value: 2410 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC V5N 5E4

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Viti Wine and Lager is a neighbourhood bottle shop chain with five locations across Greater Vancouver, stocking over 500 wines, 300 craft beers, and 160 spirits including exclusive Okanagan selections unavailable without travelling to the interior. The Broadway location on Nanaimo Street serves the Commercial Drive area and is part of the award-winning Viaggio Hospitality group. Touring cyclists can pick up beverages for the road and delivery via Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats, and DoorDash is available.

value: Viti Wine and Lager

signal: Bottle shop chain (dup Viti), not a dining venue

wow_evidence: five locations across Greater Vancouver... award-winning Viaggio Hospitality group


value: 1570 BC-3, Greenwood, BC V0H 1M0, Canada

bike_access: easy

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Boundary Falls

source: camping

value: A first-come, first-served highway stopover on the banks of Boundary Creek, 4 km west of Greenwood on paved Highway 3, with small rainbow and brook trout in the creek; a convenient pass-through overnight in the Boundary Region rather than a destination.

source: enrichment

value: Boundary Creek Provincial Campground

origin: osm

ownership: Provincial park

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Public Campground

tier: info


value: 3220 Mount Lehman Rd #101, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M9, Canada

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

category: Food & Drink

community: Abbotsford

source: osm

value: Quiznos

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'quiznos'

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


value: 1015 Canyon Street, Creston

community: Creston

value: The Brunch Club & Coffee Bar is a cafe and brunch spot on Canyon Street in Creston, in the heart of the Kootenay region. It offers a drinks menu alongside its food offerings and supports online ordering. Creston sits on a main touring corridor between the Rockies and the Okanagan, making a brunch stop here a natural fit for cyclists passing through.

value: The Brunch Club & Coffee Bar

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 1135 Stevens Road, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S8

category: Groceries

community: West Kelowna

value: Cask & Barrel is a specialty liquor store in West Kelowna that has been operating since 2015, billing itself as the Okanagan's premier destination for local and international alcoholic beverages. The store is particularly well-regarded for its curated craft beer program — with a focus on bringing lower mainland BC breweries to the interior — alongside a thoughtful wine selection guided by a certified ISG Sommelier on staff. Touring cyclists passing through the Okanagan can stock up on local wines, BC craft beers, craft ciders, and spirits.

value: Cask & Barrel

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 11220 Horseshoe Way #103, Richmond, BC V7A 4V5

community: Richmond

value: Fuggles Beer Co. is Richmond's only brewery, producing award-winning craft beers served fresh in their tasting room. The venue features both indoor and outdoor reservable space, a hot food menu, and a dog-friendly patio — a natural gathering point for cyclists exploring the Richmond dyke trail network. Takeout is also available via DoorDash.

value: Fuggles Beer Co.

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1371 Greenwood St, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0

category: Accommodation

community: Pemberton

value: Greenwood Country Inn is a chalet-style bed and breakfast in Pemberton, BC, operated by Margit de Haan, who brings over 20 years of international hospitality experience and speaks both English and German. The inn offers four individually themed guest rooms — Dove Tail, Humming Bird, Love Bird, and Dream Suite — featuring mountain and valley views from multiple decks. It sits about 25 minutes from the Whistler/Blackcomb area, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists travelling through the Pemberton Valley.

value: Greenwood Country Inn

band_key: upscale

confidence: medium

label: Upscale

signal: chalet-style boutique B&B, Pemberton (Sea to Sky pricing); $200-250

source: judgement

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: four individually themed guest rooms... mountain and valley views


value: 2789 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1W 4A5

community: Kelowna

value: McCulloch Station Pub is Kelowna's original neighbourhood pub, opened in 1985 in East Kelowna and named in honour of Andrew McCulloch, the engineer who built the Kettle Valley Railway — the very rail corridor that touring cyclists now ride as the KVR trail. Situated near historic East Kelowna landmarks, the family-owned pub features a celebrated patio, a full food menu, an on-tap draught selection, and an attached liquor store. It is an adult-only (19+) establishment.

value: McCulloch Station Pub


community: Cache Creek

value: A Subway sandwich franchise situated on Highway 97 in Clinton, BC, a small interior town and common waypoint for cyclists riding the Cariboo Highway corridor. As one of the few chain food options in this stretch of the BC interior, it offers a predictable, relatively quick meal stop with customizable sandwiches. Clinton sits roughly midway between Cache Creek and 100 Mile House, making this a practical refueling point on a multi-day touring route.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

wow_evidence: Subway sandwich franchise


value: 718 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 4 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: no

category: Bike Services

community: Vancouver

value: Bikes and Blades is a bicycle rental shop positioned just seconds from the Stanley Park entrance on Denman Street, offering a broad fleet that includes city bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, mountain bikes, kids' bikes, scooters, and rollerblades. The shop accommodates families with child trailers, tag-alongs, and baby seats, and includes a helmet, lock, and free city map with staff route recommendations in every rental. Its Denman Street location makes it a natural gateway for cyclists exploring Stanley Park and Vancouver's Seawall.

value: Bikes and Blades

detail: Full rental fleet. Rentals by hour, half-day, or full day. Helmet, lock, and free map included

subcategory: Repair Shop


value: 1370 Marine Drive, V7T 0B5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 75m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Artist-run gallery of Benjamin Lumb on Marine Drive.

category: Attractions

community: West Vancouver

value: BLAH (Benjamin Lumb Art House) is an art gallery in North Vancouver operated by artist Benjamin Lumb, situated on Marine Drive. The acronymic name reflects the kind of self-aware wit common to independent artist-run spaces. Touring cyclists riding the Marine Drive corridor would find this a compact cultural stop worth a visit.

dwell: short

energy: restorative

facet_confidence: high

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: BLAH

ownership: Nonprofit / community

confidence: low

signal: independent artist's retail gallery, free to browse

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Single-artist gallery (Benjamin Lumb Art House) on Marine Drive; ordinary-gallery ladder.


value: 1385 Main Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1C4

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

community: North Vancouver

value: Wildeye Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in North Vancouver with a wide rotating lineup of house-brewed beers spanning Czech Pilsners, hazy IPAs, creative sours, and stouts, alongside a full bistro menu and bar snacks. The venue regularly hosts live music, trivia nights, and line dancing events, and can accommodate private groups of up to 75. A dedicated non-alcoholic 'Easy Series' beer line — marketed explicitly for active occasions including hitting the trails — makes it a welcoming stop for cyclists who prefer to ride dry.

value: Wildeye Beer Store


value: 2801 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C1

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

community: Port Moody

value: Pizzeria Spacca Napoli is an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in Port Moody founded in 2016 by Davide Di Giovanni and Danny Pero, built around a commitment to Italian tradition using imported 00 flour, DOP San Marzano tomatoes, and even European scissors for slicing pizza the Neapolitan way. In 2024 it was named the Best Neapolitan Pizzeria in Canada and became the first Canadian pizzeria to earn three 'spicchi' from Italy's prestigious Gambero Rosso guide. Cyclists will find a welcoming sit-down restaurant with pickup and delivery options, vegan-adaptable pizzas, and gluten-free pasta on the menu.

value: Pizzeria Spacca Napoli

detail: FAQ states pizzas can be made vegan (without cheese; dough is vegan). Gluten-free pasta options are also available per FAQ

signal: cuisine=pizza

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 550 Clark Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 3H7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 49m; stands at 52m; stands at 54m.

value: Coffee Central Roasting bills itself as Vancouver's first coffee roasting commissary — a fully permitted, shared roastery where clients book time to roast their own batches and train with industry experts on machines, Cropster software, and coffee science. It also offers access to small-lot specialty green coffees imported seasonally, and a fully equipped coffee bar for cupping and team training sessions. Access is by appointment, making it a destination for coffee professionals and enthusiasts rather than a drop-in café.

value: Coffee Central Roasting

signal: Coffee roasting commissary/roastery, not a dining venue


value: 3445 43 Ave., Vernon, BC V1T 8P5

blurb: Vernon's main arena, home of the BCHL Vipers.

community: Vernon

value: Kal Tire Place (listed in OSM as Kal Tire Arena) is Vernon's primary multi-use indoor sports facility, hosting ice hockey and lacrosse on its main ice surface. Operated by the City of Vernon, it is the home venue for local competitive hockey leagues and occasional regional events. A touring cyclist passing through Vernon is unlikely to visit as a destination, though the arena sits within the city's broader recreation complex.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: med

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

theme: recreation

google_place_id: ChIJuVGF-ZTYfVMRslKJqOzVFZg

value: Kal Tire Place

ownership: Public

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Kal Tire Place, Vernon's main arena (BCHL Vipers); local-sport venue.


bike_access: rough

character: pleasant

price_band: free

price_label: Free

washroom_type: pit

community: Remote & backcountry, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

value: Seven sites split between two areas on the terraced, forested shores of Barton Lake, surrounded by Douglas fir; reached via a long Forest Service Road haul (40+ km on the Pelican FSR) complicated by a current bridge closure requiring a lengthy alternative route. Kayaking and canoeing are available but fishing is limited to coarse fish.

value: Barton Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast


value: 1233 Lynn Valley Rd #125, North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A1

value: Valley Sushi is a Japanese cuisine and sushi bar in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, serving authentic Japanese food for over a decade. Located in a shopping centre unit on Lynn Valley Road, it offers dine-in, online ordering, and delivery. A touring cyclist riding through the Lynn Valley corridor would find a full sit-down meal option with a broad Japanese menu.

value: Valley Sushi

signal: neighbourhood sushi; ~$15-25pp

wow_evidence: long-running Japanese restaurant at 1233 Lynn Valley Rd


value: 5836 Trans Canada Hwy, Chase, V0E 1M3

community: Chase

value: Bears Den is a Canco-branded gas station and convenience store situated on the Trans-Canada Highway in Chase, BC. Part of the Canco independent Canadian fuel and retail chain, it operates as a 'One Stop by Canco' combining fuel, in-store convenience shopping, and loyalty programs. Its highway location makes it a natural resupply stop for touring cyclists travelling through the Thompson River corridor.

value: Bears Den

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 3248 King George Boulevard, V4P 1A5

community: Surrey

value: Choices Market is a 100% BC-owned natural and organic grocery chain operating since 1990, with this South Surrey location stocking an extensive selection of local, organic, and specialty food items. The store offers free in-store Nutrition Tours led by Registered Dietitians and Holistic Nutritionists, making it a distinctive stop beyond a typical grocery run. As part of Western Canada's largest natural and organic grocer, it prioritizes Canadian and locally sourced products across all departments.

value: Choices Market

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: 100% BC-owned natural and organic grocery chain operating since 1990... Western Canada's largest natural and organic grocer


value: 3519 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 0A3

value: Viti Wine and Lager is a multi-location BC liquor retailer with five Lower Mainland stores, part of the award-winning Viaggi Hospitality group. The Hastings location anchors East Vancouver's main commercial strip, offering wine, lager, gift cards, and custom orders. It is a convenient resupply stop for touring cyclists riding the East Hastings corridor.

value: Viti Wine and Lager

signal: Liquor retail chain (dup Viti), not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 1113 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 45m; stands (6 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; rack (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 25 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Shiki Sushi is a Japanese restaurant that has been a fixture in downtown Victoria since 2004, offering an extensive menu of sushi, nigiri, sashimi, noodles, tempura, and bento boxes alongside an all-you-can-eat option. Located on Blanshard Street in the heart of the city, it bills itself as one of Victoria's most popular sushi destinations with comfortable dine-in surroundings. A touring cyclist finishing a ride in the capital would find a wide-ranging lunch and dinner menu with ample vegetarian choices.

value: Shiki Sushi

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: edamame, agedashi tofu, smoked tofu salad, vegetable spring rolls, vegetable gyoza, yam tempura, vegetable udon/soba, and vegetable rolls. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Entree mains $13–19, mostly $15–16; typical casual sushi pricing

region: Vancouver Island

wow_evidence: fixture in downtown Victoria since 2004


value: 20530 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (4 spaces) at 39m; bollard (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Ashoka Indian Cuisine is a full-service licensed restaurant in Langley, BC, serving a broad menu spanning traditional Indian street food, tandoor specialties, Indo-Chinese fusion, and momos alongside a full bar program with cocktails, mocktails, wine, and spirits. The kitchen caters to both vegetarians and meat-eaters with dedicated menu sections for each, and the restaurant also handles catering and accepts online orders.

value: Ashoka Restaurant

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian Specials' section; individual vegetarian items appear throughout (Vegetable Pakora Platter, Vegetarian Pasta, Vegetable Samosa, Honey Chilli Cauliflower, etc.)

signal: Indian, licensed, cocktails $9; ~$16-26pp


value: 285 Donald Road, Williams Lake, V2G 4K4

community: Williams Lake

value: Boston Pizza

ownership: Buy Canadian

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 2677 Clearbrook Road, V2T 2Y6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 36m.

community: Abbotsford

value: KFC

signal: chain 'kfc'


value: 2220 Bowen Road, Unit 2a, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Affirmation Coffee is a newly renovated neighborhood café on Bowen Road in Nanaimo, focused on freshly crafted coffee and homemade baked goods made from locally sourced ingredients. Reviewers highlight standout lattes, Biscoff cheesecake, muffins, and classic Nanaimo bars in a clean, uncluttered space. It offers a comfortable spot to sit down and recharge mid-ride in the north end of Nanaimo.

value: Affirmation Coffee


value: 4709 Canal Road, Pender Island, B.C., V0N 2M1

community: Pender Island

value: Coffee + Kitchen is the on-site restaurant at WOODS on Pender, a glamping resort set on 7.3 forested acres adjacent to Prior Centennial National Park on Pender Island. By day it operates as an artisan coffee house serving fresh-baked pastries and Fernwood Coffee Company coffee; by evening it becomes a farm-to-table dinner restaurant with hand-crafted cocktails and a B.C. wine and local craft beer list. The restaurant is open to the public — not just resort guests — and features both indoor seating for up to 22 and a patio for an additional 16.

value: Coffee + Kitchen

signal: glamping-resort coffee house by day/dinner by night; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: farm-to-table dinner restaurant ... glamping resort set on 7.3 forested acres adjacent to Prior Centennial National Park


value: 36421 Ridgeview Road, Deroche, BC

blurb: Waterfall with suspension-bridge viewpoint east of Mission.

community: Deroche

value: Cascade Falls Regional Park is a Fraser Valley Regional District park located near Deroche, offering access to a scenic waterfall in the mountains east of Mission. Operated by a regional government body, it sits along Ridgeview Road and draws visitors into the forested terrain of the lower Fraser Valley. Touring cyclists riding the corridor between Mission and Harrison Hot Springs would find this a worthwhile natural detour.

label: spring snowmelt peak flow

months: April May June

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Cascade Falls Regional Park

band_key: free

label: Free

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: FVRD waterfall park east of Mission — short walk to falls with a suspension-bridge viewpoint; popular local stop.


value: 2657 Quadra Street, V8T 4E3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands at 53m; stands at 53m; stands at 82m.

blurb: Independent single-screen cinema in North Park; Ghibli nights and classics.

value: The Roxy is an independent neighbourhood movie theatre in Victoria's North Park area, screening a mix of new releases, classic films, Studio Ghibli retrospectives, and community events like talent show socials. Its eclectic programming and intimate single-screen format make it a distinctive cultural stop for visitors exploring the city by bike.

value: The Roxy

detail: Privacy policy references 'Online ticket or concession purchases,' confirming concession sales on site

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: independent cinema; tickets ~$12-14

wow_evidence: Independent single-screen cinema with eclectic programming — evening show-conditional delight.


value: 1802 Maritime Mews, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 94m; stands (8 spaces) at 95m. Total: 8 spaces.

blurb: Free Granville Island gallery specializing in Zimbabwean Shona stone sculpture.

value: Ukama Gallery is a free-admission contemporary art gallery on Granville Island specializing in original stone sculptures by over 200 emerging and world-renowned artists from Zimbabwe, alongside paintings and mixed media works by Canadian artists. Opened in 2015, the gallery takes its name from a Shona word for the bonds of an extended family, reflecting its mission to foster personal connections between visitors and African art. Situated in the heart of Granville Island—a hub accessible by bike path, ferry, and transit—it offers a culturally distinctive stop on Vancouver's waterfront cycling circuit.

value: Ukama Gallery

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Free gallery with a genuinely distinctive niche — Zimbabwean Shona stone sculpture, 200+ artists — on Granville Island.


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 78m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Museum and memorial to HMCS Alberni, the minesweeper lost in 1944.

community: Courtenay

value: HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial is a maritime museum on Vancouver Island dedicated to commemorating HMCS Alberni, a Canadian minesweeper lost during World War II. The museum preserves the memory of the vessel and its crew, making it a site of historical and military significance. Touring cyclists exploring the Port Alberni area may find it a worthwhile cultural stop on the regional route.

theme: history

value: HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial

signal: tourism=museum

wow_evidence: Museum commemorating the WWII minesweeper HMCS Alberni and her crew (located in Courtenay, not Port Alberni as the record implies).


community: Coquitlam

value: Me-n-Ed's Pizza is a proudly Canadian-owned family pizza chain operating in the Lower Mainland since 1969, known for specialty and premium pizzas made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers dine-in alongside delivery and takeout, and pours local BC craft beers on tap. With a catering menu and a loyalty program, it's a solid stop for a hungry touring cyclist looking for a full sit-down meal.

value: Me-n-Ed's Pizza


value: 6401 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

community: Burnaby

value: Pho Den is a Vietnamese restaurant situated in a unit along Kingsway in Burnaby, one of the Lower Mainland's busiest arterial corridors. It offers indoor dining and online ordering, making it a convenient stop for cyclists riding the Kingsway corridor. The restaurant's pho-focused menu provides a hot, restorative meal option for touring cyclists passing through the Burnaby–Vancouver urban stretch.

value: Pho Den

signal: Pho Den is a pho shop - explicit band 1 category


value: 9129 Main Street, Osoyoos, V0H 1V2

community: Osoyoos

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 1425 Marine Drive, V7T 1B9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 65m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: The Squarerigger Pub is a recently renovated English-style pub on Marine Drive in West Vancouver's Ambleside neighbourhood, situated directly across from Ambleside Beach and steps from the North Shore seawall cycling corridor. It blends a traditionally rustic atmosphere with a modern sports bar setup featuring large HD screens, and draws a loyal local crowd with live music every Friday and karaoke every Saturday. The kitchen serves pub fare daily through Mani's Food Services, making it a plausible refuelling stop for cyclists on the seawall route.

value: Squarerigger Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: Subway


bike_access: hard

kid_friendly: no

community: Lang Bay

value: A 2-site paddle-in overnight stop at the eastern portage between Horseshoe Lake and Little Horseshoe Lake on a BC canoe route; accessible only by water with no confirmed amenities.

value: Little Horseshoe Creek Recreation Site


value: 3908 32 Street, Vernon, British Columbia, V1T 5P2, Canada

community: Vernon

value: MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is a long-running Canadian chain (est. 1960) serving premium steaks, burgers, pastas, and shareable appetizers in a relaxed, no-dress-code atmosphere. The Vernon location welcomes both walk-ins and reservations, and positions itself as a neighbourhood gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. A solid option for touring cyclists seeking a full sit-down meal with a broad menu after a day on the road.

value: Mr Mikes

wow_evidence: long-running Canadian chain (est. 1960)


value: 565 Clarke Road, Unit 102

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 50m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 58m; rack at 71m; rack (2 spaces) at 90m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: HiFive Chicken is a Canadian fast-food chain founded in Vancouver in 2016 that has grown to over 11 locations across British Columbia, specializing in freshly marinated roasted and fried chicken. The menu spans whole pieces, tenders, wings, sandwiches, poutine, and sides, making it a solid calorie stop on a long ride. Online ordering and a mobile app with a 3% cashback loyalty program round out the experience.

value: HiFive Chicken

detail: Menu lists a dedicated 'Boxed Lunch' category and a 'School Lunch Program', indicating pre-packed meal assembly is available

detail: Menu lists a Veggie Sandwich (toasted bun, mayo, lettuce, veggie patty, tomato, onion rings)


value: 4368 Main Street, Whistler, V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: KFC


value: 2755 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, V5T 0A9

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack at 40m; rack at 43m; rack at 45m; rack at 55m; rack at 60m; rack (4 spaces) at 61m; rack at 63m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: The Biltmore Cabaret is a storied live music venue in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, operating as a community public house and performance stage for over 50 years. Reopened in 2007 under The MRG Group, it showcases local, Canadian, and international touring acts across a wide spectrum of music and arts. A cyclist stopping here would find a lively bar atmosphere geared around evening concerts rather than daytime food service.

value: Biltmore Cabaret

signal: amenity=bar


value: 1168 Alberni Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (6 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 63m; stands (6 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; rack (5 spaces) at 90m; stands (5 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Dragon Bowl is a fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain founded in 2022, located in Vancouver's West End near Alberni and Thurlow streets. It specializes in customizable rice bowls, noodle bowls, protein-packed salads, and bubble tea made with fresh, natural ingredients blending traditional Chinese flavors with modern preparation. With online ordering, quick service, and a focus on healthy and affordable meals, it makes a convenient stop for cyclists moving through downtown Vancouver.

value: Dragon Bowl

detail: About page explicitly mentions 'refreshing vegetarian options' among available menu choices


value: 772 Goldstream Avenue, V9B 2X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 29m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Langford

value: Fairway Market is a Vancouver Island–owned grocery chain founded in 1963, now operating 9 locations including this Langford store at Goldstream Village. The store carries a broad range of departments — deli, meat, produce, dairy, bakery, floral, an Asian kitchen, and a sushi counter — making it a well-stocked resupply point for touring cyclists. The company emphasizes local BC and Island producers alongside an extensive international product selection.

value: Fairway Market

detail: Website lists 'Asian Kitchen' and 'Sushi Village' as in-store departments, indicating prepared and hot food service


value: 6591 Kingsway, Burnaby

value: Church's Chicken is a fried chicken fast-food chain offering takeaway service. Located on Kingsway in Burnaby, it provides a quick meal option for cycling tourists passing through the area.

value: Church's Chicken

wow_evidence: fried chicken fast-food chain


value: 433 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6C 1T1

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 20m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (9 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (3 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Hungry Zus is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Vancouver's Financial District, serving bowls, pita wraps, falafel, grilled meats, and house-made sides with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Located on Granville Street steps from Waterfront SkyTrain Station, it offers indoor dining and a summer outdoor patio. The restaurant runs a loyalty rewards program and offers customizable catering for groups.

value: Hungrey Zus

detail: Website promotes 'Naturally Vegan Options', a dedicated vegan bowl, and vegetarian choices throughout

signal: fast-casual Mediterranean, bowls/pita/falafel; ~$13-17


value: Thompson-Nicola N, BC V1K 1R2, Canada

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Nicola

value: Open, sunny 13-site lake rec site southeast of Merritt, popular with anglers and mountain bikers; access is via gravel Lundbom Lake Road off Highway 5A/97C.

value: Marquart Lake Recreation Site


value: 9842 Resthaven Dr, Sidney, BC

community: Sidney

value: Taste of Tokyo is a family-owned Japanese restaurant in the waterfront town of Sidney, BC, serving authentic sushi, noodle dishes, and Japanese-Western fusions crafted by a head chef with over a decade of experience. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a personalized community-oriented approach that has earned it a loyal local following. The full-service location suits everything from quick weekday lunches to group dinners, with takeout also available.

value: Taste of Tokyo

signal: Website explicitly states 'Price Range: $ $$$ (Affordable - under $10)'

wow_evidence: features 'Take Out', 'Wireless Internet', and 'Wi-Fi'


value: 9908 King George Boulevard

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 27m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 29m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 30m; building (70 spaces, covered, paid) at 49m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 72m. Total: 90 spaces.

community: Surrey

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: 1309 Island Highway

community: Campbell River

value: Boston Pizza


value: 9749 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K3

community: North Cowichan

value: Willow Street Cafe occupies a striking 1927 heritage building in the heart of Chemainus — originally a Masonic Lodge, later a bank — that now serves made-to-order breakfasts, homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, and their locally famous fresh-baked scones. A spacious outdoor deck makes it a natural warm-weather stop, and the cafe also offers cold beer, private event rental, and catering services.

value: Willow Street Cafe

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: striking 1927 heritage building... spacious outdoor deck


value: 2456 Burrard Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

community: Vanderhoof

value: Tasty Tandoori Grill is a family-run Indian restaurant in Vanderhoof serving authentic tandoor dishes, biryanis, and a broad menu spanning vegetarian, meat, and seafood options. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, as well as a private dining room that can host events for up to 50 people. Meats are noted as locally sourced, and most menu items are described as gluten-free.

value: Tasty Tandoori Grill

detail: Website menu includes a dedicated 'Vegetarian/Vegan (V)' section; indian.php states 'All menu items are gluten-free. (Few exceptions)'

signal: family Indian, tandoor/biryani; ~$15-25pp

region: Northern British Columbia

wow_evidence: family-run Indian restaurant...meats are noted as locally sourced...takeout and delivery


value: 118 6th Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3L7

community: Prince Rupert

value: The Prestige Oceanview Hotel Prince Rupert is a full-service hotel steps from the Inner Harbour in Prince Rupert, offering ocean views, a complimentary breakfast buffet with hot waffle bar, a fitness room, and free parking. It is part of the Prestige Hotels & Resorts family of 19 BC properties and caters to both leisure and business travellers. Prince Rupert is a key gateway to the BC Ferries Inside Passage route and Alaska, making this hotel a practical stop for long-distance touring cyclists.

value: Prestige Prince Rupert Hotel

detail: Complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet with hot waffle bar included for guests; described as starting early on both weekdays and weekends

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Prestige Oceanview, Prince Rupert harbourfront, breakfast included; $160-200

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 225 Lorne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1W2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: Moxie's

signal: chain 'moxie'


value: 172 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G1

value: Cadeaux Bakery is a specialty bakery situated in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, known for handcrafted pastries—butter croissants, double-baked almond croissants, fruit danishes, and savoury scones—alongside an extensive menu of made-to-order custom cakes. The compact Powell Street storefront is wheelchair accessible and operates as a walk-in shop, making it a practical calorie stop for cyclists riding through the eastern edge of downtown Vancouver. The bakery does not offer gluten-free or vegan cake options at this time.

value: Cadeaux Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: 1017 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 0C4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 84m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Nightingale is a fine dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver specializing in shared plates and group dining experiences. Part of the Hawksworth Group, it offers both dine-in and takeout service with a focus on chef-curated menus. The restaurant provides a refined dining environment in the heart of the city suitable for gathering with cycling companions.

value: Nightingale

signal: Nightingale (Hawksworth Group), upscale shared plates; ~$45-65pp

wow_evidence: fine dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver ... Part of the Hawksworth Group


value: 855 Anders Road, West Kelowna, V1Z1K2

community: West Kelowna

value: A liquor store in West Kelowna offering beverages and supplies to residents and visitors. Serves as a convenient retail stop for touring cyclists seeking refreshments.

value: Lakeview Liquor

wow_evidence: liquor store in West Kelowna


community: Saanich

value: Noodle Box


community: Dawson Creek

value: Juice Five O is a Vietnamese food restaurant located inside the Kruk Centre for Performing Arts in Dawson Creek, in BC's Peace Region. The menu centres on traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho, vermicelli noodles (bun), and curry chicken, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and house-made preparations. Takeout and delivery are available alongside a drink menu that includes bubble tea, smoothies, and coffee.

value: Juice Five O - Noodle bar

detail: Website menu includes a 'Delivery Charge' line item, confirming off-premise orders are offered

detail: Website states 'Vegetarian version available' for the Bun (vermicelli) dish

signal: Most mains $16–20 range; sit-down pho/noodle bar


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

community: Langley

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 2129 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z6

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; bollard (2 spaces) at 64m; bollard (2 spaces) at 89m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 90m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m; bollard (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 20 spaces.

value: ZUBU Ramen is a multi-location Japanese restaurant group with four Lower Mainland outposts; the Kerrisdale location serves ramen, fresh temaki, hand-made gyoza, and rice bowls in a lively neighbourhood setting. Executive Chef William Cao trained at Kitchen Hyodo Ramen School in Oyama, Japan, and sources ingredients either locally or imported directly from Japan. The chain has received press coverage from the Vancouver Sun, WestCoast Families, and Montecristo Magazine since opening in 2020.

value: ZUBU Ramen

signal: Ramen shop; Bone Marrow Ramen $27.95—upper band 2 range


value: 4690 Telqua Drive, Box 225, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0

blurb: Gold Rush heritage site at 108 Mile Ranch; a dozen historic buildings on the Cariboo Waggon Road.

community: 108 Mile Ranch

value: A heritage site and local history museum at 108 Mile Ranch preserving the story of the Cariboo Gold Rush era. The grounds feature over a dozen historic buildings including the McNeil Mansion Museum, a blacksmith shop, a chapel, and a trapper's cabin, all connected by the legendary Cariboo Waggon Road. Touring cyclists on Highway 97 between 100 Mile House and Williams Lake will find it a worthwhile cultural stop, with a gift shop and periodic markets and ghost tours adding variety.

setting: mixed

value: 108 Heritage Site

signal: Cariboo heritage site with museum buildings; small admission/donation, under $15

wow_evidence: Real open-air heritage site: dozen+ historic buildings incl. McNeil Mansion Museum on the Cariboo Waggon Road; regional reference point. DUPE#20 winner (fuller, concrete record).


value: 1646 McKenzie Avenue, V8N 1A7

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 19m; stands (8 spaces) at 35m; rack at 67m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Popeyes

signal: chain 'popeyes'


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 47m; rack at 70m.

community: Maple Ridge

value: Mary Brown's is a 100% Canadian-owned fried chicken chain operating since 1969, known for hand-cut, hand-breaded chicken prepared fresh in each store using Canadian-sourced whole birds and locally grown potatoes. The Maple Ridge location offers takeout and delivery of signature chicken, hand-cut taters, and handmade coleslaw. It is a convenient hot-meal stop for cyclists moving through the Fraser Valley corridor.

value: Mary Brown's

signal: chain 'mary brown'


blurb: Historic patient-built garden in the Riverview arboretum grounds.

community: Coquitlam

value: Finnie's Garden is a named garden within the historic Riverview Lands arboretum in Coquitlam, BC, stewarded by the non-profit Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. The broader Riverview Lands encompass over 1,800 tagged heritage trees on a site established in 1904 as a therapeutically designed hospital campus and BC's first botanical garden. Entry to the grounds is free and publicly accessible, making it a quiet green stop for cyclists passing through the Coquitlam area.

label: spring bloom (cherry, laburnum)

months: April May

value: Riverview Lands Arboretum

signal: osm fee=no

wow_evidence: Patient-built garden within the free Riverview Lands arboretum (BC's first botanical garden, 1,800 heritage trees) — the arboretum has no Attractions row: parent missing.


value: 1400 Dogwood Street, Suite 320, Campbell River, BC V9W 3A6

value: Subway at Mariner Square Shopping Centre is a full-service fast-food sandwich shop serving Footlongs, 6" subs, wraps, and salads in Campbell River. It accepts multiple major credit cards and offers in-restaurant dining, pickup, curbside, and delivery. For touring cyclists passing through Campbell River, it is a reliable mid-route calorie stop with flexible ordering options.

value: Subway

signal: Subway chain (confirmed); ~$9-14


community: Chilliwack

value: Booster Juice

signal: chain 'booster juice'


value: 3690 Shelbourne Street

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 77m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 3460 Saanich Road

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 69m; bollard (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; bollard (2 spaces) at 72m; rack (6 spaces) at 74m; bollard (4 spaces) at 78m; bollard (4 spaces) at 87m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m; bollard (4 spaces) at 92m; bollard (4 spaces) at 92m; bollard (4 spaces) at 93m; bollard (4 spaces) at 93m; rack (6 spaces) at 93m; rack (6 spaces) at 94m; bollard (2 spaces) at 97m; rack (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 68 spaces.

value: This Walmart Supercenter on Saanich Road in Victoria is a large-format retailer carrying groceries alongside electronics, clothing, furniture, and more. As one of the area's major big-box stores, it offers a broad range of supplies that a touring cyclist might need to restock — from food staples to basic household goods. The store is wheelchair accessible and offers public Wi-Fi.

value: Walmart

wow_evidence: Walmart Supercenter on Saanich Road


value: 45200 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3C7

value: MR MIKES Chilliwack is a location of the long-running Canadian SteakhouseCasual chain, originally founded in 1960 and positioned as a relaxed, unpretentious full-service restaurant. The menu spans premium steaks, burgers, pastas, salads, and shareable appetizers in a casual 'come as you are' atmosphere. Walk-ins are welcome, and both dine-in and takeout options are available at this Sardis-area location.

value: Mr Mikes


value: 102 – 2776 Bourquin Crescent West, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6A4

community: Abbotsford

value: Little Sprout Café is a social enterprise café operated by Communitas Supportive Care Society, a BC charity supporting people living with disabilities, with all profits reinvested into that mission. The menu centres on microgreens grown in-house and Fraser Valley sourced ingredients, prepared in a fully visible open-kitchen concept by an inclusively hired team. It is a community-rooted, values-driven spot that offers a genuinely local and nutritious food stop in the Abbotsford area.

value: LITTLE SPROUT café

detail: Microgreens page states 'Locally sourced ingredients and plant-forward recipes are part of how we express our values'; menu is built around in-house-grown microgreens and fresh plant-based ingredients


value: 109 - 1899 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 6R5

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces, covered) at 22m; stands (8 spaces) at 36m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 38m; rack (10 spaces) at 68m; stands (10 spaces) at 79m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 97m. Total: 52 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: JOEY Burnaby is an upscale-casual chain restaurant in Burnaby's Brentwood neighbourhood, built around modern interiors with handmade lighting and a rooftop patio. Part of the family-owned JOEY Restaurants group operating since 1992, this location serves a globally inspired menu alongside handcrafted cocktails and maintains a dedicated private event space. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers both indoor and outdoor patio seating.

value: Joey

signal: chain 'joey'


bike_parking_detail: 25 racks within 100m: bollard (4 spaces) at 10m; rack (6 spaces) at 15m; rack (6 spaces) at 23m; bollard (4 spaces) at 23m; rack (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (4 spaces) at 48m; bollard (4 spaces) at 56m; bollard (4 spaces) at 59m; bollard (4 spaces) at 60m; bollard (4 spaces) at 64m; rack (5 spaces) at 65m; rack (6 spaces) at 74m; bollard (4 spaces) at 74m; bollard (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (6 spaces) at 78m; bollard (2 spaces) at 79m; bollard (4 spaces) at 79m; bollard (2 spaces) at 81m; bollard (4 spaces) at 84m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (6 spaces) at 88m; bollard (4 spaces) at 88m; bollard (2 spaces) at 91m; bollard (4 spaces) at 91m; bollard (4 spaces) at 96m. Total: 103 spaces.

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 2220 Bowen Road, Unit 10, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: The Landlubber Pub is a family-owned neighbourhood pub in Nanaimo's Beban Plaza with nearly 30 years of history serving a wide-ranging local clientele. It is known for wing night four nights a week with over 30 flavours, homemade comfort food, and a lively entertainment calendar including karaoke, music trivia, poker nights, and open mic sessions. Located at the corner of Bowen and Northfield roads, it sits on two bus routes and draws everyone from post-work regulars to weekend brunch crowds.

value: The Landlubber Pub

signal: amenity=pub


value: 1977 Goold Road, Houston

community: Houston

value: Bearspaw Inn Bed & Breakfast is a guest house listed in OpenStreetMap on Goold Road in Houston, BC, a small community in the Bulkley-Nechako region along Highway 16. No verified website or contact information is available to confirm current operations or amenities. Touring cyclists passing through the Houston area would need to verify the property directly before relying on it as a stop.

value: Bearspaw Inn & Suites


value: 540 Esplanade Avenue, V9G 1A6

community: Ladysmith

value: Holiday House Seaview Motel is a pet-friendly motel located on Esplanade Avenue in Ladysmith, a small harbour town on Vancouver Island's east coast roughly midway between Nanaimo and Duncan. The 'Seaview' name suggests ocean views over Ladysmith Harbour and the southern Gulf Islands. Its Esplanade Avenue address places it close to Ladysmith's waterfront, making it a convenient stop for cyclists on the Island's east-coast touring corridor.

value: Holiday House Seaview Motel

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 1728 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC, V5N 4A3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 63m. Total: 12 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Nonna's Cucina is an intimate Italian pop-up dining experience on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, evolved from its original Hastings Street roots. The menu centres on house-made pasta with chef-selected sauces, cocktails, and curated wines, delivered in a setting that bills itself as celebrating authentic Italian flavours. Touring cyclists finishing a day on the city's east side streets will find a full dinner service with reservations available.

value: Nonna's Cucina

signal: No menu prices visible; fine wines mentioned but no fine-dining markers


community: Parksville

value: Corfield Liquor Depot is a retail alcohol store located on Vancouver Island, operating as part of the Liquor Depot chain. It offers a selection of beer, wine, and spirits, and the chain advertises volume discounts for larger orders. As a convenience resupply stop, it is limited in cyclist-focused services.

value: Corfield Liquor Depot

detail: Liquor retail store; no food products indicated on website or


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 73m; rack at 86m.

community: Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 4192 Dawson Street, Burnaby, V5C 0A4

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 10153 King George Blvd #1060, Surrey, BC V3T 2W1, Canada

value: Maxim's

signal: shop=bakery


bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 26m; lockers (secure) at 27m; lockers (secure) at 28m; lockers (secure) at 29m.

community: Kelowna

value: OEB

signal: OEB breakfast, popular; ~$20-28pp


value: 1312 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E4

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; rack at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m. Total: 24 spaces.

blurb: Indigenous-made soaps and smudge products on Kingsway.

value: Sisters Sage is a Tsimshian-owned wellness brand founded by Lynn-Marie Angus of the Gitxaała, Nisga'a, and Métis Nations, creating handmade soaps, bath fizzies, salves, and smokeless smudge sprays using traditional First Nations ingredients like sage, cedar, and sweetgrass. The brand is an award-winning Indigenous business recognized for community impact, and its Kingsway storefront doubles as a cultural space supporting other Indigenous entrepreneurs. A touring cyclist stopping here will find a unique locally made product line rooted in Indigenous land-based knowledge.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: low

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC

value: Sisters Sage

origin: manual

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: Indigenous wellness retail/e-commerce brand, not an admission venue

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Award-winning Indigenous wellness brand with Kingsway storefront — distinctive shop stop (TwoChiefs band).


value: 422 Esplanade Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

value: Ironworks Café & Crêperie is a Vancouver Island cafe chain open since 2018, built around made-from-scratch Belgian-style crepes and locally roasted Italian coffee. The brand operates confirmed locations in Duncan and Nanaimo and references a Ladysmith presence in customer reviews and footer listings, though that location's current status is uncertain. The menu spans sweet and savoury crepes with broad dietary accommodation, including vegan and gluten-free batter choices.

value: Ironworks Café & Crêperie

detail: Website states 'Gluten-Free & Vegan options'; menu lists Original Belgian, Gluten-Free Buckwheat, and Whole Wheat Vegan batters; many items marked vegan-substitutable (*) and gluten-free-available (+)

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: Vancouver Island cafe chain... confirmed locations in Duncan and Nanaimo


value: 15581 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C9

community: White Rock

value: Leieve Tea is a bright and cheerful tea café on Marine Drive in White Rock, offering an extensive menu of hot and cold teas, bubble teas, slush drinks, and smoothies. It is located on the scenic waterfront strip that draws cyclists exploring White Rock's beachside promenade. The café has been operating since 2016 and is listed as a dining destination by the local tourism association.

value: Leieve Tea


value: 2070 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7

value: BarBurrito is Canada's largest burrito chain, proudly Canadian since 2005 and now operating 385+ locations nationwide. This Abbotsford Village location serves fully customizable Mexican-inspired meals — burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas — made to order from fresh in-house ingredients. It's a convenient fast-casual stop for cyclists moving through Abbotsford along the Sumas Way corridor.

value: BarBurrito

detail: Nutrition page lists 'Veggie Ground' and 'Falafel' protein options and a 'Gluten Free' tortilla option

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


value: 4122 Village Green, Whistler, BC V8E 1G9, Canada

community: Whistler

value: Buffalo Bill's is a pub in Whistler, BC, serving as a casual food and beverage destination in the mountain resort community.

value: Buffalo Bill's

wow_evidence: pub in Whistler, BC


value: 7135 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

community: Port Hardy

value: Café Guido & Company is Port Hardy's downtown espresso bar and coffee shop, serving artisan espresso, baked goods, and lunch items in the heart of BC's northern Vancouver Island hub. The space also houses The Book Nook (a curated bookstore one floor below) and Drift (a clothing boutique one floor above), making it an unusually complete stop for touring cyclists finishing or starting the island route. A companion drive-thru location (G2 Drive-Thru) operates nearby for riders who prefer a quick stop.

value: Café Guido

wow_evidence: Port Hardy's downtown espresso bar... The Book Nook... Drift... companion drive-thru location


category: Transport

source: manual

value: Tofino Water Taxi runs the electric vessel Silent 1 out of Tofino, offering on-demand charters and bundled excursions (including an 'Ahous Bay Direct' round trip to Ahousaht/Flores Island, from $99–119) rather than a fixed timetable — Ahousaht's own community directory names Ahous Hakuum as the only water taxi with regular scheduled service to the community. No bicycle policy is published; kayak transport is offered. Call ahead to confirm bike space and cost.

value: Tofino Water Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Ferry


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

community: Kamloops

value: Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Kamloops is a mid-range motel on Columbia Street offering easy access to the Trans-Canada Highway and Kamloops' downtown core and riverfront. The property is part of the Sonesta brand family and features an on-site café, Kirsten's Hideout, where guests receive a complimentary American-style breakfast each morning. Standard rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave, while suites offer full kitchenettes and separate living space for longer stays.

detail: Website states guests can 'take advantage of our laundry or business amenities.'

wow_evidence: part of the Sonesta brand family


value: 615 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3K3

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Gotham Steakhouse is a long-established downtown Vancouver institution, celebrating 25 years as of 2024, housed in an opulent art deco dining room of mahogany and soaring windows. The kitchen serves exclusively Canada Prime grade beef alongside fresh seafood, hand-crafted cocktails, and a deep award-winning wine cellar. Private dining rooms — the Club Room (up to 32 guests) and the intimate Boardroom (up to 20) — make it a destination for group dining as well as solo indulgence.

value: Gotham Steakhouse & Bar

wow_evidence: long-established downtown Vancouver institution, celebrating 25 years…award-winning wine cellar


value: 14967 Marine Drive, White Rock, V4B 1C3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 24m; rack (8 spaces) at 95m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Marble Slab Creamery

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 1587 Kitwanga Road North

community: Kitwanga

value: Kitwanga General Store is a small general store in the village of Kitwanga, located in the Skeena Country of northwestern British Columbia along the Yellowhead Highway corridor. It serves a remote community where the next significant supply stop can be many kilometres away, making it a potentially valuable resupply point for touring cyclists on the Stewart-Cassiar or Yellowhead routes. The store's exact offerings are unverified due to inaccessible web content.

value: Freshmart Kitwanga


value: 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 20m; stands (3 spaces) at 54m; stands (10 spaces) at 62m; stands (5 spaces) at 92m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: McDonald's at 1055 West Georgia Street is a fast food restaurant in downtown Vancouver, situated inside a mixed-use building near the West End and steps from the central business district. The restaurant offers a broad menu spanning burgers, chicken, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages, with indoor seating and vegetarian options available. Its downtown core location makes it a practical food and beverage stop for cyclists transiting through Vancouver.

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 5128 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0E2

community: Sooke

value: The 17 Mile House Liquor Shoppe is a retail liquor store attached to the historic 17 Mile House complex, a Sooke landmark that has welcomed travellers along this road since 1894. The store carries a broad selection of domestic and imported products with a particular emphasis on specialty BC wines, and hosts weekly Friday tasting events featuring local products. For cyclists passing through Sooke on the way to or from the Galloping Goose or Westshore trails, it offers a convenient resupply point with knowledgeable staff.

value: 17 Mile House Liquor Shoppe

detail: Liquor store only; no food preparation or packed lunch service mentioned

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: Wells Gray Country, BC V0E 1N2, Canada

community: Blackpool

value: A small, free 3-site rec site in treed forest beside Reflector Lake near Clearwater; reached via roughly 12 km of explicitly rough forest road that will slow and shake a loaded touring bike.

value: Reflector Lake East Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 6978 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, V5P 3Y8

value: The One BBQ Kitchen is a Hong Kong-style Cantonese BBQ restaurant on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, founded with a mission to recreate authentic Hong Kong street food culture. The menu centres on house-made BBQ meats including the signature Devil's Char Siu and Peking Duck, served for both lunch and dinner. Customer reviews highlight attentive service and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere, and the restaurant offers both dine-in and online order pickup.

value: The One BBQ Kitchen

signal: Most mains $15.95–$28.95; premium Peking Duck $49.95–$89.95

wow_evidence: Hong Kong-style Cantonese BBQ restaurant on Victoria Drive... signature Devil's Char Siu and Peking Duck


value: 491 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver

value: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 32525 London Avenue, Mission

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 55m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Winners


value: 28625 Trans-Canada Hwy, Hope, BC V0X 1L3, Canada

community: Squeah

value: A treed campground on Emory Creek's gold-rush-era townsite, 18 km north of Hope via Highway 1, with paved internal roads and easy access; the adjacent CP Rail mainline brings frequent train noise day and night.

value: Emory Creek Campground


value: 2320 Maple Drive, Quesnel, V2J 6R7

community: Quesnel


value: 301 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (5 spaces) at 66m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Stega Eatery is a daytime café on West Cordova Street in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, focused on breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, and salads. It offers gluten-free baked goods including loaves and bagels available for pre-order, signalling a thoughtful approach to dietary needs. Its location near the downtown waterfront makes it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists on the seawall or passing through Gastown.

value: Stega Eatery

detail: Website subpage title explicitly references 'GF Loaves & Bagels', confirming gluten-free options. OSM cuisine tag includes 'salad', consistent with vegetarian offerings, but

signal: cuisine=sandwich


value: 1818 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Pho 37 is an award-winning Vietnamese restaurant chain with its Commercial Drive location sitting on one of Vancouver's most bike-friendly corridors. The restaurant serves authentic, scratch-made pho, vermicelli bowls, and a broad menu of Vietnamese appetizers and mains — all prepared fresh daily with MSG-free ingredients. Past accolades include the Canadian Choice Award for Vietnamese Restaurant and recognition on Yelp Elites' Top Places to Eat.

value: Pho 37

detail: Menu explicitly labels vegetarian options: 'Spring Rolls Regular / Vegetarian,' 'Salad Roll Shrimp / Tofu,' 'Vegetables and Tofu Noodle,' and vermicelli bowls with vegetarian choice. No GF or vegan labeling found

signal: Pho noodle house with multiple sit-down locations, no menu prices visible

wow_evidence: award-winning Vietnamese restaurant chain ... Canadian Choice Award for Vietnamese Restaurant


value: 103-1655 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3P7

community: Coquitlam

value: Doppio Zero is an Italian sit-down restaurant in Coquitlam specializing in Vera Pizza Napoletana alongside house-made pastas, antipasti, and an Italian-focused wine list. The kitchen takes its craft seriously — the award-winning Boschetti pizza features truffle cream, speck DOP, and shaved parmesan — making it a memorable stop for cyclists looking for a proper meal rather than a quick bite. Reservations are recommended as the restaurant may close early on slow nights.

value: Doppio Zero Pizza

detail: Menu marks numerous items as vegetarian (V) across all courses; 'Beyond – Vegan' pizza available; gluten-free pasta offered as a substitute on pasta dishes

signal: Vera Pizza Napoletana + house pasta + wine list; real sit-down Italian; ~$25-38pp


value: 4863 Stanley Street, V0A 1M0

blurb: Radium Hot Springs' village library on Stanley Street.

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: The Radium Public Library is a small community library serving Radium Hot Springs and the surrounding Columbia Valley, located on Stanley Street in the heart of the village. It offers public computer and internet access, a Library of Things, digital lending, and a variety of community programs. For touring cyclists passing through the Kootenay Rockies, it provides a welcoming indoor stop with Wi-Fi and a range of local community resources and links.

days_closed: Mo Su

theme: civic

value: Radium Hot Springs Public Library

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Small village library with Library of Things; ordinary library band.


value: 7160 Oliver Street, Mission, BC V2V 6K5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (16 spaces) at 75m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Mission Springs Brewing Company is one of BC's oldest craft brewhouses, operating since 1996 in a 10-barrel facility overlooking the Fraser River in Mission. The pub and restaurant offers its own lineup of craft beers on tap alongside a full food menu, with beer also available in growlers, cans, and kegs to take home. Three patios and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere make it a natural gathering spot for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Mission Springs Brewing Company

detail: Website menu page includes a dedicated 'VEGETARIAN/VEGAN/GF MENU' link and individual menu items are labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 1321 Yates Street, Victoria, V8S 2A1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: safe_loops (8 spaces) at 36m; rack at 36m; rack at 36m; rack at 36m; rack at 37m; rack at 37m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Shell


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 52m; rack (3 spaces) at 89m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 3624 Parkview Street, Penticton, BC V2A 6H1

community: Penticton

value: Beachside Motel is part of Skaha Lake Motels, a trio of family-friendly properties clustered on Parkview Street mere steps from Skaha Lake in Penticton's Okanagan Valley. It serves as the central check-in point for all three motels in the group. Guests have direct access to Skaha Lake Park's extensive public amenities including volleyball courts, a waterpark, and a public gym directly opposite the motels.

value: Beachside Motel

wow_evidence: direct access to Skaha Lake Park's extensive public amenities including...a waterpark


value: 16875 Farnsworth Rd, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

community: Swiftwater

value: Mount Robson Lodge is a family-owned cabin resort established in 1978, set 5 km west of the Mount Robson Provincial Park entrance on Yellowhead Highway 16, with direct views of BC's highest peak and a short walk to the Fraser River. Self-contained rustic cabins each sleep up to four guests and include a kitchenette, making the property a practical base for multi-day touring along the Yellowhead corridor. The lodge also operates Mount Robson Whitewater Rafting, so cyclists seeking an adventure rest day have options directly on site.

value: Mount Robson Lodge

detail: FAQ and cabins pages state Valemount (20-minute drive) and Jasper (1-hour drive) offer several dining options

detail: FAQ and cabins pages confirm closest grocery stores are in Valemount (20-minute drive) or Jasper (1-hour drive)

signal: affordable rustic cabins sleeping 4, near Mt Robson; $110-150

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: family-owned cabin resort established in 1978, set 5 km west of the Mount Robson Provincial Park entrance... with direct views of BC's highest peak


value: #1-12842 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC

community: Surrey

value: Chicken World is a Canadian fast food chain built around marinated fried and Peri Peri chicken, with BC locations in Surrey, Vancouver, and Victoria. The 96 Avenue Surrey location offers dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering for delivery or pickup. The menu extends beyond chicken to include burgers, wraps, poutine, and a range of sides.

value: Chicken World

detail: Burgers menu lists a Veggie Burger

wow_evidence: Canadian fast food chain… with BC locations in Surrey, Vancouver, and Victoria


value: 9115 96A Street, Fort St. John, V1J 6X6

community: Fort St. John

value: Firehouse Subs is a sandwich chain serving hot toasted subs, operating out of a single-storey building in Fort St. John's commercial corridor on 96A Street. The brand is notable for its Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which has donated over $100 million in lifesaving equipment to first responders. Takeout is available, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Peace River region.

value: Firehouse Subs

wow_evidence: sandwich chain... Fort St. John's commercial corridor


community: Chilliwack

value: Tim Hortons


value: Spice Magic is an Indian restaurant located in Penticton, BC, offering flavours from the Indian subcontinent to locals and visitors alike. Penticton sits at the heart of the Okanagan cycling circuit between Skaha and Okanagan lakes, making it a natural stop for touring cyclists moving through the region. The website is live but minimal, so cyclists should contact the restaurant directly to confirm details before visiting.

value: Spice Magic

signal: Indian, Penticton; no menu info; ~$15-24pp

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 20472 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 4G2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Flourishing Chinese Seafood Restaurant is a family-owned Cantonese and Szechuan restaurant that has served the Langley community on Fraser Highway for over 25 years. The menu spans dim sum on Sundays, hot pot, sizzling teppan platters, fresh seafood, and customizable lunch combinations. A touring cyclist can order in, take out, or have food delivered, with customization available for dietary needs.

value: Flourishing Restaurant

detail: Menu page states 'No ADDED MSG; vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.'

signal: Cantonese/Szechuan seafood, dim sum, affordable; ~$16-28pp


value: 610 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: #106 4359 Main Street, Whistler, B.C. V0N 1B4

community: Whistler

value: Sachi Sushi has been a Whistler institution since 2003, earning the Best Sushi award in the Pique Newspaper's Best of Whistler competition and a glowing mention in Lonely Planet. Owner and head chef Toshiyuki Kobayashi brings over 30 years of sushi experience, with a focus on the freshest ingredients in creative rolls and sashimi. Located in the Summit Lodge on Main Street, it's a popular walk-in-only spot that draws visitors from around the world.

value: Sachi Sushi

detail: Menu includes explicitly vegetarian rolls: Veggie Roll (asparagus tempura, carrot, avocado, cucumber), Cucumber Roll, Avocado Roll, and Cupcakes (avocado roll with sweet potato tempura). No vegan or GF claims confirmed

signal: Rolls mostly $12–25; typical meal including roll + nigiri $20–35/person


value: 2565 Alma St, Vancouver, BC V6R 3R8

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (1 space, covered) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 39m; rack (3 spaces) at 43m; rack (4 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; rack (3 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (11 spaces) at 76m; rack (9 spaces) at 80m; rack (3 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 88m; rack (5 spaces) at 98m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Grounds For Coffee is a Vancouver institution founded in 1993, best known for its hand-made cinnamon buns crafted daily from locally-sourced, preservative-free ingredients. Beyond baked goods, the cafe serves premium organic coffee, savory wraps, calzones, breakfast buns, and rotating vegan and gluten-free options, making it a genuine refueling stop rather than just a pastry shop. The Alma Street flagship sits in the Point Grey/Kitsilano neighborhood and has been a neighborhood anchor for over three decades.

value: Grounds For Coffee

detail: Bakery page states: 'VEGAN, VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN-FREE — It's important to us to provide options for everyone'; rotating vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free baked goods plus vegan/veggie wraps and vegan cheese buns listed

wow_evidence: Vancouver institution founded in 1993...two-location Vancouver chain


value: #202 - 7080 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1X5

community: Richmond

value: Wasuta Pasta is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant situated along the Fraser River waterfront in Richmond, making it a naturally scenic stop for cyclists riding the River Road dyke route. The kitchen produces handmade pasta and desserts daily, blending Italian technique with Japanese flavour profiles. Both dine-in and takeout options are available, and the waterfront setting is marketed as a destination cafe experience.

value: Wasuta Pasta

signal: Japanese-Italian fusion, handmade pasta; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: sits directly on the popular River Road cycling dyke route


value: 800 Oliver Street, V2G 3W1

community: Williams Lake

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 40 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N7

community: Duncan

value: The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar is an artisanal wine and cocktail bar opened in March 2012 by the Downie Family, located in Downtown Duncan's City Square in the Cowichan Valley. It serves scratch-made food using fresh, often locally sourced and organic ingredients, alongside an extensive collection of wines, cocktails, whiskies, and creative non-alcoholic drinks. The bar regularly hosts live music, comedy nights, winemaker's dinners, and hands-on cocktail classes, making it a lively cultural anchor in the heart of Duncan.

value: The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar

signal: amenity=bar


value: Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, Canada

community: Bowen Island

value: The Caboose is a private 1-bedroom cottage on Bowen Island, managed by the Bowen Island Concierge rental agency, offering ocean and mountain views alongside a fireplace and full kitchen. It holds a perfect 5.00-star rating across 7 reviews and is described by guests as spotless, private, and welcoming. Bowen Island itself is a small island community reachable by ferry from Horseshoe Bay, making this a scenic off-route option for touring cyclists exploring the lower Sunshine Coast corridor.

value: Caboose

signal: 1BR managed cottage w/ full kitchen, ~$180-250

wow_evidence: 1-bedroom vacation rental cottage on Bowen Island... ocean and mountain views


value: London Drugs

subcategory: General merchandise


value: 5100 50 Avenue, Pouce Coupe, V0C 2C0

community: Pouce Coupe

value: Esso

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 3270 Trethewey St., Abbotsford, B.C.

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 93m.

blurb: Local sports hall of fame inside the Legacy Sports Centre.

community: Abbotsford

value: The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame honours local athletes, coaches, and builders who have achieved national and international recognition in their sports, and is housed on the first floor of the Legacy Sports Centre at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. Founded following the 1995 Western Canada Summer Games, it features inducted plaques and a yearly Wall of Fame recognizing junior athletes. A secondary display of inductee plaques is also located at Abbotsford Centre, making it a small but meaningful stop for cyclists interested in local sporting heritage.

days_closed: Mo We Th Fr

value: Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame

signal: No admission price listed; local Hall of Fame, donation-based; typical free public viewing

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Plaque display inside the Legacy Sports Centre — walk-in-able, niche interest.


value: 20005 Fraser Highway, Langley

value: Chevron


value: 2780 Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: The Soup Pot is a soup-focused café on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. With a cuisine tag of 'soup', it appears to centre its menu around made-to-order or daily soups, making it a warm and filling stop for cyclists on a cool coastal day. The Cliffe Avenue corridor is a main commercial strip, placing it within easy reach of touring routes through the Comox Valley.

value: The Soup Pot

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 3162 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; rack (5 spaces) at 26m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; rack (5 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; rack (5 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Nostos Taverna is a family-run Greek restaurant on West Broadway in Kitsilano, founded by a family with deep roots in the Aegean island of Evia. The menu rotates seasonally around traditional dishes—rack of lamb, imported-feta Greek salad, and artisan dip platters—alongside a small cocktail list. The name draws on the ancient Greek concept of 'nostos,' a homecoming from a long journey, which gives the place a particular resonance for cycle tourists arriving hungry from the road.

value: Nostos Taverna

signal: Greek taverna, rack of lamb; ~$20-32pp


value: 4344 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1K8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 24m; stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands (1 space) at 49m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Cove Creek Gallery is a family-run boutique art gallery in the scenic Deep Cove neighbourhood of North Vancouver, open since 2010, offering contemporary paintings, sculptures, jewellery, and fabric pieces. Visitors can browse artwork while enjoying a cappuccino in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The gallery also makes its space available for self-managed pop-up shows, giving it a lively, community-oriented character.

value: Cove Creek Gallery and Cappuccino Bar

wow_evidence: family-run boutique art gallery in the scenic Deep Cove neighbourhood...open since 2010


value: 242 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 95m; lockers (secure) at 96m.

community: Kelowna

value: Social 242 Lounge & Grill is a full-service lounge and restaurant in downtown Kelowna offering wings in 26 flavours, AAA steaks, and a creative cocktail program with signature and seasonal drinks. The venue also features a dedicated vegan menu and gluten-free options throughout, catering to a wide range of dietary needs. Its central Lawrence Avenue location makes it a convenient food-and-drink stop for cyclists exploring the Okanagan.

value: Social 242 Lounge & Grill

detail: Dedicated Vegan Menu subpage with multiple vegan dishes including Cauli Wings, Chickn' Parm, and Alfredo Mac N Cheeze. Main menu widely annotated with GFO (gluten free option available)

signal: Steaks $37-42; upscale casual lounge with premium mains


value: 8515B Main Street, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V3

community: Osoyoos

value: Ogopogo Burgers & Shakes is a casual diner on Osoyoos's main commercial strip, named after the legendary Okanagan lake monster. The menu leans into comfort food — hand-crafted burgers on brioche buns, Guinness beer-battered fish and chips, gyro donair platters, and loaded fries — making it a hearty refueling stop in a town that sits at the hub of some of the South Okanagan's most popular cycling routes. Takeout and delivery are both available via Clover online ordering.

value: Ogopogo Burgers & Shakes

signal: cuisine=burger


value: 139 Main Street, Vernon, BC V1B 3W9

community: Silver Star

value: Out of Bounds Bistro is a cafe in Vernon, BC. Beyond the OSM record placing it in the Vernon area, no verified details about its offerings, setting, or character are available from the evidence at hand.

value: Out of Bounds Coffee Co


value: 1017 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H4

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (6 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m. Total: 36 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: La Taquisa is a family-run Mexican restaurant serving scratch-made, home-style tacos and dishes from fresh, local ingredients and hormone- and antibiotic-free local meats. It has two Victoria locations — downtown on Blanshard Street and a second outpost in Vic West — and bills itself as the city's most authentic Mexican fare. Catering with a fully customizable build-your-own taco bar is also available for events.

value: La Taquisa

signal: scratch taqueria, tacos; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: two Victoria locations


value: 1297 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

blurb: Self-guided private thermal spa suites on Granville Island; sauna and steam circuits.

value: Circle Wellness is a private, self-guided thermal spa on Granville Island that blends ancient rituals with modern technology in individual 'WellPod' suites. It bills itself as the first experience of its kind in the world, with a second location coming soon in Seattle. Located in one of Vancouver's most bike-accessible neighbourhoods, it could serve as a recovery stop for touring cyclists.

theme: wellness

google_place_id: ChIJPQElRGdxhlQRcIaheqTIUWQ

value: Circle Wellness Spa

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Luxury thermal spa with memberships, private experiences, premium positioning

wow_evidence: Bookable private thermal spa suites on Granville Island; sauna/steam-after-riding ladder delight 2; 'first in the world' is self-claim, discounted.


value: 180 Main Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

blurb: Canada's first catch-and-release aquarium, on the Ucluelet waterfront.

community: Ucluelet

value: The Ucluelet Aquarium holds the distinction of being Canada's first collect-and-release aquarium, returning all its marine animals to local waters at the end of each season. Situated on the traditional territory of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ – Ucluelet First Nation, it offers hands-on encounters with fish and invertebrates drawn from Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds. For cyclists exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island, it is a compelling cultural and natural-history stop in the heart of Ucluelet village.

theme: wildlife

value: Ucluelet Aquarium

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: collect-and-release aquarium admission ~$15-20

wow_evidence: Canada's first collect-and-release aquarium — verifiable national first; hands-on, charming, provincially known.


community: Maple Ridge

value: Starbucks


value: 4755 Kingsway, Burnaby

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 16m; stands (5 spaces) at 72m. Total: 9 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Happy Lamb Hot Pot

signal: Happy Lamb Hot Pot chain; typical spend $35-45/person


value: 1509 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (5 spaces) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Imran Beef Noodle is a halal Chinese restaurant on Vancouver's busy Robson Street specializing in Lanzhou-style hand-pulled beef noodles, as indicated by the Chinese name 伊穆兰·兰州牛肉面. It is a sit-down restaurant with indoor seating and wheelchair-accessible entry, making it a practical stop for cyclists looking for a filling halal meal in the West End.

value: Imran Beef Noodle

signal: Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodle, halal; ~$14-20pp


value: 526A Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 2C7

value: Kinaree Thai Restaurant is a family-run authentic Thai dining room in downtown Courtenay, co-owned by Soulat Ma and head chef Pasthida Ma, whose menu draws on centuries of family cooking traditions. The restaurant takes its name from the Kinaree, a mythical half-woman, half-swan figure from Thai legend, and the interior features a bronze Kinaree statue and traditional Thai art on deep red walls. A touring cyclist looking for a sit-down meal in the Comox Valley would find a well-established local favourite with a broad menu spanning curries, noodle dishes, and seafood.

value: Kinaree Thai Cuisine

detail: Menu includes Pad Mix Vegetables (stir fried mixed vegetables with oyster sauce) and Pad Tofu Curry (stir fried tofu with Thai curry and vegetable) as dedicated lunch items

signal: Lunch mains $17.95 with salad—mid-range Thai casual dining


source: llm-examine

value: Sunshine Coach Ltd runs scheduled ski-season shuttles from Calgary (Chinook LRT, downtown) and Canmore to Sunshine Village ski resort, with fixed morning departures and afternoon returns. Bike policy is not stated; service ends mid-May (Slush Cup).

value: Sunshine Coach Ltd

subcategory: Shuttle

wow_evidence: scheduled ski-season shuttles from Calgary and Canmore to Sunshine Village ski resort


value: 2131 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B2

community: Whistler

value: Nita Lake Lodge is a Michelin Key-awarded luxury resort and spa sitting on the shores of glacier-fed Nita Lake in Whistler's Creekside neighbourhood. Positioned at the intersection of forest paths and mountain bike trails, it offers suite-style rooms with gas fireplaces, an award-winning spa, and complimentary canoes and paddleboards in summer. A complimentary village shuttle connects guests to central Whistler, and four on-site dining venues make it a self-contained basecamp.

value: Nita Lake Lodge

detail: FAQ confirms: 'Are there guest laundry facilities? Coin-operated w...' (text truncated, but clearly coin-operated guest laundry)

detail: FAQ states: 'We have storage available and would be happy to hold your luggage while you explore Whistler!'

detail: Multiple on-site dining venues: The Den, Lakeside Lounge, Fix Cafe, and Creekbread (wood-fired pizza)

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: MICHELIN Key award, luxury positioning, full spa, multiple restaurants, Whistler resort

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 4816 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 1C4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 9m; stands (3 spaces) at 9m; stands (8 spaces) at 44m. Total: 14 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

value: Jubilee Cycle is a South Burnaby institution founded in 1946, operated by the Davies family since 1974 — a family with deep competitive cycling roots including Olympic representation at the 1956 Melbourne Games. The shop has been voted Best Bike Shop in Burnaby for over 20 years by the Burnaby Now Newspaper and is staffed by a small team of experienced senior technicians. Conveniently located between Metrotown and Royal Oak SkyTrain stations, it serves road cyclists, mountain bikers, commuters, and touring riders alike.

value: Jubilee Cycle

detail: Service page explicitly lists 'Box Bike for Shipping' as an available service

detail: Parts & accessories page lists Axiom (panniers/racks), Blackburn (racks/bags), MKS (touring pedals), SKS (fenders), Topeak (touring accessories), and Schwalbe (touring tires) among stocked brands

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: South Burnaby institution founded in 1946, operated by the Davies family since 1974… voted Best Bike Shop in Burnaby for over 20 years… Box Bike for Shipping


value: 331 Eden Road

community: Clearwater

value: Clearwater Lodge

signal: no info; Clearwater hotel near Wells Gray gateway, assign mid default


value: 501 6th Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1Z7

community: Prince Rupert

value: Black Rooster Inn & Apartments is a multi-room lodging in Prince Rupert offering hotel-style rooms, kitchenettes, and fully furnished 1–4 bedroom apartments with a maximum occupancy of 99 guests. Sitting about 400m from downtown and 5 minutes from the ferry and train terminal, it is well-positioned for cyclists arriving or departing via BC Ferries on the North Coast. The property has ample parking for RVs and boats, a BBQ patio, entertainment room with pool table, and locker rentals.

value: Black Rooster Guesthouse

detail: Website explicitly states 'Breakfast not included, kitchen available.'

detail: Coin laundry listed under Property Information; also described as 'en-suite or shared laundry' in amenities list

detail: Contact page states 'Groceries, the golf course, the hospital & civic-center are all within 5-10 min walking distance.'

signal: guesthouse/apartment mix, affordable positioning, Prince Rupert; $100-130

wow_evidence: 5 minutes from the ferry and train terminal; locker rentals


value: 5304 Argyle Street, V9Y 3B1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 9m; rack at 30m.

community: Port Alberni

value: Porto Taco is a scratch-made authentic Mexican restaurant in the heart of Port Alberni, serving tacos, burritos, chimichangas, and quesadillas with an unusually wide protein range that includes halibut, prawns, and shrimp alongside the classics. It sits on Argyle Street and has a patio, making it a popular lunch stop for travellers cutting through the Alberni Valley between Nanaimo and Tofino. Customer reviews specifically highlight vegan and gluten-free friendliness, with nearly every menu item adaptable.

value: porto taco

detail: /rave-reviews quote: 'almost every meal could have been made vegan for us'; separate Celiac reviewer confirms 'lots of gluten free options'; veggie/stir fry options appear throughout menu

signal: Taqueria with sit-down service; mains CAD$15–24 (burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas)


value: 109-2830 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B6Z2

community: Langford

value: The Outpost Board Game Café is a dedicated board-game café in Langford's Westshore area, home to the region's largest board game library where guests pay a flat play fee and can spend hours at the table. The kitchen turns out hearty sandwiches on artisan loaves, personal pizzas, all-day breakfast, and over-the-top milkshakes, alongside local craft beer, cider, and coffee. Regular weekly events—trivia nights, music bingo, and Beyblade battles—make it a lively community gathering spot that a cyclist looking for a long, restorative stop would enjoy.

value: The Outpost Board Game Café

detail: Menu labels vegetarian items with '(V)' (e.g. Cozy Caprese); dairy-free option labelled '(DF)'; gluten-friendly bread and pizza crust explicitly listed; 'ask about vegan friendly alternatives' noted on menu page


value: Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 12m; stands (8 spaces) at 15m; stands (8 spaces) at 47m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Third Beach Concession is the food service kiosk serving Third Beach in Stanley Park, one of Vancouver's most scenic and popular waterfront destinations. It sits along the Seawall route, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists touring the park. The concession offers beach-goers and passing cyclists a convenient place to grab food without leaving the park.

value: Third Beach Concession


value: 1030 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, V1G 1Y6

community: Dawson Creek

value: Domino's

signal: Domino's pizza chain (confirmed); ~$10-16


community: Kamloops

value: Angry Otter Liquor is an alcohol retailer in Kamloops. It provides a convenient stop for beverages and snacks during a cycling tour.

value: Angry Otter Liquor

wow_evidence: an alcohol retailer in Kamloops


value: Yahk Meadow Creek Road, Yahk, V0B 2P0

community: Yahk

value: A small open grassy site beside a creek with a scenic waterfall just downstream, good for swimming and fishing; reached via 6.5 km of active logging road from Yahk.

value: Canuck Creek Recreation Site


value: 303 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, BC

community: Cranbrook

value: Cancun Mexican International Restaurant is a sit-down Mexican restaurant located in Cranbrook, a hub city in the East Kootenay region of BC. Cranbrook sits along several popular cycling routes, including the Crowsnest Highway corridor, making a full-service restaurant a potential welcome stop for touring cyclists passing through. The Mexican cuisine offering sets it apart from typical roadside diners in this part of the province.

value: Cancun Mexican International Restaurant

signal: sit-down Mexican; $15-28/person


value: 2801 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; rack (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: AFURI is a Tokyo-origin ramen chain serving light, yuzu-accented broths alongside sushi and small plates at its Vancouver location on Main Street. The kitchen avoids artificial ingredients and preservatives, emphasising naturally derived umami from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Touring cyclists will find a full sit-down meal with vegan and gluten-free options, as well as online ordering for convenience.

value: AFURI Ramen + Dumpling

detail: Website states: 'finding innovative ways to accommodate those with dietary restrictions with options including vegan, gluten-free, and more.'

signal: AFURI yuzu ramen + sushi/small plates; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: Tokyo-origin ramen chain


value: 120 Arnet Road, Tofino

community: Tofino

value: Clayoquot Retreat is a three-bedroom cedar A-frame cabin set on a private 0.4-acre old-growth property just a two-minute walk from South Chesterman Beach and its surf break. The rustic but updated cabin features a wood-burning stove, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and a surf/wetsuit drying rack, making it a comfortable base for beach-going, surfing, and exploring the Tofino coastline. It is a fully self-catering rental listed on Airbnb, VRBO, and the local BlueCrush platform.

value: Clayoquot Retreat

detail: Amenities page lists an 'outdoor hot shower' described for post-surf use; could serve as a bike rinse point

detail: Amenities page explicitly lists a 'surf/wetsuit drying rack' outside the cabin

signal: 3BR A-frame with hot tub near Chesterman Beach; whole-cabin $400+ but sleeps 6


value: 308 Herridge Lane, Nelson, V1L 6G5

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Red Light Ramen is a small, locally owned restaurant and natural wine bar tucked into historic Herridge Alley just off Baker Street in Nelson. The kitchen prepares everything from scratch using local BC ingredients — miso from Amano Foods, tofu made five blocks away, and produce from nearby Kootenay-region farms. A lush patio and a menu rooted in Japanese ramen traditions make it a compelling stop for cyclists wanting a nourishing, sit-down meal.

value: Red Light Ramen

signal: Ramen shop with patio, reservations, sit-down service

wow_evidence: small, locally owned restaurant and natural wine bar … miso from Amano Foods, tofu made five blocks away, and produce from nearby Kootenay-region farms


value: 321 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X2

value: The Pedaler is Victoria's premier bicycle rental and guided tour company, operating out of 321 Belleville Street with a wide fleet spanning pedal bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, tandem bikes, and child-specific options including trailers and a pet chariot. Rental periods run from two hours to a full week, making it practical for both day visitors and multi-day touring cyclists arriving without their own bikes. The company also runs guided city tours highlighting Victoria's historic neighbourhoods and landmarks, with flexible custom options designed around cruise ship arrival schedules.

value: The Pedaler

detail: Pedal bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, tandem bikes, child bikes, child trailers, child seats, and The Doggo (pet chariot); rentals available from 2-hour to 1-week durations

detail: Guided tours; self-guided recommendations and custom tours also offered

subcategory: Rentals

wow_evidence: bicycle rental and guided tour company ... pedal bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, tandem bikes ... rental periods run from two hours to a full week


value: 1479 Clyde Ave, West Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 58m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Mèreon is a French-inspired bistro in West Vancouver offering brunch, happy hour, and dinner menus that blend classic French technique with fresh West Coast ingredients. The restaurant was founded by Ophelia Arida and features menu development by Chef Emmanuel Joinville, who trained at a Michelin 3-starred restaurant in Dijon before becoming known in Vancouver for the long-running Jules Bistro in Gastown. The bistro seats up to 50 guests and is committed to locally sourced produce and house-made preparations throughout.

value: Mereon

detail: Menu lists several dishes without meat: Zucchini Galette with Crispy Egg (lemon ricotta, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes), Braid & Bisque (spinach, mushroom, gruyère, parmesan in braided bread), Croque Forestier (mushrooms, gruyère, mornay), Classic French Omelette (gruyère, herbs), Bistro Chèvre Shakshouka (tomato & fennel sauce, soft baked eggs, chèvre), and Tomato Bisque. No explicit GF or vegan labelling observed

signal: Mains $19-28, mostly $19-25; bistro not fine dining


value: 12800 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6V 0A9

blurb: Cambie neighbourhood's public community centre.

community: Richmond

value: Cambie Community Centre is a City of Richmond municipal recreation facility serving the Cambie neighbourhood. It is one of several community centres operated by Richmond Parks & Recreation, offering programs and activities for residents. For touring cyclists passing through Richmond, it may serve as a potential rest stop, though specific cycling amenities are unconfirmed.

value: Cambie Community Centre

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Municipal community centre — walk-in.


value: #312-18690 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC V3S 7Y4

community: Surrey

value: The Village Sushi is a takeout sushi restaurant in Surrey offering online ordering. It provides convenient quick-meal options for cyclists between rides.

value: The Village Sushi

signal: sushi, takeout; ~$15-24pp


value: 1340 Sunset Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1E2

community: Salt Spring Island

value: Quarrystone House is a bed and breakfast on five rural acres atop a Salt Spring Island ridgeline, with four private guest rooms in a building separate from the main farmhouse, each offering 180-degree ocean and sunset views from a private balcony or patio. Rooms include a private entrance, ensuite bathroom, two-person jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, with a three-course country breakfast served each morning at the main house. The property's pastoral setting — bordered by rolling sheep fields to the east and ocean views to the west — makes it a distinctive rural retreat on an island known for outdoor recreation.

value: Quarrystone House

signal: ridgetop Salt Spring B&B, jacuzzi/fireplace rooms, ocean views; $220-300

wow_evidence: four private guest rooms... 180-degree ocean and sunset views from a private balcony or patio


value: 5701 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6M 4J7

value: Kyuzo is a Japanese restaurant on Granville Street specializing in omakase dining, where the chef curates a personalized meal based on guest preferences and allergies using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is notable for offering certified Tajima and Kobe beef sourced from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. With 85 seats and a transit-accessible location near Oakridge-41st SkyTrain, it offers a full sit-down dining experience in southwest Vancouver.

value: Kyuzo Japanese Restaurant

label: Fine dining

signal: Omakase service with premium Kobe beef, chef-curated fine dining


value: 610 Newman Road, V2J 6Z8

community: Quesnel

value: WINGS

signal: Wings pub/grill; ~$16-24pp


value: Princeton, BC

blurb: Kettle-lake bird sanctuary near Princeton with trails and two bird blinds.

community: Princeton

value: Swan Lake Sanctuary is a 57-hectare nature reserve near Princeton, BC, managed by the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists, centred on a kettle lake surrounded by riparian zones and native grasslands. The sanctuary features hiking trails, two bird blinds, benches, and picnic tables, with over 128 bird species recorded on-site — making it a rewarding stop for wildlife-minded touring cyclists. Gates restrict motorized vehicle access, preserving a quiet atmosphere for self-propelled visitors.

label: bird migration

months: April May September October

value: Swan Lake Wildlife Refuge

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: 57-ha kettle-lake sanctuary with trails, bird blinds, and 128 recorded species; genuine birding stop.


value: 477 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1N7

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (8 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (6 spaces) at 79m; stands (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (8 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 42 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza is a Vancouver pizza counter on West 8th Avenue offering both delivery and quick takeout service. Located on a busy urban street near Main Street, it operates late into the night and accepts multiple payment types including cash. A convenient spot for cyclists looking for a hot meal or slice in the Cambie–Main corridor.

value: Uncle Fatih's Pizza

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

wow_evidence: Fast Food / Chain


value: #3-1605 Victoria Road West, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Mountain Goodness is a locally owned health food store in Revelstoke that has operated since 2005, with current owner Heather Hood at the helm since 2019. The shop stocks certified organic groceries, fresh farm-direct produce from local Revelstoke-area growers, bulk refill staples, quality supplements, and natural bath and beauty products — all carefully vetted for quality and sustainability. Its small but well-curated format and knowledgeable staff make it a worthwhile resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through Revelstoke.

value: Mountain Goodness

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food

wow_evidence: bulk refill staples... farm-direct produce from local Revelstoke-area growers