Victoria
Address:
1450 Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1Z2
Phone:
Directions:
Sunday Open 10:00am – 6:00pm
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| 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 - 7:00pm |
Repairs and recycling
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).
- Empty CO2 cartridges used for bike tires and avalanche safety.
- Bike tires and tubes – they can get ground up for tarmac or playground surfaces.
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 Victoria is in a registered heritage building, known as the Vogue building, that was built as a hotel in 1892. This timber post-and-beam structure has a concrete front and fine architectural detailing, which we modified to expose wood features and improve natural light. It’s a distinctive retail space we’re proud of, and it opened as a store in 2006. Here are some of the green features:****
- Moved into an existing building, which saved on construction materials and the embodied energy costs.
- Used regionally sourced materials where we could to reduce transport emissions.
- Reclaimed wood and strawboard, approved by the Forest Stewardship Council, is used in many displays and fitting rooms.
- Decorative wood boards in fixtures come from reclaimed submerged trees, which are harvested from flooded reservoirs to reduce demand for living trees.
- Marmoleum flooring (made of renewable materials) is used in the lunchroom.
- Carpet tile in the meeting room and offices has recycled content and low VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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 |
|---|---|
| Classic | $30 |
| Skate | $30 |
| Telemark | $50 |
| Alpine touring | $50 |
| Downhill | $50 |
| Binding removal (with purchase of new binding or skis) | Free |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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.