I'm not a sports fan, nor will I ever be a sports person. But, when Christmastime comes and you…read moreneed to buy something for a sports fanatic, you need to visit a sporting goods store. When you first walk in to Outlaw Sports you know you're in the right place. It even smells like a sports store, whatever that means. Hockey equipment fills up most of the store with all the helmets, padding, sticks and skates they have, but they also focus on other sports too. You can buy those gloves for the golfer in the family, or the pigskin for the football fan. They even sell jerseys and little figurines. There is so much stuff in this store that it's actually quite packed and crammed in. There isn't too much space to walk around and browse with all the stuff randomly placed around the store. Of course, all the people perusing the isles don't help either. I wasn't really offered a hand with finding anything, which was crappy because it took me a while. I could have asked for help, but I had a hard time locating someone who worked there. I think they were wearing green shirts, but I can't be sure. To be honest, sports stores scare me and Outlaw was no exception. At least they've got decent stock and lots of it!

This is THE place to rent skis in Calgary. The guys working there know skiing and they have the…read morebest equipment for experienced skiers. I will only rent from here in the future after trying some competitors who can't compete with the knowledge, personalized service, and high quality equipment.

Walked past the firearms counter a few times with a fresh RPAL in one pocket and $10k in the other…read moreand not one person could be bothered to help me. Walked out, went home and bought a new Beretta shotgun online.

I purchased a Henry golden boy .22 LR (display model) just ran multiple rounds through it and the…read morelever action consistently jams the cartridges so you have to push them down with your finger to line them up. Even had a couple that broke and I had to pick them out. I've tried calling the store three times and they NEVER pick up the phone. I've had this same problem multiple times. I dont know what is going on over there but they need to start picking up the phone. Disappointed. Update: after getting ahold of them they told me there is nothing they can do to help have it repaired or sent to manufacturer for warranty service. Thanks for nothing!

I visited MEC store in Calgary at a time flagged "as busy as it gets". Thank you Vlad for taking…read morethe time to assist a customer who is a senior. I had been gifted Mountain Hardware womens' trousers - and broke my fingernail after many attempts to open the very stubborn clasp. It seemed useful to be able to open the belt for a number of reasons. Vlad immediately and cheerfully assisted with finding me/manufacturing a replacement that worked. Very happy with the customer service. Thanks Vlad.

BAIT AND SWITCH WARNING…read more Went back here three times looking at some expensive poles they had priced on the rack for a great deal. I even discussed with a salesperson what an amazing deal it was who concurred with me. At the till that price would quadruple. When I pointed out they had their in-store pricing much lower they told me to pound sand.

This is a specialty store that specializes in outdoor gear. Their competitor is MEC which is right…read moreacross the street. Well came in to look at backpacks. Nothing interested me. The store is smaller compared to Vancouver location. But nice to browse around. This is located in Beltline

Atmosphere might be what MEC used to be in terms of its young, hip, and hungry edge. It's a smaller…read morestore, features mostly brand names, and perhaps has more limited choices in some areas. However, for me and my US-based credit card, it's all about the sales to selection ratio. On a recent Saturday, I went back and forth across the street comparing styles and pricing of hiking shoes and jackets. The folks here were friendly, helpful, and totally cool to comparative shopping game I was playing.

I purchased a pair of hiking boots from the Source for Sports website. They were shipped from a…read morestore in BC because they were the only store that had the size. They didn't fit and I went to the closest store to exchange but needed to return because they didn't have my size. I got dinged $25 from my local store to send them back to B.C.. Beware if you are purchasing anything online from this store. If you have to return, it will cost money.

note i am posting for the other source for sports in northland i couldn't find a yelp page…read more amazing service and great selection found everything i saw online in stock and website is up to date with inventory great prices just wish they had some more 24 inch pads

Amazing service! It's my first time visiting Banff and I forgot my fishing gear. I went here to get…read moresome things and they went above and beyond to help me with licensing, getting the right gear, and letting me know the best places to catch fish. I went from having no idea where to go, to having confidence I was in the right spot with the right gear. I ended up catching a nice brown trout because of them. Highly recommend this shop!

Canmore is pretty much the only city you can get gear for fishing near Banff as the outdoor stores…read moretypically cater to hikers/climbers/bikers/runners. The crew at Wapiti were generous in recommendations for our light spinning set up and were able to help me get my permits for fishing for Banff and a day license although my son and I were only catch and release fishing. They sell lead free lures suitable for Banff and gave recommendations for locations along the Bow River in both Banff and Canmore although they have a variety of fly fishing and outdoor paraphernalia. Our first day we got skunked at Banff on the Bow River and snagged but we eventually were able to hook up to trout in Banff in Lake Moraine and along the Bow with new gear on a separate day and different spots along the other pedestrian bridge. Make sure to buy multiple lures if you're spinning cause there are a lot of trees and rocks to get snagged which are the structures that the trout tend to congregate. One thing they might not be able to help you with is FINDING PARKING near certain spots.

This is my go to spot for skate sharpening - cause they're quick and it's cheap and we seem to get…read moreconsistent results so the 3 pairs I take in. They also have just about every hockey item you can think of, and while the prices aren't always the best, they at least have a good range to their prices for most stuff. I'm a goalie so I do tend to always peruse the goalie section, but have yet to buy any gear here since I buy used not new. They do have an awesome selection of stuff though, so both kids and adults. My kids always love the shooting booth where they can try out some sticks and fire some pucks. Lots of great gift ideas well here. Did a good chunk of my Christmas shopping here this year. Keep your stick on the ice.

You should know that as I type this, I'm humming the Hockey Night In Canada theme song. It only…read moreseems appropriate. Boasting only 1 store in all of Calgary, Hockey For Life AKA Pro Hockey Life offers unparalleled selection of hockey equipment, apparel and accessories at competitive prices backed by the company's Price Guarantee. Known for their service, specialists and pricing, this mega store is the ULTIMATE hockey destination for players and fans alike. When you first walk in, it feels like you're walking into a hockey arena. It's surreal. You immediately realize that this place is every hockey-lover's dream come true. They've got everything from skates to sticks, jerseys to pucks. They've got Flames paraphernalia and memorabilia that will leave you reminiscing about the greatest hockey legends in history. This place is like a hockey museum and the best part is that everything is for sale! Happy Hockey Shopping my fellow Calgarians!

It has great help and also a lot of stock, recommended for rugby football soccer and volleyball…read moreplayers!

Back in the day, my best friend used to be a soccer superstar. Him and his friends would live,…read morebreathe and had it been possible, eat soccer. His birthday was last week and after all these years I wanted to surprise him with a trip down memory lane. To find the perfect gift I of course, went where he and all his soccer friends always used to go: Kicks. Kicks is not only a soccer supermart,but it specializes in all sports gear and equipment. Whether you're shopping for that soccer, football or tennis player in your life, Kicks will most definitely deliver. Plus they sell hot kicks as well. Imagine that. They've got the hottest sneakers of the season in all your favourite brand names. And as if that wasn't enough, if you can get your hands on a Student Union Ticket Pack book, you can save $10 off a purchase of $70, or 15% off your total bill. Cha-ching!

Trailblazer is great store for when you need stuff right away…read more Great employees and they have done wonderful job I am going to give them 5 stars to everyone that works there Good Job

Great selection of outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. I had to have my Salomon boots…read morerepaired and they took care of everything.