Bass Pro Shops

What visitors say

Ottawa's Bass Pro Shops is housed in a stone and wood building that visitors describe as more lodge than store, with decor that impresses children. The overall rating is strong across several thousand reviews, and shoppers consistently mention the size of the selection.

Hunting and sporting goods, camping gear, coolers, barbecues and fishing tackle all get a mention, and one reviewer was pleasantly surprised that prices weren't as high as expected. The archery counter earns a specific thank-you: a customer whose peep sight broke had the bow repaired in minutes and was helped to sight it in. Staff in general are described as warm and helpful, and one family was even given ideas for places to visit nearby.

Anglers have a small gripe. A regular noted that topwater baits, once in their own aisle, are now split across several aisles, which makes browsing them harder. The roasted nuts by the entrance are something of a ritual for some visitors.

The recent complaints are about the checkout. One couple who drove two hours found a camping chair rang up well above its shelf price and were told the system had been having errors with sale prices, and another shopper with an injured knee was sent across the store rather than served at the customer service desk. Check your receipt before you leave. One visitor was also uncomfortable with large dogs in the store, so be aware pets are commonly brought in.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 5,056 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Bass Pro Shops directly.