# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Demo Days and Gear Swap – MEC Ottawa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us in-store for a weekend of community, gear, prizes and more. It's all part of our Member Month celebration to help you gear up for the summer season ahead. 

Enter for a chance to win grand prizes valued up to $1250 and be one of the first 20 people to arrive in-store to get a special giveaway prize.  
 

WHEN: 
→ May 2-3 from 9am-1pm 

WHERE: 
→ MEC Ottawa: 
366 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E8

WHAT: 
→ Activations and gear demos from top brands Patagonia, Rossignol, Nemo, Katadyn, Happy Yak, Zempire
→ Local community partners
→ First 20 people each day get a special giveaway prize  
→ A chance to win grand prizes valued up to $1250 
→ Buy or sell gently used gear at the legendary MEC Gear Swap 
 

Gear Swap
Get deals on secondhand items and give gear another life of adventures. That’s a win for you, your wallet, and the planet. 

To sell your gently used gear, rent a table via the link here: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987630795214?aff=oddtdtcreator
All proceeds from our table rentals will go to the Alpine Club of Canada.  

For more info visit: 
https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/demo-days-and-gear-swap-26 

Come discover your local MEC for the biggest outdoor brands, a huge assortment of gear, new arrivals, community events, and advice from MEC expert staffers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/demo-days-and-gear-swap-mec-ottawa/200030000244635
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 366 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E8
- **lat**: 45.39124
- **long**: -75.75491
- **full address**: 366 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E8, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Demo Days and Gear Swap - MEC Ottawa being held?
  - **A:** Demo Days and Gear Swap - MEC Ottawa takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 366 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E8, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Demo Days and Gear Swap - MEC Ottawa?
  - **A:** Demo Days and Gear Swap - MEC Ottawa is organized by MEC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Demo Days and Gear Swap - MEC Ottawa is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Demo Days and Gear Swap - MEC Ottawa sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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