value: 2716 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 1R1

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 6m; rack (4 spaces) at 15m; rack (4 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (4 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 54 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Healthy Noodle House is a small, owner-operated noodle shop in Kitsilano on the popular West 4th cycling corridor, offering fully customizable noodle soups built from fresh vegetables, scratch-made broths, and no MSG or heavy additives. Featured in both the Vancouver Sun and the Georgia Straight, it has earned a loyal local following for its health-conscious take on Asian comfort food. The owner, Colin, is known for friendly, personal service — including greeting customers by name — and also sells house-made chili sauce and frozen dumplings to take home.

value: Healthy Noodle House

detail: Menu offers vegan meat substitutes, tofu, and full vegetable-only noodle soups; website copy explicitly highlights vegan options alongside meat choices

signal: Noodle house sit-down, base $12 + protein $3–4 = ~$15–17 spend


source: osm

value: 3433 North Road, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 73m.

category: Groceries

community: Burnaby

value: Save-On-Foods

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Grocery Store

tier: welcoming


value: 9151 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, V6X 3L9

community: Richmond

value: Costco

ownership: Global chain

tier: info


source: enrichment

value: 6133 University Boulevard

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (20 spaces, covered) at 47m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 72m; stands (14 spaces) at 86m. Total: 44 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: University Hill

value: The Pit is a pub located in the basement of the UBC campus in Vancouver. It provides food and drink services to the university community and visitors. As a public venue on the campus, it offers a casual stop for cyclists in the area.

value: The Pit

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

confidence: high

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, V5Y 2M4

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: safe_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 5m; safe_loops (16 spaces, covered) at 6m; rack (covered) at 7m; safe_loops (16 spaces) at 37m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands at 73m; stands at 75m. Total: 54 spaces.

blurb: 2010 Olympic venue, now pool, rink, and curling complex.

category: Attractions

value: Hillcrest Centre is a multi-sport recreation facility in Vancouver offering swimming, curling, and ice skating under one roof, and carries a Wikipedia entry indicating it is a well-known public venue. Built to serve the 2010 Winter Olympics, it sits in the Queen Elizabeth Park neighbourhood and draws both local and visiting users year-round. A touring cyclist riding through the area would find a large public facility with the full amenity range typical of a City of Vancouver recreation centre.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: recreation

value: Hillcrest Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 2010 Olympic curling venue turned major rec complex — pool, rink, curling; Olympic legacy. Parent of the aquatic/rink nodes.


blurb: 1928 shipwreck of the Pesuta, reached by a beach hike in Naikoon Provincial Park.

community: Tlell

value: The Pesuta is the partially intact wooden hull of a Japanese log barge that ran aground on the north beach of Haida Gwaii on December 11, 1928, and has been weathering on the sand ever since. It sits within Naikoon Provincial Park, a vast wilderness of beach, bog, and old-growth forest on the traditional territory of the Haida Nation. Touring cyclists on Haida Gwaii typically reach it via a beach hike from the Tlell River trailhead, making it one of the most dramatic and remote landmarks on any BC cycling itinerary.

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: walk-up

season: summer

setting: outdoor

theme: landmark

value: Pesuta

detail: BC Parks website states 'There is no internet access at Misty Meadows campground or Agate Beach campground'; the wreck is a remote beach site within the same wilderness park with no infrastructure

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: shipwreck in Naikoon Provincial Park, no fee

source: judgement

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: 1928 log-barge shipwreck weathering on Naikoon's beach — the Pesuta walk/ride is a signature Haida Gwaii experience.


value: 295 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 16m; rack at 17m; wall_loops (5 spaces) at 63m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Red Truck Beer Company is a Vancouver craft brewery and taproom known for its 'workshop' approach to slow-brewed lagers, ales, and IPAs, plus a Truck Stop Diner serving Southern-style smoked meats and brewhouse burgers. The growler filling station lets cyclists top up a reusable vessel with fresh draft beer to go. The venue also hosts live music and a summer concert series, and has noted events ranging from beer festivals to bike rides.

value: Red Truck Growler Filling Station

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: Vancouver craft brewery and taproom...Truck Stop Diner serving Southern-style smoked meats...live music and a summer concert series


community: Vesuvius

value: Vesuvius Cafe&Store is a cafe in Chemainus offering food and drink to visitors. It serves as a rest and refreshment stop for cyclists and travelers in the area.

value: Vesuvius Cafe&Store

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2450 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 51m; rack (1 space) at 96m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Donair Dude

confidence: medium

signal: donair counter; ~$10-15

subcategory: Restaurant


community: Hagensborg

value: Purgatory Lookout is a scenic viewpoint in the Bella Coola backcountry reachable via the West Nusatsum FSR, offering views of the Noeick River valley, Styx Mountain, and Purgatory Glacier. The 7.8 km route from Odegaard Falls is open to foot, bike, and motorized travel, and is described as an ideal mountain bike excursion through meadows, ponds, and talus slopes. The Noeick River valley below was repeatedly scoured by jökulhlaups — glacial outburst floods from Ape Lake — giving the landscape its dramatic character.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: high

label: Snow-free alpine window

months: July August September

planning: check-ahead

theme: nature

value: Purgatory Lookout

signal: tourism=viewpoint

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Park / Nature


value: 20270 Fraser Highway, Langley

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 76m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Me-N-Ed's Pizza Parlor

signal: cuisine=pizza


value: 650 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: Thrifty Foods is a British Columbia-based supermarket chain with locations throughout the region. The Nanaimo location offers a convenient stop for cyclists to restock essential groceries and supplies.

value: Thrifty Foods


value: 5411 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 91m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Jin Jiang Shanghai Restaurant is a sit-down restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby specializing in traditional Shanghai cuisine, including Shengjianbao (pan-fried pork buns), Malan head, and Drunken Chicken. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and a professional chef team blending heritage recipes with innovation. It offers both dine-in and online ordering for cyclists looking for a substantial meal along a busy urban corridor.

value: Jin Jiang Shanghai Restaurant

signal: Shanghai sit-down; ~$16-26pp


value: 2020 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, V0H 1H0

blurb: Grand Forks' pool with sauna and whirlpool, open year-round.

community: Grand Forks

value: A year-round public aquatic centre in Grand Forks, originally opened in 1987 and operated by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. The facility features four 25-metre lanes, a large shallow-water leisure area, sauna, whirlpool, and a fitness and wellness centre. For touring cyclists passing through the Boundary region, it offers a welcome chance to swim, soak in the hot tub, and clean up.

kid_friendly: yes

setting: indoor

value: Grand Forks Aquatic Centre

detail: Shower available as a drop-in service, listed separately in the admission fee table

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: Year-round pool with sauna and whirlpool; after-ride band.


value: 9330 Central Lake Road

community: Kleecoot

value: Grim Cat Farm is a greengrocer on Central Lake Road offering fresh produce and groceries. Touring cyclists can access food supplies here, though specific amenities cannot be confirmed.

value: Grim Cat Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 20318 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Circle K

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2nd Street, Kaslo, BC

bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: restorative

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Kaslo

source: camping

value: A municipal campground on the shores of Kootenay Lake in the charming village of Kaslo, with hot showers, free Wi-Fi, and a short walk to the S.S. Moyie National Historic Site and downtown; open spring through fall only with no published tent rate.

value: Kaslo Municipal Campground

ownership: Municipal

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: municipal campground on the shores of Kootenay Lake… hot showers, free Wi-Fi


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

label: spring fishing

months: April May June

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Torrent

value: Open, sunny lakeside sites at a small Kootenays lake with good views and strong spring fishing; access is 6 km of gravel FSR that can get rough, and the site fills fast in summer.

value: Larchwood Campsite

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: 6 km of gravel FSR that can get rough


value: 1014 Miller Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 65m. Total: 3 spaces.

blurb: Island history museum with the 1948 Higgins Cabin exhibit.

community: Bowen Island

value: The Bowen Island Museum & Archives is a community-run institution founded in 1967 that preserves the island's social and natural history through photographs, letters, maps, oral histories, and artifacts. Highlights include the permanent Higgins Cabin exhibit — a two-room recreation of a 1948 logger's life — and a rotating gallery in the Catherine Carter Room. For cycling visitors arriving by BC Ferries, the museum sits a short ride from the Snug Cove ferry terminal and offers admission by donation.

energy: neutral

theme: history

value: Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive

ownership: Nonprofit / community

signal: Website states 'Admission by donation'

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Community museum since 1967 with the Higgins Cabin logger's-life exhibit — community museum ladder 1/2.


value: 2627 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; rack (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Chinese restaurant on Commercial Drive with both indoor and outdoor seating. Offers casual dining suitable for a meal break on a Vancouver cycling tour.

value: Kyle's Cafe

confidence: low

signal: Chinese cafe; ~$13-22pp

wow_evidence: Chinese restaurant on Commercial Drive


value: 3011 Merchant Way

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Langford

value: Thrifty Foods Belmont


value: 107-2828 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K5C5

value: Blowfish Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood, hand-crafting sushi and Japanese dishes since 2010. The head chef trained under a renowned Japanese master chef, and the menu spans sashimi, sushi rolls, and hot dishes made with premium-grade fish and seasonal produce. It describes itself as a 'hidden jewel' with a welcoming atmosphere in an urban neighbourhood setting.

value: Blowfish Sushi

signal: sushi, master-trained chef; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: head chef trained under a renowned Japanese master chef... since 2010


value: 7891 Kingsway

value: Villa Servin is a convenience shop in North Vancouver specializing in Mexican goods. As a convenience store, it caters to passing cyclists seeking basic snacks and supplies. The Kingsway location makes it a convenient stop for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Villa Servin


value: 130-33780 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 53m; rack (3 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 76m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: The Polly Fox is a completely gluten-free bakery and café established in 2016 in downtown Abbotsford's Essendene Avenue corridor, free from gluten, peanuts, and sesame with extensive vegan and dairy-free options. The menu spans house-baked goods, cooked breakfast and lunch items, and locally roasted small-batch coffees, making it a welcoming stop for cyclists with dietary restrictions or anyone wanting a quality sit-down break. It also sells packaged gluten-free products (baking mixes, cookie dough, granola) for take-home.

value: The Polly Fox

detail: Menu page lists egg frittatas (mushrooms, onions, roasted potato, sour cream, goat cheese) served in a breakfast sandwich, and savoury baked buns — cooked-to-order café food

signal: gluten-free bakery & cafe, baked goods/breakfast; ~$10-16

wow_evidence: completely gluten-free bakery and café... free from gluten, peanuts, and sesame with extensive vegan and dairy-free options


value: 8380 112 Street Unit 120, Delta, BC V4C 7A2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 16m.

community: Delta

value: Pizza Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain founded in 1967 with over 750 locations coast to coast, including this Delta outpost. Cyclists can grab a quick hot meal with a wide range of pizza styles, sides, and specialty items. The location is open late into the night, making it a convenient stop on longer evening rides.

value: Pizza Pizza

detail: Website confirms gluten-free crust ('prepared, cooked and cut with dedicated utensils') and plant-based items (Plant-Based Chick'n Bites listed in nutrition section)

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 277 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 21m; stands at 87m.

community: Victoria

value: Discovery Coffee is a locally owned Victoria roaster and cafe that began with a love of the craft and has grown into a multi-location operation with a devoted following. They roast all their beans in Victoria and offer house blends alongside single-origin coffees, with a partnership with Yonni's Doughnuts rounding out the food offering. The Menzies Street location puts touring cyclists close to the Inner Harbour and James Bay neighbourhoods.

value: Discovery Coffee


value: 2245 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (5 spaces) at 37m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 59m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Virtue Natural Bakery is an artisanal gluten-free bakery-café on West Broadway in Kitsilano, founded in 2017 by Certified Natural Chef Lisa Virtue. Every item — from sourdough-style loaves and French baguettes to brownies, butter tarts, and specialty cookies — is made with organic and seasonal ingredients and is 100% gluten-free, with many options also dairy-free, egg-free, or grain-free. Specialty organic coffee roasted by Moja Coffee and loose-leaf teas from Denman Island Tea Company make it a worthwhile stop for cyclists looking for quality café fare and fresh-baked provisions.

value: Virtue Natural Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3L8

community: Port Coquitlam

value: The Bombay Restaurant is an established Indian fine-dining restaurant on Lougheed Highway in Port Coquitlam, offering a broad menu spanning tandoori, curries, biryani, and both meat and vegetarian dishes. The kitchen draws on chefs with experience across India, Malaysia, the UK, and North America. A daily lunch buffet and online ordering for takeout make it a practical stop for riders looking for a substantial Indian meal.

value: The Bombay Restaurant

detail: Website prominently advertises online takeout orders and delivery: 'Dine-In and Delivery' in the page title; '20% Off Online Takeout Orders over $35'

detail: Website menu has a dedicated 'Vegetarian Specials' section. No mention of vegan or gluten-free

signal: $35+ takeout discount threshold; daily lunch buffet; casual sit-down Indian restaurant


value: 1030 – 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2C7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 90m.

community: Richmond

value: Fusion Curry & Donair is a fast-food stall inside the Lansdowne Centre food court in Richmond, serving a broad fusion menu of Indian curries, kebabs, donairs, and shawarmas made fresh to order. The menu spans butter chicken, lamb shank, falafel platters, and several vegetarian options including Shahi Paneer, Chana Masala, and Dal Makhni. Online ordering with in-store pickup is available, and the business is also listed on Skip The Dishes, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.

value: Fusion Curry & Donair

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Shahi Paneer, Chana Masala, Mixed Veggies, Dal Makhni, Chole Bhature, Samosas and Choley, and Falafel Platter


value: 150 4th Street, Tofino, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Neighbours Café + Provisions (formerly Gaia Grocery) is Tofino's community hub combining specialty espresso drinks, locally sourced groceries, and fresh lunch options under one roof. New owners Kevin and Marie — the team behind Cocofino dairy-free yogurt — took over the Gaia Grocery space and have built it into a neighbourhood gathering spot that serves both long-time locals and visitors passing through. For touring cyclists, it offers a compact grocery stop and café in the heart of Tofino.

value: Neighbours Café + Provisions

detail: Website: 'yummy lunch options' alongside espresso drinks and frozen yogurt


value: 13011 Lakeshore Drive S., Summerland, BC V0H 1Z1

category: Accommodation

community: Summerland

value: A full-service waterfront resort set on a secluded stretch of Okanagan Lake shoreline, roughly midway between Penticton and Kelowna in the heart of BC wine country. Accommodation is offered in fully outfitted suite-style rooms with gourmet kitchens, and on-site facilities include iKhaya Day Spa, boat rentals, and complimentary kayak and stand-up paddleboard use. It sits along the popular Naramata Bench and South Okanagan cycling corridor, making it a comfortable base for multi-day touring cyclists.

value: Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: full-service Okanagan waterfront suite resort with spa; $220-320 shoulder

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: full-service waterfront resort… iKhaya Day Spa, boat rentals, and complimentary kayak and stand-up paddleboard use


value: 5505 Argyle Street, V9Y 1T6

community: Port Alberni

value: Swept Away Inn is a hotel accommodation. Without access to the business website, specific amenities and cyclist-specific details cannot be verified. Touring cyclists should contact the business directly to inquire about bike storage and related services.

value: Swept Away Inn

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Swept Away Inn (converted vessel inn), Port Alberni; $140-190


value: 1239 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (5 spaces) at 69m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m; stands at 97m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Van Bahn Mi & Yoghurt is a Vietnamese fast-food spot in Vancouver's Pacific Street area specializing in bánh mì sandwiches across a wide range of fillings — from lemongrass grilled chicken to a fully vegan tofu-and-avocado option — alongside house-made yogurt cups and smoothies. The menu is compact and takeout-oriented, making it a quick, affordable refuelling stop. Online ordering is available through multiple delivery platforms for those who want food ready on arrival.

value: Van Banh Mi & Yogurt

detail: Website lists 'Vegetarian Sandwich' (Tofu, Avocado, Vegan Ham) and 'Vegetarian / Vegan Combo' explicitly; no GF mention found


value: 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 48m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 54m; bollard (2 spaces) at 56m; bollard (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 68m; stands (5 spaces) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Unwind is a fast-food establishment serving breakfast and european cuisine in downtown Vancouver. Located on Howe Street with indoor seating, it's a convenient spot for touring cyclists to grab a meal while exploring the city.

value: Unwind


value: 1829 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6G 1E4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Tavola is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, celebrated for house-made pastas, fresh burrata, and family-style sharing plates sourced from local farmers. The street-level patio spills laughter onto Robson Street and has earned praise from the Globe and Mail and Scout Magazine for unpretentious, quality-driven cooking. Touring cyclists will find a full sit-down meal or a quick takeout order available nightly, with weekend brunch service as well.

value: Tavola

detail: Menu states '*Gluten free pasta available for most selections'; multiple vegetarian pasta and salad dishes listed (e.g. Spaghetti cacio e pepe, Ricotta Gnocchi, Arugula Salad)

signal: Italian, house pasta/burrata, sharing; ~$22-34pp


value: 20 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC

community: Ladysmith

value: Roberts Street Pizza is a family-run community institution established in 1997 in Ladysmith, operating out of a converted century-old home on Roberts Street. The restaurant has served the surrounding area for over 25 years, supporting local teams and charities while providing first-time employment to over 100 young people. Touring cyclists will find a broad menu of pizzas, pasta, wings, donairs, and salads available for both pickup and delivery, with large-group catering available by arrangement.

value: Roberts Street Pizza

wow_evidence: family-run community institution established in 1997 in Ladysmith... over 25 years


value: 4465 Barnjum Road, Sahtlam, BC

blurb: Quiet CVRD nature reserve near Duncan.

community: Sahtlam

value: Wake Lake Nature Reserve is a protected natural area managed by the Cowichan Valley Regional District near Duncan on Vancouver Island. As a nature reserve, it offers a quiet stop for cyclists riding through the Cowichan Valley, though facilities appear to be minimal or undocumented.

value: Wake Lake Nature Reserve

wow_evidence: Thin record; small CVRD nature reserve, minimal facilities. Conservative.


value: 488 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B7

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (5 spaces) at 47m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (12 spaces) at 71m; stands (8 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is a New York-founded fast casual Asian fusion chain that brings creative, globally-inspired dumplings to Vancouver's busy Robson Street corridor. The menu leans into bold, unexpected combinations — Korean BBQ Ribeye, Bacon Cheeseburger, Pork Soup dumplings — built around the idea that everything is better stuffed in a dumpling. It's a quick, filling stop for cyclists passing through the downtown core.

value: Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

signal: Fast casual dumpling shop, no prices visible

wow_evidence: New York-founded fast casual Asian fusion chain...locations across the US and Canada


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Agate

value: Small 3-site rec site on the northeast shore of Abbott Lake in a semi-open setting northwest of Merritt, popular for fishing and boating; 4x4-only access via Tyner Lake FSR rules it out for most loaded touring bikes.

value: Abbot Lake Recreation Site


value: Unit G4, 1001 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W2C5

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Unicorn Sparkles is a fine dining restaurant in downtown Victoria from the team behind acclaimed local spots hanks, nowhere, ate, and somewhere. It represents the group's attempt to bring together everything they've learned across those award-winning projects into a single new venture. Touring cyclists passing through the heart of Victoria will find it at unit G4 on Douglas Street, with reservations recommended.

value: Unicorn Sparkles


value: 351 Yesllowhead Highway, Barriere, V0E 1E0

community: Barriere

value: Petro-Canada


value: Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Pizza Hut Delivery

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: 350 Railway Avenue

community: Ashcroft

value: FIELDS


bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: wall_loops (8 spaces) at 39m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 41m; rack (8 spaces) at 63m; bollard (2 spaces) at 67m; bollard (3 spaces) at 68m; bollard (3 spaces) at 69m; bollard (2 spaces) at 72m; bollard (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (4 spaces) at 85m; rack (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 44 spaces.

community: University Hill

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 75 Bamfield Boardwalk, Bamfield BC V0R 1B0

community: Port Desire

value: Flora's Restaurant sits within the historic Bamfield Inn on the west side of Bamfield, a remote coastal community accessible only by a short boat ride from the east side — a notable logistical consideration for arriving cyclists. Opened in May 2024, the restaurant serves seasonal West Coast fusion dishes made with fresh local ingredients, alongside curated BC wines and cocktails featuring Vancouver Island spirits and foraged infusions. The broader property also includes a café (opening May 2026), moorage, and accommodation, making it a potential multi-service stop for touring cyclists exploring this area.

value: Flora's Restaurant

signal: coastal West Coast fusion (Bamfield Inn); ~$18-30pp


value: 1398 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 16m; rack at 45m; rack at 54m; rack at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; rack (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (8 spaces) at 91m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Pallet Coffee Roasters is a locally-owned Vancouver specialty coffee roastery and cafe chain, established in East Vancouver in 2014, now operating eight locations across Metro Vancouver. The Kingsway location is one of several cafes serving espresso and filter coffee made from ethically sourced, in-house roasted beans alongside food and freshly baked goods. Beyond its cafes, Pallet functions as a full-service roastery, barista training provider, and wholesale partner to businesses across Canada.

value: Pallet Coffee Roasters

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 966 Venture Way, Gibsons

community: Gibsons

value: Blackfish Pub is a neighbourhood pub in Gibsons on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, positioned as a casual local gathering spot with a seasonal menu of food and drink. The tagline 'Winter's fading, good times are growing' and a call for groups to reserve ahead suggest a lively, community-oriented atmosphere. For touring cyclists completing the ferry crossing to the Sunshine Coast, it offers a sit-down meal and drinks right in Gibsons.

value: Blackfish Pub

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: neighbourhood pub in Gibsons


bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 19m; floor (covered) at 54m; rack at 62m; rack at 80m; rack at 95m.

value: Fatburger


value: 3052 BC-3B, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Canada

community: Rossland

value: The Rock Cut Pub is a pub and restaurant located in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. The name and pub format suggest a casual, local gathering spot typical of small BC communities along touring routes. Very limited information is publicly available beyond the OSM record and a blocked Facebook page.

value: The Rock Cut Pub

signal: pub & restaurant; ~$18-26pp


value: 741 Third Street, Nanaimo

blurb: Nanaimo's main aquatic centre on Third Street.

community: Nanaimo

value: The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is a City of Nanaimo-operated public swimming facility on Third Street in central Nanaimo. As a municipal aquatic centre it serves the full range of recreational swimmers, from drop-in lane swimmers to programmed lessons. Touring cyclists passing through Nanaimo may find it a useful urban stop for a swim or to access public facilities after a long ride.

value: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

wow_evidence: Major municipal aquatic centre; after-ride band.


value: 1596 Johnston St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 33m. Total: 100 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: El Cafecito is the daytime café concept within Alimentaria Mexicana, an authentic Mexican restaurant and cultural gathering place on Granville Island, directly across from the main public market entrance. The broader establishment celebrates Mexican culinary traditions through housemade heirloom corn chips, chilaquiles, birria, and an extensive mezcal and tequila program. Regular spirits workshops and taco omakase events make this a destination rather than just a pit stop.

value: El Cafecito

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled '(VEGAN)': Golden Beet Ceviche, Greens con Pipián Verde, Soy Chorizo & Papas tacos. Additional vegetarian items (halloumi tostada, chilaquiles) are present

wow_evidence: authentic Mexican restaurant and cultural gathering place on Granville Island … Regular spirits workshops and taco omakase events make this a destination


value: 365 Mills Road

community: Kelowna

value: Park Inn by Radisson

signal: Park Inn is Radisson's economy-midscale brand, not full Radisson; ~$130-180 in Kelowna - Upscale overbands it


value: 4943 Highway 95, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: The Old Salzburg Restaurant has served authentic Austrian and continental cuisine in Radium Hot Springs since 1993, drawing nearly a million customers over its 30-plus year history. Situated just 2 km west of the Kootenay National Park gate on Highway 93, it offers schnitzels, homemade spaetzle, seafood, steaks, and a selection of Canadian and international wines in a two-storey building with multiple patios and a fireplace lounge. The restaurant describes itself as within walking distance of area hotels, motels, and campgrounds, making it a convenient dinner stop for cyclists touring the Columbia Valley.

value: The Old Salzburg Resterant

signal: Austrian schnitzel/steak, continental; ~$20-32pp


value: 3995 50th Avenue South, Fort Nelson, V0C 1R0

community: Fort Nelson

value: Woodlands Inn & Suites is Fort Nelson's locally owned hotel at Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway, a natural waypoint for cyclists traversing northern British Columbia. The four-storey property offers spacious pet-friendly rooms—many with full kitchens and living areas—alongside complimentary breakfast, an on-site restaurant and lounge, a fitness centre, and a steam room. A 24/7 lobby store stocked with snacks, frozen meals from M&M Food Market Express, and personal care items, plus an on-site liquor store, adds practical convenience for long-haul travelers.

value: Woodlands Inn & Suites

detail: Complimentary breakfast included with stay, featuring waffles, omelettes, sausages, fresh pastries, cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee, tea, and juices

detail: Listed in amenities page title: 'Hotel Amenities | Fitness Centre, Restaurant, Laundry, Extended Stay Services'

detail: On-site One Restaurant and 1 Lounge offer dinner and casual evening fare

signal: Locally owned 4-storey full-service hotel, ~$140-170

wow_evidence: locally owned hotel at Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway... steam room... complimentary breakfast... 24/7 lobby store


value: 1120 14th Street North, Golden, V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: Holiday Inn Express is a chain hotel in Golden, BC offering accommodation to traveling cyclists. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi access. Specific services and facilities for touring cyclists could not be verified from available sources.

value: Holiday Inn Express

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'

wow_evidence: chain hotel in Golden, BC


value: 800 MacKenzie Avenue South

character: utilitarian

label: Stampede rodeo weekend

community: Williams Lake

value: A flat, full-service campground at the Williams Lake Stampede rodeo grounds in town, with hookups, WiFi, and laundry; tenting is available but the site has no natural appeal — it earns its keep during the annual Stampede rodeo weekend.

value: Williams Lake Stampede Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: seasonal campground operated by the non-profit Williams Lake Stampede Association... power, water, sewer, WiFi, and laundry


value: 27988 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford BC V4X 1M2

community: Abbotsford

value: Paz Fuels is a family-owned independent gas station that has served the Fraser Valley for over 50 years, operating around the clock and offering diesel, propane, dyed fuels, and EV charging alongside a full market café. The on-site Paz Market sets this station apart from typical convenience stops, serving fresh made-to-order meals from a chef, smoothies, pizzas, and café-quality coffee. An eco-friendly automated car wash using recycled rainwater and vehicle vacuum stations round out a surprisingly full-service stop for travellers on Fraser Highway.

value: Paz Fuels

detail: Propane refill explicitly listed as a station service on the front page

detail: Made-to-order menu from on-site chef including breakfast sandwiches, oven-hot pizzas, smoothies, and café-quality coffee and lattés


value: 7156 Merganser Place, Oliver, BC V0H 2T0

community: Oliver

value: Full-hookup RV resort sitting directly on Tuc-El-Nuit Lake in Oliver wine country, with hot showers and Wi-Fi included across all 40 serviced sites; no tent-only option is evident, and daily rates require contacting the resort directly.

value: Desert Lake RV Resort

wow_evidence: entirely RV-focused with no mention of tent camping


value: BC Liquor Store


value: 9220 Glover Road, Township of Langley

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; ground_slots (5 spaces) at 97m; rack (6 spaces) at 98m; rack (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Sabà Bistro is a woman and family-owned Mediterranean-inspired restaurant nestled in historic Fort Langley. The ingredient-forward menu features a crafted balance of local and seasonal flavours, with dishes designed to be shared family style. It operates alongside a sister café and an upcoming pizzeria, both within walking distance on Mavis Avenue.

value: Sabà Bistro

detail: Menu includes Vegan Burrito and multiple items marked 'Gf option' (e.g. Sabà Breakfast, Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast)

signal: Mediterranean bistro, shared plates; ~$20-32pp


value: 249 East Pender Street, Vancouver, V6A 1T8

value: Kam Wai Dim Sum is a family-run dim sum shop that has been a fixture of Vancouver's Chinatown since 1991, specializing in both frozen take-home dim sum classics and ready-to-eat takeaway items. The menu spans pork siu mai, wonton soup, BBQ pork bao, and vegan mushroom dumplings, with staff serving customers in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. A second location (Kam Wai Legacy) now operates in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood at 2285 E Hastings St.

value: Kam Wai Dim Sum

detail: Website lists 'Vegan Mushroom Dumplings' (素三菇餃) explicitly as a menu item available frozen or ready-to-eat

signal: dim sum takeaway/frozen shop; ~$10-16


value: 144 Morison Ave, Parksville, BC V9P 1K7

community: Parksville

value: Masala Hut is a locally popular Indian restaurant in Parksville serving an extensive menu of curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis, and freshly baked naan. With 98 customer reviews and consistently praised dishes like Butter Chicken and housemade naan, it draws a loyal following on Vancouver Island's cycling corridor. Cyclists can order ahead for quick pickup via the restaurant's online ordering system.

value: Masala Hut

detail: Menu legend explicitly includes gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan symbols; dedicated 'Main Dishes - Veggie' section with 16+ items including Palak Paneer, Daal, Chana Masala, Aalo Gobi, and more

signal: Main dishes $17.54–$21.95; casual Indian sit-down

wow_evidence: 98 customer reviews... cyclists can order ahead for quick pickup via the restaurant's online ordering system


value: 6675 Royal Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

community: West Vancouver

value: Seaside Village is tagged in OpenStreetMap as a cafe on Royal Avenue in North Vancouver. No further detail about its character, cuisine, or offerings could be confirmed due to the inaccessibility of its website. Its name could refer to a community hub, a neighbourhood café, or a development amenity.

value: Seaside Village Cafe


value: 8777 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 68m; rack (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: China World Supermarket is a Chinese-language-oriented supermarket in Richmond, BC, serving the area's large East Asian community. The store operates from a standalone building on Odlin Crescent and stocks a broad range of Asian grocery products. For a touring cyclist, it offers a full supermarket resupply opportunity in suburban Richmond.

value: China World Supermarket


value: 12190 Highway 3, Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H 1V2

community: Osoyoos

value: Shiraz Villa is a family-owned boutique hotel nestled within a 25-acre vineyard on the outskirts of Osoyoos, offering ten private villas and a two-bedroom guest house with panoramic views of Osoyoos Lake and the surrounding mountains. Each villa features a private patio, Jacuzzi tub, and rain shower, while the guest house includes a fully equipped kitchen with washer and dryer. Located roughly five minutes from Osoyoos town centre, it sits in the heart of the Okanagan wine country along Highway 3, a popular cycling corridor.

value: Shiraz Villa

detail: Two Bedroom Guest House amenities list explicitly includes 'Washer & Dryer'

signal: ten private vineyard villas with jacuzzis, Osoyoos; $220-320

wow_evidence: family-owned boutique hotel nestled within a 25-acre vineyard...panoramic views of Osoyoos Lake


value: 560 Johnson Street, V8W 3C6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 33m; rack at 51m; stands at 68m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack at 90m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Hey Happy is a specialty coffee roaster and café operating two Victoria locations, with the downtown 'lojo' outpost sitting in the lower Johnson Street neighbourhood. The café runs a full kitchen serving breakfast and lunch alongside its coffee program, and also sells its own roasted beans through subscriptions and an online shop. Cyclists arriving downtown will find a lively neighbourhood café with ample indoor seating and a patio.

value: Hey Happy


value: 771 Vernon Ave #703, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (covered) at 26m.

community: Saanich

value: Big Wheel Burger


blurb: Wild pebble beaches at Qw'xwulwis on Galiano's northeast shore.

community: Galiano Island

value: Pebble Beach Recreation Site protects several kilometres of undeveloped shoreline and beaches on Galiano Island in the area known to Hul'qumi'num-speaking peoples as Qw'xwulwis. The reserve encompasses a rare archaeological site, mature Coastal Douglas-fir forest, and lands managed by the Galiano Conservancy as part of a long-running ecological restoration program. It is part of the broader Qw'xwulwis – Cable Bay Conservation Area and offers a striking natural coastal setting for visitors arriving by bike or ferry.

value: Pebble Beach Recreation Site

wow_evidence: Kilometres of undeveloped shoreline at Qw'xwulwis with accessible pebble beaches; keeper of the pair with DL 63 (38fe743d02).


value: 155 Main Street, V0K 1V0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 86m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Lillooet

value: The Lillooet branch of BC Liquor Store is a government-operated retail outlet on Main Street offering wine, beer, spirits, coolers, and ciders. Located in a remote Interior BC community along the Duffey Lake Road and Fraser Canyon cycling corridors, it is one of the few places in the area to resupply on beverages. The store carries both BC VQA wines and a broad national and import selection.

value: BC Liquor Store

wow_evidence: government-operated retail outlet


value: 1020 Talasa Way, Kamloops, V2H 0C3

community: Kamloops

value: Pizza Hut


value: 125 – 5188 Springs Blvd, Delta, BC V4M 0A6

community: Delta

value: Nat's Coffee House is a community café situated in the Tsawwassen Springs development, serving Rainforest Alliance and Beyond Fair Trade certified coffee that is roasted locally in small-batch blends. The shop offers both a drive-through and takeout service, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through Tsawwassen. Its focus on socially and environmentally responsible sourcing gives it a distinct character beyond a typical chain café.

value: Nat's Coffee House


value: 1900 Highway 20, Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0

community: Hagensborg

value: Bella Coola Mountain Lodge is a boutique-style lodge in Hagensborg, BC, set in the Great Bear Rainforest near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The property traces its roots to an 1895 cedar cabin that once sheltered travellers on the multi-day journey to Williams Lake, and is now operated by the Lansdowne family. Guided fjord, hot-springs, and wildlife tours are offered in partnership with Bella Coola Grizzly Tours.

value: Bella Coola Mountain Lodge Bistro

signal: lodge bistro, Bella Coola valley; $18-30/person

wow_evidence: 1895 cedar cabin...Great Bear Rainforest near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park


community: Mirror Lake

value: A remote alpine lake reached only by steep hike after a 4x4-required forest service road; two primitive sites in sub-alpine forest with good backcountry fishing, but active grizzly bears demand noise and strict food storage.

value: Fletcher Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 4x4-required forest service road


value: 671 Fir Street, Qualicum Beach, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 75m.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Naked Naturals is a nearly 4,000 sq ft independent organic grocery store in the heart of downtown Qualicum Beach, founded in 2006 and committed to sourcing certified organic, fair-trade, and locally produced food. The store carries a full range of departments — produce, deli, meat, dairy, grocery, and vitamins and supplements — and also supports small regional farms across Vancouver Island. A front patio on Fir Street offers a spot to enjoy coffee or a baked good after shopping.

value: Naked Naturals

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: nearly 4,000 sq ft independent organic grocery store ... front patio on Fir Street offers a spot to enjoy coffee or a baked good


value: 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks, V0E 5N0

community: Sun Peaks

value: Sun Peaks Grand is the only full-service hotel in Sun Peaks Resort, Canada's second-largest ski area, situated ski-in/ski-out just 250 steps from the lifts and surrounded by 84+ km of mountain bike trails. The property offers a dedicated Ski & Bike Valet with complimentary secure overnight bicycle storage off the lower lobby. Guests have access to two on-site restaurants, an outdoor heated pool, a fitness centre, and — in the Residences — fully-equipped kitchens with in-suite laundry.

value: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre

detail: In-suite laundry confirmed in the Residences; not explicitly mentioned for standard hotel rooms

detail: Two on-site restaurants: Mantles Restaurant & Lounge and Morrisey's Public House

signal: only full-service hotel at Sun Peaks, quiet-luxury positioning; $220-320 shoulder

detail: Complimentary secure overnight storage for bicycles offered through the named 'Ski & Bike Valet' service located off the lower lobby

tier: accredited


value: 1525 Yew Street

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (5 spaces) at 91m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Nook is an Italian restaurant on Yew Street in Vancouver offering dine-in service. The establishment has no outdoor seating.

value: Nook

signal: Nook Italian, casual; ~$22-34pp


value: 692 Bennett Road

value: Wild Culture Bakery is a long-established artisan sourdough operation in Qualicum Beach, founded in 1995 by a traditionally trained master baker from Brittany, France and now operating out of a 6-acre farm on the edge of town. All breads are 100% certified organic and leavened with a natural wild bacterial culture — no commercial yeast — using heirloom grains like Red Fife, Spelt, Kamut, and Emmer, with much of the flour stone-milled fresh on-site. The retail shop carries breads, pizzas, and treats, and the bakery has a broad wholesale presence throughout Qualicum Beach and Parksville.

value: Wild Culture Artisan Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: founded in 1995 by a traditionally trained master baker from Brittany, France... 100% certified organic... stone-milled fresh on-site


value: 4205 Village Square, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 22m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Whistler

value: Gone Village Eatery is a fully licensed, locally owned cafe tucked behind Armchair Books in the heart of Whistler Village, reachable via two entrances — through the bookstore or from the adjacent car park. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, healthy meals built around locally baked breads, rotating homemade soups, and organic coffees, with menus that shift seasonally to draw on local producers. It has been recognized multiple times by Pique Newsmagazine as Whistler's best quick lunch spot.

value: Gone Village Eatery

signal: quick lunch cafe, very reasonable, homemade; ~$14-22pp


value: 1101 7th Avenue, Fernie BC, Canada

community: Fernie

value: Red Tree Lodge is a 43-room hotel in Fernie, BC, situated on Highway 3 near downtown and a short drive from Fernie Alpine Resort in the Canadian Rockies. The lodge explicitly caters to cyclists with a dedicated bike amenities program, bike storage, and tuning tools alongside a heated boot room, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and fully equipped guest kitchen. Staff are described as outdoor enthusiasts with strong local knowledge of activities in the area.

value: Red Tree Lodge

detail: Website front page amenity list includes 'Bike Storage & Tuning Tools'

detail: Directions page states 'We are located opposite the Red Apple Store on Highway #3' — Red Apple is a BC grocery/convenience chain

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: Self-positioned best-value hotel, strong bike amenities, ~$110-150

detail: Website front page amenity list explicitly states 'Bike Storage & Tuning Tools' and 'Heated Boot Room & Secure Storage'; dedicated 'Bike Amenities' section present in site navigation

wow_evidence: dedicated 'Bike Amenities' section... 'Bike Storage & Tuning Tools' and 'Heated Boot Room & Secure Storage'


value: 5219 Ladner Trunk Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 39m.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 4401 53rd Avenue Southeast, Chetwynd, BC

community: Chetwynd

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Chetwynd is a branded mid-range hotel situated in Chetwynd, a small northeastern BC town at the junction of Highways 97 and 29 in the Peace River region. It is part of the Wyndham Hotels network and participates in the Wyndham Rewards loyalty programme. For cycle tourists riding through the remote northern interior, it represents one of the few branded accommodation options in the area.

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Chetwynd

signal: chain 'days inn'

wow_evidence: part of the Wyndham Hotels network


value: 61 Georgeson Bay Road, V0N 1P0

community: Galiano

value: The Corner Store Grocery and Liquor Store is a convenience and liquor store located on Georgeson Bay Road on Galiano Island, BC. For touring cyclists making their way through the Southern Gulf Islands, it serves as a key provisioning stop for groceries and alcohol in a community with limited retail options. The store's combination of grocery and liquor retail under one roof makes it a practical resupply point on this quiet island.


value: 4717 Lakelse Avenue, V8G 1R5

community: Terrace

value: Domino's

signal: chain 'domino'


value: 451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N1G1

community: Bowen Island

value: Tuscany Restaurant is an Italian trattoria and pizzeria located just a four-minute walk from Bowen Island's ferry terminal, making it a natural first or last stop for cyclists on a day trip to the island. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, with outdoor seating available. Its intimate setting and proximity to the ferry dock place it squarely at the heart of the island's small but lively visitor scene.

value: Tuscany Restaurant

detail: Website states 'For take-out please call during open service' and prominently lists 'TAKEOUT: SAME DAY ORDERS CALL AFTER 5 PM 604-947-0550'

signal: Italian trattoria & pizzeria; ~$18-28pp


value: 1392 Portage Road, V0N 2L0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 11m. Total: 12 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Pemberton

value: Pemberton Bike Co. is Whistler's original independent, locally owned bike and ski shop, operating since 1994 under the legal name Whistler Bike Co. Inc. DBA Pemberton Bike Co. The shop stocks major brands (Kona, Norco, Giant, Liv, Devinci) alongside a wide range of parts and accessories, and runs a full mechanical service department covering everything from enduro rigs to e-bike commuters. Touring cyclists will find this a solid stop in the Sea-to-Sky corridor for repairs, rentals, and consumables.

value: Pemberton Bike Co

detail: Website navigation includes a dedicated 'Bike Rentals' page link

detail: Services page explicitly lists 'e-Bike commuters' among bike types serviced

detail: Navigation confirms stock of racks & baskets, fenders, lights, locks, bottle cages, backpacks/bags, tires, chains, valves/sealant — all core touring consumables and accessories

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: independently owned full-service bike shop operating since 1994


value: Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P4, Canada

community: Kelowna

value: A street food vendor specializing in waffles operating in Kelowna. Offers quick takeaway meals ideal for cyclists seeking a casual roadside stop.

value: Crafted Street Food


community: Surrey

value: Corner Cafe is a casual breakfast and lunch spot serving the Cloverdale area of Surrey, blending Korean-inspired dishes (Cupbop, wonton soup) with classic cafe fare like club sandwiches and wraps. The owners emphasize simple, quality ingredients cooked well over elaborate presentation, creating a warm and unpretentious atmosphere. The cafe also offers online ordering and catering for group inquiries.

value: Corner Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 16m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 38m; stands (10 spaces) at 39m; rack (9 spaces) at 45m; stands (8 spaces) at 95m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 40 spaces.

value: My Toan is a chain of modern Vietnamese restaurants founded by a Vietnamese-Canadian entrepreneur who brought traditional recipes from his hometown to BC over 30 years ago. The menu centres on pho-style noodle soups, rice and vermicelli combinations, Vietnamese crepes, and baguettes. The OSM node is tagged at basement level (-1), consistent with its food-court locations inside Harbour Centre and Waterfront Centre in downtown Vancouver.

value: My Toan

detail: Menu explicitly lists Vegetarian Tofu Spring Roll, Tofu Salad Roll, Veggie Salad Roll, Tofu Baguette, and Veggie Baguette

signal: Main dishes $16–18 (noodle soups, rice/noodle combos, baguettes)

wow_evidence: chain of modern Vietnamese restaurants… three BC locations


value: 3220 Cedar Hill Road

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 65m.

blurb: Saanich rec and arts complex with gallery, café, and studios.

community: Saanich

value: Cedar Hill Recreation Centre is a large municipal multi-sport and arts complex operated by the District of Saanich, offering indoor tennis and squash courts, a gymnasium, weight room, and a fully equipped arts centre with ceramics, dance, and visual arts studios. The facility also hosts an art gallery and café with seating, making it a genuine community hub rather than a single-sport venue. Touring cyclists visiting the Saanich area will find a substantial public facility with a range of drop-in programming and free vehicle parking on site.

value: Cedar Hill Recreation Centre

detail: Website amenities list explicitly includes 'Café and seating area'

wow_evidence: Large Saanich rec + arts complex with gallery and café; no pool. Standard rec centre 1/1.


community: Revelstoke

value: Johnny's Hunting and Fishing Supplies, trading online as Johnny's Wild Outdoors, is an outdoor sporting goods store in the Okanagan & Thompson region of BC serving hunters, anglers, boaters, and snowmobilers. A touring cyclist passing through may find general outdoor supplies but should not expect cycling-specific inventory or services based on available evidence.

value: Johnny's Hunting and Fishing Supplies

subcategory: Outdoor Gear


value: 12251 Number 1 Road, Richmond, V7E 1T6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: loops (12 spaces) at 76m; rack at 78m; rack at 79m; rack at 81m; rack at 83m; rack at 90m; rack at 91m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Enishi Japanese Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant in Richmond with an active social media presence. As a sit-down restaurant, it serves as a meal stop for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Enishi Japanese Kitchen

signal: Japanese kitchen; ~$18-28pp


value: 7070 Market St., W Port Hardy, BC, V0N-2P0

community: Port Hardy

value: Mo's Restaurant is a Port Hardy institution with over 24 years serving the community at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. The menu centres on freshly made pizza with a broad selection of toppings, alongside Greek pita wraps, gyros, donairs, fried chicken, chicken wings, salads, and soups. For cycle tourers reaching the end of the island route, it offers a well-rounded comfort-food stop with both pickup and delivery options.

value: Mo's

signal: pizza + gyros/donairs/wings takeout; ~$14-22pp


value: 125 Second Avenue West

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 95m.

value: L'ilette Boulangerie is a French-named artisan bakery on Vancouver Island's west coast, located on Second Avenue West. The name — 'ilette' (little island) and 'boulangerie' (bakery) — suggests a boutique establishment with a local identity. A touring cyclist passing through could stop for fresh bread and baked goods.

value: L'ilette Boulangerie


value: 4052 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Bloo Lounge is a modern shisha and hookah bar on Hastings Street in Burnaby that also serves food and drinks in a lounge setting. The menu spans appetizers, pizza, desserts, and a full drinks list alongside an extensive hookah selection. It bills itself as a social destination where guests can relax, celebrate, and enjoy an immersive sensory atmosphere.

value: Bloo bby Restaurant

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian-suitable items: Vegetariano pizza (green pepper, mushrooms, arugula, fresh tomato, parsley, mozzarella), Margherita pizza, Funghi pizza (mushrooms, kale, mozzarella), yam fries, nachos (meat optional add-on), and garlic parmesan fries

signal: shisha lounge with food menu; $15-30/person


value: 436 McMillan Ave, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0, Canada

community: Fraser Lake

value: A restaurant in the Fraser Lake area of British Columbia's Cariboo-Chilcotin region. Minimal information is available as the business website could not be accessed.

value: New Fraser Lake Restaurant

signal: no info; keep casual default


value: 33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: An independently owned neighborhood pub on South Fraser Way in Abbotsford, The Tipsy Barrel offers pub classics, regional seafood specials, and handcrafted cocktails in a three-story commercial building with outdoor seating. It runs a packed weekly events calendar including Wednesday Crab Night with live music, Thursday Trivia, and DJ nights every Friday and Saturday. A touring cyclist looking for a hearty sit-down meal, cold drinks, and a lively local atmosphere in central Abbotsford will find it here.

value: The Tipsy Barrel Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: independently owned neighborhood pub…outdoor seating


value: 1950 BC-3, Jaffray, V0B 1T0

community: Jaffray

value: Shell gas station with attached convenience store on BC-3 in Jaffray. Provides diesel and regular fuel plus basic groceries and refreshments—a convenient resupply point for cyclists on the route.

value: Jaffray Pump & Pantry


value: Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands at 65m; stands at 86m.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 516 3rd Avenue W

community: Prince Rupert

value: javadotcup is a café located at 516 3rd Avenue W in Prince Rupert, a remote port city on BC's North Coast and a key ferry hub for coastal and Haida Gwaii routes. Its playful domain-style name suggests an independently run, creatively branded coffee shop. For cyclists arriving by ferry or touring the North Coast, it sits in the downtown core as a potential rest stop.

value: javadotcup


value: 4293 Mountain Square – Unit 203, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0

community: Whistler

value: Misty Mountain Pizza has been a Whistler institution since 1991, located at the base of Whistler Mountain near the village entrance to the Hilton. The restaurant explicitly serves mountain bikers and skiers and offers pizza by the slice in-store, whole pies in multiple sizes, pasta, and desserts. A second location exists in Rossland, making this a familiar name for cyclists traveling BC's mountain corridors.

value: Misty Mountain Pizza

detail: Website states 'Gluten free and dairy options available' and lists Gluten Free 9" and 12" pizzas, Cauliflower Crusts 12", and Daiya Dairy Free Cheese. Vegetarian toppings appear on the menu (The Greek, Presto Pesto) but vegetarian/vegan are not explicitly called out

wow_evidence: Whistler institution since 1991 ... explicitly serves mountain bikers and skiers


value: 6001 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 63m; rack at 67m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Rain or Shine is a beloved Vancouver homemade ice cream chain making small-batch flavours with locally sourced BC ingredients, including custom-formula dairy from Birchwood Dairy Farm in Abbotsford. The UBC location sits on University Boulevard at the edge of campus, placing it directly on a popular cycling corridor near Pacific Spirit Regional Park trails. A rotating seasonal menu complements permanent flavours, with dedicated vegan and gluten-free options throughout.

value: Rain or Shine Ice Cream

detail: Numerous flavours are also labelled 'Gluten free. Egg free.'

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 5861 West Island Hwy. (Hwy. 19), Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1Z5

label: salmon run at Big Qualicum River

price_band: premium

community: Qualicum Bay

value: First Nations-operated waterfront campground on the Strait of Georgia where the Big Qualicum River meets the sea, with basic tent sites, serviced RV pads, flush washrooms, hot showers, and a playground; open May long weekend through September, with tent sites at $40/night.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Qualicum First Nation Campground

wow_evidence: First Nations-operated waterfront campground... hot showers and an on-site convenience store


value: 1450 5th Avenue, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: Chalet Continental Motel is a pet-friendly motel in Valemount, BC, set in a valley surrounded by the Rockies, Monashees, and Cariboo mountain ranges. It sits roughly 20 minutes from Mount Robson and about 80 minutes from Jasper National Park, making it a natural overnight stop on the Yellowhead corridor. The motel offers updated rooms with multiple bed configurations including family suites, a BBQ area, and winter plug-ins.

value: Chalet Continental Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 7106 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V3

community: Osoyoos

value: Falcon Resort is a lakefront motel in Osoyoos, BC, situated directly on over 300 feet of private sandy beach on Osoyoos Lake — Canada's warmest lake. Units range from single rooms to two-bedroom suites with kitchens, and the property features two outdoor heated pools and an indoor spa. It operates alongside the adjacent Spanish Fiesta Resort under shared management, together forming a well-established family-friendly beach destination in the South Okanagan.

value: Falcon Resort

detail: Listed explicitly as 'Laundry Room' in General Information on /reviews.html

detail: 'Restaurants Within Walking Distance' listed in General Information on /reviews.html


value: 1303 Marine Drive, District of North Vancouver

community: North Vancouver

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill, BC V8H 0E1

community: Cobble Hill

value: Cobble Hill Winery is a regenerative-farming estate winery in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, producing cool-climate varietals under the guidance of winemaker Dylan Sheldon alongside proprietors Steve and Tricia. Visitors are welcome to taste wines led by tasting-room staff with views over the vineyard and lavender fields, and are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy with a bottle on the garden patio. The winery also participates in the Cowichan Valley Wine Festival and hosts weddings and private events, making it a genuine destination stop rather than a simple tasting counter.

value: Cobble Hill Winery

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: Babine Lake Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N7, Canada

community: Driftwood Creek

value: Babine Mountains Park provincial park campground — campground.

value: Babine Mountains Park

ownership: Provincial park


community: Chilliwack

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: #5A – 1200 Summit Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L2

community: Kamloops

value: Fatburger is a classic burger chain with roots going back to a 1947 Los Angeles hamburger stand, now Canadian-owned and operated since 2005. The Kamloops location at Summit Drive serves build-your-own burgers made with fresh, never-frozen Alberta Angus beef, alongside chicken, plant-based options, and hand-scooped milkshakes. Every order is cooked-to-order, making it a solid stop for a hot, customizable meal mid-ride.

value: Fatburger

detail: Website explicitly lists 'plant-based burgers' as a menu item

wow_evidence: Canadian-owned and operated since 2005


value: 310 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V6B 2N3

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (6 spaces) at 52m; stands (8 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (11 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (3 spaces) at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 62 spaces.

value: The Gastown Hostel, part of The Cambie Hostels group, occupies a century-old building in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood and has been welcoming international travelers for decades. Guests share access to full kitchens, communal lounges, and multiple on-site bars including The Cambie Bar & Grill and Malone's Taphouse. A fob-secured single entrance and 24-hour front desk give the property a notably secure feel for a social hostel.

value: Gastown Hostel

detail: Listed under Guest services as 'Laundry facilities'

detail: Listed under Guest services as 'Luggage storage'; FAQ also references a 'luggage storage area' for valuables

detail: Three on-site venues: The Cambie Bar & Grill, Malone's Taphouse, and The 515 Bar

detail: Free high-speed Wi-Fi available in all rooms and select public areas; confirmed on both main page and FAQ

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: part of The Cambie Hostels group... rather steep sets of stairs in our century-old buildings


community: Langley

value: Taco Time

signal: chain 'taco time'


value: 4803 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3L7

community: Vernon

value: Butcher Boys Food Market is a locally-owned neighbourhood grocery store that has served the Vernon community for over 40 years, sitting at the corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Silver Star Road. The store operates full meat, produce, bakery, and deli departments under family management, preserving what they describe as an old-fashioned, personal-touch shopping experience. It is conveniently located on the route toward Silver Star Mountain and offers grocery delivery to surrounding areas including Coldstream and the BX.

value: Butcher Boys

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: locally-owned neighbourhood grocery store that has served the Vernon community for over 40 years... full meat, produce, bakery, and deli departments under family management


value: 935 Marine Dr Unit 66, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3

value: Khaghan is a modern Persian restaurant in North Vancouver serving fire-grilled meats, saffron-laced stews, and traditional Iranian rice dishes made with halal-certified meats and imported ingredients. The multi-level venue seats over 200 guests across two floors and a patio, and comes alive on weekends with live music and dancing. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a substantial, flavour-forward meal with genuine dietary breadth — vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options are woven throughout the menu.

value: Khaghan Restaurant

detail: Menu uses explicit icons for vegan/plant-based (ⓟ), vegetarian (ⓥ), dairy-free (ⓓ), and gluten-free (ⓖ); website states 'vegan and vegetarian-friendly options available across the menu'

signal: Persian grill, apps $8-16/soups $13-15; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 2477 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Central Saanich

value: A two-storey Super 8 by Wyndham property situated in Saanichton, just minutes from Victoria International Airport and a short ride from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. It sits in a practical spot for cyclists arriving or departing the Southern Gulf Islands and Tsawwassen routes. As a national chain hotel it offers standardised, predictable lodging in an otherwise low-density suburban area.

value: Super 8 Saanichton Victoria Airport

signal: chain 'super 8'

wow_evidence: Super 8 by Wyndham property


community: Thrums

value: A tiny 2-site backcountry recreation site in the Kootenay mountains near Crescent Valley, linked to the Kootenay Mountaineering Club's Grassy Hut; details are sparse but expect a primitive, likely hike-in stop suited to mountaineers rather than road tourers.

value: Grassy Hut Recreation Site


value: 1930 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 14m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (4 spaces) at 63m; stands (6 spaces) at 67m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


community: Britannia Beach

value: An unlocked, open-access wilderness shelter near Squamish operated by the 99 Trials Association, a non-profit motorcycle trials club advocating for trails throughout the Sea to Sky corridor. The one-storey wood cabin sits at 467m elevation and offers basic refuge with a fireplace, but no running water, toilets, mattresses, or shower facilities. No reservation is required and the door is never locked, making it available on demand to anyone who reaches it.

value: 99 Trials Association Lower Cabin

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: unlocked, open-access wilderness shelter… fireplace, but no running water, toilets, mattresses, or shower facilities


community: Surrey

value: Lucky Horse Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Surrey serving dine-in and delivery. The website references a newer Guildford-area location at 14783 108 Ave., suggesting the business has relocated from the address recorded in OSM. A touring cyclist passing through Surrey's suburban commercial corridors could stop here for a sit-down Chinese meal.

value: Lucky Horse Restaurant

signal: Casual Chinese sit-down restaurant, no upscale markers, menu prices not visible


value: 4620 Lakelse Avenue

community: Terrace

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Terrace is a branded chain hotel on Lakelse Avenue in Terrace, BC, a regional hub in the Skeena River corridor of northwestern British Columbia. It is one of the more recognizable lodging options in a community that serves as a gateway to the Coast Mountains and Nisga'a territory. Cyclists touring Highway 16 or the Nisga'a Highway would find Terrace a natural overnight stop.

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Terrace

signal: Genuine Days Inn Terrace, ~$110-140


community: Kelowna

value: Gong Cha is a globally recognized bubble tea brand operating over 1,650 stores across 20 countries, with more than 50 locations across Canada. This Kelowna location serves handcrafted tea-based drinks in a primarily takeaway format, ideal for a quick stop on a cycling route. A rewards program lets customers accumulate points across all Canadian locations.

value: Gong Cha

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


category: Transport

community: Invermere

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi and ridehail based in Invermere serving the Columbia Valley from Canal Flats to Edgewater, including Radium, Fairmont Hot Springs, and Panorama. Fleet of SUVs (Grand Highlander, RAV4) with Thule roof boxes; individualized pricing by text.

value: Dara'S Dolphins Transportation Services Ltd.

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail

wow_evidence: on-demand taxi and ridehail based in Invermere


value: 150-2248 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A5

blurb: Volunteer heritage museum in PoCo's old post office.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: The PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives is Port Coquitlam's only museum, operated by the volunteer-driven Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society since 1988 and housed in The Outlet at Leigh Square, the city's old post office. The museum celebrates Port Coquitlam's diverse heritage through rotating and permanent exhibits drawn from its archival collections, including a historical interpretive panel series installed along the nearby Traboulay PoCo Trail. General admission is free, making it an accessible stop for touring cyclists exploring the Coquitlam River corridor.

value: PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

signal: Admission explicitly stated as 'It's FREE!'

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Port Coquitlam's only museum, volunteer-run in the old post office — community museum ladder 1/2.


value: Okanagan Hwy, Falkland, BC

community: Falkland

value: Falkland Store Ltd. is a convenience store serving the small community of Falkland, situated directly on the Okanagan Highway — a well-travelled cycling corridor connecting the Thompson and Okanagan regions. As one of the few retail stops in this rural stretch, it serves as a natural resupply point for touring cyclists passing through. The store accepts cash withdrawals on foreign cards, a handy feature for international cyclists.

google_place_id: ChIJqzPuZkVpflMRWTBgKOxlhhg

value: Falkland Store Ltd.

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 2198 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (18 spaces) at 9m; rack (5 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (6 spaces) at 37m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces) at 61m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m; rack (5 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 61 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The original 49th Parallel café, opened in Kitsilano in 2007, now pairs specialty coffee roasted in-house with Lucky's Doughnuts made on site—a combination that has made it a neighbourhood institution. The spot sits steps from the beach and the Seaside Greenway, making it a natural pitstop for cyclists riding along Vancouver's waterfront corridor. An enclosed patio and ample bike racks round out the appeal for anyone arriving on two wheels.

value: 49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts Cafe

detail: Website does not explicitly confirm but

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: ample bike rack real estate beside our enclosed patio


value: 20689 Willoughby Town Centre Drive, Unit B145, Langley, BC

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 35m; bollard (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; rack (7 spaces) at 95m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Sirka is an Indian restaurant occupying unit B145 within Willoughby Town Centre, a commercial retail complex in Langley, BC. It serves Indian cuisine and maintains an Instagram presence (@itssirka). A touring cyclist passing through the Willoughby corridor would find it within a typical suburban shopping-centre setting.

value: Sirka Gourmet Indian Kitchen

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


value: Esso


value: 11666 Steveston Highway, Richmond, V7A 5J3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 27m; rack at 76m; rack at 80m.

community: Richmond

value: Opa!

signal: OPA! of Greece fast-casual souvlaki; ~$12-15


value: 1200 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC V1L 5Z3

community: Nelson

value: Nelson Liquor Store is a retail bottle shop in the Chako Mika Mall on Lakeside Drive in Nelson, BC, reachable via Highway 3A. The store specializes in craft beer, anchored by a partnership with the local Nelson Brewing Company, and also carries a broad selection of wine, spirits, and cider including locally sourced and organic options. Staff are noted for attentive service and food-and-beverage pairing advice.

value: Nelson Liquor Store

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Gluten Free Products' and 'Organic Products' under Products and/or Services

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 109-425 Stanford Avenue E., Parksville, BC V9P 2N4

community: Parksville

value: Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company is a family-run craft brewery in Parksville producing a wide range of award-winning hand-crafted beers, from crisp lagers and hazy IPAs to a spruce-tip brut IPA made with locally foraged Sitka tips. Their west-coast themed tasting room pours pints, flights, and cans to go, while the newly opened Arrowsmith Smokehouse adds Southern-style BBQ with house-smoked meats, pizzas, and handhelds. The brewery is a genuine community hub on mid-Vancouver Island, regularly hosting live music nights and an annual craft beer and mini-putt festival in Parksville.

value: Mount Arrowsmith Brewery

detail: Menu includes meatless items: falafel shawarma wrap, garden salad wrap (avocado, tomato, cucumber), wild mushroom pizza, and Mediterranean pizza

signal: Craft brewery tasting room, pints/flights


value: 705 Twelfth Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 4J7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 20m.

community: New Westminster

value: Wild Thyme brings authentic Lebanese cuisine to New Westminster's 12th Street corridor, anchored by handmade flatbreads baked in an imported brick oven and a signature za'atar spice blend. The menu spans traditional dishes like Moudammas, fattoush salad, and lamb shank, earning strong local praise for generous portions and flavours rarely found elsewhere in Metro Vancouver. The restaurant cultivates a warm, family-oriented dining room with a focus on seasonal and imported ingredients.

value: Wild Thyme

detail: Website menu page lists vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free filter categories; multiple reviews highlight extensive vegetarian options

signal: Lamb shank $45 for 2 people (~$22.50/person); casual sit-down

detail: Not contradicted by website content


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard (3 spaces) at 66m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Michael's No Frills is a discount supermarket franchise located in Langley, BC, part of the Loblaw-owned No Frills chain known for low-price grocery staples. As a full supermarket, it offers a broad range of packaged and fresh foods that touring cyclists can use to stock up before or after longer stretches of the Fraser Valley. The store is independently franchised under the Michael's banner, a common format for No Frills locations across British Columbia.

value: Michael's nofrills

wow_evidence: Loblaw-owned No Frills chain


value: 4569 Wardner Fort Steele Rd, Bull River, BC V0B 1N0, Canada

community: Bull River

value: Bull River Inn is a pub situated in the Bull River valley southeast of Cranbrook, in the rugged East Kootenay region of British Columbia. The area sits along quiet back roads that connect cycling routes between Cranbrook and the Alberta border, making a local pub a welcome landmark for self-supported tourers. Specific details about the establishment's layout, food, and services remain unverifiable due to inaccessible online content.

value: Bull River Inn

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: useful rest-stop landmark for touring cyclists in a rural corridor with limited services


value: 5988 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, V5H 2A7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 42m; stands (3 spaces) at 60m; rack (6 spaces) at 60m; stands (10 spaces) at 82m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 86m; stands (3 spaces) at 93m. Total: 33 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Element is a Marriott-owned extended-stay hotel brand featuring modern, spacious rooms. This Burnaby location offers 169 rooms in the Metro Vancouver area. As a major chain property with full services, it provides reliable accommodation for touring cyclists.

value: Element Vancouver Metrotown

signal: Element by Marriott extended-stay, Metrotown; $180-230

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 5m; informal at 89m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 8311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 7m; rack (covered) at 10m.

value: Pointage Bakery is a small-batch artisan bread shop in Richmond, BC, founded by Vivian after training in French boulangerie at Le Cordon Bleu Japan. The name 'Pointage' refers to the fermentation stage of bread-making, reflecting the bakery's philosophy of patience, natural ingredients, and no preservatives. Items such as Mentaiko Baguette, Double Matcha Bagel, and a curated Weekly Bread Surprise Box are available for pre-order.

value: Pointage Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

wow_evidence: pre-order, Saturday-pickup-only model with very limited pickup windows


value: 319 East Island Highway, V9P 2G3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Choices Market is a B.C.-owned natural and organic grocery chain; the Parksville location, which opened in August 2023, is the company's first Vancouver Island store and its 11th overall. The 22,000 sq ft store carries a wide selection of organic produce, local and specialty foods, natural wellness products, and hosts an in-store Pure Integrative Pharmacy. It was recognised as Organic Retailer of the Year 2025 by the Canada Organic Trade Association and won the 2025 PQB News Readers' Choice Award for the Oceanside community.

value: Choices Market

detail: Website describes the store as home to 'Choices' first coffee and smoothie bar.'

wow_evidence: B.C.-owned natural and organic grocery chain...11th overall...Organic Retailer of the Year 2025


value: 1544 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G2

value: Browns Socialhouse Harvey is a full-service casual dining chain restaurant located in the Gateway Plaza development at Harvey and Burtch in Kelowna. The location features a year-round patio and outdoor bar with plenty of seating, making it a reasonable stop for cyclists passing through the Harvey Avenue corridor. It is part of the Browns Restaurant Group, with a broad menu, brunch service on weekends, and both dine-in and delivery/pickup options.

value: Browns Social House - Harvey

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

wow_evidence: part of the Browns Restaurant Group


value: 23 Goat Mountain Road, Vernon, BC V1B3M6

community: Vernon

value: Grandpa's Heart at Nicklen Lake is a lakefront cabin resort set on two acres of Okanagan territory near Vernon, BC, offering seven named cabins of varying sizes from bunks to deluxe two-bedroom units. Guests can relax in a large gazebo overlooking Nicklen Lake, rent rowboats, or participate in occasional wellness and cultural programming. The property is dog-friendly and promotes a personalized, retreat-style experience away from city life.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Nicklen Lake Resort

signal: Cabins priced $125–$250/night; most cluster $125–$200 range

wow_evidence: lakefront cabin resort ... rent rowboats, or participate in occasional wellness and cultural programming


value: 101-2451 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 40m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Pizza24 is a Fraser Valley pizza chain that has been serving the region since 2010, with this Clearbrook (Abbotsford) outpost being one of eight locations stretching from Kamloops to Surrey. The menu spans over 30 specialty and vegetarian pizzas plus pasta, wings, and salads, available for walk-in, pickup, or delivery. Its location on a commercial arterial road makes it a convenient calorie stop for cyclists moving through the Abbotsford corridor.

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetarian Pizzas' menu section with at least 10 named vegetarian options including Vegetarian Special, Mediterranean Special, Veggie Supreme, Paneer Special, etc. No GF or vegan claims found

wow_evidence: Fraser Valley pizza chain that has been serving the region since 2010... eight locations stretching from Kamloops to Surrey


value: 623 8th Avenue North, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: Whitetooth Brewing Company is a craft brewery and tasting room established in 2016 in Golden, BC, nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges near the confluence of the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers. They specialize in award-winning Belgian-inspired and West Coast-influenced small-batch beers, with names like 'Speed Metal Foreign Extra Stout' and 'Blower Pow IPA' directly celebrating mountain biking and powder skiing culture. The tasting room has no in-house kitchen but has delivery partnerships with three local restaurants, positioning it as a welcoming post-ride stop in one of BC's premier adventure-sport hubs.

value: White Tooth Brewery

signal: Belgian/West-Coast brewery taproom; ~$14-22pp


value: 6612 Royal Avenue, V7W 2B9

community: West Vancouver

value: A Chinese and Western restaurant located in the Horseshoe Bay area of North Vancouver. A casual dining spot serving mixed cuisine to locals and passing cyclists.

value: Horseshoe Bay Chinese Restaurant

signal: Chinese & Western, Horseshoe Bay; ~$15-25pp


value: 50 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

blurb: Indigenous-led canoe tours on False Creek with Coast Salish guides; carving demonstrations.

value: Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous-led organization in Vancouver dedicated to the art, heritage, and living culture of the canoe, presenting visual art, carving demonstrations, festivals, and guided tours on False Creek. Cultural canoe tours depart from Concord Pacific Community Park and are led by Indigenous guides who share Coast Salish history and traditions. The organization also mounts exhibitions at the Vancouver Maritime Museum and runs school and corporate programs, making it a distinctive cultural stop for cyclists touring the False Creek seawall.

theme: art-culture

value: Canoe Cultures

origin: manual

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Indigenous-led guided canoe tours ~$30-50 (exhibits free)

wow_evidence: Indigenous-led canoe culture organization: guided canoe tours on False Creek with Coast Salish history, carving demos, exhibitions; Indigenous cultural tour-operator ladder 2/3.


value: 924 12th St, New Westminster, BC

value: Bikes For All is a full-service bicycle shop operating two Lower Mainland locations, with this branch in New Westminster. Experienced mechanics can work on any brand of bicycle, and the shop stocks an unusually broad range of touring-oriented inventory including bags, panniers, racks, and a dedicated Touring/Bike Packing category in both new and used bikes. A rentals offering and e-bike service round out what is available to cyclists passing through.

value: Bikes For All

detail: Website main navigation includes a 'Rentals' category listed alongside Bike Service and other primary sections

detail: Bike service page states 'Please bring your dual suspension and electric bikes into the store for a labour quote.'

detail: Website lists 'Touring/Bike Packing' as a used-bike category and 'Touring/Steel' under Gravel/Road new bikes; accessory categories include Bags & Panniers and front/rear Racks

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: Texas Creek Rd, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E1, Canada

label: peak lake swimming

months: July August

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: Lafferty

value: Lakeside BC Parks campground at the north end of Christina Lake — reputed one of Canada's warmest and clearest — with pocket beaches, short trails to the water, and a Monashee Mountains backdrop. Fully reservable with 63 sites, showers, and flush toilets; accessed via paved Hwy 3 and closed by a seasonal gate in fall.

value: Texas Creek Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: Christina Lake — reputed one of Canada's warmest and clearest; 62 reservable sites with showers and flush toilets on Hwy 3


value: 5300 Number 3 Road, Unit 934, Richmond, BC

value: Maxim's Bakery is a Hong Kong-style bakery chain with a location inside Lansdowne Centre mall in Richmond. It is known for freshly baked breads, pineapple buns, and Asian pastries typical of the chain. A cyclist stopping at this mall location could pick up baked goods as a quick snack or light resupply.

value: Maxim's Bakery


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V0K 1Y0, Canada

community: Dot

value: A free 6-site rec site on Tyner Lake suited to anglers and hunters, with a small gravel boat launch; reached via 14 km of rough Pamanuis FSR that is explicitly flagged as requiring caution.

value: Tyner Lake Recreation Site


value: 14350 64 Avenue, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Triple O's

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


value: 1507 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC

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

value: Threefold is a brewery collective that brings together three craft breweries — Temporal Artisanal Ales, Boombox, and Slow Hand — under one roof on Powell Street in East Vancouver. The tasting lounge pairs rotating craft beers on tap with a full Neapolitan-style pizza menu plus snacks and desserts. It offers a relaxed, food-forward taproom experience with a strong selection of vegetarian and vegan options.

value: Threefold Tasting Lounge

detail: Menu explicitly labels items: (vg) vegetarian (e.g. Margherita, Mushroom Bianca), (v) vegan (e.g. Vegan Hawaiian, Vegan Sausage & Mushroom, Vegan Ice Cream), and (g/f) gluten-free (e.g. Castelvetrano olives, Chips and Dip, Vegan Ice Cream)


value: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

value: Shaughnessy Restaurant is a garden-inspired sit-down restaurant located within VanDusen Botanical Garden, offering a seasonally driven menu by Chef Pavlo Onopriienko that draws on local seafood, botanicals, and garden produce. Touring cyclists cutting through Vancouver's south side will find a full-service lunch destination amid lush botanical surroundings, with a menu ranging from casual burgers and sandwiches to elegant halibut and scallop dishes. The restaurant is also a venue for weddings and seasonal garden events tied to VanDusen's programming.

value: Shaughnessy Restaurant

detail: Menu items explicitly tagged '(V)' for vegetarian (e.g., Crispy Eggplant, Grilled Veggie Focaccia) and '(V | GF)' for vegan/gluten-free (e.g., Truffle & Parmesan Fries); vegan cheese also noted on Beet Carpaccio

signal: Entrees $23-26, premium halibut $43; sit-down upscale casual


value: 1261 Main Street, Box 3688 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: The Alpenhorn Bistro & Bar is a locally owned pub-style restaurant on Main Street in downtown Smithers, run since 2010 by an Austrian-trained chef whose menu features European-inspired dishes alongside craft beers and a full bar. The property sits on the site of The Bulkley Hotel, originally built in 1913 and the town's first licensed establishment, giving it an unusually deep connection to Smithers history. An outdoor summer patio and The Bulkley Rental Suites located directly above the restaurant make it a combined dining and accommodation option in the heart of the Bulkley Valley.

value: Alpenhorn Pub

detail: Menu page uses 'GF = Gluten Free Item' and 'V = Vegetarian Item' markers throughout the full menu listing

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 204-2067 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0B6

community: Whistler

value: Mekong is a Southeast Asian restaurant in Whistler's Creekside Village, helmed by Bangkok-born Executive Chef Bonnie Khummuang and Culinary Director Angus An — Vancouver Magazine's Chef of the Year 2025. The menu is built around sharing: small plates, aromatic noodles, wok-fired dishes, and inventive desserts, paired with a creative cocktail program. A touring cyclist looking for a flavour-forward sit-down dinner near the Creekside base will find this a memorable post-ride stop.

value: Mekong

label: Fine dining

signal: 4-course prix-fixe $45+; award-winning chef; wine & cocktail programs


value: 105 East Island Highway

label: peak beach season

value: Oceanfront resort in the heart of Parksville with direct access to Georgia Strait's famous wide tidal flats; tent sites are spring–summer only and share full-hookup RV infrastructure with coin showers and no open wood fires.

value: Park Sands Beach Resort RV Park & Campground

wow_evidence: Coin Laundry (Loonies only) and Loonie (1 Dollar) Coin Showers for 5 Minutes


value: 989 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Sushi Today is a compact sushi restaurant on Hornby Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver, a block from the seawall and along a major protected cycling corridor. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and offers a focused Japanese menu with indoor seating. It is a convenient midday or early-evening stop for cyclists exploring the downtown waterfront loop.

value: Sushi Today

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


value: #7-4300 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 52m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Big Way Hot Pot is a growing Chinese hot pot chain offering an individual self-serve dining experience with over 100 premium ingredients and more than 18 broths, from rich Signature Mala to light Tomato with vegan options. The Kingsway location in Burnaby is one of several BC outposts in a chain that now spans across Canada and into the US. Diners select their own broth and cook ingredients tableside in individual pots.

value: Big Way Hot Pot

detail: Tomato Broth is explicitly marked 'Vegan Option Available' on both the front page and menu page

signal: individual self-serve hot pot chain; ~$25-35pp


community: Nanaimo

value: Freshslice Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain with locations across BC, including this Nanaimo outlet. Known for by-the-slice and whole-pie options with any toppings, it offers both in-store pickup and delivery. A convenient stop for touring cyclists looking for a quick, filling meal in Nanaimo.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: Freshslice pizza chain (confirmed); ~$8-14


value: #130, 1132 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 71m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Queensboro Pizza is a family-owned neighbourhood pizzeria established in 2000, specializing in Punjabi-style pizza — a distinctive fusion that sets it apart from typical pizza chains. Located in the Queensborough area of New Westminster, it has built a loyal local following over more than two decades. Cyclists passing through can phone ahead for a takeout order.

value: Queensboro Pizza


value: 1200 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1W2

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (5 spaces) at 98m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 99m; stands (10 spaces) at 99m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: The Landis Hotel & Suites is a 15-storey downtown Vancouver hotel offering suite-style accommodation on Hornby Street. The property caters to extended-stay guests with apartment-style units in the urban core. Touring cyclists should contact the hotel directly to confirm bike storage and related facilities.

value: The Landis Hotel & Suites

signal: 15-storey all-suite extended-stay on Hornby St; $250-330


value: 41350 Lougheed Hwy, Deroche, BC V0M 1G0, Canada

community: Deroche

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 255 British Columbia 99, Surrey, V3S 9N7

value: Peace Arch Duty Free is a duty-free retail shop located at the Peace Arch border crossing between Canada and the United States. Situated in Surrey, it serves travelers passing through the international border. Specific offerings and cyclist-oriented amenities are unverified due to website access limitations.

value: Peace Arch Duty Free


source: manual

value: Cross-border intercity coach between Vancouver's Pacific Central Station and Seattle, WA, several times daily. Operated by Greyhound (owned by FlixBus / Flix North America since 2021); no domestic BC route network has resumed since Greyhound exited Canada in 2021.

source: ptboard-icb

value: Greyhound Lines

subcategory: Bus / Public Transit

wow_evidence: Cross-border intercity coach between Vancouver and the Washington state border


value: 5725 Vedder Rd #23, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3N4

community: Chilliwack

value: Gon Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Chilliwack serving sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, and Korean-influenced dishes such as bulgogi bibimbob. It offers both pickup and delivery, making it a practical meal stop for cyclists travelling the Vedder Road corridor. The menu spans appetizers through specialty rolls and full rice plates.

value: Gon Sushi

signal: No prices visible; standard sushi rolls, lunch box offerings, casual positioning