Sports Junkies

Vancouver


Along with the shelves of used boots and shoes near the entrance of this outdoor gear and sports equipment consignment store, you'll find racks of end-of-range new togs. Upstairs is a cornucopia of new and used equipment, from skis to snowshoes. If you know your prices, you can save a bundle here.

If you're inspired to take to the city's surfeit of cycling lanes on your visit but don't want to rent, there's always a good selection of well-priced used bikes on offer here, including some good-value mountain bikes.


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