value: 832 4th Ave, Hope, BC V0X 1L0

community: Hope

value: Park Motel is a freshly renovated motel in Hope, BC, offering rooms and suites ranging from standard singles to family suites sleeping up to six guests. Situated minutes from downtown Hope and close to Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, it serves as a convenient base for exploring the Fraser Canyon area. The property is pet-friendly and non-smoking, with complimentary on-site parking including accessible spaces.

value: Park Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


source: enrichment

value: 13810 Hwy 97, Summerland, BC

category: Groceries

community: Summerland

value: Granny's is an iconic fruit stand and bakery just off Highway 97 in Summerland, celebrating the Okanagan with locally sourced ingredients and homemade baked goods. The shop leans into a nostalgic 1950s–60s atmosphere, complete with antiques and a working 1961 Nordemende radio playing golden oldies. Cyclists on the Okanagan highway corridor will find fresh espresso, sandwiches, waffles, and locally roasted coffee waiting for them.

value: Granny's Fruit Store

detail: Menu includes grilled cheese, breakfast sandwich, Granny's Waffle with seasonal fruit, and a full espresso bar

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Farmers' Market

tier: info

wow_evidence: locally sourced ingredients and homemade baked goods … fresh espresso, sandwiches, waffles


source: osm

value: 4065 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 2X9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 19m; building (12 spaces, covered, paid) at 37m; rack at 39m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (7 spaces) at 96m. Total: 29 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


community: Selma Park

value: BC Liquor Store

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 765 McGill Road, Kamloops, V2C 6R1

community: Kamloops

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 16225 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V4N 0G1

community: Surrey

value: Chef's Kebab is an Indian restaurant on Fraser Highway in Surrey serving an extensive menu of authentic kebabs, curries, and biryanis, with breakfast items like Chole Puri and Paranthas rounding out the all-day offering. The menu spans lamb, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian dishes, with rotating daily specials that keep regulars coming back. Online ordering, delivery, and full catering services are all available.

value: Chef's Kebab

detail: Catering page lists 'Indian Vegetarian' as a dedicated menu category; regular menu includes Daal Makhani (vegetarian lentil dish) and other plant-based options

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Mains $15-17: Lamb Curry $16.99, Seekh Kebab $15.99, Biryani $14.99

subcategory: Restaurant


bike_access: hard

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Williams Landing

source: camping

value: Viewpoint Beach is a boat-in or walk-in campground on Alouette Lake within Golden Ears Park, offering a quiet lakeshore setting in one of BC's premier parks; hard non-road access makes it effectively unreachable for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Viewpoint Beach Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: boat-in or walk-in campground... hard non-road access makes it effectively unreachable for loaded touring cyclists


value: 996 Dorman Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 18m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; rack (4 spaces) at 52m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Bowen Island

value: The Ruddy on Bowen is an independent grocery store and café that has served Bowen Island's Snug Cove since 1997, situated within walking distance of the ferry terminal at Horseshoe Bay. It combines a full market — fresh produce, local meats and seafood, artisanal bakery, and specialty cheeses — with a café serving freshly brewed coffee and ready-made meals to go. The store has a sustainability focus, including a soap refill station and a sharewares reusable cup program.

value: The Ruddy on Bowen

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 7581 Pacific Rim Highway, V9Y 8Y5

community: Sproat Lake

value: Tseshaht Market is a First Nations-owned convenience store and full-service gas station operated by the Tseshaht First Nation on the Pacific Rim Highway, and is notably the last fuel stop between Port Alberni and the west coast communities of Ucluelet and Tofino. Beyond fuel, the market stocks fresh produce, take-out fried chicken, fishing supplies, and First Nations giftware, with a picnic and rest area plus a Totem Pole Garden on site. It has served travellers on this corridor since 1979.

value: Tseshaht Market

detail: Website lists 'Propane' among available products

detail: Website lists 'Market Fried Chicken take out' as an offered product

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4010 Hastings Street, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: Chad Thai Restaurant is a Thai restaurant in Burnaby, BC offering traditional Thai cuisine. It serves as a potential meal and beverage stop for touring cyclists in the Hastings Street corridor.

value: Chad Thai Restaurant

confidence: medium

signal: Thai restaurant; $15-25/person

source: judgement


value: 128 - 1151 10th Avenue South West, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T3

community: Salmon Arm

value: Sweet Leaf Bakery & Cafe is a locally-owned bakery and espresso bar tucked inside Piccadilly Mall in the heart of Salmon Arm, serving creative seasonal desserts including cupcakes, macarons, and custom cakes alongside freshly roasted local coffee. The kitchen also turns out savoury light lunches — soups, focaccia, croissant sandwiches, and a variety of rolls — making it a solid mid-ride refuel stop. The cafe prides itself on sourcing as many locally made and harvested ingredients as possible.

value: Sweet Leaf Bakery & Cafe

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: locally-owned bakery... sourcing as many locally made and harvested ingredients as possible


value: 6914 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3W 4Z9

value: Ambar Surrey Dhaba is an Indian restaurant on King George Boulevard in Surrey with a broad menu spanning Punjabi classics, tandoori platters, Indo-Chinese fusion, and monster milkshakes. The kitchen draws on ten years of culinary experience and sources ingredients from local farmers' markets. It is one of two locations operated by the same team, the other being in White Rock.

value: Ambar Surrey Dhaba

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Veg Thali, Chilli Paneer, Paneer Tikka, Hara Bhara Kebab, Honey Chilli Cauliflower, Palak Paneer, and an Indo-Chinese Veg Thali, among other vegetarian items

signal: Menu prices $14–25: butter chicken bowl $14, burgers $16–18, platters $22–25


value: 566 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G9

value: Dosanko is a Japanese yoshoku restaurant in Vancouver's historic Japantown, founded by chef Nathan Lowey and his Hokkaido-born partner Akiyo Lowey, serving Western-influenced Japanese home cooking rooted in seasonal, locally sourced, and housemade ingredients. The kitchen follows a mottainai (no-waste) philosophy, crafting miso, shoyu, and dashi from scratch in-house. The cozy 45-seat dining room sits near Canada's oldest Japanese language school and is also available for private events up to 55 guests.

value: Dosanko Restaurant

detail: Menu marks items with (v) for vegetarian (e.g. 'Crispy Cheesy (v)', 'Cheese Toast Combo v', 'Onigiri Combo (v)') and (vg) for likely vegan (e.g. 'Kimpira (vg) burdock and carrot with sweet soy sauce'). No GF labelling observed

signal: yoshoku Japanese home cooking; ~$16-26pp

detail: COVID safety plan states 'Washrooms sanitized before every service' and mentions sanitizer in both washrooms, confirming on-site customer washrooms


value: 377 Lerwick Road

blurb: The Comox Valley's regional indoor aquatic centre.

category: Attractions

community: Courtenay

value: The Comox Valley Aquatic Centre is a publicly operated indoor swimming facility run by the Comox Valley Regional District, serving residents and visitors across the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. As a regional aquatic facility, it likely offers amenities typical of public swim centres — pool access, change rooms, and showers — making it a potential rest stop for touring cyclists seeking a swim or rinse-off. It sits on Lerwick Road in the Courtenay area, within easy reach of popular cycling routes on the Island.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Regional indoor pool; after-ride band.


community: Chilliwack

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 5933 Hastings Street, Burnaby, V5B 1R7

value: HiFive Chicken is a BC-born fast food chain established in 2016, now operating over 11 locations across the Lower Mainland. The Burnaby Hastings Street location serves freshly marinated fried and roasted chicken, sandwiches, sides, and desserts prepared in-house. A loyalty app with cashback rewards is available for regular customers.

value: HiFive Chicken

detail: Menu page lists 'Boxed Lunch' as a distinct category under Party Meals

detail: Veggie Sandwich listed on menu: toasted bun, mayo, lettuce, veggie patty, tomato, onion rings


blurb: Indigenous-owned soap and candle shop rooted in Northwest Coast storytelling.

community: Campbell River

value: RavenSong Soap & Candle is an Indigenous-owned artisan shop on Vancouver Island specializing in handcrafted soaps, candles, bath products, and essential oils rooted in Northwest Coast storytelling and ceremony. The brand weaves cultural narrative into every product line, from Full Moon Ritual soaps to Northwest Coast Art Bars, and features work by Indigenous artists. A second retail location is opening in Downtown Campbell River, with the existing Willow Point store remaining open.

dwell: quick

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

theme: art-culture

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: RavenSong Soap and Candle

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: Retail shop with free entry; products sold separately

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Indigenous-owned artisan shop weaving Northwest Coast storytelling into its product lines; distinctive local-maker stop.


value: Thompson-Nicola O, BC V0E 1M2, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Adams Lake

value: Sandy and pebble beach on Adams Lake with lightly forested upland; no potable water on-site and the access road carries heavy logging traffic, so riders must be self-sufficient.

value: Bush Creek Campground

wow_evidence: potable water is not available ... frequent heavy logging truck traffic


value: 6900 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 80m; rack at 83m; rack at 90m; rack at 94m; rack (4 spaces) at 96m; rack at 98m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: King Fried Chicken is a chicken-focused fast food spot on Number 3 Road in Richmond, operating under the Chinese name K记炸鸡小卝部, indicating it serves a bilingual English- and Mandarin-speaking clientele. It sits along one of Richmond's main commercial corridors, making it a potential quick stop for cyclists moving through the city. No further details about the interior, seating, or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: King Fried Chicken


value: 35600 Coquihalla Lakes Rd, Hwy 5 Exit 228, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

category: Accommodation

community: Remote & backcountry, Fraser Valley Regional District

value: Coquihalla Lakes Lodge is a self-catered wilderness cabin resort set at 1200m in the Cascade Mountains, halfway between Hope and Merritt on the Coquihalla Highway. The property borders Coquihalla Summit Park and Crown land, with lakeside cabins sleeping up to 8 people. Offered activities include mountain biking, hiking, boating, fishing, and ATV riding, making it a base for multi-sport backcountry trips.

value: Coquihalla Lakes Lodge

detail: Policy page states explicitly: 'all of our guests bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, personal toiletries and food' — no meals are provided by the lodge

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: self-catered cabins, guests bring bedding/towels, sleep up to 8; per-person budget

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: mountain biking is listed as an activity… no page mentions secure bike storage


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: #1-1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, BC, V1R 4C7

blurb: The Kootenays' 721-seat main theatre in Trail; delight depends on a show being on.

community: Trail

value: The Bailey Theatre is the primary performing arts venue for Trail and the surrounding Kootenays region, with a seating capacity of 721 and an intimate atmosphere where all seats have good sightlines. Operated by the Trail & District Arts Council, it hosts a wide range of events from major touring acts to classical and jazz series. A smaller adjacent space, the Muriel Griffiths Recital Room, accommodates 80–100 people for chamber performances, meetings, and community events.

facet_confidence: high

value: Charles Bailey Theatre

detail: Website states: 'Our bar and concession are open at most shows for your convenience, and our food and drink items are permitted in the theatre.' Available at most (not all) events

region: Kootenay Rockies

wow_evidence: Trail's 721-seat primary performing-arts venue; delight show-conditional per rubric.


value: 10102 King George Boulevard

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Fresgo Inn is an American-cuisine restaurant located on King George Boulevard, a major arterial road through Surrey. It has operated under the Fresgo Inn name and is tagged in OSM as a sit-down restaurant. Cyclists passing through the King George corridor may find it a convenient meal stop, though current operating status should be verified before visiting.

value: Fresgo Inn

confidence: low

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


value: 4698 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 4L9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces) at 94m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is a bubble tea and juice cafe offering takeaway service. Located on Kingsway in Burnaby, it provides quick refreshments for cyclists on the go.

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


value: 1209 Bidwell Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (10 spaces) at 22m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 67m; stands (12 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: JJ Bean


value: 2807 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 97m.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Fruiticana

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: Main Street

community: Penticton

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 8942 Scott Road

value: Taco Time is a Canadian fast-food chain serving Mexican-style cuisine. This location offers takeout service for quick meals. As a chain restaurant, it provides a standard fast-food stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Taco Time

signal: chain 'taco time'


value: #1050-3700 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 28m; rack at 37m.

value: Pak Tak Chiu Chow Restaurant has been serving authentic Chiu Chow and Cantonese homestyle cuisine from inside Yaohan Centre in Richmond since 2000. The restaurant is particularly known for its Soy Sauce Duck, Cold Crab, and Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables. Its mall location gives cycling visitors access to a full food court environment with takeout and catering options.

value: Pak Tak

wow_evidence: serving authentic Chiu Chow and Cantonese homestyle cuisine... since 2000


value: P.O. Box 880, Bella Bella, British Columbia, CANADA V0T 1Z0

blurb: Heiltsuk-run cultural centre in Bella Bella; museum collection and active repatriation program.

community: Bella Bella

value: The Heiltsuk Cultural Education Centre has operated for over thirty years in Bella Bella (Waglisla) on BC's remote Central Coast, dedicated to researching, preserving, and revitalizing the history, language, and cultural traditions of the Heiltsuk Nation. Its museum program showcases Heiltsuk art and artifacts with a focus on visual and hands-on learning, and the Centre actively pursues repatriation of heritage objects. A public resource centre offers access to archival and cultural materials, making it a meaningful stop for travellers reaching Bella Bella via the Discovery Coast ferry passage.

theme: history

value: Heiltsuk Cultural Education Centre

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: small cultural centre/museum; admission/donation under $15

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Thirty-year Heiltsuk cultural institution with museum program and repatriation work; provincially significant Indigenous cultural centre, visit itself is a modest museum experience.


value: 293 Marina Way, Penticton, BC V2A 1H5

value: The Rusty Anchor is the pub and dining room at the Penticton Yacht Club and Marina, a not-for-profit society perched on the south shore of Okanagan Lake. The setting is a working marina with 450 berths and an active keelboat racing community, giving the venue a distinctly nautical character unlike most Okanagan dining stops. Sunday Brunch is a featured offering, making it a memorable waterfront detour for cyclists riding the Okanagan rail trail corridor.

value: Rusty's

signal: yacht-club pub & dining room; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: not-for-profit society perched on the south shore of Okanagan Lake; 450 berths and an active keelboat racing community


value: 1915 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3N1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 87m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 32700 South Fraser Way, V2T 4M5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 55m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Nando's

signal: chain 'nando'


value: 3318 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (4 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack at 75m; anchors (1 space) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 89m; heart (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 49 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: BenGong's Tea is a bubble tea cafe on Vancouver's Cambie Street. The takeout focus makes it convenient for passing cyclists to grab a beverage without lingering.

value: BenGong's Tea


value: 4298 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 37m; rack at 67m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 68m; rack at 68m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (5 spaces) at 76m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 82m. Total: 72 spaces, 50 secure.

value: Chickpea is a fully vegan Mediterranean food operation that started as a Vancouver street food truck in 2016 before expanding to a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Main Street. Built around housemade hummus and a broad roster of plant-based Mediterranean dishes, it has grown into a local institution prized for inclusivity and wholesome ingredients. Touring cyclists with vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free needs will find the entire menu accommodating, with online ordering available for both the truck and the restaurant.

value: Chickpea

detail: Website states 'Our entire menu is vegan, and most of our dishes are gluten free.'


value: 128 Bickel Rd, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0

bike_access: easy

price_band: premium

washroom_type: flush

community: Kaslo

value: A quiet, treed resort on the shore of Kootenay Lake near Kaslo, offering hot showers, a sheltered marina, and a small store; tenting is $45/night for two and the season runs April 15 to October 15.

value: Schroeder Creek Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Washrooms with Hot Showers, Laundry Facility, on the shore of Kootenay Lake


value: 3420 Moncton Street, Richmond, V7E 3A2

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 19m; rack at 20m; rack (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (5 spaces) at 37m; rack at 50m; rack at 67m; stands (7 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Kisamos Greek Taverna has been serving traditional, scratch-made Greek cuisine in the heart of historic Steveston Village for over 20 years. Named after a town on the island of Crete, the restaurant is known for generous portions, fresh daily-prepared dishes including roast lamb and seafood, and a casual family-friendly atmosphere. Steveston Village is a popular cycling destination on the Lower Mainland's extensive bike network, making this a naturally convenient dining stop for touring cyclists.

value: Kisamos Greek Taverna

detail: Dinner menu includes a dedicated 'Lahanika (Vegetarian Dishes)' section; lunch menu offers a Vegetarian Sandwich and Souvlaki Pita Wrap with vegetarian option

signal: Main entrees $24.95–$26.95; sit-down taverna emphasizing value


value: 4 F Br Rd, Nanaimo Lakes, BC V9R 1L5, Canada

character: utilitarian

community: East Wellington

value: A small three-site managed campsite near Nanaimo, positioned beside a river; no amenities are confirmed so arrive self-sufficient.

value: Riverside Campsite


value: 3838 Oak Street, V6H 2M5

value: A casual fast food restaurant on Oak Street serving burgers, Greek, and pizza. Provides quick meal options for touring cyclists passing through the Kitsilano area.

value: Johnny's On Oak


value: 6528 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: A motel in Surrey offering accommodation to travelers. Current amenities and services cannot be fully verified without access to current website information.

value: Canadian Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: motel in Surrey


value: V8Z 0B9

bike_parking_detail: 24 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 16m; rack (6 spaces) at 25m; rack (5 spaces) at 40m; bollard (4 spaces) at 44m; rack (6 spaces) at 47m; bollard (2 spaces) at 49m; bollard (4 spaces) at 50m; bollard (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; bollard (4 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 58m; bollard (4 spaces) at 59m; bollard (4 spaces) at 59m; bollard (2 spaces) at 65m; bollard (2 spaces) at 71m; rack (6 spaces) at 72m; rack (6 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 87m; bollard (4 spaces) at 88m; bollard (4 spaces) at 89m; bollard (4 spaces) at 93m; bollard (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 97 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Power House Living Foods Co. is a Victoria restaurant specializing in smoothies and salads with a focus on raw vegan and gluten-free options. Touring cyclists seeking plant-based meals will find this establishment offers relevant dietary accommodations.

value: Power House Living Foods Co.

signal: cuisine=smoothie