About this Event
Our bi-annual Gear Swap is back, where you can give pre-loved outdoor gear a new life of adventures. That’s a win for you, the next generation and the planet.
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 9am - 3pm
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Rent a table to sell your own gear. Tables are $20, with funds donated to the Alpine Club of Canada Section.
- Drop by the event and find a sweet deal on gear.
- Learn to repair your well-loved gear with clinics hosted by Store Sustainability Ambassadors.
Representatives from the Alpine Club of Canada will be on hand at select stores, so stop by their booth to connect with your local ACC chapter.
Space is limited, so book your table today.
What your table rental gets you:
- A space to sell your gear at the MEC Gear Swap
- A 6ft table and chair
- Access to a community of outdoor enthusiasts
How it works
- Rent a table through the link
- Ensure your gear is clearly priced before you arrive
- Upon arrival, check in with an MEC staffer to get your table ready (30min before event start)
- Hang out at your table and sell (or swap) your outdoor gear
Note: you are responsible for selling your own gear and must be present at your table for the duration of the event. Come prepared with the necessary change (if accepting cash) or an alternative payment method (i.e. square reader or e-transfer)
About the MEC Gear Swap
Buy, sell or donate your gently used outdoor gear. Our Gear Swap is back, where you can give pre-loved items a new life of adventures. That’s a win for you, the next generation and the planet. Join us at your local MEC store to find deals on previously loved gear or sell your own lightly used gear to give it a second life.
Event venue & nearby stays
MEC Victoria, 1450 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
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