West 49

About

West49 is one of Canada's leading specialty retailers of fashion and apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment related to the action sports lifestyle.

Story

Now recognized as Canada's largest action sports retail chain, West 49 operates over 50 stores across Canada. West 49 is known for carrying the most coveted brands in the action sports lifestyle for the surf, skateboarding, snowboarding, scootering & Motocross means; With brands such as: Vans, Element, PlanB, DGK, DCshoeco, Converse, Billabong, Roxy, Nixon, Burton, Quiksilver and tons more. In addition to the brands, West 49's own private label products have become an essential part of the product mix. Exclusive apparel built to fit the needs of active youth & adults with still providing a laid-back fashion sense that gears towards a specific lifestyle. West 49's mission is 'Make Dreams Happen', with the philosophy of 'we don't just sell skateboards, we sell dreams to kids'. We are proud supporters of our community. Since 2002, West49 has been running it's 'Coats for Kids' campaign with the help of customers distributing more than 85,000 winter coats resulting in the success of giving back to ones in need.