This is a two floor store located at Metrotown. I came here looking for a sleeping bag. They have their own branded sleeping bag and they are cheaper than the big brands like Mammoth etc. They sell similar items as MEC but the best part is their location is way more convenient than MEC. It doesn't cost money to join their reward program. I say good prices. The store is clean and well organized. They have other sporting equipment for sale. This is the first Decathlon in Metro Vancouver. I have been to a Decathlon in other places in the world before so this brand is not new to me. read more

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I am not familiar with this brand. The space is very big, there are two floors, they have bikes, skiing, running, a small hockey section among other things. It is inside Metrotown. The prices are really good which makes me wonder a bit. You know what they say, if it's too good to be true.... Anyways, I picked up a bike cage and a water bottle for my bike. Time will tell over the long run about the quality but they seemed to be pretty good. There isn't much service, there was one girl out front answering questions but all the checkouts are self serve. Also I didn't see alot of employees around the store if case you needed help with an item. Anyways, I'm sure I'll be back to check out more of their products......... read more

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5 stars for the Decathlon shopping experience. An European brand that started in France over four decades ago, I am surprised it took this long to arrive in Vancouver. Decathlon brand sells in over 60 countries, and has at least 1500+ stores worldwide but as of now, we only have this single Metrotown location in all of BC. (More Canadian locations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, etc) I think Decathlon is a good ethical brand for its sustainability efforts and for upholding the core value to promote healthy living by ensuring sport activities is affordable and accessible to everyone globally. They are able to offer quality sport items at affordable prices because they have their own private labels and in house brand. In addition to sports equipments, they also have their own line of sportswear clothes and shoes for adults and kids. I find it quite easy to shop here with their wide array of sporting goods. Also, most items here are likely available with a demo equipment for you to try. It's a convenient shopping stop when you can look for camping gear, tennis racket, sleeping bag, tank top, indoor soccer shoes, or kid's gifts and a swimming cap all in one location. The store practices a hands on approach with a welcoming vibe that encourage customers to "try" so you may find customers sitting in camping tent to test out its sizes or laying in sleeping bag; kids riding around on their demo bikes and teens playing badminton at the Decathlon badminton set on display. I applaud Decathlon for their customer oriented attitude. I think they foster a better shopping experience for sports equipment than other stores such as SportsChek, with its spacious store layout & friendly staff culture. IMO, Decathlon offers exceptional convenience when you want to shop for different sports at entry level. And it also offers excellent value on sporting items like an outdoor badminton play set, UV protection caps, plastic pickleballs where you know you are paying for quality products at reasonable prices and the affordability is not due to child labour or cheaper materials. The irony could be that Decathlon is actually "bigger" than Nike and Adidas both combined in India but customers may prefer to buy a Nike brand thinking it's a bigger brand for its perceived name. Of course, it's all personal preference and consumer choice so I simply recommend Decathlon as a great place to experiment, to explore and to experience various sports without pressures to make a purchase. And when you do make a purchase, definitely sign up with your email address for a free membership to easily track transaction history and each purchase is backed by a solid return policy on defective products to show their quality guarantee. Thus, 5 stars for the Decathlon shopping experience :) read more