A Montréal institution! I went when I was a kid, and went back this week to get outfitted for cross…read morecountry skiing. I was a bit dismayed to discover that they no longer sell secondhand skis, that was such a great service to the community, but in the end I went with new and was super happy with my decision. They offered an excellent price for the whole kit - boots, skis, and poles. They are pretty basic but exactly what I need, lightweight and comfortable and just my size. The service from everyone was friendly, chill, helpful, funny, just great. I love that they have a quality control station where someone makes sure everything you bought is in good working order before you go. And I love how much outdoor equipment they have from Montreal companies. Now... if it'll just stop raining...

So you're looking for skis or you're looking for hockey equipment or maybe a snowboard. This is…read moredefinitely a place you need to check out. Poubelle du Ski has been around for a long time and they know their stuff. They also have outdoor active wear like pants and coats. Some notes on ambiance. This place is normally packed so be patient. They'll get you what you need but sometimes the place is busting at the seams so a little patience goes a long way. Éric and Yan helped me out this time around and when I tell you these guys know what they're doing I mean it. I'm a hard for for boots both hockey and ski but these guys knew exactly what to grab if one bit wasn't working. My visit to be fitted for ski boots and hockey skates took a couple of hours but again that's down to me being a hard fit. Don't feel rushed by the atmosphere, take your time and pick the right boot or skate or coat or whatever it is you're looking for. The staff will never rush you.

Good in a pinch. The store is small and only carries a handful of essentials so don't go in looking…read morefor something too too specific. Prices are meh, it depends on what they have on sale at the moment. Service is slow but so is foot traffic so that makes sense. Adam likes to come here after we've done our usual Fairmount food trip (Drogheria fine/Kem Coba/wilensky's), but only to browse.

Location: On the main, corner Fairmount. Street parking is available but metered. If you use the…read moresubway, you can get off at Mont-Royal and walk over, unless you're too lazy. The place: This store is smaller than its counterpart in Laval and thus, more cramped. It was a little difficult to get by other shoppers when moving down some of the aisles, and the store wasn't packed at all. The goods: These guys primarily sell outdoor clothing and backpacks, though, personally, I think there is a wider selection of bags over at MEC. In terms of clothing, they carry brand names - off the top of my head, I remember Lole and Prana. Service: No one greeted me or assisted me while I was there but the cashier was very friendly. Price point: To be honest, the only reason I stopped in was because I was dying of heat and I wanted to get something short-sleeved to change into. So, being in a rush, I got a Lole shirt which ran me $54. A bit steep, but I like Lole and I was too darn hot to go look elsewhere!

I brought Wayne my new skis and my husband's old skis to prepare for the season ahead and he did a…read morewonderful job! Wayne operates a full service shop from his home in Kirkland where he can fix or prepare your skis as well as recommend and provide the appropriate glides or waxes needed. He takes the time to discuss your needs and gives great advice! I highly recommend Wayne' s services.

I brought in two sets of ski poles for repair and Wayne fixed them perfectly. He also has a great…read morestock of Nordic ski waxes. I'll go back to Wayne again.

The right gear is imperative when you ski so it is worthwhile to do your research when you are in…read morethe market for new equipment. In my case I was searching for a new pair of ski boots and was told by a friend that the folks at Ski Town did proper boot fittings. Armed with that tip I hopped in my car one weekend morning and made the trek out to Ski Town in hopes of finding a new pair of boots. It is far if you live on the island and it isn't accessible by public transit but I really wanted good gear. Once I arrived I was quickly greeted by one of the sales people and had my measurements taken for a boot fitting. From there he brought out several pairs for me to try on. I was so happy when I was able to find one that fit me properly. Indeed after two ski outings I can confidently say that the boots work well for me and I couldn't be happier. The trek out here was definitely worth my time.

Terrible Customer service. I ordered a gift and received it in a damaged box that does not even…read morematch the product and had sharpie scribbled all over it. It was also missing all accessories and manuals. This is a high end product and if they did not have the correct included packaging and care manuals/accessories. I should have been made aware. I requested a return because I'm not comfortable gifting something in that condition and was met with incredibly rude replies insisting that these things don't matter to them.

We live in Rhode Island and do much of our skiing in New England but take an annual ski vacation at…read moreMont Tremblant, in Quebec. Recently we decided to purchase new equipment and found that Daniel LaChance had the best selection by far, and their service was like nothing we've ever experienced before. We purchased custom-fit ski boots for our 2 sons, and the boot fitter was exceptional. It's an experience - but I highly recommend taking the time to get your boots properly fitted the way they do at Lachance. The gentleman who did the fitting was precise and meticulous, measuring their feet and molding the boots to every contour, bump, and detail. It took about 2 hours and several rounds of tweaking a pressure point here and a spot there. When we returned to Mont Tremblant this year, we needed adjustments to the boots, which they said happens sometimes. The Ski Shop did not hesitate to make sure we got what we needed, they got right to work on making the necessary adjustments, at no charge. They even stayed past closing time to complete the boot fitting. In addition to custom boot fitting, they have an incredible array of skis, boots, clothing, and accessories. Just a fantastic store, with great people. We are 100% satisfied with Daniel LaChance, best Ski Shop we've ever been to!

Daniel LeChance Ski Shop - Best In North America - is 100% TRUE!! Brian Murray set us up with the…read morebest ski rental gear after @aircanada lost it. We are so grateful for your understanding, kindness, and compassion, we were very well taken care of, YOU'RE THE BEST!! XOXOX

These guys know more about bikes, bike gear and how to get your ride dialed in for your needs than…read moreanyone in the area. They have a good selection of the stuff you need and know how to get you the gear you will be itching to use every day. And the best part is they know just as much about winter gear as they do about bikes, so they will keep you amped to get outside year round. They have all the tools any outdoor enthusiast needs to enjoy the Adirondacks and Champlain Valley and all this area has to offer.

From the owner: Viking Ski and Cycle is a sporting goods retailer founded in 1965. We are purveyors of fine skiing…read moreequipment and apparel. Some of our other product offerings include bicycles, snowboards, backcountry skis/gear, cross country skis and snowshoes. We offer ski rentals and have a full repair shop for skis and bicycles on site.

Classic Vermont vibe they have everything to get you dialed in for your next run on the hill!read more

Great selection of quality gear, and the staff was super friendly. The gave me a great discount on…read morea pair of ski pants, more than what was advertised, and that was before I even told them that I left my pair in Connecticut. Their pizza is BOMB too. We got the Smoked Gouda and ate it before we even got back to Jay Peak. We hoped to grab another pie on the way home, but unfortunately the pizza is only available Friday and Saturday. Absolutely a must if you're in the area.

My wife and I stopped in and I bought her four pairs of beautiful shoes in the charming shoe store…read more All of the shoes are custom made and the quality is extremely high. The owner is personable and very funny. He worked extensively with my wife while she tried on shoes and asked about other shoes she saw in the store. My wife is extremely happy with her shoes and we couldn't ask for a better experience.