What MEC is known for
Vancouver-founded (1971) Canadian outdoor-gear retailer, historically a member-owned cooperative; sold to U.S. private equity firm Kingswood Capital in 2020 and no longer a co-op, then acquired by Canadian investors in 2025. Roughly 24 stores today.
How ORBIS reads this city
Best for — Canadian outdoor co-op
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