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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. You’ll gain skills and feel stoked to explore outside.

Keep your eyes peeled for future in-store clinics and events where you can gain essential skills for your next outdoor adventure. Learn how to fix a flat tire, pack for your first overnight trip, choose the right climbing shoes and so much more.

Find stuff to do, places to go and people who fuel your fire.

March Clinics

MEC Barrie

MEC Barrie (61 Bryne Drive)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March

MEC Burlington

MEC Burlington (1030 Brant Street)

Bring your Dog to MEC Day - Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am - 2:00pm

CAMINO INFO - Santiago de Compostela, Spain hosted by Canadian Company of Piligrims - Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am - 12:00pm

Ready, set, CAMINO! Come learn about what you'll need to Set yourself up for success - Wednesday, March 18 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Rock climbing for Newbies - Sunday, March 22 from 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Rock climbing for Newbies - Wednesday, March 25 from 5:00pm - 5:30pm

MEC Calgary

MEC Calgary (830 – 10th Avenue SW)

Learn how to Wax your Skis or Snowboard - Saturday, February 28 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Intro to Backcountry Skiing : All You Need to Know! - Saturday, March 7 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire - Saturday, March 14 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

DIY: How to Repair your Outdoor Gear - Saturday, March 28 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Edmonton Downtown

MEC Edmonton Downtown (11904 104th Ave NW)

Rock Climbing for Newbies - Saturday, March 14 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 Essential Bike Maintenance Skills - Saturday, March 21 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

In-store Demos hosted by VSSL and Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. - Saturday, March 28 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bear Safety and Awareness - Sunday, March 29 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

MEC Edmonton South Commons

MEC Edmonton South Commons (1624 99 Street NW)

MEC Carabiner Clip Challenge Pop Up at UIAA 2026 Ice Climbing World Cup - Friday February 27 from 12:00pm - 9:00pm

MEC Carabiner Clip Challenge Pop Up at UIAA 2026 Ice Climbing World Cup - Saturday, February 28 from 10:00am - 9:00pm

MEC Halifax

MEC Halifax (1550 Granville Street)

March Break Kids Workshops (ages 7-12, parent/guardian supervision required)

- Paracord Bracelet Making

- Outdoor Camping Activity Book

- Build a Mini Log Cabin

Tuesday, March 17 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

March Break Kids Workshops (ages 7-12, parent/guardian supervision required)

- Paracord Bracelet Making

- Outdoor Camping Activity Book

- Build a Mini Log Cabin

Thursday, March 19 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Intro to Backpacking Cape Chignecto with Deborah Peddle-Hann - Thursday, March 26 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

MEC Kelowna

MEC Kelowna (1876 Cooper Rd, Unit 100)

Rock Climbing for Newbies - Sunday, March 15 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn How to Stay Safe in the Backcountry - Sunday, March 22 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Packing for your First Overnight Hiking Trip - Sunday, March 29 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Kitchener

MEC Kitchener (10 Manitou Drive)

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 Essential Bike Maintenance Skills - Saturday, February 28 from 11:00am - 11:30am

DIY: How to Repair your Outdoor Gear - Saturday, March 7 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing for Newbies - Sunday, March 15 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

BYOB (bring your own boots) Blundstone maintenance - Sunday, March 22 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

MEC Langley

MEC Langley (6121 200th St Unit 1)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March

MEC Laval

MEC Laval (2615 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson)

How to Maintain your Outdoor Gear - Saturday, February 21, from 11am - 12pm

Introduction to Cross-country Skiing - Sunday, February 28, from 11am - 2pm

MEC London

MEC London (1051 Wellington Road)

Hiking the Camino Workshop hosted by Peter and Betty Juknys - Saturday, March 14 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

MEC Longueuil

MEC Longueuil (4869 Taschereau Boulevard)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March

MEC Moncton

MEC Moncton (79 Wyse St Unit 300)

The Art of Bushcraft - Sunday, March 1 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grand Manan Trail Info Session - Sunday, March 22 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Info Session on Fundy Circuit Trail - Sunday, March 29 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cape Chignecto Info Session - Sunday, March 29 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

MEC Montréal

MEC Montréal (8989 de l'Acadie Boulevard)

Climbing Night: Grand Opening of the Climbing Wall - Thursday, March 19 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Info Session & Q&A Night: Hear the story behind Canada by Canoe’s cross-country paddling journey and the mission driving it. Hosted by Canada by Canoe - Monday, March 30 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MEC North Vancouver

MEC North Vancouver (212 Brooksbank Avenue)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March

MEC North York

MEC North York (784 Sheppard Avenue East)

Canada by Canoe In-store Pop Up Wednesday, March 4 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Canada by Canoe In-store Pop Up Thursday, March 5 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Canada by Canoe In-store Pop Up Friday, March 6 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Learn how to wax your skis or snowboard - Saturday, March 7 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Unlock the secrets of winter bike commuting - Saturday, March 14 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

How to plan a canoe or kayak camping trip - Saturday, March 21 from 12:30 - 1:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 essential bike maintenance skills - Saturday, March 28 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

MEC Ottawa

MEC Ottawa (366 Richmond Road)

Presentation hosted by Canada by Canoe Friday, March 20 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Info Session & Q&A Night: Hear the story behind Canada by Canoe’s cross-country paddling journey and the mission driving it. Hosted by Canada by Canoe - Friday, March 30 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

MEC Quebec City

MEC Quebec City (1475 Boulevard Lebourgneuf)

How to Properly Prepare for and Experience Winter Camping - Saturday, February 28 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

MEC Toronto

MEC Toronto (300 Queen St West)

Winter Trail Running Talk hosted by Altra and The Trail Collective - Friday, March 6 from 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Social Winter Trail Run at Crothers Woods and Shoe Demos hosted by Altra and The Trail Collective - Saturday, March 8 at 9:00am

The Art of Staying Comfortable: Mastering the Layering Systems for Unpredictable Spring Conditions Workshop Hosted by TrailCraft Collective - Sunday, March 8 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm

March Break Series - Kids Age 6-12 Scavenger Hunt and Navigation - Monday, March 16 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

March Break Series - Kids Age 6-12 Camping Basics and Create your Own Bag - Tuesday, March 17 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

March Break Series - Kids age 6-12 Cycling safety with Toronto Police Officer Brandon and bike care - Wednesday, March 18 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

March Break Series - Kids age 6-12, Climb, Knot Tieing and Bracelet Making - Thursday, March 19 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

March Break Series - Kids age 6-12 Wilderness Bingo and Repair Clinic - Friday, March 20 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

MEC Vancouver

MEC Vancouver (111 E 2nd Avenue)

Learn All About Climbing Shoes with Josh - Monday, March 2 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Food Demo with SLY - Saturday, March 7 from 11:00am - 2:00pm

How to Go Winter Camping: Brrring it On - Thursday, March 12 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Skratch vs Naak vs Nuun Tasting - Saturday, March 14 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Packing for Your First Overnight Hiking Trip - Thursday, March 17 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

How to Wax your Fjallraven Gear - Saturday, March 21 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tony's Chocolate Tasting - Saturday, March 21 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to Daypacking in the Northshore - Wednesday, March 25 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

DIY: How to Repair your Outdoor Gear - Saturday, March 28 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

MEC Victoria

MEC Victoria (1450 Government Street)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March

MEC Winnipeg

MEC Winnipeg (303 Portage Avenue)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March

MEC Whitby

MEC Whitby (1650 Victoria St East, unit 1)

Learn how to Wax your Skis or Snowboard - Sunday, February 22 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

DIY: How to Repair your Outdoor Gear - Sunday, March 1 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn How to Wax your Skis or Snowboard - Saturday, March 7 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn How to Tie 6 of the Best Basic Knots - Sunday, March 8 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 Essential Bike Maintenance Skills - Saturday, March 14 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Intro to Ultralight Backpacking: Do it for the Grams - Sunday, March 15 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to Fix a Flat Bike Tire - Saturday, March 21 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn how to Stay Safe in the Backcountry - Sunday, March 22 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Learn How to Adjust and Fix Bike Brakes - Saturday, March 28 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Become a Knot Nerd: Learn to Tie 5 Advanced Knots - Sunday, March 29 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Nanaimo

MEC Nanaimo (2517 Bowen Road)

There are currently no clinics scheduled for March