It' a warehouse shop with good warehouse shop prices and warehouse staff and warehouse stock…read more Tight space, staff was helpful. I bought a 300 Polartec fleece jacket that I absolutely love and have received a lot of compliments on. It's warm enough to wear for short periods outside in Alberta -20's but yet not a sweaty hot mess to wear indoors. Good quality outdoor gear than may not be ultra lightweight but will last a long time

I love Taiga. I ordered 5 balaclavas because it is really cold here in Nova Scotia…read more They arrived really quickly, and they are FANTASTIC. I love the fact that Taiga is a Canadian made, Canadian owned company. I WILL never shop anywhere else! I am so happy I can support this company, they are 5*, their clothing is absolutely terrific. And no forced labor !

Depending on where you live, it's definitely quite a long drive to the Arc'teryx Factory store…read more I've been here twice total and each time I'm amazed at how long the queue can be, even on a weekday. People must love the brand enough to make the trek out to North Van. Per the staff, it's better to not arrive during opening hour as there is usually a queue. There is ample parking spots outside the store; however, depending on the time you arrive, you may need to wait for a spot. There is quite a good selection at the Factory store; however, as I'm not well versed in the brand, I can't comment on how good the selection is. I bought two parkas here at 30%+ discount. A tip if you're planning to come... Call in advance for a particular model and size you're looking for.

1 h -+ wait to get in. Small store. Line looks short but it's quite a long wait. It is a small…read morediscount ($50) or none. One hat was 50% off. Nice staff outlet with 2nd hand/ factory errors

Usually I love MEC, they have an awesome selection of outdoor gear and have a superb return policy…read morewith adequate prices. I went in to purchase a back pack for myself today and the cashier had made a strange comment about my nationality- asking how I felt about Trump trying to take over Greenland. Not only was this comment out of pocket and inappropriate, it could've also ended poorly for the cashier who had asked it, if it had been asked to a different person. I wish she would've just scanned the tag and let me pay for my back pack instead of making me feel awkward about asking me about my political beliefs. This is the second strange interaction I've had with this cashier, hopefully 3rd times the charm.

What can I say about MEC?…read more They sell stuff people are excited about. What is not to like about getting gears/equipment for your next adventure. But....... This particular MEC is very shed like. A big box but not a big box because it's not Walmart? Why kid yourself, it is still dehumanizing how you know you are a chicken in a chicken coop. Walking in narrow robotic aisles. Meh to the crappy interior and ugly exterior. Ok. But what about the goods? Was looking for a few items where the online status shows availability but not on display and no salesperson around to ask or their automatic response is "whatever you see is what we've got". A statement that is more of laziness than true. ...Then why does your online presence say otherwise. So many items are either not priced or mispriced...it is frustrating. Again no salesperson to be found. Only cheerful ones are those going on a break or leaving for work. Then they will answer "whatever you see is what we've got". Terrible experience.

Used to work for a parking patrol company that is headquartered downtown and Deakin is conveniently…read morelocated nearby. They have great quality hi-vis vests and rain gear, which is a requirement for staying safe and dry while working outdoors in rainy Vancouver. Also supplies caution and flagging tape, and other related materials so our patrollers can look very official!

Having trouble finding a 6 mm heavy duty screen? Looking for a book of 11.5 x 17 inch waterproof…read moregraph paper? Need some industrial grade rain gear or a waterproof bag? Want to buy a custom fitted cruiser vest? Interested in keeping overly warm in an arctic parka? Maybe you want to try your hand at tree planting and you can't seem to find a left footed short handled bear root shovel? Perhaps you are in need a new hip chain or a few rolls of hip chain string? Feel like finally changing all your steel caulks for ceramic tips? Need to buy a new spoon for your increment borer? If you understand half of what I have said then Deakin is the store for you. Surveyors, geologists, archaeologists, biologists, foresters, miners, loggers, contractors, and basically anyone that works or loves roaming about in the great outdoors will find the wares at this shop more than useful. I would have given them five stars if they had called me back after I ordered a particular sized screen and went to the store a month later to find one sitting on the shelf. Perhaps writing orders on random pieces of paper isn't the best way to keep things organized.

Owner operated. Family business, they always have time to care for their customers, are…read moreknowledgeable and Brian is legendary as it pertains to Rod making. Making a decision to stop here is a show of support for the "little guy" and always ends in an honest and happy conversation with 2 of Vancouver's finest fishing folks, I highly recommend to anyone in need of beginner to expert advice and gear!

From the owner: West Coast Fishing Tackle on Hastings Street East in Vancouver is your source for lures, spoons,…read morerods, reels and more. We always have live bait such as minnows and worms. Visit us before heading out to reel in the big one!

How to begin the new year ... you might be thinking?…read more By being a survivalist of course ... without the paranoia! Look all around you as you go about your day - zombies aka Karens are everywhere! I lived in Scandinavia back in the day & I had an obsession with knifes & owned a tiny collection. There's lots of trees over there & I liked to carve up wood. I was excited & a big kid all over again (come to think of it I don't think I stopped being a kid ... some might say ... LOL) walking into Gorilla Surplus! It's located on Broadway right in-between Clark & Commercial Drive. It's situated in an old dilapidated shop that looks an old house that's on its last legs! You are not coming here for fine decor or an aesthetic pleasure experience! Why'd I pop in here you ask? Well of course because of the upcoming zombie invasion ... duh!!! Are we not entering into wave #5 & variant #23 or something like that!? Karens are losing their friggin minds & this prolonged pandemic doesn't seem to want to go away! Folks it's getting scary out there ... arm yourselves! Yikes! Many will remember the popular 3 Vets store that closed down in 2017. They used to sell quite the collection of knives & other sporting goods. GS has kinda stepped in as their replacement. GS also has a massive offering of Airsoft guns for all you BB gun enthusiasts, camo & regular survival gear, bags, hats, bear spray & batons - to ward off the zombies ... you know them as Karens! The sales dude with tatts all over him was very helpful & informative. In fact he lead me into buying an item I never in a million years would have thought to buy! I can't wait to use it! I picked up 2 items but I will never tell because Karens/Zombies could be reading this & I don't want to give them a heads-up! Hee! The crazies are here amongst us - people wake up!!! Brace yourselves ... winter is here! Happy new year - 2022 here we go!

They have a great selection of army and outdoor gear. The store is clean and easy to shop in. The…read morestaff are helpful and know their stuff. I'll definitely go back.

Purchased another rifle from italian. Always an excellent experiance…read morehaving bought multiple firarms from this store i have never been let down. Also an excellent selection of used guns. Accesesories and cleaning supplies abound at great prices. I'll be back.

First time coming to Italian Sporting Goods, staff was really friendly to my bro and I. They are…read moreextremely helpful especially Philip who was able to answer our questions and help us with our purchases. I will be definitely coming back to buy me next sporting goods.

Quite a spacious store with many branded items. Look around and maybe there are some decent deals…read more The security measures on some higher end brands are hilarious to me - hangers that are basically locked. It's sad that shoplifting has forced stores to take such steps.

Sporting Life feels like a guzzied up Atmosphere / Sport Chek . There I said it . Nonetheless…read moreyou'll be impressed by the tall ceilings and the sense of airiness and openess they provide . Patagucci is there front and center if you're into them . SL does have a decent selection of tennis rackets - for a non-specialty store that is . I dig they still carry the Head Instinct line , which by all accounts is way past its prime but imho remains an excellent choice for the price-conscious . Running shoe choices are less than stellar but still respectable . Wasn't offered any assistance while browsing my fave Sauconys . No biggie : )

Peter's business must be having difficulties. He looks like he hate people. He forgot how to be…read morepolite and when he tell people to pick up on Tuesday, he didn't care to tell them the shop won't open until noon. When customer saw him there 20 minutes early and knock on the door, he is so discussed that we are using his pre opening time! Hey, my son is only 15 years old and taught always to have good manner. Good luck to your business. No matter how hard business is or how hard life treated you, smile and be kind! Business will follow!

I had my badminton racquets restrung through K8 Strings for several years. He has always done a…read moregreat job. The price is also good. I will continue to go there whenever my racquets need restringing. Thanks. Stan

Excellent service! We came here to rent snow shoes on a…read moreSaturday morning. The attendants were friendly and helpful. We were served promptly. They even told us there was a shuttle at Park Gate Mall that takes us up to Mt Seymour. The tip saved us so much time!

What an awesome location to kayak or canoe. Deep Cove,as its name suggests, is a cove, but I'm not…read moresure where the "deep" comes in. It's just right off of Deep Cove Road in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. But the cove and surrounding mountains are stunning. The kayak and canoe place has a rental outfit right on the beach and a store down the block.