value: 32224 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W8

community: Abbotsford

value: Jim's Pizza & Pasta is a family-owned Abbotsford institution with over 30 years of operation, celebrated locally for its homemade sauces and famously generous mozzarella. The kitchen cuts and prepares fresh ingredients daily and sources from local producers, setting it apart from chain competitors. Cyclists stopping through the Fraser Valley will find a broad menu of pizzas, pastas, ribs, and wings available for pickup or delivery.

value: Jim's Pizzeria & Spaghetti House

detail: Dedicated 'VEGETARIAN' specialty pizza listed (Mushrooms, Olives, Pineapples, Green Peppers, Fresh Tomatoes, Onions); no mention of vegan or GF options


source: enrichment

value: 1185 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 48m; stands (6 spaces) at 53m; stands (6 spaces) at 57m; rack (5 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 54 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Earls Robson is a location of the well-known Canadian casual-dining chain, situated on Vancouver's busy Robson Street shopping corridor. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating with American-influenced cuisine and caters to vegan and vegetarian diners. Its central position in the West End makes it a convenient urban stop on a popular cycling and pedestrian thoroughfare.

value: Earls

source: osm

detail: No gluten-free confirmation found in website content

origin: osm

ownership: Buy Canadian

band_key: casual

confidence: high

label: Casual

signal: chain 'earls'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: well-known Canadian casual-dining chain


value: 3862 Broadway Avenue, V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: Panago

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'panago'

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


value: 3268 King George Boulevard, Surrey, V4P 1A5

community: Surrey

value: Rasoi Fine Indian Cuisine is a South Surrey restaurant specializing in authentic Indian cooking since 2008, with chefs who bring over 20 years of experience to dishes prepared entirely from scratch. The menu spans tandoori specialties, curries, biryanis, and a strong selection of vegetarian options, with a liquor menu also available. Dine-in reservations, online ordering, and full catering services make it a viable stop for a sit-down meal on a longer touring route.

value: Rasoi Fine Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Cauliflower Tandoori, Paneer Tikka, Aloo Tikki, Gol Gappa, Vegetable Samosa, and Mix Veggie Platter

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

signal: Tandoori mains $18.95–$23.95; sit-down Indian restaurant, casual pricing


value: 5961 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 2C9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 72m. Total: 10 spaces.

category: Accommodation

community: University Hill

value: West Coast Suites is UBC's premium on-campus hotel offering studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, situated on the forested UBC Vancouver peninsula about 20-25 minutes from downtown. Operated year-round by UBC Student Housing, the property is heated by biomass generation and hydro electricity, reflecting UBC's sustainability focus. Guests have access to laundry facilities on-site and are steps from the campus's beaches, gardens, and biodiversity museum.

value: West Coast Suites

detail: Website lists 'Laundry facilities available' under West Coast Suites features

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Signature suites from $219–259/night; premium positioning and equipped kitchen

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: Operated year-round by UBC Student Housing... steps from the campus's beaches, gardens, and biodiversity museum


value: 45225 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, V2R 3C7

community: Chilliwack

value: McDonald's

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 32900 South Fraser Way, V2S 5A1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 42m; rack at 79m.

category: Groceries

value: London Drugs

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 4689 Kingsway, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: A Shanghainese restaurant in Burnaby with full indoor seating and no outdoor patio. The sit-down format provides a sheltered meal option for touring cyclists. The restaurant specializes in regional Chinese cuisine from Shanghai.

value: Colour See See Shanghainese Cuisine

confidence: medium

signal: Shanghainese sit-down; $18-30/person

source: judgement


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 60m; rack (covered) at 77m.

community: Richmond

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 15181 Russell Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 3Z6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack at 60m.

community: White Rock

value: White Rock Beach Beer Company is a locally-owned craft microbrewery founded in 2013 by two White Rock secondary school teachers who built the operation from scratch. The brewery operates a tasting room and lounge adjacent to its production space on Russell Avenue, where visitors can sample a range of house-brewed beers from light lagers and pilsners to a Baltic-style porter and a highly-hopped IPA. Its tagline 'Because beaches and beer go better together' reflects its identity as a neighbourhood hangout close to the White Rock waterfront.

value: White Rock Beach Beer Brewery

signal: Craft microbrewery tasting room + lounge


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1060 Denman Street, Vancouver, V6G 2M6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (3 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Denman Beer Wine & Spirits is a full-service retail liquor store in Vancouver's West End, steps from Stanley Park and the Seawall cycling routes. Part of the Glacier Liquor group, it stocks a broad range of fine wines, craft beers, and premium spirits with knowledgeable staff. For touring cyclists finishing a loop around the park or passing through on the Denman Street corridor, it offers a convenient stop to stock up on beverages.

value: Denman Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: Part of the Glacier Liquor group


value: 2127 Louie Drive Unit #108, Westbank, British Columbia V4T 1R5

community: Westbank

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, proudly Canadian since 2005, with 385+ locations nationwide. This Westbank location serves fully customizable Mexican-inspired burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas built from fresh, in-house ingredients with a wide variety of proteins. It is a convenient quick-service stop for cyclists passing through the Westbank commercial corridor near Kelowna.

value: BarBurrito

detail: Nutrition calculator lists 'Veggie Ground' and 'Falafel' as protein options; gluten-free tortilla available for burritos and quesadillas

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: Canada's largest burrito chain ... with 385+ locations nationwide


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 69m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: A sushi restaurant in Chilliwack serving customers since 2015. It provides a full-service sit-down dining option for touring cyclists needing a meal break in the community.

value: Kira Sushi

signal: sit-down sushi restaurant; $15-30/person

wow_evidence: established sushi restaurant in Chilliwack (start_date 2015)


value: V0P 1G0

community: Gold River

value: Uptown Cappuccino is a breakfast-focused café located in coastal British Columbia on Vancouver Island. It appears to be a neighbourhood coffee shop offering morning and midday service throughout the week, making it a potential refuel stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Uptown Cappuccino

region: Vancouver Island


value: 3914 32 St, Vernon, BC V1T 5P1, Canada

community: Vernon

value: The Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre is a full-service hotel in downtown Vernon featuring a distinctive tropical garden atrium with BX Creek flowing through it — a genuinely unusual setting that locals have affectionately called 'The Lodge' for decades. It is the largest event venue in the Northern Okanagan and caters equally to leisure travellers and conference groups. Touring cyclists will find an on-site brewhouse and restaurant, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness centre, and complimentary parking.

value: Prestige Vernon Lodge

detail: Website amenities list explicitly states 'Guest Laundry Machines'

detail: On-site 'Restaurant Brewhouse and Lounge' listed in hotel amenities

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Prestige full-service atrium lodge, Vernon; $150-200

wow_evidence: largest event venue in the Northern Okanagan; tropical garden atrium with BX Creek flowing through it; Guest Laundry Machines, indoor pool and hot tub


value: 400 MacKenzie Beach Rd, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Tofino

source: camping

value: Walk-out beachfront campground on sandy MacKenzie Beach (tinwis) with both ocean-facing and forested tent sites, minutes from Tofino village; extremely popular in summer and advance reservations are required.

value: Bella Pacifica Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 124A Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 2S2

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Moby's Pub is a dockside waterfront pub on Salt Spring Island offering coastal eats, locally sourced beers, and sweeping west coast views. The venue features a lower patio and hosts live music, music bingo, and sports nights throughout the week. It sits near the Ganges waterfront, making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the island.

value: Moby's Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: dockside waterfront pub on Salt Spring Island... near the Ganges waterfront


value: 7370 Walton Rd, Honeymoon Bay, BC V0R 1Y0, Canada

label: wildflower bloom

price_band: standard

community: Honeymoon Bay

value: A large 127-site BC Parks campground on the sandy shores of warm Cowichan Lake, set in one of Vancouver Island's sunniest valleys with a full suite of amenities including showers. Access via paved Hwy 18 and 14 km on South Shore Road makes it straightforward for loaded bikes.

value: Gordon Bay Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: sandy shores of warm Cowichan Lake... full suite of amenities including showers


value: 408 East Columbia Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 28m.

community: New Westminster

value: Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken

signal: Barcelos flame-grilled chicken, counter-serve; ~$13-17


value: 279 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N3P9

community: Courtenay

value: Yummies & Gyros is a Greek takeout spot in Courtenay serving gyros, donairs, spanakopita, and traditional Greek sides with both meat and plant-based options. The menu includes a 'Family / Camping Bulk' section offering tubs of hummus, tzatziki, bags of pita, and portioned meat — practical for cyclists looking to stock up for the road. Online ordering with a short pickup window makes it easy for riders to grab a meal without a long wait.

value: Yummies & Gyros

detail: Website shows 'Order Online' with pickup-only ordering ('Pickup 15 min'); no dine-in option is presented

detail: Menu legend marks vegetarian and vegan items; confirmed vegan options include Falafel Gyros, Falafel Donair, Vegan Spanakopita and Hommus, and Vegan Baklava. No GF claim found

signal: Gyros/donairs $11.50, combo meals $14.75, max mains $17


value: 4983 Angus Street, V9Y 7Z4

community: Port Alberni

value: The Next Level is a bar and apparent nightclub venue located in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The Gmail handle 'nextlevelnightclub4' suggests it operates primarily as a nightclub. For a touring cyclist passing through Port Alberni, it could serve as an evening stop for drinks.

value: The Next Level

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: nextlevelnightclub4@gmail.com ... nightclub-style operation


community: Powell River

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


community: Colwood

value: Starbucks

signal: Starbucks (confirmed); ~$6-12


value: 11965 224 Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6B4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 16m; stands (5 spaces) at 25m; rack at 82m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Chameleon is a sit-down restaurant in Maple Ridge offering lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner menus with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant features a second-floor private dining room with AV equipment and can accommodate full buyouts for up to 75 guests, making it a versatile venue for both casual meals and special events. Touring cyclists will find a full-service dine-in option with an extensive wine, craft cocktail, and mocktail list in the heart of Maple Ridge.

value: Chameleon

signal: fresh-local restaurant, brunch/dinner; ~$20-30pp


value: 14380 64 Avenue, Surrey, V3W 1Z1

community: Surrey

value: OPA! of Greece

signal: OPA! of Greece fast-casual; ~$12-15


value: 238 C Franklyn St, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Mambo Gourmet Pizza is a second-generation family-owned Nanaimo institution that has been handcrafting pan pizzas since 1995, voted best pizza in Nanaimo for 13 consecutive years. The menu spans classic and specialty pies, build-your-own options, and an extra-large 18" format that can be split four ways across different recipes. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, and both indoor and outdoor seating is on offer.

value: Mambo Gourmet Pizza

detail: Contact page states 'vegan & gluten-free options'; homepage confirms 'vegan pizzas and a wide variety of vegetarian options.'

detail: This is a sit-down restaurant, not a takeout-only kiosk

wow_evidence: second-generation family-owned Nanaimo institution...voted best pizza in Nanaimo for 13 consecutive years


value: 2887 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (6 spaces) at 38m; rack (3 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; rack (5 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 46 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Purebread is a well-known artisan bakery with locations across British Columbia, celebrated for its fresh-baked breads, pastries, and sweet treats. This West Broadway Vancouver location sits in the Kitsilano neighbourhood, a busy corridor that is easily accessible by bike. A touring cyclist passing through Vancouver would find it a convenient stop for baked goods and snacks.

value: Purebread

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 14322 64 Avenue, Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: Steveston Landing, 3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC V7E 6K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 30m; stands (7 spaces) at 75m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Timothy's Frozen Yogurt is a long-running gelato parlour that first opened in 1989 on the Steveston Pier, growing from a small café into a Richmond institution. The shop produces small-batch Italian gelato entirely in-house using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with an extensive roster spanning classics like pistachio and vanilla bean alongside originals like durian and blood orange sorbetto. Situated at Steveston Landing on the Fraser River waterfront, it sits directly on one of Richmond's most popular recreational cycling routes.

value: Timothy's Frozen Yogurt

detail: Menu is exclusively gelato and sorbetto; no food items suitable for packed lunches

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: first opened in 1989 on the Steveston Pier, growing from a small café into a Richmond institution... sits directly on one of Richmond's most popular recreational cycling routes


value: 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0

community: Barkerville

value: Mason & Daly General Merchants is a heritage-themed general store operating within Barkerville Historic Town & Park, western North America's largest living history museum and a National Historic Site of Canada. Set in a reconstructed 1870s gold-rush townsite deep in the Cariboo Mountains, the shop would transport a touring cyclist arriving via Highway 26 into a remarkably well-preserved slice of BC's gold-rush era. The site is managed by the Barkerville Heritage Trust and hosts a range of independent merchants, restaurants, and cultural programming.

value: Mason & Daly General Merchants

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 20999 88 Avenue, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 74m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: Unit 1180 - 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 84m; rack at 93m; rack at 93m; rack at 97m; stands at 98m.

value: Little Fox Bakehouse is an artisan scratch bakery founded by Red Seal pastry chef Eric Ho, who pivoted from a 13-year engineering career to pursue his passion for baking. Everything is handcrafted on-site using traditional French techniques with real butter — no shortening or margarine — and the menu spans croissants in a wide variety of flavours, mousse cakes, canelés, and more. An espresso bar rounds out the offering for take-out drinks.

value: Little Fox Bakehouse

wow_evidence: founded by Red Seal pastry chef Eric Ho… 13-year engineering career… traditional French techniques


value: 4288 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 4m; stands (10 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: MeeT on Main is a fully plant-based comfort food restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, founded in 2014 by three longtime Vancouver hospitality veterans with a mission to bring mainstream diners to plant-based eating. The menu leans into familiar comfort staples — poutine, burgers, 'chikkin' skewers, mac and cheese — all made from scratch with house-made sauces and no animal products. A patio, full craft cocktail program, and brunch service round out what is a lively neighbourhood anchor on a busy cycling corridor.

value: MeeT on Main

detail: Fully plant-based menu throughout. Gluten-friendly substitutions available (e.g. GF bun and patty swap noted on burger items)

signal: Entrees $13.50–$19.50; casual menu (poutine, fries, sandwiches)


value: 9905 Dudley Drive, V0C 1V0

blurb: Hudson's Hope's small library, home of the Leo Rutledge Historical Collection.

category: Attractions

community: Hudson's Hope

value: Hudson's Hope Public Library is a small community library serving one of northern BC's more remote towns, offering digital lending through Libby and a locally significant archive known as the Leo Rutledge Historical Collection. The library provides computer and printing services and is committed to accessible digital services, including resources for patrons with print disabilities. For a touring cyclist passing through this isolated community, it represents a rare opportunity for internet access and a welcoming indoor rest stop.

days_closed: Mo Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Hudson's Hope Public Library

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small library with a locally significant historical collection; ordinary library band.


value: 7007 27th St, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 7m; rack (5 spaces) at 7m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Grand Forks

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 594 East 15th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Adult community centre in east Vancouver.

value: Chown Adult Centre is a community centre in Vancouver's east side serving adult residents with programming and shared facilities. As a publicly accessible community hub, it may offer basic amenities useful to touring cyclists passing through the neighbourhood. The centre is located near East 15th Avenue in a residential area of Vancouver.

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

value: Chown Adult Centre

wow_evidence: Adult-oriented centre, thin record — no visitor offer evidenced.


value: 136 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N3

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 25m; stands (5 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (6 spaces) at 94m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Tequila Lounge is an authentic Mexican restaurant and bar situated in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, offering traditional dishes—tacos, enchiladas, molcajete—alongside an extensive lineup of margaritas, mezcal cocktails, and Mexican beers. The venue doubles as a lively event space, regularly hosting live music acts, DJ nights, and open mic events. Touring cyclists seeking a full sit-down Mexican meal in the heart of downtown Vancouver will find a colourful, energetic spot with a broad menu spanning snacks to full mains.

value: Tequila Lounge

detail: Menu lists multiple explicitly meat-free items: Guac & Chips, Kids Quesadilla (mozzarella, rice, beans), Churros with Vanilla Ice Cream, Tres Leches Cake, Flan, and various sides (rice, beans, guacamole, tortilla chips)

signal: Most mains $17–32 (Huevos Rancheros $17, Enchiladas $22, Carne Asada $32); casual Mexican restaurant


value: 160 Arnet Road, Tofino, V0R3A0

community: Tofino

value: A bed and breakfast in Tofino offering overnight accommodation to touring cyclists and travelers. The property is located in this popular coastal cycling destination.

value: Tide's Inn B&B

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'b&b'

wow_evidence: bed and breakfast in Tofino ... popular coastal cycling destination


blurb: Indoor ice rinks in North Vancouver.

community: North Vancouver

value: Canlan Ice Sports North Shore is an indoor ice skating facility in North Vancouver, part of the Canlan Ice Sports network of recreational ice complexes across Canada. Tagged as a public building in OSM, it serves recreational skaters and hockey players in the North Shore area. A touring cyclist passing through North Vancouver may find it a notable stop or landmark in the community.

dwell: half

theme: recreation

value: Canlan Ice Sports North Shore

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Commercial rink facility — standard 1/1.


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

community: Fort St. John

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, proudly Canadian since 2005, with 385+ locations nationwide. The Fort St. John location serves fully customizable Tex-Mex meals including burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas with a wide range of proteins and toppings. A convenient stop for cyclists passing through Fort St. John looking for a quick, filling meal with multiple dietary options.

value: BarBurrito

detail: Website nutrition calculator lists Veggie Ground and Falafel protein options, and a Gluten Free tortilla option for burritos and quesadillas

wow_evidence: Canada's largest burrito chain... 385+ locations nationwide


value: 1375 Water Street, Kelowna, V1Y 0B4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 76m; lockers (secure) at 76m; lockers (secure) at 83m; lockers (secure) at 84m.

blurb: Kelowna's civic theatre on the downtown waterfront; catch a show if one's on.

community: Kelowna

value: Kelowna Community Theatre is a municipally operated performing arts venue on the downtown Kelowna waterfront, hosting live theatre, concerts, and community events. It has its own Wikipedia entry (Wikidata Q14874642), reflecting its standing as a significant cultural landmark in the Okanagan. A touring cyclist exploring Kelowna's vibrant downtown would find it situated near the lakefront promenade.

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

theme: art-culture

value: Kelowna Community Theatre

wow_evidence: Municipal downtown theatre of citywide standing; delight show-conditional.


value: 215-1970 Kane Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 2E5

value: Satang Thai Cuisine is a locally run Thai restaurant in Kelowna's north end, serving a broad menu of classic dishes including curries, Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, and satay. The restaurant operates seven days a week (except statutory holidays) and offers both dine-in and takeout, making it a reliable meal stop for cyclists passing through the area. Vegetarian options are well represented across the menu.

value: Satang Thai Cuisine

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian tofu and veggie dishes: L5/F5 Stir-fried Mix Veggie Tofu, L8 Yellow Curry Tofu (C3 on dinner menu), and C3 Yellow Curry Tofu. No vegan or GF labelling confirmed

signal: Lunch/dinner mains $15.95-$17.95 (curry, stir-fry, pad thai with rice)


value: 6005 University Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; rack at 53m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; rack (28 spaces) at 89m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: JJ Bean

signal: amenity=cafe


value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 1311 12 Street North

community: Golden

value: Ramada Limited Golden is a motel-style property in Golden, BC, operating under the Wyndham Hotels umbrella in the heart of the Kootenays. Golden sits at the confluence of the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers and serves as a gateway to Yoho National Park and the Trans-Canada cycling corridor. As a nationally recognized mid-range brand with a fixed address in a small mountain town, it is a predictable overnight option for long-distance touring cyclists passing through.

value: Ramada Limited Golden

signal: chain 'ramada'

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 20528 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Oldhand Coffee is a family-owned specialty coffee cafe and bakery rooted in European hospitality traditions, operating two downtown BC locations in Abbotsford and Langley. Everything is baked in-house daily using local and seasonal ingredients, with a full espresso bar, house-made condiments, and a curated bottle shop of low-intervention wines and ciders. The Langley location, opened in March 2025, also offers a 1,500 sq ft upstairs event rental space with barista service.

value: Oldhand Coffee

detail: Menu explicitly labels jam thumbprint cookie as '(gf + vegan)', chocolate nut brownie as '(gf)', amaretti cookie as '(gf)', and date and nut bliss ball as '(gf + vegan)'


value: 9685, Lake Country, V4V 1P5

community: Lake Country

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: C10-1410 Parkway Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3J7

community: Coquitlam

value: Plateau Pizza is a family-owned gourmet pizzeria that has served the Westwood Plateau neighbourhood in Coquitlam since 1999. Known for handcrafted pizzas with slow-fermented dough, house-made sauce, and 100% mozzarella, the menu spans classic and specialty pies alongside calzones, pasta, and salads. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, with gluten-free crust and vegan cheese options available.

value: Plateau Pizza

detail: Website offers dedicated veggie and vegan pizza category, vegan cheese on request, and gluten-free crusts (Neapolitan and cauliflower-based options listed with full ingredients)

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: family-owned gourmet pizzeria... since 1999


value: 120 Commercial Street, Nanaimo

value: Mon Petit Choux is a French-inspired artisan bakery and café on Nanaimo's historic Commercial Street, offering house-made breads, croissants, quiches, and a full petit déjeuner menu. The kitchen produces everything from tourtière and Provençal pissaladière to delicate olive oil breads scented with orange blossom water. Touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo on a weekend would find it a distinctive stop for a proper sit-down French breakfast or a packed sandwich made on house-baked baguette.

value: Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Café

detail: Menu includes hot breakfast items (Croque Madame on house made brioche, French toast, Canadian bacon and eggs) and warm lunch dishes (Halibut Blanquette en Croute, quiches, Tourtière)


value: 5951 Number 3 Rd #150, Richmond, BC V6X 2E3

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands at 41m; rack (covered) at 43m; stands at 46m; stands at 48m; stands at 50m; rack (covered) at 66m; rack at 73m; rack at 80m.

value: Kiraku Sushi is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Richmond's Number 3 Road corridor, best known for its Aburi (flame-seared) sushi and inventive fusion items like the Sushi Donut and Sushi Hotdog. The menu spans traditional nigiri and sashimi through to Korean-influenced rolls, tempura, teriyaki, and donburi, making it a solid mid-ride refuelling stop. Both dine-in and quick-turnaround pickup orders are available through online ordering.

value: Kiraku Sushi

signal: $20–30 per-person range shown on front page; menu items $9–23


community: Victoria

value: Barb's Fish & Chips is a floating restaurant moored in Victoria's Inner Harbour, serving classic fish and chips from a converted two-storey vessel with a distinctive blue roof. It is a long-standing Victoria landmark and a natural stop for cyclists arriving via the Inner Harbour pathways. The waterfront setting and casual takeout-style format make it a memorable rest point on any touring loop through the city.

value: Barb's Fish & Chips

wow_evidence: long-standing Victoria landmark… floating restaurant moored in Victoria's Inner Harbour


value: 2638 Quadra Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 82m; rack (covered) at 86m.

value: Young's Restaurant is a restaurant located on Quadra Street in Victoria.

value: Young's Restaurant

confidence: low

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


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Free on-demand reaction ferry (current-propelled) operated by Argo Road Maintenance Inc. under contract to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, crossing the North Thompson River off Highway 5 about 43 km north of Kamloops. Crossing takes about 5 minutes; runs on demand 7 am–noon and 1–6:20 pm, 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. No service during high water or winter freeze-up — the province posts a detour via Westsyde Road when it's out.

value: McLure Reaction Ferry

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry


value: 5908 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5J 1H2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 66m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: The One is a Taiwanese-Chinese restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby, rooted in the Lao Shan Dong homemade noodle tradition that traces its origins to Taiwan in 1949. The menu centres on hand-crafted noodles served in a dine-in setting, and the restaurant also offers takeout. It presents itself as a family-friendly, all-ages destination with a lively café-style atmosphere.

value: The One

signal: Taiwanese hand-pulled noodle house; ~$14-22pp


value: 4605 Oak Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1

community: Pender Island

value: Port Browning Pub is a waterfront pub at Port Browning Marina on Pender Island, recognized as one of the top gathering spots in the Gulf Islands. The newly renovated space offers classic burgers, pub fare, local and international beers on tap, local cider, and a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. It sits within a full marina resort complex that includes accommodations, a bistro, swimming pool, and kayak rentals — making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the Gulf Islands.

value: Port Browning Pub

signal: Sit-down pub with burgers and pub food

wow_evidence: waterfront pub at Port Browning Marina on Pender Island... full marina resort complex that includes accommodations, a bistro, swimming pool, and kayak rentals


value: 360 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 27 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (12 spaces) at 32m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (21 spaces) at 60m; stands (12 spaces) at 61m; stands (21 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (5 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; bollard (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 124 spaces.

value: An Italian sandwich shop on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Located in the heart of the city's commercial core, it is easily accessible for cyclists passing through the downtown area.

value: Dante Italian Sandwich

signal: cuisine=sandwich

wow_evidence: Italian sandwich restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating on Robson Street


value: 4330 Sunshine Coast Highway

community: Sechelt

value: IGA


value: 1110 Ewen Ave #150, New Westminster, BC V3M 5E4, Canada

community: New Westminster

value: Take THE Cake is a bakery business located in Richmond, BC, suggested by its URL domain. Beyond its name and approximate location, no verified details about its offerings, setting, or cyclist-relevant features are available from current evidence.

value: Take THE Cake

origin: manual

signal: Bakery, minimal info


value: 102-5625 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4M5

community: Chilliwack

value: Sushiwa is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in the Promontory neighbourhood of Chilliwack, offering both à la carte and all-you-can-eat menus. The restaurant is open seven days a week, making it a consistent option for touring cyclists passing through the area. Its suburban Promontory Road location sits away from the main cycling corridors through central Chilliwack.

value: Sushiwa

signal: All-you-can-eat format; no prix-fixe, chef, or fine-dining markers visible

wow_evidence: sushi restaurant at 5625 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, BC, with an all-you-can-eat menu


value: 6377 168 Street, Unit 113, Surrey, BC V3S 3T6

community: Surrey

value: Golden Sweets & Restaurant is an authentic Indian cuisine spot in Surrey specializing in butter chicken, Tandoori items, traditional thali, and Indian sweets made fresh daily. The menu spans a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes including Indian street food classics like Gol Gappe, Chaat Papri, and assorted pakoras. A touring cyclist looking for a filling, flavourful sit-down meal or a quick takeout stop will find a broad menu with something for most dietary preferences.

value: Golden Sweets & Restaurant

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'VEG APPETIZERS' section with multiple vegetarian dishes (samosas, pakoras, chaat, paneer items, etc.)

signal: Mains $12–20 visible (Amritsari Kulcha $15, Gol Gappe $20); casual sit-down

wow_evidence: Indian sweets made fresh daily


value: 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 49m; rack (covered) at 50m.

blurb: Arthur Erickson's landmark hilltop campus with Metro Vancouver views.

value: Simon Fraser University's main Burnaby campus sits atop Burnaby Mountain at roughly 365 m elevation, offering panoramic views across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the North Shore mountains. Designed by Arthur Erickson and completed in 1965, the campus is widely regarded as a landmark of West Coast brutalist architecture and is a draw for visitors in its own right. The university has three campuses (Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver) and is ranked Canada's top comprehensive university by Maclean's.

dwell: short

setting: mixed

value: Simon Fraser University

detail: SFU website lists 'Food' as a campus resource under Campus Resources, indicating on-campus food services exist; specific vendor names or locations not confirmed in scraped content

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Rubric anchor: SFU = 3/1–2. Erickson's brutalist hilltop campus with panoramic views — architecture walk earns the 2.


value: 6233 200 St, Langley, BC V2Y 1A2

community: Langley

value: Chutneys Indian Grill is a fast-casual Indian restaurant chain serving fresh, modern Indian food including tandoori dishes, stuffed buns, and build-your-own bowls. The Langley location is one of three Lower Mainland branches of a BC-based franchise positioning itself as a quick, healthy alternative to typical fast food. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient stop for a filling sit-down or takeout meal along the 200 Street corridor.

value: Chutney's Indian Grill

signal: fast-casual Indian, build-your-own bowls; ~$14-18pp


value: 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces, covered) at 47m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Esquimalt's rec centre: pool, gym, and arena.

community: Esquimalt

value: Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a municipal multi-sport facility operated by the Township of Esquimalt, featuring a swimming pool, gymnasium, and ice arena. It offers a wide range of drop-in and programmed activities including aquatics, fitness, pickleball, and youth camps. For touring cyclists passing through the Greater Victoria area, the centre could serve as a stop for a swim or workout.

value: Esquimalt Recreation Centre

signal: municipal rec centre drop-in ~$6-9

wow_evidence: Municipal pool/gym/arena complex; after-ride band.


value: 509 Abbott Street, Vancouver, V6B 0J9

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (4 spaces) at 36m; stands (3 spaces) at 42m; rack at 63m; rack at 70m; rack (12 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands at 97m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Tsuki Sushi Bar is a Japanese sushi restaurant situated in downtown Vancouver near Abbott Street, with a second location in Coquitlam. The restaurant offers online ordering, making it convenient for cyclists passing through the area who want a quick meal. It sits in a walkable urban core well-positioned for riders exploring the city.

value: Tsuki Sushi Bar

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


value: 5093 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5L6

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

community: Port Alberni

value: Pescadores Bistro is a walk-in-only brunch and lunch restaurant in Port Alberni, perched across from the Alberni Inlet and Marina with a landscaped outdoor patio where wildlife sightings are common. The menu ranges from eggs benedict and omelettes to fish tacos and fresh-ground beef burgers, with vegan and gluten-free options throughout. It sits on the main highway corridor to Tofino, positioning it as a natural midpoint fuel stop for cyclists heading to the Pacific coast.

value: Pescadores Bistro

detail: Website states: 'Plenty of healthy, low-fat, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.'

signal: walk-in brunch/lunch bistro, waterfront; ~$15-24pp

wow_evidence: perched across from the Alberni Inlet and Marina… main highway corridor to Tofino… vegan and gluten-free options… takeout available


value: 350 Bay Street, Victoria, V8T 1P7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Brass Monkey Taproom is a craft microbrewery and taproom on Bay Street in Victoria, brewing its own beer on-site and serving a food menu that includes burgers and wings. The venue runs a packed weekly events calendar — trivia leagues, specialty cask tappings, bingo nights, and live DJ sets — giving it a lively neighbourhood pub atmosphere. It sits a short ride from Victoria's inner harbour in a mixed residential-commercial area, making it a natural end-of-ride destination for cyclists exploring the city.

value: Brass Monkey Taproom

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: craft microbrewery and taproom...brewing its own beer on-site


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Houston

value: A forested lakeshore campground 8 km south of Houston with a sandy beach, picnic shelter with wood stove, and trails connecting to the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Area; not a fishing lake but suited for swimming and paddling.

value: Silverthorne Lake

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: sandy beach... suited for swimming and paddling


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 34m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: IGA


value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: Sundance Lodge, Sun Peaks, BC

community: Sun Peaks

value: Vertical Café is a scratch-cooking café tucked inside the Sundance Lodge at Sun Peaks, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients from an extensive network of BC producers and farms. The menu spans breakfast, soups made fresh daily, sandwiches, bowls, and baked goods, with a dedicated Veggie/Vegan Corner. It bills itself as a community gathering place, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists passing through the Sun Peaks area.

value: Vertical Café

detail: Website features a dedicated 'Veggie/Vegan Corner' menu section and prominently lists vegan/vegetarian soups, bowls, and baked goods

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: scratch-cooking café... emphasizing locally sourced ingredients from an extensive network of BC producers and farms


value: 108 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2M8

value: Black Frog Eatery is a sports bar, restaurant, and live entertainment venue perched on the edge of Gastown with waterfront views of Vancouver harbour. A long-standing local institution, it draws locals, tourists, and sports fans with multiple big screens, rotating BC craft beers, and a packed event calendar of live music, stand-up comedy, and trivia nights. Its all-season patio and hearty pub menu make it a lively food-and-drink anchor in one of Vancouver's most visited neighbourhoods.

value: Black Frog Eatery


value: 575 North Road, Unit 5, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X3

blurb: Gabriola's library in the Folklife Village.

community: Gabriola

value: The Gabriola Island Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has anchored island community life since 1999, when it opened inside the bustling Gabriola Folklife Village after replacing a bookmobile and a books-by-mail service. The branch has grown steadily in size and scope over the decades and offers free Wi-Fi alongside bookable meeting spaces. For touring cyclists arriving on the island by ferry, it serves as a convenient public landmark and rest stop in the heart of the village commercial area.

value: Gabriola Island Library Branch

detail: Free Wi-Fi not explicitly restated on the website page but consistent with a public library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Branch in the Folklife Village; ordinary library band.


value: 7380 King George Blvd Unit 506, Surrey, BC V3W 5A5, Canada

value: Veneto's Cakes & Pastries is a Surrey bakery specializing in handcrafted cakes, pastries, cookies, and sandwiches made fresh daily. The shop is known locally for custom birthday and wedding cakes, and also offers eggless and gluten-free options alongside classics like Black Forest, Tiramisu, and Hazelnut Torte. Cyclists passing through can pick up individual pastries or sandwiches in-store, or order ahead for pickup.

value: Veneto's Cakes & Pastries

signal: shop=bakery


value: Langley

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 11m; rack (3 spaces) at 85m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


blurb: Oak Bay's Henderson recreation centre.

community: Oak Bay

value: Henderson Recreation Centre is a public sports and recreation facility operated by the District of Oak Bay, serving the Oak Bay municipality within Greater Victoria. It offers registered programs, drop-in activities, and various recreational facilities for community members and visitors. As a publicly run sports centre in an urban cycling area, it may offer amenities useful to touring cyclists, though these could not be confirmed from available content.

value: Henderson Recreation Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal rec facility; standard band.


value: 101-5085 48th Avenue, Ladner, BC V4K 1W1

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

community: Delta

value: Stir Coffee House is a community-minded cafe at the entrance to historic Ladner Village in Delta, BC. It occupies the site of a beloved 1963 corner grocery and is now run by the original proprietor's son, carrying on a family tradition of neighbourhood gathering. They roast their own coffee off-site and source all baked goods, sandwiches, and tea from local BC producers.

value: Stir Coffee House


value: 5067 Madsen Rd., PO Box 243, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Rocky Mountain Springs Lodge is a hilltop motel in Radium Hot Springs, BC, marketed for its panoramic Rocky Mountain panorama—the 'Million Dollar View' that names its website—with a licensed patio and private balconies on upper-floor rooms. The property operates Peak Horn Hotpot & Bubble Tea as its on-site restaurant, offering guests an evening dining option without leaving the premises. It sits close to Kootenay National Park and the Columbia Valley cycling corridor, making it a convenient overnight stop for cyclists travelling the region.

value: Rocky Mountain Springs Lodge and Restaurant

detail: On-site restaurant: Peak Horn Hotpot & Bubble Tea, confirmed as operating on the property

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: hilltop motel in Radium Hot Springs


value: 726 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1N1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (38 spaces) at 92m; wide_stands (16 spaces) at 94m. Total: 54 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Vicious Poodle is a bar and full-service restaurant on Johnson Street in the heart of downtown Victoria, serving both brunch and dinner menus alongside a lively weekly entertainment programme of drag shows and themed nights. The kitchen offers strong vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options alongside pub classics, making it a genuinely inclusive stop for hungry riders finishing a day's ride into the city. OSM confirms wheelchair accessibility at the venue.

value: The Vicious Poodle

detail: Brunch menu marks items '(GF)' (gluten-free) and '(VE)' (vegan); specific dishes include Vegan Breakfast Hash, Veggie Burger (house blackbean patty), Veggie Benedict, The Lez-Bowl (vegan, nutritional yeast dressing), and Buffalo Cauliflower

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: strong vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options ... menu explicitly marks items '(GF)' and '(VE)'


value: 126 - 1133 Mt. Seymour Rd, Deep Cove, BC

community: North Vancouver

value: InGrain Pastificio is a craft pasta manufacturer in Deep Cove that makes slow-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from BC-grown grains — durum, einkorn, emmer, spelt — and Seymour Lake alpine water filtered through a five-stage reverse-osmosis system, following traditional Gragnano IGP methods. The Deep Cove retail shop is the production outlet for what the company bills as a distinctly Canadian pasta story, with products also stocked at dozens of grocery stores across the province. For a cyclist rolling into Deep Cove, it is an artisan specialty shop rather than a place to sit down and refuel.

value: Ingrain

signal: craft pasta maker/retail (Pastificio), not a sit-down meal venue


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 76m.

blurb: Heritage garden in residential Oak Bay.

value: Lokier Gardens is a heritage garden located in the District of Oak Bay, recognized on the municipality's list of historic sites. Situated in the Victoria area, it represents a preserved piece of Oak Bay's horticultural and residential heritage. A touring cyclist passing through Oak Bay might visit as a quiet scenic stop amid the neighbourhood's tree-lined streets.

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: history

value: Lokier Gardens

signal: Municipal heritage garden managed by District of Oak Bay; parks/gardens typically free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Heritage garden on Oak Bay's historic register; quiet stop.


value: Free on-demand reaction ferry (current-propelled) operated by Argo Road Maintenance Inc. under contract to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, crossing the North Thompson River on Highway 5 about 93 km north of Kamloops. Crossing takes about 5 minutes; runs on demand 7 am–noon and 1–6:20 pm, 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: Little Fort Reaction Ferry


value: 365 Murtle Crescent, Unit 213, Clearwater, BC V0E1N1

community: Clearwater

value: Subway is an independently owned and operated sandwich franchise located in Clearwater, BC, offering made-to-order Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, salads, and breakfast items. Customers can order in-restaurant, via delivery, or through curbside pickup, and catering is also available. Clearwater sits along a major touring corridor and this location provides a convenient, reliable food stop with accepted credit cards and flexible ordering options.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


community: Yahk

value: A grassy flat beside Canuck Creek with a small scenic waterfall just downstream, offering swimming and fishing 6.5 km off Highway 3 near Yahk. The 2WD-suitable approach is an active logging road, so expect truck traffic and drive with lights on.

value: Canuck Creek Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 6.5 km off Highway 3... active logging road, so expect truck traffic


value: 222 Collis Street, Creston

community: Creston

value: McDonald's


community: Port Coquitlam

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 111-196 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 50m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 86m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Harrison Hamburgers is a casual American-style burger restaurant situated in the heart of Harrison Hot Springs, a popular lakeside resort town. The kitchen is known for standout items like the Fish Burger and Mushroom Swiss Burger, alongside classic sides such as onion rings, sweet potato fries, and milkshakes. Outdoor seating is available, and the welcoming atmosphere and convenient location on Esplanade Avenue make it a natural rest stop for cyclists passing through the Harrison Hot Springs corridor.

value: Harrison Hamburgers

detail: Website explicitly mentions veggie omelet and fresh green salad as menu items

wow_evidence: outdoor seating is available ... Harrison Hot Springs, a popular lakeside resort town


value: 1510 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Sopra Sotto Pizzeria is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, serving fresh in-house pastas and pizzas from a wood-fired oven. The restaurant has a full Italian menu spanning antipasti, pasta, and pizza, and is one of two locations (the other in Burnaby). Commercial Drive is one of Vancouver's most cycling-friendly corridors, making this a natural stop on a city ride.

value: Sopra Sotto Pizzeria

detail: Menu labels items vegetarian (v), gluten-free (gf), and dairy-free (df); vegan mozzarella available as an add-on on both Vancouver and Burnaby menus

signal: cuisine=pizza

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 10542 King George Boulevard

community: Surrey

value: Church's Chicken is a fast-food fried chicken restaurant offering takeout service. It provides a quick meal option for touring cyclists passing through North Vancouver. As a chain location, it offers familiar menu selections and convenient access.

value: Church's Chicken

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: chain location


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 62m; rack (4 spaces) at 62m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack (6 spaces) at 78m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Chuihong is a Korean-Chinese fusion restaurant in Surrey's Fraser Heights neighbourhood, specializing in classics like Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), TangSooYuk (sweet-and-sour fried pork), and Jjambong (spicy seafood noodle soup). It has built a loyal local following and manages demand through a virtual waitlist system. The restaurant also offers meal kits for customers who want to recreate the dishes at home.

value: Chuihong

detail: Customer testimonial on website states: 'From vegetarians to meat lovers, this place covers it all.'

signal: Korean-Chinese fusion (jjajangmyeon), affordable; ~$14-22pp


value: 144 Weld Street, Parksville

community: Parksville

value: White Elephant Thai is a locally owned Thai restaurant in Parksville serving a broad menu of classic Thai dishes including Pad Thai, curries, satay, and fresh salad rolls. The menu accommodates multiple dietary preferences with dedicated tofu and vegetable options across nearly every category. For cyclists touring the east coast of Vancouver Island, it offers a full sit-down meal in a town well-positioned along the Island's main cycling corridors.

value: White Elephant Thai

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian items including Crispy Tofu, vegetable spring rolls, salad rolls with tofu, and noodle/fried rice dishes offered with 'vegetables & tofu' as a protein choice

signal: Main noodle dishes $18.95; appetizers $12-16


value: 4088 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Chào Mámì ('Hello Mom') is a Vietnamese restaurant in Burnaby Heights that grew out of a previous venture called Brokenrice, built around celebrating the owner's mother's cooking with fresh, vibrant ingredients and a contemporary approach to classic Vietnamese dishes. The menu spans small plates, specialty noodle soups including pho, and a full bar with Vietnamese-inspired cocktails and imported Asian beers. It operates as a full-service dine-in restaurant with delivery available through major platforms.

value: Chào Mámì

detail: Menu explicitly notes 'Vegetarian option available' for Salad Rolls and Mango Salad; Papaya Salad offers tofu as a topping choice

signal: Specialty soups/noodles $17–21; small plates $10–18; $10 happy hour pho


value: 6080 Mud Lake Forest Service Rd, Blue River, BC V0E 1J0

blurb: Jet-boat grizzly tours from Blue River, with a floating rainforest restaurant.

community: Blue River

value: River Safari operates guided wildlife boat tours through Grizzly Bear Valley in BC's inland temperate rainforest, using native-style catamarans and custom jet boats to explore up to 12 kilometres of glacier-fed rivers and lakes in search of grizzly bears, moose, and eagles. The site also features The Forest Table, a floating-dock restaurant voted one of Canada's most unique dining experiences, and on-site lodge accommodation. Located 1 km off Yellowhead Highway 5 between Jasper and Kamloops, it is a memorable stop for touring cyclists on that corridor.

facet_confidence: low

theme: wildlife

value: River Safari

detail: The Forest Table Restaurant is on-site on a floating dock; full menu served, voted #3 most unique dining experience in Canada by TheTravel.com

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: guided jet-boat wildlife safari; ~$90-150/adult

wow_evidence: Guided jet-boat wildlife tours through Grizzly Bear Valley plus a floating-dock restaurant — day-shaping guided experience.


value: 2528 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5H2

community: Vancouver

value: Tina Cake Desserts is a Vietnamese dessert and food café on Kingsway in East Vancouver, billing itself as the number one Vietnamese desserts and foods spot in the city. The shop specializes in traditional Vietnamese cuisine alongside fresh fruit desserts and ice cream. It sits on a busy arterial corridor with regular cycling traffic between central Vancouver and Burnaby.

value: Tina Cake Desserts

signal: Vietnamese dessert/food cafe; ~$8-14

wow_evidence: Vietnamese dessert and food restaurant


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 33m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: McDonald's is a globally recognized fast food chain serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. This North Vancouver location includes a drive-through and takeout service. It is a reliable stop for touring cyclists needing a quick, widely available meal in an urban area.

value: McDonald's


value: 7155 Kingsway, Unit 221, Burnaby, BC V5E 1E9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands at 21m; stands (3 spaces) at 63m; stands (3 spaces) at 66m; stands at 86m; stands (3 spaces) at 91m; stands at 98m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Fresh Box Sushi is a sushi restaurant located in unit 221 in Vancouver, BC. Based on OSM data it offers Japanese sushi cuisine, but no further detail about the business, its setting, or its offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Fresh Box Sushi

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


value: 4121 Village Green, Whistler

community: Whistler

value: Listel Whistler is a full-service hotel tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac off the main pedestrian stroll of Whistler Village, just a short walk from the base lifts to both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The hotel features a Cedar Gallery Floor showcasing Indigenous Canadian art and the legendary Bearfoot Bistro restaurant with its underground wine cellar and Grey Goose Ice Room. Touring cyclists will find secure bike storage, guest laundry, and immediate access to Whistler's world-class trail network right outside the door.

value: The Listel Hotel Whistler

detail: Website states: 'Our guest laundry facilities make extended stays a breeze.'

detail: Bearfoot Bistro restaurant is on-site; hotel is in Whistler Village described as 'brimming with excellent dining and lively nightlife.'

signal: full-service hotel with Bearfoot Bistro; $220-300 shoulder

detail: Website states: 'Enjoy convenient hotel amenities like personal ski and snowboard valet service, secure bike storage and underground parking.'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: secure bike storage appears verbatim in the services description; guest laundry explicitly listed


community: Vernon

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1202 56 Street, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 56m; stands (5 spaces) at 62m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 8080 Scott Road

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 503 Yellowhead Highway

community: Burns Lake

value: Subway


value: 680 Trans-Canada Hwy Unit 3, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5R1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (11 spaces) at 94m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Chachi's


value: 280 Lloyd Avenue, North Vancouver

blurb: Public indoor tennis centre run by NVRC.

value: The North Vancouver Tennis Centre is a public indoor tennis facility operated by the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission (NVRC). It sits within the NVRC network of community recreation centres serving the District of North Vancouver. Touring cyclists in the area may find it a useful stop given its recreation-centre context, which often includes complementary amenities.

value: North Vancouver Tennis Centre

wow_evidence: NVRC-run public indoor tennis — public facility (unlike the commercial Tennis Centre chain).


value: 3068 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T5T5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 32m; stands (1 space) at 43m; stands (1 space) at 63m; stands (1 space) at 68m; stands (1 space) at 68m; stands (1 space) at 89m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Cora is a popular Canadian breakfast-and-lunch chain known for its generous fresh-fruit platters, creative crêpes, eggs, and waffles. The Abbotsford location offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor patio seating, making it a solid fueling stop in the Fraser Valley. Early opening hours align well with cyclists' typical dawn departure times.

value: Cora

signal: Cora breakfast chain; ~$16-24pp


value: 8050 Lickman Road, Sardis, BC

community: Chilliwack

value: Hampton Inn by Hilton Chilliwack is a mid-scale chain hotel located on Lickman Road in the Sardis area of Chilliwack, a common stopover town for cyclists travelling the Fraser Valley corridor. As part of the Hampton by Hilton brand, it offers a standardized full-service hotel experience. Its location near Highway 1 makes it a practical overnight option for touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Hampton Inn by Hilton Chilliwack

signal: chain 'hampton'


value: 1218 W Pender St., Vancouver, BC V6E 4N1

value: Coal Harbour Liquor Store is a licensed wine and spirits retailer (BC Liquor License 195427) in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood of downtown Vancouver. The shop operates both a walk-in retail location and a Shopify-based online delivery service, with a curated focus on wine. Touring cyclists passing through the area could stop to pick up beverages, though the business's public-facing identity centres strongly on home delivery.

value: Coal Harbour Liquor Store


value: #27-4429 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 85m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Haku Sushi is a Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi and Japanese cuisine. It offers both dine-in service and online ordering, providing a convenient full-meal option for touring cyclists in the Burnaby area.

value: Haku Sushi


value: 15529 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C9

community: White Rock

value: Nooi's New York Hotdog & Coffee is a lively street-food counter on White Rock's Marine Drive offering an eclectic menu that ranges from jumbo hotdogs, BBQ chicken skewers, corn dogs, and ramen to an extensive espresso and specialty beverage program. The Marine Drive waterfront is one of BC's most popular coastal cycling corridors, placing this spot directly in the path of touring cyclists. Sweet options—popsicles, snow cones, croffles, and milkshakes—complement savoury choices, making it viable for a quick mid-ride refuel.

value: New York Hotdog & Coffee

detail: Ramen menu explicitly lists 'Vegetable' as a named noodle option alongside Bacon, Chicken, and Beef variants


value: 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler, V0N 1B4

value: The Hilton Whistler Resort is a full-service hotel operated under the global Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, situated on Whistler Way in the core of Whistler village. Whistler is one of British Columbia's most celebrated cycling destinations, known for its extensive trail network and mountain bike infrastructure, making this hotel a natural base for cyclists visiting the area. As an internationally branded resort property, it is likely to offer a broad range of guest services, though specifics could not be confirmed from available sources.

value: Hilton Whistler Resort

signal: chain 'hilton'

wow_evidence: Hilton-branded hotel at 4050 Whistler Way


value: 8368 Capstan Way, Unit 1318, Richmond, BC V6X4B6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 75m.

community: Richmond

value: Blooming Spice Fish House is a Sichuan-style restaurant specialising in its signature 'boiling fish' — black fish slices doused tableside in two pounds of scorching hot oil loaded with chili and Sichuan peppercorns sourced directly from China. The dish follows a 30-year-old recipe, and the menu extends to cold jelly noodles, spicy frog, and dry-pot dishes. This is the chain's sole BC location, situated in a commercial complex in central Richmond.

value: Blooming Spice Fish House

signal: Sichuan regional restaurant, multiple casual locations, premium ingredients but no fine-dining markers

wow_evidence: sole BC location ... 30-year-old recipe


value: 4501 Kingsway Unit 102, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 31m; stands (5 spaces) at 33m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (10 spaces) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Italian restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby serving pizza and pasta, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Part of the Glowbal Group; wheelchair accessible and non-smoking.

value: Trattoria Italian Kitchen

wow_evidence: Italian restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby; part of the Glowbal Group


value: 826 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 4B6

value: Whiskey Six BBQ is a cozy West Coast smokehouse specializing in locally sourced, organic barbecue using BC and Fraser Valley meats, named after the McLaughlin H44 Buick rum-running car of the 1920s. The restaurant honours Canadian bootlegging history with an extensive selection of brown liquor from Vancouver's own small-batch distilleries alongside rotating East Van craft beers. A touring cyclist stopping in will find a full dine-in smokehouse with takeout available, and a kitchen that welcomes omnivores, vegans, and gluten-intolerant diners alike.

value: Whiskey Six BBQ

detail: Website states 'W6BBQ welcomes everyone with an appetite; omnivores, herbivores, vegans, gluten-intolerant, lactose-intolerant, etc. We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.' Gluten-free beer also listed on drinks menu

signal: West Coast smokehouse, mains $24-44 (mostly $26-38); ~$32-45pp

wow_evidence: named after the McLaughlin H44 Buick rum-running car of the 1920s... locally sourced, organic barbecue using BC and Fraser Valley meats


value: V9A 3N7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 27m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m; rack (8 spaces) at 68m; rack (1 space) at 79m; rack (2 spaces, covered) at 83m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Country Grocer is a family-owned supermarket chain founded on Vancouver Island in the 1980s, now operating eleven stores across Greater Victoria, Salt Spring, and the Cowichan Valley. The Esquimalt location is a full-service store with deli, bakery, seafood, and fresh produce departments, emphasizing locally sourced BC products. It is a dependable resupply stop for touring cyclists riding through the Greater Victoria area.

value: Country Grocer


value: 11099 Number 1 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 18m; rack at 72m.

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 206 - 345 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B3

bike_parking_detail: 29 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (21 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (21 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; bollard (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 125 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee is a BC-based specialty coffee chain with a location inside Library Square, a busy commercial and office complex in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The cafe serves a full espresso menu alongside specialty drinks such as nitro coffee, whole-leaf teas, and the signature Blue Matcha Latte, plus a range of baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps. It sits on Robson Street, a key cycling corridor connecting the West End to downtown, making it a convenient stop for urban touring cyclists.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 2883 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3H1

value: Kosho Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Port Coquitlam serving sushi and related dishes for both dine-in and online orders. It operates a compact neighbourhood spot on Shaughnessy Street with lunch and dinner service most days of the week. A touring cyclist in the Coquitlam area would find it a convenient stop for a Japanese meal.

value: Kosho Sushi

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


value: 5701 Granville St #110, Vancouver

value: Tao's Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant located in the Marpole neighbourhood of Vancouver, in a unit along the busy Granville Street corridor. It offers indoor dining and is positioned on a major arterial cycling route connecting South Vancouver to the city centre, making it a potential stop for cyclists moving through the area.

value: TaoTaoJu

wow_evidence: domain has expired and is parked by ParkLogic.com as of 2026


value: 4501 Kingsway, Unit 101, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 9m; rack (6 spaces) at 28m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (3 spaces) at 82m; stands (10 spaces) at 83m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 83m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Chicha San Chen is a bubble tea cafe chain location. It offers indoor seating and takeaway service, providing cyclists with a spot to grab a beverage during a ride.

value: Chicha San Chen

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: bubble tea cafe chain location


value: 273 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2Z9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 6 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Trackstand Cycleworks is an intimate bike repair studio in Vancouver's Chinatown, specialising in precision wheelbuilding, fixed-gear and single-speed builds, and comprehensive tune-up packages. The shop takes a transparent, process-driven approach—customers receive a clear assessment and estimate before any work begins, and are kept updated as the job progresses. It draws a devoted following among East Vancouver commuters and fixed-gear riders looking for expert, unhurried craftsmanship.

value: Trackstand Cycleworks

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: appointment-based model; no explicit mention of walk-in triage, pump access, urgent drop-in help


value: 6334 Bay Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 32m; rack at 49m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Blenz

signal: Blenz coffee chain (confirmed); ~$6-12

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2000 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 5G5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 14m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 30m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 49m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: Tim Hortons on Cadboro Bay Road is a Canadian coffee chain institution serving brewed coffee, Timbits, baked goods, breakfast wraps, and soups. This location offers dine-in and takeout but no drive-through, making it a sit-down-friendly stop near the University of Victoria and Cadboro Bay Village. It's a convenient and familiar refuelling point for cyclists navigating Victoria's eastern neighbourhoods.

value: Tim Hortons

wow_evidence: Canadian coffee chain institution


value: 4151 Number 3 Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: wall_loops at 80m; hoop (6 spaces) at 88m; hoop (6 spaces) at 94m; hoop (covered) at 95m; hoop (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.


value: 315 Carrall Street, V6A 0A7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (6 spaces) at 32m; stands (6 spaces) at 37m; stands at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Nelson the Seagull is a family-run cafe open since 2011, nestled in Gastown inside one of Vancouver's oldest heritage buildings, specializing in housemade sourdough bread, brunch, and exclusively African-origin coffees. The menu is shaped by South African roots — the name comes from a classic SA folk song — and leans on simple, high-quality ingredients anchored by signature sourdough loaves available whole in-store or online. A full espresso bar, rotating pastries, and a pantry of retail items round out the stop for cyclists passing through downtown Vancouver.

value: Nelson the Seagull

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Veggie Full Nelson Sandwich'; other vegetarian-friendly items include Avocado on Toast, PB & J on Toast, and Muesli & Yogurt Bowl. Vegan and GF not explicitly labeled


community: Penticton

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 302-403 North Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V9

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

community: Coquitlam

value: Pho 99 Vietnamese Noodle House is a Vietnamese restaurant on North Road in Coquitlam offering dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering including tourist group meals. The menu focuses on pho and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It sits in a multi-unit commercial building in a busy urban corridor.

value: Pho 99

signal: Vietnamese noodle house with dine-in service


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Fording

value: Remote backcountry campground near Elk Lakes in the southern Rockies, with reservations managed by the Alpine Club of Canada; hard trail-in access makes it impractical for a loaded touring bike.

value: Lower Elk Lake Campground


value: 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M3

community: Kelowna

value: Summerhill Pyramid Winery is Canada's only Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard, founded by the Cipes family in 1986 on 17 hectares above Okanagan Lake in Kelowna. The property is anchored by a replica Egyptian pyramid cellar built to sacred geometry proportions, used to age the winery's 100% organic wines. Cyclists can browse the retail wine shop, dine in the bistro with panoramic lake views, or arrange a tour of the pyramid — a genuinely singular stop in the Okanagan wine country.

value: Summerhill Pyramid Winery

signal: Biodynamic estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Canada's only Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard... replica Egyptian pyramid cellar built to sacred geometry proportions


community: Port Alberni

value: Boston Pizza

signal: Boston Pizza casual sit-down chain (confirmed); ~$18-28pp


value: 11660 Steveston Hwy #1060, Richmond, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 8m; rack (covered) at 71m; rack at 72m; rack (covered) at 87m; rack at 93m.

value: Kisha Poppo is a Japanese all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant on Steveston Highway in Richmond, serving freshly prepared items with no time or item limits brought directly to the table. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout (with online ordering), plus delivery through Skip the Dishes and DoorDash. Located near the Steveston area cycling routes, it provides a substantial sit-down meal option for touring cyclists passing through Richmond.

value: Kisha Poppo Japanese Resturant

signal: Dinner AYCE buffet $47.95/person; lunch $24.95


value: 4108 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 10m; stands (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (3 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (3 spaces) at 89m. Total: 27 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 2828 152 St, Surrey BC V4P 1G6

community: Surrey

value: Hanaya Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese sushi and dining restaurant in Surrey, BC, in operation since at least 2004. It offers dine-in, online ordering, and delivery, making it a practical stop for cyclists looking for a full sit-down Japanese meal. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit and debit cards.

value: Hanaya Japanese Restaurant

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


value: 710 Harold Street, Slocan, V0G 2C0

blurb: Volunteer-run community library in the village of Slocan.

community: Slocan

value: The Slocan Community Library is a small, 100% volunteer-run public library serving the village of Slocan in the Slocan Valley. It offers a curated book catalogue, DVDs, audio books, and a collection with a focus on Indigenous reads, making it a genuine community hub in a rural cycling corridor. Touring cyclists passing through Slocan may find it a useful rest point for local information, though hours are limited to four partial days per week.

value: Slocan Community Library

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Volunteer-run village library; ordinary library band.


value: 708 Sixth Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 28m; rack (covered) at 53m; stands at 64m; stands at 64m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 70m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Dairy Queen


value: 2340 West 4th Avenue, V6K 1P1

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (6 spaces) at 44m; rack (5 spaces) at 48m; rack (5 spaces) at 48m; rack (8 spaces) at 66m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 94m. Total: 53 spaces.

value: Raisu is a Japanese restaurant on Vancouver's busy West 4th Avenue cycling corridor, specializing in Teishoku (Japanese set meals) and sake. It is part of a wider hospitality group with locations across Vancouver and Toronto. Both dine-in reservations and takeout/pickup are available, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through Kitsilano.

value: Raisu

signal: teishoku Japanese sets (+ $47 chirashi), sake; ~$22-34pp


value: 1059 Alberni Street, Vancouver, V6E 1A1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 63m; stands (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (5 spaces) at 82m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Thierry is a renowned Vancouver patisserie and chocolaterie founded by Chef Thierry Busset, a maitre artisan Chocolatier and Patissier who previously worked at three Michelin-starred London restaurants including Le Gavroche. The Alberni Street flagship is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and offers handcrafted chocolates, macarons, pastries, cakes, and breakfast and lunch items in an elegant setting. It is one of three Vancouver locations and has been widely recognized as among North America's finest pastry establishments.

value: Thierry

detail: Menu includes vegetarian-compatible pastries, tarts, and breakfast/lunch items


value: Tla'amin Nation, BC V8A 0E3, Canada

character: utilitarian

community: Larsons Landing

value: A two-site roadside rest stop where the Sunshine Coast Trail crosses Southview Road, about 3 km off Highway 101 near Powell River; no confirmed amenities and a bare-bones setup suited to trail pass-throughs rather than a comfortable stay.

value: Homestead Creek Campsite


value: 2200 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y1

value: Arbutus Coffee is a neighbourhood coffeehouse in Kitsilano occupying a Class A Heritage Building at the corner of 6th and Arbutus Street that has served the community in some form since 1907. Operating in its current café incarnation since 2002, it is known for expertly-pulled espresso, house-made baked treats, and a warm, easygoing atmosphere cultivated by a long-standing local team. Touring cyclists passing through Kitsilano will find freshly-ground coffee and a solid selection of sandwiches, quiche, and baked goods made in-house.

value: Arbutus Coffee

detail: Menu lists 'Overnight Oats (vegan)', 'Vegetarian Quiche', and 'Powerbar [gluten friendly]'


value: 8311 Lansdowne Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 36m; rack (covered) at 87m.

value: Xing Fu Tang


value: 1780 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 81m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 85m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: TV Dinner is a neighborhood market and café offering frozen and refrigerated foods, pantry staples, and quality coffee. It provides convenient meal options and casual food stops for cyclists and pedestrians passing through the West 3rd Avenue corridor. The business emphasizes delivering convenience without sacrificing quality.

value: TV Dinner Market & Café

wow_evidence: neighborhood market and café


value: 1090 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6G9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 16m; wave (5 spaces) at 53m; wave (5 spaces) at 75m; rack (5 spaces) at 84m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Fatburger is a casual burger chain with roots dating to Los Angeles in 1947, operating in Canada since 2005 and proudly Canadian-owned. The Lougheed Coquitlam location serves cooked-to-order burgers made with fresh-never-frozen Alberta Angus beef, alongside chicken wings, veggie burgers, hand-scooped milkshakes, and homemade onion rings. Takeout and delivery are available, making it a convenient refuelling stop along the Lougheed Highway corridor.

value: Fatburger

detail: Website lists 'veggie burgers & sandwiches' as a menu item


value: 1403 Marine Drive, V7T 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 27m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Wooden Fish is a Vietnamese restaurant on North Vancouver's Marine Drive with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. It's a casual dining option where touring cyclists can stop for Southeast Asian cuisine while exploring the North Shore cycling routes.

google_place_id: ChIJAzekDpRvhlQRKdgeAyzzgYg

value: Wooden Fish

signal: Vietnamese, Marine Dr; ~$14-22pp


value: 1045B Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K3

community: Nanaimo

value: Manvirros Indian Grill is a family-owned restaurant in Nanaimo serving authentic East Indian cuisine using recipes passed down through generations, with a menu spanning tandoori, biryani, curries, and regional specialties. The dining room is described by customers as cozy and warmly decorated, and the kitchen is helmed by a chef trained in Chandigarh with experience cooking North Indian and Mughalai cuisine. Catering for events and parties is also available.

value: Manvirros Indian Grill

detail: Menu includes a dedicated vegetarian section with multiple dishes: Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Eggplant, Navrattan Korma, Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer Korma, Paneer Tikka Masala, Paneer Vindaloo, Shahee Paneer, Vegetable Vindaloo, Bhindi Masala, Veggie Biryani, and Paneer Biryani. Vegan and GF options not explicitly confirmed

signal: Biryani mains $19.99–$21.99; customers say 'very reasonably priced'

wow_evidence: family-owned restaurant...recipes passed down through generations...chef trained in Chandigarh


value: 2024 Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0

community: Rossland

value: B&T's Hard Knock Cafe is a breakfast-to-late-night restaurant and live music venue in the heart of Rossland, BC, operated by owners Bono and Ty since 2023. It serves hearty breakfasts, pub-style dinners, and craft beer alongside a rotating calendar of live bands, karaoke, and open mic nights. Touring cyclists will find a laid-back, community-rooted spot with a full menu ranging from morning fuel to evening pints.

value: B&T's Hard Knock Cafe

detail: Menu lists 'Hippy Hash' explicitly described as a 'Vegetarian Hash Bowl' with peppers, onions, zucchini, potatoes, fried cauliflower, chickpeas, and tofu with tahini sauce; Muesli is made with oat milk. No GF or vegan labelling confirmed

signal: Breakfast mains $8–21; casual cafe with live music.


value: #5C, 1200 Summit Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia

community: Kamloops

value: Edo Japan Summit Centre is a franchise location of a proudly Canadian fast food chain founded in 1979, serving Japanese teppan-grilled food including bento boxes, teriyaki bowls, hand-rolled sushi made in-store daily, gyoza, and miso soup. Located inside the Summit Centre mall in Kamloops, it offers dine-in seating alongside takeout and delivery. A loyalty rewards app (Teriyaki Insider Levels) lets regulars earn coins on purchases.

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


blurb: Famous 8 km clifftop trail through rainforest and headlands at Ucluelet.

community: Ucluelet

value: The Wild Pacific Trail is an 8-kilometre coastal trail network on the Ucluth Peninsula near Ucluelet, BC, created through the vision of 'Oyster Jim' Martin and maintained by the Wild Pacific Trail Society, a registered non-profit. The trail traverses temperate rainforest, coastal bogs, mudflats, and dramatic ocean headlands, with multiple loops ranging from 0.5 to 5 kilometres. Free guided naturalist walks and an Amphitrite House Interpretive Centre make this a rich stop for cyclists exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island.

label: storm watching

months: October November December January February

theme: nature

value: Wild Pacific Trail

signal: Free guided walks; donation-supported public trail

wow_evidence: Provincially famous 8 km headland trail network — a top Vancouver Island attraction; day-shaping walk. Dupe pair with the Lighthouse Loop record.


value: 300 Stuart Drive East

blurb: Fort St. James' community arena, the Fort Forum.

community: Fort St James

value: Fort Forum is a community centre in Fort St. James, a small historic town in BC's Central Interior on the shores of Stuart Lake. As part of the District of Fort St. James Parks & Recreation portfolio, it likely serves as a hub for local recreation and community events. Touring cyclists passing through Fort St. James may find it a useful orientation point, though specific cyclist-facing services are unconfirmed.

value: Fort Forum Arena

wow_evidence: District rec facility (the town arena); thin record, public-rec profile.


value: 120-1133 Mt Seymour Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y4

community: North Vancouver

value: Spirits of Mt Seymour is a liquor retailer located in Parkgate Village at the base of Mt Seymour, stocking over 400 local and global craft beers, BC VQA and imported wines, single malt scotches, and a broad range of spirits. The shop also runs a delivery service covering the North Shore, Downtown Vancouver, and Burnaby. For a cyclist finishing a ride on the Mt Seymour trails or road, it is a convenient stop to grab a cold local craft beer or a bottle of BC wine.

value: Spirits of Mt Seymour

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 20398 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 1200 Seguin Drive, Coquitlam, V3K 6W8

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 615 East Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Subway


value: 1409 Teasdale Road

value: Kempf Orchards is a family-run U-pick cherry orchard in Kelowna's Okanagan region, with an orcharding tradition going back to 1966. Cyclists passing through during cherry season can pick their own fresh cherries directly from the trees, choosing from several varieties including Rainier, Lapins, and Sour cherries. The orchard is a beloved local summer destination and a genuine taste-of-place stop on any Okanagan tour.

value: Kempf Orchard

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-run U-pick cherry orchard... orcharding tradition going back to 1966


community: Richmond

value: Church's Chicken


value: 550 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 31m.

value: RedBeef Noodle Kitchen is a Taiwanese beef noodle restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, specializing in handcrafted soups built from slow-boiled beef bone broth simmered for over 12 hours with exotic Chinese spices. The menu spans more than two dozen noodle preparations alongside rice bowls, dumplings, and desserts, reflecting serious culinary craft rooted in a Taiwanese tradition. Multiple branch locations and an online ordering option make it a substantive dining stop for cyclists moving through the Main Street corridor.

value: RedBeef Noodle Kitchen

detail: Menu lists Signature Vegetarian Noodle Soup (紅燒素食湯麵), Vegetarian Dry Noodles (素食乾拌麵), and Teriyaki Tofu Rice (照燒豆腐飯)

signal: Noodle house; mains $14–27, mostly $17–21


washroom_type: pit

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Small reservation-only group site tucked beside Wolf Lake, with a dock for swimming and fishing; dry camping with no potable water and a single outhouse, so come self-sufficient.

value: Wolf Lake Group Campsite

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Dry Camping with very limited amenities … MAXIMUM 20 people … Online Reservations ONLY


value: 8671 Number 1 Road, Unit 6, Richmond, BC V7C 1V2

value: This Subway franchise operates inside the Seafair Shopping Centre in Richmond, offering made-to-order Footlong and 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It serves breakfast and provides catering, delivery, and curbside pickup in addition to in-restaurant dining. For a touring cyclist, it is a convenient stop along No. 1 Road for a customizable, filling meal.


community: Abbotsford


value: 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 6G3

community: Nelson

value: A 101-room waterfront resort situated on Kootenay Lake in Nelson, within walking distance of downtown and backed by views of the Selkirk Mountains. The property features on-site dining at Port701 Marinaside and is surrounded by opportunities for kayaking, boating, and exploring the broader Kootenay region. Its central Nelson location makes it a comfortable overnight base for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Prestige Lakeside Resort, WorldHotels Elite

detail: On-site dining at Port701 Marinaside confirmed in website overview; hotel is also within walking distance of downtown Nelson

signal: BW Premier Collection resort; waterfront, jetted tub, on-site dining, mountain views

wow_evidence: 101-room waterfront resort situated on Kootenay Lake in Nelson … views of the Selkirk Mountains


community: Fairmont Hot Springs

value: A two-site forested rec site on Fenwick Lake, reached via 45 km of Kootenay River FSR plus 6.5 km of navigated side road with four junctions; high-clearance access and active logging make this a significant commitment for a loaded touring bike. A short 150 m trail leads to Fenwick Falls viewpoint.

value: Fenwick Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 2033 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

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

community: Vancouver

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5

value: A large full-service hotel in Kamloops featuring a signature tropical atrium with an indoor saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, and wading pool. Notably the only hotel in Kamloops with an on-site liquor store, and home to Table twelvefifty, a restaurant with valley views from a patio. With 30,000 square feet of event space and a 24-hour front desk, it is a well-equipped base for touring cyclists passing through the Thompson Valley.

value: Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

detail: On-site restaurant Table twelvefifty serves modern cuisine with valley views and a patio

signal: Coast brand full-service hotel with atrium pool; Kamloops $150-200


value: 13569 105A Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Union Latino's Restaurant is a Colombian restaurant and party venue with locations in Surrey and Vancouver, offering authentic dishes such as bandeja paisa, empanadas, and whole fried tilapia alongside cocktails and a full bar. The venue also hosts regular Latin events including salsa and bachata classes, karaoke nights, and themed parties. A 'Market' section sells frozen Colombian food items (empanadas, plantain dishes) for take-home preparation.

value: Union Latino's Food

detail: Full restaurant menu including Colombian mains (bandeja paisa, pescado frito, ropa vieja), breakfast dishes, appetizers, and sides served at both Surrey and Vancouver locations

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: locations in Surrey and Vancouver


value: 1232 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Raclette Steaks is a casual steak sandwich and burger restaurant on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, specializing in Philly cheesesteaks and Swiss raclette-style steak sandwiches made with AAA beef, housemade cheese sauce, and freshly baked bread. The restaurant offers a calm, cosy indoor dining atmosphere with no outdoor seating. Touring cyclists passing through Vancouver's West End would find it a convenient sit-down meal stop on one of the city's main pedestrian and cycling corridors.

value: Raclette Steaks

signal: Main prices $13.99–$19.99; casual sit-down sandwich/burger shop


value: 3170 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: Tod Mountain Cafe is a mountain-inspired café in Sun Peaks village serving ethically sourced, small-batch roasted coffee alongside an all-day breakfast menu of crêpes, bagel sandwiches, burritos, and avocado toast. The café emphasizes locally sourced seasonal ingredients and describes a warm, comfortable atmosphere suited to refueling after outdoor adventure. It is a natural stop for cyclists passing through or based at Sun Peaks Resort.

value: Tod Mountain Cafe

detail: Menu includes avocado toast, matcha latté, and other vegetarian-compatible items

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 2104 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4

community: Courtenay

value: Bean Around The World is a BC-based specialty coffee chain with a roastery headquartered in North Vancouver; the Courtenay outlet on Cliffe Avenue serves the Comox Valley as one of the chain's Vancouver Island locations. The brand offers a range of coffees, teas, cold brews, and related beverages alongside an online retail operation for beans and brew gear. For cyclists passing through the Comox Valley, it provides a recognisable café anchor on a busy commercial corridor.

value: Been Around The World Café


value: 2190 Voght St, Merritt, BC

community: Merritt

value: Empty Keg Brew House is a family-friendly craft brewery established in May 2019 in Merritt, BC's Nicola Valley, featured on the Southern Interior Ale Trail, with over 67 handcrafted beer varieties created since opening. The brewhouse pairs a rotating tap list of unfiltered ales, lagers, stouts, and hard seltzers with a food menu of burgers, chicken, charcuterie, and pub fare ordered at a self-serve front bar. A recent solar installation and an expanded patio reflect the owners' community-minded ethos in this small-town gathering spot.

value: Empty Keg Brew House

signal: Family-friendly craft brewhouse taproom

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: craft brewery featured on the Southern Interior Ale Trail, over 67 handcrafted beer varieties


value: 12240 2nd Avenue, Richmond, V7E 3L8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 16m; stands (7 spaces) at 86m; rack at 87m; rack at 89m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: A Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond serving casual dining. Offers cuisine options for touring cyclists exploring the area.

google_place_id: ChIJxReodwfhhVQR-tcBBeIBWqw

value: CHJ Bistro

signal: Taiwanese casual; ~$14-22pp


value: 1930 Main St, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0

community: Fruitvale

value: Fruitvale Kitchen is a casual takeout-focused restaurant in Fruitvale in the Kootenays, offering online ordering and counter pickup. It markets itself on value and a wide range of flavours, making it a potential quick resupply stop for cyclists riding the Kootenay back roads. The pickup-only model lets riders order ahead and collect food without a long sit-down wait.

value: The Fruitvale Kitchen

detail: Website explicitly states 'Pickup Only' with online ordering available

signal: "Great Value" tagline + pickup-only quick-service model, no menu prices shown


value: 2381 King George Boulevard, Surrey

value: A Greek restaurant in Surrey offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery service, with online ordering available. Catering services are offered for events of any size.

value: Red Rose Restaurant

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


value: 1161 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Karma Lounge is an upscale hotel lobby lounge located in the Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver, offering West Coast-inspired share plates made entirely from scratch using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. The space is designed as a hybrid destination — welcoming guests for lunch, cocktails, and weekend brunch before transitioning into a high-energy social venue in the evenings. It is operated by After Dark Hospitality Group and draws a mix of business professionals, local socialites, and international visitors.

value: Karma Lounge

detail: Website states menu has 'something for everyone' with West Coast share plates featuring fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients

label: Fine dining

signal: Tomahawk steak platters $130; hotel lobby lounge with wine program