A born and raised resident of Richmond, BC, Tim Lee is the owner of Sanctuary Café – a bike-friendly community coffee shop at the bottom of No.2 Road on the east end of Steveston Village in Richmond. As an avid runner and cyclist, Tim has run the Boston Marathon and has climbed iconic mountains in the Alps and the Dolomites on two wheels. As a cyclist, Tim understands the important relationship between cycling and good coffee. Showcasing some of the best coffee roasters and artisan bakers from BC, Tim wants to get people walking, running, and riding to Sanctuary Cafe for great coffee, food and conversation.
Listen to Tim’s story on how he started Sanctuary, the challenges and obstacles along the way, and what he considers a good day at the cafe.