Want to get outside but don’t know where to start?
MEC community events are your ticket to trying new things and learning more about the outdoors.
This September, join Train for the Trails, our nationwide 4-week trail running program in partnership with Salomon. With guided community runs at select stores, free educational clinics, pro tips, grand prize giveaways and more – it's an awesome opportunity to connect with your local trail community and take your running where you want to go.
Check out what’s happening at your local MEC to brush up on your outdoor skills, learn about new gear and connect with other outdoors enthusiasts.
October Clinics
MEC Barrie
MEC Barrie
61 Bryne Drive
How to plan a multi-day hiking trip - Saturday, October 24 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Setup for Fall camping - Saturday, October 31 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
MEC Burlington
MEC Burlington
1030 Brant Street
ALL OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER - MEC Burlington Collecting non-perishable food donations for the Burlington Food Bank
Sidewalk sale - Sunday, October 25 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
- One day only sale at MEC Burlington
Sugar rush Sunday - Sunday, November 1 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
- One-day only deals
- Play ChainLink disc golf for free, one day only
- MEC Coffee lounge
- Fall-themed doggy photo booth
- Dogpacking.com in-store
MEC Calgary
MEC Calgary
830 – 10th Avenue SW
Gear Swap - Saturday, October 24 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
How to Survive When Lost in the Wilderness - Saturday, October 31 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bike Maintenance 101: How to Choose a Bike Trainer - Saturday, November 7 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MEC Edmonton Downtown
MEC Edmonton Downtown
11904 104th Ave NW
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Edmonton South Commons
MEC Edmonton South Commons
MEC Halifax
MEC Halifax
1550 Granville Street
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Kelowna
MEC Kelowna
1876 Cooper Rd, Unit 100
Energy waffle tasting - Sunday, October 25 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MEC Kitchener
MEC Kitchener
10 Manitou Drive
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Langley
MEC Langley
6121 200th St Unit 1
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Laval
MEC Laval
2615 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson
How to maintain and repair your outdoor gear - Saturday, October 24 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
MEC London
MEC London
1051 Wellington Road
DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear - Saturday, October 24 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bike Maintenance 101: Unlock the secrets of winter bike commuting - Sunday, October 25 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Learn how to wax your skis or snowboard - Sunday, November 1 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MEC Longueuil
MEC Longueuil
4869 Taschereau Boulevard
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Moncton
MEC Moncton
79 Wyse St Unit 300
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Montréal
MEC Montréal
8989 de l'Acadie Boulevard
Run Cold: Community run in partnership with KEEN - Tuesday, October 20 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Fall Camping: A guide to planning your first cool weather camping trip - Thursday, October 22 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gear Swap - Saturday, October 24 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Screening of Reel Rock 20 at MEC - Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Join us for the movie screening of Reel Rock, in support of FQME.
- Celebrating two decades since its founding, the world’s greatest climbing film festival returns to theaters this fall with a blood-pumping lineup of four world premiere films.
- Tickets here
MEC North Vancouver
MEC North Vancouver
MEC North York
MEC North York
784 Sheppard Avenue East
How to go winter camping: brrring it on - Saturday, October 24 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Free Simpli Yoga Class - Sunday, October 25 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Sign up here
Hiking the Camino - Saturday, October 31 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
MEC Ottawa
MEC Ottawa
MEC Quebec City
MEC Quebec City
1475 Boulevard Lebourgneuf
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Toronto
MEC Toronto
300 Queen St West
Run Cold: Community run in partnership with KEEN - Tuesday, October 20 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Gear Swap - Saturday, October 24 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fire fundamentals workshop hosted by Wilderness Union - Saturday, October 24 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter wilderness enjoyment and preparation workshop hosted by Five Winds Backcountry Ski Club - Saturday, October 31 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MEC Vancouver
MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd Avenue
Run Cold: Community run in partnership with KEEN - Tuesday, October 20 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Janji x Jeff Pelletier pop-up at MEC Vancouver - Friday, October 23 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm
- Free hat with a heat-pressed graphic for the first 20 attendees
- 15% off all Janji gear purchased in-store during the event with the option to have it customized
- Live Janji x Jeff capsule fabrication: unique pieces available one night only.
- Meet Jeff Pelletier local athlete and ultramarathoner and filmmaker. Jeff has been running for over a decade, finishing races like UTMB and a multi-day stage race across Namibia, and documents his races and adventures in films and on his YouTube channel, often alongside his partner Audrée Lafrenière.
- Enjoy light snacks and learn about Janji product.
- No registration required
SPORTAMii Intro to bouldering + social - Thursday, October 22 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SPORTAMii Intro to bouldering + social - Thursday, October 28 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SPORTAMii Winter social - Thursday, November 19 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Buy tickets here
MEC Victoria
MEC Victoria
1450 Government Street
Basecamp repairs - Thursday, October 22 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gear Swap - Saturday, October 24 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fall foraging tips and tricks Sunday, November 1 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rad Relish Product demo - Saturday, November 14 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter bikepacking: how and what to pack - Saturday, November 21 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 essential bike maintenance skills - Saturday, November 28 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Winter warmer: Hot chocolate and marshmallows - Saturday, November 28 from 2:30pm - 5:00pm
How to go winter camping: brrring it on - Sunday, November 29 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MEC Winnipeg
MEC Winnipeg
303 Portage Avenue
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
MEC Whitby
MEC Whitby
1650 Victoria St East, unit 1
Indoor climbing: Intro to bouldering - choosing the right gear - Thursday, October 22 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bike Maintenance 201: Learn how to adjust bike derailleurs - Sunday, October 25 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nikwax demos in-store - Thursday, October 29 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm
How to plan a multi-day hiking trip - Thursday, October 29 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
MEC Nanaimo
MEC Nanaimo
2517 Bowen Road
There are no in-store events for the month of October. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening
