value: 5932 200 Street, Langley City, BC, V3A 1N3

community: Langley

value: Estrella's Montreal Deli & Cafe has been a Langley institution since 2001, built around iconic Montreal smoked meat sandwiches and poutine made with locally sourced organic breads, organic cheese curds, and Canadian range-fed beef. What began as a small coffee shop has grown into a full deli offering everything from hearty breakfast paninis to classic Reubens and catering platters. Cyclists can order ahead for pickup or have items delivered, with deli items including whole briskets and sliced meats also available to take on the road.

value: Estrella's Montreal Deli & Cafe

detail: Made-to-order sandwiches, paninis, and salads available for pickup via online order ahead; catering section notes individual boxed meals available

detail: Menu lists Garden Veggie grilled panini and Veggie Breakfast Panini; About Us page explicitly notes 'variety of delicious grilled panini and vegetarian options.' No vegan or gluten-free options mentioned

signal: amenity=cafe


category: Food & Drink

community: Campbell River

source: osm

value: Serious Coffee

origin: chain

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: info


value: 358 Eden Road

category: Accommodation

community: Clearwater

value: Best Western Plus Gateway to the Falls

ownership: Global chain

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'best western plus'

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 382 Front Street, Quesnel, V2J 2K3

community: Quesnel

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


blurb: Preserved railway flag station museum in tiny Dunster.

category: Attractions

community: Dunster

value: The Dunster Station Museum is a heritage railway attraction in the small community of Dunster in BC's Robson Valley, preserving the history of the region's rail era. It operates in cooperation with a network of regional heritage institutions including the Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum and Valley Museum and Archives in nearby McBride. Cyclists touring the Robson Valley corridor between McBride and Valemount may find it a worthwhile cultural stop along the route.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: mixed

theme: history

source: enrichment

value: Dunster Train Museum

origin: osm

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: free

confidence: low

label: Free

signal: small community rail station museum, donation entry

source: judgement

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Preserved rural flag-station museum in the Robson Valley; charming small stop.


value: 421 Main Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: wall_loops (8 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; stands (6 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces) at 75m; stands (6 spaces) at 87m; stands (6 spaces) at 97m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Tofino

value: Spice Hut Indian Cuisine is an East Indian restaurant located in Tofino, BC, one of Vancouver Island's premier surf and cycling destinations on the remote west coast. Situated on Main Street, it offers a warm meal option for cyclists completing the challenging ride into Tofino along Highway 4. The restaurant operates an online ordering platform under the brand Spice Hut Canada.

value: Spice Hut Indian Cuisine

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Indian, Tofino (west-coast pricing); ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: East Indian restaurant located in Tofino, BC… on Main Street


bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Silver Star

source: camping

value: Campsite within the SilverStar Mountain Resort village, perched at high elevation above Vernon with access to resort amenities, restaurants, and a bike park; the access road is a long paved climb of roughly 900 m from the valley, and the campground operates only during the summer season.

value: Village Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: Bike Park listed under Summer Activities... campsite within SilverStar Mountain Resort village


value: 1924 3rd Avenue, V2M 1G7

community: Prince George

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 374 Lower Ganges Road, V8K 2V7

category: Groceries

community: Ganges

value: Country Grocer Salt Spring Island is a 28,000-square-foot destination market conveniently located at Ganges Village Marketplace in the heart of Ganges, serving both locals and visitors since the chain's founding in the 1980s. The store features a vibrant produce section with organic and locally grown selections, full deli, bakery, sushi, and meat/seafood departments, and an on-site pharmacy. An in-store Café offers fresh coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, and casual lunch — useful for cyclists restocking or refuelling in Ganges.

value: Country Grocer

detail: In-store Café described as offering fresh coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, and casual lunch

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: 28,000-square-foot destination market... in-store Café offers fresh coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, and casual lunch


value: 150 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 28m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m; rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Nook Restaurant (Shipyards) is an Italian neighbourhood restaurant in North Vancouver's Shipyards district, serving housemade pasta, pizza, antipasto, and cocktails with locally sourced ingredients and Italian imports. Part of a Metro Vancouver chain founded in 2009, this location sits in the lively Shipyards waterfront area — a natural stop for cyclists riding the North Shore. Dine-in, pickup, and delivery are all available, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

value: Nook Restaurant

detail: Shipyards menu shows 'GF Organic Quinoa Pasta +3' substitution option; multiple vegetarian dishes visible (Margherita pizza, Tonnarelli Cacio Pepe, Ricotta pizza, Whipped Ricotta Crostini, etc.)

signal: Salads/antipasto $13–26; housemade pasta/pizza; casual neighborhood venues

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Restaurant

tier: welcoming


value: 105 E 12th St, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2J3, Canada

community: Port Moody

value: Royal Donair is a fast food spot specializing in donairs and kebabs, offering takeaway service in North Vancouver. Quick, filling, and portable, donairs are a practical fuel stop for touring cyclists. The business appears to be a small independent or regional chain operation.

value: Royal Donair


value: 535 19705 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 7E9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 18m; stands (8 spaces) at 34m; stands (8 spaces) at 56m; stands (8 spaces) at 77m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Tap & Barrel is a BC restaurant and pub chain known for serving craft beer and wine almost entirely on tap, a practice they credit with eliminating millions of single-use bottles. The Langley outpost sits in the Courtyard at Willowbrook Shopping Centre along Fraser Highway, offering a full lunch and dinner menu of comfort food alongside a curated BC wine and beer list. The brand operates its own brewery, BREWHALL Beer Co., and several locations expand significantly when full patios open.

value: Tap & Barrel

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 101-460 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC

community: Duncan

value: Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant with three locations across British Columbia, including this Duncan outpost along the Trans-Canada Highway. The menu spans a wide range of Vietnamese classics — pho noodle soups, fresh spring rolls, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and specialty dishes — all crafted from fresh, premium ingredients. Touring cyclists passing through Duncan will find it a convenient full-service meal stop with online ordering and dine-in reservations available.

value: Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant.

detail: Menu explicitly notes 'Gluten-Friendly and Veggie Option Available' on the Deep Fried Spring Rolls item; salad rolls offer a tofu option; Deep Fried Tofu listed as a standalone appetizer

signal: Pho mains $21; sit-down Vietnamese bistro

wow_evidence: three locations across British Columbia


value: 3424 Commercial Street, Vancouver, V5N 4E9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 6m; rack (3 spaces) at 21m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 66m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chance Café is an independent neighbourhood café on Commercial Street in Vancouver's Commercial Drive area, serving organic and fairtrade coffee alongside a signature International Fog Series and DIY bubble tea kits you can customize and take home. The café offers online ordering with in-store pickup and local delivery across Greater Vancouver through Square. Gift cards are available, and the menu leans into specialty beverage culture with a community-minded feel.

value: Chance Cafe


value: 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 63m. Total: 6 spaces.

blurb: Sidney arts venue: Charlie White Theatre, gallery, year-round shows.

community: Sidney

value: The Mary Winspear Centre is a 30,000 sq ft non-profit community and performing arts venue in Sidney, BC, hosting theatre productions, concerts, art exhibitions, conferences, and community celebrations. Operated by the Saanich Peninsula Memorial Park Society, the wheelchair-accessible facility includes the Charlie White Theatre, Bodine Family Hall, an art gallery, and meeting rooms. Situated close to the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal and with a seaside setting, it is a cultural hub for visitors arriving on the Saanich Peninsula by bike or ferry.

facet_confidence: med

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Mary Winspear Centre

ownership: Public

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: 30,000 sq ft non-profit arts venue (Charlie White Theatre, gallery) with steady public programming — theatre ladder 2/2, show-conditional; also a rental venue but the public arts role dominates.


value: 485 E Columbia St #120, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X6

community: New Westminster

value: Donair Town is a family-run fast food chain that has been serving the Greater Vancouver area since 1993, specializing in donairs, plates, and poutine. This New Westminster location is one of four Lower Mainland outlets. A touring cyclist passing through New Westminster could grab a quick, filling meal with online or phone ordering available.

value: Donair Town

wow_evidence: family-run fast food chain... serving the Greater Vancouver area since 1993


value: 170 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A3

value: Driftwood by the Sea Inn and RV Resort is a year-round oceanside property on Vancouver Island near Campbell River, now in its 24th year of operation. It offers fully furnished oceanview cottages, modular home rentals, and full-service RV sites, each stocked with kitchen amenities, linens, and private internet. The surrounding area provides access to hiking, skiing, golfing, sailing, and fishing, making it a practical base for multi-day touring in the region.

value: Driftwood by the Sea

detail: On-site laundry listed as an amenity for RV sites on the accommodations page

band_key: budget

confidence: medium

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: now in its 24th year of operation...year-round oceanside property


value: 7500 HWY #3, Manning Park, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m; rack (10 spaces) at 87m; rack (8 spaces) at 96m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Manning Park

value: Pinewoods Restaurant is the main dining room at Manning Park Resort, a major year-round destination sitting directly on Highway 3 in BC's Cascade Mountains — one of the key routes for cyclists doing the Hope-Princeton corridor. Described on the resort website as 'Comfort Food Meets Mountain Ambience,' it shares the resort complex with Bear's Den Pub, lodge accommodations, and campgrounds, making it a genuine full-service stop in an otherwise remote stretch of highway. The restaurant is open daily and part of a resort that draws over one million visitors annually.

value: Pinewoods Restaurant

signal: resort comfort-food dining room (Manning); ~$18-28pp


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 85m; rack at 87m; rack at 93m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Grind + Filter Cafe is a café in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, with a name suggesting a specialty coffee focus. It sits at ground level (OSM level=0), likely in a mixed-use or commercial setting. No further detail about its interior, menu, or cyclist-specific offerings could be verified.

value: Grind + Filter Cafe


value: 835 Langford Parkway, V9B 4V5

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

community: Langford

value: Real Canadian Superstore

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 1970 Harrison Ave., Masset BC V0T 1M0

community: Masset

value: Masset Oceanview Hotel is a small, independently run motel situated on the waterfront in downtown Masset on Haida Gwaii, offering spacious 525-square-foot rooms with harbour views and a complimentary made-to-order hot breakfast. Its central location puts guests within easy walking distance of shops and dining in one of the few service hubs on the islands. Reviewer comments highlight friendly, accommodating hosts and clean, well-maintained rooms — a notable asset for cyclists who have endured remote stretches of Haida Gwaii's limited road network.

value: Masset Oceanview Hotel

signal: $149-179 nightly rate, mid-range pricing band


value: 13373 King George Boulevard, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Surrey is a 2-star budget hotel sitting on King George Boulevard, a major north-south arterial through Metro Vancouver's southern suburbs. It is part of the Wyndham franchise network and caters to road-side travellers passing through the Surrey–Delta corridor. Touring cyclists coming off the Trans Canada Trail or heading toward the ferry terminals at Tsawwassen may find it a practical overnight base in an otherwise urban stretch.

value: Days Inn by Wyndham Surrey

signal: chain 'days inn'

wow_evidence: part of the Wyndham franchise network


value: 2100 Whatcom Road, V3G 2K8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 35m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2R5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; rack at 13m; rack at 88m.

blurb: Public library in the Qualicum Beach Town Hall, serving since 1937.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: The Qualicum Beach branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library has served the community since 1937 and has been housed in the Town Hall building since 1997. Part of the Vancouver Island Regional Library system — one of the largest public library networks in BC — it provides free public services to residents and visitors across a wide stretch of Vancouver Island. Its central Qualicum Beach location makes it a natural waypoint for cyclists passing through town.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

value: Qualicum Beach Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; in Town Hall since 1997.


value: 1961 Douglas Street, Victoria, V8T 4K7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 62m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: An 84-room hotel located on Douglas Street in downtown Victoria's city center, providing convenient accommodation for cycling tourists exploring Vancouver Island.

value: Capital CityCenter Hotel

signal: 84-room Douglas St hotel, downtown Victoria; $140-190

wow_evidence: 84-room hotel ... convenient accommodation


value: Unit 105 - 13979 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T1X1

value: Bacayon's Chibugan is a Filipino food restaurant and catering service in Surrey, BC, specialising in traditional dishes such as adobo, kare-kare, pancit, and kakanin desserts available as full party trays for pickup. The operation leans heavily toward catering orders rather than walk-in retail, with a broad menu spanning beef, pork, chicken, noodle, rice, and dessert trays alongside soft drinks and coconut juice. A touring cyclist would find prepared Filipino food available for pickup but would not find the convenience-store staples the OSM category implies.

value: Bacayon's Chibugan

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 9771 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, V6X 1S3

community: Richmond

value: Sungiven Foods is a community-rooted Asian supermarket chain with locations across Metro Vancouver, focused on natural, less-processed foods with global flavours. The Richmond location on Bridgeport Road stocks a wide range of fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, packaged goods, snacks, and beverages, along with ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook Sungiven Kitchen meals. Touring cyclists will find it a well-stocked stop for resupply, with a broad international product range and private-label brands.

value: Sungiven Foods

detail: Website lists 'Ready to Eat' and 'Sungiven Kitchen' sections with multiple prepared dishes (e.g. Spicy Pork Intestine, Sweet & Sour Pork, Korean Army Stew)


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 35m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Winners


value: 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5W2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Michi Craft Kitchen is a Chinese-Filipino fusion restaurant on Kingsway in East Vancouver, known for its 'Michi' grilled rice skewers and a menu that blends Cantonese comfort food with Filipino merienda snacks. The restaurant offers indoor seating in a unit within a Kingsway strip, with an active online ordering system for pickup. Its diverse menu — spanning grilled rice, omelette rice bowls, dry noodles, spaghetti, toast, and fresh beverages — makes it a versatile stop for a hungry cyclist.

value: Michi Craft Kitchen

signal: cuisine=chicken


bike_access: hard

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Lac Le Jeune

value: A small, quiet fishing lake south of Kamloops drawing fly fishers and trollers to its 4 first-come sites; the access road turns rough and narrows after the second pipeline crossing, with 4x4 possibly required.

value: Rossmoore Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: access road turns rough and narrows... 4x4 possibly required


value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 102 Commerce Rd, Fernie, BC

blurb: Fernie's visitor information centre at the east entrance to town.

community: Fernie

value: The Fernie Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, workforce development, and community events in this small mountain town in the East Kootenays. Known for hosting signature celebrations like Griz Days and the Holiday Kick-Off, the Chamber helps sustain Fernie's year-round economy. A touring cyclist passing through may find it useful as a point of contact for local business information, though its primary function is business support rather than visitor services.

planning: walk-up

value: Fernie Visitor Information Centre

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Visitor information centre run by the Chamber of Commerce (record leans chamber-office); visitor-centre anchor band 2.


value: 2085 Dundas Street, Vancouver

value: Moet's Convenience Stores is a 24/7 corner shop on Dundas Street in Vancouver, making it accessible to cyclists at any hour of the day or night. As a neighbourhood convenience store, it likely stocks the kind of quick-grab supplies — snacks, drinks, and sundries — that touring cyclists often need on the road. Its round-the-clock availability distinguishes it from most other grocery options in the area.

value: Moet's Convenience Stores

wow_evidence: 24/7 corner shop


value: 494 South Fletcher Road, Gibsons

blurb: Visitor centre for Gibsons and the lower Sunshine Coast.

community: Gibsons

value: Gibsons Visitor Centre is the official tourism information office for Gibsons, operated by the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce on BC's Sunshine Coast. Located at unit 101 on South Fletcher Road, it serves as a first stop for visitors arriving to this ferry-accessible coastal community. Touring cyclists riding the Sunshine Coast route would find it a natural stop for local maps, route advice, and community information.

setting: outdoor

value: Gibsons Visitor Centre

signal: chamber-run visitor centre, free

wow_evidence: Chamber-run VC — small-town VC ladder 1/2.


value: 37907 Second Avenue, Squamish, BC V8B 0A7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wave (8 spaces) at 15m; wave (8 spaces) at 22m. Total: 16 spaces.

blurb: Downtown Squamish library with a visitor information corner.

community: Squamish

value: The Squamish Public Library is a welcoming public institution on Second Avenue in downtown Squamish, open free of charge to residents and visitors alike. Cyclists can drop in to use free Wi-Fi, public computers, and comfortable reading and workspace areas without needing a library card. The library also maintains a dedicated Squamish Visitor Information section, making it a practical orientation stop for those new to the area.

value: Squamish Public Library

detail: Library is free to enter for all

detail: Not explicitly confirmed in website text but no contradiction

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1; visitor info section.


value: 38065 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0A1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 68m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Taka Ramen and Sushi is an authentic Japanese restaurant in Squamish serving Asahikawa-style ramen whose broth tradition traces back to Takasu, Hokkaido — slow-simmered pork bone broth finished with Hokkaido-style lard to keep the soup hot. The sushi program sources seasonal seafood from local BC suppliers and the Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, prepared by an executive chef with over 30 years of experience. Outdoor seating and a dedicated vegetarian/vegan menu make it a welcoming stop for touring cyclists on the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

value: Taka Ramen and Sushi

detail: Dedicated Veggie Menu page; vegan ramen with fully vegetable-based broth; Gluten Free Vegetable Gyoza (rice flour-based) explicitly listed on regular menu

signal: Ramen mains $15.95–$19.95; identified as ramen/sushi house


value: 101 2nd Street East, Revelstoke, BC

community: Revelstoke

value: Spilt Milk is Revelstoke's Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster and café, roasting every batch in-house on a low-emission Loring S15 Falcon for clean, consistent results. The café on 2nd Street East serves specialty coffee and food in a deliberately community-focused space that explicitly welcomes cyclists passing through town. The business rebranded from Dose Coffee after a legal name conflict, drawing its new identity from skate culture and a philosophy of resilience.

value: Spilt Milk

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: about page explicitly mentions welcoming cyclists ('coming off a ride')


value: 6949 Royal Oak Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 46m.

community: Burnaby

value: M & B Grocery is a convenience store on Royal Oak Avenue in Vancouver. This neighborhood shop offers quick access to snacks, drinks, and supplies for touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: M & B Grocery


community: Kamloops

value: White Spot

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 516 7th Avenue, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0

community: Keremeos

value: Benja Thai is a family-run Thai restaurant in the quiet Similkameen Valley town of Keremeos, with recipes rooted in Grandma Meechai Chaicomdee's forty years as a street-food vendor in Nongkhai, Thailand. The kitchen sources organic vegetables from nearby Parson's Fruit Stand and local farms, and pours wines from surrounding Similkameen wineries. During renovations, a 1952 chocolate bar was discovered inside the restaurant walls — a local curiosity still on display inside.

value: Benja Thai

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled 'Gluten Free' (Tom Ka Gai, Tom Yum Gai, Yum Nue, Tao Hu Todd, all coconut curries); vegetarian options include deep-fried vegetable spring rolls and deep-fried tofu with peanut sauce

signal: Main entrees $19.99 (curries); casual family-run Thai restaurant


value: 16788 64 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 3Y2

value: Fruiticana


value: 3648 Parkview Street, Penticton, BC V2A 6H1

community: Penticton

value: Sunny Beach Motel is a lakeside motel situated steps from Skaha Lake and Skaha Lake Park in Penticton, operated as part of the Skaha Lake Motels group of three properties. It offers studio through two-bedroom suites sleeping up to six, most with kitchenette facilities. The location puts guests within easy reach of Penticton's beach, shops, and cafes along the Skaha Lake corridor.

value: Sunny Beach Motel

detail: Website states guests have access to 'in-house laundry facilities'

wow_evidence: lakeside motel situated steps from Skaha Lake and Skaha Lake Park... in-house laundry... one of three properties under Skaha Lake Motels


value: 130 Bridge Street, Princeton, BC

community: Princeton

value: Mikado Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Princeton, BC, serving an extensive menu of rolls, nigiri, sashimi, tempura, and appetizers made with locally sourced ingredients including sockeye salmon and albacore tuna. The restaurant is currently operating take-out only, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through town who want a quick, quality meal to go. Princeton sits along popular cycling routes in the Similkameen Valley, and Mikado's diverse menu includes options for a range of dietary needs.

value: Mikado Sushi

detail: Website front page and a dedicated notice post state 'Take-out Only — Our dining room is temporarily unavailable until the further notice.'

detail: Menu labels numerous items as 'Vegetarian' (e.g., Edamame, Cucumber Roll, Yam Tempura, Vege Roll) and 'Gluten free' (e.g., Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Sashimi, many rolls)

signal: Rolls $7-10, sashimi $14-20, typical per-person spend $15-20


community: Fort Nelson

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: Unit 102-3016 Merchant Way, Victoria, BC V9B 0X1

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

community: Langford

value: Mucho Burrito is a Canadian fast-casual Mexican chain serving burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and tacos at the Belmont Market shopping area in Langford. The Victoria location offers online ordering and a loyalty rewards program. It sits in a suburban strip-mall plaza near the Trans-Canada Highway corridor.

value: Mucho Burrito

signal: chain 'mucho burrito'

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual Mexican chain


kid_friendly: no

community: Stillwater

value: A small, quiet rec site on the south shore of Lois Lake, serving the Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route — reached only by a 2 km paddle or hike from the Lois Lake launch, with no road access for touring cyclists.

value: Lois Point Recreation Site

wow_evidence: no road access for touring cyclists


value: 475 Simcoe Street, V8V 4T4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 66m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Thrifty Foods James Bay


value: 1685 East Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 38m; stands (1 space) at 51m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza


value: Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0E 1T0, Canada

bike_access: rough

label: waterfowl migration

months: April May September October

community: Eagle Bay

value: Small forested rec site on a quiet lake south of Blind Bay, with a 50-metre boardwalk over marsh to the water's edge and looping trails for waterfowl viewing; reached via 8.3 km of forest service road off Hwy 1.

value: Herman Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: 50-metre boardwalk over marsh... looping trails for waterfowl viewing


value: 890C Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, V9A 3M4

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 10m; rack at 43m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m; rack (3 spaces) at 85m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Esquimalt

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


category: Transport

community: Victoria

source: llm-examine

value: Sidney Taxi Ltd is an on-demand taxi service based in Sidney, BC, near Victoria and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. No service details were retrievable; the Facebook page requires login and returned only generic Meta content.

value: Sidney Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 8351 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC

community: Richmond

value: Kanpeki Teppanyaki & Seafood Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Richmond's Alexandra Road dining corridor, specialising in teppanyaki and seafood. The teppanyaki format typically centres on tableside iron-griddle cooking, making it a more substantial sit-down experience than a quick café stop. It sits within a unit-based commercial building, suggesting a larger multi-tenant retail or dining complex.

value: Kanpeki Teppanyaki & Seafood Bar

signal: teppanyaki & seafood bar; ~$25-40pp


community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: A free 5-site rec site on an open lakeside point in the remote Cariboo interior, reached by roughly 135 km of forest service roads from Vanderhoof; no confirmed water or facilities on site.

value: Suscha Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: roughly 135 km of forest service roads... no confirmed water or facilities


value: 1401 Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek, V1G 1Z6

community: Dawson Creek

value: No Frills


value: 417 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, V3L 3X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 45m.

community: New Westminster

value: Freshslice Pizza is a BC-founded pizza chain known for its any-toppings model and by-the-slice service, making it a quick and filling stop for hungry cyclists. This New Westminster location on East Columbia Street offers dine-in seating and takeout, sitting on a well-travelled urban corridor near the historic downtown core. It is a reliable option for a hot meal or a few slices to go when passing through the city.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


community: Surrey

value: Nutritionally Organics & Wellness Market is a health food and supplement store carrying organic groceries, sports nutrition, electrolytes, herbal products, and wellness supplements. The shop stocks cyclist-relevant products such as Nuun electrolyte tablets and a wide range of amino acids, proteins, and recovery aids. A 'Locations' page suggests at least one physical retail presence, though the specific address was not captured in the fetched content.

value: Nutritionally Organics & wellness market

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1W 5J2

blurb: Kelowna's waterpark rec centre: wave pool, lazy river, FlowRider, hot tub, steam room.

community: Kelowna

value: Kelowna's major municipal waterpark and fitness centre, owned by the City and operated by the YMCA of Southern Interior BC. Features include wave pool, lazy river, waterslides, FlowRider, diving boards, hot tub, steam room, and a full fitness area with cardio, conditioning, and cycle studio. Drop-in access is available for non-members.

dwell: half

theme: recreation

value: H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre

detail: Locker rooms and showers listed as open amenities; drop-in rates available for non-members

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

wow_evidence: Major municipal waterpark: wave pool, lazy river, FlowRider, hot tub, steam room, drop-in welcome — strong after-ride band.


value: 103-4721 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5M4

community: Port Alberni

value: Antidote Distilling Company is a craft distillery in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, producing award-winning artisanal spirits — including a Black Gin that earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition — made with locally sourced grains and wild-foraged ingredients. They operate an on-site restaurant serving cocktails and food, and offer a 'Gin Academy' experience where visitors distill and bottle their own personalized gin. With a sustainability focus on recycled glass bottles and a low carbon footprint, they describe themselves as a postcard for the Alberni Valley.

value: Antidote Distilling Company

wow_evidence: Black Gin earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition


value: 21667 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2

community: Maple Ridge

value: Home Restaurant is a long-established homestyle diner on the Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge's West Central neighbourhood, part of a small BC chain with four locations. It has served the community for over 20 years, with a menu centred on all-day breakfast, comfort classics, and house-made pies. Pickup and third-party delivery are both available, making it a flexible stop for cyclists on the Lougheed corridor.

value: Home Restaurant

signal: Entrees $12.50–$21.99 (eggs, omelettes, roast beef, sandwiches); homestyle family diner

wow_evidence: small BC chain with four locations


value: 2581 Penrhyn St, Saanich, BC V8N 4G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 59m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Smugglers Cove Pub is a cozy British-style tavern in the Cadboro Bay neighbourhood of Victoria, featuring a second-floor deck and 12 draught beers including local and imported ales. The menu covers global comfort fare — fish and chips, burgers, and more — with a loyal neighbourhood following and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. An attached liquor store adds convenience for cyclists stocking up.

value: Smuggler's Cove Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 2725 192 Street, Surrey

value: Subway


value: 2020 Country Club Way, Langford, BC V9B 6R3

value: Jack's Place, co-located with Kuma Sushi, is a casual lunch and dinner patio hangout at Bear Mountain in Langford, BC, offering a wide-ranging menu of comfort food, wood-fired pizza, sushi rolls, and handcrafted cocktails. The eclectic menu — spanning halibut tacos, poke bowls, dragon rolls, and meatball sliders — makes it a satisfying mid-ride or post-ride meal stop for cyclists exploring the Bear Mountain and Langford area west of Victoria. Online ordering and gift cards are available.

value: Jack's Place Liquor Store

detail: Menu includes vegetarian pizzas (Margherita, Greek, G.O.A.T.), tofu power bowl, edamame, and avocado-based dishes; drink menu lists Whistler Forager GF (gluten-free beer); allergy advisory ('Please advise your server of any food allergies') appears on menu pages


value: 7248 Second Street, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Clyde's Pub is a casual neighbourhood pub in Grand Forks, BC, serving American-style food and drinks with entertainment options including two coin-operated pool tables, a 10-foot projection screen, and five flat-screen TVs. The venue offers both dine-in and takeout meals and features a patio deck for outdoor dining and a horseshoe bar for gathering with friends. It is a well-rounded social stop for cyclists passing through the Boundary Country region.

value: Clyde's

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: patio deck for outdoor dining ... dine-in and takeout


value: 2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC, V3H 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands at 50m; stands at 69m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Arts centre and visitor centre in Port Moody's old city hall.

community: Port Moody

value: A community arts centre and Port Moody's official Visitor Centre, housed in the historic Old City Hall building in the heart of the city. It offers a contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions, a co-op gift shop featuring local artists' work, and over 350 arts classes annually. For touring cyclists passing through Port Moody, it doubles as a visitor information stop where staff can point you to local businesses and attractions.

theme: art-culture

value: Port Moody Arts Centre (Old City Hall)

wow_evidence: Arts centre + official Visitor Centre in the heritage Old City Hall — dupe pair with the PoMoArts record (9e27ca75cc @13m); this copy wins on the fuller civic name.


value: 5946 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 1C7

community: Delta

value: Beach Grove Golf Club is a private, member-owned coastal club near Boundary Bay in Tsawwassen, operating for nearly a century. The clubhouse hosts two dining venues—the Grille and the Bistro—serving chef-inspired menus using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. Guests are welcome for dining and private events, making the clubhouse accessible to non-members passing through the area.

value: Beach Grove Golf Club Lounge

detail: Dining page explicitly mentions 'thoughtfully prepared vegetarian creations' as part of Chef Kay Noh's menu offering

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: private golf club, named chef, wine dinners; ~$35-55pp

wow_evidence: private, member-owned coastal club... operating for nearly a century


price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

community: McLeod Lake

value: A developed BC Parks campground on Tudyah Lake in Northern BC, offering 36 sites with potable water and washrooms; opening and closing dates shift with weather, so confirm before planning.

value: Tudyah Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: 2795 East Hastings Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 63m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 5121 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5E 3N1

community: Burnaby

value: Safari Snack House & Grill is a long-established East African and Indian fusion restaurant that has been serving the Vancouver area for over 15 years, specialising in dishes like mishkaki skewers, mogo (cassava), samosas, and tandoori chicken. The restaurant has earned multiple regional accolades including a 2012 Provincial Nesika Award for Excellence in Cultural Diversity and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Cyclists can expect a welcoming, culturally distinctive meal with a broad menu and takeout available.

value: Safari Snack House

detail: Extensive vegetarian items including vegetable samosas, onion bhajia, daal bhajia, mogo, chana bateta, vegetable spring rolls, and vegetable pakora; won 'Favourite Vegetarian 2012' Burnaby News Leader A-List award

signal: Grill mains $19.95–$21.95; snacks $8–10; sit-down snack house


value: 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 4M1

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 27m; rack (6 spaces) at 43m; stands (8 spaces) at 70m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: This Subway franchise, branded 'Subway Metropolis At Metrotown', is located inside the large Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall on the busy Kingsway corridor in Burnaby. It offers the full Subway lineup of customizable sandwiches, wraps, and salads with multiple ordering options including pickup, delivery, and in-restaurant dining. As a mall-level food court unit, it gives cyclists access to a quick, customizable meal near a major transit hub.

value: Subway

detail: Website highlights fresh-cut veggies and customizable options

signal: chain 'subway'

wow_evidence: Subway franchise... inside the large Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall


value: Unit 107, 2231 Louie Dr, Westbank, BC V4T 3K3

community: West Kelowna

value: COBS Bread (Governor's Market Bakery) is a franchise location of the Canadian artisan bakery chain, baking all products from scratch on-site each day with no freezing or refrigeration. The bakery offers a broad range of fresh breads, loaves, buns, scones, cruffins, croissants, and savoury items including pizza. Leftover baked goods are donated to local charities at the end of each day, making it a community-rooted stop for cyclists looking for fresh bread in West Kelowna.

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


community: Langley

value: Triple O's

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


community: West Vancouver

value: Big Way Hot Pot

signal: hot pot, table-cooked; ~$25-35pp


value: 1150 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (6 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: English Bay Hotel is a five-storey independent hotel in Vancouver's West End, directly overlooking English Bay Beach and within easy walking distance of the Stanley Park Seawall — a premier cycling route. Every room comes with a fully equipped kitchenette including fridge, stove, oven, and cookware, making it well-suited for self-catering touring cyclists on longer stays. Four independent restaurants occupy the ground floor of the same building, and the surrounding West End neighbourhood offers dense urban amenities.

value: English Bay Hotel

detail: Coin-operated laundry on-site, per /amenities/ page

detail: Luggage storage available for guests, per /amenities/ page

detail: Four independent restaurants in the hotel building, each accessible from street-level; two offer breakfast. Hotel guests receive a 10–15% discount with their room key

signal: Studio suite $222/night CAD; kitchenettes, spa, pool, restaurants

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: directly overlooking English Bay Beach and within easy walking distance of the Stanley Park Seawall — a premier cycling route... fully equipped kitchenette including fridge, stove, oven, and cookware


value: 680 Berwick Road South, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1R2

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Fern + Cedar is a purpose-built brewpub in the heart of downtown Qualicum Beach, combining a small-batch 10HL brewhouse — visible from the dining room — with a West Coast gastropub kitchen led by a veteran local chef. Beers are brewed exclusively on-site using BC-sourced ingredients and are unavailable anywhere else, making it a genuine destination stop. The open-air taproom features live hanging greenery and a year-round dog-friendly patio.

value: Fern + Cedar Brewing Company

wow_evidence: beers are brewed exclusively on-site using BC-sourced ingredients and are unavailable anywhere else


value: 1111 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, V1Y 3E3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 9m.

value: Buffalo Rouge Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery and kitchen in Kelowna's Okanagan, operating out of a self-described 'saloon' setting with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu leans heavily plant-based with a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and the house beers are brewed on-site alongside rotating guest taps from across North America. Regular live music Thursdays, open mic nights, and weekly specials like Kentucky Fried Tofu Buckets and Reuben Thursdays make it a lively community hub.

value: Buffalo Rouge Brewing Co.

detail: Website: 'We offer a variety of plant-based food, ensuring there's something for all to enjoy. We also have two fryers, with one dedicated to our gluten-free options.'

signal: brewery kitchen/saloon, plant-based; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-owned craft brewery and kitchen


value: 6655 60 Ave, Delta, BC V4K 4E2

value: Barnside Brewing is a true farm-based destination brewery in Ladner (Delta), BC, crafting award-winning beers from hops and grains grown on the surrounding family farms. The taproom occupies a converted heritage barn with century-old beams and a four-season patio overlooking the hop yards, making it an unusually atmospheric rural stop. The brewery has roots going back to 1899 and produces a full range of craft lagers, ales, and sours alongside a farm-focused food menu.

value: Barnside Brewery Co.

signal: amenity=pub

wow_evidence: farm-based destination brewery...crafting award-winning beers from hops and grains grown on the surrounding family farms...roots going back to 1899


community: Chilliwack

value: Starbucks

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 400 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, V8J 1G7

community: Prince Rupert

value: Chevron


value: 101-2360 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 64m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: The Farmer's Daughter is a fromagerie, bistro, and wine bar on Sidney's main Beacon Avenue, specializing in over 150 artisan and farmhouse cheeses cut to order alongside a curated wine selection. The shop offers cheese and wine flights with tasting notes, a small plates menu, and grazing platters and picnic boxes to go. It's an excellent resupply stop for touring cyclists looking for high-quality charcuterie, cheese, or a ready-made picnic on the Saanich Peninsula.

value: The Farmer's Daughter

detail: Website lists a 'Picnic Box' product available for purchase

signal: cuisine=sandwich

wow_evidence: over 150 artisan and farmhouse cheeses cut to order... grazing platters and picnic boxes to go


value: 3001 Englewood Drive, Woss, V0N 3P0

community: Woss

value: A small 8-room motel in Woss, BC. Website unreachable; bike storage and touring amenities could not be verified. Direct contact recommended for cycling-specific inquiries.

value: Rugged Mountain Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: small 8-room motel in Woss, BC


value: 2616 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Tamam is a fine-dining Palestinian restaurant on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, serving scratch-made dishes such as freekeh with lamb shanks, fried Mediterranean sea bass, kibbeh, and kunafah alongside Lebanese arak and BC VQA wines. The restaurant operates as a cultural gathering space and regularly runs community fundraisers with proceeds directed to Gaza. A touring cyclist will find a thoughtful menu with clearly labelled vegan and gluten-free options, catering available, and online ordering.

value: Tamam

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labelled '(vegan, gf)': falafel, stuffed cabbage rolls, tabbouleh, mujaddarah, humus. Vegetarian chicken kebab listed as a category

signal: Lamb/chicken kebabs $27–29; fried sea bass $32; appetizers $28


value: 7579 Vedder Road, Sardis, BC

value: Ginkgo Chinese Food is a locally rooted Chinese restaurant that has served the Sardis and Chilliwack area since 1999, earning a spot on the Chilliwack Progress A-List for five consecutive years. Located beside Staples on Vedder Road, it is one of two locations operated by the same family under the same brand. Touring cyclists passing through Sardis will find it a convenient casual stop for fresh Chinese food with online ordering available.

value: Ginkgo Chinese Food

detail: Website prominently features an 'ORDER ONLINE' option and notes that orders are accepted until 30 minutes before closing

signal: Chinese, best-deal value; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: Chilliwack Progress A-List for five consecutive years... one of two locations operated by the same family under the same brand


value: Juan de Fuca, BC V0S 1K0, Canada

blurb: Canada's largest Sitka spruce, 62.5 m, beside the San Juan River.

community: Port Renfrew

value: The San Juan Spruce is Canada's largest Sitka spruce and the second largest in the world, standing 62.5 metres tall with a circumference of 11.7 metres alongside the San Juan River near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. It is an unmanaged natural landmark accessible via a forest setting, roughly 35 minutes from Port Renfrew. Touring cyclists exploring the old-growth forests of southwestern Vancouver Island may detour to see this record-breaking ancient tree.

facet_confidence: low

theme: landmark

value: San Juan Spruce

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: Natural forest landmark, GPS coordinates for hiking access, no admission fee mentioned

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Canada's largest Sitka spruce, world #2 — backed superlative, same big-tree pilgrimage family as Red Creek Fir.


character: utilitarian

community: Qualicum Bay

value: A camp site on Vancouver Island in the Horne Lake area managed by the Regional District of Nanaimo; the scraped website returned navigation-only pages with no campground-specific detail, so conditions, access, and amenities are unknown.

value: Twin Pines Campground

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 1660 McKenzie Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 72m; stands (8 spaces) at 86m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Thrifty Foods Liquor


value: Unit 145, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: Soupa Cafe is a Victoria institution specializing in fresh, daily-made soups and sandwiches crafted from local ingredients, with a rotating weekly special alongside six permanent classics. The menu leans heavily toward inclusive eating — at least three vegan soups are offered every day, and many dishes are gluten-free. Dine-in tables are available and described as accessible to all guests, making it a comfortable mid-ride stop for cyclists looking for a nourishing, quick meal.

value: Soupa Cafe

detail: FAQ states 'at least three different vegan soups daily'; multiple menu items (Summer Ginger Broccoli, Tuscan Tomato Basilico, Split Pea and Ham, African Yam Peanut, Creamy Coco Mushroom, Red Lentil Gala, One-Pot Chicken Stew, Homestyle Meat Chili) are explicitly labeled gluten-free on the website

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1103 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 14 spaces.

value: Big Bang Sushi is a Japanese restaurant established in 2016 on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, steps from the Stanley Park Seawall — one of the city's most popular cycling corridors. The menu spans sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, udon, and tempura, with both dine-in and online carryout ordering available. A second location operates in Richmond, but the Denman Street shop is the one most relevant to cyclists touring the seawall or West End.

value: Big Bang Sushi

detail: Menu includes a dedicated VEGETARIAN category listed on the order-online page

signal: Sushi rolls priced $15.75–$17.25


value: 350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1Y1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 46m; rack (1 space) at 70m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Starbucks


value: 4540 Number 3 Rd #1345, Richmond, BC V6X 4E4, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 21m.

community: Richmond

value: SUNNY M is a specialty coffee brand based in Richmond, BC, running both a small-batch online coffee release store and a physical café that serves selected roasts. The brand's approach is research-driven, selecting coffees for clarity, structure, and how they evolve as they cool. The physical SUNNY M Café in Richmond is where touring cyclists can experience these releases in person.

value: Sunny M Coffee & Tea


value: 1090 B Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC

community: Campbell River

value: Baan Thai (operating as Bann Thai Restaurant) is a sit-down Thai restaurant located on the second floor in the heart of downtown Campbell River, opposite Spirit Square where 11th Ave meets Shoppers Row. The menu spans Thai classics — Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, curries, seafood, and noodle dishes — alongside a full licensed bar with wines, imported beers including Singha, and cocktails. Curry dishes are explicitly labeled gluten-free, and takeout is available alongside dine-in service.

value: Baan Thai

detail: Menu navigation explicitly lists 'Curry Dishes (Gluten Free)' as a dedicated category

signal: Thai sit-down, lunch specials; ~$16-26pp


value: 3700 32nd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada V1T 5N6

community: Vernon

value: Silver Star Motel is a budget-friendly motel in Vernon, BC, well-positioned for access to Silver Star Mountain ski area, Okanagan wine country, and local golf courses. The property offers a range of room types including kitchenette suites and pet-friendly options, with free on-site parking. Guests receive discount cards for several nearby restaurants, and fast food and coffee are within a two-minute walk.

value: Silver Star Motel

detail: Rooms page lists 'Charging stations' as a standard in-room amenity in all room types

detail: Boston Pizza is directly next door; Kelly O'Bryans and White Spot are also nearby; multiple full-service restaurants listed on the /dining page within walking distance


value: 700 Petersen Rd, Campbell River, BC

value: Velocity Lounge & Driving Range is a technology-forward sports lounge at Naturally Pacific Resort, built around eight private Toptracer-powered virtual golf bays each seating up to eight guests. Full table service delivers food and drinks to every bay, making it as much a social dining destination as a golf facility. Touring cyclists passing through Campbell River can stop for a sit-down meal and drinks in a comfortable, resort-quality lounge setting.

value: Velocity Lounge & Driving Range

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: eight private Toptracer-powered virtual golf bays... full table service delivers food and drinks to every bay


value: 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 45m; stands (8 spaces) at 56m; rack (6 spaces) at 62m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


value: Taco Justice is a fast-food Mexican eatery in downtown Victoria. Its central location makes it a convenient refueling stop for cyclists riding through the city core.

value: Taco Justice


value: 1967 Crowsnest Highway, Christina Lake, BC

community: Fife

value: Kool Treat is a beloved ice cream stand on the Crowsnest Highway at Christina Lake, billed as a local tradition. It serves cyclists and travellers passing through with outdoor terrace seating, vegan-friendly options, and accepts both cash and cards. Its location on a major touring route makes it a natural warm-weather pit stop.

value: Kool Treat

detail: Takeout/outdoor-only operation; nearest public washrooms unknown

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: A Christina Lake Tradition


value: 1641 7th Ave, Fernie, BC

community: Fernie

value: Fernie Mountain Spirits is a well-stocked liquor store on 7th Avenue in the heart of Fernie, offering over 350 wines, a curated sour beer selection (helpfully marked with orange labels), a wide range of imports and domestics, and an impressive tequila selection. Located in a popular mountain-biking and cycling hub, it's a natural resupply stop for touring cyclists looking to pick up cold beer or wine for the campsite or the next leg of the journey.

value: Fernie Mountain Spirits


value: 2278 W 4th Ave Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 24m; rack (5 spaces) at 28m; rack (5 spaces) at 29m; rack (5 spaces) at 32m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; rack (5 spaces) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (7 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 56 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Au Comptoir is a French bistro in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, co-founded by French expatriates Maxime Bettilli and Julien Aubin to bring classic bistro culture to the Pacific Northwest. Chef Alexandre Carrière leads a kitchen that changes its menus seasonally, drawing on local producers and classical French technique to serve everything from morning coffee to multi-course dinners. The restaurant has earned consistent recognition from Vancouver media and award bodies for its French cuisine and brunch.

value: Au Comptoir

signal: French bistro, Best Casual French, seasonal; ~$28-42pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 1609 Store St, Victoria, BC V8W 3K3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 44m; stands at 46m; stands (6 spaces) at 46m; rack at 83m; stands (8 spaces) at 86m; rack at 86m; stands (8 spaces) at 93m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Mentora Ramen is an authentic Japanese tonkotsu ramen restaurant on Store Street in downtown Victoria, serving a menu of slow-simmered pork bone broths from classic Tonkotsu to specialty dishes like Tsukemen and Lobster Ramen. The restaurant's 'Slurp Like a Tiger' philosophy reflects a commitment to bold, immersive flavours built on broths simmered for hours with pork bones, chicken, and aromatics. Its downtown location on Store Street makes it a convenient stop for cyclists riding through the Inner Harbour area.

value: Mentora Ramen


value: 4501 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (32 spaces, covered) at 54m; rack (6 spaces) at 61m; stands (22 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 63 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 1672 Willowbrook Drive, Unit 146, Langley, BC V2Y 1A5

community: Langley

value: An Indian Affair is an Indian restaurant and bistro in Langley's Willowbrook area serving a menu that blends traditional recipes with contemporary flair using fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, with vegetarian options and a bar, making it a viable stop for cyclists seeking a sit-down Indian meal. The website indicates multiple locations under the same brand.

value: An Indian Affair

signal: Indian bistro, bar; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: multiple locations under the same brand


value: Squamish-Lillooet D, BC V8E 0A2, Canada

blurb: Suspension footbridge over the Cheakamus River, gateway to the Train Wreck site.

community: Whistler

value: The Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge spans the Cheakamus River near Whistler's Cheakamus Crossing/Function Junction area, providing the primary legal access to the celebrated Train Wreck site—a forest clearing where boxcars from a 1956 railway derailment remain among towering old-growth cedar and fir. The suspension footbridge has a locomotive-inspired design and connects directly to the Sea to Sky Trail, making it accessible to trail cyclists and hikers alike. The surrounding site has evolved into a free, open-air graffiti art gallery that local photographers, trail runners, and mountain bikers have long frequented.

value: Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge

signal: Article explicitly states 'It's a free public art gallery'

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Locomotive-styled suspension footbridge over the Cheakamus, the legal access to the Train Wreck site (a194e29d2d — distinct record); scenic crossing on the Sea to Sky Trail.


value: 846 Yambury Road

blurb: Free drought-tolerant demonstration garden run by the Regional District of Nanaimo.

community: Qualicum Beach

value: The Xeriscape Garden is a public demonstration garden operated by the Regional District of Nanaimo, showcasing water-wise, drought-tolerant landscaping techniques suited to Vancouver Island conditions. Located on Yambury Road, it is a free community resource intended to educate residents about outdoor water conservation. Touring cyclists in the Parksville/Qualicum area may find it a pleasant stop, though on-site cyclist services are unconfirmed.

label: summer bloom

months: June July August

theme: nature

value: Chartwell Garden

signal: Garden type attraction, RDN-operated, no admission price shown

wow_evidence: RDN water-wise demonstration garden, free public access; pleasant small stop, nothing distinctive for a visitor.


value: 2038 Gillespie Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E2

community: Sooke

value: A landmark pub on Sooke Road, the 17 Mile House has been welcoming travellers since 1894 — originally an inn and way-station seventeen miles from Victoria City Hall. The building retains its rustic, olde English character, complete with a crackling fireplace, bay windows overlooking a pub garden, and a dog-friendly backyard patio. It also holds a Guinness-awarded 'Best Guinness Pour in Town' distinction and hosts an annual outdoor music festival called Sookapalooza each July.

value: 17 Mile House

detail: Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza is described as 'A veggie lover's delight' with pesto, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Soup & Salad section also listed. No GF or vegan options explicitly confirmed

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: #13-3200 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 36m; bollard (2 spaces) at 56m; rack at 58m; rack at 98m. Total: 2 spaces.

blurb: Local-artist gallery and framing shop in Nanaimo's Country Club Centre.

community: Nanaimo

value: Yellow Bird Arts Gallery is a locally-owned art gallery and custom framing studio located inside Country Club Centre mall in Nanaimo, with over 30 years serving Central Vancouver Island. It showcases original works, Giclee canvas prints, and giftware from internationally recognized local and Vancouver Island artists, offering cyclists a genuine window into the region's vibrant arts scene. The gallery also provides specialty framing services and actively supports the broader Nanaimo and Vancouver Island arts community.

value: Yellow Bird Arts Gallery

signal: Custom framing shop and art retailer, not a visitor attraction with admission

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Mall gallery and framing shop, 30 years on the Island; ordinary stop.


value: 12808 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park, V0N 2H0

community: Madeira Park

value: Aqui es Mexico serves authentic Mexican food on BC's Sunshine Coast in the small community of Madeira Park on the Sechelt Peninsula. The menu features classics like enchiladas, burritos, chile rellenos, and huevos rancheros with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, or veggie fillings. Both dine-in and takeout are available, with online ordering supported during restaurant hours.

value: Aqui es Mexico

detail: Menu items including enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, and chilaquiles all offer 'veggies' as an explicit protein/filling choice. No GF or vegan claims confirmed

signal: Main entrees $20–27; authentic casual Mexican sit-down restaurant


value: 4444 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 24 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; wall_loops (2 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 57m; rack (3 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 49 spaces.

value: Chaise Lounge on Main Street is a neighbourhood bar and restaurant in South Main Vancouver, known for its lively atmosphere, craft beer selection, and daily food features. The venue offers a heated streetside patio ideal for people-watching, as well as a full dining room and bar. The menu spans small plates, flatbreads, salads, and brunch, with a solid range of vegetarian options.

value: Chaise

detail: Multiple menu items marked '(v)' for vegetarian, including Hot Roasted Nuts, Cheese Quesadilla, Veggie Plate, Nachos, Four Cheese Flatbread, Veggie Flatbread, and House Salad

signal: Flat breads, salads, small plates $20–26; casual sit-down bar with beer focus


value: 612 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 48m; stands (3 spaces) at 55m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 63m. Total: 11 spaces.

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 69 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 68m; stands at 74m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (6 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: Garrick's Head Pub has occupied Bastion Square since 1867, making it one of the oldest English pubs in Canada and a genuine Victorian-era institution. The two-level pub boasts an outdoor patio overlooking the historic square — a welcoming stop for cyclists coming through downtown Victoria — along with a wood-burning fireplace for cooler days. The menu runs to classic pub fare alongside what the owners claim is Victoria's largest selection of craft and import beers on tap.

value: Garrick's Head Pub

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian-suitable items: House Greens salad, Beet Salad, Mac & Cheese, Waffle Yam Fries, Fried Pickles, and Nachos (without meat add-ons)

signal: amenity=pub


value: 5202 Ladner Trunk Road, V4K 1W3

community: Delta

value: BC Liquor Store


value: 988 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0G2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 64m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: Club Kitchen is a multi-restaurant food delivery and takeout aggregator operating from a physical pickup hub at the corner of Expo Boulevard and Nelson Street in downtown Vancouver. Customers can order from a curated roster of local restaurants — spanning Mexican, Thai, Japanese, Indian, dim sum, and dessert specialists — in a single transaction with one delivery fee. The service is geared toward group and bulk orders including office lunches, family meals, and party catering, making it a practical downtown stop for cyclists who want variety without visiting multiple locations.

value: Club Kitchen

detail: Website explicitly lists vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options across partner restaurants; OSM corroborates with

signal: delivery/takeout aggregator hub (not a walk-in restaurant); varies


value: 8011 Simpson Rd, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2

community: Summerland

value: NOMAD Cider is a farm-to-glass craft cidery producing a wide range of styles — from foundation and orchard series to barrel-aged and internationally inspired ciders — made exclusively from fresh-pressed local Okanagan-Similkameen apples and pears. The operation includes a Tasting Room and Cider House at its Simpson Road location, making it a natural stop for cyclists exploring the Summerland and Naramata bench country. Their lineup spans dozens of distinct ciders, including ice cider and keeved expressions that reflect serious traditional craft.

value: NOMAD Cider

signal: Farm-to-glass cidery tasting room + cider house

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: farm-to-glass craft cidery... Tasting Room and Cider House... Okanagan-Similkameen apples and pears


value: 7741 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 54m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: A 1950s-themed classic American diner in Burnaby serving fresh-never-frozen Alberta beef burgers, all-beef hotdogs, hand-cut fries, and creamy milkshakes. The kitchen emphasizes no preservatives, additives, or fillers, working from time-honored diner recipes. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a viable stop for a sit-down meal mid-ride.

value: Lost in the 50's Burgers

signal: cuisine=burger

wow_evidence: fresh-never-frozen Alberta beef burgers ... no preservatives, additives, or fillers


value: Garcia Street

community: Merritt

value: BC Liquor Stores


value: South-east shore of Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 97m. Total: 10 spaces.

blurb: Free nature house on Lost Lagoon with wildlife displays and park naturalists.

value: The Lost Lagoon Nature House is a nature interpretation center operated by Stanley Park Ecology on the southeast shore of Lost Lagoon, right in the heart of Stanley Park — one of Vancouver's most popular cycling destinations. Visitors can explore interactive displays on local ecology, handle real wildlife specimens, and get current trail and wildlife insights from knowledgeable park naturalists. It sits along the inner park cycling routes and seawall, making it a natural and rewarding pause on any Stanley Park bike tour.

days_closed: Mo Tu We Th Fr

value: Lost Lagoon Nature House

signal: Website states: General admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

wow_evidence: Free Stanley Park Ecology Society interpretation centre — wildlife specimens, naturalists on hand; family-friendly quick stop.


value: 5507 Airport Way, Kelowna, V1V 3C3

community: Kelowna

value: Starbucks


community: Coquitlam

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


community: Richmond

value: Romer Fresh Kitchen & Bar

signal: Romer's fresh kitchen & bar (burgers); ~$16-24pp


value: 1055 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, V2C 2S5

community: Kamloops

value: A McDonald's fast food restaurant located inside or adjacent to a Walmart on Hillside Drive in Kamloops, offering burgers, chicken, wraps, McCafé beverages, and snacks. Situated in a large retail parking area, it serves as a convenient urban food stop for cyclists passing through the Kamloops corridor. Ordering is available via the McDonald's app with contactless payment, as well as curbside pickup and delivery.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1257 Commercial Way #5, Squamish, BC V8B 0R5

community: Squamish

value: Mag's 99 is a vibrant fusion restaurant in Squamish that marries Mexican cantina staples — burritos, chimichangas, tacos, and enchiladas — with signature crispy fried chicken and loaded poutines, earning a loyal local following for its generous portions and fast service. The restaurant is an established presence in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and is actively expanding via a franchise model. Touring cyclists will find a broad comfort-food menu with clearly marked vegetarian and gluten-free options well-suited for refuelling after rides.

value: Mag's 99

detail: Menu explicitly labels vegetarian (V) and gluten-free (GF) options including Burrito Bowl (V/GF), Enchiladas (V/GF), Taco Salada (V), and Burrito (V); plant-based proteins listed are crispy cauliflower, golden falafel, and Spanish beans

signal: Mexican cantina + fried chicken/poutine, fast; ~$14-22pp


value: 6046 Hwy 24, Lone Butte, BC

community: Lone Butte

value: The Iron Horse Pub & Grill is a community institution in Lone Butte, BC, serving the South Cariboo for over 20 years and continuing under new management. Situated directly on Highway 24 about 10 minutes east of the Cariboo Highway (Hwy 97), it offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a full dine-in menu and take-out service. For cyclists riding the Hwy 24 corridor through this rural stretch of the Interior, it stands as one of the few substantial meal stops along the route.

value: Iron Horse Pub

signal: pub & grill, steak & prawns $29.95/ribs $24.95; ~$20-30pp

wow_evidence: serving the South Cariboo for over 20 years...DINE IN ORDERS TO GO AT FULL MENU PRICES


price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Aspen Grove

value: A popular, well-appointed family campground on Harmon Lake in the Kane Valley, with gravelled pads, a floating dock, boat launch, and access to 50+ km of cross-country ski and hiking trails; the 9 km gravel approach off Hwy 5A is highway-maintained but loaded-bike rough, and it's cash only.

value: Harmon Lake East Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


community: Courtenay

value: The Mex Beer & Wine is a retail alcohol store located next door to The Mex pub at the bottom of Ryan Road near Superstore in Courtenay, BC. The two businesses share a website but operate as distinct establishments. Cyclists passing through Courtenay could stop to pick up beverages, though the store's specific services and layout are not described online.

value: The Mex Beer & Wine

signal: beer & wine retail store, not dining

wow_evidence: retail alcohol store...conveniently located right next door


character: destination

community: Mahood Falls

value: Mahood Lake sits at the quiet southwestern corner of Wells Gray Park, a family-friendly lakeshore campground noted for fishing and access to more remote marine campsites; reached via a long gravel road separate from the main park corridor.

value: Mahood Lake Campground

wow_evidence: quiet, family-oriented campground ... Wells Gray Provincial Park


value: 420 6th Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3B2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 57m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: 4 Seasons Chaat House is a casual Indian street-food restaurant in New Westminster specializing in authentic chaats, samosas, pav bhaji, and clay-oven tandoori dishes. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a lively atmosphere with Hindi music and a menu spanning North and South Indian cuisine. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, fresh ingredients, and welcoming owner.

value: 4 Seasons Chaat House

detail: Menu explicitly includes vegetarian items: Malai Soya Chaap described as 'a flavorful vegetarian experience,' plus paneer tikka, samosa chaat, dahi puri, pav bhaji, and papdi chaat. No GF or vegan claims found

signal: Main dishes $14.99–$16.99; sit-down chaat house with casual dining


value: 4610 Park Avenue, V8G 1V6

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 52m; rack (covered) at 57m.

blurb: Terrace's public library on Park Avenue, serving since 1929.

community: Terrace

value: The Terrace Public Library has served the community since 1929 and has been at its Park Avenue location since 1967, sitting on traditional Tsimshian territories. Beyond standard lending, it offers a notable 'Library of Things' program, a publicly accessible 3D printer, remote printing, and an extensive e-library with dozens of digital databases and streaming resources. It functions as a genuine community hub in a northern BC city that touring cyclists use as a resupply stop on the Yellowhead corridor.

value: Terrace Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library since 1929 with Library of Things and 3D printer; ordinary library band.


value: 450 Swift Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack at 12m; rack at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Swift Brewing & Good Time Tasting Room occupies a heritage building at Victoria Harbour that has stood since 1894, serving successive lives as a power plant, welding shop, and grain warehouse before becoming a brewery. The taproom pours house-crafted beers alongside cocktails and snacks in a retro-basement aesthetic, and operates a patio that welcomes pets. Canned beers are available to take away, making it a handy stop for cyclists passing through the harbour area.

value: Swift Brewing & Good Time Tasting Room


value: 2400 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5G8

community: Vancouver

value: The 2400 Motel is a mid-century motor court dating to 1946, set on 3.5 acres of landscaped grounds along Vancouver's Kingsway corridor in the Collingwood neighbourhood. Its 65 rooms and bungalows follow a detached layout with private entrances and free parking right at the door — an atmospheric alternative to high-rise hotels and a recognizable filming location for movies and TV. Touring cyclists will find it conveniently placed near transit, restaurants, and a mall, with pet-friendly rooms and full kitchens available in select units.

value: 2400 Motel

detail: Website states the Kingsway/Collingwood neighbourhood has 'lots of shops, restaurants, and a mall' nearby

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: mid-century motor court dating to 1946... recognizable filming location for movies and TV


value: 14916 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3R 1N7

community: Surrey

value: Elvis Pizza is a family-owned Surrey institution operating since 1977, serving pizza, pasta, wings, and salads for pickup and delivery from its North Surrey–Guildford location. Known for making dough, pizza sauce, and meat sauce entirely on-premise with 100% real mozzarella, it has built a loyal local following over nearly five decades. Late-night availability makes it a potential stop for cyclists finishing a long day on the road.

value: Elvis Pizza

wow_evidence: family-owned Surrey institution operating since 1977... late-night availability


value: 311 East Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; wall_loops (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (7 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Pizza Pizza

signal: chain 'pizza pizza'


blurb: Salmon fishing charters from Port Alberni into Barkley Sound.

community: Port Alberni

value: Slivers Charters Salmon Sports Fishing is a guided charter operation based in Port Alberni — the self-proclaimed Salmon Capital of the World — offering day trips and multi-night lodge packages targeting salmon, halibut, and steelhead in the Alberni Inlet, Barkley Sound, and the outer west coast near Ucluelet and Bamfield. The business is run by captain Doug Lindores and caters to individuals, families, and corporate groups seeking world-class saltwater fishing on Vancouver Island. Touring cyclists passing through Port Alberni could book a day on the water as a memorable detour from the regional cycle routes.

dwell: day

label: Chinook & sockeye run

months: May June July August

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Slivers Salmon Sportsfishing

origin: manual

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: guided salmon charters; $150+/person (N/A-to-Premium re-split)

wow_evidence: Guided salmon charters from the 'Salmon Capital'; booked charter day.


value: 1605 Hillside Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 64m; rack at 71m; rack (4 spaces) at 91m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: DQ Grill & Chill is a full-service Dairy Queen location on Hillside Avenue in Victoria, offering burgers, chicken, and ice cream alongside the classic soft-serve treats the brand is known for. As a sit-down fast-food restaurant rather than a kiosk, it provides a reliable stop for a hot meal or cold treat mid-ride. It sits in a busy commercial corridor making it easy to find on a cycling route through the city.

value: DQ Grill & Chill

signal: chain 'dq'

wow_evidence: well-known fast-food chain


community: East Wellington

value: A Mosaic Forest Management campsite in the Nanaimo area, set on private managed forest land; expect a rustic bush camp with logging-road access and minimal facilities, booking required through Mosaic's reservation system.

value: Deadwood Campsite


value: 1346 11th Avenue East, Prince Rupert

community: Prince Rupert

value: A liquor store on 11th Avenue East in Prince Rupert serving the local community with beverages and related products. A convenient stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: 11th Ave Liquor Store


value: 41101 Government Road, Brackendale, V0N 1H0

value: The Watershed Grill is a riverside bar and grill in Brackendale, just north of Squamish, celebrated locally for its patio overlooking the river. The kitchen emphasizes local and organic meats alongside seasonal features like tacos, ribs, and pastas, paired with BC craft beers. For cyclists riding the Sea-to-Sky corridor, it offers one of the few waterside dining stops between Squamish and Pemberton.

value: The Watershed Grill

signal: riverside bar & grill, tacos/ribs/pasta; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: one of the few waterside dining stops between Squamish and Pemberton...patio overlooking the river


value: 952 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver

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

value: Kim Express is a Vietnamese restaurant on West King Edward Avenue in Vancouver's Cambie Village neighbourhood. Situated along a busy arterial corridor, it offers a casual dining option for cyclists moving through the area between the Cambie greenway and Queen Elizabeth Park. The 'Express' branding suggests a quick-service focus suited to riders on the move.

value: Kim Express

signal: Vietnamese express; ~$13-18pp


value: 1029 Canyon Street, Creston, V0B 1G5

community: Creston

value: Panago is a Canadian pizza chain that prides itself on fresh-made dough from Canadian wheat, organic tomato sauce, and meats raised without antibiotics. The Creston location offers takeout and delivery of pizza, salads, sides, and desserts. Cyclists passing through Creston can fuel up with a hot meal including a range of plant-based and meat-free options.

value: Panago

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


value: 734 Clearwater Village Road

community: Clearwater

value: Overlook Cabin is a motel-style accommodation located on Clearwater Village Road, near the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region. The property appears to offer cabin-style lodging in a small village setting convenient for cyclists traveling through central British Columbia.

value: Overlook Inn & Cabins


value: 320 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B2

bike_parking_detail: 34 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; bollard (2 spaces) at 29m; bollard (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (12 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; bollard (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (21 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 85m; stands (3 spaces) at 85m; stands (21 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; bollard (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 91m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (12 spaces) at 96m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 98m. Total: 137 spaces.

value: Gelato Express is a gelato shop on Robson Street in Vancouver's West End, specializing in authentic Italian-style gelato with flavors ranging from passion fruit and blood orange to tiramisu and Ferrero Rocher. The shop features both indoor and outdoor seating in a cozy, modern space decorated with artwork and Minions paraphernalia. It's a convenient sweet-stop for cyclists riding through downtown Vancouver.

value: Gelato Express


value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


source: manual

value: Ahous Hakuum is the Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society's scheduled water taxi between Tofino's 1st Street Dock and Maaqutusiis (Ahousaht) on Flores Island — Ahousaht's own directory calls it the only water taxi with regular scheduled service to the community. Runs Monday to Friday year-round, plus Sundays in spring and summer. Resident fares are $20 each way ($10 for children/elders); non-resident fares are $50 each way. The operator has not published a bicycle policy — call ahead to confirm space and any fee before travelling with a bike.

value: Ahous Hakuum (MHSS)

subcategory: Ferry


value: 6435 Sooke Road

community: Sooke

value: Seascape is a hotel located on Sooke Road in the community of Sooke, BC. It provides overnight accommodation for travelers in this rural coastal area on Vancouver Island.

value: Seascape

signal: no info; small Sooke Rd hotel, keep default


value: 110-1528 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: staple (4 spaces, covered) at 39m; staple (4 spaces) at 87m; staple (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: SushiBox MK is a fast-food sushi counter in Abbotsford, BC, also listed under the alternate name Young's Kitchen Sushi, suggesting a possible rebranding or shared kitchen arrangement. It offers quick Japanese-style food in a strip-mall unit, making it a potential meal stop for cyclists passing through the central Abbotsford area.

value: Sushi Box

wow_evidence: fast-food sushi counter... strip-mall unit


value: 9055 Young Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4R3, Canada

community: Chilliwack

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 30485 Cardinal Avenue, Abbotsford, V2T 0E5

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 46m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 80m; wall_loops (4 spaces) at 98m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Southern Spice is the first South Indian restaurant in the Fraser Valley, opened in December 2018 by chef and owner Manu George. It specializes in authentic South Indian dishes—dosa, vada, idly, and biryani—drawing on flavors from Madras, Kerala, Mysore, and Hyderabad, with North Indian blends also on offer. The restaurant accommodates food allergies with customized menus and offers catering for private events.

value: Southern Spice

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Sambar Vada, Idly, Veg Pakora, Gobi Manchurian, Chilly Paneer, Chilly Gobi, Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, and several paneer/spinach dosa variants

detail: Not explicitly mentioned on website


value: 1767 152 Street, Surrey, V4A 4N3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 65m; rack at 99m.


value: 2315 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6K 1P2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 40m; stands (12 spaces, covered) at 77m; rack (6 spaces) at 89m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 33 spaces.

value: Safeway

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, V0N2M0

community: Pender Island

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincial government-operated retail outlet and one of 198 BCLIQUOR locations across British Columbia. Situated on Pender Island — a small Gulf Island with limited commercial services — it is the primary source for wine, beer, and spirits for residents and visitors alike. For touring cyclists arriving by ferry, it offers a chance to pick up beverages in an area where resupply options are scarce.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 10 Settler Place, 150 Mile House, V0K 2G0

community: 150 Mile House

value: Husky

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 5355 Trepanier Bench Road, Peachland, BC V0H 1X2

community: Peachland

value: Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery is BC's 8th estate winery, founded in 1972, and holds the distinction of being both the birthplace of North American Icewine and Canada's first certified organic winery (1988). The estate produces naturally handcrafted, chemical-free wines from its own Peachland vineyard using winemaking traditions dating to the mid-1800s. Touring cyclists can visit the wine shop for tastings and in-store purchases, and the property also offers a Bed & Breakfast for those looking to extend their stay in the Okanagan.

value: Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd.

signal: Historic estate winery tasting


value: 3463 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road, Tappen, V0E 2X1

community: Tappen

value: Sky Blue Waters Motel is a lakeside resort on Shuswap Lake in Tappen, BC, offering 8 fully equipped motel units with kitchens, living areas, and air conditioning. Situated halfway between Calgary and Vancouver — just 16 km west of Salmon Arm and 1.8 km off the Trans-Canada Highway — it makes a convenient overnight stop on a cross-province tour. The broader resort also includes a campground with full and partial hookups, giving cyclists with tents or trailers an alternative to motel rooms.

value: Sky Blue Waters Motel

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: lakeside resort on Shuswap Lake... halfway between Calgary and Vancouver... campground with full and partial hookups


label: prime trout fishing

months: May June September

community: Remote & backcountry, Cariboo Regional District

value: A small, free 3-site roadside camp on the southwest shore of Miner Lake in the Chilcotin, reached via roughly 16 km of forest service road; draws anglers and serves as a jumping-off point for alpine terrain at Perkins Peak about 14 km away.

value: Miner Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: roughly 16 km of forest service road


value: 33201 2nd Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 4L1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 7 spaces.

blurb: Local history museum in Mission's 1907 bank building.

community: Mission

value: The Mission Museum is a community history museum housed in a meticulously restored 1907 former Canadian Bank of Commerce building — a pre-fabricated structure that arrived in Mission by 12 railcars — in the historic downtown core. Operated by the Mission District Historical Society, it stewards over 10,000 donated artifacts that document the region's past through exhibits, events, and public programming. The museum is surrounded by an Edwardian Garden maintained by community volunteers, offering a pleasant stop for cyclists exploring Mission's heritage streetscape.

days_closed: Mo Tu We Su

value: Mission Museum

signal: historical society museum, donation entry

wow_evidence: Community museum in the restored 1907 bank building with 10,000+ artifacts — real collection in a heritage building; parent of the archives satellite.


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

community: Metchosin

value: RV-focused resort on sheltered Pedder Bay near Sooke, primarily catering to RVs and boaters with marina access; tent-camping suitability and facilities are unclear as the site was unreachable.

value: Pedder Bay RV Park

wow_evidence: primarily catering to RVs and boaters


value: 5622 BC-6, Winlaw, BC V0G 2J0, Canada

community: Winlaw

value: A restaurant serving the Winlaw community. Details about specific services and amenities are unavailable due to website access issues.

value: Sleep Is For Sissies

signal: restaurant/cafe, Winlaw; site down

wow_evidence: real restaurant with current opening hours … in Winlaw


community: Brigade Lake

value: A 21-site provincial campground on Roche Lake in the Thompson/Okanagan interior; services and fee collection operate in-season only, with no facilities in the off-season.

value: Roche Lake West Campground

wow_evidence: 21-site provincial campground... services and fee collection operate in-season


community: Kitimat

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 5621 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0C6

value: Sunny Shores Resort & Marina is a family-oriented resort on Sooke Basin, located on Highway 14 about 30 km west of Victoria — a key stretch of Vancouver Island's south-shore cycling corridor. The property combines motel units, tent and trailer campsites with fire pits and picnic tables, and a full marina with boat launch, fuel, and charter fishing. On-site extras include a laundromat, 19-hole mini-golf, a tackle and convenience store stocked with basic food and camping supplies, and a children's playground.

value: Sunny Shores Resort & Marina

detail: Front page explicitly lists 'laundromat' among on-site amenities

wow_evidence: laundromat is explicitly listed on the front page as an on-site facility


community: Surrey

value: Dairy Queen


value: 215 Campbell St, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: Duffin Cove Resort is a private oceanfront property in Tofino offering studios, waterfront cabins perched at the edge of a private cove (accessed via 50 stairs), and a full condo suite — all set against ancient rainforest and the rugged Clayoquot Sound shoreline. Operated under The MAQ Hotel group, it sits just steps from central Tofino while feeling distinctly removed from the bustle. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a genuine west coast retreat with free parking, though the cliff-and-staircase geography of the cabins would make loaded bike handling logistically demanding.

value: Duffin Cove Resort

signal: Rooms $299–$489/night; oceanfront luxury positioning

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: private oceanfront property... ancient rainforest and the rugged Clayoquot Sound shoreline


value: 6649 Maple Road, Egmont, BC V0N 1N0

community: Egmont

value: Inlets is the on-site restaurant at West Coast Wilderness Lodge, a remote oceanfront resort nestled in the wilderness near Egmont on BC's Sunshine Coast. The lodge sits at the gateway to Princess Louisa Inlet and the Skookumchuck Rapids, offering a dramatic backdrop for dining. The restaurant is the culinary centrepiece of an all-inclusive wilderness retreat experience that has operated since the late 1990s.

value: Inlets

signal: wilderness-lodge restaurant, wine program; ~$40-65pp

wow_evidence: gateway to Princess Louisa Inlet and the Skookumchuck Rapids... all-inclusive wilderness retreat experience that has operated since the late 1990s


value: 2141 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T4

community: Vancouver

value: Crab Hot Lau is Vancouver's original Hải Phòng rice field crab hotpot restaurant, specializing in authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine with signature hand-filtered crab broths and traditional regional dishes. The restaurant has earned the Vancouver Magazine Gold Award for Best Vietnamese Restaurant three consecutive years (2024–2026), drawing a loyal local following and consistent media coverage. The Kingsway location sits on a major east–west arterial in East Vancouver, making it a convenient sit-down dining option for cyclists in that corridor.

value: Crab Hot Lau

signal: Vietnamese crab hotpot, family-sharing; ~$22-34pp


value: 5068A Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 7m.

community: Burnaby

value: Metrotown Polish Deli is a specialty food shop on Kingsway in Burnaby offering Polish cuisine products. Located near the busy Metrotown commercial area, it caters to those seeking Eastern European deli goods. Cyclists passing through Burnaby's urban corridor may find it a distinctive food resupply option.

value: Polish Deli Metrotown

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: shop=deli, cuisine=polish at 5068A Kingsway, Burnaby


value: 382 East Island Highway

community: Parksville

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 10153 King George Boulevard

value: Winners


value: 7605 6th St, Burnaby, BC V3N 3M6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 66m.

value: Sun Farm is a greengrocer in North Vancouver offering fresh produce to the local community. As a dedicated fruit and vegetable shop, it would be a natural stop for touring cyclists seeking fresh food along their route through the North Shore.

value: Sun Farm

detail: No further detail available from website

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: greengrocer (shop=greengrocer) in North Vancouver


value: 606 Sparwood Dr, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G1, Canada

washroom_type: flush

community: Sparwood

value: Well-treed municipal campground minutes from downtown Sparwood with flush showers, free firewood, and 14 unserviced tent sites; mountain bike trails run directly from the back of the property, though sites near Highway 3 can catch road noise.

value: Mountain Shadows Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: hot showers, WiFi, 14 unserviced tenting sites, water services, and mountain bike trails directly behind the campground


value: 2225 Chilco Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

community: Vanderhoof

value: Omineca Source for Sports is a Source for Sports franchise retail location in the Cariboo, Chilcotin & Central Interior region of British Columbia. Source for Sports stores typically carry a range of sporting goods that may include cycling equipment, though no bike-specific inventory or services could be confirmed for this particular location. Touring cyclists passing through the area may find it worth a visit, but should call ahead to confirm bike service availability.

value: Omineca Source for Sports

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: Source for Sports franchise retail location... no bike-specific inventory or services could be confirmed


community: Lake Country

value: Subway


value: 410 Victoria Street, V1L 4K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 65m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Cloudside is a top-rated independent boutique hotel sitting in the heart of Nelson's historic downtown, consistently ranked #1 on TripAdvisor, Expedia, and Google. Each individually designed room or suite features private bathrooms, fridges, air conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi, with private off-street parking at the rear of the property. The location is walkable to Nelson's shops, dining, and cafes, making it a convenient base for cyclists exploring the West Kootenays.

value: Cloudside Hotel

detail: Website states 'all the shops, dining and cafes are right on our doorstep' in reference to the downtown Nelson location

signal: top-rated independent boutique in downtown Nelson; $200-260


value: 2184 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1B4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Thai Basil is a Thai restaurant chain established in 2008, with this Cornwall Ave location serving the Kitsilano neighbourhood near the popular seaside cycling routes along the Vancouver waterfront. The menu spans a full range of Thai classics — curries, noodle soups, salads, and appetizers — with both dine-in and takeout available. It is one of four Vancouver locations operated under the same brand.

value: Thai Basil

detail: Menu offers tofu as a protein choice across curries, noodle soups, and appetizers (e.g. Deep Fried Tofu, curries with tofu option). No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Curry/noodle mains $12.95-13.50, well under $15 threshold

subcategory: Restaurant


value: Enderby, BC V4Y 4L3, Canada

community: Hupel

value: A remote single-site rec site on a small, marshy lake at the end of roughly 21 km of forest service road; shore fishing is the main draw, and the marsh edge keeps the swimming nil.

value: Grassy Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: single-site... marsh edge keeps the swimming nil