While visiting home recently, I decided to play golf for the first time in a long time, but wanted…read moreto do it right by getting a pair of shoes. With this place being the only possible spot in town to carry them, I rolled the dice, stopped in, and became pleasantly surprised when there was not just one, but two options. The price was also "marked down" 50% on both so what would have been a $120 pair cost me only $60. They also had sizes 11.5 and 12 in both. Another surprise. The only thing they didn't have was a pair of nylon socks, so I rolled the dice again and took a dirty, likely germ-infested sock from the used sock box and hoped to leave without getting plantar warts or else some other unrecognizable fungus. Three days later and I haven't had to visit either the podiatrist or dermatologist. Before entering the store, I got distracted by the sales rack and ended up picking up a $10 t-shirt and a $32 pair of running shorts inside (not on sale). The cashier/manager told me he could save me 20% on my total at the counter by simply providing my name and address. Not my email address, which would have likely resulted in me getting bombarded with unwanted spam, but my physical address. Easy enough. My total came to just under $90 and I left one happy shopper.

Kicking myself that I've not come in here sooner. I've been…read moreto a huge Bass Pro store when I lived in Calgary. It's not so much of a need for me as it is a novelty. I do like to fish but just don't go often enough anymore and I have a lot of gear already. It is dog friendly here and Santa was in store so off we went on a Sat at 1pm... And wow. Was blown away. The cool people are here! Lol! The men.... Are here! Nice customers, many with their own dogs! My pooch loved the display at the back with all the taxidermy deer, bear, geese etc. the running waterfall was a great effect on the mini mountain. The store was busy but well laid out. Clean. The huge signs above the sections tell you where to go. I was surprised at alllll the pet things. Gift ideas, spices. Xmas food items. Staff wear green shirts with name tags and they were so great and good to my dog. She was spoiled. Santa loves dogs too! We stayed at least 2 hours... Blew about $75 but I see this as an amazing outing every couple of weekends. Things are on clearance but scattered throughout the store. Washroom was at the front at the massive fireplace. Check outs didn't take long. Lol... I went thru x 2. Tons of parking.

UPDATE / NEWSFLASH: On October 3, 2016, it was announced that the Bass Pro Shops has acquired all…read moreCabela's stores in a $5.5 Billion Dollar USD deal! Will this store change branding to Bass Pro? That has not been decided yet. However, their stellar sales, breaking records in Canada, should be encouraging to Bass Pro. Stay tuned for details!! ________________ They've had spectacular attendance for their opening weekend - September 22-25 2016. I went in to see what it's like, comparing it to their biggest competition (Bass Pro is NOT located in Ottawa, unfortunately - but there is one in the outskirts of Toronto, which is where I have been.) This store was mobbed! There are many similarities, such as they've kept the taxidermists quite busy with all the animals on display. The entrance has several such displays set up, high above the entrance where people can't touch them. Bears, deer, etc. Everywhere I went, I could hear "pop! pop! pop!", and when I got to the back of the store, I found out why: there's a display of animals cavorting down a rock-mountain, and kids and adults alike are playing with wooden toy guns that produce a popping noise when they go off. Meanwhile, in the rest of the store, they sell fishing and hunting equipment, including a long counter where they sell rifles. They sell camouflage clothes, as well as footwear for all ages, and camping and cooking gear (I noticed a deep fryer). Cabela's does NOT have a huge fish tank. There was a fudge factory (with a lineup), and candied nuts (I had a sample; they were good!). I will go back again to take a closer look, and perhaps try some footwear on, when it will hopefully be a little less crowded.

I had a mishap on my bike this morning and went to Bushtukah Kanata. A bike technician was assigned…read moreimmediately. Alex fixed my bike quickly and made great suggestions to help me in the future. I was back on the road in half an hour thanks to Alex. Amazing service!

I knew it would be pricy but wow, quality. I have my eye on a beautiful Trek mountain bike. You…read morewon't leave with a bike less than 1K plus tax. It's just that way. I'd never been here before. Brenda was awesome, saw me looking at bikes and came right over. Very knowledgeable. The store had a decent vibe and was clean. Lots of gear and clothing. Shopping for a bike on Markertplace, Canadian Tire, Used, Costco. Forget it. I tried. Here, the bike is assembled for you upon purchase by people that know what they are doing. Warranty included. 15% off accessories for 7 days after the buy. You can get sized on your visit to see what size of bike you need. You can test drive the floor model on the lot to get a feel for your chosen one. (Bring runners, of course) I learned a lot and I'll be back soon for payment. 3 Ottawa locations. Westboro is said to be bigger. Orleans has a lot of the stock. It feels elite to shop here. Just wish it was a tad more affordable but you get what you pay for!

I had an issue with a tent I purchased, as it arrived with what appeared to be marks on the…read morerainfly. From the very beginning, the Bushtukah team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about finding a fair solution. Rather than dismissing my concerns, they took the time to contact Sea to Summit on my behalf to get the manufacturer's opinion and kept me updated throughout the process. In the end, they offered a refund, and I couldn't be happier with how everything was handled. Outstanding customer service like this is becoming increasingly rare. Bushtukah truly stands behind the products they sell and values their customers. I wouldn't hesitate to shop with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for outdoor gear. Thank you again, Bushtukah, for your professionalism and excellent support!

Had an initial issue with a cancelled order, but Bushtukah's customer service handled it perfectly…read more They took full responsibility, updated their processes, and made things right by fulfilling my order with an extra discount. Great post-sale support.

Bought a commuter bike last September and it has been a very dependable ride with excellent…read morehandling. The free annual tune up was very good as well; I was dumping too much oil on the chain, so Andrew showed me how to do it properly, which was above and beyond. A small issue with the chain was resolved to my satisfaction, so I highly recommend Giant Kanata.

From the owner: Discover the latest bikes, accessories, and services at Giant Kanata CA. Call us at…read more1+(613)599-1240. Your ultimate destination for all things Cycling.

I am not much of an outdoorsman. In fact, I am not even much of an indoorsman either. Anyhow, my…read morelack of outdoor skills, knowledge or comfort came to light when I met my sister-in-law's boyfriend. He is the epitome of outdoors - he lives up in the mountains of Washington State, drives an atv, hunts, rides horseback, owns bear repellant and can fish any body of water for his survival. I spotted Green Drake Outfitters one day as I was cruising along Wellington Street and decided to stop by to buy something/talk to the staff to acquire some sort of woods credibility (the opposite of street cred). Green Drake Outfitters (a green drake is a kind of fly they make lures of for fly fishing - some sort of outdoor sport) sells all kinds of fishing gear - the hats, these gloves for holding the fish tight as you wrest the hook from its mouth, vests to store your hooks, hip waders, all sorts of camoflage gear, etc. The prices? I have no idea if they are high or not, but the staff assured me they were middle of the road. Speaking of the staff, they seem very knowledgable - well, they were quite willing to spend time educating a city boy like me about all things outdoors - mostly for their own entertainment, I am sure! Anyhow, if you are interested in fishing or outdoor adventuring, then go to Green Drake Outfitters.

From the owner: Fly fishing equipment and accessories,read more

Unprofessional and rude, and they don't know how to wrap a boat. We bought our 22 ft pontoon boat…read morethere with a 150 horse shiny new motor at the end of last season. We opted to store the boat there over the winter and have it wrapped after using it for only one month. Improper wrapping caused scratches all over the motor. They wanted us to bring the boat back so they could fix it! I told them that wasn't right, so they sent a detailer out to buff out the scratches. While they are mostly no longer visible except in photos, the top of the cowling still shows obvious swirl marks. No apologies were ever issued and the wife owner was rude. They should have given us a brand new cowling.

Nice people to deal with. They have reasonable prices and are fully committed to service after the…read moresale. Trustworthy

During the past years, I have shopped at Sports Check (Barrhaven) about six or seven times. The…read morefirst time I went there, sales staff kept approaching me offering their help. I politely told the salespeople that I was just looking for now. A short time later I heard a manager (possibly the owner) yelling at her staff saying that they had to ask everybody in the store if any help was needed. I must have been approached by three or four salespeople within only a few minutes. It was way overboard and annoying. Getting frustrated, I ended up leaving the store without buying anything. Another time I went to Sports Check wanting to buy a pair of good quality running shoes. Despite trying on numerous different running shoes none of them fit my feet properly and they weren't even comfortable. When shopping at other stores, I always find good fitting shoes without too much difficulty. During my last visit at Sports Check, in the late Fall, I asked a manager about cycling pants. She said, "I show you what I have." The manager brought me over to the area where they display hiking pants. Over the years, I have found that Sports Chek usually doesn't sell what I'm looking for and/or often they don't have my size. Even when they do have my size, the clothes/shoes don't fit properly. I am an average-sized person proportionate to my body shape, height and weight. Also, I have found that staff doesn't know much about the products they are selling.

Needed to get new shoes for the gym. I usually go to Mark's, but I'm hard to fit, and I thought…read moreSport Chek would have a bigger selection. They did. Walls and walls of choices. Fortunately, I was approached/greeted by a staff member who was eager to serve. After trying on a few pairs and explaining what I needed, and the difficulties I usually have shopping for shoes, the manager helped with some more suggestions. The 2 of them narrowed down the choices the perfect shoe for me. I paid for my purchase, and left the store quite satisfied, and enthusiastic about sharing my experience here on Yelp, as well as my family, and friends.