A Montréal institution! I went when I was a kid, and went back this week to get outfitted for cross…read morecountry skiing. I was a bit dismayed to discover that they no longer sell secondhand skis, that was such a great service to the community, but in the end I went with new and was super happy with my decision. They offered an excellent price for the whole kit - boots, skis, and poles. They are pretty basic but exactly what I need, lightweight and comfortable and just my size. The service from everyone was friendly, chill, helpful, funny, just great. I love that they have a quality control station where someone makes sure everything you bought is in good working order before you go. And I love how much outdoor equipment they have from Montreal companies. Now... if it'll just stop raining...

So you're looking for skis or you're looking for hockey equipment or maybe a snowboard. This is…read moredefinitely a place you need to check out. Poubelle du Ski has been around for a long time and they know their stuff. They also have outdoor active wear like pants and coats. Some notes on ambiance. This place is normally packed so be patient. They'll get you what you need but sometimes the place is busting at the seams so a little patience goes a long way. Éric and Yan helped me out this time around and when I tell you these guys know what they're doing I mean it. I'm a hard for for boots both hockey and ski but these guys knew exactly what to grab if one bit wasn't working. My visit to be fitted for ski boots and hockey skates took a couple of hours but again that's down to me being a hard fit. Don't feel rushed by the atmosphere, take your time and pick the right boot or skate or coat or whatever it is you're looking for. The staff will never rush you.

Wow, honestly their service was already pretty good prior to going to the store, but when I got…read morethere, it was even better than I expected. Let me elaborate. I had called about 5 minutes from closing and the employee who answered the phone took the extra time to check something for me even though I had said it wasnt necessary. Then, the next day, in stores, the guy dealing with snowboard gear and repairs took at least a good 20 minutes of his time to help me fix an issue and when I asked where I had to go to pay for the replacement parts, the guy tells me there's no charge (mind you it was the first time I ever went to the store; I'm not a returning customer). I was orignally told on the phone the replacement parts would cost 20$ which I would have gladly paid otherwise. I specifically made a yelp account, so that I could leave this review. My experience at their shop was absolutely positive. 10/10 would go again.

There must be secret management technique at work here, or at least one that I've never heard of…read more.. The female staff act normal, but the male staff looks and act like they are doped up. You can be certain that they won't try to sell you anything! Anyway, you're here to buy anyway, right? Which such a gigantic selection of elegant quality streetwear and elegant sneakers, you probably won't need much help.

Good in a pinch. The store is small and only carries a handful of essentials so don't go in looking…read morefor something too too specific. Prices are meh, it depends on what they have on sale at the moment. Service is slow but so is foot traffic so that makes sense. Adam likes to come here after we've done our usual Fairmount food trip (Drogheria fine/Kem Coba/wilensky's), but only to browse.

Location: On the main, corner Fairmount. Street parking is available but metered. If you use the…read moresubway, you can get off at Mont-Royal and walk over, unless you're too lazy. The place: This store is smaller than its counterpart in Laval and thus, more cramped. It was a little difficult to get by other shoppers when moving down some of the aisles, and the store wasn't packed at all. The goods: These guys primarily sell outdoor clothing and backpacks, though, personally, I think there is a wider selection of bags over at MEC. In terms of clothing, they carry brand names - off the top of my head, I remember Lole and Prana. Service: No one greeted me or assisted me while I was there but the cashier was very friendly. Price point: To be honest, the only reason I stopped in was because I was dying of heat and I wanted to get something short-sleeved to change into. So, being in a rush, I got a Lole shirt which ran me $54. A bit steep, but I like Lole and I was too darn hot to go look elsewhere!

The right gear is imperative when you ski so it is worthwhile to do your research when you are in…read morethe market for new equipment. In my case I was searching for a new pair of ski boots and was told by a friend that the folks at Ski Town did proper boot fittings. Armed with that tip I hopped in my car one weekend morning and made the trek out to Ski Town in hopes of finding a new pair of boots. It is far if you live on the island and it isn't accessible by public transit but I really wanted good gear. Once I arrived I was quickly greeted by one of the sales people and had my measurements taken for a boot fitting. From there he brought out several pairs for me to try on. I was so happy when I was able to find one that fit me properly. Indeed after two ski outings I can confidently say that the boots work well for me and I couldn't be happier. The trek out here was definitely worth my time.

Terrible Customer service. I ordered a gift and received it in a damaged box that does not even…read morematch the product and had sharpie scribbled all over it. It was also missing all accessories and manuals. This is a high end product and if they did not have the correct included packaging and care manuals/accessories. I should have been made aware. I requested a return because I'm not comfortable gifting something in that condition and was met with incredibly rude replies insisting that these things don't matter to them.

I bought a mountain bike from Sports Aux Puces Q1 of 2020. They had it listed for sale on…read morePinkBike. I'm in California and they're in Canada so there is always some trepidation regarding how things will go. Excellent transaction. Bike exactly as presented. Shipped fast and packed well. Quality folks!

Great local shop for all your sports needs. New equipment or used, ski, hockey, mountain bike, they…read morehave everything. The staff is friendly and do a good job. I go regularly for my skates sharpening.

Phenomenal customer service from Oberson and Sean! Very responsive and informative…read more Highly recommended.

Ordered snowboard boots online. They had the best price. Boots arrived quickly less than 3 business…read moredays! I'd purchase from them again.

I heard a story recently that MEC and REI were started by the same group of friends, who wanted to…read morebring a European model of coop for outdoor gear to North America. Apparently when setting it up, they agreed to limit themselves each to their country (Canada and the US) in order to stay out of competition and to simplify things for the people who make this kind of specialty equipment. Whether true or not, they have certainly stuck to their corners and MEC remains a one stop shop for all kinds of specific outdoor gear at an always fair price. Plus, I love the people who work here. Gear nerds with none of the gear snobbery, totally happy to help you with whatever level you're at. In these Covid times, I took advantage of their website to order some baby outdoor gear (I am that mama, and I'm ok with it.) The website doesn't have everything you can find in store, or a ton of options in any category, but if you spend hours looking at life jackets online like I did, you'll come back here when you realize they have the only one you need.

Très pauvre service à la clientèle depuis que ce n'est plus une COOP…read more J'ai tenté d'échanger un thermarest qui s'est délaminé. Le directeur de MEC Montréal n'a pas voulu reconnaître que c'était un défaut de fabrication, même si j'en avais un deuxième identique, utilisé selon les mêmes conditions optimales. Très peu de jugement par rapport à la situation. J'ai décidé, après 40 ans, de ne plus être cliente étant donné le mauvais jugement à cet effet.