source: osm

value: 1950 Foul Bay Road, V8R 5A7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 57m; rack at 58m.

category: Food & Drink

community: Victoria

value: Tim Hortons

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


category: Groceries

community: Langley

value: FreshCo

ownership: Buy Canadian

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Grocery Store

tier: info


source: enrichment

value: 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7

blurb: National museum and cultural centre of Japanese Canadian history.

category: Attractions

community: Burnaby

value: The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre preserves and shares the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians, housed in a multi-use campus in Burnaby that includes a Japanese Canadian garden, gallery spaces, and a research archive. Its permanent exhibit TAIKEN explores generations of resilience, and rotating exhibits highlight community stories. The campus also hosts a Japanese bookstore, a gift shop, and Suzuya Japanese Market.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

label: Nikkei Matsuri festival

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: history

origin: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: Website states 'Free admission' for museum exhibits

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: National-scope museum of Japanese Canadian history with garden, archive, and cultural campus — living institution, scored normally (not a memorial site).


community: West Vancouver

value: Cactus Club Cafe

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: chain 'cactus club'

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 759 McCallum Road

community: Langford

value: Save-On-Foods


bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (8 spaces) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Fording

source: camping

value: A small, partially treed free rec site directly on the Elk River, reached by 155 km of forest service road north of Elkford — remote and peaceful, with 3 sites and no confirmed services.

value: Riverside Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 3206 34th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 7E2

community: Vernon

value: Intermezzo Restaurant and Wine Cellar has been a fine-dining fixture in downtown Vernon since 1977, operating as a family-run establishment with everything made in-house from scratch. The menu draws on global inspiration — Moroccan lamb, West Coast seafood, house-made gnocchi — paired with a cellar of over 100 wines including many Okanagan labels. A sister venue, The Castle Bistro, operates about 8 minutes north of the downtown location.

value: Intermezzo Restaurant

detail: At least one gluten-free item explicitly noted on the menu: 'Callebaut Chocolate Truffle (gluten free)'. No explicit vegetarian or vegan labelling observed

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Fine-dining positioning, 100+ wine cellar ($30–$500/bottle), premium ingredients (Alaskan king crab, fillet mignon, black truffles)

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 3683 DeWolf Way, Merritt, V1K 1C4

community: Merritt

value: Esso

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4501 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (32 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack (6 spaces) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m. Total: 63 spaces.

value: This McDonald's occupies a two-level building on Lougheed Highway in Burnaby's Brentwood corridor, a major east-west arterial connecting communities across the lower mainland. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a practical rest stop for cyclists passing through. Vegetarian menu items are available, and the location supports delivery via multiple third-party platforms.

value: McDonald's

detail: Explicitly set

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1515 Main Street, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

category: Accommodation

community: Smithers

value: The Fireweed Motel is a recently renovated motel situated in the heart of Smithers, BC, offering clean and comfortable rooms for travelers on the move. It positions itself as a convenient stopover along the Highway 16 corridor, with grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance. The property also offers a Ski & Stay package and is pet-friendly, reflecting the outdoor-oriented character of the Bulkley Valley region.

value: Fireweed Motel

detail: Website states 'restaurants just a short walk away.'

detail: Website states 'grocery stores... just a short walk away.'

band_key: budget

confidence: medium

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 88m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 876 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N3

community: Trail

value: Taste of India is a full-service authentic Indian restaurant in Trail, BC offering a broad menu of tandoori specialties, curries, biryanis, and vegetarian dishes, with patio seating and a full bar featuring local beers, wines, and cocktails. The kitchen sources locally produced meats and vegetables and offers a lunch special menu. It is one of two related restaurants in the Kootenays, with a sister location (Cuisine of India) in Castlegar.

value: Taste of India

detail: Website states 'over 90% of our menu is Gluten free and 60% is Vegan'; numerous menu items marked (V) for vegetarian

signal: Biryani mains $17.95–$18.95; appetizers $8–15


value: 1433-8388 Capstan Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4A7

community: Richmond

value: G & R Ginseng Trading Ltd (養生堂 — 'Health Preservation Hall') is a Richmond-based specialty retailer focused on premium ginseng varieties, dried seafood (abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, scallop), bird's nest, Korean red ginseng, and a broad range of Traditional Chinese Medicine products. The store offers both in-person and online shopping with delivery, serving Metro Vancouver's Chinese-Canadian community. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond's Capstan Way shopping area could find specialty health supplements and some dry-goods groceries, though the product range skews toward high-value culinary and medicinal items rather than everyday cycling supplies.

value: G & R Ginseng Trading Ltd

detail: Store has a 雜貨 (grocery) section including rice, mushrooms, tea, and herbal items, but no evidence of cycling-staple basics such as packaged snacks, sports drinks, or fresh produce

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: premium ginseng varieties, dried seafood... Traditional Chinese Medicine products


value: 16033 108 Avenue, Surrey

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 1025 Fort Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 16m; stands (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 74m; stands (10 spaces) at 93m; rack at 96m; stands (10 spaces) at 97m. Total: 48 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Fort Street Cycle is a locally owned full-service bike shop in Victoria that has been helping cyclists since 1992. They carry BMC, Cannondale, and Orbea bikes and a curated selection of components and apparel, backed by a team of qualified mechanics capable of everything from minor adjustments to full frame-up rebuilds. A touring cyclist arriving with a mechanical will find a shop with genuine depth — multiple service tiers, suspension work, wheel building, and drivetrain overhaul all on the menu.

value: Fort Street Cycle

detail: Services page explicitly lists 'e-bike Flat Repair $15' as a distinct service line item, indicating e-bike work is offered

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: locally owned full-service bike shop... since 1992


value: 3877 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Scotch Creek

community: Scotch Creek

value: Scotch Creek Market is a supermarket serving the Scotch Creek community on Squilax-Anglemont Road. It functions as a standard grocery stop for local residents and travelers in the region.

value: Scotch Creek Market


value: 6660 Sooke Road

community: Sooke

value: BC Liquor

subcategory: Liquor Store


community: Saanich

value: Town Pantry


value: 438 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2A7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 38m; rack (1 space) at 47m; rack (1 space) at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 83m; rack (5 spaces) at 84m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: The Raj Indian Kitchen is an authentic Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Kamloops, serving a wide range of traditional dishes from butter chicken and tikka masala to regional specialties, all prepared with fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers a comfortable dine-in experience alongside online ordering for pickup and phone-in takeout. A large share of the menu — including all tandoori, rice, and entree categories — is explicitly labelled gluten-free, making it a practical stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions.

value: The Raj Indian Kitchen

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Veg Entree (All Gluten Free)' category; Tandoori Special, Rice and Biryani, Chicken, Lamb, and Seafood entree sections are all labelled 'All Gluten Free'

signal: Sit-down Indian restaurant; explicitly positions as 'affordable,' 'without breaking the bank'


value: 1111 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0

blurb: Denman Island's community museum in the village.

community: Denman Island

value: The Denman Island Museum & Archives preserves the layered history of Denman Island in the Salish Sea, with collections and archives spanning First Nations heritage, early settler families, logging, farming, and decades of island social movements. Located right in the village as an annex of the Denman Activity Centre, it holds extensive archival fonds from local organizations, individuals, and community publications. A touring cyclist exploring Denman Island would find it a compact window into the island's distinctive cultural identity.

dwell: short

setting: indoor

value: Denman Island Museum & Archives

ownership: Nonprofit / community

confidence: low

signal: volunteer-run island museum/archives, donation entry

source: judgement

wow_evidence: Community museum of island heritage in the village activity centre.


value: 4870 Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Mountain Springs Motel is a quiet, 14-unit two-storey motel situated in the heart of Radium Hot Springs, half a block west of Highway 93/95, with a park-like setting where Big Horn Sheep and deer regularly wander the grounds. The property ranges from standard rooms to fully-equipped one- and two-bedroom kitchen suites, and features a sundeck, gazebo, and BBQs with mountain views. Trailheads, dining, and the world-famous Radium Hot Springs pools of Kootenay National Park are all within a short walk or two-kilometre ride.

value: Mountain Springs Motel

detail: Website states motel is 'within walking distance of dining, shopping' in Radium Hot Springs

wow_evidence: 14-unit two-storey motel


value: 5601 Anderson Way, Vernon

value: Red Robin

signal: chain 'red robin'


value: Creekside Greenhouses is a plant greenhouse operation located in the Lower Mainland's Fraser Valley region, specializing in award-winning ornamental varieties sourced from European breeders. The business brings sought-after cultivars to home gardeners and patio enthusiasts in British Columbia. Their website is currently a 'coming soon' placeholder, so details about on-site retail offerings remain limited.

value: Creekside Greenhouses

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: #70- 1395 Hillside Dr, Kamloops, BC V2E 2R7

value: Arigato Sushi is a fusion Japanese restaurant in Kamloops' Aberdeen neighbourhood, known for creative sushi rolls and consistently praised service. The casual, booth-filled dining room has earned a loyal local following for both lunch and dinner visits. Takeout and catering are available, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through Kamloops.

value: Arigato Sushi

signal: fusion sushi, creative rolls; ~$15-25pp


value: 3219 Wharf Way, Daajing Giids, V0T 1S0

community: Daajing Giids

value: Isabel Creek Store is a small grocery store in Daajing Giids (formerly Queen Charlotte City) on Haida Gwaii, a remote archipelago off BC's north coast accessible only by ferry or floatplane. The store carries organic products, making it a notable resupply point for cyclists who have made the journey to the islands. As one of the few grocery options in this small and isolated community, it is a practical stop for any touring cyclist exploring Haida Gwaii.

value: Isabel Creek Store

wow_evidence: small grocery store in Daajing Giids ... remote archipelago off BC's north coast accessible only by ferry or floatplane


value: 375 Armson Rd. Gabriola B.C. V0R 1X1

community: Gabriola

value: CyQle is a bicycle and e-bike sales, service, and repair shop on Gabriola Island, established in 2015 and serving as Vancouver Island's Biktrix authorized dealer since 2016. The shop handles e-bike sales, mechanical servicing, and warranty work for electric bicycles. Gabriola Island is a small Gulf Island accessible by ferry from Nanaimo, making this one of the only dedicated bike service options on the island.

value: Cyqule

detail: Website subpage states: 'Unfortunately, we no longer provide RENTALS.' Refers cyclists to BCAA's Evolve E-Bike-Share Program near the Gabriola Ferry Terminal instead

detail: Vancouver Island's Biktrix authorized dealer providing e-bike sales, service, and warranty since 2016

subcategory: Rentals


value: Tap & Barrel

signal: Tap & Barrel casual restaurant/bar; ~$22-32pp


community: Langley

value: Waka Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in the Lower Mainland. The business is listed in OpenStreetMap but website details could not be verified.

value: Waka Sushi

signal: sushi restaurant; ~$15-25pp


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Free on-demand ferry operated by Western Pacific Marine under contract to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, crossing Parsons Channel on the Fraser River between Barnston Island and Port Kells in northeast Surrey. Crossing takes about 5 minutes; runs on demand roughly 6:15 am–midnight (later on weekends), with service interruptions when river traffic warrants, no reservation needed. BC's Ministry of Transportation and Transit treats all inland ferries as an extension of the provincial highway system, mandated to accommodate all legal road users, including cyclists — bikes and e-bikes both ride free and unboxed.

value: Barnston Island Ferry

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces, covered) at 15m; rack at 100m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 1735 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0

community: Cowichan Bay

value: True Grain is an organic craft bakery that has been handcrafting sourdough loaves, pastries, and cookies in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay since 2004, using 100% BC-farmed organic grain that the team stone-mills on-site in the Cowichan Valley. The bakery follows a farm-to-mill-to-baker model rooted in European tradition, working with ancient and heritage grains like Einkorn, Emmer, Spelt, and Red Fife with no additives or preservatives. It has grown into a destination for bread lovers exploring Vancouver Island, with in-store pickup, local home delivery, and Canada-wide mail order available.

value: True Grain Bread

detail: In-store pickup available; cart page states 'STORE PICKUP Cowichan Bay Store is open every day 8am–5pm' and homepage shows 'ORDER PICKUP' call-to-action

origin: manual

signal: organic craft bakery (sourdough/pastries); ~$8-14

wow_evidence: organic craft bakery... in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay since 2004, using 100% BC-farmed organic grain that the team stone-mills on-site


community: Bowen Island

value: Wildernest is a secluded vintage Airstream B&B perched on the forested slopes of Bowen Island, a 20-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver. The 1971 Airstream Landyacht 'Moonshot' sits on over an acre of land bordering the 450-hectare Bowen Island Eco Reserve, offering a rustic-luxe retreat for couples. Snug Cove with its ferry terminal and restaurants is a short distance away, though the property is reached via a short illuminated foot trail from the parking area.

value: Wildernest

detail: 'Breakfast included' listed under Services in the overview amenities section

detail: Separate dedicated cabin includes a washroom, indoor shower and laundry

detail: Website notes property is 'a 5 minute drive from Snug Cove, ferry and restaurants'

signal: Rustic-luxe vintage Airstream B&B, magazine-featured, ~$200-280

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: A car is recommended to reach the property from Snug Cove


value: 10100 10th Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3T2

community: Dawson Creek

value: Spike's Pub is a pub located in Northern BC. As a local pub, it may serve as a stopping point for touring cyclists passing through a region with limited services. No further details about the establishment could be verified from available sources.

value: Spike's Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 6591 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5X3T6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Yu Xiang Yuan Restaurant is a Chinese cuisine spot on Fraser Street in Vancouver, specializing in regional dishes spanning Szechuan, Northern Chinese, and Xinjiang traditions. The menu features hand-pulled and dragging noodles, steamed dumplings, cumin lamb kabobs, and classic stir-fries like Ginger Beef and Kung Pao Chicken. Online ordering is available through their website, offering a convenient stop option for cyclists fueling up on a long urban route.

value: Yu Xiang Yuan Restaurant

signal: Main dishes $17.95–$24.95; casual sit-down Chinese restaurant


value: 2881 Grandview Hwy, Vancouver, BC V5M 2E1

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 97m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 97m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 98m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Prince Chinese Seafood Restaurant (王子海鮮酒家) is a full-service Chinese seafood restaurant on Grandview Highway in East Vancouver, offering dim sum, dinner service, and banquet facilities. The restaurant operates in a smoke-free indoor environment with no outdoor seating. It sits along a major east-west arterial route and could serve as a meal stop for cyclists, though no cycling-specific amenities have been confirmed.

value: Prince Chinese Seafood Restaurant

signal: Chinese seafood/dim sum/banquet; ~$18-30pp


value: 5890 Beach Avenue, Peachland, V0H 1X7

blurb: Museum in Peachland's eight-sided 1910 church, with a Kettle Valley Railway model.

community: Peachland

value: Housed in a unique 8-sided former Baptist Church built by volunteers in 1910, the Peachland Museum has served the community since 1980 and was declared an official British Columbia Heritage site in 1981. Hundreds of historical artifacts, photographs, newspapers, and documents offer a glimpse into Peachland's pioneer history. The upper floor features a scale model of the Kettle Valley Railway as it existed between 1955 and 1965, which would be of particular interest to cyclists riding the KVR trail.

value: Peachland Museum

signal: volunteer historical society museum, donation entry

wow_evidence: Museum in a unique octagonal 1910 church, BC Heritage site since 1981, with a KVR scale model; heritage-museum band.


community: Chilliwack

value: FreshCo


value: 779 Sexsmith Rd Unit 1298, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 22m; rack at 37m; stands at 83m; rack at 96m.

community: Richmond

value: Kam Tou Seafood Restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine in Richmond's Sexsmith Road area, specializing in dim sum and seafood dishes such as steamed scallop dumplings and traditional dry-fried beef ho fun. The restaurant offers online ordering through its own website for those wanting takeout. It operates within a commercial unit, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through Richmond's busy Brighouse area.

value: Kam Tou Seafood Restaurant

signal: Dim sum items $10–12, fried noodle main $27


value: 7 - 32451 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 85m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: C-Lovers is a BC-born fish and chips chain founded in 1984, serving hand-battered halibut, haddock, cod, salmon, and prawns alongside hand-cut Kennebec potato chips in a casual, family-friendly dine-in setting. The Abbotsford location is an Ocean Wise partner, meaning its seafood is certified as responsibly and sustainably sourced. Both dine-in and takeout are available, making it a practical stop for a hungry cyclist wanting a filling seafood meal.

value: C-Lovers

detail: Take-out menu labels the C-Food Chowder as 'Gluten Friendly!' No vegetarian or vegan options explicitly identified

wow_evidence: BC-born fish and chips chain founded in 1984... Ocean Wise partner


value: 8033 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3W 5B4

community: Surrey

value: A Best Western-branded hotel on Surrey's King George Boulevard, offering standard chain hotel rooms and an indoor pool available year-round. The property is positioned along a major arterial corridor in the Fraser Valley, making it a straightforward base camp for cyclists exploring the Surrey–Langley area. As part of the Best Western Rewards program, it caters to a wide range of travellers including families.

value: Best Western King George Inn & Suites

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'best western'

wow_evidence: Best Western-branded hotel... indoor pool available year-round


value: 460 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5X 0C4

value: Marine Gateway Liquor Store is a retail alcohol shop stocking beer, wine, spirits, coolers, and ciders, located within the Marine Gateway mixed-use development in South Vancouver. Operated under the Dublin Crossing brand, it offers local delivery to surrounding neighbourhoods including Oakridge, Point Grey, River District, and Richmond. Cyclists passing through the area could stop for packaged beverages, though no cycling-specific infrastructure is confirmed on-site.

value: Marine Gateway Liquor Store

detail: Retail liquor store — all purchases are packaged goods to take away; delivery service also available to nearby neighbourhoods


community: Squamish

value: Velofix is a mobile bike shop franchise that dispatches certified technicians directly to wherever a cyclist needs them — home, trailhead, or accommodation. With 130+ technicians across North America and over 220,000 completed services, it covers a wide range of bikes including road, gravel, mountain, commuter, triathlon, tandem, and e-bikes. For touring cyclists in BC, it offers a practical alternative to hauling a bike to a shop, bookable online or by phone.

value: velofix

detail: Dedicated e-bike service packages (Silver, Gold, Flat Repair) covering safety inspection, drivetrain, braking, wheel truing, and electrical systems; explicitly supports Rad Power, Benno, OHM, Yamaha, and Strome e-bikes


value: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: The Sutton Place Hotel is a full-service luxury hotel located in downtown Vancouver's Burrard Street corridor, offering room tiers ranging from standard Sutton Rooms to multi-bedroom suites with soaker tubs and wet bars. The property features an indoor heated pool, Vida Spa, a dedicated wine merchant, and the on-site Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. Touring cyclists would find a full concierge, onsite laundry, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, though no cycling-specific facilities are advertised.

value: The Sutton Place Hotel

detail: Amenities page explicitly lists 'Onsite laundry' and 'Same day dry cleaning'

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Genuine Sutton Place flagship, downtown Vancouver luxury hotel $350+

wow_evidence: full-service luxury hotel... Vida Spa... Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar


value: 5107 Canada Way

value: Deer Lake Wonton House is a Chinese restaurant in North Vancouver offering indoor dining. It provides a casual meal stop for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Deer Lake Wonton House

signal: wonton house; $15-22/person


value: Telkwa, BC V0J 1Z1, Canada

label: salmon and steelhead runs

months: September October November

community: Barrett

value: Owen Flats 'A' is an open roadside site on the Morice River FSR with a gravel boat launch, picnic table, and fire ring—a simple river-access stop near prime steelhead and salmon water. The approach is roughly 30 km of active logging road with narrow, rough sections; a VHF radio for resource-road channels is strongly advised.

value: Owen Flats 'A'


value: 80 Riverside Drive, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5Y3

community: Penticton

value: Bowmont Motel is a family-oriented motel in Penticton situated steps from Okanagan Lake and directly across from Loco Landing Amusement Park, in the heart of BC wine country. The property features an outdoor pool (described as Penticton's largest motel pool), a hot tub, a covered BBQ kitchen area, and a large grassy courtyard with picnic tables. Room types range from studio queens to multi-bedroom family suites, many with full kitchens.

value: Bowmont Motel

detail: On-site guest laundry confirmed in FAQ ('we have on site guest laundry') and listed as 'Laundry Facilities' on the main amenities section and About Us page

detail: Website states the motel is 'only a short walk from shops and restaurants' and 'within walking distance of restaurants.'

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: outdoor pool, hot tub, covered BBQ kitchen, guest laundry


value: 18789 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V3S 7Y3

value: Papa Murphy's


value: 2685 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 32m.

value: Brasserie Coquette is a Parisian-style brasserie in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, celebrating local suppliers alongside traditional French cuisine with seasonal dishes anchored by French classics. The restaurant offers both indoor dining and a patio, hosts regular live jazz and blues music nights, and accommodates private events for groups of 8 to 100. It is part of a small local restaurant group with two sister establishments in the neighbourhood.

value: Coquette

signal: French brasserie, seasonal classics; ~$28-42pp


value: 700 Petersen Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 3H7, Canada

community: Campbell River

value: Naturally Pacific Resort is an award-winning boutique hotel in Campbell River recognized on Travel + Leisure's 2025 It List, as a Michelin Guide PLUS hotel, and holding an AAA Four Diamond designation. It sits at the edge of Vancouver Island's wilderness corridors and offers on-site dining, a luxury spa, golf, and an indoor pool — positioning it as a full-service base for exploring the region's cycling, fishing, and wildlife routes. Dog-friendly rooms and a dedicated dog-washing station add a practical touch for touring cyclists traveling with pets.

value: Naturally Pacific Resort

detail: Multiple on-site restaurants: Carve Kitchen + Meatery, Velocity Lounge, and Sunset Terrace Patio + Grill

signal: Michelin Guide PLUS, AAA Four Diamond, luxury spa, boutique positioning

wow_evidence: Travel + Leisure's 2025 It List … Michelin Guide PLUS hotel … AAA Four Diamond designation


value: 1925 Laforme Boulevard, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0 Canada

community: Revelstoke

value: Best Western Plus Revelstoke sits on Laforme Boulevard and positions itself as an adventure basecamp for visitors to the region, with direct access to the TransCanada Highway corridor and proximity to Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the Revelstoke Highline suspension bridge. The lobby is anchored by a hand-carved grizzly bear, and the property offers complimentary breakfast and free high-speed internet. It is a well-situated overnight stop for TransCanada touring cyclists passing through Revelstoke.

value: Best Western Plus Revelstoke

signal: Genuine BW Plus; Revelstoke shoulder ~$170-220, straddles mid/upscale line - banding conservative


value: 1517 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (5 spaces) at 76m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: A Korean fried chicken restaurant on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. Offers both indoor and outdoor seating, located on a major shopping and dining street in the city center.

value: bb.q Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 987 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m; stands (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Ignite Pizzeria is a Vancouver-grown stone-fired pizza chain founded in 2017, with the Yaletown outpost operating as a licensed restaurant with a south-facing patio in the heart of the neighbourhood. Pizzas are hand-tossed and fired at 800°F from low-sodium dough that rests for three days, spanning carnivore, herbivore, vegan, and gluten-friendly builds. The accessible, community-focused space with indoor and outdoor seating makes it a practical and satisfying refueling stop for cyclists passing through Yaletown.

value: Ignite Pizzeria

detail: Menu has a dedicated 'HERBIVORE + VEGAN' section including Vegan Dream pizza and Vegan Garlic Cheese Bread; gluten-friendly crust available for medium pizzas; catering page explicitly lists 'gluten-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan selections'

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 55m; rack at 66m. Total: 100 spaces.

value: Laurelle's Fine Foods is a family-owned bakery deli operating inside the Granville Island Public Market since 1990, with an open kitchen where customers can watch baked goods come out of the oven fresh daily. The shop offers scones, muffins, cookies, pastries, salads, casseroles, and ready-to-eat meals, with a notable selection of vegan and gluten-free items. It sits just steps from the Granville Island waterfront courtyard — a natural rest stop for cyclists exploring the False Creek seawall.

value: Laurelle's Fine Foods


value: 2588 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6

bike_parking_detail: 26 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 97m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Ignite Pizzeria is a Vancouver-born stone-fired pizza restaurant that opened its Mount Pleasant location in 2017, now the flagship of a growing multi-location chain across Metro Vancouver. Pizzas are hand-tossed with low-sodium dough given a three-day rest before firing at 800°F, with a menu that covers both meat-forward and fully vegan options. The Mount Pleasant location is licensed, making it a sit-down dining option for cyclists coming off the Main Street corridor.

detail: Menu has a dedicated 'Herbivore + Vegan' section; gluten-friendly housemade crust available for medium pizzas (+$5 fee); catering page explicitly lists 'gluten-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan selections'

signal: stone-fired pizza, affordable; ~$18-28pp


value: 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 73m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Coast Discovery Inn, affectionately known locally as 'the D.I.', is a full-service downtown Campbell River hotel situated directly across the street from the ocean. Part of the Coast Hotels chain, it has earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and serves as a landmark within the downtown cityscape. Touring cyclists will find a convenient urban base with laundry services, free hot buffet breakfast, and on-site dining at D.I. Restaurant & Lounge, though no cycling-specific facilities are advertised.

value: Coast Discovery Inn

detail: Amenities page states 'laundry and dry-cleaning services are available'

detail: On-site D.I. Restaurant & Lounge

wow_evidence: laundry and dry-cleaning services are available... free hot buffet breakfast


value: 2091 Harvey Avenue

community: Kelowna

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 841 3rd Avenue West

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 40m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1773 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Kamloops

value: Budget motel chain location on the Trans-Canada Highway in Kamloops. Basic roadside accommodation convenient for travelers on the highway corridor.

value: Best Budget Inn & Suites Kamloops


value: 3710 Main Street, Vancouver V5V 3N7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; rack at 44m; rack at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Sushi Main is a Japanese restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street corridor offering a broad menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, donburi, teriyaki, and noodle dishes. The restaurant serves both dine-in and online delivery orders, with a free delivery radius of 3 km. It sits in the lively Main Street neighbourhood, a natural waypoint for cyclists touring south Vancouver.

value: Sushi Main

detail: Website features 'Order Online' and states free delivery within 3 km; takeout and online ordering are core offerings

signal: Lunch/dinner specials, lunch boxes, $25 delivery minimum suggest casual sushi pricing


community: Coquitlam

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant in North Vancouver offering burgers, chicken, McCafé beverages, and a full breakfast menu. The location includes a drive-through and takeaway service. As a major chain stop on a cycling route, it offers predictable, quick-service food and a recognizable rest point.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 590 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4W7

community: Cranbrook

value: Elizabeth Lake Lodge is a Canadian-owned, family-operated alpine-style lodge on the southwest edge of Cranbrook, uniquely positioned with walking trails to Elizabeth Lake Bird Sanctuary starting directly from the property. All rooms and suites include full kitchens and overlook the sanctuary. The lodge provides complimentary loaner bicycles for guests and is steps from the 26km paved Rails-to-Trails route connecting Cranbrook to Kimberley.

value: Elizabeth Lake Lodge

signal: Rooms $150-172 CAD, Suites $185-240 CAD shown on rates page

wow_evidence: complimentary loaner bicycles for guests...steps from the 26km paved Rails-to-Trails route


value: 4407 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M0

blurb: Pender Island's community library on Bedwell Harbour Road.

community: Pender Island

value: A small public library on Pender Island, part of the Southern Gulf Islands Community Libraries network. It serves as a community hub offering Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, printing services, and equipment loans. Touring cyclists arriving by ferry to Pender Island will find it along Bedwell Harbour Road, a natural route from the ferry terminal.

days_closed: Mo We Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: yes

theme: civic

value: Pender Island Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small island library; ordinary library band.


value: 7487 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B3

community: Burnaby

value: Aangan Indian Cuisine is a full-service Indian restaurant in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood offering tandoori meats, aromatic biryanis, and a broad selection of vegetarian dishes with an Asian-fusion twist. The space is marketed as a cozy, welcoming dine-in environment suited to everything from casual meals to private celebrations. The restaurant occupies a former Vietnamese eatery (previously Pho Edmonds) in a ground-floor retail unit.

value: Aangan Indian Cuisine

detail: Website explicitly promotes 'spiced vegetarian dishes' and lists vegetarian menu items including Bhindi Masala, Kadhai Paneer, and Paneer Burji. No vegan or GF claims found

signal: Main dishes $13.99–$18.99: biryani, tandoori prawns, paneer


value: 20290 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Burger King


source: llm-examine

value: Howard's Taxi is a self-employed taxi operator based in Revelstoke, BC. No service area, bike policy, or contact details are available from the Facebook page.

value: Howard'S Taxi Services

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 5911 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 47m; rack at 50m; rack at 56m; rack at 58m; rack at 78m; rack (covered) at 96m.

value: CAVU Kitchen Bar is a regional-cuisine restaurant and bar situated within (or alongside) the Hilton in Richmond, serving breakfast, an all-day menu, and happy hour. The kitchen produces house-smoked brisket, OceanWise seafood, and a broad range of globally inflected small plates and mains. The venue also hosts regular public events including themed brunches and Paint Nites, giving it a lively community atmosphere.

value: CAVU Kitchen Bar

detail: Menu uses 🌱 Vegetarian and 🌾 Gluten Friendly labels on multiple items (e.g., Tempura Cauliflower Bites marked VG, Cavucado Toast, CAVU Chicken Fingers marked GF)

signal: À la carte breakfast items $24-26; buffets $23-36


community: Vernon

value: Simply Delicious Natural and Gourmet Market is a locally owned Vernon institution offering bulk foods (the largest bulk section in Vernon), fresh local produce, small-batch dairy and meats, vitamins, and a wide range of organic and specialty items. In business for over 40 years and now operated by long-time Vernon residents, it positions itself as a farmer's market with longer hours. For a touring cyclist resupplying, the store's variety of fresh, local, and health-focused products — including Keto and gluten-free options — makes it a practical and distinctive stop.

value: Simply Market

wow_evidence: locally owned Vernon institution... largest bulk section in Vernon... In business for over 40 years


value: BC-5A, H, BC V0X 1W0, Canada

bike_access: easy

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Allison Lake

value: A 22-site provincial campground on Allison Lake in the Okanagan-Thompson region, offering a calm lakeside stay with potable water and washrooms; gate closes at season's end so plan arrival accordingly.

value: Allison Lake Provincial Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: 22-site provincial campground on Allison Lake... potable water and washrooms


value: 209 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, V1C 6R9

value: Don Cherry's Sports Grill is a sports bar and grill operating under the Don Cherry brand. The OSM record places it in Cranbrook, BC, though the website associated with this record appears to describe a sister location in Vernon. A touring cyclist stopping in Cranbrook would find a pub-style dining option, but further verification of this specific location is needed.

value: Don Cherry's Sports Grill

signal: amenity=pub


value: 3141 Saint Johns Street

community: Port Moody

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 6671 Wadams Way, V9Z 0A4

blurb: Public library serving Sooke since 1963; quiet air-conditioned stop.

community: Sooke

value: The Sooke branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the community since 1963, sitting on the unceded traditional territory of the T'sou-ke First Nation. It offers a quiet, air-conditioned, scent-free space with meeting rooms available to book, making it a comfortable rest stop for touring cyclists passing through Sooke.

value: Sooke Library Branch

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 999 Pacific Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack at 80m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bicycle Sports Pacific is a well-established Vancouver bike retailer carrying premium brands such as Trek, Cannondale, and Electra alongside a full-service repair centre. The Downtown Vancouver location on Pacific Street offers walk-in mechanical service with no appointment required, e-bike and regular bike rentals with helmet and lock included, and a comprehensive parts inventory spanning tires, drivetrains, and electric bike components. Its 'service while you wait' model and best-price guarantee make it a reliable resource for touring cyclists needing quick turnaround in the city.

value: Bicycle Sports Pacific

detail: Dedicated bike rental page and online rental form offer eBike and regular bike full-day and half-day rentals; helmet, basket, and lock are included with every rental

detail: Website parts section lists 'Electric Bike Batteries & Conversion Kits'; e-bikes are sold and rented, indicating active e-bike service capability

detail: Service page states 'Service while you wait – Get an estimated quote and timeline based on the Inspection,' indicating same-day turnaround is standard

detail: Walk-in No appointment needed. Just roll in. Park your bike at the service desk, explore the store, and let our team handle the rest.

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Walk-in – No appointment needed...Service while you wait


value: Trans-Canada Hwy, Spences Bridge, BC V0K 2L0

community: Drynoch

value: Shaw Spring Restaurant is a family-owned Chinese cuisine spot in the heart of Spences Bridge, reopened in July 2023 after its predecessor, Jade Spring Restaurant in Lytton, was destroyed in the 2021 wildfire. Sitting on the Trans-Canada Highway along the Thompson River corridor, it serves Chinese classics — fried rice, chow mein, noodles, and sharing plates — alongside Western options like burgers and sandwiches. For touring cyclists grinding through this remote stretch, it is one of very few sit-down meal options in the area.

value: Shaw Spring Restaurant

signal: family Chinese, small-town; ~$15-24pp


value: 1210 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (5 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Hook Cantina is a restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, situated near the Stanley Park seawall and popular urban cycling routes. Its cantina-style name suggests a casual dining concept well-suited to the neighbourhood's active, outdoor-oriented clientele. No further details about the menu or interior could be confirmed due to a website access issue.

value: Hook Cantina

signal: cantina, casual; ~$16-26pp


value: 6243 Walnut Street, Powell River, BC V8A 4K4

community: Powell River

value: The Old Courthouse Inn is a boutique heritage hotel occupying a 1939 Tudor-style building in Powell River's National Historic District — once the town's courthouse, police station, and jail. Eight individually themed rooms are furnished with antiques and collectables, while a complimentary full hot breakfast is served daily in the on-site Edie Rae's Cafe. The property sits within walking distance of Townsite Brewing, the Powell River Public Market, and the Patricia Theatre, making it a characterful base for exploring the Sunshine Coast by bike.

value: Old Courthouse Inn

detail: Guest Services Room includes 'early riser breakfast items'; complimentary full hot breakfast at Edie Rae's Cafe is included with all rooms

detail: Townsite Brewing, described as 'right next door,' is an award-winning craft brewery that likely serves evening food; Townsite Public Market is also mentioned as adjacent

detail: Guest Services Room explicitly listed as containing 'Vending, Ice Machine, Electric kettle, Iron and ironing board, Microwave and Full size fridge and early riser breakfast items.'

signal: 8-room heritage boutique inn with breakfast, Powell River; $140-180

detail: Website /stay-with-us lists 'Storage for Bikes (special upgrades coming in spring 2026)' as an amenity. No detail on locking mechanism or capacity; upgrades may now be complete as of May 2026


value: 1150-1502 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0G1

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Sushiway is a Japanese restaurant in Port Coquitlam featuring an open-kitchen concept where diners can watch chefs steam, chop, and stir fry. The menu spans sushi, sashimi, katsu, and Japanese comfort food alongside vegetarian staples like agedashi tofu and edamame. Online ordering is available for convenient takeout.

value: Sushiway

detail: Menu lists Agedashi Tofu, Edamame, and Gomae — all vegetarian options

signal: Japanese, happy-hour combos $10-11, katsu/curry; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: functioning sit-down and takeout Japanese restaurant


value: 3675 Westminster Hwy #115, Richmond, BC V7C 5V2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 20m; rack at 75m; rack at 83m; rack at 90m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Shanghai Dumpling King is an authentic Shanghai pot sticker restaurant in Richmond specializing in Huaiyang-style dumplings with thin wrappers, crisp bottoms, and abundant juices. The owner hand-grinds the meat and hand-rolls the wrappers, blending traditional Shanghai pot sticker technique with northeastern Chinese dumpling influences. Cyclists passing through Richmond's Westminster Highway corridor can order online for quick pick-up.

value: Shanghai Dumpling King

signal: Shanghai pot-sticker/dumpling shop, takeout; ~$13-20pp


value: 14-1315 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9

value: Shanghai Mandarin is a Chinese restaurant in Kamloops serving a broad menu of Cantonese and Mandarin-style dishes including Beijing Lemon Chicken, Braised Duck, and Prawns with Bean Cakes. Located in a strip mall on Summit Drive, it offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering for groups of all sizes. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient full-service meal stop with online ordering available.

value: Shanghai Mandarin

signal: Cantonese/Mandarin Chinese, value; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: Located in a strip mall on Summit Drive


value: 122-4338 Main Street, Whistler, BC

community: Whistler

value: Purebread is a well-regarded BC artisan bakery chain with origins in Whistler, now operating seven locations across the province including this spot on the Village Stroll near Olympic Plaza. The bakery has earned recognition from the New York Times, Lonely Planet, and Vogue for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and cakes. The Whistler Village location sits in the heart of the resort corridor, making it a natural refuelling point for cyclists moving through the valley.

value: purebread

detail: Website FAQ states: 'We do have a variety of items that are flourless as they do not contain gluten as an ingredient'; notes cross-contamination caveat and recommends asking staff. Sweet and savoury pastries both offered

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2406 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 4T9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands at 71m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Ruka Coffee is a community-minded café on East Broadway in Vancouver, operated by a couple since 2022 and built around single-origin beans sourced from local roaster Agro Roasters, which works directly with organic, sustainably farmed crops. The menu spans espresso classics, cold brew, frappes, bubble teas, and house-baked pastries alongside savory wraps. The space also functions as a rentable venue for private events with a full catering program.

value: Ruka Coffee

detail: Customer review on the About page explicitly references a 'Paneer Wrap', a vegetarian item confirmed as a menu offering

wow_evidence: operated by a couple since 2022


value: 3275 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; rack at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


blurb: Nature Conservancy Garry oak preserve near Duncan.

community: North Cowichan

value: The Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve is a protected natural area near Duncan on Vancouver Island, managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. It safeguards Garry oak ecosystems, one of the most endangered habitat types in Canada, which are found in the Cowichan Valley and support a rich diversity of plants and wildlife. Touring cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley would find this a compelling stop to experience a rare and distinctive coastal BC landscape.

facet_confidence: med

label: Camas bloom

months: April May

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: NCC preserve of endangered Garry oak habitat; general access may be limited to open days.


value: 1236 56 Street, Delta, V4L 2A4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 33m; rack at 90m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Delta

value: The Chopped Leaf in Tsawwassen is a health-focused fast-casual franchise serving customizable salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and soups made with fresh, hand-chopped ingredients and exclusive signature dressings. The restaurant is designed to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-friendly, dairy-free, and nut-free options all available. Situated in Delta near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, it offers a practical and nutritious stop for cyclists moving through the southern Lower Mainland.

value: The Chopped Leaf

detail: Website explicitly lists 'gluten friendly vegan vegetarian dairy-free nut-free' as menu options on the location page

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

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: health-focused fast-casual franchise


character: destination

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Fort Nelson

value: Frontcountry campground on the Alaska Highway in Stone Mountain Park's remote northern Rockies, with dramatic mountain scenery and strong wildlife viewing; cash-only fees, seasonal gate closure (walk-in off-season only), and rapidly changing weather require preparation.

value: Summit Lake Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: frontcountry campground on the Alaska Highway in Stone Mountain Park... drinking_water=yes, toilets=yes, tents=yes


value: 3201 24 Avenue, Vernon, BC

value: The Polson Park Motel is a mid-sized motel sitting directly opposite Polson Park in central Vernon, BC, on Highway 97. Rooms range from standard queen configurations to kitchenette units, and the property features a courtyard with barbecue and an outdoor pool. Its central location puts cyclists within easy reach of downtown Vernon, restaurants, and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

value: Polson Park Motel

detail: Website states 'Close to restaurants, golf courses and downtown.'

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 407 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: West B Pizza is a Vancouver pizzeria on West Broadway serving a creative lineup of pies including fusion options like Paneer Masala and Vietnamese Chilli Chicken alongside classics and pasta dishes. The shop offers indoor seating and online ordering, making it a convenient stop for cyclists along the busy Broadway corridor. A range of vegetarian options and sides like peri peri wings and fries round out the menu.

value: West B Pizza

detail: Multiple explicitly vegetarian menu items listed: Paneer Masala, Vegetarian Pasta, Vegetarian Supreme, Margherita, Herb and Garlic Squares, Bruschetta Squares

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: pizzeria on West Broadway


value: 31999 Lougheed Highway, Mission, V2V 1A4

community: Mission

value: Firehouse Subs is a North American sandwich chain with a first-responder theme, serving hot toasted subs with a portion of proceeds supporting the Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Mission location sits on the Lougheed Highway, a main arterial route through the Fraser Valley used by touring cyclists heading east or west. The chain offers online ordering, a rewards app, and catering, making it a convenient stop for a quick hot meal on a longer ride.

value: Firehouse Subs

detail: Website navigation and footer explicitly list 'Gluten Free Roll' as a menu option on the Canadian menu

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: North American sandwich chain


value: 295 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1A7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 64m; rack at 74m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 75m; wall_loops (5 spaces) at 76m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Red Truck Brewery Company is a craft brewery located in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, producing beer on-site. Situated on East 1st Avenue, it occupies a standalone building and is likely a destination-style taproom typical of the neighbourhood's brewery scene. Touring cyclists riding through the area may find it a natural stop for a post-ride pint in one of Vancouver's most bike-friendly districts.

value: Red Truck Brewery Company

signal: Craft brewery taproom


value: 244 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6A 1Z7

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: A Vietnamese and Cambodian restaurant in East Vancouver offering indoor seating with reservation options. The restaurant provides vegetarian menu options and accepts card payments.

value: Phnom Penh Restaurant

detail: OSM confirms vegetarian options available; vegan explicitly not available ()

signal: Viet/Cambodian; ~$14-22pp


value: 480 W. 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N9

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (8 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (8 spaces) at 69m; rack at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 52 spaces.

value: Wendy's at 480 W. 8th Ave. is a fast food chain restaurant in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood, serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. The location includes a drive-through and indoor seating, and is open nearly around the clock seven days a week. On-site Wi-Fi makes it a practical rest stop for cyclists cutting through the corridor between downtown and South Vancouver.

value: Wendy's

detail: Website lists salad options including Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, though dedicated plant-based entrees are not confirmed

signal: chain 'wendy'

wow_evidence: fast food chain restaurant … Wi-Fi as an on-site amenity


value: #103 – 4501 North Rd, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

value: Onggi is a bright and energetic Korean eatery located in Burnaby serving an extensive menu of traditional Korean comfort food, from cold buckwheat noodles and seafood pancakes to bulgogi, galbi, and rich stews like Gamja Tang. The restaurant takes its name from the traditional earthenware pottery used to ferment Korean condiments such as gochujang and doenjang. Delivery is available for cyclists who want to order ahead, and the menu offers generous, calorie-dense dishes well suited to hungry riders.

value: Onggi

signal: Korean comfort food, noodles/stews; ~$15-24pp


blurb: Outdoor amphitheatre named for Haida artist Bill Reid.

community: Surrey

value: The Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre is an outdoor performance venue in Surrey, BC, named in honour of the celebrated Haida artist Bill Reid. It serves as a public gathering and concert space within Surrey's arts and culture landscape, making it a potential rest or sightseeing stop for touring cyclists passing through the Lower Mainland.

label: Summer concert season

months: June July August

theme: art-culture

value: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre

wow_evidence: Outdoor amphitheatre named for Bill Reid — fame lives in the name; event-conditional venue.


value: 309 5th Ave, Stewart, BC V0T 1W0, Canada

community: Stewart

value: Silverado is a cafe in a remote stretch of Northern BC, tagged as serving cafe fare alongside pizza and burgers — a combination that could make it a welcome full-meal stop for cyclists traveling through one of BC's most sparsely serviced regions. Its location near the BC-Alaska border corridor means it may be one of very few food options for long-distance tourers passing through. The Facebook page could not be retrieved, so details about the interior, seating, and services remain unconfirmed.

value: Silverado

wow_evidence: cafe in a remote stretch of Northern BC... near the BC-Alaska border corridor


value: 8278 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6P 4Z4

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack at 73m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m; rack at 86m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Icy Bar is a dessert-focused restaurant on Granville Street in South Vancouver, tagged in OpenStreetMap under the cuisine category 'dessert'. It offers indoor seating and maintains an Instagram presence under @icybar_granville. For touring cyclists passing through the Marpole-Oakridge corridor, it represents a potential rest stop for sweet treats along a busy urban arterial.

value: Icy Bar

signal: dessert bar; ~$6-12


value: 1716 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G 1E2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: A government-operated BCLIQUOR retail store on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, one of 198 provincial locations selling wine, spirits, beer, coolers, and ciders. The Robson Street location is situated in a high-traffic tourist and residential corridor. Knowledgeable product consultants are available in-store for beverage recommendations.

value: BC Liquor Store

wow_evidence: one of 198 provincial locations


value: 288 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 74m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 74m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m; stands at 95m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: PriceSmart Foods is a value-focused supermarket chain operated by the Pattison Food Group, with this location on East Broadway in Vancouver. It carries a broad range of groceries including fresh produce, bakery items, deli, and ready-made meals. For touring cyclists passing through Vancouver, it serves as a well-stocked urban resupply point on a major east-west corridor.

value: PriceSmart Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: value-focused supermarket chain operated by the Pattison Food Group...fresh produce, bakery items, deli, and ready-made meals


value: 7150 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5E 2W5

community: Burnaby

value: Singapore Hawker is an authentic Singaporean and Malaysian hawker-style restaurant in Burnaby, run by a chef with over 25 years of experience in those cuisines. The menu spans bold dishes like roti canai, pandan leaf chicken, clay pot curries, and wok-fried noodles, with a philosophy centred on tradition and communal dining. The restaurant was recognized on DoorDash's Canada's 50 Most Loved All Stars in 2022.

value: Singapore Hawker

signal: Main dishes $20–23; hawker-style casual dining


value: 1001 Gibsons Way, Gibsons

community: Gibsons

value: A bakery cafe in Gibsons serving baked goods and cafe beverages. Provides a convenient refreshment stop for touring cyclists in the community.

value: Sheer Bliss Bakery Cafe Ltd

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: bakery cafe in Gibsons


value: 200 - 10111 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V7A 1W6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 13m; rack at 51m; rack at 56m; rack at 65m.

value: Pioneer's Pub has been a Richmond community institution since 1977, offering pub food, cold beer, and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere. The venue features 10 large screens with DAZN and FUBO for sports viewing, and also operates an adjacent Pioneer Liquor Store. It doubles as a private event space, accommodating fundraisers, corporate gatherings, and large parties.

value: Pioneer's Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 3345 Trans-Canada Highway, Unit 5, Cobble Hill, BC

community: Arbutus Ridge

value: Moo's Pizza is a local pizza shop on the Trans-Canada Highway in Cobble Hill, serving a broad menu of classic and gourmet pizzas available by phone order. With named house specials and several dedicated vegetarian pies, it offers a hearty refuelling option for cyclists riding the Cowichan Valley corridor of Vancouver Island.

value: Moo's Pizza

detail: Menu explicitly lists multiple vegetarian pizzas: VEGETARIAN (mushroom, onion, green pepper, black olive), GREEK (black olive, green pepper, tomato, feta, onion), THE POPEYE (spinach, onion, sun dried tomato, feta, garlic), PRESTO PESTO (artichoke, sun dried tomato, onion, garlic, feta, pesto sauce), FOUR CHEESE (mozza, cheddar, feta, parmesan). No vegan or GF options mentioned


value: 2324 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (6 spaces) at 60m; rack (5 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 72m; rack (8 spaces) at 77m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Maria's Taverna is a Kitsilano institution on West 4th Avenue, serving authentic Greek cuisine since 1987 with recipes brought directly from Greece. The menu is anchored by mezze plates, lamb chops, souvlaki, moussaka, and fresh seafood, backed by a full bar featuring Greek imports and BC craft beers. Now under new management but keeping the original recipes, the welcoming dining room seats up to 80 and has drawn loyal regulars for nearly four decades.

value: Maria's Taverna

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: hummus, tzatziki, taramasalata, melizano, feta & olives, spanakopita (spinach and feta phyllo), saganaki (pan-fried goat's cheese), and Greek salad. No vegan or GF labelling mentioned explicitly

signal: Greek taverna, mezze/lamb/souvlaki; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Kitsilano institution on West 4th Avenue, serving authentic Greek cuisine since 1987... loyal regulars for nearly four decades


value: 1860 Dufferin Cr, Nanaimo, BC V9S 0A9

community: Nanaimo

value: Greenrock Liquor is an independent community liquor store in Nanaimo carrying a broad selection of beer, wine, spirits, ciders, and ready-to-drink beverages, with a browsable online catalogue of nearly 3,000 products. The store emphasises locally relevant options including BC VQA wines, Vancouver Island wine, and craft beer, and hosts regular in-store tastings. A touring cyclist passing through Nanaimo will find a well-stocked stop for beverage resupply across a wide range of categories and dietary preferences.

value: Greenrock Liquor Store

detail: Food service is not part of the business; no food products mentioned

detail: Front page explicitly highlights 'Gluten-Free' and 'Non-Alcoholic' options; shop page states 'Non Alcoholic, Gluten-Free and Keto Friendly Beverages to suit a variety of diets, preferences and moods.'

wow_evidence: independent community liquor store... nearly 3,000 products


value: 2800 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, V5M 4N9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 80m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: A retail liquor store located in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, stocking beer, wine, and spirits. The storefront is situated in a commercial strip at 2800 East 1st Avenue. Without a functional website, details about the in-store experience or any cyclist-specific amenities are unavailable.

value: 1st Avenue Liquor Store


value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 37763 Upper Fraser Road, Sinclair Mills BC, Canada, V0J 3M0

community: Sinclair Mills

value: Bearpaw Heli-Skiing is a boutique, owner-operated heli-ski operation based out of the handbuilt Binchi Lodge near Sinclair Mills, accepting just eight guests per week across 1.2 million acres of exclusive terrain spanning four mountain ranges. Named by Outside Magazine as one of the Coolest Backcountry Lodges, it is guided exclusively by ACMG- and CSGA-certified professionals flying AStar B3 helicopters. The operation is entirely winter-season and package-based, with no walk-in or drop-in access.

value: Bearpaw Heli-Skiing

signal: Boutique heli-ski lodge; Outside Magazine featured; exclusive, owner-operated

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: Named by Outside Magazine as one of the Coolest Backcountry Lodges... 1.2 million acres of exclusive terrain spanning four mountain ranges


value: 222 6th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

blurb: Eight-building outdoor heritage museum in Invermere: CPR station, pioneer cabins, schoolhouse.

community: Invermere

value: The Windermere Valley Museum is an outdoor heritage complex managed by the Windermere District Historical Society, featuring eight historic buildings relocated to a single site including a CPR train station, pioneer cabins, a schoolhouse, and an implement shed. Visitors follow a self-guided tour through grassy, shaded grounds with views of Windermere Lake, the Columbia River, and the surrounding mountains. Admission is by donation, and the grounds with outside displays are accessible at any time.

value: Windermere Valley Museum

signal: Admission by donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Eight-building outdoor heritage complex (CPR station, pioneer cabins, schoolhouse) with self-guided tour and lake views; solid heritage-museum band.


value: 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H5

community: Abbotsford

value: Campbell's Gold is a family-owned honey farm and apiary in southwest Abbotsford producing specialty honeys and honey wines (mead) from their own hives. Visitors can sample and purchase mead, local and specialty honeys, beeswax candles, and beekeeping supplies directly from the farm. The operation also runs educational farm tours and workshops, making it a distinctive rural stop in the Fraser Valley agricultural corridor.

value: Campbell's Gold Honey Farm & Meadery

signal: honey farm & meadery, mead tasting/retail; ~$12-20 (visit)

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: family-owned honey farm and apiary...educational farm tours and workshops


value: Kootenay Lake Provincial Park, #1, Central Kootenay D, BC V0G 1N0, Canada

community: Lardeau

value: A small 14-site BC Parks campground within Kootenay Lake Provincial Park; facilities are unconfirmed and access details are unclear, making it a moderate gamble for a loaded touring bike.

value: Lost Ledges Campground


value: 716 Lowe Drive, Cawston, British Columbia V0X 1C2

community: Eagle Bluff

value: Eau Vivre Winery is a family-owned estate in the Similkameen Valley near Cawston, BC, purchased in 2017 by Sukh and Neetu Bajwa after years of admiring the region's wine country. The winery produces whites, reds, rosé, and private reserve wines from its Similkameen terroir and has accumulated awards and accolades since opening. Cyclists riding the scenic Similkameen corridor can book a tasting directly through the website, making it a natural stop along one of BC's most picturesque rural cycling routes.

value: Eur Vivre

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

wow_evidence: family-owned estate in the Similkameen Valley...accumulated awards and accolades since opening


value: 3320 Richter St #106, Kelowna, BC V1W

community: Kelowna

value: Half Blind Bean Coffee is a specialty espresso bar in Kelowna's Richter Street neighbourhood, built around locally roasted beans and a consistent approach to craft coffee. The café welcomes both quick stops and longer visits, pairing espresso drinks with fresh baking made without shortcuts. It holds a 4.8-star customer rating and also sells retail beans for home or on-the-road brewing.

value: Half Blind Bean Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: specialty espresso bar built around locally roasted beans


value: A constructed 30-site recreation site on the Stave Lake reservoir foreshore with sweeping water views, though lake levels can drop to expose up to 300 m of foreshore; reached via roughly 10 km of gravel Forest Service Road from Mission.

value: Rocky Point Recreation Site


value: Fleetwood Farm Market is a neighbourhood supermarket-style farm market on 152 Street in the Fleetwood area of Surrey. Its farm market branding suggests a focus on fresh produce and local goods alongside general grocery staples. Cyclists passing through the Fleetwood corridor will find it a practical resupply point for food and provisions.

value: Fleetwood Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (9 spaces) at 24m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


community: Barkerville

value: Bowron Lake Park provincial park campground — 24 vehicle-accessible sites.

value: Bowron Lake Park

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 4279 Fraser Street, V5V 4G1

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 12m; stands (3 spaces) at 16m; stands (3 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack at 97m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Filipino cafeteria located on Fraser Street in Vancouver. Serves Filipino cuisine, though current operational status and amenities could not be verified due to website unavailability.

value: Pampanga's Best Cafeteria

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


value: 4114 15th Avenue, V2M 1V8

community: Prince George

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 9881 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 76m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Jacks On The Water is a waterfront restaurant and bar that opened in 2024 on Sidney's Seaport Place, offering panoramic views of the Saanich Peninsula shoreline in a casual, inviting setting. The menu spans regional dishes, sushi (available daily), tacos, burgers, and shareable appetizers, with a first-come-first-served patio that welcomes well-behaved leashed dogs. Cyclists finishing a ride on the Lochside or Galloping Goose trails will find it a convenient stop just steps from the Sidney waterfront.

value: Jacks On The Water

detail: FAQ states: 'Yes, we offer takeout! You can place an order online under the order online tab on the website. Take out options include our full menu except for the Tiramisu and Beef Aburi.'

detail: FAQ states gluten-free options are marked on the menu with a symbol; vegetarian/vegan options available on request. Multiple menu items are labelled 'Gluten friendly'

signal: Salads, bowls, tacos $16–26; described as casual dining


community: Penticton

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 8255 13th Avenue, Burnaby, V3N 2G6

value: Connections Coffee is a small cafe operating out of a church building in Burnaby's South Slope neighbourhood. Its community setting and limited weekly hours suggest a grassroots, neighbourhood-oriented operation rather than a commercial chain. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it a quiet stop for a coffee in an otherwise residential area.

value: Connections Coffee


value: 2733 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 18m; rack (10 spaces) at 25m; rack (5 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 40m; rack (5 spaces) at 72m; rack (9 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: Safeway


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way

community: Beach Grove

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


community: Langley

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 7807 6th Street, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: Desi Turka is an Indian restaurant located in Burnaby's 6th Street corridor. It offers indoor, smoke-free dining in a sit-down setting. Touring cyclists looking for a South Asian meal in Burnaby's central neighbourhoods would find it a convenient stop.

value: Desi Turka

signal: Indian sit-down; $15-28/person


value: 2541 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, V3C 3G1

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Maria's European Deli is a specialty deli in Port Coquitlam with a European cuisine focus. The business offers prepared foods and groceries, making it a useful stop for touring cyclists needing provisions. It appears to be a locally-operated, family business.

value: Maria's European Deli

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: Suite 3580, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4J7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 44m; rack (8 spaces) at 50m; rack at 96m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Fisherman's Terrace is a long-established Cantonese dim sum and seafood restaurant inside Aberdeen Centre mall in Richmond, operating since 1996 and seating up to 300 guests across 8,000 square feet. The kitchen is known for award-winning dim sum and creative dishes built around fresh BC seafood, and the restaurant was featured in the New York Times in 2006. A large multilevel mall with free parking surrounds it, and public transit connections are described as convenient.

value: Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant

signal: award Cantonese dim sum/seafood, NYT feature, named chef; ~$32-55pp

wow_evidence: featured in the New York Times in 2006; operating since 1996 and seating up to 300 guests across 8,000 square feet


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (6 spaces) at 66m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Chevron Town Pantry is the convenience store format attached to Chevron-branded fuel stations, typically stocking snacks, beverages, and basic travel necessities. This location sits in Chilliwack, BC, a common waypoint on cycling routes through the Fraser Valley. As a gas station convenience store it may offer basic resupply options for passing cyclists, though no location-specific details could be confirmed.

value: Chevron Town Pantry

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4711 McClelland Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands at 10m; stands at 18m; stands at 31m; stands at 32m; stands at 44m; stands at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands at 48m; stands at 50m; stands at 61m; stands at 67m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Nando's

signal: chain 'nando'


value: 8010 Saba Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 24m; rack (covered) at 35m; rack at 38m; rack (covered) at 46m; rack at 79m; rack at 91m; rack (2 spaces) at 92m; lockers (secure) at 94m; rack (2 spaces) at 94m; rack (2 spaces) at 97m; rack at 98m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 5206 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, BC V4K 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 87m.

community: Delta

value: Triple O's is a BC-born premium quick-service burger chain with 70+ locations across British Columbia and beyond, famous for its secret 'Triple O' sauce, 100% fresh Canadian beef, and hand-scooped milkshakes. This Delta location, opened in 2021, is a walk-in and takeout stop with no drive-through, making it a direct-access option for cyclists riding through the Ladner area. It shares heritage with White Spot, and the Kennebec potatoes in its thick-cut fries have been grown in Delta, BC since 1935.

value: Triple O's

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


community: Kamloops

value: Tim Hortons


value: 1284 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 78m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Best Garden Restaurant is a long-established casual Chinese dining room that has been serving South Delta since 1991, offering an extensive Cantonese and Szechuan menu prepared without MSG. It operates as a licensed premises with both dine-in and takeout available, as well as home delivery to Tsawwassen and Ladner. A touring cyclist will find a welcoming, unpretentious neighbourhood restaurant with free Wi-Fi.

value: Best Garden Restaurant

detail: Website menu lists multiple vegetarian items including Vegetarian Egg Roll, Mixed Veg. Chow Mein, Mushroom Chow Mein, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Lettuce Wrap (Vegetables)

signal: Mains $16.95–24.95, casual dining, noodle house, 'best price' positioning

wow_evidence: operating since 1991... Free Wi-Fi


value: Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; anchors (1 space) at 23m; rack (3 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 32m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 43111 Trans Canada Highway, Boston Bar, BC V0X 1L0

blurb: Aerial tram descending into the Fraser Canyon's narrowest gorge.

community: Hells Gate

value: Hell's Gate Airtram is a Swiss-built cable car that descends 157 metres into the dramatic Fraser Canyon gorge near Boston Bar, carrying up to 22 passengers per cabin at a time. Operating since 1970, it sits at one of BC's most geologically and historically significant spots — a 35-metre-wide passage where the full force of the Fraser River is squeezed through sheer canyon walls. At the gorge floor, visitors can explore a suspension bridge over the International Fishways, a fisheries exhibit, gold panning, and a fudge factory.

facet_confidence: low

label: Salmon run

months: August September

value: Hell's Gate Airtram

detail: Simon's Cafe and Fudge Factory (up to 100 flavours made on site) are listed as on-site experiences at the gorge level

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: duplicate Hell's Gate Airtram entry; adult ticket ~$39, banded consistently

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Ground-truth anchor: wow 3. Swiss tram descending 157 m into the Fraser's narrowest gorge — day-shaping canyon stop; wins the dupe pair over 6b13b04a1f.


value: 9100 Blundell Road #490, Richmond, BC V6Y 3X9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 35m; rack at 35m; rack at 43m; rack (covered) at 56m; rack (covered) at 84m; rack at 85m.

value: Ginger Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant in Richmond serving a wide-ranging menu that draws from multiple regional traditions, including tandoori specialties, slow-cooked biryanis, and rich curries. The restaurant is Halal certified by HIC Canada and has been recognized by Restaurantji as one of Richmond's best. Cyclists will find a full dine-in experience alongside takeout and delivery, with vegetarian and celiac-friendly items clearly identified on the menu.

value: Ginger Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes (Paneer Pakora, Paneer Handi, Channa Bhatura, vegetable Biryani). Website also has a dedicated celiac/gluten-free section describing clear menu labeling and cross-contamination prevention protocols

signal: Mains $15-17: Channa Bhatura, Paneer Handi, Biryani

wow_evidence: Halal certified by HIC Canada


value: 45609 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 621 Cranbrook Street North, V1C 2R8

community: Cranbrook

value: Lazy Bear Lodge is a motel offering overnight accommodation in Cranbrook. Located on Cranbrook Street North, it serves as a straightforward lodging option for touring cyclists and other travelers passing through the community.

value: Lazy Bear Lodge

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 7991 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, V6X 2A4

value: 101 BoBA

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1230 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Momo Sushi is a sit-down Japanese sushi restaurant on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, serving an extensive menu of rolls, nigiri, donburi, tempura, and noodle dishes. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers both dine-in and online ordering for takeout. Its central location near the West End makes it a practical meal stop for cyclists riding through downtown Vancouver.

value: Momo Sushi

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetable Rolls' section with at least nine options (Yam Avocado Roll, Yam Roll, Avocado Roll, Veggie Roll, Kappa Roll, Avocucumber Roll, Yam Cream Cheese Roll, Oshinko Roll, Asparagus Roll)

signal: Rolls $6.50-$7.90 each; budget sushi pricing


value: 20563 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B6

value: Ban Chok Dee is an award-winning Thai restaurant in Langley City holding 'Thai Select Premium' status granted by the Royal Thai Consulate General for authentic and outstanding Thai cuisine. The restaurant uses a mix of locally grown and imported traditional ingredients and offers a full sit-down dining environment styled with traditional Thai decor. A second location operates in Maple Ridge, and both can host large groups of up to 80 people.

value: Ban Chok Dee

signal: award-winning Thai (Thai Select Premium); ~$18-28pp


value: 8555 Sea Island Way, Unit 135, Richmond, BC V6X 0A8

value: JAK's Beer Wine Spirits is a neighbourhood liquor retailer with 10 locations across Greater Vancouver, stocking wine, craft beer, and premium spirits. The brand emphasises knowledgeable, relationship-driven service and offers online ordering with home delivery through third-party platforms. A stop here could allow a touring cyclist to restock beverages, though no cycling-specific services are advertised.

value: Jak's Liquor

detail: Liquor-only retailer; no food products mentioned on website

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: 10 locations across Greater Vancouver


value: 4811 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 3K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 84m.

value: Well Tea is a full-service Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond's Hazelbridge commercial district, specializing in individual hotpots, wok stir-fries, and traditional bubble teas. The menu spans over a dozen hotpot broth options alongside classics like five-spice pig intestine, teppanyaki beef, and scallion pancakes with beef. Reservations accommodate groups up to 24, and online pickup and delivery orders can be placed through third-party platforms.

value: Well Tea

detail: Menu lists dedicated vegetarian dishes (素什錦 Mixed vegetables stir fry; 薑汁時菜 Seasonal Vegetable with Ginger marked 'no meat') and several dishes flagged 可改素 (can be made vegetarian), including eggplant hotpot and garlic seasonal vegetables

signal: Hotpots $22.25, stir-fries $18–22, soups $17.95; casual Taiwanese

wow_evidence: full-service Taiwanese restaurant...individual hotpots, wok stir-fries, and traditional bubble teas


value: 9608 Knouff Lake Road, Heffley Creek, British Columbia V0E 1Z1, Canada

community: Heffley Creek

value: Lake Wood (Lakewood) is one of several rustic cabins at Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort, a historic 4-season resort established in 1904 on Knouff Lake, about 45 minutes from Kamloops. The small cabin sleeps up to 4 and features a cast iron wood cook stove, propane heater, full-size fridge, and electric cook-top, with a shared bathhouse a short walk away. The resort is remote, accessed via 14.6 km of dirt road, and caters primarily to fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

value: Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort

detail: Available at the Lodge only, not in cabins

signal: Small cabins $169/night, larger cabins $239/night, heritage cottage $319/night

wow_evidence: accessed via 14.6 km of dirt road off Tod Heffley Louis Creek Rd


value: 904 Old Hope-Princeton Way, Hope

community: Hope

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 2685 Warren Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 1T6

community: Kimberley

value: A full-service Esso fuel station on Warren Avenue in Kimberley, combining a convenience store with standard gas-station amenities. It sits on a main arterial road making it a practical supply stop for cyclists passing through or exploring the Kimberley area. The station includes an air tower for tire inflation, a useful resource for loaded tourers.

value: Esso

detail: Website lists 'Air Tower / Air' under Station Top Features

wow_evidence: Air Tower / Air as a top feature, confirming a tire-inflation pump


value: 32 Trueworthy Road, Saturna, BC V0N 2Y0

community: Saturna

value: Sage Hayward Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery and bistro on Saturna Island in BC's Southern Gulf Islands, with vines first planted in 1995 in clay soils layered with ancient marine sediment. The property includes a seasonal tasting room and the Feral Goat Bistro, led by Chef Lee Yarrow and focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients paired with estate wines. Situated on a dramatic south-facing sea bench between sheer cliffs and ocean currents, it is accessible by BC Ferries, seaplane, or private boat — including via the property's own dock and mooring buoys.

value: Sage Hayward Vineyards

signal: Estate winery tasting; Feral Goat Bistro seasonal, tier tasting casual

wow_evidence: family-owned estate winery and bistro on Saturna Island... vines first planted in 1995 in clay soils layered with ancient marine sediment


value: 2590 Cadboro Bay Road, Unit 105, Oak Bay, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; rack (4 spaces) at 31m; rack (6 spaces) at 42m; rack (2 spaces) at 47m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: Pure Vanilla is a beloved neighbourhood institution in Oak Bay's Estevan Village, baking entirely from scratch for nearly 25 years using organic ingredients wherever possible. The café serves expertly crafted espresso drinks, freshly baked pastries, and a rotating seasonal savory lunch menu that leans heavily on house-made breads and locally sourced produce. Cyclists can eat inside the cozy café or settle onto the sunny back patio.

value: Pure Vanilla Bakery and Cafe

detail: Savory menu labels multiple vegan items (e.g. 'Panini (vegan TLT)', 'Banh Mi (vegan)'); sweet menu lists wheat-free (WF) options and 'Brownie Bites (WF & Dairy-Free)' and 'Vegan Chocolate Chip' cookies

wow_evidence: baking entirely from scratch for nearly 25 years using organic ingredients ... sunny back patio


value: 6257 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Fruiticana


value: 315 Linden Ave, Kaleden BC V0H 1K0

blurb: Nine acres of ponds and flower paths on an old Kaleden fruit farm, with a garden cafe.

community: Kaleden

value: Linden Gardens is a picturesque 9-acre ornamental garden and event venue in Kaleden, built on a 75-year-old fruit farm lovingly transformed by owners Ken and Margaret Hayter into a lush landscape of flowers, ponds, and winding paths. The on-site Frog City Cafe serves handcrafted drinks and fresh-baked goods amid the gardens. It is a seasonal destination primarily known as a wedding venue but open to visitors during its operating season.

label: peak blooms

months: May June July

value: Linden Gardens

detail: Frog City Cafe on site — website describes handcrafted drinks and fresh-baked goodies available in the gardens

signal: Garden with tours and cafe; no admission price listed

wow_evidence: 9-acre ornamental garden on an old fruit farm with the Frog City Cafe; walk-in garden visits are the norm despite wedding-venue emphasis (KW-PRIVATE).


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 62m.

community: Langford

value: Fatburger


value: Bella Coola, BC V0N 1M0, Canada

blurb: One of the BC coast's largest petroglyph collections, in a Nuxalk-significant conservancy near Bella Coola.

community: Bella Coola

value: Thorsen Creek Conservancy is a BC Parks protected area located approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Bella Coola, established as part of the Central Coast land use decision. It is home to one of the largest and most significant collections of petroglyphs on the British Columbia coast, holding deep cultural heritage significance to the Nuxalk First Nation. The conservancy also protects valuable fish habitat along Thorsen Creek, a tributary of the lower Bella Coola River.

value: Thorsen Creek Conservancy

wow_evidence: One of the largest petroglyph collections on the BC coast, deep Nuxalk significance; day-shaping cultural-nature stop near Bella Coola.


value: 220B 2nd Street, Sointula, BC V0N 3E0

blurb: Malcolm Island's visitor centre; keeps free loaner bikes for visitors.

community: Sointula

value: The Sointula Resource Centre is the official Destination BC Visitor Centre for Malcolm Island, a remote ferry-access-only community founded by Finnish immigrants in 1901 as a utopian colony. Operating as a non-profit since 2002, it serves as the island's primary information hub and community services centre. Notably for cyclists, it maintains a fleet of free bikes for visitors and residents to explore the island, and is associated with a MIBike Rental Advisor program.

value: Sointula Resource Centre

signal: island visitor/resource centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official DBC visitor centre for Malcolm Island; maintains a free bike fleet for visitors — genuinely cyclist-relevant fact.


value: 500 Barlow Ave, Quesnel, BC

blurb: Quesnel's municipal ice arena.

community: Quesnel

value: The West Fraser Centre is a municipal ice rink operated by the City of Quesnel in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. Situated along a key northern BC corridor, it serves as a community recreation facility that touring cyclists passing through Quesnel may encounter.

theme: recreation

value: West Fraser Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal ice arena; standard rec facility band.


value: 1014 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Bodega on Main is an updated take on a long-standing Vancouver Spanish tapas institution, serving authentic tapas made with locally sourced and specialty imported ingredients, including OceanWise certified seafood. The 75-seat lounge and dining area features custom leather seating, hand-carved bar stools, and a blend of vintage artwork and antique accents. Touring cyclists will find a full-service sit-down restaurant with a well-stocked bar, takeout options, and delivery partnerships.

value: Bodega

signal: Spanish tapas, cocktails; ~$20-32pp


value: 4208 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC V5V 4G2

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (3 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (3 spaces) at 33m; stands (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 74m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (3 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Prado Cafe is a Vancouver specialty coffee institution founded by Sammy Piccolo, a four-time Canadian Barista Champion who has represented Canada at the World Barista Championships. The Fraser Street location is one of eight cafes across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey, each built around craft espresso and a genuine neighbourhood-first ethos. Cyclists passing through the Fraser Street corridor will find a well-regarded independent-style coffee destination with in-store pickup available.

value: Prado Cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1351 Gerry Sorensen Way, Kimberley, BC

value: Northstar Mountain Village is a ski-in/ski-out quarter-share townhome resort perched directly on the slopes of Kimberley Alpine Resort. Units are designed for groups and families, each equipped with a private hot tub, fireplace, BBQ, and in-suite laundry. Guests also have access to a shared heated outdoor pool and the Alpine Room, a communal gathering space.

value: Northstar Mountain Village

detail: Website amenity list explicitly includes 'Private Laundry' in each unit

signal: slope-side townhomes with private hot tubs, group-sized units; per-unit $250-400

wow_evidence: private hot tub, fireplace, BBQ, and in-suite laundry... shared heated outdoor pool


value: 483 Garbally Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 2J9

community: Victoria

value: Bows Coffee Roasters is a small family-run roastery and cafe in Victoria, BC that sources directly from named producers across Guatemala and Colombia, roasting on-site at the Garbally Road location. The business emphasizes long-term producer relationships and ethical sourcing within the specialty coffee trade. A sister cafe called Torch Song on Government Street is operated by the same team.

value: Bows Coffee Roasters

wow_evidence: small family-run roastery... sister cafe called Torch Song on Government Street is operated by the same team


value: 2000 Panorama Drive, Panorama, V0A1T0

community: Panorama

value: Panorama Mountain Resort is a self-contained alpine village nestled in the BC Kootenay Rockies, offering ski-in/ski-out accommodation alongside a full range of summer mountain biking activities. The compact village puts restaurants, pubs, cafés, equipment rentals and hot pools steps from guest rooms, making it a rare all-in-one destination in a remote mountain setting. It ranks in the top 10 in North America by vertical drop and draws both winter and summer adventure travellers.

value: Panorama Mountain Village

detail: Village has 'a great variety of restaurants, retail therapy, pubs, and cafés' on-site per the About page

signal: ski-in/ski-out resort village lodging, Panorama; $200-300 shoulder, winter peak

wow_evidence: ranks in the top 10 in North America by vertical drop ... hot pools steps from guest rooms


value: 1608 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2L4

value: Turtle Hostel occupies a historic Victorian character house in downtown Victoria, BC, offering budget dorm beds and private rooms a short walk from the Inner Harbour, Chinatown, and multiple transit connections. As a multicultural, independently run hostel it draws long-term travellers and those island-hopping by ferry. The central location means most of Victoria's attractions are reachable on foot or by bus within minutes.

value: Turtle Hostel

detail: Free baggage storage provided on day of check-in and/or check-out only; website explicitly states no overnight storage

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: no overnight luggage storage (day-of only)


value: 7970 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 44m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza


value: 8441 McFarlane Rd, Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0

community: Hornby Island

value: CorLan Vineyard & Farm is a 10-acre, 100% certified organic boutique winery and farm on Denman Island, producing award-winning wines under the 'To Ewe' label — including four gold medals at international competitions. Owners Pat and Selwyn Jones cleared the property in 2006, planted 5,000 vines from their own cuttings, and opened to the public in 2015; the estate now includes a tasting room, a restaurant, and farm stay accommodation. Cyclists can walk the vineyard and gardens, sample wines in the tasting room, and enjoy homemade lunches in a scenic south-facing forest setting.

value: CorLan Vineyard & Farm

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