The store is accessible by bike via Brant Street. There are bike racks and we have several bike locks you can borrow free of charge. Just ask at the Member Service Desk.

Check out Burlington cycling routesor Hamilton bike routes. The Brant Street bike line also provides access to the Waterfront Trail, a 900km multi-use path.

All Burlington buses are equipped with bike racks. You can reach the store via Burlington bus routes #2, 7 and 12. See Burlington transit bus routes and schedules for more information.

Free parking is available for MEC members. We have preferred parking set aside for hybrid vehicles and car co-ops.

We currently have a limited selection of equipment available for rent. See our rentals page for details.

MEC is a member-owned co-operative striving for social and environmental leadership. Our purpose is to support people in achieving the benefit of wilderness-oriented recreation. Part of our vision is to inspire action for a healthy planet. We seek to support organizations with similar goals through our Community Contributions programs.

See our Community Contributions programs for details.

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Our meeting room can accommodate small groups, and is available to local outdoor clubs, ENGOs, or NGOs that have a similar mandate as MEC. The store floor can fit larger groups, but is available only after store hours.

We have audio visual equipment (not including laptop computers), white boards, and flip charts. Use of our space is free. If interested, please email Susan Adnrew at SAndrew@mec.ca at least a month in advance of your event.

Recycled building materials, re-circulated rainwater, low energy usage – what does it all look like, and how does it work? If your group is interested in taking a tour of our green building, please email Susan Andrew at SAndrew@mec.ca for information.

We donate gear, cash, and in-kind support to community and environmental groups. We're looking to support groups focused on self-propelled wilderness oriented activities and groups promoting environmental education and conservation. To find out how MEC can help your group, contact Susan Andrew at SAndrew@mec.ca or at 905.333.8559.

If you belong to a not-for-profit organization that has similar values to MEC, and you need a way to reach out to the local outdoor community, why not try setting up in our Members' Den over a weekend?

Groups can use our floor space free of charge to educate the public about current environmental or outdoor issues, or to collect public input regarding future park or government initiatives. Local clubs can also spend time here, letting people know they exist and what they have to offer. We do ask that you respect the rights of members who only want to go about their business. Space is limited, please email Susan Andrew at SAndrew@mec.ca for information.

We offer free presentations and informational store tours to interested student groups, outdoor organizations, environmental organizations, or business. We can arrange to come to your classroom or meeting if you can't make it down here. Topics range from winter camping gear and avalanche safety to the benefits of ethical business. We can customize presentations or tours to fit your needs. If you're interested please email Susan Andrew at SAndrew@mec.ca

We will recycle batteries that were bought at our store. You can drop them off at our Member Service Desk and we'll take care of them, but please don't bring any that are broken or corroded.

Read about recycling batteries

We are proud to announce a pilot program to begin recycling CO2 cartridges and bicycle tubes. Bring in your old cartridges and tubes and drop them off at the Member Service Desk.