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Kitchener

Address:

10 Manitou Drive
Kitchener, Ontario
N2C 2N3

Phone:

(519) 896-4972

Directions:

    If you love trails, snow, water or fresh air, this is your store. Visit MEC Kitchener for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration.

    Wednesday Open 10:00am – 9:00pm

    Hours
    Wednesday10:00am - 9:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 9:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 9:00pm
    Saturday9:00am - 6:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 6:00pm
    Monday10:00am - 9:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 9:00pm

    Green building features

    MEC Kitchener is a new purpose-built store that has been constructed to our specifications. The store will join the co-op’s growing portfolio of high-performance green buildings.

    All MEC facilities are subject to our internal green building program, which establishes minimum performance standards. MEC Kitchener will be no different.

    The building incorporates key elements of MEC’s renewed architectural brand, including a distinctive floating canopy to mark the store’s entrance and wood-infused interiors to define the store and display merchandise.

    Green building features will include:

    • A high-performance building envelope and heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) system
    • A high R-value thermal barrier, allowing for superior insulation and energy savings.
    • Energy-efficient LED lighting and low-flow fixtures throughout the store.

    MEC aims to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impacts in our stores. Learn more about our green buildings.

    Ski services

    Professional ski and snowboard shop services to set you up for the season. Some services may not be available year-round. Call us to set up a visit.

    Buy two of the big three – board/skis, bindings, boots – from MEC and we’ll mount your bindings for free. This offer applies to all types of snowboard and ski equipment sold at MEC. If you’re shopping online, take advantage of this deal by calling your store to arrange an appointment to mount your bindings before you visit. Our ski techs get busy, and we don’t want to let you down.

    MountingPrice
    Classic$30
    Skate$30
    Telemark$50
    Alpine touring$50
    Downhill$50
    Binding removal (with purchase of new binding or skis)Free
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    Base tune-upPrice
    General repairs, minimum shop charge is $5$70/hr
    Hot wax (machine)$15
    Hot wax (hand)$35
    Machine sharpen and wax$35
    Pine tar, call for availability$30
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    Additional servicesPrice
    Skin trim (length only)$10
    Skin fit and shaping (length and width), call for availability$25
    Boot liner moulding (free with boot purchase)$20
    Boot punching (first punch)$50
    Boot punching (additional punch)$25
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    Snowshoe servicesPrice
    Binding replacement$70/pair
    Rivet replacement (per rivet)$15/unit
    Binding strap replacement (per strap)$15/unit
    Community

    Your local MEC store is more than just a place to get gear – it’s a hub for your outdoor community. From events and in-store clinics to community support, MEC has all kinds of ways to help you get outside:

    Local events

    Year-round, MEC offers low cost (or even free) clinics and workshops. Find MEC events near you see what’s happening in store, learn new outdoor skills from friendly staff instructors, and spark ideas for your next outdoor trip.

    Outdoor Impact

    Our push to give back to the outdoors stretches way back. Since 1987, we’ve contributed more than $48 million to Canadian outdoor recreation and conservation initiatives – and your support of MEC makes it possible. We invest in groups that are actively working to break down barriers of access and increase equity in the outdoors. Learn more about our Outdoor Impact program.

    Free meeting room

    It’s small, but it does the trick. Available for use by local outdoor clubs, environmental groups and NGOs that have a similar mandate as MEC. Please email at least a month before your event to reserve the space.

    • Space: fits 10-15, large windows, natural light, wheelchair accessible
    • Equipment: wall-mounted TV with HDMI, projector with HDMI input, mobile projector display, dry erase whiteboard, MEC guest wi-fi
    • Seating and tables: long tables, folding chairs

    Free display space

    Not-for-profit groups and local clubs that share MEC values can use our floor space to tell people what’s going on. Let people know about outdoor issues, collect input on plans, or just get the word out about your club.

    For more info please email info@mec.ca or phone the store.

    Bike shop

    Our bike shop mechanics can do it all, from installing fenders to building wheels from scratch. We offer a full range of repair services, including minor adjustments and repairs, component upgrades, suspension work, tune-ups and major overhauls.

    We fix all kinds of bikes: commuter, road, e-bikes, gravel, mountain and kids. Not sure what you need? Bring in your bike for a free safety inspection and we’ll let you know.

    See bike tune-up packages and pricing