Sunday Open 10:00am – 6:00pm
Hours | |
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Sunday | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
Monday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
Tuesday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
Wednesday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
Thursday | 10:00am - 9:00pm |
Friday | 10:00am - 9:00pm |
Saturday | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
Rentals
Want to try out gear or whole new activity? Check out gear rentals at MEC. Give the store a call to see what’s available and come by to book your rental in-person.
Rentals are first come, first serve. Bookings are 4- or 8-hour slots with options to extend. Limited rental gear quantities available.
At this store, you can rent:
Rental gear | 4-hour rental | 8-hour rental |
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Eleven Six Ultralight Inflatable SUP with leash, PFD, safety kit | $40 | $60 |
Ten Six Ultralight Inflatable SUP Package with leash, PFD, safety kit | $40 | $60 |
MEC Chinook Bicycle with helmet, lock, lights | $30 | $50 |
Recycling and repairs
For the safety of staff and members, we are pausing in-store gear repair services for a while. Thanks for your understanding. Want to try some repairs on your own? Learn how to fix your own gear with these how-to articles and videos on popular gear repair topics.
Recycling
If you bought any of the items below at MEC, you can bring them back to our store for recycling:
- Batteries (no broken or corroded ones please).
Due to safety concerns, we do not accept used flammable goods, including camping gas canisters, stove fuel, flares, bear bangers and bear spray. Please contact your local waste management office to find out how to properly dispose of these items.
Have a question about something that’s not on the list above? Give us a call or contact your local municipal recycling program.
Green building features
MEC Ottawa opened in 2000. Before we started construction, there was a 40-year-old building on the site. We carefully dismantled it and then reused as much material as possible for our store. In the end, about 75% of the existing building (by weight) was incorporated into our store. To add to that accomplishment, this was the first retail building in Canada to comply with Canada’s C2000 Green Building Standard. Here are some of the green features:
- 80% of all the material travelled less than 500km to the site, which cuts down on transportation emissions. For example, rock excavated from the site was used in cladding.
- The floor is made from timber reclaimed from the St. Lawrence River and the previous building.
- During construction, we used panelized material and screwed connections, so the building can be taken apart, reused and recycled more easily when it’s reached the end of its life.
- One of the walls on the upper floor is infilled with bailed straw, a natural, renewable resource. (Check it out in the viewing portal.)
- Rock Wool insulation in other walls have 50% recycled content.
- The heating system uses a 94%-efficient natural gas hydronic boiler system to heat water.
- CO2 sensors keep a good balance of fresh air coming in, so energy isn’t wasted in heating or cooling.
- A skylight and roof monitor means we don’t need as much artificial lighting.
- To keep landscaping looking good, the irrigation system uses non-potable rainwater that gets gravity-fed to plants.
- Electric vehicle charging stations have reserved parking spots.
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.
Mounting | Price |
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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-up | Price |
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 services | Price |
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 services | Price |
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 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.