MEC Victoria Store

Located in the heart of Victoria, our eleventh store is a conversion of a heritage structure, originally built as a hotel in 1892. The timber post and beam structure underwent significant mechanical, electrical, and structural upgrades to become a distinctive retail space.

1450 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1Z2
250.386.2667

Hours of Operation

Regular Hours

Monday to Wednesday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday and Friday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Upcoming holiday hours and closures
Remembrance Day	November 11	Open from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Christmas Day	December 25	Closed
Boxing Day	December 26	Closed
New Year's Eve	December 31	Open from 10:00am – 5:00pm
View all store closures & holiday hours

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Directions

Click the map to find driving directions.

Bike

You can reach the store by bike. There are bike racks and we have several bike locks you can borrow free of charge.

Check out the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition for bike route info.

Public Transit

The closest buses are: #2N, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 21, 22, 24, 25, 30 and 31.

Visit the Victoria Regional Transit System for schedules, route maps, and fare information.

Parking

MEC participates in the City of Victoria parking program. If you park at a City of Victoria parking garage and shop at MEC, ask for a parking voucher at the checkout. Take the voucher back to the parking garage and give it to the attendant when you exit. The program runs Monday to Saturday till 6:00pm except holidays. Sunday parking is free at City of Victoria parking garages. We have preferred parking set aside for hybrid vehicles and car co-ops.

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Store Services

Grants and Support

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 support

Community Meeting Room

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

Green Building Tours

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 Corynne Spry at cspry@mec.ca for information.

Community Donations

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 Corynne Spry at cspry@mec.ca or at 250.386.2667.

Display Space

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 Corynne Spry at cspry@mec.ca for information.

Seminars and Store Tours

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 Corynne Spry at cspry@mec.ca

Gear Rentals

MEC Victoria does not presently offer gear rentals.

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Recycling

Batteries

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

CO2 Bicycle Cartridges and Bicycle Tubes

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.

Fuel Canisters

MEC Victoria recycles butane-propane canisters such as those from Primus, MSR, Brunton, and Snowpeak. Sorry but we do not recycle propane cylinders. Please bring your empty canisters to the Member Service Desk.