value: 169 Bridge Street, Princeton, V0X 1W0

blurb: Princeton's visitor centre, with a VR room and the bronze-sculpture walking tour.

community: Princeton

value: A year-round visitor information office in the heart of downtown Princeton, serving as a hub for the lower Similkameen Valley. It features a Virtual Reality Room where visitors can virtually kayak the Similkameen River, and staff can direct you to gold panning spots, hikes, dining, and accommodations. The centre also provides guides for the Bronze Sculpture walking tour through Princeton, known as the Bronze Statue Capital of Canada.

value: Princeton Visitor Centre

signal: visitor centre with free VR room

wow_evidence: Year-round VC with VR river-kayak room and bronze-sculpture walking-tour guides; VC anchor band.


value: Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC V0N 1G1, Canada

bike_access: hard

character: destination

energy: active

kid_friendly: no

price_band: free

price_label: Free

season: summer

category: Camping

community: Oliver's Landing

source: camping

value: A free, boat-access marine rec site on the Sea to Sky Marine Trail near Porteau Cove, offering a cleared camping area behind a rough beach with sacred offshore islands (Squamish First Nation) visible; reachable only by water, making it a non-option for cyclists without a kayak.

value: Islet View Marine Site

ownership: Provincial rec site

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Public Campground

tier: info

source: osm


value: 601 West Cordova Street

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (7 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (7 spaces, covered) at 77m; rack at 82m. Total: 14 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: A&W

origin: chain

ownership: Buy Canadian

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

signal: chain 'a&w'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


source: enrichment

value: 8260 Westminster Highway, Richmond

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 38m; rack (covered) at 64m; rack at 80m; rack at 88m.

community: Richmond

value: Hei Hei Rice Roll is a Chinese fast-food counter specialising in cheung fun — steamed rice noodle rolls — a popular Cantonese street-food staple. The Chinese name 囍記腸粉 signals a traditional Hong Kong-style offering, making it a quick and filling stop for cyclists passing through Richmond's busy Westminster Highway corridor. It is situated inside a larger commercial building (unit 2430), likely a food court or plaza.

value: Hei Hei Rice Roll

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)


value: 604 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 7B1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 13m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Oso Negro is a celebrated organic coffee roaster and café one block from Nelson's main street, offering 14 house-roasted blends sourced ethically from Africa, the Americas, and Indonesia. Cyclists can settle in among rotating local artwork indoors or unwind in a splendid perennial garden patio outside. The business has a strong community ethos built around ethical sourcing, a living wage for staff, and local donations — making it a genuine gathering point for residents and visitors alike.

value: Oso Negro Café

signal: amenity=cafe

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Café / Coffee

wow_evidence: 14 house-roasted blends... perennial garden patio... community ethos built around ethical sourcing, a living wage for staff, and local donations


value: 635 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3

value: Caffè La Tana is an Italian alimentari-style cafe, restaurant, and wine bar on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, designed after the old-world neighbourhood food shops found throughout Italy. The kitchen rolls fresh pasta daily in full view of guests, pairs it with an all-Italian wine list of well-loved and lesser-known varietals, and fills a gourmet grocery corner with artisan Italian ingredients and handmade pasta tools to take home. Commercial Drive is a well-established cycling corridor through East Vancouver, making La Tana a natural stop for cyclists seeking a proper Italian meal.

value: Caffe La Tana

detail: Online shop offers grocery and prepared food items 'Available to Pre-Order for Pick up'; walk-in takeout not explicitly mentioned but shop pickup is confirmed

detail: Menu lists multiple vegetarian dishes including Kale Salad, Caesar Salad, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, Uova Verdi, and several pasta options; no explicit vegan or GF labelling found

wow_evidence: Italian alimentari-style cafe ... rolls fresh pasta daily in full view of guests ... all-Italian wine list


value: 1671 Grafton Avenue, Errington, BC

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Coombs

value: Bubby's Bicycle Service Ltd. is a full-service independent bike shop in Errington on central Vancouver Island, run by mechanic Chris. The shop offers a comprehensive repair menu from basic tune-ups to full overhauls, stocks parts from an extensive brand catalogue, and sells used and consignment bikes. A pickup-and-delivery service means cyclists who can't transport their bike can still get it serviced.

value: Bubby's Mechanic Service

detail: Parts page lists Basil (panniers/cycling bags) among carried brands; repair menu includes rack install and fender install, indicating relevant stock

region: Vancouver Island

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: full-service independent bike shop... stocks parts from an extensive brand catalogue... pickup-and-delivery service


value: 6558 Hastings Street, Unit 141

community: Burnaby

value: COBS Bread is a Canadian franchise of the Australian Bakers Delight chain, baking all products fresh from scratch daily on-site with no freezing or refrigeration. The Kensington Square location offers a full range of breads, pastries, scones, cruffins, and savoury items including pizza. Any unsold baked goods are donated to local charities at day's end, so the selection is always freshly made.

value: COBS Bread

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'cobs bread'

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


community: Maple Ridge

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 35m; rack (5 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (8 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; rack (7 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; rack (7 spaces) at 86m; rack (6 spaces) at 86m. Total: 41 spaces.

value: Freshii

signal: chain 'freshii'

subcategory: Restaurant


category: Transport

community: Prince George

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand charter shuttle based in Prince George offering airport transfers, VIA Rail station pickups, and group transport throughout BC and Alberta; no scheduled public routes — all trips require advance booking with deposit.

value: Paxton Shuttle Service

origin: transport

subcategory: Shuttle

wow_evidence: on-demand charter shuttle based in Prince George


value: 85 Backstreet Blvd, Penticton, BC V2A 1H7

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (14 spaces) at 89m; rack at 90m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Penticton

value: Tacos Del Norte is an authentic Mexican taqueria located just off Main Street in downtown Penticton, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Okanagan. The shop is known for homemade corn tortillas, slow-roasted meats like carnitas and pollo, and salsas made fresh daily from scratch. Outdoor seating and a casual, festive atmosphere make it a local favourite for both visitors and residents.

value: Tacos Del Norte

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: Taqueria with sit-down seating; reasonably priced

region: Thompson Okanagan

wow_evidence: homemade corn tortillas, slow-roasted meats… salsas made fresh daily from scratch


value: 258 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1P1, Canada

value: The Savoy Pub is a neighbourhood pub on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, known for its community-oriented vibe with regular events including karaoke, free pool, and open mic nights. It also operates off-sales, allowing customers to purchase packaged alcohol to go. A touring cyclist passing through the Downtown Eastside would find a no-frills local bar with an active events calendar.

value: Savoy Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: neighbourhood pub on East Hastings Street... karaoke, free pool, and open mic nights


value: 159 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 21 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (4 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 42m; stands (6 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (11 spaces) at 61m; stands (8 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (5 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (4 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; rack (4 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 73 spaces.

value: PureBread is an artisan bakery originating in Whistler that has grown to multiple BC locations, including this Gastown outpost on West Hastings Street. It is known for freshly baked breads, pastries, and savoury treats, and has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times and Lonely Planet. For a touring cyclist passing through downtown Vancouver, it is a quality food stop within the Gastown neighbourhood.

value: PureBread

signal: shop=bakery


value: 319 Sutil Road, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0

community: Yaculta

value: SouthEnd Farm Winery & ClearCut Distilling Co. is a small-batch winery and distillery on Quadra Island, crafting wines from organically grown grape hybrids suited to the island climate and spirits from botanicals grown or foraged on the farm. The multi-purpose tasting room doubles as the winery itself, so visitors are essentially on a farm tour the moment they walk in, with sheep, chickens, and goats nearby. A vacation 'Shack' on the property is also available for overnight stays via Airbnb, making it a potential overnight stop for cycle tourists.

value: SouthEnd Farm Winery

detail: Bottled wines and spirits listed for sale on the tasting room page with prices including taxes and bottle deposit, indicating bottles can be purchased to take away

signal: Farm winery + distillery tasting room

source: judgement

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 125 Victory Ship Way #126, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0G5

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 51m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Welcome Parlour Ice Cream is an ice cream shop listed at North Vancouver's Shipyards development on Victory Ship Way, offering Lebanese-style ice cream with both indoor and outdoor seating. The Lebanese cuisine tag suggests it may serve Booza or similar Middle Eastern-style frozen desserts. The OSM website URL points to an unrelated artisan retail chain, so independent verification of this listing is recommended before a cyclist relies on it.

value: Welcome Parlour Ice Cream

subcategory: Ice Cream

wow_evidence: OSM website URL resolves to a completely unrelated business


value: 53560 Bridal Falls Road, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0

bike_access: easy

character: utilitarian

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

season: all

community: Chilliwack

value: A ranch-style RV park on the edge of Chilliwack in the Fraser Valley; primarily catered to RVs, but its flat valley location makes it an easy stop for loaded touring cyclists moving through the corridor.

value: Rainbow Ranch R.V. Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground

wow_evidence: primarily catered to RVs


value: #200-22529 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0L4

value: Hamada Fusion is a multi-cuisine cafe and restaurant on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge, blending Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Western culinary traditions under one roof. The extensive menu spans sushi rolls and nigiri, Korean tteokbokki, gyoza, tempura, and Western-style salads, offering a wide variety of flavours for groups with different tastes. The fusion concept was built around the idea of bringing people with different food preferences together at a single table.

value: Hamada Fusion

detail: Menu includes multiple explicitly labelled vegetarian options: Pink Lady Roll (Vegetarian), SCV Roll (Vegetarian), Veggie Gyoza, Veggie Spring Roll, Edamame, Yam Roll, Avo Cucumber Roll, and Mango Avo Roll

signal: Rolls CA$6–15, appetizers CA$6–15; typical sit-down meal ~$18–25/person


value: #102 - 10326 McDonald Park Road, V8L5X7

community: North Saanich

value: Noodlebox is a Canadian fast-casual chain serving customizable Asian-inspired wok-fired noodle and rice dishes, including Pad Thai, Kung Pao, Butter Chicken, and Spicy Peanut Noodle boxes. Located in a strip mall on McDonald Park Road in Sidney, it offers a broad menu with vegan and gluten-friendly modifications available on request. It's a practical calorie-refueling stop for cyclists riding the Saanich Peninsula.

value: Noodlebox

detail: Website menu page states 'Can be made VEGAN – Please ask when ordering' and 'Can be made GLUTEN-FRIENDLY – Please ask when ordering' for identified dishes

ownership: Buy BC (chain)

wow_evidence: Canadian fast-casual chain... locations across multiple provinces


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 44m. Total: 7 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Empire Garden is a full-service Szechwan and Cantonese restaurant in Langley's Walnut Grove neighbourhood, drawing diners from across the Lower Mainland for dishes like dim sum, live fresh seafood, and made-to-order entrees. The banquet facility seats up to 160 people and the kitchen offers pickup and delivery, giving passing cyclists flexibility on how they order. Vegetarian options are part of the regular menu.

value: Empire Garden Chinese Restaurant

detail: Website explicitly lists 'Vegetarian dishes' among menu offerings alongside dim sum and other items

confidence: medium

signal: Live seafood tanks, but casual atmosphere, dim sum, suburban location—no prices visible


value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 4651 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 81m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Socrates in the Heights is a family-run Greek restaurant on Hastings Street in Burnaby, where the current chef continues recipes developed alongside his father over 23 years. The menu leans heavily Greek — souvlaki, moussaka, lamb chops, spanakopita — with outdoor seating and a full catering operation for events. Touring cyclists on the Hastings corridor can stop in for a sit-down meal or grab a souvlaki wrap and Greek fries to go.

value: Socrates in the Heights

detail: Menu includes veggie wrap (chickpea carrot & feta fritters), spanakopita, Greek and kale Caesar salads, bulgur salad, and multiple dips — clearly vegetarian options available

signal: Main courses $19–28: souvlaki chicken/pork/beef, lamb, specialties, Greek ribs

wow_evidence: family-run Greek restaurant ... current chef continues recipes developed alongside his father over 23 years


value: 3327 Kingsway, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 59m; stands (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 21 spaces.

value: Super Thai Hot Pot is a Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant on Vancouver's Kingsway corridor specialising in interactive Malatang-style hot pot, where diners handpick fresh ingredients cooked tableside in a choice of house-made broths ranging from classic Thai Tom Yum to spicy Signature Malatang. The extensive broth menu draws on Thai, Chinese, and Cantonese traditions, making it a distinctive stop for cyclists looking for a hearty, communal meal. Online ordering and delivery are available for those who prefer a quick pick-up.

value: Super Thai Hot Pot

signal: malatang hot pot, snacks $6-10; ~$18-28pp


value: 110-3790 Canada Way, Burnaby BC

value: Agra Tandoori Restaurant is a full-service Indian restaurant in Burnaby specializing in traditional tandoori preparations, curries, and fresh-baked naan. The restaurant operates two Burnaby locations and offers both dine-in buffet service and a takeout menu with a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Touring cyclists passing through Burnaby would find it a solid option for a hot sit-down meal or a packaged takeout order.

value: Agra Tandoori Restaurant

detail: Multiple vegetarian items confirmed: Vegetarian Special Thali, Channa Masala, Palak Paneer, Dal Turka, Aloo Gobhi, Paneer Makhani, Vegetable Pakora, and others across menu pages

signal: Main entrees $14.95–$19.95 with naan; lunch specials $13.95–$17.95

wow_evidence: operates two Burnaby locations... dine-in buffet service and a takeout menu


value: Unit 21 1165 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E2

category: Accommodation

community: Parksville

value: Ocean Sands Resort is a condominium-style resort set on 4 acres of oceanfront property overlooking Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville, offering one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces, and ocean or pool-view balconies. The resort sits above one of Vancouver Island's most celebrated beaches, reachable on foot in about five minutes. Nearby activities listed on the resort's website include mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing tours, making it a natural staging point for cyclists exploring the east coast of Vancouver Island.

value: Ocean Sands Resort

detail: About page states: 'The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, playground, indoor hot tub, sauna and laundry facilities.'

band_key: mid

label: Mid-range

signal: condo-style oceanfront suites at Rathtrevor; shoulder $160-200, summer higher

subcategory: Hotel / Motel


value: 1151 Commercial Crescent, Prince Geroge, V2M 6W6

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Prince George is a budget chain motel located on Commercial Crescent in Prince George, a major service hub on cycling routes through central British Columbia. As part of the Wyndham family of brands, it offers standard motel amenities in a city that serves as a key overnight stop for cyclists traveling the Yellowhead corridor or exploring the region. The property is flagged as wheelchair accessible in OSM.

value: Super 8 by Wyndham Prince George

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: chain 'super 8'

region: Northern British Columbia

wow_evidence: As part of the Wyndham family of brands


value: Unit 12, 7103 West Saanich Rd (partial — address truncated on website), Brentwood Bay, BC

community: Central Saanich

value: A café, bakery, and gift shop in Brentwood Bay Village, twice voted Greater Victoria's Favourite Coffee Shop by Times Colonist readers (2023 and 2025). The all-day kitchen turns out breakfast sandwiches, hot paninis, house-made soups, and a rotating selection of baked goods, alongside a curated range of locally sourced gifts and merchandise. The licensed premises also offers catering and can host on-site gatherings for up to 30 guests.

value: Brentwood Bay Village Empourium Café & Gift Shop

detail: Menu offers vegetarian choices across breakfast items and sausage rolls ('plant based' option), a vegan Butterscotch Brownie, and a 'gluten friendly' muffin variant


value: 15 Wallace Street, Nanaimo

community: Nanaimo

value: Tim Hortons


value: 4568 Hastings Street, Burnaby

value: Gabi & Jules is an all-butter artisan bakery specializing in handmade fruit and savoury pot pies, cookies, and seasonal baked goods, operating out of a storefront in Burnaby Heights. The business is notable for its commitment to real ingredients, no preservatives, and inclusive employment practices under the motto 'Flaky Crust. Solid Values.' Cyclists can pre-order online for guaranteed pickup, or try their luck with the daily in-store selection.

value: Gabi & Jules Homemade Pies

wow_evidence: all-butter artisan bakery... 'Flaky Crust. Solid Values.'


category: Groceries

community: Nanoose Bay

value: Quality Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 1139 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 86m.

community: Kelowna

value: ChainLine Cycle is an independent full-service bike shop in Kelowna established in 2009, carrying seven curated brands including Transition, Pivot, Salsa, Surly, and Marin across mountain, gravel, road, e-bike, and touring categories. The shop runs a four-mechanic service department and also offers ongoing bike storage with drop-off available at any time. Beyond retail and wrenching, ChainLine hosts group rides, skill clinics, and community events, making it a genuine hub for cyclists passing through or based in the Okanagan.

value: ChainLine Cycle

detail: /services page lists 'SAME DAY Flat Fix - E-Bike Rear' as a distinct service; e-bikes also sold and stocked

detail: Navigation lists 'Group Rides' and 'Skill Clinics' under Rides & Events section

detail: /services page lists 'SAME DAY Tune Up' and 'SAME DAY Flat Fix' as explicit service tiers

detail: Flat fixes - walk-ins welcome

wow_evidence: Flat fixes - walk-ins welcome... SAME DAY Flat Fix


value: 1901 Larch Road, Courtenay, BC, Canada V9J 1X7

character: pleasant

washroom_type: flush

community: Little River

value: A large year-round private RV park on 20 wooded acres just north of Courtenay, with 10 quiet tent-only sites and a direct trail into Seal Bay Nature Park; primarily an RV facility with coin showers and WiFi, so expect a suburban campground feel.

value: Seal Bay RV Park

wow_evidence: coin-operated showers and laundry, WiFi, a 2,500 sq ft covered Picnic Pavilion, 10 tent-only wilderness sites


value: 98 Nelson Avenue North, Nakusp, V0G 1R0

community: Nakusp

value: Canco

subcategory: Convenience Store


bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (covered) at 57m; rack (2 spaces) at 84m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: IGA


value: 1038 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m. Total: 2 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: C&N Backpackers Central Station is an OSM-tagged hostel near Vancouver's Main Street, operated under the C&N Backpackers brand. The operator also runs a hostel in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. No current web presence for the Vancouver location could be confirmed.

value: C&N Backpackers Central Station

label: Rock-bottom

signal: tourism=hostel

subcategory: Hostel

wow_evidence: The Vancouver location may be closed or never accurately captured in OSM


value: 32525 London Avenue, V2V 6M7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 57m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: Mission

value: Tim Hortons


value: 110 – 3651 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC V7E 3A5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack at 67m; rack at 67m; rack at 68m; stands (5 spaces) at 70m; rack at 72m; rack at 73m; rack at 91m; rack (6 spaces) at 98m. Total: 11 spaces.

community: Richmond

value: Super Grocer is a long-standing neighbourhood supermarket in Richmond's Steveston area, serving the community since at least the 1970s. It stocks groceries, dairy, meats, and produce, and shares the building complex with an in-house pharmacy and flower shop. Its location between Moncton and Chatham Streets makes it a convenient supply stop for cyclists touring the Steveston waterfront.

value: Super Grocer


value: 4509 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5L3

community: Saanich

value: Fireside Grill occupies a lovingly restored heritage Tudor estate—originally Maltwood Manor, built in the 1930s—set among wild Garry oak trees and manicured gardens about 10 minutes from Victoria's downtown core. The restaurant has earned multiple Readers' Choice awards from the Victoria Times Colonist for Best Fine Dining, Best Brunch, Best Patio, and Best Happy Hour, making it a well-regarded local institution. A touring cyclist arriving here will find a full farm-to-table menu, weekend brunch, patio seating, and event spaces in a distinctly Victorian setting.

value: Fireside Grill

detail: Multiple menu items labelled '(GF)' (Gluten Friendly), including Tuscan Greens Salad, Truffle Frites, and Ahi Tuna Roll; tofu listed as an add-on option suggesting vegetarian accommodation

label: Fine dining

signal: Tasting menu, fine dining awards, wine program


value: 11850 Oceola Road, Lake Country, V4V 2T5

community: Lake Country

value: Turtle Bay Crossing Liquor Merchants is an owner-operated, curated bottle shop in Lake Country's Oceola Road retail strip, built around the Okanagan's laid-back lake lifestyle. With WSET-certified wine professionals, a cicerone, and scotch collectors on staff, the store emphasises locally crafted BC beers, ciders, spirits, and wines alongside global selections. Cyclists passing through can browse the full inventory online and arrange pick-up orders, making it a convenient stop on a multi-day Okanagan tour.

value: TBC (Turtle Bay Crossing) Liquour Merchants

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: owner-operated, curated bottle shop ... WSET-certified wine professionals, a cicerone, and scotch collectors on staff


value: 2319 Beguelin Rd, Celista, BC V0E 1M6

community: Celista

value: Celista Estate Winery is an 80-acre vineyard estate on the north shore of Shuswap Lake in BC's interior, with vines first planted in 2002 and over 115 medals accumulated in national and international competitions across its first 14 years. Beyond wine tasting, the property offers guided vineyard tours, fine dining, four lakeside cabin rentals, weddings, and a busy summer concert series — making it an unusually multi-faceted destination. Cyclists exploring the Shuswap's quieter north shore will find it a welcoming, pet- and family-friendly stop with sweeping vineyard and lake views.

value: Celista Estate Winery Tasting Room

confidence: low

signal: estate winery tasting room; ~$15-25 visit


community: Delta

value: Quiznos

signal: chain 'quiznos'


value: 1530 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (8 spaces) at 23m; rack (7 spaces) at 44m; rack (7 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 91m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Cactus Club Cafe is a well-established Canadian chain serving an upscale casual menu of international dishes — steaks, sushi, pasta, and inventive cocktails — in a stylish, high-energy setting. The West Broadway location sits at a busy urban intersection and is part of a large multi-city network, offering full sit-down dining as well as takeout and delivery. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a broad menu with something for most tastes and the convenience of curbside pickup.

value: Cactus Club Cafe

signal: chain 'cactus club'

wow_evidence: large multi-city network… corporate chain restaurant branded as 'Elevated Everyday Dining'


value: 1023 Government Street

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (6 spaces) at 47m; stands (8 spaces) at 60m; stands (6 spaces) at 95m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 34 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: Enderby Mabel Lake Road, Enderby

community: Enderby

value: A general store and convenience shop in rural Enderby serving the Mabel Lake Road area. As a general store in a remote location, it likely carries essential supplies for travelers. Specific cyclist-oriented amenities could not be verified due to website access limitations.

value: Ashton Creek General Store


value: #2 Second Beach Road, Skidegate, B.C. V0T 1S1

blurb: Saahlinda Naay, 'Saving Things House': the Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llnagaay.

category: Attractions

community: Skidegate Landing

value: Saahlinda Naay (Saving Things House) is the Haida Gwaii Museum in Skidegate, a landmark cultural institution dedicated to Haida knowledge, language, art, and the islands' natural and supernatural heritage. It offers rotating temporary exhibitions alongside permanent galleries exploring the deep connections between the land, sea, and Haida peoples. For a touring cyclist passing through Haida Gwaii, it is one of the most compelling stops on the archipelago — a genuinely remote and rare cultural experience at the edge of the Pacific.

dwell: half

facet_confidence: high

planning: walk-up

setting: indoor

theme: art-culture

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated
Indigenous culture & heritage

source: ITBC+ITAC

value: Saahlinda Naay Museum

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: Adult admission $24

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: The Haida Gwaii Museum — core collection of the Haida Heritage Centre (239b290f04). Scored above the standard satellite cap (parent-2) because it IS the centre's principal exhibit; flagged for Heather's review.


community: Castlegar

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 400 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1E4

value: Uptown Bistro is a neighbourhood Canadian bistro serving brunch and modern Canadian cuisine with an ingredient-driven approach using organic, sustainable meats and seasonal produce. The room is described as intimate and warm, with a comfortable bar area, handcrafted cocktails, and a curated wine list. Cyclists passing through Victoria's Boleskine Road corridor will find a relaxed, full-service dining experience with takeout also available.

value: Uptown Bistro

signal: Beer & burger $18.99, beer & wings $18.99 daily specials


value: 771 Vernon Ave #601, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (covered) at 22m.

value: Yoshi Sushi is a Japanese restaurant established in 1989, located inside Gateway Village in Victoria. It offers an extensive menu spanning traditional nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, teriyaki, tempura, and ramen, alongside party trays for takeout. Both dine-in and pickup are available, and a vegetable-focused menu section makes it accessible to non-meat-eating cyclists.

value: Yoshi Sushi

detail: Website references pickup throughout: 'Party Tray (take out only)', 'Pick up: 7:45pm' last order, 'No ice cream for pick up order'; Skip the Dishes delivery also promoted

detail: Dedicated 'Vegetable Combinations' lunch section and 'Vegetable Dinner Box Specials' on dinner menu; individual vegetarian items include Agedashi Tofu, Fresh Vegetable Roll, Tempura Yam Roll, Asparagus Roll, and House Vegetable Roll

signal: Lunch mains $15–26: ramen $18.95, nigiri bento $16.95, kaiseki lunch $25.95


value: 940 Wakashan Avenue, V8C 2G3

blurb: Kitimat's public library, a Northwest Library Federation member.

community: Kitimat

value: The Kitimat Public Library is the public library serving the District of Kitimat in BC's North Coast region, operated by the Kitimat Public Library Association and a member of the Northwest Library Federation. It offers computer and internet access, 3D printing, photocopying and scanning, digital collections, and a range of community programs. For a touring cyclist passing through a relatively remote part of northern BC, it represents a potential rest stop with Wi-Fi and access to regional information resources.

dwell: quick

energy: restorative

kid_friendly: yes

theme: civic

value: Kitimat Library

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: District library with 3D printing and digital services; ordinary library band.


value: 2763 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC

community: North Cowichan

value: Little Caesars Pizza is a franchise location of the international fast-food pizza chain situated on Beverly Street in Duncan, in the Cowichan Valley. The chain is known for its carryout-focused model with ready-to-go pizzas available for quick pickup. For a touring cyclist needing a fast, filling meal in Duncan, it offers a familiar and reliable stop.

value: Little Caesars Pizza

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 10m; rack (6 spaces) at 43m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m. Total: 24 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: A&W


value: 116 - 1090 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 27m; wave (5 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 67m; wave (5 spaces) at 77m. Total: 20 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Ayam Zaman is an Arab cuisine restaurant located in North Vancouver. Beyond its cuisine style, details about the dining experience, menu, or atmosphere are not available from current sources. A touring cyclist passing through the area would need to visit or contact the business directly for more information.

value: Ayam Zaman

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


value: 289 Bernard Avenue

community: Kelowna

value: Memphis Blues

signal: Memphis Blues BBQ; ~$22-30pp


value: 1150 Terminal Avenue North

community: Nanaimo

value: Bulk Barn


community: Prince George

value: Earls

signal: Earls casual-upper chain (confirmed); ~$25-38pp


value: 2201 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 3E6

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (5 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m. Total: 21 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chewies Oyster Bar is a New Orleans-inspired oyster bar and full-service restaurant in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, steps from the Seaside Greenway cycling route on West 1st Avenue. The menu spans brunch, dinner, and happy hour with a clear focus on fresh oysters and elevated casual seafood dining. The venue also accommodates private events and large-party bookings with shucking stations and multiple bar setups.

value: Chewies Oyster Bar

signal: amenity=pub


value: 1120 East Georgia Street, Vancouver

value: Peace and Culture Coffee is a neighbourhood café on East Georgia Street in Vancouver's east side, operating as a coffee shop with weekday and weekend hours. Its name suggests a community-oriented ethos that may appeal to cyclists looking for a relaxed stop. Beyond OSM's basic tags, no further detail about its offerings or atmosphere could be verified.

value: Peace and Culture Coffee

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 32760 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, V2T 0B8

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: The Aroma Bistro & Bar is an Indian restaurant in Abbotsford serving a wide-ranging menu of South Asian dishes — from tandoori specialties and butter chicken to Indo-Chinese fusion and daily thali specials. The restaurant styles itself as a community destination combining bold regional flavours with a welcoming, sit-down atmosphere. Online ordering and a reservations system make it accessible for both quick stops and longer meals.

value: The Aroma Bistro

detail: Menu includes numerous vegetarian dishes: Malai Soya Chaap, Vegetable Pakoda, Paneer Pakora, Chilli Paneer, Vegetable Fried Rice, Veggie Noodles, Paneer Special Thali, and more

signal: Menu mains $12–22; thalis $19–22. Casual sit-down Indian.


value: 3627 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8P 4H1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces) at 69m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: A Victoria institution since 1963, Mac's Cycle Centre is a full-service bicycle shop on Shelbourne Street known for its friendly, knowledgeable staff. They operate on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis and offer quick triage service for flats and urgent mechanicals, often while you wait. They carry Devinci bicycles and provide a wide range of repair services from brake bleeds to comprehensive tune-ups.

value: Macs Cycle Centre

detail: 'PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THIS TIME WE ONLY REPAIR E-BIKES THAT WE HAVE SOLD. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.'

detail: 'Quick triage service to get you back on your bike, often times repairing your flat while you wait'

detail: As always, we don't do appointments at Mac's. We operate on a first come, first served repair basis. Got a flat? We also do quick triage service to get you back on your bike, often times repairing your flat while you wait.

subcategory: Repair Shop

tier: accredited


value: 124-22441 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 6780 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V6Y 2C4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 91m.

community: Richmond

value: IHOP is a well-known North American chain specializing in pancakes and all-day breakfast, with this Richmond location sitting on a busy commercial corridor on Number 3 Road. The restaurant offers a full sit-down dining experience alongside takeout and delivery options under the IHOP 'N GO brand. Touring cyclists looking for a reliable, filling meal stop in Richmond would find familiar comfort-food options here.

value: IHOP

signal: chain 'ihop'

wow_evidence: well-known North American chain


value: Alberni-Clayoquot A, BC V0R 3E1, Canada

bike_access: rough

community: Whyac

value: A small, little-known lake reached by roughly 53 km of gravel logging road from Port Alberni, offering five basic lakeside pitches in a remote, quiet setting; no amenities are confirmed.

value: Flora Lake Recreation Site

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: little-known lake reached by roughly 53 km of gravel logging road; no amenities are confirmed


value: 12190 Crown Road, Tete Jaune Cache, BC

community: Tête Jaune Cache

value: A handcrafted log-home guest house in the Robson Valley near Tete Jaune Cache, offering two private suites each with en-suite bathroom and kitchenette. Situated between three mountain ranges and just a 10-minute drive from Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The area offers mountain biking and hiking, and the property can serve as a base for cyclists travelling the Yellowhead Highway corridor.

value: Bearberry Meadows

signal: Mica Suite $135–160/night; mid-range guest house with modern amenities

subcategory: B&B / Inn

wow_evidence: handcrafted log-home guest house ... 2 private suites ... no information about bike storage


value: 5B-4890 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4Z4

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

value: Papa John's is a national pizza chain franchise located in a strip-mall unit in north Nanaimo, offering pizza, breadsticks, and wings for delivery or carryout. It sits along the Rutherford Road corridor, which connects residential areas to the highway, making it a reachable stop for cyclists passing through the north end of the city. The carryout option makes it a practical choice for a hot meal on the road.

value: Papa John's

signal: chain 'papa john'


community: Aspen Grove

value: A tiny, free, high-elevation rec site on Boot Lake's southeastern shore at 1485 m, favoured by anglers and hunters; reaching it demands 15+ km of very rough forest service road that the listing explicitly deems unsuitable for anything without high clearance and good suspension.

value: Boot Lake Rec Site


value: 998 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1L2

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (8 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (5 spaces) at 96m; stands (1 space) at 99m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Moulin Rouge is a restaurant on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver offering vegetarian cuisine. The sit-down establishment has indoor seating, accepts card payments, and is wheelchair accessible. For touring cyclists, it provides a full-service dining stop on a prominent urban cycling corridor.

value: Moulin Rouge

subcategory: Restaurant


community: Chilliwack

value: Ricky's All Day Grill

signal: Ricky's All Day Grill chain; $15-30/person


value: 120 First St, Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0

community: Tofino

value: The MAQ Pub occupies the lower level of the historic Maquinna Hotel in Tofino and has been a local gathering spot since the 1950s, originally frequented by fishermen and loggers and nicknamed 'The Dirty MAQ'. Today it draws surfers, tourists, and hospitality workers with a rotating lineup of live music, karaoke nights, DJs, and dancing. It is part of the MAQ Hotel complex, which also includes The MAQ Cafe and The Bear Bierhaus.

value: The MAQ Pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub

wow_evidence: historic Maquinna Hotel in Tofino… local gathering spot since the 1950s, originally frequented by fishermen and loggers


value: 8953 Arbuckle Street, Canal Flats, V0B 1B0

community: Canal Flats

value: A family-friendly restaurant serving the Canal Flats community. Limited information available due to website access issues, but appears to be an active dining establishment in this small BC locality.

value: Canal Flats Family Pantry

signal: small-town family restaurant; $15-22/person


value: 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2B1, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 41m; stands at 46m; stands at 46m; stands (3 spaces) at 74m; building (4 spaces) at 89m; stands (15 spaces) at 93m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Chao Shou Wang is a Chinese fast-food spot in Vancouver, likely situated inside a multi-level commercial building (OSM tags indicate unit 2113, level 1). The restaurant specialises in wonton-style dishes and offers both counter pickup and dine-in service. Online ordering is available for those who want to grab a quick meal on the go.

value: Chao Shou Wang

wow_evidence: Chinese fast-food spot… unit 2113, level 1


value: 13016 Victoria Road North, Summerland, V0H 1Z0

community: Summerland

value: The Beanery Cafe is a specialty espresso and all-day cafe nestled in the Okanagan desert wine country of Summerland, BC, serving elevated espresso drinks, lattes, smoothies, sandwiches, and breakfast and lunch. The cafe leans hard into a bold, irreverent identity while explicitly welcoming vegan, paleo, and gluten-free guests. It also offers online ordering and catering, making it a practical stop for touring cyclists passing through the South Okanagan.

value: The Beanery Cafe

detail: Website states 'Vegans, Paleo and Gluten-Free friends are welcome'

wow_evidence: specialty espresso and all-day cafe


community: North Vancouver

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 18682 Fraser Highway

community: Surrey

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


community: Nimpo Lake

value: A quiet 2-site rec site on the slow, lily-pad-lined Dean River right off Highway 20, appealing for birdwatching and canoe exploration; no confirmed facilities or water.

value: Fish Trap (Dean River) Recreation Site

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

wow_evidence: no confirmed facilities or water


value: 4553 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y1

community: Whistler

value: Merlins Bar and Grill has been a fixture on Blackcomb Way in Whistler since 1980, operated by Vail Resorts and positioned at the mountain base. The venue runs as two distinct spaces: a morning café serving brunch and espresso drinks, and a bar and grill open through après hours with a broad pub menu. Regular live music events — including resident bands — give it a lively, community-hub character that extends well beyond a typical resort restaurant.

value: Merlins

detail: Menu uses explicit labels: (V) for vegetarian (e.g. Classic Poutine, Cajun Curly Fries, Onion Rings), (VE) for vegan (e.g. Vegan Wings, Nourish Wrap with Fried Tofu), and (GF) for gluten-free (e.g. Nachos). Several items also offer 'Make it Vegetarian' or 'Sub Tofu' options

signal: Entrees $20–28.50; casual bar and grill format

wow_evidence: operated by Vail Resorts and positioned at the mountain base ... a fixture on Blackcomb Way in Whistler since 1980


value: Unnamed Road, 0A0, Whistler, BC V8E 0C2, Canada

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

community: Brandywine

value: A hike-in backcountry campsite deep in Garibaldi Provincial Park's Cheakamus Lake zone, surrounded by glaciated Coast Mountain terrain; accessible only on foot, fully self-sufficient, and demanding conditions year-round.

value: Helm Creek Campground

ownership: Provincial park

wow_evidence: backcountry wilderness campground accessible only by hiking trail... no road access confirmed


bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (10 spaces) at 59m; stands (10 spaces) at 60m; rack (9 spaces) at 67m; stands (8 spaces) at 69m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 76m; stands (8 spaces) at 88m. Total: 48 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chatime


value: 1115 North Park Street, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 15m; rack (3 spaces) at 28m; rack (4 spaces) at 35m; stands (2 spaces) at 37m; rack (4 spaces) at 43m; wave at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (8 spaces) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Cold Comfort has been crafting Victoria's original hand-made frozen custard since 2010, using organic cream, cane sugar, freshly cracked local eggs, and local sea salt. Alongside their dairy line they offer a full vegan 'Nicecream' made with coconut milk, plus gluten-friendly options, ice cream sandwiches, and Baked Alaskas. They also cater events, arriving by bicycle or truck, making them a genuinely bike-friendly presence in the city.

value: Cold Comfort

detail: Website explicitly offers 'premium vegan ice cream (Nicecream)' made with coconut milk, plus 'Gluten Friendly options'; Cook Street location lists 6 dairy-free Nicecream flavours and 6 organic dairy; multiple menu items labelled VEGAN and/or gluten-friendly

wow_evidence: Victoria's original hand-made frozen custard since 2010... cater events, arriving by bicycle or truck


value: 122 Hereford Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T4

community: Ganges / Salt Spring Island

value: Cafe Talia is a cafe in Duncan, BC, listed in OpenStreetMap with minimal metadata. The Instagram handle associated with this listing could not be verified due to Instagram's login wall, and discovery notes suggest the business may have rebranded as Switchboard Cafe.

value: Switchboard Cafe

wow_evidence: OSM record contains only two tags (amenity=cafe, name=Cafe Talia) … possible rebrand to 'Switchboard Cafe'


value: 521 Turner Street, Silverton

community: Silverton

value: A small municipal campground on the shore of Slocan Lake in the quiet village of Silverton; the 'Lakeside' name and lake-town setting suggest a scenic overnight, though amenity details are unconfirmed as the town website is offline.

value: Silverton Campground - Lakeside

ownership: Municipal

wow_evidence: small municipal campground on the shore of Slocan Lake; amenity details are unconfirmed


value: 876 Road 8, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1

community: Fairview

value: Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery is a family-owned estate winery established in 1985 on the Golden Mile Bench near Oliver in the South Okanagan, where Walter and Gordon Gehringer — BC-born winemakers trained in Europe — produce an extensive range from sparkling and whites to icewines. Their Minus 9 Icewine has earned Double Platinum 'Best of the Best' recognition from Wine Press Northwest, and the winery has been described as 'one of the finest wine producers anywhere on the west coast.' Wine can be purchased at the on-site wine shop or ordered online for Canadian delivery.

value: Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery

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

subcategory: Winery / Cidery


value: 427 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (9 spaces) at 83m. Total: 9 spaces.

value: Belleville's Watering Hole & Diner is a locally owned restaurant and lounge sitting right on the edge of Victoria's Inner Harbour, in continuous operation since 2015. It offers a broad menu running from breakfast through late night, with fresh seafood, comfort food classics, craft cocktails, and local brews alongside an unobstructed harbour view. Large-group and private event bookings are available, and the Inner Harbour location puts it squarely on the path of cyclists touring the Victoria waterfront.

value: Belleville's

signal: Self-identified diner, sit-down, casual comfort food (burgers, breakfast, seafood mains)


value: 500 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1V3

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: rack at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands at 83m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 5 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Rocky Point Ice Cream is a family-owned artisan ice cream chain that has operated in the Lower Mainland since 1997, making its own ice cream from scratch at BC's first licensed dairy plant dedicated solely to craft production. The New Westminster location is one of four storefront locations across the region and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Visitors can choose from a rotating lineup of house-made flavours including plant-based and sorbet options.

value: Rocky Point Ice Cream

detail: Website front page explicitly names 'Plant-Based Blackberry Crumble: Plant-based coconut vanilla ice cream' and notes trucks carry '3 plant-based/sorbet options'; multiple flavours appear to be vegetarian by default

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 2150 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8T 4C6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 81m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: North Perk Café is the community café embedded inside MakeSpace North Park, Victoria's inclusive makerspace and woodshop in the North Park neighbourhood, minutes from downtown. It functions as a coffee-fuelled coworking and creative hangout space where drop-in visitors mix with makers, fabricators, and workshop participants. The broader MakeSpace facility has received coverage from CBC, CTV, and Chek TV and is positioned as a creative-economy hub for YYJ residents.

value: North Perk Cafe


value: 3309 Kalum Street, Terrace, V8G 3N5

community: Terrace

value: Copperside Foods is a convenience store in Terrace, BC located on Kalum Street. It provides quick access to basic supplies and refreshments. A practical resupply stop for touring cyclists passing through the region.

value: Copperside Foods


value: 5555 South Island Highway

community: Union Bay

value: Union Bay Market is a convenience store located on the South Island Highway in Union Bay on Vancouver Island, a popular cycling corridor connecting communities along the eastern coast. For touring cyclists riding the Island, it serves as a roadside stop in a small community with limited services. The shop's position on the main highway route makes it a natural waypoint for provisioning.

value: Union Bay Market


value: 960 Quayside Dr Unit 115, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G2

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

value: Craft Cafe is a neighbourhood cafe and cocktail bar on Quayside Drive along the New Westminster waterfront of the Fraser River. It serves single-origin espresso from The Barn, a Berlin roastery recognized internationally for specialty coffee, alongside food including grilled cheese sandwiches and pasta. A hidden backroom speakeasy—The Back Room—offers craft cocktails and riverfront views in an adults-only lounge tucked behind the main cafe.

value: Craft Cafe

detail: Study Section described as having 'ample outlets' to support productivity and studying


value: 591-B Wallace Street

community: Hope

value: Lola's Tortas is a Mexican fast-food spot in Hope, BC, serving tacos and burritos. It sits at a unit address on Wallace Street, placing it within reach of cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley gateway town. Hope is a common stop on the TransCanada and Crowsnest cycling corridors, making a quick, filling Mexican meal here a practical refuel option.

value: Lola's Tortas

wow_evidence: Mexican fast-food business (tacos and burritos) at 591-B Wallace Street in Hope, BC


community: Nanaimo

value: Wendy's

signal: chain 'wendy'


value: 107-17 Fawcett Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V2

community: Coquitlam

value: Soul Bite Food is a Coquitlam-based social enterprise producing award-winning plant-based comfort food inspired by Eastern European and Middle Eastern traditions — think crispy phyllo pastries filled with Balkan mushroom-leek or smoked eggplant and walnut cheese. The company donates 51% of its profits to fighting hunger and food waste globally through the Food Link Society. Products are available for takeout at the Coquitlam facility and distributed through grocery retailers across four provinces.

value: Soul Bite Food

detail: All products are vegan

wow_evidence: donates 51% of its profits to fighting hunger and food waste globally...distributed through grocery retailers across four provinces


value: 4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 31m.

value: Le Chamois is a boutique ski-in/ski-out hotel in Whistler's upper Village, situated steps from Blackcomb Mountain's Wizard and Magic chair lifts. Rooms feature in-suite kitchenettes, mountain or courtyard views, and European-inflected décor. It positions itself as a four-season base camp — summer guests have direct access to mountain biking and hiking trails alongside on-site bike rentals through lodge shops.

value: Le Chamois

detail: Amenities page lists 'Fitness center with gym, charging station' among property features

detail: Front page amenities list explicitly includes 'Self-Serve Laundry'

detail: Amenities page references 'on-site restaurant' as part of the property's features

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: Whistler ski-in/ski-out, luxury/boutique positioning, premium amenities

detail: For your bikes we have a secure guest access only locker room monitored by security cameras.


value: 601 Stamps Landing, Vancouver, V5Z 3Z1

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 14m; stands (40 spaces) at 17m; stands (16 spaces) at 29m; stands (16 spaces) at 33m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m. Total: 106 spaces.

value: Uno Gelato is a Vancouver artisan gelateria making small-batch, farm-to-cone gelato and sorbetto fresh daily from natural local ingredients including Vancouver Island sea salt and Avalon Dairy milk. The shop rotates a wide selection of seasonal flavours alongside year-round favourites, and also offers gelato-making classes and event cart services across the Lower Mainland. Located at Stamp's Landing on False Creek, it's a notable stop along Vancouver's waterfront cycling routes.

value: Uno Gelato

detail: Website front page states 'Gluten Friendly' and 'Vegan Options available'; sorbetto line is described as always vegan; gluten-free cones listed on menu; specific vegan-labelled products (e.g. 'Fior di Latte (Vegan)') in online shop

wow_evidence: small-batch, farm-to-cone gelato... natural local ingredients... Located at Stamp's Landing on False Creek


value: 266 1st St E, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7L 1B3

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (3 spaces) at 32m. Total: 3 spaces.

value: North Point Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and tasting room founded by three North Shore locals, situated in North Vancouver's lively Shipyards District. The space leans into a cozy West Coast cabin aesthetic, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a rotating tap list of house-brewed beers ranging from session lagers to high-ABV IPAs. A private loft with views of the North Shore and downtown Vancouver can host events, and the brewery welcomes guests of all ages.

value: North Point Tasting Room

detail: No packed lunch offering mentioned; food limited to pizza baked in-house and small snack items

signal: amenity=bar

wow_evidence: craft brewery tasting room founded by three North Shore locals, situated in North Vancouver's lively Shipyards District


value: 20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

community: Maple Ridge

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


blurb: Linear greenway along Bellevue Creek in Kelowna.

community: Kelowna

value: Bellevue Creek Greenway is a municipal nature reserve in Kelowna, BC, following the Bellevue Creek corridor through the city. As a linear greenway, it likely offers a natural, off-road route through an urban area — the kind of quiet, scenic detour that touring cyclists often seek when passing through a city. It is managed by the City of Kelowna as part of its parks and beaches network.

dwell: short

facet_confidence: med

setting: outdoor

theme: nature

value: Bellevue Creek Greenway

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Linear creek greenway; pleasant, ordinary.


value: 888 Sparkling Place, Vernon, BC V1H 2K7

community: Vernon

value: Sparkling Hill Resort is a luxury adults-only 4-Diamond wellness resort perched on a granite ridge overlooking Okanagan Lake near Vernon, BC, founded by the Swarovski crystal family and decorated with over 3.5 million Swarovski crystals throughout its 149 rooms. The 40,000 sq. ft. KurSpa draws on the European hot-cold-rest healing philosophy and offers over 100 treatments. Touring cyclists arriving after a long day on the Okanagan will find multiple on-site dining venues, including a fine-dining restaurant and a casual café.

value: Sparkling Hill Resort

detail: Multiple on-site dining outlets: PeakFine at Sparkling Hill (fine dining), Gerni's Farmhouse, Barrique & Java, and in-room dining service

band_key: luxury

label: Luxury

signal: Explicit 'luxury' label, 4-Diamond rating, spa resort, fine dining, Swarovski crystals

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: founded by the Swarovski crystal family...40,000 sq. ft. KurSpa...over 100 treatments


value: Central Coast A, BC V0T 0A7, Canada

community: Remote & backcountry, Central Coast Regional District

value: A single-site rec area reachable only by boat through South Bentinck Arm, protecting one of BC's largest Western Red Cedars — roughly 5 m in diameter — with a 1 km walk from the Larso Bay trailhead to the tree; no docking facilities and no listed amenities.

value: Big Cedar Tree

wow_evidence: one of BC's largest Western Red Cedars — roughly 5 m in diameter; reachable only by boat


value: 1425 Marine Drive, V7T 1B9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces, covered) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

value: Lao Cai is a Shaanxi-style Chinese restaurant with 15 years of history, rooted in the street-food tradition of Xi'an with signature dishes like liangpi cold noodles, roujiamo stewed-meat sandwiches, and lamb pao-mo soup. It grew from a single street stall into a full restaurant blending Shaanxi snacks with rich hot pot, and now operates two BC locations — West Vancouver and Surrey. Touring cyclists riding the Marine Drive corridor would find a sit-down meal centred on regional Chinese cuisine well outside the usual North American-Chinese template.

value: Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine

signal: Shaanxi street food, liangpi/roujiamo; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: 15 years of history...two BC locations — West Vancouver and Surrey


value: 10111 Number 3 Road, Richmond, V7A 1W6

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 23m; rack at 28m; rack at 59m; rack at 65m; rack at 80m.

community: Richmond

value: Gami Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Richmond offering takeout service. The restaurant features online ordering for customer convenience.

value: Gami Sushi

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


value: 1328 Douglas Street

value: Burger King

signal: chain 'burger king'


value: 3355 North Road #280, Burnaby, BC V3J 7T9

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

community: Burnaby

value: Arzon Market is a convenience store located in North Vancouver, identifiable on OpenStreetMap as shop=convenience. Its Facebook presence (arzonmarket2020) suggests it has been operating since around 2020. As a neighbourhood convenience market, it may serve as a quick resupply stop for cyclists on local routes, though details about its specific offerings could not be verified.

value: Arzon Market


value: 13229 Victoria Road North, Summerland, V0H 1Z0

community: Summerland

value: Sunflower Café is a cafe in Summerland on Victoria Road North. It provides a casual stop for cyclists passing through the area. The business serves as a convenient refueling point on cycling routes through Summerland.

value: Sunflower Café

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: cafe in Summerland on Victoria Road North ... casual stop


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Matchstick is a Vancouver specialty coffee roaster with four community-focused café locations; this one sits in Davie Village, steps from Sunset Beach and English Bay. The Davie café features a full patio and accordion windows that open to the street, making it an airy place to linger after a seawall ride. All locations serve fresh-baked pastries and a full breakfast-and-lunch menu rooted in the brand's deliberately unhurried, craft-first ethos.

value: Matchstick

detail: Website not contradictory and describes a 'wholesome foods' menu


value: 3823 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 1Y5

value: Cantaritos Mexican Grill is a full-service authentic Mexican restaurant in Burnaby serving classic dishes including enchiladas, chilaquiles, tortas ahogadas, and the namesake cantaritos cocktail. The restaurant offers dine-in, online ordering, catering, and private events, making it a sit-down destination rather than a quick stop. It sits on Kingsway, a busy arterial corridor through Burnaby.

value: Cantaritos

signal: full-service Mexican; ~$18-28pp


blurb: Rose garden in Queen Elizabeth Park.

value: The Rose Garden is a garden attraction in Vancouver, identified via OSM as a leisure garden and associated with Queen Elizabeth Park. It is a publicly accessible outdoor space likely appealing to touring cyclists as a scenic rest stop or sightseeing destination. No further detail is available from the fetched website due to a Cloudflare block.

label: Rose bloom season

months: May June July

value: Rose Garden

signal: Public city park; parks have free admission

wow_evidence: SUPERSEDES: QE Park parent now minted (55a1607f34). missing_parent flag cleared (parent exists); the parent-pointer proposed_name dropped (it was never a real rename); linked to the QE Park parent via proxy. Scored as itself.


value: 20650 Langley Bypass

community: Langley

value: Langley Liquor Warehouse is a bottle shop situated on the Langley Bypass in the Fraser Valley, positioned along a major arterial route through the region. As a warehouse-style liquor store, it likely carries a broad selection of beer, wine, and spirits. For a touring cyclist, it represents a convenient resupply point on a well-traveled corridor between communities.

value: Langley Liquor Warehouse


value: 1475 Anderson Street, White Rock, BC V4B 0A8

blurb: White Rock wellness centre with drop-in fitness classes and a cafe.

community: White Rock

value: The Horst and Emmy Werner Centre for Active Living is a White Rock Recreation and Culture wellness hub that brings together health and community services from organizations including Fraser Health, the Alzheimer Society of BC, and the Canadian Cancer Society. It features cardio gyms, mirrored fitness studios offering regular and drop-in classes, and is home to the Peace Arch Curling Club. A café, lounge, and pro-shop round out the amenities, making it a social and active community gathering point.

planning: check-ahead

theme: recreation

detail: Website states: 'the scrumptious food at the Café will keep you coming back for more.'

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Public wellness hub with drop-in fitness classes plus health-organization services; walk-in public despite KW-PRIVATE (curling club tenancy).


value: 3 Fan Tan Alley #101, Victoria, BC V8W 1W3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 11 racks within 100m: stands (16 spaces) at 13m; stands (14 spaces) at 23m; stands (8 spaces) at 30m; stands (12 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack at 45m; rack at 81m; stands (4 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 94m; stands at 97m; rack at 99m. Total: 58 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Friends & Family Bake is a bakery located in Victoria, BC, operating from a below-ground-level space (OSM level -1). As a local bakery, it offers a stop for touring cyclists seeking fresh baked goods. The business was verified as open as recently as August 2025 per OSM check_date.

value: Friends & Family Bake

signal: shop=bakery

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


value: Chimney Lake Rd, 150 Mile House, BC V2G 5J2, Canada

community: Johnson

value: Open grassy recreation site with recently upgraded lakefront pitches on Chimney Lake, reached by 30 km of gravel roads (Dog Creek and Chimney Valley Roads) off Highway 20.

value: Chimney Lake Centre Recreation Site

wow_evidence: reached by 30 km of gravel roads off Highway 20


value: 1047 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (3 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 36m; stands (6 spaces) at 73m. Total: 23 spaces.

value: A sushi restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, steps from the Stanley Park seawall cycling routes. The menu spans bento boxes, nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, donburi, and party trays, making it a flexible stop for solo riders or groups. Online ordering with pick-up is available, convenient for cyclists who want to grab food without waiting.

value: Sushi Aboard

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

wow_evidence: sushi restaurant on Denman Street


value: Shuswap Lake, salmon Arm Wharf, Salmon Arm, BC V0E 1V3, Canada

community: Salmon Arm

value: Cafe on the Bay is an ice cream and cafe business situated in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia. OSM records outdoor seating, suggesting a pleasant waterside stop for cyclists passing through. The Facebook page was created recently, indicating this is a newer establishment.

value: Cafe on the Bay

wow_evidence: ice cream and cafe business... outdoor seating


value: 810 Quayside Dr #121, New Westminster, BC

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 46m; stands (10 spaces) at 49m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 52m. Total: 18 spaces.

community: New Westminster

value: Tre Galli Gelato Caffe is a family-run Italian café founded in 2004 by the three Gallo brothers, offering handmade artisan gelato, sorbetto, LaVazza coffee, pizza, and pastries at their New Westminster Quayside Drive location. The café has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable mid-ride stop for cyclists exploring the Fraser River waterfront. Their gelato is made in-house to authentic Italian recipes, with a rotating selection of flavours including dairy-free sorbetto.

value: Tre Galli Gelato Caffe

wow_evidence: founded in 2004 by the three Gallo brothers ... New Westminster Quayside Drive


value: 482 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 3R6

community: Duncan

value: Experience Cycling is Duncan's premier full-service bicycle shop on the Trans-Canada Highway, stocking Giant, Liv, Orbea, and Specialized bikes across road, mountain, commuter, and e-bike categories. The shop employs a certified technician with over 30 years of experience and prides itself on honest assessments with free, no-obligation estimates. A customer review notes the shop has 'been around for 100 years,' suggesting deep roots in the local cycling community.

value: Experience Cycling

detail: Website has a dedicated 'Electric Bikes' product category and a linked 'Electric Bike Guide - Giant'; as an authorized Giant dealer selling e-bikes, service is offered for these models

wow_evidence: certified technician with over 30 years of experience … walk-in and provide a free estimate


value: 350 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 28 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (12 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (3 spaces) at 60m; stands (21 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; bollard (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (21 spaces) at 65m; bollard (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (12 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (5 spaces) at 75m; bollard (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 87m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (2 spaces) at 95m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 97m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 99m. Total: 126 spaces.

value: A New York-style pizzeria on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, serving pizza by the slice and whole pies. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a convenient refuelling stop for cyclists passing through the city centre.

value: Straight Outta Brooklyn NYC Pizzeria


value: Unit 3, Nanaimo, BC

community: Nanaimo

value: Truong Thanh 2 is a Vietnamese restaurant in a downtown commercial unit in Nanaimo. It serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine in a casual setting, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking for a meal.

value: Truong Thanh 2

signal: Vietnamese casual; ~$14-20pp


value: East Kootenay G, BC V0A 1P0, Canada

community: Harrogate

value: Marion Lake Campground

subcategory: Private Campground


value: 568 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6B 2B7

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 73m; stands (4 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces) at 80m; stands (8 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 32 spaces.

value: Cafe Monet is a Korean-influenced bakery and cafe on Vancouver's busy Robson Street, serving espresso drinks, matcha latte, smoothies, and shaved ice alongside baked goods. The air-conditioned indoor space is wheelchair accessible, making it a downtown pit stop in a high-traffic shopping and tourism corridor. The cafe operates under the name 'CAFE MONET Bakery & Cafe' in its own branding.

value: Cafe Monet Bread & Coffee

detail: Website menu items (coffee drinks, smoothies, shaved ice) are all plant-based, consistent with vegetarian offering


value: 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, BC

blurb: Revelstoke's main recreation hub: pool complex, arena, fitness centre, riverside trails.

community: Revelstoke

value: The Revelstoke Community Centre is the city's main municipally operated recreation hub, offering an aquatic centre, arena, fitness centre, meeting rooms, and outdoor ball and soccer fields. It sits adjacent to walking and biking trails, making it a natural waypoint for cyclists passing through Revelstoke. The facility is run by the City of Revelstoke Parks, Recreation & Culture department.

facet_confidence: low

value: Revelstoke Community Centre

signal: building=civic

detail: 'Water' is listed as an explicit facility feature on the facility page, separate from the 'Swimming' feature

wow_evidence: Main municipal rec hub containing the aquatic centre (1cb08b2b26); beside riverside trails; after-ride band via the pool complex.


value: 2212 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9A8, Canada

community: Nanoose Bay

value: A private forested campground beside a small creek on mid-Vancouver Island, with serviced tent sites, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and natural spring water; handy to Nanaimo and BC Ferries but primarily an RV park that also takes tents.

value: Nanoose Creek Campground

wow_evidence: free hot showers, natural spring water


value: 7097 Christensen Rd, Anahim Lake, BC V0L 1C0, Canada

community: Anahim Lake

value: Escott Bay Resort is a wilderness retreat on the shores of Anahim Lake in BC's remote West Chilcotin, sitting roughly 320 km west of Williams Lake along Highway 20. The resort offers a range of accommodations from bunk bed cabins to a full chalet, plus a full hook-up campsite with barbecue facilities, making it a rare oasis of comfort in an otherwise very isolated stretch of road. Fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing are the main draws, with the Chilcotin Plateau's dramatic landscapes surrounding the property.

value: Escott Bay Resort

detail: Campsite page states the campsite includes 'an EV charging station for electric vehicles'; likely oriented toward cars/RVs — compatibility with e-bike chargers should be confirmed directly with the resort

detail: Campsite page states the campsite provides 'laundry facilities' among its essential amenities

detail: Amenities page describes Donna's Place in Anahim Lake as offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with hearty home-style cooking and takeout options

detail: Amenities page lists McLean Trading (general store with groceries, outdoor gear, and hardware) and Anahim Lake Trading General Store (primary grocery in the area), both located in Anahim Lake

signal: Cabins $145/night, cottage $170/night, chalet $255/night

subcategory: Resort

wow_evidence: rare oasis of comfort in an otherwise very isolated stretch of road... laundry facilities


value: 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K4

community: Courtenay

value: Best Western The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre is a full-service branded hotel on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, the main commercial hub of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. The property includes an on-site bar and lounge and a restaurant, giving it more infrastructure than a typical roadside motel. Courtenay sits at the intersection of cycling routes connecting the Comox Valley communities, making this a central overnight option for touring cyclists moving through the region.

value: Best Western Westerly Hotel

detail: On-site bar and lounge and restaurant confirmed by website: 'Unwind with a handcrafted cocktail in our cozy bar and lounge' and 'our restaurant area is the perfect place to relax and recharge.'

signal: chain 'best western'


value: 1025 Mainland Street, Vancouver, V6B 5P9

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 36m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands at 91m; stands (3 spaces) at 94m. Total: 15 spaces.

value: Tacofino is a BC-born west coast Mexican-inspired chain that started as a food truck in Tofino and has grown into a beloved multi-location brand known for burritos, tacos, and casual beach-food vibes. The Yaletown outpost sits in one of Vancouver's most bikeable and walkable neighbourhoods, steps from the seawall. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, making it a relaxed spot to refuel mid-ride.

value: Tacofino

signal: Tacofino burritos/tacos chain; ~$15-22pp


value: 3832 3rd Avenue, Smithers, BC

community: Smithers

value: Smithers Brewing Co. is a timber-framed craft brewery in northern BC, crowned Brewery of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards. Their taproom runs 12 taps with four mainstay beers and five rotating seasonals alongside house-brewed kombucha, nitro cold brew, and BC wines for non-beer drinkers. It is a walk-in-friendly, first-come-first-served space with an outdoor patio that welcomes pets.

value: Smithers Brewing Co.

signal: Craft brewery taproom


value: 103-4382 West Shore Parkway, Langford, BC V9B 5Z1

community: Sooke

value: Sheringham Distillery is a small Vancouver Island craft distillery that won the world's largest gin competition and produces a range of award-winning gins, whisky, vodka, akvavit, and liqueurs. Visitors can explore the tasting room and sample spirits made with a chef-inspired, botanical-forward approach. The distillery production is rooted in Sooke using BC grain, with the tasting room located in Langford.

value: Sheringham Distillery

signal: Craft distillery tasting room

wow_evidence: won the world's largest gin competition


value: 1183 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2

bike_parking_detail: 16 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 3m; stands (2 spaces) at 13m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (5 spaces, covered) at 24m; stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (4 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 82m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 39 spaces.

value: Disco Cheetah is a fast-casual Korean restaurant in Vancouver's Davie Village, specializing in Korean bowls and bao with a Western twist. The business evolved from a food truck launched in 2014 into a brick-and-mortar location that opened in 2019 in the lively, diverse Davie Village neighbourhood. Online ordering and catering services are available alongside a companion food truck that operates downtown on weekdays.

value: Disco Cheetah


community: Prince George

value: McDonald’s

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


community: Kootenay Landing

value: Midgeley Cabin is a primitive, unlocked wilderness hut in BC's Kootenays (Creston Valley area), maintained in connection with the Trails for Creston Valley Society trail network. It requires no reservation and is freely accessible to the public, making it a potential emergency or overnight refuge for backcountry cyclists on remote routes. The shelter is truly bare-bones — no mattresses, toilets, running water, or any utility services.

value: Midgeley Cabin

wow_evidence: locked=no, mattress=no, shower=no, toilets=no, drinking_water=no


value: 990 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H3

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (6 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; rack (20 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m. Total: 42 spaces.

value: Kanpai Asian Eatery & Bar is an Asian restaurant and bar located on Blanshard Street in downtown Victoria. OSM records it as open Friday and Saturday evenings only, suggesting a focused dinner-and-drinks format rather than an all-day café. Very little public information was retrievable during review, as the business's Facebook page was inaccessible.

value: Kanpai Asian Eatery & Bar

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

wow_evidence: open Friday and Saturday evenings only (17:00–24:00)


value: 117 North Francois Highway

community: Burns Lake

value: Save-On-Foods

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 753 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J9

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Hermann's Jazz Club is Canada's longest continuously running jazz club, tracing its roots to 1981 and now a civic institution in the heart of downtown Victoria. Operated by the non-profit Arts on View Society with the City of Victoria as building owner since 2024, it offers an intimate 130-seat lounge and restaurant featuring nightly live jazz, blues, and world music alongside a full dinner menu. A touring cyclist finishing a day's ride will find a convivial evening venue with hearty entrées and a rich local music culture steps from the city centre.

value: Hermann's Jazz Club

detail: Menu lists a Mushroom Wellington entrée labelled as vegetarian, a 'Vegetarian 18' substitution option for Chicken Linguine, and a 'Gluten Free Chocolate Torte' dessert

signal: amenity=bar


value: East Kootenay, BC V1C 6X5, Canada

community: Swansea

value: A small, secluded mountain lake recreation site off Hwy 3/95 south of Cranbrook, with a quiet 'all to yourself' feel; note this is a day-use only site — no overnight camping.

value: Monroe Lake Recreation Site


value: 169 Highway 3, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

community: Princeton

value: Copper Mountain Inn is a motel in downtown Princeton, BC, situated in the Similkameen Valley with views of the surrounding mountains and river. It sits close to the China Creek Trail, the Bridge of Dreams, and the Similkameen River, making it a convenient rest stop for cyclists travelling the Crowsnest Highway (Hwy 3) corridor. The property offers 24/7 guest services and markets itself as a comfortable base for exploring the Princeton area.

value: Copper Mountain Inn

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: motel in downtown Princeton, BC


value: 25 Crease Avenue, Victoria, V8Z 1S4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 66m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Recyclistas is a full-service bike shop, recycling depot, and educational workspace founded in 2003, situated directly at the junction of Victoria's Galloping Goose and Lochside cycling trails — making it a natural waypoint for long-distance cyclists. The collective sells refurbished, custom-built, and as-is project bikes alongside new and used parts and accessories, and accepts donated bikes to divert waste from landfill. It is deeply embedded in Greater Victoria's grassroots cycling community through repair classes, workshops, and a mission to make cycling accessible to all.

value: Recyclistas Bike Collective

detail: 'Rentals' is a dedicated navigation menu item on the website, indicating an active rental service

detail: 'We do not service electronic parts on e-bikes.' — stated explicitly on both the front page and the repairs subpage

detail: 'Minor repairs may be done on the spot' (e.g. flat tires); larger jobs such as tune-ups may take a few days

detail: No appointment is needed; just bring your bike in. Minor repairs may be done on the spot

wow_evidence: situated directly at the junction of Victoria's Galloping Goose and Lochside cycling trails... No appointment is needed; just bring your bike in


value: 2128 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: rack (4 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; bollard (2 spaces) at 79m; bollard (2 spaces) at 86m; bollard (2 spaces) at 89m; bollard (2 spaces) at 95m; bollard (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Moore's Bakery of Kerrisdale is one of Vancouver's oldest storefronts, operating since the 1930s with Dutch and British baking traditions passed down through a family-owned business. The bakery produces handmade breads, buns, pastries, cakes, cookies, and savoury items fresh daily on site. A touring cyclist passing through Kerrisdale will find a genuine neighbourhood institution offering hearty baked goods well suited for fuelling a ride.

value: Moore's Bakery

wow_evidence: operating since the 1930s... one of Vancouver's oldest storefronts


value: 1180 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y-9W6

community: Kelowna

value: Bouchons Bistro is an authentic French bistro operating in Kelowna's cultural district since 2004, helmed by Parisian chef Stephane Facon and offering classic regional dishes from escargots de Bourgogne and duck confit to bouillabaisse. The restaurant maintains a temperature-controlled Burgundy-style cellar stocked with over 750 bottles spanning Okanagan Valley producers and French appellations. Situated within walking distance of the Delta Grand Hotel, Kelowna Community Theatre, and Prospera Place, it serves as a polished evening dining destination for cyclists exploring the central Okanagan.

value: Bouchons Bistro

detail: Dinner menu labels individual dishes with 'V' (vegetarian), 'GF' (gluten-free), and 'DF' (dairy-free) codes; e.g. Salade Verte is marked V GF DF and multiple mains carry GF or GFO designations

signal: Degustation menu $55-69, Parisian chef, 750-bottle wine cellar, mains $50-65

wow_evidence: helmed by Parisian chef Stephane Facon... temperature-controlled Burgundy-style cellar stocked with over 750 bottles


value: Naka Creek Rd, Garden Bay, BC V0N 1A0, Canada

label: orca season

months: July August September

community: Cracroft

value: Tiny free camp on the Johnstone Strait shore near the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve, reached by roughly 32 km of forest service road from Highway 19; the setting is remarkable for orca and marine mammal watching, but the long FSR haul makes it a serious undertaking for a loaded touring bike.

value: Naka Creek (BCMT)

wow_evidence: setting is remarkable for orca and marine mammal watching; long FSR haul makes it a serious undertaking for a loaded touring bike


value: 1177 West Pender Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 68m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Prestons Restaurant + Lounge is a full-service, all-day restaurant inside the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel in downtown Vancouver, near the waterfront and convention centre. The menu features globally inspired dishes alongside familiar comfort-food favourites, with breakfast (buffet or à la carte), lunch, dinner, and a lounge with shareable plates. Its Coal Harbour location makes it an easy stop for cyclists riding the downtown seawall.

value: Prestons Restaurant + Lounge

detail: Website describes globally inspired and comfort dishes but does not explicitly list vegetarian or vegan options by name

signal: hotel all-day, comfort food, breakfast buffet; ~$18-28pp


value: 7291 Hwy 3 E., Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

community: Grand Forks

value: Johnny's Motel is an award-winning, family-run budget motel set on the banks of the Granby River at the crossing of two rivers in Grand Forks, BC — a location the property calls the best in the city. Rooms open directly onto the riverbank and the motel sits just minutes from downtown shops and restaurants, making it a practical overnight stop for cyclists on the Crowsnest Highway (Hwy 3) corridor. Grand Forks is noted on the website as a base for cycling the Kettle Valley Trail.

value: Johnny's Motel

detail: Website states motel is 'just a few minutes' walk from the shops and restaurants of downtown' Grand Forks


value: 3493 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V5Z 2W7

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: hoop (4 spaces) at 6m; stands (2 spaces) at 15m; stands (2 spaces) at 16m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; hoop at 28m; hoop at 37m; heart (2 spaces) at 61m; rack at 82m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Choice's Market on Cambie is part of a Metro Vancouver-based natural and organic grocery chain known for stocking local and sustainably sourced products. The Cambie location offers a full suite of departments including bulk, deli, produce, wellness, and a bakery, making it a well-rounded stop for a touring cyclist restocking supplies. The store's emphasis on local producers and natural foods sets it apart from conventional supermarkets in the area.

value: Choice's Market

wow_evidence: Metro Vancouver-based natural and organic grocery chain...bulk, deli, produce, wellness, and a bakery


value: 333 Abbott Street, Vancouver, V6B 0G6

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (6 spaces) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m; stands (6 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (8 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands at 98m. Total: 48 spaces.

value: Nesters Market is a well-established Western Canadian grocery chain founded in Whistler in 1987, now operating 16+ locations across BC and Alberta. The Woodwards location in downtown Vancouver offers a full-service experience including fresh produce, natural and organic products, an in-store bakery, deli and bistro, and a pharmacy. It sits in the historic Woodwards building in the heart of Vancouver's Gastown/Downtown Eastside area, making it a convenient resupply stop for cyclists touring the city.

value: Nesters Market


value: 1109 Trans-Canada Highway, V0K1H0

community: Cache Creek

value: Dairy Queen

signal: chain 'dairy queen'


value: 45355 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

community: Chilliwack

value: C-Lovers Fish & Chips

signal: C-Lovers Fish & Chips chain; ~$14-16


value: 3510 Blanshard Street

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 80m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Save-On-Foods


value: 8855 202 Street, Langley

community: Langley

value: Sandman Hotel Langley provides accommodation in Langley, BC with complimentary Wi-Fi for guests. As a hotel chain property, it offers standard lodging services to touring cyclists passing through the area. Specific details about bike storage and other touring-specific amenities cannot be verified due to website access issues.

value: Sandman Hotel Langley

signal: Genuine Sandman Hotel Langley


value: 2408 - 34th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5W8

community: Vernon

value: Tiki Village Inn is a Polynesian-themed motel and suite property in Vernon, BC, offering standard rooms, executive suites, and kitchenette units arranged around an inner courtyard with a heated pool. The property caters to short visits and extended stays alike, with free parking, on-site laundry, BBQ and picnic facilities, and a fenced dog park. Its location near major Okanagan thoroughfares and within walking distance of Vernon Jubilee Hospital makes it a practical overnight base for touring cyclists passing through the valley.

value: Tiki Village Motel

detail: On-site Guest Laundry Facilities listed explicitly in hotel amenities page

detail: Complimentary Wi-Fi listed as a hotel amenity; website states 'high speed wireless connection free of charge from anywhere on our facilities.'

wow_evidence: heated pool... on-site laundry, BBQ and picnic facilities


season: winter

washroom_type: pit

community: Kicking Horse

value: A scenic alpine lake in a deep bowl above Golden with short looping trails — touring cyclists should know that bikes and motor vehicles are explicitly restricted from the area during snow-free months, making this effectively a winter snowmobile destination.

value: Gorman Lake & Trail Recreation Site


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 70m.

community: Surrey

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 1883 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1C7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 46m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Siegel's Bagels is an iconic Kitsilano bakery producing authentic Montreal-style bagels baked throughout the day in a wood-fired oven, situated just blocks from Kits Beach on the Cornwall Avenue cycling route. The extensive menu spans a dozen bagel flavours, breakfast sandwiches, Montreal smoked meat imported fresh weekly, and a wide selection of cream cheeses. A second outpost inside Granville Island Public Market makes it a natural fuelling stop on two of Vancouver's most-cycled urban corridors.

value: Siegel's Bagels

detail: Menu lists 'Dairy-Free Cream Cheese' and numerous meatless options (egg salad, cream cheese bagels, plain and flavoured bagels); no explicit GF labelling found

wow_evidence: iconic Kitsilano bakery... just blocks from Kits Beach on the Cornwall Avenue cycling route


value: 375 Nimpkish Drive, V0P 1G0

community: Gold River

value: BC Liquor Store in Gold River is a provincial government-run retail outlet selling wine, beer, spirits, ciders, and non-alcoholic alternatives. Located in a small, remote Vancouver Island community, it may represent the only opportunity for multi-day touring cyclists to resupply with beer or wine before continuing into the backcountry. Staff can advise on product selection but the store is not oriented toward cycling services.

value: BC Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store

wow_evidence: government-run retail alcohol shop


value: 7140 Miller Road, Richmond

blurb: Small community centre on Sea Island near YVR.

community: Richmond

value: Sea Island Community Centre is a City of Richmond public facility situated on Sea Island, the same island that hosts Vancouver International Airport, making it a rare community hub in an otherwise airport-dominated landscape. The two-storey building serves the small residential population of Sea Island and would be a natural rest stop for cyclists navigating the flat, dyke-lined roads of this area. As a municipal community centre, it is likely to offer standard civic amenities, though none can be confirmed from available evidence.

value: Sea Island Community Centre

wow_evidence: Rare community hub on airport-dominated Sea Island — walk-in.


value: 3277 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9

blurb: Ukrainian cultural hub on Douglas Street; public perogy suppers and gift shop.

value: A community hub operated by the Ukrainian-Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Ukrainian-Canadian heritage on Vancouver Island. The centre hosts cultural events, Ukrainian supper nights with homemade perogies and cabbage rolls, a Ukrainian library, gift shop, dance programs, and choirs. Located on Douglas Street in Victoria, it doubles as a licensed event venue with a spacious hall, stage, and kitchen facilities.

value: Ukrainian Cultural Centre

detail: Ukrainian suppers with homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, and sausage served at scheduled community events; catering services also available; prominent 'BUY UKRAINIAN FOOD' option on website

wow_evidence: Cultural society hub with public perogy supper nights, gift shop, library — event-conditional but genuinely open public programming.


community: Atlin

value: A BC Parks campground in the remote Skeena East region of northern BC; the park's web page provides no details on facilities, access road, or setting beyond its regional designation.

value: Tarahne Park Campground

wow_evidence: camping is available on a first come, first served basis


value: 4300 Wellington Road, Unit 202, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3

community: Nanaimo

value: Arrowsmith Bikes is a full-service bicycle retailer with locations in Nanaimo and Parksville carrying major brands including Trek, Giant, Liv, and Santa Cruz across mountain, gravel, e-bike, hybrid, and kids categories. Their in-house service department staffs professionally trained mechanics who handle everything from minor adjustments to comprehensive overhauls, with documented specialist expertise in several e-bike drivetrain systems. The shop stocks a broad accessories range including bags and racks, lights, locks, and nutrition supplies that touring cyclists will find useful.

value: Arrowsmith Bikes

detail: Service page explicitly confirms capability for e-bikes with Bosch, Fazua, Shimano, Giant, and TQ drive systems; explicitly states inability to service other e-bike brands, electric scooters, e-motorcycles, or gas-powered bikes


value: 723 Pandora Avenue, V8W 1N9

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 29m; rack (10 spaces) at 33m; wide_stands (16 spaces) at 34m; bollard (2 spaces, covered) at 95m; stands (38 spaces) at 96m; bollard (2 spaces, covered) at 96m. Total: 78 spaces.

value: John's Place is a beloved Victoria institution that has been serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch for over 40 years from its downtown Pandora Avenue location. The kitchen makes everything from scratch — including herb bread, cornbread, and all salad dressings — and gained national attention when Food Network Canada featured it on 'You Gotta Eat Here,' showcasing dishes like Eggs Benedict with real-butter hollandaise and Belgian Waffles. A touring cyclist rolling into Victoria will find a relaxed, diner-style room and hearty Canadian comfort fare to fuel the next leg.

value: John's Place

signal: scratch breakfast/lunch diner; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch for over 40 years...Food Network Canada featured it on 'You Gotta Eat Here'


value: 1607 Ellis Street, Kelowna, V1Y 2A8

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 34m; lockers (secure) at 36m; lockers (secure) at 39m; lockers (secure) at 41m.

value: Sushi Sai is a Japanese sushi restaurant located on Ellis Street in downtown Kelowna, catering to late-night cravings with extended evening service. The restaurant offers online ordering and curbside pickup, making it a practical stop for cyclists who want a meal to go. Its central downtown location puts it within easy reach of the Okanagan Rail Trail and Kelowna's urban cycling network.

value: Sushi Sai

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


value: 143 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC

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

value: Piggy & Paisley is a boutique cafe nestled in Victoria's James Bay neighbourhood, steps from the oceanside bluffs and cycling paths along Dallas Road. It specialises in premium globally-sourced teas, handcrafted in-house pastries, and locally-roasted coffee from suppliers including Bows and Fantastico. The cafe is also known for its reservation-only Afternoon Tea service, offering tiered trays of scones, sandwiches, and desserts in a deliberately serene setting.

value: Piggy & Paisley

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 3690 Park Road, North Vancouver, V7J 1Z1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: wave (5 spaces) at 10m; stands (8 spaces) at 43m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: North Vancouver

value: Lynn Canyon Café sits inside Lynn Canyon Park, a cherished North Vancouver natural area anchored by a 50-metre suspension bridge that has welcomed visitors since 1912. The café serves fresh, locally sourced meals and beverages — from bakery items to light lunches — and markets itself as an energy stop before or after exploring the park's trails, pools, and falls. Its emphasis on sustainability and community connection makes it a natural rest point for cyclists riding through the Lynn Valley area.

value: Lynn Canyon Café

wow_evidence: 50-metre suspension bridge that has welcomed visitors since 1912... Plan Your Visit page explicitly encouraging visitors to bike to the park


value: 1351 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver BC V7T 2P9

community: West Vancouver

value: Ancora Ambleside is a multi-award-winning waterfront restaurant on the Ambleside shore of West Vancouver, serving Nikkei fusion cuisine that blends Peruvian and Japanese traditions with Pacific Northwest sustainable seafood. The dining room features high ceilings, sweeping panoramic views, a theatre-style open kitchen, and coastal-inspired décor by Vancouver's SmartDesign Group. It has appeared on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list and earned repeated Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence.

value: Ancora

signal: award waterfront Nikkei, sommeliers, wine lists; ~$40-65pp