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!
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!
Swing by your local MEC for product demos and in-store clinics. Learn something new and then get outside.
It’s back. An all-out celebration of winter with athletes and climate advocates making big moves to protect our planet.
It's back! Join us for the return of the legendary MEC Gear Swap at select stores Oct 5, 2024.
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.
Come and celebrate global climb day at MEC with social climbs, demos, local community groups and a chance to win some sweet prizes.
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!
For the love of s’mores and starry nights, come celebrate at your local MEC store with camping workshops, games, food and sweet prizes.
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.
Get ready for a night with climbing legend Tommy Caldwell. Join MEC and Edelrid on April 25 at the MEC Vancouver store.
Join us in-store for our Community Upcycling Workshops!
To kick off the winter season, we’ve partnered with Avalanche Canada to host some free backcountry safety workshops this January and February.
This summer, learn basic camping skills at an event near you. Hosted by Parks Canada, in partnership with MEC.
[This event has now passed] Join us in celebrating Pride! There’s a full menu of fun events happening in stores all summer long.
Your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind Base Camp Duffle to celebrate Pride.
Get ready for more outdoor adventure with Parks Canada and MEC, June 20-25!
September 23, 2024
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the hidden features of the gear we sell: chemistry.
September 18, 2024
In this blog, I’ll break down my multi-day hiking gear packing list, highlighting each essential item to guide anyone planning a trek in Iceland and help you gear up for your next adventure.
August 15, 2024
Climbing is in our DNA
July 23, 2024
Learn how cleaning up the trails could earn you a pair of KEEN Targhee II Mid Waterproof Light Trail Shoes.