MEC Toronto

Outdoor sports store · Kensington-Chinatown

MEC Toronto

Outdoor sports store · Kensington-Chinatown

300 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, Canada

Highlights

MEC is your ultimate outdoor gear haven in Toronto, blending expert service, unique architecture, and a vast selection to prepare you for any adventure.

300 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, Canada Get directions

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"When coming to Toronto, you need to be prepared for any type of weather. MEC is your go-to place for preparing for the Great White North. Besides the copious amounts of sporting wear, the building is remarkable. With vaulted ceilings and exposed piping, MEC prepares you for our rugged landscape without even going outside of the city. The layout of the store is guided by the different activities you can do in and outside of Toronto. The quality of their products are exceptional, and anyone will agree that their clothing is hard to pass up. Spending just $20 is difficult at MEC, so if you venture inside, be warned that the outdoorsman (or woman) in you, will have to control your urge to spend all of your savings." - Jam3

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@onthegrid

"MEC, Entertainment District by Jam3. When coming to Toronto, you need to be prepared for any type of weather. MEC is your go-to place for preparing for the Great White North. Besides the copious amounts of sporting wear, the building is remarkable. With vaulted ceilings and exposed piping, MEC prepares you for our rugged landscape without even going outside of the city. The layout of the store is guided by the different activities you can do in and outside of Toronto. The quality of their products are exceptional, and anyone will agree that their clothing is hard to pass up. Spending just $20 is difficult at MEC, so if you venture inside, be warned that the outdoorsman (or woman) in you, will have to control your urge to spend all of your savings."

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Liz H

Google

Today I had the best customer service I've had in SO long! The team member was absolutely brilliant and was so helpful with giving direction on where to find products I was looking for and teaching me how things worked. The store itself is bright and well-signed with everything you need outdoor-related. I didn't get the employee's name who helped me, but he was so proactive with offering assistance to everyone who walked by. (If the manager is reading this, he's on the upper level in the backpacks area in one of my pictures. I asked the cashier his name and he wasn't sure who was working in that department today) Thank you for all your help!

Michelle Truong

Google

Had the absolute best experience at MEC today thanks to Peter! I came in to find a hiking backpack, and he went above and beyond—taking time out of his lunch break to walk me through the entire fitting process. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about both gear and the outdoors. Peter didn’t just hand me a pack and call it good—he made careful adjustments to ensure proper weight distribution, explained what to look out for in terms of comfort and stability, and even had me walk up and down the store stairs to make sure the pack stayed stable with hip movement and didn’t cause any pressure points. You can tell he really cares about making sure people are set up for success on the trail. It’s rare to find someone this genuinely invested in helping customers. Thanks again, Peter—you’re awesome!

Oliver Pe

Google

Nov2024 Get a feel of Canadian's innate relationship with the outdoors in this megastore with 2 levels with a climbing wall. The major sections are hiking and camping, cycling, climbing, and sking. They also have an extensive section for children. Service staff are always on hand for queries

Gabi K

Google

I had the the most incredible customer service today. Especially thank you to the (kiwi?) gentleman who helped me pick out my trail shoes today! Very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Will definitely come back again for new gear.

Olivia Longo

Google

David in footwear is one of the best salespeople I’ve come across in a long time. I came in just to get sized for a sale boot, and left with a new pair of La Sportiva backpacking boots—not because of an upsell, but because David was patient, honest, and genuinely interested in my experience with each brand and fit. I was about to leave empty-handed after finding a women’s boot that wasn’t quite right, but David suggested trying a men’s version—and it was perfect. Kudos to David for his authenticity and great service!

Michel Hunter

Google

Yesterday I received excellent service in the footwear section of MEC downtown Toronto. Both the young female and the older male staff members were very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, patient, skilled and even entertaining at times. They really listened to this old man with wide feet who needed waterproof footwear. They provided a number of possible alternatives and advice and seemed to really care that we found the right shoe for my needs. Many thanks to these two.

K W

Google

2023 October 4★ MEC offers a variety of outdoor gear for all ages. From camping, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cycling, etc. There's plenty of things you'll find here. 2 levels of clean organized products. Prices are a premium. Though discounted items aren't bad. Also features a mini rock climbing area to practice on.

Nicole Bauman

Google

I need to give HUGE props to the Bike Repair department at this location, specifically to Spencer and Schwaide (apologies if I've misspelled his name). The wheels, seat, and cassette were stolen from my bike while it was locked outside downtown. I brought it in close to closing (at around 8:30), not only were they able to restore it and have me biking away before the store closed BUT they also took pity and went above and beyond to source used parts to ensure that my replacement costs were kept low. When parts from a bike get stolen, it's a truly soul crushing experience, but these guys restored my bike AND my faith in humanity. Thanks so much MEC bike team!!