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Mountain Equipment Co-op
Category: Shopping Sporting Goods Outdoor Gear Outdoor Gear [Edit]
1341 Main StNorth Vancouver, BC V7J 1C4
(604) 990-4417
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Mountain Equipment Co-op
7 reviews in English
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Review from Mike G.
3/4/2012 4 Check-ins Here
This location is nowhere near as big as the Vancouver MEC but it is still well worth checking out. Even being small they find a way to pack a ton of great products in for your purchasing pleasure. If the Broadway store does not have the product you are looking for this one just might. When I was shopping for a tent last I ended up coming to this location as they had the tent I was looking for in stock and the other one did not. If its hiking or climbing, boating or cycling you are into this is a store you should be going to. It is like a holy site for outdoorsy people. The staff is very knowledgeable of all the products that they carry and will help make sure that what you are looking to purchase is right for you. Like all MEC locations they have the best return policy every. If what you buy was not what you expected it to be or it did not hold up as it should you can just bring it back.
Customers of MEC are loyal to this store and it is all about how they treat their customers. As a co-op you have to be a member to shop here but it is only a $5 lifetime membership so it is not cost prohibitive.
Drop everything you are doing and head there now! Well that is unless they are closed that would just be stupid!!
There is currently a new North Vancouver store in the planning and construction phase as well so that they are able to better help you in your outdoor gear needs! -
Review from Catherine W.
New Westminster, BC
10/5/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Of the two local MEC locations this is my favourite. The service is much nicer and although I find a lot of their products over priced I always like coming to this location.
It is much smaller than the Broadway location but I think that's what gives it a better feel. The service is loads better and I can usually find what I need here when it's not available at a different store.
I will definitely be back. -
Review from David L.
7/22/2011 3 photos
MEC in North Vancouver is the smallest MEC I've ever visited, but it's packed with thousands of high quality outdoor gear. Their backpacks are a must for students and travellers. Everything is well organized, and space is smartly used at this store. Items (jackets, packs, pants) are well stocked at this location, unlike the Broadway location. The staff are warm and friendly.
Parking is free, but there aren't as many parking spots when compared to the Broadway location in Vancouver. -
Review from Rick C.
North Vancouver, BC
4/17/2012
I really enjoy this place. Great friendly service with smart answers to everything you need I highly recommend.
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Review from Johnson C.
Vancouver, BC
8/25/2010
Why did I buy a $5 MEC co-op membership to buy a $1.50 item? I am least outdoorsy person in all of British Columbia - nature confuses me and camping terrifies me.
Because it was same price as going to Futureshop who wanted $6.50 for the exact same watch battery. In fact, the $1.50 unit price was cheaper than buying the batteries in bulk online. Plus that fact that MEC was a closer drive and there's free parking in their lot.
So now I have a shiny MEC membership card along with a newly resuscitated 10-year-old G-Shock.
MEC: See you in several years when I need another watch battery. Good thing the memberships are lifetime. -
Review from Christine R.
New Westminster, BC
8/31/2008
It only makes sense that they would put an MEC store near the actual mountains, eh? This abbreviated version of the Vancouver store stocks clothing and essentials for hiking, cycling, and kayaking/canoeing. I often find lots of good gear on sale here, and it's a lot less intimidating to shop than the bigger store.
Parking is also easy, although it is a small lot, so you have to be careful around all those SUVs loaded down with bikes and kayaks and such.
The store is just a couple of blocks from the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, and the city of North Vancouver has finally seen fit to build a decent bike lane that runs past. Yay! -
Review from Brian G.
Surrey, BC
11/2/2009
Mountain Equipment Co-Op is an outdoorsperson's dream come true. They carry all the equipment you could ever need and at very reasonable prices. And their housebrand stuff rocks!!! Looks good and last forever. I still have my original backpack that I bought 16 years ago that lasted me all through High School, College and many outdoor excursions. Minus one broken buckle(that I could have replaced) it still looks new.
Love having a store in North Vancouver as it makes it a little easier to get to rather than having to trek into Downtown Vancouver.
