value: 780 Princess Street

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 51m; stands at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Sushi Farm is a fast food sushi restaurant on Princess Street in North Vancouver with indoor seating. It provides a quick dining option for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Sushi Farm

wow_evidence: fast food sushi restaurant


category: Groceries

community: Abbotsford

source: osm

value: Go Market

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Convenience Store

tier: info


source: enrichment

value: 4112 Lougheed Highway Unit 160, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 4 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Burnaby

value: Trees Organic Coffee is a Vancouver-area cafe chain that has been operating since 1996, known for its in-house roasted organic coffee and award-winning homemade cheesecakes voted best in Vancouver. The Gilmore location in Burnaby is one of 13–14 locations across the region. The menu extends beyond coffee to include sandwiches, baked goods, and a lunch selection, making it a practical stop for a mid-ride meal.

value: Trees Organic Coffee

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: operating since 1996, known for its in-house roasted organic coffee... 13–14 locations across the region


blurb: Lakeshore Japanese garden in New Denver honouring interned Japanese Canadians.

category: Attractions

community: New Denver

value: Kohan Reflection Garden is a publicly accessible garden in the Kootenays region of British Columbia, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a leisure garden with open public access. Its name suggests a reflective or contemplative landscape, making it a likely rest stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. No further detail could be confirmed due to the website being unreachable.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: med

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Kohan Reflection Garden

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: public reflection garden, free

source: judgement

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Lakeshore Japanese garden in New Denver commemorating interned Japanese Canadians (own knowledge; record is thin OSM text) — memorial garden, solemn-site rule: no delight score, route to Heather.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Five Guys

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'five guys'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 5505 Airport Way, Kelowna, V1V 3C3

category: Accommodation

community: Kelowna

value: A Four Points by Sheraton hotel located on the access road to Kelowna International Airport, convenient for touring cyclists arriving or departing the region by air. A six-level commercial building operated by Marriott. Specific bike storage and guest amenities remain unconfirmed.

value: Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: chain 'sheraton'

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1209-7015 Nesters Road, Whistler, BC V8E 0X1

community: Whistler

value: La Cantina (branded online as Tacos La Cantina) is an authentic Mexican taqueria founded by Pepe Barajas, inspired by the street-food culture of Mexico. The Nesters Plaza location operates as a takeout and delivery outlet, offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and margaritas with a strong emphasis on dietary inclusivity. It has built a local reputation as Whistler's best taqueria, with delivery available through Skip the Dishes, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.

value: La Cantina

detail: Website explicitly designates the Nesters Plaza location as 'Pickup only' with online ordering via the website, Skip the Dishes, DoorDash, and Uber Eats

detail: Menu page states 'extensive variety of GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN OPTIONS'; specific items include Vegan Chili Beans taco and Cauliflower taco

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

wow_evidence: two-location Mexican taqueria… Nesters location as 'Pickup only' takeout


value: 828 10th Ave S, Golden, BC V0A 0A0, Canada

community: Golden

value: Golden Sushi is a restaurant in the Golden, BC area offering sushi, Japanese, and Korean cuisine. Situated in a mountain town that serves as a gateway to Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, it represents a notable dining option in a region where Asian cuisine restaurants are relatively uncommon. Touring cyclists passing through Golden on routes such as the Trans-Canada corridor may find it a welcome stop.

value: Golden Sushi

band_key: casual

confidence: medium

label: Casual

signal: duplicate Golden Sushi entry; banded consistently

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: sushi/Japanese/Korean restaurant in Golden, BC


value: 1359 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6E 1N1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (5 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A Greek taverna on Vancouver's busy Robson Street offering full-service dining with both indoor and outdoor seating. Traditional Greek cuisine with vegetarian options available, making it a reliable lunch or dinner stop for cycling tourists.

value: Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Tavern

detail: Vegetarian available; vegan not available

signal: Stepho's souvlaki Greek, value; ~$15-22pp


community: Vanderhoof

value: BC Liquor Store

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2052 Comox Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 46m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Comox

value: Comox Shell

region: Vancouver Island


value: 652 Cook Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1W 4T4, Canada

value: Black Rabbit Coffee House is an independent specialty coffee shop in Kelowna, run by a 17-year industry veteran who named the cafe after her two pet rabbits rescued from a Calgary brewery patio. The shop features direct-trade Rosso Coffee Roasters beans, a full espresso bar, house-baked goods, and a retail shelf stocked with coffee products. Its personal backstory and commitment to small Canadian suppliers give it a distinct character among Kelowna cafes.

value: Black Rabbit Coffee House

detail: Menu lists multiple items as vegan-friendly and gluten-free: Hot Chocolate ('vegan friendly'), Big Fat Lion Carrot Cake and Date Square ('Allergen free, Vegan friendly and gluten free'), and Black Rabbit Brownie ('Allergen free, Vegan friendly and gluten free'). Milk alternatives (oat, almond) also available

signal: Independent specialty coffee shop + house baked goods

wow_evidence: direct-trade Rosso Coffee Roasters beans, house-baked goods, 17-year industry veteran


community: Langley

value: Ricky’s Country Restaurant

signal: Ricky's Country Restaurant chain; ~$16-24pp


value: 6731 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

value: Mr. Ho Wonton House is a Chinese restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby serving fresh wonton, noodle soups, congee, hot pot, and a broad menu of classic Cantonese dishes. The restaurant offers indoor seating with air conditioning, and accepts online orders for both pickup and delivery via its own app. It sits on a busy arterial cycling corridor connecting Burnaby to Vancouver.

value: Mr. Ho Wonton House

confidence: low

signal: Cantonese wonton/noodle/congee house; ~$14-22pp


value: qathet Regional District, BC V8A 0N7, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Saltery Bay

source: camping

value: A user-maintained treed campsite on Khartoum Lake, one of the larger lakes in the Powell Forest Canoe Route, reached after 27+ km of gravel and active industrial forest-service roads — primarily a paddler's anchor with no confirmed facilities.

value: Khartoum Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 595 Howe Street, Unit 104, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 19m; stands (4 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Mario's Coffee Express Ltd is a café located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on Howe Street, occupying a ground-floor unit well-positioned for weekday foot traffic. The 'Express' branding suggests a quick-service counter format oriented toward the downtown office crowd. Cyclists passing through the financial district core would find it a convenient stop for a coffee fix on weekdays.

value: Mario's Coffee Express Ltd


value: #K3 – 4700 Kingsway St, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2

value: Bella Gelateria is an internationally award-winning artisan gelato maker founded in Vancouver in 2010, recognized at competitions in Italy, Chicago, and Austin, and ranked No. 1 in the Gelato World rankings. The Metrotown Mall location is one of five Greater Vancouver outposts serving handcrafted small-batch gelato made from 100% natural ingredients using Italian Effi machines. Cyclists looking for a sweet mid-ride treat will find a broad menu including dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan sorbetto options.

value: Bella Gelateria

detail: Menu is limited to gelato, sorbetto, desserts/pastry, and drinks — no lunch or savoury food items listed

detail: Website menu page states: 'we have nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free options' and 'our sorbettos are water-based and vegan friendly.'

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: internationally award-winning artisan gelato...ranked No. 1 in the Gelato World rankings


value: 7037 Antrim Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 4M5

value: Mundo Novo Coffee Roasters bills itself as the first facility on Canada's West Coast to offer wholesale, private label, and co-op coffee roasting under a single roof. Founded by Cristina Dias, whose family has farmed coffee in Brazil since 1890, the operation also runs a coffee Education Centre offering training, cupping sessions, and lectures to culinary institutions and hospitality businesses across the Lower Mainland. The business is primarily trade-facing rather than a walk-in café.

value: Mundo Nova

signal: coffee roaster; ~$8-14


value: 47 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Gina's Mexican Cafe is a locally owned, family-run Mexican restaurant established in 1986 and widely known as the 'pink house on the hill' in downtown Nanaimo. The colourful, self-described 'tacky but friendly' spot sources locally caught seafood, free-range eggs, and organic tofu for its menu of fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, and margaritas. Situated just off Highway 1 and a short walk from the boat basin and waterfront walkway, it makes a convenient and distinctive stop for cyclists passing through the city centre.

value: Gina's Mexican Cafe

detail: Website states 'Gina's offers a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and is willing to accommodate allergies and dietary requirements.'

signal: family Mexican cafe, well priced; ~$16-26pp


bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: standard

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

community: Von Zuben

value: A wooded, family-oriented RV park and golf course 3 km from Valemount town, with grassy shaded tent sites beside Swift Creek and the McLennan River, filtered drinking water, and flush bathrooms; expect a commercial atmosphere but solid amenities.

value: Valemount Pines Golf Course & RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


price_label: Standard

community: Baynes Lake

value: A sunny Kootenay park set in ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest, built around Surveyors Lake's warm, sandy swimming beach with on-site kayak and paddleboard rentals; paved internal park roads make it an easy roll for loaded touring bikes.

value: Kalispell Trail Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: warm, sandy swimming beach ... paved internal park roads make it an easy roll for loaded touring bikes


blurb: Gold-mining museum for the Bridge River Valley's boom era, in remote Bralorne.

community: Bralorne

value: The Bralorne Pioneer Museum preserves the history of the Bridge River Valley's storied gold mining era in the remote community of Bralorne, BC. It sells a curated selection of books and merchandise documenting mining life and backcountry adventures in the valley. For touring cyclists making the long ride into this seldom-visited corner of the Sea-to-Sky region, the museum offers a rare cultural anchor in an otherwise wilderness setting.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

setting: indoor

theme: history

value: Bralorne Pioneer Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: small remote mining museum; admission/donation under $15

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: The reference museum for Bridge River Valley gold-mining history; small but evocative heritage stop in a near-ghost-town setting.


value: 6640 Vedder Rd Unit 100c, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0J2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 64m; rack (3 spaces) at 89m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Chilliwack

value: Tim Hortons is Canada's ubiquitous quick-service coffee and food chain, and this Chilliwack location on Vedder Road offers both dine-in and drive-thru service. The menu spans freshly brewed coffee, soups, wraps, baked goods, and Timbits, making it a practical rest stop for cyclists needing a hot meal or a caffeine fix. The location is wheelchair accessible and includes free Wi-Fi.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 3328 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5L1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 17m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: 88 Supermarket is a Canadian-owned Asian grocery chain that has been operating since 2008, offering an extensive selection of Asian and western foods including fresh meat, live seafood, exotic produce, dairy, and bakery items. The Kingsway location occupies a former London Drugs building, providing a large retail footprint with a wide variety of hard-to-find Asian ingredients alongside everyday staples. Cyclists riding through Vancouver's east side will find it a well-stocked resupply stop with 50+ weekly specials and a loyalty rewards program.

value: 88 Supermarket

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1254 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 92m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: C105-31954 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, British Columbia V2V 1A4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 30m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Mission

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, proudly Canadian since 2005, with 385+ locations offering customizable Mexican-inspired burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas made with fresh, in-house ingredients. The Mission location sits at C105-31954 Lougheed Hwy in a strip-mall unit. Touring cyclists can order online or in person, with delivery available via DoorDash and SkipTheDishes.

value: BarBurrito

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

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


value: 1899 Rosser Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 17m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 69m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (10 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Winners


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Beach Grove

value: Noodlebox is a Canadian quick-service chain specializing in wok-fired noodle and rice boxes inspired by Asian cuisines, from Pad Thai to Butter Chicken. Dishes are made to order with your choice of noodle or rice and can be customized for vegan or gluten-friendly diets. The Tsawwassen location sits in the Canoe Pass Way retail area, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the ferry corridor.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Website states 'Can be made VEGAN – Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY – Please ask when ordering'

signal: Noodle house with counter-service ordering model

wow_evidence: Canadian quick-service chain... multi-province


value: 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews, Vancouver, V5N 5Z1

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack at 10m; rack at 46m; rack at 54m; rack at 61m; rack (8 spaces) at 61m; rack at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; rack at 68m; rack (4 spaces) at 70m. Total: 20 spaces.

blurb: Cedar Cottage's neighbourhood library branch.

value: The Kensington Branch is a neighborhood outpost of the Vancouver Public Library system, serving the Cedar Cottage area of East Vancouver. It sits within a community hub and offers the full range of public library services. For a touring cyclist cutting through East Vancouver, it is a convenient landmark with potential for a rest break in a climate-controlled public space.

dwell: quick

theme: civic

value: Kensington Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 15015 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

community: White Rock

value: CCTV Chinese Restaurant sits on Marine Drive in White Rock's popular waterfront tourist corridor, its name an acronym for China, Canada, Tsingtao, and Vancouver. Owner-chef Shi Lilong trained at Chinese culinary schools specializing in Shandong cuisine and earned recognition including a Healthy Dining certificate and a top-five ranking in the 2015 'Best Asian Food in Canada' competition. The broad menu spans seafood, lamb, pork, beef, cold dishes, and hand-crafted tofu, with online ordering available.

value: CCTV珍味轩 Chinese Restaurant

signal: Shandong Chinese, chef-owner, waterfront; ~$18-28pp


value: 1600 15th Avenue

community: Prince George

value: Buy-Low Foods


value: 1777 Quebec Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 6m; rack (4 spaces) at 6m; rack (21 spaces) at 21m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 42m; rack (42 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (5 spaces) at 81m; loops (3 spaces) at 85m; loops (4 spaces) at 88m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 90m. Total: 109 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 387 Eagle Ave, Old Massett, BC V0T 1M0

blurb: Longhouse-style Haida art gallery in Old Massett, running since 1975.

community: Old Massett

value: Sarah's Haida Arts and Jewellery is a gallery founded in 1975 by Claude Davidson and now operated by his widow Sarah Hillis, built in traditional Haida longhouse style in Old Massett on Haida Gwaii. The gallery exclusively features authentic works by local Haida artists — jewellery, argillite carvings, cedar weavings, prints, and clothing — making it one of the longest-running Indigenous art galleries on the island. Cyclists touring Haida Gwaii will find it a rare opportunity to purchase directly from a community-rooted gallery that has supported local artists for five decades.

facet_confidence: low

planning: walk-up

theme: art-culture

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Sarah's Haida Arts and Jewellery

origin: manual

signal: No admission price mentioned; retail gallery with free entry, sales-based business

wow_evidence: Longhouse-style gallery founded 1975 by Chief Claude Davidson — among the longest-running Indigenous art galleries; authentic Haida work only.


value: 1390 Columbia St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2W8

community: Kamloops

value: Kirstens Hideout Cafe is a cozy homestyle cafe located inside the Acadian Motel on Columbia Street in Kamloops, specializing in breakfast, brunch, lunch, sandwiches, and coffee. The cafe emphasizes a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with comfort food and a variety of menu options. For touring cyclists moving through Kamloops, it offers a convenient morning or midday meal stop in the heart of the city.

value: Kirstens Hideout Café

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: cozy homestyle cafe... specializing in breakfast, brunch, lunch, sandwiches, and coffee


value: 7948 - 120th Street, Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 3N2

community: Surrey

value: The Keg Scott Road is a full-service steakhouse and bar in Surrey, part of the long-established Canadian chain founded in the 1970s. The location features a bar and lounge alongside the main dining room, an outdoor patio, and is wheelchair accessible, situated near major retail anchors on the Surrey side of Scott Road. It is a reliable sit-down dinner destination for cyclists passing through the area, with takeout and delivery also available.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'


value: 7533 Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs, BC

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Wildside Pizzeria is a pizza and fast-food spot located on Main Street in Radium Hot Springs, a gateway community to Kootenay National Park. They offer a broad menu of customizable pizzas, donair pitas, salads, and chicken wings available for pickup with online ordering. Touring cyclists heading in or out of the Rockies will find a full hot-food option with a loyalty rewards program.

value: Wildside Pizzeria

detail: Menu lists vegetarian options including 'Veggie Pitas', 'Veggie Bunch' pizza, and 'The Beet Goes On' pizza. No vegan or gluten-free claims found

wow_evidence: pizza and fast-food spot


value: 2319 53 Ave Vernon, BC V1T 8K1

community: Vernon

value: The Roster is a locally owned sports bar and grill established in 1993, celebrated for its award-winning burgers and classic pub fare served amid walls of historic sports memorabilia. Attached to the bar is the only squash and racquetball facility in the North Okanagan, complemented by golf simulators and a range of other indoor sports. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a well-established Vernon gathering spot with multiple best-burger and restaurant-of-the-year accolades.

value: Rosters

detail: Menu explicitly labels multiple items as 'Gluten-Friendly' (e.g., Classic Breakfast gluten-friendly without toast; Breakfast Poutine noted as Gluten-Friendly)

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: Unit#2 2630 Cedar Park Place, V2T3S5

community: Abbotsford

value: Samosa Time is a fast-food restaurant in Chilliwack specializing in Indian samosas and cakes. It offers quick takeout service, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking packable meals in the area.

value: Samosa Time


value: 8579 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6R2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Triple O's

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


community: Fording

value: Small, partially treed rec site on Tobermory Creek with a public-use Forest Service cabin — a rare amenity at a free site; access requires roughly 162 km up the Elk River FSR, a long gravel commitment on a loaded bike.

value: Tobermory Creek Recreation Site


value: 1204 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 28m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A takeout-only concession kiosk operated within Sunset Beach Park on Vancouver's waterfront. The stand sits directly along the Seaside Greenway, one of the city's most popular cycling routes connecting Stanley Park to the Burrard Bridge. It offers a quick grab-and-go stop for cyclists passing through this busy beach corridor.

value: Sunset Beach Consession Stand

signal: amenity=cafe


community: Martinson

value: Fat Jack's Homestyle Diner is a diner-style eatery located in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. The Facebook URL slug suggests it may double as a pub, offering a combination of casual dining and drinks. Touring cyclists passing through the area would find it a likely stop for a hearty, home-cooked style meal.

value: Fat Jack's Homestyle Diner


community: Houston

value: Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza


value: 2969 East 22nd Avenue, V5M 2Y3

value: The Renfrew Branch is part of Vancouver Public Library's network of neighbourhood branches, serving the Renfrew-Collingwood area of East Vancouver. Housed in a two-storey civic building, it offers a welcoming public space in a predominantly residential part of the city. Touring cyclists routing through East Vancouver's quieter streets will find it a convenient and accessible stop.

value: Renfrew Library Branch


value: 1469 Marine Drive

community: North Vancouver

value: Vietnamese pho restaurant located at 1469 Marine Drive in North Vancouver. The business website was not accessible for verification of amenities or current operational details.

value: Pho Garden


value: 8051 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 38m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m; rack (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (5 spaces) at 79m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Bubble Bear Cafe is a bubble tea café on Granville Street in Vancouver, operating since 2017 with bilingual English and Chinese branding that reflects the neighbourhood's diverse clientele. It offers online ordering and e-gift cards, suggesting a takeout-friendly operation suited to a quick cyclist stop. The Granville Street corridor is a busy arterial route connecting central Vancouver to the south, making this a plausible refreshment stop on longer urban rides.

value: Bubble Bear Cafe


value: 48080A Trans-Canada Hwy, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0

community: Boston Bar

value: JB's Drive-In Restaurant is listed in OpenStreetMap at coordinates within the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. No address, phone, or confirmed website is available for the BC location, and the business cannot be independently verified from available sources.

value: JB's Drive-In Restaurant

signal: Drive-in restaurant; ice cream quarts $5–7, casual seasonal operation


value: 850 Terlane Avenue

community: Langford

value: Starbucks


value: Unit 1 - 5777 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 3R8

community: North Cowichan

value: Sushi House is a Japanese restaurant in Duncan on the Trans-Canada Highway offering sushi, teriyaki, sashimi, and Korean dishes made from fresh, globally sourced ingredients. The restaurant positions itself as a relaxed dine-in destination and also offers online ordering with pickup. Its highway location makes it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Cowichan Valley.

value: Sushi House


value: 329 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5B7, Canada

community: Penticton

value: Mykonos Pizza and Spaghetti House is a sit-down restaurant in Penticton, BC, offering pizza and pasta in a retail-building setting. It sits near the heart of Penticton, a popular hub on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and Okanagan cycling routes, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through town.

value: Mykonos Pizza and Spaghetti House

signal: pizza & spaghetti house; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: many unique and hard-to-find items


value: 696 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 50m; rack at 56m; rack at 62m; rack at 69m.

value: The Heatley is a community pub on East Hastings Street in East Vancouver, self-described as the neighbourhood homebase since 2015 and known for an inclusive, diversity-celebrating atmosphere. It hosts a regular live events calendar and has earned press coverage from The Daily Hive and The Globe and Mail. The pub serves a casual shareable-food menu alongside a full bar, making it a solid stop for a post-ride pint in a genuinely local venue.

value: The Heatley

detail: Menu explicitly labels multiple items V (vegetarian), GF (gluten-free), and vegan — e.g. Heatley House Salad (V & GF), Kale Caesar with vegan caesar dressing, Heatley Burger with vegan Impossible Burger option, Veggie Chilli (V & GF)


value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'


value: 2828 East Hastings Street, V5K 5C5

value: Italia Bakery Vancouver is a family-run Italian bakery with roots going back to 1966, tracing its lineage from Cesenatico, Italy through Montreal before settling in East Vancouver in 1973. In addition to handcrafted cannoli, artisan breads, and traditional pastries like sfogliatelle, the shop stocks a curated selection of Italian pantry staples — olive oil, dry pasta, lasagnas, pizza dough, olives, and cheese — making it a genuine mini Italian grocery stop. The bakery has operated continuously under its current name since 1985, making it one of Vancouver's longest-standing Italian food destinations.

value: Italia Bakery Vancouver

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: roots going back to 1966...one of Vancouver's longest-standing Italian food destinations


value: 109 Church Street, Britannia Beach, V0N1J0

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Britannia Beach

value: Kawartha Dairy is a 100% Canadian, family-owned dairy company founded in 1937 in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, known for rich, creamy ice cream made with fresh milk and cream from Canadian farms. Their Britannia Beach location brings a beloved Ontario institution to BC's Sea-to-Sky corridor, making it a natural sugar stop for cyclists on the route between Squamish and Vancouver. With over 85 years of craftsmanship, the brand is well-regarded across Canada for its distinctive premium flavours.

value: Kawartha Dairy


value: 203-801 Hilchey Road

community: Campbell River

value: Metro Liquor is a BC specialty liquor retailer emphasizing craft beer, local and organic wines, and hard-to-find limited-release spirits. The company operates three confirmed locations (Tsawwassen, West Kelowna, and Kelowna Train Station) and hosts public tasting events with knowledgeable staff. However, no location at 801 Hilchey Road appears on the company website, raising doubts about whether this OSM record corresponds to a current, active outlet.

value: Metro Liquor

wow_evidence: craft beer, local and organic wines, and hard-to-find limited-release spirits... three confirmed locations


price_band: basic

community: Xeni

value: A small 8-site wilderness campground in the remote Chilcotin, associated with Ts'il?os Provincial Park near Chilko Lake; reached via long gravel roads and suited to self-sufficient riders comfortable with limited services.

value: Gwedat'sih Campground


value: 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2

blurb: Open-air forestry museum in Duncan; ride the steam train through a 1930s logging camp.

value: The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 100-acre open-air museum in Duncan, BC, featuring an operational narrow-gauge railway, forest and marsh trails, heritage logging camp buildings, and exhibits chronicling the history of BC's coastal forest industry. Visitors can walk through an 1930s logging camp, board a steam or gas-powered train, and explore over a century of forestry artifacts and heritage structures. The museum is operated by the BC Forest Museum Society, a registered charitable non-profit, and hosts seasonal special events throughout the year.

setting: mixed

value: BC Forest Discovery Centre

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: 100-acre open-air forestry museum with railway; admission ~$18-20

wow_evidence: 100-acre open-air forestry museum with an operating narrow-gauge steam railway and heritage logging camp — major Island attraction, day-shaping.


value: 3233 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, V6X 3K4

community: Richmond

value: A Sandman Hotel franchise location situated near Vancouver Airport in Richmond, providing hotel accommodation for travelers in the airport area and surrounding region.

value: Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Genuine Sandman YVR


value: 4093 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2T9

value: Little Ongpin Restaurant is a Filipino restaurant in Richmond serving an extensive menu of traditional dishes — grilled skewers, sinigang soups, congee, sizzling plates, and chargrilled rice — with many dishes portioned for groups and party trays available. The menu spans the full range of Filipino comfort food, from pork sisig and lechon kawali to a wide variety of seafood soups. It sits on Number 5 Road, a flat, bikeable corridor through Richmond's diverse food district.

value: Little Ongpin Restaurant

signal: Main dishes $21-23 (Pork Sisig, Gising-Gising); casual Filipino sit-down


value: 5175 Joyce Street

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (6 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (12 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (20 spaces) at 81m; stands (12 spaces) at 91m. Total: 58 spaces.

value: A Filipino restaurant in Vancouver providing indoor dining with a no-smoking policy. Recent OSM verification (April 2025) indicates it is currently operating.

value: Plato Filipino

signal: Filipino sit-down; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: A Filipino restaurant in Vancouver


value: 1431 Marine Drive, North Vancouver V7P 1T5

value: Abadan is a family-run restaurant bringing authentic Southern Iranian street food to North Vancouver's Marine Drive, founded by a family originally from Abadan, Iran, who recreated a piece of their hometown complete with traditional décor and ethnic goods. The menu centres on falafels, samosas, tandoori sandwiches, seafood, and traditional breakfast dishes like kale pache, with a strong emphasis on vegan-friendly options. Both dine-in and takeout are available, with delivery through Ubereats and Doordash.

value: Abadan

detail: Website FAQ: 'Our falafels are 100% vegan, made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices'; vegan wraps with grilled veggies, hummus, and tahini also offered; dedicated 'Vegan Items' homepage section; veggie samosa on menu. No GF claims found


value: 16033 108 Ave Unit 108, Surrey, BC V4N 1P2

community: Surrey

value: Pho Hung is a Vietnamese restaurant node recorded in OpenStreetMap in North Vancouver. No verified website, address, or contact details are available for this specific location, and the OSM record provides only a name and cuisine tag.

value: Pho Hung

signal: Pho restaurant with sit-down service; no premium markers


value: 8457 River Road South, Dewdney, British Columbia, V0M 1H0

community: Dewdney

value: Kermode Wild Berry Winery is a premium alpine winery established in 2005 in Dewdney, BC, specializing in 100% wild organic berry and fruit wines — including what it claims is the only Pure Alpine Wild Blueberry Wine produced anywhere in the world. The winery sources wild blueberries by hand from the forests of Northern BC each summer and produces over 600,000 bottles annually across a broad range of styles from dry table wines to ports and ice wines. Named after the rare Kermode 'Spirit Bear' of Northern BC, it has earned international awards and is considered one of Canada's largest fruit wine producers.

value: Kermode Wild Berry Winery

signal: wild-berry fruit winery, tastings; ~$15-25 visit

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: only Pure Alpine Wild Blueberry Wine produced anywhere in the world... international awards... one of Canada's largest fruit wine producers


value: 5555 Gilbert Road, Unit 150, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack at 7m; rack at 13m; rack at 55m; rack at 65m; rack at 67m; rack at 67m; rack at 71m; rack at 80m; rack at 86m.

value: Dinesty Dumpling House is a Greater Vancouver Chinese restaurant chain celebrated for its award-winning Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), having taken top honours at the HSBC Chinese Restaurant Diners' Choice Awards multiple times since 2010. The Richmond Gilbert Road location is a full sit-down restaurant serving a broad menu of Chinese delicacies, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery available. Founded in 2006, the company emphasizes all-natural, fresh ingredients and traditional handcraft techniques across its five Lower Mainland locations.

value: Dinesty Dumpling House

signal: Dinesty dumpling/xiaolongbao chain; ~$16-26pp


value: 26310 Fraser Highway

community: Langley

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 591 Wallace Street

community: Hope

value: The Tree Hugger Smoothie & Juice Bar is a juice-focused fast-food spot located in the Fraser Valley region of BC. Specializing in smoothies and juice bowls, it offers a refreshing stop for cyclists passing through the area. Its focus on fresh, plant-based drinks makes it a natural fit for health-conscious touring riders.

value: The Tree Hugger Smoothie & Juice Bar


value: 599 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X4

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 41m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 90m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: L'Atelier Pâtisserie is a French bakery in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, founded in 2015 to bring the flavours of southern France—particularly Marseille and Provence—to the city. The shop specialises in laminated pastries, artisanal breads made with organic flour, and a rotating menu of seasonal specials and gourmet sandwiches. It has been featured in local media and is a well-established neighbourhood fixture for fresh-baked goods and light meals.

value: L'Atelier Pâtisserie


value: 101-6693 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2B2

community: West Vancouver

value: Goldie's Donuts & Bakery is a gourmet brioche donut shop that uses a 24-hour slow fermentation process imported from Korean baking tradition to produce exceptionally light and flavourful donuts. The Horseshoe Bay location in West Vancouver sits along a popular Sea-to-Sky cycling corridor, making it a natural pit stop for cyclists heading to or from Squamish. The shop also offers signature espresso drinks like Peanut Butter Cream Latte and Oreo Cream Mocha to pair with its donuts.

value: Goldie's Donuts and Bakery

wow_evidence: multiple active BC locations... Horseshoe Bay location... Sea-to-Sky cycling corridor


value: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton, BC V2A 8S5

value: Poplar Grove Winery is a family-owned, estate-grown winery near Penticton celebrating its 30th vintage, producing a full range of Okanagan reds, whites, and rosés from its own vineyards. The property features a walk-in tasting room and The Restaurant at Poplar Grove, a full-service dining room with a patio offering vineyard views, open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Cyclists riding through the Penticton bench country will find it a relaxed stop for wine tasting, a sit-down meal, and retail wine purchases including convenient 3-litre bag-in-box formats.

value: Poplar Grove Winery

signal: Estate winery tasting; The Restaurant full-service, tier tasting casual


value: 51 Third Avenue, New Westminster, BC

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

blurb: Historic 1930 arena in Queen's Park.

community: New Westminster

value: Queen's Park Arena is a historic indoor ice rink operated by the City of New Westminster, dating to 1930 and seating up to 3,500 spectators. One of the older arenas still in use in Metro Vancouver, it hosts community hockey, skating, and events. A touring cyclist arriving in New Westminster could visit as a heritage sports landmark in the Queen's Park neighbourhood.

theme: recreation

value: Queen's Park Arena

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 1930 arena, among Metro Vancouver's oldest still in use — heritage sports landmark, little to do outside events.


value: 1730 Trans-Canada Highway, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 110 West 14th St, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 36m; stands (6 spaces) at 38m; lockers (2 spaces, secure) at 44m; stands (3 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 66m; stands (3 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m; stands (3 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 35 spaces, 2 secure.

value: Eighties Restaurant is a North Shore landmark that has been serving all-day breakfast and classic diner fare from its North Vancouver location since the 1980s. Helmed by Red Seal chef and James Beard participant Noel Scott — whose training spans Italy, Portugal, and Morocco — the diner is consistently voted the North Shore's top breakfast venue. The cozy space also includes The Green Room, a private section seating up to 50 with a full bar, and the kitchen caters events for up to 100 guests.

value: Eighties Restaurant

signal: all-day breakfast/diner; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: Red Seal chef and James Beard participant Noel Scott... consistently voted the North Shore's top breakfast venue


value: 1950 Harvey Avenue, V1Y 8J8

community: Kelowna

value: IHOP

signal: chain 'ihop'


value: 4953 Cecil Lake Road

community: Cecil Lake

value: Cecil Lake Store is a convenience store serving the small Cecil Lake community in Northern BC. Small community stores like this provide essential supply stops for touring cyclists in rural areas.

value: Cecil Lake Store

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2520 Montvue Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2S 3T9

community: Abbotsford

value: Angry Otter Liquor is the liquor retail brand of Otter Co-op, a locally-owned co-operative serving communities across BC including Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, and several Interior towns. The West Railway branch sits at 2520 Montvue Avenue in Chilliwack and offers beer, wine, and spirits. As part of a multi-location regional co-op, it caters primarily to neighbourhood retail customers.

value: Angry Otter Liquor @ West Railway


value: Homer Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 32m; bollard (2 spaces) at 38m; bollard (2 spaces) at 38m; bollard (2 spaces) at 40m; bollard (2 spaces) at 43m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; bollard (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 70m; bollard (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (3 spaces) at 78m; stands (10 spaces) at 91m; stands (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 49 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Body Energy Club is a Vancouver-born health food and supplement retailer founded in 2002 in a humble 500-square-foot Davie Street shop, now grown into a multi-location chain spanning Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and US cities. Each location combines a retail supplement floor with a smoothie and bowl bar, stocking everything from creatine and protein to energy gels, electrolytes, cold-pressed juices, and vitamins. It has also expanded into one of Canada's largest online vitamin and supplement retailers, with in-store pickup available in about 30 minutes via app.

value: Body Energy Club

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: Vancouver-born health food and supplement retailer...energy gels, electrolytes, cold-pressed juices


value: 1853 Sutherland Road, Penticton, BC

value: Terravista Vineyards is a small estate winery on the Naramata Bench — one of BC's most popular cycling corridors — specializing in rare Spanish white varieties such as Albariño and Verdejo alongside a premium small-lot series called En Terre. All three of the winery's Naramata Bench vineyards achieved 100% certified organic status in Fall 2025, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture including solar arrays, electric utility vehicles, and livestock integration. Touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan can book seated tasting experiences and purchase wines directly on site.

value: Terravista Vineyards

signal: Small estate winery tasting


community: Vernon

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 4299 Hastings Street, Burnaby, V5C 2J5

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 7m; rack (3 spaces) at 9m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 15m; stands (8 spaces) at 31m; rack at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: JJ Bean is a well-regarded Vancouver-based independent specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain, operating since 1996 with a strong reputation for high-quality seasonal single-origin coffees and espresso blends. This Burnaby outpost, known as the Heights location, sits on Hastings Street and offers fresh daily baking alongside espresso drinks and takeaway options. It is a popular neighbourhood cafe that would serve as a comfortable rest stop for cyclists riding through Burnaby.

value: JJ Bean

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 950 West Lakeshore Drive

community: Penticton

value: A motel on Penticton's West Lakeshore Drive offering standard overnight accommodation. The location on a main waterfront road may be convenient for cycling tourists traveling through the Okanagan.

value: Crown Resort Motel

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 5921 12 Avenue, Delta

community: Delta

value: Beach Grove Motel is a small 15-room independently-run motel in the Tsawwassen neighbourhood of Delta, nestled beside Beach Grove Golf Club and within walking distance of Centennial Beach and Boundary Bay. Guests on their way to or from the BC Ferries terminal in Tsawwassen find it a convenient and unpretentious stopover, and reviews consistently highlight the friendly hands-on owners and clean, recently-refreshed rooms. Room types range from basic queen rooms to family rooms with full kitchenettes, catering to longer or self-catered stays.

value: Beach Grove Motel

detail: Coin operated Laundromat on site — confirmed on all room subpages

detail: Website states motel is 'a short walk away from major shopping and dining'; about page specifies 'Tsawwassen mall, Dining, Shopping and Banking facilities are just walking distance'

wow_evidence: 15-room independently-run motel


value: 5695 176 Street, Surrey, V3S 4C5

value: Ken's Cafe & Restaurant is a Chinese-Canadian cafe in Surrey. It offers indoor dine-in service, making it a neighborhood gathering place for casual dining.

value: Ken's Cafe & Restaurant


value: 4330 Northlands Boulevard, Whistler, V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: Fresh St. Market is a BC-based grocery chain with a focus on fresh, local, and Canadian products. The Whistler location on Northlands Boulevard offers a full-service supermarket experience including a deli and prepared-foods counter, bakery, fresh produce, meat, and seafood departments. For touring cyclists resupplying in Whistler, it represents one of the more comprehensive grocery options in the area.

value: Fresh St. Market

detail: Website lists 'Deli & Prepared Foods', 'Ready to Eat Meals', and 'Platters' as dedicated departments

wow_evidence: BC-based grocery chain... full-service supermarket experience including a deli and prepared-foods counter, bakery, fresh produce, meat, and seafood


value: 1800 Island Highway

community: Colwood

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


community: Hornby Island

value: Ford's Cove Fish & Chips sits within the Ford's Cove Marina complex on Hornby Island, a small waterfront operation serving cyclists and boaters passing through this scenic Gulf Islands destination. The broader resort includes a store, camping, and cottages, making this a potential multi-stop for touring cyclists exploring Hornby Island. The marina setting offers ocean and mountain views along with the practical services of a working waterfront.

value: Ford's Cove Fish & Chips


value: 2528 Main St, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 10m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (5 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; rack (10 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 68 spaces.

value: Bean Around The World is a long-established Vancouver coffee chain (the brand references a 35-year anniversary) with a café at the corner of Main Street and 10th Avenue. The location offers both indoor and outdoor seating along a well-traveled urban cycling corridor. The parent company roasts its own beans out of North Vancouver and operates multiple locations across the city.

value: Bean Around The World

wow_evidence: 35-year anniversary... roasts its own beans out of North Vancouver... operates multiple locations across the city


value: 339 St Paul Street, Kamloops, V2C 2J5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 35m; rack (1 space) at 82m; rack (10 spaces) at 93m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: The DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops is a full-service hotel situated in downtown Kamloops on St Paul Street, close to the Thompson River and the city centre. As part of the Hilton brand, it offers the amenities expected of a mid-to-upper-tier chain hotel in a mid-sized BC city. Kamloops sits at the confluence of major cycling routes in the BC interior, making this a practical overnight stop for touring cyclists passing through.

value: Hilton Doubletree

signal: chain 'doubletree'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops... full-service hotel


value: 1385 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 2B8

community: Errington

value: Trees Restaurant & Bakery is a full-service scratch kitchen and bakery on Vancouver Island's Alberni Highway in Parksville, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients including island-raised free-range eggs and house-made breads. The menu is notable for its broad gluten-free offerings — including house-baked GF bread — and clearly labeled vegetarian options across multiple meal periods. A customer review notes a dog-friendly covered patio, which may appeal to cyclists travelling with pets.

google_place_id: ChIJPzYEYMiPiFQRpbftyxgtuJE

value: Trees

detail: Multiple menu items marked '*Vegetarian Options Available' and '*Gluten-Free Options Available'; customer review confirms house-made GF bread and GF croutons on-site

wow_evidence: scratch kitchen and bakery... house-baked GF bread... second location at 3680 Alberni Hwy, Qualicum Beach


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Booster Juice is a Canadian smoothie and juice bar chain located inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's largest mall on Harvey Avenue. The menu centres on blended smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices, making it a quick refuelling option for cyclists who find themselves near this busy corridor. Current promotions (as of mid-2026) include seasonal smoothies and wraps, suggesting an active and regularly updated menu.

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 409 - 5335 Big White Road, Big White Mountain, BC V1P 1T4

community: Big White

value: Black Diamond Bar & Grill is a full-service mountain restaurant and bar at Big White ski resort, owned by Don and Theresa Hickson, built around a farm-to-table philosophy using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. The kitchen produces scratch-made dishes ranging from French Onion Soup to Blackened Mahi Mahi, while the bar pours handcrafted cocktails alongside a broad beer and cider selection. Cyclists who make the climb up Big White Road will find a warm alpine refuge with lunch, all-day, and dinner menus in a cozy, fire-warmed setting.

value: Black diamond

signal: $45 prime rib, farm-to-table mountain restaurant; ~$35-55pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 8671 Tenth Avenue, Burnaby

value: Sushi Box is a sushi restaurant in south Burnaby operating out of 8671 Tenth Avenue. It offers both in-person dining with reservations and online ordering for pick-up or delivery. Its location along Tenth Avenue in a residential-commercial area makes it a potential meal stop for cyclists riding routes through south Burnaby.

value: Sushi Box

signal: 'Sushi Box' quick-service/takeout; ~$12-16

wow_evidence: sushi restaurant in south Burnaby


value: 8700 McKim Way, Unit 2078, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: A Malaysian-Chinese fast-food stall specializing in crystal BBQ pork (char siu style), situated in a food-court unit in Richmond. The name points to a focused menu of barbecue pork and related dishes typical of Malaysian hawker-stall cooking. Richmond's dense concentration of authentic Asian eateries makes this a convenient fuel stop for cyclists passing through the city's commercial core.

value: 88 Malaysian Crystal BBQ Pork & Food

wow_evidence: Malaysian-Chinese fast-food stall ... food-court unit in Richmond


value: 1170 Melville Street, Vancouver

value: Melville Café is listed in OSM as a café at 1170 Melville Street in Vancouver, BC. The website associated with this OSM record, however, describes a distinct establishment operating inside the University of Waterloo School of Architecture in Cambridge, Ontario, overlooking the Grand River. Whether a real café operates at the Vancouver address cannot be determined from the available evidence.

value: Melville Café

wow_evidence: website URL resolves to a café in Cambridge, Ontario — not Vancouver, BC


community: North Cowichan

value: Boston Pizza


value: 6574 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 1S2

value: Cockney Kings Fish & Chips is a family-owned institution that has been serving classic English-style fish and chips since 1965, growing from a single East Hastings shop into four Metro Vancouver locations. The Burnaby location on Hastings Street is a full-service dine-in restaurant offering a wide range of fresh fish options including cod, haddock, salmon and halibut, all fried in traditional beef tallow. With over 60 years of community history and a loyal multigenerational following, it's a well-established stop for a substantial, no-frills meal.

value: Cockney Kings Fish & Chips

detail: Website FAQ confirms vegetarian options (salads, certain sides), several gluten-friendly items (grilled/steamed fish, garden salad, coleslaw, corn tortilla fish tacos), and notes chips are technically gluten-free but share fryers with wheat products. Deep-fried items including chips cooked in beef tallow, making vegan options very limited

detail: Full-service dine-in restaurant with wheelchair-accessible toilet confirmed in OSM. Website does not mention washrooms explicitly


value: 208 & 212 Carrall Street, Gastown, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands at 64m; stands at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: Smith's Irish Pub is an Irish-owned bar in the heart of Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, spread across two adjoining storefronts. The venue offers a cozy main bar, an elegant lounge with private snugs, and The Forge — a hidden cocktail and whiskey bar that can be hired privately. Touring cyclists arriving in Gastown will find a lively house-of-rugby atmosphere with live music and food service from SMASHED!

value: Smith's Irish Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 101 Alder Rd, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0

community: Alert Bay

value: Municipal campground on Cormorant Island (ferry from Port McNeill), a short walk from Alert Bay's renowned First Nations cultural sites and the adjacent Ecological Park boardwalk trails; open spring through fall only.

value: Village of Alert Bay Campground

ownership: Municipal


value: 1150 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (5 spaces) at 53m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (6 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (5 spaces) at 90m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Paris Baguette is a Korean-origin international bakery café chain known for freshly baked pastries, custom celebration cakes, and café beverages. The Alberni Street location sits in Vancouver's dense West End neighbourhood, a short ride from Stanley Park and the seawall cycling routes. Cyclists will find a broad grab-and-go selection of sandwiches, wraps, donuts, and sweet pastries alongside hot and iced drinks.

value: Paris Baguette

detail: Menu includes numerous vegetarian-suitable items (cakes, pastries, donuts, salads, wraps). No vegan or GF claims confirmed


value: 361 Dutch Lake Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2

community: Clearwater

value: Dutch Lake Resort & RV Park sits on the shore of Dutch Lake in Clearwater, BC, at the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park — one of BC's largest and most spectacular wilderness parks featuring 41 named waterfalls. The resort's on-site restaurant, The Painted Turtle, operates seasonally and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests and visitors. It sits along the travel corridor between Jasper, Sun Peaks, and Vancouver, making it a potential stop for touring cyclists traversing central BC.

value: The Painted Turtle

signal: cuisine=burger

detail: Website confirms 'shower facilities, flush toilets' are available at the resort; accessibility for non-staying restaurant visitors is not explicitly stated


value: 12822 16 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1N4

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

community: Surrey

value: Ocean Park Pizza & Village Pub is a family-owned restaurant and neighbourhood pub that has anchored the Ocean Park community for over 47 years, earning the 2018 South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce Medium Sized Business of the Year award. The current Craftsman-style building, opened in 2006, combines a full-service pizza and Italian-American restaurant with a pub featuring 20 beers on tap. It is open 364 days a year and well-regarded locally, having been voted best pub and best pizza in South Surrey/White Rock by multiple community readers' choice polls.

value: Ocean Park Pizza & Village Pub

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 19150 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 2H6

community: Pitt Meadows

value: Pizza Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain founded in 1967, operating coast to coast with franchise locations across every province. This Pitt Meadows location sits on Lougheed Highway and offers pizza delivery and takeout. It provides a familiar, quick-service meal stop for cyclists moving through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Pizza Pizza

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'


value: 8743 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V6P 6A5

blurb: Marpole's small history museum in a 1912 heritage house.

community: Vancouver

value: Colbourne House is a 1912 heritage building on Southwest Marine Drive that has served as the home of the Marpole Museum & Historical Society since 2005. The volunteer-run museum preserves the history of one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods, whose Indigenous settlement dates back to roughly 3500 BC. Touring cyclists on the SW Marine Drive corridor will find a small but characterful community museum in a quiet residential setting.

value: Colbourne House

signal: volunteer neighbourhood museum, donation entry

wow_evidence: Volunteer Marpole Museum in a 1912 heritage house — community museum ladder 1/2.


value: 519, Golden, BC

community: Golden

value: Nagomi Sushi is a takeaway-only Japanese restaurant in Golden, BC, a popular stop on the Trans-Canada cycling corridor between Banff and Revelstoke. As a takeout-only spot, it offers a quick and convenient meal option for cyclists passing through town without needing to linger at a table.

value: Nagomi Sushi

wow_evidence: takeaway: only


value: 3197 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1E9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: staple (4 spaces) at 11m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Victoria's first and only Italian bakery, established in 1978 and now operated across three generations of the Pozzolo family. The shop produces organic sourdough breads, Northern Italian pastries, cakes, gelato, and frozen meals, and offers both eat-in table service and take-away. A characterful Quadra Street stop where a touring cyclist can pick up fresh artisan bread, a croissant, or a sit-down coffee.

value: The Italian Bakery

detail: Website states the bakery has 'grown from baked goods… to meals to eat-in-or-go options' with table service and locally roasted coffee served sit-down or to-go

signal: shop=bakery


value: #108 3008 Flint St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4H4

community: Port Coquitlam

value: San Remo Pizza is a family-run Italian restaurant that has been serving the Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam area) since 1985, winning recognition for its award-winning pizza made with homemade crust and sauce. The 100-seat dining room offers a broad menu of Italian classics including lasagna, pasta, and flame-tableside dishes, alongside a full bar and wine list. Cyclists looking for a substantial sit-down meal or a takeout order in the Port Coquitlam area will find a well-established local institution here.

value: San Remo Pizza

detail: Website states 'House Free Delivery (Hot and Fast)' and catering page notes 'Party Size Trays are for delivery and take out only', confirming takeout is available

signal: family Italian, award pizza, 100-seat; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: serving the Tri-Cities since 1985, winning recognition for its award-winning pizza made with homemade crust and sauce


community: New Westminster

value: Quiznos is a Canadian fast-food sandwich chain specialising in toasted subs, sliders, flatbreads, and salads. This Richmond location is part of a national network that offers online ordering and a catering service. The menu spans meat-heavy classics through to a vegetarian guacamole option, making it a serviceable calorie stop on a cycling route.

value: Quiznos

detail: Website menu lists 'Veggie Guacamole' sub described as 'the ultimate veggie sandwich'; no GF or vegan claims found

signal: chain 'quiznos'

wow_evidence: part of a national network


value: 107-32883 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A6

community: Abbotsford

value: Gills Vegetarian Bakery is a 100% vegetarian bakery and pizza shop located in Chilliwack, BC, operating from unit 107 of a commercial building. The establishment offers plant-based baked goods and pizza under the registered name Gill Veggie Bakery & Pizza Ltd. Touring cyclists looking for vegetarian food options in Chilliwack may find this a useful stop.

value: Gill Veggie Bakery & Pizza


value: 462 S Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A5, Canada

community: Campbell River

value: The Ramada by Wyndham Campbell River is a mid-scale chain hotel located in Campbell River, a hub city on northern Vancouver Island and a common stop on touring routes between Nanaimo and the north island. As part of the Wyndham Rewards network, it offers a familiar branded stay experience in a community that serves as a jumping-off point for Discovery Passage and beyond.

value: Ramada by Wyndham Campbell River

signal: chain 'ramada'

wow_evidence: Ramada by Wyndham


value: 708 View St, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Toro Bar&Bar is a sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Victoria, marketing itself as the city's best sushi destination. The restaurant offers both dine-in with reservations and online pick-up ordering with a discount. Beer, wine, and cocktails round out the Japanese-focused menu, making it a full sit-down dining option for cyclists passing through the city centre.

value: Toro

signal: sushi bar, beer/wine/cocktails; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: online pick-up ordering with a discount...dine-in reservations


value: 23155 96 Avenue, Township of Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 47m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Lombardy Park


community: Nanaimo

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 1740 Pier Mac Way, Kelowna, V1V 3E7

community: Kelowna

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'


value: 126 East 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 68m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: The Bread Quarter is a neighbourhood artisan bakery in North Vancouver with over 40 years of continuous operation, now in its fourth ownership by a local family committed to preserving its traditions. The bakery specialises in naturally fermented sourdough using a wild starter said to be over 50 years old, alongside Persian Barbari flatbread, rye breads, and scratch-made buns produced fresh daily without preservatives. Touring cyclists passing through the Lower Lonsdale area can stock up on dense, calorie-rich breads and pastries well-suited to long days in the saddle.

value: Better Bakes & Eat's

wow_evidence: over 40 years of continuous operation, now in its fourth ownership by a local family ... wild starter said to be over 50 years old


value: 855 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1B7

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces) at 88m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Breka Bakery & Café is a beloved Vancouver family business founded in 2006, growing from a single German bakery takeover in the Sunset neighbourhood to eight city-wide locations open every hour of every day of the year. Classic European recipes — including Bienenstich and artisan rye breads — sit alongside an expansive menu of pastries, donuts, sandwiches, cakes, soups, and specialty beverages, making it a well-rounded fuel stop for any appetite. The Davie Street location puts cyclists in the heart of central Vancouver with a wide selection of sweet and savoury options available at any hour.

value: Breka Bakery & Café

detail: Website has dedicated gluten-free and vegan menu sections listing multiple items each (e.g. 'Chocolate Banana Coconut Muffin [Vegan & Gluten Friendly]', 'Ultimate Chocolate Ganache Cake [Vegan]', 'Curried Chickpeas & Kale Wrap [Vegan]', 'New York Cheesecake [Gluten Friendly]'). OSM confirms

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1835 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (3 spaces) at 36m; rack (5 spaces) at 41m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 43m; wide_stands (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: The Hungry Duck Grill Kitchen is a Japanese grill restaurant at 1835 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood. It sits along a well-traveled cycling corridor on Vancouver's west side, within easy reach of the Arbutus Greenway and the Seaside route. No additional detail about the restaurant's interior, seating, or menu style could be confirmed from available sources.

value: The Hungry Duck Grill Kitchen

signal: Japanese grill; ~$16-26pp


value: 15665 104 Avenue, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 43m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m; rack (6 spaces) at 68m; rack (4 spaces) at 69m; rack (4 spaces) at 92m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Fatburger


value: 5 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1G7

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (6 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (6 spaces) at 68m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; rack (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 35 spaces.

value: Purebread is a well-regarded artisan bakery chain with roots in Whistler that has expanded to multiple BC locations including this Mount Pleasant shop. It specialises in freshly baked breads, pastries, pies, and cakes, and has been featured by the New York Times, Lonely Planet, and Vogue. The Mount Pleasant location offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a pleasant urban rest stop for cyclists.

value: Purebread


value: 735 Broughton Street, V8W 3H2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (20 spaces, covered) at 32m. Total: 20 spaces.

blurb: Greater Victoria's central public library downtown.

value: The Central Branch is the flagship location of the Greater Victoria Public Library system, situated in downtown Victoria. It houses the Heritage Room, a broad physical and digital collection, and public computer access, making it a genuine community hub. Touring cyclists passing through the city core may find it a convenient stop for connectivity and rest.

value: Central Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

wow_evidence: Flagship GVPL branch; ordinary building — library ladder 1/1.


value: 3956 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2A2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 29m.

value: The Wellington Pub (locally known as The Well Pub) is a casual neighbourhood bar and dining spot in Wellington, a district of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It offers draught beers, spirits, and a food menu, making it a practical stop for a meal or drink on a ride through the area. An on-site liquor store allows cyclists to pick up supplies for the road.

value: The Well Pub

detail: Website states 'Visit our Liquor Store for take-home sales,' confirming at least liquor takeout; food takeout not explicitly confirmed

signal: amenity=bar


category: Transport

community: Vernon

source: llm-examine

value: Now Shuttle is an on-demand medical, accessible, and airport shuttle service based in Vernon, covering the Thompson, Okanagan, Shuswap, and Kootenay regions. Primarily serves medical patients and travelers needing airport transfers; bikes are not mentioned.

value: Now Shuttle

origin: transport

subcategory: Shuttle


value: 411 Kootenay Street, Nelson, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: A family-friendly breakfast and lunch cafe in Nelson specializing in homemade fare and sandwiches. Offering indoor seating on Kootenay Street, it provides a casual dining stop for cyclists passing through downtown Nelson.

value: The Vienna Cafe


value: 561 2nd Avenue

community: Fernie

value: The Northern Bar & Stage is a planned bar and live entertainment venue in Fernie. The website indicates it is coming soon but provides no details about amenities, services, or when it will open to the public.

value: The Northern Bar & Stage

wow_evidence: coming soon ... not yet operational


value: 1906 Bay Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: Whale's Tail Guest Suites offers condo-style vacation rentals in the heart of Ucluelet, with one, two, and three bedroom suites featuring full kitchens that provide a genuine home-away-from-home experience. The property sits within walking distance of the Wild Pacific Trail, restaurants, and local tour operators, making it a convenient base for exploring Pacific Rim National Park and the coast. Guests have complimentary access to the adjacent West Coast Fitness Centre, a 3,000 sq ft facility with indoor pool, sauna, and harbour views.

value: Whale's Tail Guest Suites

detail: Website states suites are 'within easy walking distance to restaurants.'

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: #106-5615 Teskey Way, Chilliwack, BC

community: Chilliwack

value: J's Pizza is a Fraser Valley pizza chain with over 20 years of operation and six locations, including one in Chilliwack's Promontory Hillside Plaza. The menu blends classic Canadian pizza styles with South Asian-inspired options such as Butter Chicken Pizza and Shahee Paneer Special, reflecting the region's multicultural community. Online ordering and delivery are available, and the broad menu offers substantial refuelling options for cyclists passing through Chilliwack.

value: J's Pizza

detail: Menu includes dedicated Vegetarian pizza, Mediterranean Veggie pizza, Paneer Special, Shahee Paneer Special, and Homestyle Special — multiple confirmed vegetarian options


value: 957 Beasley Rd, Mansons Landing, BC V0P 1K0

blurb: Cortes Island's free museum and visitor info stop, with e-bike charging.

community: Mansons Landing

value: A community-led museum on Cortes Island exploring the social, cultural, and natural history of the island and surrounding region. It also houses Destination BC's Visitor Information booth with free maps, guides, and brochures—some available on a covered porch even outside staffed hours. Admission is free, and touring cyclists will find an e-bike charging station on site.

label: Summer expanded hours

months: June July August September

value: Cortes Island Museum & Archives

detail: An e-bike charging station is available by donation, mentioned on the tourist information page

signal: Admission is free with donations much appreciated

wow_evidence: Free Cortes museum with visitor info booth and an e-bike charging station — concretely rider-useful. Generic name needs the island.


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 143 Buchanan Drive, Oliver, BC V0H 1T2

community: Oliver

value: River Stone Estate Winery is a small, family-owned estate winery perched on a rocky knoll in the South Okanagan, just south of the landmark McIntyre Bluff and north of Oliver — BC's self-styled Wine Capital. The winery is celebrated for big, bold Bordeaux-style reds and aromatic whites grown on deep glacial rock and gravel soils at River Rock Vineyards. Cyclists riding the Oliver wine route can stop at the open-air tasting garden, with walk-ins welcome or bookable tasting sessions available.

value: River Stone Estate Winery

signal: Small family estate winery tasting


value: 56 North Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, V0R 2G0

community: Lake Cowichan

value: The Riverside Inn is a historic boutique hotel, restaurant, and liquor store perched on the Cowichan River in Lake Cowichan, recently under new ownership with extensive renovations blending rustic and modern charm. Guest suites range from standard rooms to a full-kitchen suite, several with private balconies overlooking the river. The on-site River Cafe serves breakfast and lunch, and the property also houses the Best Buy Liquor Store — the largest beer, wine, and spirits selection in town.

value: Riverside Inn

detail: On-site bar and restaurant; about-us page states 'kids are welcome until 9pm' in the lower restaurant space, implying evening service; bar area with pool tables also noted

signal: Rooms starting at $229/night, suites at $279/night


value: M&M Meat Shops


value: 1121 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4T9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Alberni Street is a full-service upscale steakhouse connected to the Shangri-La Hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, a short ride from Stanley Park and the Robson Street shopping corridor. The location features four patios and a private dining room, The Georgia Room, which can seat up to 120 guests. Takeout and DoorDash delivery are available, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

value: The Keg

signal: chain 'the keg'


value: 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 3X2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 97m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Kamei Royale is BC's longest-running Japanese restaurant, open since 1972 with roots tracing back 150 years to Tsukiji, Japan, and widely credited as the birthplace of the BC Roll — Canada's first original sushi roll. Located in downtown Vancouver's Oceanic Plaza, it blends a traditional Japanese dining experience with a lively late-night karaoke stage open to any guest who orders a drink. A touring cyclist will find a full lunch and dinner menu, complimentary green tea during lunch, and underground parking available to restaurant guests.

value: Kamei Royale

signal: Japanese (BC Roll birthplace) + karaoke, value; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: BC's longest-running Japanese restaurant, open since 1972... widely credited as the birthplace of the BC Roll — Canada's first original sushi roll


community: West Vancouver

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2443 161a St, Surrey, BC V3Z 0M6

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

community: Surrey

value: Chatime


value: 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC

value: Cardero's is a full-service waterfront restaurant operated by the Sequoia Company of Restaurants (est. 1978), perched at Coal Harbour Marina on the east side of the Westin Bayshore Hotel. It offers an eclectic Pacific Northwest menu heavy on local seafood, with live music daily and panoramic marina views that make it a landmark dining stop on Vancouver's scenic Coal Harbour seawall. The heated enclosed patio and spacious main dining room can accommodate large groups, and the marina-side setting is a natural reward for cyclists finishing a loop around the seawall.

value: Cardero's

detail: Menu page explicitly labels dietary categories: Oceanwise, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Organic. Menu includes Korean Style Tofu, Szechuan Beans, and salads among vegetarian options

signal: Prime rib entree $52; named executive chef; waterfront sit-down

wow_evidence: Sequoia Company of Restaurants (est. 1978)... perched at Coal Harbour Marina... landmark dining stop on Vancouver's scenic Coal Harbour seawall


label: wildflower bloom

months: May June

community: Frederick

value: A primitive camp site in Tranquille River Canyon within Lac du Bois Grasslands near Kamloops, set amid ecologically rare grassland communities with canyon scenery and bighorn sheep; no potable water on site and road access may be seasonal or gravel.

value: Tranquille River Canyon Campsite

subcategory: Public Campground


value: Frontage Road, 5013 Likely Street, Likely, BC V0L 1N0, Canada

community: Likely

value: Likely Lodge is a combined hotel, restaurant, and pub in the tiny, remote community of Likely, BC, deep in the Cariboo region near Quesnel Lake. It serves American cuisine and operates a separate pub, making it a rare full-service stop in an otherwise sparsely serviced stretch of the Cariboo backroads. The lodge also functions as a hub for area information on circle tours, hiking, and fishing.

value: Likely Lodge

signal: remote lodge restaurant & pub; ~$16-26pp


value: 180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; bollard (2 spaces) at 33m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Moxie's West Georgia is a newly renovated premium casual bar and grill in downtown Vancouver, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, lush greenery, and an exclusive rooftop patio near BC Place and Rogers Arena. Situated at the corner of West Georgia and Cambie Street, it is steps from the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station and the Vancouver Financial District. An OpenTable Diners' Choice 2024 winner, it serves brunch, happy hour menus, and full dinner, and can host private events in dedicated event spaces.

value: Moxie's

detail: Menu page labels 'Vegetarian items' and 'Gluten conscious with some modifications from our kitchen' across menu categories

signal: chain 'moxie'

wow_evidence: OpenTable Diners' Choice 2024 winner


value: 8648 Eagan Lake Rd, Bridge Lake, V0K 1E0

community: Bridge Lake

value: Eagan Lake Resort is a small, family-oriented wilderness fishing resort on the west end of Eagan Lake near Bridge Lake, offering five log cabins and seven campsites on six acres of lakefront property. The resort is noted for Kokanee and rainbow trout fishing, with boat and motor rentals, marine gas, and fishing licenses available on-site, plus access to numerous surrounding lakes. Under new management since September 2025, the property also lists hiking and mountain biking among its recreational activities, making it a potential rest stop for touring cyclists exploring the South Cariboo.

value: Eagan Lake Resort

detail: About page states: 'A Laundromat, shower, and toilets are located centrally in the resort.'

detail: About page states: 'There is a grocery store and restaurants close by.'

detail: Front page states 'Stay connected with available WIFI for Cabins rentals'; cabins page notes 'WIFI is available for a nominal fee.'

signal: Cabin rates $90–$240; most $125–$200 range

subcategory: Resort


value: 808 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 93m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant in North Vancouver offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and McCafé beverages. The location includes a drive-through lane alongside a dine-in option, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the area. As a well-known chain with consistent service, it provides a reliable spot to refuel on longer rides.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: Unit A, Campbell River area, BC

community: Campbell River

value: Ryan's Pizzeria is a fast-food pizza outlet located on Vancouver Island in the Campbell River area, occupying unit A of its building. It offers a quick, informal stop for cyclists traveling the Island Highway corridor who need a hot meal without a long sit-down wait.

value: Ryan's Pizzeria


value: Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces, covered) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 81m; rack (6 spaces) at 83m. Total: 15 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Norco North Shore is a dedicated Norco brand dealership and full-service repair centre located on Brooksbank Avenue in North Vancouver, one of BC's premier mountain biking destinations. The shop stocks an extensive range of Norco bikes spanning enduro, trail, cross-country, freeride, dirt jump, gravel, urban, youth, and VLT e-bike categories, alongside a comprehensive parts and accessories inventory. Their in-house service centre employs mechanics with broad experience across mountain, road, and city bikes, including full-suspension tuning and customization.

value: Norco Bicycles - North Shore

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 3626 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 29m; rack (4 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 86m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Sip Song Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant on West 16th Avenue in Vancouver's Dunbar-Southlands neighbourhood, offering both dine-in with reservations and online ordering for pickup or delivery. The restaurant operates with Square-powered checkout and emphasizes personalized service from front-of-house to kitchen. Touring cyclists navigating the quieter residential streets of the west side will find a sit-down Thai meal option with the convenience of online pre-ordering.

value: Sip Song Thai Cuisine

signal: Thai, dine-in/delivery; ~$16-26pp


value: 6265 Crescent Road - xʷsel̓c̓əχən̓, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 38m; stands (8 spaces) at 63m; rack (covered) at 80m. Total: 20 spaces.

blurb: UBC's cello-shaped concert hall, internationally noted acoustics; concerts if a show is on.

value: Chan Shun Concert Hall is the centrepiece of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia, celebrated internationally for its cello-inspired design and stellar acoustics since opening in 1997. The hall seats concertgoers beneath a striking 22.7-tonne adjustable acoustic canopy and has hosted artists from Jeremy Dutcher to Jon Batiste. Located on the scenic UBC campus along cycling-friendly routes, it is reachable by bike with dedicated racks steps from the main entrance.

value: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Chan Centre concerts; most tickets $40+

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Main hall of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts — our badly-named copy of the parent; renamed and scored as parent. Bing Thom building, internationally noted acoustics; delight show-conditional.


value: 437 Dollarton Highway North, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1M9

value: Scratch Kitchen is a North Shore artisan pizza restaurant that started in Deep Cove in 2018 and expanded to Central Lonsdale in 2024, built around made-from-scratch food using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu spans creative 12-inch pizzas, sharing plates, salads, and rice bowls, with a carefully curated list of local craft beer and BC wine. Both locations offer strong plant-based and gluten-free options throughout the menu, making it a flexible stop for cyclists with dietary needs.

value: Scratch Kitchen

detail: Website states 'we also cater to plant lovers'; menu items marked * 'can be made 100% plant based'; 'ALL OF OUR PIZZAS CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE'; vegan cashew mozza substitution available; multiple GF and DF salads and bowls listed

signal: Pizzas $22–25, appetizers/salads $15–17, casual pizzeria


value: 3135 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2L2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (4 spaces) at 43m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Sunshine Market is a long-established neighbourhood grocery store on Oak Street in Vancouver, having served the community for over sixty years. It focuses on fresh produce and a broad range of everyday groceries, making it a practical resupply stop for cyclists passing through the city. The store is independently operated with a friendly, community-oriented character.

value: Sunshine Market

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: long-established neighbourhood grocery store on Oak Street... having served the community for over sixty years


value: 148 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3

value: New Town Bakery & Restaurant is a family-run institution in Vancouver's historic Chinatown, serving Chinese and Filipino baked goods and pastries since 1980. The bakery earned a CNN Travel 'must-visit restaurant' designation and multiple Chinese Restaurant Critics' Choice awards for its pastries. Signature items include award-winning Apple Tarts and World Famous Steamed Buns (Siopao — BBQ Pork Asado and Chicken Deluxe Bola Bola), made fresh daily.

value: New Town Bakery & Restaurant

detail: Website explicitly separates dine-in hours (closes 7:00pm, last order 6:45pm) from overall store hours (6:30am–7:30pm), confirming counter/takeout service operates beyond dine-in. Party Trays are also listed on the menu

signal: Bakery with dine-in; simple items like buns, tarts, pastries


value: 14113 Dale Meadows Road, Summerland, V0H 1Z8

community: Summerland

value: Millionaires' Row Cider Co. is a family-run cidery on a 100+ year-old apple orchard in Summerland's historic Prairie Valley, named for the wealthy investors who shaped the region's early fruit industry. Visitors taste hand-crafted estate ciders at a stand-up bar in the cellar, then can relax in a picnic area surrounded by the working orchard, with views of Conkle Mountain and Giants Head Mountain. The cidery sells its full range of vegan, gluten-free ciders to take away, making it a natural stop on a cycling tour through the South Okanagan.

value: Millionaires' Row Cider Co.

detail: Tasting room page says 'Bring your own picnic' — no food sold on site

detail: Ciders sold by the bottle at the tasting room; tasting fee waived with any purchase

detail: All five cider varieties described as 'Vegan and naturally gluten-free' on the product pages

signal: Family cidery cellar tasting bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 17293 Parkinson Rd, Port Renfrew, BC

community: Port Renfrew

value: West Coast Trail Lodge is a 20-suite, fully renovated motel in Port Renfrew, sitting just two kilometres from the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail and operated under the Wild Renfrew brand. Room options range from standard king rooms with balcony to a two-bedroom suite with a full kitchen, and all rooms are pet-friendly. On-site food and drink are available at the Renfrew Pub and Coastal Kitchen, making it a convenient base for multi-day coastal wilderness trips.

value: West Coast Trail Lodge

detail: On-site Renfrew Pub and Coastal Kitchen listed as amenities on the website

signal: bare motel, no chain


bike_access: hard

label: alpine wildflowers

months: July August

washroom_type: pit

community: Howser

value: A hike-in backcountry camp with 4 tent pads set just below the Monica Meadows alpine plateau, offering dramatic mountain views; reaching the trailhead requires a 43 km forest service road with deep water bars and a 2WD high-clearance vehicle, followed by an 8 km round-trip trail.

value: Monica Meadows Recreation Site

wow_evidence: hike-in backcountry camp... 43 km forest service road with deep water bars


community: Blewett

value: Shell


community: Inkaneep

value: Orchard Hill Estate Cidery is a small family-run operation on the Golden Mile bench between Oliver and Osoyoos, producing hand-crafted apple cider exclusively from Okanagan-grown dessert apples since 2006. The Dhaliwal family tends 14 acres of high-density orchard on a scenic south-facing bench, with their flagship Red Roof cider distributed across BC. Cyclists on the Golden Mile route may find local cider and potentially fresh fruit available, though the retail farm stand component is not explicitly detailed on the website.

value: Orchard Hill Estate Cidery & Fruit Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: small family-run operation on the Golden Mile bench... producing hand-crafted apple cider since 2006


value: 100-3080 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, V6X 4C4

community: Richmond

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 2142 West Railway Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E2

community: Abbotsford

value: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar is a well-known Canadian steakhouse chain with a recently renovated Abbotsford location situated just off Highway 1 at Sumas Way. The restaurant features a full lounge and bar with televisions, a semi-private dining room, and patio seating, making it a comfortable stop for a sit-down meal after a long day in the saddle. Free parking and wheelchair accessibility round out the practical amenities at this location.

value: The Keg

wow_evidence: well-known Canadian steakhouse chain... recently renovated Abbotsford location


value: 1689 Government Street

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (12 spaces) at 96m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 481 Alder Avenue

community: 100 Mile House

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 4402 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 1N8

community: Terrace

value: Sonbadas Steakhouse is a long-standing Terrace institution, serving the community for over 50 years with AAA-plus sterling silver meats alongside homemade Greek dishes and fresh seafood — all made without preservatives or dyes. The menu spans brunch through dinner, with appetizers, pastas, salads, and a kids' menu, plus handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer. Touring cyclists riding through the Skeena region will find a proper sit-down meal with online ordering and pickup available.

value: Sonbadas Steak House


value: 809 Island Highway South, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z2

community: Nanaimo

value: Days Inn Nanaimo is a 79-room mid-range hotel positioned midway between the Duke Point and Departure Bay Ferry Terminals, making it a convenient overnight stop for cyclists arriving or leaving Vancouver Island by ferry. The property is one of the few hotels in Nanaimo with an indoor pool and hot tub, and it offers an on-site full-service restaurant (Ricky's All Day Grill) as well as a complimentary continental breakfast. Pet-friendly and kitchenette rooms are available, and the front desk is staffed around the clock.

value: Days Inn Nanaimo

detail: Complimentary cold continental breakfast included with stay, served in the Gabriola Room on the Pool Level; coupon redeemable at on-site Ricky's All Day Grill for a hot breakfast alternative

detail: Coin laundry on site listed under General amenities

detail: Ricky's All Day Grill on-site with table service and takeout; limited room service also available

signal: chain 'days inn'

wow_evidence: indoor pool and hot tub... midway between the Duke Point and Departure Bay Ferry Terminals


value: 606 Russell Avenue

community: Enderby

value: IGA Enderby is a full-service neighbourhood supermarket on Russell Avenue in the small city of Enderby, situated in the Okanagan-Shuswap region along a popular cycle touring corridor. Operating under the IGA Stores of BC banner, it offers a comprehensive range of departments including a bakery, in-house butcher, deli with ready-to-eat meals, fresh produce, dairy, and wellness products. For touring cyclists moving through the Thompson-Okanagan, it represents one of the more complete resupply options in the area.

value: IGA


value: 491 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC V9P1V9

community: Parksville

value: Ocean Liquor Store is a retail liquor outlet located on Island Highway East in Parksville, on Vancouver Island's popular cycling corridor. The store offers an online ordering system with in-store pickup and carries a range of alcohol products. Cyclists passing through Parksville on the Island Highway route would find it convenient for resupply.

value: Ocean Lounge & Liquor Store

detail: Retail liquor store only; no food products mentioned


value: West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver

community: Vancouver


value: 13604 Victoria Road North, Summerland, BC

value: Murray's Pizza and Pasta is a locally-owned chain with five Okanagan Valley locations, including this Summerland unit on Victoria Road North. Pizzas are hand-made with fresh dough and premium toppings baked in stone ovens, and the restaurant has built a strong following among both locals and travellers passing through. It makes a practical mid-ride meal stop for cyclists touring the South Okanagan corridor.

value: Murray's Pizza and Pasta

detail: OSM classifies this as fast_food; the Summerland page presents a downloadable menu with no mention of dine-in seating, consistent with a takeout-oriented pizza counter

detail: Menu page lists vegetarian pizzas including Garden (mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, tomatoes, pineapple), Euro Veggie (black olives, onions, feta, artichokes, tomatoes), and Popeye (fresh spinach, tomatoes, feta). Summerland testimonial confirms GF crust: 'Great gluten free crust. Very tasty pizza!'


value: 3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 40m; stands (7 spaces) at 82m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: The Village Burgery is a burger-focused fast food spot situated in Steveston, the historic fishing village at the southwestern tip of Richmond that draws visitors year-round. Steveston's waterfront and dyke trail system make it a popular destination on regional cycling routes, and a quick-service burger stop near the harbour is a natural refuelling point. The business was OSM-verified as of mid-2024.

value: The Village Burgery

wow_evidence: amenity=fast_food, cuisine=burger... OSM-verified 2024-07-06


value: 20121 Willowbrook Drive, V2Y 0L3

community: Langley

value: Delphi Cafe is a restaurant featuring regional cuisine on Willowbrook Drive. It provides a dining option for the local community and area visitors.

value: Delphi Cafe

signal: cafe/restaurant; ~$14-22pp


value: 3555 Carrington Road

community: Westbank

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 585 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

blurb: Community theatre venue in 100 Mile House.

value: South Cariboo Theatre is a theatre venue located in the 100 Mile House area of British Columbia's Cariboo region. It represents a cultural anchor for this rural community, offering performing arts in an area more commonly associated with outdoor recreation. Touring cyclists passing through the South Cariboo may find it a worthwhile stop for evening entertainment.

value: South Cariboo Theatre

wow_evidence: Small community theatre, thin record, no independent story; theatre delight is show-dependent and venue scale unknown.


value: 1055 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, V2C 2S5

community: Kamloops

value: This Walmart Supercenter on Hillside Drive in Kamloops is one of the largest one-stop retail destinations in the region, carrying a full grocery section alongside electronics, clothing, furniture, and baby products. For touring cyclists passing through Kamloops, it offers a broad resupply opportunity — from food and camping consumables to clothing and electronics — under one roof. The store provides free in-store WiFi according to OSM tags.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter (Store 3040)


community: Dawson Creek

value: Travellers Inn is a motel in Dawson Creek, the 'Mile 0' city of the Alaska Highway in northeastern BC, making it a natural stopping point for cyclists heading north or completing long-distance tours. The property offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a shared lounge, and a mini market on site. Rotary Lake and Kiskatinaw Provincial Park are nearby for those wanting to extend their outdoor experience.

value: Travellers Inn

detail: Website states 'Offering a daily breakfast'

detail: Listed as 'Loundry Srvice' (sic) in main facilities section of aggregator site

detail: On-site mini market described: 'Mini market is also on site for those looking to stock up on snacks or drinks'