value: 925 Main Street, West Vancouver, V7T 2Z3

value: Whole Foods Market in West Vancouver is a large natural and organic supermarket carrying a wide selection of organic produce, sustainable seafood, and specialty grocery items. The store houses multiple in-house eateries including a coffee bar, pizza counter, burrito bar, juice bar, made-to-order sandwich counter, and a sushi bar, making it a convenient one-stop resupply point. As an Amazon-affiliated location, it also offers grocery pickup and delivery for Prime members.

value: Whole Foods Market

detail: Multiple in-store eateries confirmed by website: WFM Coffee Bar, West Van Pizza, Burrito Bar, Juice Bar, West Van Sandwich, and Kikka Sushi

subcategory: Grocery Store


source: enrichment

value: 180 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 3P7

category: Food & Drink

community: Duncan

value: Romeo's is a family-owned Italian restaurant chain established in 1974, with one of its four Vancouver Island locations sitting on the Trans-Canada Highway in Duncan. The Duncan outpost serves gourmet pizza, pasta, burgers, and casual favourites in a laid-back, cozy atmosphere. It is a convenient dine-in or takeout option for cyclists travelling through the Cowichan Valley along the Trans-Canada corridor.

value: Romeo's Place

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: medium

label: Cheap eats

signal: cuisine=pizza

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: info


source: osm

community: Surrey

value: Pizza Pizza

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

confidence: high

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 12155 72 Avenue, Surrey

value: Chipotle

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'chipotle'


value: 655 3rd Avenue, Hope, BC V0X 1L0

category: Accommodation

community: Hope

value: A recently renovated motel in Hope, BC, just off Trans-Canada Highway 1 at the junction of Hwys 3 and 5 — a natural overnight stop for cyclists crossing between the coast, the Okanagan, and the Coquihalla corridor. The old building has been replaced with a newly constructed suite wing offering updated rooms with fridge, microwave, and complimentary coffee. Downtown Hope restaurants and Memorial Park are a two-minute walk away.

value: Skagit Motel

detail: Website states 'short 2 minute stroll to downtown restaurants'; area info page lists multiple nearby restaurants including Hope Pizza Place Ltd., Owl Street Cafe, and Rolly's Restaurant

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 2178 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Happy Family Restaurant has been serving Cantonese-style Chinese cuisine on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor since 2010, with a menu that leans into traditional Hong Kong-style cooking — think whole braised chicken, lobster in lotus leaves, and house-made BBQ pork cheek, all available in limited daily quantities. The air-conditioned dining room offers a full sit-down table-service experience in a neighbourhood-focused setting. Cyclists looking for a substantial hot meal mid-tour will find a wide-ranging menu with both familiar and adventurous options.

value: Happy Family Restaurant

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Most mains $20–28; premium chef specials $60–88

detail: Not mentioned on website but not contradicted

tier: welcoming


value: 11771 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Maple Ridge

value: Maple Ridge Cycle is a family-owned bicycle shop that has served the Fraser Valley since 1967, making it one of BC's longest-established bike shops. The shop handles sales and repairs across all disciplines — MTB, road, gravel, BMX, e-bikes, and kids' bikes — and services any bike regardless of where it was purchased. It is an authorized Kona Bikes and SE Bicycles dealer and is actively involved in local cycling events such as the Ridge Meadow BMX racing series.

value: Maple Ridge Cycle

detail: E-Bikes explicitly listed in the front-page services: "Bike Sales • Repairs • E-Bikes • BMX • Mountain & Gravel • Kids Bikes."

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 3488 Trans-Canada Hwy, Houston, BC V0J0B5

community: Houston

value: The Elements Restaurant is a Chinese-Canadian restaurant on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 16) in Houston, BC, serving a broad menu of chow mein, fried rice, chop suey, sizzling hot pots, and combination dinners. Situated in a small interior BC community along a major touring corridor, it stands out as one of the few full-service dining options for cyclists passing through the region. Online ordering with 15–30 minute pickup is available, and recent reviewers consistently praise generous portion sizes.

value: The Elements Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Meatless Chop Suey' and multiple mushroom-based dishes (Mushroom Chow Mein, Mushroom Fried Rice, Mushroom Chop Suey) as vegetarian-friendly options; no vegan or GF labeling found

signal: Most entrees $18–27; typical sit-down Chinese restaurant

region: Northern British Columbia


value: 6555 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0

community: Port Hardy

value: The Quarterdeck Inn is an oceanfront resort and marina in Port Hardy, the northern terminus of Vancouver Island — a natural start or finish point for cyclists completing the Island Highway. The property offers 40 rooms and suites ranging from standard rooms to ocean-view apartments with full kitchens, set along Hardy Bay with sweeping coastal views. An independently operated Mexican-inspired restaurant (Oceanside Cantina) sits on-site, and the attached marina is one of the largest on northern Vancouver Island.

value: Quarterdeck Inn

detail: Website front page states 'Guests can start their day with a convenient grab-and-go breakfast.'

detail: Coin Laundry Facility listed as a hotel amenity, located next door on the Marina side; laundry also available at the marina

detail: Oceanside Cantina on-site serves Mexican-inspired cuisine including dinner, 7 days a week

detail: Vending Machine explicitly listed under Hotel Amenities on the /amenities/ page

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: oceanfront inn + marina, Port Hardy; $160-200, functional not luxe

source: judgement

wow_evidence: oceanfront resort and marina in Port Hardy, the northern terminus of Vancouver Island...attached marina is one of the largest on northern Vancouver Island


community: Oak Bay

value: FARO is a café and coastal Italian restaurant within Victoria's Oak Bay Beach Hotel, named after the Italian word for 'beacon' or 'lighthouse.' By morning it serves handcrafted barista coffee and fresh-baked pastries; by afternoon and evening it shifts to Neapolitan-style pizzas from a Wood Stone oven, seasonal share plates, and a curated wine list. Cyclists can dine indoors or relax on the outdoor patio beside signature fire features, with dogs welcome outside.

value: FARO

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: takeaway is available and the outdoor patio is dog-friendly; accessible washrooms on main floor


value: 2744 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; wall_loops (14 spaces) at 59m; rack at 60m; stands (1 space, covered) at 73m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Cumberland

value: Niji is an Asian restaurant situated on Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland, a village well known as a mountain biking hub on Vancouver Island. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a welcoming spot to wind down after a ride. It operates out of a two-storey retail building in the village core.

value: Niji

signal: Asian restaurant with patio, Cumberland; $15-28/person


value: 121 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, V9R 3A2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 64m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Nanaimo

value: Painted Turtle Guesthouse, also known as HI Nanaimo, is a Hostelling International hostel situated on Bastion Street in downtown Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Its central location places touring cyclists within easy reach of the Nanaimo waterfront, ferry terminals, and the Trans Canada Trail network. As an HI-affiliated property, it is part of a global network of budget traveller hostels with a long tradition of welcoming bicycle tourists.

value: Painted Turtle Guesthouse

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: HI-affiliated property, part of a global network of budget traveller hostels


value: 2271 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

community: Kelowna

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 4269 Sanders Avenue, Wells, BC V0K 2R0

blurb: Small community library in the gold-rush town of Wells.

category: Attractions

community: Wells

value: The Wells Branch is a small community library serving the historic gold-rush town of Wells in BC's Cariboo region, operating as part of the 15-branch Cariboo Regional District Library network. Staffed by a community librarian, it offers borrowing services, digital resources including e-books and databases, and serves as a local community gathering point. For touring cyclists exploring this remote stretch of central BC, it provides a quiet stop with internet and community information resources.

days_closed: Th Fr Su

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Wells Library Branch

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small community library; ordinary intrinsic delight.


value: 491 2nd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

blurb: Elk Valley history museum in downtown Fernie; summer walking tours of the 1908 Great Fire story.

community: Fernie

value: The Fernie Museum, operated by the Fernie & District Historical Society, occupies two floors in Historic Downtown Fernie and traces 140 years of Elk Valley history through its permanent 'This Is Our Fernie' exhibit and rotating second-floor gallery. An archives and collections centre supports research visits, and summer walking tours cover colourful local history including the 1908 Great Fire and Prohibition-era rum-running. Admission is by donation, making it an accessible and rewarding cultural stop for cyclists touring the Kootenays.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

theme: history

value: Fernie Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Admission is by donation

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Two-floor downtown museum covering 140 years of Elk Valley history, with summer walking tours (1908 Great Fire); heritage-museum band.


value: 4269 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, V5C 3Y6

community: Burnaby

value: Sushi Garden is a Japanese restaurant chain with three Burnaby locations, offering a broad sushi menu in a casual sit-down setting. The Brentwood branch is located on Lougheed Highway near Brentwood Town Centre, on a major arterial route through Burnaby. Online ordering and takeout are available at all branches.

value: Sushi Garden

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


value: 7480 176 Street, Surrey, V3S 7B1

value: Honeybee Centre is Western Canada's top commercial honey farm, operating a publicly accessible Country Store in Surrey where visitors can browse and purchase locally produced specialty honeys, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and beeswax candles. Cyclists can stop in to shop and watch honeybees at work in the back of the store. The centre also runs educational tours, workshops, and field trips, making it a genuinely distinctive stop on any Lower Mainland cycling route.

value: Honeybee Centre

wow_evidence: Western Canada's top commercial honey farm...educational tours, workshops, and field trips


value: 13230 Trans-Canada Highway

community: Cassidy

value: A bar and grill restaurant located on the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith, serving the local community and highway travelers. As a dining establishment on a major route, it may provide a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Chakalaka Bar & Grill

signal: highway bar & grill; $18-28/person


category: Groceries

value: Hannam Supermarket


value: 3011 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 34m; lockers (secure) at 36m.

value: Chutney is an Indian restaurant located on Pandosy Street in Kelowna. Pandosy Street is a busy commercial corridor in the south end of the city, making it a plausible stop for cyclists touring the Okanagan. No additional detail about the restaurant's character or offerings could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Chutney

confidence: low

signal: Indian on Pandosy; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: Indian restaurant at 3011 Pandosy Street, Kelowna


value: 7538 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery is a full-service pub and restaurant in Radium Hot Springs, sitting near the eastern entrance to Kootenay National Park and the Sinclair Canyon — a natural stop for cyclists on the Columbia Valley corridor. The pub's name comes from a local legend about a horse thief who hid along a nearby creek while fleeing through the canyon, a tale told in full on the website. The kitchen runs a broad menu of house-made burgers, roasted meats, and pub classics, with live music on Sundays and karaoke nights rounding out the experience.

value: Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery

detail: Multiple menu items labelled '(V Option)' (e.g. Classic Donair, Mini Perogies, Burrito Salad) and '(GF Option)' (e.g. Shanghai Chicken Stir Fry, Burrito Salad) confirmed on the menu and late-night menu pages

signal: pub & eatery, burgers/roasts; ~$18-28pp


blurb: City-owned forest with walking and beginner bike loops.

community: Chilliwack

value: The Chilliwack Community Forest is a 100-acre City-owned forest park developed in partnership with the Chilliwack Parks Society and the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association, providing public access to an otherwise closed urban forest. The multi-use trail network includes a 2.5km beginner-level loop and several moderate loops purpose-built for hiking, biking, and running. Its co-development with a dedicated mountain bike association signals genuine commitment to cycling-friendly infrastructure and trail quality.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Chilliwack Community Forest

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: 100-acre urban forest with multi-use loops — pleasant green space (MTB focus doesn't count toward touring delight).


value: 755 Burrard Street, Unit 202, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 82m; stands (5 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Shabusen is a Japanese and Korean restaurant in downtown Vancouver that has been operating since 1992. The restaurant caters to vegetarian diners seeking a full dining experience.

value: Shabusen

detail: Vegetarian options confirmed ( in OSM)

signal: shabu-shabu Japanese/Korean; ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: operating since 1992


value: 564 Campbell Street Unit B, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 37m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Topinoy is a takeout-only pizza and bubble tea spot in Tofino, launched in 2024 and quickly earning strong local reviews for its handcrafted pizzas made with fresh ingredients. It operates as a counter-service window — no dine-in, no delivery — making it a fast and convenient stop for cyclists passing through town. Bubble tea in multiple flavors rounds out the menu, offering a refreshing option after a long ride.

value: Topinoy

detail: Website states explicitly: 'no delivery, no dine in, take out only!'


value: 5525 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, V2R 6H8

value: Church's Chicken


value: 4287 McLean Creek Road

community: Okanagan Falls

value: Meyer Family Vineyards is an award-winning Okanagan Falls winery recognized as a Top 3 Winery in Canada at the 2025 National Wine Awards, producing about 8,000 cases of Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from hand-harvested grapes. Operating since 2006, the winery has a tasting room and wine shop where visitors can sample and purchase critically acclaimed small-lot wines. It sits along McLean Creek Road in the heart of BC wine country, making it a natural destination stop on a cycling tour of the Okanagan Valley.

google_place_id: ChIJwUlScHGNglQRqyHrLlxrFuc

value: Meyer Family Vineyards

signal: Award-winning winery tasting room + flights

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: Top 3 Winery in Canada at the 2025 National Wine Awards... tasting room and wine shop


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 1W1, Canada

category: Camping

community: Sweetsbridge

value: Boolean lake dispersed camping

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 31201 Maclure Road, V2T 5E5

community: Abbotsford

value: Petro-Canada

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 1548 Fort Street, Victoria BC, V8S 5J2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 19m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 45m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Shine Cafe has been serving Victoria's best brunch since 2004, earning a reputation for gourmet takes on breakfast classics like Eggs Benedict and famous pancakes made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients. The cafe has been featured on the Canada Food Network three times and reviewed widely in local publications, making it a well-established stop on Fort Street. Both dine-in and take-out are available, with outdoor seating and a broad menu that accommodates vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free diets.

value: Shine Cafe

detail: Website states: 'Shine is open from 8am to 2pm daily for dine-in and take-out.'

detail: About Us page states: 'lots of options to accommodate dietary restrictions, including vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and more.' Menu includes a dedicated 'Karin's Vegan Brunch' and a gluten-free bagel option


value: 656 Dadook Avenue, Kitimat, BC V8C 1A1

community: Kitimat

value: Kitimat Lodge is a full-service fishing and adventure lodge in Kitimat, BC, offering guided fly fishing, saltwater, and freshwater fishing trips on the Skeena, Kitimat, Nass, and Kalum rivers. Accommodation ranges from single and double suites to deluxe cabins with well-equipped kitchens, with all-inclusive fishing packages available. Beyond fishing, the lodge arranges helicopter tours, hot springs visits, whale watching, and kayak transport into remote coastal Northwest BC.

value: Kitimat Lodge


value: 45428 Luckakuck Way #200, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3S9, Canada

value: Alicia's Flavours is a Mexican restaurant in Sardis offering dine-in service. The business provides a casual meal option for touring cyclists in the area. Limited details are available due to website access limitations.

value: Alicia's Flavours

signal: Mexican dine-in; $15-25/person


value: 546 Marine Drive, Gibsons

community: Gibsons

value: Marina House B&B is a guest house situated on Marine Drive in Gibsons, a scenic coastal community on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The property's name and waterfront address suggest a setting near Gibsons Harbour, a natural stopping point for cyclists touring the Sunshine Coast. No additional details about the property's offerings could be verified due to website inaccessibility.

value: Marina House B&B

signal: name~'b&b'

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: 2885 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 62m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Mr. Sub is a Canadian fast-food sandwich chain with a location on East Broadway in Vancouver's east side. The menu features freshly made subs and sandwiches alongside newer additions like sushi burgers and poke bowls, with meats raised without antibiotics and vegetables cut daily. For a touring cyclist passing through, it offers a quick, customizable meal in a busy commercial corridor.

value: Mr. Sub

detail: Website menu lists a 'Cooked Vegitarian' [sic] category, indicating vegetarian options are available. No mention of vegan or gluten-free options confirmed

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food sandwich chain


value: 647 School Road, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

value: Molly's Reach by Black Bean occupies one of British Columbia's most storied cafe buildings — a Gibsons landmark that served as the primary filming location for the CBC series 'The Beachcombers' from 1972 to 1990. Since December 2024, the Black Bean Cafe has brought its locally roasted Sunshine Coast coffee and daily house-baked goods to this iconic waterfront address. It's a walk-in, no-reservations spot with outdoor seating and a relaxed coastal atmosphere — an easy diversion for cyclists arriving via the Langdale ferry.

value: Molly's Reach by Black Bean


value: 10034 100 St, Taylor, BC V0C2K0

bike_access: easy

character: utilitarian

season: summer

community: Taylor

source: camping

value: An RV park in Taylor, a small Peace River town near Fort St. John; the 'Fairway' name suggests proximity to a golf course, but no further details are available from the fetched page.

value: Fairway RV Park


value: 987 Hwy 1 S, Cache Creek, V0K 1H0

community: Cache Creek

value: Sandman Inn is a hotel chain located in Cache Creek on Highway 1 South, a major cycling route through BC. It provides standard hotel accommodations for travelers. The highway location makes it a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists in the region.

value: Sandman Inn Cache Creek

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: Genuine Sandman Inn; small-town highway property, upper-mid $120-150


value: 790 16 Street Northeast

community: Salmon Arm

value: A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel in Salmon Arm offering standard chain hotel accommodations along the Trans-Canada Highway route. Specific cyclist amenities could not be verified due to website access issues.

value: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salmon Arm

signal: chain 'fairfield'

wow_evidence: standard chain hotel accommodations


community: Armstrong

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (covered) at 18m; rack at 60m; shed (50 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 74m; rack at 77m; rack at 78m; stands (10 spaces) at 80m. Total: 60 spaces, 50 secure.


value: 6950 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 65m; rack at 69m; rack at 77m; rack (covered) at 89m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Pho Lan Beef Noodle Soup is a Vietnamese restaurant on Number 3 Road in Richmond specializing in beef noodle soup. It operates on a cash-and-e-transfer model with no credit or debit cards accepted, which is worth noting for cyclists on the road. The restaurant is located along a busy commercial corridor in Richmond's city centre.

value: Pho Lan Beef Noodle Soup

signal: pho/beef noodle; ~$14-18pp


value: 7771 Westminster Hwy, Unit 180, Richmond, BC V6X3Y5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 73m; rack at 80m; rack (covered) at 92m; rack at 93m; rack at 96m; stands (covered) at 97m.

value: 小酒馆 Tasty BBQ & Beer Bar is a Chinese grill and bistro in Richmond, BC, specializing in BBQ skewers, grilled seafood, and Chinese small plates. The extensive menu spans Xinjiang-style lamb skewers and desert mutton to hand-caught seafood platters, cold dishes, and fried bistro bites, making it a substantive meal stop for hungry cyclists. The restaurant also supports online ordering for takeout.

value: Tasty BBQ & Beer Bar

signal: Chinese BBQ skewers & beer bar, small plates; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Chinese grill and bistro specializing in BBQ skewers, grilled seafood, and Chinese small plates


value: 3488 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Kuan Zhai Road Restaurant is a Chinese takeout spot on Kingsway in Vancouver operating as a pickup-only establishment with online ordering. It offers a wide range of flavours and is open daily. Cyclists passing through the Kingsway corridor can grab a meal without a long dine-in wait.

value: Kuan Zhai Road Restaurant

detail: Website states 'Pickup Only' and prominently features 'Order Online Now'

signal: Chinese pickup-only; ~$14-22pp


community: West Kelowna

value: BC Liquor Stores

subcategory: Liquor Store


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; rack at 28m; rack at 40m; rack at 52m; floor (covered) at 52m.

value: Opa!


value: Redstone Flat, 1 Cariboo J, BC V0L 1H0, Canada

community: Tŝideldel

value: Tsideldel Gas Station and General Stores is a combined fuel stop and general store serving the remote Tsideldel community in BC's Cariboo-Chilcotin region. For touring cyclists crossing the sparsely populated Chilcotin Plateau, this is a rare resupply point in a stretch of road with very few services. The combination of fuel, general merchandise, and its location in a small First Nations community makes it a notable waypoint on long-distance rural routes.

wow_evidence: small First Nations community


value: 200 1st Street West, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Padrino's Pizzaria is a pizza-focused restaurant established in 2013 in Revelstoke, BC — a well-known hub for mountain cycling. The menu spans classic Canadian pizzas, signature creations, wings, ribs, wraps, and a range of starters, making it a solid option for a hearty post-ride meal. Gluten-free crust is available on medium pizzas, and vegetarian and vegan-friendly options appear throughout the menu.

value: Padrinos Pizzaria

detail: Menu lists a Veggie pizza (onion, green pepper, black olive, mushroom, tomato, mozzarella), gluten-free crust available on medium pizzas, and Vegan Aioli listed as a dip option

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 33738 Laurel Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1X2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (8 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 36m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Old Yale Brewing Co. is an award-winning craft brewery and kitchen that has been brewing since 1999, now running three taprooms across BC and Alberta. The Abbotsford location pours 15+ craft beers on tap and serves a full Campfire Kitchen menu in a family- and dog-friendly space with outdoor patio seating. Touring cyclists will find a well-rounded stop with a broad food and drink menu, including non-alcoholic options, in a comfortable sit-down setting.

value: Old Yale Brewing Co.

detail: Website FAQ: 'Our menu includes some very yummy vegetarian and vegan-friendly items' and 'Our menu features some delicious gluten-friendly menu items and beverages'

detail: Not explicitly mentioned in website content

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: award-winning craft brewery... brewing since 1999... three taprooms across BC and Alberta


value: 2435 Highway 16E, McBride, BC V0J 2E0

character: pleasant

price_band: standard

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

community: McBride

value: A well-kept all-grass private campground directly on Hwy 16, 2 km east of McBride, set in the Robson Valley between the Rocky Mountains and the Cariboo Range with some river-view sites; open May 1–October 15 with full amenities including hot showers and laundry.

value: Beaverview RV Park and Campground

wow_evidence: Free Hot Showers for guests... Laundry room with two coin-operated washing machines and dryers... Free WiFi for guests


value: 102, 3650 Bonneville Place, Burnaby, BC V3N 4T7

community: Burnaby

value: Sunrise Pita Bread is a family-run Burnaby bakery founded in 2005 that produces stone-ground whole-wheat pita bread and pita chips using all-natural ingredients. Products are stocked at major supermarkets across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, but cyclists can also pick up fresh bags directly at the bakery outlet. It is a compact specialty stop for high-quality fresh bread to fuel a ride.

value: Sunrise Pita Bread

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: family-run Burnaby bakery founded in 2005... products are stocked at major supermarkets across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley


value: #28-800 McBride Blvd, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 75m.

community: New Westminster

value: A Japanese sushi restaurant in New Westminster offering online ordering with delivery service. Customers can place orders online for takeout or delivery.

value: Woomi Sushi


category: Transport

source: manual

value: BC-based ride-hailing app covering communities where Uber doesn't operate, including Squamish, Whistler, Tofino, Ucluelet, and Nanaimo. Some drivers have bike racks — use the filter in the app to add the number of bikes to your request. For drivers without a rack, whether a bike fits depends on the vehicle; you may need to remove a wheel or partially disassemble. See coastalrides.ca/blog/sunshine-coast-bike-road-trip for an example of the service in action.

value: Coastal Rides

origin: transport

detail: Shuttle vehicles carry bikes - blog: 'send lap after lap, thanks to our shuttle service and handy bike rack'; can transport riders from the ferry terminal to the trailhead and coast-wide incl. Texada

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

tier: accredited


value: 4815 Delta Street

community: Delta

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain franchise in Tsawwassen offering delivery and takeout. The chain emphasizes Canadian-sourced ingredients including 100% Canadian wheat dough made fresh in-house, organic tomato sauce, and meats raised without antibiotics. Touring cyclists will find a range of pizzas, salads, and plant-based options available for quick pickup.

value: Panago

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

signal: chain 'panago'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain franchise


price_label: Standard

community: Grantham

value: A seasonal BC Parks beach campground near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, offering 65 sites with potable water and washrooms; access is summer-only as the gate is locked off-season.

value: Kitty Coleman Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: seasonal BC Parks beach campground


value: Dunsmuir & Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 39m; bollard (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (5 spaces) at 54m; bollard (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (10 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: Seiffert Market + Bakeshop is a student-run market and bakery operated by Vancouver Community College's award-winning baking and pastry arts program. It offers daily fresh baked goods, artisanal breads, imaginative cakes, prepared foods, and local coffee at its downtown Vancouver location near Dunsmuir and Hamilton. A touring cyclist looking for a quality pastry or coffee stop in central Vancouver will find this a memorable and affordable detour.

value: Seiffert Market and Bakeshop


value: Main Street, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0

blurb: Slocan mining-era museum in New Denver's historic Bank of Montreal building.

community: New Denver

value: The Silvery Slocan Museum occupies the historic former Bank of Montreal building on Main Street in New Denver, a community landmark for over 100 years. It showcases the Slocan Lake District's mining, logging, and agricultural heritage, highlighted by a recently restored Lancet motor launch. The museum also co-hosts the local Chamber of Commerce Visitor Info Centre, making it a natural cultural stop for cyclists passing through the Slocan Valley.

planning: check-ahead

value: Silvery Slocan Museum

signal: Admission is by donation

wow_evidence: Museum in the century-old Bank of Montreal building: mining/logging heritage and a restored Lancet motor launch; heritage-museum band.


value: 4298 Main Street, Vancouver, V5V 3P9

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Chickpea is a fully vegan Mediterranean restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, launched as a food truck in 2016 before expanding to a brick-and-mortar location. The menu draws on Lebanese and Mediterranean traditions — hummus, baba ganoush, falafel wraps, and tapas — with most dishes also gluten-free, making it unusually accommodating for cyclists with dietary restrictions. The food truck side of the business continues to operate around the city, trackable via a street food app.

value: Chickpea Restaurant

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

signal: Tapas dishes $4–15; sit-down vegan Mediterranean restaurant

subcategory: Restaurant


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Manning Park

value: A tiny 2-site sub-alpine lake camp suited to tenters only; the final approach demands a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a 600-metre hike on rough track, making it effectively walk-in for cycle tourers.

value: Placer Lake Campsite

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: effectively walk-in for cycle tourers


value: 33261 1st Ave. Mission, BC V2V 1G7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; rack (7 spaces) at 79m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Bee Thai Cuisine is a family-owned Thai restaurant specializing in North Eastern Isan Thai cuisine, operating in Mission, BC since 2015. The menu spans traditional curries, stir-fries, and a bubble tea selection, made with recipes passed down through generations. Its reputation draws diners from across the Canada-US border, with at least one reviewer making a cross-border trip specifically for the food.

value: Bee Thai

signal: Family-owned Thai with lunch specials; typical casual sit-down format


value: 1117 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Pawn Shop YVR is an East L.A.-inspired taco and tequila bar on Vancouver's Granville Street, featuring hand-painted graffiti walls, cozy bench seating, and an open-concept kitchen. The menu spans tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and handcrafted tequila cocktails, with multiple vegetarian and gluten-free items clearly marked throughout. A touring cyclist arriving in Vancouver's entertainment district will find a lively full-service sit-down meal with delivery options also available.

value: The Pawn Shop

detail: Menu marks Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guac, and Salsa Flight as (V+GF); Tater Tots as (V); Street Corn, Green Goddess bowl, and Jalapeño Poppers as (VT). Cauliflower substitution offered on meat dishes

signal: taco & tequila bar; ~$16-26pp


value: 10052 Malaspina Road, Powell River, B.C. V8A 0G3

community: Larsons Landing

value: Laughing Oyster is an iconic seafood restaurant perched on Okeover Arm near Lund at the northern terminus of BC's Sunshine Coast, renowned for scratch-made dishes featuring locally sourced seafood prepared with a signature searing and spice method. The restaurant offers a stunning ocean-view setting and an expansive menu spanning spot prawns, halibut, bouillabaisse, and oysters, with ocean-view cabin accommodations now available on site. A shuttle service from Powell River and Lund is offered through a partner operator, making it accessible for visitors without vehicles.

value: Laughing Oyster

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: destination oyster/seafood, wine list, ocean-view; ~$40-60pp


value: 20125 64th Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1M9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 46m; wave (3 spaces) at 68m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Pita Pit is a Canadian fast-food chain offering build-your-own pita sandwiches, salads, and rice bowls made with fresh ingredients, with smoothies also available at this Langley location. Situated on 64th Avenue in Langley, it provides a quick and customizable meal option for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley. The menu accommodates a wide range of dietary preferences including vegan and vegetarian.

value: Pita Pit

signal: chain 'pita pit'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-food chain


value: 377 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC V0X 1L4

community: Hope

value: Hope Korean Kitchen is a Korean restaurant in Hope, BC, serving rice bowls, sizzling plates, soups, and appetizers including staples like beef bulgogi, bibimbap, and yangnyum chicken. Situated on Old Hope-Princeton Way, it is a convenient stop for cyclists passing through Hope on the Trans-Canada corridor. With 41 customer reviews and an online pickup ordering option, it is a well-established local dining spot with a reputation for fast service.

value: Hope Korean Kitchen

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Tofu with Avocado, Tofu Mayo, Tofu Teriyaki, Agedashi Tofu, Veggie Gyoza, and Bibimbob. No explicit vegan or GF labeling found

signal: Main courses $17–19; appetizers $5–15; casual Korean restaurant

wow_evidence: 41 customer reviews... confirmed washrooms, takeout service


value: 101 – 2365 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Fezziwig's is a Kelowna institution that has been baking all its bread fresh on-site every morning since 2006, using locally sourced and organic ingredients where possible. Named after the warm-hearted Dickens character, the cafe offers hearty home-style breakfasts and a generous sandwich menu, alongside Cherry Hill Coffee — a local, organic, fair-trade roaster. This Guisachan Village Centre location is one of three around Kelowna, making it a reliable mid-ride stop in the city's south end.

value: Fezziwig's Bakery-Cafe

detail: Website lunch menu states: 'Takeaway sandwiches come with bag of Kettle Chips but no garnish.'

detail: Explicit 'Vegetarian' sandwich on lunch menu (avocado, cream cheese, sun-dried tomato, cucumber, red onions); gluten-free options noted across menus (GF wraps, GF desserts, GF salads with cashews instead of croutons)

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Guisachan Village Centre (WiFi available)


value: 2991 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam

community: Coquitlam

value: A&W


value: 3 km South of Fernie on Highway 3, Fernie, BC

community: Cokato

value: A well-serviced provincial campground 3 km south of Fernie on Highway 3, set in Rocky Mountain forest beside a Lizard Creek waterfall, with showers and potable water on-site and the town's restaurants, trails, and mountain-bike network minutes away. Gates close outside the summer operating season.

value: Mount Fernie Campground

wow_evidence: 3 km south of Fernie on Highway 3... the town's restaurants, trails, and mountain-bike network minutes away; e-bikes are confirmed as permitted on signed trails


value: 9233 Glover Road, Fort Langley, V1M 2S5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Fort Langley

value: Wendel's Bookstore & Cafe is a well-established local institution in the historic village of Fort Langley, pairing a working bookstore with a full-service cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner using locally sourced BC ingredients. The heated covered patio overlooks the picturesque village, and the in-house bakery produces fresh desserts daily alongside a full espresso bar featuring Moja coffee, BC wines, and craft beers. Fort Langley is a popular cycling destination on the scenic Fraser River, making this a natural rest stop for touring riders.

value: Wendel's Books

detail: Website cafe page explicitly states 'plant based and gluten-free options'; menu lists multiple plant-based items (Avocado Tofu Breakfast Wrap, Coconut Curry Bowl, Avocado Cucumber Wrap) and gluten-free bread/wrap substitution

wow_evidence: local institution in the historic village of Fort Langley ... heated covered patio ... locally sourced BC ingredients


value: 8351 Alexandra Road, Unit 110, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Yue Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located in Richmond's Alexandra Road dining corridor, an area well known for its concentration of Chinese cuisine. With only OSM data available, little else can be confirmed about the dining experience or what a touring cyclist would find on arrival.

value: Yue Restaurant

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


value: 4440 W Saanich Rd Unit 110, Saanich Core, BC V8Z 3E9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (6 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 3502 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands at 77m; stands at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Happy Tree House BBQ is a full-service restaurant on Kingsway serving Chinese and kebab dishes with indoor seating and wheelchair access. Vegetarian options are available, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking a casual meal.

value: Happy Tree House BBQ

signal: cuisine=kebab


value: 22899 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3E3

community: Maple Ridge

value: Brownies Chicken & Seafood is a proudly Canadian fast-food restaurant with roots in the original Brownie's franchise of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Maple Ridge location serves fried chicken sourced from Rossdown Farms in the Fraser Valley — certified Humane and Halal — alongside Ocean Wise Alaskan Cod, seafood, fresh daily salads, and classic sides. It's a well-established local favourite and one of three BC locations, making it a convenient calorie stop for cyclists passing through the Dewdney Trunk Road corridor.

value: Brownies Chicken & Seafood

wow_evidence: one of three BC locations


value: 4857 Elliott St #156, Ladner, BC V4K 1V8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 71m.

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 525 Mountainview Square, Kitimat, BC V8C 2N1

community: Kitimat

value: MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is a Canadian chain with origins dating to 1960, now operating under a 'casual steakhouse' concept that emphasizes an unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere. The Kitimat location serves Canadian classics including premium steaks, Mikeburgers, pastas, salads, and shareable appetizers in a full sit-down setting. For touring cyclists passing through Kitimat, it offers a substantial hot meal with both dine-in and takeout options.

value: Mr Mikes


value: 401 West Broadway, Vancouver, V5Y 1R4

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Menya Raizo is a Japanese ramen izakaya on West Broadway in Vancouver, part of the Zakkushi Group which has operated in the city for over 20 years. The restaurant handcrafts its soup, noodles, and cha-shu daily in a central kitchen, and the interior evokes a nostalgic Japanese ramen-ya atmosphere with tin roof, orange bulbs, and lanterns. Touring cyclists can stop in for a hearty bowl of authentic ramen or grab a takeout order on the go.

value: Menya Raizo

signal: ramen izakaya; ~$16-26pp


value: Whistler

community: Whistler

value: Artigiano

signal: Artigiano café; no description


value: 306 Kicking Horse Avenue, Field, V0A 1G0

community: Field

value: The Hummingbird Suite is a self-contained one-bedroom rental with a private entrance, fully equipped kitchen, and a pull-out couch for extra guests, situated in the tiny mountain village of Field at the heart of Yoho National Park. Field sits on the Trans-Canada Highway corridor and the Kicking Horse River valley, making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists crossing the Rockies. The suite appears to be a single-unit property, suggesting a quiet, home-style stay rather than a traditional inn.

value: Humming Bird Guest House

signal: Rates $100–$180 per night; full amenities

wow_evidence: self-contained one-bedroom rental... in the tiny mountain village of Field at the heart of Yoho National Park


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

community: Surrey

value: Hungry Eats is a family-owned American diner in Surrey serving a broad comfort-food menu of burgers, fish & chips, salads, wraps, and starters. The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients and offers both dine-in table reservations and online ordering for takeout. Touring cyclists will find a filling, varied menu including several vegetarian options.

value: Hungry Eats

detail: Menu includes Veggie Power Bowl (quinoa, avocado, chickpeas), Veggie Burger, and Cauliflower Wings. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

detail: Website makes no mention of Wi-Fi

signal: Mains $14–18: burgers $15.99, fish & chips $17.99

wow_evidence: family-owned American diner in Surrey... fresh ingredients


value: 800 20th Street, V3M 4W6

community: New Westminster

value: Empanada Gal is a fast-food establishment serving Latin cuisine in Vancouver. The restaurant features indoor seating and is wheelchair accessible.

value: Empanada Gal


value: 27083, Aldergrove, V4W 3E4

community: Aldergrove

value: Bob's Bar n' Grill is a steakhouse restaurant in Aldergrove, BC, offering full-service dining. It is a potential meal stop for touring cyclists traveling through the region.

value: Bob's Bar n' Grill


value: 895 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6A 1R8

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

community: Vancouver

value: Strathcona Beer Company is a craft brewery and taproom anchored in Vancouver's oldest residential neighbourhood, housed in a purpose-built 12,000 square foot facility that includes a 25-hectolitre brewhouse with five fermenters and five brite tanks — every pint poured is brewed on site. The 67-seat tasting room serves a rotating lineup spanning classic international styles like Premium Pilsner, Belgian Golden Ale, and British IPA alongside seasonal specialties and cask brews. A gourmet pizza kitchen and retail area selling exclusive apparel make it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the Strathcona area of East Vancouver.

value: Strathcona Beer Company

wow_evidence: purpose-built 12,000 square foot facility...67-seat tasting room...gourmet pizza kitchen


value: 1020 South Island Hwy., Campbell River, BC V9W1B3

community: Campbell River

value: Big Rock Motel is a 22-room oceanfront motel on Campbell River's Seawalk, facing Discovery Passage in the self-described 'Salmon Capital of the World.' Set back from the highway for quiet, it markets itself as a fishing-friendly base with parking for boats and direct access to a free public boat ramp across the road. The motel is located just south of downtown Campbell River on the scenic Oceanside Route (Highway 19A), making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists travelling Vancouver Island's east coast.

value: Big Rock Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 3702 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; rack at 44m; rack at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (5 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Coffee Date is a neighborhood café located on Main Street in Vancouver. Based on its name and Instagram presence, it appears to serve the local community with a focus on coffee.

value: Coffee Date

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2705 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, V0R 1S0

community: Cumberland

value: The Riding Fool is a cyclist-focused hostel in historic downtown Cumberland on Vancouver Island, a community internationally recognized for its world-class mountain bike trail network in the Comox Valley. It offers 8 private rooms with shared bathrooms, a full common kitchen with BBQ, and a social lounge with woodstove — purpose-built for adventure travellers arriving by bike. All of Cumberland's restaurants and shops are walkable from the front door, and Strathcona Provincial Park is a short drive away.

value: The Riding Fool Hostel

detail: About page lists 'Bike wash station' as a named amenity

detail: About page lists 'Commercial boot dryer' as an amenity

detail: Homepage states 'All of the Village of Cumberland's culinary and cultural delights can be accessed by foot'; Links page lists multiple restaurants including Cumberland Brewing, Cook's Restaurant, Riders Pizza, and others

detail: Links page lists seedsfoodmarket.ca under Food; homepage confirms walkable access to Cumberland's amenities

signal: tourism=hostel

detail: About page lists 'Bike, ski and gear storage' as a named amenity; no specific details on locking mechanism provided

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: Bike, ski and gear storage, Bike wash station, Commercial boot dryer


value: #106-100 Enterprise Way, Oliver, BC V0H 1T2

community: Eagle Bluff

value: Gneiss Wines is a small-lot artisan winery housed in the District Wine Village in Oliver, BC, a curated cluster of South Okanagan wine, beer, and spirits producers a few minutes from downtown. The name references the gneiss rock formations underlying their Naramata Bench vineyard, which runs along more than a kilometre of the Kettle Valley Railway cycling trail. Founded by partners with multi-generational Okanagan roots, the winery crafts small-batch varietals including Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir from sustainably managed local vineyards.

value: Gneiss Wines

signal: estate winery, tastings; ~$15-25 visit

wow_evidence: over a KM of frontage on the KVR trail


value: 1020 Mainland Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Sharetea


value: 104 – 100 Enterprise Way, Oliver, BC V0H 1T2

value: Apricus Cellars is a boutique winery situated within the District Wine Village in Oliver — Canada's first multi-winery village concept of its kind. Founded as a partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous owners, it produces whites, rosés, and reds from South Okanagan fruit grown minutes from the winery. Touring cyclists can purchase bottles on-site or ship wines home through the online shop, and the venue also hosts live music events on its patio.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Apricus Cellars


value: 2635 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 12m; rack (covered) at 16m; rack (covered) at 38m.

community: Victoria

value: Fairway Market is a family-owned Vancouver Island grocery chain operating since 1963, now one of the largest independent grocers on the island with nine locations. The Quadra Village store is a full-service supermarket offering a wide range of departments including a deli, bakery, Asian kitchen, and sushi counter alongside standard grocery aisles. It is locally focused, stocking BC and island-produced goods and catering to diverse community tastes.

value: Fairway Market Quadra Village

detail: Website lists Deli, Asian Kitchen, and Sushi Village as in-store departments, indicating prepared and hot food service

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 32136 Lougheed Highway, V2V 1A4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 42m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Real Canadian Superstore


value: 3040 Recplace Drive, Prince George

community: Prince George

value: Marble Slab Creamery

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 3433 North Rd Unit 101, Burnaby, BC V3J 1A2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 26m.

community: Burnaby

value: Tim Hortons


value: 6707 Lakeside Drive, Oliver, V0H 1T4

community: Oliver

value: A lakefront resort on spring-fed Tuc-el-Nuit Lake in Oliver, BC that has operated since the 1930s. The 5-acre property offers suites, cabanas, and RV/campsites with a 500-foot private beach. They actively promote cycling getaways with wine-touring planning services through the South Okanagan wine country.

value: The Lakeside Resort

detail: Laundry facilities listed as a guest amenity in the Guest Information section

detail: Dedicated 'Dining Guide' section provided to guests under Guest Information

signal: 1930s family resort, mix of suites/cabanas/RV, value positioning; summer peaks higher

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: cycling getaways and cycling/wine-touring planning services


value: 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver

community: University Hill

value: Cafe MOA — listed on the museum's own website as 'Cedar Café' — is the in-house café at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, one of Canada's foremost anthropological museums housed in an Arthur Erickson-designed building overlooking the Pacific. The café sits inside the museum, up the ramp from the admission desk, so a cyclist stopping here would be stepping into a world-class cultural institution. The site anchors the end of a scenic but demanding cycling route along NW Marine Drive.

value: Cedar Café


value: 2883 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 20m; rack (3 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; rack (6 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: Koko Monk is an internationally recognized artisan chocolate boutique open since 2013 on Vancouver's West Broadway, celebrated for its signature Harem A La Turca hot chocolate and listed among the world's top 20 chocolate companies. The shop specializes in raw, organic, vegan bean-to-bar chocolate crafted from single-origin cacao with no refined additives, alongside hand-made bonbons, small-batch gelatos, and theatrical drinking chocolates. It's a distinctive sweet stop for cyclists passing through Kitsilano, with award-winning creations regularly featured in international media.

value: Koko Monk

detail: Extensive vegan product lines.g. 'Vegan Mystery dark hot chocolate with almond milk')

wow_evidence: listed among the world's top 20 chocolate companies… award-winning creations regularly featured in international media


value: 16055 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V4N 0G2

value: A casual Cantonese restaurant tucked in a strip mall at Fraser Highway and 160A Street in Surrey. The kitchen specializes in Guangdong-style cooking with fresh garlic, ginger, and vegetables, plus Szechwan dishes for those wanting heat. Both dine-in and takeout are available, making it a practical refuelling stop along the Fraser Highway corridor.

value: Dragon's Chop Suey House

detail: Menu includes a 'Vegetables and Tofu' section with items such as deep fried tofu with spicy garlic salt

signal: Combination meals $17.95–$19.95; family dinners ~$21–22 per person

wow_evidence: casual Cantonese restaurant... specializes in Guangdong-style cooking


value: 601 1st Ave, Fernie, BC V0B1M0

blurb: Fernie's arts centre in the old railway station: gallery, pottery studio, live shows.

community: Fernie

value: The Arts Station is Fernie's community arts centre and cultural hub, operated by the Fernie and District Arts Council on the unceded territory of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi'it. It hosts a public gallery, pottery studio, paint-by-number studio, live performances, and a regular schedule of workshops and social events. For a touring cyclist passing through the Elk Valley, it offers a genuine taste of Fernie's creative community.

theme: art-culture

value: The Arts Station

signal: community arts centre gallery, free (donations encouraged)

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Fernie's community arts centre in the old railway station: public gallery, pottery studio, live performances — active cultural hub above ordinary-gallery band.


value: Pizza Hut


value: 802 9th Street North, V0A1H2

community: Golden

value: Bluebird Cafe is a scratch-bakery café in Golden, BC, situated on the road to Moonraker Mountain Bike Trails, Kicking Horse Resort, and other nearby adventures. The kitchen bakes muffins and desserts fresh daily, serves organic Caffe Monte coffee, and offers made-from-scratch breakfasts and lunches. Cyclists will find purpose-built bagged trail lunches, broad vegetarian and vegan menu options, and an environmentally conscious take-away setup.

value: Bluebird Cafe

detail: Menu lists a 'Bagged Lunch' item: sandwich choice (Ham & Swiss Panini, Turkey Cheddar Cranberry Panini, or Veggie Panini), trail mix, and treat snacks

detail: Menu includes Veggie Falafel Wrap, Cranberry Veggie Feta Quinoa Salad, Veggie Samosa with Vegan Tomato Relish, Veggie or Ham & Cheddar Muffins, and Gluten Free Bread as a listed add-on


value: McPherson Library, Ground Floor, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 46m; stands (36 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (covered) at 64m; stands at 77m; stands (38 spaces) at 85m; stands at 86m. Total: 74 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: BiblioCafe is a University of Victoria Food Services café tucked into the ground floor of the William C. Mearns Centre for Learning (McPherson Library) on the UVic campus. It offers specialty coffees and teas alongside a selection of grab-and-go items including sushi, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and freshly baked pastries and sweets. The UVic campus is well connected to Victoria's cycling network, making this a convenient mid-ride refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the Gordon Head area.

value: BiblioCafe


price_band: basic

community: Fording

value: Height of the Rockies Park provincial park campground — campground.

value: Height of the Rockies Park


value: 3610 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N5

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (6 spaces) at 29m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Chef Claire's is a well-regarded Vancouver catering company operating out of a luncheonette on Main Street, serving sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweets to walk-in customers as well as offering platters, plated dinners, and frozen take-home meals. The business has been featured in Canada.com and regional food media, and its creative menu spans gluten-free cheese selections to Moroccan spiced lamb and fennel-cured wild salmon. Cyclists passing through Main Street's corridor can stop in for a quick lunch or pick up frozen meals for the road.

value: Chef Claire's

detail: Platters menu labels numerous items 'GF – Gluten Free' (e.g. cheese selection, turkey breast, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, crudités, porchetta); vegetarian platters include Mediterranean Meze and farmers market crudités

signal: luncheonette/catering (sandwiches/soups walk-in); ~$12-16


value: 7496 Heritage Road, Moberly Lake, BC V0C 1X0, Canada

community: Moberly Lake

value: Dunne-Za Lodge is a lakefront retreat on the northwest shore of Moberly Lake, owned and operated by the West Moberly First Nations community. The property offers four self-contained cabins and an upper lodge suite, with a large green space leading to the water, a small beach, and a trail to an eagle nesting area. It is a culturally rooted destination that hosts events celebrating Dunne-za and Cree traditions, making it a distinctive stop for cyclists exploring northern BC.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Dunne Za Lodge

detail: Upper lodge unit includes an in-house washer/dryer

origin: manual

signal: West Moberly FN lakefront retreat, 4 self-contained cabins; $150-200


value: 2207-D Glenmore Road, Campbell River, BC

community: Oyster River

value: Forbidden Zone Pizza & Specialty Coffee Bar is a gourmet pizza and specialty coffee destination in Campbell River with roughly 16 years of history, built around hand-pressed dough, house-made Forbidden Pizza sauce, and locally sourced ingredients. Beyond pizza, the menu spans breakfast items, baked pasta, and specialty espresso drinks, making it an all-day stop. A small outdoor seating area rounds out the experience for those who want to eat outside.

value: Forbidden Zone Pizza

detail: Website notes gluten-free pizza options and menu lists Gluten Free Cookie, Gluten Free Brownie, and Gluten Free Muffin as distinct items


value: 152 Riverside Drive, Penticton, BC

community: Penticton

value: The Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre is a branded chain hotel located on Riverside Drive in Penticton, a hub community between Okanagan and Skaha Lakes on one of BC's most popular cycling corridors. The property includes conference facilities, positioning it as a mid-scale option for both leisure and business travellers. Penticton's location between two lakes makes it a natural overnight stop for cyclists touring the Okanagan region.

signal: chain 'days inn'

wow_evidence: Days Inn by Wyndham


bike_access: rough

washroom_type: pit

community: Faulder

value: A small, free rec site on Trout Creek alongside the Princeton Summerland Road — a natural overnight for KVR cyclists with a creek dip on offer, though the 8 km of unpaved gravel access and road traffic are real trade-offs.

value: Trout Creek Crossing


value: 8811 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1R9, Canada

community: Richmond

value: The Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver-Airport/Richmond is a full-service airport hotel located in Richmond, BC, convenient to Vancouver International Airport and positioned along the Vancouver Crossing Loop cycling route. As part of the Hampton Inn brand, it offers consistent mid-scale hotel amenities in a suburban setting near the airport's southern approach. Touring cyclists finishing or starting near YVR will find it a practical overnight option with easy access to the flat cycling infrastructure of Richmond.

signal: Genuine Hampton Inn (mid-scale Hilton brand); YVR-area shoulder ~$180-220, top of mid band

wow_evidence: part of the Hampton Inn brand … consistent mid-scale hotel amenities in a suburban setting


value: 5207 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 23m.

community: Delta

value: Freshslice Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain offering by-the-slice and whole-pizza options with a wide variety of customizable toppings, including vegetarian choices and a gluten-free cauliflower crust. This Tsawwassen location on Ladner Trunk Road sits in a commercial strip in Delta and offers both dine-in and takeout service. It is a practical calorie stop for cyclists passing through the area en route to or from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.

value: Freshslice Pizza

detail: Website menu lists Veggie pizza as a standard classic option; nutritional info page lists a Gluten Free Cauliflower crust as a dough option

signal: chain 'freshslice'

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain


value: 122 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G9

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 53 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cielito Lindo is an authentic Mexican restaurant on West Hastings in downtown Vancouver, serving traditional dishes such as birria, cochinita pibil, enmoladas, and carne en su jugo alongside house-crafted cocktails like the signature Licuachelas and Azulitos. The restaurant emphasizes an immersive cultural experience through vibrant handmade decor, bold flavors, and an atmosphere that ranges from intimate weeknight dining to festive weekend energy. Reservations are accepted, making it a reliable choice for touring cyclists seeking a full sit-down Mexican meal in the heart of the city.

value: Cielito Lindo

detail: Menu lists multiple meatless items: Roasted Cauliflower (brushed with salsa macha, served with tortillas), Guacamole (with chips), El Trio (chipotle beans, guacamole, salsa), and Esquites (corn tortillas with esquites, cream, chile ash)

signal: Mexican, birria/cochinita + cocktails; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: authentic Mexican restaurant... birria, cochinita pibil, enmoladas


community: Kitimat

value: Tsunami Asian Cuisine is an Asian restaurant in Kitimat. It serves the local dining community. Specific details about the restaurant's amenities and offerings are not available.

value: Tsunami Asian Cuisine

signal: Asian restaurant, Kitimat; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: Asian restaurant in Kitimat


value: BC Pacific Centre Mall, 701 W Georgia St Unit 08, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; stands (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; rack at 69m; rack at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Taco Time

signal: chain 'taco time'


community: Cranbrook

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 53003 Bunker Road, V0X 1X1

community: Bridal Falls

value: A liquor store in Popkum serving the rural Chilliwack region. Limited information available on specific amenities for touring cyclists.

value: Popkum Liquor Store


community: Prince George


value: Box 19 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0

blurb: Western North America's largest living-history museum; 125-plus Gold Rush buildings, National Historic Site.

community: Barkerville

value: The largest living history museum in western North America, Barkerville preserves more than 125 heritage buildings along the original Gold Rush streetscape on Williams Creek in the Cariboo. Designated a National Historic Site in 1924, visitors explore working displays, costumed interpreters, and 19th-century shops set amid mountain forests. Cyclists can ride surrounding roads and trails but must push bikes through the Heritage Zone at walking pace.

dwell: day

label: Full main-season living history programming

months: June July August September

setting: mixed

value: Barkerville Historic Town & Park

detail: Main season page references 'Shops, restaurants, and programs' operating on site

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Barkerville Historic Town admission ~$30-35 in season

wow_evidence: National Historic Site (1924), largest living-history museum in western North America, Gold Rush Trail terminus — riders plan BC tours around it. Same attraction as 033c4ac262 and a0d2949112; this record has the best name and description.


value: 165 Third Street, Kitimat, BC V8C 2S6

value: A campground in BC's North Coast & Haida Gwaii region with a fee; no amenity details are publicly available, so come self-sufficient and verify conditions before routing here.

value: Radley Park Campground

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 521 Seymour St, V6B 3H6, Vancouver, BC Canada

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 21m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (3 spaces) at 58m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: The 515 Bar is a cozy craft cocktail and craft beer bar in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, named for the idea of unwinding after the 9-to-5. It specializes in hand-crafted, original cocktails alongside a curated food menu, served in an intimate space with eclectic music and whimsical lighting. The small, first-come-first-serve venue also offers full private event buyouts.

value: The 515 Bar

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: craft cocktail and craft beer bar


community: Surrey

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: Unit 4B, 1533 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3

community: Nanaimo

value: COBS Bread Terminal Park Bakery is a franchise location of the Canadian bakery chain that bakes all products from scratch on-site daily, with no refrigeration or freezing of goods. The Nanaimo outlet offers a broad range of breads, buns, rolls, bagels, scones, croissants, and savoury items including pizza-style products. Unsold baked goods are donated to local charities at day's end, a hallmark of the chain's community commitment.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 2408 Saint Johns Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: staple at 35m; stands at 99m.

community: Port Moody

value: Lougheed Wonton Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located on Saint Johns Street in Port Coquitlam. Based on its name, it likely specialises in wonton-based dishes and traditional Chinese comfort food. No current website content is available to confirm further details about the establishment.

value: Lougheed Wonton Restaurant

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


value: Coombs, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 57m.

community: Coombs

value: Our Root Cellar is the fresh produce department of The Old Country Market, a Coombs landmark that began as a roadside stand over 50 years ago and is now famous for its rooftop goats. It stocks fresh produce sourced from Vancouver Island and beyond, and sits within a sprawling complex that also includes a deli, bakery, multiple restaurants, a gift shop, and an ice cream stand. A large shaded forested parking lot at the rear of the property accommodates RVs and makes the whole complex a natural rest stop for cyclists on the route toward the west coast of Vancouver Island.

value: Our Root Cellar

detail: Multiple on-site food outlets confirmed in website navigation: Market Café, Taqueria Cantina, Cuckoo's Italian Restaurant, Bakery, and Doughnut Shop


value: 10720 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC

value: Fogg N' Suds is a full-service restaurant and beer bar situated beside the Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. Known for an impressive beer selection and a broad menu spanning breakfast through dinner, it draws a mix of locals, airport travellers, and beer enthusiasts. The relaxed, welcoming atmosphere makes it a natural refuelling stop for anyone passing through the Richmond area.

value: Fogg N' Suds

signal: amenity=pub


value: 1724 152 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4N4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 47m.

value: House of Dosas is a South Indian restaurant chain with three Lower Mainland locations; this Surrey outlet serves the full menu of crispy dosas, idlis, biryanis, and Indo-Chinese dishes that have made the brand a Vancouver-area staple for over 16 years. The kitchen explicitly caters to gluten-free, vegan, and omnivore diners, drawing on locally sourced ingredients and recipes rooted in South Indian home cooking. Dine-in seating is available alongside online pick-up and delivery ordering.

value: House of Dosas

detail: About page states 'Whether you are gluten-free, vegan or just a plain omnivore, our team will ensure their ancient recipes, local products and friendly service will cater to your needs.' Menu items are individually labelled (VG) for vegan and (GF) for gluten-free throughout both Kingsway and White Rock menus

signal: South Indian dosa specialist; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: three Lower Mainland locations... Vancouver-area staple for over 16 years


value: 106 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K-2S7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 37m; rack at 77m; stands (8 spaces) at 80m; rack at 95m; stands (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar is a combined cafe and dive bar on Lower Ganges Road in Ganges, the main village on Salt Spring Island — one of BC's most beloved cycling destinations. It offers a cafe menu alongside a full dive bar menu, with outdoor seating available. For cyclists riding the island's hilly roads, it serves as a convenient stop for food and drinks in the heart of town.

value: Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: confirmed-open cafe and dive bar in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island


value: 953 Gibsons Way, Gibsons

blurb: Public pool serving Gibsons and area.

community: Gibsons

value: The Gibsons & District Aquatic Facility is a publicly operated swimming and aquatics centre run by the Sunshine Coast Regional District, serving the Gibsons community on BC's Sunshine Coast. It sits on Gibsons Way and offers swimming programs alongside broader aquatic recreation. For touring cyclists arriving by ferry from Vancouver, it represents a convenient stop for a swim after a day on the saddle.

facet_confidence: low

theme: recreation

value: Gibsons Swimming Pool

signal: building=civic

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: SCRD public aquatic facility — pool ladder 1/2.


value: #2 Second Beach, Office #606, P.O. Box 1771, Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces, covered) at 88m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Haida-owned boat tours to ancient Gwaii Haanas village sites from Daajing Giids.

community: Skidegate Landing

value: Haida Style Expeditions is a Haida-owned and operated cultural adventure tour company on Haida Gwaii, run by identical twin brothers born into the Tsaahl Eagle Clan with over 35 combined years in tourism. Day tours depart from Daajing Giids Wharf by enclosed-cabin aluminum vessels into Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, visiting ancient Haida village sites such as Skedans, T'aanuu, Windy Bay, and Hotspring Island with Haida storyteller-guides. Touring cyclists exploring Haida Gwaii will find this a rare opportunity for an authentic Indigenous-led wilderness and cultural experience in one of BC's most remote and spectacular archipelagos.

label: Wildlife & cultural touring season

value: Haida Style Expeditions

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: full-day Haida cultural boat tours; $200+/person

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Haida-owned boat tours into Gwaii Haanas village sites (Skedans, T'aanuu, Windy Bay) — day-shaping-plus guided cultural experience (operator band caps at 3).


community: Central Saanich

value: Carnivore Meats & More is a specialty butcher shop sourcing grass-fed, antibiotic- and hormone-free meats exclusively from farms within 100 miles of the shop. Whole animals are broken down and hand-cut in-house, making it a standout stop for cyclists looking to pick up quality local protein on the Saanich Peninsula. The passionate owner is known for educating customers about sustainable, ethical farming practices.

value: Carnivore Meats & More

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: specialty butcher shop sourcing grass-fed...meats exclusively from farms within 100 miles


value: 3901 Victoria Ave., Nanaimo, BC, V9T 2A1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 37m.

value: Golden Inn Seafood Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Nanaimo serving authentic dishes including Peking duck, Peking ginger beef, lobster, and crab, with lunch and dinner buffets. It is part of a two-location operation alongside its sister restaurant Dragon City in Ladysmith. Delivery, pick-up, and catering are all available, making it a flexible dining option for cyclists passing through Nanaimo.

value: Golden Inn Seafood Restaurant

detail: Menu includes Mushroom Chop Suey, Tofu Chop Suey, and Pan Fried Tofu with Chinese Mushrooms as vegetarian options

signal: Menu mains $15–28; buffet format; casual sit-down Chinese restaurant


value: Fish Lake Rd, Bulkley-Nechako F, BC V0J 3A2, Canada

community: Dog Creek

value: A free, 3-unit BC Forest Recreation Site on a small lake with a cartop boat launch — ideal for a quiet paddle or fishing stop, accessed via 3.5 km of Forest Service road off Hwy 27.

value: Fish Lake North Recreation Site

wow_evidence: free, 3-unit BC Forest Recreation Site


value: 5970 West Island Highway, V9K2N1

community: Qualicum Bay

value: A private oceanfront resort on the old Island Highway near Qualicum Beach, open roughly July 1 to September 1, offering coastal views over the Strait of Georgia; amenity details are thin on the website so arrive with expectations calibrated.

value: Qualicum Bay Resort

wow_evidence: private oceanfront resort on the old Island Highway...open roughly July 1 to September 1


value: 11407 Okanagan Centre Road West, Lake Country, BC V4V 2J6

community: Lake Country

value: The Salty Caramel Kitchen is a fully plant-based bakery and cafe just off Okanagan Lake in Lake Country, serving breakfast, lunch, baked goods, and specialty coffees. Started in 2016 as a home-based vegan cake business, it opened its brick-and-mortar shop in 2018 and has built a loyal following for plant-based food that appeals well beyond the vegan crowd. The cafe's relaxed beach vibe and proximity to Pebble Beach make it a natural stop for cyclists on the Okanagan Centre road.

value: The Salty Caramel Kitchen

detail: Website describes a 'fully plant-based menu' (vegan and vegetarian by definition); gluten-aware products offered but kitchen carries high cross-contamination risk for gluten, nuts, soy, and other allergens

signal: plant-based bakery & cafe, pastries/breakfast; ~$10-16


value: 15555 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C9

community: White Rock

value: Angels Ice Cream is an artisan gelato and gift shop on White Rock's famous Marine Drive, steps from the beach promenade and pier — a natural stop for cyclists riding the waterfront. The shop offers handcrafted gelato alongside coffee, gifts, jewellery, and seashells, blending a sweet treat with a souvenir experience. Its location on one of BC's most scenic coastal cycling routes makes it a memorable mid-ride destination.

value: Angels Ice Cream

detail: OSM description tag lists 'Vegan Flavors' as an explicit offering


community: McLeod Lake

value: A tiny, user-maintained rec site on Turner Lake offering a natural boat launch for car-top boats but zero facilities; reached via a long Forest Service Road northwest of Prince George.

value: Turner Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: zero facilities


value: 12460 Harris Road

blurb: Outdoor pool and free spray park on Harris Road.

community: Pitt Meadows

value: A municipal outdoor swimming pool and spray park operated by the City of Pitt Meadows. Located along Harris Road in the Fraser Valley, it offers a refreshing stop for touring cyclists riding the flat agricultural dyke routes of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. The adjacent spray park adds a free cool-down option on hot days.

label: Summer swim season

months: June July August

value: Harris Road Outdoor Pool

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

signal: municipal outdoor pool drop-in ~$5-7 (spray park free)

wow_evidence: Municipal outdoor pool with spray park — outdoor pool anchor 2.


community: Mission

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


value: 1108 Northwest Boulevard, Creston, V0B1G00

community: Creston

value: Tim's Fish & Chips is a takeout-only fish and chip shop located on Northwest Boulevard in Creston, BC. For touring cyclists passing through the Creston Valley, it offers a classic fast-food stop in a town that sits at the junction of several regional cycling routes. The takeout-only format makes it a practical grab-and-go option rather than a sit-down rest.

value: Tim's Fish & Chips

wow_evidence: takeout-only fish and chip shop


value: 646 4th Street, V0A 1K0

blurb: Invermere's public library, serving the Columbia Valley from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats.

community: Invermere

value: Invermere Public Library serves the Columbia Valley from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats, offering a broad range of public services including a Library of Things, a Bookmobile for remote communities, and a dedicated work pod called the Loop Booth. It functions as a community hub with computers, WiFi, free tax clinics, and a seed library. Touring cyclists will find it a practical town-centre stop for connectivity, community information, and local resources.

value: Invermere Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Valley-serving library with Library of Things and bookmobile; ordinary library band.


value: 68 Renfrew Avenue, Lake Cowichan, V0R 2G0

blurb: Lake Cowichan's library, serving the community since 1936.

community: Lake Cowichan

value: The Cowichan Lake branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library has served its community since informal services began in 1936, moving into a purpose-built facility in 2013. It holds a collection of more than 14,500 items and offers six public-access computers alongside free Wi-Fi. For touring cyclists passing through Lake Cowichan, it provides a welcoming public space to get online, rest, and access local resources.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Cowichan Lake Library Branch

wow_evidence: Purpose-built branch (2013); ordinary library band.


value: 3200 Valleyview Drive

community: Kamloops

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Nanaimo

value: A Nanaimo seafood restaurant with fish and chips as its signature item, complemented by burgers, salads, and soups. Offers a meal option for the community and visitors to the area.

value: Maggie's Seafood Market Fish & Chips


value: 1835 56 Street, Delta, V4L 2L9

community: Delta

value: L'aromas is a locally founded coffee roasting company and bakery that grew from a single Tsawwassen café opened in 2015 into a four-location chain across Delta and Richmond. The Bakehouse location offers espresso drinks and baked goods in a neighborhood café setting, part of a brand built on community connection and in-house roasting. Touring cyclists on routes through the Tsawwassen–Delta corridor have a full-service café stop here.

value: L'aromas Coffee & Bakehouse

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 8671 Number 1 Road, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: BC Liquor Store Richmond Seafair is a provincial government-operated retail outlet selling wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders, part of the 198-store BCLIQUOR chain across British Columbia. The store is located in a strip-mall unit at Seafair in Richmond. It offers a broad product selection and accepts multiple payment methods including cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: government-operated retail outlet… 198-store BCLIQUOR chain


value: 1660 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 47m; rack at 60m. Total: 100 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Liberty Wine Merchants is a Vancouver institution founded in 1986, built on a mission to source rare and artisan wines from small-batch producers worldwide rather than mass-market labels. The Granville Island location places it within one of Vancouver's most-visited waterfront destinations and a natural stop on the seawall cycling route. The shop carries an extensive range of wine, spirits, beer, cider, and sake.

value: Liberty Wines

detail: Retail wine and spirits shop only; no food preparation or packaged food products mentioned

signal: Independent wine retail (dup Liberty), not a dining venue


value: 1143 Austin Ave. Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: Khob Khun Thai Cuisine is a neighbourhood Thai restaurant located on Austin Avenue in Coquitlam. It offers a full dine-in menu in a sit-down setting, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists passing through the area. The name 'Khob Khun' means 'thank you' in Thai, reflecting the restaurant's hospitality-focused identity.

value: Khob Khun Thai Cuisine

signal: neighbourhood Thai sit-down; ~$16-26pp


value: 101-2232 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4

community: West Vancouver

value: Zen Japanese Restaurant is a contemporary sushi and Japanese cuisine destination on Marine Drive in West Vancouver, offering a sleek dining room with views of magnificent sunsets along the water. The menu spans sushi, sashimi, tempura, robata, and specialty rolls, with dine-in, pickup, and home delivery all available. It sits along a popular waterfront cycling corridor between West and North Vancouver, making it a natural meal stop for touring cyclists.

value: Zen Japanese Restaurant

detail: Menu includes Vegetable Roll, Edamame, Agedashi Tofu, Cauliflower Karaage, Spinach Goma Ae, Ohitashi, and Kappa Roll — multiple vegetarian options confirmed in online menu

signal: Main dishes CAD$20–35, typical sit-down sushi pricing

wow_evidence: dine-in, pickup and home delivery service


value: Mile 462 Alaska Highway, Muncho Lake, BC V0C 1Z0

community: Fort Nelson

value: Northern Rockies Lodge is a full-service lakeside resort perched on Muncho Lake at Mile 462 of the Alaska Highway, roughly halfway between Fort St. John and Whitehorse—making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists riding the Alcan. The property spans hotel rooms, motel units, cozy cabins, lakeshore chalets, and an RV park, all complemented by a licensed dining room, lounge, sauna, and on-site gas station. Its proximity to Liard Hot Springs and the Muskwa-Kechika backcountry gives tired touring cyclists both practical services and a genuinely spectacular setting in the northern Rockies.

value: Northern Rockies Lodge

detail: RV park page lists 'coin shower, laundry facilities' as available for RV guests

detail: On-site fully licensed dining room and lounge confirmed on front page

signal: Northern Rockies Lodge, Muncho Lake: only full-service resort on that Alcan stretch, lakeshore chalets ~$200-300 - Mid underbands

wow_evidence: licensed dining room, lounge, sauna, and on-site gas station... natural overnight stop for cyclists riding the Alcan


value: 1670 DeHart Road, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Tantalus Vineyards is a boutique estate winery on the eastern slopes of the Okanagan Valley, operating on one of BC's oldest continuously producing vineyards — first planted to grapes in 1927. It holds the distinction of being British Columbia's first LEED-certified winery, and has earned a national and international reputation for its terroir-driven Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Touring cyclists can book a tasting experience overlooking Lake Okanagan and the City of Kelowna.

value: Tantalus Vineyards

signal: Boutique estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: BC's first LEED-certified winery… national and international reputation for its terroir-driven Riesling… one of BC's oldest continuously producing vineyards — first planted to grapes in 1927


value: 32081 Lougheed Highway, V2V 1A3

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 15933-102 Fraser Highway, Surrey, V4N 0Y3

community: Surrey

value: Diamond Sweets & Restaurant is an authentic Indian cuisine restaurant serving over 100 items including tandoori specialties, Indian sweets, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. It is one of three Metro Vancouver locations operated by the same family, with dine-in, takeout, and mobile catering services. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a full sit-down restaurant experience with a broad vegetarian-friendly menu.

value: Diamond sweets & restaurant

detail: Website explicitly lists 'vegetarian dishes' among 100+ menu items; menu page includes a dedicated 'VEGETABLE specialities' category and vegetarian thali specials

signal: Lunch thalis $11.99–$13.99; dinner special $20.99

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J4

blurb: Farm attraction with Canada's first corn maze and tulip fields.

community: Chilliwack

value: Greendale Acres is a family-operated farm attraction that opened Canada's first corn maze in 1999 and has grown into a multi-season destination featuring tulip and flower fields, a corn maze, a farm shop, orchard cider, and live music events including the annual Chilliwack Corn Festival. The farm sits on a historic old dairy property in the Fraser Valley and is now run by the founding family's third generation, who host school groups, corporate events, and large seasonal festivals. Touring cyclists exploring the agricultural back roads near Chilliwack will find it a distinctive, authentically local stop.

label: Corn Maze & Corn Fest

months: August September

theme: science-family

value: Greendale Acres

detail: Dedicated Food page lists a Spring Food Menu and on-site food hut; food policy page confirms food service is available on site

signal: Spring admission $16/person explicitly stated on website

wow_evidence: Opened Canada's first corn maze (1999) — verifiable first; multi-season farm attraction with tulips and corn festival.


value: 335 Kelly Road, Regional District of East Kootenay

price_band: premium

community: Fort Steele

value: Quiet forested private campground set half a mile off Highway 93/95 on paved access near the base of the Rockies; best known for a heated swimming pool and fire pits on every site, though cash only and no reservations are accepted.

value: Fort Steele Campground

wow_evidence: We are a favourite place for bicycle tours


value: 990 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 86m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Istanbul Döner Shop is a Turkish street-food spot on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, a neighbourhood popular with cyclists riding the seawall route to and from Stanley Park. The menu centres on kofte platters and wraps served with freshly baked tombik bread and rice, ordered online through a Square storefront. Its location on one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors makes it a convenient quick stop for touring riders.

value: Istanbul Döner Shop

detail: Website navigation displays 'TAKE OUT ONLY' with online ordering available via Square

signal: Kofte platter CAD$17.95, wrap CAD$15.95; döner/take-out format


value: 840 Cherry Point Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L3

community: Cobble Hill

value: Cherry Point Estate Wines is one of Vancouver Island's pioneering wineries, established in 1990 on 34 acres of a former mink ranch in the Cowichan Valley, and among the first licensed wineries on the island. Positioned along the Vancouver Island Wine Route about 50 km north of Victoria, it offers daily guided tastings of award-winning whites and reds — including notable dessert wines — with suggested pairings from knowledgeable staff. A seasonal bistro on a brick patio amid the vines serves West Coast-inspired lunches, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists on a multi-day tour.

value: Cherry Point Estate Wines

signal: pioneering estate winery, daily tastings; ~$15-25 visit

wow_evidence: one of Vancouver Island's pioneering wineries, established in 1990 … among the first licensed wineries on the island


value: 127 North Templeton Drive, Vancouver, V5L 1G2

value: Templeton Market is a neighborhood convenience store serving Vancouver's East side. It provides everyday groceries and supplies for residents and passing travelers.

value: Templeton Market

wow_evidence: neighborhood convenience store


value: 22805 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC

community: Maple Ridge

value: China Kitchen has been a community staple in Maple Ridge since 1990, serving a broad range of Cantonese and Szechuan Chinese dishes across a full dine-in menu and a popular buffet. The restaurant sits on Lougheed Highway and offers both table-service dining and online ordering for takeout. With decades of history in the area, it is one of the longer-established Chinese restaurants on this busy corridor.

value: China Kitchen Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly labels multiple dishes as '(Vegetarian)', including Mushroom Chow Mein, Vegetable Chow Mein, Vegetable Cantonese Style Chow Mein, and Mushroom Cantonese Style Chow Mein

signal: A la carte mains $18–24, buffet $23–30/person


value: 589 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands at 40m; stands at 42m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (4 spaces) at 61m; rack at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (6 spaces) at 77m; stands (6 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands at 94m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Zaaki Cuisine is a fast-food doner and donair restaurant in New Westminster offering quick, casual meals. The menu includes vegetarian options, providing choices for cyclists with diverse dietary needs.

value: Zaaki Cuisine

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 11782 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X1Z7

value: River Road Café is a family-run Brazilian café in Richmond bringing authentic flavours — from street-food pastels and party snacks to imported Brazilian goods — to the table. Founded by a Brazilian couple and their team, the café offers dine-in meals, an online shop with home delivery for frozen and imported products, and catering services. It sits along River Road, a popular cycling corridor on the south arm of the Fraser River.

value: River Road Café

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1545 Main St, Masset, BC V0T 1R0

community: Masset

value: Gwaii Naay Island House is the first Haida-owned hotel in New Masset, BC, opened in 2018 in a beautifully renovated historic Red Cross Hospital building. Owner-operator Elsie Gale, a Haida textile weaver and cultural specialist, weaves Haida language, art, and tradition into the everyday guest experience. With six rooms ranging from twin-bed shared-bath options to deluxe suites with soaker tubs, plus a separate tiny home with inlet views, it offers a genuine cultural home base for exploring Haida Gwaii's wild landscapes.

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Gwaii Naay Island House

detail: Room 3 suite includes a side table with charging station; general device charging implied by free WiFi and furnished rooms

detail: Guest laundry mentioned in shared amenities; Skun'dll Naay tiny home includes a stack washer/dryer in-unit

detail: Website explicitly states 'Right next door at The 626 some of the finest halibut is locally sourced fresh and on their extensive menu.'

signal: first Haida-owned hotel, renovated heritage building, cultural programming; Masset ~$150-200

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: first Haida-owned hotel in New Masset...beautifully renovated historic Red Cross Hospital building


value: 5550 West Saanich Road, V9E 2G1

community: Saanich

value: Red Barn Market began as a farm stand at this West Saanich location in 2002 and has grown into a locally owned chain of eight stores across Greater Victoria. The market emphasises Island Grown, Island Raised, and Island Made products, including its own on-site Smokehouse producing small-batch bacon, sausages, and deli meats. The West Saanich store also houses a Sandwich Bar and a Pet Food & Feed Market, making it a notably well-stocked stop on the rural West Saanich Road corridor.

value: Red Barn Market

detail: Sandwich Bar at West Saanich location

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: locally owned chain of eight stores across Greater Victoria... Island Grown, Island Raised, and Island Made products


value: 6450 Metral Drive, Unit 100, Nanaimo, BC V9T0L8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 89m.

value: Regard Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster with a physical retail location in north Nanaimo at Metral Drive. The business sells whole-bean coffee, subscriptions, and merchandise both in-store and through its Shopify online store, and also offers wholesale supply. For touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo, it's a dedicated coffee stop with roaster-direct beans.

value: Regard Coffee Roasters

signal: Specialty coffee roaster/retail


value: 1527 Amelia Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2K1

community: Victoria

value: Cook & Pan is a Polish delicatessen and cafe established in 1996, now operating out of a restored heritage house in downtown Victoria. It combines an imported-goods deli, a fresh-sausage and cold-cuts counter, an espresso bar, and a kitchen turning out traditional dishes like pierogi, cabbage rolls, and bigos. A dedicated frozen take-home menu and an upstairs event space make it a distinctive stop for cyclists wanting a substantial, home-style Polish meal.

value: Cook & Pan Polish Delicatessen & Cafe

detail: Frozen foods page states 'All pierogi are vegan (unless they contain cheese or meat)' and lists multiple plant-based dishes including Vegetable Stew (Leczo), Mushroom Goulash, Red Barszcz in vegetable broth, and Vegetable Barley soup

signal: Polish deli/cafe, pierogi/cabbage rolls; ~$14-22pp