MEC Ottawa

Bought myself a new pair of running shoes at MEC today. I debated buying them online, but found the pair I was looking to buy here. Price was comparable and it saved me the shipping. The selection of products, product knowledge and service always makes shopping here enjoyable. <3 MEC

Good quality items and service. Salesman at the shoe section took his time to get proper fitting shoes. I started wearing them to break them in, but they're comfortable enough to use daily. I bought a day pack on sale online + hydration pack. Still looking for one for backcountry camping. I bought a rain jacket on sale, socks, dry pack and they're definitely better quality than other places. Backpacking is an expensive hobby. Beware, it can get addicting, and it's bad for your wallet. ; Also, I recommend parking about 5-10 min walk away, near the old Suzy Q's location, since it can get pretty dangerous when drivers are rushing in and out of Westboro and the parking lots there.

MEC Ottawa is very similar to the first floor of the Sails Ottawa. Stylish outdoor clothing with most outdoor essential. The price varies quite a bit; very expensive but there is always some sales available. They do not sale fishing and hunting gear.

I had a terrible experience with my recent purchase at MEC last Sunday. I had purchased a tracksuit on my way out I noticed an advertisement for a $50 gift card with the purchase of a sale item over $150. I decided to go back into the store and purchase a pair of shoes I had seen earlier to get the promotion offered. The shoes came up on the cash register higher than advertised. The cost was advertised for $254, I was told to pay $280 and to buy 99cent hand sanitizer to get the promotion offered as the boots were not included. When I challenged this I was given no option for reconciliation and wasted my time and I hope no other hard-working consumers experience this treatment. I will attach a photo which shows the price they were not willing to honour and advertising for clearance that would lead anyone to believe it was included in the promotion.

Just wanted to say thank you to Kevin in Member Services- his customer service was outstanding! He was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make our shopping a positive experience! With gratitude, the paramedic and his wife who bought the Yeti’s :

They are not the cheapest, or the more expensive, but I always come back to this place because they probably have what I need. Recently out of stock on a lot of stuff, they try hard to find a suitable alternative

Great store with a huge selection of clothing. Camping gear is a bit less varied than that of Sail, and prices are a bit higher probably due to being in Westboro. Bought some very nice clothes. They have a good selection of freeze dried vegan and vegetarian food too. Would shop here again to prepare for backpacking.

It's a 2-storey store with a lot of exterior clothes and hardware. The shoe assistant gave us great tips on how to choose the right shoe for our hike.

My online and in store shopping experience has been always such a pleasure. Knowledgeable staff and a plethora of articles which range from cyclist enthusiasts, outdoorsman and the in between. The reviews from fellow members help navigating new purchases and a question and answer section. I thoroughly enjoyed my trek to the Algonquin park with technical and innovative gear.

Great store and location. Easy to find everything with the convenient and clean layout. Awesome deals always. Phenomenal quality of ALL the products. Love the variety available. I can find what I need and more every single time.