 76 Ave #135, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 3Y2

value: Pizza Corner Langley is a neighbourhood restaurant in the Willoughby area serving hand-crafted pizzas alongside a full Indian menu including tandoor specialities, curries, and rice dishes. The eclectic fusion menu also covers wings, pastas, and Indian breads, making it a solid stop for groups with varied tastes. Online ordering and phone-ahead pickup are both available.

value: Pizza Corner

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Veggie Pizza' category and 'Veg Dishes' section within the Indian menu

signal: cuisine=pizza


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 72m; rack at 79m; rack at 99m.

community: New Westminster

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

value: A flat, open landing on the shore of Francis Lake with pit toilets, fire rings, and a basic boat launch for canoes; popular and busy on summer weekends owing to its easy 2WD drive from Prince George.

value: Francis Lake Recreation Site


value: 19 West Lake Drive, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E2

community: Christina Lake

value: Christina Lake Motel and RV Park is a year-round, pet-friendly property on the shores of Christina Lake in BC's Boundary region, offering newly renovated motel rooms with kitchenettes and air conditioning alongside 48 RV sites and 7 tent sites. The property is steps from the lake and within reach of local biking trails, making it a practical base for touring cyclists exploring the area. A food truck (The Fork In The Road Food Bus) appears in their on-site gallery, suggesting casual dining options close at hand.

value: Christina Lake Motel and RV Park

signal: bare motel, no chain


community: East Osoyoos

value: sẁiẁs Park provincial park campground — 41 vehicle-accessible sites.

value: sẁiẁs Park


value: 19090 Rannie Road, Pitt Meadows BC. V3Y 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (9 spaces) at 45m. Total: 9 spaces.

blurb: Katzie-run canoe rentals into the Widgeon Creek wetlands.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Xwum LP is a Katzie First Nation-operated canoe rental company situated at the gateway to Pitt Lake and Widgeon Creek in Pitt Meadows, BC, on the nation's traditional territory known as sq̓ə́yc̓əyaʔɬ x̌acaʔ. Visitors can rent 2-person canoes to paddle through the protected wetlands of Widgeon Creek, hike to Widgeon Falls, or camp overnight at the Widgeon or Alouette Golden Ears campsites. The operation blends outdoor adventure with Indigenous cultural stewardship, including customized guided cultural tours available by advance booking.

dwell: day

setting: outdoor

value: Canoe Rentals by Xwum

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: 2-person canoe daily rental $100

wow_evidence: Katzie First Nation canoe rentals into Widgeon Creek wetlands and falls — a genuinely special paddle day; established Indigenous operator.


value: 12849 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0

community: Madeira Park

value: Painted Boat Resort Spa and Marina is a 31-villa waterfront resort set on five acres of prime marina frontage in Madeira Park on BC's Sunshine Coast, reachable by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay followed by a scenic coastal drive. The property is anchored by an award-winning spa and serenity garden, a seasonal infinity pool overlooking the harbour, and the Lagoon Restaurant serving regionally sourced coastal cuisine. Guests arriving by private seaplane can land directly at the resort's marina, making it a genuinely multi-modal destination.

value: Painted Boat Resort Spa and Marina

detail: On-site Lagoon Restaurant serves dinner Tuesday–Saturday (no hours included per policy); located directly on the waterfront at the resort property

signal: Award-winning spa resort, 31 upscale villas, fine dining, $200 spa vouchers in packages


community: Mission

value: T&T Fruits & Greens Market


value: 1590 McGregor Frontage Road, Christina Lake, V0H 1E0

value: Canco Gas is a Canadian-owned independent gas station and convenience store in Christina Lake, part of the PR Petroleum-operated Canco chain with over 100 locations across Canada. The in-store 'One Stop by Canco' concept includes convenience retail and prepared food under the 'Chillerz Food 2 Go' brand. For touring cyclists passing through the Christina Lake corridor, it offers a practical stop for fuel, snacks, and supplies.

value: Canco Gas

detail: Website lists 'Chillerz Food 2 Go' as an in-store food offering available at Canco locations

subcategory: Convenience Store


community: Port McNeill

value: Rainbow Taxi is an on-demand taxi service based in Port McNeill serving the North Island, including runs to Port Hardy Airport and Telegraph Cove. No stated bike policy; fleet includes at least one 6-passenger van.

value: Rainbow Taxi


value: 20395 Lougheed Highway Unit 520, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2P9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 17m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: The Chopped Leaf is a Canadian fast-casual franchise focused on salads, wraps, bowls, and other fresh-forward meals. This Maple Ridge location sits along Lougheed Highway, a main arterial corridor, making it a potential mid-ride food stop for cyclists passing through the area. The chain is known for customizable, lighter fare including a kids menu and signature dressings.

value: The Chopped Leaf

signal: Chopped Leaf fast-casual chain; ~$12-15

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual franchise


value: 3772 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 12m; rack (9 spaces) at 29m; rack (11 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (4 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (3 spaces) at 89m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Sushi Inn is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, operating under the registered name New Joy Food Services LTD. It offers both dine-in with table reservations and a fully online takeout ordering system with an order-ahead feature. Cyclists stopping for a meal can place their order before arriving to minimize wait time.

value: Sushi Inn Japanese Cuisine

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

wow_evidence: We offer Takeout


value: 359 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G4

community: Kamloops

value: Syros Pizza & Spaghetti is one of Kamloops' oldest restaurants, operating since the 1960s and beloved by locals for its halal pizza and Greek food. It offers both pickup and delivery, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists moving through the North Kamloops area. The menu spans freshly baked pizza to Greek fare, with an emphasis on quality ingredients.

value: Syros Pizza & Spaghetti

signal: Pizza restaurant, sit-down casual, no menu prices visible, no upscale markers


community: Nanaimo

value: Edo Japan


value: Big Lake Ranch, BC V0L 1G0, Canada

community: Big Lake Ranch

value: Small 5-site lakeside rec site beside the Gavin Lake Education Center, with a boat launch, 800 m of accessible boardwalk around the lake, and mountain bike single-track across the road; reached by 8 km of gravel off the Likely Highway.

value: Gavin Lake Recreation Site


value: 2124 Nordic Drive, Whistler, BC

community: Whistler

value: Whistler Lodge Hostel is a historic 19+ adventure hostel originally built in 1965 by UBC's Varsity Outdoor Club, now independently operated near the base of Whistler Mountain in the Nordic neighbourhood. After a major restoration in 2015 it blends authentic ski-lodge character with modern amenities, offering mixed dorms, two-bed nook dorms, and a lockable private room. Touring cyclists are well placed here: Creekside Gondola is a five-minute walk, Whistler Village is a short bus ride away, and the lodge features a large shared kitchen, outdoor deck with fire pit, and secure storage for bikes.

value: Whistler Lodge Hostel

detail: Each bunk has 'an individual privacy curtain, light and plug' per room descriptions

detail: 'Onsite laundry' listed under PROPERTY FEATURES

detail: 'Locker room with large lockers for luggage storage' listed under PROPERTY FEATURES

detail: 'Vending machine' listed under PROPERTY FEATURES

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

detail: 'Secure ski/board/bike storage' listed explicitly under PROPERTY FEATURES on the Rooms & Rates page

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: Secure ski/board/bike storage...Onsite laundry


value: 1630 Central Street East, Prince George, BC V2M 3C2

community: Prince George

value: Canada's Best Value Inn Prince George is a budget motel situated along Highway 97, now operating under the Sonesta hotel umbrella following the Red Lion brand transition. It positions itself as a base for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking, hiking, skiing at nearby Tabor Mountain, and fishing in the Northern Capital of BC. An on-site restaurant, Daddyo's Pizza and Ribs, provides breakfast through dinner for guests who need a solid meal after a long day on the road.

value: Canadas Best Value Inn - Prince George

detail: On-site restaurant Daddyo's Pizza and Ribs serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the premises

detail: Website lists 'Vending/Ice Machines' as a confirmed hotel feature

detail: Website confirms 'WiFi Internet' available in all guest rooms and public areas


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 96m.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Gardenia Foods is an organic greengrocer in North Vancouver. Touring cyclists can stop to restock fresh produce and vegetables.

value: Gardenia Foods

wow_evidence: organic greengrocer in North Vancouver


value: 2670 152 Street, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Japanese sushi and grill restaurant in Surrey with online ordering and to-go service. A convenient refueling stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Maguroguy Sushi & Grill

signal: sushi & grill; ~$15-25pp


community: Golden

value: Reposados is a Mexican taco restaurant in the Kootenays region of BC, serving fresh authentic tacos alongside an extensive tequila and cocktail selection. The bar component and breadth of menu options — including vegan and vegetarian choices — make it a solid stop for touring cyclists looking for a substantial, flexible meal with a drink option. Its location in a small mountain community gives it a local character that distinguishes it from generic chain dining.

value: Reposados

detail: Website content was unreadable so this is OSM-only evidence

signal: taco restaurant + tequila bar; ~$16-24pp


value: 9829 Third Street, Sidney, BC

community: Sidney

value: Sidney by the Sea's first brewery, Beacon Brewing is a family-owned microbrewery and tasting room housed in the Oceanna building complex in downtown Sidney. It brews small-batch craft beers on-site — ranging from a cold IPA to a dark mild — and pairs them with local snacks, pizza, and a rotating lineup of cider and wine. A dog-friendly patio, weekly vinyl nights, and live Friday music make it a lively community hub well worth a stop on a Saanich Peninsula ride.

value: Beacon Brewing

detail: Website describes the Seltzer Your Soul hard seltzer as 'A gluten free option*, along with being low calorie and low carb' — note the caveat '*has not been tested' appears on the website

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1485 Main Street, Smithers, V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: Stork Nest Inn is a family-owned boutique inn a short walk from downtown Smithers in the Bulkley Valley, operating since 2018. All rooms include a private washroom, bar fridge, flat screen TV, WiFi, and air conditioning units installed in 2023. A hot made-to-order breakfast starting at 6am is included with every stay, making it a practical base for early-starting cyclists exploring the region.

value: Stork Nest Inn

detail: Hot breakfast included with every stay, served from 6am each morning with made-to-order eggs, sausages, ham, hash browns, pancakes, toast, cereals, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and juices

signal: family-run inn with hot breakfast included, Smithers; $110-140


bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 48m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; rack (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (9 spaces) at 56m; rack (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 45 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks is a globally recognized coffeehouse chain with a location in Vancouver's coordinates at 49.264°N, 123.167°W. It offers a broad menu of espresso drinks, refreshers, teas, and packaged food items available for takeaway. For touring cyclists, it represents a well-known and consistent stop in an urban setting, though store-specific amenities are not documented in available sources.

value: Starbucks

wow_evidence: globally recognized coffeehouse chain


value: 4422 Gertrude Street

community: Port Alberni

value: J & L Drive-In is a classic burger drive-in located in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, serving quick meals in the traditional curbside style. The no-smoking policy (confirmed via OSM) makes it a comfortable roadside stop for cyclists moving through the Alberni Valley. Drive-in format means quick service without a long sit-down commitment.

value: J & L Drive-In


value: 260 East Broadway

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 43m; rack (3 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; rack (5 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 89m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands at 96m. Total: 57 spaces.


value: Fraser Valley C, Fraser Valley, BC V0N 2K0, Canada

community: Port Douglas

value: A rustic rec site on the In-Shuck-ch FSR centred on a small natural hot spring in Xa'xtsa traditional territory; $20/night includes spring access, but the long logging-road approach brings active truck traffic and no cell service, with outhouses only. Gets busy on weekends.

value: Sloquet Hot Springs


value: 5240 Domano Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2N 4A1

value: Pita Pit is a national fast-food chain franchise located in Prince George's College Heights neighbourhood, serving customizable pita wraps, salads, and rice bowls made to order from a wide range of ingredients. It offers both takeout and delivery, making it a convenient quick-service stop for cyclists moving through the north end of Prince George. A loyalty rewards app is available for frequent visitors.

value: Pita Pit

signal: chain 'pita pit'

wow_evidence: national fast-food chain franchise


value: 7390 Highway 16 West, Decker Lake, V0J 1E0

community: Decker Lake

value: A convenience store and trading post located on Highway 16 in Decker Lake, serving both local residents and highway travelers. The combination of convenience supplies and fuel services makes it typical of small-town service stops that touring cyclists rely on in rural areas.

value: Decker Lake Trading Post


value: 555 West Hastings Street, V6B 4N6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Fatburger


value: 4-45802 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5P9

blurb: Art supply shop and gallery, a Chilliwack fixture since 1984.

community: Chilliwack

value: Julie Anne's has been a Chilliwack creative institution since 1984, combining a well-stocked art supply shop — carrying brands such as Golden, Fabriano, Van Gogh, and Heinz Jordan — with a custom framing service and a working gallery. The store also hosts drop-in art classes led by local artists covering acrylics, watercolour, drawing, and mixed media, making it a genuine community arts hub rather than a simple retail stop. A cycling tourist with artistic inclinations could browse original works, stock up on supplies, or join a Saturday morning drop-in class.

value: Julie Anne's Art & Framing

signal: Small local gallery; no admission price indicated on website

wow_evidence: Art supply shop with working gallery since 1984 — walk-in retail/gallery.


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 22m; rack at 37m.

value: The Haney branch (store #65) is part of the province-wide BCLIQUOR government retail chain, offering wine, spirits, beer, ciders, and non-alcoholic products. It is one of 198 stores operated by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch across British Columbia. Touring cyclists passing through Maple Ridge could use it as a beverage resupply point.

value: BC Liquor Store

detail: Retail liquor store only; no food service products offered


value: 4380 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 36m; rack at 45m.

community: Richmond

value: Shunfeng Seafood Restaurant is a large-format Cantonese dining destination in Richmond's Number 3 Road corridor, spanning 8,000 square feet with capacity for over 350 guests. It is known for award-winning dim sum as well as elaborate wedding banquets and private VIP dining rooms on a mezzanine level. Located in a shopping centre near the SkyTrain and Vancouver International Airport, it draws a broad clientele looking for full-service Chinese cuisine.

value: Shun Feng Seafood Restaurant

signal: Cantonese dim sum/seafood/banquet; ~$18-32pp

wow_evidence: 8,000 square feet with capacity for over 350 guests... known for award-winning dim sum


value: 4791 McClelland Road, Unit 1623, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands at 18m; stands at 18m; stands at 21m; stands at 21m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands at 45m; stands at 51m; stands at 66m; stands at 71m; rack at 82m; stands at 86m; stands at 92m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 95m; rack at 95m; rack at 96m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Drama Hot Pot is a Chinese hot pot restaurant located in a commercial complex in Richmond, BC. Hot pot dining is a communal, interactive format where diners cook meats, vegetables, and other ingredients in a simmering broth at the table — a popular and social dining tradition. Richmond is well known for its concentration of authentic Asian restaurants, and this spot sits in a mixed-use development near the city's southern neighbourhoods.

value: Drama Hot Pot

signal: hot pot, table-cooked; ~$25-35pp

wow_evidence: Chinese cuisine restaurant (hot pot) at unit 1623, 4791 McClelland Road, Richmond


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 36m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Victoria

value: On-demand taxi serving Greater Victoria, including runs to Victoria International Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. No stated bike policy; vehicle fleet not described.

value: Uptown Taxi


value: 123 city center, V8C 1T6

community: Kitimat

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 2186 Endall Rd, Black Creek, BC V9J 1G8

community: Black Creek

value: Coastal Black Estate Winery is a four-generation family farm and award-winning estate fruit winery, cidery, and meadery located in Black Creek at the base of Mt. Washington in the Comox Valley. The farm produces fruit wines, sparkling wines, meads, ciders, raw honey, and seasonal farm products, all available for tasting and purchase at an on-site tasting room. The property also hosts seasonal events including a Tulip Festival, Sunflower Fest, and Pumpkin Fest, making it a notable rural destination on a Vancouver Island cycling route.

value: Coastal Black Estate Winery

signal: estate fruit winery/cidery/meadery, tastings; ~$15-25 visit


value: 9471 Number 2 Road, Richmond

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 1956 152 Street, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 39m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 4023 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 65m; building (12 spaces, covered, paid) at 81m; rack at 83m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 86m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Landmark Hot Pot House is a restaurant specializing in hot pot cuisine on Cambie Street in Vancouver. It features indoor seating and operates daily for dinner service, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a meal. The restaurant offers a communal dining experience where diners cook ingredients in a shared broth at their table.

value: Landmark Hot Pot House


value: 207-1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, V8B 0V1

blurb: Squamish's indoor climbing gym; visitors welcome.

community: Squamish

value: Ground Up Climbing Centre is Squamish's anchor indoor climbing gym, offering both roped climbing and bouldering in a town world-famous for its outdoor granite walls and deep adventure culture. The gym caters to everyone from first-timers to competitive youth teams, and visiting climbers stopping in for a session are explicitly welcomed. For touring cyclists rolling through Squamish, it offers a direct connection to the region's iconic climbing scene right in the heart of town.

value: Ground Up Climbing Centre

detail: Contact page lists the Operations Manager as handling 'customer service, café and retail queries', indicating an on-site café and retail area

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Squamish's anchor climbing gym, visiting climbers welcomed — climbing ladder 1/2.


value: 5728 University Blvd #101, Vancouver, BC V6T 1K6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: safe_loops (42 spaces) at 40m; rack (20 spaces) at 49m; stands (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 77 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: A McDonald's fast food location in Vancouver serving burgers, fries, sandwiches, wraps, McCafé beverages, and desserts with takeout available. It is part of the McDonald's Canada chain, which participates in a rewards program and supports Ronald McDonald House charities. No drive-through is present at this location per OSM data.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 375 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9W5

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 40m; lockers (secure) at 43m; lockers (secure) at 45m; lockers (secure) at 48m; lockers (secure) at 51m; lockers (secure) at 53m; lockers (secure) at 56m.

community: Kelowna

value: O-Lake Cafe & Bistro is a dessert-focused cafe in downtown Kelowna specializing in handcrafted mille crepe cakes and elegant high tea, founded in 2022 by a designer-turned-baker who blends Western pastry technique with lighter Asian-inspired flavors. The cafe uses real seasonal ingredients and prepares each birthday cake fresh on the day of pickup. Private dining for intimate groups of 2–15 is also available, with custom multi-course menus.

value: O-Lake Cafe & Bistro

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee