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BTC Week at MEC – August 24-30, 2026
Celebrate “BTC Week at MEC” from August 24-30 with exclusive member savings, in-store events, workshops, and prizes.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) believes that spending time outdoors fosters a deeper connection to nature and a stronger commitment to protecting it.
That’s why we’re excited to celebrate BTC Week at MEC, August 24-30. As organizations that share a passion for outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and connecting people with nature, BTC and MEC are working together to inspire more people to discover the Bruce Trail. Through exclusive member savings, in-store events, workshops, and community support, MEC is helping to promote the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s mission while encouraging outdoor exploration and conservation across Ontario.
4 Ways to Take Part in BTC Week at MEC
Discounts for BTC members August 24-30
From August 24-30, 2026 BTC members will receive a 15% discount on their in-store purchase at participating MEC locations*.
To receive this discount, members must show their valid membership card at the checkout.
In-store events on August 30
Join us in-stores on Sunday, August 30, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Meet and chat with BTC staff and Bruce Trail Club volunteers
- Learn about the Bruce Trail, how you can explore it and support it
- Prizes and giveaways
- Workshops and demonstrations
- PLUS: 10% of MEC-labelled product sales on August 30 will be donated to the BTC, up to $3000
Learn outdoor skills at a MEC Workshop
Looking to build or freshen up on your outdoor skills?
Join a workshop hosted by MEC experts covering hiking, camping, paddling and more.
Find Bruce Trail and hiking-related workshops throughout BTC Week at MEC.
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Camp Kitchen Kit Draw
Visit a participating MEC location between August 24-30 and enter a draw to win a MEC Camp Kitchen Kit.
Prize includes:
- MEC Mini Camp Stove ($37.95)
- MEC Stainless 2 Piece Pot Set ($39.95)
- MEC Stainless Camp Kettle ($19.95)
- MEC Base Camp Portable Cook Station ($149.95)
- MEC Ultra Lite Highback Chair ($129.95)
- MEC Camp Cutlery Set ($7.95 each)
- MEC Base Camp Stackable Mug x2 ($6.95 each)
Contest closes at 9:00pm EDT on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
MEC stores participating in Bruce Trail Week
Barrie | Burlington | Kitchener | London | North York | Toronto | Whitby
Not a BTC member yet?
Support the mission of the Bruce Trail and access exclusive benefits throughout the year.
* 15% discount on (almost – regular price and clearance) everything. Discount applies to in-stock items purchased in-store at MEC. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash, applied to gift cards, Yard Sale items, services, boats or bikes, prior purchases or combined with other offers, such as price matching, sale items or staff discount. Available to MEC members only (you can join for free with your purchase).
If an item is out of stock at a store during BTC week, but is available at another MEC location, MEC Staff will offer omnichannel service, extend the 15% discount and will ship the product to the members home free of charge.
