In reply to Removed User:
That was my favorite outdoor shop when I lived in Calgary 25+ years ago. They liked me too: I had my house burgled and everything of value went including my climbing and camping gear, so I was able to go to MEC and spend several thousand dollars on new gear in one go! I'm still using a lot of that gear today.
The only US owner that would be a reasonable "fit" would be REI Co-op, which is a similar organisation - but much bigger. They have very good gear, but it's pricey.
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