I learned something interesting recently: you're not going to find the best brand products in the…read morebig chain stores. The latter only sell what they can get a high margin on. (Ex: Stihl electric chain saw). We were looking for warm, winter boots for my wife. After visiting other stores, we found the perfect Solomons to keep her feet toasty, at "We're Outside". The man who helped us was friendly and knowledgeable. Also bought steel crampons to outfit my boots so I don't slip on the ice.

From the owner: We're an independent store selling high quality casual and outdoor apparel and footwear. We also…read morelead group hikes, bike rides, and snowshoes!

Huge shout out to Valley Stove And Cycle in kentville for hooking me up with a new mountain bike…read moreafter mine was stolen, this thing is like the limo's i use to drive for the funeral homes, so much comfort, best bike shop anywhere, super nice guys!

If you ever go to this place make sure you request Colin to service your bike…read more The other technicians are really below standard.

Adam loves Patagonia. So we were really excited to visit. It's a nice store, two stories with lots…read moreof camping and other outdoor merchandise. The staff was a bit too carefree. We'd ask if we could try anything on and they'd be like "yeah just grab everything you want and you can go" no assistance required. Which is refreshing yet foreign because I'm used to there being an item limit and you can't go two people inside, etc. So I guess it depends on you if you enjoy this kind of service. I thought it was ok. I wish we had a Montreal Patagonia store.

Patagonia has been an source of thoughtful gear for decades and the Halifax chapter does not…read moredisappoint. Inspiring space coupled with intuitive staff, whether looking for edgy technical, retro throwback-y colors/designs or weird modern urban wear. Premium stuff made of good materials with good stories. Not to mention that you can put it all through hell and it'll only look more badass. I'll be back soon, for sure.

Average service, okay value (you'll usually pay market price)…read more Decent but random selection of stuff, it's like thrifting. 8 times out of 10 you'll see the regular inventory of Chinese made Rothco or SGS garbage but the other 2 times you'll find some really cool surplus. Good spot if you're feeling lucky

Great staff. Really clean and well organized…read more Nice selection, did I say well organized....!??

A nice compact two floor MEC in the heart of downtown Halifax. Typical MEC store layout. Most of…read morethe clothing is on the second floor - accessible by elevator or stairs. All the staff at this location are super friendly and helpful. Doesn't quite have the variety of larger MECs such as in Toronto which is to be expected. Will need to order in less common items.

Bought boots at MEC, a well known and trusted brand. 8 months into wearing them they began to…read moredevelop a rip in the leather. I talked to the manufacturer, the afore mentioned, "trusted brand", they declined to address the rip. So I went back to MEC to check on there guarantee. They agreed that it was a defect, and with zero hassle replaced the boots. Thanks to the staff who were chill and used common sense to determine it was a defect. -Bless up it's 2024 baby!

I was on Quinpool yesterday when I realized it had been over a year since I'd been into The Trail…read moreShop. Well, I had to fix that mistake! I stuck to the main floor with the clothes, though they do have a second floor with bigger items like tents. I love the set up of the store, though it doesn't seem very friendly for folks who aren't able-bodied with the stairs right at the front entrance. Not super great. The product selection is pretty good, with tons of backpacks and water bottles greeting you as you walk up the stairs to the main floor. The clothing is split between men and women and they seemed to have some pretty decent sales going on. Not going to lie though, I was drawn to the huge selection of socks. A bit weird? Maybe. But there's something so wonderful about a great pair of socks, y'know? Anyway, the Trail Shop is a great independently owned sporting good stores, and if you're in the area I highly recommend checking it out. The staff are friendly and happy to help if you have questions, or to leave you alone if you just want to look around.

The Trail Shop is essentially a mini MEC and for this reason, i'm generally a fan…read more Lots of great camping equipment, rain and winter weather clothing, as well as hiking boots, etc. I'm planning to head backpacking this spring/summer and i'll definitely check out Trail Shop for rain gear and shoes before I leave. Overall, you can expect to find high end brands such as: Arc'teryx, Lolë, North Face and Kuhl.

Maybe if your a man you'll get service here but if you're a woman save your money and.go somewhere…read moreelse. I spent 15 minutes hanging around and gazing at the semi automatic hand guns ( which I am in the market for) and not one.sales person approached me or asked if I needed help. Guess they don't need my money after all.

Amazing!... that…read morethey haven't gone out of business yet. This store has unreal potential if only they had a competent gunsmith and better management. Don't take my word for it. Ask around the hunting/shooting community. The gunsmith is not very good at his job. Buggered up my shotgun. They only have the capability to do gun service that you can do at home. No lathe, no proper taps, the list of things he can't do is longer than the list of what he can do. The inventory is over priced and very few of the staff members know anything about hunting. I will say that the people that work at the counter are very nice. This store just does a lot of things and none of them very well. Save your money and go elsewhere. Sorry

Had a great lesson with Ben! Tried surfing on my own and was never successful. Was able to stand up…read moreduring the lesson! The beach is beautiful and uncrowded. Perfect for learning :)

Friendly young fellow that helped me. Nice amount of hockey cards as well as high-end graded ones.read more

these guys are scalpers big time. My son went into buy his first ever box of Pokemon cards, so not…read moreknowing anything we went to our "local" shop. My son (9) went in and told the guy it was his first ever purchase. That slime ball sold my son a box of cards for 80$ that was released the DAY EARLIER and sold for 30$ at authorized Pokemon shops, these guys go around to all the stores and buy boxes then mark them way up. I can't believe you ripped off a nine year old with such pride. I hope this message reaches new collectors and you avoid this place. We will never set foot in this scalper shop again. Wish I could give 0 stars !!!