community: Kicking Horse

value: The Kicking Horse Day Lodge is the base-area hub at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden, BC, home to the Whitetooth Grill — a casual counter-service spot offering pizza, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and cold beer. The resort is a major mountain bike destination with a full bike park, rentals, and lessons, making the Day Lodge a natural stop for riders. The venue also hosts après-ski live music events on weekends.

value: Kicking Horse Day Lodge

signal: base-lodge counter-service pizza/sandwiches; ~$14-22pp


value: 322 Wallace St, Hope, BC V0X 1L0, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (10 spaces) at 61m; rack at 95m. Total: 10 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Hope

value: Blue Moose Coffee House is a casual cafe serving coffee and cafe fare. The business offers online ordering and a loyalty rewards program. It provides a social gathering space with amenities like backgammon games.

source: enrichment

value: Blue Moose Coffee House

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Café / Coffee

tier: welcoming


value: 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (100 spaces) at 11m; rack at 96m. Total: 100 spaces.

blurb: Arts Club Theatre's Granville Island mainstage; dramas and musicals if a show is on.

category: Attractions

community: Vancouver

value: The Granville Island Stage is one of three professional venues operated by the Arts Club Theatre Company, one of Canada's largest not-for-profit theatre companies, founded in 1964 and welcoming over a quarter million guests annually. It presents a full season of dramas, musicals, and new works in the heart of Granville Island, one of Vancouver's most popular urban cycling destinations. A touring cyclist riding the seawall or exploring the island can easily combine a visit here with the market, galleries, and waterfront that make Granville Island a standout stop.

dwell: half

energy: neutral

facet_confidence: high

kid_friendly: neutral

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

value: Granville Island Stage

detail: Website 'Your Visit' navigation includes a dedicated 'Concession Menu' link, indicating food and drink are available at the venue

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: premium

label: Premium

signal: Arts Club professional productions; tickets $40-80

source: judgement

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Arts Club Theatre Company's historic mainstage on Granville Island; one of Canada's largest not-for-profit theatre companies; show-conditional delight.


value: 811 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C

community: Kamloops

value: Dairy Queen

origin: chain

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'dairy queen'

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Ice Cream

tier: info


category: Groceries

community: Surrey

value: Petro-Canada

ownership: Buy Canadian

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: 101 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, V9R 5G5

community: Nanaimo

value: Red's Bakery is a local bakery established in 2017 on Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo. Located in a walkable urban core, it would serve as a convenient stop for touring cyclists passing through the city. As a bakery, it likely offers baked goods suitable for restocking on a ride, though specific offerings could not be confirmed.

value: Red's Bakery

signal: shop=bakery

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


bike_access: easy

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: yes

price_band: standard

price_label: Standard

season: summer

washroom_type: flush

category: Camping

community: Squamish

source: camping

value: A popular family park near Squamish with four freshwater lakes, sandy beaches, and dramatic mountain backdrop; demand is intense July–September so reserve well ahead — the park fills even on weekdays.

value: Alice Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 5633 Smith Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8M1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 44m; rack at 64m.

blurb: Port Alberni's 1912 heritage station, boarding point of the steam railway.

community: Port Alberni

value: McLean Mill National Historic Site is a former steam-driven sawmill and logging camp complex designated a national historic site of Canada in 1989, comprising 35 historic buildings and structures on 12.8 hectares in the Alberni Valley. Visitors can explore the self-contained community of residences, offices, and industrial buildings at their own pace via a 24-stop heritage signage programme. The site also operates a campground with both serviced RV sites and rustic walk-in tent sites, making it a potential overnight destination for touring cyclists.

dwell: quick

facet_confidence: low

planning: walk-up

setting: outdoor

theme: history

value: McLean Mill National Historic Site

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: Adult admission $10, students/seniors $5, children under 7 free

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Heritage 1912 station, departure point of the Alberni Pacific steam railway — the record's text actually describes McLean Mill NHS (entity mix-up); scored as the station.


value: 1423 Continental Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (4 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Fresh St. Market Vancouver House is a full-service grocery store situated within the Vancouver House mixed-use development in central Vancouver. It stocks an extensive range of fresh, local, and specialty foods spanning produce, deli, seafood, bakery, and prepared meals. For touring cyclists, it represents a well-stocked urban resupply point with broad grocery selection.

value: Fresh Street Market

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 509 Slocan Avenue, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0

category: Accommodation

community: New Denver

value: A Norse-mythology-themed inn in the village of New Denver in the Slocan Valley, within reach of the 49,000-hectare Valhalla Provincial Park and surrounded by Selkirk Mountain scenery. The property includes an on-site restaurant and Odin's Pub, and sits along a corridor the inn itself describes as 'Paradise for Cyclists and Motorcyclists.' It offers a range of standard and deluxe rooms, some pet-friendly, with a direct-booking form on its website.

value: Valhalla Inn

detail: On-site restaurant and Odin's Pub both listed on the website

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: Rooms $125-199/night directly listed on booking page

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: 'Paradise for Cyclists and Motorcyclists'


value: 1600 Central Street East

community: Prince George

value: A motel with WiFi access. Operational status and cyclist-specific amenities cannot be verified due to a non-functional website.

value: Camelot Court Motel

band_key: budget

confidence: medium

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Northern British Columbia


value: Harrison Lake, BC V0M 1A0, Canada

bike_access: rough

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Silver River

value: A large, supervised campground on a forested peninsula along Harrison Lake's west shore, with over 1.5 km of beach and more than half the sites directly on the water; reached via a forest service road and open seasonally.

value: Twenty Mile Bay Campground

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: operated by Sts'Ailes ... explicitly welcomes 'bikers'


community: Abbotsford

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: #1 Cluxewe Campground Rd, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

energy: restorative

label: salmon fishing

months: August September October

community: Suquash

value: Kwakiutl First Nation–owned riverfront resort where the Cluxewe River meets Broughton Strait, near Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island, with 123 sites and cabins in a historically significant setting well-suited for fishing, birding, and wildlife watching. Seasonal operation (roughly May–October); washroom type and exact road surface unconfirmed.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Cluxewe Resort


value: 703 Brightwell Unit 102, Stewart, BC V0T 1W0

blurb: Stewart's museum of border-town mining history, with an avalanche exhibit.

community: Stewart

value: The Stewart Museum, operated by the Stewart Historical Society, preserves the history of Stewart, one of BC's most remote communities near the Alaska-BC border. Exhibits include a new avalanche display and extensive coverage of the region's mining heritage, offering touring cyclists a window into the rugged pioneer history of the area. The museum also houses archives and a gift shop featuring Canadian-made goods and historical literature.

dwell: short

value: Stewart Museum

signal: small historical society museum; admission under $15

wow_evidence: Historical-society museum of mining heritage with a new avalanche exhibit; heritage-museum band.


value: 2351 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L5, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Courtenay

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


community: Invermere

value: The Bistro on 7th Ave is a restaurant located in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. Its name suggests a bistro-style dining experience on 7th Avenue, likely serving the local community and visitors passing through the area. Touring cyclists in the Kootenays would find it a potential stop for a meal, though details about the menu and facilities are currently unverified.

value: The Bistro on 7th Ave

band_key: casual

confidence: low

label: Casual

signal: bistro, Invermere; $18-28/person

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 1379 Sumas Way, V2S 8M9


value: 211 Ewen Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 52m.

community: New Westminster

value: Rozzini's is a family-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant in New Westminster led by Chef Neeraj Kothiyal, whose 20+ years of international culinary experience spans Italian, Greek, Indian, and Mexican cooking. The 120-seat dining room is complemented by a private room for groups of 15–18, a sports bar with TVs, and a seasonal patio. The extensive menu includes halal proteins, a dedicated vegetarian section, and full catering for events from 10 to 300 guests.

value: Rozzini's

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'MAIN VEGETARIAN' section and vegetarian-labeled items (e.g., 'Vege' samosas, Crispy Honey Garlic Cauliflower, Chana Bhatura). No vegan or GF claims found

signal: Biryani & tandoori mains $15.99–$17.99; casual family restaurant


value: 1925 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, V9S 1H1

value: Ali Baba Pizza is a family-owned chain founded in 1986 by Georges Murr, now in its second generation with six locations across Vancouver Island and at the BC Ferries terminal. The Nanaimo location on Bowen Road offers classic, premium, and vegan pizzas alongside wings, donairs, and salads, with online ordering and delivery. The chain has built a regional reputation over nearly four decades for bold pizza combinations.

value: Ali Baba Pizza

detail: Website lists 'Vegan Pizzas' as a dedicated menu category; sides menu includes vegan garlic cheese buns made with vegan garlic butter and vegan cheese. No explicit GF mention found

signal: Pizza place; wings $14.99; sides $9–$10; delivery-focused multi-location

wow_evidence: family-owned chain founded in 1986...six locations across Vancouver Island and at the BC Ferries terminal


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 47m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Winks Convenience Store


value: 15280 Highway 10

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (10 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 26 spaces.

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 1025 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: The Fountainhead Pub is one of Vancouver's original LGBTQ+ community pubs, situated in the heart of the Davie Village gayborhood in the West End. It features 17 draft beer lines spotlighting BC craft breweries, a full kitchen serving everything from pub classics to vegan-friendly bowls, and a patio that opens onto one of the city's most vibrant pedestrian streets. The pub has its own Wikipedia entry, reflecting its standing as a genuine neighbourhood landmark.

value: The Fountainhead Pub

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian/vegan options: Cauliflower Bites, Poutine with vegetarian gravy, Power Bowl, and jackfruit as a protein substitute across quesadillas, taco salad, nachos, and mains

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 225 Lorne Street, Kamloops, V2C 1W2

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

value: The Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel is a multi-storey full-service hotel in downtown Kamloops offering rooms and suites ranging from standard kings to full-kitchen suites. On-site amenities include an indoor pool, fitness centre, seasonal outdoor patio, and two dining venues—Moxies Restaurant and the Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill—making it a convenient overnight stop for cyclists needing a hot meal after a long day. The property is pet-friendly, smoke-free, and offers free overnight parking.

value: Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel

detail: On-site Moxies Restaurant and Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill confirmed on amenities page

signal: Genuine Sandman Signature (upper tier of chain, ~$160-200), pool + two restaurants


value: 494 Old Island Hwy at Six Mile Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 1H5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 17m.

community: View Royal

value: The Six Mile Pub & Eatery, established in 1855, is British Columbia's oldest pub, occupying a historic building along Old Island Highway just west of Victoria. The kitchen produces everything in-house — artisan breads raised from named sourdough starters, fresh pasta, and charcuterie — while an on-site apiary supplies honey used throughout the menu and in signature cocktails. A multiple-time Times Colonist Readers' Choice winner, it welcomes patrons of all ages and offers a seasonal riverside patio.

value: Six Mile Pub & Eatery

detail: Food menus page lists 'our gluten-free program' as a feature under Authentic Cuisine

origin: manual

signal: BC's oldest pub + eatery, in-house kitchen


value: 1030 Mainland Street, Vancouver, V6H 1E2

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Field & Social is a Vancouver salad-and-bowl concept founded in 2016, built around fresh-cut greens, scratch-made dressings, and locally sourced proteins and herbs. The Yaletown outpost on Mainland Street is one of four city locations and focuses on salads and bowls (sandwiches are Dunsmuir and Mount Pleasant only). An internationally trained chef leads the menu, which is consulted by a dietitian and rotates seasonally.

value: Field & Social

detail: Menu page labels Thai Peanut Satay as vegan; SOY MUSHROOM MISO BOWL, Chicken Tostada, and BEETS BOWL labeled gluten-free; SOY MUSHROOM MISO BOWL also labeled 'plant based option'

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: one of four city locations


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: wall_loops (4 spaces) at 45m; rack (4 spaces) at 87m; rack (2 spaces) at 96m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Subway


value: 9351 Bridgeport Road, Richmond

community: Richmond

value: Holiday Inn Express branded hotel near Vancouver Airport in Richmond. A standard mid-range chain hotel offering free Wi-Fi. Part of the IHG group with typical business-hotel amenities.

value: Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond

signal: chain 'holiday inn express'

wow_evidence: standard mid-range chain hotel


value: 4160 Highway 16 West, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

community: Smithers

value: Florence Motel is an independently operated motel in Smithers, BC offering a range of kitchen-equipped studios, bachelor suites, two-bedroom suites, and standard queen rooms, each with a private entrance and self-contained heating and cooling. Situated along Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) in the heart of Smithers, it puts touring cyclists within walking distance of pubs, fast food, a laundromat, and convenience stores, and within easy reach of outdoor pursuits including trails, skiing at Hudson Bay Mountain, and local hiking. The variety of kitchen-equipped units makes it a practical and flexible stop on a long-distance touring route through northwestern BC.

value: Florence Motel

detail: Adjacent laundromat noted on website: 'Laundry Mat... all adjacent'

detail: Website notes 'Pubs, Fast Food... all adjacent'

detail: Website notes 'Convenience Stores all adjacent'


blurb: Historic house among Barkerville's 125-plus preserved Gold Rush buildings.

community: Barkerville

value: Halverson House is a historic building within Barkerville Historic Town & Park, a National Historic Site in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. Barkerville preserves over 125 heritage buildings from the Gold Rush era along Williams Creek, with costumed interpreters, working displays, and museums bringing 19th-century life to vivid detail. Touring cyclists on the Gold Rush Trail will find the site a compelling stopover, though it is remote and set deep in the forests and mountains of the Cariboo.

label: Main-season living history

months: June July August September

value: Halverson House

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Barkerville heritage building; banded with site admission, donation shoulder

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: One ordinary heritage building among 125+ within Barkerville NHS; satellite of 5887ff5b38.


value: 120 - 2525 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: bollard (9 spaces) at 67m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Liquor For Less is a Fraser Valley independent liquor retail chain operating six locations in Abbotsford and Langley, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to government liquor stores with a large selection of beer, wine, and spirits. The 5 Corners branch sits near Jubilee Park in Abbotsford and carries a broad inventory including local craft options. Touring cyclists looking to resupply with beverages would find a wide selection available here.

detail: Liquor retail only; no food products sold

subcategory: Liquor Store


bike_access: hard

character: utilitarian

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Shawl Bay

value: A boat-in-only recreation site on the quiet north shore of Broughton Island, offering a scenic anchorage, grassy landing, and small trails — completely inaccessible by bike and relevant only to multi-modal touring with a kayak or water taxi leg.

value: Cypress Harbour (BCMT)

ownership: Provincial rec site

wow_evidence: completely inaccessible by bike


value: 1096 Main Street, West Vancouver

community: West Vancouver

value: Milestones

signal: chain 'milestones'


value: 9519 111 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 0N1

community: Fort St. John

value: Home2 Suites by Hilton is a four-storey extended-stay hotel located in Fort St. John, a major service hub in northeastern BC on the Alaska Highway corridor. As an extended-stay property it typically offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, making it a practical base for cyclists doing multi-day trips through the Peace region. Fort St. John is a significant resupply point for anyone cycling the Alaska Highway.

value: Home2 Suites

signal: Home2 Suites is Hilton's mid-scale extended-stay brand, not budget; Fort St. John rates typically $140-170

wow_evidence: Home2 Suites by Hilton … brand:wikidata=Q5887912


value: 1214 Kelly Lake Road, Clinton, V0K 1K0

community: Clinton

value: The Round-Up Motel is a two-storey property sitting right on Highway 97 (Cariboo Highway) at the south end of Clinton, making it a natural overnight stop for cyclists riding the historic Gold Rush Trail corridor. Rooms range from standard queen beds to full kitchen suites, and free parking accommodates vehicles towing trailers up to 50 feet. Clinton's small downtown — restaurants, pubs, a liquor store, grocery stores, and the Cariboo-area Clinton Museum — is all within easy walking distance of the motel.

value: Round-Up Motel

detail: Rooms page lists 'In-Wall USB charging ports in each room' as a standard room amenity

detail: Activities page lists 4 restaurants (including 2 Western-style and a Chinese restaurant with Saturday buffet), plus 2 pubs, all described as within walking distance of the motel

detail: Activities page lists 'Grocery and Convenience stores' as within walking distance


value: 920 South Island Highway

community: Campbell River

value: Vista del Mar is a motel on South Island Highway in the Vancouver Island area, providing lodging to passing travelers. The motel offers Wi-Fi access to guests.

value: Vista del Mar

wow_evidence: motel on South Island Highway ... providing lodging to passing travelers


value: 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (covered) at 99m.

blurb: Walled garden within the Hatley Park estate grounds.

community: Colwood

value: The Walled Garden is a garden feature within Hatley Park, a magnificent Edwardian estate and National Historic Site situated on 565 oceanfront acres just 25 minutes from downtown Victoria. The grounds are home to Royal Roads University and encompass Italian, Japanese, and Rose gardens, old-growth forest trails, biking trails, and the iconic Hatley Castle. Cycling tourists will find a scenic and historically rich destination with the Olympic Mountains visible across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

facet_confidence: med

label: Garden season & guided tours

months: May June July August September

setting: mixed

value: Walled Garden

detail: Habitat Café on site — website lists it under Visit Us and describes it as 'Enjoy a snack at our café'

ownership: Public

signal: Adult admission $24 plus GST for guided walking tour

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Garden feature within Hatley Park NHS; satellite of Hatley Castle (7f095661c3), delight capped parent-2.


value: 426 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 27m; rack (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (9 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cafe Duello is an espresso bar and board game lounge tucked inside Academie Duello, Vancouver's world-renowned Historical European Martial Arts academy—the largest such centre globally. Cyclists can refuel with Italian espresso, smoothies, fresh pastries, grilled cheese, and avocado toast while choosing from 80+ board games including Catan, Root, and Ticket to Ride. The cafe is open to anyone, no sword training required.

value: Cafe Duello

detail: Website states 'Gluten-free options available' and lists oat, almond, and lactose-free milk options; menu includes avocado toast and pastries suggesting vegetarian items


value: 45774 Kipp Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1Y4

community: Chilliwack

value: Chilliwack MCC Thrift Shop is a nonprofit secondhand store operated by Mennonite Central Committee, a Mennonite and Brethren in Christ relief organization active since 1920. The shop sells donated clothing, housewares, books, media, sports equipment, and collectibles, with proceeds supporting international aid and development programs. Touring cyclists may find affordable gear, used books, or odds and ends at this community-oriented shop on Kipp Ave.

value: MCC thrift shop


value: 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X8

community: Port Alberni

value: The Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is Port Alberni's largest full-facility hotel, with 84 eco-friendly rooms and suites on Vancouver Island's west coast. The property includes an on-site Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill, a year-round spa and sauna, and a hotel liquor store, making it a self-contained stop after a long day in the saddle. Its central Port Alberni location puts guests within minutes of the Log Train Trail, Sproat Lake, and other Alberni Valley attractions.

value: Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel

detail: On-site Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill; website also notes an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner per guest reviews

signal: chain 'best western'

wow_evidence: year-round spa and sauna ... Port Alberni's largest full-facility hotel


community: Beach Grove

value: New York Fries


value: 1699 Trans-Canada Highway, Kamloops, V2C 3Z2

community: Kamloops

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


community: Keefers

value: A rustic BC Parks site set among old-growth forest, glaciers, and three interconnected mountain lakes whose waters flow into the rapid-filled Nahatlatch River; the access road is an active logging route — narrow, hilly, rough, and heavily trafficked on weekdays. Water must be treated from lakes or creeks, and the setting suits paddlers, anglers, and hikers prepared for a demanding approach.

value: Nahatlatch Lake Campsite


value: 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 1C5

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 8m; stands (8 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (6 spaces) at 40m; stands (6 spaces) at 43m; rack at 66m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 67m; rack (covered) at 69m; stands (4 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Whole Foods Market Cambie is a large natural and organic supermarket situated in Vancouver's South Cambie neighbourhood, part of a 500+ store global chain known for strict quality and sustainability standards. Beyond groceries, the store hosts a cluster of in-house eateries including a coffee bar, pizza counter, burrito bar, sandwich station, and cold-pressed juice bar. For a touring cyclist, it offers one of the more comprehensive resupply options in the city, with organic and specialty food alongside ready-made hot meals.

value: Whole Foods Market

detail: Website lists 'Hot & Salad Bar' under Store Amenities and multiple in-store eateries: Burrito Bar, Cambie Pizza, Cambie Coffee Bar, Cambie Sandwich, The Juice Truck, and Kikka Sushi

wow_evidence: 500+ store global chain… hot food options… one of the more comprehensive resupply options in the city


value: Wharf Street, Tofino

blurb: Tofino eco-tour pioneer since 1986; zodiac whale watching and Hot Springs Cove.

community: Tofino

value: Remote Passages Marine Excursions has run eco-tours out of Tofino's Wharf Street since 1986, pioneering zodiac-based whale watching on BC's west coast and expanding to sea kayaking, black bear watching, Meares Island old-growth rainforest tours, and the boat-and-hike journey to Hot Springs Cove. Operating in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the company offers one of the longest wildlife viewing seasons on BC's west coast, from February to November. Touring cyclists who have ridden to Tofino can extend their adventure onto the water, encountering gray whales, humpbacks, orcas, sea otters, and coastal bears in their natural habitat.

label: Gray whale & wildlife season

months: March April May June July August September October

theme: wildlife

value: Remote Passages

signal: Professional guided marine tour operator; no price displayed on site

wow_evidence: Zodiac eco-tour pioneer since 1986 — whales, bears, Meares, Hot Springs Cove. Established operator ladder 2/3.


value: 6671 Egmont Road

blurb: Coastal heritage museum with vintage marine engines in Egmont.

community: Egmont

value: The Egmont Heritage Centre is a community museum in the remote coastal village of Egmont, BC, situated on the unceded territory of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation directly across from Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park. The museum chronicles Indigenous and pioneer history of the Sunshine Coast through exhibits that include rare Vivian and Easthope marine engines alongside a collection of depression glass and antique bottles. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming stop with a picnic area, free WiFi, clean restrooms, and a gift shop stocked with work by local artisans.

value: Egmont Heritage Centre

detail: Gift shop stocks 'snacks' sourced from local Sunshine Coast artisans, per website front page

signal: small community heritage centre; admission/donation under $15

wow_evidence: Community museum of coastal pioneer and marine-engine history across from Skookumchuck Narrows — good pairing with the rapids walk.


value: 656 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1A9

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 11m; stands at 38m; rack at 56m; rack at 96m.

community: New Westminster

value: Delicia Cafe & Bakery is a specialty coffee shop and scratch bakery on Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster, founded by owners with 15 years of cafe experience in Australia. The menu spans house-roasted espresso blends sourced in partnership with Vancouver's Agro Roasters, freshly baked croissants, pastries, gelato, and a broad range of vegan and gluten-free items. Pets are welcome on the patio and the space doubles as an event venue for personal and corporate gatherings.

value: Delicia

detail: Website homepage states 'Vegan/Gluten Free Friendly'; FAQ confirms 'a delicious selection of vegan and gluten-free options, including a varying selection of sweets and sandwiches'; menu lists multiple vegan and GF items (e.g. Vegan Croissant, Dark Chocolate Brownie Vegan & GF, Carrot Cake Slice Vegan & GF) and vegan substitutes in all beverages


value: 4573 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 60m.

community: Whistler

value: Blackcomb Liquor Store is a locally owned and operated bottle shop at the base of Blackcomb in Whistler's Upper Village, run since 2006 by sommelier Michael Kompass and chef Rachel Kompass. It claims Whistler's widest selection of regional and craft beverages, with over 300 cold beers and more than 400 wine listings — including the largest selection of premium BC boutique wines in town. The about page specifically calls out bicycle wine carriers among its curated specialty products, a nod to its cycling-aware clientele.

value: Blackcomb Liquor Store

wow_evidence: wine carriers for your bicycle


category: Transport

community: Mission

source: llm-examine

value: Teco Taxi is a Fort St. John on-demand taxi service operating 24/7/365, with stated coverage spanning Prince George to Fort Nelson. Fleet includes regular and wheelchair-accessible cabs; no bike policy mentioned.

value: Teco Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, V3B 2P7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: building (34 spaces, covered, paid) at 80m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: The Praguery is a Czech-inspired specialty café in Coquitlam known for freshly baked chimney cakes (kürtőskalács) — spiral pastries served plain or as loaded 'chimney smashes' with house-made sauces, whipped cream, and toppings like pistachio, Nutella, or salted caramel. They also offer ice cream cones, sundaes, espresso drinks, and hot chocolate. The café is takeout/pickup only with outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, making it a sweet stop for cyclists passing through the Pinetree Way corridor.

value: The Praguery Café & Ice Cream

detail: Website is a dedicated pickup ordering platform with 'Pickup from 1207 Pinetree Wy' as the only fulfillment method

detail: Multiple menu items explicitly labeled vegan on the website, including 'Cinnamon Chimney — Freshly baked cone coated with Cinnamon (Vegan)' and 'Almond Chimney — Freshly baked Chimney Cake with Almond coating (vegan)'


value: 1252 Watson-Larson Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 7V1

value: Red Cliff Farm is a small organic farm on the outskirts of Kamloops selling farm-fresh eggs and organically grown vegetables, including garlic varieties such as Red Russian and Music. The farm is home to free-ranging chickens and operates as a direct-to-consumer farm stand. Notably, it accepts Bitcoin payments via Lightning and on-chain, making it an unusual and locally distinctive stop for cyclists seeking fresh, organic food.

value: Red Cliff Farm

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: small organic farm... farm-fresh eggs and organically grown vegetables


value: 620 Quebec Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 26m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: A cafe offering online ordering on Quebec Street in Vancouver. Blends casual cafe service with studio elements, providing a quick refreshment option for touring cyclists.

value: Annabelle's

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 879 Park Royal North, West Vancouver, V7T1H9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 17m; rack (5 spaces) at 36m; rack (5 spaces) at 37m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Chipotle

signal: chain 'chipotle'


value: 8780 Blundell Road, Richmond, V6Y 3Y8

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 64m; rack at 94m; rack at 98m.

community: Richmond

value: Myomi Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on Blundell Road in Richmond serving a wide range of sushi, rolls, ramen, udon, poke bowls, and teriyaki. The menu spans casual lunch sets through party trays, making it a practical full-meal stop in the middle of Richmond's cycling network. Online ordering is available directly through the website.

value: Myomi Sushi

signal: sushi/ramen/poke, lunch sets; ~$15-25pp


value: #2222 - 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0B2

community: Delta

value: Kamome is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Tsawwassen with over 100 seats and a spacious layout well-suited to group dining. Its extensive menu spans traditional sushi and creative pan-Asian fusion dishes, and the kitchen emphasises eco-friendly non-plastic packaging for takeout orders. It is the sister restaurant of South Surrey's Kami Japanese and affiliated with Woo Korean BBQ, placing it within an established local restaurant group.

value: Kamome

signal: Japanese fusion, reasonable, group dining; ~$16-26pp


community: Quinsam

value: The Whale Room is the main dining room of Strathcona Park Lodge, a 160-acre wilderness resort and outdoor education centre situated on the shores of Upper Campbell Lake, roughly 5 km outside Strathcona Provincial Park. In operation since 1959, the lodge is one of the most remote full-service destinations on Vancouver Island's interior, reachable only by a long road through the mountains west of Campbell River. Cyclists arriving here will find themselves genuinely off the grid, well beyond cell service, in a setting described by guests as one of the most beautiful spots in the world.

value: Whale Room / Outdoor Centre

signal: wilderness lodge dining room (Strathcona); guest meals ~$20-30

wow_evidence: 160-acre wilderness resort and outdoor education centre... in operation since 1959... one of the most remote full-service destinations on Vancouver Island's interior


value: 2718 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3E8

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (6 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 43 spaces.

value: Sing Sing is a lively, late-night pub on Main Street serving craft beer and Asian comfort food in a modern, open space. The venue features both indoor and outdoor seating with a no-smoking policy and diverse cuisine (American, Italian pizza, Vietnamese). A welcoming stop for touring cyclists seeking an evening meal or social atmosphere.

value: Sing Sing

signal: amenity=pub


value: 16440 Morris Valley Road, Agassiz, BC V0M1A1

community: Harrison Mills

value: A reservation-only group campsite beside the Chehalis River near Agassiz, with a riverside open area for tents and separate RV pads; it sits in a busy, non-secluded spot next to the main campground and a popular day-use area across the river.

value: Chehalis River Group Site

wow_evidence: group-only campsite... designed for 5-10 large RVs plus tents


value: #3180 Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4J7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 39m; stands at 49m; rack at 52m; rack at 55m; rack at 79m.

value: Saboten is the first North American outpost of a Tokyo-founded tonkatsu chain with over 500 locations worldwide, serving deep-fried pork and shrimp cutlet sets since its 2012 opening. The restaurant is operated by Fairchild Group and situated inside Aberdeen Centre, a large indoor mall in central Richmond. Cyclists stopping here can fuel up on hearty Japanese comfort food in a climate-controlled mall environment.

value: Saboten


value: 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, V4K 3X3

value: Blenz Coffee

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 7564 Barnet Road, V5A 1E7

blurb: Indoor 200 m wooden velodrome — the only one in the Pacific Northwest.

community: Burnaby

value: The Burnaby Velodrome Club operates inside Harry Jerome Sports Centre as the only indoor velodrome in the Pacific Northwest and one of three indoor velodromes in Canada. The 200-metre wooden track — built between 1991 and 1997 — offers programs ranging from introductory 'Learn to Ride' sessions to competitive UCI-regulated racing, and the club maintains an explicit out-of-town rider policy along with private track bookings and bike rentals. It is a Cycling Canada Training Centre and has contributed significantly to Canada's track cycling development at the international level.

theme: recreation

value: Harry Jerome Sports Centre

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: The Pacific Northwest's only indoor velodrome (one of three in Canada), 200 m wooden track, explicit out-of-town rider policy — riding it is day-shaping for a touring cyclist.


value: 357 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 94m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'


value: Vino Volo

signal: amenity=bar


value: 5063 Madsen Road

community: Radium Hot Springs

value: Radium Chalet is a chalet-style accommodation in the Radium Hot Springs area of the Kootenays, British Columbia. Located on Madsen Road, it sits near the hot springs and the entrance to Kootenay National Park, a region popular with touring cyclists riding the Columbia Valley or Banff-to-Radium routes. No current web presence could be verified to provide further detail.

value: Radium Chalet

signal: Website is restaurant, not lodging; no rates/rooms found

subcategory: Resort


value: 5955 Main Street

community: Oliver

value: No Frills


value: 170 Upper Bench Road South, Penticton, BC V2A 8T1

community: Penticton

value: Upper Bench Winery and Creamery is a 9.5-acre estate winery on the Naramata Bench sub-GI in the South Okanagan, known for award-winning bold reds, crisp dry whites, and handcrafted artisanal cheeses made on-site from pasteurized cow's milk. The property features a private patio for guided wine-and-cheese tasting experiences and a wood-fired oven wine bar called The Oven. The Naramata Bench is one of BC's premier cycling routes, making this a natural destination stop for touring cyclists exploring the region.

value: Upper Bench Winery and Creamery

signal: Estate winery tasting + creamery cheese pairing

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: estate winery on the Naramata Bench... award-winning bold reds... handcrafted artisanal cheeses made on-site


value: 1047 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (3 spaces) at 69m; rack (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 19 spaces.

value: Bonta is an authentically Italian restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver's West End, run by an owner with over 20 years of multiregional Italian cuisine experience. The kitchen leans on generational recipes and locally sourced artisanal ingredients, spanning antipasti, house-made pasta, pizza, and mains such as saffron lamb shank with house gnocchi. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and online ordering is supported.

value: Bonta Italian Ristorante

detail: Menu explicitly labels 'Minestrone Alla Toscana' as 'our vegetarian based broth with seasonal vegetable'; multiple salads and pasta dishes appear meat-free. No explicit vegan or GF labeling found

signal: Pizza entrée $28, appetizer $10–casual sit-down pricing

wow_evidence: owner with over 20 years of multiregional Italian cuisine experience… locally sourced artisanal ingredients


value: Box 507 Clearwater, BC, Canada V0E 1N0

community: Stillwater

value: Clearwater Lake Tours operates a café and boat tour/rental service at the Clearwater Lake Campground, 68km into Wells Gray Provincial Park via Clearwater Valley Road. In business for over 30 years, they offer guided wilderness boat tours to destinations like Rainbow Falls, canoe and kayak rentals, and water taxi service to remote wilderness campsites. Their sustainability commitment includes solar power, micro-hydro electricity, and an electric Duffy boat for shorter lake tours.

value: Clearwater Lake Tours

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: café and boat tour/rental service at the Clearwater Lake Campground, 68km into Wells Gray Provincial Park...over 30 years


value: 2705 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Cumberland

value: Cumberland's Original Bike Shop since 2000, Dodge City Cycles sits at 535 feet elevation — the highest bike shop on Vancouver Island — and is located at the base of Cumberland's celebrated mountain bike trail network in the Comox Valley. The shop is staffed by long-time riders, trail builders, and racers and carries the valley's largest selection of bikes and gear, spanning mountain, road, fat bike, and BMX. A full-service repair workshop, suspension specialization (Fox, RockShox, Manitou, X-Fusion), and a demo/rental fleet make it a natural hub for cyclists exploring the region.

google_place_id: ChIJtXdxBkkViFQRVXcQzdvGUfc

value: Dodge City Cycles

detail: Rentals page lists 8 bikes across acoustic and e-bike categories from Transition, Rocky Mountain, and Marin; rental fee can be applied toward purchase of a new bike

detail: Website mentions pumps as merchandise but does not explicitly describe a customer-accessible floor pump — OSM is the primary evidence source here

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Cumberland's Original Bike Shop since 2000... base of Cumberland's celebrated mountain bike trail network


value: 4670 Elk Lake Drive, V8Z 5M2

community: Saanich

value: Holiday Inn

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: chain 'holiday inn'


value: 800 Carnarvon St #360, New Westminster, BC

community: New Westminster

value: Cake It Easy is a family-owned boutique specializing in Filipino-inspired desserts, particularly ube-flavored cakes, sans rival, and bubble teas. The New Westminster location sits inside the Shops at New West mall at SkyTrain concourse level, making it a convenient stop for cyclists arriving by transit or passing through downtown New Westminster. Signature offerings include the Ube Flan Cake and Ube Rival Cake, with several gluten-free options available.

value: Cake It Easy

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: C2-2230 Cliffe Avenue

community: Courtenay

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


value: 4712 Hastings Street, Burnaby BC V5C 2K7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 25m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Nuvola Gelato e Dolci is an artisanal Italian gelateria and pastry shop opened in 2016 in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood by Giorgio Barassi, who won the SHERBETH TALENT SHOW Best New Gelato Master award in Cefalu, Sicily in 2012. The shop produces fresh gelato daily from local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, alongside handmade Italian pastries, tiramisu, biscotti, and elaborately custom-decorated cakes. Touring cyclists will find a neighbourhood gem serving genuine Italian frozen desserts crafted by a gelato master trained in Bologna and formerly Gelato Master at Vancouver's acclaimed Bella Gelateria.

value: Nuvola Gelato

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 4328 Number 3 Rd Unit 140, Richmond, BC V6X 2C2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 45m; rack at 88m.

value: Paragon Tea Room is a Hong Kong-founded tea cafe specializing in Japanese matcha and hojicha drinks, botanical wellness teas, and handcrafted pastries. With roots in Hong Kong's blend of Eastern and Western culture, the brand has grown to four BC locations including this Richmond outpost. Touring cyclists will find a sit-down cafe experience with pastry and drink options available for dine-in, pickup, or delivery.

value: Paragon Tea Room

wow_evidence: four BC locations


value: 143 East 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, V5T 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 56m; rack at 57m; rack (4 spaces) at 83m; rack (3 spaces) at 84m; stands (6 spaces) at 100m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Swiss Bakery is an artisan bread specialist established in 1993 in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, known for handmade loaves, 81-layer laminated croissants, soft German pretzels, cinnamon buns, and its signature frissants. The shop has been a neighbourhood institution for over 25 years, drawing a loyal cross-section of regulars from construction workers to families. Touring cyclists passing through East Vancouver will find freshly made grab-and-go sandwiches, soups, and coffee on offer.

value: Swiss Bakery

detail: Website lists 'grab-and-go sandwiches and soups, fresh coffee' among offerings; soups indicate hot food availability

wow_evidence: artisan bread specialist established in 1993... neighbourhood institution for over 25 years


value: Mile 497 Alaska Highway, Liard River, V0C 1R0

community: Liard River

value: A year-round highway lodge and campground at Mile 497 of the Alaska Highway, directly across from Liard River Hot Springs — Canada's second-largest natural hot springs, a 15-minute walk via boardwalk through boreal forest. Basic tent sites at a commercial stop, but the hot springs make it a genuine rest-and-soak destination for northbound Alaska Highway cyclists.

value: Liard Hot Springs Lodge RV Park


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 20m; stands (20 spaces, covered) at 79m; rack (4 spaces) at 89m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 4288 5th Avenue

community: Prince George

value: McDonalds

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 9100 Blundell Road, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack (covered) at 25m; rack at 55m; rack (covered) at 70m; rack at 98m.

value: Garden City Bakery is a kosher-certified bakery in Richmond, BC. The kosher certification indicates adherence to specialized baking practices and specific dietary requirements. It offers bread, pastries, and baked goods to customers in the Richmond area.

value: Garden City Bakery

wow_evidence: kosher-certified bakery in Richmond, BC


value: 10277 148 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 6S4

blurb: Seasonal outdoor pool on Hjorth Road.

community: Surrey

value: Hjorth Road Outdoor Pool is a seasonal municipal outdoor swimming pool operated by the City of Surrey, offering public swims and swimming lessons. It sits in a residential neighbourhood and could serve as a refreshing stop for touring cyclists passing through Surrey during summer months.

value: Hjorth Road Swimming Pool

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 4702 Kerby Avenue, Terrace, V8G 4B5

blurb: Log-building living-history museum overlooking Terrace.

community: Terrace

value: Heritage Park Museum is a living history museum set on nearly 2 acres overlooking the City of Terrace, featuring several historical log buildings and artifacts drawn from across the region. Exhibits weave together themes of mining, telegraph lines, logging, pioneer life, and farming, representing the area's history up to 1950. The museum offers guided public tours, audio tours in English and French, and a full range of accessibility-focused options including wheelchair-accessible and sensory-friendly tours.

days_closed: Mo Su

value: Heritage Park Museum

signal: living history museum; admission ~$5-10

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Living-history museum of log buildings above Terrace, guided and audio tours; heritage-museum band. Bare name benefits from 'Museum'.


value: 103-3600 Townline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5W8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 90m. Total: 5 spaces.

blurb: Multi-rink ice arena hosting hockey and skating since 1999.

community: Abbotsford

value: The Rinks at Summit Centre (formerly Apollo Multiplex Centre) is a multi-sheet ice arena in Abbotsford that has operated since 1999, hosting hockey leagues, figure skating, youth skills camps, and competitive tournaments. The facility is home to the Penalty Box Skate Shop and features LiveBarn streaming so fans can watch games remotely. Touring cyclists in the Fraser Valley area could visit as a spectator venue or to participate in adult drop-in hockey and public skating sessions.

value: Summit Centre Multiplex

wow_evidence: Multi-sheet ice arena — standard rec facility.


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 62m; stands (8 spaces) at 78m; rack (6 spaces) at 96m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Orange Julius

signal: chain 'orange julius'


value: Green Lake Road, Okanagan Falls, BC

character: pleasant

community: Okanagan Falls

value: A frontcountry BC Parks campground managed by the Osoyoos Indian Band, sitting just off Hwy 97 on Green Lake Road at the edge of Okanagan Falls town and near the historic 'little falls' on the Okanagan River; easy highway access but gate-locked off-season and closed one weekend in late September for the Salmon Feast.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

value: sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) Campground

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: managed by the Osoyoos Indian Band... near the historic 'little falls' on the Okanagan River


value: 33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 13m; stands (3 spaces) at 77m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Banter Ice Cream is a Fraser Valley-founded handmade ice cream shop located in Abbotsford's Jubilee Park, housed in the old library building with adjacent outdoor green space. Founded by Laura and Zach after a trip to the Gulf Islands, the shop rotates four new seasonal flavours each month using locally sourced ingredients from Fraser Valley farmers and artisans. The park setting with outdoor space makes it a natural rest stop, and the shop encourages visitors to bring picnics and lawn games.

value: Banter Ice Cream

detail: Menu items marked '(V)' indicate vegan options; examples include Mango and Chocolate flavours


value: 9320 Trans-Canada Highway

community: North Cowichan

value: Haida-Way Family Restaurant is a family-style dining establishment on the Trans-Canada Highway in Chemainus. It serves as a convenient stop for touring cyclists and other road travelers passing through the region.

value: Haida-Way Family Restaurant

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


value: 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1S1

community: Richmond

value: Happy Hong Kong Cafe is a nostalgic Hong Kong-style Cha Chaan Teng located inside the Abercorn Inn in Richmond, BC, evoking the bustling retro cafe culture of 1990s Hong Kong with vintage-inspired decor. The menu spans classic Cantonese comfort dishes — from Baked Pork Chop with Tomato Sauce on Rice and Hainanese Chicken Laksa to congee and Hong Kong French Toast — blending East-meets-West techniques across a broad, eclectic offering. Touring cyclists stopping near Richmond's Bridgeport corridor will find a full sit-down meal with both dine-in and pickup options in a hotel-hosted setting.

value: Happy Hong Kong Restaurant

signal: Website shows $20–30 range; menu mains ~$22

wow_evidence: nostalgic Hong Kong-style Cha Chaan Teng located inside the Abercorn Inn, evoking the bustling retro cafe culture of 1990s Hong Kong


value: 1097 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 10m; rack (2 spaces) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m. Total: 30 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Starbucks

signal: chain 'starbucks'


value: 10190 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2W4

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 62m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (8 spaces) at 85m. Total: 18 spaces.

value: All About Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant in Surrey serving traditional pho, vermicelli bowls, banh mi, bubble tea, and a broad range of Vietnamese favourites prepared with fresh organic ingredients and family recipes. The restaurant emphasises cleanliness and friendly service and has drawn a loyal local following. Both dine-in and takeout are available, making it a practical stop for a quick, filling meal.

value: All About Pho

signal: Pho shop; reviewer explicitly said 'Cheap cheap cheap'


value: 23 Sayward Road, Sayward, BC V0P 1R0

label: salmon season

community: Sayward

value: Small oceanside RV park in Sayward with Pacific Ocean and mountain views, a free boat launch, firewood, and coin-op hot showers. All six sites are full-hookup oceanfront; it caters primarily to RVs, but the wildlife-rich setting and village amenities make it a worthwhile overnight for cyclists passing through.

value: Kelsey Bay RV Campground

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: coin-operated hot showers … nearby laundromat and grocery store


community: Sullivan Bay

value: A remote, boat-access-only rec site on Broughton Island's northern shore, offering a grassy knoll with two picnic tables overlooking the bay and a trail connection to Broughton Lake. Unreachable by any road — cyclists must arrive by water.

value: Greenway Sound (BCMT)


value: 134 Lower Bench Road, Penticton, BC V2A 1A8

community: Penticton

value: Blackwood Lane Winery is a family-run estate operated by father-and-son team Carlos and Daniel Lee, who use traditional French winemaking methods without chemicals or mechanical pumps to produce award-winning Okanagan wines. Recently relocated from Aldergrove to Penticton, it sits at the very first stop on the Naramata Bench, making it a natural pull-off for cyclists riding that iconic route. The tasting room is open seven days a week and the online shop offers store pickup for those who want to load a bottle into their panniers.

value: Blackwood Lane Winery

detail: Winery sells wine only; no food products listed on the website

signal: Family estate winery tasting


value: 1135 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC

community: Coquitlam

value: La Forêt is a cozy café and bakery chain with roots going back to 2013, known for its spacious, forest-themed spaces and a menu spanning espresso drinks, brunch platters, croissants, and waffles. The Austin location in Coquitlam is the newest of three Lower Mainland outposts, offering the full La Forêt experience including signature velvet matcha drinks and Benedict platters. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming sit-down spot with substantial food options and a relaxed community atmosphere.

value: La Foret

wow_evidence: three Lower Mainland outposts


value: 716 Sixth Avenue, V3M 2B3

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 34m; rack (covered) at 36m; stands at 50m; wall_loops (9 spaces) at 58m; stands at 74m; stands (6 spaces) at 99m. Total: 15 spaces.

blurb: BC's first public library; seed library and ukulele lending.

value: The New Westminster Public Library holds the distinction of being the first public library established in British Columbia, giving it genuine historical significance for visitors. Located in the heart of New Westminster across from Royal City Centre, it offers public computers, Wi-Fi, and a surprisingly eclectic collection that includes a seed library and ukulele lending. A touring cyclist can drop in to get connected, rest, and explore the community programming on offer.

theme: civic

value: New Westminster Public Library

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: BC's first public library — verifiable first lifts notability above the branch ladder; modern building, ordinary visit.


community: Vernon

value: Taco Time

signal: chain 'taco time'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: Unit 1 - 31205 Maclure Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5E5

value: Liquor For Less – Ellwood is one of six Fraser Valley locations of a private liquor retailer that markets itself as consistently priced below government liquor stores with a large selection. Located in Ellwood Shopping Centre next to a Fruiticana grocery store, it offers beer, wine, and spirits and runs weekly flyer specials. Touring cyclists passing through Abbotsford could use it as a resupply stop for beverages.

value: LIQUORFORLESS.com - ELLWOOD

detail: Liquor-only retail store; no food products mentioned

wow_evidence: one of six Fraser Valley locations


value: 7175 138 Street, Surrey

value: Circle K

subcategory: Convenience Store


value: Mount Waddington, BC V0N 2R0, Canada

community: Benson Lake

value: A 2-site rec site on the Alice Lake Loop, tucked beside a dammed lake with fluctuating water levels and a rough cartop boat launch; access is entirely via active industrial logging roads.

value: Maynard Lake Recreation Site


community: Revelstoke

value: Mackenzie Outpost is a dining venue at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, a major four-season mountain resort near Revelstoke, BC. Its placement in the mountain webcam list alongside 'Top of The Stoke' and 'Top of Stellar' suggests it may be a mid-mountain or on-slope location rather than a base-area restaurant. The resort as a whole is a significant mountain biking destination, offering rentals, lessons, e-bike guided tours, and bike repairs.

value: Mackenzie Outpost

signal: mountain-resort dining venue; ~$18-28pp

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: dining venue at Revelstoke Mountain Resort … resort prominently features mountain biking infrastructure (rentals, MTB school, e-bike tours, bike repairs)


value: 1-991 Richter St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K4

community: Kelowna

value: Yama Kitchen is a casual Japanese restaurant on Richter Street in Kelowna, offering sushi and appetizers alongside a western-inspired menu in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Owner and head chef Mancheol Kim holds a professional Japanese cuisine certification earned through study in Japan and brings over a decade of experience to the kitchen. It sits a block from Clement Ave near Dr. Knox Mountain and is described as having ample parking.

value: Yama Kitchen

detail: Website states 'After 2:00pm and After 8:00pm, Takeout Order Only', confirming takeout service is available

signal: Explicitly calls menu 'affordable'; casual Japanese sit-down, no fine-dining markers


value: 791 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Taco Rio is a lively Mexican taqueria on Hot Springs Road in Harrison Hot Springs, serving street-style tacos by the pound, nachos, freshly-piped churros, and housemade drinks like vegan horchata and agua de jamaica. The spot offers online ordering with pickup, gift cards, and catering, making it a flexible stop for groups or solo riders. Its bold street-food menu and proximity to the Harrison Hot Springs resort area make it a natural refuelling point for cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley.

value: Taco Rio

detail: Menu explicitly labels Horchata as 'Vegan homemade creamy rice milk drink' and Hibiscus tea (Agua de Jamaica) as 'Vegan steeped & sweetened hibiscus flower tea'

signal: Taqueria format with sides under $10; combo $59–67


value: Unit 2 - 180 Craig Street, Parksville, BC V9P 2G8

community: Parksville

value: Realm Food Co is a locally-focused eatery in Parksville, BC, built around seasonal, farm-sourced ingredients and a strong commitment to supporting Vancouver Island growers. The menu is broad and accommodating, spanning tacos, ramen, sandwiches, and substantial salads with clear GF, vegan, and dairy-free labelling throughout. Takeout and catering are available, and the kitchen cooks fresh to order, making it a solid meal stop for cyclists with varied dietary needs.

value: Realm Food Co

detail: Website footer explicitly states 'CATERING. TAKE OUT. NO RESERVATIONS.'

detail: Menu items consistently tagged V (vegan), GF (gluten-free), DF (dairy-free), NF; about page states 'From vegan to paleo and everything in-between' and notes kitchen accommodates dietary needs to order

signal: Menu: tacos $7–7.50, roll $21; takeout-only casual

wow_evidence: locally-focused eatery...seasonal, farm-sourced ingredients...supporting Vancouver Island growers


value: 657 Harper Rd, Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0, Canada

community: Quathiaski Cove

value: The Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar is a seasonal outdoor market held beside Cafe Aroma, drawing together local vendors selling produce and artisan goods. It serves as a lively community hub and occasionally hosts live music events alongside the stalls. For touring cyclists visiting Quadra Island, it's a convenient stop to pick up local food and experience island community life.

value: Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar

wow_evidence: seasonal outdoor market beside Cafe Aroma, local vendors selling produce and artisan goods


value: 2100 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2K8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 42m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: Donair Affair is a BC-based fast food chain with over 20 locations, specializing in donair kebabs that blend Middle Eastern and Canadian flavors using beef, lamb, chicken, or vegetarian falafel. The Abbotsford Whatcom Road location is a casual counter-service stop offering wraps, platters, and combo specials with a range of sauces and toppings. Online ordering is available, making it a convenient quick-stop option for cyclists passing through the area.

value: Donair Affair

detail: Veggie Falafel explicitly offered; website states 'vegetarian choices as well' and describes falafel as 'a vegan and protein-rich option'


value: 414 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, V1C 3R6

community: Cranbrook

value: Family Thai Restaurant is a family-owned eatery that has brought authentic Thai cuisine to Cranbrook's East Kootenay community since 2017. The menu spans a wide range of Thai classics — curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, and soups — with a house spice scale from 1 (mild) to 5 (Thai-nationals-only). The kitchen cooks each dish fresh to order without MSG, and can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners on selected items.

value: Family Thai Restaurant

detail: Website states 'Vegetarian, Glute-Free or Vegan Guests we can accommodate your food preferences on selected item in the menu' and notes 'we have some gluten free and vegan option.'

signal: Lunch mains $16.95–$20.95; casual Thai sit-down restaurant

detail: Not explicitly confirmed by website content

wow_evidence: family-owned eatery … since 2017


value: 4325 Dawson Street, North Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (4 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: La Fleur d'Oranger is a French-inspired artisan patisserie in North Vancouver specializing in handcrafted mousse cakes, cloud chiffon cream cakes, and 100% whole-fruit tarts made without extracts or shortcuts. The shop emphasizes meticulous technique — from hand-peeling citrus to slow-candying lemon peel over five hours — and offers a rotating seasonal menu. Cyclists stopping here will find a focused, high-quality dessert and pastry shop available for pickup order.

value: La Fleur d'Oranger Patisserie

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 7509 Trans-Canada Highway, Chase, V0E 1M0

community: Chase

value: A Centex-branded fuel station with convenience shop located on the Trans-Canada Highway in Chase, BC. The convenience component offers snacks and supplies useful to touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Jade Mountain


value: 2463 Highway 97 North, Kelowna

value: Fruiticana

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0B2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (24 spaces) at 44m; stands (5 spaces) at 51m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 59m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Purple Grain is a health-focused café inside Vancouver General Hospital's Diamond Plaza Building, serving fresh salads, warm bowls, pho, smoothies, and hot rolls made from wholesome ingredients prepared daily. The globally inspired menu includes Salmon Poke Bowls, Masala Chickpea Buddha Bowls, Jamaican Patties, and an extensive catering program. It is open to the public and draws a mix of hospital staff, visitors, and neighbourhood regulars.

value: Purple Grain

detail: Menu labels many items (v) vegetarian and (gf) gluten free throughout; catering menu explicitly notes 'Chia Pudding or Overnight Oats (vegan)'


value: 230 7th Avenue, Keremeos BC, V0X 1N4

community: Keremeos

value: Mom and Pop's Farm Market is a family-owned operation in Keremeos — billed as the 'fruit stand capital of Canada' — founded in 1987 by Paul and Sarbjit Uppal, who built the business from orchard labourers to local institution over the following decade. Beyond fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, the market sells house-made jams, juices, salsa, soft-serve ice cream, and samosas, all produced with a zero-waste ethos. It's a natural resupply stop for cyclists riding the Similkameen Valley corridor.

value: Mom and Pop's Farm Market

detail: About page explicitly lists samosas and soft-serve ice cream among the product mix

wow_evidence: founded in 1987...local institution...house-made jams, juices, salsa, soft-serve ice cream, and samosas


value: 220-2083 Alma Street, Vancouver BC V6R 4N6

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 27m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 34m; rack (8 spaces, covered) at 35m; rack (4 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; rack (7 spaces) at 47m; rack (5 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (4 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 77m; rack (4 spaces) at 95m. Total: 54 spaces.

value: Yuji's from Japan is a small, chef-driven Japanese restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, where owner-chef Yuji trained under the traditional Japanese apprenticeship system in Yokohama before bringing his skills to BC. The menu centres on fresh sushi and sashimi made with fish imported directly from Japan, alongside traditional Japanese dishes. A premium Omakase experience is available with three days' advance notice.

value: Yuji's from Japan

label: Fine dining

signal: Omakase tasting menu at $140/person; fine-dining format


value: 1140 Government Street, V8W 1Y2

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands at 64m; stands (8 spaces) at 69m; stands (10 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (6 spaces) at 92m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Churchill Draughthouse is a cozy Victoria pub occupying a historic Government Street building whose roots trace back to the Garrick's Head Saloon of 1867, with its most colourful chapter being the rough-and-tumble Churchill Hotel of the 1940s–70s. The pub pours 20 rotating taps focused on BC and Pacific Northwest craft breweries, backed by a broad whiskey selection and West Coast pub-fare menu. It sits steps from Bastion Square in the heart of downtown Victoria, making it a natural rest stop for cyclists riding the inner harbour area.

value: The Churchill

detail: Food menu explicitly labels items: GF (can be made gluten-free), VG (can be made Vegan), V (Vegetarian). Examples include Waffle Yam Fries (V), Mac & Cheese (V), Beet Salad (GF, VG, V), Churchill Cheeseburger (GF, VG option)

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC

value: Accent Inns Burnaby is a BC family-owned hotel close to the Gilmore SkyTrain station, positioning itself as one of the most bike-friendly lodging options in Canada with complimentary bike rentals available to guests. The property is Rainbow Registered, holds BC Hotel Association housekeeping awards, and hosts the locally operated Bin 4 Burger Lounge on site. Its accessible location off Highway 1 and proximity to transit makes it a practical base for cyclists exploring the Greater Vancouver area.

value: Accent Inns Burnaby

detail: 'Shop-quality, 37-piece tool kit at your disposal to do everything from tire changes and brake adjustments to headset overhauls.'

detail: 'Bicycle wash and tuning station with a professional-grade bike stand' and 'Rags for cleaning your bike.'

detail: 'A laundry room in case it's not just your bike that needs washing.'

detail: On-site Bin 4 Burger Lounge serving burgers, craft beers, cocktails, and gluten-free/vegetarian options

signal: Genuine Accent Inns (BC family chain), ~$130-180

detail: Bikes explicitly allowed in guest rooms: 'Love your bike? Bring it to your room. No need to leave it in storage where you can't see it.' Bike-friendly rooms available on request

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: accredited

wow_evidence: complimentary bike rentals available to guests...most bike-friendly and pet-friendly hotel chain in Canada


value: 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0

community: Barkerville

value: Lowhee Campground puts 80 well-treed sites in a quiet forest-to-wetland setting at Barkerville Historic Town & Park, Canada's largest living history museum and a National Historic Site; flush toilets, coin showers, and a playground are on-site, but access is seasonal (mid-June to late September only).

value: Lowhee Campground

wow_evidence: potable water in three washroom buildings, a coin-operated shower house, bear-proof bins


value: 32151 South Fraser Way, V2T 1W3

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (1 space) at 9m; stands (1 space) at 14m; stands (1 space) at 16m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: Texas Chicken


value: 4766 Waters Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6S9

community: Deerholme

value: Glenora Farm is a biodynamic, life-sharing community near Duncan on Vancouver Island where adults with developmental disabilities live and work alongside caregivers as part of the international Camphill movement. The farm produces organic vegetables, candles, and other workshop goods, some of which are sold at local markets. The website describes the property as people's private homes where visitor access requires advance approval.

value: Glenora Store and Cafe

signal: farm store & cafe (biodynamic); ~$8-14

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: a working farm and people's private homes


value: 18885 88 Avenue, Surrey, V4N 5T1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 18m. Total: 4 spaces.

blurb: Compact neighbourhood library in Port Kells.

community: Surrey

value: Port Kells Branch is a compact (1,200 sq ft) neighbourhood public library in Surrey's Port Kells area, operated by Surrey Libraries. It offers free computers, free Wi-Fi (including Eduroam for university students), self-checkout, and a 24-hour book return drop. The branch is notably car-dependent — the nearest bus stop is 1.8 km away — which is worth noting for cyclists navigating to or from the site.

value: Port Kells Library Branch

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 4071 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 49m; stands (6 spaces) at 50m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 56m; stands (3 spaces) at 58m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 65m; rack at 65m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 49 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Solly's Bagelry is a Vancouver institution billing itself as 'Jewish Baking and Deli at its Finest,' offering freshly baked traditional bagels, deli items, soups, sandwiches, and grocery staples. The Up Main location on Main Street is one of three Vancouver retail outlets for the brand. It's a practical urban food stop for touring cyclists riding the Main Street corridor looking for a hearty, freshly made meal.

value: Solly's

detail: Products page lists 'Delicious Soups & Sandwiches' as part of the freshly prepared offerings

signal: shop=bakery


value: 3033 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 9m; lockers (secure) at 9m.

value: Lakeview Market is a family-owned neighbourhood grocery store that has anchored the corner of KLO and Pandosy in Kelowna's Mission district since 1946, surviving a fire in 2003 and remaining in the Jones family to this day. It emphasises locally sourced products across all departments and operates a scratch bakery producing fresh breads, sandwiches, quiches, and pasties in-house daily. Long-tenured staff and a strong community reputation make it a welcoming provisioning stop for touring cyclists passing through the Mission district.

value: Lakeview Market

detail: Scratch bakery produces fresh daily sandwiches, Caesar salad with cooked chicken breast, Greek salad, quiches, spanakopita, and Cornish pasties


value: 7561 6th St, Burnaby, BC V3N 3M4, Canada

value: Baba Sweets & Restaurant is an Indian food establishment in North Vancouver offering outdoor seating in a no-smoking environment. With no indoor seating per OSM, it likely operates as a primarily outdoor or takeout-oriented spot. The combination of sweets and restaurant fare suggests a South Asian sweets shop with prepared food, a format common to the Lower Mainland's South Asian food scene.

value: Baba Sweets & Restaurant

signal: Indian sweets + takeout-oriented spot; under $15


value: 9225 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, V2C 6V1

community: Kamloops

value: RV-only park on the Trans-Canada highway east of Kamloops, directly beside BC Wildlife Park with guest discount admission; full-hookup sites cater to self-contained rigs, and no tent rate is listed, making it a marginal option for cycle tourers.

value: Kamloops RV Park

wow_evidence: full hook up sites for self-contained RVs; no tent camping mentioned


value: 2271 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6H2

value: Shefield Express is a convenience and tobacconist shop located inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Kelowna's large regional mall on Harvey Avenue. It stocks drinks, lottery tickets, and sundry convenience items, making it a quick stop for a touring cyclist passing through the busy Harvey Avenue corridor. The store operates within the mall's standard hours and is accessible from the main shopping centre parking area.

value: Shefield Express

detail: Website describes store as selling 'pop and more' — drinks and convenience snacks confirmed; full grocery range not evidenced


community: Maple Ridge

value: Save-On-Foods


community: Kimberley

value: Mountain Shuttle connects East Kootenay and Rockies communities—Fernie, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Banff, Golden, and Calgary—via bookable shuttle routes including ski shuttles, golf shuttles, and airport transfers. No bike policy is stated on the website.

value: Mountain Shuttle & Cab

subcategory: Shuttle


value: 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 2Y2

community: Castlegar

value: The SureStay by Best Western Castlegar is a 57-room hotel positioned as a gateway to the Great Kootenay outdoors, combining a modest Canadian design with chain-brand reliability. It offers a complimentary full breakfast served daily in the lobby and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Touring cyclists will find it a practical overnight stop on the Kootenay corridor with standard hotel comforts.

value: SureStay

signal: chain 'surestay'


value: 819 Park Drive, V0A 1H0

blurb: Golden's public library, with recording and maker studios.

community: Golden

value: The Golden & District Library is a branch of the Okanagan Regional Library, serving the Golden community in BC's Columbia Valley as part of one of Canada's larger regional library networks. It houses an ORL Makerspace equipped with an Audio Recording Studio, Creation Station, Digitization Stations, Video Recording Equipment, and a Cricut cutting machine. Free car parking is available both in front and behind the building, and a book drop bin is accessible on the exterior when the library is closed.

days_closed: Mo We Su

value: Golden & District Library

wow_evidence: ORL branch with makerspace; ordinary library band.


value: 1845 154 Street, Surrey

blurb: City-run community hall in Sunnyside.

value: Sunnyside Community Hall is a City of Surrey-operated community centre in the Sunnyside neighbourhood of Surrey, BC. As a publicly accessible municipal facility, it serves the local community with programming and events. Touring cyclists may find it a useful waypoint in an otherwise suburban stretch of Surrey.

value: Sunnyside Community Hall

wow_evidence: Municipal community facility — walk-in.


value: 3001 Saint Johns Street, Port Moody, BC

community: Port Moody

value: Outpost is a multi-brand community space in Port Moody that gathers Timbertrain Coffee Roasters, Superflux Beer, Field House Brewing, and several other local craft breweries under one commercial roof. The venue positions itself as neither a coffee shop nor a brewery but a community hub, serving espresso drinks and café food from 8am alongside craft beer on tap. A touring cyclist will find a full breakfast-and-lunch menu — paninis, wraps, sandwiches — plus cocktails and rotating local draught beer in a single stop.

value: Outpost

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Vegan Rye Cookie' labeled as vegan; multiple other vegetarian-compatible items visible (Outpost Cheese Toastie, Blueberry Granola Yogurt, Spinach Puff, etc.)


value: 675 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3J1, Canada

value: Holiday Inn

signal: chain 'holiday inn'


value: 8300 Capstan Way Unit 1028, Richmond, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 40m; rack at 57m; rack at 67m.

community: Richmond

value: Kyabia is a Japanese restaurant in Richmond with indoor seating. The restaurant serves customers throughout the week. Touring cyclists can stop for meals during their travels through the area.

value: Kyabia Japanese Restaurant

signal: Japanese dine-in; ~$15-25pp


community: Cheekye

value: Walk-in sites encircle a popular swimming lake just off Hwy 99 near Squamish; active bear problems require strict food storage, and the site fills fast on summer long weekends.

value: Cat Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: popular swimming lake just off Hwy 99


value: 15252 32nd Avenue, South Surrey, BC V3S 0R7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 42m.

value: Notti Biscotti is a South Surrey artisan bakery and café founded by Shelley Quesnel, specializing in over twenty flavours of thick, chocolate-based Italian biscotti made with all-natural, preservative-free ingredients. Located at Morgan Creek Corporate Centre, the café also serves muffins, scones, Notti Squares, brownies, and a fresh lunch menu including soups. The business won the Surrey Board of Trade Business Excellence Award in 2007 and has expanded to over 50 retail outlets across the region.

value: Notti Biscotti

detail: Website menu page lists a 'Notti Lunch Menu' with fresh soups ('All our soups are made fres[h]...'), indicating hot lunch service at the café


value: 142 3rd Street

community: Princeton

value: Frannie's coffee is a cafe in the Okanagan region. The business website did not provide accessible details about services and amenities. Touring cyclists may find this a suitable stop for refreshment.

value: Frannie's coffee


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 98m.

community: Chilliwack

value: Mt. Waddington's Outdoors is a backcountry equipment retailer with stores in Chilliwack and Whistler, carrying premium outdoor gear across camping, hiking, climbing, paddling, and snow sports. The shop stocks high-end brands such as Arc'teryx, Blue Ice, Alpacka, and NRS, and offers gear-fitting, repair, and consultation services. A touring cyclist passing through Chilliwack may find useful camp and hiking consumables here, though no dedicated cycling section is evident.

value: Mt. Waddington's Outdoors

subcategory: Outdoor Gear

wow_evidence: backcountry equipment retailer with stores in Chilliwack and Whistler… no cycling, bike, or e-bike content appears anywhere


value: 414 West Island Highway

community: Parksville

value: V.I.P. Motel is a motel on the West Island Highway on Vancouver Island, operating under the Evergreen Hotel Group alongside several other Vancouver Island Coast properties. Its location on this highway corridor places it along a well-travelled Vancouver Island cycling route. No further details about the property's facilities or character are available from the current website.

value: V.I.P. Motel

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 822 West Island Highway, Parksville

value: Canadian Tire

subcategory: General merchandise


value: Unit 121 - 4940 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A5, Canada

value: Fresh Press Coffee Bar is an independent, locally rooted café that has been serving the Richmond area since 2012, with a focus on ethically sourced coffee brewed fresh-to-order. The Alderbridge location offers house-made baked goods and cakes alongside its coffee menu. Both dine-in and takeout are available, making it a convenient stop on a ride through central Richmond.

value: Fresh Press Coffee Bar


value: 505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (25 spaces) at 33m. Total: 25 spaces.

blurb: Botanical gardens with Takata Japanese garden and W̱SÁNEĆ Ethnobotany Trail.

community: Saanich

value: The Gardens at HCP is a not-for-profit botanical garden and home to the Pacific Horticulture College, set on a scenic property in Saanich near Victoria. Features include a Japanese garden with Takata ponds, a W̱SÁNEĆ Ethnobotany Trail, a children's garden, a gift shop, a library, and an on-site partner restaurant. The ambling garden paths make for a pleasant stop, and touring the grounds takes roughly an hour.

label: spring blooms

months: April May June

theme: nature

value: The Gardens at HCP

detail: Partner restaurant The Charlotte & The Quail is on site, with its own phone line and menu at charlotteandthequail.ca

signal: non-profit botanical garden admission ~$12-16

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Dupe winner (current branding) over Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (2815d95224). Nine acres of themed gardens incl. Takata Japanese garden, ethnobotany trail, college on site.


value: 2120 Harvey Avenue, V1Y 6G8

community: Kelowna

value: A McDonald's fast food location on Harvey Avenue, one of Kelowna's main commercial corridors, offering burgers, breakfast items, and McCafé beverages. The restaurant includes a drive-through lane and takeaway service, making it a quick stop option for cyclists passing through the area. It is part of McDonald's Canada's national chain, which first opened in Richmond, BC in 1967.

value: McDonald's

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 3531 64 Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N2

community: Delta

value: A certified organic vegetable farm in South Delta growing more than forty varieties of produce. They operate a farm stand for most of the year and also sell bedding plants and organic seedlings. A good stop for touring cyclists looking for fresh, locally grown food near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal area.

value: Snow Farms

subcategory: Farmers' Market

wow_evidence: certified organic vegetable farm... over 40 varieties... farm stand open 10 months of the year


blurb: Family-owned ski hill twenty minutes from Kamloops.

community: Dallas

value: Harper Mountain is a family-owned ski hill that has operated since 1973, sitting just 20 minutes from Kamloops with 1,400 vertical feet of terrain across more than 400 acres. The mountain centres on a cozy log day lodge with a large wood fireplace and a licensed hot-food cafeteria, offering skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, a terrain park, night skiing, and lift-operated snow tubing. An Enduro race is listed among the mountain's resources and a Summer Rentals section appears in the site navigation, hinting at warm-season activity that may appeal to mountain bikers.

dwell: day

label: ski season

months: December January February March

season: winter

value: Harper Mountain

detail: Website states 'a licensed hot food cafeteria' inside the log day lodge; also confirmed under Services as 'Lodge, Ski Shop, Cafeteria'

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Family ski hill since 1973 with limited summer use (enduro events); minor summer relevance.


value: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 14m; rack at 16m; rack (16 spaces) at 60m; stands (covered) at 75m; stands (covered) at 82m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: De Dutch is a BC-born breakfast and brunch chain founded in 1975, best known for authentic Dutch pannekoeken — large, thin 12-inch pancakes served sweet or savoury. The Burrard Landing location sits at Canada Place near Vancouver's waterfront, placing it squarely on the popular Stanley Park seawall cycling route. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients including preservative-free bread, fresh-pressed orange juice, and Canadian-made Edam cheese.

value: De Dutch

detail: No gluten-free mention found in website content

signal: cuisine=crepe

wow_evidence: BC-born breakfast and brunch chain founded in 1975 … squarely on the popular Stanley Park seawall cycling route


value: 4293 Mountain Square #118-214, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 57m; rack at 60m.

community: Whistler

value: Summit Sport Whistler bills itself as Whistler's largest bike, ski, and board shop, operating year-round with a seasonal swing between snow sports and mountain biking. The shop offers both sales and full bike service, positioning itself as a one-stop destination in a world-class ride destination. A touring cyclist arriving in Whistler needing a tune-up or repair would find a dedicated service operation here.

value: Summitsport

detail: Post references getting bikes 'refreshed just in time for the long weekend ahead,' implying same-day or next-day turnaround is offered

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Whistler's largest Bike, ski and board shop offering Sales and Service ... bike servicing is in full swing


value: 9203 Glover Road, Fort Langley, V1M 2S1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Fort Langley

value: Republica Coffee Roasters is a locally owned artisan coffee roasteria founded in 2007 and located in Fort Langley, BC's historic birthplace. The roastery specializes in single-estate fair trade organic coffees from around the world, roasted fresh to order and date-stamped for freshness. Cyclists can stop in at the Fort Langley storefront to pick up freshly roasted beans or browse their range of specialty blends and green beans.

value: Republica Coffee Roasters

signal: coffee roasteria; ~$8-14


value: F2GR+CQ, Buccaneer Bay, BC, Canada

community: Buccaneer Bay

value: Farm Bay

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 41701 Government Road, Squamish, V0N 1H0

community: Squamish

value: The Crabapple Cafe is a popular all-day breakfast and brunch spot in Brackendale, a community within Squamish, well-positioned on the corridor between Vancouver and Whistler. Formerly known as the Red Bench, it draws a loyal crowd with creative West Coast dishes like a Cajun BBQ Salmon Hash made with wild barbecued salmon and house-made hollandaise. A heated patio and a warm local atmosphere make it a comfortable stop year-round.

value: The Crabapple Cafe

signal: all-day brunch cafe, reasonable; ~$14-22pp


value: 991 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 3G4

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (4 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 32 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Pokérrito is a proudly Canadian fast-casual chain specialising in customisable poke bowls and sushi burritos, with its Hornby Street location sitting in the heart of downtown Vancouver near the seawall cycling routes. Diners build their own bowls from a broad roster of proteins, bases, mix-ins, and sauces, with warm options such as the miso-glazed salmon or bulgogi Warm Pokerrito adding comfort-food appeal. The menu is well-suited to mixed-diet groups, offering clearly labelled vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices across most categories.

value: Pokérrito

detail: Website menu uses 🌱 (vegan) and (GF) labels on multiple sauces and protein options, and a dietary filter is available on the Build Your Own page

wow_evidence: proudly Canadian fast-casual chain


value: 2580 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 37m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; rack (1 space) at 88m; rack at 90m; rack (10 spaces) at 95m. Total: 17 spaces.

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 5505 Westsyde Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 8N5

community: Kamloops

value: Privato is a boutique, family-owned winery nestled along the scenic slopes of the North Thompson River in the Thompson Valley wine region, specializing in small-lot Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their flagship Pinot Noir has earned double gold medals at the All Canadian Wine Awards. Visiting cyclists can enjoy a personalized tasting in the wine garden or linger on the picnic grounds with a glass overlooking the vineyard.

value: Privato Vineyard & Winery

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: double gold medals at the All Canadian Wine Awards ... picnic grounds and a wine garden


value: Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0, Canada

blurb: Summer outdoor pool in Hagensborg, built as a 1967 Centennial project; public swims and lessons.

community: Hagensborg

value: A community outdoor swimming pool in Hagensborg in the Bella Coola Valley, originally built in 1967 as a federal Centennial project. Operated by the Central Coast Regional District during summer months only, it offers public swims, lap swims, and Red Cross swimming lessons. For touring cyclists passing through one of BC's most remote valleys, it's a rare chance to cool off after a long ride through the Coast Mountains.

value: Centennial Pool

wow_evidence: Summer outdoor community pool (1967 Centennial project); ground-truth anchor: outdoor pool = 2 for a touring cyclist.


value: Chevron


value: 1009 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1L3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 5m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (4 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (8 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 24 spaces.

value: Fresh Donair is a downtown Vancouver restaurant on Granville Street offering vegetarian dining options to touring cyclists. The non-smoking venue provides indoor seating, accepts credit and debit card payments, and maintains wheelchair accessibility for customers.

value: Fresh Donair

signal: donair counter; ~$10-15


value: 2603 West 16th Avenue

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 5m; stands (3 spaces) at 7m; stands (1 space) at 15m; rack (2 spaces) at 73m; rack (3 spaces) at 78m. Total: 13 spaces.

value: Fiore Famiglia is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Vancouver's west side, focused on 'simple Italian done right' with a full menu spanning lunch, dinner, happy hour, and takeout. It is part of a local restaurant group that also operates Brasserie Coquette and The Stable House Bistro, all sharing a community-gathering ethos. Cyclists in the Arbutus Ridge area will find a sit-down Italian option with a dedicated takeout menu and online or phone reservations.

value: Fiore Famiglia

detail: Website promotes 'Fiore Takeout Specials!' with a dedicated takeout menu (PDF available), and states 'Last order for takeout 8:30 p.m.'

signal: Sit-down Italian, happy hour daily, neighborhood-focused, no upscale markers, no prices listed


value: 2073 Willys Creek Rd, Nimpo Lake, BC V0L 1R0, Canada

community: Nimpo Lake

value: The Pine Point Resort is a lakeside resort located near Nimpo Lake in BC's remote Cariboo, Chilcotin and Central Interior region. The area is deep wilderness, making it a potential rest stop for cyclists tackling long stretches of the Chilcotin plateau. The Facebook page slug confirms its association with Nimpo Lake, a small community roughly 100 km west of Williams Lake.

value: The Pine Point Resort

signal: no price evidence; remote Nimpo Lake fishing resort, keep type default

subcategory: Resort


value: 2980 Island Highway North, Unit 510, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: A Ukrainian restaurant in Nanaimo serving traditional Eastern European cuisine. Located on Island Highway North, it offers a casual dining option for local customers and touring cyclists passing through the area.

value: Sandy's Ukrainian Kitchen

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


community: Soda Creek

value: A tiny walk-in tenting site (1–2 tents) set in a mature Douglas-fir stand at the edge of Blue Lake in the Cariboo; a 335m carry from the roadside parking keeps it quiet, but no amenities are listed and space is extremely limited.

value: Blue Lake West Recreation Site

wow_evidence: tiny walk-in tenting site (1–2 tents) … no amenities are listed


value: 1322 Douglas St, Victoria BC V8W 2E8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 96m.

community: Victoria

value: Second Slice Pizza is a late-night pizza counter on Douglas Street in downtown Victoria, built around fresh multigrain dough made daily and an extensive by-the-slice menu. It offers classic, gourmet, and vegetarian pies alongside a 'take & bake' option for those with access to an oven. Its central location and very late closing hours make it a practical refuelling stop for cyclists finishing a long day in the city.

value: Second Slice Pizza

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian pizzas: Superb Veggie (tomato sauce, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives, tomatoes, mozzarella), Greek Pizza, and Pesto Fiesta. No explicit vegan or gluten-free options mentioned

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 20398 Dewdney Trunk Rd #220, Maple Ridge, BC

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

community: Maple Ridge

value: Dona Donair & Kebab is a Mediterranean fast-food shop in Maple Ridge serving donairs, kebab plates, falafel, shawarma, and salads from a location on Dewdney Trunk Road. It is part of the Dona Donair chain and offers an extensive menu spanning meat, fish, and vegetarian options, all made with hand-picked ingredients. Cyclists passing through Maple Ridge on Dewdney Trunk Road will find it a practical stop for a filling, hot meal.

value: Dona Donair & Kebab

detail: Website menu lists a dedicated 'Vegetarian' category; falafel and salad options also appear throughout the menu

wow_evidence: part of the Dona Donair chain


value: 2950 King George Boulevard Unit 100, Surrey, BC V4P0E5

community: Surrey

value: Kaffina Coffee is a community-oriented neighbourhood café on King George Boulevard in Surrey, focused on quality espresso drinks, cold brews, specialty teas, and freshly made sandwiches. The shop emphasizes a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and has outdoor seating in a pedestrian zone. It offers both in-person and online ordering, making it a convenient stop for those wanting a quick bite or a sit-down coffee break.

value: Kaffina Coffee

detail: Website states sandwiches include 'vegetarian options'; no vegan or GF claims found

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 17268 Parkinson Road, Port Renfrew, BC

community: Port Renfrew

value: Coastal Kitchen Cafe is a beachy, laid-back eatery at Wild Coast Wilderness Resort in Port Renfrew, rated as having one of the best vibes on Vancouver Island. It focuses on handmade food with quality local ingredients — Drum Roaster coffee, freshly baked goods, and seasonal menus — alongside draught beer from Phillips Brewing. Touring cyclists will find a sunny patio, a log-burner interior for rainy days, and a retail nook stocking books and keepsakes from local artists.

value: Coastal Kitchen Cafe

detail: Fishing subpage states that for multi-day charter packages 'a prepared lunch on the boat' is included, prepared by Coastal Kitchen

detail: Fishing subpage states guests can take breakfast 'in a to-go bag before heading out to sea.'

wow_evidence: takeout in to-go bags and packed lunches


community: North Vancouver

value: Safeway