value: 260 Robson Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 30 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 18m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; bollard (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 36m; bollard (2 spaces) at 37m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; bollard (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 83m; stands (2 spaces) at 88m; bollard (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (12 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m; stands (2 spaces) at 99m. Total: 80 spaces.

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


source: enrichment

value: 3030 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 18 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; rack (8 spaces) at 34m; rack at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; rack (3 spaces) at 48m; stands (5 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; rack (3 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m. Total: 48 spaces.

category: Food & Drink

community: Vancouver

value: Papa's Gourmet Pizza is a fast-food pizza spot on Main Street in Vancouver, billing itself on 'Taste the Gourmet Difference' — a nod to quality ingredients above the typical fast-food tier. Sitting on a well-traveled urban cycling corridor, it could make a convenient fuel stop for cyclists riding the Main Street route. Very little operational detail is publicly available, so on-the-ground verification is warranted.

value: Papa's Gourmet Pizza

source: osm

origin: osm

ownership: Buy BC (independent)

confidence: high

label: Cheap eats

region: Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain

tier: welcoming


value: 1301 Front Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4C5

category: Accommodation

community: Nelson

value: Prestige Inn Nelson is a full-service hotel on Front Street in Nelson, part of a family-owned British Columbia chain of 19 properties spanning the province from the Kootenays to Vancouver Island. Nelson sits at the heart of the Kootenay Rockies cycling region, making this a natural base for touring cyclists passing through or staging multi-day rides. The property is explicitly dog-friendly and offers a loyalty rewards program for repeat stays.

value: Prestige Inn Nelson

band_key: mid

confidence: medium

label: Mid-range

signal: Prestige full-service hotel, Nelson; standard Prestige city property $150-200

source: judgement

region: Kootenay Rockies

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

tier: info


value: 6550 Bonsor Avenue

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

blurb: Metrotown-area rec complex with pool, gym, and studios.

category: Attractions

community: Burnaby

value: Bonsor Recreation Complex is a large municipal recreation facility operated by the City of Burnaby, situated in the dense Metrotown neighbourhood near a major SkyTrain interchange. It offers a swimming pool, gymnasium, weight and cardio rooms, a martial arts studio, and arts and music studios under one roof. The facility is a hub of community programming for the broader Burnaby area.

dwell: half

energy: active

facet_confidence: low

kid_friendly: yes

planning: check-ahead

season: all

setting: indoor

theme: recreation

value: Bonsor Recreation Centre

ownership: Public

band_key: free

label: Free

signal: building=civic

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Large rec complex with pool near Metrotown — pool ladder 1/2.


value: 5191 Robertson Road, Delta, BC V4K 3N2

blurb: Reifel Bird Sanctuary: 300 species of birds on Westham Island wetlands.

community: Delta

value: The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a 300-hectare managed wetland complex on Westham Island in Delta, BC, managed by the BC Waterfowl Society since 1963 as one of Canada's 92 federal Migratory Bird Sanctuaries. Nearly 300 bird species have been recorded here, and the sanctuary draws over 100,000 visitors a year, making it one of Canada's top birdwatching destinations. Touring cyclists will find a flat, scenic destination on the dykes and trails of the Fraser River Estuary, roughly an hour's ride from Vancouver.

facet_confidence: high

label: Snow Goose winter season

months: October November December January February

setting: outdoor

theme: wildlife

ownership: Nonprofit / community

band_key: rec

label: Rec / drop-in

signal: Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary admission ~$5 adult

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Desc is the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary — one of Canada's top birding destinations (federal MBS, 100k visitors, hand-feeding chickadees); badly-named record becomes the sanctuary.


value: 10100 South Arm Place, Richmond

blurb: Seasonal outdoor pool in South Arm.

community: Richmond

value: South Arm Outdoor Pool is a City of Richmond-operated seasonal outdoor swimming facility located in the South Arm neighbourhood of Richmond, BC. It is one of several outdoor aquatic facilities managed by the city's parks and recreation department and serves the surrounding community. For touring cyclists, it represents a potential summer stop in a municipality well known for its flat, cycling-friendly terrain.

facet_confidence: med

season: summer

value: South Arm Outdoor Pool

signal: city outdoor pool drop-in ~$4-6

wow_evidence: Seasonal outdoor pool — outdoor pool anchor 2.


value: 455 Simcoe Street, V8V 4T3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack at 48m; stands (6 spaces) at 68m. Total: 6 spaces.

community: Victoria

value: Superior Pizza is a fast-food pizza restaurant in downtown Victoria, established in 2011. They offer takeout via online and phone ordering. A quick meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the city.

value: Superior Pizza

region: Vancouver Island


value: 1571 Abbott Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1A8

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: lockers (secure) at 23m; lockers (secure) at 25m.

community: Kelowna

value: Parlour Ice Cream is a premium handcrafted ice cream shop that opened in 2017 in downtown Kelowna, obsessing over locally-sourced ingredients like Okanagan Spirits whisky, Kelowna lavender, and local Bean Scene espresso. The shop is known for its fresh house-made waffle cones, rotating seasonal flavours, and a dedicated vegan lineup. With a second Kelowna outpost at Gyro Beach, cyclists riding the lakeshore can easily work a scoop into their route.

value: Parlour Ice Cream

detail: Ice cream shop only; no food items consistent with packed lunches mentioned

detail: Multiple vegan options listed (coconut/cashew cream base); the majority of flavours are explicitly labelled gluten free; some items also tagged Vegetarian on the flavours page

region: Thompson Okanagan

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: 45405 Luckakuck Way

community: Chilliwack

value: Comfort Inn Chilliwack is a chain hotel property in the Chilliwack area of BC. As a Choice Hotels franchise, it offers consistent mid-range accommodation standards familiar to travelers across North America. Without access to current website information, specific amenities available to cycling guests cannot be confirmed.

value: Comfort Inn Chilliwack

ownership: Global chain

signal: chain 'comfort inn'

wow_evidence: Choice Hotels franchise


value: 1898 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3B9

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 53m; rack (4 spaces) at 72m; rack (3 spaces) at 73m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: The Narrow Lounge is an intimate, dimly lit bar and lounge at 1898 Main Street in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, part of The Narrow Group's collection of restaurants and art spaces. It serves creative house cocktails and wine alongside Mexican-inspired fast food from its in-house Taco Kat menu, with a covered summer patio offering a livelier outdoor alternative. The venue has a reputation for a lively, unpretentious atmosphere and a devoted local following.

value: The Narrow Lounge

band_key: casual

label: Casual

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 7074 Westminster Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1C5

community: Powell River

value: The Beach Gardens Beer & Wine Store is a retail cold-beer and wine shop situated at the Beach Gardens Resort & Marina on Powell River's waterfront at Grief Point on the Sunshine Coast. It sits within a full-service marina and resort complex that also houses the award-winning Seasider Bistro, an on-site distillery, and overnight accommodation. For touring cyclists on the Sunshine Coast route, it is a convenient cold-beverage resupply stop with on-site washrooms and a restaurant steps away.

value: Beach Gardens Beer & Wine Store

signal: Cold beer & wine retail store (resort), not a dining venue

subcategory: Winery / Cidery

wow_evidence: washrooms, showers, laundry facilities... located at the marina


value: 405 Highway 23 North, V0E 2S0

community: Revelstoke

value: Basecamp Resorts Revelstoke is a boutique suite hotel on the north edge of Revelstoke, offering modern multi-bedroom suites with views of the Columbia River and a riverside hot tub. Part of the Basecamp Resorts mountain chain, the property positions itself as a launchpad for outdoor adventure including skiing, biking, and paddling. Room configurations range from micro studios to six-bedroom suites, making it a flexible option for solo cyclists and group tours alike.

value: Basecamp Resorts Revelstoke

ownership: Buy Canadian

band_key: upscale

label: Upscale

signal: modern multi-bedroom boutique suites + riverside hot tub; per-suite $220-320

wow_evidence: ski, bike, paddle... riverside hot tub... Part of the Basecamp Resorts mountain chain


community: Port Coquitlam

value: Rainbow Butterfly is a Chinese restaurant in North Vancouver. Additional details about amenities and facilities were unavailable for verification.

value: Rainbow Butterfly

confidence: low

signal: Chinese; ~$15-25pp; site down

subcategory: Restaurant

wow_evidence: Chinese restaurant in North Vancouver


category: Groceries

community: Nanaimo

value: BC Liquor

origin: chain

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 546 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (8 spaces) at 57m; stands (8 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 80m; stands (12 spaces) at 88m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 34 spaces.

value: Little Yunnan Restaurant is a family-owned eatery on Victoria's historic Fisgard Street, run by Yunnanese immigrants who specialize in authentic regional Chinese cuisine. Their flagship dish, Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodle Soup, features a broth simmered for eight hours from pork bone, chicken, and Yunnan ham, served with fresh vegetables and house-made ingredients. It is a welcoming, affordable spot for a restorative sit-down meal after a ride through Victoria.

value: Little Yunnan Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists a 'Vegetarian option' for the signature Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodle Soup

signal: Main entrees CAD$15.99–17.99 (Crossing the Bridge noodle soup)


community: Alert Bay

value: BC Liquor Store

ownership: Buy BC (chain)


value: 677 Davie Street, Vancouver, V6B 2G6

bike_parking_detail: 20 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 9m; stands (2 spaces) at 17m; stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 23m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (3 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; stands (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; stands (2 spaces) at 60m; stands (3 spaces) at 62m; stands (2 spaces) at 64m; stands (2 spaces) at 67m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (6 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m. Total: 48 spaces.

blurb: BC's professional dance hub with studios and occasional public performances.

value: Established in 1986, The Dance Centre is BC's flagship dance facility and resource hub, supporting professional dance companies and individual artists through studios, a black box theatre, residency programs, and public performances. Located on Level 6 of a building in downtown Vancouver's Davie Street corridor, it presents a wide range of dance styles and hosts the provincial BC Dance Calendar and Directory. A touring cyclist with an interest in the performing arts could catch live dance performances or explore the publicly accessible common areas.

energy: neutral

kid_friendly: neutral

theme: art-culture

value: The Dance Centre

band_key: moderate

label: Moderate

signal: professional dance performances; tickets $25-45

wow_evidence: BC's flagship dance facility and resource hub, but a Level-6 professional studio building — little for a walk-in visitor outside occasional performances.


value: #105 - 5188 Springs Boulevard, Delta, BC, V4M 0A6

value: Newman's Fine Foods is a family-run specialty butcher and fine foods shop established in 1983 (originally as Seafair Gourmet Meats in West Richmond), now located in Delta and offering dry-aged and hormone-free meats sourced from named local BC farms. Beyond butchery, the shop functions as a gourmet deli with freshly made sandwiches, daily soups, take-away meals, artisanal cheeses, and charcuterie boards. It is a high-quality grab-and-go stop for cyclists passing through Delta's Springs neighbourhood.

value: Newman's Fine Foods

detail: Website states 'soups, sandwiches, and other grab-and-go items 7 days a week' prepared fresh daily; also offers takeaway daily meals, house roasted chicken, and sausage rolls made from scratch in-kitchen

subcategory: Grocery Store

wow_evidence: family-run specialty butcher and fine foods shop established in 1983… freshly made sandwiches, daily soups, take-away meals


value: 1050 S Lakeside Drive South, V2G 3A6

community: Williams Lake

value: Canadian Tire

region: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

subcategory: General merchandise


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 94m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Langley

value: Winners


blurb: Retired RCAF Voodoo fighter mounted at the Abbotsford Airport entrance.

community: Abbotsford

value: The CF-101 Voodoo (tail number 101035) is a Cold War-era RCAF fighter-interceptor that stands on a pedestal at the entrance to the Abbotsford International Airport. The aircraft served in the RCAF from 1961 to 1987 and was transferred to the Abbotsford International Airshow Society in 1992 following its retirement. It is a visible roadside landmark for anyone cycling past or to the airport in the Fraser Valley.

dwell: quick

planning: walk-up

theme: landmark

value: CF-101 Voodoo

ownership: Private (BC-owned)

signal: static aircraft display at airport entrance

subcategory: Activity / Experience

wow_evidence: Cold War RCAF jet on a pedestal at the airport entrance — quick roadside photo stop.


value: 788 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 22m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Kintaro Ramen is a Japanese ramen restaurant on Denman Street in Vancouver's West End, a short ride from the Stanley Park Seawall cycling network. The restaurant is known for its house-crafted broths, including a signature miso blend drawn from four regional Japanese soybean pastes and twelve spices. Online ordering is available for both pickup and delivery.

value: Kintaro Ramen

detail: Miso Vegetable Ramen is explicitly noted as 'NOT vegetarian ramen — We use pork broth'; no other dietary options confirmed or denied

signal: Ramen mains $15.96–$20.95, sit-down ramen shop


value: Mile 100 Alaska Highway, Wonowon, V0C 2N0

community: Wonowon

value: Mountain View Motel & Restaurant sits at Mile 100 on the Alaska Highway in the small community of Wonowon, northern BC, a strategically placed stop on one of North America's great long-distance cycling routes. The two-storey motel includes an on-site restaurant, offering both a bed and a hot meal in a section of highway where services can be widely spaced. Its Alaska Highway milepost location makes it a natural landmark and resupply waypoint for cycle tourers heading to or from Alaska.

value: Mountain View Motel & Restaurant (Mile 100)

band_key: budget

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain

region: Northern British Columbia

wow_evidence: Mile 100 on the Alaska Highway in Wonowon; natural landmark and resupply waypoint for cycle tourers heading to or from Alaska


value: #104 – 1180 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9W6

value: Waterfront Wines Restaurant is a multiple-award-winning fine dining destination on Kelowna's Okanagan Lake waterfront, recognized as the 'Best Okanagan Restaurant' by Vancouver Magazine twelve consecutive years running. Chef-Sommelier Mark Filatow builds seasonal menus around a curated network of Okanagan producers — Ocean Wise seafood, heritage proteins, foraged mushrooms, and organic produce — paired with a cellar of over 300 local and international wines. A touring cyclist looking for a celebratory dinner will find inventive, ingredient-driven plates in an approachable waterfront setting.

value: Waterfront Wines Restaurant

detail: Menu explicitly lists 'Vegan Beluga Lentil Cakes' as a main course; multiple starters (hummus, asparagus salad, burrata) are vegetarian-compatible

label: Fine dining

signal: Named sommelier chef, 300+ wines, 12-year Best Restaurant award, fine dining


value: 594 11 Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 4G4

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 16m.

community: Campbell River

value: Beach Fire Brewing is Campbell River's own craft brewery and taproom, producing award-winning beers such as the gold-medal Ember Red Ale and the locally beloved High Tide Pale Ale alongside a kitchen stocked with ingredients from regional farmers. The brewery is a community partner of the River City Cycle Club and even names one of its year-round beers 'WheelBender Stout,' giving it a natural affinity with the cycling crowd. Growlers, howlers, and cans are available to go, making it a convenient stop for touring cyclists looking to restock before the next stretch of Vancouver Island road.

value: Beach Fire Brewery

detail: Food menu explicitly labels items with GF (gluten-free), V (vegetarian), and Vegan designations, e.g. Mixed Olives 'GF V', Black Bean Tostadas 'GF, V, Vegan option', Buddha Bowl 'GF V'

signal: brewery taproom + kitchen; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: community partner of the River City Cycle Club... gold-medal Ember Red Ale


value: 6361 Cambie Street, Vancouver

community: Vancouver

value: Chatime

signal: amenity=cafe

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 775 Columbia Street West, Kamloops, BC V2C 1K9

community: Kamloops

value: Star Lodge is a motel in Kamloops positioned near Thompson Rivers University, with rooms featuring mountain and river views and balconies overlooking the South Thompson River valley. The property caters to a broad range of travellers with bus and truck parking, pet-friendly rooms on request, and proximity to outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, and fishing. A picnic area, guest laundry, and ample parking make it a practical stop for those passing through or exploring the Kamloops region.

value: Star Lodge

detail: Rooms page states 'From our delicious continental breakfast to our free high-speed internet'

detail: Guest laundry facilities listed on front page and amenities page

detail: Website notes 'Numerous shops, eateries and cocktail lounges can be found nearby'

detail: Things To Do page lists nearby Superstore and Walmart

wow_evidence: Guest laundry facilities...proximity to outdoor activities including mountain biking


category: Transport

source: llm-examine

value: On-demand taxi service operating throughout Vancouver with 24/7 availability and airport runs; no bike-carriage policy is stated on the website.

value: Vancouver Taxi

origin: transport

subcategory: Taxi / Ridehail


value: 32500 South Fraser Way #190, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1X3

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 65m; rack (2 spaces) at 82m. Total: 12 spaces.

value: Chutneys Indian Grill is a fast-casual Indian restaurant chain positioning itself as a modern, health-forward take on Indian cuisine, with a build-to-order menu featuring items like tandoori chicken platters, stuffed buns, and signature fries. The Abbotsford location is one of three Fraser Valley–area branches and offers both pickup and delivery ordering online. Catering is also available for group events.

value: Chutneys Indian Grill

signal: fast-casual Indian, build-to-order; ~$14-18pp


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 42m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Saanich

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 536 Stanley Street, Nelson, V1L 1N2

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 40m; stands (2 spaces) at 53m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Nelson

value: Outer Clove is a locally owned European comfort-food restaurant in downtown Nelson specializing in Balkan and Hungarian cuisine — think schnitzel, chicken paprikash, halusky, and Hungarian cabbage rolls. The restaurant stands out for its curated selection of Czech draft beers poured from Lukr faucets and rare Central European craft wines. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available, making it a flexible stop for cyclists passing through Nelson.

value: Outer Clove Restaurant

detail: Menu includes Orbit Veggie Burger, Mushroom Paprikash, Mushroom & Gouda Crepe, and Fusion Salad — confirmed vegetarian options

signal: Mains CAD$26-32, casual European comfort food restaurant

wow_evidence: locally owned … Balkan and Hungarian cuisine … Czech draft beers poured from Lukr faucets and rare Central European craft wines


value: 13530 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2P1

blurb: Gallery and theatre in Newton's restored heritage firehall.

community: Surrey

value: The Newton Cultural Centre is a beautifully restored heritage firehall (Firehall #10) that now serves as the headquarters of the Arts Council of Surrey, a nonprofit supporting visual, performing, and literary arts since 1967. The building houses a 100-seat sprung-floor theatre, an intimate 50-viewer art gallery with monthly rotating exhibitions, and bookable meeting rooms—all openly accessible to the public without appointment. Touring cyclists interested in local culture and community arts would find it a compelling stop in the heart of Newton.

dwell: short

value: Newton Cultural Centre

signal: No admission stated; community art gallery welcomes public visits

wow_evidence: Restored heritage firehall with gallery and 100-seat theatre — arts council hub, openly accessible.


value: 36 Cedar Avenue West, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0

bike_access: easy

character: pleasant

energy: restorative

label: salmon run

months: September October

price_band: basic

price_label: Basic

washroom_type: pit

category: Camping

community: Port Clements

source: camping

value: A mossy, tree-sheltered village campground at the south end of Sunset Park beside the Yakoun River Estuary on Haida Gwaii; four tent sites with potable water and outhouses, no showers, first come first served.

value: Sunset RV Park and Campground

ownership: Municipal

subcategory: Public Campground


value: 470 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC

blurb: Award-winning regional museum on a wooded bluff over Discovery Passage.

value: The Museum at Campbell River is an award-winning regional history museum set on a seven-acre wooded site overlooking Discovery Passage, preserving the human history of Northern Vancouver Island from Oyster River to Rivers Inlet and beyond. Its 21,000 square foot facility opened in 1994 and holds ethnographic, archaeological, and archival collections alongside permanent, temporary, and outdoor exhibits. Cyclists riding the Island Highway will find a full program of guided hikes, boat tours, weaving workshops, and interpretive theatre rooted in First Nations and colonial-era history.

label: Summer boat tours & puppet theatre

months: June July August

setting: mixed

theme: history

value: Museum at Campbell River

band_key: low

label: Low

signal: regional museum; admission ~$8-12

wow_evidence: Award-winning 21,000 sq ft regional museum over Discovery Passage; strong reference museum.


value: Merritt

community: Merritt

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'


value: 13818 BC-97, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2, Canada

community: Osoyoos

value: Red Barn Fruit Market is a farm-market stand in the Okanagan & Thompson region of British Columbia, tagged in OpenStreetMap as a farm shop. The business name references fresh fruit, consistent with the South Okanagan's reputation as one of Canada's premier fruit-growing valleys. Touring cyclists passing through this corridor would likely find it a natural roadside stop for local produce.

value: Red Barn Fruit Market

subcategory: Farmers' Market


value: 2506 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; rack (7 spaces) at 42m; rack (7 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (8 spaces) at 72m. Total: 28 spaces.

value: Blenz Coffee is a Canadian specialty coffee chain founded in 1992, offering hand-crafted espresso drinks, organic whole-leaf teas, protein shakes, and a range of baked goods, sandwiches, and wraps. This Granville Street location sits in a well-trafficked Vancouver commercial corridor and is listed in the chain's own store locator as the Granville & Davie downtown outlet. The brand emphasizes premium natural ingredients and a loyalty rewards app.

value: Blenz Coffee

detail: Gluten-free status not mentioned on website or in OSM

signal: chain 'blenz'


value: 4343 Tyndall Avenue, Victoria, BC

value: Township Coffee is a neighbourhood café located in Victoria, BC on Tyndall Avenue. It offers outdoor seating, making it a potentially pleasant stop for touring cyclists passing through the area. The café's Facebook presence suggests a community-oriented character, though detailed amenity information could not be retrieved.

value: Township Coffee

wow_evidence: outdoor seating


value: 6333 Southridge Avenue

community: Prince George

value: Subway


value: #120-1169 Pacific St., Coquitlam, BC

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 3m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 67m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Coquitlam

value: Singapore Hawker is a Singaporean and Malaysian hawker-style restaurant with locations in Coquitlam and Burnaby, recognized as one of Canada's 50 Most Loved restaurants by DoorDash in 2022. The menu draws on more than 25 years of the head chef's experience in Singaporean and Malaysian kitchens, featuring dishes like roti canai, pandan leaf chicken, Nyonya chicken claypot, and a range of rich curries. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and large-format party trays are all available, making it a flexible stop for hungry cyclists.

value: Singapore Hawker

signal: Hawker restaurant; appetizers $10–14, mains $20–22


value: 3320 Jacombs Road, Richmond, V6V 1Z6

community: Richmond

value: IKEA Bistro is a Swedish-style fast food counter on level 1 of the IKEA Richmond store, serving classic IKEA fare in a large retail environment. The Richmond location is undergoing a planned expansion and is conveniently accessible from the Canada Line via several bus routes. For cyclists navigating Richmond's flat terrain, it sits just off Sweden Way near Jacombs Road.

value: IKEA Bistro

detail: Covered bike racks available near the store entrance

detail: Uncovered bike racks along Jacombs Rd and covered racks near the store entrance

wow_evidence: covered bike racks near the entrance... helmet lockers inside


value: 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1

community: Sooke

value: A five-storey oceanfront resort framed by the waters of Sooke Harbour, offering panoramic coastal views and coastal-inspired décor in the small town of Sooke on Vancouver Island's southwestern tip. Part of the WorldHotels Luxury collection within the Best Western Premier brand, it sits along the West Coast Road — a scenic cycling corridor connecting Sooke to the Juan de Fuca Trail trailheads. Touring cyclists finishing or starting multi-day routes in the area will find a full-service hotel option at this location.

value: Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort

signal: chain 'best western premier'


value: 65 Nanaimo Ave E, Penticton, BC V2A 1M1, Canada

community: Penticton

value: Polish Bistro is a Polish cuisine restaurant in Penticton, British Columbia, operating from a compact single-storey retail building. Penticton is a hub on the Okanagan cycling circuit and near the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, making it a natural resupply point for touring riders. A Polish menu typically offers hearty, filling dishes — a welcome prospect after a long day in the saddle.

value: Polish Bistro

signal: Polish bistro; ~$18-26pp

wow_evidence: Polish cuisine restaurant in Penticton


value: 1053 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, V0N 2W0

community: Roberts Creek

value: Open since 1993 and planted at Roberts Creek's main three-way stop, The Gumboot Café is a long-standing community institution known for making everything in-house — from daily soups and multigrain loaves to a carrot cake recipe unchanged for three decades. The menu spans gourmet pizza, vegan and gluten-free classics, organic coffee, pastries, and local craft beer and wine, all sourced as locally and organically as possible. A touring cyclist pulling into Roberts Creek will find a genuinely beloved, unhurried stop with outdoor seating and real food made with care.

value: The Gumboot Café

detail: Website states 'a bounty of both vegan and gluten free classics'; OSM also carries and

wow_evidence: Open since 1993...a long-standing community institution known for making everything in-house


value: 274 Anderton Road

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 62m; rack (3 spaces) at 79m. Total: 13 spaces.

bike_repair_offered: yes

category: Bike Services

community: Comox

value: Established in 1981, Black's Cycle is a long-running full-service bicycle shop in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, widely regarded as the area's go-to cycling resource. The shop specializes in electric and mountain bikes and stocks an extensive range of parts, accessories, and clothing. Touring cyclists will find it a well-equipped stop for repairs and supplies, including panniers and e-bike-specific components.

value: Black's Cycle

detail: Website brands itself 'Your Local Electric and Mountain Bike Experts'; dedicated /collections/electric-bike-repair-parts page and broad e-bike inventory (Envo, Gazelle, Cube, Orbea electric lines) confirm e-bike service capability

detail: Panniers listed explicitly under Accessories on the website; also stocks lights, locks, hydration systems, and pumps relevant to touring cyclists

subcategory: Repair Shop

wow_evidence: Established in 1981… full-service bicycle shop… panniers and e-bike-specific components


value: 60 Commercial Street, Unit 306, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G4

community: Nanaimo

value: Cold Front Gelato is a locally owned, handcrafted gelato shop in downtown Nanaimo whose founders trained in Bologna, Italy to master traditional production methods. Each month they rotate new flavours built around Vancouver Island milk, cream, and locally sourced fruits, herbs, and artisan goods from named regional suppliers. Both classic dairy and fully dairy-free vegan gelato are available, along with milkshakes, affogato, and hot drinks, and pints can be taken to go.

value: Cold Front Gelato

detail: Menu is limited to gelato, sorbet, milkshakes, and hot drinks; no food items suitable for a packed lunch are offered

detail: Multiple gelato and sorbet flavours are explicitly labelled 'Vegan Gluten free' on the menu page; dairy-free line uses coconut milk; homepage lists 'allergen friendly options'

wow_evidence: founders trained in Bologna, Italy...Vancouver Island milk, cream, and locally sourced fruits


value: 867 Denman Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces, covered) at 23m; stands (6 spaces) at 66m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 84m; stands (4 spaces) at 98m; stands (8 spaces) at 99m. Total: 36 spaces.

value: Damso is a modern Korean restaurant operated by Damso Group, offering an all-you-can-eat Korean menu with dishes like Korean BBQ, pork belly, tteokbokki, and Korean fried chicken. The restaurant is card-only and uses a waitlist seating system. Online ordering is available for takeout.

value: Damso Modern Korean Cuisine

signal: All-you-can-eat Korean restaurant; casual modern positioning, no price visibility

wow_evidence: operated by Damso Group


value: 4121 Main Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 19 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; rack (5 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 32m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; stands (2 spaces) at 41m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 57m; wall_loops (5 spaces, covered) at 65m; stands (2 spaces) at 73m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack (5 spaces) at 87m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 87m; safe_loops (7 spaces, covered) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 60 spaces.

value: Established in 1998, Locus is a long-standing fixture on Vancouver's Main Street — a funky, gothic-decored neighbourhood restaurant and lounge offering an eclectic fusion of globally inspired dishes built around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen rotates through daily brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner specials, with local wines and craft beers on offer throughout. Walk-ins are welcome, making it an easy drop-in along one of Vancouver's most active cycling corridors.

value: Locus Restaurant

detail: Website states 'we feature a variety of meat, seafood and vegetarian choices that are constantly refreshed to reflect the best local and seasonal ingredients.' Vegan and GF not mentioned

signal: eclectic fusion, seasonal, affordable; ~$18-28pp


value: 2711 192 Street, Surrey

value: Quesada

signal: chain 'quesada'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 4372 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 10 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 28m; stands (2 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 47m; rack (4 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; rack (4 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 30 spaces.

value: Little Umbrella is a neighbourhood café on West 10th Avenue in Vancouver with a mission of 'great coffee, honest food, real connection,' proudly serving beans from West End Coffee. The menu features a range of espresso drinks alongside house-crafted sandwiches and wraps, including a vegan option. Catering is available and orders can be placed for delivery or pickup.

value: Little Umbrella

detail: Vegan Wrap explicitly listed on menu (edamame hummus, artichoke, roma tomato, avocado, mixed greens); vegetarian options also present (Grilled Cheese, Breakfast Sandwich, etc.)

wow_evidence: neighbourhood café on West 10th Avenue


value: 7505 Gordon River Rd, Port Renfrew, BC

character: destination

label: salmon season

months: July August September October

price_band: standard

community: Port Renfrew

value: Marina-side campground at the southern West Coast Trail trailhead, serving as a base for trophy salmon and halibut fishing, kayaking, and whale watching; open May to mid-October only, cash payment required, no reservations.

value: Port Renfrew RV Park

ownership: Private

subcategory: Private Campground


value: East Kootenay, BC V0B 1N0, Canada

price_label: Standard

washroom_type: flush

community: Fenwick

value: A BC Parks campground fronting Norbury and Peckham's lakes with sandy beach areas, non-motorized boating, rainbow trout fishing, and a dramatic backdrop of The Steeples in the Hughes Range; gate closes outside the operating season.

value: Norbury Lake Campground

ownership: Provincial park


value: 3320 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L1

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 47m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 80m; stands (2 spaces) at 89m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Gold Train Express is a Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway in East Vancouver offering an extensive menu of pho, rice dishes, banh mi, spring rolls, and Vietnamese drinks. It has built a loyal local following over the years, with 28 reviews consistently praising the pho broth and lemongrass chicken. Online ordering with fast pickup makes it a practical meal stop for cyclists passing through this busy corridor.

value: Gold Train Express Restaurant

signal: Phở $12.90, fried rice $17.25, explicit pho/noodle shop

wow_evidence: 28 reviews consistently praising the pho broth... Online ordering with fast pickup


value: 9100 East Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC V8M 2B4

community: North Saanich

value: The Roost is a working 10-acre farm in North Saanich that grows and mills its own wheat for daily fresh bread, tends a 2-acre vineyard producing estate wines, and raises free-range hens and sheep — making the food genuinely farm-to-table rather than a marketing claim. The property encompasses a farm bakery, a Vineyard Bistro with breakfast and lunch counter service, a winery tasting room, and guided farm tours. A short ride from the Victoria International Airport ferry corridor, it offers cyclists a genuinely pastoral stop with regional cuisine and local wine.

value: The Roost Farm Bakery

detail: Website states the bakery offers 'gluten free options'; a customer review states 'superb menu offering many gluten free options'

signal: farm bakery & bistro counter, estate produce; ~$14-22pp

subcategory: Bakery / Donuts


community: Vernon

value: Tim Hortons

signal: chain 'tim hortons'


value: 1200 Main Street, Valemount, V0E 2Z0

community: Valemount

value: Valemount Hotel is located on the main street of Valemount, a small community in north-central BC along the Yellowhead Highway. The hotel provides overnight accommodation for touring cyclists and other travelers passing through this remote region. Its main-street location makes it accessible to cyclists navigating regional tour routes.

value: Valemount Hotel

signal: old main-street hotel, Valemount; $90-130

subcategory: Hotel / Motel

wow_evidence: hotel ... on the main street of Valemount


value: 914 West Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC

value: Cambo Beach is a family-run international fusion restaurant on the shores of Okanagan Lake in Penticton, operated by the Tran Family since 2012. The menu draws on Vietnamese roots and global culinary influences, with each dish described as a story of 'journeys and discoveries.' Cyclists along West Lakeshore Drive will find it a lakeside stop with outdoor seating and a view of the 135-km lake.

value: Cambo Beach

signal: Vietnamese/global fusion, lakeside; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: family-run international fusion restaurant on the shores of Okanagan Lake ... operated by the Tran Family since 2012 ... outdoor seating


value: Unnamed Road, Wardner, BC V0B, Canada

bike_access: rough

kid_friendly: no

label: stocked trout fishing

months: May June July

price_band: free

price_label: Free

community: Moyie

value: A small, shaded valley-bottom rec site with mature Larch and Lodgepole Pine beside a shallow lake stocked with Cutthroat trout every other year; the 29 km forest service road approach is a real commitment on a loaded touring bike.

value: 7 Mile Lake Recreation Site

ownership: Provincial rec site


value: Crowsnest Highway, Yahk

community: Yahk

value: A quiet, well-spaced forest campground beside the Moyie River, straddling Highway 3/95 as a convenient rest stop near the small community of Yahk; the river runs fast and high in spring, and the gate closes in the off-season.

value: Yahk Provincial Park Campground

wow_evidence: 26-site campground along Highway 3/95...adjacent town of Yahk has services


value: 1241A 56 Street, Delta, V4L 2A6

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands at 10m; wall_loops (covered) at 10m; stands at 18m; wall_loops at 38m; stands (covered) at 44m; stands (4 spaces) at 57m. Total: 4 spaces.

community: Delta

value: Coastal Olive Oils Co. is a family-owned specialty tasting room in Tsawwassen that stocks around 40 extra virgin, fused, and infused olive oils alongside balsamic vinegars sourced from Modena, Italy. Customers are invited to sample before buying, giving it the feel of a curated food-experience shop rather than a grocery. The shop also carries artisanal Pappardelle's pasta and offers home delivery to Tsawwassen and Ladner.

value: Coastal Olive Oils

subcategory: Specialty / Health Food


value: 742 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (6 spaces) at 47m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: O Sushi is a sushi restaurant on Granville Street in central Vancouver with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant serves vegetarian menu options and provides wireless internet access to customers.

value: O Sushi

signal: sushi, veg options; ~$15-25pp


value: 4071 Hastings Street, Burnaby BC V5C 2J1

bike_parking_detail: 4 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 29m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m. Total: 8 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Sfinaki Greek Taverna is a family-owned Greek restaurant operated by the Karamessinis family in The Heights neighbourhood of Burnaby for over 25 years. It has earned multiple 'Burnaby's Best' awards for Greek food, catering, and family dining. Touring cyclists can fuel up on gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, and fresh salads either dining in or ordering takeout for pickup.

value: Sfinaki Greek Taverna

detail: Menu includes multiple vegetarian items: spanakopita, fasolada (white bean soup), village salad, greek salad, zucchini kefte, sfinaki dips (hummus, tzatziki, tarama), saganaki. No explicit GF or vegan labelling found

signal: Main courses $21–25 (souvlaki, arni psito platters)

wow_evidence: family-owned... for over 25 years... multiple 'Burnaby's Best' awards


value: 2028 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 19m; bollard (2 spaces) at 33m; stands (2 spaces) at 34m; stands (2 spaces) at 38m; rack (6 spaces) at 44m; stands (2 spaces) at 50m; bollard (2 spaces) at 54m; rack (4 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 86m; stands (2 spaces) at 92m; rack (5 spaces) at 94m. Total: 38 spaces.

value: Myst Asian Bistro is a Chinese restaurant on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver. It provides a dining option for touring cyclists in the area.

value: Myst Asian Bistro

signal: Chinese bistro; ~$15-25pp


value: 1510 Canyon Street, Creston, BC V0B 1G2

community: Creston

value: Sun R Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in downtown Creston, BC, serving Cantonese and regional Chinese cuisines under new ownership. The menu covers noodle dishes, rice plates, and entrees drawing on Cantonese, Sichuan, and other regional traditions, prepared by an experienced chef. They cater to dine-in guests, takeout orders, and tourist group meals, making it a convenient stop for cyclists passing through the Creston Valley.

value: Sun R Chinese Restaurant

signal: small-town Chinese; ~$15-24pp


value: 157 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: stands (30 spaces) at 29m; lockers (14 spaces, covered, secure, paid) at 62m. Total: 44 spaces, 14 secure.

community: North Vancouver

value: McDonald's

signal: chain 'mcdonald'


value: 20202 66 Avenue, Langley

community: Langley

value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 2951 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 4N3

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 8m; rack (4 spaces) at 21m; stands (2 spaces) at 21m; stands (4 spaces) at 34m; rack (6 spaces) at 44m; rack (7 spaces) at 45m; rack (5 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; rack (5 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m; stands (2 spaces) at 85m; rack (6 spaces) at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 56 spaces.

value: La La Island is a neighbourhood coffee shop rooted in the Kitsilano community, offering espresso-based drinks, organic teas, smoothies, and pastries including butter croissants. The cafe features specialty drinks like a Strawberry Matcha Latte and a full range of alternative milk options including oat, almond, soy, and coconut. OSM records outdoor seating, adding to its appeal as a rest stop for cyclists passing through the area.

value: La La Island

detail: Menu lists oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk as alternative options; smoothies and matcha drinks are plant-based. No explicit GF labelling found

signal: amenity=cafe

detail: Not confirmed or contradicted by website content


value: 1910 Sooke Road, V9B 1V7

community: Colwood

value: Pilgrim Coffee is a café situated on Sooke Road in the western Victoria region, a corridor frequently travelled by cyclists heading toward Langford and Sooke. OSM records outdoor seating, making it a potential rest stop for riders on this busy commuter and touring route. Without accessible website content, the full scope of its offerings for cyclists remains unconfirmed.

value: Pilgrim Coffee


value: 2898 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M9

community: Victoria

value: Arbutus Inn is a 52-room, 3-story affordable hotel centrally located on Douglas Street in Victoria at the crossroads of Burnside Road East and Dunedin Street. Offering renovated rooms with free parking and a National Car & Truck Rental kiosk on site, it sits within easy reach of downtown Victoria, Mayfair Mall, and the Gorge Waterway. Guest reviews consistently praise the friendly and accommodating staff, including willingness to hold luggage after checkout.

value: Arbutus Inn

detail: Google review (September 2025): 'They even stored our luggage for a few hours after we had checked out so that we could do a little more sight seeing before we had to leave.'

detail: Location page lists several nearby restaurants including Glo Restaurant + Lounge (dinner), Green Elephant Thai Food, Ramen Arashi, and Emmaline's, described as a walk or very short drive away

signal: 52-room affordable hotel on Douglas St; $110-140

wow_evidence: 52-room, 3-story affordable hotel... No bike-specific amenities mentioned


value: 7250 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

blurb: Year-round visitor centre at the Prince Rupert ferry gateway on Hardy Bay.

community: Port Hardy

value: Port Hardy Visitor Centre is a year-round tourism information office on the waterfront of Hardy Bay, staffed by professional visitor services personnel who help travellers plan trips across the North Island region. Port Hardy sits at the northern end of Vancouver Island and is the departure point for the BC Ferries Northern Expedition route to Prince Rupert, making it a natural waypoint for touring cyclists heading up-island or connecting to the mainland. The centre offers local knowledge on transportation, accommodation, attractions, and day trips.

theme: civic

value: Port Hardy Visitor Centre

label: N/A — not an admission venue

signal: tourism=information

subcategory: Visitor Centre

wow_evidence: Major-gateway VC ladder 2/2: north-island terminus and departure point for the Prince Rupert ferry — riders route through here.


value: 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission, V2V 7B1

blurb: Civic theatre in Mission; catch a show if one is on.

community: Mission

value: Clark Foundation Theatre is a performing arts venue in Mission, BC, operated by the City of Mission. Located on Prentis Avenue, it serves the community as a civic theatre destination. Touring cyclists passing through Mission may find it a notable cultural stop in the downtown area.

value: Clark Foundation Theatre

wow_evidence: City-run theatre at Heritage Park Centre — show-conditional delight; thin record.


value: 3550 Johnston Road

community: Port Alberni

value: Canadian Tire


value: Real Canadian Superstore


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wave (3 spaces) at 82m. Total: 3 spaces.

community: West Vancouver

google_place_id: ChIJVcSTdiFuhlQRlx-qVROykSw

value: Orange Julius

signal: chain 'orange julius'


value: Mission Dam Rec Site, Squamish-Lillooet, BC V0K 1P0, Canada

character: utilitarian

community: Shalalth

value: A small 3-site rec site beside the Terzaghi (Mission) Dam at the eastern end of Carpenter Lake, northwest of Lillooet; spots are open and sunny but can be dusty, and swimming is prohibited at the dam outlet due to frequent water releases.

value: Mission Dam Recreation Site


value: 1017 Granville Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 11m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (4 spaces) at 28m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m; stands (8 spaces) at 84m. Total: 22 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. Smoking is not permitted.

value: The Dime

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


value: 601 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert

community: Prince Rupert

value: Subway

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


value: 2253 South Island Highway, V9W 1C4

community: Campbell River

value: Domino's Pizza is a national chain franchise located on the South Island Highway in Campbell River, offering carryout and delivery pizza. Situated on a major touring route through Vancouver Island, it is a calorie-dense resupply option for cyclists passing through the area. The menu includes gluten-free pizza crust as well as pasta and side dishes.

value: Domino's

detail: Coupons page lists 'Small 2-Topping Gluten Free Pizza'; veggie pizza (Veggie Feast) also listed among featured pizzas

signal: chain 'domino'

wow_evidence: national chain franchise


value: 5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 3S2

community: North Cowichan

value: York St. Diner is a locally owned family restaurant that has been a Cowichan Valley staple since 2012, known for scratch-made eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles, and a rotating menu of daily features. It is fully licensed and sources ingredients from local Cowichan Valley suppliers. Touring cyclists will find a welcoming diner atmosphere with full breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service.

value: York St. Diner

detail: Menu states 'Gluten Free Options & Egg Whites Available – Just ask your Server'; Veggie Skillet listed on menu; blog post titled 'Gluten-Free and Classic Breakfast Options at York Diner'

signal: Named diner, sit-down service, casual dining profile


value: 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5

blurb: Tropical indoor jungle of free-flying butterflies and flamingos in Brentwood Bay.

community: Central Saanich

value: Victoria Butterfly Gardens is a year-round tropical jungle attraction on the Saanich Peninsula, located just minutes from Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay. Visitors stroll through lush indoor gardens and encounter free-flying butterflies, flamingos, blue-and-gold macaws, tortoises, poison dart frogs, a Cuvier's dwarf caiman, and more. It is accessible from downtown Victoria by BC Transit bus, making it a reachable side-trip for touring cyclists on the peninsula.

value: Victoria Butterfly Gardens

signal: Adult admission $20.00 (also child $9.50, senior $16.00)

subcategory: Park / Nature

wow_evidence: Indoor tropical jungle with free-flying butterflies, flamingos, and caiman minutes from Butchart — well-known family attraction, immersive hour.


value: 8337 Young Rd #3, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4N8, Canada

community: Harrison Hot Springs

value: Morgan's is a restaurant in Chilliwack, BC. Website content is unavailable, limiting detail about specific offerings or amenities.

value: Morgan's

signal: no info; keep casual default

subcategory: Restaurant


value: 1175 Douglas St Unit C, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 68m; stands (2 spaces) at 69m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 72m; stands (2 spaces) at 81m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; rack at 96m; stands (2 spaces) at 97m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Peacock Billiards & The James Joyce Bistro is a long-established Victoria venue combining a full billiards hall with a sit-down bistro and bar, located at basement level in the downtown core. The billiards side offers table rentals, equipment sales, and hosts competitive play, while the James Joyce Bistro provides dining and drinks including a daily happy hour. It is a distinctly local institution with a noted history and art collection, as highlighted on its own website.

value: James Joyce Bistro and Peacock Billiards

signal: bistro + billiards hall; ~$16-26pp


value: 2546 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 1Z3, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (7 spaces) at 77m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Laksa King is a family-run Malaysian and Burmese restaurant on East Hastings Street in East Vancouver, helmed by chef-owner Daisy who brings authentic Southeast Asian home cooking — including laksa, mee goreng, and Burmese salads — to the neighbourhood. The menu spans Malaysian, Burmese, Thai, Singaporean, and Taiwanese Fu-Jian styles, all freshly prepared in a home-cooked tradition. Every dish can be customized for vegan, vegetarian, and varying spice preferences, making it a flexible stop for cyclists with dietary needs.

value: Laksa King

detail: Website About Us page states: 'All items on the menu can be customized to meet our customers need: Vegan, Vegetarian, as well as none spicy to extra spicy.' Menu also notes veggie dipping sauce option for Roti Canai. No GF mention found

signal: Mains $17–21; casual Southeast Asian noodle house, family-run

wow_evidence: family-run Malaysian and Burmese restaurant helmed by chef-owner Daisy


value: 2531 Beacon Avenue, V8L 1Y1

bike_parking_detail: 2 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 59m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 92m. Total: 13 spaces.

community: Sidney

value: Fairway Market Sidney


value: 555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver

value: Sungiven Foods is a health-focused Asian grocery chain at City Square in Vancouver's Cambie corridor, emphasizing natural, less-processed products with fewer additives. The store carries a broad range of fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, packaged goods, beverages, and snacks, as well as its own Sungiven Kitchen line of prepared meals. It would serve touring cyclists well as a full resupply stop with quality fresh food options.

value: Sungiven Foods


value: 4411 Number 3 Road, Unit 118, Richmond, V6X 2C3

blurb: Billiards and darts hall in a Richmond plaza.

community: Richmond

value: Q1 Billiards is an indoor billiards and darts venue occupying a commercial unit in a Richmond, BC shopping complex. It accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard, suggesting a full-service operation aimed at casual and recreational players. Touring cyclists looking for an evening of indoor recreation in the Richmond area would find both pool tables and dartboards on offer.

value: Q1 Billiards

subcategory: Community Centre

wow_evidence: Casual billiards and darts hall — walk-in.


value: 800 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1K3

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 30m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (2 spaces) at 39m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 54m; stands (2 spaces) at 55m; stands (4 spaces, covered) at 93m. Total: 16 spaces.

value: Lennox Pub is a neighbourhood pub at 800 Granville Street in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a smoke-free space and is wheelchair accessible, making it a welcoming mid-ride stop for cyclists moving through downtown. Card payments are accepted.

value: Lennox Pub

signal: amenity=pub

subcategory: Brewery / Pub


value: 8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond, V6X 4B3

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: rack at 18m; stands (7 spaces) at 43m; rack at 59m; stands at 64m; rack at 76m. Total: 7 spaces.

value: Mr. Bro is a Korean bistro and izakaya situated in a commercial plaza on Alexandra Road in Richmond's busy dining corridor. The late-night izakaya format means it stays open well past midnight most evenings, making it a useful stop for cyclists finishing a long day on the road. Online ordering and takeout are available.

value: Mr. Bro

signal: Korean bistro & izakaya, late-night; ~$18-28pp

wow_evidence: late-night izakaya format … stays open well past midnight


value: 23433 Mavis Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3R6, Canada

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 82m. Total: 5 spaces.

blurb: Monument marking the Hudson's Bay Company's original 1827 fort site.

value: The Original Fort Langley Site marks the location where the Hudson's Bay Company first established Fort Langley in 1827 at Derby Reach on the Fraser River, before the fort was relocated inland to its present site in 1840. Designated as part of Canada's national historic site network, this monument commemorates the origins of one of BC's most significant fur-trade era landmarks. The site sits within the broader Fraser Valley cycling corridor, making it of interest to history-minded touring cyclists passing through the Lower Mainland.

label: summer reenactments & events

months: June July August September

value: Original Fort Langley Site

signal: Website explicitly states 'Free admission' for Fort Langley National Historic Site

wow_evidence: NHS-designated monument marking the 1827 first fort location at Derby Reach — designation without much to see (SFU quadrant).


value: 8050-11688 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V7A 1N6

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack at 8m; rack at 21m; rack at 68m.

value: Rosemary Rocksalt is a Vancouver-area bagel chain specializing in authentic Montreal-style bagels that are hand-rolled, honey-boiled, and baked fresh daily in a traditional open-flame stone-hearth oven. The Richmond location on Steveston Highway offers bagel sandwiches, house-made cream cheeses, soups, and take-home grocery items sourced from local suppliers. It sits along the Steveston cycling corridor and markets itself as a community gathering place, making it a welcoming and substantive food stop on a coastal or delta touring route.

value: Rosemary Rocksalt Bagelry

detail: Menu lists Cashew Cream Cheese (Vegan) in three flavours, Butternut Squash Soup (Vegetarian & Gluten Free), Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Vegetarian), and a North Shore veggie bagel sandwich. Catering page notes 'Vegetarian options available upon request.'

label: Cheap eats

wow_evidence: three Lower Mainland locations...sits along the Steveston cycling corridor


value: 2801B 34 Street, Vernon, V1T 9J9

community: Vernon

value: Mug & Muffin is a cafe and coffee shop in Vernon, BC, in the Okanagan region that sees significant cycling traffic. The name suggests a focus on coffee drinks and baked goods, making it a likely pit-stop for touring cyclists moving through the area. No further details about the cafe's character or offerings could be confirmed from accessible sources.

google_place_id: ChIJbXDRTcPYfVMRvUArQHEIZTo

value: Mug & Muffin


value: Mahood Lake Rd, Lone Butte, BC V0K 1X3, Canada

community: Canim Lake

value: A small, free 3-site rec site on the northeast shore of Drewry Lake in the Cariboo interior, offering lakeside camping with fishing and boating access; the final 10.8 km of the approach is gravel on the Mahood Lake Public Road.

value: Drewry Lake East Recreation Site


value: 3659 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6R 1P2

bike_parking_detail: 15 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 7m; rack (4 spaces) at 27m; stands (3 spaces) at 29m; rack (3 spaces) at 31m; rack (4 spaces) at 42m; stands (4 spaces) at 55m; rack (5 spaces, covered) at 67m; rack (4 spaces) at 69m; rack (2 spaces) at 69m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 72m; rack (5 spaces) at 79m; stands (4 spaces) at 95m; stands (3 spaces) at 95m; rack (4 spaces) at 99m; rack (4 spaces) at 100m. Total: 55 spaces.

value: Killer Ice Cream is a Kitsilano shop serving real fruit ice cream, frozen yogurt, and vegan ice cream alongside espresso drinks and premium snacks. It accepts Bitcoin on-chain and Lightning Network payments, an unusual feature for a neighbourhood ice cream counter. The shop has an events program and delivery option in addition to walk-in service.

value: Killer Ice Cream

detail: Website lists 'vegan ice cream' as a core offering

subcategory: Ice Cream


value: Suite A3 – 465 Merecroft Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 6K6

value: Wasabiya Japanese Sushi Cafe is a long-established Campbell River restaurant opened in 2001 by chef/owner Takahiro Matsuzawa, offering traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi, yakitori, and seasonal specials. Guests can sit at the dining room or at chef Hiro's sushi bar, or call ahead for takeout including bento boxes and artistically arranged sushi platters. Its West Coast–meets–Japan menu draws on local ingredients such as albacore tuna and sockeye salmon, making it a distinctive dine-in or takeout stop for cyclists exploring the Campbell River area.

value: Wasabiya

detail: Bento boxes explicitly offered as a takeout item on the lunch and takeout menus, described as a packaged meal with roll, main, and sides

detail: Multiple clearly vegetarian items on all menus: Edamame, Spinach Gomaae, Agedashi Tofu, Vegetable Sunomono Salad, Vegetable Tempura, Avocado rolls, Yam Tempura, Japanese Vegetable Croquette. No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

wow_evidence: opened in 2001 by chef/owner Takahiro Matsuzawa...bento boxes...local ingredients such as albacore tuna and sockeye salmon


value: 10388 Nordel Court, V4G 1J7

blurb: Four-rink ice complex near the Alex Fraser Bridge.

community: Delta

value: Planet Ice Delta is a large four-rink ice sports facility located near the south end of the Alex Fraser Bridge in Delta. It is home to the Delta Hockey Academy (in partnership with North Delta Secondary School) and hosts numerous adult and youth hockey leagues as well as premier tournaments year-round. The complex includes a pro shop, skate sharpening, a health and performance clinic, and food and beverage options — making it a substantial stop for cyclists exploring the area.

value: Planet Ice Delta

detail: Website lists Blueline Concessions and Boomers Bar & Grill as on-site food and beverage venues

wow_evidence: Commercial four-rink ice complex — league/academy focused.


bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (8 spaces) at 63m; rack at 66m; rack at 87m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Saint Germain Bakery is an award-winning Canadian bakery chain founded in the mid-1980s, having earned multiple Gold Medals at the Culinary Olympics in Germany and supplied desserts to nine airlines and major hotel chains. The bakery draws on techniques from pastry chefs in France, Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia, using natural ingredients like whole vanilla beans, fresh cream from Calgary, and seasonal local fruit. This Richmond location is a mall-based shop — a handy refuelling stop for cyclists seeking fresh baked goods.

value: Saint Germain Bakery

signal: shop=bakery


value: 7551 Westminster Highway, V6X 1A3

value: A Sheraton hotel located near Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, providing standard hotel accommodations for travelers. Specific bike storage and amenity details could not be verified due to website access restrictions.

value: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel

signal: chain 'sheraton'

wow_evidence: major hotel chain property near Vancouver International Airport


value: 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 2 spaces.

value: Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar is a full-service restaurant and bar anchored in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, offering a broad West Coast-inspired menu alongside an extensive cocktail list and live tap selection. The venue has both indoor and outdoor seating and runs a daily happy hour, making it a potential mid-ride or post-ride stop for cyclists exploring the waterfront area. Online ordering with curbside pickup is available, which suits cyclists who prefer a quick grab-and-go.

value: Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar

detail: Multiple vegetarian items across the menu (Margherita Flatbread, Sweet Chili Cauliflower, Gyozas with vegetable filling, Kale & Quinoa Power Salad, etc.); vegan aioli noted on Gyozas and 'vegan foamer' on Aperitivo Sour; gluten-free crust available as a substitute on the flatbread ('sub gluten-free crust +$2')

signal: Happy hour apps $11-15; casual menu (poutine, tacos, hand helds); entree prices not visible


value: Richmond-based taxi service (est. 1989) covering the Lower Mainland and YVR, with a fixed-fare YVR–Whistler airport run at $295 one-way. Fleet is primarily Toyota Sienna vans and 18 wheelchair-accessible vans; no bike policy stated.

value: Kimber Cabs

wow_evidence: Richmond-based taxi service


value: 1462 Columbia Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1A2

bike_parking_detail: 12 racks within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 4m; rack (5 spaces) at 23m; rack (5 spaces) at 30m; rack (5 spaces) at 38m; rack (7 spaces) at 43m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; rack (5 spaces) at 54m; rack (5 spaces) at 65m; rack (5 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 69m; rack (5 spaces) at 78m; rack (7 spaces) at 96m. Total: 61 spaces.

value: Bean Around The World is a BC coffee roaster with over 30 years of history, hand-roasting small batches daily at their North Vancouver roastery headquarters. The business operates physical café locations alongside a full online shop offering beans, brew gear, apparel, and subscriptions. A touring cyclist stopping here would find a well-established local coffee institution with a broad selection of single-origins and blends.

value: Bean Around The World

signal: amenity=cafe


value: 1859 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5

value: Delhi Fusion Indian Cuisine is a sit-down Indian restaurant on Vancouver's bustling Commercial Drive, blending traditional tandoor cooking with inventive fusion dishes such as Butter Chicken Pizza and Samosa Chaat Burger. The menu spans a wide range from street chaat and Indo-Chinese momos to biryanis and tandoori specialties, with a full catering service available for events. Commercial Drive is one of Vancouver's main cycling corridors, making this a convenient full-meal stop for touring cyclists passing through the east side.

value: Delhi Fusion Indian Cuisine

detail: Menu includes a dedicated 'VEG DISHES' section; multiple vegetarian items listed throughout (Veggie Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Veggie Samosa, Onion Bhaji, etc.). No explicit vegan or GF labelling found

signal: Entree prices $13.99–$15.99, sit-down service


value: 81 Boulder Avenue, Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0

community: Dease Lake

value: The Northway Motor Inn is a 43-room motel in Dease Lake, BC, situated along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37) — one of only two BC routes to the Yukon and Alaska — making it a critical overnight stop for anyone travelling this remote northern corridor. It serves as a base camp for exploring the Cassiar Mountains, historic Telegraph Creek, and the Stikine River wilderness. There is no cell service anywhere along Hwy 37 or in Dease Lake itself, making the inn's WiFi the sole connectivity lifeline for touring travellers in the area.

indigenous_role:
Indigenous owned
Indigenous operated

source: ITBC

value: Northway Motor Inn

detail: Guest laundry listed under hotel services (fees apply)

detail: Grocery store in Dease Lake listed under local services; website describes it as well-stocked

detail: High-speed WiFi listed as a standard room amenity; Info & Tips page notes it is the only connectivity option as there is no cell service in Dease Lake or along Hwy 37

signal: bare motel, no chain

wow_evidence: one of only two BC routes to the Yukon and Alaska — making it a critical overnight stop... no cell service anywhere along Hwy 37 or in Dease Lake itself


value: 14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9

community: Nanaimo

value: Nana Sushi is a Japanese sushi restaurant situated on Victoria Crescent in downtown Nanaimo, marketing itself as the 'Best Sushi in Nanaimo.' The menu spans traditional appetizers, miso soups, salads, and a range of sushi in a relaxed dine-in setting. Online ordering for pickup is available, which can be convenient for cyclists wanting a quick meal on the go.

value: Nana Sushi

signal: quick-service sushi, apps $6-7; ~$14-22pp

wow_evidence: marketing itself as the 'Best Sushi in Nanaimo'


community: Burnaby

value: Mai's Cafe is a city-operated café run by Burnaby Hospitality (Food Burnaby), associated with Burnaby Village Museum and serving ice cream and sandwiches. It is part of a network of cafés spread across Burnaby's parks and recreational facilities, operated by the same municipal hospitality arm that manages golf clubs, restaurants, and event venues. Cyclists in the area will find it a compact quick-bite stop near a heritage museum site.

value: Mai's Cafe


value: Ideal Lake Rd, Kelowna, BC V1P 1J7, Canada

label: rainbow trout fishing

community: Ellison

value: A free, 7-site forest recreation site on the shore of 146-hectare Ideal Lake, reached via forest service roads and valued locally for Rainbow trout fishing. No confirmed amenities; expect a long gravel approach and a remote, unfacilitated stay.

value: Ideal Lake Recreation Site

wow_evidence: forest service roads… remote, unfacilitated stay


value: Stone Creek Forest Rd, Fraser-Fort George, BC V2N 5Z6, Canada

community: Stoner

value: A single shaded site tucked behind spruce and pine on Camp Lake, accessed by a charming footbridge off Stone Creek FSR; the lake suits kayaks and canoes, but the 10 km FSR approach is gravel and the lone site fills fast.

value: Camp Lake Recreation Site


value: 1415 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: wall_loops (3 spaces) at 48m. Total: 3 spaces.

blurb: 1893 Queen Anne heritage home museum; walk through all eleven furnished rooms.

value: Roedde House Museum is a meticulously restored 1893 Queen Anne Revival home designed by architect Francis Rattenbury, now preserving the domestic world of Vancouver's first bookbinder, Gustav Roedde. Unlike many heritage houses, all eleven furnished rooms are fully accessible to visitors rather than roped off, with self-guided and docent-led tours available in eight languages. Located in the West End's Barclay Heritage Square, it also hosts a regular Jazz in the Parlour series and rotating exhibits, making it a cultural landmark a short ride from the Stanley Park seawall.

days_closed: Mo Tu Su

label: Jazz in the Parlour & Tourism Challenge

value: Roedde House Museum

label: Free

signal: Admission will be by donation

subcategory: Museum / Gallery

wow_evidence: Restored 1893 Rattenbury-designed Queen Anne home, all eleven rooms open (not roped off), tours in eight languages; heritage-house ladder.


community: Prince George

value: A&W

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


value: Hello Nori

signal: hand-roll sushi bar; ~$18-28pp


value: 2627 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam

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

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Waves Coffee House

subcategory: Café / Coffee


value: 2470 Sturdies Bay Rd, RR 1, Galiano, British Columbia V0N 1P0

community: Galiano

value: Oxeye is a modern Pacific Northwest café situated at the heart of Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island, taking its name from the wild daisy that blankets the Southern Gulf Islands. Chef Josh Blumenthal and his team bring seasoned fine-dining credentials to a menu that shifts with the seasons, spotlighting ingredients from local island farms and producers. Beyond its daytime café service, Oxeye hosts evening pop-ups, guest chef dinners, and live music events — making it a genuine community gathering point for islanders and ferry-arriving visitors alike.

value: Oxeye

wow_evidence: Chef Josh Blumenthal and his team bring seasoned fine-dining credentials...hosts evening pop-ups, guest chef dinners, and live music events


community: Surrey

value: Bianca Amor's Liquidation Supercentre is a 100% Canadian-owned discount chain that has been selling surplus and closeout merchandise across Western Canada for over 25 years, with 17 locations province-wide. Each visit is described as an adventure — inventory rotates constantly and includes food, household goods, décor, and other everyday essentials at steep discounts. The Surrey location at 15340 104 Avenue is one of two BC stores alongside a Coquitlam outlet.

value: Bianca Amor's Liquidation Supercentre

subcategory: Convenience Store

wow_evidence: 100% Canadian-owned discount chain ... 17 locations province-wide ... over 25 years


value: 102-5674 Teredo Street, Sechelt, British Columbia

community: Sechelt

value: Nourish Kitchen is an inclusive community eatery in Sechelt on BC's Sunshine Coast, helmed by Chef Cheryl with over 20 years of experience and a farm-to-table philosophy using local, seasonal ingredients. The kitchen caters equally to vegans, gluten-free diners, and traditional meat eaters, offering dine-in, takeout, catering, and chef's table experiences. Touring cyclists will find a genuinely accommodating stop with global flavours and adventure-ready meal packs designed for on-the-go eating.

value: Nourish

detail: Adventure Menu includes 'POWER PICNIC' and 'CANOODLE PICNIC' options described as 'conveniently packed in a cooler bag with an ice pack ready for your adventure,' portioned for 2

detail: Website states 'Gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, or any special dietary preferences' are accommodated; menu items include GF and vegan labels (e.g., 'GF Glory Salad', 'V' tagged picnic items)

signal: farm-to-table community eatery, luncheons/platters; ~$16-26pp

wow_evidence: adventure/picnic packs described as 'conveniently packed in a cooler bag with an ice pack ready for your adventure'


value: 3220 Village Way

community: Sun Peaks

value: Fireside Lodge is a condo vacation rental complex at Sun Peaks Resort, managed by Bear Country Property Management. Units feature gas fireplaces, full kitchens, and access to a community hot tub, giving it a self-catering feel rather than a traditional hotel experience. An onsite coffee shop and restaurant means touring cyclists arriving in the village have food options without venturing further.

value: Fireside Lodge

detail: Website states 'onsite coffee shop and restaurant' and references 'ordering a takeout meal from our restaurant.'

label: Mid-range

signal: older self-catering condo complex at Sun Peaks; $150-220, 'height of luxury' is marketing prose

wow_evidence: condo vacation rental complex at Sun Peaks Resort... access to a community hot tub


value: 1515 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5E5

community: Victoria

value: A Circle K convenience store and petrol station on Cook Street in Victoria, open around the clock every day of the week. The store offers packaged snacks and drinks alongside hot food options including a roller grill and freshly brewed coffee. Its central Victoria location and 24-hour availability make it a practical resupply stop for cyclists passing through.

value: Circle K

detail: Website lists 'Fresh Food Fast', 'Coffee', and 'Roller Grill' as in-store services


bike_access: hard

community: Mount Washington

value: A remote wilderness campsite on Kwai Lake within Strathcona Park, BC's oldest provincial park and a vast rugged mountain wilderness; access is almost certainly a hike-in with no developed amenities and limited information available.

value: Kwai Lake Campsite

subcategory: Public Campground

wow_evidence: remote wilderness campsite on Kwai Lake within Strathcona Provincial Park


value: Subway

signal: chain 'subway'


value: 15420 Fraser Highway, Surrey

value: Panago

signal: chain 'panago'


value: 520 Archibald Street, Kimberley

blurb: Kimberley's public pool with hot tub and steam room.

community: Kimberley

value: The Kimberley Aquatic Centre is a municipally operated public swimming facility run by the City of Kimberley in the East Kootenays. In addition to a pool, OSM records indicate it offers a hot tub and steam room, making it a potentially appealing recovery stop for cyclists finishing a day on the region's renowned trail network. It is one of the main indoor recreation facilities serving the Kimberley community.

value: Kimberley Aquatic Centre

label: Rec / drop-in

signal: municipal aquatic centre drop-in ~$6-8

wow_evidence: Municipal pool with hot tub and steam room; after-ride band 2.


value: 818 Howe Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 7 racks within 100m: stands (12 spaces) at 29m; stands (1 space) at 48m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 76m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (2 spaces) at 78m; stands (2 spaces) at 79m. Total: 23 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Chipotle

signal: chain 'chipotle'


value: 601 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X7

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 49m; stands (2 spaces) at 51m; stands (2 spaces) at 61m; stands (2 spaces) at 63m; stands (2 spaces) at 65m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 71m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 72m; rack (4 spaces, covered) at 74m; stands (2 spaces) at 86m; stands (3 spaces) at 99m. Total: 29 spaces.

value: Circle K is a 24/7 convenience store and petrol station on East Broadway in Vancouver, part of the international Circle K/Couche-Tard chain. Touring cyclists can pick up snacks, beverages, and hot food from the Roller Grill at any hour. Its around-the-clock operation makes it a reliable resupply point on this busy commercial corridor.

detail: Website lists 'Roller Grill' as a store service, a standard Circle K hot food offering


value: 1050 West Eckhardt Avenue, Penticton, V2A 2C3

community: Penticton

value: The Ramada Inn & Suites Penticton is a mid-scale chain hotel situated in the Okanagan Valley, a region highly popular with touring and recreational cyclists. Part of the Wyndham Hotels portfolio, it offers standard hotel amenities in a community that serves as a hub for the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and other regional cycling routes. Cyclists passing through Penticton would find this a centrally located overnight option, though specific cycling services are unconfirmed.

value: Ramada Inn & Suites

signal: chain 'ramada'

wow_evidence: Part of the Wyndham Hotels portfolio


value: 624 12th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4J4, Canada

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

community: New Westminster

value: Shiok is a Singapore-inspired canteen that transplanted hawker-style cuisine to the Lower Mainland in 2019, founded by a family for whom food and the kitchen table are central to life. The name itself is Singaporean slang meaning 'delicious' or 'highly enjoyable,' and the menu reflects a genuine home-cooking ethos rather than a generic pan-Asian concept. Cyclists will find a sit-down restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating and the option to order online for pickup.

value: Shiok Canteen

label: Casual

signal: Singapore hawker canteen; ~$14-20pp

wow_evidence: Singapore-inspired canteen ... founded by a family ... three locations


value: 2701 11th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2S3

community: Salmon Arm

value: Askew's Foods Uptown is a locally owned independent supermarket with roots going back to 1929, part of a four-store family-run chain serving the Shuswap-Thompson-Okanagan region. The Uptown Salmon Arm location is a full-service store with dedicated pharmacy, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and floral departments — a well-stocked resupply option for touring cyclists passing through town. The company emphasizes sourcing from local farmers and suppliers, reflecting a strong community-oriented tradition maintained across four generations of the Askew family.

value: Askew's Foods - Uptown Salmon Arm

subcategory: Grocery Store


value: 9850 King George Boulevard, Surrey

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces, covered) at 59m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 60m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 100m. Total: 6 spaces.

value: Jollibee


value: 1351 Adanac Street, Vancouver, V5L 2C4

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

value: Off The Rail Brewing is an East Vancouver craft brewery with a tasting room sitting directly on the Adanac bike path, one of Vancouver's primary cycling corridors. The tasting room pours 10–12 of the brewery's own beers across 15 taps — including 3 nitro taps — and serves light food such as Jamaican patties, potato pea samosas, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The brewery also produces Bine Sparkling Hop Water, a non-alcoholic, hop-infused sparkling water for alcohol-free riders.

value: Off The Rail

detail: Tasting room page lists 'Potato pea Samosas' as a food item, which is an inherently vegetarian option. No explicit vegan or GF claims are made

signal: Craft brewery tasting room, light food

wow_evidence: proudly located on the Adanac bike path, which is well known as one of the major cycling highways in the city


bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack at 94m.

community: Richmond

value: A&W

signal: chain 'a&w'


value: 3521 Blanshard Street, Unit 101, Victoria, BC

bike_parking_detail: 6 racks within 100m: rack (6 spaces) at 58m; bollard (2 spaces) at 87m; rack (7 spaces) at 90m; bollard (2 spaces) at 92m; stands (4 spaces) at 93m; bollard (2 spaces) at 100m. Total: 23 spaces.

blurb: Neighbourhood public library branch on Blanshard Street.

community: Saanich

value: The Emily Carr Branch is a neighbourhood branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library system, located on Blanshard Street in Victoria. It provides public access to books, digital resources, and public computers as part of a multi-branch municipal library network. Touring cyclists passing through the north end of Victoria may find it a convenient urban pause point.

value: Emily Carr Library Branch

signal: amenity=library

subcategory: Library

wow_evidence: Library ladder 1/1.


value: 4736 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 1R6, Canada

community: Terrace

value: MR MIKES is a casual steakhouse chain with roots dating back to 1960, serving Canadian classics including premium steaks, burgers, pastas, salads, and shareable appetizers in a relaxed, no-dress-code atmosphere on Terrace's main commercial strip. The Terrace location welcomes walk-ins and accepts reservations, and the brand positions itself as a welcoming community gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. Touring cyclists passing through Terrace's North Coast corridor will find it a full sit-down dining option with online ordering and takeout available.

value: Mr Mikes

label: Upscale


community: Sunshine Valley

value: A five-site treed rec site at the 45.8 km mark of the Tulameen River FSR, serving as the trailhead for the 'Treasures of the Tulameen' historic trail network with a large interpretive kiosk. Access involves 45+ km of active industrial logging road — expect heavy trucks, dust, and low visibility in dry weather.

value: Jacobson Lake Camp

wow_evidence: trailhead for the 'Treasures of the Tulameen' historic trail network… 45+ km of active industrial logging road


value: 2955 Phipps Road, V9B 0J9

community: Langford

value: The Chopped Leaf

signal: Chopped Leaf fast-casual chain; ~$12-15


value: 921 Seaborne Avenue, Port Coquitlam

blurb: Indoor badminton and racket sports centre with 17 courts.

community: Port Coquitlam

value: Cosports is a large indoor racket sports facility in Port Coquitlam featuring 17 professional badminton courts with Tinsue rubber flooring, plus table tennis, light volleyball, and newly opened pickleball courts. Courts can be rented by the day, week, or year, and the facility hosts competitive tournaments such as the Thanksgiving Cup table tennis event. Racket stringing services are also available on site.

value: Cosports

wow_evidence: Commercial racket-sports facility, court rentals — booking-based.


value: 5920 Okanagan Highway

community: Oliver

value: Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne is a motel on Okanagan Highway offering overnight lodging with Wi-Fi access. Located in the Okanagan region, it serves as a potential stopover for cycling tourists traveling through the area.

value: Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne

label: Budget

signal: bare motel, no chain


value: 27032 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V4W 3P6

blurb: Aldergrove rec complex with wave pool, slides, and sauna.

community: Langley

value: A large municipal recreation complex in Aldergrove operated by the Township of Langley, featuring indoor pools with waterslides, a wave pool, river channel, spray park, ice arena, fitness centre, indoor walking track, and an outdoor experience area. Touring cyclists passing through the Fraser Valley will find it a practical stop with change-room showers, washrooms, and on-site food options including a Triple O's restaurant.

value: Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre

detail: Food truck listed as an amenity; Triple O's restaurant operates as a leased space on site

detail: Change rooms with handheld shower head mentioned under accessibility amenities

wow_evidence: Major rec complex: wave pool, waterslides, sauna, arena — pool ladder 1/2; dupe winner.


value: 101-7074 Westminster Street, Powell River, BC

community: Powell River

value: The Seasider Bistro is Powell River's self-described destination dining room, perched on the waterfront of the Beach Gardens Resort & Marina with an oceanfront patio overlooking the Malaspina Strait. The kitchen leans heavily on local West Coast seafood — Salt Spring Island mussels, BC king salmon, Hokkaido scallops — and pairs it with a dedicated wine bar and craft beer list featuring local producers. For a touring cyclist arriving in Powell River via the Sunshine Coast, this is a genuine splurge stop in a striking setting.

value: The Seasider Bistro + Wine Bar + Patio

detail: Takeout is available but explicitly limited: 'Take-out is currently limited to Beach Gardens Resort guests.'

detail: Numerous menu items carry GF and GF/DF labels (e.g. Lamb Sirloin GF/DF, Winter Mushroom Gnocchi GF, House Greens GF/DF); vegetarian options include Mushroom Frittata, Local Mushroom & Fennel Benny, and Winter Mushroom Gnocchi

signal: Dinner entrées $32–42: lamb sirloin, chicken supreme, scallops, salmon, short rib


value: 2716 Rock Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 4R9

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (5 spaces) at 97m. Total: 5 spaces.

value: Cold Comfort Ice Cream is Victoria's original hand-made dairy ice cream shop, with the Rock Bay location serving as their production headquarters where all the ice cream is crafted from local and organic ingredients. They offer organic dairy custard alongside coconut milk-based 'Nicecream,' with a rotating roster of creative flavours available by the scoop. The shop also operates a mobile truck or bike for events and sells their ice cream sandwiches at over 20 local stockists around the city.

value: Cold Comfort Ice Cream

detail: Menu offers 6 dairy-free Nicecream flavours alongside organic dairy options; many items explicitly labeled VEGAN (V) and gluten-friendly; several sandwiches are fully vegan and/or gluten-free


value: 2138 W 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 3W7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: bollard (2 spaces) at 23m; rack (6 spaces, covered) at 33m; bollard (2 spaces) at 63m. Total: 10 spaces.

value: Secret Garden Tea Company is one of Vancouver's oldest tea houses, open since 1995 and voted Best Tea House in Vancouver. Co-owned by sisters-in-law Kathy and Erin Wyder, it specializes in traditional High Tea, an extensive menu of loose-leaf teas, and a lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Takeout and High Tea To Go options make it a possible midday stop for cyclists passing through the Kerrisdale neighbourhood.

value: Secret Garden Tea Company

signal: amenity=cafe

wow_evidence: one of Vancouver's oldest tea houses, open since 1995 … voted Best Tea House in Vancouver


value: 1525 Alaska Highway, V1G 1Z8

community: Dawson Creek

value: Boston Pizza

signal: chain 'boston pizza'

subcategory: Fast Food / Chain


value: 4820 Kingsway

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (10 spaces) at 80m. Total: 10 spaces.

community: Burnaby

value: Baskin-Robbins


value: 1134 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, V5L 3X2

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: stands (4 spaces) at 89m; rack at 96m; rack at 98m. Total: 4 spaces.

value: Kulinarya is an authentic Filipino restaurant established in 2009 on Vancouver's Commercial Drive, cooking family recipes anchored in fresh local ingredients. It is known for dishes like kare-kare and sinigang, as well as a communal Kamayan feast served directly on banana leaves. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, making it a viable stop for cyclists riding one of Vancouver's most active commercial corridors.

value: Kulinarya Filipino Eatery

detail: Website menu annotations confirm with '(V)' (vegetarian) and '(VO)' (vegan option) labels on multiple dishes. No gluten-free mention found

signal: Most entrees $20–24; casual sit-down Filipino restaurant

wow_evidence: authentic Filipino restaurant established in 2009...family recipes


community: Kleecoot

value: Della's Coffee Shop & Grocery sits at Sproat Lake Landing on Vancouver Island, positioned as the midpoint stop on the popular route between Nanaimo and Tofino/Ucluelet. The café offers espresso drinks, fresh-baked pastries, handmade tacos (seasonal), artisanal paninis, grab-and-go fruit and veggie trays, and over 20 flavours of ice cream. It doubles as a small grocery for the local community, stocking staples and household items alongside a picnic area for travellers.

value: Dellas Café

wow_evidence: halfway point on the Tofino/Nanaimo corridor; grab & go items and picnic area


value: 2953 West 4th Avenue Unit 2, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R3

bike_parking_detail: 13 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; rack (4 spaces) at 19m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (3 spaces) at 46m; stands (7 spaces) at 47m; stands (3 spaces) at 49m; rack (5 spaces) at 51m; rack (4 spaces) at 58m; rack (4 spaces) at 58m; rack (6 spaces) at 60m; stands (2 spaces) at 66m; stands (2 spaces) at 93m; stands (2 spaces) at 98m. Total: 46 spaces.

value: Thai Ni Yom is an authentic Thai restaurant tucked into a unit on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, one of Vancouver's most cycle-friendly neighbourhoods. It operates as a full sit-down restaurant with table service and online ordering, making it a convenient meal stop for cyclists on the nearby Arbutus Greenway or the 4th Avenue corridor. The restaurant has been established long enough to earn a consistent OSM presence and maintains an active website with reservations and gift cards.

value: Thai Ni Yom

signal: Casual sit-down Thai restaurant, no upscale indicators visible

wow_evidence: authentic Thai restaurant...on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano


value: 2020 Sumas Way, V2S 2C7

bike_parking_detail: 3 racks within 100m: rack (2 spaces) at 49m; wall_loops (8 spaces) at 71m; rack (4 spaces) at 71m. Total: 14 spaces.

community: Abbotsford

value: A boutique-style hotel in Abbotsford, BC, part of the Coast Hotels chain, situated near Highway 1 with a short walk to restaurants, bars, and nightlife. Recently refreshed rooms include free Wi-Fi, mini fridges, and complimentary continental breakfast for all guests. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, providing a comfortable rest stop for cyclists exploring the Fraser Valley.

value: The Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites

detail: Deluxe free continental breakfast included daily for all guests, available in a dedicated breakfast room

detail: Website states hotel is 'just a short walk from some of the city's best restaurants, bars and nightlife.'

signal: Coast Hotels property w/ breakfast + pool, ~$150-190


value: 755 Burrard Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 5 racks within 100m: stands (3 spaces) at 79m; stands (3 spaces) at 87m; stands (3 spaces) at 90m; stands (2 spaces) at 90m; stands (5 spaces) at 96m. Total: 16 spaces.

community: Vancouver

value: Gyu King Teppanyaki is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant located on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver. The restaurant specializes in teppanyaki-style cooking — meats, seafood, and vegetables prepared on large tabletop iron grills. Its central downtown location makes it a convenient dining stop for cyclists moving through the core of the city.

value: Gyu King Teppanyaki

signal: teppanyaki, set courses; ~$30-45pp

wow_evidence: teppanyaki restaurant at 755 Burrard Street, Vancouver


value: 8840 210 Street, Langley, V1M2Y2

bike_parking_detail: 1 rack within 100m: rack (8 spaces, covered) at 81m. Total: 8 spaces.

value: Red Swan Pizza is a Canadian-owned pizza franchise founded in Saskatchewan in 1993 and now operating 160+ locations across six provinces. The Langley location offers fresh, made-from-scratch gourmet pizza available for pickup or delivery, with a full menu of pizzas, pastas, salads, wings, and desserts. Catering services are also available, making it a practical stop for groups or events along a cycling route.

value: Red Swan Pizza

signal: cuisine=pizza

wow_evidence: Canadian-owned pizza franchise...160+ locations across six provinces


value: 1550 Anderson Street Unit 60, Vancouver

value: A cafe serving the Vancouver community. Limited wheelchair access is available. No vegan options are offered according to OSM records.

value: My Island Cafe

wow_evidence: cafe serving the Vancouver community


value: 377 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 3N5

bike_parking_detail: 8 racks within 100m: rack (1 space) at 34m; rack (1 space) at 55m; rack (1 space) at 56m; rack (4 spaces) at 63m; rack (1 space) at 70m; rack (1 space) at 72m; rack (1 space) at 78m; rack (5 spaces) at 80m. Total: 15 spaces.

community: Kamloops

value: The Vic Downtown is a specialty cafe in the heart of Kamloops that roasts its own coffee beans in small batches on-site and stocks over 65 varieties of loose-leaf tea. Situated on the corner of 4th and Victoria, the shop draws a loyal downtown crowd to its sunny patio and comfortable interior. Touring cyclists will find a broad food menu spanning breakfast sandwiches, wraps, pastries, and savoury baked goods alongside quality locally-roasted coffee.

value: The Vic Downtown

detail: Website front page states 'plenty of outlets' available for customers inside the cafe

detail: Menu lists vegetarian rolls, GF carrot cake, GF chocolate brownies, GF chocolate chip cookies, GF breakfast sandwiches, and dairy-free + GF Emily's fudgy chocolate chunk cookies

wow_evidence: roasts its own coffee beans in small batches on-site... free wifi and plenty of outlets


value: 828 Davie Street, Vancouver

bike_parking_detail: 17 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 14m; stands (4 spaces) at 25m; stands (2 spaces) at 27m; stands (18 spaces, covered) at 37m; stands (5 spaces) at 38m; stands (6 spaces, covered) at 39m; stands (10 spaces) at 41m; stands (3 spaces, covered) at 42m; stands (2 spaces) at 45m; stands (2 spaces) at 52m; stands (4 spaces) at 58m; stands (2 spaces) at 62m; stands (10 spaces, covered) at 70m; stands (2 spaces, covered) at 75m; stands (2 spaces) at 77m; stands (3 spaces) at 86m. Total: 79 spaces.

value: Nando's

signal: chain 'nando'


value: 2536 Harper Ranch-Pinantan Rd, Pinantan Lake, BC V0E 3E1

community: Pinantan Lake

value: Pinantan Lake General Store is a convenience shop situated along Harper Ranch-Pinantan Road near Pinantan Lake, a rural community east of Kamloops. For cyclists riding the back roads between Kamloops and the Shuswap region, it represents a rare resupply stop in an otherwise sparsely serviced corridor. The store operates under the 'Lakeview Market' brand on social media, suggesting a lakeside setting that could offer a scenic rest point.

value: Pinantan Lake General Store


value: 1940 Kane Road, V1V 2J9

community: Kelowna

value: Brandt's Creek Liquor Store is a neighbourhood liquor retailer in Kelowna's Glenmore area, carrying a broad selection of domestic and international wines, craft beers, spirits, coolers, and ciders. It places particular emphasis on Okanagan regional and international wine selections, making it a potential stop for cyclists exploring BC's wine country. Some products are seasonal or limited-release, and the store encourages customers to call ahead for specific brand availability.

value: Brandt's Creek Liquor Store

subcategory: Liquor Store


value: 663 Abbott Street, Vancouver, V6B 0J4

bike_parking_detail: 9 racks within 100m: stands (2 spaces) at 12m; stands (2 spaces) at 26m; stands (2 spaces) at 31m; stands (4 spaces) at 52m; stands (2 spaces) at 56m; stands (5 spaces) at 63m; stands (8 spaces, covered) at 66m; stands (4 spaces) at 70m; stands (2 spaces) at 84m. Total: 31 spaces.

value: Freshslice Pizza

signal: chain 'freshslice'


value: #108-2070 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7

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

value: Sasha Sushi is an established Japanese restaurant in Abbotsford serving dine-in and takeout, known in the community for its modern takes on classic sushi and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Formerly operating as Sumas Sushi Café, it offers a wide menu of creative rolls alongside traditional nigiri and Japanese mains. A touring cyclist on Sumas Way would find a solid sit-down or grab-and-go meal option conveniently located in a retail strip.

value: Sasha Sushi

wow_evidence: established Japanese restaurant... known in the community for its modern takes on classic sushi