Product Knowledge
What is...Fitting a Pack
Considered the Best Way to Communicate With Your Leaders, Ask Questions, Sick-call or Adjust Your Schedule
What is... nan.sst@mec.ca
We Celebrate Lessons Learned
What is... A Community Agreement
The Year MEC Was Founded
What is...1971
A legendary 75 km (ish) coastal trek along the rugged west coast of the island.
Hiking the West-Coast Trail
90 Days to Return or Exchange This Purchase
What is...Electronics, Smartwatches Optics & Instruments
The CEO of MEC
Who is...Peter Hlynsky
Build Rapport with Members Through Genuine Conversation and Open Body Language
What is...Engage
The Total Number of MEC Stores in Canada
What is...25 stores! Go Nanaimo!
This lake has 2 Sandy Beaches, A perfect spot for paddling near Nanaimo
Westwood Lake
This Type of Fuel, Which Comes in Many Volumes, is The Most Commonly Fuel Type Used For Our Camp Stoves
This Type of Training Has To Be Done For All New Employees Immediately Following Onboarding and Every Year For All MEC Staff
What is... Compliance Training
Addressing Member Concerns
What is...Validate
Where Gear Was Sold When MEC First Began
What is...The VW Bus!
Calm Waters, Islands Everywhere, Seals, Eagles, maybe whales. This is the Perfect Region For A Scenic Half-day Paddle
What is...Broken Group Island
This Product Can Be Offered, and Requires Training to Sell to Members, in either Wide or Narrow Options
What is... Footwear
People Who Shop At Our Store Must Sign-Up To Become a Member: True or False
What is... False
Members Reach the "Ascent" Level of MEC Member Rewards With this $ Dollar Range of Spending
What is...$300-$799
This word comes from the Halkomelem name Snuneymuxw, which is believed to mean "gathering place" or "great people"
What is... Nanaimo
BC's Oldest Provincial Park with 250,000 Hectares of Wilderness
What is...Strathcona Provincial Park
These Products Are All Final Sale. There Are 4 Categories to List
What is... Food, Fuel, Bear Spray & Yard Sale Items
MEC Values It's Employees and The Qualities They Bring to Our Business. What Are The 4 Elements or Qualities that MEC Values in Providing Space for Everyone At Our Stores?
The Most Crucial Part to SERVE
What is... Invite the Member Back! Tell Me About Your Trip When You are Back.
What is...Climbing & Mountaineering
A Remote, Rugged Alpine Terrain That Is Ideal For Ski Touring, with Dramatic Peaks and Untouched Snowfields
What is...Forbidden Plateau, Strathcona Provincial Park