community: Hudson's Hope

value: Tanglefoot appears to be a bar and grill serving the small community of Hudson's Hope in Northern BC, a remote stop along cycling routes through the Peace River region. For touring cyclists venturing through this sparsely populated area, it may represent one of the few options for a sit-down meal or drink. Its location in Hudson's Hope places it near the Bennett Dam and Williston Lake, areas of interest for adventure cyclists.

value: Tanglefoot

signal: small-town bar & grill; $15-25/person

wow_evidence: Hudsons-Hope-Tanglefoot-Bargrill...bar & grill in Hudson's Hope, BC


source: enrichment

value: 5932 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 7V2

blurb: Farm near Kelowna airport where you hand-feed kangaroos, wallabies, and capybaras.

category: Attractions

community: Postill

value: An exotic animal farm near the north end of Kelowna airport where visitors can get up close with red kangaroos, wallabies, capybaras, an African crested porcupine, parrots, and other animals. Guides provide free treats for hand-feeding the macropods. The farm has unpaved gravel, dirt, and grass pathways and a picnic area, making it a quirky Okanagan roadside stop.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

label: high season extended hours

months: June July August September

planning: walk-up

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: wildlife

value: Kangaroo Creek Farm

origin: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: moderate

confidence: high

label: Moderate

signal: Adults $20 (low season) to $30 (high season)

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Park / Nature

tier: info

wow_evidence: Hand-feeding kangaroos and capybaras near Kelowna airport — regionally famous, quirky story-at-dinner stop.


value: 5552 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3W1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 11 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Kamo Bakery is a family-run Middle Eastern bakery on Victoria Drive in East Vancouver with over thirty years of baking experience. It specialises in daily-baked Tandoori bread (NAN), Samoon sandwich bread, and traditional pastries such as baklava, kleicha, and labzina — items it claims to be the only bakery in Vancouver producing. All products are described as handmade, and the shop donates unsold goods to local non-profit organisations supporting low-income families.

value: Kamo Bakery

source: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

label: Cheap eats

signal: shop=bakery

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: thirty years of baking experience... claims to be the only bakery in Vancouver producing Tandoori bread, Samoon sandwich bread


community: North Saanich

value: Firehouse Subs

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 10255 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (16 spaces, covered) at 63m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Tractor

confidence: medium

signal: Tractor healthy fast-casual bowls; ~$15-18

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 10825 Porlier Pass Rd, Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0

blurb: Galiano Conservancy's 188-acre learning centre: trails and a swimmable cove.

community: Fernwood

value: The Millard Learning Centre is a 188-acre nature reserve on Galiano Island's southwest shore, operated by the Galiano Conservancy Association. It features over 8 km of hiking trails serving as the primary trailhead for the Mid-Island Protected Areas Network, plus two kilometres of protected waterfront with swimming access at secluded Chrystal Cove. The property includes mature Coastal Douglas-fir forest with old-growth trees, a working food forest, a native plant nursery and gift shop, and educational programs.

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

season: all

theme: nature

value: Millard Learning Centre

band_key: free

label: Free

wow_evidence: 188-acre conservancy hub with 8 km of trails and swimmable protected waterfront; name has a typo.


value: 20280 97 Avenue, Unit #10, Langley Township, BC V1M 4B9

community: Langley

value: The Bistro is a comfort-food diner in Langley Township serving hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside classic coffees and specialty drinks. Led by Head Chef Josh Rhodes, the kitchen emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and offers custom catering for events of all sizes. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down meal with table reservations, delivery, and a broad menu including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

value: The Bistro

detail: Catering page explicitly states: 'we're happy to offer Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free options alongside classic dishes.'

signal: cuisine=bagel

wow_evidence: comfort-food diner in Langley Township


value: 3136 McBride Avenue, Surrey, BC

blurb: Birding spit with Mud Bay and mountain views at Crescent Beach.

value: Blackie Spit is a dramatic coastal spit extending into Mud Bay at the mouth of the Nicomekl River, offering sweeping views of Mud Bay and the North Shore Mountains. Operated by the City of Surrey, the park features nature trails, picnic areas, and two fully fenced off-leash dog areas, and is home to the Surrey Sailing Club and the Crescent Beach Swim Club. It makes a rewarding detour for touring cyclists exploring the South Surrey and Crescent Beach area.

dwell: short

label: shorebird & waterfowl migration

months: September October November April May

value: Blackie Spit Environmental Sensitive Area

detail: Website states 'Washrooms and parking lot gate close at 10pm'

wow_evidence: Coastal spit at the Nicomekl mouth — birding, views, a rewarding dike-route detour.


value: Chicken World is a BC-based fast food chain specializing in fried and Peri Peri chicken pieces, burgers, wraps, and classic sides like poutine and onion rings. This Surrey location on 72 Avenue offers indoor seating, drive-thru service, and online ordering for maximum convenience. The menu spans everything from individual chicken pieces to multi-piece family packs, with a veggie burger rounding out the options.

value: Chicken World

detail: Veggie Burger listed on the burgers menu page

wow_evidence: BC-based fast food chain


community: Nanaimo

value: Panago

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 8333 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; rack at 64m; rack at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m; stands (5 spaces) at 93m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 35 spaces.


bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (5 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; rack (8 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 27 spaces.

category: Groceries

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: Unit 28, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3

value: Big Orange is a Canadian bubble tea franchise founded in 1996, offering fresh fruit bubble teas, smoothies, slushes, ice cream bubble teas, and Belgium waffles. The North Vancouver outlet is located inside Capilano Mall on Marine Drive, one of roughly two dozen franchise locations across BC, Ontario, the US, and Malaysia. Cyclists looking for a cold, fruit-based drink on a warm day would find a wide variety of refreshing options here.

value: Big Orange


value: 731 Baillie Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E9

community: Kelowna

value: Kettle River Brewing Company is Kelowna's original garage micro brewery, open since 2016 in the city's North End, pouring ten rotating house-brewed draught lines alongside wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options. The kitchen is led by a Food Network Canada Top Chef alumnus and changes its menu monthly, inspired by seasonal ingredients and the house beers. The brewpub bills itself as an inclusive LGBTQ2S+ safe space with a covered heated patio, regular live music, and Sunday trivia nights.

value: Kettle River Tasting Room

detail: May menu lists Spring Pea Fritters (chickpeas, chickpea flour — vegetarian) and notes 'veggie burger option available' for the burger

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: Kelowna's original garage micro brewery... kitchen is led by a Food Network Canada Top Chef alumnus


bike_access: hard

category: Camping

community: Eastgate

value: Marmot City Camp is a backcountry campsite within E.C. Manning Park, one of British Columbia's most popular parks, situated at the heart of the Cascade Mountains. As a backcountry site, it is more than 1 km from any highway or park road, and all overnight stays require a backcountry permit registerable online, by phone, or in person at the park. The park has no cellphone service; the nearest public phones are at Manning Park Resort on Highway 3.

value: Marmot City Camp

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 575 North Road, Gabriola

community: Gabriola

value: Nesters Market is a full-service neighbourhood supermarket on Gabriola Island, part of the BC-based Pattison Food Group chain founded in Whistler in 1987. The store offers a broad range of groceries with a strong emphasis on local, organic, and natural products alongside a deli and bistro, in-store bakery, and pharmacy. For cyclists arriving by ferry to Gabriola, it serves as a key provisioning stop on a relatively small island with limited retail options.

value: Nesters Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Bistro' as an in-store service

wow_evidence: BC-based Pattison Food Group chain...key provisioning stop on a relatively small island with limited retail options


value: 408 East Columbia Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 35m.

community: New Westminster

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 3694B Lake Trail Road

category: Accommodation

community: Puntledge

value: Copper Fern Guest House is a self-contained 780 sq. ft. suite on a private lane just five minutes from downtown Courtenay in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Hosts Chris and Molly are long-time local residents who greet guests with homemade muffins, granola, and fresh eggs and can point cyclists toward favourite trails, beaches, and restaurants. The suite is designed to be wheelchair accessible and sleeps up to four, offering a quiet garden retreat away from traffic.

value: Copper Fern Guest House

detail: Dedicated laundry room listed as part of the 780 sq. ft. suite

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: self-contained 780 sq ft private suite, Comox Valley; $150-190

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 1020 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, V1G 1Y6

community: Dawson Creek

value: BC Liquor Store

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 931 Lytton Street, North Vancouver, V7H 2M5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack (7 spaces) at 43m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: North Van rec centre with six-lane pool and fitness studio.

community: North Vancouver

value: Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre is a full-service public recreation facility in North Vancouver operated by the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission. It features a 37.5-meter six-lane pool plus a tank, fitness studio, squash court, a TRX training room, and an outdoor Windsor Patio, with programming ranging from aquafit to gymnastics to martial arts. Touring cyclists passing through the Deep Cove and Lynn Valley corridor may find this a practical rest stop given the breadth of facilities typical of a major community rec centre.

planning: check-ahead

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre with 37.5 m pool — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 1300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H8

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: hoop (6 spaces) at 8m; hoop (6 spaces) at 12m; hoop (2 spaces) at 15m; hoop (2 spaces) at 22m; hoop (4 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 37m; stands (3 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 50m; stands (3 spaces) at 57m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 78m; stands (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 45 spaces.

value: Ykiki Poke is a family-owned poke restaurant on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, whose name is a playful nod to the Hawaiian region Waikiki. The menu centres on customizable poke bowls built from fresh ingredients, complemented by made-to-order sushi rolls prepared daily. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and online ordering with advance pickup is supported through the restaurant's own website.

value: Ykiki Poke

wow_evidence: family-owned poke restaurant


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 2J0, Canada

blurb: Where the CPR's last spike was driven in 1885; monument and gift shop at Craigellachie.

community: Craigellachie

value: The Last Spike marks the exact spot in Craigellachie, BC where the final spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven on November 7, 1885, completing Canada's transcontinental railway. Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway 45 km west of Revelstoke, this national monument draws history enthusiasts, railway buffs, and road-trip travelers to what is one of Canada's most iconic historical sites. For touring cyclists, it offers a meaningful and accessible roadside stop with picnic areas, washrooms, and a gift shop featuring coffee, snacks, and railway-themed souvenirs.

energy: restorative

theme: history

value: The Last Spike (Craigellachie)

detail: Website lists 'Coffee, Icecream, Snacks' as available at the gift shoppe

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: Website explicitly states site is 'free to visit' as national monument

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Rubric notability-4 anchor: the Craigellachie site where the CPR's last spike was driven in 1885 — nationally iconic; the visit is a monument-and-photo pilgrimage stop. Record is named for the gift shop.


value: 2341 Pooley Street

community: Wells

value: The Wells Hotel is a heritage country inn that has anchored the small gold-rush town of Wells, BC since 1934, operating as the primary accommodation provider in the area. It sits at the gateway to Barkerville Historic Town, Bowron Lakes Canoe Chain, and Troll Ski Resort, making it a natural overnight stop for touring cyclists exploring the Cariboo region. The hotel features 13 guest rooms, a rooftop hot tub, and an on-site pub and restaurant notable for BC craft beer and one of the largest single-malt Scotch collections in Western Canada.

value: Wells Hotel

detail: On-site pub, lounge, and restaurant on the main floor with seasonal patios

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: heritage country inn since 1934, Wells; $100-140

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: heritage country inn… since 1934… gateway to Barkerville Historic Town, Bowron Lakes Canoe Chain… rooftop hot tub


value: 1067 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E2

value: Chun Fun How is a Taiwanese bubble tea and specialty beverage shop grounded in values of heritage, authenticity, and devotion to quality Taiwanese ingredients. The West Broadway location offers an extensive menu spanning milk teas, fresh milk teas, fruit teas, and seasonal creations featuring osmanthus, purple yam, wintermelon, aloe vera, and lychee. The shop also offers office catering with large-format 3L drink boxes, reflecting a community-oriented, neighbourhood presence.

value: Chun Fun How


category: Transport

community: Coquitlam

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi serving Coquitlam, Burnaby, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, and Vancouver International Airport, 24/7. No stated bike policy; fleet includes station wagons which may accommodate a bicycle.

value: Bel-Air Taxi (1982) Limited

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: on-demand taxi serving Coquitlam


value: 770 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3E2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Tartine Bread & Pies is a neighbourhood bakery established in 2002, situated just off English Bay on Beach Avenue in Vancouver. Founded by Jo-Ann and grown from a home kitchen, it serves freshly baked pies, quiches, muffins, breads, and pastries alongside soups, salads, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The bakery uses premium natural ingredients with no artificial preservatives and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

value: Tartine Bread & Pies

detail: Website lists soups, breakfast sandwiches (egg & cheese with ham/bacon/veggie), and lunch specials, as well as freshly ground JJ Bean coffee


value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 6651 Bluff Lake Rd, Kleena Kleene, BC V0L 1V0, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Tatla Lake

source: camping

value: Day-use area only — no overnight camping — beside a clear Chilcotin lake reached via roughly 17 km of forest-service gravel; the draws are exceptional Rainbow and Bull Trout fishing and a short trail with sweeping views over the lake and West Branch Valley.

value: Bluff Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: day-use area only — no overnight camping; 17 km of forest-service gravel


bike_access: easy

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Fort Nelson

value: A 15-site BC Parks campground on the shore of Muncho Lake in the Northern Rockies, sitting directly off the Alaska Highway; gate is locked and services cease outside the operating season.

value: MacDonald Campground


value: 32470 South Fraser Way, V2T 4W1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 15m; rack (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Firehouse Subs is a Canadian fast-food sandwich chain serving hot, toasted subs with a focus on hearty, flavourful fillings. The brand is also known for its Public Safety Foundation of Canada, which has donated over $6.3 million in equipment grants to first responders across the country. Touring cyclists will find it a convenient stop on South Fraser Way for a filling meal with takeout and online ordering available.

value: Firehouse Subs

detail: Website footer navigation includes a dedicated 'Gluten Free Roll' link, confirming a GF bread option is available on the Canadian menu

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food sandwich chain


value: 20493 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Cozy Bean Bakery is a neighbourhood cafe and bakery in Downtown Langley, BC, run by owner Antonella, whose family recipes and scratch baking are the heart of the operation. The menu spans espresso drinks, teas, freshly baked pastries, hearty soups, and sandwiches — a practical fuel stop for cyclists riding the Fraser Valley corridor. The cafe also hosts community events and offers full catering services.

value: Cozy Bean Bakery


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (3 spaces) at 63m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Gate-way Pizza and Curry House is a fast-food establishment in Chilliwack serving pizza and curry cuisine. As a fast-food restaurant, it offers quick service suitable for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Gate-way Pizza and Curry House


community: Surrey

value: Palmyra Mediterranean Grill is a family-owned halal restaurant operating since 2013, serving shawarma, kabobs, falafel, and other Middle Eastern dishes made with local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, as well as delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash. Touring cyclists will find a full menu of hearty, protein-rich plates and several plant-based options.

value: Palmyra Mediterranean Grill

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Falafel (fried chickpeas), Baba Ghanouj, Hummus, Tabouli, Fatoush Salad, and Batata wrap (fries, coleslaw, garlic sauce). No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Plates $17–19, wraps $12–13; casual shawarma/kebab grill


value: 5760 Teredo Street

community: Sechelt

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 41950 Government Road, Squamish

blurb: Brackendale's gallery, stage, and café — an eagle-country institution.

community: Squamish

value: Brackendale Art Gallery — known locally as 'The BAG' — is Squamish and Sea-to-Sky's top-rated event venue, combining an art gallery, live music stage, and multiple rental spaces in a single destination. The on-site Zephyr Cafe serves locally sourced, scratch-made meals and baked goods with gluten-free and vegan options, making it a genuine food stop rather than just a gallery visit. Situated in the historic Brackendale neighbourhood on Squamish Nation territory, it serves as a community cultural hub with rotating exhibitions and frequent live events.

facet_confidence: high

setting: mixed

theme: art-culture

value: Brakendale Art Gallery

detail: Zephyr Cafe on site serving locally sourced, scratch-made meals, baked goods, and beverages; gluten-free, vegan, and celiac-friendly options available

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: gallery + cafe venue, free entry (events ticketed)

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: 'The BAG' — Brackendale institution combining gallery, live stage, and café; home of the eagle-count tradition. KW false positive.


value: 8422 Young Road

community: Chilliwack

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 3170 Creekside Way

community: Sun Peaks

value: Mountain High Pizza is a pizza restaurant set inside the Hearthstone Lodge at the centre of Sun Peaks Village, a four-season mountain resort community. The menu spans original, specialty, and premium pies alongside a build-your-own option, with vegetarian selections and gluten-free crusts available. Sixteen indoor seats and seventeen outdoor patio seats, combined with online ordering and delivery, make it a flexible refuelling option for cyclists passing through the village.

value: Mountain High Pizza

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled 'vegetarian' (Greek Spillway, Veggie Grannie Greene's, Garlic Pesto Intimidator, Sweet and Spicy Pesto Veggie Showboat); gluten-free crust option listed across all pizza size tiers. No explicit vegan labeling found


value: CRU 135-1000-7899 Templeton Station Rd, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: Kinton Ramen is a Canadian ramen chain with over 50 locations, serving authentic Japanese-style ramen with pork, beef, chicken, and vegetarian broths at their newly opened McArthurGlen Designer Outlet YVR location in Richmond. The brand is known for its customizable bowls — diners choose soup base, flavour (original, shoyu, miso, or spicy), and noodle type — and for greeting every guest with the Japanese welcome 'irasshaimase.' The outlet location is situated within a large designer shopping complex near the YVR airport corridor.

value: Kinton Ramen

detail: Website explicitly lists 'vegetarian ramen' as a category and a dedicated 'Veggie' soup base option ('Crafted with fresh vegetables for a clean, balanced taste'); vegetarian gyoza also listed on menu

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: Ramen shop with $9.99 promo pricing; happy hour combos with free beverage

wow_evidence: Canadian ramen chain with over 50 locations… McArthurGlen Designer Outlet YVR location


community: West Vancouver


value: 1414 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2G2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 89m; rack (6 spaces) at 90m; rack (10 spaces) at 95m. Total: 26 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Mint is a long-established Himalayan dining lounge in downtown Victoria, founded in April 2002, blending traditional Himalayan dishes like Tibetan Momos and butter chicken curry with contemporary West Coast fare and craft cocktails. Located below street level on Douglas Street, it pairs an eclectic food menu with rotating local craft beer taps and a live entertainment program featuring DJs and performances. The venue has a private dining area available for functions and draws a devoted local crowd.

value: The Mint

detail: Menu page states 'Many items can be made dairy or gluten free'; multiple dishes are individually labelled 'Vegan' (e.g. Olives, French Fries, Onion Pakora, Hummus and Naan) and 'Vegetarian' (e.g. Goat Cheese Salad, Nachos)

signal: Himalayan dining lounge, momos/curry + cocktails; ~$18-28pp


value: 265 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0E7

bike_parking_detail: 27 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (4 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; bollard (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; bollard (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (12 spaces) at 92m; stands (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 80 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Mexican restaurant and bar on Robson Street serving tacos and cantina fare with both indoor and outdoor seating. Offers takeout through major delivery platforms and welcomes walk-ins. Full bar with no-smoking policy.

value: Patrón Tacos & Cantina

confidence: low

signal: tacos & cantina, bar; ~$18-28pp


value: 20395 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 2P9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 60m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Maple Ridge

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, proudly Canadian since 2005 with 385+ locations nationwide. The Maple Ridge location on Lougheed Highway serves fully customizable Tex-Mex meals including burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas, with a broad range of proteins and toppings assembled to order. A convenient stop for touring cyclists looking for a fast, filling meal with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

value: BarBurrito

detail: Nutrition calculator lists 'Veggie Ground' and 'Falafel' as protein options; 'Gluten Free' tortilla available for burritos and quesadillas

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


value: #1, 40437 Tantalus Rd. Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

value: Umai Sushi & Grill is a Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant in Garibaldi Highlands, Squamish, offering an extensive menu of creative sushi rolls, aburi, teriyaki, and chirashi bowls. The restaurant positions itself as a comfortable dine-in space suitable for casual lunches through larger group dinners, and also offers online ordering for takeout. It sits in the Tantalus Road commercial area of Garibaldi Highlands, a node frequently passed by cyclists riding the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: Umai Sushi & Grill

signal: sushi/fusion, aburi/teriyaki; ~$15-25pp


value: Sechelt Inlet Road, Sechelt, BC

character: destination

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

value: A well-loved Sunshine Coast family park with sandy beaches, grassy areas, and second-growth forest at the southern end of Sechelt Inlet, four kilometres north of Sechelt; campfires are restricted to communal sites only, and cash is the sole accepted payment.

value: Porpoise Bay Campground

wow_evidence: Cyclists can always be accommodated at the cyclists' campsite


value: 869 Shell Road, V0E 1J0

community: Blue River

value: A European-style mountain lodge in Blue River, BC, situated in a natural valley between the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains on the border of Wells Gray Provincial Park — roughly equidistant (about 590 km) between Vancouver and Edmonton, making it a natural overnight stop for long-distance touring cyclists on that corridor. The lodge offers 35 rooms with in-room fridges, microwaves, and a complimentary continental breakfast, plus an indoor hot tub and an on-site food shack (Grizzly Food Shack) serving burgers, wraps, and breakfast. Mountain biking, hiking, and canoeing are among the listed local activities.

value: Glacier Mountain Lodge

detail: Website front page and amenities page state 'free laundry service' is included

detail: On-site Grizzly Food Shack serves breakfast, burgers, and wraps (take-out or picnic tables); website also notes 'walking distance to other restaurants.'

signal: European-style lodge w/ breakfast + hot tub, Blue River ~$140-180

wow_evidence: roughly equidistant (about 590 km) between Vancouver and Edmonton, making it a natural overnight stop...indoor hot tub


value: 2319 Beguelin Rd, Celista, BC V0E 1M6

community: Celista

value: Celista Estate Winery is an 80-acre vineyard on the north shore of Shuswap Lake, producing eight award-winning wines that have earned 115 medals in national and international competitions over 14 years. The estate features a tasting room with free wine samples, fine dining by R&M Foods, guided vineyard tours led by owner Jake Ootes, and four cabins overlooking the vineyard and lake. Kids and pets are explicitly welcome, and the property is wheelchair accessible.

value: Celista Estate Winery

signal: estate winery, tastings + fine dining by R&M; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


community: Cranbrook

value: Tim Hortons

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

region: Kootenay Rockies


value: 8615 Tunkwa Lake Road, Logan Lake, V0K 1W0

community: Logan Lake

value: A converted former guest house for Highland Valley Copper Mines, this 4,700-square-foot bungalow sits on 25 acres just outside Logan Lake in BC's Highland Valley. With four en-suite bedrooms and a hot tub, it caters to outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the area's fishing, ATV trails, and horseback riding — they even offer equine experiences on-site. Logan Lake is located south of Kamloops via Hwy 97C, making it a potential stop for cyclists traversing the Interior.

value: Highland House Bed & Breakfast

signal: 4-suite converted mine guest house on 25 acres; Logan Lake market modest, $150-200 despite premier language


value: 1275 E Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2G3

blurb: Parksville's visitor centre on the East Island Highway.

community: Parksville

value: The Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce operates a staffed Visitor Centre on the East Island Highway, serving as the primary gateway for travellers exploring Parksville and the surrounding coastal region. Founded as the Parksville Board of Trade in 1935, the organization has deep roots in connecting visitors with local businesses, attractions, and hidden gems. Touring cyclists will find free maps, regional guides, expert local recommendations, and travel planning assistance from knowledgeable staff.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

signal: chamber visitor centre, free

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Staffed VC on the Island Highway; VC anchor band.


value: 1101 Miller Road, Bowen Island

community: Bowen Island

value: Snugglers Cottage is a self-contained vacation rental house situated in Snug Cove on Bowen Island, a short ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay on BC's Lower Mainland. The island is a popular cycling day-trip and overnight destination, and the cottage offers a private residential-style stay. As an Airbnb listing it operates without on-site staff, with all arrangements handled through the platform and the host remotely.

value: Snugglers Cottage

signal: Cottage on Bowen Island; no nightly rate or amenities visible in provided text


value: 2680 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, V0R 1S0

blurb: Cumberland's coal-mining museum: labour history and the town's Japanese and Chinese communities.

community: Cumberland

value: The Cumberland Museum and Archives is a community history museum on Vancouver Island that chronicles the diverse stories of Cumberland's coal mining heritage, its multicultural workforce, and the social and political struggles that shaped the region. Founded in 1969 and operated by a non-profit historical society, it houses permanent and rotating exhibitions alongside a community research library and digital photograph archive. Cumberland is a celebrated cycling destination — particularly for mountain biking — making this a natural cultural stop for touring cyclists passing through the Comox Valley.

value: Cumberland Museum & Archives

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Adult admission $6 shown on front page

wow_evidence: Coal-mining museum covering Cumberland's multicultural workforce and labour history; strong community museum.


value: #4 – 2929 St John's Street, Port Moody, BC

community: Port Moody

value: Port Moody Liquor Store is part of the Neighbourhood Liquor chain and carries a broad, ever-changing selection of wine, beer, and spirits with a focus on niche and craft products. Staff offer knowledgeable recommendations and the store hosts weekly in-store tastings covering beer, wine, coolers, and spirits. A touring cyclist stopping in will find complementary cookies on weekends and dog treats on request.

value: Port Moody Liquor Store

wow_evidence: part of the Neighbourhood Liquor chain


value: 63452 Blue Lake Road, Boston Bar

community: Boston Bar

value: Family-run lakeside resort 15 km north of Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon, with wooded and lakeside campsites beside a crystal-clear lake, a sandy beach, flush washrooms, and pay showers; access is 1.5 km of gravel climbing a mountainside — manageable for cars but a stiff push for a loaded bike.

value: Blue Lake Resort

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Family-run lakeside resort…with wooded and lakeside campsites beside a crystal-clear lake, a sandy beach, flush washrooms, and pay showers


subcategory: Convenience Store


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V0K 2K0, Canada

kid_friendly: no

community: 93 Mile

value: A tiny free rec site on the western shore of Boar Lake in the Cariboo backcountry, offering camping, car-top boating, and fishing — but reached only by a famously rough 6 km 4x4 trail that makes it effectively inaccessible to a loaded touring bike.

value: Boar Lake Recreation Site


community: Surrey

value: Sam's Chaat House is a Richmond restaurant specializing in Indian street food — particularly chaat, the tangy, layered snack dishes popular across the Indian subcontinent. The menu features classics like Golgappa, Papdi Chaat, Raj Kachori, and Pav Bhaji, all appearing to be entirely vegetarian. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, and provides full catering services for events.

value: Sam's Chaat House

detail: Entire visible menu consists of vegetarian items — chaat, paneer dishes, pakoras, puri, samosa — no meat items listed anywhere on the fetched menu

signal: Menu items $7.99–$12.99; chaat house (casual Indian street food)


value: 261 Yellowhead Highway, V0J 1E0

community: Burns Lake

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 9731 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Tim Hortons


community: Atnarko

value: Tweedsmuir Park provincial park campground — 24 vehicle-accessible sites; 2 walk-in sites.

value: Tweedsmuir Park


value: 1154 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 60m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: CinCin Ristorante + Bar is a long-established Italian restaurant on Robson Street, accessed by a winding stone stairway above street level. The kitchen is anchored by a Grillworks Infierno, a two-metre wood-fired grill and rotisserie where fish and prime meats are cooked over fruitwood charcoal alongside housemade pastas. With over 25 years of operation and a nationally recognized wine program, it is considered one of Vancouver's premier fine-dining Italian destinations.

value: CinCin Ristorante + Bar

label: Fine dining

signal: Named executive chef, award-winning sommelier, destination fine-dining reputation

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 30 spaces.

blurb: The Arts Club's landmark Stanley Theatre on Granville.

value: The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage — better known as the Stanley Theatre — is a historic two-storey theatre at 2750 Granville Street in Vancouver, operated by the Arts Club Theatre Company. Situated in the South Granville neighbourhood, it is one of the city's landmark performing arts venues. Touring cyclists passing through the area will find it a recognizable cultural landmark along the Granville corridor.

value: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Arts Club Stanley Theatre; tickets $40-80

wow_evidence: The Stanley Theatre — landmark 1930 venue run by the Arts Club; show-conditional.


value: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1

community: Fairview

value: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is a landmark South Okanagan estate winery with over 30 years of history on the Golden Mile Bench near Oliver, BC, recognized as Canada's first carbon-neutral winery. The property includes the full-service Miradoro Restaurant with sweeping valley views, a guest house, guided wine tastings, and an outdoor amphitheatre that hosts a summer Sunset Concert Series. It is a natural destination-stop for cyclists exploring the Okanagan wine country route.

value: Tinhorn Creek Winery

signal: estate winery + Miradoro restaurant, tastings; ~$18-30 (restaurant higher)

wow_evidence: over 30 years of history… recognized as Canada's first carbon-neutral winery


community: Cooper Creek

value: A backcountry wilderness campsite deep in the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, reached only by serious multi-day hiking with unbridged stream crossings through grizzly country; no services, no potable water, and full self-sufficiency required.

value: McLaughlin

wow_evidence: backcountry wilderness campsite … potable water is not available … wilderness area without supplies or equipment of any kind


value: 8780 Blundell Road, Unit 140, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 73m.

value: A Chinese restaurant specializing in BBQ and won ton noodles on Blundell Road in Richmond. A casual dining spot where touring cyclists can grab meals while passing through the area.

value: Master Hung BBQ & Won Ton

signal: BBQ & won ton noodle; ~$13-20pp


value: 45595 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P-2N1

community: Chilliwack

value: Canton Garden is a family-owned Cantonese restaurant with more than 60 years of history in Chilliwack, originally operating out of the Royal Hotel before moving to its current location near Highway 1. The dining room seats up to 200 people and includes private banquet facilities at no extra room charge, making it an easy stop for large cycling groups. Takeout is readily available by phone, and the extensive menu spans classic Cantonese dishes alongside a full vegetarian section.

value: Canton Garden

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Delight' section with Vegetarian Delight Chop Suey and Vegetarian Delight Fried Rice, plus multiple vegetarian lunch platters and combo options

signal: Cantonese sit-down restaurant, lunch combos, no fine-dining signals, no prices shown


community: Rossland

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 418 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 14m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bibi's Kitchen is listed in OSM as a restaurant on Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. However, the business website is currently parked and inaccessible, and no phone number is available for verification.

value: Bibi's Kitchen

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


value: 102 - 300 Riverside Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 9C9

community: Penticton

value: Quality Greens is a locally focused farm market that has been supporting Okanagan growers and suppliers for over 25 years, offering fresh produce, a gourmet deli with grab-and-go options, dairy, bakery, and a full grocery department. The store operates under a 'Down to Earth' environmental philosophy, using compostable packaging, accepting reusable bags, and carrying Fair Trade, organic, and Non-GMO products. For a touring cyclist resupplying in Penticton, it offers a broad range of fresh and prepared foods in a single stop.

value: Quality Greens

subcategory: Grocery Store


blurb: Cranberry Marsh wildlife sanctuary and nature trail on Valemount's edge.

community: Valemount

value: The R.W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary protects Cranberry Marsh near Valemount in the Robson Valley, a wetland known for bird and wildlife viewing. The trailhead provides access to a nature trail through this BC Nature-recognized sanctuary. It sits in a scenic mountain corridor that touring cyclists passing through Valemount on Highway 5 may find worth a short detour.

label: Bird & wildlife activity

months: May June July August September

value: R.W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary

signal: Wildlife sanctuary with no admission price mentioned

wow_evidence: R.W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary at Cranberry Marsh — Valemount's well-known birding wetland with nature trail. Bare name needs fixing.


value: 20202 66 Ave C2, Langley

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

value: A Japanese sushi restaurant in Langley offering online ordering for takeout or dine-in service. Provides a casual food option for passing cyclists and travelers.

value: Umami Sushi

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


value: 4342 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1K8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 16m; stands (1 space) at 36m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

source: manual

value: Caf/EH

origin: manual

signal: Restaurant, no description; type default


value: Bean Around the World

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 3550 Okanagan Street, Armstrong, V0E 1B0

community: Armstrong

value: Armstrong Regional Co-op is a long-established member-owned cooperative that has held over 104 annual general meetings, serving the North Okanagan with gas bars, convenience stores, bulk fuel, propane, and a liquor store (ARC Liquor) across multiple community locations. The Armstrong location combines a fuel station with a convenience store, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through town. As a cooperative, profits are returned to members and reinvested in the local community.

value: Co-op

wow_evidence: member-owned cooperative...gas bars, convenience stores...across multiple community locations


value: 6339 200 Street, Langley, V2Y 1A2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 44m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Marble Slab Creamery


value: 2879 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 0A6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Merci Boulangerie is a French-inspired artisan bakery on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, founded by Red Seal Baker Natalie Cumberbirch, who trained at the two-Michelin-star L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Paris and the celebrated boulangerie Mamiche. The shop serves freshly baked croissants, pastries, and bread alongside coffee and locally curated retail items. For touring cyclists riding Commercial Drive, it is a well-located stop for high-quality baked goods in one of Vancouver's most vibrant neighbourhood corridors.

value: Merci Boulangerie

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino, BC

community: Tofino

value: The Wickaninnish Inn is a celebrated boutique hotel perched at the edge of Chesterman Beach between ancient rainforests and the Pacific Ocean, and a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection. The inn features multiple on-site dining venues including The Pointe Restaurant, On the Rocks Bar, and a seasonal Driftwood Café, as well as the Ancient Cedars Spa and an art gallery. Its location adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve makes it a compelling base for cyclists exploring Tofino's beaches and trails.

value: The Wickaninnish Inn

detail: Multiple on-site dining venues confirmed: The Pointe Restaurant, On the Rocks Bar, Driftwood Café, and Summer Crab Cookout listed on website

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Duplicate listing of Wickaninnish Inn (see 7def8d36cf); Relais & Chateaux, $500+


value: 5088 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3T8, Canada

value: Hoa Phuong Do is a Vietnamese restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver's East Side, serving the Fraserview and Killarney neighbourhoods. The restaurant operates bilingually in English and French, and offers online ordering with both pickup and delivery options via their own website. Cyclists passing through this stretch of Victoria Drive will find it a convenient sit-down or takeout stop for Vietnamese food.

value: Hoa Phuong Do

signal: Vietnamese; ~$14-20pp


value: 301 Wright Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Northwinds Hotel Revelstoke is a modern two-storey mountain hotel operated by Basecamp Resorts, located minutes from downtown Revelstoke and the surrounding trail network. Part of a growing collection of Canadian mountain retreats, it offers rooms ranging from standard king rooms to multi-bed apartments sleeping up to eight guests, with locally sourced bath products and comfortable linens. Its location makes it a practical launching point for cyclists exploring the trails, shops, and scenery of one of BC's most celebrated mountain towns.

value: Northwinds Hotel Revelstoke

signal: modern Basecamp property, simple-comfortable positioning; $150-200 shoulder

wow_evidence: operated by Basecamp Resorts... minutes from downtown Revelstoke and the surrounding trail network... outdoor hot tub


value: #2-175B Wrangler Way, 100 Mile House, V0K 2E0

blurb: Ice-rink-anchored recreation centre in 100 Mile House.

community: 100 Mile House

value: The South Cariboo Recreation Centre is a multi-sport facility anchored by an ice rink in 100 Mile House, operated by Canlan Ice Sports. It serves as a community hub in the South Cariboo region, offering a range of sport and recreation opportunities. For a touring cyclist passing through 100 Mile House, it represents the main indoor recreation facility in town.

value: South Cariboo Rec Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Ordinary Canlan-operated ice rink rec centre; rubric anchor for standard rec centre.


label: Fees & equipment

label: Sporting equipment

value: Floatplane service connecting Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Salt Spring Island, and other coastal BC destinations. Bikes accepted on a space-available basis; remove the front wheel so it fits in the luggage area. $20 handling fee; the bike's weight counts toward your baggage allowance; no trailers. Certain aircraft (the Twin Otter) can't carry a bike, so contact Harbour Air before booking.

value: Harbour Air Seaplanes

detail: $20 handling fee; bike weight counts toward your baggage allowance

detail: Bikes in luggage area with front wheel removed; space-available; some aircraft can't take bikes

subcategory: Flight

tier: accredited


community: Gold Bridge

value: Lorna Lake sits inside South Chilcotin Mountains Park, a staffed-facility-free wilderness zone with no potable water, frequent grizzly activity, and rapidly changing alpine weather — every visitor must be fully self-sufficient and filter water from the lake or streams. The payoff is a spectacular high-country setting with 200+ km of trails connecting broad valleys, alpine meadows, and mountain ridges.

value: Lorna Lake Wilderness Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: South Chilcotin Mountains Park… 200+ km of trails… mountain biking


community: Lund

value: Scheduled water taxi running year-round from Lund to Savary Island and surrounding areas including Sarah Point (Sunshine Coast Trail start) and Desolation Sound. Regular bikes carried for $4 each way; e-bikes banned from the water taxi (barge only, by special arrangement).

value: Lund Water Taxi

subcategory: Ferry

wow_evidence: Scheduled water taxi running year-round from Lund to Savary Island … Sarah Point (Sunshine Coast Trail start) and Desolation Sound


value: 32786 Lougheed Highway, Mission, BC

community: Mission

value: Rocko's has been a Mission landmark since opening as the Hi-Lite Burger Bar in 1956, transitioning to its current identity in the 1980s and becoming the city's first 24-hour restaurant. Touring cyclists on the Lougheed Highway can count on round-the-clock home-style diner food — burgers, milkshakes, and hot dogs — in a classic roadside setting. The diner is also recognized as one of Canada's top 10 filming locations, having served as a backdrop for Riverdale and multiple Hallmark productions.

value: Rocko's Family Diner

signal: Explicit diner; burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes; sit-down since 1956


value: 4314 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast BC, Canada V7Z 0B2

community: Sechelt

value: A private campground alongside Wilson Creek on the Sunshine Coast Highway between Gibsons and Sechelt, with 14 tent sites, flush washrooms, and showers. Right off Hwy 101 with easy access to Davis Bay Beach, groceries, and coffee shops — functional and convenient rather than scenic.

value: Creekside Campground

wow_evidence: coin-operated laundry, washrooms and showers, and an on-site host


value: 7296 Canim Lake Road South

community: Canim Lake

value: Canim Lake General Store is a rural convenience and general store serving the small community at Canim Lake in BC's Cariboo region, one of the more remote stretches of the interior plateau. For touring cyclists passing through this lightly serviced area, it represents a critical resupply point well off the main highway corridors. The combination of 'general store' identity and convenience-shop tagging suggests a broad range of everyday goods.

value: Canim Lake General Store

wow_evidence: rural convenience and general store


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

blurb: New Denver's visitor centre on Slocan Lake, sharing the heritage bank with the museum.

community: New Denver

value: The New Denver Visitor Centre is a tourism information office situated in the small historic village of New Denver on the western shore of Slocan Lake in the West Kootenay region. New Denver anchors a scenic cycling corridor through the Slocan Valley and is home to the nationally significant Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, making it a culturally rich stop on any touring itinerary. The village also offers access to local trails, Centennial Park, and the Kohan Reflection Garden.

value: New Denver Visitor Centre

signal: village visitor centre, free

wow_evidence: New Denver's visitor centre, co-located with the Silvery Slocan Museum; VC anchor band. Generic name needs the town.


value: Unit 130 - 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6B9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 14m; stands (10 spaces) at 17m; rack at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: City Avenue Market is a family-owned grocery chain founded in Vancouver in 1986, with its New Westminster location established in 2010 on the scenic Quayside Drive waterfront along the Fraser River. It emphasizes fresh local and organic produce alongside a broad selection of groceries, bulk items, dairy, meat, baked goods, and a newly added deli offering freshly sliced meats and cheeses. The store is wheelchair accessible and also offers online ordering with Greater Vancouver delivery.

value: City Avenue Market


community: Kelowna

value: Tahini's

signal: Tahini's Mediterranean fast-casual; ~$13-16


value: 101 Causeway, Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0, Canada

community: Daajing Giids

value: Dockside F&C is a fish and chips restaurant located in Haida Gwaii, one of British Columbia's most remote and dramatically beautiful cycling destinations, accessible only by ferry or floatplane. Operating seasonally, it offers a classic coastal meal to visitors exploring the islands. For touring cyclists making the journey to Haida Gwaii, a hot dockside fish supper is a memorable reward.

value: Dockside F&C

wow_evidence: fish and chips restaurant located in Haida Gwaii ... Operating seasonally


community: Hope

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


community: Port Coquitlam


community: Duncan

value: Power House Living Foods Co. is a restaurant in Duncan specializing in whole and living foods. The OSM record indicates offerings for gluten-free, raw, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Website details could not be verified at time of assessment.

value: Power House Living Foods Co.

signal: health-food/living-foods cafe; under $15


value: 4273 Fraser Street

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 88m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bulalohan Sa Ilocos is a Filipino restaurant on Fraser Street in Vancouver serving authentic cuisine from the Ilocos region. It offers a casual dining stop for cyclists seeking local flavors while touring the area.

value: Bulalohan Sa Ilocos

signal: Filipino (Ilocos); ~$14-22pp


character: utilitarian

community: Bloedel

value: Boat-access-only forest campsite with 4 tent spots on the Sayward Forest Canoe Route at Mohun Lake; completely unreachable by bicycle — paddlers only.

value: Bedrock City Recreation Site


value: Squamish

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 19m; rack (8 spaces) at 56m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Squamish


value: 4871 Hwy 97, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0

community: 108 Mile Ranch

value: Spruce Hill Resort & Spa is a full-service wilderness retreat on a working cattle ranch in the BC Cariboo, offering hotel rooms and 3-bedroom chalets set within 20,000 acres of wilderness with 100 kilometres of trails for biking, hiking, and more. The property includes a spa, indoor pool, hot tubs, infrared saunas, gym, and on-site dining, making it a higher-comfort destination stay rather than a simple overnight stop. It also accommodates corporate retreats and riding groups, suggesting staff familiarity with active-travel guests.

value: Spruce Hill Resort & Spa

detail: On-site restaurant listed in amenities: 'Dining — Feel at home with a range of familiar dishes prepared to satisfy'; note health closure affecting restaurant flagged for Dec 2025, current status

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Resort & spa with hot tubs, saunas, chalets, premium event/wedding positioning

wow_evidence: indoor pool, hot tubs, infrared saunas


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 16m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Abbotsford


value: 482 Pinehill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T5

community: Oliver

value: A small boutique winery on the northern edge of the Great Basin Desert near Oliver, producing about 18,000 bottles per year. Wines are aged in a unique underground cellar overlooked by the namesake hidden chapel, and the tasting room is set among pines and gardens. Located only 5 km outside Oliver and 3 km from the District Wine Village, making it a feasible side trip for cyclists touring the South Okanagan wine country.

value: Hidden Chapel Winery

signal: Boutique winery tasting room

wow_evidence: small boutique winery... about 18,000 bottles per year


value: 1433 King George Boulevard, V4A 4Z5

community: Surrey

value: The Turkey House & Deli is a specialty deli shop on King George Boulevard in Tsawwassen, BC. The name suggests a focus on turkey and deli provisions, making it a potential stop for cyclists seeking ready-to-eat or prepared foods. It sits in the South Delta area near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, a corridor used by touring cyclists travelling to and from Vancouver Island.

value: The Turkey House & Deli

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 4156 Hastings Street, V5C 2J4

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; rack (3 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (covered) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Cioffi's is a long-established Italian deli, meat market, and specialty grocery founded in 1990 by the Cioffi family, offering over 200 deli meats, 250+ cheeses, and a broad pantry of Italian and European imports. The in-house Cucina turns out scratch-made hot meals, award-winning panini, espresso drinks, and daily specials using the market's own ingredients. A touring cyclist stopping here will find an unusually rich selection of high-quality ready-to-eat food and provisions in a single stop.

value: Cioffi's Deli

detail: Cucina section describes daily hot specials (veal parmigiana, lasagna, pizza, roasted chickens), hot panini, and Lavazza espresso/cappuccino/latte to-go

wow_evidence: founded in 1990 by the Cioffi family, offering over 200 deli meats, 250+ cheeses... award-winning panini


value: 22826 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC

community: Maple Ridge

value: Ridge Brewing Company opened in July 2015 as one of the first craft breweries in Maple Ridge, BC, and operates a tasting room offering flights, growler fills, cans, kegs, and merchandise. With a 10 HL brewhouse and year-round new releases, it anchors the Maple Ridge Ale Trail — a scenic cycling route through a forested community set between Golden Ears Mountains and the Fraser River. Monthly events including crib tournaments, trivia, and live music give it a strong community character.

value: Ridge Brewing

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 5022 Hwy 93, P.O. Box 27, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0, Canada

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Alpen Motel is a family-run roadside motel in Radium Hot Springs that has been welcoming guests since 1984, situated on the western slope of the Canadian Rockies just 3 km from the famous Radium Hot Springs pools. Rooms open directly to parking, and the motel is a short walk from Radium's main street dining and services. The surrounding Columbia Valley is a hub for cycling, hiking, whitewater rafting, and mountain biking, making it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: Alpen Motel

detail: Website states 'We're a stones throw away from all of the local bars and restaurants, and would be happy to recommend a place that will suit your taste.'

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: family-run roadside motel in Radium Hot Springs...since 1984


value: 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Britannia Beach

value: Chatterbox Cafe is the on-site cafe at the Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach, a historic stop on the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler. It serves freshly brewed coffees, espresso, hearty soups, gourmet sandwiches, and grab-and-go snacks in a cozy, historic setting adjacent to the museum's Guest Services and Company Store. The cafe doubles as a mini film-history exhibit, displaying autographed photos from productions shot at the museum site including The X-Files, Supernatural, and The Flash.

value: Chatterbox Cafe

wow_evidence: on-site cafe at the Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach...Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler


value: Naden 20 CFB Esquimalt, Esquimalt, BC V9A 7N2

blurb: Naval and military museum on CFB Esquimalt, Canada's oldest Pacific base.

community: Esquimalt

value: The CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum is situated on Naden, Canada's oldest active Pacific naval base on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, preserving the history of the Royal Canadian Navy's West Coast presence alongside the Canadian Women's Army Corps, the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service, and the West Coast Defences. Housed across two historic Naden buildings, the museum holds an expanding archive of thousands of photographs, ship plans, navigation charts, and naval documents available for public research. Guided and self-guided tours are offered, and a conference room hosts meetings for naval associations and community organizations.

value: CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29

signal: CFB Esquimalt naval museum, entry by donation

wow_evidence: Museum of Canada's Pacific naval history on the oldest active west coast base; two building nodes in the data — this one kept. Base access procedures apply.


community: Langley

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 30340 Automall Dr, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5M1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 21m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (6 spaces) at 79m. Total: 18 spaces.


value: 1359 Main St, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 11m; rack (8 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 91m. Total: 14 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: North Vancouver

value: Bicycle Sports Pacific is a well-established multi-location BC bike shop with its North Vancouver outpost on Main Street, stocking major brands like Trek, Cannondale, and Electra alongside a broad range of parts, clothing, and accessories. The in-house service centre runs a walk-in model with a 70-point inspection process and service-while-you-wait, making it a practical stop for touring cyclists needing unplanned repairs. Bike rentals — including e-bikes — are also available, adding appeal to visitors without their own wheels.

value: Bicycle Sports Pacific

detail: Bike Rental Form page lists regular bike and eBike rentals; helmet, basket, and lock included with each rental

detail: E-bikes sold and serviced; 'Electric Bike Batteries & Conversion Kits' listed in parts inventory; eBike rentals offered via rental form

detail: Website repair page: 'Service while you wait — Get an estimated quote and timeline based on the Inspection. While we work on your bike, enjoy browsing the store.'

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

detail: No appointment needed. Just roll in.

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: walk-in service with no appointment needed and 'service while you wait'


value: 1219 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (8 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (14 spaces) at 75m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: The Joint Pizzeria is a Victoria institution on Wharf Street, born in 2001 from the ashes of a late-night slice spot called Zombies and now run by a new generation of owners committed to its legacy. It serves hand-crafted specialty and custom pizzas with a notably broad range of dietary accommodations, including a house-made gluten-free rice crust and fully vegan build options. The location near the inner harbour waterfront and its late-night hours make it a convenient stop for cyclists exploring downtown Victoria.

value: The Joint Pizzeria

detail: Website explicitly offers online ordering for pickup: 'Order here for Pickup' and 'Pickup only from this site. For deliveries, call in store.'

detail: Website states gluten-free rice crust available, 'All pizzas, calzones and quesadillas can be made vegan upon request,' and multiple vegetarian specialty pizzas are listed on the menu


value: 5171 Joyce Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (12 spaces) at 72m; stands (20 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (12 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 58 spaces.

value: Chicko Chicken


value: 491 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (8 spaces) at 74m; stands (8 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (10 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Winners


label: spring trout season

months: May June July

community: Logan Lake

value: Leighton North Campground sits on Leighton Lake in Tunkwa Park's mid-elevation grasslands, reached by paved road from Savona or Logan Lake; rainbow trout fishing, swimming, and canoeing are the main draws, though resident marmots are known to investigate unattended gear.

value: Leighton North Campground

wow_evidence: active BC Parks site... accessed via paved road (24 km from Savona or 16 km from Logan Lake)


value: 809 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 29m; rack at 34m; rack at 43m; rack (4 spaces) at 44m; rack at 74m; rack at 76m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Browns Socialhouse Victoria Falls was the first location of this BC-based chain on Vancouver Island, positioned at 'The Falls' development in the heart of downtown Victoria adjacent to the Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre. It draws both locals and tourists with a social dining atmosphere, weekend brunch, and a daily social hour. The central location makes it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists exploring downtown Victoria.

value: Browns Social House

signal: Browns Socialhouse chain; ~$20-30pp


blurb: Community garden in Courtenay's Healthy Families program.

community: Courtenay

value: Friendship Community Garden is a community garden in the Comox Valley, operated under the Healthy Families Program of Comox Valley Family Services Association. Community gardens like this one offer a pleasant, low-key stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The garden's connection to a social services organization suggests a community-oriented, welcoming space.

label: Growing season

value: Friendship Community Garden

signal: community garden, open free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Community garden run by a family-services program; pleasant, ordinary.


value: 3671 Westminster Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 18m; rack at 27m; rack at 36m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; rack at 100m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Presotea

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4435 Highway 16 E, Smithers, BC V0J 2N6

community: Smithers

value: Mountain View Motel is a pet-friendly motel on Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) in Smithers, BC, offering a range of room types from bachelor suites to two-bedroom units, many with kitchenettes and in-room appliances. It caters to both short-term and extended stays, which makes it a practical option for touring cyclists spending time in the Smithers area. Rooms come with mountain views, and the property provides free parking for guests.

value: Mountain View Motel


value: 153 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1

community: Nelson

value: The Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn is the only full-service hotel on Nelson's storied Baker Street, placing cyclists at the heart of this eclectic Kootenay mountain town celebrated for its arts scene and outdoor recreation. The property includes a convention centre and offers amenities such as free breakfast and kitchenette-equipped rooms, catering to a wide range of guests. Nelson sits at the confluence of several popular cycle-touring routes through the West Kootenay region.

value: Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn & Convention Center

signal: chain 'best western plus'


value: 30419 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 33m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Pizza24 is a Fraser Valley pizza chain operating since 2010, with this Clearbrook branch located inside a Co-op Gas Station for convenient pick-up access. The menu spans over 30 specialty and fusion pizzas alongside wings, pasta, and salads, with a substantial vegetarian selection. It is a practical meal stop for cyclists passing through the Abbotsford–Clearbrook corridor.

detail: Website has a dedicated 'Vegetarian Pizzas' section with over ten options including Vegetarian Special, Mediterranean Special, Veggie Lite, Paneer Special, and Veggie Supreme


value: 14775 108 Avenue, North Vancouver

value: Cabizerra Bistro is a casual dining restaurant in North Vancouver. As a bistro, it offers table service dining, though specific menu details and current operational status could not be verified.

value: Cabizerra Bistro

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


value: 5530 Wharf Avenue, Unit 114, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

community: Sechelt

value: Thai Sechelt serves authentic Thai cuisine in a modern, stylish venue in Sechelt, a laid-back coastal town the restaurant itself describes as 'the land between two waters.' The menu spans curries, noodle soups, stir-fries, and fried rice, with both dine-in and takeout available. Several dishes are marked gluten-free and tofu substitutions appear throughout, making it a welcoming refuelling stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Thai Sechelt

detail: Lunch menu labels multiple items Gluten Free (e.g. 'L4. Green Curry Beef (Gluten Free)', 'L10. Yellow Curry Tofu (Gluten Free Vegetarian)'); tofu substitutions available across main menu stir-fry dishes

signal: Main dishes $18–22 (Thai fried rice, stir-fries)

wow_evidence: 100% Eat In & Take Out


value: 12528 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2H1

community: Pitt Meadows

value: The Coffee Pitt is an independent community cafe in Pitt Meadows specializing in specialty espresso drinks, freshly baked goods, and made-to-order sandwiches using locally roasted beans. Beyond the daytime cafe menu, the shop offers a cocktail program featuring espresso martinis and aperol spritzes, and rents its venue for private events after closing. Cyclists riding the Pitt Meadows area trails and dyke routes will find vegan and gluten-free options alongside the signature cinnamon buns.

value: The Coffee Pitt

detail: Menu lists Vegan Breakfast Sandwich, Vegan Raspberry Oreo, Gluten Free Brownie, and Gluten Free Cookie; scones include vegan-friendly flavours

wow_evidence: independent community cafe… specialty espresso drinks, freshly baked goods


value: 117 West 1st Street, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 14m; rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (8 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 69m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m; rack (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Green Leaf Aburi Sushi is a North Vancouver outpost of a small Metro Vancouver sushi chain known for aburi-style preparations and a menu spanning traditional favourites to innovative creations. The Lonsdale location offers dine-in seating in a casual setting and accepts phone orders for takeout. It is one of four chain locations spread across the region, each operating independently with its own contact details.

value: The Green Leaf Aburi Sushi

signal: aburi sushi chain; ~$16-26pp


value: 350 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands at 56m; stands (6 spaces) at 71m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Pidgin is an Asian-French fusion restaurant situated in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, blending the culinary traditions of two distinct food cultures into a single dining experience. It occupies a prominent spot on Carrall Street, a key corridor connecting downtown Vancouver to the seawall cycling network. The restaurant has garnered enough acclaim to announce a future location at Time Out Market Vancouver.

value: Pidgin

signal: Asian-French fusion, reservations, dinner-only; ~$40-60pp


value: 20 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1E8

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 14m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (10 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Electric Bicycle Brewing is a craft brewery and tasting room in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, named with an unmistakable nod to cycling culture. The taproom offers a rotating lineup of house beers spanning pilsners, pale ales, hazy IPAs, sours, and nitro stouts, served in a social space with high tops, booths, and long communal tables. It pitches itself as a lively destination with music and a welcoming atmosphere — a natural stop for cyclists exploring the area.

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value: Electric Bicycle Brewing

signal: Craft brewery tasting room

wow_evidence: named with an unmistakable nod to cycling culture… craft brewery and tasting room


value: 4073 South Island Highway

community: Oyster Bay

value: Edge Water Motel is a roadside motel situated on South Island Highway on Vancouver Island, BC. Its waterfront-suggestive name places it along a coastal or lakeside stretch of the Island's main touring route, a corridor frequently travelled by cycle tourists. No further details about the property are available from accessible sources.

value: Edgewater Motel


value: 2701 Nicola Avenue, V1K 1M8

community: Merritt

value: Chloe's Diner is a diner-style restaurant located in Merritt, BC, a hub community on cycling routes through the Nicola Valley and Thompson-Okanagan region. Merritt sits at the convergence of several highways and gravel routes, making a sit-down diner a practical stop for touring cyclists passing through. The classic diner format typically offers hearty, filling meals suited to high-output riding days.

value: Chloe's Diner

signal: diner, Merritt; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: diner-type restaurant at 2701 Nicola Avenue


value: 125 city centre, V8C 1T6

community: Kitimat

value: Tim Hortons


value: 8279 Saba Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; rack at 60m; rack at 66m; rack at 77m; rack at 88m.

value: Matcha Cafe Maiko is a specialty matcha cafe chain originating from Hawaii, known for its premium matcha soft serve and drinks made with stone-ground Kyoto matcha. This Richmond location is situated in the Saba Road commercial area, convenient for cyclists on the flat, bike-friendly roads of central Richmond.

value: Matcha Cafe Maiko


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

value: COBS Bread Willowbrook Park Bakery is a franchise location of the Canadian artisan-style bakery chain, part of the Bakers Delight family with over 190 locations across Canada. Everything is baked from scratch on-site each day, with no refrigeration or freezing of products, and leftovers are donated to local charities at closing. Touring cyclists will find a range of breads, rolls, bagels, scones, croissants, and savoury items like mini pizzas available fresh throughout the day.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


community: River Jordan

value: Coastal campground on paved Hwy 14 at the Jordan River village, a well-known surf break and classic overnight on the Sooke–Port Renfrew cycling corridor; 23 sites with washrooms, but the vibe is surf-crowd busy rather than a quiet retreat.

value: Jordan River Regional Park campground

ownership: Municipal


value: 13767 96 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 2104 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 49m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; bollard (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; bollard (2 spaces) at 67m; bollard (2 spaces) at 74m; bollard (2 spaces) at 94m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Burrata Pizzeria is a Kerrisdale neighbourhood pizzeria focused on delivering what it calls the most authentic Italian pizza to Vancouver's West Side. The restaurant offers both takeout and delivery, as well as event catering for corporate and private functions. It sits on West 41st Avenue, a key east-west cycling corridor on the south side of Vancouver.

value: Burrata Pizzeria


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops at 12m.

community: Penticton

value: BC Liquour Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 4396 Beresford Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 2Y4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands at 3m; stands at 7m; stands at 16m; stands at 46m; rack (10 spaces) at 54m; stands (11 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (10 spaces) at 90m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Mon Paris Patisserie is an artisan French bakery and café founded by Chef Elena Krasnova, who trained at the Ferrandie Ecole de Gastronomie in Paris. The Burnaby location in the Metrotown area offers handcrafted croissants, macarons, chocolates, custom cakes, and a café menu of espresso drinks. Cyclists can stop in for freshly made pastries, croissant sandwiches, and quality coffee in a small café setting.

value: Mon Paris Patisserie

signal: shop=bakery


community: Armstrong

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


blurb: Japanese-style garden in Creston's Millennium Park.

community: Creston

value: The Japanese Garden is a botanical garden set within Millennium Park in Creston, BC, in the southern Kootenays. Operated by the Town of Creston, it offers a tranquil cultural landscape in a region known for its agricultural valley and mountain scenery. A touring cyclist passing through Creston on routes connecting the Kootenay Lake corridor would find it a scenic detour in the heart of town.

value: Japanese Garden

label: Free

signal: municipal Japanese garden in Millennium Park

wow_evidence: Town-operated Japanese-style garden in Millennium Park; tranquil small detour in the town core.


value: 1206 Cariboo Highway, Cache Creek, BC V0K1H0

community: Cache Creek

value: Anie's Pizza & Bakery is a small owner-operated restaurant in Cache Creek sitting along the Cariboo Highway (also known as the Gold Trail), serving made-from-scratch pizza with hand-tossed dough, home-baked bread, and freshly rolled cinnamon buns. The kitchen locally sources produce and deli meats and makes everything in-house, from custom pizzas to sandwiches built on house-baked loaves. Catering is available, and the location on a major Interior BC highway makes it a natural resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through.

value: Anie's Pizza & Bakery

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 3220 Village Way, Sun Peaks, V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge is a 168-room ski-resort hotel in the heart of Sun Peaks village, managed by Bear Country Property Management and named after Olympic skiing legend Nancy Greene. The property offers a range of unit types from standard hotel rooms to 3-bedroom suites, with ski-in/ski-out access directly onto the runs in winter. Its central village location puts guests steps from dining, shopping, and spa amenities, making it a convenient base for both winter and summer mountain activities.

value: Nancy Greene's Cahility Lodge

signal: 168-room village lodge at Sun Peaks; shoulder $150-200, winter peak

wow_evidence: named after Olympic skiing legend Nancy Greene… ski-in/ski-out access directly onto the runs


community: Round Prairie

value: Krivensky Farm Recreation Site


value: 12822 16 Avenue Surrey, BC V4A 1N4

community: Langley

value: Ocean Park Pizza & Village Pub is a family-owned restaurant and pub anchoring the Ocean Park neighbourhood of South Surrey since 1978, earning multiple readers' choice awards for best pizza and best pub from Lower Mainland newspapers. The Craftsman-style building, rebuilt in 2006, houses a full pub with 20 beers on tap alongside classic pizzas and an expanded menu. Nearly five decades of community involvement — sponsoring local sports teams, youth groups, and charities — make it a genuine neighbourhood institution.

value: Ocean Park Pizza

signal: Vancouver Sun: 'best places for two people to dine under $25'


value: 795 Highway 5 South, V0E 1J0

community: Blue River

value: Sandman Inn Blue River is a chain motel situated directly on Highway 5 in Blue River, a small Central Interior community that serves as a key waypoint on routes through the Monashees and toward Jasper. The property features an on-site restaurant (The Grill Restaurant), free parking, and pet-friendly rooms in select units. It has earned GreenStep Solutions Bronze Certification assessed against Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards.

value: Sandman Inn Blue River

detail: USB Charging Ports listed in Standard Room amenities on the room detail page

detail: On-site restaurant listed in amenities: 'The Grill Restaurant' referenced in room detail page and amenities page

signal: Genuine Sandman Inn, Blue River Hwy 5 property with restaurant

wow_evidence: active Sandman Hotels chain property in Blue River, BC


value: 5830 Beach Avenue, Peachland, V0H 1X7

community: Peachland

value: Porto Peach is a full-service restaurant sitting on Beach Avenue steps from the Okanagan Lake waterfront in Peachland, serving a broad menu that spans breakfast through dinner — from Eggs Benedict and French toast to Mediterranean tapas, Cuban sandwiches, and prime rib beef dip. The restaurant has a lively events calendar including open mic nights, live music, and themed Caribbean dinners. The formerly named Beach Avenue Café & Tapas Bar has rebranded and expanded its offering while keeping the beachside location that makes it a natural stop on the Okanagan touring corridor.

value: Porto Peach

detail: Gluten-free English muffin listed as a menu add-on; vegetarian options confirmed including Jamaican Vegetarian Patties, Greek Pita and Dips, Mediterranean Flatbread, and granola/yogurt/fruit bowl

signal: Main entrees $19.95–$25.95; tapas/appetizers $21.95–$24.95 range

wow_evidence: Beach Avenue steps from the Okanagan Lake waterfront in Peachland… directly on the Okanagan touring corridor


value: 2684 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G3

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 5m; rack (3 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; rack (3 spaces) at 35m; rack (3 spaces) at 40m; rack (7 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 50m; rack (9 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; rack (4 spaces) at 82m; rack (4 spaces) at 82m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Nat's New York Pizzeria is a beloved Kitsilano institution founded in 1992 by cousins Nat and Franco Bastone, who traveled to Yonkers, New York to learn 100-year-old family recipes for thin-crust, hand-tossed New York-style pizza rooted in their Calabrian heritage. Over 30 years in business, it has earned a reputation as a true neighbourhood gathering place, with walls lined with community photos and memorabilia, and a loyal following that includes celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Joshua Jackson. A second location operates in Vancouver's West End on Denman Street.

value: Nat's New York Pizzeria

detail: Menu page lists numerous pizzas explicitly labeled 'Vegetarian' (e.g. Margherita, Mushroom, Pesto Artichoke, 5th Avenue) and one labeled 'Vegan' (The Vegan - no cheese, with mushrooms, sweet onions, artichoke, black olives and fresh garlic). No gluten-free option confirmed

signal: NY-style pizzeria; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: beloved Kitsilano institution founded in 1992... over 30 years in business... loyal following that includes celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Joshua Jackson


value: 235 Clark Drive, Burton

community: Burton

value: Caribou Creek Market Gardens is a greengrocer in Burton operated by Monica Lange. As a produce-focused shop, it serves the local community with fresh vegetables and fruits.

value: Caribou Creek Market Gardens


value: 5028 Highway 93, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Gables Motel is a family-owned motel in Radium Hot Springs, BC, sitting on Highway 93 (the Banff-Windermere Parkway) at the entrance to Kootenay National Park. Under new ownership since 2020, the property has been updated with new flooring and mattresses and offers a range of room types including pet-friendly rooms, a king suite with soaker tub, and a kitchen suite. Its location places touring cyclists within easy reach of the Columbia Valley, the Radium Hot Springs pools, and the broader Kootenay Rockies network.

value: Gables Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: family-owned motel in Radium Hot Springs... at the entrance to Kootenay National Park


value: 9855 Austin Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 76m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: A Walmart Supercenter located at 9855 Austin Avenue in Burnaby, offering a full grocery section alongside general merchandise including electronics, clothing, and baby goods. As one of the largest retail formats in the area, it provides a one-stop resupply opportunity for touring cyclists needing food staples, household supplies, or minor gear. The on-site optometrist and key-cutting service suggest a broad service footprint typical of a full Supercenter format.

value: Walmart


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 21m; stands (covered) at 44m.

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 2773 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


label: river fishing windows

months: May June September October

community: Cherryville

value: A small, free, two-site recreation site on the Kettle River with riverside fishing, picnicking, and hiking; note seasonal fishing closures (no fishing July 25–Aug 25) and a bait ban April through October.

value: Monashee-Kettle Recreation Site


value: 5764 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt, BC

community: Sechelt / Sunshine Coast

value: Established in 1988, the Lighthouse Pub is a long-running waterfront pub on Wharf Avenue in Sechelt offering views of the Sechelt Inlet. It pours from 18 taps featuring local craft and house brews by Foamers' Folly, and serves a food menu ranging from daily seafood features to its well-known wings.

value: Lighthouse Pub

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Established in 1988... 18 taps featuring local craft and house brews by Foamers' Folly... waterfront pub on Wharf Avenue in Sechelt


value: 5002 Victoria Drive

community: Vancouver

value: Hoi An Cafe is a Vietnamese cafe on Victoria Drive in Vancouver with indoor seating. It provides a casual stop for cyclists to rest and refresh during tours in the area.

value: Hoi An Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Vietnamese cafe on Victoria Drive


value: 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, V3B 5R5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 42m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: T&T Supermarket is an established Asian supermarket chain serving the Coquitlam community. As a full-service supermarket, it offers a broad range of groceries and is a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: 大統華 T&T Supermarket

wow_evidence: established Asian supermarket chain — brand fame is not location-specific


value: 2831 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2C4

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Shore is a casual beachside restaurant on the oceanfront in Qualicum Beach, serving fresh, locally sourced fish and chips, fish tacos, burgers, and specialty desserts including Dole Whip. The restaurant features a beautiful ocean-front patio alongside one of Vancouver Island's best beaches and boardwalks, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists on the Island Highway route. A take-out window means cyclists can grab food without leaving their gear outside unattended.

value: Shore

detail: Menu lists Veggie Burger (black bean patty), Impossible Burger, and Dole Whip explicitly described as 'vegan and gluten free'

signal: Mains $17.50–$25: cod/halibut, burgers, tacos; casual beachside

wow_evidence: our take out window is a great option


community: Little Fort

value: A self-sufficient wilderness park on a chain of lakes and wetlands in the upper Emar Creek watershed, with user-maintained campsites at Janice and Willowgrouse Lakes; no potable water and an unmarked entrance off Hwy 24.

value: Emar Lakes Campground

wow_evidence: potable water is not available in the park


value: 1881 Highway 99 North, Lillooet, V0K 1V0

community: Lillooet

value: Fort Berens Estate Winery is Lillooet's first winery, established in 2009 on sagebrush-covered benchland along the Fraser River at the foot of the Coast Mountains — a striking high-desert setting unlike any other BC wine region. The tasting room sits above the vineyard with panoramic views and no reservations required for drop-in visits. The winery sits at the halfway point of the scenic Coast Mountain circle tour via Highways 99, 12, and 1, making it a natural destination stop for cyclists traveling between Whistler and the BC interior.

value: Fort Berenes Estate Winery

signal: Estate winery tasting room with vineyard views

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Lillooet's first winery ... striking high-desert setting unlike any other BC wine region


value: 66 Tenth Street, V3L 4R6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; rack at 36m; rack at 62m; rack at 68m.

community: New Westminster

value: The Tannenbaum is a family-run German and Bavarian-inspired restaurant emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Located in New Westminster, it offers both indoor and outdoor seating and accepts cash, credit, and debit. The restaurant occupies a former Chronic Tacos location and has established itself as a local destination for authentic German cuisine in the Greater Vancouver area.

value: The Tannenbaum Restaurant

signal: German/Bavarian family restaurant; ~$18-28pp


value: #140-1169 Pacific Street, Coquitlam, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Ma Now Thai Kitchen is a family-run neighbourhood Thai restaurant open since 2015, serving wholesome, fresh, and authentic Thai food in a casual dine-in setting. The name 'Ma Now' means lime in Thai — a nod to the bright, fresh flavours that define their cooking. Dishes range from familiar Thai classics to unique regional specialties, with many customizable for spice level and dietary needs.

value: Ma Now Thai Kitchen

detail: Website states 'We serve a variety of the typical Thai dishes, unique Thai dishes, and Vegan/Vegetarian dishes.' Menu legend explicitly marks gluten-free and vegan options throughout

signal: family Thai; ~$16-26pp


value: 9007 96A Street, Fort St. John, V1J 7B6

community: Fort St. John

value: Walmart Supercentre in Fort St. John is a large-format department and grocery store serving the northeastern BC region. For touring cyclists passing through the area, it offers a one-stop resupply point for food, household goods, electronics, and general merchandise. It is one of the larger retail anchors in Fort St. John, making it a practical stop on longer northern BC routes.

value: Walmart


value: 5506 Main Street, Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H 1V0

community: Osoyoos

value: A Best Western Plus branded hotel located on Main Street in Osoyoos, BC, at the heart of the Okanagan's wine and cycling country. The property features an indoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and suite-style rooms. Osoyoos sits at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley cycling corridor, making this hotel a natural stop for riders on multi-day tours.

value: Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'best western plus'

wow_evidence: Best Western Plus branded hotel


value: 124 West 1st Street, Unit 100, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 19m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; rack (4 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; stands (8 spaces) at 57m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 60m; rack (4 spaces) at 61m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; rack (3 spaces) at 70m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 83m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; rack (3 spaces) at 86m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 61 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Lee's Donuts is a beloved BC institution founded in 1979 at Granville Island Public Market, now expanded to multiple locations including Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver. All donuts are handmade fresh daily in small batches from scratch using the original recipes developed by founders Alan and Betty Lee. The shop has earned a cult following over 45+ years and has been featured on Netflix.

value: Lee's Donuts

detail: FAQ states: 'At this time, we do not offer any gluten-free or vegan donuts.'


value: Unit A - 244 4th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1G6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 25m; rack (4 spaces) at 53m; rack (4 spaces) at 55m; bollard (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 19 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Gladstone Brewing Co. is an award-winning craft brewery taproom housed in a former mechanic's garage in the heart of downtown Courtenay, recognized as BC Brewery of the Year and a consistent medal-winner at the BC Beer Awards and Canada Beer Cup. The venue features two distinct indoor spaces — the lively Brewers Bar and the intimate Engine Room — plus a large outdoor patio, serving coffee, brunch, scratch-made Mexican dishes, and pub classics alongside European lagers, Pacific Northwest pale ales, and experimental small-batch beers. It has grown into a community hub with regular live music and events, making it a natural stop for cyclists passing through the Comox Valley.

value: Gladstone Tasting Room


value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 8100 Ackroyd Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 52m; rack at 70m; stands at 71m; rack (covered) at 76m; stands at 84m; stands at 88m; rack (14 spaces) at 88m; stands at 91m; rack at 96m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Gyubee Japanese Grill

signal: Gyubee yakiniku AYCE grill; ~$30-40pp


value: 14971 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 32m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: White Rock

value: Gelato and ice cream shop with coffee service located on Marine Drive in White Rock. Currently operating and welcoming customers while updating its online presence.

value: Crazy Cows Ice Cream

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 6649 Maple Road, Egmont

community: Egmont

value: West Coast Wilderness Lodge is a boutique oceanfront wilderness resort in the remote village of Egmont on BC's Sunshine Coast, established in 1997 on seven acres of coastal rainforest at the confluence of four major waterways. The resort offers two accommodation streams: all-inclusive Heritage Lodge packages and year-round, self-catering Villas on the Inlet with full kitchens and private balconies. It sits at the gateway to guided kayaking, Zodiac tours to Skookumchuck Rapids and Princess Louisa Inlet, float plane excursions, and dozens of coastal rainforest hiking and biking trails.

value: West Coast Wilderness Lodge

detail: On-site Inlets Restaurant; Heritage Lodge packages include meals, and Villas guests can inquire about restaurant access

signal: Villas $325–425/night, Heritage packages $350–375/night

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: boutique oceanfront wilderness resort...gateway to guided kayaking, Zodiac tours to Skookumchuck Rapids and Princess Louisa Inlet


value: 308 Catherine St, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 22m; rack (3 spaces) at 30m; rack (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (1 space) at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 57m; rack (8 spaces) at 80m; rack (8 spaces) at 93m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub is Canada's first purpose-built gastro brewpub, crafting beer on Victoria's Inner Harbour since 1984 and helping define BC's craft brewing culture. The waterfront complex features a covered heated patio, a taproom pouring an extensive range of house-brewed ales, ciders, and spirits, a full farm-to-table restaurant, and heritage guesthouse accommodations. With partnerships across more than 35 local farmers and producers, it delivers a distinctly Vancouver Island experience in the heart of Vic West.

value: Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub


value: 640 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: The Sportsman Pub is a bar located on First Avenue in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Ladysmith sits along the E&N Rail Trail corridor and sees regular touring cyclist traffic, making local pubs potential rest stops. No further details about this establishment are available from its website.

value: The Sportsman Pub

signal: amenity=bar


value: 3282 Yellowhead Highway, Houston

community: Houston

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 2699 West Broadway

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; rack (9 spaces) at 30m; rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (3 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 60m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; rack (7 spaces) at 76m; rack (10 spaces) at 95m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: The Source Bulk Foods