I went here for the first time today after reading the Yelp reviews, which were mostly positive…read more I found the staff's assistance to be very good, even thorough. They didn't rush or pressure me. Prices seemed about average/reasonable. There were some items on sale. I would recommend this establishment to others. Well done staff members, it's hard to find good service these days!

Travel underwear is awesome. You wash 'em in the sink and they're good to go the next day…read more But if you discover that you didn't pack another pair immediately following said washing, well, you might be in trouble. I mean, yeah there's a Sears a decent stroll from the hotel but no grimy cotton skivvies will do. Never, my tender bits require advanced textile technology! So through the miracle combination of Yelp, Google whatever you guys call your transit stuff I make the trek from Robson to Broadway to Hillsound. Okay, there were a few other stops of places that didn't have what I needed. The point is I DID end up at Hillsound where as dude put it, there's a wall of my preferred make of wicky knickers, saving my [redacted] from all that humidity.

Since it moved here, this is my first visit. Lots of natural light and very comfortable space for…read morespending browsing (and trying) They have very pricey item like Patagucci but some sale item were easily 40% off. It's worth to visit and try new colour.

Huge store with a large selection of outdoor gear. Prices are reasonable, they have a little bit of…read moreeverything. Visiting from the US and this is comparable to an REI. Staff was super friendly and willing to help!

3 commandes en lignes, toujours heureuse ! Bonne livraison et belle marchandise. La livraison est…read moreun peu lente mais c'est normal, j'habite très loin.

I can count on one hand the number of times I have been to Valhalla Pure Outfitters, but every time…read moreI have purchased what I have been looking for: snow boots, hiking boots, and a rain jacket. I started a hiking group this summer and I found myself in need of proper hiking pants. This weekend I had some time to go shopping and thinking they must have a good selection because they have a large store, I went to Mountain Equipment Company (MEC). Big mistake. Incompetent staff and pants made for women with no butts. Disgusted, I went to Valhalla Pure, where I should have gone to in the first place. Moments after I walked in Valhalla Pure, an employee asked if I needed help, which I appreciated, as I desperately needed help, and it had taken a long time to find an employee at MEC (who turned out to know nothing about women's hiking pants). I explained to the employee what I was looking for (hiking pants that FIT me), and he was SO HELPFUL. He showed me a couple of different styles and brands, explained their features, and chose sizes that would fit me based on my body shape (he was absolutely spot on about the sizes). The result was that I ended up walking out of there with two pairs of pants. Next time I need something, I am definitely going straight to Valhalla Pure.

This is a pricey brand and this review is for the store itself. The staff here are super nice. This…read morelocation is also a lot bigger than the Kits one and it includes a large outlet section discounted at 30-60% off. A wide selection of clothes and accessories. Worth checking out.

This review is not about their products but their attitude about the environment, neighborhood and…read morecustomer service. I had joined their Earth Day event: plogging. Plogging is jogging with picking up litters. However like this event organizer said, as they sells hiking shoes, not running shoes, we walked picking litters around Mount Pleasant area for 1.5-2 hours. We gathered quite a lot of litters and enjoyed walking with strangers. After we came back to the store, they served us nice refreshments (from neighbor bakery and coffee roasters!) and raffle for their jacket. $50 shopping voucher for all participants. What a generous gift! Repeating of pick and walk made me tired honestly but I'm glad they organized such wonderful event. I want to try next time too :)

Had a family and friends discount... and ordered the wrong size jacket. Stores wouldn't take it…read moreback and wouldn't let me exchange it for right size ..i payed for item, using family discount code. The way they treat "family" is bs. Arc'teryx is a bad overpriced company.

Terrible customer service and the warranty. I have a Granville backpack which is less than a year…read moreold, and the fabric on the front cover is deteriorating significantly for a normal use. I called the customer service and they told me to bring in the backpack in a store, so they could ship it back to their head office in North Van for an inspection. When I took it back, the sales person asked me if I have washed the backpack. I was a bit puzzled and told her that I haven't. She then warmed me that they may charge me $15 for some kind of bad hygiene practice or another as the product hasn't washed and they need to inspect it as it is. I was thinking who would wash a backpack?! I asked her to make a note on the file that I cleaned the backpack, so that they can waive the charge. She then told me that it would take 4 - 6 weeks generously until they finish their inspection and get back to me on what they can do about it. This is my first time dealing with their warranty, however I dealt with Lululemon and Patagonia for their product not standing to be what they claimed, and they have always dealt with the issues immediately and made me happy. They have never made me wait for 4- 6 weeks. I have a quite few items from Arc'teryx, and I would like to support a company which started locally, however my experience was QUITE disappointing.

The website . Or AI Google.. asked if they buy inline skates.. said they do.. went all the way to…read morestore. They said no they dont buy but if I wanted to donate? Its not ok to give misinformation

Wow! This place has a lot of used sports equipment from hats for hiking to bicycles and racquet…read moresports. They also buy used sports equipment depending on the demand and season. Customer service is a hit and miss as some people know what they are talking about while others don't. Side street parking is metered. It does take time to find where there the equipment is located in the store and to go through finding which you like. Price isn't bad.

The staff at North Face Granville made this Healthcare worker/first responder very happy. Thanks…read morefor the amazing service! You went above and beyond!!

The short: - visited twice in 2020, but unlikely to visit…read moreagain due to the poor staff knowledge. Will shop online instead The long: - poorest staff knowledge among multiple TNF stores visited in the USA and Canada. The staff had the least idea about the winter jackets, did not know the difference between the winter jacket types, looked at the tags for any question I asked and could not find an answer for most questions. - submitted a jacket due to warranty issues. Process was cumbersome and lacks clarity. My email was incorrectly recorded and hence I didn't receive the notification once a decision was made on my jacket. The process took ~2 months. - good covid measures: sanitation station, staff wore masks, physical distancing - no dedicated parking, parking options are limited or expensive as it's downtown

Firstly ... amazing customer service online and in store…read more The best selection and very competitive prices ( we found them better priced ). Have to add fast shipping. What more can we say, if ur shopping here ... hope ur as satisfied as we were.

Special thanks to Pablo for his excellent customer service. He was friendly, patient, and very…read morehelpful.

To my fellow Kitsilano neighbors,…read more As many of us rely on high-end local gear for our outdoor lifestyle, I wanted to share some recent data regarding the service standards at the Arc'teryx location on West 4th. While the brand has a long history in our city, recent public filings on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) show a concerning trend. Currently, the company holds a 1.33/5 star rating from local consumers. Multiple reports from late 2025 and 2026 highlight recurring issues, including: * Warranty Disputes: Customers being denied service based on "fabric condition" without clear technical explanations. * Quality & Repair Issues: Reports of gear returning from service in worse condition than when it was dropped off, with a cited "lack of ownership" from customer support. * Policy Changes: Significant frustration over the removal of lifetime warranties on products originally sold with those guarantees. It is important for our community to be aware of these service patterns before investing in expensive technical apparel. If you've had similar experiences with local gear maintenance, feel free to share your thoughts below so we can keep our neighbors informed. Know your rights as a consumer.

I am a longtime customer of Arc'teryx and if I could rate in the negatives I surely would here. I…read morebought their gear in the 2000's and was amazed and happy with it. They were by far the most expensive I had ever owned but they were bullet proof. One of the things I always liked and valued about the company was their lifetime warranty. I felt very comforted knowing they stood behind their products without reservation. I found out this year that that is gone. I have a an older pair of their bibs. They have been outstanding. They were well over $1,200 when I bought them, but Arc'teryx always stood behind their gear. They are older now and the waterproofing was much diminished. I contacted them and talked about the problem. They had me take many pictures and evaluated from afar. They added many things to the list. They gave me a file number and led me to believe they would take care of all the smaller issues they said were wrong with my bibs as well as the waterproofing. They had me drop the bibs off with the understanding they would look them over in person and fix them up as best they could. I was really only hoping they would redo the waterproofing (via a spray membrane they had been known to use in the past). Then they seemed to have a change of heart. They came back and said there were to many problems to fix and offered me a $130 dollar credit. What do you do with a $130 at an Arc'teryx store? I really only thought they would do the spray and tell me that was all they could do. I would have been one hundred percent satisfied. These bibs served me well for so long and I thought I could get one more run from them. Some lifetime warranty, they wouldn't even try. I told them I did not want their offer. They replied that was as good as it would get. In the end I told them to just send them back to me and I would try my own DIY fix. Whatever they once were is now gone. When I dropped off my bibs, I saw the gear they sell now and I would not buy it, even if it was priced at its true value. They don't make tough gear anymore, they make fashion gear for the "Really Expensive Store". They do not warranty their new gear and apparently they no longer stand behind their traditional gear. I was so disappointed I have vowed to spread the word. They suck!

By the up & down reviews of this location, I see why. While parking is important on a stormy day,…read moremore importantly is the sales and service. A good place for off-season, unadvertised, discontinued equipment / bike, etc. But he service staff are questionable. Immature dudes chatting in the back, while the sales person writes up my service order. Aren't they supposed to be working? Here's the bigger-butt. When I came by to pick, it was not ready when promised. On top of that a mechanic signed-off on it as being completed. It was not touched! I made a stink about it, being way before the peak season,the manager did the right thing - gave me an extra discount off the already discount. And there's more... I dropped by 3 months later for the "free adjustments" (for 1 year). No service person there. Took the bike to the W Broadway location who did the job the same day I brought it there, done by profession mechanics. It's location, location, location?

This Sport Chek is part of a new retail complex on Marine Drive and shares a huge parking lot with…read moreseveral other large chain stores. Covered free parking, yay! Have gone to this location several times and it has a great selection and is very quiet compared to other locations. Easy to find help from employees and they are extremely helpful. The kids clothing area has a great selection as well. Found several sporty outfits for my kids for last Christmas which was a relief!