Valhalla Pure Outfitters

We stopped in for a quick visit while heading back from the Hello Kitty Cafe and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the selection they had available. The store was clean, organized, and had a decent variety of merchandise to browse. I'm mainly leaving this review because I managed to get one of the coolest photos of my husband with the giant FIFA ball! If you're in the area, it's definitely worth swinging by to snap a fun picture and take a look around.

First time at this SC location…read more I was completely impressed with my entire experience. The store modern, big and bright, with the best merchandising I've seen in a long time. When I first walked in, I was greeted with a smile by a girl working at a welcoming station at the front. I asked where men's shoes were, and she showed me, but also informed me that a sales associate that was in our vicinity could help me. Perfect ! I knew exactly what I needed. I showed him the item on my phone, he looked up the product # on his handheld and off he went to get it for me. He quickly reappeared with box in hand! The shoes were exactly what I wanted and they were on sale for a really great price. I went to the cash area, where there were a few people in front of me. I didn't have to wait for more than a minute or two before it was my turn. The cashier was also smiling and friendly. She showed me how to maximize my points on the Triangle App, then I paid and was on my way. This was a really great shopping experience with customer service that goes above and beyond.

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MEC Vancouver

3.6(189 reviews)

0.8 km•Mount Pleasant

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!

2.2 km•Granville Entertainment District, Downtown

Black Diamond Bullet 16L backpack - very comfy . My last BD Bbee pack lasted 10+ yrs

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Granville Sports Corner

2.8(8 reviews)

Surprising that this place is still open and are ripping people off by selling fakes at the store…read more The new Nike swingmans are not legitimate and places like Vancity sports and pastime sports aren't selling them because Nike only has an agreement with footlocker, champs, and lids to sell their product.....not these mom and pop shops. I went to the store and saw their selection after buying a jersey from lids in Robson and Granville and it was interesting so I did a little comparison between the two and the one from Granville sports felt so cheap and are charging the same price as other stores. The new mamba jerseys are not stitched in the Swingman form and yet they had them here. Also, when questioning where the jerseys came from, he said they were from his supplier on the US and he has no idea on exactly where the jerseys come from. If you want legitimate NBA jerseys, this is dope me place to definitely avoid.

A historical place, been here for years…read more Great selection, with players names, and different types of jerseys, the replicas and the pro's. Much better than the Canucks-only ones. Just the parking sucks, more for the walking around-types, tourists, etc. Thank goodness the lockout was over, as these guys weren't going to make it, business dropped 70%!

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Max-Performance Sports & More

5.0(14 reviews)

0.6 km•Mount Pleasant

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Awesome place. I used to get my skates sharpened at a big chain store but never will I go back even…read morewhen they are free. Hands down these guys know what they are doing and I've never had a bad sharpening job. They also give you an accurate wait time, no bs here. They sell great small items for hockey that you will be hard press to find in other stores. Prices are reasonable. There are meter parking right in front of the shop before 3pm.

This is a small hockey/skate store located almost across from MEC. I.had no idea it existed until I…read morehad a problem with my hiking boots and needed a gel insert for my ankle and this store came up on an internet search. The guy working here was super friendly and helpful, the products seem reasonably priced (what I wanted was actually cheaper than on Amazon, plus buying here supports a local business), and the location is convenient to bike/Skytrain/drive. Also noticed that skate sharpening is $6!

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Vancity Sports

2.7(12 reviews)

2.3 km•Downtown

Went in there, or tried to go in there, today to buy some CFL stuff for Grey Cup. Asked me what…read moreprecisely I wanted before I got in the door. I told him I had $300 on me to buy some CFL merchandise for a business I was representing. He told me no browsing and he never even let me in the door. So I walked two blocks away to Granville Sports, and the owner there was super accommodating, even dug some merchandise out of storage for me. I know which of those two businesses I will spend money at in the future.

Horrible experience. Sign said it was open, one customer at a time, to wait for door to be…read moreunlocked. Guy came to the door VERY RELUCTANTLY, shook his head at us, & refused to let one of us in, talked over us, & just said 'on-line sales only, curb-side pick up'. Dude, change your signage & web-site. And get some customer service skills. Now that I know you prefer customers who shop on-line, I'll do that. Just not at your shop. I'd rather go without than buy from you. Shocked you're still in business. From the reviews, you can't use the pandemic as an excuse. You're just not a people person.

SAYS OPEN RIGHT??

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Alpine Start Outfitters

4.1(10 reviews)

0.0 km•Mount Pleasant

Stocking up for outdoor adventures can be almost as exhausting as a 4-day backpacking trip. A new…read moreforay into winter backpacking has led to a lot of shopping recently. And thankfully, the folks at Alpine Start, specifically Leon, are here to help. My outdoor adventure partner and I came here in the summer and Leon was a huge help finding sizes for my guy, and gave lots of advice when it came to waterproof jackets. We returned this weekend in search of waterproof pants. And once again Leon was there to help. He's also very friendly and fun to chat with as you shop. The service here, as mentioned, has been great. But it is never pushy. Which would drive me out of the store (Eco Sports down the road is a good example). The prices are decent on most things, and while they don't have as big of a selection as MEC, they do have some brands you can't find at MEC, like North Face, Westcomb and Marmot. All are good brands. They carry a small selection of other items as well, like footwear, compasses, camping accessories for cooking, gloves, hydration systems, poles, etc. And they carry a selection of Canada Goose parkas, which apparently are really popular. I'll be happily returning to this shop when I'm in need of some good outerwear or technical clothing.

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!

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The Sports Exchange

2.8(19 reviews)

2.9 km•Kitsilano

I don't usually write reviews, but I had to write this one…read more I took my daughter in to get new equipment for softball. nice store with a lot of selections. As we are both new to the sport, we had no idea what kind of bat, helmet shoes to get. We got the help we needed, paid and left. As soon as we got home, my daughter took the plastic wrap off the bat and put everything inside. Wife told me that the team provides bats, so we don't need one. Went back to the store, not even 30 min to return the bat and they tell me that I can't return it because the plastic wrapper is off. So now it's a used bat and they can't resell it. I had the receipt and bought it with 30 min, they said again "Sorry, the plastic wrapper is off, can't return it. " If you ever buy anything here, be sure it's perfect. Had no idea there was a no return policy for this place. I would advise to shop where they have a return policy.

I wasn't going to buy there -- just checking on prices and skate sharpening -- but the sales guys…read morecompletely ignore you when you walk in? Plus having a fat guy with a stupid toque sitting at the desk who can't be bothered to get off his fat posterior doesn't bode well for a SPORTS store, quite frankly

Now Open!

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Tad's Sporting Goods

3.0(26 reviews)

6.5 km•Marpole

Glad this place continue to exist and still in the family. If you play racquet sports, this is the…read moreplace to go. If you want your racquet fixed, this is the place to go. The place is medium sized, but cramped with loads of things on the floor and on the wall. If you go in for the first time, it is super overwhelming. There are things everywhere and in no particular place. Customer service leaves you alone. Saying this, pretty much all the people who come into the store buys something. Why? Customer service knows their stuff and doesn't push you to buy what you don't need or upscale you to buy mor expensive. The stuff they have is really well made and you cannot find a better deal anywhere else. Love this place for tennis shoes and racket. They also have pickleball paddles and balls etc.

Great customer service. Very knowledgeable staff and very helpful with getting me the right tennis…read moreracquet

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Town & City Enterprises

3.2(10 reviews)

2.4 km•Downtown

I have bought almost every jersey I have from T & C on Hornby. I find the prices are cheaper than…read moreany other similar type of store in the city. Staff are always cool, and ya, they are on your side for sure. They have dropped the price sometimes when I have bought more than one item too. Gotta love that!

Whether you're a fan of the New Zealand All Blacks, the English national soccer (footie) team, or…read morethe BC Lions, you'll find threads to wear your pride here. The shelves are packed with jerseys in the littlest to biggest sizes. And for anyone who is raising a Canucks fan, there a matching sleeper set with baby blanket. Prices are what you'd expect for things with official logos -- in the mid-range. Not any bargains that I could find, but the 2010 T-shirts here are tastefully designed and affordable(ish) at around $30-35. I even considered buying one for more than a minute. Considered. If you don't find what you're looking for (and actually looking through everything would take the better-part of an afternoon), do ask the helpful staff here. They're on your side.

Sports Junkies

3.3(90 reviews)

0.0 km•Mount Pleasant

I have been going to this place since I was a kid to get used gear for many different sports but…read moreespecially skiing. They have amazing deals and also have rental program which is great if you are looking to try out a new sport but aren't committed to purchasing all the new gear upfront. The staff here are so helpful and kind which make coming to this place even better. Plus, they carry a wide range of high end brands like Patagonia and Helly Hansen. Highly recommend!

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

From website

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Joey B.

6 years ago

Usually has a good stock of gear and never really had a problem until recently with their website orders. On the day my order was to arrive, I was informed that the item I ordered is no longer available, by then it was a bit late to shop for a replacement. Will think twice before placing another order. read more

Henry C.

316

521

2 years ago

Security Guard pretends to follow people around but really what he's going is turning his face away from the front desk staff so he can talk to his relatives in India on his blue tooth without the staff noticing. Kind of creepy read more

R S.

8 years ago

I have bought a few things off these characters over the past couple of years. I won't anymore.

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