In-store clinics

MEC Barrie (61 Bryne Drive)

Overnight bikepacking - Saturday, August 8 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dog Days of Summer Event - Sunday, August 16 from 11:00am - 4:00pm

• Dog photobooth in-store
• Local vendors Red Barn Event Centre, Barkside Adventure Walks, Tiny Horse dog walkers and Precious Paws rescues

Transition your setup to camp through the seasons - Saturday, August 22 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gear up for school: cover the basics for your outdoor adventurer - Saturday, August 29 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

MEC Burlington (1030 Brant Street)

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

Wilderness First Aid: Learn how to build your kit - Saturday, August 8 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bring your dog to MEC Day - Sunday, August 30 from 10:00am - 6:00pm

• Dog photobooth in-store
• Vendors, treats and more

MEC Calgary (830 – 10th Avenue SW)

Intro to Scrambling Mt. Yamnuska - Saturday, August 1 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Wednesday, August 5 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Saturday, August 8 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Wednesday, August 12 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Camp skills: how to cook like a chef outside - Saturday, August 15 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Wednesday, August 19 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Saturday, August 22 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Wednesday, August 26 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

What's sup: intro to stand-up paddle boarding - Saturday, August 29 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Edmonton Downtown (11904 104th Ave NW)

Hydration station: Skratch Labs tasting - Saturday, August 1 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Flat out Feast meal tasting - Sunday, August 2 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Hiking the Skyline Trail - Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Make your own trail mix in-store - Saturday, August 15 from 10:00am - 4:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Sunday, August 16 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Energy gels and chew tasting - Saturday, August 22 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Intro to trail running - Sunday, August 23 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Energy and protein bar tasting - Saturday, August 29 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

MEC Edmonton South Commons (1624 99 Street NW)

Learn how to stay safe in the backcountry - Saturday, August 1 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

What's sup: intro to stand-up paddle boarding - Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Saturday, August 15 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn how to tie 6 of the best basic knots - Saturday, August 22 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to ultralight backpacking: do it for the grams - Saturday, August 29 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

MEC Halifax (1550 Granville Street)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC Kelowna (1876 Cooper Rd, Unit 100)

West Coast Kitchen tasting - Sunday, August 2 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 essential bike maintenance skills - Saturday, August 8 from 10:00am - 11:00am

Tony's Chocolate tasting - Sunday, August 9 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Prana Snack tasting - Sunday, August 16 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Good To-Go meal tasting - Sunday, August 23 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 essential bike maintenance skills - Saturday, August 29 from 10:00am - 11:00am

Handfuel snack tasting - Sunday, August 30 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

MEC Kitchener (10 Manitou Drive)

Choosing footwear: What's the difference? - Saturday, August 8 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Climbing shoe and harness fittings - Sunday, August 23 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

MEC Langley (6121 200th St Unit 1)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC Laval (2615 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson)

DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear - Saturday, August 15 from 11:30am - 12:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 essential bike maintenance skills - Sunday, August 22 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC London (1051 Wellington Road)

Risk Management in Outdoor Activities workshop hosted by Ontario Sea Kayak Centre - Saturday, August 8 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Saturday, August 15 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Bike demos - Sunday, August 16 from 11:00am - 2:00pm

MEC Longueuil (4869 Taschereau Boulevard)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC Moncton (79 Wyse St Unit 300)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC Montréal (8989 de l'Acadie Boulevard)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC North Vancouver (212 Brooksbank Avenue)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC North York (784 Sheppard Avenue East)

What's sup: intro to stand-up paddle boarding - Saturday, August 1 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn 6 essential bike maintenance skills - Saturday, August 8 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

North York Run Club anniversary run at Bayview Village Park - Saturday, August 8 from 7:15am - 10am

MEC North York at The Children's Breakfast Club: Ride the Track 2026 - Friday, August 14 from 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Bear safety and awareness - Saturday, August 15 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Saturday, August 22 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Learn how to tie 6 of the best basic knots - Saturday, August 29 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

MEC Ottawa (366 Richmond Road)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC Quebec City (1475 Boulevard Lebourgneuf)

How to sleep better while camping - Saturday, August 1 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bike Drivetrain Maintenance: How to Clean & Maintain Your Chain - Sunday, August 2 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Secret to a Comfortable Backpack: How to Pack Your Hiking Bag - Saturday, August 8 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bike Drivetrain Maintenance: How to Clean & Maintain Your Chain - Sunday, August 9 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

How to Repair Your Camping Gear in the Field - Saturday, August 15 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Run: MEC x Salomon x Inedoor x Mate Libre x XACT - Sunday, August 16 from 9:00am - 11:00am

MEC Toronto (300 Queen St West)

Bike Maintenance 101: Learn how to fix a flat bike tire - Tuesday, August 11 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Water Filtration - Saturday, August 15 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

MEC Vancouver (111 E 2nd Avenue)

Kronos Nutrition hydration tablet tasting - Saturday, August 1 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Packing for your first overnight hiking trip - Tuesday, August 4 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm

SLY dehydrated meals tasting - Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear - Tuesday, August 11 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your dog to MEC day Saturday, August 15 from 11:00am - 3:00pm

• Dog photobooth in-store
• Local vendors Native Zero, Discover Dogs, Khyber, Raintown Dog Trainers, Northern Hope Rescue and Walks'n'Wags with harness fittings, training tips, backcountry first aid, nutrition advice and treat samples

Camp skills: how to cook like a chef outside - Friday, August 21 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm

MEC Victoria (1450 Government Street)

West Coast Kitchen tasting - Saturday, August 1 from 11:00am - 2:00pm

Camp skills: how to cook like a chef outside - Sunday, August 2 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

BC Keystone species and Nocs Provisions binoculars workshop - Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Noble Jerky tasting - Saturday, August 8 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Rock climbing for newbies - Wednesday, August 12 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wanderlust Kitchen tasting - Saturday, August 15 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear - Saturday, August 22 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

In-store screening: Strathcona: Stories from BC's First Park Film night presented by Far North Visuals, Strathcona Wilderness Institute and COLT - Saturday, August 22 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Prana product demo: Bean Me Up - Saturday, August 22 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Siip tasting - Saturday, August 29 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

MEC Winnipeg (303 Portage Avenue)

There are no events scheduled in August

MEC Whitby (1650 Victoria St East, unit 1)

Bike Maintenance 101: So you want to go bike touring? - Sunday, August 2 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

How to prepare for a multi-day paddling trip - Wednesday, August 5 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Disc golf demos with Chain Link - Saturday, August 8 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm

What's sup: intro to stand-up paddle boarding - Wednesday, August 12 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Learn how to adjust and fix bike brakes - Sunday, August 16 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Yoga in-store hosted by Bodhi Life Yoga: poses, connection and breathwork - Tuesday, August 18 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

• Mats provided

How to plan a canoe or kayak camping trip - Wednesday, August 19 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Get to know your bike's drivetrain - Sunday, August 23 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Outdoor preparedness with TCT Gym: Move better. Go Farther - Sunday, August 23 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Mobility clinic for people who hike, climb, paddle and play outside
• Bring your own mat

Learn how to stay safe in the backcountry - Wednesday, August 26 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Learn how to true bike wheels - Sunday, August 30 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

MEC Nanaimo (2517 Bowen Road)

How to use a GPS: digital navigation explained - Saturday, August 1 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Hiking the West Coast Trail - Saturday, August 8 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bike Maintenance 201: Get to know your bike's drivetrain - Saturday, August 15 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bear safety and awareness - Saturday, August 22 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

ReSurf wetsuit repair mobile trailer pop up in-store - Saturday, August 29 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear Saturday, August 29 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm