value: 4125 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 88m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A pub located on Hastings Street in Burnaby with indoor seating. No additional details about amenities or cyclist services are available.

value: Admiral Pub

signal: amenity=pub


source: enrichment

value: 2100 Viceroy Place, Richmond, BC V6V 1Y9

blurb: Indoor gas go-kart track with an 11-turn circuit.

category: Attractions

community: Richmond

value: TBC Indoor Racing is Greater Vancouver's longest-running indoor go-kart facility, operating since 2000 in a Richmond warehouse. It claims the distinction of being the last venue in the Lower Mainland to offer real gas-powered racing, with karts reaching 75 km/hr on an F1-inspired 11-turn track. Private banquet halls, meeting rooms, and on-site pizza make it a self-contained event venue popular for corporate outings and celebrations.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: TBC Indoor Racing

detail: Website prominently features a 'New Pizza Menu'; pizza can be ordered for groups during events, and the venue offers catering and 'post-victory lunches' in private banquet halls

origin: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

confidence: high

label: Rec / drop-in

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Community Centre

tier: info

wow_evidence: Gas-kart indoor track since 2000, drop-in racing — fun rest-day activity. KW false positive.


value: 45 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

category: Food & Drink

community: Duncan

value: Just Jakes is recorded in OpenStreetMap as a restaurant in Duncan, BC, but no verifiable contact information or website specific to this location exists in the available data. The OSM node is sparse and the discovered URL belongs to an unrelated New Jersey business of the same name, leaving this listing unconfirmable without on-the-ground investigation.

value: Just Jake's

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Neighborhood bar, family-run since 1997; wine $30–40/bottle, beer $6–7/draft

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 53730 Bridal Falls Rd, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X1

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

kid_friendly: yes

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Bridal Falls

source: camping

value: A large, full-service RV resort at the base of Mt. Cheam in the Fraser Valley, directly off the Trans-Canada Highway and steps from Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park; amenities run to heated pools, hot tubs, playgrounds, and an on-site store, though the focus is firmly on RVs and cabins rather than tent camping.

value: Camperland Bridal Falls RV Resort & Cabins

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: laundromat, an onsite general store… heated pools, hot tubs


value: 7111 252 St, Langley, British Columbia V4W 1H6

community: Langley

value: Locality Brewing is a family-owned farm brewery on MacInnes Farms in North Langley where barley and hops are grown, malted, and brewed entirely on-site, delivering a genuine field-to-glass experience in the Fraser Valley. The outdoor-only taproom features a picnic area and hiking trails set within a working farm, making it a scenic and relaxed destination well suited to touring cyclists. An on-site food vendor (Stampede Burger) serves burgers and sides alongside the locally crafted farmhouse beers.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Locality Brewing Tap Room

detail: Stampede Burger taproom menu includes Black Bean Burger (vegetarian), Salad, and a Keto Option

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: family-owned farm brewery on MacInnes Farms ... barley and hops are grown, malted, and brewed entirely on-site ... outdoor-only taproom features a picnic area and hiking trails


value: 4791 McClelland Road, Richmond, V6X 0M5

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands at 18m; stands at 19m; stands at 21m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 41m; stands at 48m; stands at 57m; stands at 71m; stands at 77m; rack at 78m; stands at 92m; rack at 92m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 92m; rack at 97m; stands at 97m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Royal Beef is a Chinese restaurant in Richmond specializing in beef-centric cuisine, with an extensive menu spanning braised beef brisket, grilled beef short ribs, clay pot beef dishes, and house signatures like Royal Beef Supreme Stew. It operates under the Hao's Catering restaurant group, which runs several Chinese dining establishments in Richmond. The restaurant offers online ordering with pickup, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Royal Beef

source: osm

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Hot dishes mains $25-40 (Beef Brisket $28.99, Curry Beef $35.99, Small Pot Beef $38.99)

tier: welcoming


value: 1245 Rogers Way, Kamloops, V1S 1R9

category: Accommodation

community: Kamloops

value: The Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops is a branded mid-scale hotel located on Rogers Way in Kamloops, a major hub city in BC's interior Thompson River corridor. As part of the global Hampton by Hilton chain, it offers standardized amenities expected of the brand in a city well-positioned for cyclists crossing the province. Kamloops sits at the junction of several major cycling routes, making this a practical overnight stop for long-distance touring cyclists.

value: Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops

ownership: Global chain

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'hampton'

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 942B West 16th Street, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Yummy Donair & Kebab is a fast-casual restaurant in North Vancouver specializing in Middle Eastern and Persian-inspired cuisine, including donairs, kebabs, and falafel. Opened in 2011, the restaurant developed its own spice blends and cooking processes around a healthier take on traditional kebabs. Online ordering and catering services are available, making it a practical stop for a quick hot meal.

value: Yummy Donair & Kebab

detail: Menu includes Falafel Donair, Falafel Fries, Falafel Platter, and Falafel Salad Box — multiple vegetarian/vegan options

signal: Main donairs, kebabs, platters $14.99–$20.99; fast-food retailer

wow_evidence: opened in 2011, the restaurant developed its own spice blends


value: 1983 Columbia Avenue, V1N 2W8

community: Castlegar

value: Red Fin Sushi & K-food is a Korean and Japanese sushi restaurant offering takeaway and dine-in service. The restaurant accommodates multiple dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. A convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking Asian cuisine in Crescent Valley.

value: Red Fin Sushi & K-food

signal: Korean/Japanese sushi restaurant; $15-25/person

source: judgement

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 377 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 3N5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 29m; rack (1 space) at 47m; rack (1 space) at 51m; rack (1 space) at 60m; rack (1 space) at 69m; rack (4 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 81m; rack (1 space) at 86m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: The Vic Downtown is an independent coffee roaster and cafe on the corner of 4th Avenue and Victoria Street in the heart of Kamloops, roasting small batches of globally sourced fair-trade and organic beans — including from a women's cooperative in Peru — in-house throughout the week. Beyond coffee, the shop offers a broad food menu spanning breakfast through afternoon snacks, plus over 65 varieties of loose-leaf tea available by the cup or to take home. A sunny street-corner patio makes it a natural gathering spot in the middle of downtown Kamloops.

value: The Vic

detail: Website states 'free wifi and plenty of outlets' inside the cafe

detail: Menu page lists vegetarian rolls, quiche, GF carrot cake, GF chocolate brownies, GF chocolate chip cookies, GF breakfast sandwiches, and dairy-free GF cookies

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: free wifi and plenty of outlets… roasting small batches of globally sourced fair-trade and organic beans in-house


value: Boston Pizza

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'boston pizza'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: Prince George

value: Wasabi is a Japanese restaurant located in Prince George in BC's Cariboo region. It sits along a key northern corridor for touring cyclists heading through central British Columbia.

value: Wasabi

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: low

signal: sushi, very affordable; ~$14-22pp

region: Northern British Columbia


value: 2505 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (10 spaces) at 86m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Beacon Cafe is a cafe located in Sidney, BC, a small seaside town on the Saanich Peninsula and a popular stop on cycling routes connecting the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal to the region. Beyond its OSM classification as a cafe, no further details about the business — its offerings, setting, or cyclist amenities — could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Beacon Cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1628 Canyon Street, Creston, V0B 1G5

community: Creston

value: Sternwheeler Craft Distillery is an award-winning small-batch operation in downtown Creston producing spirits exclusively from locally grown fruit — saskatoons, apples, and other Creston Valley produce — with no grains, nuts, or artificial additives. Founded in 2017 as Wynndel Craft Distilleries, it relocated to a converted heritage building on Canyon Street in 2024 and opened a Lounge Bar in early 2025 stocked entirely with local beers, wines, ciders, and its own spirits. The distillery has accumulated multiple Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition honours including several Best in Class and Gold medals, making it a notable destination in the Kootenays.

value: Sternwheeler Craft Distillery

signal: fruit distillery, tasting room; ~$15-25 visit

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 2036 London Lane, Whistler, BC

community: Whistler

value: Evolution Whistler is a modern, pet-friendly condo-style hotel in Whistler's original Creekside Village, offering spacious one-to-three-bedroom suites with full kitchens, fireplaces, and in-suite laundry. Located steps from the Creekside Gondola, it features year-round outdoor heated pools, hot tubs, and a eucalyptus steam room. The property is operated as part of a small collection of Creekside hotels and appeals to couples, families, and adventure-focused travellers seeking self-contained suite accommodation.

value: Evolution Whistler

detail: All suites include an in-suite washer and dryer per website description

signal: Upscale positioning, premium amenities, condo-style suites in expensive Whistler market


value: 712 Drake Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 63m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 4720 McClelland Road, Richmond, V6X 0M6

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; stands at 36m; rack at 38m; stands at 40m; stands at 48m; stands at 51m; stands at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands at 84m; stands at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Chipotle

signal: chain 'chipotle'


value: 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook

blurb: Restored Trans-Canada Limited railcars and fossil galleries at the Cranbrook History Centre.

community: Cranbrook

value: The Cranbrook History Centre is a nationally recognized cultural institution housing a nationally designated historic railcar collection, internationally recognized paleontology specimens, and an interactive model railway exhibit. Guided tours step visitors back into the golden age of rail travel aboard original Trans-Canada Limited cars, weaving in Indigenous, labour, and immigration history. The museum is a short walk from downtown Cranbrook, close to cafés and shops, with free on-site parking accessed from Highway 95.

days_closed: Mo Su

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: Canadian Museum of Rail Travel

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Adult admission $8.00 shown on official pricing page

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Nationally designated historic railcar collection plus internationally recognized paleontology; guided tours aboard original Trans-Canada Limited cars are distinctive, dinner-story material.


value: 893 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (8 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (8 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; rack (5 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 35 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Sookjai Thai is a small, intimate Thai restaurant on Fort Street near the corner of Fort and Quadra in Victoria, offering a full dinner menu of classic Thai dishes. The establishment prides itself on a cozy dine-in experience with limited seating, alongside takeout, in-house delivery, and third-party delivery options. They also offer refrigerated ready-to-eat meals and housemade sauces available for grab-and-go during regular hours.

value: Sookjai Thai

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian section; catering page lists separate Vegan Menu and Gluten Free Menu

signal: Thai, classic dishes; ~$16-26pp


value: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3N4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 37m; rack (covered) at 42m; stands (10 spaces) at 49m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Concert hall of the Victoria Conservatory of Music in a former church.

value: The Alix Goolden Performance Hall is the principal concert venue of the Victoria Conservatory of Music, a charitable institution founded in 1964 and located in downtown Victoria. The hall hosts a full calendar of classical music concerts, masterclasses, and student recitals, drawing performers and audiences from across the region. Touring cyclists exploring Victoria's cultural scene will find it a central and accessible live-music destination on Johnson Street.

theme: art-culture

value: Alix Goolden Performance Hall

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: conservatory concert hall; tickets $20-40

wow_evidence: Victoria Conservatory of Music's principal hall in a former church — steady concert calendar, show-conditional.


value: 125 3rd Street

category: Groceries

community: Ashcroft

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2745 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 35m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Polonia Sausage House is a family-owned Polish delicatessen operating since 1989, one of six Lower Mainland locations, offering house-made gluten-free Polish sausages crafted from traditional family recipes. Beyond deli meats, the shop carries imported Eastern European cheeses, pickles, sauerkraut, perogies, and baked goods. It has been recognized as one of the top three meat products in Canada by the Ukrainian-Canadian Professional Business Association.

value: Polonia Sausage House

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: recognized as one of the top three meat products in Canada by the Ukrainian-Canadian Professional Business Association; family-owned operating since 1989, one of six Lower Mainland locations


value: 4022 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Sopra Sotto is a sit-down Italian pizzeria and pasta restaurant on Burnaby's Hastings Street corridor, one of two Lower Mainland locations. The kitchen makes fresh pasta in-house and fires pizzas in a wood-burning oven, with a full menu spanning antipasti, pastas, and Neapolitan-style pies. The restaurant accommodates large group bookings and private buyouts, making it a viable stop for club rides or touring groups.

value: Sopra Sotto

detail: Burnaby and Vancouver menus mark vegetarian items with (v), gluten-friendly options available for pastas (+$3) and pizzas (+$4.5), dairy-free items marked (df) on Vancouver menu, and vegan mozzarella offered as a pizza add-on (+$3)

signal: Italian pizzeria, pastas $26-31/pizzas $18-25; ~$30-42pp

wow_evidence: one of two Lower Mainland locations … fresh pasta in-house … wood-burning oven


value: 3358 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 14m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 70m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m; rack (4 spaces) at 76m; rack (8 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 91m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 92m. Total: 57 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Poke by Ryuu is a quick-service poke bowl restaurant on UBC's Wesbrook Mall, operated by Neptune Group, a Metro Vancouver hospitality company behind several Asian dining brands. Situated within the busy UBC campus corridor, it offers a convenient food stop for cyclists exploring the university grounds or passing through on the Pacific Spirit Park routes. It is one of a handful of Neptune Group concepts at UBC, alongside a Chinese kitchen and wonton noodle bar.

value: Poke by Ryuu

signal: quick-service poke bowls; ~$14-17


value: 515 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B2L2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (3 spaces) at 51m; rack at 67m; rack at 72m; rack (12 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Taishoken is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Vancouver's downtown core, specializing in tonkotsu, miso, and tsukemen-style noodle bowls. The menu spans a range of broth styles alongside gyoza, rice dishes, and several vegetarian options. Online ordering with pickup is available directly through the restaurant's website.

value: Taishoken

detail: Menu legend includes vegetarian and gluten-free markers; named vegetarian items include Kara Miso Veggie Ramen, Veggie Ramen, Tomato Cheese Soup (Vegetarian), Veggie Gyoza, and Veggie Spicy Gyoza

signal: Ramen mains priced $16.95–$18.50; band 2 range


value: 150 Fourth Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Originally Gaia Grocery and now rebranded as Neighbours Café + Provisions under new ownership, this community hub at 150 Fourth St in Tofino combines a full grocery store with a specialty espresso café serving beans from Tofino Coffee Roasting Company. The store emphasises locally sourced products and affordable pricing, and also carries Cocofino dairy-free frozen yogurt made by the owners. It bills itself as a community gathering place where anyone passing through Tofino — resident or visitor — is treated as a neighbour.

value: Gaia Grocery

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1G6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 36m; rack at 93m. Total: 5 spaces.

blurb: Fernwood NRG's community centre; meals, bike polo, neighbourhood programs.

value: Fernwood Community Centre, operated by the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group Society (Fernwood NRG), is a vibrant charitable non-profit hub in Victoria's Fernwood neighbourhood. The centre offers an eclectic mix of programming including weekly community meals, bike polo, yoga, queer boxing, and community gardens, alongside licensed childcare and affordable housing. It also hosts the annual FernFest, a free neighbourhood celebration with live music, food, and an artisan market.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Fernwood Community Centre

band_key: free

label: Free

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood hub with community meals, bike polo, public programs — walk-in public centre.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 37m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Sushi Musa appears in OSM as a Japanese/sushi restaurant in a Langley strip mall, but its website now promotes Korean food and lists a Vancouver address, suggesting the business may have relocated, rebranded, or closed at this location. The website advertises online ordering for Korean dishes including fried chicken, kimchi rice, and Korean sausage. The mismatch between the OSM record and the current website makes the status of the Langley location unclear.

value: Sushi Musa

signal: Korean casual dining—fried chicken, kimchi rice, trotters typically $12–20 mains

wow_evidence: website shows a completely different address (1738 Davie St, Vancouver) and different cuisine


value: 115 Slocan Avenue, PO Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0

character: destination

energy: restorative

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

community: New Denver

value: Municipal campground in Centennial Park on the eastern shore of Slocan Lake in the small Kootenay village of New Denver, offering swimming, Selkirk Mountain scenery, and the historic Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre within walking distance. Online reservations are required; a natural anchor stop for cyclists riding the Slocan Valley.

value: Centennial Campground

ownership: Municipal

subcategory: Public Campground


value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 2391 West 4th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 1m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; rack (6 spaces) at 51m; rack (8 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m. Total: 33 spaces.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 8322 86 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 7G4

community: Fort St. John

value: The Best Western Plus Chateau Fort St. John is a modern, full-service hotel positioned directly on Alaska Highway 97, making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists travelling the iconic highway corridor through northeast BC. The property offers kitchenette-equipped rooms and a complimentary full hot breakfast, giving touring cyclists options for self-catering and a hot start to the day. Fort St. John bills itself as the 'Energetic City' and serves as the main service hub for the Peace Country, so most supplies and services a cyclist might need are close at hand.

value: Best Western Plus Chateau Fort St. John

signal: chain 'best western plus'

wow_evidence: situated directly off Alaska Highway 97


value: Cariboo F, BC V0L 1N0, Canada

bike_access: rough

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Quesnel Forks

value: Free 11-site rec site at the confluence of the Quesnel and Cariboo Rivers, beside a gold rush townsite that predates Barkerville; the 13 km access road is well maintained but ends with a steep hill, and two sites plus the day-use area are currently closed due to erosion.

value: Quesnel Forks Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


community: Langley

value: Sushi Mura is a Vancouver-born Japanese sushi chain that has grown to seven locations across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since opening in 2012. The menu spans a wide range of Japanese fare — sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, noodle bowls, and hot appetizers such as gyoza and takoyaki — with an emphasis on fresh daily-delivered fish. Customer reviews consistently highlight generous portion sizes and friendly service.

value: Sushi Mura

detail: Menu lists multiple items explicitly labeled 'Veggie': Veggie Wakame (seaweed salad), Vegetable Sunomono (potato noodles with assorted veggies), Ebi Sunomono (labeled Veggie), Agedashi Tofu, and Green Salad

signal: sushi chain, reasonable; ~$15-25pp


value: Park Drive, Fraser Lake, BC

character: utilitarian

community: Fraser Lake

value: A free 22-site municipal RV park in the small village of Fraser Lake, sitting along the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16) corridor in central BC — a straightforward overnight stop with no confirmed services or amenities.

value: White Swan RV Park

wow_evidence: free 22-site municipal RV park... no confirmed services or amenities


value: 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; rack at 51m; stands (5 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Tashkent is a family-owned Uzbek halal restaurant occupying a stall in the International Village Mall Food Court in downtown Vancouver, bringing generations-old Central Asian recipes to the city. The business grew from a delivery-only service launched in 2023 into a full dine-in establishment, serving dishes such as Uzbek Plov cooked in a traditional cauldron, hand-pulled Lagman noodles, and steamed Manti dumplings. It fills a distinctive culinary niche as one of very few authentic Uzbek restaurants in Vancouver, with a warm atmosphere designed to reflect Central Asian dining traditions.

value: Tashkent

detail: Menu explicitly labels items: 'V' (Vegetarian Lagman), 'VG' (Vegan Ganfan with tofu/eggplant), and 'GF' (Pilaf/Plov, Ganfan, Borscht)


value: Unit 3-1010 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 63m; stands (7 spaces) at 87m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Hoshi is a Japanese cuisine restaurant tucked beneath the Burrard Bridge on Beach Avenue, steps from the Vancouver Harbour seawall—one of the city's busiest cycling routes. The kitchen spans everyday sushi, teishoku lunch sets, and traditional kaiseki multi-course dinners available by pre-order, offering a broad range of dining experiences in one spot. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the restaurant provides free validated parking in the adjacent building for those arriving by car or with a loaded touring bike.

value: Hoshi

detail: Website navigation includes a dedicated 'Take Out' section and online ordering; menu page lists combos and party trays explicitly marked 'ONLY FOR TAKE OUT'

detail: Menu lists a dedicated VEGETABLE COMBO (Avocado Oshi, Veggie Roll, Inari nigiri). No vegan or GF labelling explicitly stated

label: Fine dining

signal: Kaiseki tasting menu from $138 CAD per person; prix-fixe fine dining


blurb: Fen wetland park with boardwalk trail on Bowen Island.

community: Bowen Island

value: A 15-acre municipal park on Bowen Island centred on a fen wetland, with a perimeter trail and boardwalk crossing a portion of the fen. The park is an important link in an island-wide trail and greenbelt system, and its wetlands filter into Terminal Creek, one of the sources for the Cove Bay Water District.

dwell: short

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Headwaters Park

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: 15-acre municipal fen wetland with boardwalk — pleasant ordinary stop.


value: 301 Village Centre Place, Vernon, BC V1H 1T2

community: Vernon

value: Predator Ridge is a master-planned four-season resort community in the Okanagan Valley, about 15 minutes south of Vernon, offering vacation home rentals amid 36 holes of championship golf and an extensive trail network. Touring cyclists can rent bikes on-site and access trails connecting to Ellison Provincial Park and the Okanagan Rail Trail, with a shuttle service also available. The resort serves as a natural basecamp for Okanagan wine country, with eight award-winning wineries on the nearby Scenic Sip Wine Route within a short ride or drive.

value: Predator Ridge Resort

detail: RANGE restaurant, bar + patio and Pallino's are both on-site at the resort; Commonage Market also on property

detail: Commonage Market is an on-site market at the resort

signal: master-planned golf resort vacation homes, Okanagan; per-unit $250-400

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: bike rentals, a 'Ride & Stay' special, and trail access


value: #6 - 4720 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0E6

community: Sechelt

value: Gourmet Girl Cafe and Catering is a waterfront cafe inside Pier 17 on the shores of Davis Bay in Sechelt, offering a heated patio and sweeping ocean views. Opened in 2017, it serves creative comfort food — classic dishes given a twist — with a menu that caters to meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Beyond the cafe, it operates an active catering and licensed venue service covering the broader Sunshine Coast.

value: Gourmet Girl Cafe and Catering

detail: Front page states food 'appeals to meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans'; menu lists gluten-free breakfast sausages, a GF taco shell, and tofu substitutes throughout

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 6908 Island Highway North, Unit 11, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1P6

community: Nanaimo

value: Gaya Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant occupying a unit in a strip-mall complex along Island Highway North in north Nanaimo. The restaurant offers online ordering exclusively for to-go pickup, making it a practical stop for cyclists looking to grab a sushi meal on the go. A 10% discount is advertised for online orders.

value: Gaya Sushi

detail: Website states 'Online orders are for to-go only please' and offers an online ordering system for pickup

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


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 40m; rack (covered) at 48m; rack at 94m.

community: Surrey

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 4200 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada V0H 1V6

community: Osoyoos

value: Walnut Beach Resort is a lakefront suite hotel occupying Osoyoos Lake's only private beach, set against vineyard-covered hills in Canada's only desert region. Suites feature fully equipped kitchens, and the on-site Pointe 49 Kitchen & Bar provides casual dining with patio seating and lake views. The resort bills itself as a gateway to Okanagan wine touring, golf, and cycling in one of British Columbia's warmest and most scenic valleys.

value: Walnut Beach Resort

detail: On-site Pointe 49 Kitchen & Bar with indoor and patio dining

signal: lakefront suite resort, Osoyoos's only private beach; $220-320 shoulder, big summer peak

wow_evidence: Osoyoos Lake's only private beach


value: 1395 East 33rd Avenue, V5V 3B9

community: Vancouver

value: Saint Germain Bakery is an award-winning Canadian bakery chain founded in 1984, with roots in European and Asian pastry traditions — it has won multiple gold medals at the Culinary Olympics and supplies desserts to first-class airline cabins and major hotel chains. The Knight St. & E 33rd Ave. location is a standalone Vancouver neighbourhood shop offering the brand's signature cakes and pastries. Touring cyclists passing through East Vancouver will find it a reliable stop for baked goods and a sweet break.

value: Saint Germain Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Cherryville

value: A single hike-in site at Rottacker Lake, reached by a rough brushy trail from a trailhead 20 km along Kate-Sitkum Forest Service Road; free and wild but in active grizzly bear habitat with no confirmed amenities.

value: Rottacker Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: single hike-in site... active grizzly bear habitat with no confirmed amenities


value: 4021 BC-3, Erickson, BC V0B 1K0

price_band: standard

community: Erickson

value: Family-run resort campground beside Highway 3 in Erickson, set above the Goat River with flush showers, a playground, general store, and regular live-music events; highway noise carries into the sites.

value: Mountain Park Resort

wow_evidence: showers included with site rental... laundry, general store with groceries and produce


value: 33262 1st Ave Mission, B.C.

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Eleni's Greek Restaurant is a family-owned establishment in Downtown Mission serving a broad menu of Greek specialties alongside pasta, seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, and burgers. It has built a local reputation for generous platters, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. A touring cyclist passing through the Fraser Valley would find it a solid sit-down meal option in the heart of Mission's main street.

value: Eleni's Greek Restaurant

signal: family Greek, generous platters, value; ~$18-28pp


value: Base of Mt. Morrisey, 3150 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC

community: Sun Peaks

value: Umbrella Café sits at the base of the Morrisey and Orient chairlifts inside Sun Peaks Resort, a four-season mountain destination with an active bike park. The cafe features 360-degree windows, a retractable roof, outdoor seating, and fire pits, offering coffee, beer, hot dogs, deli sandwiches, and baked goods in a relaxed alpine setting. For mountain-bike tourists using Sun Peaks' trail network, it is a convenient mid-ride refuelling stop at the lift base.

value: Umbrella Cafe

signal: ski-base cafe, hot dogs/deli sandwiches/snacks; ~$8-14


price_label: Standard

community: Kelly Lake

value: A 28-site BC Parks campground on the shore of One Island Lake in Northern BC, with potable water and washrooms in a calm lakeside setting. The gate closes outside the operating season, making this a summer-only stop.

value: One Island Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: 28-site BC Parks campground on the shore of One Island Lake ... potable water and washrooms


value: 1 Yoho Valley Rd, Field BC V0A 1G0

community: Cathedral

value: Cathedral Mountain Lodge is a collection of handcrafted luxury log cabins set along the Kicking Horse River inside Yoho National Park, near Emerald Lake and Field, BC. Designed by Vancouver architect Brad Lamoureux and opened in 2006, the lodge uses native logs, timber framing, and local stone to blend into its forested riverside setting. Guests enjoy chef-driven fine dining in the on-site Riverside Dining Room and complimentary concierge services, making it a high-end staging point for exploring iconic Rockies destinations such as Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls, and the Burgess Shale.

value: Cathedral mountain lodge

detail: On-site Riverside Dining Room serves dinner for lodge guests (reservations required); menu includes full mains and desserts

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Cathedral Mountain Lodge: handcrafted luxury log cabins in Yoho NP, $400-600+ in season


community: Gibsons

value: Fresh Healthy Café is a nutrition-focused eatery in Gibsons on BC's Sunshine Coast, built around superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices, acai and pitaya power bowls, and grilled paninis. The café leans heavily on whole-food ingredients and offers a wide range of vegan-friendly and gluten-free choices, making it a standout refuelling stop for health-conscious cyclists. Online ordering with in-store pickup is available, convenient for riders who want food ready on arrival.

value: Fresh

detail: Menu includes Veggie Portobello Panini, Veggie Falafel Bowl, Falafel Wrap, Mediterranean Bowl/Wrap, and acai/matcha/pitaya bowls. Website explicitly notes gluten-free bread is available as an option for paninis

wow_evidence: online ordering with in-store pickup is available, convenient for riders who want food ready on arrival


category: Transport

source: llm-examine

value: Vernon Taxi & Capitol Taxi is a 24/7 on-demand taxi service based in Vernon covering a wide North Okanagan area including Silver Star Mountain, Kelowna Airport, and destinations as far as Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Nakusp. No bike policy is stated, though vans are in the fleet.

value: Capitol Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V1K 1C1, Canada

community: Collettville

value: A tiny 2-site lakeshore rec site on the western shore of Gwen Lake, south of Merritt, with a pleasing grassland view across the water; the final 1 km is an explicitly rough 4x4 track with a steep drop to camp, ruling it out for loaded touring bikes.

value: Gwen Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: final 1 km is an explicitly rough 4x4 track ... ruling it out for loaded touring bikes


value: #405-1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0V1

community: Squamish

value: Backcountry Brewing is a craft brewery, tasting room, and kitchen that opened in Squamish in 2017, winning 'Rookie of the Year' at the BC Beer Awards with medals for all three core beers. The 70s ski cabin-inspired tasting room pairs an inventive menu of pizzas, salads, and snacks with more than 50 limited-edition beers released annually, plus a retail store stocked with cans and branded merchandise. A shipping container patio and a 38-seat Barrel Lounge round out a space well-suited to post-ride celebrations.

value: Backcountry Brewing

detail: FAQ explicitly states 'covered bike parking in front of the taproom.'

detail: FAQ confirms vegan and dairy-free food options; gluten-free food options described as limited but accommodated where possible

signal: Craft brewery tasting room + kitchen (pizza/salads)

detail: Covered bike parking in front of taproom implies a rack or designated structure; explicitly referenced in FAQ

wow_evidence: covered bike parking in front of the taproom … Rookie of the Year at the BC Beer Awards


value: 8901 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 57m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Stanley Park Brewing is a craft brewery and brewpub restaurant situated at the edge of Stanley Park, one of Vancouver's most iconic cycling corridors. The brewery crafts beers with names drawn from the park itself — Trail Hopper IPA, Windstorm West Coast Pale Ale, Natural Habitat Lager — giving touring cyclists a thematic stop after riding the seawall or park trails. Both reservations and walk-ins are welcome, and their canned beers are available for online delivery.

value: Stanley Park Brewing

signal: Brewpub restaurant at Stanley Park


value: 100 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm

community: Salmon Arm

value: Jade Buffet of China is a Chinese and Western buffet restaurant situated on the Trans-Canada Highway in the heart of Salmon Arm, BC. The restaurant is known for its Asian buffet alongside a full a la carte menu, with dishes hand-prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Both dine-in and takeout are available, and an online ordering system makes it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan-Thompson corridor.

value: Jade Buffet

detail: Menu category 'Vegetarian' is explicitly listed on the website menu

signal: Chinese/Western buffet + a la carte; ~$16-24pp


value: 2633 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; rack (4 spaces) at 85m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Mi Tierra Latina is a Latin American grocery store stocking products from nine countries including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and El Salvador. The store carries an unusually broad range of specialty items — tortillas, chiles, frozen empanadas, Latin coffees, and regional snacks — making it a standout source of authentic ingredients on Commercial Drive. Cyclists exploring Vancouver's diverse east-side food scene would find it a compelling stop for culturally specific pantry staples.

value: Mi Tierra Latina


community: Campbell River

value: A liquor store located in the Merecroft Village complex on northern Vancouver Island, apparently associated with a pub (MVP Pub). It sits in a strip-mall-style unit and could serve as a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking to pick up beverages.

value: Merecroft Village Liquor Store


value: 40386 Tantalus Rd, Squamish, BC V8B 0P3, Canada

value: Top Hat Pizza is a pizza restaurant located in Squamish, BC, a well-known gateway community for cyclists exploring the Sea-to-Sky corridor. As a sit-down or takeout pizza spot in a busy outdoor recreation town, it could serve as a refuelling stop for touring cyclists passing through.

value: Top Hat Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza


bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (5 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1399 Sumas Way, V2S 8M9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Starbucks


value: 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 81m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Nature centre at Lynn Canyon's free suspension bridge.

community: North Vancouver

value: The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is a nature museum and interpretive centre operated by the District of North Vancouver, situated at the gateway to Lynn Canyon Park's temperate rainforest. Visitors can explore interactive natural history exhibits, consult with park naturalists about local flora and fauna, and pick up trail maps before heading out to the famous Suspension Bridge. As the orientation hub for multiple trail loops including the Twin Falls Loop and Thirty Foot Pool Trail, it is a natural first stop for cyclists exploring North Vancouver's park network.

label: salmon run at Twin Falls

months: September October November

value: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

signal: Admission is by donation to the general public, no reservation required.

wow_evidence: Interpretive centre and gateway to Lynn Canyon's free suspension bridge and pools — the free alternative to Capilano; dupe winner over the 'Visitors Centre' record.


value: 3150 East Broadway, Vancouver, V5M 1Z6

value: The BCLIQUOR store at Broadway and Lillooet is one of 198 government-operated retail outlets run by BC's Liquor Distribution Branch, stocking an extensive range of wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. Knowledgeable staff offer food, wine, and beverage pairing recommendations, and the chain operates Signature stores with expanded fine wine and premium spirits selections. As a provincial retail chain, it accepts all major payment methods including cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 4255 Wallace Street, Unit B, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Y6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 64m; rack at 73m; rack at 82m.

blurb: Public library in the Echo Centre; WiFi and washrooms since 1936.

community: Port Alberni

value: The Port Alberni Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the community since 1936, with origins in the back of McVicar's Drug Store where shop employees acted as library attendants. The branch moved to the Echo Centre in 1972 and underwent a major refurbishment and expansion in 2007, now holding a collection of over 35,000 items. Touring cyclists can drop in for free public WiFi, sit-down service, and public access computers in a fully wheelchair-accessible space.

value: Port Alberni Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1. Since 1936, in Echo Centre since 1972, 35k items. Walk-in public.


value: 1158 Alberni Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (5 spaces) at 69m; stands (6 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (6 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 808 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S2

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 26m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (5 spaces) at 29m; stands (10 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 68m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 69m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 79 spaces.

value: Firecrust is a fast-casual Neapolitan pizza and salad restaurant on Vancouver's Davie Street, part of a small BC chain inspired by authentic Neapolitan pizzerias in Naples. Cyclists can build a fully customized pizza or salad from over 350 combinations using non-GMO 00 flour dough and Italian tomato sauce, with a wide range of vegan-friendly toppings. The West End location offers both dine-in and takeout, making it a convenient refuelling stop for riders exploring the seawall corridor.

value: Firecrust Neopolitan Pizzeria

detail: Vegan Chicken, Vegan Mozza (contains nuts), and Vegan Parmesan; Vegetale pizza is a fully vegetarian signature option. No GF crust mentioned

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 5037 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, V5P 3T8

value: Teng's Market is a greengrocer in Vancouver offering fresh produce and groceries. A useful stop for touring cyclists restocking fresh supplies along Victoria Drive.

value: Teng's Market


value: 1212 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6

blurb: Downtown Cranbrook's public library, with 3D-printer and recording-studio Idea Lab.

community: Cranbrook

value: Cranbrook Public Library is a full-service public library in downtown Cranbrook offering a broad range of collections, digital resources, and an Idea Lab equipped with a 3D printer, recording studio, digitization station, and other creative technology. It hosts regular community programs and events for all ages and provides meeting room rentals. For a touring cyclist, it is a welcoming downtown public space to access local information, rest indoors, and connect digitally.

value: Cranbrook Public Library

wow_evidence: Full-service public library with Idea Lab; KW-PRIVATE is a false positive from meeting-room rentals.


value: 176 Wilson Street, V9A 7N6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 23m; rack (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 44m; rack (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (8 spaces) at 61m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (8 spaces) at 72m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Booster Juice is a Canadian juice-and-smoothie chain with a Victoria location in the Railyards area, serving made-to-order smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, açai bowls, and grab-and-go snacks. The menu is built around whole fruits and vegetables, making it a practical stop for cyclists seeking a quick, nutrient-dense refuel. The unit is takeout-focused with no drive-through.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'

wow_evidence: Canadian juice-and-smoothie chain


value: 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 6J8

blurb: Fort St. John's visitor centre: maps and route advice for the Alaska Highway.

community: Fort St. John

value: The City of Fort St. John's official Visitor Information Centre sits along the Alaska Highway corridor in northeastern BC, one of the most remote stretches of long-distance cycling in the province. Operated by the municipality, it serves as the primary resource for travellers seeking local maps, route guidance, and regional attractions in the Peace River country. For cycle tourists riding the Alaska Highway or connecting routes through the Peace region, this centre is a logical stop for orientation and local knowledge.

days_closed: Sa Su

value: Tourist Information Centre (Fort St. John)

signal: municipal visitor information centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Official municipal VC on the Alaska Highway corridor; VC anchor band.


community: Logan Lake

value: Small free lakeside rec site with 5 first-come sites, accessed by forest service roads near Highland Valley Copper Mine; the lake is a known fishing draw but no drinking water is mentioned.

value: Bose Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: no drinking water is mentioned


value: 4154 Village Green, Whistler, BC V8E 1H1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 86m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Crystal Lodge is a long-established full-service hotel sitting in the heart of Whistler Village, steps from the ski hill and Bike Park, with over 30 years of operation. It caters explicitly to cyclists with a dedicated bike valet, secure complimentary bike storage, and on-site washing and tuning stations. Touring cyclists will also appreciate the heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna for post-ride recovery.

value: The Crystal Lodge

detail: Website lists 'washing and tuning stations' under Bike Service, implying on-site tools for basic bike maintenance

detail: Website explicitly states 'washing and tuning stations' under the Bike Service amenity

detail: Website mentions 'boot and glove dryers' as part of the ski/board/bike valet service area

detail: Website states the hotel is surrounded by 'restaurants, pubs, shops, and village strolls that Whistler is famous for' directly outside the door

signal: full-service village hotel with bike valet; $220-300 shoulder

detail: Website amenities page states: 'secure complimentary bike storage' under a dedicated Bike Service section

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: secure complimentary bike storage ... washing and tuning stations ... complimentary ski, snowboard, and bike valet services


value: 1193 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (6 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 59m; stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; rack (5 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (6 spaces) at 85m. Total: 50 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Mister Artisan Ice Cream is a Vancouver artisan ice cream shop that uses liquid nitrogen to create exceptionally rich, dense, made-to-order ice cream from scratch with natural, locally sourced ingredients. The Robson Street location sits on one of Vancouver's busiest pedestrian corridors, making it a convenient sweet stop for cyclists touring the downtown core. Seasonal rotating flavours and vegan options give it broad appeal.

value: Mister Artisan Ice Cream

detail: Website emphasizes natural, pure ingredients and vegan-friendly positioning

detail: Website makes no mention of customer washrooms

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: three confirmed Vancouver locations... liquid nitrogen to create exceptionally rich, dense, made-to-order ice cream


community: Kamloops

value: Private RV park on the South Thompson River just off the Yellowhead Highway, with shaded tent sites, flush washrooms, showers, and coin laundry; open April to mid-October at $39/night for unserviced tent sites.

value: Silver Sage RV Park & Campgrounds

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: public toilets and showers, coin laundry, campground-wide Wi-Fi


value: 1675 Abbott St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1A9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 51m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Kelowna

value: This seafood and grill restaurant sits within the Prestige Beach House hotel on Abbott Street, steps from the Okanagan lakeshore in Kelowna. The operation spans two distinct spaces — the main dining room and the adjacent 27 Lounge — and serves a broad menu from breakfast through dinner. Its waterfront-adjacent location places it close to popular Kelowna cycling corridors along the lake.

value: West Coast Seafood + Raw Bar

signal: Raw bar, oyster bar, Prestige resort location signal upscale


value: 9704 112 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 7C7

value: Tim Hortons is Canada's iconic coffee-and-quick-service chain, and this Fort St. John location on 112th Street is one of two in the city. The menu spans brewed coffee, espresso drinks, baked goods, breakfast wraps, soups, and chili — a reasonable stop for a hot meal on a long northern BC ride. The location includes a drive-through and, per the website, dine-in seating.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

detail: OSM explicitly tags ''; website does not mention washrooms or contradict this

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 50 Eighth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack at 97m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: The Old Spaghetti Factory is a 100% Canadian-owned chain Italian restaurant with a New Westminster location on Eighth Street, offering multi-course pasta meals made with locally-sourced ingredients where possible. The restaurant is a full-service sit-down establishment with indoor seating and no outdoor patio. It is one of 15 locations across Canada and can accommodate a range of dietary needs including gluten-free, vegan, and allergen requests.

value: The Old Spaghetti Factory

detail: Website states: "Gluten Free? Vegan? Allergy? We got you. Our menu is adaptable to accommodate many different dietary needs."

signal: Happy hour $11 or less; casual sit-down Italian chain

wow_evidence: one of 15 locations across Canada


value: 950 Seaborne Ave #1125, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0R9

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Cannoli King is an authentic Italian bakery-cafe in Port Coquitlam that has been handcrafting Sicilian cannoli and artisan baked goods from scratch since 1985. Founded by Sam Pero, the shop features a cannoli bar where shells are hand-rolled, deep-fried in-house, and filled fresh to order while you wait. In addition to the storefront, the operation runs a food truck called 'PIPER' that circulates at markets, the PNE, and Italian cultural events across the Lower Mainland.

value: Cannoli King

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: handcrafting Sicilian cannoli and artisan baked goods from scratch since 1985 ... food truck called 'PIPER' that circulates at markets, the PNE, and Italian cultural events across the Lower Mainland


community: Ootischenia

value: A tiny two-site free rec site in the Bonnington Range near Crescent Valley, linked to a Kootenay Mountaineering Club hut; expect primitive conditions, no confirmed water, and a backcountry approach not suited to loaded touring bikes.

value: Bonnington Steed Recreation Site


value: 250 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, V8J 1G5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 72m.

community: Prince Rupert

value: A 24-hour 7-Eleven convenience store co-located at an Esso fuel station on 2nd Avenue West in Prince Rupert. Prince Rupert sits at the western end of the Yellowhead Highway and is a major BC Ferries hub for Haida Gwaii and Alaska sailings, making this round-the-clock stop particularly valuable for cyclists catching early or late ferries. The station also has an ATM on-site.

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: Open 24 hours… major BC Ferries hub for Haida Gwaii and Alaska sailings… ATM on-site


value: 3994 Shelbourne Street #103, Victoria, BC V8N 3E2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 7m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Lee's House Asian Fusion Bistro is a Victoria restaurant operated by professional chefs from Taiwan and Hong Kong, serving authentic Hong Kong dim sum made fresh daily alongside Sichuan, Cantonese, and Taiwanese dishes. Signature items include House Special Fried Rice, Assorted Seafood Chow Mein, and Sichuan Spicy Chili Chicken, complemented by traditional Taiwanese pineapple honey drinks and pearl milk tea. Situated in a strip mall on Shelbourne Street, it offers casual family dining with online ordering and takeout.

value: Lee's House Asian Fusion Bistro

signal: HK dim sum + Sichuan/Cantonese/Taiwanese; ~$16-26pp


value: 4330 Sunshine Coast Highway, Unit 2

community: Sechelt

value: Alpha Adventure Store is an outdoor retail shop located on the Sunshine Coast Highway, positioned along one of British Columbia's most popular cycling touring routes. As an outdoor-focused retailer on a busy touring corridor, it may carry gear, supplies, or accessories relevant to cycle tourists, though the specific inventory and services offered could not be verified.

value: Alpha Adventure Store

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


value: 1028 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (6 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 44 spaces.

value: L'Apéro Wine & Cheese Bistro is a French-inspired wine and cheese restaurant in downtown Victoria built around the French apéro tradition of drinks, small plates, and convivial evenings. Founded by Guillaume, a Lyon-raised cheesemonger, the bistro serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch centered on artisan cheeses, charcuterie, raclette, and French bistro classics. The in-store and online shop sells ready-made cheese and charcuterie boards billed as perfect for a picnic, making it a tempting resupply stop for touring cyclists.

value: L'Apéro

detail: Website offers ready-made cheese and charcuterie boards under 'Boards & Picnic' navigation, described as 'perfect for a picnic, appies with friends, corporate events or family celebrations.'

detail: Menu page explicitly lists 'Vegan Vegetarian' as menu filter categories and states 'Most dishes can be made Gluten Free.'

signal: French wine & cheese bistro, grazing boards $25-36/guest; ~$25-38pp


community: Squamish

value: Tim Hortons


community: Hedley

value: A 14-site forest recreation site on the banks of the Similkameen River, off Highway 3 between Princeton and Hedley, with river kayaking and swimming as the main draws; fees are cash only and amenities are unconfirmed.

value: Old Hedley Road East Recreation Site


value: 1018 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3W9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 26m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Bombay Kitchen and Bar is an Indian restaurant on Vancouver's beloved Commercial Drive, self-described as the highest-rated Indian restaurant in Vancouver. The menu ranges from traditional regional curries and mughal-inspired rice dishes to tandoori specialties baked in a Jaipuri clay oven, with a dedicated street food section featuring pani puri and chaat. Dine-in service is complemented by direct online ordering with delivery from the restaurant.

value: Bombay Kitchen and Bar

detail: Website states 'We deliver orders directly from our restaurant. Order Online Now!' indicating online ordering with delivery; takeout pickup is not explicitly distinguished but online ordering system implies it

detail: Website states 'many Vegetarian and Vegan options'; menu includes Veggie Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Paneer Hariyali Tikka, Tandoori Tofu Tikka, Onion Bhaji, Samosa, and multiple veg street food items

signal: Main entrees $16–$21; solid casual dining pricing

wow_evidence: Indian restaurant on Vancouver's beloved Commercial Drive… many Vegetarian and Vegan options


community: Maple Ridge

value: Syd's Taxi is an on-demand taxi service based in Maple Ridge, BC. The Facebook page was inaccessible without login, so no service details, coverage area, or bike policy could be confirmed.

value: Syd'S Taxi

wow_evidence: Facebook page was inaccessible without login, so no service details could be confirmed


value: 2401 Millstream Road

community: Langford

value: Milestone's

signal: Milestone's casual-upper chain; ~$25-35pp


value: 3749 Shelbourne Street, V8P 5N4


value: 1230 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Master Donair is a Mediterranean restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, serving donair wraps, shawarma platters, pita wraps, tabbouleh, and poutine. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through one of Vancouver's busiest urban cycling corridors. Reservations are available online alongside walk-in service.

value: Master Donair

detail: Menu includes 'Veggie Wrap' (booking page) and 'Tabbouleh Salad' (homepage menu highlights); no vegan or GF claims confirmed

signal: Donair wraps, shawarma, platters $10–15 USD; delivery/pickup model


value: 1007 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC

value: Focacciaza is Vancouver's only focacceria on wheels, run by 'Focaccia Joe' — a Red Seal chef who studied sustainable food development and draws on Italian heritage to serve pizza al taglio (Roman-style focaccia) cut to order. The all-electric cart runs on zero emissions and is solar-panel assisted, using biodegradable paper-sleeve packaging throughout. Cyclists will appreciate the quick street-food format and the eco-conscious ethos of this one-of-a-kind mobile vendor.

value: Focacciaza

wow_evidence: Vancouver's only Focacceria, on wheels


value: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 33m.

community: Richmond

value: Time Out Cafe at City Hall is a café located inside Richmond City Hall, operated by BullMRKT & Truffles Fine Foods. It offers a wide-ranging menu of espresso drinks, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, soups, pastries, and smoothies — a solid resupply stop for cyclists in central Richmond. Orders can be placed online for counter pickup.

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value: Time Out Cafe

detail: Online ordering system with explicit 'Pickup from 6911 No. 3 Road' instruction; counter pickup confirmed

detail: Multiple menu items carry explicit (GF), (DF), and (Vegan) labels (e.g. 'Fresh Fruit Cup (GF)(DF)(Vegan)', 'Chia Seed Pudding Cup (GF)(DF...'); 'Vegetarian Egg Muffin' listed by name

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1525 West 70th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 26m; stands (6 spaces) at 36m; stands (4 spaces) at 56m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 58m; wall_loops at 67m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1150 5th Avenue, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: A cafe and gift shop on 5th Avenue in Valemount serving food and beverages to locals and travelers. Located in a small mountain community on the Yellowhead corridor, it provides a convenient stopping point for cycling tours.

value: Gathering Tree Eatery and Gift Shop


value: 7360 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: Pho 68 is a Vietnamese restaurant located on Edmonds Street in Burnaby, offering pho and likely a range of Southeast Asian dishes. It sits along a commercial corridor accessible to cyclists riding through the Edmonds area of Burnaby.

value: Pho 68

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


value: 122 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, V2J 2B7

community: Quesnel

value: Ulysses is a long-standing Quesnel institution — a full-service Greek restaurant with over 35 years in business, now under new ownership — serving authentic Greek dishes alongside steaks, seafood, pasta, and house-made desserts. Located in downtown Quesnel, it offers dine-in, takeout, and catering, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through. The restaurant is consistently praised by locals for its food quality and service, and has a loyal following that stretches back decades.

value: Ulysses

signal: Greek + steaks/seafood/pasta; ~$18-28pp


value: 356 Water Street, Vancouver, V6B 1B6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 20m; rack (2 spaces) at 22m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Monaco Café is a locally owned, independent café situated in the heart of Gastown, Vancouver, blending a cozy modern interior with European café vibes. The kitchen turns out freshly baked croissants, sweet knots, and muffins daily alongside a full espresso bar and cold drink menu. The about-us page highlights it as a neighborhood gathering place with vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options woven throughout the menu.

value: Monaco Cafe

detail: About-us page states 'vegan and dairy-free options'; pastry page lists Pecan Ball (Vegan) and Almond cookie (Gluten-Free) explicitly


value: 480 Broughton Street

blurb: Community centre steps from the Coal Harbour seawall and marina.

value: Coal Harbour Community Centre is a City of Vancouver facility located in the upscale Coal Harbour neighbourhood, steps from the seawall and marina. Operated jointly by the City and the West End Community Centre Association, it serves local residents with recreation and community programming. Touring cyclists riding the seawall route will find it a convenient stop in a scenic urban waterfront area.

value: Coal Harbour Community Centre

detail: Website fetch failed so confirmation is OSM-only

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: City CC by the Coal Harbour seawall; standard CC ladder.


value: 10003 100 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 3Y5

community: Fort St. John

value: Whole Wheat 'n' Honey Cafe is a small, single-storey cafe on 100 Street in downtown Fort St. John, a major resupply hub for long-distance cyclists traveling the Alaska Highway corridor between southern BC and the Yukon. The name suggests a focus on wholesome, natural ingredients, though menu details cannot be confirmed without an active website. Fort St. John is one of the few larger centres cyclists encounter across this remote stretch of northern BC.

value: Whole Wheat 'n' Honey Cafe


value: 140-4000 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 0J8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: wall_loops at 24m; hoop (covered) at 51m; hoop (6 spaces) at 55m; hoop (6 spaces) at 62m; hoop (6 spaces) at 68m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Unique Bakery is a Richmond artisan bakery specializing in handcrafted, naturally fermented breads, bagels, pretzels, and toast made from locally sourced ingredients. The shop emphasizes traditional slow-fermentation techniques and low-sugar, low-fat recipes, producing fresh loaves daily from scratch. Online ordering with in-store pickup is available, and the bread is also stocked at several nearby Richmond and Burnaby retail partners.

value: Unique Bakery

wow_evidence: handcrafted, naturally fermented breads... made from locally sourced ingredients


blurb: Salmon leaping the Stamp Falls fish ladder each autumn, near Port Alberni.

community: Beaver Creek

value: Stamp River Park on central Vancouver Island is home to the Stamp Falls fish ladder, where thousands of Pacific salmon — sockeye, coho, and chinook — can be watched fighting their way upstream through autumn and into December. A short 0.5 km interpretive trail leads from the day-use parking area to the falls and fish ladder, with lookout points offering close-up views of the annual run. The salmon draw black bears to the riverbank as well, making this a genuinely wild and memorable stop for cyclists touring the Port Alberni area.

facet_confidence: low

label: salmon run

months: August September October November December

value: Stamp Falls Fish ladder

signal: BC provincial park with free day-use visitor access

wow_evidence: Watch thousands of salmon fight up the fish ladder in season, short interpretive trail (Rearguard band).


value: #1854 Hwy 20, Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0

community: Hagensborg

value: A well-run private campground on Hwy 20 in Hagensborg, set along the Bella Coola River with a river viewing deck and snow-capped mountain backdrops; flush toilets, showers, and Wi-Fi make it one of the best-equipped stops in the valley. Seasonal only — open late May to mid-October.

value: Rip Rap Campsite


community: Surrey

value: A Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Surrey. As a branded mid-market hotel, it offers standard commercial accommodation services to business and leisure travelers passing through the region.

value: Four Points by Sheraton Surrey

signal: chain 'sheraton'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 8260 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1A7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 26m; rack (covered) at 41m; rack at 91m.

value: Richmond Public Market Food Court is a multi-vendor food court housed within Richmond Public Market, a well-known indoor market serving the Richmond community. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond would find a variety of food stalls offering diverse cuisines under one roof. Its indoor setting provides a sheltered rest stop in all weather.

value: Richmond Public Market Food Court


value: 155 Malcolm Drive, Quesnel, V2J 3K2

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 2254 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2K8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (6 spaces) at 56m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Triple O's

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


community: Victoria

value: Puerto Vallarta Amigos is a Mexican food operation whose flagship location occupies a colourful floating houseboat in the vibrant community of Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria. The business also runs kiosks at Uptown Mall and the Royal BC Museum courtyard, and operates mobile food trucks for catering. Cyclists exploring the Victoria waterfront can stop here for wraps, burgers, and Mexican street food right at the harbour's edge.

value: Puerto Vallarta Amigos

signal: Food trucks and kiosks serving burgers, wraps; quick-service format


value: 175 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6B 1H4

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (4 spaces) at 16m; stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (6 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (11 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (8 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; rack (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (5 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 73 spaces.

value: A coffee cafe in downtown Vancouver located on West Hastings Street near the waterfront. A potential stop for touring cyclists moving through the central business district.

value: Bean Around The World

wow_evidence: GoDaddy for-sale page ... ambiguity about current operational status


value: 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 3L9

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 6m; stands (5 spaces) at 13m; stands (3 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (8 spaces) at 56m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (8 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; bollard (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 58 spaces.

value: Viti Wine and Lager is a specialty liquor retailer in downtown Vancouver, part of a five-location Greater Vancouver chain under the Viaggio Hospitality group. The downtown Seymour Street shop carries over 500 wines, 300 craft beers, and 160 spirits, with a notable emphasis on exclusive Okanagan BC wines and local craft beer. Delivery is available through major apps, and custom orders can be arranged for events.

value: Viti Wine and Lager

signal: Specialty liquor retail chain, not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 6500 Hastings Street, Burnaby, V5B 4B3

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in 1928, and known for burgers made with 100% fresh Canadian beef and locally sourced BC ingredients. The Burnaby Kensington location on Hastings Street is a full-service sit-down restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with group dining and catering available. A touring cyclist riding the Hastings corridor would find a predictable, family-friendly stop with a broad menu and multiple takeout and delivery options.

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 6940 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, V5P 3Y8

value: The Clouds Vietnamese Cuisine is a sit-down Vietnamese restaurant on Victoria Drive in East Vancouver, serving a full dine-in menu alongside bubble tea. The restaurant also offers takeout, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through the neighbourhood. It sits on a busy arterial route that connects several residential communities in South Vancouver.

value: The Clouds Vietnamese Cuisine

signal: Vietnamese + bubble tea; ~$14-22pp


value: Unit 104, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Mountain Equipment Company is one of Canada's largest outdoor gear retailers, operating as a cooperative and stocking a wide range of equipment for cycling, hiking, climbing, and other pursuits. The Nanaimo location serves Vancouver Island cyclists looking for gear, apparel, and potentially bike-related services in a major retail setting. Touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo would find this a logical stop for supplies, though specific services available on-site could not be confirmed from available sources.

value: Mountain Equipment Company

wow_evidence: one of Canada's largest outdoor gear retailers ... Nanaimo location serves Vancouver Island cyclists


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

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Mott 32 is a globally acclaimed Chinese restaurant brand with locations across Asia, the Middle East, and North America, known for its 42-day applewood-roasted Peking Duck, handcrafted dim sum, and award-winning interior design blending New York industrial style with traditional Chinese culture. The Vancouver location sits at the base of the Arthur Erickson-designed tower in Coal Harbour, featuring an expansive main dining room, four private dining rooms, and an outdoor terrace with views over downtown Vancouver. It is one of the more celebrated upscale Chinese dining destinations in the city.

value: Mott 32

detail: Menu includes 'Plant Based Crispy Chicken, Szechuan Red Peppercorns, Chilli & Cashew', 'Wild Mushroom & Water Chestnut Dumpling', 'Stir-Fried Wild Mushroom, Lettuce Cup, Black Truffle', and 'Braised Egg Tofu with Morel Mushrooms'

signal: acclaimed Chinese, applewood Peking duck, geoduck/caviar; ~$55-90pp


value: 6927 BC-97A, Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0, Canada

community: Grindrod

value: Riverfront Pub & Grill is a full-service riverside pub and restaurant in BC's Okanagan/Thompson Interior, known for live entertainment, local craft beers on tap (including Mt. Begbie and Crannog Ale), and Okanagan wines. The venue is family-friendly with an upper patio for summer dining, pool tables, and a rotating calendar of live music, karaoke, comedy, and stunt shows. It actively markets to outdoor recreation enthusiasts of many kinds and sources produce locally and beef from Alberta.

value: Riverfront Pub & Grill

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: local craft beers on tap (including Mt. Begbie and Crannog Ale)...upper patio for summer dining


value: 443 East Point Road, Saturna, B.C. V0N 2Y0, Canada

community: Saturna

value: Four Winds B&B is a small guest house on Saturna Island, one of BC's Southern Gulf Islands, accessible only by ferry or floatplane. Suites include in-room kitchenettes, smart TVs, and ocean views, making it a self-sufficient base for island exploration. A sister property, Sandy Bay B&B, is within walking distance, and the island has a pub, café, and general store nearby.

value: Four Winds B&B

detail: Website /rooms page states: 'Breakfast is no longer available'

detail: Discover Saturna page lists Saturna Lighthouse Pub, Saturna Cafe at the General Store, and Wild Thyme 'The Bus' Coffee House as local dining options

detail: Discover Saturna page lists Saturna General Store & Freight and Saturna Point Store & Marine Services

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'b&b'

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: small guest house on Saturna Island


value: 2680 Blanshard Street, Unit 4, Victoria, BC V8T 5E1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 43m; stands (6 spaces) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 94m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Fountain Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant situated in Blanshard Square in central Victoria, BC. The establishment offers dine-in, takeout, and online ordering, with delivery also available for those staying nearby. Its location in a commercial plaza in a busy part of the city makes it a convenient stop for cyclists moving through the area.

value: Fountain Restaurant

signal: Chinese, dine-in/takeout; ~$14-22pp


value: 6400 Roberts Street, V5G4E1

value: Hooray Coffee is a specialty coffee shop tagged in OSM as serving both coffee and sushi, located at street level in a Burnaby commercial building. The associated website operates as 'Hooray Coffee Lab', an active specialty coffee roastery offering curated single-origin beans — including a 2026 Yunnan Wanderlust collection — alongside brewing equipment. Cyclists will find a takeout-friendly stop with a strong coffee focus and an unusual food pairing in sushi.

value: Hooray Coffee

wow_evidence: active specialty coffee roastery offering curated single-origin beans … takeaway=yes … toilets=no


community: Chetwynd

value: Freshmart


value: 53870 Bridal Falls Rd, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X1, Canada

community: Popkum

value: A caravan-oriented campground near Chilliwack with almost no detail available online; suitability for loaded touring bikes and tent campers is unclear from available sources.

value: Camp Bridal


value: 901 Trans-Canada Highway, V0R 2L0

blurb: Spiral tower and treewalk above the Salish Sea on the Malahat, with a 20-metre slide.

community: Bamberton

value: Malahat Skywalk is a forest-to-sky attraction that opened in 2021 along the Trans-Canada Highway on Vancouver Island, roughly 35 minutes from Victoria. Visitors ascend through coastal forest via a treewalk and spiral tower to a 360° summit platform, with extras including a glass-cube overhang suspended above the Salish Sea and a 20-metre slide. The site is consistently awarded TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice honours and is designed for full accessibility, with wide, paved pathways suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

theme: adventure

value: Malahat Skywalk

detail: Dedicated 'Food & Beverage' section listed in site navigation; homepage references 'plenty of spots to pause, refuel, and regroup' on site

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Malahat Skywalk adult admission ~$40+

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Spiral-tower attraction (2021) with 360° Salish Sea platform, glass cube, and slide — provincially known, day-shaping stop on the Malahat.


value: 680 Clarkson Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 39m; rack at 65m; stands at 73m; rack at 99m.

community: New Westminster

value: A non-profit social club dedicated to fundraising for local charities. The club features live music performances, pool tables, shuffleboard, and darts, creating a community gathering space for locals and visitors. Touring cyclists will find a casual venue for food, drink, and social connection.

value: Elks Club

signal: amenity=bar


bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (7 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m; rack (6 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: McDonald's is a globally recognized fast-food chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items, and a full McCafé beverage lineup. This Vancouver location is one of multiple McDonald's outlets across the metro area, providing a wide and predictable menu for cyclists needing a quick meal stop. The corporate chain is broadly accessible and consistently stocked, making it a familiar resupply point on longer rides.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 611 Eighth Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 25m; stands at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain that prides itself on using 100% Canadian wheat dough made fresh in-house and organic tomato sauce, with most meats raised without antibiotics. This North Vancouver location operates as takeout-only with no indoor or outdoor seating, making it a grab-and-go stop for hungry cyclists. The menu includes pizzas, salads, sides, and a range of plant-based and dairy-free options.

value: Panago

detail: Website states: 'We've got abundant veggie, dairy-free and meat-free choices to help you live your best plant life.'

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain...takeout-only with no indoor or outdoor seating


value: #2228-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 18m; stands (3 spaces) at 30m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; rack (6 spaces) at 63m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Marble House Eatery is a Chinese restaurant on the second floor of Crystal Mall in Burnaby, described on its own site as one of the city's most iconic Chinese restaurants. It offers three distinct culinary formats under one roof: traditional dim sum at lunch, all-you-can-eat mini hotpot at dinner, and BBQ available throughout the day. A touring cyclist looking for a hearty, varied Chinese meal along the Kingsway corridor will find a full-service restaurant with a lively neighbourhood atmosphere.

value: Marble House Eatery

signal: dim sum + AYCE mini hotpot; ~$20-32pp


value: 121 Upper Ganges Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 30m.

community: Ganges

value: Harbour House Hotel is a historic waterfront property at the head of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, originally opened in 1916 and fully rebuilt after a two-year renovation. With 50 rooms — most overlooking the harbour — and an on-site farm-to-table restaurant sourcing from local island producers, it is widely regarded as the island's premier hotel. Touring cyclists will find it steps from Ganges Village and the famous Saturday Market.

value: Harbour House Hotel

detail: Woodley's Kitchen & Bar on-site, open daily

signal: 50-room renovated waterfront heritage hotel with farm-to-table restaurant; Salt Spring flagship, $250-350

wow_evidence: historic waterfront property at the head of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, originally opened in 1916... widely regarded as the island's premier hotel


value: 4332 Hastings St, Burnaby BC V5C 2J9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 86m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Burnt Orange Cafe + Bistro is a brunch and lunch spot on Hastings Street in Burnaby, known for its specialty fluffy pancakes and 49th Parallel coffee. It operates seven days a week and offers table reservations, suggesting a sit-down dining experience. A touring cyclist rolling along the Hastings corridor would find it a solid mid-morning or midday refuelling stop.

value: Burnt Orange Cafe + Bistro

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 845 Goldstream Avenue

community: Langford

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 11080 No 5 Rd #110, Richmond, BC V7A 4E7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 72m; rack at 85m.

community: Richmond

value: Wings

signal: Wings pub/grill; ~$16-24pp


value: 449 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 1B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 94m.

community: Penticton

value: Twisted Chopsticks Eatery is a Chinese-fusion restaurant on Main Street in Penticton serving bowls, noodles, and stir-fry dishes with an Asian-influenced twist — think Mongolian garlic chicken noodle bowls, ginger beef, and pad thai alongside goat cheese poppers. The menu caters to a range of dietary needs with clearly marked vegan and gluten-free options and tofu substitutes across most mains. Online ordering with 15-minute pickup makes it a practical quick-fuel stop for cyclists rolling through downtown Penticton.

value: Twisted Chopsticks

detail: Menu page legend explicitly marks 'gluten free' and 'vegan' items; tofu versions available for chow mein, pad thai, teriyaki bowl, coconut curry bowl, and Mongolian garlic noodle bowl

signal: Main dishes $16–18, casual eatery format, no fine-dining markers


value: 890A Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, V9A 3M4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; rack (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 47m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 6163 Keithley Creek Rd, Likely, BC, V0L 1N0

blurb: Small community library in the village of Likely.

community: Likely

value: The Likely Branch is a small community library operated by the Cariboo Regional District Library system, serving the remote village of Likely in BC's Cariboo region. It is staffed by Community Librarian Beverly Fox and offers borrowing services, digital resources, and programmes as part of the broader CLN network. For touring cyclists passing through this isolated area along Keithley Creek Road, it represents one of the few publicly accessible indoor stopping points in the community.

days_closed: Mo Th Fr Sa Su

value: Likely Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small rural library branch; ordinary intrinsic delight.


value: 559 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (14 spaces) at 79m; stands (12 spaces) at 80m; stands (16 spaces) at 80m; stands (8 spaces) at 87m; stands (8 spaces) at 94m; stands (12 spaces) at 96m. Total: 80 spaces.

value: Matadora Taperia is an award-winning Spanish tapas restaurant in Victoria's Historic Chinatown, founded in 2020 by mother-and-daughter team Veerle Peeters and Vanessa Davies. The kitchen imports ingredients directly from Spain and makes everything in-house, from croquetas to Basque cheesecake, alongside what the restaurant describes as BC's largest Spanish vermouth selection and Victoria's first vermouth flight. A Yam Magazine Best Restaurant Award winner, it offers a distinctly Spanish atmosphere in one of the most culturally vibrant blocks in Victoria.

value: Matadora Taperia

detail: Menu uses V (vegetarian), VG (vegan), and GF (Gluten-Friendly) markers on multiple items, including Aceitunas, Marcona Almonds, Patatas Bravas, and others

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

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: Yam Magazine Best Restaurant Award winner ... BC's largest Spanish vermouth selection


value: 10-5440 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y 1V7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 40m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Port Alberni

value: Homestead Cookhouse is a comfort-food eatery at the Harbour Quay waterfront in Port Alberni, specializing in poutines loaded with smoked meats and homemade sauces unlike anywhere else. The menu extends to deluxe sandwiches on ciabatta, wraps, rice bowls, homemade chili, 6oz burgers, and Nathan all-beef hot dogs. Its location at Harbour Quay makes it a convenient and filling stop for cyclists moving through the Alberni Valley.

value: Homestead cookhouse

wow_evidence: specialty poutines, smoked meats, sandwiches, rice bowls, burgers, and hot dogs


value: 1451 Hornby Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 4m; stands (3 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (4 spaces) at 15m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 54m; rack at 81m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Long Table Distillery is a craft distillery and pub on Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, producing a range of gins, vodkas, and liqueurs under their own label. Beyond spirits retail, they offer hands-on cocktail-making classes and a distinctive Sushi + Cocktail Making Class in partnership with a local sushi restaurant. It sits in the heart of downtown Vancouver, making it a potential stop for cyclists exploring the nearby seawall corridor.

value: Long Table Distillery

detail: No food menu present; business is a spirits distillery with cocktail experiences only

wow_evidence: craft distillery and pub on Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver...nearby seawall corridor


value: 1500 Callaghan Valley Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0

community: Sproatt

value: Brandywine Restaurant is an OSM-tagged restaurant situated near Brandywine Falls Provincial Park in the Callaghan Valley, a remote stretch of the Sea-to-Sky corridor roughly 20 minutes south of Whistler Village. Its location along a route popular with touring cyclists and outdoor recreationalists makes it a potentially useful food stop in an area with limited services. Very little detail is publicly available about its current operations or offerings.

value: Day Lodge Café – Whistler Olympic Park

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


community: 100 Mile House

value: A&W

signal: A&W chain (confirmed); ~$10-14


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

community: Abbotsford

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, V7M 3K7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 74m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: COBS Bread at Lonsdale Quay Market is a franchise bakery located inside the covered Lonsdale Quay Market, part of the Bakers Delight family with over 190 Canadian locations. All products — including loaves, buns and rolls, bagels, scones, cruffins, croissants, and savoury baked items — are made from scratch on-site daily. Leftover baked goods are donated to local charities at end of day.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 800 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, V3M 0G3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza is a BC-based pizza chain offering pizza by the slice and whole pies with vegetarian options. This New Westminster location sits on the second floor of a building on Carnarvon Street, providing a quick and affordable meal stop for cyclists moving through the downtown core.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'

wow_evidence: BC-based pizza chain


community: Golden

value: The Turning Point is a family-style restaurant in Golden, BC that has been a local institution for over 35 years. The menu is wide-ranging, spanning pizzas (including the locally celebrated Terminator Ridge), burgers, pasta dishes, butter chicken, and fish and chips, with weekly specials and a kids' menu. For touring cyclists rolling through the Columbia Valley, it offers a solid sit-down meal with the option to order online for pickup.

value: The Turning Point

signal: family pizza/burgers/pasta institution; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: local institution for over 35 years


value: 2155 Allison Road, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (20 spaces) at 11m; stands (5 spaces) at 52m; safe_loops (42 spaces) at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 70 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Big Way Hot Pot is a fast-growing self-serve hot pot chain founded in 2021, offering over 100 fresh ingredients and more than 10 broth and dry-mix options so diners build their own meal at the table. The UBC location is one of roughly 18 locations across Greater Vancouver, Ontario, and the US. Touring cyclists can expect a filling, customizable hot meal with vegetarian and vegan options.

value: Big Way Hot Pot

detail: Consistent with the chain's self-serve model of customizable ingredients and broths

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


value: 3500 32 Street, Vernon, BC

community: Vernon

value: Schell Motel Express is a motel located in Vernon, BC, a hub city in the North Okanagan often visited by touring cyclists riding the Okanagan Valley routes. As an express-branded property it likely offers straightforward overnight accommodation in a convenient roadside setting. Cyclists travelling through Vernon may find it a practical stopover, though specific cyclist services are unconfirmed.

value: Schell Motel Express

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 14007 32 Avenue, Surrey, V4P 2A7

community: Surrey

value: Belle's Café is a long-established neighbourhood café in South Surrey's Elgin Park area, proudly scratch-cooking almost everything — from soups and meatballs to baked goods free of chemicals and preservatives — since 1999. The café is well known for its handcrafted coffee, seasonal baked treats, and an unusually broad range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options across both its eat-in and take-away menus. Touring cyclists will find a cozy, community-minded stop with house-made frozen dinners available to grab on the way out.

value: Belle's

detail: Website states 'We have many vegetarian, gluten-free, and even vegan options'; menu items are labelled V, GF, and DF throughout both eat-in and frozen food sections

signal: Frozen meals priced $12–$22 for 1–4 people

wow_evidence: long-established neighbourhood café in South Surrey's Elgin Park area... since 1999


value: 3673 Voght St, Merritt, BC V1K 1C4, Canada

community: Merritt

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 6386 No. 3 Rd Unit 130, Richmond, BC V6Y 0L8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 15m; rack at 22m; rack at 56m; rack at 75m.

value: Miion Café is an artisan coffee shop in Richmond, BC, whose name and identity are built around the chemistry concept of ions — the idea that a cup of coffee can trigger a transformative 'ionic state' of energy or inspiration. Founded by owner Mia, it serves a full espresso bar alongside stone-milled teas and a food menu of house-baked croissants, bagel sandwiches, salads, and fruit bowls. The café also runs latte art workshops, giving it a community hub quality beyond a standard coffee stop.

value: Miion Café

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Founded by owner Mia


value: 47582 Yale Road, Chiliwack, V2P 7N1

community: Chilliwack

value: Kent's Ice Cream Co. is a homegrown Fraser Valley ice cream brand with three locations, including a Chilliwack shop on Yale Road serving rotating house-made flavours like Sea Salt Caramel and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. The shop also sells 11.4L take-home buckets and hires out a mobile ice cream cart for weddings, parties, and corporate events. It makes a natural sweet stop for cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Kent's Ice Cream Co.


value: 5975 Kingsway, V5J 1H1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 65m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Pho Hong is a Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver, tagged as open 24/7 and offering vegan and vegetarian options alongside its core menu. The restaurant offers air-conditioned indoor seating and accepts credit and debit cards. Its Kingsway location places it along a busy urban corridor frequently travelled by cyclists.

value: Pho Hong

detail: Website content is for a different location and

signal: Pho $15–16, rice bowls $17–18; sit-down noodle shop established 1998

wow_evidence: tagged as open 24/7 and offering vegan and vegetarian options; toilets=yes


value: 555 Clarke Road (Units 13–14), Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: building (covered, paid) at 82m.

community: Coquitlam

value: Pho Super Bowl is a Vietnamese restaurant serving fresh, aromatic pho and a broad menu of noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and appetizers at its Coquitlam strip-mall location. The restaurant emphasises house-made broth developed over years of recipe refinement and offers delivery in addition to dine-in service. A second location operates in Burnaby, making this a small local chain with a loyal following in the Metro Vancouver area.

value: Pho Super Bowl

signal: Pho noodle shop; typical Vietnamese casual/quick-service format


value: 1155 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X6

community: Kelowna

value: Circle K is a convenience store and petrol station on KLO Road in Kelowna, part of the international Couche-Tard/Circle K chain. The store carries packaged snacks, drinks, and convenience items alongside hot roller grill food and fresh coffee. Public restrooms are available on-site, making it a practical resupply stop for cyclists in the KLO Road corridor.

value: Circle K

detail: Website services list explicitly includes 'Roller Grill'


value: 3261 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam

community: Port Coquitlam

value: A neighbourhood pub and full-service restaurant in Port Coquitlam, The Arms Pub offers a broad daily menu of steak dinners, seafood, flatbreads, and weekend breakfast, alongside an attached liquor store stocked with cold beer, wine, and spirits. Regular entertainment nights — Tuesday trivia, Wednesday music bingo, and Saturday live bands — make it a lively community hub. Touring cyclists passing through on Coast Meridian Road would find a hearty sit-down meal and a convenient stop for cold drinks.

value: The Arms Pub

detail: Mushroom-Swiss Bistro Flatbread explicitly labelled 'Vegetarian friendly option' on the menu

signal: amenity=pub