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 1. Mountain Equipment Co-Op

400 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1K2
Canada
(416) 340-2667

Categories: Sports Wear, Outdoor Gear

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2009

Everything I buy from this store lasts me a lifetime. (No, I can't prove this, but I know quality when I see it.) Yes, MEC is expensive but generally worth it. The have such a wide array of products, you'll want to spend some time in this expansive…More »

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