Camping & Hiking · Water Sports · British Columbia
Mt. Waddington Outdoors
An independent outdoor gear shop in Chilliwack, BC, known for knowledgeable staff, packraft and drysuit expertise, and rentals for hiking and paddling trips.
What visitors say
Mt. Waddington Outdoors is a locally owned outdoor store in Chilliwack, stocking gear for hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering and paddling. Reviewers describe a well-stocked, welcoming shop with prices close to the bigger chains, and they'll order in what isn't on the shelf.
Staff knowledge is what most people mention. Customers praise patient help fitting climbing shoes and drysuits, and several say staff took real time with beginners putting together a first backpacking kit. They also help with warranty and repair claims through the brands they carry.
The shop is a go-to for packrafts. Reviewers rented rafts to try sizes before buying, and one paddler rented a stripped-down raft for a crossing of Garibaldi Lake. A whitewater crew from Manitoba bought a full set of rafts and accessories through them. Rentals cover a range of sports, and the store is dog-friendly.
A few recent reviews are negative. Two visitors felt singled out or unwelcome, including one who was asked to leave a backpack at the front, and another waited months for a refund on a returned shuttle pass. If you're bringing a pack in, expect you may be asked to check it.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 224 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Mt. Waddington Outdoors directly.