ok store, prices are reasonable, not cheaper or more expansive than any other sports store…read more Only problem is, the merchandise is so all over the place, if dont get help it's hard to find what your looking for.

Great value, pretty good service overall, so I would come back here, and I ended up buying more…read morethan I expected. I found this a really solid choice and I would recommend it.

Decathlon is a Sporting Goods store from France. This location recently opened and is the first in…read moreOttawa. In fact, Decathlon only opened its first store in Canada last year (2018) in Brossard, QC. Their prices are fairly low and all their items are their own branded stuff, so don't go expecting any Adidas, Nike, or Under Armour, lol. I see it as sort of the Ikea of sporting goods. They had really cheap sportswear. I saw shirts and shorts going for $5-7. Obviously, they had clothes that cost more as well. They had lots of inexpensive yoga and weight lifting accessories too. They had lots of sporting equipment like skis, bikes, rackets, hockey sticks, basketball nets, etc. The store is really big, brightly lit and well organized. There's a cafe inside run by Think Lunch. From what I saw, selection was limited and on the pricey side. There's an indoor basketball court in the store, and a friend of mine told me that if you sign up for their membership, which is free, you can book their court for free. I don't play basketball, but if you do, you have a free place to play year-round, which is pretty cool. The store is in a big strip mall. It's right next to Giant Tiger and will be next to Adonis, which is being built at the time of the writing of this review. Same strip mall as Food Basics, Dollar Tree and Party City. Lots of free parking.

I recently purchased a $70 Yeti water bottle from this store, only to discover a clear…read moremanufacturing defect in the lid. When I brought it back last Friday, I expected a straightforward exchange -- after all, it's a defective part. Instead, I was told the store's policy is to keep the entire bottle and wait to hear back from Yeti. That means I've now been without a water bottle for nearly a week, with no resolution in sight. What's frustrating is that I can't return the bottle because I used it (to drink water). This rigid process makes no sense for a premium product with a known defect. I expected better customer service and accountability, especially from a store that specializes in quality outdoor gear. I'll be going to Cabela in the future.

For someone such as myself who is very into walking/hiking and camping this is my sanctuary. There…read moreare 2 floors. I prefer SAIL over MEC. Anything you want that has to do with the outdoors, they will have it! They have hiking, camping, clothing, fishing and camping. I appreciate there are many staff members around their respective department and will answer any questions you may have. It is a bit more on the expensive side but the quality is there. However, I am removing 1 star because I bought a canoe and the sign for pick up was so small to find in the back it took a while to find it. Just be careful, because if you do not stick with your list, you could buy way more than you anticipated.

Went in there one year to look around. Walk out without buying anything. Heard a "whipping sound"…read morefrom one of the cashiers as an direct insult for not buying anything there. The staff working there seem to be two-faced, lazy, and snobby. Heard a lady demanding her money back, and the cashier walks away from her cash register. Angry lady just stands there red-faced. Where's the mall cops when you need them?

Worst online ordering. They took the money from visa and they put them back without any…read moreexplanation. Twice in 3 weeks

Kind of expensive, but not good service, or much to say in a good way I guess…read more I had trouble finding what I wanted, getting service, and then they had a very small selection of skates. Decided to shop somewhere else with better options.

RUDE MANAGERESS AT FOOTLOCKER, RIDEAU CENTER, OTTAWA…read more I visited the Footlocker at Rideau Center, Ottawa, last night and found a pair of trainers each for my son and me. When I tried paying by Visa, the cashier accidentally pressed "decline" when I signed. The till then froze and as it was close to 9:45 pm (the time I was scheduled to meet with my family - the center closes at 9pm), I was a bit stressed and asked the cashier if she could get it right the next time. Because the till was still stuck, she asked the manageress for help. Having heard what I said to the very pleasant cashier (who was most apologetic), the manageress very curtly told me she did not appreciate my "attitude" and called me IGNORANT. I remonstrated with her and told her that as someone supposedly in the service industry, her attitude was (shockingly) pathetic - and reminded her that (being in the service industry myself) the rule is that the "customer is always correct". She did not appreciate this and summarily informed me that she was NOT going to sell me the 2 pairs of shoes! What she did was not only a reflection of the hyper-sensitive, entitled-mindset that many service staff possess these days but also sets a really bad example for her colleagues, giving them licence to behave in the same way - and worse. She also chose to be so rude to me in front of my teenage son, which was humiliating to both of us! I have patronised Footlocker many times before and have never had a problem, but I shall no longer be doing so. In fact, after leaving their store, I popped into Vans and received wonderful, competent service. My son ended up with a far better pair of shoes! Footlocker needs to recruit, train and promote better. That lady had no right to be a manageress - obviously Peter Principle personified. BTW, if the manageress suggests I was being racist (the snowflake default defense and offence), I belong to an even smaller minority than hers..

My son's birthday was coming up and he was totally wanting sports memorabilia items - especially…read morebaseball items. Now, baseball stuff is unusually difficult to find in Canada. Hockey stuff? Every-fricken-where. Baseball? Nada. So, I have been cruising around town with one eye on the road and the other searching for sports stores. I spotted VSP Sports one night while cruising around Vanier. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed. The merchandise was mostly sports equipment - soccer balls, soccer jerseys, soccer posters. Lots of soccer stuff. And, the guy behind the counter was very quick to point out that they were closing for the day so I would have to hurry and leave - not exactly a succesful business strategy. If you are into soccer, do check this place out. Otherwise, you might want to try elsewhere.

Professional business with access to a strong catalog of equipment for all kinds of sports along…read morewith athletic wear and printing/embroidery.