Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has been Canada’s go-to outdoor gear retailer since 1971, originally founded as a co-operative in Vancouver, BC. After a challenging period that included a sale to US-based Kingswood Capital in 2020, MEC returned to majority Canadian ownership in 2025. With locations across Canada and a strong online presence, MEC carries the Canadian Operated badge reflecting its Canadian management and headquarters, and its renewed Canadian ownership.
