value: 555 West Hastings Street, V6B 4N6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (9 spaces) at 35m; rack (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Osaka Sushi & Oshi is a fast-food Japanese counter located in the food court (concourse level, unit FC-18) of Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver. The OSM record links it to the Hiro Japan Sushi Xpress brand, which has operated quick-serve sushi counters in BC food courts since 2003, though the Harbour Centre location no longer appears on that brand's website. The differing name and absent listing suggest the unit may have changed operators or closed.

value: Osaka Sushi & Oshi

wow_evidence: fast-food Japanese counter located in the food court… Harbour Centre


category: Food & Drink

community: Colwood

source: osm

value: Popeyes

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'popeyes'

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: info


source: enrichment

value: 1277 Lynn Valley Road, V7J 0A2

blurb: Lynn Valley's LEED-built main library; lends e-cargo bikes.

category: Attractions

community: North Vancouver

value: The Lynn Valley Library is the main hub of the North Vancouver District Public Library system, situated at the corner of Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway. Built in 2007 as a LEED-certified structure, it features a StoryLab digital creativity studio, study spaces, and programs for all ages. Notably, NVDPL lends e-cargo bikes from its collection — a rare and practical resource for cyclists passing through the area.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Lynn Valley Library

origin: osm

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; LEED main branch, e-cargo bike lending.


value: 20826 72 Avenue, Unit 120, Langley, BC

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

community: Langley

value: Lieto Cafe is a cafe situated in a commercial unit on 72 Avenue in Langley, BC. Its Facebook page handle suggests it launched in 2023, making it a relatively new addition to the local food scene. Touring cyclists passing through the Langley area may find it a convenient stop along the 72 Avenue corridor.

google_place_id: ChIJQSaFjfzRhVQREkGLwejqIKA

value: Lieto Cafe

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming


value: 601 Stamps Landing, V5Z 3Z1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 40m; stands (40 spaces) at 40m; stands (16 spaces) at 51m; stands (16 spaces) at 55m; stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 106 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Bae Side is a waterfront restaurant and event venue on the False Creek seawall in Vancouver, operated by Mishree Restaurant Concepts (the team behind Tandoori Flame and Happy Singh Eats) at the former Mahony & Sons location. It serves pan-Asian tapas, fresh salads, and handcrafted cocktails from an indoor-outdoor space with skyline views and a 300+ seat patio. With capacity for up to 600 guests and a dog-friendly patio, it is a substantial stop on one of Vancouver's most popular cycling corridors.

value: Bae Side

detail: Navigation menu includes a dedicated 'Vegan & Kids' menu section

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: waterfront pan-Asian tapas & cocktails; ~$20-32pp

source: judgement

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 1053 Stewart Road, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7

community: Gibsons

value: Persephone Brewing is a certified B Corp farm brewery on BC's Sunshine Coast, running a working five-acre farm — barley fields, apple orchards, market gardens, and laying hens — alongside its craft brewing operation. The on-site tasting room and kitchen serve multiple award-winning beers, including Canadian Brewing Award winners, made with farm-grown and locally sourced ingredients. Cyclists passing through Gibsons will find a genuinely distinctive farm-to-barrel stop with outdoor picnic areas and a community-rooted ethos.

value: Persephone Brewing

confidence: low

signal: farm brewery, tasting room + kitchen; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: certified B Corp farm brewery… Canadian Brewing Award winners… outdoor picnic areas


value: 1139 W Pender St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2V2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: The Bee's Knees is a homemade-focused cafe on West Pender Street in downtown Vancouver, taking its name from the old English expression for 'the best.' It specializes in focaccia sandwiches with quality ingredients like prosciutto and stracciatella, alongside a creative drinks menu featuring signature bee-themed beverages such as The Bee's Latte with honey and bee pollen. Cyclists stopping in will find a full cafe and bakery menu available for quick pickup via online ordering.

value: The Bee's Knees

detail: Menu explicitly labels 'Honey gorgonzola & Fig (🧀 Vegetarian)'; no vegan or GF labelling observed


value: 958 Main Street, Vancouver, V6A 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Torafuku is a contemporary pan-Asian restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, helmed by Taiwanese-born chef Steve Kuan, who first made his mark with the acclaimed Le Tigre food truck before opening this brick-and-mortar location. Dishes range from an award-winning beef noodle soup and signature Kickass Rice bowls to east-meets-west shared plates in an open-concept dining room on the edge of historic Chinatown. The restaurant is now celebrating its 10th anniversary and has built a loyal following for its Asian-inspired cocktails and seasonal chef's tasting menu.

value: Torafuku

detail: Website states 'Takeout options available till 7PM online or phone calls, also via delivery by doordash & Uber' with an online lunch ordering page and direct phone ordering

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: contemporary pan-Asian, chef tasting menu, cocktails $15-18; ~$35-55pp

wow_evidence: acclaimed Le Tigre food truck... award-winning beef noodle soup... celebrating its 10th anniversary


value: 1346 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z2B7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 29m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Daikichi Sushi is a compact Japanese restaurant on Burrard Street in Vancouver offering a broad menu of sushi rolls, sashimi, ramen, teriyaki bowls, and tempura. The shop supports online ordering with a pickup window, making it a practical quick-stop option. Vegetarian diners are well accommodated with dedicated tofu, vegetable, and plant-based menu items throughout the menu.

value: Daikichi Sushi

detail: Menu includes vegetarian-labelled items such as Veggie Gyoza, Tofu Salad, Tofu Teriyaki Don, Vegetable Udon, and Vegetable Yakisoba

signal: Mains (ramen, udon, donburi) $12-17; rolls $3-6; casual sushi counter

wow_evidence: OSM explicitly tags toilets=no


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m. Total: 6 spaces.

category: Groceries

value: Signature BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


community: Saanich

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


blurb: High Purcell pass in Qat'muk, centre of the storied Jumbo Wild conservation fight.

community: Toby Creek

value: Jumbo Pass is a remote high-elevation mountain pass in the Purcell Mountains of the East Kootenays, situated within Qat'muk, a spiritually significant area for the Ktunaxa Nation. The pass is accessed via rough backcountry roads and trails in a wilderness setting with no developed visitor infrastructure. It gained prominence due to a long-running controversy over a proposed ski resort that was ultimately blocked.

dwell: day

energy: active

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: neutral

label: Summer hiking season

months: July August

planning: walk-up

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Jumbo Pass

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: Ktunaxa Nation Council government website, no visitor attraction pricing

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Provincially known through the decades-long Jumbo Wild fight; within Qat'muk, spiritually significant to the Ktunaxa. For a touring cyclist: rough-access backcountry pass, hike-in experience.


value: 860 Drake Street

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 57m; stands (5 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: Panago

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 17268 Parkinson Road, V0S1K0

category: Accommodation

community: Port Renfrew

value: Wild Renfrew (OSM: Wild Coast Wilderness Resort) is a multi-unit wilderness resort in Port Renfrew at the western terminus of the West Coast Road, where forest, river, and sea converge roughly two hours from Victoria. The property spans seaside cottages, forest view domes and studios, and a West Coast Trail Lodge, catering to a range of budgets and party sizes. An on-site waterfront pub — the Renfrew Pub — offers draught beer and food year-round, making it a natural end-of-day stop for cyclists finishing a long coastal ride.

value: Wild Coast Wilderness Resort

detail: On-site Renfrew Pub described as 'within walking distance' of the West Coast Trail Lodge, open year-round for lunch, dinner, and drinks

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Wild Renfrew complex umbrella entry: spans economical WCT lodge to seaside cottages (duplicate cluster with Wild Renfrew/Port Renfrew Hotel entries)

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


community: Kamloops

value: Town Pantry

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 178 Nechako Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 1M8

community: Kitimat

value: Wee Geordies is a long-standing Kitimat neighbourhood pub and sports bar that has been serving the community for over 40 years, featuring live music on weekends, open mic nights, pool, darts, and multiple big screens for sports. Directly adjacent is the Wee Geordies Cold Beer & Wine Store, offering a wide selection of domestic and craft beers, wines, and spirits with a drive-up entrance for convenience. Together they form a one-stop social hub for anyone stopping in Kitimat on the North Coast.

value: Wee Geordie's Cold Beer & Wine Store

signal: Long-standing neighbourhood pub/sports bar (adjacent cold beer store)

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1703 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Nero Belgian Waffle Bar is an independent, family-owned restaurant started in 2012 by Belgian immigrants Jan and Eilnaz, known for authentic Brussels and Liège waffles. The original Robson Street location is small but full of character, serving both sweet and savoury waffles along with coffee and their popular mini Liège waffles. A cashless restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and no reservations, it makes a convenient stop on a busy downtown cycling route.

value: Nero Belgian Waffle Bar

detail: Vegetarian options available (; vegan mini waffles mentioned on website but primarily at South Granville location

wow_evidence: independent, family-owned restaurant started in 2012 by Belgian immigrants ... three Vancouver locations


value: 6781 Bathgate Road, Egmont

community: Egmont

value: Bathgate Resort & Marina is an accommodation facility with marina amenities located in Egmont, BC. It offers overnight lodging with WiFi for guests, positioned as a stopping point for travelers including cycling tourists.

value: Bathgate Resort & Marina

signal: small resort + marina at Egmont; $130-180


value: 9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 78m; rack (16 spaces) at 92m; stands (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: A small-batch craft distillery on the Sidney waterfront, producing award-winning gins including the well-known Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. The retail space offers complimentary tastings and bottle purchases, making it a worthwhile stop for cyclists riding through the Saanich Peninsula. The copper pot stills and waterfront setting give the visit a sense of place beyond a typical liquor store.

value: Victoria Distillers

signal: Waterfront craft distillery tasting room

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 1066 Millar Creek Road, Whistler BC V8E 0S8

community: Whistler

value: Camp Lifestyle & Coffee Co. is a mountain espresso bar and lifestyle store in Whistler, BC, serving third-wave coffee using 49th Parallel beans in a space that celebrates West Coast outdoor culture. The store occupies two levels — a ground-floor espresso bar and a curated loft with designer clothing and homewares — and features an outdoor seating area called The Camp Site with Adirondack chairs, a fountain, and a fire pit. For touring cyclists rolling through Whistler, it offers quality coffee and a relaxed outdoor spot to sit and decompress.

value: Camp Lifestyle and Coffee Co


value: 1496 Charlotte Rd, North Vancouver, BC

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

value: Jenna's is an artisan ice cream shop in North Vancouver making all of its ice cream in-house from fresh ingredients, including standout flavours like ube, passion fruit, and Madagascar vanilla-bean vanilla. The shop offers a rotating dipping cabinet and pints to take away, along with waffle cones and kombucha. A neighbourhood favourite, it offers pickup and local delivery via its online shop.

value: Jenna's

detail: Menu consists entirely of ice cream, waffle cones, and kombucha — no lunch items available

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 5346 Highline Drive, Fernie, V0B 1M6

community: Fernie

value: The Vodka Ice Bar is a seasonal, immersive vodka-tasting experience tucked inside Lizard Creek Lodge, a ski-in ski-out resort at Fernie Alpine Resort. Guests don Helly Hansen parkas to sample vodkas from around the world — including Canadian-made Crystal Head Vodka — in a sub-zero environment. It is part of a full-service mountain lodge that also includes a restaurant, spa, pool, and hot tubs.

value: Vodka Ice Bar

signal: amenity=bar


value: 881 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 76m; rack at 80m.

community: New Westminster

value: Yummy Slice Pizza is a Canadian-owned pizza-by-the-slice chain with locations across Metro Vancouver, offering pickup and delivery seven days a week. The New Westminster location at 881 Carnarvon Street is one of more than a dozen outlets, with a broad menu of classic and signature pies including several South Asian-inspired options such as paneer and tandoori paneer. The chain also runs school and corporate catering programs, making it a practical fuel stop in a busy urban corridor.

value: Yummy Slice Pizza

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian pizzas: Veggie, Veggie Lovers, Greek, Garden Pesto, Yummy Veggie, Yummy Potato, Yummy Paneer, Tandoori Paneer, Creamy Corn, Spinach Tomato Feta, and others. No vegan or GF confirmation found

wow_evidence: Canadian-owned pizza-by-the-slice chain with locations across Metro Vancouver … more than a dozen outlets


value: Unit 100, 1900 North Parallel Road, Chilliwack, BC V3G 2C6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wave (2 spaces) at 5m; wave (2 spaces) at 29m; wave (2 spaces) at 36m; wave (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Angry Otter Liquor is a co-operatively owned retail liquor store operated by Otter Co-op, a locally-rooted co-operative serving communities across the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. Located near the Whatcom area of Chilliwack (per its alt name), it is a convenient resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the region. As part of the Otter Co-op network, membership is open to the public.

value: Angry Otter Liquor


community: Osoyoos

value: A&W

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1598 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

value: Yolks

signal: Yolks breakfast; ~$15-22pp


value: 8801 East Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC

blurb: Sunken garden in Dominion Brook Park's century-old arboretum, North Saanich.

community: North Saanich

value: Sam's Garden (also referred to as the Sunken Garden) is a named feature within Dominion Brook Park, a 10-acre heritage arboretum and ornamental garden on the Saanich Peninsula created in 1913 by the Canadian Department of Agriculture. The park holds a remarkable collection of mature conifers and ornamental shrubs sourced from nurseries in Britain, France, Japan, and elsewhere, including specimens descended from seed collected in Western China by the renowned plant hunter Ernest 'Chinese' Wilson. Maintained by a volunteer society since 2001, the park is freely open to the public and offers guided tours by arrangement.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

label: rhododendron & ornamental bloom

months: April May

value: Dominion Brook Park

signal: Public park, explicitly welcomes all visitors, no admission fee mentioned

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Sunken garden feature of Dominion Brook Park, a 1913 heritage arboretum with worldwide specimen trees.


value: Dease Lake Hwy, Kitimat-Stikine D, BC V0J 0B8, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: destination

price_band: free

price_label: Free

category: Camping

community: 40 Mile Flats

source: camping

value: A free 8-site forested rec site off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway with Mount Edziza's extraordinary volcanic landscape as a backdrop; no water or washrooms are confirmed, and facilities are minimal for this remote Northern BC setting.

value: Morchuea Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 100-3025 Lougheed Highway, V3B 1C6

community: Coquitlam

value: Starbucks


value: 2727 Clarke Street, Port Moody, BC

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

community: Port Moody

value: Andes Latin Foods is a Venezuelan-family-owned Latin mini market and coffee shop serving the Port Moody community. Their menu spans multiple South American countries, offering Colombian, Peruvian, Argentine, and Venezuelan empanadas alongside tequeños, pão de queijo, and fresh-pressed fruit juices. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a culturally distinctive spot for a hot snack or coffee with a genuine Latin American flavour.

value: Andes Latin Foods

detail: Menu includes fried and baked prepared foods: aborrajado (deep-fried plantain), Venezuelan/Colombian/Peruvian/Argentinian empanadas (fried or baked), tequeños (fried cheese sticks), and almojábana/pandebono baked goods

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 301 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

community: Princeton

value: Billy's Family Restaurant is a Princeton institution built on the historic site of the original Princeton Brewery, adjacent to where the famous Vermilion Cave once stood — a landmark used for centuries by Indigenous peoples of the Similkameen Valley and later as cold storage for Princeton beer. Formerly known as the Village Kitchen Restaurant, it has served the community since the early 1960s and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with online ordering and pick-up/take-out always available. It sits directly on Vermilion Avenue, making it a natural refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the Similkameen corridor.

value: Billy's Family Restaurant

signal: family restaurant, breakfast/lunch/dinner; ~$14-22pp


value: 2002 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2W4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Park Royal South Food Court is housed within Park Royal, which opened in 1950 as Canada's first enclosed shopping centre, located in West Vancouver on the lands of the Squamish Nation. The food court features more than a dozen counter-service vendors including Tim Hortons, Subway, Booster Juice, Vina Vietnamese, and OPA! of Greece, making it a practical multi-option meal stop. The broader mall complex provides bicycle racks and, at the Park Royal North building, a dedicated Bike Stop with a tire pump and North Shore biking map.

value: Park Royal South Food Court

detail: A 'Bike Stop with tire pump' is mentioned on the contact page, but it is explicitly located at Park Royal North (across from the Loblaws City Market entrance), not at the South food court

wow_evidence: Canada's first enclosed shopping centre … Bike Stop with tire pump and North Shore biking map


value: 520 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 2P3

blurb: Drop-in bouldering gym on Industrial Avenue; day passes for visiting climbers.

community: Vancouver

value: The Hive is a bouldering-focused climbing gym occupying a two-storey building in Vancouver's Industrial Avenue corridor. It is part of a multi-location BC and Manitoba chain and is notable as one of two Hive branches within walking distance of each other on the same street. For touring cyclists looking for an active rest day, it offers a drop-in climbing experience in an urban industrial setting.

dwell: half

theme: recreation

value: The Hive

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: bouldering gym day pass ~$22-28

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: DUPE#1 winner — bouldering gym with day passes on Industrial Ave; climbing-gym ladder 1/2 include. Pair flagged for queue given descs hint at two distinct adjacent facilities.


value: 1101 Government Street, Victoria, V8W 3V2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (10 spaces) at 88m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A department store located on Government Street in downtown Victoria's basement shopping level. Could serve as a general shopping stop for cyclists passing through the city center.

value: Sabayons

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 599 Sixth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands at 24m; stands at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; stands at 55m; rack at 58m; stands (4 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 82m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (6 spaces) at 91m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Waves Coffee House

signal: amenity=cafe


category: Transport

community: Squamish

source: manual

value: Scheduled motor coach between YVR/Downtown Vancouver, Squamish (reservation-only stop), and Whistler Village. Summer service April 18 – November 21. Bikes must be boxed or bagged — no bare bikes. First bike included in fare; additional bikes $10 each. E-bike and trailer policy not published; contact operator before travelling.

value: Skylynx

origin: transport

detail: 1 free bike per ticket holder; boxed or bagged; additional bikes $10

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: Scheduled motor coach between YVR/Downtown Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler Village


value: Tim Hortons

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


source: perplexity

value: P. O. Box 188, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M7

community: Pacific Rim National Park

value: MV Frances Barkley passenger and cargo ferry between Port Alberni and Ucluelet; carries bicycles with advanced reservation. Shuttle / trip support: ferry transport for cyclists and bikes.

value: Alberni Marine Transportation Ltd.

detail: Bicycles carried with advance reservation

detail: Carries the cyclist and their bike

subcategory: Ferry


value: 8119 Park Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 5m; rack at 64m; rack at 70m; rack at 79m; rack at 83m; rack at 92m; rack at 99m.

community: Richmond

value: Sungiven Foods is a BC-based Asian supermarket chain focused on natural, minimally processed foods, stocking produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and a wide range of packaged and frozen Asian staples. The Richmond One Park location is one of several Lower Mainland stores. The in-store Sungiven Kitchen offers a rotating selection of ready-to-eat prepared hot dishes, making it a practical resupply stop for cyclists wanting a cooked meal alongside full grocery shopping.

value: Sungiven Foods

detail: Website lists 'Ready to Eat' category and 'Sungiven Kitchen' with multiple prepared hot dishes (e.g., Spicy Pork Intestine with Pickled Mustard Green, Sweet & Sour Pork, Korean Army Stew, Braised Tofu with Minced Pork, Szechuan-style stir-fries)

wow_evidence: BC-based Asian supermarket chain … Sungiven Kitchen ready-to-eat section


character: pleasant

community: Skookumchuck

value: The south site at Johnson Lake sits in an open Ponderosa Pine and bunchgrass landscape with a small sandy beach and day-use picnic area; a short steep pitch on the gravel approach and cattle-range stiles are the only catches.

value: Johnson Lake Recreation Site (South)


value: 910 McGill Road

blurb: Kamloops' aquatic centre near TRU: pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room.

community: Kamloops

value: The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is a municipal swimming facility in Kamloops operated by the City of Kamloops. It offers swimming alongside amenities including a hot tub, sauna, and steam room, making it a notable stop for touring cyclists looking to recover after a long day on the road. It is wheelchair accessible and located on McGill Road near the Thompson Rivers University campus.

value: Canada Games Aquatic Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Municipal pool with hot tub, sauna, steam room; after-ride band.


value: B-1660 Broadway Ave S, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2W4

blurb: Regional museum and BC Cowboy Hall of Fame; ranching, rodeo, and 2017 wildfire exhibits.

community: Williams Lake

value: The Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin is a regional history museum in Williams Lake and the home of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, with exhibits spanning First Nations peoples, ranching and rodeo culture, railway history, mining, and forestry. The museum features rotating exhibitions including a powerful collection documenting the 2017 Cariboo Chilcotin wildfires. Located directly off Highway 97, it offers touring cyclists a rich cultural detour into the deep heritage of British Columbia's interior.

energy: neutral

planning: check-ahead

theme: history

value: Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Admission is $5.00 per person

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Regional museum and BC Cowboy Hall of Fame; ranching/rodeo/wildfire exhibits; regional reference point with real collection.


value: 3315 30 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2C9

community: Vernon

value: Vernon Hostel is a centrally located budget hostel in Vernon, BC, offering shared-bathroom rooms with linens and towels included. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, a lounge with TV and billiards, and on-site laundry. The property sits near Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and is a convenient base for cycling routes to Silver Star Mountain Resort (19 km) and the broader Okanagan region.

value: Vernon Hostel

detail: Website states: 'Laundry facilities are also located on site.'

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: shared kitchen... on-site laundry... near Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park


value: 102 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (6 spaces) at 80m; stands (4 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m; rack (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 51 spaces.

value: Boba Run is a health-focused bubble tea café in Vancouver's downtown core that rejects powdered creamers and artificial flavorings in favour of fresh-brewed loose-leaf teas, house-made organic syrups, and real or vegan milks. Their menu spans matcha series, hojicha, fresh-brewed teas, and signature lattes, with customizable toppings like boba, lychee jelly, and organic chia. The shop also offers event catering, having served clients including Arc'teryx, Lululemon, and Meta.

value: Boba Run

detail: Menu consists entirely of drinks and toppings; no food items listed

detail: Website features an online ordering cart; business is a boba drink shop with no dine-in food service evident

detail: Website confirms vegan milk alternatives ('fresh milk or your choice of vegan mylks') and notes non-dairy options throughout the Our Story page

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 5854 Pickering Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1T4

community: Grantham

value: Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery is Vancouver Island's first certified organic winery, established in 2007 and situated on a 20-acre estate in the Comox Valley near Courtenay. The winery produces cool-climate varietals including Ortega, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir under Ecocert organic certification using regenerative farming practices. Visiting cyclists can book guided tastings in a gazebo overlooking the vines, linger at the picnic area with a wine flight, and pick up locally sourced charcuterie boards on site.

value: Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery

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

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island's first certified organic winery … picnic area … locally sourced charcuterie boards on site


value: #1, 668 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 2R1

blurb: Shared studio space rented for classes, workshops, and private events.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: You + Me Studio is a bright, 864-square-foot shared studio space in the centre of Qualicum Beach's small business district, available for yoga and pilates classes, wellness workshops, creative events, and private rentals. The modern space features white brick walls, nine-foot ceilings, and a turnkey setup with furniture and tech included. Touring cyclists seeking a drop-in wellness or movement class may find it a worthwhile stop in this popular Island cycling corridor.

theme: art-culture

value: You + Me Studio

wow_evidence: Rentable shared studio space for classes and private events — not a visitor attraction. KW-PRIVATE correct here.


value: 653 Pandora Avenue, V8W 1N8

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 70m; rack (6 spaces) at 74m; rack (10 spaces) at 78m; wide_stands (16 spaces) at 98m; shed (covered, secure) at 99m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: Hotel Rialto is a family-owned heritage boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria, built on a dream by Italian immigrant Danilo Danzo who first visited in the late 1960s and later transformed the building into a love letter to his homeland. The five-storey property sits at the edge of Canada's oldest Chinatown, surrounded by eclectic local shops and walkable to Victoria's main attractions. The on-site Palms Inspired Kitchen and Cocktails is cited as one of the city's top restaurant and lounge experiences, with Vintage Spirits next door.

value: Hotel Rialto

detail: Policies page states: 'Should you arrive early for check in, we can store your luggage until your room is ready to be occupied.'

detail: On-site Palms Inspired Kitchen and Cocktails described as 'one of the top restaurant and lounges in the city — is just through the lobby'; website also notes hotel is surrounded by 'endless bars and restaurants'

signal: family-owned heritage boutique with fine dining, downtown Victoria; $200-260

wow_evidence: family-owned heritage boutique hotel... Palms Inspired Kitchen and Cocktails is cited as one of the city's top restaurant and lounge experiences


value: 371 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4H6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Wings Grocery is a Nelson institution, first established in 1969 by the Wings family and rebuilt at 371 Baker Street after a 1976 fire. Now operated as a convenience store under new ownership, it has expanded into an online novelty and goods e-commerce platform while maintaining a physical storefront on Nelson's main commercial strip. Cyclists passing through Nelson's Baker Street corridor will find this long-standing local shop a potential stop for convenience items.

value: Wings Grocery


value: 4331 Coastview Drive

blurb: Short climb to a sweeping lookout over Pender Harbour.

community: Irvines Landing

value: Pender Hill Park is a nature reserve managed by the Sunshine Coast Regional District on the upper Sunshine Coast. The park occupies elevated terrain near Madeira Park and is likely accessed via Coastview Drive, offering natural area recreation in a coastal BC setting. Touring cyclists in the Pender Harbour area may find it a worthwhile side trip, though on-site facilities are unconfirmed.

value: Pender Hill Park

wow_evidence: Short steep trail to one of the Sunshine Coast's best lookouts over Pender Harbour — own knowledge; desc is thin.


value: 2135 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces) at 28m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 83m; bollard (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 94m; bollard (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: Nana's Green Tea


value: 605 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver, V6B 1V4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (6 spaces) at 67m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 83m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Costco


value: 9140 92nd Avenue, Osoyoos, BC

community: Osoyoos

value: Bordertown Cider & Winery is a family-owned estate winery and cidery in the heart of Osoyoos, operated by the Gill family whose fifth-generation farming roots go deep in the South Okanagan. The winery produces 14 VQA-certified varietals from 100 acres of estate vineyards, including award-winning Cabernet Franc and Viognier, plus a craft hard apple cider pressed from their own orchard fruit. Visitors are welcomed into a Mission-style tasting room with no reservation required, making it an accessible stop on a wine-country cycling route.

value: Bordertown Cider & Winery

signal: Estate winery + cidery tasting

wow_evidence: fifth-generation farming roots... 14 VQA-certified varietals from 100 acres of estate vineyards... no reservation required


value: 590 Old Hope-Princeton Way

community: Hope

value: A&W


value: 212 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1Z7

bike_parking_detail: 24 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; rack (4 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (6 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 54 spaces.

value: Fiorino is an Italian street food restaurant in Vancouver's Historic Chinatown, founded by Florentine-born Giovanni Mascagni and built around house-baked Schiacciata bread sandwiches — a traditional Tuscan staple he perfected during an apprenticeship at Florence's Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. Beyond its signature lunch sandwiches, the restaurant offers a full evening program of Italian aperitivo snacks, creative Negroni cocktails, and an extensive Italian wine list. A second location operates at Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver.

value: Fiorino

wow_evidence: founded by Florentine-born Giovanni Mascagni... apprenticeship at Florence's Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio


value: Unit 105, Chilliwack, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Little Japan Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Chilliwack located in a small unit. Specific details about amenities and facilities for cyclists cannot be confirmed due to website unavailability.

value: Little Japan Sushi

signal: small sushi restaurant; $15-30/person

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 2680 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6K 2G3

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 11m; rack (3 spaces) at 24m; rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (7 spaces) at 35m; rack (3 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; rack (3 spaces) at 43m; rack (5 spaces) at 60m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (9 spaces) at 74m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; rack (7 spaces) at 94m. Total: 58 spaces.

value: Mr. Red Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant on West Broadway in Vancouver. It offers casual dine-in service.

value: Mr. Red Cafe

signal: Vietnamese cafe; ~$14-20pp


value: Little Caesars

signal: chain 'little caesar'


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Delta, BC V4M 0B2

community: Beach Grove

value: Firehouse Subs is a Canadian franchise of the American fast-casual sandwich chain, specializing in hot subs with a first-responder-themed brand identity. This Tsawwassen location sits at 4949 Canoe Pass Way in the Tsawwassen Mills retail area and offers dine-in, delivery, and mobile ordering. Touring cyclists in the area will find a familiar, quick-service meal stop with indoor seating and a broad sub menu.

value: Firehouse Subs

detail: Website homepage references a 'Gluten Free Roll' option in the navigation/footer area


value: 10051 Highway 97 N Unit 2, Lake Country, BC V4V 1P6

community: Lake Country

value: Domino's is a national pizza chain franchise located on Highway 97 N in Lake Country, sitting directly on the main Okanagan cycling corridor between Kelowna and Vernon. The store offers both delivery and carryout, with a full menu of pizzas, sides, and desserts. For touring cyclists rolling through the Okanagan, it is a reliable and accessible option for a quick hot meal.

value: Domino's

detail: Website coupon page lists 'Veggie' pizza as a named specialty ('Including our Deluxe, Pepperoni Feast, Veggie, Hawaiian Feast & Brooklyn Style Pizza')

signal: chain 'domino'

wow_evidence: national pizza chain franchise


value: 1200 Rancher Creek Road, Spirit Ridge Resort, Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H 1V6

community: East Osoyoos

value: Situated at Spirit Ridge Resort on the shores of Osoyoos Lake, this Indigenous-inspired restaurant takes its name and culinary philosophy from the Syilx People's Four Food Chiefs creation story. The kitchen celebrates South Okanagan terroir through dishes built around bison, wild salmon, bannock, bitterroot, and an extensive list of local estate wines. It is a full-service destination restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner in one of BC's premier wine-country cycling corridors.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITAC

value: the bear, the fish, the root & the berry

detail: Multiple menu items are explicitly labelled '(gf)' including Greens 'N Things, The Stone Soup, and Lunch Time Steak Frites; vegetarian items also present (salads, Saffron Tagliatelle, soups, desserts)

signal: Lunch mains mostly $22-27, some items to $36

wow_evidence: takes its name and culinary philosophy from the Syilx People's Four Food Chiefs creation story; celebrates South Okanagan terroir through bison, wild salmon, bannock, bitterroot


value: 115 8231 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; stands at 50m; rack at 59m; rack at 70m.

value: Baking Factory is a bakery in a Richmond commercial complex on Cambie Road, presenting itself with an artisanal ethos centred on quality ingredients and hand-crafted flavors. OSM notes indoor seating is available, making it a potential sit-down rest stop for cyclists passing through the area. The business maintains an active social media presence via Facebook and Instagram.

value: Baking Factory

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 805 Boyd St, New Westminster, BC V3M 5X2

community: New Westminster

value: Queensborough Landing Liquor Store is a privately operated liquor retailer in New Westminster offering a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits. It participates in the More Rewards loyalty program and runs monthly in-store specials and giveaways. Cyclists can also order for delivery via Skip the Dishes or DoorDash rather than visiting in person.

value: Queensborough Landing Liquor Store

detail: Alcohol-only retail; no food items sold

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1764 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 150-11939 240 St, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1M7

community: Maple Ridge

value: Shinobi Sushi Express is a takeout-only Japanese restaurant in Maple Ridge serving freshly made sushi, bento boxes, donburi, noodles, and a wide range of specialty rolls. The restaurant recently launched an expanded 'Express Bento' lineup with 20 bento box varieties available all day, alongside party trays and combination sets suited to groups. Delivery is also available via phone or SkipTheDishes for orders over a threshold.

value: Shinobi Sushi Express

signal: takeout-only sushi/bento; ~$14-22pp


value: 32743 South Fraser Way, V2T 3S3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 4m; rack at 61m; bollard (4 spaces) at 76m; bollard (3 spaces) at 87m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: #1 - 121 McPhillips Avenue, Ganges, BC V8K 2T6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 30m; rack at 44m; rack at 63m; rack at 63m.

community: Ganges

value: Barb's Bakery & Bistro is a neighbourhood bakery and café in Ganges on Salt Spring Island, baking pastries, breads, muffins, croissants, and seasonal treats fresh daily. The menu also features a full specialty coffee program, house-blend smoothies named after local landmarks, and a curated selection of Silk Road loose-leaf teas. It would make a solid fuelling stop for cyclists exploring Salt Spring Island's roads.

value: Barb's Bakery & Bistro

detail: Website states 'Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm for take-out and pick-ups' and includes an online ordering system


value: Reed Point Way, Port Moody, BC V3H 3R5

community: Port Moody

value: Float30 is a seafood and fish-and-chips restaurant situated at Reed Point Marina in Port Moody, offering panoramic waterfront views. The kitchen serves fresh daily seafood alongside a full scratch breakfast menu, making it a substantial meal stop on the Inlet waterfront route. A covered, heated patio lets cyclists eat outside in variable west-coast weather.

detail: Multiple menu items offer vegetarian substitutions explicitly, e.g. 'Make it Veggie by Substituting Avocado instead of Bacon' on the Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich, Chorizo Grilled Cheese, and Classic Ham Eggs Benedict

wow_evidence: Reed Point Marina in Port Moody, offering panoramic waterfront views ... covered, heated patio


value: 1789 Trans-Canada Highway, Kamloops, V2C

community: Kamloops

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 5440 Argyle Street, V9Y 1T7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 31m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Port Alberni

value: A casual takeout fish and chips restaurant on Argyle Street in the Vancouver Island area. Provides quick-service meals for cycling tourists and other travelers. A no-frills food stop serving fried fish and chips.

value: Turrtle island fish & chips


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Delta

community: Delta

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'


value: 444 Sixth Street, New Westminster

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 24m; stands (6 spaces) at 51m; stands at 96m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Kozak Ukrainian Eatery is an authentic Ukrainian restaurant and cafe in downtown New Westminster, serving homemade Ukrainian food in a sit-down setting with both indoor and outdoor seating. Tagged as a bakery in OSM, it likely offers baked goods alongside prepared meals, making it a potential stop for cyclists seeking a hearty, home-style meal. The eatery accepts credit and debit cards and has limited wheelchair accessibility.

value: Kozak Ukrainian Eatery


community: Campbell River

value: Taco Del Mar


value: Furlong Bay Campground, Kitimat-Stikine, BC, Canada

label: salmon run

months: September October

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Lakelse Lake

value: Furlong Bay is the main section of Lakelse Lake Provincial Park, set on a sandy lakeshore framed by the Kitimat Mountain Range and surrounded by old-growth cedar, hemlock, and Sitka spruce; showers, device charging, and on-site kayak and SUP rentals make it a well-equipped summer base. Access is straightforward via paved Highway 37 about 20 km south of Terrace.

value: Furlong Bay Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: 156 sites on Lakelse Lake... showers, device charging, and on-site kayak and SUP rentals


value: 4540 Number 3 Road, Unit 1015, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 52m; rack at 85m; rack at 86m.

community: Richmond

value: Fruit Box is a cafe located in unit 1015 of a commercial complex on Number 3 Road in Richmond, BC. Its name suggests a focus on fresh or fruit-based offerings, fitting the busy retail corridor it occupies. Cyclists passing through Richmond on Number 3 Road may find it a convenient stop, though details about its offerings are not publicly available from accessible sources.

value: Fruit Box

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 20121 Willowbrook Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 0L3

community: Langley

value: Top in Town Pizza & Wings is a family-owned pizza and wings chain operating since 2009, with this Langley location serving dine-in, delivery, and takeout. The menu leans into South Asian-influenced flavours alongside classic Canadian pizza staples, with a notably broad vegetarian selection including paneer-topped pies. A solid hot-meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the Willowbrook area of Langley.

value: Top in Town Pizza & Wings

detail: Dedicated Veggie Pizza section includes Cheese, Sweet N' Scorchy, Ultimate Veggie, Karahi Paneer, Pesto Vegetable, Full Punjabi, and Veggie Feast options


value: 170-7515 Market Crossing

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

community: Burnaby

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: Unit C, 1924 8th St N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3N3

community: Cranbrook

value: Hot Shots Cafe is a coffee shop and full-service café in Cranbrook serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch alongside a full drinks menu. The café features a patio for outdoor dining and an online ordering system for quick takeout — handy for cyclists wanting food on the move. It has a stated sustainability initiative and works with local partners, reflecting a community-focused identity in the Kootenay Rockies.

value: Hot Shots Cafe


community: Port Coquitlam

value: Pelicana Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 5717 Main Street

community: Oliver

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 361 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 2B2

value: Above Tide Motel is an oceanfront property in Campbell River, BC, offering rooms and suites with private balconies and direct views over Discovery Passage. It sits on the Island Highway, making it a natural stop on a Vancouver Island touring route, with Elk Falls Park and Strathcona Provincial Park both within 30 minutes. The motel operates 24/7 with a mix of budget rooms, standard doubles, and full kitchen suites sleeping up to four.

value: Above Tide Hotel

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: oceanfront property in Campbell River...direct views over Discovery Passage


value: 15455 26 Avenue, Surrey, BC

blurb: Free seasonal outdoor pool in South Surrey.

community: Surrey

value: Sunnyside Outdoor Pool is a seasonal municipal outdoor pool operated by the City of Surrey, offering free public swimming through the summer months. It also provides swimming lessons by phone registration. A refreshing stop for touring cyclists passing through South Surrey during the summer season.

value: Sunnyside Outdoor Pool

wow_evidence: Free seasonal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 103-3240 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces, covered) at 12m; rack at 35m; wall_loops (4 spaces) at 80m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Hana Sushi is a fully licensed, family-run Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant in Abbotsford's Mt Lehman area, staffed by chefs trained in both culinary traditions. The menu spans traditional sushi, Korean BBQ skewers, and a variety of vegetarian options, all served in a casual atmosphere.

value: Hana Sushi Japanese Restaurant

detail: Website states: 'From traditional sushi, Korean BBQ skewers to a variety of vegetarian dishes we expect you will find our menu a delight.'

signal: Listed rates $11-$25 per person; casual Japanese/Korean fusion

wow_evidence: most recent user reviews date from 2013–2014


value: 2655 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1P9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 24m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 50m; rack at 76m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Chalo Momo is a quick-casual Nepali kitchen serving traditional momos, Indo-Chinese noodles, tandoori dishes, and fusion items made fresh to order. The kitchen highlights its Nepali roots while offering a broad menu of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly options. Located in a Clearbrook Road strip mall in Abbotsford, it offers dine-in and online takeout ordering.

value: Chalo Momo Nepali Kitchen

signal: Main dishes $13.99–$15.99, casual Nepali quick-service dining


bike_access: rough

community: Great Central

value: A small treed lake site on Vancouver Island, reached after 24 km of forest service and privately managed logging road from Port Alberni; quiet and good for a swim or a fish, but check gate status before you leave.

value: Lowry Lake Recreation Site


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m. Total: 12 spaces.

blurb: Small municipal rose garden among Sidney's parks.

community: Sidney

value: The Rose Garden is a public park in Sidney, BC, maintained by the Town of Sidney and listed among its official parks. As a garden attraction in the seaside community of Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula, it would offer a pleasant green stop for cyclists touring the area. Specific facilities and amenities could not be confirmed from the available website content.

label: roses in bloom

months: May June

value: Rose Garden

signal: Municipal park, no admission price mentioned

wow_evidence: Small municipal garden park in Sidney; pleasant, ordinary.


value: 780 Sixth Street

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 56m; stands at 60m; stands at 96m.

community: New Westminster

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1819 Tedesco Road, Christina Lake, V0H 1E2

community: Christina Lake

value: Tempo

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 4186 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 4m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; rack (5 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 48 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Rocky Mountain Flatbread is an award-winning family pizza restaurant on Vancouver's Main Street, built around a forno-fired pizza oven and open kitchen where diners can watch pizzas being handcrafted from scratch. The 50-seat dining room includes a full bar pouring local craft beers, BC VQA wines, and house cocktails, plus a kid's play kitchen area. The restaurant emphasizes local and organic ingredients, Ocean Wise seafood, free-range meats, and is always nut-free.

value: Rocky Mountain Flatbread

detail: Website states 'lots of gluten-friendly & vegan options. Always nut free.' Thursday Date Night menu also explicitly lists 'vegetarian, gluten free & vegan options.'

signal: family pizza, forno-fired, full bar; ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: award-winning family pizza restaurant


value: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 25m.

blurb: Free works-on-paper art museum in a 1911 Deer Lake mansion.

value: Burnaby Art Gallery is the only public art museum in Canada dedicated exclusively to collecting works of art on paper, representing artists of diverse backgrounds and practices. It is housed in a beautifully restored arts and crafts mansion on the shores of Deer Lake, making it a scenic destination in its own right. Admission is always free, and the gallery offers rotating exhibitions, curator talks, workshops, and school programs throughout the year.

value: Burnaby Art Gallery

signal: Admission is always free

wow_evidence: Canada's only public museum dedicated to works on paper, free, in the restored Fairacres Mansion — dupe winner over the mansion record.


community: Vanderhoof

value: Fields


value: 1121 25 St NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2S3, Canada

community: Salmon Arm

value: Dairy Queen

signal: Dairy Queen (confirmed); ~$8-14

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 1153 The High Street, Unit 128, North Vancouver, BC V3B 0B7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 61m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Dae-ji is a Korean restaurant located in North Vancouver at The High Street. It offers sit-down dining for touring cyclists and other visitors. The restaurant is situated in a commercial shopping district.

value: Dae-ji

signal: Korean restaurant; $15-28/person


value: 103 - 10151 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V7A 4R6

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 55m; rack at 56m; rack at 89m; rack at 93m.

value: Tino's Pizza is a family-style Italian-Canadian pizzeria that has been a Richmond staple for over 25 years, located inside the Richlea (Broadmoor) Mall between Starbucks and FreshCo. The kitchen produces fresh dough daily, hand-crafts small-batch sauces, and sources vegetables locally when available. Cyclists can eat in or grab a carry-out order from a full menu of pizzas, pastas, and salads.

value: Tino's Pizza

detail: Menu lists a dedicated Vegetarian Pizza (green peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes, olives, pineapple, mushrooms)

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: Richmond staple for over 25 years


value: Triple O's

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


value: 39210 Discovery Way, Squamish, V8B 0N1

community: Squamish

value: Walmart Supercenter (Store #1015) in Squamish serves as a one-stop shop for touring cyclists needing to restock on groceries, clothing, camping supplies, and general merchandise. As a large-format supercenter, it carries a broad range of food and household goods that make it a practical resupply stop on routes through the Sea-to-Sky corridor. The store is located in Squamish's commercial district off Discovery Way.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter (Store #1015)


value: 2799 Nicola Avenue

community: Merritt

value: Road Runner Motel is a motel situated on Nicola Avenue in the Nicola Valley / Thompson region of British Columbia, a corridor used by touring cyclists travelling between the Interior and the Lower Mainland. As a roadside motel it offers basic overnight accommodation along this route. No further details about the property could be verified at this time.

value: Road Runner Motel


value: 7215 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 3J3

value: Original Tandoori Kitchen is a full-service Indian restaurant on Main Street in Vancouver's South Vancouver neighbourhood, specialising in tandoori meats, fresh-baked breads, and regional curries prepared by named chefs using traditional techniques. The restaurant presents itself as a fine-dining experience while offering an extensive menu that spans hearty biryanis, seekh kebabs, and a wide range of vegetarian dishes. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down dining room with table reservations available online.

value: Original Tandoori Kitchen

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian dishes: Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, Gobhi Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Spinach Rolls, Paneer Tikka, Vegetable Biryani, and a full range of breads. No vegan or GF claims found

signal: Mains $15.95–$18.95 (chicken, lamb, tandoori); full tandoori $25


value: 1790 Island Highway, V9B 1H8

community: Colwood

value: Subway is a fast-food sandwich franchise offering quick meals and takeaway service. Located on Island Highway in the Victoria area, it provides a convenient meal stop for touring cyclists in the region.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

wow_evidence: fast-food sandwich franchise


value: 555 West Hastings Street, V6B 4N6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (9 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Top of Vancouver is a fine dining revolving restaurant perched 553 feet (167m) above street level at the top of Harbour Centre Tower, offering a slow 360-degree panoramic sweep of the city skyline, coastal mountains, and ocean as you dine. The kitchen focuses on award-winning continental cuisine with an emphasis on premium seafood and meats. A touring cyclist seeking a special-occasion splurge will find this one of the most dramatically situated dining experiences in British Columbia.

value: Top of Vancouver

detail: Menu items throughout are labeled GF (gluten-free), V (vegetarian), and VG (vegan), e.g., Green Salad (GF, V, VG), Tomato Bocconcini Caprese (GF, V), Pan Seared Salmon (GF)

label: Fine dining

signal: Main entrees $68–75; explicit 'Fine Dining'; destination revolving restaurant; premium ingredients (Angus AAA, Atlantic lobster, King crab, caviar)


value: 895 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, British Columbia V0N 1V0

community: Gibsons

value: The Cedars Inn is a 45-room eco-friendly hotel and convention center in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, situated less than 10 minutes from the Langdale BC Ferry Terminal — a convenient stop for cyclists arriving or departing via ferry. The property features an outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and a fitness centre, plus an on-site Japanese-Korean restaurant. It is one of the few hotels in the area with full convention and banquet facilities, and is notably pet-friendly with ample parking for RVs and trailers.

value: Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Center

detail: On-site restaurant Won's Japanese Korean Restaurant serves lunch and dinner (sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, udon, tempura and more)

detail: Complimentary Wi-Fi 6 (6th generation equipment) included for all guests; described as 'super fast' and one of few or only hotels on the Sunshine Coast offering this technology

signal: 45-room hotel + convention centre near Langdale ferry; standard full-service, $140-190


value: 2180 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, BC V7H 0B5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces, covered) at 89m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Dollarton Liquor Store is a retail liquor shop in North Vancouver operated by Springs Group, a BC-based hospitality company running 13+ locations across the province. Staff hand-pick the selection and can advise on current in-store promotions. Curbside and delivery ordering are available, and customers can earn rewards through the Springs Group VIP Points loyalty program.

value: Dollarton Liquor Store


value: 353 Market Ave, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: The Board Room Cafe is the Boundary region's first board game cafe, serving artisan coffee, specialty beverages, and locally sourced Grab & Game deli snacks alongside a library of 500+ titles available to play in-house. Located in downtown Grand Forks, it doubles as a retail shop stocking Magic: the Gathering, Warhammer, and board games for purchase. The cafe positions itself as an inclusive community gathering hub and runs regular gaming events throughout the week.

value: The Board Room Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Boundary region's first board game cafe


value: 1200 Rogers Way, Kamloops, V1S 1N5

community: Kamloops

value: A Rodeway Inn motel providing standard mid-range accommodation in Kamloops. Located on Rogers Way, this property serves as a convenient stopping point for travelers and cyclists passing through the area.

value: Rodeway Inn & Suites

signal: chain 'rodeway'


value: 6856 Buckley Bay Rd Unit D, Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0

community: Fanny Bay

value: Weinberg's Good Food is a curated shop on Vancouver Island — likely in Buckley Bay — offering coffee and whole foods alongside a carefully selected range of lifestyle products including clothing, skincare, and homeware brands. The 'curated food, coffee and fashion' tagline suggests a hybrid retail and cafe concept unusual for a small Island community. Whether cyclists can sit down with a coffee or pick up road food is unclear from the available evidence.

value: Weinberg's Good Food

wow_evidence: curated food, coffee and fashion on Vancouver Island


value: 470 South Fletcher Road, Gibsons, V0N 1V0

blurb: Gibsons' public library with WiFi and printing.

value: Gibsons & District Public Library is the public library serving Gibsons and the surrounding Sunshine Coast community, offering books, digital collections, and a range of community programs. Touring cyclists will find free public computers, printing, and Wi-Fi access inside. The library also maintains a Library Locker service and hosts community events, making it a useful rest stop in the heart of Gibsons.

value: Gibsons & District Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 540 Victoria St, Kamloops, B.C.

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 84m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Cordo Resto & Bar is a regionally-inspired full-service restaurant and bar in downtown Kamloops, named after the Cordillera mountain geography of interior BC, offering indoor and outdoor patio dining. The menu celebrates Thompson-Okanagan regional cuisine with locally sourced produce, craft beers on tap, wines from the Kamloops Wine Trail and Okanagan, and house-crafted cocktails. A dedicated Grab + Go counter — a 'we proudly serve' Starbucks location — offers nutritious packaged meals and premium coffee for cyclists needing a quick, fuelling stop.

value: Cordo Resto & Bar

detail: Grab + Go section describes 'wholesome food on the go featuring balanced, nutritious meals… Perfect for an early departure, working lunch or a picnic in the park' in environmentally-responsible packaging

detail: Recipes page explicitly notes Crispy Seed Crackers are 'gluten free'; no explicit vegetarian or vegan confirmation found in website text

signal: regional resto & bar, patio; ~$20-32pp

wow_evidence: Grab + Go counter … perfect for an early departure, working lunch or a picnic in the park


value: 734 Esplanade Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Kaede Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on Esplanade Avenue in Ladysmith serving an extensive menu of sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and cooked dinner dishes with a distinctly house-crafted style. The menu spans traditional preparations alongside inventive specials and a full dessert menu of Japanese-inspired sweets including homemade mochi and chiffon cake. Takeout is available by phone, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through town.

value: Kaede Sushi

detail: Multiple vegetarian items confirmed on dinner and sushi menus: Veggie Roll, Yam Roll, Agedashi Tofu, Tofu Steak, Tofu Dengaku, Tofu Salad, Veggie Tempura, Veggie Kushiage, Edamame. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Most mains $5–15, rolls $5–8; casual sushi restaurant

wow_evidence: extensive menu of sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi... homemade mochi and chiffon cake


value: 5179 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5W 4G8

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (6 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (12 spaces) at 82m; stands (20 spaces) at 86m; stands (12 spaces) at 96m. Total: 58 spaces.

value: Pampanga's Cuisine is a Filipino family-owned restaurant that opened in 2018, specializing in authentic Kapampangan dishes including crispy sisig, breakfast silogs, and traditional Filipino desserts. It operates in turo-turo style — pre-cooked dishes displayed buffet-style in food warmers, reflecting the beloved carinderia street-food tradition of the Philippines — alongside an all-day breakfast menu. The restaurant expanded to a second Vancouver location in 2022 and also offers catering services for gatherings of all sizes.

value: Pampanga's Cuisine

signal: turo-turo Filipino buffet; ~$14-20pp


value: 4909 Rumble Street

community: Burnaby

value: Marco Market is a convenience store located on Rumble Street in Vancouver. It offers basic retail goods and groceries to local customers and passing cyclists.

value: Marco Market


value: 515 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (8 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (14 spaces) at 64m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Fiamo is an Italian kitchen, pizza, and wine bar in downtown Victoria occupying a warm, European-bistro-style space with exposed brick walls adorned with authentic Italian racing bikes and a centrepiece chandelier. The menu leans traditional Italian with Mediterranean, French, and Spanish influences, featuring wood-fired pizzas, house-made pasta, and a broad international wine list. A heated patio, a mezzanine for private gatherings of up to 18, and a late-night pizza service make it a versatile stop on the Yates Street corridor.

value: Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: Verdure pizza (rapini, roasted red peppers, red onion, mozzarella, pesto), Margherita pizza, Caprese salad, Brussels Sprouts, and Barbabietole salad. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Pizza mains $21–23, pasta $25–30; sit-down pizzeria


value: 2204 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 1N8

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 11m; rack (5 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 32m; rack (18 spaces) at 39m; rack (5 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; rack (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 63 spaces.

value: Snack Pack is a convenience store located on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, one of Vancouver's most cycle-active corridors and home to the popular Arbutus Greenway and seaside routes. The shop's name and convenience classification suggest a grab-and-go focus well-suited to cyclists needing a quick stop. Its late evening hours make it a viable option for cyclists finishing longer rides.

value: Snack Pack


value: 301 2nd Avenue, Fernie, V0B 1M0

community: Fernie

value: The Central is a nightclub and bar in Fernie, BC, housed in one of the only buildings to survive the town's catastrophic fire of 1908. Owned and operated by the Himalayan Spice Bistro, it functions as Fernie's primary live music and dance venue, hosting touring and local acts throughout the year. Touring cyclists looking for a lively evening stop in a venue with genuine local history will find it here.

value: The Central

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 58m; rack at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; rack at 83m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Shiny Tea is a Taiwanese Tea Cafe drawing on over 30 years of brand history, with a mission to bring high-quality teas from Taiwan to Canada. The brand is best known for its original bubble tea lineage and its signature TeaLato, a fusion of Taiwanese tea and Italian gelato available at select locations. With multiple Greater Vancouver outlets and a mobile app for skip-the-line pickup, it offers a quick and distinctive refreshment stop in downtown Vancouver.

value: Shiny Tea


value: 1418 Highway #6, Crescent Valley, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 18m.

community: Crescent Valley

value: Frog Peak Café & Guesthouse has been serving breakfast and lunch on the edge of the Slocan River in Crescent Valley since 2005, with a strong commitment to locally sourced ingredients and rotating local artwork on the walls. The café sits on an acre of gardens and mature trees, offering a distinctly unhurried stop in one of BC's most scenic valley corridors. The self-contained upstairs guesthouse sleeping up to six people makes it a practical overnight option for cyclists touring the Slocan Valley.

value: Frog Peak Café & Guesthouse

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian-friendly dishes (Veghead panini with roasted peppers, artichokes, pesto and mozzarella; Huevos Rancheros with black beans and avocado; The Goddess Bagel; The Pesto Eggs Benedict); several items are explicitly marked 'Available gluten-free' and GF bread substitution is offered on paninis


value: 1425 Store Street, V8W 3C6

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 42m; stands at 49m; rack at 51m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (6 spaces) at 82m; rack at 85m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Cafe Mexico is a Mexican Grill & Cantina on Store Street in Victoria, serving an extensive menu of tacos, enchiladas, alambres, and antojitos with clearly labeled vegetarian options throughout. The restaurant also boasts one of the more comprehensive tequila and mezcal selections in the city, with dozens of expressions listed. Touring cyclists arriving in downtown Victoria will find a full sit-down dining experience rooted in authentic Mexican flavours.

value: Cafe Mexico

detail: Multiple dishes explicitly labeled vegetarian on the menu: TACOS VEGETARIANOS, TACOS RAJAS (vegetarian), ALAMBRE VEGETARIANO, CHILE RELLENO (VEGETARIANO)


value: 5034 48th Ave, Delta, British Columbia

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

community: Delta

value: Ladner Sushi has been a fixture in Ladner Village since 2014, handcrafting sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and Japanese comfort food including bento boxes, donburi, and teriyaki across an extensive menu. The restaurant participates in Ladner's famous summer Farmer's Markets and supports local school food programs, making it a community-oriented stop. Online and mobile ordering with in-town delivery is available across all platforms.

value: Ladner Sushi

signal: sushi, affordable/very reasonable; ~$15-22pp

wow_evidence: fixture in Ladner Village since 2014


value: Unit 108 - 6596 Applecross Road, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0A4

community: Nanaimo

value: Phở Bội is a Vietnamese restaurant in Nanaimo serving a broad menu of traditional pho, vermicelli bowls, and appetizers rooted in the five-taste profile of Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients, herbs, and vegetables, offering both hearty beef-broth noodle soups and lighter options. It is a sit-down neighbourhood restaurant with an extensive menu that could satisfy a hungry touring cyclist looking for a filling, flavourful meal.

value: Pho Boi A Taste of Vietnam

detail: Menu lists '00. Phở Chay Vegetable' and a tofu curry option ('S8. Cari...Tofu'), confirming vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes are available

signal: Main pho dishes $18.45–$19.95; sit-down pho noodle house


community: Salmon Arm

value: No Frills


value: 1301 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y9, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 84m.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 68m; rack at 88m; stands at 96m.

community: Richmond

value: Canadian Tire


value: 2000 Cadboro Bay Rd #104, Victoria, BC V8R 5G5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 6m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 18m; rack (3 spaces, covered) at 41m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Oak Bay

value: Baan Thai

signal: Baan Thai; ~$18-28pp


value: 435 Main Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

bike_repair_offered: no

category: Bike Services

community: Tofino

value: Tofino Electric Bikes bills itself as Tofino's first e-bike rental company, offering Class-1 pedal-assisted step-through bikes for exploring the Pacific Rim National Park coastline and the trail corridor between Tofino and Ucluelet. Operating out of two locations — downtown at 435 Main St and at Surf Grove Campground on Maltby Road — they make it easy for visitors without their own bikes to access the region's dedicated cycling routes. Each rental comes with a helmet, lock, bell, and small cargo bag.

value: Tofino Electric Bikes

detail: Fleet of Class-1 pedal-assisted step-through e-bikes available for rent; two pickup locations (downtown Main St and Surf Grove Campground); walk-ins welcome, online booking available; rentals include helmet, lock, bell, and small cargo bag

subcategory: Rentals

wow_evidence: Tofino's first e-bike rental company... trail corridor between Tofino and Ucluelet


value: 4120 Hastings Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; rack (3 spaces) at 90m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: A restaurant with an Italian name, though the associated website is a minimal hosting placeholder offering little insight into the venue's operations or amenities.

value: Portobello Ristorante

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

wow_evidence: address discrepancy and a placeholder-style website make it unclear whether the OSM location is accurate


value: 20842 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, V2X 2R3

community: Maple Ridge

value: Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors

signal: cuisine=pizza


community: Fort Nelson

value: IGA

subcategory: Grocery Store


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Vermilion Crossing

value: A hike-in backcountry campsite along Tumbling Creek in Kootenay National Park; a mandatory backcountry permit and National Park Pass are required, campfires are prohibited, and advance reservations are strongly advised for July through September.

value: Tumbling Creek

ownership: National park

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: described exclusively in the context of hiking/backpacking; no cycling-specific access


value: 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC

community: Kelowna

value: Cap's Liquor Store is a cold beer, wine, and spirits retailer located on Harvey Ave in Kelowna, affiliated with the Coast Capri Hotel. It carries a broad selection of beer, coolers, ciders, spirits, and wines and offers an online shop for browsing inventory. For touring cyclists passing through Kelowna, it is a convenient stop to pick up beverages for camp or the road.

value: Cap's Liquor Store

detail: Food is not sold; menu is limited to alcohol products (beer, wine, spirits, coolers, ciders)

wow_evidence: cold beer, wine, and spirits retailer affiliated with the Coast Capri Hotel


value: 1271 Salish Road, Kamloops, V2H 1P6

community: Kamloops

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 4025 Borden Street, Victoria, BC

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

community: Saanich

value: The Monkey Tree Pub is a spacious Victoria neighbourhood pub that has been a community gathering place since 1986, founded by BC hospitality icon Gordon Card on a commitment to craft food and drink. The kitchen uses fresh, hand-cut ingredients and runs rotating seasonal specials alongside pub classics, while the bar offers a daily happy hour and rotating beer and cocktail selections. The venue also operates an on-site liquor store and accepts takeout orders by phone.

value: The Monkey Tree Pub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: community gathering place since 1986


value: 48 Tenth Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 2800 Murray St, Port Moody, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 35m; stands (8 spaces) at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 55m; stands (8 spaces) at 65m; stands (12 spaces) at 83m. Total: 42 spaces.

blurb: Outdoor pool in Rocky Point Park on Burrard Inlet.

community: Port Moody

value: Rocky Point Swimming Pool is a seasonal outdoor public pool operated by the City of Port Moody, located within Rocky Point Park. The facility offers public swims, swim lessons, and Aquafit classes during the summer season. Rocky Point Park sits along the Burrard Inlet shoreline, making it a scenic stop for cyclists exploring the Tri-Cities area.

value: Rocky Point Swimming Pool

signal: municipal seasonal pool; $25 season pass implies drop-in ~$4-6

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor pool in waterfront Rocky Point Park — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 370 Trans-Canada Hwy, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1T9

community: Ladysmith

value: Sushi Wara is an authentic Japanese restaurant situated just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith, operated since 2016 by master chef Paul Pak who brings 30 years of Japanese culinary experience. The restaurant uses fresh, local fish and offers both indoor dine-in and outdoor patio seating, giving cyclists a comfortable place to rest. Its highway-adjacent location makes it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley corridor.

value: Sushi Wara

signal: master-chef sushi, mid-range; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: master chef Paul Pak who brings 30 years of Japanese culinary experience… fresh, local fish


value: 10120 100 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 3Y7

community: Fort St. John

value: Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill is a sit-down Mediterranean restaurant in Fort St. John, best known for its donairs and Greek-style dishes. The restaurant is licensed, allowing cyclists to enjoy a cold beer alongside their meal. Self-service kiosks are available alongside counter service in a clean, single-storey dining room.

value: Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill

signal: Mediterranean grill, donair/Greek, affordable, licensed; ~$14-22pp


value: 20398 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 42m.

google_place_id: ChIJWYse-GPUhVQRpOgRIBJEPDo

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: Unit 1, 700 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H9

value: Spice - Original Taste of India is an Indian cuisine restaurant located on Tranquille Road in Kamloops, BC. Situated in a commercial strip on the north shore of the Thompson River, it could serve as a meal stop for cyclists riding through or exploring the city. No further details about the dining experience or cycling facilities could be confirmed from available sources.

value: Spice Indian Cuisine


value: 12522 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J4

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Kabuki Sushi is a Japanese and Asian restaurant in Pitt Meadows serving sushi and other dishes made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers both dine-in with table reservations and online ordering, making it a convenient stop for cyclists riding the Pitt Meadows area. Its name pays homage to the highly stylised classical Japanese dance-drama known for elaborate costumes and detailed movement.

value: Kabuki Sushi

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


value: 28060 Fraser Highway

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 11m.

community: Abbotsford

value: Tim Hortons


value: 4418 Beresford Street, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (11 spaces, covered) at 21m; stands (6 spaces) at 49m; stands (10 spaces) at 53m; stands at 56m; stands (10 spaces) at 63m; stands at 63m; stands at 73m; rack (10 spaces) at 83m. Total: 47 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: bb.q Chicken

signal: cuisine=chicken


value: 86 Semisch Avenue, V7M 3H8

community: North Vancouver

value: Sailor Hägar's is a neighbourhood brew pub in North Vancouver offering views of Vancouver Harbour and the city skyline, with a rotating selection of craft beers on tap alongside a full pub menu of burgers, wings, fish and chips, and more. The pub is known as one of the only spots on the North Shore staying open until 2am on weekends, and hosts regular karaoke nights, themed parties, live music, and sports viewing. An attached liquor store adds convenience for cyclists stocking up before a ride.

value: Sailor Hägar's


value: 1007 Main Street, Vancouver, V6A 4L4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Machete is an ancestral Mexican restaurant in Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood, founded in late 2020 by a chef-pharmacobiologist who draws on pre-Hispanic culinary traditions and her family's recipes from the Nahua region of Jalisco. The menu revolves around the Mesoamerican triad of corn, beans, and squash, with tortillas made from freshly milled nixtamal and a cacao bar rooted in Nahua cultural heritage. Both dine-in and online order-for-pickup are available.

value: Machete

detail: Menu explicitly lists Vegano (Vegan) combo, Vegan Taco, Vegetariano (Veggie) combo, and multiple gluten-free items (Elote GF, Esquite GF, Guaca-toston GF, Yuca fries GF, Keto taco)

signal: ancestral Mexican, mains $23-30/apps $9-19; ~$24-34pp


community: Telegraph Cove

value: Boat-in only marine rec site on a wind-sheltered gravel beach south of Telegraph Cove, reached by kayak or small boat across Broughton Strait; no road access and no stated water or facilities.

value: Blinkhorn Peninsula (BCMT)


value: 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1

community: Metchosin

value: Pedder Bay Café is the Coffee House of Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina, situated on a working marina roughly 40 minutes west of downtown Victoria. It serves locally roasted espresso drinks, baked goods, soups, and sandwiches alongside a fully licensed beer, wine, and cider selection — all available on an outdoor patio overlooking the bay. An attached General Store stocks fishing gear, ice cream, snacks, and RV supplies, making it a convenient all-in-one stop for cyclists riding the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

value: Pedder Bay Café

detail: Website states 'a variety of ready-to-eat snacks & drinks are available for purchase until closing time' and offers soups and sandwiches, implying takeaway is standard

detail: Website explicitly states 'gluten-free selections' among baked goods and snacks

signal: amenity=cafe

detail: Not explicitly mentioned on website but not contradicted; consistent with a full resort facility


value: 10608 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, V1J 1Z3

value: Hungry Bear is a casual restaurant in Fort St. John serving a mix of Asian dishes and burgers — an eclectic combination that makes it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the Peace River region. It operates out of a single-storey retail building on 100 Avenue, one of the main commercial corridors in town.

value: Hungry Bear

signal: cuisine=burger


value: Burnaby Liquor Store


value: 2800 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver

value: Kook is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant in East Vancouver where diners cook premium Canadian-certified beef, pork, chicken, and seafood at their own table on Shinpo Systems smokeless grills. The restaurant's interior is designed around the five ancient elements — gold, wood, water, fire, and earth — and its ventilation system is engineered to eliminate cooking odors. A touring cyclist looking for a substantial, interactive sit-down meal after a long ride will find an extensive menu of prime cuts and 15-item banchan spreads.

value: Kook

signal: Main BBQ items $26–60, most $40+; per-person spend $35–60 range


community: Bloedel

value: A quiet 6-site boat-in rec site on the south shore of Lower Campbell Lake, with a beautiful beach and campsites perched above the water on a short trail — effectively inaccessible to cyclists without arranging a boat.

value: Long Point Recreation Site


blurb: Public food forest in Nanaimo's community gardens network.

community: Nanaimo

value: Bing Kee Food Forest is a publicly accessible community food forest in Nanaimo, BC, listed under the City's parks and community gardens network. Food forests are designed to mimic layered forest ecosystems while producing edible plants, offering a distinctive green-space experience compared to conventional parks. Cyclists exploring Nanaimo's urban greenways may find it a pleasant and unusual detour.

label: Summer harvest

months: June July August September

value: Bing Kee Food Forest

signal: Community garden on city parks website; no admission fee indicated

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Public community food forest — a genuinely unusual edible-landscape stop in the city parks network.


value: 5816 Fraser Street, Vancouver, V5W 2Z5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: L & G Bubble Tea is a specialty bubble tea cafe located on Fraser Street in Vancouver. It offers indoor seating for cyclists seeking a beverage and snack stop.

value: L & G Bubble Tea

label: Cheap eats


value: 221 Main Street, Sicamous, British Columbia

community: Sicamous

value: The Narrows Smokehouse is a dedicated slow-smoked BBQ restaurant in Sicamous, specializing in brisket, pulled pork, and ribs cooked low and slow alongside housemade sauces and classic sides. The full-service menu extends to cocktails, craft mocktails, beer on tap, and wine, making it a proper sit-down stop on a touring route through the Shuswap corridor. Catering and takeout are available, and the kitchen offers dedicated gluten-free, vegetarian, and food allergy menus.

value: The Narrows Smokehouse

detail: Website lists a dedicated 'Dietary Restrictions Menu' covering Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Lactose-Free, and Food Allergy options

signal: slow-smoked BBQ, wine list; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: dedicated slow-smoked BBQ restaurant in Sicamous; Take-out HOT-TO-GO confirmed


value: 4018 Cambie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 77m; building (12 spaces, covered, paid) at 99m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Ton Ton Sushi is a Japanese and Korean sushi restaurant on Cambie Street in Vancouver, serving sushi and a fusion of Japanese and Korean dishes. The restaurant offers online ordering through their website and a dedicated app. Located along the Cambie Street corridor near the Canada Line, it is a convenient stop for cyclists moving through South Vancouver.

value: Ton Ton Sushi

signal: sushi + Japanese-Korean fusion; ~$15-25pp


value: 1692 Venables Street

value: Vennie's Sub Shop is a community-focused sandwich spot started in 2021 by a group of friends devoted to hand-crafted subs, now operating out of a physical location near the top of Commercial Drive in Vancouver. The menu spans creative cold subs like The Muffaletta (mortadella, salami, giardiniera) and hot options such as a French Beef Dip and Chopped Cheese, alongside sides and cookies. The shop also offers event catering.

value: Vennie's Sub Shop

detail: Menu lists 'The Veggie' sub (Roast Zucchini, Tomato, Arugula, Fior di latte, Pesto Mayo, Balsamic Glaze). No explicit vegan or gluten-free options confirmed

signal: Sub shop; menu items $15.99–26.99, mostly $16–22


value: 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6C 2X8

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 26m; stands (5 spaces) at 42m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (10 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: WA-BAGEL is a Japanese-style bagel shop tucked into the concourse level of the Park Place Building in Vancouver's downtown financial district, founded by ABURI Restaurants' Seigo Nakamura and featured in Condé Nast Traveler. Head Baker Yukiko fuses New York bagel technique with Japanese ingredients — matcha, mochi, ume, koji — producing a distinctly chewy, flavour-filled product unlike standard North American bagels. Beyond retail bagels and premium sandwiches, the shop offers catering and hands-on bagel-making workshops.

value: WA-BAGEL

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: featured in Condé Nast Traveler... Japanese ingredients — matcha, mochi, ume, koji


community: Mount Robson

value: Backcountry campsite on the Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park, set near the thundering Emperor Falls on the Robson River; access is hike-in only (~11 km from the trailhead), making it a summer-season, non-cycling overnight.

value: Emperor Falls Campground

wow_evidence: backcountry campsite on Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park; access is hike-in only (~11 km from trailhead)


value: 3170 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2L1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Rayhan Restaurant is a Mediterranean eatery at the corner of Oak Street and 16th Avenue in Vancouver, serving shawarma platters, falafel, pita wraps, and rice or fries box meals. The menu accommodates a range of dietary needs with clearly labelled vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options across multiple dishes. Both walk-in and reservation dining are offered, making it a flexible stop in a busy Vancouver neighbourhood.

value: Rayhan Mediterranean Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly labels Falafel Platter, Rice Falafel Box, and Fries Falafel Box as 'Vegetarian' and 'Vegan'; chicken, beef, lamb, and falafel platters and box meals are individually marked 'Gluten free'


value: 4020 Number 5 Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Richmond Halal Meat & Deli is a halal meat and deli shop in Richmond, BC, specializing in halal meat products and prepared foods. It provides a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking local food provisions in the area.

value: Richmond Halal Meat & Deli

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 921 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2S0

community: Tofino

value: Long Beach Market is a convenience and general store in Tofino operated by The Wayne Procter Group as part of their Vancouver Island General Stores division. In addition to convenience goods, it sells gasoline (regular, mid-grade, premium, and diesel) and propane in both auto and cylinder formats. Situated in one of BC's most popular cycling destinations on the west coast of Vancouver Island, it serves as a practical resupply stop for touring cyclists heading into or out of the Tofino area.

value: Long Beach Market

detail: Website listing explicitly states 'Auto and cylinder propane' available


value: 1703 Island Highway

community: View Royal

value: Serious Coffee

subcategory: Café / Coffee


community: Dadens

value: West Coast Fishing Club is a luxury all-inclusive fishing resort on Langara Island, Haida Gwaii, operating since 1988 and offering guided salmon and halibut fishing from two lodges (The Clubhouse and The Outpost). Guests reach the property exclusively via a charter jet from Vancouver's South Terminal to Masset, followed by a helicopter transfer to the lodge. The resort is renowned for its conservation programs and high-end wilderness hospitality in one of BC's most remote corners.

value: West Coast Fishing Club

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Explicit 'luxury lodges' positioning, exclusive access, charter flights, helicopter transfers, gourmet service

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: luxury all-inclusive fishing resort...operating since 1988...renowned for its conservation programs and high-end wilderness hospitality


value: 1536 Venables Street, Vancouver, V5L 2G9

blurb: Free commercial art gallery in the Venables corridor, operating since 1986.

value: A Canadian art gallery in East Vancouver's light-industrial Venables corridor, operating since 1986. Represents BC and North American artists across painting, photography, and digital art with rotating exhibitions. Free admission and no appointment needed on weekdays, making it an easy cultural stop.

value: Art Works

label: Free

signal: Gallery explicitly states 'no admission fees' for drop-in visits

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Commercial gallery since 1986, free, no appointment weekdays; ordinary-gallery ladder.


value: 658 Herald Street, V8W 1S7

community: Victoria

value: Rabbit Rabbit is a small wine bar and restaurant on the edge of Victoria's historic Chinatown, helmed by Executive Chef Billy Nguyen and Wine Director Sydney Cooper, with a frequently changing menu of locally sourced, seasonally driven cuisine. The wine program is curiosity-driven and focuses on small, sustainable producers from around the world, with notable representation from Vancouver Island wineries and appellations. The bar earned recognition in Air Canada's Best New Restaurants 2025 and has been nominated for the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

value: Rabbit Rabbit

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian dishes including Cucumber Salad, Charred Romaine, Agedashi Tofu, Dan Dan Noodles, Seared Cabbage Puttanesca, and Mushroom Lo Bok Go

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: Air Canada's Best New Restaurants 2025 ... nominated for the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards


value: Moga's Pizza Ltd. is a pizza-focused fast-food restaurant serving the Lower Mainland area, formerly operating as Top's Pizza. It provides a convenient food option for touring cyclists seeking a quick meal.

value: Moga's Pizza Ltd.

wow_evidence: pizza-focused fast-food restaurant... formerly operating as Top's Pizza


value: 5133 7th Avenue

community: Okanagan Falls

value: Holiday Park Resort is a sprawling 67-acre RV and vacation condo resort situated between Kelowna and Vernon in Lake Country, BC, featuring 570 RV sites and 117 vacation condos. Founded in 1983 and open year-round, the resort is surrounded by championship golf courses, award-winning wineries, and ski hills. An on-site convenience store and bike rentals make it a practical staging point for touring cyclists exploring the Okanagan.

value: Holiday Park Resort

detail: On-site licensed restaurant 'THYME at Ellison Lake' with a pub-style menu

detail: 'Up Front Market & Rentals' is an on-site convenience store

signal: bare motel, no chain


community: Cranbrook

value: Booster Juice


value: 6345 Fraser Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: So Hyang Korean Cuisine is a Korean restaurant on Fraser Street in Vancouver's Sunset neighbourhood, open seven days a week. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations accepted, and offers online order-ahead for pickup. It sits on a busy arterial cycling corridor connecting south Vancouver to the city centre.

value: So Hyang Korean Cuisine

signal: Korean, walk-in/order-ahead; ~$16-26pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 11-4122 Village Green, Whistler, V8E 1G9

community: Whistler

value: Fat Tony's Pizza has been a Whistler village staple since 2007, celebrated for its signature sesame seed crust and the Beef & Blue Cheese house special. Positioned in the heart of the village surrounded by bars and nightclubs, it caters to a wide range of diets with dedicated vegan (Daiya cheese), vegetarian, and gluten-free pizza options. Pizza by the slice is available for a quick grab-and-go stop, and delivery covers all of Whistler.

value: Fat Tony's Pizza

detail: Dedicated vegan pizza page confirms Daiya dairy-free/gluten-free/soy-free cheese; separate vegetarian and gluten-free base options listed; multiple vegan-labelled pizzas on the menu (e.g. BBQ Beyond Meat Lovers, Beyond Meat Supreme)

wow_evidence: Whistler village staple since 2007...pizza by the slice is available for a quick grab-and-go stop


value: 362C 10th Street, Courtenay, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 2 spaces.

blurb: Working artist studio and gallery in Courtenay.

community: Courtenay

value: Art Alchemy Studio is an art gallery and working studio space in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, associated with local artist Sharon Lalonde who works in the Comox Valley. The studio participates in community arts events and exhibitions in the region. A touring cyclist passing through Courtenay's arts district may find it a worthwhile stop for locally created visual art.

value: ARTWRX Studio Gallery

signal: Personal artist studio, no public admission pricing or visitor information

wow_evidence: Local artist's studio-gallery; thin record.