I was more than delighted to find this place after arriving in Halifax recently for work. To my…read moreeven greater delight it is only a few minute walk from where I am staying. I am from Vancouver Island, one of the Meccas for Fly Fishing and while here my plan is to use some of my spare time productively tying some flies. For those that know fly tying know that it is a bottomless pit of materials, tools, and equipment when it comes to the hobby. This place has a large dedicated section of both flies, fly tying materials/equipment/tools/etc as well as fly fishing rods, reels, clothing and other accessories. I'd say a one stop shop for sure. The guys that work there are both very friendly and helpful, more than willing to help with some advice or recommendations on fly tying materials or colours, etc. The pricing is on par with any other fly fishing store so no complaints there. The only very minor complaint is that they are slow to restock some tying materials, but what they do have in stock is more than enough to satisfy me. Good source of Hardy and other high end reel makers as well so you can go drool over those as well. Their hours are good. Open Mon-Sat 9-6 mon-fri and 9-5 on sat. I've been in the store 3 times in less than a week lol and will be in countless more times in the coming months before I head back west to put my hard work to good use.

Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Gave me great advice as I'm new to the area. Led me to…read morecatch some good fish! Prices are a bit on the higher end but they carry a unique variety of products that are locally productive and hard to find elsewhere. I'll be back!

Rented some "beginner" surf boards and stand up paddle boards for a few days while on vacation…read more Staff was very helpful with where to go and what to do with the gear - great local knowledge. Very responsive to the txt messages and made all the arrangements super easy. Will definitely rent from them again and highly recommend.

Took my two kids for their first time surfing and our experience was incredible! We were part of a…read moregroup of 12. The staff were welcoming and engaging with the kids putting them at ease. The trainers were their biggest cheerleaders when they finally got the hang of catching their first few waves. At the end of the day, the young girl was very polite asking how our day was while taking back our boards and wetsuits, telling us to drive home safely. This is by far one of our best outdoor adventures and we will definitely be back! Many thanks to Mark and his team!!

Before I start this review let me make one thing clear: I love SportChek. The company as a whole…read morehas done a lot in reaching out to Canadian Fitness Bloggers in changing their image from a "Hockey Supply" Store to a "Get Up, Get Moving and Do Epic Sh*t" store. That being said, I have my location preferences. I usually go to the larger store at the Halifax Shopping Center but this one is pretty good on a much smaller scale. It's easier to find something in particular but the selection being offered might be less than at the bigger store. Every time I've gone in there, I left with a purchase. That's saying something people. Everything from swim goggles to kettlebells to running gels... Customer service has always been really good. Never felt like I'm putting someone out when I ask for help. Some days I don't want to feel like I'm swimming in a sea of fitness equipment and wandering the larger store in Halifax. Some days I just want to get in and get out so I can get moving and the smaller location has always come through for me.

It feels a little weird to write a review for a place that for the longest time both intimidated me…read moreand didn't have an item that would either a) fit me or b) be something I would know what to do with it. But times have changed. I'm not longer a wall flower non-athlete and now that I'm 100lbs down and I know more about how to move my body and the value of a good workout I need to find the gear to keep me in action. Sport Chek has a lot to offer. Over the last year I've had the opportunity to shop at the Dartmouth Crossing location a few times. Including on the intimidating hunt for a more athletic swim suit and a sports bra (GASP!) and you know what? They didn't let me down. The service was outstanding, I got help the minute I walked in the door to point me in the right direction for the swimming gear, someone was available to let me into the dressing room without hovering too much and I found what I needed and got checked out with a smile. The Dartmouth Crossing location isn't as large as the Halifax Shopping Centre, but they do have what you need and lots to explore. I even got a 20lb kettlebell here last fall to add to our at home gym goodness. If you need new workout gear, equipment, running shoes, something to keep you moving, chances are SportChek has it and you go home happy.

This was my second visit to this location. First time to buy a bike helmet and this time to find a…read moreski helmet that fits my head now that it is the law to wear one while skiing. Soon I am sure I will return to this store to get yet another couple helmet's when required by law to wear one while driving and walking. The best advice I can offer anyone is do not call them just go over. I called twice yesterday and all I got was hang-ups? A CLICK and then the pause and dial tone again. I called another location of the same store and got them to check to see what was on sale and in stock etc... The guy told me at the other location that they never answer the phone when I told him about the hang ups. Showing up at the store as it was last time I visited was a good experience. Lots of helmets to choose from for average size heads. I always have trouble with the fit for mine as I need something large very large. I ended up buying one. Wearing it around the house etc... To see how it fits. This store has or at least yesterday an army of sales people walking the floor. The store called this weekend black Friday sales. It was save the tax across the whole store with a few better sales for certain items. I would return here as the prices are reasonable and the sales staff are helpful. If you find the service was good don't forget to get the sales person's name because they will ask you at the cash who helped you and that person will get commission. Just don't call the store before going over unless you like hang-ups or whatever that is? I don't know of an answering service that hangs up in the callers ear?

I keep thinking Yelp is meant for restaurants and forget that when I have a good (or bad)…read moreexperience at any business establishment I can turn to Yelp and give an honest opinion... I'm not here to talk about food quality or presentation of a particular menu item. I'm not here to talk about how awesome it was to build Legos and dress up like pirates (though that was pretty spectacular)... I'm here to talk about running shoes and my experience at the Halifax Shopping Centre Sport Chek. I'm about to run my first marathon (Crazy yes, but oh so needed for this life changing journey) and for the past couple of weeks I've been on the hunt for a new pair of Saucony running shoes (I'm a die hard fan). After being sorely disappointed in Aerobics first (another review possibly?) and Amazon I turned to the clearance blow-out by Cleve's and found a nice pair of running shoes... The only problem? They didn't "POP". This is going to be my first marathon people. Everything needs to look good, feel good and hey did I mention looking good? Meegan and I happen to stop in at another Sport Chek location earlier this week looking for a new running shirt (remember I need to look good while running 42km). They were having a buy one get one half off sale on shoes... We just looked... A day later we found ourselves at the Halifax Centre location with the intent of purchasing not only another pair of Saucony running shoes for me but another pair of athletic shoes for her. There was only one guy working in the shoe department - Jacob. The review is more about him than anything else. After spending a lot of time in the major "running" stores in the area he is by far the most helpful person I've encountered and he's not even a runner (hockey knees!). For someone that doesn't run he has quite the knowledge background and took the time to explain to me all this new talk about 4mm drop (it's a running thing) and about the difference between a stability / neutral/ minimal shoe. At the other "running" stores I sort of got the evil eye for not knowing all the technical terms (I just run...) He spent quite a bit of time going back and forth between shoes for Meegan and me. In the end we both walked away with a pair of shoes that we fell in love with. The store itself was ginormous. Chock full of all kinds of sports equipment and a pretty large clearance section in the middle (I do love a good clearance section). If you get a chance head to the back where the athletic shoes, look for Jacob and try on a pair of Sauconys!

Sport Chek is located in Bayer's Lake. This Sport Chek is fairly large and nicely layed out…read more The staff here and manager are really great. We had bought at another SC and did an exchange here. The manager helped us find what we were looking for. They have a great selection of Nike shorts for women. We got a really cool backpack by Burton. I did not know Burton has the best warranty in backpacks, fortunately we have not had to use it. Sport Check stocks great cloths for guys as well. They are pretty much brand names as well as sneakers. We bought some great cleats here. I like Sport Check and they have some great sales as well.

I really like shopping at Sport Chek. I always get great service from there and they are usually…read morepretty competitively priced. I recently went in there looking for a pair of sneaks for my son. They had a deal that if I buy one pair, I get the second half off. I ended up paying $144 for 2 pair of Nike sneakers! Great deal!! I also bought a package of socks for my boyfriend and he really likes them. They were just the no name kind. I also got him a track suit sweater/jacket. It's beautiful!

Average service, okay value (you'll usually pay market price)…read more Decent but random selection of stuff, it's like thrifting. 8 times out of 10 you'll see the regular inventory of Chinese made Rothco or SGS garbage but the other 2 times you'll find some really cool surplus. Good spot if you're feeling lucky

Great staff. Really clean and well organized…read more Nice selection, did I say well organized....!??

Bang up job by the folks at PHL , the staff is very knowledgeable about gear and set ya up for…read moresuccess on what ever budget you happen to be on. If you purchase a helmet at another store you can bring it in and get a visor or cage/fishbowl placed on it ( needs to be purchased there obviously ) at no extra charge and get stick extenders put in your stick as well.

Hockey Life speaks for itself, this store is Larger than any sports store I have been in. Gracing…read morethe outside as well as inside is a huge picture of our own "Sid The Kid" Sydney Crosby. Hockey life was established in Montreal in 1973 and now carries the crown for the largest retail hockey store with a total of 23 in Canada. Yes this is a box store but it is Canadian. The store has large flat screen TV's throughout it to make your experience that much better while shopping. I can not imagine there is anything else needed. This store carries it all from, sticks, skates, bags , safety equipment, memorabilia, clothing, the list goes on. I eyed a few things I think would be great for gifts. Now, I will be honest, when the word Hockey is said, I think Money, sports are very expensive to take part in, that is nothing new. So do not complain on prices. It is what it is. I felt the prices were reasonable here. There was a hockey bag for about $45.00. However, I am not a professional shopper of hockey gear, so keep that in mind if you go in. This is a great store and a welcomed edition to the city for sure. We are a huge hockey town here, so I think this place will do well. The staff here were young and friendly, I think it would be a great place to work.

This place is a surprisingly tasteful little shop located on the ever popular Quinpool strip. I ran…read morein today on a whim when I was heading to the Natural History Museum with friends. I didn't spend much time, but the store had good vibes and lovely floors so I was sold. The place is a long rectangular shape with fresh hardwood floors. Off to the left, there is a little nook with a flat screen TV and a small leather couch. Smack down in the middle of the store is a foosball table, surrounded by tons of fancy wooden boards and flashy skate clothing. There were fedoras aplenty, lined up fashionably along one of the walls. The dude working was on the phone and didn't give me the nod, but I was in a peek and dash mood, so didn't quite care. This place seems to have loads of gear at a high price point. If you're in the business of breaking boards regularly, you probably don't want to drop serious dime, so maybe head somewhere else. The hours here are a bit odd; perhaps indicative of a skater lifestyle (sleeping in late? - hmmm). This shop has a nice layout and is in a convenient location. If you're a boarder babe, this may be a grand place for you to suss out.

We were on the hunt today for a skateboard. First stop was here at Pro Skate Uptown…read more Now, if you do not know much about all the different skateboards, then I suggest to go to the other shop downtown. Although this shop carries different boards than the shop downtown, the young guy working there, never moved from in front of the computer to help us. His answer to everything was , it all the same. Well, to me it is not , and out the door we went. If I am about to drop $200 or more for a board, get off your ass and assist us.