Join us for the grand opening party where we’ll have giveaways, gear demos from top brands, live music and more. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out. It’s our biggest opening event to date, so make sure you get there early – there will be lineups.
MEC Nanaimo
Unit 1 2517 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
December 13 – 14
10am–3pm
What’s happening
- First 50 people each day get a free swag bag with gear from Hydrapak, GSI, Outway, tentree and more
- A chance to win top prizes like a $1000 MEC gift card, Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket, Mammut ski pack, Cotopaxi pack, Jetboil flash stove and more
- A spin to win wheel to win even more prizes from top brands
- Demo with Black Diamond climbing shoes on our new bouldering cave
- Customize gear with Hydro Flask and The North Face
- Gear care and conditioning demos from Fjallraven and Blundstone
- Local community groups VIU Ski & Snowboard Club, Nanaimo Area Land Trust and WIP Climbing Gym
- Live music by DJ All Good
- Seasonal treats, hot chocolate station, food trucks and more
Everyone is welcome – we can’t wait to see you there.
Giveaways from top brands
The lucky winners were drawn on December 16, 2025 and have been notified using the email provided at the time of entry. Thank you to everyone who entered!
What’s up for grabs:
MEC
- $1000 MEC Gift Card
Arc'teryx
Each jacket valued at $600
- 5 Women's Beta SL Jackets or Men's Beta SL Jackets (One per winner)
Camp
Prize pack valued over $360
Mammut
Prize pack valued at $758
- Nirvana ski pack
- Women's Sender Insulated Hooded Jacket or Men's Sender Insulated Hooded Jacket
- Haute route MIPS helmet
Outdoor Research
One set valued at $940
- Women's: Powderverse Jacket and Pants
- Men's: Powderverse Jacket and Pants
Yeti
Cooler valued at $350
Pearl Izumi
Each jacket valued at $189.95
- Women's Quest Convertible Jacket (size M)
- Men's Quest Convertible Jacket
Vuori
One set valued over $440
- Women’s: Restore Oversized Hoodie + AllTheFeels Set
- Men’s: Seaside Pullover Hoodie + Strato Tech Tee + Meta Pant
Cotopaxi
Pack valued at $279
Jetboil
Each stove valued at $179
- 4 Flash stoves (One per winner)
Prana
One set valued at over $100
- Women's: Stretch Zion Mid Rise Pant + Cozy Up LS Crew
- Men's: Stretch Zion Pants + Everyday LS Tee or Everyday Graphic LS Tee
Blundstone
Boots valued at over $229
Glerups
Slippers valued at over $99
Slowtide
Valued at $94.95
Yeti
Cooler valued at $350
Patagonia
Pack valued at $149
Patagonia
Pack valued at $209
Patagonia
Pack valued at $189
- Black Hole Micro MLC
Patagonia
Pack valued at $99
- Black Hole Tote 25L
Pearl Izumi
Each jackets valued at $189
Limit one prize per customer. Only for a limited time or while supplies last. Styles and sizes may vary. Terms and conditions apply.
About the store
The MEC team is beyond excited to celebrate the opening of our second store on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is home to an incredible outdoor community, surrounded by world-class mountain biking, coastal hiking trails, sea kayaking routes, backcountry camping spots and quick access to island skiing. Whether you’re coming off the ferry and heading toward the surf in Tofino, launching a paddling trip out of Telegraph Cove, or gearing up skiing and riding at Mount Washington, Nanaimo will be your go-to stop along the way for top outdoor gear.
