Fodor's Expert Review MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op)
Main St. and Mt. Pleasant
Sporting Goods
Fodor's Choice
Vancouver's go-to outdoor store since the 1970s, MEC stocks a good selection of high-performance clothing and equipment for hiking, cycling, climbing, and kayaking, and for just looking good while hanging around outdoors. You can rent sports gear here, too. A one-time C$5 membership is required for purchases or rentals. There are at least six other outdoor gear stores in the surrounding few blocks, so if you can't find what you need at MEC, you're bound to find it nearby.
