MEC Is Opening A New Store In Whistler, B.C.
Mountain Equipment Company is going to open a brand new store in Whistler, British Columbia this autumn. There will be a soft opening on October 31st, 2026, followed by a grand opening celebration around Whistler’s resort opening weekend in late November. Ahead of the grand opening, MEC is also planning a Locals Night to welcome the Sea to Sky community and introduce the new store team. This 2,200-square-foot store location will use a smaller, more curated format carrying products geared toward activities and conditions common in the Sea to Sky.
“MEC has been helping Canadians get outside for more than 55 years, and as we think about where and how we grow, Whistler is a natural fit. It’s a community that knows the outdoors, expects a lot from its gear and values advice from people who have actually used it
The size of the store is new for us, but what people experience when they walk through the door should be unmistakably MEC. You should be able to talk to someone who knows the mountains, understands the gear, and can help you make a good decision. That expertise and connection are at the heart of MEC. Whistler gives us a chance to bring that experience to a community that lives the outdoors every day, while learning from a format that could shape how we serve other markets in the future.”
The store will feature a focused assortment of leading regional and global outdoor brands alongside MEC Label, with products selected for Whistler’s four-season environment. Experienced staff will bring the advice and local knowledge central to the MEC experience, while mec.ca will connect customers to MEC’s broader assortment, including delivery to store for pickup where available.
The location will also introduce more visitors to Canadian-designed MEC Label gear. MEC Label products are designed by the company’s in-house team in Vancouver and tested by MEC staff in real outdoor conditions, including extensively in the nearby Coast Mountains.
The new store is located at 104 – 4338 Main St. in Whistler Village.
