MEC Montreal Store
Learn about Montreal's Green Building Systems.
We came to Quebec in May of 2003. Our Montreal store incorporates geothermal energy, radiant heating and cooling, and a natural ventilation system. The store uses at least 50% less energy than conventional retail buildings.
Address
Marché Central, 8989 de l'Acadie Blvd., Montreal, QC, H4N 3K1. View map
Telephone
514.788.5878
Manager: Claire Côté
Regular Hours of Operation
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday – Friday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
We've gone bag-free.
Don't forget your reusable bags.
Directions
GPS Coordinates
Lat.: 45° 31' 58.1 '' N
Long.: 73° 39' 07.6 '' W
The Montreal store can be reached by bike. When travelling south on the Metropolitain Blvd., use Querbes Avenue for quiet, easy access to the Marché Central. There are bike racks and we have several bike locks you can borrow free of charge.
Montreal Bike Paths
La Route Verte
There is an outside parking lot adjacent to the store and an interior parking lot accessible from Beauharnois Street. Parking is free in either of these lots. We have preferred parking set aside for hybrid vehicles and car co-ops.
Store Services
Our bike shops can provide any repair from minor service, like installing fenders, to a deluxe overhaul. If you're not sure what kind of work your bike needs, bring it in for a free safety inspection. Our mechanics will inspect it, consult with you, and if it needs service, determine the best package value for your bike's condition.
Call the store to set up a shop visit. A tune-up may take two to four business days. Minor repairs can be done while you shop.
Tune-up packages and service prices
Looking for a reliable place to get your skis or snowboard serviced? Look no further - our store offers professional ski shop services and competitive rates.
We rent a full selection of sleeping bags, pads, and tents throughout the year, canoes and kayaks (tripping, whitewater, and recreational) in the spring, summer, and fall, and skis and snowshoes in the winter. We also rent kids' gear (child carriers, child transporters, and baby gliders) and bear-resistant canisters for use in bear territory. These canisters are mandatory in the Adirondack Mountains of New York and are recommended in Algonquin Park. For more information, please call the store.
Please be aware that MEC Montreal offers a different selection and prices of rental gear compared to our other MEC stores.
Rental information page
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.
Apply for a Grant
We offer free presentations and informational store tours to interested student groups, outdoor organizations, environmental organizations, or business. Contact Jean-François Ménard Boissonneault at Jean-Francois.MenardBoissonneault@mec.ca or at 514.788.5878 extention 240.
The store offers a repair service for items such as packs and jackets. Maximize the life of your stuff by having it fixed, and limit waste and the use of dwindling natural resources.
Recycling
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. Other types of batteries can be dropped off at your local Éco-centre. [French-only Website].
Read about recycling batteries
We are now equipped to take back used bicycle tires and tubes. This free recycling service is a joint initiative from the Consortium Écho-Logique and RECYC-QUÉBEC. These items will be transformed into such things as playground surfacing. Drop off your old bike tires and tubes at the store's bike shop.
Is your climbing rope no longer safe to use? If your rope has given you years of service and is showing signs of wear, you can give it new life.
Bring your rope into the store and we'll send it to Leigh Textile Inc. for recycling. Located in East-end Montreal, this company has been recycling various types of textile fibres since the 1920s. After it's been finely shredded, your faithful rope will be resurrected as acoustic insulation, padding for cars, or some other type of padding or stuffing.
