10 Manitou | Tri-Cities MEC | U/C

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MEC had a very soft (unannounced opening). They just decided they were far enough along in store inventory set up and they could turn the key because enough stock was in place, staff trained and everyday not open is a day without revenue.

They are going to have a hard official opening in early late May or June.

I heard May 27. They soft opened on Sunday. They do have quite a bit of inventory, although the systems aren't all hooked up yet.

I had heard a rumour that they were only going to sell clothing, but they have a full range of technical gear.

It is farther than I'd hoped from where the LRT station is going to be. But it looks like there is something that could be an unofficial trail behind Fairway Ave. It's even got a dotted line on Google Maps. Anyone know anything about it and whether it could be an official trail?

The location also seems accessible via Courtland or smaller side roads from the North, according to Google. Will have to try that out.