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Totem Outdoor Outfitters
Category: Shopping Sporting Goods Outdoor Gear Outdoor Gear [Edit]
7430 99 St NWEdmonton, AB T6E 3R9
(780) 432-1223
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- Wheelchair Accessible:
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5 reviews for Totem Outdoor Outfitters
5 reviews in English
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Review from Aditya R.
2/4/2011
Totem is located on the southside and (as usual) in a strip mall on 99th street. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside the shop opens up to a variety of sports equipment and clothing, usually of the seasonal kind.
The best part about Totem is that they have a really terrific used equipment store as well as a separate store for fixing your equipment (like sharpening skates or fixing other things). I bought a pair of good quality Bauer skates with a bit of scratches etc and quite old in general, for a fair price of $70. Sharpening costed me only $5.00. I had quite a nice experience buying my first pair of skates (yes, I'm only learning - don't laugh!).
The store also seems to have rentals which is very useful for snowboarders, skiers etc. planning a trip to Jasper or something. I think rental and used items are a great way to learn a new sport before investing in expensive equipment. In that sense, I really feel that Totem matched my needs very well.
Their snow shoes/clothing collection seemed a little limited as I could only see Columbia brand of items (this was in winter, though). When compared to the prolific MEC it might not win. But the used store/rentals/equipment mechanic part of it is a huge reason to become a regular out here. -
Review from Matthew W.
Edmonton, AB
3/23/2012
Decent little outdoors shop. Found 2 books on scrambling in the rockies that i couldnt find at chapters. lucked out and found the shoes i was looking for on the sale rack in my size. There was 1 pair, size 11 1/2. What are chances... I am went in twice in 2 weeks, neither time did a sales person approach me? Which is good for me, but i imagine some shoppers appreciate some service.
They have a deal where you gain points when you join. I saved $5 on my second book. was a nice suprise! Used sporting goods is a nice touch, noticed some decent deals on used skiis. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
1/7/2010
Totem is great for sporting goods. They got everything from kayaks to mountain gear to hockey.
I really love this place because not many people think of it when they need something so they have lots of stuff other stores don't have. A friend and I were recently looking for a hockey net to put in his backyard rink and the regulation size net we wanted wasn't available anywhere. We (mainly him) looked everywhere. Finally he thought of Totem Outiftters and not only did they have it but it was cheaper and came with a shooter tutor.
While we were there waiting for the net I started browsing around the goalie equipment and they also had really good used equipment for good prices. I will always think of Totem when I need something sporting related. -
Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
4/23/2010 1 photo
This place has a lot more than I thought it would!
We went here in search of a bike, but they didn't sell used bikes. We did end up walking around and I was really surprised by the amount of clothing they sold! They focus their products on camping and outdoor sports.
We went in the back area and they had used sports stuff available. My boyfriend looked over their baseball stuff and said they didn't have very good quality stuff, but it was very expensive.
The staff were very friendly, offering help and even offering ideas for places to go in search of used bikes.
This place is an awesome store to go to in search of anything outdoorsy (except of course, bikes). -
Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
10/26/2009 1 photo
Oh, how I love Totem!
Totem has great prices for ski rentals. If you are looking for downhill or cross country skis to take out, totem is the place to go. They also have good prices for ski waxing.
I know that summer is gone and fall is following, but I have to let everyone know for next season - canoe and kayak rentals are great here! They are cheap and they actually have decent boats! Who would have thought?! They have a great selection of paddles and shoes and they have some really great deals.
If you are looking for a whitewater kayak though, Totem is not going to be your one-stop-shop. They don't have any. But I'm hoping that by next year, they will (don't get your hopes up though).
Back to reality - winter! If you are looking to rent some skates for some good ol' Canadian hockey, or even just for fun, their skate rentals are average-pricey in my opinion. They have a god skate section with some pretty nice gear but the rentals are a little much for my taste.
Overall, I love Totem. If you love the outdoors - you will too!
