MEC North Vancouver Store

The North Vancouver MEC store can be reached by bike, to access all the Vancouver cycling information go Translink website. A system of routes has been created to help cyclists find their way.

Vancouver Bike Paths

Greater Vancouver & North Shore Cycling Map and Guide

Please visit the Translink website to find the best itinerary.

Check Translink for bus schedules, route maps, and fare information.

There is an outside parking lot adjacent to the store. Parking is free. We have preferred parking set aside for hybrid vehicles and car co-ops.

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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We offer free presentations and informational store tours to interested student groups, outdoor organizations, environmental organizations, or business. Topics range learning about outdoor gear and trip planning to corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability practices. Contact Stephanie Rauer at srauer@mec.ca or at 604.990.4417, ext. 214.

Our meeting room can accommodate small groups, and is available to local outdoor clubs, ENGOs, or NGOs that have a similar mandate as MEC. We have a projector, white boards, and flip charts. We can accommodate groups up to 12. Use of our space is free.

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 a display in store 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.

Every month we donate gear, cash and in-kind support to many 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 Stephanie Rauer at srauer@mec.ca or at 604.990.4417, ext. 214.

See our Community Contributions programs for details.

Apply for support

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. Gear must be clean before being dropped off for repair.

Complete a survey at Member Service Desk and you'll be entered in a draw for a $50 gift card. You must be a member to enter the draw.

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

At present we are unable to recycle fuel canisters. For information on where they can be recycled contact your municipal recycling department