value: 460 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4H8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Backroads Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery founded in 2017 on historic Baker Street in downtown Nelson, BC, producing small-batch ales and lagers with a constantly rotating tap list. The taproom showcases local art and a patio, giving it a character the website describes as 'unique to Nelson.' Food is available on-site through a partnership with The Block Railtown sandwich menu plus bar snacks, and beer can be taken away via growler fill or online order.

value: Backroads Brewery

signal: Craft brewery taproom + patio

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: award-winning craft brewery... Baker Street in downtown Nelson, BC


value: 1644 Hillside Ave fc7, Victoria, BC V8T 2C5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 33m; rack at 44m; rack at 51m; rack at 55m; floor (covered) at 61m.

category: Food & Drink

community: Victoria

value: Ono Poké is a Victoria-based Hawaiian poké bar with four shopping-centre locations across the city, founded by a restaurateur who discovered traditional Hawaiian poké on a trip to the islands and set out to recreate that experience on the West Coast. The menu centres on customizable ahi tuna bowls marinated in house shoyu blends, alongside Hawaiian hot plates like Loco Moco and Garlic Shrimp. It's a fast-casual, build-your-own concept with a broad range of dietary accommodations, making it a practical and flavourful refuelling stop for cyclists passing through Victoria's commercial centres.

source: enrichment

value: Ono Poké & Grill

source: osm

detail: Website states 'With options for gluten-free, vegan, keto-friendly, and high-protein lifestyles, there's something at Ono for everyone to enjoy!' Menu also marks GF and V options on individual items

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming

wow_evidence: four shopping-centre locations across the city...takeout and Uber Eats ordering are confirmed


value: 10695 Lakeshore Road

category: Accommodation

community: Kleecoot

value: Sproat Lake Landing is a lakeside resort hotel on Sproat Lake, positioned along the popular Port Alberni to Tofino corridor on Vancouver Island. The property features multiple lake-view room types, Drinkwaters Lounge, Della's Coffee Shop & Grocery, and two onsite saunas operated by Triple Peak Sauna Co. The resort markets itself as the best stop on the way to Tofino, making it a natural rest point for cyclists traversing this route.

value: Sproat Lake Landing

detail: Drinkwaters Lounge is onsite at the resort

detail: Della's Coffee Shop & Grocery is onsite at the resort

band_key: upscale

confidence: medium

label: Upscale

signal: lakeside resort hotel with deluxe lake-view rooms, lounge, saunas on Alberni-Tofino corridor; $200-280

source: judgement

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info


value: 206 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC V0G 2B0

community: Silverton

value: Camp Café occupies a heritage building in Silverton (constructed between 1903 and 1906) and serves freshly baked grab-and-go food made with local, organic, and farm-fresh ingredients. Situated at the gateway to Valhalla Provincial Park on the shores of Slocan Lake, it positions itself as a launching point for outdoor adventures and explicitly describes itself as bike friendly. Staff can provide maps and day-trip inspiration for cyclists exploring the surrounding Slocan Valley.

value: Camp Café

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Kootenay Rockies

detail: Website about-us page explicitly lists 'Bike friendly' as a feature; patio seating (, website: 'pull up a chair on the patio') provides outdoor visibility for bikes

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: explicitly describes itself as bike friendly. Staff can provide maps and day-trip inspiration for cyclists … gateway to Valhalla Provincial Park


value: 315 8th Street, Courtenay, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 49m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; rack (3 spaces) at 100m. Total: 11 spaces.

category: Groceries

community: Courtenay

value: City Centre Spirits is a small, locally owned liquor store in Courtenay that has been serving the community since 2003. The shop emphasizes hand-selected quality products over sheer volume, and actively stocks locally produced spirits, wines, and beers from the region. A VIP loyalty program rewards repeat customers with points redeemable for in-store discounts and merchandise.

value: City Centre Spirits

detail: Liquor store only; no food preparation or packed meals

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 1527 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: McDonald's

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains


value: 1559 56 Street

community: Delta

value: Pizza Hut

signal: chain 'pizza hut'


value: Mile 375 Alaska Highway, V0C 1R0

community: Fort Nelson

value: A three-generation family-run lodge and campground at Historic Mile 375 of the Alaska Highway, Tetsa River Lodge has been welcoming travellers since 1942 and is widely celebrated as the 'Cinnamon Bun Centre of the Galactic Cluster.' Five self-catering rustic cabins, 30 RV sites with power and water, and open tent camping occupy a quiet wilderness setting alongside the Tetsa River. An on-site gift shop and café offers freshly baked cinnamon buns, artisan meats, homemade bread, and daily soup — all made on premises.

value: Tetsa River Lodge

detail: RV & Campsites page lists 'wifi' among included site amenities; tenting fee also stated to include 'showers & Wifi'

band_key: budget

confidence: low

label: Budget

signal: Rustic self-catering cabins, shared washrooms, Alaska Hwy; ~$95-130 sits just above rock-bottom

region: Northern British Columbia

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: three-generation family-run lodge...welcoming travellers since 1942...Cinnamon Bun Centre of the Galactic Cluster


community: Central Saanich

value: Co-op Convenience Store

subcategory: Convenience Store


community: Nanaimo

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 4675 June Springs Road

community: Myra

value: A family-run ranch lodge with four guest suites situated 20 minutes above Kelowna at the edge of Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, directly adjacent to the legendary Kettle Valley Railway trestles. The Kurz family lives on-site alongside goats, horses, chickens, and dogs, creating a working-ranch atmosphere with private decks and valley views. No televisions (except one suite), campfires, and morning animals make it a genuinely unhurried base for exploring the Myra Canyon trestle route.

value: Myra Canyon Lodge

signal: Individual rooms $290–$500/night; entry $290

region: Thompson Okanagan


value: 6141 200 Street, Langley, V2Y1A2

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

community: Langley

value: King Taps is a multi-location Canadian restaurant and bar chain with a Langley outpost in the Willowbrook area, serving 40+ draft taps of regional and international craft beers alongside handmade pizzas and Italian-inspired North American food. The space includes an all-season patio and expansive lounge suited to groups and events, with weekend brunch service also on offer. Touring cyclists will find a lively full-service stop with online ordering and a full bar program anchored by locally sourced brews.

value: King Taps

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: King Taps pizza & craft-beer chain; ~$20-30pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 403 North Road, Unit 101, Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: Hongdae Korean Restaurant is a Korean eatery in Coquitlam specializing in jokbal (braised pig's trotters), advertised as freshly prepared daily. Located at the intersection of North Road and Lougheed Highway, it offers indoor seating and online ordering. The late closing time makes it a viable stop for cyclists finishing a long evening ride.

value: Hongdae Korean Restaurant

signal: Korean jokbal specialist; ~$18-28pp


value: 20534 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 40m; bollard (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: The Pie Hole is a beloved BC pie bakery founded by Jenell Parsons in 2011, growing from farmer's markets and food truck festivals to three brick-and-mortar locations, including this Langley outpost on Fraser Highway. The shop offers an extensive rotating menu of both sweet and savoury pies — from Vietnamese Coffee and Fat Elvis to Thai Chicken and Steak & Stout — alongside vegan and gluten-free options. Founder Jenell Parsons is widely celebrated as 'Canada's Pie Queen' and has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

value: The Pie Hole

detail: Menu includes multiple vegan pies (Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb, Vegan Apple, Vegan Moroccan Chickpea, Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon, Vegan Holiday Pie), vegetarian options (Spinach & Feta), and at least one GF item (Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie labelled GF/V)

wow_evidence: featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; founder celebrated as 'Canada's Pie Queen'; three BC locations


community: Trail

value: Walmart Supercenter in Trail, BC (Store 1011) is a large-format retail store serving the Kootenay region. It stocks a full grocery department alongside electronics, clothing, toys, and furniture, making it a comprehensive resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. Trail is a small city in the southern Interior, and this Walmart is likely one of the largest retail stores in the immediate region.

value: Walmart

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter Store 1011 in Trail, BC... likely one of the largest retail stores in the immediate region


value: 31999 Lougheed Highway, Mission, V2V 0K1

community: Mission


value: 4917 Gartrell Rd, Summerland, BC V0H1Z4

community: Summerland

value: Silkscarf is a family boutique estate winery that has operated under the same founding proprietors and winemakers since 2004, making it one of the longer-running family wineries in the Okanagan. The estate cultivates over 10 varieties across 10-plus acres of class-1 terroir on the Summerland Bench Sub-GI, with a declared commitment to sustainable farming. Touring cyclists on the Naramata–Summerland bench roads can stop for a tasting and browse an extensive library collection of older vintages.

value: Silkscarf Winery

signal: Family boutique estate winery tasting

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


community: Vernon

value: Okanagan Landing Plaza


community: Squirrel Cove

value: Squirrel Cove General Store is a multi-purpose community facility offering general groceries, liquor, laundromat services, and shower facilities. The combination of showers and basic supplies makes it a practical stop for touring cyclists needing to refresh and clean up.

value: Squirrel Cove General Store


value: 1428 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1N2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 83m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Linh Café is a casual French-Vietnamese restaurant in Vancouver's Beach District, tucked under the Granville Bridge at the corner of Pacific and Granville Streets. Chef-owner Tai Nguyen trained at several acclaimed French restaurants in Vancouver before merging his Vietnamese heritage with classical French technique — resulting in a menu that spans salad rolls and pho-adjacent comfort alongside foie gras, steak tartare, and Beef Wellington using locally sourced BC and Alberta ingredients. The restaurant opened in 2014 and relocated to its current Granville Street home in 2021.

value: Linh Café

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian dishes: Red Beet Salad, Mimosa Salad, Wild & Cultivated Mushrooms, Cheese Omelette; no explicit vegan or gluten-free labeling found

signal: Mains $25–55, named chef, French fine dining, raw bar items

detail: Full-service dine-in restaurant with indoor seating — website does not explicitly mention washrooms but OSM confirms presence


value: Thompson-Nicola, BC V0X 1W0, Canada

bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

energy: active

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Brookmere

source: camping

value: Free, open and sunny rec site on a small picturesque interior lake with a good boat launch, reached via the Juliet Creek FSR off the Coquihalla Highway; no confirmed water or amenities on site.

value: Murray Lake North Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: no confirmed water or amenities on site


value: 3446 Dunbar Street

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 9m; rack (5 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 17m; rack (4 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (1 space) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (1 space, covered) at 73m; stands (1 space) at 76m; stands (4 spaces) at 79m; stands (1 space, covered) at 81m; stands (1 space) at 84m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: A Japanese restaurant located on Dunbar Street in Vancouver.

value: Kuma

signal: Japanese, Dunbar; ~$15-25pp


value: 403-8840 210 Street, Langley, BC V1M2Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 75m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Japan Sushi is a sushi-focused Japanese restaurant in Langley offering online ordering and takeout service. Located in the city center, it's accessible to touring cyclists seeking convenient, casual Japanese cuisine options. The restaurant specializes in sushi and provides quick service for travelers.

value: Japan Sushi

signal: sushi sit-down; ~$15-25pp


value: 425 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 23 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 45m; stands (21 spaces) at 45m; stands (21 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (12 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (12 spaces) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (3 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (8 spaces) at 97m. Total: 128 spaces.

value: Robson Wine Beer + Spirits is a 3,000 square foot specialty liquor retail store in the heart of downtown Vancouver, stocking an artisan-focused selection of BC craft beers, local estate wines, and small-batch spirits alongside international imports. Staff 'Guides' are available to help with selections, and in-store tasting is offered. Its location at Robson and Homer Streets makes it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking local BC beverages to take home or to their accommodation.

value: Robson Wine Beer + Spirits

detail: Alcohol retail only; no food service described on website

signal: Specialty liquor retail store, not a dining venue


value: 360 Bay Street, V8T 1P7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 50m; rack (5 spaces) at 69m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Saltchuck Pie Company is a Victoria bakery cafe specializing in hot, savoury pies made in the Australian and New Zealand tradition — tender flaky pastry filled with local ingredients like steak, chicken, lamb, and seasonal produce. Located in the Rock Bay neighbourhood near the Bay Street bridge, the menu rotates daily to reflect Vancouver Island's seasonal bounty. The business also operates a food truck that appears at festivals and events throughout Southern Vancouver Island.

value: Salt Chuck Pie Company

detail: Website lists 'Veggie Rosé (V)' as a hand pie option and 'G.F Almond Chocolate Cookies' as a gluten-free sweet; no explicit vegan items mentioned


value: Northern Rockies A, BC V0C 2V0, Canada

value: Borrow Pit 1

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 6231 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5J 0H3

community: Burnaby

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice


value: 6661 Sooke Rd #105, Sooke, BC (Village Food Market)

community: Sooke

value: Hara Sushi is a licensed Japanese and Korean restaurant located in the Village Food Market in central Sooke, BC. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients — reviewers note fish caught the same day — and the small but efficient operation has earned a strong local reputation. A touring cyclist stopping in Sooke will find both dine-in and take-out options served by attentive staff.

value: Hara Sushi

signal: Japanese/Korean, fresh local fish; ~$16-26pp


value: 1799 Cliffe Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 29m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: McDonald's is a globally recognized fast-food chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. This Cliffe Avenue location serves the Courtenay area of Vancouver Island and includes a drive-through alongside dine-in and takeout service. It is a reliable, predictable food stop for touring cyclists passing through the Comox Valley corridor.

value: McDonald's

wow_evidence: globally recognized fast-food chain


value: 2411 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 21m; bollard (2 spaces) at 23m; bollard (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (7 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 44m; bollard (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (7 spaces) at 90m. Total: 31 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Minerva's has been a family-owned landmark in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood since 1975, serving hand-pressed pizzas, charbroiled steaks, hearty pastas, and traditional Greek dishes. The restaurant features a cozy dining room alongside a lounge and patio with happy hour specials, and supports takeout and delivery for those on the go. Its central west-side location makes it a potential refuelling stop for cyclists exploring the Arbutus Greenway corridor or the broader neighbourhood.

value: Minerva

signal: Greek/pizza/steak, apps $12-15; ~$18-28pp


blurb: Coastal conservancy on Vancouver Island's remote west coast.

category: Attractions

community: Mooyah Bay

value: Kiišḥniqʷus Conservancy is a protected nature conservancy on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, situated in the traditional territories of First Nations peoples along the west coast of the island. As a BC Parks conservancy, it preserves natural ecosystems while permitting low-impact recreational activities. Its remote wilderness setting makes it a destination for touring cyclists exploring the wilder reaches of Vancouver Island.

dwell: short

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: med

planning: walk-up

season: all

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Kiišḥniqʷus Conservancy

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Remote west-coast conservancy; no described access.


value: 711 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 68m.

value: Haunted Manor is a year-round immersive indoor entertainment venue in downtown Victoria featuring an 18-hole mini-golf course theatrically set inside a haunted manor, with seasonal Halloween and Christmas overlays that bring new storylines, lighting, and set decor. The venue includes private licensed ping pong lounges serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages alongside food such as brick-oven pizzas, making it a group-friendly stop for cyclists exploring the city. Reservations are strongly recommended as the venue frequently books out days in advance.

value: Haunted Manor Mini-Golf & Ping-Pong

detail: Kids party page explicitly offers vegan pretzel or GF ice cream sandwich (from Cold Comfort) as substitutions for guests with dietary needs; guests with allergies may also bring a custom outside item for that individual

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: 18-hole mini-golf course theatrically set inside a haunted manor... private licensed ping pong lounges serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages alongside food


value: 106-1901 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 6R6

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 7m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 12m; rack (10 spaces) at 65m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (10 spaces) at 93m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is a Japanese restaurant chain specializing in mazesoba, a rich, broth-free saucy noodle dish that originated in Nagoya and was popularized in Tokyo by founder Takuma Ishikawa when he opened his first shop in 2014. The Brentwood location is one of several BC outposts of this internationally expanding brand, now operating across Canada, Singapore, the Philippines, and beyond. Touring cyclists will find a full menu of mazesoba, ramen, rice bowls, gyoza, and soft-serve ice cream, with confirmed vegan and vegetarian options.

value: Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba

detail: Menu includes Vegetable Ramen and Edamame; vegan/vegetarian suitability not contradicted by website

signal: Mazesoba noodle shop; sit-down casual locations, no menu prices visible

detail: Not contradicted by website


value: 1392 Portage Road, Pemberton, V0N 2L0

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (12 spaces) at 26m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Pemberton

value: Pony is an OSM-tagged cafe located in Pemberton, BC, a small mountain community north of Whistler along the Duffy Lake Road corridor. No verified website content is available to describe the business further, as the listed domain has been squatted by an unrelated content site.

value: The Pony Restaurant

signal: amenity=cafe


blurb: CRD wilderness park in the hills above Sooke, part of a regional green corridor.

value: Sea to Sea Regional Park is a wilderness nature reserve managed by the Capital Regional District in the hills above Sooke on southern Vancouver Island. It forms part of a green corridor linking regional parks and wilderness areas accessible from the Greater Victoria region. The park is listed in the CRD's regional parks and trails network, making it a potential destination or waypoint for touring cyclists exploring the Sooke area.

dwell: half

kid_friendly: yes

value: Sea to Sea Regional Park

wow_evidence: Large CRD wilderness park in the Sooke Hills green corridor — regionally significant but no road-accessible visitor feature for a touring rider.


value: 105-6833 Buswell St, Richmond BC V6Y 0L3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 27m; rack at 45m; stands at 51m; rack at 53m; rack at 73m; rack at 74m; rack at 75m.

community: Richmond

value: Prunus is a curated tableware showroom and coffee spot in Richmond, BC, sourcing professionally designed bowls, plates, cups, and glasses from craftsmen worldwide. The shop carries both handmade artisan pieces and precision-crafted brand collections selected for quality, functionality, and aesthetic integrity. Touring cyclists passing through Richmond can stop for a coffee while browsing a calm, gallery-like retail space.

value: Prunus

wow_evidence: tableware showroom & Coffee


value: 3700 Hilton Road, Courtenay (Royston), BC V9N 9T4

community: Royston

value: Royston House B&B is a carriage-house loft suite set on 2+ park-like acres in the seaside community of Royston, just outside Courtenay on Vancouver Island. The property fronts directly onto the Royston Waterfront Trail along Comox Bay, and is recognised as a Canadian Wildlife Certified Backyard Habitat with woodlands, ponds, and deer trails. Guests stay in a self-contained suite with a private entrance and covered ocean-view deck, and breakfast is served in a glass-enclosed plant solarium.

value: Royston House B&B

label: Rock-bottom

signal: name~'b&b'

subcategory: B&B / Inn


value: Megabite Pizza is a BC-based pizza franchise chain with outlets across the Greater Vancouver area. The menu spans pizzas, wings, poutine, chicken rolls, cheese sticks, and beverages, providing a substantial calorie stop for cyclists. Catering orders can be placed online for group rides or events.

value: Megabite


value: 4377 Main Street

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (10 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 88m; wall_loops (2 spaces, covered) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Zeeka Company is a Vancouver-area artisan bakery and professional culinary school founded 16 years ago by chef Zahra Khodadadi, specializing in handcrafted wedding cakes, French and Iranian pastries, macarons, and danishes. Everything is made from scratch using natural ingredients by chefs trained in France and Iran. The Zeeka Academy arm also offers professional pastry and cake-decorating courses.

value: Zeeka Cafe Bakery

wow_evidence: artisan bakery and professional culinary school founded 16 years ago... handcrafted wedding cakes, French and Iranian pastries


value: 28775 Trans Canada HWY, Hope, British Columbia V0X 1L3

bike_access: easy

label: Fraser sockeye salmon season

months: July August September

price_band: standard

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: flush

community: Squeah

value: A privately-run RV park on the Trans-Canada in the Fraser Canyon, 18 km from Hope, set among tall evergreens with mountain views, showers, laundromat, and an adjacent general store with café and smoked salmon. Dry tent sites are available, though the park is oriented toward RVs and the highway setting is busy.

value: Emory Bar RV Park

wow_evidence: Showers and laundromat explicitly listed; Hope River General Store provides restaurant, deli, bakery, and groceries


community: Langley

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 5335 West Boulevard, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 9m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 82m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Homeslice Cafe & Bakery is a family-owned, made-from-scratch bakery on the outskirts of the Kerrisdale neighbourhood in Vancouver. The shop produces breads, loaves, and other baked goods, with pre-orders available online and walk-in shopping during regular business hours. Cyclists passing through the Kerrisdale/Arbutus corridor will find it a welcoming stop for fresh-baked provisions.

value: Homeslice Cafe & Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: family-owned, made-from-scratch bakery


value: 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC

community: White Rock

value: Thai Affair Rolled Gelato is a seasonal, beach-side stand in White Rock serving Thai-style rolled gelato — a technique where liquid cream is poured onto a frozen plate and rolled into cylinders — in flavours like Tiramisu, Kinder Bueno, and Salted Caramel. Founded in 2017 near White Rock beach, the concept grew out of the founder's travels in Southeast Asia and has since expanded to Richmond Night Market and several Vancouver park locations. Every flavour on the menu is available in a fully vegan version.

value: Thai Affair Rolled Gelato

detail: Website states 'Vegan gelato is now available in all flavours' and has a dedicated vegan menu page listing coconut whipped cream and vegan caramel/chocolate sauce substitutions for every flavour

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 120 Fifth Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1J4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: bollard at 79m.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

value: Mountain City Cycle has been the Comox Valley's full-service bicycle shop since 1998, stocking a broad range of bikes from Giant, Liv, Devinci, and Surly — including the Surly Bridge Club, purpose-built for loaded touring on and off pavement. The repair workshop handles everything from basic tune-ups to suspension overhauls and offers free walk-in estimates on any work. Touring-relevant accessories including racks, fenders, packs, panniers, and hydration gear are stocked in-store and available for local delivery.

value: Mountain City Cycle

detail: Stocks Surly Bridge Club touring bike with rack/pannier/fender mounts; accessories section includes Packs/Racks/Baskets and Fenders categories

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: full-service bicycle shop since 1998; stocks Surly Bridge Club purpose-built for loaded touring, racks, fenders, panniers; free walk-in estimates


value: 120 Manastee Rd, Galiano Island

community: North Galiano

value: Bodega Cove is the waterfront cabin section of the Bodega Ridge resort on the wild north end of Galiano Island, offering one- and two-bedroom seaside log cabins overlooking the Salish Sea. Each cabin features rustic wood finishes, a wood-burning fireplace, soaker tub, private cedar deck, and a fully equipped kitchen. The property includes The Pink Geranium Café and General Store on-site, and is part of a broader 22-acre destination resort that hosts retreats and weddings.

value: Bodega Cove

detail: The Pink Geranium General Store is described as on-site at the Bodega Ridge property, steps from the Bodega Cove cabins

signal: waterfront cabin wing of Bodega Ridge (sibling property); banded consistently, $250-350

wow_evidence: 22-acre destination resort... waterfront cabin section... overlooking the Salish Sea


community: Cranbrook


value: 727 Baillie Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E9, Canada

community: Kelowna

value: Jackknife Brewing is a punk-metal-inspired craft brewery and pizzeria in Kelowna, BC, celebrated for experimental beers brewed with centuries-old Nordic Kveik farmhouse yeasts and locally foraged ingredients like spruce tips, juniper, and wild berries — earning a World Beer Cup silver in 2024. The space doubles as an intimate live music venue they call 'the dungeon,' hosting regular metal and rock shows. Touring cyclists can refuel on classic New York-style pizza alongside creative, award-winning ales.

value: Jackknife brewing

detail: Multiple pizza options (The Convincer, The Matango Terror) explicitly offer 'your choice of vegetarian or vegan' on the menu page

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: World Beer Cup silver in 2024... locally foraged ingredients like spruce tips, juniper, and wild berries


value: 45560 Market Way, Chilliwack, V2R 0M5

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wave at 20m; rack at 32m; wave at 39m; wave at 66m.

community: Chilliwack

value: Waves Coffee House is a Canadian coffee shop chain with a location at Garrison Village in Chilliwack. The cafe offers outdoor seating and takeaway service, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists seeking refreshment.

value: Waves Coffee House

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

wow_evidence: Canadian coffee shop chain


value: 13604 Victoria Road North, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z5

community: Summerland

value: Nesters Market is a full-service neighbourhood supermarket operated by the Pattison Food Group, part of a BC-born chain founded in Whistler in 1987. The Summerland location stocks fresh produce, an in-store bakery, deli and bistro counter, pharmacy, and a broad natural and organic selection. For cyclists riding the Okanagan's wine-country routes, it is a well-stocked resupply point in the South Okanagan.

value: Nesters Market

wow_evidence: BC-born chain founded in Whistler in 1987...full-service neighbourhood supermarket


value: 3211 152 Street, Surrey

community: Surrey

value: Sungiven Foods is a community-rooted Asian supermarket chain with locations across Metro Vancouver, positioning itself as a 'healthy daily meals provider' focused on natural, less-processed foods. The Surrey location stocks a wide range of Asian and international groceries including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and packaged goods alongside an in-store Sungiven Kitchen offering prepared dishes. With private-label brands certified to international food safety standards and a strong local-and-organic ethos, it stands out from mainstream supermarkets.

value: Sungiven Foods

detail: Website features 'Sungiven Kitchen' with named prepared dishes (e.g. Stir-Fried Free-Range Emperor Chicken, Korean Army Stew, Braised Tofu with Minced Pork) and a 'Ready to Eat' product category

wow_evidence: community-rooted Asian supermarket chain with locations across Metro Vancouver... Sungiven Kitchen offering prepared dishes


value: 1-15932 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 2L6

value: Scott's Pizza 96 is a fast-food pizza outlet located in the Fraser Valley corridor of Metro Vancouver. The business operates under a Facebook-only web presence, limiting publicly available information. Touring cyclists in the area may find it a convenient roadside stop, but details about its layout and offerings could not be verified.

value: Scott 96 Pizza

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 4828 HWY97, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

community: Fairview

value: Cassini Cellars is a boutique estate winery situated on the Golden Mile Bench—described on its own site as the finest grape-growing region in Canada—halfway between Oliver and Osoyoos on Highway 97. The winery has accumulated an impressive awards haul including Lieutenant Governor's Awards of Excellence, Double Golds at the Canadian Wine Championship, and a Platinum at Wine Press Northwest, making it one of the most decorated small producers in the South Okanagan. Cyclists riding the popular Okanagan wine-route corridor will pass directly in front of the property on HWY97 and can stop at the tasting room to sample celebrated Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and other estate reds.

value: Cassini Cellars

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


community: North Vancouver

value: Ali & Baba is listed in OpenStreetMap as a Turkish restaurant in North Vancouver. Beyond the cuisine tag, no verified web presence for this specific business could be confirmed, leaving its character and offerings largely unknown to potential visitors.

value: Ali & Baba


value: 2840 Oxford St #2, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5L7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands at 62m.

community: Coquitlam

value: Jimoco Café & Pasta is an Italian-Korean fusion restaurant in Port Coquitlam, serving handmade pastas, risottos, and fresh seafood dishes alongside Korean-influenced plates like a braised pork belly rice bowl. The menu spans Italian classics such as spaghetti carbonara and chicken marsala as well as creative fusions, all prepared in a warm, cozy dining room. A catering menu of pasta and salad trays is also available for events.

value: Jimoco Cafe & Pasta

detail: Menu includes vegetarian pasta options such as Penne Verde (broccoli, mushroom, carrot, zucchini, celery in tomato sauce) and multiple salad options; no explicit GF or vegan labeling found


value: 12480 Number 1 Road, Unit 130, Richmond, BC V7E 0A2

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 15m; rack at 49m; rack at 99m; loops (12 spaces) at 100m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Steveston Built Local Taphouse is a neighbourhood pub situated near the historic Steveston waterfront in Richmond, an area well-travelled by cyclists on the dike trails and coastal routes. The taphouse bills itself as locally focused, with its menu available as a PDF download from the website. It occupies a unit in a mixed-use development at the edge of the Steveston community.

value: Steveston Built Local Taphouse

signal: amenity=pub


value: 4807 Main Street, Vancouver BC V5V 0E4

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 24m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Noct Coffee is a Vancouver-based specialty micro roaster and third-wave café on Main Street, operating as a self-described no-tip establishment. They roast small-batch, ethically sourced single-origin and blended coffees and host regular community events including cuppings, tastings, and pop-up workshops. The shop held its soft opening in April 2026, making it a brand-new addition to Vancouver's specialty coffee scene.

value: Noct Coffee

wow_evidence: Vancouver-based specialty micro roaster ... soft opening in April 2026


value: 111 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver-Downtown is a full-service hotel located on Robson Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver, one of the city's main pedestrian and shopping corridors. As part of the Hilton family of brands, it offers suite-style rooms suited to extended stays. Its central location places touring cyclists within easy reach of the Stanley Park Seawall, the False Creek cycling network, and urban services along Robson.

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: chain 'hampton'

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: part of the Hilton family of brands


value: 575 West Broadway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'


value: 1190 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia V9N 2K1

community: Courtenay

value: The Comox Valley Inn & Suites is a centrally located motel in downtown Courtenay on Vancouver Island, offering a wide range of room types from single-bed units to multi-bed kitchen suites sleeping up to six, with a pet-friendly policy for dogs. The property sits within a 10-minute walk of more than eight restaurants, bistros, pubs, the Puntledge River trail, and a beer and wine store, making it a practical overnight base for cyclists touring the Comox Valley. The website notes a forthcoming redesign but the business is clearly operational.

value: Comox Valley Inn & Suites

detail: Website lists 'Laundry – coin-operated washers and dryers' as an on-site facility

detail: Website states 'More than 8 restaurants,' 'Bistros and pubs,' and 'Dairy Queen' are all within a 10-minute walk

detail: Website lists 'FREE Internet access' and 'Wi-Fi' as included with every room at no extra charge

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: free Wi-Fi, coin-op laundry, on-site restaurant for breakfast and lunch


value: 10588 – 160 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 0A1

blurb: Fraser Heights' community rec centre.

value: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre is a City of Surrey municipal facility serving the Fraser Heights neighbourhood with a weight room, gymnasium sports, fitness classes, and outdoor sport fields and courts. It is a civic-grade community hub that touring cyclists passing through the Guildford/Fraser Heights corridor might use for rest, recreation, or to access facilities. The centre is operated by the City of Surrey Parks & Recreation department.

days_closed: Sa Su

planning: check-ahead

setting: mixed

theme: recreation

value: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rec centre with weight room and gym, no pool — standard 1/1.


value: 898 Homer Street, Vancouver, V6B 2W5

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (4 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (3 spaces) at 89m; stands (5 spaces) at 93m. Total: 25 spaces.

value: Homer St Cafe & Bar is a Michelin-recommended contemporary neighbourhood restaurant occupying the historic Homer Building and the newer Beasley Building in Vancouver's Yaletown District. The kitchen centres on a fire engine red rotisserie that slow-roasts a rotating cast of proteins, anchoring a menu of classic comfort cooking. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and daily happy hour are all on offer, and walk-ins are always welcome.

value: Homer St Cafe and Bar

signal: Michelin-recommended, rotisserie contemporary; ~$35-55pp


value: 810 West Island Highway, Parksville

community: Parksville

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 555 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 1E6

community: Kamloops

value: White Spot is BC's longest-running restaurant chain, founded in Vancouver in 1928 and well known for burgers made with fresh, never-frozen Canadian beef and locally sourced BC ingredients. The Kamloops Sahali location is a full-service family restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a touring cyclist rolling into Kamloops, it's a reliable, familiar stop with a broad menu including vegetarian options and multiple takeout and delivery channels.

value: White Spot

detail: Website references an allergy guide and nutritional information PDF but does not explicitly enumerate vegan/vegetarian items in the fetched text

signal: chain 'white spot'


value: 30770 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford, V2T 0E2

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 49m; wave (3 spaces) at 56m; wave (3 spaces) at 59m; wave (3 spaces) at 63m; wave (3 spaces) at 65m; wave (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (4 spaces) at 71m; wave (3 spaces) at 78m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes is a Canadian fast-casual chain founded in 1981, serving fresh made-to-order burgers, hand-cut boardwalk-style fries, and creamy milkshakes. The Abbotsford location sits along Fraser Highway, a main east-west cycling corridor through the Fraser Valley. The menu includes veggie burgers and poutine alongside classic beef burgers and chicken dishes.

value: Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes

detail: Franchise page lists veggie burgers as a chain-wide menu item: 'including sweet potato fries, poutine, veggie burgers, and diverse chicken dishes.'

ownership: Buy Canadian


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Mountain Warehouse is a UK-based outdoor gear chain that designs and sells its own exclusive branded products, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to multi-brand outdoor retailers. The Kelowna location sits inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, a large regional mall on Harvey Avenue. Touring cyclists may find general outdoor clothing, footwear, and camping accessories here, though it is not a dedicated cycling or bike service shop.

value: Mountain Warehouse

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: UK-based outdoor gear chain...general outdoor clothing, footwear, and camping accessories


value: 1234 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (4 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Chicko Chicken


blurb: Community hall of the village of Field, inside Yoho National Park.

community: Field

value: The Field Community Centre serves as the social hub of Field, BC, a small mountain village nestled inside Yoho National Park along the Trans-Canada Highway. Situated at roughly 1,240 metres elevation amid dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery, it is one of the few community facilities available to travellers in this remote corridor. Touring cyclists on the Trans-Canada route may find it a welcome waypoint between Golden and Lake Louise.

dwell: quick

setting: indoor

theme: civic

value: Field Community Centre

wow_evidence: Village hall in Field; no specific visitor offering described but a plausible waypoint in a tiny park community.


value: 22346 Dewdney Trunk Road, V2X 3J3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 44m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: AbracaShaba Focacceria is a family-run sourdough bakery and café in Maple Ridge bringing naturally fermented focaccia, scratch-made pastries, and handcrafted espresso drinks to the community. Every loaf and pastry is made from scratch using a 24–48 hour natural fermentation process. For a touring cyclist, it's a welcoming stop for a fresh-made sandwich, a coffee, and artisan baked goods to carry onward.

value: AbracaShaba Foccaceria

detail: Menu lists espresso drinks (latte, cappuccino, cortado, americano) and focaccia sandwiches with cooked ingredients such as thick-cut bacon and baked frittata

wow_evidence: naturally fermented focaccia, scratch-made pastries... 24–48 hour natural fermentation process


value: 3903 27 Street, Vernon, V1T 4X6

community: Vernon

value: Bean to Cup is a specialty coffee house in Vernon that has been roasting its own beans since 1998 — notably, it claims to be the only specialty coffee bar in the North Okanagan doing so in-house. The cafe offers gourmet espresso drinks alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu of wraps, paninis, soups, and fresh-baked pastries, set in a space that includes a garden patio. It has earned three consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence (2017–2019) and accepts Bitcoin Lightning payments.

value: Bean to Cup

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: Km 42 - Nazko Hwy, Quesnel, BC

community: Baker Creek

value: Sylvia's Café is a full-service rural outpost established in 1986 and situated at Km 42 of the Nazko Highway, roughly 47 km west of Quesnel between Puntchesakut and Tibbles lakes. The property combines a café, general store, gas and diesel, laundromat, showers, tent and RV camping, and a cozy cabin rental — a rare cluster of services in remote Cariboo country. Cyclists riding the Nazko Highway corridor would find this a practical and substantial resupply stop.

value: Silvia`s Cafe

signal: rural cafe/store, Nazko Hwy; ~$14-20pp

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: showers, campground, laundromat, café, and general store


value: 2381 King George Boulevard, Surrey

value: Docksteader Source for Sports is an independently owned member of the national Source for Sports buying group, with over 150 affiliated stores across Canada. Located in Surrey on King George Boulevard, it specializes in hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, racquet sports, inline skating, and team merchandise, along with equipment services like skate sharpening, racquet stringing, and glove repair. Touring cyclists may find athletic apparel, footwear, and hydration products here, but the store does not appear to stock cycling-specific equipment or offer bike repair services.

value: Docksteader Source For Sports

wow_evidence: independently owned member of the national Source for Sports buying group … cycling entirely absent from listed sports and services


value: 4902 Joyce Street, Vancouver, V5R 4G6

value: Sushi Taku is a Japanese restaurant steps from Joyce SkyTrain Station in Vancouver's East Side, offering dine-in and takeout with a menu of maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and combo platters. The kitchen also caters group meals and school hot lunches for parties of ten or more. The space is air-conditioned and non-smoking with indoor seating.

value: Sushi Taku

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


value: 6275 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 4K6

community: Powell River

value: Royal Zayka is a sit-down Indian restaurant on Marine Avenue in Powell River serving authentic North Indian and Mughalai cuisine, including tandoori specialties, a wide range of curries, and house-made breads. The restaurant has received 'Best Indian Restaurant' recognition from Rogers Media and offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. Touring cyclists will find a substantial menu with dedicated vegetarian dishes and gluten-free curry options.

value: Royal Zayka

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian section, Vegetarian Chef Lunch Special, Paneer Tikka Wrap, Shahi Paneer, Palak Masala, and states 'All Curries are Gluten free'

signal: Most curry mains $15-25; Mixed Grill $25.95. Casual sit-down Indian.


price_band: basic

community: Ainsworth Hot Springs

value: Kokanee Glacier Park provincial park campground — campground.

value: Kokanee Glacier Park

ownership: Provincial park


character: destination

value: Gold Creek is one of three large campgrounds inside Golden Ears Park, BC's most popular camping destination about an hour east of Vancouver, with access to Alouette Lake swimming and an extensive trail network into rugged coastal hemlock forest. Cell service is poor or absent in the campgrounds, and repeated extreme-weather closures have affected access in recent years.

value: Gold Creek Campground


value: 2555 Range Road, Prince George, V2N 4G8

community: Prince George

value: Costco

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 990 Keremeos Bypass Rd, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0, Canada

community: Keremeos

value: Peach King appears to be a fruit stand or orchard retail operation in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, a region synonymous with stone-fruit growing. The Facebook page slug 'peachkingorchard' suggests a farm-direct or roadside produce operation. For touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan, it represents a potential stop for fresh local fruit and produce.

value: Peach King

wow_evidence: peachkingorchard suggests a farm-direct or roadside produce operation


value: 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; rack at 89m; rack at 97m.

community: Richmond

value: President Plaza Food Court is a multi-vendor food court located in the President Plaza shopping centre on Cambie Road in Richmond, BC. As a food court, it likely offers a variety of cuisines under one roof, making it a practical stop for touring cyclists looking for a quick, varied meal in Richmond's commercial corridor.

value: President Plaza Food Court


value: 7380 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

community: Burnaby

value: PriceSmart Foods


value: 401 BC-2, Dawson Creek, V1G 5A2

community: Dawson Creek

value: UFA

subcategory: Convenience Store


blurb: Garden labyrinth with native plantings at Mill Lake Park.

value: A public garden labyrinth maintained by the Labyrinths of Hope Society at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford, covering approximately 7,500 sq ft with indigenous plantings and a wheelchair-accessible platform bridge. The society designs and builds labyrinths as outdoor meeting places for caregivers and others experiencing secondary trauma, offering a quiet, meditative walking experience. A second labyrinth is maintained at Kwomais Point Park in South Surrey.

energy: restorative

theme: wellness

value: Labyrinth

signal: Non-profit garden labyrinths, community resource, donations optional

wow_evidence: Public garden labyrinth at Mill Lake Park, volunteer society — quiet meditative stop, pleasant ordinary.


value: 2245 160 Street, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Meltwich Food Co.

signal: Meltwich grilled-cheese/sandwich chain; ~$12-16


value: Galiano Island, BC

blurb: Old-growth Douglas-fir reserve running shore to ridge on Galiano Island.

community: Fernwood

value: A 42-hectare nature reserve on Galiano Island protecting one of the last intact tracts of mature and old-growth Coastal Douglas-fir forest in the Southern Gulf Islands. The reserve stretches from Trincomali Channel to the island's central ridgeline, encompassing rare Garry Oak woodlands, creek and wetland habitats, and 600 metres of undeveloped coastline. Established in 2024 by the Galiano Conservancy Association through Canada's Old Growth Nature Fund.

label: Garry Oak spring bloom

months: April May

value: Talking Trees Nature Reserve

wow_evidence: 42-ha reserve (2024) protecting rare intact Coastal Douglas-fir, Garry oak, and undeveloped shoreline on Galiano.


bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (3 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (6 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (6 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 75m; wall_loops (8 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 51 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 868 Yellowhead Highway, Skidegate, V0T 1S1

community: Skidegate

value: Fields is a Canadian-owned department store chain that has served rural Western Canadian communities since 1948, making it a familiar landmark for highway travellers across the region. The Skidegate location on Haida Gwaii offers everyday items spanning basic groceries, clothing, footwear, and household goods — a rare all-in-one stop in a remote community. For cyclists riding through Haida Gwaii, it represents one of the more comprehensive resupply options along the route.

value: Fields


value: 370 Davis Road, V9G 1T9

community: Ladysmith

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 166 Harlech Road, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G9

community: Qualicum Beach

value: Cornerstones is a provincially registered, adult-oriented bed and breakfast in the heart of Qualicum Beach, recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 1% of inns and B&Bs worldwide and one of the top 25 in Canada. The property offers three spacious suites with private en-suites, daily full breakfasts using locally sourced ingredients, and a guest lounge with a fireplace and kitchenette. Its central location gives cyclists immediate access to Qualicum Beach's downtown, beach, trail systems, and parks, with 24/7 keyless entry and concierge services including shuttle arrangements to ferry terminals.

google_place_id: ChIJqwBRVyuJiFQRBlyVazTXeks

value: Cornerstones B&B

signal: name~'b&b'

detail: On-site storage for bikes and other items arranged through staff at time of booking: 'Let us know what you need at the time of booking, so that we can arrange storage accordingly.' Security level (locked vs. open) not specified

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: on-site storage for bikes, kayaks, golf clubs... Let us know what you need at the time of booking


value: 7680 Kennedy Road, Slocan, BC V0G 2C0

community: Slocan

value: Lemon Creek Pioneer Campground (OSM-listed as 'Lemon Creek Lodge') is a 26-site campground in the Slocan Valley near Winlaw, BC, offering both RV hookups and treed tenting sites with firepits, indoor washrooms with hot showers, and a covered gazebo. The property sits in a quiet, non-commercial setting and is within reach of the Slocan Rail Trail and Galena Trail, two popular cycling corridors in the West Kootenays. It also accommodates small group events such as family reunions and weddings.

value: Lemon Creek Pioneer Campground

signal: Tent sites $25/night, RV sites $30–35/night CAD


value: 734 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (4 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 96m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 98m; rack (4 spaces) at 98m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Fatburger


value: E9 4700 Kingsway Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 14m; stands at 24m; stands at 53m.

value: HellCrust Pizza is a fast-food pizza franchise located inside Metrotown shopping mall in Burnaby, operating from unit E9 on the mall's upper level. It offers both delivery and carry-out ordering, making it a quick stop for a slice on the go. The surrounding Metrotown complex is a major transit and commercial hub along Kingsway.

value: HellCrust Pizza


community: North Vancouver

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 11911 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

value: Cafe Loyal is a restaurant located in Richmond on Bridgeport Road. Limited details are available due to website access limitations.

value: Cafe Loyal

signal: cafe/restaurant, Richmond; site down


value: 5815 Oleander Drive, Osoyoos, BC V0H1V1

community: Osoyoos

value: Safari Beach Resort is a lakefront condominium resort on the shores of Lake Osoyoos — the warmest lake in Canada — in the sunny South Okanagan. The resort features over 400 feet of private sandy beach, two outdoor pools, and fully furnished condo units with private decks overlooking the lake, surrounding vineyards, and mountains. Shops, restaurants, golf courses, a water park, and wineries are all within walking distance or a short ride, making it a practical and scenic stop for touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan.

value: Safari Beach Resort

detail: Guest laundry listed on the amenities page

detail: Website states 'Conveniently located shops and restaurants are within walking distance'

detail: Ice and snack vending machine listed on the amenities page

signal: explicit value positioning, older condo resort; shoulder $110-140, summer swings up

wow_evidence: over 400 feet of private sandy beach, two outdoor pools...Lake Osoyoos — the warmest lake in Canada


value: 528 9th Avenue North, Golden, V0A 1H0

community: Golden

value: Big Bend Cafe is a locally owned breakfast and lunch spot that has been serving Golden since 2009, winning best breakfast in the Kootenay Rockies multiple years running. The menu spans 60 items — from eggs benedict and huevos rancheros to homemade soups — designed to fuel a day of mountain adventures. A sunny patio with views of the surrounding mountains makes it a welcoming stop for cyclists passing through Golden.

value: Big Bend

signal: breakfast/lunch cafe; ~$14-20pp


community: Langley

value: Costco Food Court


value: 1940 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam, V3C 0A4

community: Port Coquitlam

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 1533 Estevan Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3

community: Nanaimo

value: Nesvog Meats & Sausage is a family-owned butcher shop and deli that has served Nanaimo since 2005, earning a #1 Best in the City recognition for meat and deli. The Terminal Park location carries an extensive range of store-made sausages and deli meats, fresh and frozen local produce from the Nesvog Family Farm, ready-to-eat salads, baked goods, and general groceries. For a touring cyclist, it offers a well-stocked food resupply stop with many house-made and locally sourced options.

value: Nesvog's Meats & Sausages Co.

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 32215 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z4

community: Abbotsford

value: A family-run farm market operating since the early 1980s on King Road in Abbotsford, rooted in a raspberry and chicken farm started by the Neufeld family in 1966. The market specializes in free-run, hormone-free chicken along with turkey, beef, pork, seafood, produce, berries, and local specialty items. They also operate The Berry Barn for seasonal produce and soft ice cream, and run a well-known community fundraising program.

value: Neufeld Farm Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: family-run farm market operating since the early 1980s, rooted in a raspberry and chicken farm started by the Neufeld family in 1966


value: 3651 West 10th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 14 racks within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; stands (1 space, covered) at 78m; wall_loops (6 spaces) at 82m; rack (3 spaces) at 85m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; rack (5 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Brown's Social House

signal: Brown's Socialhouse chain; ~$20-30pp


value: 1114 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1H1

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

value: O Canada House is a meticulously restored 1897 Queen Anne-style Victorian home in Vancouver's West End, awarded the City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Honour in 1997 for its interior and exterior restoration. The house has notable historical significance as the site where Ewing Buchan penned one of the first English versions of Canada's National Anthem in 1908. Guests stay in individually decorated suites filled with Victorian antiques, steps from downtown attractions, restaurants, and the seawall.

value: O Canada House Bed & Breakfast

detail: Rooms page states: 'Take advantage of our luggage storage for early check-ins and late check-outs with proper notice.'

detail: Area page lists multiple nearby restaurants including Guu Original Thurlow Izakaya, CinCin Ristorante & Bar, Coast Seafood Restaurant, and Breka Bakery and Cafe

signal: restored 1897 heritage-award B&B, West End Vancouver; $250-330

wow_evidence: site where Ewing Buchan penned one of the first English versions of Canada's National Anthem in 1908... City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Honour in 1997


value: 4700 Joyce Avenue

community: Powell River

value: Tim Hortons


kid_friendly: no

community: Fording

value: A remote 4-site recreation site deep in the upper Elk River valley, offering open views of alpine meadows and avalanche chutes in a partially treed riverside setting. The 163.5 km forest service road approach from Elkford is a major commitment for a loaded touring bike.

value: Upper Elk River Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 515 North Road

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 74m; bollard (2 spaces) at 74m; bollard (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Coquitlam


value: PO Box 309 Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

community: Keats Island

value: Barnabas Landing is a Christian retreat centre founded in 1986, situated on the north side of Keats Island off BC's Sunshine Coast and operated by Barnabas Family Ministries. The property hosts curated year-round retreats for families and leaders, as well as group bookings for non-profit, ministry, and corporate organizations ranging from 20 to 80 guests. Reaching the centre requires a boat or ferry crossing from the Gibsons/Langdale area, making it an unusual but scenic island destination.

value: Barnabas Landing

signal: Christian retreat centre, group/curated bookings, no standard nightly rate visible; keep mid

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: Christian retreat centre founded in 1986 … operated by Barnabas Family Ministries … accessible only by boat or ferry


value: 100 Gordon Street

source: ITBC

value: Courtyard by Marriott

signal: Genuine Courtyard by Marriott, ~$200-250


price_label: Standard

community: Denman Island

value: A small 10-site provincial campground on Denman Island, reached by BC Ferries from Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island and set in old-growth Douglas fir; potable water and washrooms are on-site, but services are suspended in winter and campers must be fully self-sufficient.

value: Fillongley Provincial Campground


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 61m.

community: Langford

value: Edo Japan

signal: chain 'edo japan'


value: 32555 London Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6M7, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 17m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 53m; rack at 83m. Total: 100 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A la Mode is a gourmet pie café inside the Granville Island Public Market, founded in 1986 when Angus McKay brought his original homemade recipes from his restaurant bakeries. The café offers over 40 handmade sweet and savoury pies, artisan croissants, an espresso bar, bubble tea, and smoothies, with extensive dietary options including vegan and gluten-friendly menus. Featured in international travel guides, it has earned a loyal following among both locals and visitors to one of Vancouver's most-visited public markets.

value: A la Mode

detail: Website lists dedicated Vegetarian Savoury Pies, Vegan, Gluten Friendly, and Sugar Free menu sections. FAQ confirms all dessert pies are vegetarian, no lard is used, and separate vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free menus exist. Facility is not fully gluten-free

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: founded in 1986... inside Granville Island Public Market... Featured in international travel guides


value: 4891 Painted Cliff Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 1C9, Canada

community: Whistler

value: Ski-in/ski-out vacation rental apartment in Whistler. Suitable as accommodation for touring cyclists exploring the Whistler area.

value: Blue Bear Ski-in/Ski-out Vacation Rental

signal: ski-in/ski-out Whistler rental apartment; per-unit $220-320 shoulder

wow_evidence: vacation rental apartment in Whistler


value: 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Delta

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Freshii is a Canadian quick-service restaurant chain founded in Toronto in 2005, now operating over 300 locations worldwide, specializing in customizable bowls, wraps, salads, burritos, and smoothies built around fresh, nutritious ingredients. The Delta location sits at unit 1606 of 4949 Canoe Pass Way, near the Tsawwassen Mills retail corridor. Its broad vegan and vegetarian menu and online ordering make it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists with specific dietary preferences.

value: Freshii

detail: Website menu highlights vegetarian and vegan items throughout

detail: Not

signal: chain 'freshii'

wow_evidence: over 300 locations worldwide


value: 3535 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; rack (3 spaces) at 58m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (1 space) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; rack (5 spaces) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 93m; rack (5 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; rack (5 spaces) at 99m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 209 Van Horne Street South, V1C 6R9

community: Cranbrook

value: The Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort is a full-service 111-room hotel in Cranbrook offering a range of room types including kitchenette suites and the novelty of sleeping in a repurposed train car. The property features two on-site restaurants (Fire and Oak and BRIXX Brewhouse), a spa, indoor pool, hot tub, and athletic centre. Positioned just off the main highway, it serves as a well-appointed base for cyclists exploring the East Kootenay region.

value: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Best Western Premier Collection

detail: On-site restaurants Fire and Oak and BRIXX Brewhouse confirmed in hotel overview text

signal: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort, 111-room full-service resort w/ spa + 2 restaurants; Prestige runs ~$180-250, top end for Cranbrook


value: 3377 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (7 spaces) at 98m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: BlackBall Taiwanese Dessert


value: 15011 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 90m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: White Rock

value: Charlie Don't Surf has been a fixture on the White Rock waterfront strip since 1985, serving fresh wild seafood alongside local organic vegetables and a broad selection of craft beers. Situated on Marine Drive directly adjacent to White Rock Beach, it draws both locals and visitors looking for a casual seaside meal. The restaurant also operates a bar and offers outdoor seating, making it a natural rest point for cyclists riding the waterfront.

value: CHARLIE don't SURF

detail: Website states: 'We proudly offer many gluten free options.'

signal: wild seafood + craft beer, waterfront; ~$20-32pp

wow_evidence: a fixture on the White Rock waterfront strip since 1985...draws both locals and visitors


value: 630 Appel Rd. Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

label: Fraser salmon run

months: August September October

community: Agassiz

value: A First Nations-run campground on historic Cheam fishing grounds along the Fraser River, with 52 sites, a boat launch, and prime salmon and sturgeon access; for 2026 the site operates as private group bookings only — individual touring cyclists cannot reserve a site.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

value: Cheam Fishing Village and Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: First Nations-run campground on historic Cheam fishing grounds along the Fraser River... for 2026 the site operates as private group bookings only


value: 8160 Nemaiah Valley Road, BC, V0L 1X0

community: Nemaiah Valley

value: Nemiah Valley Lodge is an Indigenous-owned, off-grid wilderness retreat operated by the Xeni Gwet'in community of the Tŝilhqot'in Nation, set among the mountains and lakes of BC's remote Chilcotin region. The lodge offers modern log cabin lodging alongside all-inclusive adventure and wellness packages featuring guided hiking, fishing, and equine programs rooted in Xeni culture. Its extreme remoteness—accessible by a single road into Nemiah Valley—makes it a rare destination-class stop in an otherwise very sparse stretch of Central Interior BC.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: Nemiah Valley Lodge

signal: Xeni Gwet'in off-grid lodge, all-inclusive packages with meals/guiding; per-person per-night above mid

subcategory: B&B / Inn


bike_access: hard

community: Driftwood Creek

value: Primitive backcountry camping in Babine Mountains Provincial Park near Smithers, set among glacier-fed lakes, rugged peaks, and vast sub-alpine meadows; the west-end road is closed to vehicles beyond the parking lot so access is trail-only, and all water must be treated on site.

value: Primitive Camping

wow_evidence: road is 'not passable to vehicle traffic' beyond the parking lot... wilderness backcountry with no facilities


value: 682 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3K3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (3 spaces) at 72m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 95m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Dingding Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in downtown Vancouver specializing in braised beef noodle soups, egg-wrapped rice, and homemade dim sum including pan-fried dumplings and wontons. The restaurant operates an online ordering platform with 15-minute pickup, making it a practical stop for cyclists moving through the city core. OSM records wheelchair accessibility and a non-smoking indoor dining room.

value: Dingding Restaurant

detail: Menu legend explicitly includes a 'vegan' label; Vegetable section lists Garlic Bok-Choy, Garlic Broccoli, and Shiitake Mushroom & Bok-Choy; Chives and Egg Dumpling and Egg Wrapped Rice with Mushroom also appear vegetarian

signal: Main dishes $14.95–$18.95; casual sit-down noodle house


value: 1520 Spokane Street, Rossland, V0G 1Y0

community: Rossland

value: Angela's B&B is self-described as Rossland's original bed and breakfast, a long-standing establishment in this mountain town well known for cycling. Rossland sits at the confluence of popular Kootenay touring routes and is home to extensive trail networks, making it a natural overnight stop for touring and mountain cyclists alike. The property is centrally located on Spokane Street within the compact town core.

value: Angela's Bed and Breakfast

signal: name~'bed and breakfast'


value: 6 km west of Alexis Creek, Highway 20, BC

community: Alexis Creek

value: A small provincial campground tucked into a canyon along Highway 20, where the glacier-blue Chilcotin River runs past the sites and a short riverside interpretive trail provides an easy evening stretch. The only provincial park on the long Hwy 20 corridor between Williams Lake and Tweedsmuir, making it a natural anchor — though the river is too cold and fast for swimming.

value: Bull Canyon Campground

wow_evidence: the only provincial park on the long Hwy 20 corridor between Williams Lake and Tweedsmuir … cycling is listed as a park activity


value: Unit 101 - 7015 Nesters Road, Whistler, British Columbia, V8E 0X1

value: Nesters Liquor Store is the largest locally owned private liquor store in Whistler, tracing its roots to the mid-1990s Boot Cold Beer and Wine Store and carrying the same iconic ski-boot logo since 1966. The shop stocks an extensive range of BC and imported wines, craft beers, and spirits, and is well-regarded among locals and visitors for staff expertise and custom-order capability. A delivery service runs daily and will bring orders directly to hotels, condos, and homes across the resort.

value: Nesters Liquor Store


value: 773 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (5 spaces) at 70m; stands (3 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m; stands (3 spaces) at 98m. Total: 22 spaces.

value: Bellaggio Café is an owner-operated Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Vancouver, steps from the Vancouver Art Gallery and Pacific Centre. Owners Barbara and Emil offer an authentic Italian menu featuring wood stone oven pizza, with full bar service and the ability to host groups up to 120 guests on the patio or indoors. Its central Hornby Street location makes it a natural stop on any urban cycling route through the downtown core.

value: Bellaggio Café

wow_evidence: owner-operated... owners Barbara and Emil


value: 4440 Hastings Street

community: Burnaby

value: Safeway


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

community: Madeira Park

value: holsem is listed in OpenStreetMap as a cafe in Madeira Park, BC. The business maintains an online shopping presence, though the website provides minimal information about physical location, operations, or amenities available to customers.

value: holsem


value: Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 1814 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC

community: Victoria

value: Bicycleitis is a neighbourhood bike store on Oak Bay Avenue in Victoria specializing in new and refurbished bicycles from brands such as Opus, Evo, Rocky Mountain, and Haro, alongside tune-up and general servicing work. The shop also buys quality used bikes and accepts trade-ins, making it a practical resource for cyclists looking to swap or upgrade on the road. Parts and accessories including lights, locks, and helmets are stocked on-site.

value: JK's Bicycleitis

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: neighbourhood bike store on Oak Bay Avenue in Victoria specializing in new and refurbished bicycles … tune-up and general servicing work


value: 3180 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC V2A 6G4

community: Penticton

value: Best Western Inn at Penticton is a full-service hotel on Skaha Lake Road, positioned between Skaha Lake and downtown Penticton in the heart of Okanagan cycling country. The property features an indoor pool and hot tub, complimentary breakfast, and rooms with kitchenette options. It sits near the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and the Penticton waterfront, making it a practical base for multi-day touring cyclists.

value: Best Western Inn at Penticton

signal: chain 'best western'


value: 3399 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 8m; rack (5 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; rack (6 spaces) at 48m; rack (3 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; rack (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 50 spaces.

value: JJ Bean


value: 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0

blurb: 1906 general store museum with costumed interpreters and campground.

community: Kent

value: The Kilby Historic Site is BC's only reminder of the once-thriving community of Harrison Mills, centred on an original 1906 general store now filled with artifacts, hands-on activities, and costumed interpreters. The site encompasses heritage farm buildings, friendly farm animals, a café, and a 41-site campground — making it a rare attraction where touring cyclists can arrive, explore, eat, and camp all in one place. Celebrating its 120th anniversary, it sits in a scenic corner of the Fraser Valley within easy riding distance of Mission, Chilliwack, and Harrison Hot Springs.

facet_confidence: high

label: Peak season: farm animals, hands-on activities

months: July August

theme: history

value: Kilby Historic Site

detail: Kilby Cafe is an on-site café confirmed throughout the website; the group tours page shows a sandwich menu served in the café or tea garden, and picnic tables are available on the grounds

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: $30 family-of-6 review implies adult ~$10-12

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Kilby Historic Site — 1906 general store museum with costumed interpreters, heritage farm, café, and campground; provincial heritage property (Hat Creek band). Rename to the site.


value: Daniels Rd, Saint Ives, BC V0E 1M9, Canada

label: Okanagan beach season

community: Seymour Arm

value: A 35-site BC Parks campground in the Okanagan & Thompson region; the Silver Beach name implies a lakeside beach setting that would suit a rest day, though page detail is thin — off-season access is available but no services or fee collection.

value: Silver Beach Provincial Campground


value: 5081 Joyce Street, V5R4G7

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 28m; stands (12 spaces) at 33m; stands (20 spaces) at 43m; stands (8 spaces) at 61m; stands (12 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 70 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 738 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1E4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Trees Organic Coffee is a Vancouver institution founded in 1996, operating 13+ locations across the city and known for in-house small-batch roasted organic coffee and award-winning New York-style cheesecakes made fresh daily. This Granville Street branch is one of two the chain operates on that corridor in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Cyclists passing through the city core will find a full cafe menu of sandwiches, baked goods, and teas alongside the signature coffee and cheesecake.

value: Trees Organic Coffee

detail: Website lists sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and cheesecakes consistent with vegetarian options

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution founded in 1996, operating 13+ locations ... award-winning New York-style cheesecakes made fresh daily


community: Surrey

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 460 Marine Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

community: Ucluelet

value: A Snug Harbour Inn is a six-room luxury oceanfront bed and breakfast perched on an 85-foot cliff in Ucluelet, surrounded by old-growth forest and dramatic Pacific coastline on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The inn sits directly on the Wild Pacific Trail with access from the end of the driveway and is a short drive from Pacific Rim National Park and Long Beach. It caters exclusively to adult guests, with a private beach, communal hot tub, and a Great Room featuring a wall of ocean-facing windows.

value: A Snug Harbour Inn

detail: Website states 'many great restaurants in Ucluelet, all of which you can walk to' and lists named establishments including Norwoods (open for dinner only) on the /ucluelet-restaurants.html page

signal: six-room luxury clifftop B&B on Wild Pacific Trail; $280-350 shoulder


community: Westbank

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 7-1128 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (covered) at 43m.

value: Salmon n' Bannock is Vancouver's only Indigenous restaurant, founded in 2010 and now owned by Inez Cook of the Nuxalk Nation. The kitchen sources wild BC seafood and organic free-range game meats alongside traditional ingredients like bannock and Anishnaabe wild rice to craft modern dishes rooted in First Nations culinary heritage. It sits on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations on the West Broadway corridor.

value: Salmon n' Bannock

detail: Menu labels vegetarian dishes '(v)' (e.g., 3 Sisters and a Cuzzin Stuffed Pepper, Rotating Vegetarian Indigenized Risotto) and gluten-free items '(gf)' including Gluten Free Bannock and multiple mains

signal: Mains $28-42, sit-down with reservations


value: 6270 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 3A1

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (3 spaces) at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Deer Garden Signatures is a well-regarded Chinese restaurant chain with three Metro Vancouver locations; the Fraser Street branch (DG3) is its South Vancouver outpost. The restaurant is known for its signature fish soup noodles (魚湯米線) made without MSG, a draw highlighted prominently across its website. Both dine-in and online ordering are available at this location.

value: Deer Garden Signatures

signal: fish-soup rice-noodle house; ~$14-20pp


character: utilitarian

community: Sunshine Valley

value: A small, user-maintained 3-site rec site in the Skagit River Valley serving as a trailhead staging point for Eaton Lake; no confirmed water or facilities, accessed via gravel FSR.

value: Eaton Creek Recreation Site


value: 3580 North Highway 97, Quesnel, V2J 5Z1

community: Quesnel

value: A&W

signal: A&W chain (confirmed); ~$10-14


value: 585 Government Street, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

blurb: Burns Lake's public library serving the Lakes District.

community: Burns Lake

value: Burns Lake Public Library is the community library serving Burns Lake and the surrounding Lakes District in BC's Central Interior. It offers public computers, printing, photocopying, exam invigilation, meeting room rentals, and an extensive digital media collection. For touring cyclists, it represents a potential rest stop in a smaller community that sits along routes through the Central Interior.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Burns Lake Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Community library (KW-PRIVATE is a meeting-room-rental false positive); ordinary library band.


value: 319B East Island Highway

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

community: Parksville

value: BC Liquor Store is a provincially operated retail chain — one of the largest retailers in British Columbia — offering a broad selection of wine, beer, spirits, ciders, and coolers. This Vancouver Island location on East Island Highway is a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking to resupply with beverages. The store also accepts empty container returns for deposit refunds, a useful service for riders carrying empties.

value: BC Liquor Store

wow_evidence: provincially operated retail chain — one of the largest retailers in British Columbia — 198 locations


value: 629 Columbia Street, New Westminster, V3M 1A7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands at 37m; rack at 73m; rack at 95m; stands (8 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Shawarma Corner is a Middle Eastern fast-food spot on Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster, specializing in shawarma wraps, donairs, and falafel plates. It holds strong crowd-sourced ratings (4.3–4.7 stars across over 600–1,000 reviews), suggesting reliable quality for a mid-ride refuel. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and online pickup ordering makes it easy to grab a meal without a long wait.

value: Shawarma Corner

detail: Menu includes Falafel Donair, Falafel Shawarma, and Falafel Plate; Falafel Shawarma is described as 'a delicious plant-based twist.'


value: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada

community: North Vancouver

value: Altitudes Bistro sits at the summit of Grouse Mountain, roughly 3,700 feet above the Lower Mainland, serving distinctly British Columbian cuisine with sweeping views. It is one of several dining options at the Grouse Mountain resort, which also hosts a lift-accessed mountain bike park with rentals and guided camps. The restaurant is reachable only by gondola (Skyride) or by hiking the Grouse Grind trail — not by bicycle from the base.

value: Altitudes Bistro

signal: amenity=bar

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: sits at the summit of Grouse Mountain, roughly 3,700 feet above the Lower Mainland — reachable only by gondola or hiking trail, not by bicycle


value: 2385 Ottawa Street, Port Coquitlam

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 4380 No. 3 Road, Store #1040, Parker Place, Richmond, BC V6X 3V7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 70m; rack at 91m.

value: Red Label Produce, also operating as Zhao Feng Produce Ltd., is a fresh fruits and vegetables market located inside Parker Place mall on No. 3 Road in Richmond. The store sources produce from local farms as well as international suppliers and emphasizes freshness and quality selection. A touring cyclist passing through the Richmond shopping corridor would find a full range of fresh produce and grocery provisions here.

value: Red Label Produce


value: 458 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, V5X 0C4

value: Winners


community: Beavermouth

value: Four-site rec site on the north end of Jeb Lake with an improved boat launch; Spokin Lake Road is gravel and 4x4 is recommended for launching, making this a functional fishing and paddling base rather than a scenic layover.

value: Jeb Lake Recreation Site


category: Transport

source: ptboard-icb

value: Seasonal ski shuttle between Kelowna and Big White Ski Resort.

value: Big White Shuttle (Big White Central Reservations)

origin: transport

source: manual

subcategory: Shuttle

source: llm-examine


value: 11475 126A Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5G8

blurb: Bridgeview's neighbourhood community centre.

value: Bridgeview Community Centre is a City of Surrey municipal recreation facility located in the Whalley neighbourhood, offering drop-in programs, gymnasium access, and various community activities. It serves a residential area of Surrey and provides seniors, youth, and general recreation programming. Touring cyclists passing through Surrey could potentially use it as a rest stop, though it is not a destination attraction.

value: Bridgeview Community Center

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal community centre — standard 1/1.


value: 2678 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; rack (4 spaces) at 12m; rack (4 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces) at 30m; rack (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (4 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; rack (4 spaces) at 67m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; rack (4 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; rack (4 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 52 spaces.

value: Amberdo Cafe is a nature-inspired franchise cafe on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, one of Vancouver's busiest cycling corridors, offering premium espresso drinks, freshly baked pastries, and a savoury lunch menu. The interior uses wood, stone, and greenery to create a calm retreat from urban activity, and the cafe hosts community events including open mic nights and art exhibitions. With seven years of history and five active locations across the city, it has become a well-established neighbourhood hub.

value: Amberdo Cafe and Bakery

detail: Menu explicitly lists plant-based savory options (Spinach Feta Danish, Tomato & Olives Danish, Leek & Parmesan Danish) and a range of vegetarian beverages (teas, matcha latte, chai latte, smoothies, refreshers). No explicit vegan or gluten-free labeling observed

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts

wow_evidence: five active locations across the city... well-established neighbourhood hub


value: 440 Campbell Street, Tofino, V0R 2Z0

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 18m; stands (6 spaces) at 19m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 70m; stands (6 spaces) at 89m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 50 spaces.

blurb: Gallery of Tofino surf and wilderness photographer Jeremy Koreski.

community: Tofino

value: Jeremy Koreski Gallery is a photography gallery in the heart of Tofino showcasing the work of local outdoor photographer Jeremy Koreski, who grew up in this coastal town and built his career documenting surfing, wildlife, and the wild landscapes of the BC coast. Koreski's distinctive aerial images — captured by hanging out of helicopters over Clayoquot Sound — have been published internationally by outlets including The New York Times and Patagonia. A visit offers a compelling window into the natural world that cyclists riding the West Coast are passing through, with hand-signed prints also available online.

days_closed: Tu We

theme: art-culture

value: Jeremy Koreski

signal: photographer's retail gallery, free to browse

wow_evidence: Gallery of internationally published Tofino outdoor photographer — a real cut above an ordinary gallery.


value: 2082 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; rack (5 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: La Pache Pizza is a Canadian pizza chain serving authentic Neapolitan-style pies with fresh dough made from scratch daily at their Commercial Drive location. The menu spans meat, vegetable, and vegan options, with online ordering available. Commercial Drive is one of Vancouver's most-used cycling corridors, placing this spot directly on route for cyclists crossing through East Vancouver.

value: La Pache Pizza

detail: Website menu explicitly lists 'Vegetable Pizza' and 'Vegan Pizza' as named categories

wow_evidence: Canadian pizza chain … Commercial Drive location


value: 502-4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0B2

community: Beach Grove

value: Mucho Burrito is a Canadian fast-casual Mexican chain serving burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and tacos with a 'Modern Mexicana' approach emphasising fresh ingredients. This Tsawwassen location sits at 4949 Canoe Pass Way — close to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, making it a plausible quick-fuel stop for cyclists arriving or departing on BC Ferries routes. Vegan and vegetarian options are available across the menu.

value: Mucho Burrito

detail: Website menu includes bowls and salads consistent with vegan/vegetarian offerings. No GF confirmation found

signal: chain 'mucho burrito'


value: 7133A Pacific Rim Highway, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada V9Y 8Y4

blurb: Gordon Dick's Nuu-chah-nulth carving studio and gallery on the Pacific Rim Highway.

community: Sproat Lake

value: Ahtsik Native Art Gallery is a premier Indigenous art destination founded in 2008 by master carver Gordon Dick of the Tseshaht First Nation, located along the Pacific Rim Highway in the Alberni Valley. The gallery showcases traditional Northwest Coast art from Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakiutl, and Coast Salish nations, and visitors can observe Dick working in his open carving studio. For cyclists riding the route to Tofino, it offers a meaningful cultural stop that connects the art to the land and living traditions of the region.

facet_confidence: low

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Ahtsik Native Art Gallery

origin: manual

signal: commercial Indigenous art sales gallery, free to browse

wow_evidence: Gallery of Tseshaht master carver Gordon Dick with open carving studio on the Pacific Rim Highway — watchable working studio.


value: 3025 Lougheed Highway, V3B 6S2

community: Coquitlam

value: JJ Bean Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver-founded independent specialty coffee chain established in 1996, known for small-batch daily roasting, seasonal single-origin coffees, and distinctive neighbourhood-inspired café designs. This location on Lougheed Highway sits in a unit plaza and serves espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and fresh-baked goods made in-house daily. Cyclists on Lougheed corridor routes will find it a reliable stop for coffee and food.

value: JJ Bean

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 17635 64 Avenue, Surrey

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

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: Columbia-Shuswap A, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A 1G0, Canada

blurb: Hike-in waterfall up the Yoho Valley trail beyond Takakkaw Falls.

community: Cathedral

value: Laughing Falls is a natural waterfall situated within Yoho National Park on the western slopes of the Great Divide in British Columbia, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is celebrated for its glaciers, dramatic peaks, and cascading waterfalls, and lies along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor — a heavily travelled touring route for cyclists. Visiting the falls requires leaving the road and hiking a trail into the Yoho Valley.

label: snowmelt peak flow

months: May June

value: Laughing Falls

signal: Yoho National Park front page states 'Free admission'

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Named backcountry waterfall in Yoho, reached by hiking beyond Takakkaw; pleasant but minor relative to its neighbours.


value: 535 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m. Total: 17 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: COBS Bread

signal: chain 'cobs bread'


value: 6975 248th St, Langley, BC

community: Langley

value: Thunder Bar is a patio bar located within Thunderbird Show Park, one of North America's premier equestrian event facilities near Langley, BC. The bar operates during show hours alongside a broader lineup of restaurants, food stands, and boutique shops available to spectators at the park's major hunter and jumper tournaments. A touring cyclist visiting on an event day would find this bar embedded in a lively, large-venue atmosphere with world-class show jumping on display.

value: Thunder Bar

wow_evidence: patio bar open during show hours... Thunderbird Show Park, one of North America's premier equestrian event facilities


value: 5300 No 3 Road, Richmond

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

community: Richmond

value: Fusion Feast is a family-owned fast-food restaurant in Lansdowne Mall in Richmond, serving a creative mashup of pizza and Indian cuisine — think Butter Chicken pizza, Palak Paneer, and samosas alongside more familiar pies. The kitchen also runs catering and hot lunch programs for local schools and businesses. A touring cyclist stopping in Richmond will find a broad, filling menu with both vegetarian and meat options.

value: Fusion Feast Pizza & Curry

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian options including Fusion Veggie pizza, Palak Paneer, Chana Masala, and Samosa. Catering page states they 'can accommodate many dietary restrictions and allergies.'


community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of East Kootenay

value: Bare-bones 3-site rec site in an open meadow deep in the Kootenays, reached after roughly 43 km on the Waldo-Gold Forest Service Road; the historic cabin burned in 2017 and no facilities are confirmed.

value: Gilnockie Creek Recreation Site


value: 661 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, V2B

community: Kamloops


value: 636 Queensbury Avenue, V7L 3V6

value: BLVD Bistro is a beloved brunch destination in Queensbury Village on the North Shore of Vancouver, sister restaurant to S'wich Cafe and open since 2015. The menu leans creative and internationally inflected — think Paella Del Patron, Chilaquiles, and a Brisket Burnt Ends Poutine — built around locally sourced and environmentally responsible ingredients. The restaurant is walk-in only with no reservations accepted, and has a garden out back.

value: BLVD Bistro

signal: Main dishes $19.95–$26, mostly under $25

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 664 Discovery Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Discovery Coffee is a locally owned specialty coffee roaster and cafe headquartered in Victoria, BC, roasting all of its beans in-house and offering house blends alongside single-origin lots from Peru and Rwanda. The brand has grown to operate multiple cafe locations in the city and partners with Yonni's Doughnuts for baked goods. Cyclists stopping in will find a craft-focused espresso bar with an accompanying online retail operation for beans and brewing gear.

value: Discovery Coffee

wow_evidence: locally owned specialty coffee roaster and cafe ... grown to operate multiple cafe locations in the city


blurb: Small CRD park reserve along Ayum Creek near Sooke Basin.

community: Sooke

value: Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve is a nature reserve in the Sooke area, managed by the Capital Regional District. It sits along Ayum Creek and offers a natural setting for visitors exploring Vancouver Island's southern coast by bike.

value: Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve

wow_evidence: Small CRD creek-side reserve; thin visitor offer.


community: Blackwater

value: A tiny two-site roadside pullout serving as trailhead for the historic Alexander Mackenzie/Nuhaulk Carrier Grease Trail, set in forest burnt over in 2010; no confirmed water or facilities, and reached via roughly 99 km of rural gravel road from Quesnel.

value: Km 64 Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Recreation Site