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In-store clinics

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.

November Clinics

MEC Barrie

61 Bryne Drive

Setup for Fall camping - Saturday, October 31 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Food demos - Saturday, November 7 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Saturday, November 14 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Intro to Winter Running - Saturday, November 21 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to wax your skis or snowboard - Saturday, November 29 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

MEC Burlington

1030 Brant Street

ALL OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER - MEC Burlington Collecting non-perishable food donations for the Burlington Food Bank

Sugar Rush Sunday - Sunday, November 1 from 10:00am - 5:00pm

  • One-day only deals
  • Fall-themed doggy photo booth
  • Play ChainLink disc golf for free in-store, one day only from 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • MEC Coffee lounge: learn about coffee gear and sample in-store
  • Dogpacking.com: learn from a vet about hiking, travelling and exploring with your 4-legged friends

Camino Information Series #2: Choosing a Route presented by the Canadian Company of Pilgrims Hamilton - Saturday, November 14 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm

  • An overview of six key routes — Francés, Portugués, Norte, Finisterre, Inglés, and Le Puy and more
  • Get a real feel for the character, terrain, and infrastructure of each route so you can match one to your goals and experience

MEC Calgary

830 – 10th Avenue SW

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

Intro to Backcountry Skiing: Everything Need to Know - Saturday, November 14 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Master the art of Nordic Ski waxing - Saturday, November 21 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Unlock the secrets of winter bike commuting - Saturday, November 28 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Edmonton Downtown

11904 104th Ave NW

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Edmonton South Commons

1624 99 Street NW

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Halifax

1550 Granville Street

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Kelowna

1876 Cooper Rd, Unit 100

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Kitchener

10 Manitou Drive

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Langley

6121 200th St Unit 1

Bear safety and awareness - Saturday, November 7 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Packing for your first overnight hiking trip - Saturday, November 14 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Laval

2615 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson

Nnormal shoe demo and community trail run at Bois de l'Équerre - Sunday, November 1 from 9:00am - 11:00am

How to maintain and repair your outdoor gear - Saturday, November 21 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

MEC London

1051 Wellington Road

Learn how to wax your skis or snowboard - Sunday, November 1 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rock climbing for newbies - Saturday, November 7 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

MEC Longueuil

4869 Taschereau Boulevard

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Moncton

79 Wyse St Unit 300

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Montréal

8989 de l'Acadie Boulevard

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

212 Brooksbank Avenue

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC North York

784 Sheppard Avenue East

Hiking the Camino - Saturday, October 31 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Saturday, November 7 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

How to plan a multi-day hiking trip - Saturday, November 14 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Sister's Run Club: Running Recovery Series: Pt. 1 - Sunday, November 15 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

  • 10:00am: Welcome & coffee
  • 10:10am: Recovery seminar with guest wellness and fitness professionals
  • 10:45am: Women-only 5K community run with Sisters Run Club
  • 11:25am: Cooldown, community connection & wrap-up
  • Sign up here

MEC North York 10-year Anniversary - Saturday, November 21 from 11:00am - 6:00pm

  • Join us for a celebration of 10 years of MEC in North York
  • Enter for your chance to win prizes
  • Brand partners Altra, Black Diamond, Wanderlust Kitchen and ChainLink Disc Golf
  • Community partners OAC, Sister's Fitness Club, Toronto Police 33 division and North York Girl Guides

Learn how to wax your skis or snowboard - Saturday, November 28 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Free Simpli Yoga Class in-store - Sunday, November 29 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

MEC Ottawa

366 Richmond Road

Community Trail Run - Tuesday, November 17 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

  • Community 5km trail run at Delude Arena 941 Clyde Ave N. Ottawa
  • Learn about lighting solutions for night time running
  • Sign up here

MEC Quebec City

1475 Boulevard Lebourgneuf

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Toronto

300 Queen St West

Winter wilderness enjoyment and preparation workshop hosted by Five Winds Backcountry Ski Club - Saturday, October 31 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Field notes event with Merrell - Saturday, November 7 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

  • Merrell presents Field Notes, a Barkley Marathons-inspired trail adventure hosted in partnership with Curre Club, with a more accessible twist
  • Get tickets here

MEC x Crazy Cat Adventures: Intro to ultrarunning with Eric D'Arcy - Thursday, November 12 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Learn about ultrarunning, trail training in the city, preparing for technical terrain, race-day essentials and more
  • Panel discussion with local ultrarunners moderated by John Shep from Outrun The Darkness
  • Enter for a chance to win prizes and connect with your trail running community
  • Sign up here

The Trail Collective: Intro to trail running at night - Friday, November 13 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Register here
  • Meet at Thomas Hauser Memorial Trailhead located beside the Loblaws at 11 Redway Road, East York

Toronto Bruce Trail Club: Winter hiking - Saturday, November 14 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Film screening: Girls Gone Hueco - Thursday, November 19 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Join your local climbing community for an in-store final screening of the all-women bouldering film Girls Gone Hueco
  • Get tickets here

MEC Vancouver

111 E 2nd Avenue

SPORTAMii Winter social - Thursday, November 19 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

MEC Victoria

1450 Government Street

Fall foraging tips and tricks Sunday, November 8 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 in-store - 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

303 Portage Avenue

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening

MEC Whitby

1650 Victoria St East, unit 1

Learn the basics of cycling tune ups - Sunday, November 1 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Saucony and Merrell product demos - Tuesday, November 3 from 11:30am - 2:30pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Learn how to adjust and fix bike brakes - Thursday, November 5 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Learn how to adjust bike derailleurs - Sunday, November 8 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

All levels yoga with Bodhi Life Yoga - Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Winter Camping: How to prep and choose the right gear - Thursday, November 12 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

International Trekking: How to book, pack and prep Patagonia, Tour du Mont Blanc, Dolomites, Swiss Trekking and Inca Trail - Saturday, November 14 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Get to know your bike's drivetrain - Sunday, November 15 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Indoor Climbing: Intro to bouldering & choosing the right gear - Thursday, November 19 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn About: The Outdoor Sister Collective Inc. Saturday, November 21 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Sunday, November 22 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

How to plan a multi-day hiking trip - Thursday, November 26 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

How to plan a multi-day hiking trip - Saturday, November 28 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Learn how to adjust and fix bike brakes - Sunday, November 29 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Winter Cold Running with Durham Trail Runners - Sunday, November 30 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

MEC Nanaimo

2517 Bowen Road

There are no in-store events for the month of November. Subscribe to MEC emails to stay in the loop and be notified when events are happening