Find stuff to do, places to go and people who fuel your fire.
MEC community events are your ticket to trying new things and learning more about the outdoors. You’ll gain skills and feel stoked to play outside.
Stay tuned for more events in 2024!
Events
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In-store clinics
Swing by your local MEC for product demos and in-store clinics. Learn something new and then get outside.
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Season Opener
It’s back. An all-out celebration of winter with athletes and climate advocates making big moves to protect our planet.
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MEC Gear Swap
It's back! Join us for the return of the legendary MEC Gear Swap at select stores Oct 5, 2024.
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Mountain Speaker Series
On September 8, join MEC x ACC in celebrating mountain culture with an evening of storytelling from adventurers sharing their journeys from across the globe.
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Rock the climb
Come and celebrate global climb day at MEC with social climbs, demos, local community groups and a chance to win some sweet prizes.
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Whitby Grand Opening Weekend
Join us in celebrating the grand opening of our Whitby store. With a full menu of free and fun events happening all weekend, stop by to join in on the festivities and all your outdoorsy needs!
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Home of Camp
For the love of s’mores and starry nights, come celebrate at your local MEC store with camping workshops, games, food and sweet prizes.
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Community Hike
Looking for a crew to trek with? Join us for a local hike, with transportation to and from the trailhead, as well as a chance to try out some new footwear from our friends at Merrell.
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Tommy Caldwell Talks: Ride for the planet
Get ready for a night with climbing legend Tommy Caldwell. Join MEC and Edelrid on April 25 at the MEC Vancouver store.
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Earth Month events at MEC
Join us in-store for our Community Upcycling Workshops!
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Join us this winter at MEC!
To kick off the winter season, we’ve partnered with Avalanche Canada to host some free backcountry safety workshops this January and February.
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Learn-to Camp events
This summer, learn basic camping skills at an event near you. Hosted by Parks Canada, in partnership with MEC.
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Out and About Pride
[This event has now passed] Join us in celebrating Pride! There’s a full menu of fun events happening in stores all summer long.
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Base Camp Duffle Artist Collab
Your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind Base Camp Duffle to celebrate Pride.
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Parks Canada week at MEC
Get ready for more outdoor adventure with Parks Canada and MEC, June 20-25!
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