value: 5764 Trans-Canada Highway, Field, B.C.

blurb: Parks Canada visitor centre in Field, gateway to Yoho's falls, lakes, and Burgess Shale.

community: Field

value: The Yoho National Park Visitor Centre is the primary information hub for Yoho National Park, situated along the Trans-Canada Highway in Field, B.C. on the western slopes of the Great Divide. The centre is the gateway to one of Canada's most spectacular mountain parks, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Burgess Shale fossil sites, Lake O'Hara, and a network of trails through glacier-carved peaks and waterfalls. Touring cyclists crossing the Rockies on the Trans-Canada will find it an essential stop for current trail conditions, wildlife advisories, and park regulations.

days_closed: Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su

value: Yoho National Park Visitor Centre

signal: Parks Canada visitor centre, free entry (park pass separate)

wow_evidence: Primary info hub for Yoho (Burgess Shale, Lake O'Hara, Takakkaw); visitor-centre anchor band.


source: osm

value: 4368 Main Street, Whistler, V0N 1B4

category: Food & Drink

community: Whistler

value: Domino's

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'domino'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


source: enrichment

value: 425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, V6B 6E3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 70m; rack at 90m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Aiyaohno Cafe is a Japanese-inspired cafe in Vancouver's Chinatown, run by a husband and wife team who draw from countryside café experiences gathered during travels through Japan. The kitchen focuses on vegetable-forward cuisine with many vegan options and some local wild seafood, paired with matcha imported directly from Kyoto. The space doubles as a small retail hub for pottery, merch, and curated fashion, making it a distinctive neighbourhood stop.

value: Aiyaohno Cafe

detail: Website states 'healthy vegetable focused cuisine with many vegan options'

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: draws from countryside café experiences gathered during travels through Japan... matcha imported directly from Kyoto


value: 917 Kootenay St N, Cranbrook, BC

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Cranbrook

value: A consignment and new sporting goods store in Cranbrook operating since 2002, specializing in affordable new and used outdoor gear. Bicycles are among the equipment they sell and repair, making them a useful stop for touring cyclists needing mechanical help in the East Kootenays.

value: Funhogz Gear Exchange

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: consignment and new sporting goods store in Cranbrook operating since 2002...sells bicycles...offers bike repair services


category: Groceries

community: Kimberley

value: Save-On-Foods

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: Paul Lake Provincial Park, Thompson-Nicola, BC V2C 6Z2, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Pinantan Lake

source: camping

value: A large, popular lakeshore campground in mixed Douglas fir and aspen forest, 30 minutes from Kamloops, with 400 m of sandy beach, stocked rainbow trout fishing, and a trail to Gibraltar Rock; arrives full quickly in peak summer.

value: Paul Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: 400 m of sandy beach… open-air shower… 90 sites


community: Port Coquitlam

value: This is a Walmart Supercenter (Store 1112) in Port Coquitlam, BC, offering a large-format retail experience spanning groceries, electronics, clothing, furniture, toys, and baby goods under one roof. As a Supercenter format, it typically includes a full grocery section, making it a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the Tri-Cities area. No address or phone number is recorded in OSM for this location.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter


value: 15180 North Bluff Road, White Rock, BC V4B 3E5

community: White Rock

value: Nature's Fare Markets is a health-focused natural food supermarket chain with a location in White Rock, BC, opened in 2016. The store stocks certified organic produce, ethically sourced meat and dairy, vitamins, and a wide range of dietary-specific products (vegan, keto, gluten-free, paleo). An in-store Bistro and grab-and-go section offer smoothies, salads, entrees, and breakfast items for cyclists looking for a quality food stop.

value: Nature's Fare Markets

detail: In-store Bistro serving 'local, organic and sustainable foods and drinks'; grab-and-go salads, entrees, breakfast, and smoothies listed on store page

wow_evidence: health-focused natural food supermarket chain... in-store Bistro and grab-and-go section offer smoothies, salads, entrees, and breakfast items


value: 33769 South Fraser Way, V2S 2C3

community: Abbotsford

value: A Thai restaurant in Chilliwack operating since 2021 that also offers catering services. A dining option for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Once Upon @ Thai

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: Thai restaurant; $15-30/person

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 1011 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (7 spaces) at 97m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: The Parlour is a stylish yet unpretentious restaurant anchored in Vancouver's historic Yaletown neighbourhood, blending East Coast edge with West Coast hospitality. The kitchen turns out stone-baked pizzas, share plates, and brunch alongside inventive cocktails, using sustainably sourced ingredients from Canadian farms. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable spot for a sit-down meal mid-ride through the city.

value: The Parlour

detail: Vancouver menu page marks individual dishes with *V+ (vegan), *V (vegetarian), and *GF (gluten-friendly) throughout

signal: stone-baked pizzas & share plates, cocktails, named chef; ~$22-34pp


value: 405 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 14m; rack (1 space) at 31m; rack (1 space) at 37m; rack (1 space) at 67m; rack (1 space) at 87m; rack (4 spaces) at 94m; rack (1 space) at 95m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Tumbleweed Lounge is a restaurant and lounge located on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops, BC. Kamloops sits at the confluence of the Thompson Rivers and is a common stop on several major cycling routes through the BC Interior. Beyond its OSM listing and Facebook presence, no further details about the establishment's character or offerings could be retrieved.

value: Tumbleweed Lounge

confidence: low

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


value: 854 Langford Parkway

community: Langford

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

region: Vancouver Island


value: 423 B East Highway 6, Cherryville, V0E 2G3

community: Cherryville

value: Family-run campground in the Monashee Mountain foothills on Highway 6 near Cherryville, with gold panning on active placer mining claims as its signature draw; flush toilets and showers run May long weekend through Thanksgiving, with dry camping available year-round.

value: Gold Panner

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: coin-operated hot showers, flushing toilets, covered BBQ area... gravity-fed mountain water system


value: 12477 88 Avenue, Surrey, V3W 1P8

community: Surrey

value: Osmow's is a Canadian fast-food chain founded by Egyptian immigrant Sam Osmow, now operating over 215 locations across Canada and the United States. The Surrey location serves Mediterranean-inspired shawarma wraps, plates, and salads with a range of proteins. It is a quick and filling stop for touring cyclists passing through the 88 Avenue corridor in Surrey.

value: Osmow's

detail: Website about page lists falafel as a protein option alongside chicken, beef, and lamb, indicating a vegetarian/vegan choice

ownership: Buy Canadian

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food chain … now operating over 215 locations across Canada and the United States


value: 2126B Keating Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2A6

community: Central Saanich

value: Keating Coffee is a small weekday café on the Saanich Peninsula focused on quality fair-trade organic coffee and fresh homemade food, situated next to the Co-op Grocery on Keating Cross Road. The kitchen makes soups from scratch and builds sandwiches and paninis with local produce and bread from nearby bakeries — a practical fuelling stop for a cyclist passing through Saanichton. Customers consistently rate it among the best coffee spots on the Peninsula, and the café also offers catering.

value: Keating Coffee

wow_evidence: soups from scratch… sandwiches and paninis with local produce… grab your coffee on the go


value: 2205 West 23rd Street

community: North Vancouver

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 21612 Fraser Highway

community: Langley

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 33772 Essendene Avenue, V2S 5M4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Hot yoga studio downtown; drop-in classes for recovery days.

category: Attractions

value: Original Hot Yoga Abbotsford is the Fraser Valley's first hot yoga studio, open since 2007 in Abbotsford's downtown core. It offers a range of heated yoga formats including the classic 26-posture Bikram sequence, Yin Yoga, Hot Core Fusion, and Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Touring cyclists seeking muscle recovery and flexibility work between riding days may find a drop-in class appealing.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: wellness

value: Original Hot Yoga Abbotsford

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Hot yoga studio with explicit drop-in classes — drop-in access distinguishes it from booking-only studios (Abby Yoga excluded).


value: 182 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Juke is a popular fried chicken restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown, self-billed as Vancouver's number one fried chicken spot with a menu blending Southern and Asian influences — from Nuoc Cham ribs to jalapeño cheddar waffles. The adjoining Chickadee Room cocktail bar was recognized by Vancouver Magazine as the best Happy Hour in the city. A high-volume, independently operated spot open every day, it makes a solid refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the downtown core.

value: Juke

detail: Menu explicitly labels gluten-free items: 'CHICKEN & WAFFLES (GF)' and 'GF BUN AVAILABLE' on sandwiches. No explicit vegetarian or vegan options confirmed

signal: Sandwiches $16.50–17.50, five-piece chicken $20.75, fried chicken shop


value: #102-505 Park Place, Esquimalt, V9A 3P1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 9m; rack (1 space) at 15m; rack (1 space) at 35m; rack (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (3 spaces) at 83m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: A small-batch specialty coffee roastery with an on-site cafe nestled in the heart of Esquimalt on Vancouver Island. Coffee is roasted locally with a focus on single-origin and blended beans sourced from Rwanda, Guatemala, Colombia, and Ethiopia. They recently opened a second location called ERC Gateway on Esquimalt Road.

value: Esquimalt Roasting Company

wow_evidence: small-batch specialty coffee roastery... recently opened a second location called ERC Gateway


value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 1025 Canyon St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0

community: Creston

value: Golden Flour Bakery is a scratch bakery in Creston, BC that uses local ingredients and produces fresh baked goods daily in-store. Beyond pastries and elaborately decorated cakes and cookies, it also serves hot breakfast and lunch, making it a practical food stop for cyclists riding through the southern Kootenays. Free WiFi is available for customers dining in.

value: Golden Flour Bakery

detail: Website states 'we also have a wide variety of hot breakfast and lunch options for you to choose from.'

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: scratch bakery in Creston, BC that uses local ingredients... hot breakfast and lunch options... Free WiFi


value: PO Box 430, 210 Carrier Cres. Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0

blurb: Fraser Lake's log-home museum and visitor centre, with Dakelh culture exhibits.

community: Fraser Lake

value: The Fraser Lake Museum and Visitor Information Centre is housed in an original log home and presents exhibits on the rich history of the Fraser Lake area, including an informative display on Dakelh (Carrier) culture. Operated by the Village of Fraser Lake, it doubles as the community's official tourist information hub for visitors exploring regional outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, and trails at Mouse Mountain.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Fraser Lake Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: osm fee=no

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Dupe winner: museum and visitor info centre in an original log home, with a Dakelh (Carrier) culture exhibit.


value: 2335 Maple Drive, Quesnel, V2J 6J6

community: Quesnel

value: Extra Foods

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


community: Dawson Creek

value: A convenience store serving the Northern BC community. The business operates at a fixed address with a minimal web presence.

value: Legacy Village Market


community: Grand Forks

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 127 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 15m; rack (4 spaces) at 22m; stands (8 spaces) at 27m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; rack (5 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 74m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m; rack (3 spaces) at 100m; rack (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 47 spaces.

value: Earnest Ice Cream is a Vancouver-area institution founded in 2012, crafting small-batch ice cream from local and seasonal ingredients across four scoop shops — including this North Vancouver location on West 1st Street. The company is notable for rotating monthly flavours, a range of vegan options, and a genuine sustainability commitment that includes carbon-neutral operations and a returnable glass jar pint program. A touring cyclist seeking a quality sweet stop in North Van will find both indoor and outdoor seating here.

value: Earnest Ice Cream

detail: Menu is ice cream only — scoops, pints, sundaes, and sandwiches; no savoury food offered

detail: Website FAQs explicitly describe vegan flavours (dairy, egg, and honey free) using coconut milk, oat milk, and house-made nut milk bases. Site notes it is not a gluten-free facility

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: Vancouver-area institution founded in 2012... four scoop shops... indoor and outdoor seating


value: 14476 104 Avenue, Surrey

value: A 24/7 McDonald's fast food restaurant in Surrey with a drive-through. As a major chain location on a busy arterial road, it offers reliable food and drink options for cyclists passing through the area. The national rewards app and McCafé coffee menu are available at participating locations.

value: McDonald's


bike_access: hard

character: pleasant

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Telegraph Cove

value: A boat-in forest recreation site on Broughton Strait south of Telegraph Cove, popular with sea kayakers; completely inaccessible without a vessel and a non-option for loaded touring cyclists.

value: Kaikash Creek (BCMT)

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: 2571 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 82m; rack (covered) at 83m; rack (covered) at 89m.

community: Victoria

value: Emmaline's is an independent bistro on Quadra Street in Victoria offering comfort food described as 'big city to village — nostalgic, current, creative.' The restaurant runs bi-weekly movie nights and accepts reservations, giving it a distinct neighbourhood character. It is a sit-down dining destination that would appeal to touring cyclists looking for a relaxed, full-service meal in a residential Victoria neighbourhood.

value: Emmaline's

signal: comfort-food bistro; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: bi-weekly movie nights... distinct neighbourhood character


value: 716 Johnson Street, V8W1N1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 89m; wide_stands (16 spaces) at 90m; rack (10 spaces) at 91m. Total: 36 spaces.

blurb: Downtown theatre company staging original Island stories; catch a show.

value: Other Guise is a community-motivated theatre company founded in 2001 and based at 716 Johnson Street in downtown Victoria, dedicated to original theatrical presentations that reflect Vancouver Island's history and culture while supporting local professional and emerging artists. The fully ground-level, step-free venue features automated entry doors, a main performance and lounge space, and a bar, making it a welcoming stop in the heart of Victoria. The company holds charitable status and takes a zero-waste approach to its operations.

theme: art-culture

value: Other Guise

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: community theatre company; show tickets ~$20

wow_evidence: Community theatre company with its own accessible downtown venue and bar — show-conditional delight.


value: 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 95m. Total: 16 spaces.

blurb: Drop-in climbing and fitness gym in Whistler Village.

community: Whistler

value: Whistler Core Climbing & Fitness Gym is a full-service training facility located in the lower level of the Whistler Conference Center in Whistler Village. It offers a climbing gym with bouldering, top-roping, auto-belays, and an adjustable training wall, alongside a comprehensive fitness floor featuring Olympic weightlifting platforms, cardio equipment, and a functional fitness studio. The gym also runs guided outdoor rock climbing experiences, making it a hub for active visitors seeking both indoor training and backcountry adventure.

theme: recreation

value: The Core

wow_evidence: Climbing gym with day passes in the Whistler Conference Centre; climbing-gym ladder 1/2.


value: 4824 Johnston Road

community: Port Alberni

value: Bare Bones Fish House & Smokery is a casual seafood and smoked-meat restaurant with locations in Parksville and Port Alberni, serving comfort food made from fresh ingredients. The menu spans crispy fish and chips (including a gluten-free version), smoked meat tacos, seafood bowls, and vegan options. Cyclists will find both a relaxed indoor dining room and all-season outdoor seating on a dog-friendly patio.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Bare Bones Fish and Chips

detail: Website lists 'Sunshine Vegan Bowl' and 'crispy gluten-free fish and chips' explicitly on the menu

signal: fish & chips/smokery, value; ~$16-24pp


value: 965 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S4

value: Ming's Garden is an established Chinese restaurant on Marine Drive in North Vancouver, serving authentic Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hong Kong-style cuisine in a fully licensed dine-in setting. Located near Capilano Mall with parking available at the rear, it sits on a key arterial route through the North Shore. Touring cyclists will find a solid sit-down meal option with takeout and delivery also available.

value: Ming's Garden

detail: Website explicitly mentions pick-up orders ('10% off pick-up orders over $50.00') and delivery, confirming takeout service

signal: Cantonese/Szechuan/HK, lunch specials; ~$16-26pp


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 19m; shed (covered, secure) at 20m. Total: 6 spaces.

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

value: velofix

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

origin: manual


value: 6395 60 Avenue, Ladner, BC V4K 4E2

community: Delta

value: Schoolhouse Farm is a small, woman-owned, family-run diversified farm in Ladner operating with no-spray, no-till, regenerative practices. Its farm store carries seasonally harvested vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, and cut flowers, plus a curated selection of third-party goods, accepting cash, card, and e-transfer. When fields are blooming, the farm also offers u-pick flower sessions in a working farm setting framed by willow trees and public seating.

value: Schoolhouse Farm

detail: Farm store stocks seasonal open-pollinated vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, and fruits harvested on-site, plus a small number of curated third-party food items

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: small, woman-owned, family-run diversified farm … no-spray, no-till, regenerative practices


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (4 spaces) at 90m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: BC Liquor Store


category: Transport

community: Fort Nelson

source: llm-examine

value: Fort Nelson Cab Limited is an on-demand taxi service based in Fort Nelson, BC, a key stop on the Alaska Highway cycling route. No service details, vehicle types, or bike policy were retrievable from the Facebook page.

value: Fort Nelson Cab Limited

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 718 Twelfth Street

community: New Westminster

value: Gospa's Delightful Food is a supermarket in Vancouver offering basic groceries. Website information was unavailable to assess additional amenities or services of interest to cycling tourists.

value: Gospa's Delightful Food


value: 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 44m; stands (3 spaces) at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m; stands (9 spaces) at 100m. Total: 43 spaces.

category: Accommodation

community: Vancouver

value: The EXchange Hotel Vancouver is a luxury boutique hotel occupying the former Vancouver Stock Exchange building, recognized as Vancouver's first LEED Platinum heritage conversion. The historic Art Deco structure has been transformed by an international architectural collaboration and is now listed in the Michelin Guide and featured by Condé Nast Traveler. Situated in the core of downtown Vancouver, it is less than 200 metres from Waterfront SkyTrain station and 350 metres from the cruise ship terminal.

value: Exchange Hotel Vancouver

detail: On-site dining includes Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean & Bar, Bar Hydra, and Hydra Café, all located within the hotel

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: LEED Platinum heritage-conversion luxury boutique; shoulder $280-350

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1115 First Avenue

community: Ladysmith

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Merritt

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 111 Lakeshore Drive, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3

community: Salmon Arm

value: Askew's Foods is a locally owned independent supermarket in downtown Salmon Arm, founded in 1929 and still family-run across four locations in the Shuswap and Thompson-Okanagan region. The downtown store on Lakeshore Drive carries a full range of groceries with dedicated produce, meat, and deli departments, and sources from local farmers and suppliers. For touring cyclists passing through Salmon Arm, it is a well-established full-service resupply point in the heart of town.

value: Askew's Foods

wow_evidence: locally owned independent supermarket... founded in 1929 and still family-run across four locations


community: North Vancouver

value: On the Run


value: 4462 Beresford Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 38m; rack at 53m; rack at 54m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 57m; stands (10 spaces) at 60m; stands (11 spaces, covered) at 61m; stands (10 spaces) at 69m; stands (10 spaces) at 74m. Total: 109 spaces, 50 secure.

value: Cofee Loft is a neighbourhood cafe in Burnaby's Metrotown area serving coffee alongside a varied menu of salads, soups, sandwiches, cakes, and ice cream. It offers indoor seating in a smoke-free environment, making it a practical stop for cyclists looking for a sit-down meal or snack near the Metrotown corridor.

value: Cofee Loft

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 9855 Austin Rd Unit 908, Burnaby, BC V3J 1N5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 50m.

value: Manchu Wok


value: 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5C8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 14m.

blurb: Library branch inside the Queensborough Community Centre.

value: The Queensborough Library is a branch of the New Westminster Public Library, situated inside the Queensborough Community Centre on Ewen Avenue. It offers free public Wi-Fi, public computers, borrowing services, and regular community programming including employment services drop-ins. For a touring cyclist, it represents a welcoming public indoor stop with digital access in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New Westminster.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

theme: civic

value: Queensborough Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; dupe winner over 49bcc7ccfa.


value: 3155 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, V1W 3S9

community: Kelowna

value: BC Liquor Stores


value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 3990 Shelbourne Street, V8N 3E2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 26m; rack (4 spaces) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Tim Hortons

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 110 7th Avenue

community: Keremeos

value: Parsons Farm Market is a greengrocer offering fresh produce and groceries to the local community. It provides a convenient resupply stop for touring cyclists traveling through the area.

value: Parsons Farm Market


value: 7423 Frontier Street, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0

community: Pemberton

value: Pemho Pub is Pemberton's main nightlife venue, hosting regular live music acts ranging from BC blues bands to folk-pop groups, along with specialty performance nights. The pub features arcade games and a full bar, with active event programming through at least mid-2026. The name 'Pemho' appears to be a contraction of its historical identity as the Pemberton Hotel, though the current website makes no mention of accommodation.

value: Pemberton Hotel


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 26m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Lillooet


value: 46484 Chilliwack Lake Road #1, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3R7

community: Promontory

value: On The Way is a small but well-stocked convenience and outdoor supply store that has served the Chilliwack River Valley for over 40 years, now run by owners Lorne and Mary Grove since 2018. Positioned along Chilliwack Lake Road, it functions as a one-stop resupply point for anglers, campers, and hikers heading into the valley, carrying groceries, hardware, camping gear, fishing tackle, ice, and firewood. Historical photographs from the early 1980s line the walls, and a hot dog stand operates right next door.

value: On The Way

detail: About page states 'you'll find a neat little hot dog stand right next door offering up some of the tastiest comfort foods'; front page also mentions ice cream

detail: About page explicitly lists ice among available products: 'firewood, and ice.'

wow_evidence: served the Chilliwack River Valley for over 40 years... carrying groceries, hardware, camping gear, fishing tackle, ice, and firewood


community: Lumby

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 14m; rack (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 79m. Total: 13 spaces.

blurb: SFU's downtown library in the Harbour Centre building.

value: The Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is the downtown Vancouver branch of Simon Fraser University Library, situated in the Harbour Centre building at the heart of the city's core. It offers study spaces, 18 desktop computers, and an equipment lending program to SFU affiliates, while community members can obtain guest passes for limited computer access. Its central location on West Hastings Street makes it a potential urban waypoint for touring cyclists navigating downtown Vancouver.

days_closed: Sa Su

value: Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library

detail: Library lends phone chargers, laptops, and dongles; available to students, faculty, and staff — community members require a guest pass

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

wow_evidence: SFU's downtown branch library in Harbour Centre; academic-library ladder, guest access available.


value: 136 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L4

community: Victoria

value: Robin Hood Inn & Suites is a motel located on Gorge Road East in Victoria, BC, positioned near the Gorge Waterway and within cycling distance of downtown Victoria. As a roadside motel-style property it would offer basic overnight accommodation for touring cyclists passing through the capital region. Its status and current operations are uncertain given the lapsed domain.

value: Robin Hood Inn & Suites

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: domain has lapsed


value: 921 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1M2

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (16 spaces, covered) at 78m; stands (7 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 61 spaces.

value: Days Inn Vancouver Downtown is an 85-room heritage hotel housed in a building dating to 1918, located in Vancouver's downtown core near Gastown, Canada Place, and Waterfront Station. The property retains original wood flooring and old-world charm while offering on-site dining at the Chelsea Restaurant and the Butcher & Bullock pub. It sits within easy cycling distance of the Stanley Park seawall, a 10 km loop that circumnavigates the park.

value: Days Inn

detail: Complimentary continental breakfast served daily starting at 7am in the Chelsea Room; restaurant-style, not packed to go

detail: On-site Butcher & Bullock pub serves contemporary pub food, craft beers, and cocktails; Chelsea Restaurant also on-site

signal: chain 'days inn'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (6 spaces) at 71m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A 0A4, Canada

blurb: Rock arch carved by the Kicking Horse River, a road-accessible Yoho National Park viewpoint.

community: Field

value: Natural Bridge is a striking geological formation in Yoho National Park where the emerald-green Kicking Horse River has eroded through solid limestone to create a natural stone arch. Located just off the Yoho Valley Road, it is a well-known and easily accessible roadside stop within one of Canada's most scenic mountain national parks. Touring cyclists riding through the Canadian Rockies often include it as a short detour from the Trans-Canada corridor.

facet_confidence: low

label: spring snowmelt, river at peak flow

months: May June

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Natural Bridge

signal: Parks Canada site states 'Free admission' to Yoho National Park

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Well-known road-accessible Yoho landmark: limestone arch over the Kicking Horse. Same feature as 35b5f3225b (filed under Dry Gulch, wrong community) — this Field record is the keeper.


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Papa Greek


value: 795 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 1L6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 99m.

community: Ganges

value: The Seaside Restaurant is a beloved local institution in Vesuvius Bay on Salt Spring Island, situated right by the Vesuvius Ferry Terminal with waterfront charm dating back to the 1940s. Originally a marine supply and gas station, then a coffee shop, it has operated as a restaurant since 1970 and remains a favourite among locals and visitors alike. The kitchen emphasizes seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, making it a fitting stop for cyclists arriving or departing by ferry.

value: Seaside Restaurant

signal: waterfront seaside kitchen; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: operated as a restaurant since 1970…situated right by the Vesuvius Ferry Terminal…favourite among locals and visitors alike


value: 467J+6C, Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0, Canada

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Copper Creek

google_place_id: ChIJMWQddQDBelMRNijRswD-knc

value: Blacksmith Landing Eco Camp


value: 100 Aldersmith Place, View Royal, V9A 7M8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; rack at 14m; rack at 88m.

community: View Royal

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


community: Campbell River

value: Quality Foods


value: 7074 Westminster Street, Powell River, V8A 1C5

community: Powell River

value: Beach Gardens Resort & Marina is a full-service oceanfront resort and 55-slip marina in Powell River on BC's Sunshine Coast, offering private-patio guest rooms with views of Malaspina Strait. The property hosts the award-winning Seasider Bistro + Wine Bar + Patio, an on-site Cold Beer & Wine Store, the Salish Sea Spirits Distillery, and a fitness centre, all steps from the water. Its combination of resort lodging, a working fuel dock, and a complimentary shuttle to Town Centre Mall makes it a well-equipped base for touring cyclists exploring the northern Sunshine Coast.

value: Beach Gardens Resort & Marina

detail: Coin laundry listed under marina amenities: 'Fresh water, ice, coin laundry, showers & washrooms'

detail: On-site Seasider Bistro + Wine Bar + Patio on the waterfront, open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: full-service oceanfront resort + marina, Powell River; $160-220 (modest local market)


value: 8360 Granville Avenue, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 78m.

community: Richmond

value: A dining establishment in Richmond, BC. The website provides minimal information about the venue's specific offerings or amenities. Touring cyclists can find this location as a food service option in the area.

value: Redbud Restaurant

signal: restaurant, Richmond; minimal info

wow_evidence: website contains only minimal placeholder text ('Redbud Cafe Hello World', 64 bytes)


value: 20345 Fraser Highway, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 83m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Masala India Bistro is an Indian restaurant in Langley, BC. Status and specific details could not be verified due to website unavailability.

value: Masala India Bistro

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

wow_evidence: Yelp reported closure in April 2026


value: 8926 Clarkson Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 65m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Saratoga Beach

google_place_id: ChIJOdEEORodiFQRCbAfhYEwWfs

value: Sea-Esta


value: 879 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 4553 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0X9

community: Whistler

value: The Wizard Grill is a dining venue within the Whistler Blackcomb resort complex, operated as part of the Vail Resorts mountain dining portfolio. It serves skiers, mountain bikers, and resort visitors at one of North America's largest ski and bike destinations. Current web content at the restaurant's URL displays the name 'Merlin's Cafe', suggesting the venue may have been renamed.

value: The Wizard Grill


value: 836 Viewfield Road, Esquimalt, V9A 4V1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 83m.

community: Esquimalt

value: Driftwood Brewery is a Victoria-area craft brewery that has been crafting award-winning ales and lagers since 2008, now operating out of a full production facility on Viewfield Road in Esquimalt. The on-site Driftwood Bar + Patio (opened November 2021) lets visitors enjoy pints in a working brewery atmosphere. A retail store with growler fills rounds out the experience, making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the western edge of Greater Victoria.

value: Driftwood Brewing Co.

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: award-winning ales and lagers since 2008... on-site Driftwood Bar + Patio


value: 1-2443 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 20m; rack (7 spaces) at 92m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bai Bua Thai Cuisine is an authentic Thai restaurant operated by a professional Thai chef on East Hastings Street in Vancouver's east side. The restaurant offers Thai street food in a dine-in setting, alongside takeout and catering options. It accommodates gluten-free and vegetarian diners and accepts reservations by phone.

value: Bai Bua Thai Cuisine

detail: Website contact page states: 'Gluten Free and Vegetarian are Welcome.'

signal: Thai street food, dine-in/catering; ~$16-26pp


value: 15269 104 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: A 4-star Sheraton hotel with 279 rooms serving the Surrey area. Standard mid-range chain accommodation typical of the Sheraton brand. A substantial property offering reliable lodging for touring cyclists.

value: Sheraton Guildford Hotel

signal: chain 'sheraton'


value: 1200 Alaska Highway, V1G 1Y9

community: Dawson Creek

value: Comfort Inn is a mid-range branded hotel chain. Located on the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek, it provides standard hotel accommodation for travelers and touring cyclists in Northern BC.

value: Comfort Inn

signal: chain 'comfort inn'

wow_evidence: Comfort Inn branded hotel on the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek


value: 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 3L9

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (8 spaces) at 26m; stands (8 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 46m; stands (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (5 spaces) at 58m; bollard (2 spaces) at 60m; bollard (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Moda Hotel is a boutique property in a restored 1908 heritage building at the corner of 900 Seymour Street in Vancouver's Arts and Entertainment district, offering 69 chic guestrooms and suites spread across the main building and the adjacent Symphony Place. The hotel has a distinct hip-historic character with exterior murals by internationally recognized graffiti artists alongside original Edwardian architecture. Touring cyclists staying here are a short block from Granville Street and steps from multiple on-site dining venues including the award-winning Cibo Trattoria, Uva Wine Bar, and Red Card Sports Bar.

value: Moda Hotel

detail: Services page lists 'Laundry services' under Amenities and Services

detail: Services page lists 'Complimentry same day luggage storage'

detail: Multiple on-site establishments: Cibo Trattoria, Uva Wine + Cocktail Bar, Red Card Sports Bar, and Viti Wine and Lager — all within the hotel or steps away

signal: hip-historic 1908 boutique with award restaurant, Seymour St; $220-280

wow_evidence: restored 1908 heritage building ... exterior murals by internationally recognized graffiti artists


value: 5927 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Little Caesars is a well-known Canadian pizza chain franchise offering ready-made and made-to-order pizzas for pickup or delivery. This Fraser Street location serves the southeast Vancouver neighbourhood and is a convenient hot-food stop for cyclists on a budget. The chain is known for its Hot-N-Ready model and Detroit-style deep dish options.

value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 8249 Eagle Landing Parkway, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: Walmart Supercentre is a large-format retail store in Chilliwack's Eagle Landing area, offering a full grocery department alongside general merchandise including electronics, clothing, and household goods. As a supercentre format, it is one of the most comprehensive one-stop shopping destinations in the region for a touring cyclist needing to restock supplies. The OSM record indicates 24/7 operation.

value: Walmart Supercentre

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: most comprehensive one-stop shopping destinations in the region... OSM record indicates 24/7 operation


community: New Westminster

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 7271 120 Street, Delta

community: Delta

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 1940 Centennial Way

character: utilitarian

community: Squamish

value: An RV resort and campground on the edge of Squamish, a hub for climbing, mountain biking, and kiteboarding; amenities and exact setting are unknown as the website is currently unreachable.

value: Eagle Vista RV Resort & Campground


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (3 spaces) at 36m; bollard (4 spaces) at 69m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A Vietnamese sandwich shop specializing in bánh mì (traditional Vietnamese sandwiches) in Chilliwack. Operates as a fast-food takeout establishment serving fresh sandwich fare to locals and travelers.

value: Bánh Mì 64


value: 434 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver

value: Kinton Ramen is a proudly Canadian ramen chain established in 2012, now operating 50+ locations across North America and known for authentic Japanese-style ramen with a wide range of soup bases and flavour profiles. The Southwest Marine Drive location in Vancouver is a sit-down restaurant offering pork, beef, chicken, and vegetarian bowls, plus sides like gyoza and Tokyo Fries. Guests are greeted with the traditional Japanese welcome 'irasshaimase,' giving the experience a distinct warmth.

value: Kinton Ramen

detail: Website confirms Veggie Spicy Garlic Ramen, Veggie Gyoza, and a dedicated veggie soup base ('Crafted with fresh vegetables for a clean, balanced taste')

signal: Signature bowls $9.99, Mortal Kombo combo $15

wow_evidence: 50+ locations across North America


community: Burnaby

value: IHOP

signal: chain 'ihop'


value: 280 East Island Highway

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 40m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Parksville

value: Thrifty Foods


value: 2570 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; rack (1 space) at 82m; rack (10 spaces) at 94m; rack at 95m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: McDonald's on Commercial Drive sits in one of Vancouver's most lively and cyclist-travelled corridors, offering the standard quick-service menu of burgers, breakfast items, and beverages. The location has indoor seating and takeout, making it a straightforward refuelling stop for riders passing through the Drive. As a national franchise, amenity specifics vary by location and must be confirmed on the ground.

value: McDonald's

detail: Not corroborated by website (national homepage only)

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

wow_evidence: national franchise


value: Tim Hortons is a coffee and donut shop chain. This location provides free Wi-Fi and takeout, making it an accessible stop for touring cyclists seeking refreshment or a meal.

value: Tim Hortons

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


value: 9666 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 2V4

value: Browns Social House is a casual full-service restaurant and bar chain with dozens of locations across BC and Alberta, operated by the Browns Restaurant Group. This Surrey Centre location offers a mix of food, drinks, and a social atmosphere, with weekend and holiday brunch service. It sits in a commercial plaza on King George Boulevard, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Surrey city centre corridor.

value: Browns Social House

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


value: 141 Trans-Canada HWY NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4H7

community: Salmon Arm

value: Royal Wok is a Chinese food and sushi restaurant in Salmon Arm, situated directly on the Trans-Canada Highway. The kitchen prides itself on sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets, and a chef with 20 years of fine-dining experience leads the menu. The restaurant offers dine-in buffet alongside takeout and delivery, and can accommodate private events ranging from weddings to business luncheons.

value: Royal Wok

wow_evidence: Chinese food and sushi restaurant... directly on the Trans-Canada Highway... chef with 20 years of fine-dining experience


value: 4580 Brentwood Boulevard, Burnaby, V5C 0K3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (22 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (32 spaces, covered) at 85m; rack (3 spaces) at 93m; rack (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 63 spaces.

value: Tap and Barrel Brentwood is part of a seven-location BC restaurant group with a strong focus on local craft beer, BC wine, and comfort food made with seasonal ingredients. Located in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Burnaby, the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The group is known for its extensive BC-only tap selections and rotating menus developed in partnership with local breweries and wineries.

value: Tap and Barrel

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 32470 Haida Drive, V2T 5A6

blurb: Multi-use city fairgrounds and event park on Haida Drive.

value: Abbotsford Exhibition Park is a large multi-use public grounds operated by the City of Abbotsford Parks Recreation Culture department, serving as a venue for community events, exhibitions, and festivals. Located on Haida Drive in Abbotsford, it draws visitors for major regional events and functions as a community gathering space. Touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley may find it a useful waypoint or destination during event seasons.

value: Abbotsford Exhibition Park

wow_evidence: Large multi-use public event grounds — open park space, event-conditional interest.


value: 323 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 81m.

value: La Pache Pizza is a proudly Canadian, multi-location pizzeria specializing in authentic Neapolitan-style handmade pizza with dough made fresh from scratch daily. The New Westminster location on East Columbia Street is one of several Lower Mainland outposts, offering meat, vegetable, and vegan pizza options available for online ordering and takeout. A straightforward stop for a hot meal mid-ride.

value: La Pache Pizza

detail: Website menu lists 'Vegan Pizza' as a distinct category alongside meat and vegetable options

wow_evidence: several Lower Mainland outposts


value: 101-101 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 0C3

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

community: Port Moody

value: Caffe Divano Port Moody is a community-oriented café nestled in the Klahanie neighbourhood, a short walk from Rocky Point Park and connected to St. John's Street via a pedestrian overpass. It was the founding location of the Divano family of cafés, opened in 2008 by Patrick and Lisa Beecroft with a vision of a true neighbourhood gathering spot decorated with local art. All baked goods are sourced from the Beecrofts' sister business, Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies & Baked Goodness, which also employs individuals with autism.

value: Caffe Divano

signal: Community café


value: 6075 West Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 17530 64 Avenue, Surrey

value: A Holiday Inn branded hotel in Surrey offering standard chain hospitality. Suitable as a waypoint for touring cyclists looking for reliable accommodations in the area.

value: Holiday Inn

signal: chain 'holiday inn'

wow_evidence: standard chain hospitality


value: 1980 North Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC

blurb: Indoor climbing and bouldering gym in Campbell River.

community: Campbell River

value: On the Rocks is an indoor climbing and bouldering gym in Campbell River staffed by certified rock climbing guides, offering three distinct climbing areas and a full program roster spanning beginner intro sessions through advanced outdoor multi-pitch and rock rescue courses. The gym fosters a strong local community through regular events like crag clean-ups and competitions, and also serves as a gateway to nearby outdoor climbing at Crest Creek Crags. A touring cyclist looking for an active day off the bike or wanting to connect with local outdoor adventure culture would find this a compelling stop.

value: On the Rocks

wow_evidence: Indoor climbing gym with guided programs; commercial-gym anchor.


value: 12180 Beecher St, Surrey, BC V4A 3A6

value: Red Baron Restaurant is a family-owned seaside eatery at Crescent Beach in Surrey serving fish and chips, ice cream, and frozen yogurt. Situated beside the beach, it offers a quiet atmosphere with outdoor seating, making it a natural pit stop for cyclists riding the coastal routes. The shop carries a wide variety of ice cream flavors and accepts U.S. currency.

value: Red Baron Restaurant

detail: Website business info explicitly lists 'Bike'

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: Bike Parking: Yes; family-owned seaside eatery at Crescent Beach


value: A&W


value: 813 Douglas Street

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; rack at 32m; stands (4 spaces) at 45m; rack at 59m; rack (4 spaces) at 60m; rack at 90m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria


value: #101-45300 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

community: Mission

value: Hana Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Chilliwack. A convenient dining stop for cycling tourists passing through the area.

value: Hana Sushi

wow_evidence: Japanese sushi restaurant in Chilliwack


value: 8328 Capstan Way, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 80m.

community: Richmond

value: Wahaha Tea is a bubble tea café located in the Capstan Way development in Richmond, BC. It offers indoor seating, making it a spot for cyclists to sit down and rehydrate with a cold drink. The café sits within a mixed-use area of Richmond that has seen considerable recent development.

value: Wahaha Tea


value: Fraser-Fort George, BC V0J 2E0, Canada

label: groomed snowmobile trails

months: December January February March

season: winter

community: Lamming Mills

value: High alpine meadow rec site near McBride, primarily a winter snowmobile destination with a safety cabin; summer vehicle access is currently closed due to deteriorating road conditions, making it a non-option for most touring cyclists.

value: Bell Mountain Meadow Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 2609 East 49th Avenue, Unit 111, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 51m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Yu Ki BBQ Kitchen is a restaurant located in a multi-unit commercial building on East 49th Avenue in Vancouver. The name suggests a BBQ-focused menu. Touring cyclists riding through Vancouver's eastern neighbourhoods would find it a potential meal stop.

value: Yu Ki BBQ Kitchen

signal: BBQ kitchen; ~$14-22pp


value: 301 Crowsnest Highway

community: Princeton

value: A motel on Crowsnest Highway in the Okanagan region offering overnight accommodation. Limited information available due to website inaccessibility.

value: Countryside Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 826 West Island Highway, Parksville, V9P 2B7

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 8800 Rising View Way, Vernon, V1H 1Z9

community: Vernon

value: The Edge is an award-winning fine dining restaurant perched 1,000 feet above Okanagan Lake at The Rise Resort golf club on the edge of Vernon, named Vernon's Restaurant of the Year 2025. The 30,000-square-foot space features floor-to-ceiling windows and a multi-level patio delivering 360-degree panoramic views of the Okanagan Valley. The kitchen sources almost exclusively from named Okanagan and broader BC producers—farmers, foragers, stone millers, and charcutiers—with a wine program anchored in local Okanagan vintages.

value: The Edge

label: Fine dining

signal: Explicit fine dining positioning + named executive chef + premium wine program + Restaurant of Year award

wow_evidence: Vernon's Restaurant of the Year 2025


value: 140-1828 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0H9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 21m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m; rack at 92m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Float tanks, salt room, sauna, and cold plunge in McCallum Junction.

value: ZEN Natural Wellness is a multi-service wellness centre offering float therapy, halotherapy (dry salt therapy), infrared sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, and EMS body sculpting. Formerly operating as Float House, the business has grown into a full recovery and wellness destination in the McCallum Junction area of Abbotsford. Touring cyclists looking for deep recovery could find the contrast therapy (Fire & Ice: sauna + cold plunge) and float sessions particularly restorative after long days in the saddle.

value: Zen Natural Wellness

wow_evidence: Float/sauna/cold-plunge recovery centre — sauna-after-riding anchor: delight 2.


value: 885 Berry Point Rd, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X1

community: Gabriola

value: The Surf Lodge and Pub is a boutique, rustic restaurant, pub, and lodging establishment on the north end of Gabriola Island, a short ferry ride from Nanaimo. It offers ocean views, a sunset dining room, a fireplace lounge, and an outdoor patio with a pet-friendly lawn facing the Strait of Georgia. Touring cyclists arriving by ferry will find a full-service pub and dining room serving American cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

value: Surf Lodge and Pub

detail: Website states 'some vegetarian and gluten-free options available' in the pub and dining room

detail: Website states 'we provide free parking, Wi-Fi' — context suggests this is primarily for lodging guests, availability for restaurant-only patrons is

signal: island pub, American cuisine, ocean views; ~$18-28pp


value: 32500 South Fraser Way, Chilliwack, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 59m; rack (6 spaces) at 73m; rack (2 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 89m; rack (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: A BC Liquor Store Signature Store branch located in a strip-mall unit on South Fraser Way in Chilliwack, operated by the provincial government retailer. Signature Store locations typically carry an expanded selection of wine, beer, and spirits compared to standard branches. A touring cyclist might stop here to stock up on beverages, but it offers no specific cycling-oriented services.

value: BC Liquor Store

wow_evidence: government-operated chain liquor retail store in a strip-mall unit


value: 5875 Brenda Mines Rd, Peachland, British Columbia V0H 1X1

blurb: Ziplines 380 feet above Deep Creek Gorge near Peachland, among Canada's highest.

community: Peachland

value: ZipZone Peachland is an adventure park perched above Deep Creek Gorge near Peachland, BC, featuring six ziplines described as among Canada's highest, longest, and fastest at 381 feet above the gorge. Beyond ziplining, the site offers a dynamic climbing wall, ninja course, and games area. Access requires driving a partly rough road for the final 2 km to the site.

theme: adventure

value: Zipzone Peachland

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: zipline park tours ~$80-100

wow_evidence: Six ziplines 381 feet over Deep Creek Gorge, among Canada's highest — guided-thrill band.


value: 17 West Broadway, Vancouver, V5Y 1P1

value: Mighty Riders is a full-service bicycle shop on West Broadway in Vancouver carrying premium road and gravel brands including Argon18, Bianchi, Brodie, and Knolly. The shop is known for a rider-centric professional fitting program that uses an adjustable size-cycle and sizing software spanning 40-plus brands to find the ideal geometry for each cyclist. Touring cyclists will find a versatile repair workshop covering all bike styles plus a unique EVOC travel bag rental service for those flying with their bikes.

value: Mighty Riders

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: full-service bicycle shop... EVOC travel bag rental service


value: 3443 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M5

community: Kelowna

value: Don-O-Ray Farms is a family-owned farm market in Kelowna's Lower Mission with over 20 years of operation, growing and selling fresh-picked fruit, vegetables, and herbs including standout items like giant peaches, sweet corn, and purple cauliflower. Alongside fresh produce, the farm offers its Nature's Kitchen line of prepared products — jams, hot sauces, spice blends, and homemade pies — available for online order with farm pickup year-round. The full in-person market is open through the core of the cycling season, making it a practical fresh-food stop for riders touring the Okanagan.

value: Don-O-Ray Farm Market


value: 160 Howard St, Kimberley, BC

community: Kimberley

value: Burrito Grill is a Mexican-inspired restaurant in Kimberley, BC, serving award-winning fresh burritos, tacos, quesadillas, soups, and nachos made with daily-prepared tortilla chips and house salsas. The restaurant has been catering events across the Columbia Valley for over 10 years and can host groups of up to 75 people when its two patios are open. It recently completed a renovation and held a Grand Reopening in May 2026, offering dine-in, takeout, delivery, and full-scale event catering.

value: Burrito Grill

detail: Website explicitly states 'Offering Gluten-Free & Vegan Options'; catering page notes menus can be made 'entirely gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, or vegan'; menu includes dedicated vegan/vegetarian items such as The Gatherer burrito

signal: Burrito/taco place positioned as 'fairly priced, much lower than competitors'

wow_evidence: award-winning fresh burritos ... catering events across the Columbia Valley for over 10 years


value: 340 Main Street, Penticton, BC

community: Penticton

value: Wild Ginger is an Asian fusion restaurant on Main Street in downtown Penticton, serving a broad menu spanning Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese cuisines including Beef Pho, Pad Thai, Chow Mein, and signature stir-fries. The kitchen caters to dietary needs with gluten-free and vegan adaptations available across most dishes and free tofu substitutions on request. Online ordering and local delivery make it a convenient refuelling option for cyclists passing through the Okanagan.

value: Wild Ginger

detail: Website features a prominent 'Click to Order Online' call-to-action and advertises free delivery on orders over $50 within 5 km, confirming online/takeout ordering is available

detail: Website header states 'Items can be made GF (Gluten Free) or V (Vegan), please inform your server. Substitute meat or seafood for Tofu *FREE*.' Numerous individual menu items are labeled V and/or GF throughout the menu

signal: Most mains $18–25, specialty dishes to $28; casual Asian noodle/stir-fry

wow_evidence: 340 Main Street, Penticton


value: 7 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 13m; stands at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: The Portside Pub is a maritime-themed bar in Historic Gastown that evokes East Coast pub culture with hand-shucked fresh oysters, a chef-designed menu of garlic fingers, pirogies, and sandwiches, and a lively events calendar featuring karaoke, resident DJs, and live music. Voted one of the friendliest bars in Vancouver, the venue occupies a below-deck-style space with a dedicated stage area and capacity for private corporate events. The venue is 19+ only.

value: The Portside Pub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: maritime-themed bar in Historic Gastown


value: 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5C 3Z6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 60m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Parsley Doner is a Turkish fast-casual restaurant in Burnaby's Brentwood neighbourhood specializing in döner kebab served as dürüm wraps, Berliner-style sandwiches, rice or fries boxes, and Iskender kebab. The menu also features lahmacun (Turkish flatbread), falafel, and traditional sides like hummus, cacık, and baklava. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building on Lougheed Highway and offers both delivery and in-store pickup.

value: Parsley Doner

detail: Website menu includes falafel as a vegetarian protein option; no GF information available

signal: Turkish doner/kebab fast-casual; ~$12-16


value: 3887C Brown Road, West Kelowna

community: West Kelowna

value: Crown & Thieves is a small-batch winery built inside a striking four-story faux-ruin tucked into the vines of West Kelowna, operated by winemaker Jason Parkes. Part of the Westside Wine Trail, it offers tastings, a rooftop patio with vineyard views, and a speakeasy-style venue called The Broken Hearts Club hosting live music, comedy, and cabaret. It's an eccentric, memorable stop for cyclists touring the Okanagan wine country.

value: Crown and Thieves

signal: Small-batch winery tastings + rooftop patio

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Part of the Westside Wine Trail...speakeasy-style venue called The Broken Hearts Club hosting live music, comedy, and cabaret


value: 7911 Alderbridge Way, Unit 168, Richmond, BC

value: Dumpling King (大东方饺子王) is a Chinese restaurant in Richmond, BC specializing in traditional dumplings and Chinese cuisine. Located in a unit at 7911 Alderbridge Way, it is situated in one of Richmond's densely served dining corridors. A touring cyclist passing through Richmond would find it a convenient stop for a hot, filling meal.

value: Dumpling King

signal: Mains $10.99–$16.99; explicit 'unbeatable prices' claim; sit-down dumpling house


value: 7501 Market Crossing

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 38m; rack (4 spaces) at 92m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods is a Canadian supermarket chain offering standard groceries. The location is wheelchair accessible and provides basic resupply services for touring cyclists. It's a practical food stop for cyclists traveling through Vancouver.

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 6551 Number 3 Road, Richmond

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

value: Muji


value: 1937 Sweetwater Lane, Mount Currie, V0N 2K0

community: Mount Currie

value: The Cabin at Sweetwater Lane Farm is a 1,400 sq ft, three-bedroom vacation cabin on a functioning 7-acre permaculture homestead near Mount Currie, sleeping up to six guests. The property features a private hydrotherapy suite with hot tub, cold plunge, and cedar barrel sauna, plus unobstructed views of Mount Currie (t'szil). Owners Gus and Jocelyn live 150 metres from the cabin and offer guided farm tours so guests can meet resident donkeys, Highland cattle, and milk cows.

value: The Cabin at Sweetwater Lane Farm

detail: Website states 'Full laundry with dryer facilities' in the cabin description; overview amenities also list 'Iron & Board'

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'b&b'

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 1350 Nanaimo Street

value: Velolifestyle by Allo Velo is a European-style urban cycling shop in East Vancouver specializing in city bikes, cargo bikes, e-bikes, and practical cycling gear with a strong touring and bikepacking selection. The shop carries panniers, handlebar bags, bikepacking bags, belt-drive bikes, and puncture-resistant tires alongside a full repair service. It is part of a two-location Canadian chain with a second store in Montreal.

value: Velolifestyle

detail: Website menu lists 'Rentals' with 'Monthly Cargo Bike Rental' and 'Event and Photography Rentals' as sub-items; standard short-term touring rentals not explicitly confirmed

detail: Shop sells e-bikes and lists 'E-bike Accessories and Parts' and 'E-bike batteries and chargers' as product lines, combined with an active Vancouver repair service

detail: Website product categories include 'Panniers | Touring | Bikepacking Equipment', 'Handlebar Bags', 'Pannier Bags', 'Bikepacking Bags', and 'Gravel Tires and Puncture Resistant Tires'

wow_evidence: Panniers | Touring | Bikepacking Equipment product category... pump on site


value: 870 Denman Street, Vancouver, V6G 2L8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 16m; stands (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 89m. Total: 30 spaces.

blurb: Vancouver Public Library branch on Denman Street, named for lifeguard Joe Fortes.

value: The Joe Fortes Branch is a Vancouver Public Library location tucked into the West End on Denman Street, steps from English Bay and Stanley Park — one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors. Named after Joe Fortes, the city's first official lifeguard and a beloved community figure, the branch serves a dense, walkable neighbourhood popular with cyclists. As a publicly operated library it offers a quiet, no-cost indoor space for a touring cyclist to rest, recharge, and get oriented.

value: Joe Fortes Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Neighbourhood VPL branch near English Bay; library ladder 1/1.


value: Unit 640, Valley Fair Mall

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 42m; rack at 60m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Freshslice Pizza is a BC-based pizza chain known for its any-toppings-included slice model, with this location inside Valley Fair Mall in the Fraser Valley. Touring cyclists stopping here can grab a quick, filling slice or a full pie for takeout. The chain also offers delivery, catering, and a rewards app for frequent visitors.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'

wow_evidence: BC-based pizza chain


value: 3779 Sexsmith Road Suite 1103, Richmond, BC V6X 2H6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 43m; rack at 91m.

value: Lamb Hot Pot is a casual Chinese hotpot restaurant in a Richmond strip mall specializing in lamb-based pots served with bones, marrow, and cumin lamb skewers. The restaurant features a DIY dipping sauce cart and offers plastic gloves for hands-on eating — a fun, communal experience well suited to groups. Reviewers highlight generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere despite the no-frills setting.

value: Lamb Hot Pot

signal: Website states price range $31-60; review shows ~$30/person

wow_evidence: Bike Parking Yes...Wi-Fi Free


value: 1927 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; rack (5 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Cowdog is a small coffee shop in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood on West 4th Avenue, operated under the 'Be Less Shitty Club' brand. It sits on one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors and maintains an online Shopify store alongside its walk-in café service. The shop has a deliberately minimal web presence, directing customers to Instagram and TikTok for updates.

value: cowdog

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 4671 Kitwanga Drive, 108 Mile Ranch BC

community: 108 Mile Ranch

value: Rusty Iron Coffee Co. is a community-oriented coffee shop in 108 Mile Ranch run by co-owners Ryan and Nathania, built around the philosophy that good coffee brings people together. The café offers a full menu of specialty espresso drinks, iced beverages, breakfast and lunch wraps, and housemade baked goods, sourcing beans from Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters in Abbotsford. Cyclists travelling the Cariboo corridor will find a welcoming, wheelchair-accessible stop for hot or cold drinks, light meals, and branded merchandise including retail coffee beans and insulated mugs.

value: Rusty Iron Coffee Co.

detail: Menu labels Trail Mix Cookie as 'V & GF' (vegan and gluten-free) and Blueberry and Apple Oat Bran Muffin as '(GF)'; Mexican Chipotle Wrap offered in Beef or Lentil, providing a vegetarian/vegan option

signal: coffee shop, espresso/wraps/baked goods; ~$8-14


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 87m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Bulk Barn


value: 16960 Alaska Highway, Wonowon, V0C 2N0

community: Wonowon

value: Chester's Chicken


value: 15181 Thrift Avenue, Unit 107, Tsawwassen, BC

community: White Rock

value: 3 Dogs Brewing is a craft microbrewery and pub located in a commercial unit in Tsawwassen, BC. OSM tags it as both a brewery and a retail alcohol shop, suggesting it may operate a taproom alongside production. Tsawwassen is near the BC Ferries terminal and the US border crossing, making it a potential stop for cycle tourists on the Salish Sea corridor.

value: 3 Dogs Brewing


value: 100-407 Swift Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1S2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; rack at 40m; rack at 40m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Cafe Malabar is a Kerala cuisine restaurant in downtown Victoria, founded by chefs Kiran Kolathodan and Karma Tenpa, both raised in Southern India with over 30 years of combined experience in luxury kitchens across Canada and India. The menu centres on Malabar seafood—prawns, curries—alongside vegetarian and meat dishes layered with spices reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and French culinary influences. A seasonal patio is available, and the restaurant takes reservations as well as take-out orders.

value: Cafe Malabar

detail: Website states the menu includes 'vegetarian and meat dishes, each infused with aromatic spices'; no mention of vegan or GF specifically

signal: Kerala seafood/curries, named chefs; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: founded by chefs Kiran Kolathodan and Karma Tenpa...over 30 years of combined experience in luxury kitchens across Canada and India


community: Surrey

value: Delta Surrey Greencab is a 24/7 on-demand taxi serving Surrey, Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen, YVR, and YXX, with cross-border US service. No bike policy is stated, though vans and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are in the fleet.

value: Tsawwassen Green Cab


value: 1144 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 96m.

community: Vancouver

value: The Portuguese Club of Vancouver (PCOV), founded in 1962, claims to be Canada's oldest Portuguese club and has been a cornerstone of the Portuguese community on Vancouver's Commercial Drive for over six decades. It operates a full restaurant serving authentic Portuguese cuisine — including bacalhau, grilled calamari, and chouriço — available for dine-in, takeout, and event catering. The club also features dual big-screen TVs for live sports and hosts cultural events like Sardine Day, making it a lively neighbourhood destination.

value: Portguese Club of Vancouver

signal: Portuguese club restaurant, bacalhau; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: founded in 1962, claims to be Canada's oldest Portuguese club ... cornerstone of the Portuguese community on Commercial Drive for over six decades


value: 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1S1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 36m; stands (12 spaces) at 55m; stands (24 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces) at 90m; stands at 96m. Total: 48 spaces.

blurb: Artist-run centre since 1973 in a heritage false-front building; media and performance art.

value: Western Front is a non-profit artist-run centre founded in 1973 in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, housed in a distinctive three-story heritage building with green wooden siding and a pioneer-like false-front façade. It supports multidisciplinary programming spanning music, media art, visual art, performance, and literature, and maintains a growing audiovisual archive documenting decades of artistic production. Touring cyclists can lock bikes at racks directly in front of the building, with a Mobi bike-share station on the adjacent corner.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

value: The Western Front

signal: Admission explicitly stated as Free on visit page

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: One of Canada's oldest artist-run centres (1973), nationally significant in Canadian media/performance art history; distinctive heritage false-front building. Exhibitions open to public.


value: 15951 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V4N 0Y3

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 400 Lakes Road, Duncan, V9L 5G6

community: Duncan

subcategory: Convenience Store


community: Richmond

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1488 W. 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen is an authentic Lebanese restaurant on Vancouver's West Side, serving traditional fare including cold and hot mezza, grills, salads, and desserts prepared daily from fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers casual seating both inside and on an outdoor patio, and is located near The Stanley Theatre on West 11th Avenue. Takeout pickup, delivery, and tailored catering services are also available.

value: Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen

signal: Lebanese, mezza/grills; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: authentic Lebanese restaurant serving traditional fare including cold and hot mezza, grills, salads


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 41m; stands (10 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Good Earth


value: 332 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N0

community: Clearwater

value: Stoneshire Guesthouse is a self-contained vacation rental property in Clearwater, BC, offering two suites — the Obsidian Suite (sleeps 2) and the Basalt Suite (sleeps 5) — each with a private kitchen and bathroom. It sits in the gateway community to Wells Gray Provincial Park, making it a natural stopping point for cyclists exploring the Trophy Mountain and Helmcken Falls corridors. The property is operated under the broader 'Stay Clearwater' hospitality group, which also manages Fieldstone Guesthouse and River's Edge Retreat.

value: Stoneshire Guesthouse

signal: Two self-contained suites w/ kitchens, Clearwater ~$130-180

wow_evidence: Stay Clearwater hospitality group, which also manages Fieldstone Guesthouse and River's Edge Retreat


value: 2644 Cedar Park Place, V2T 3S5

value: A Vietnamese pho and noodle restaurant in Chilliwack offering casual sit-down dining for touring cyclists and other travelers. Serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine including pho and other noodle dishes.

value: Pho Abbotsford #1

signal: pho/noodle house; bowls ~$16-19


value: 3690 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8P 4H2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 50m; rack at 68m; rack (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Tropical Island is a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant in Victoria's Shelbourne Village neighbourhood, where the chef-owner draws on training in Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean, and Chinese culinary traditions to offer a single, diverse menu. Dishes span appetizers, seafood, noodles, rice, and samplers, with a kitchen that cooks extensively with coconut milk — guests with allergies are asked to notify their server. The neighbourhood strip-mall location and eclectic fusion menu make it a distinctive stop for cyclists exploring the area.

value: Tropical Island

signal: Southeast Asian fusion; ~$16-26pp


value: Jumbo Pizza is a Surrey restaurant blending pizza and Indian cuisine under one roof, with a menu spanning tandoori chicken, butter chicken, paneer dishes, and an extensive range of specialty and build-your-own pizzas. It operates as a pickup-focused spot with a 15-minute promise and full online ordering, making it a convenient stop for a quick, hot meal. The combination of South Asian and classic North American comfort food gives it an unusually broad appeal for hungry cyclists passing through the 176A Street corridor.

value: Jumbo Pizza

detail: Menu legend includes a 'vegetarian' indicator; extensive vegetarian options include Veggie Samosa, Veggie Pakora, Dal Makhni, Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer, Chili Paneer, Paneer Tikka, Greek Veggie Pizza, Hot & Spicy Veggie Pizza. No explicit vegan or GF mentions

signal: Entree mains $15–20 range: Indian curries, pizzas, casual sit-down


value: 720 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 92m; rack (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 15069 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C5

value: Chaiiwala of London


value: 307B 14th St, Courtenay, BC V9N 6P5

community: Courtenay

value: Javier's Latin Cuisine is a sit-down dinner restaurant in Courtenay specializing in authentic dishes from Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, with an interior designed to evoke Latin culture and traditions. The restaurant won the 2023 Reader's Choice award from the Comox Valley Record in the gluten-free menu category, making it a notable stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions. It is located in a unit on 14th Street in the heart of the Comox Valley.

value: Javier's Latin Cuisine

detail: Website states 'Award-Winning Gluten Free Menu' — recognized as winner of the gluten-free menu category in the 2023 Reader's Choice awards (Comox Valley Record)

signal: Latin (Mexico/Colombia/Peru) sit-down dinner; ~$18-28pp


community: Salmon Arm

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Mission

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 36 West Cedar Avenue, Port Clements, V0T 1R0

blurb: Port Clements' library, sharing its building with the village office.

community: Port Clements

value: The Port Clements branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library has served this small Haida Gwaii community since 1983, and relocated to its current Cedar Avenue home in 2009. The branch is housed in a multiplex alongside the Village of Port Clements municipal office and the local elementary school, making it a genuine community hub. For touring cyclists on Haida Gwaii—one of BC's most remote and scenically dramatic cycling destinations—it represents a rare public facility and rest stop in an area with very limited services.

value: Port Clements Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Small branch in the village multiplex; ordinary library band.


value: 9100 Blundell Road, Unit 405, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 16m; rack at 25m; rack at 34m; rack at 73m; rack (covered) at 99m.

value: J Squared Ice Cream is an ice cream shop in Richmond offering a variety of flavours and seasonal products. The business provides a casual refreshment stop suitable for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: J Squared Ice Cream

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 14973 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 36m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Overflo is a Korean dessert café on Marine Drive in White Rock, serving coffee, soft-serve ice cream, desserts, and noodles in a self-described peaceful, atmospheric setting. The café opened in 2024 and leans into Korean café culture with a menu built around high-quality coffee beans and carefully crafted sweets. Its Marine Drive location puts it within easy reach of the White Rock waterfront cycling routes.

value: Overflo. Korea food

signal: amenity=cafe


community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: A quiet 2-site lakeshore rec site in the Chilcotin, just 300 metres off Highway 20, offering views of Mount Nogwon and Peak 2448 with easy access to kayaking, swimming, and fishing; minimal facilities at this small free site.

value: Clearwater Lake Recreation Area

wow_evidence: just 300 metres off Highway 20 ... easy access to kayaking, swimming, and fishing


value: 1897 Main Street

community: Penticton

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 3144 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; rack (5 spaces) at 66m; rack (5 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Mamalee is a beloved Malaysian restaurant on West Broadway founded by Betty Lee, a Kuala Lumpur-born cook who overcame serious hardship — including a partially paralyzing car accident — to bring authentic Malaysian flavours to Vancouver in the early 1990s. The menu centres on Hainanese chicken rice, laksa noodle soup, roti canai, and curry beef brisket, all prepared with meticulous technique. The Broadway location is the original main store; a second outpost in Chinatown has since extended the family's reach across the city.

value: Mamalee

detail: Website states 'Take-out is available after 6:00 pm' and offers online ordering/delivery

signal: Malaysian, Hainanese chicken rice, mains $12-18; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Betty Lee, a Kuala Lumpur-born cook...to bring authentic Malaysian flavours to Vancouver in the early 1990s


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces) at 81m; rack (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


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

blurb: SFU's new public art museum on Burnaby Mountain.

value: The Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum is a new purpose-built public art museum on SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus that opened in Fall 2025, consolidating SFU Galleries' collections into a single, more accessible facility. It mounts contemporary visual art exhibitions, public commissions, residencies, and a wide array of public programs rooted in decolonial and interdisciplinary approaches. The museum sits directly beside the SFU Transit Exchange at the top of Burnaby Mountain, making it a notable cultural destination reachable from across Metro Vancouver.

days_closed: Mo Tu

value: Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: New purpose-built public art museum on SFU campus (opened 2025), free contemporary exhibitions.


value: 206 Portsmouth Drive, Victoria, BC V9C

community: Colwood

value: A purpose-built, fully licensed luxury waterfront B&B situated on the shores of the Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Colwood, on the western beaches of greater Victoria. The property offers three self-contained private-entrance studio suites on the second floor, each with individual climate control, and sits on an ocean lagoon with a private dock, kayaks, and canoes available to guests. The website features dedicated pages for arriving by bicycle and an on-site EV charging station, signaling a cyclist- and adventure-traveller-aware operation.

value: Birds of a Feather B&B

signal: name~'b&b'

wow_evidence: dedicated 'Arrive by Bicycle' page... luxury waterfront B&B on the shores of the Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary


value: 6355 152 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3K8, CA

value: Golden Panda Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located in Surrey, BC, offering dine-in as well as online ordering for pickup and delivery within a 4-mile radius. The website presents a straightforward neighbourhood restaurant with a focus on takeout convenience. A touring cyclist passing through the area would find it a practical meal stop, though cycling-specific amenities are not advertised.

value: Golden Panda Restaurant

signal: Chinese, great-value takeout; ~$14-22pp


value: 4620 Lakelse Avenue

community: Terrace

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


community: Stillwater

value: A tiny 2-site free camp on the Murtle River in the backcountry of Wells Gray Park; no confirmed amenities and hard access make this a spot only reached by determined wilderness travelers on foot or by canoe.

value: Murtle River Camp

wow_evidence: tiny 2-site free camp on the Murtle River in the backcountry of Wells Gray Park; toilets=no


value: 550 Fisgard Street

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 52m; stands (8 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (12 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A small convenience store that has served Victoria's Chinatown community since 1994, specializing in Chinese and other Asian groceries. The kind of neighborhood shop where touring cyclists can pick up supplies and fresh produce along their route.

value: Fisgard Market


value: 15142 North Bluff Road, White Rock, BC V4B 5M1

community: White Rock

value: Pelican Rouge Cafe is a White Rock coffee shop serving drinks and food under the Pelican Rouge brand, which claims over 150 years of European coffee craftsmanship. The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable stop in the South Surrey area. Online ordering is available for takeout pickup.

value: Pelican Rouge


value: #100, BC-16, Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1

community: Skidegate

value: Jags Beanstalk is a family-run oceanfront guest house in Skidegate on Haida Gwaii, offering 12 thoughtfully appointed rooms with private ensuites, mini kitchens, and — in some rooms — sweeping ocean views. Rooted in community since its origins as a garden shop in 1996, the property pairs comfortable lodging with an attached coffee shop serving 49th Parallel espresso and housemade baked goods, including cinnamon buns guests call worth the trip alone. It sits along BC-16 in Skidegate, making it a natural hub for exploring Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, old-growth forests, and Haida cultural heritage sites on this remote northern archipelago.

value: Jags Beanstalk

detail: FAQ confirms guest-access laundry machines on-site; guests must text staff to have the door unlocked and to receive a laundry soap pod. Access is restricted to a daily window

detail: FAQ explicitly confirms: 'Storage is available for your luggage if you'd like to drop it off prior to check in or if you want to leave it for a week while you explore the Gwaii Haanas!'

detail: FAQ states: 'the local co-op grocery is just down the road.'

signal: 12-room oceanfront guest house with ensuites/mini kitchens, Skidegate; $150-200

wow_evidence: family-run oceanfront guest house in Skidegate on Haida Gwaii... natural hub for exploring Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, old-growth forests, and Haida cultural heritage sites


value: 1652 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Caravanserai Uyghur Cuisine brings the bold flavors of the Central Asian Silk Road to Vancouver's SE Marine Drive, specializing in hand-stretched Laghman noodles, slow-simmered lamb Polo rice pilaf, and hearth-baked Nang bread using 100% Halal-certified ingredients. The menu spans signature dishes like the showstopping Dapanji big-plate chicken to lighter cold noodle dishes, making it one of Metro Vancouver's rare dedicated Uyghur restaurants. It is a distinctive cultural dining destination for cyclists exploring the southern reaches of the city.

value: Caravanserai Uyghur Cuisine

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN & EGG DISHES' section with items such as Garlic Broccoli, Garlic Baby Bok Choy, Home-Style Tofu, and Stir-Fried Eggs with Chives

signal: Most mains $24–32; signature dishes $45–58


value: 29A - 555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 72m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: iCafe Express is a modern Hong Kong-style café inside City Square Shopping Centre on West 12th Avenue, serving a fusion of traditional and contemporary fast food dishes. The kitchen is led by a chef with over 30 years of experience in authentic Hong Kong cuisine, offering both quick counter-service meals and catering for corporate and private events. It is well-positioned for cyclists navigating the Broadway corridor, with multiple ordering options including in-store pickup with no delivery fees.

value: i cafe express

detail: Website promotes in-store pickup via Clover (no fee), plus delivery via DoorDash and UberEats; 'Order online and pick up your meal hassle-free!'

wow_evidence: Hong Kong-style café inside City Square Shopping Centre; quick counter-service meals


community: Duncan

value: Original Joe's

signal: Original Joe's casual chain (confirmed); ~$18-28pp


community: Surrey

value: Taste of Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant in Surrey, BC, serving the style of noodle soups and accompanying dishes typical of Vietnamese cuisine. It is located at 13979 140 Street in Surrey. No additional detail about the dining experience, menu, or cyclist-relevant features can be confirmed due to website domain compromise.

google_place_id: ChIJPSrTxnjXhVQRmTEkPvMWM-w

value: Taste of Pho

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


value: 67 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9

community: Nanaimo

value: Bamboo Garden is a Chinese restaurant on Victoria Crescent in downtown Nanaimo specializing in authentic dishes including dim sum combos, fried noodles, spring rolls, and classics like sweet and sour pork and lemon chicken. The restaurant offers indoor seating and online ordering, making it a convenient sit-down or takeout stop for cyclists moving through the city centre.

value: Bamboo Garden

signal: Chinese dim sum/noodles; ~$15-24pp


value: 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt

blurb: Log-built arts centre with galleries and gardens in Sechelt.

community: Sechelt

value: The Sunshine Coast Arts Council (SCAC) is a volunteer-founded charitable society operating a unique log-constructed arts centre at the corner of Trail and Medusa in Sechelt, with two gallery spaces, a music and visual arts studio, and curated gardens. Founded in 1966, the centre has been a cultural anchor for the Sunshine Coast for over 50 years, hosting rotating exhibitions by regional artists, public programs, craft fairs, and youth art camps. A touring cyclist with an interest in local arts and culture would find an active, community-rooted gallery destination in the heart of Sechelt.

setting: mixed

value: Sunshine Coast Arts Council

signal: arts council galleries, free entry

wow_evidence: Log-built arts centre with two galleries, cultural anchor since 1966.


value: 1475 5th Avenue

community: Valemount

value: Yellowhead Motel is a motel in central British Columbia serving travelers in the Cariboo region. It offers standard overnight lodging with basic internet access. The property provides convenient accommodation for touring cyclists needing a place to rest.

value: Yellowhead Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 2703 East Hastings Street, V5K1Z8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 65m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Forecast Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe brand born in Whistler in 2020, built around mountain culture and outdoor community. Their cafes serve ethically sourced beans and the brand has a notable sustainability focus, including recyclable packaging and an impact initiative. OSM lists an East Hastings Street location with outdoor seating, though this address is absent from the company's current cafe listings.

value: Forecast Coffee


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 91m.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Papa John's is a well-known international pizza chain with a location in North Vancouver offering takeout and delivery. The brand emphasizes fresh dough and quality ingredients under its 'Better Ingredients, Better Pizza' promise. Cyclists looking for a quick, hot meal can order for carryout without a drive-through queue.

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'

wow_evidence: well-known international pizza chain


value: 740 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (9 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Breka Bakery & Café is a Vancouver family business that has operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since 2006, making it one of the few food stops reliably available to cyclists at any hour of the day or night. The West Hastings location is one of eight across the city, offering fresh-baked European-influenced pastries, artisan breads, sandwiches, and a broad selection of hot beverages. The bakery has been regularly voted among Vancouver's best and also supplies catering to film production crews in the city.

value: Breka Bakery & Cafe

detail: Website has dedicated 'Vegan' and 'Gluten-Free' (labelled 'Gluten Friendly') menu sections with multiple named items including vegan wraps, chia puddings, and gluten-free mousse cakes; OSM confirms

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since 2006... one of eight across the city


value: Pyper Lake, Cariboo, BC V0L 1H0, Canada

community: Chilanko Forks

value: A small 3-site clearing at the northeast end of Pyper Lake, with broad Coast Mountain views and a popular swimming hole with a cartop boat launch; a brief 2.5 km detour off Highway 20 on what appears to be a basic gravel road.

value: Pyper Lake (Tatla Lake)

wow_evidence: popular swimming hole ... a brief 2.5 km detour off Highway 20


value: 11865 227 St #100, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6H8, Canada

community: Maple Ridge

value: Express News Convenience is a convenience store in the Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley region of British Columbia. The name suggests it may carry news and magazine products alongside standard convenience-store fare, a common combination for stores serving commuters and travellers. Beyond the OSM classification as a convenience shop, specific details about its layout, stock, or services are not publicly documented.

value: Express News Convenience


value: 4186 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T4B7

value: Departure Bay Pizza is a local pizza shop in north Nanaimo serving a full menu of specialty and custom pizzas, appetizers, pasta, salads, and desserts. The shop offers both online ordering and in-store pickup, with a fresh-slices window available during the day. It sits on Departure Bay Road, a corridor that touring cyclists arriving via the Departure Bay ferry terminal frequently travel.

value: Departure Bay Pizza

wow_evidence: two BC locations


value: 5650 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6N 1W7

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 12m; rack (5 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 24m; rack (3 spaces) at 33m; rack (5 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: New District is a well-regarded private liquor store on Vancouver's west side, carrying over a thousand wines alongside a deep selection of craft beer, spirits, and cider. The shop prides itself on knowledgeable staff who can source hard-to-find limited releases and natural wines. It also runs a bimonthly wine club and regular in-store tasting events for locals and visitors alike.

value: New District Wine Beer Spirits

detail: Liquor store only; no food preparation or meal items indicated

signal: Private liquor store, not a dining venue

wow_evidence: well-regarded private liquor store...over a thousand wines alongside a deep selection of craft beer