Water Sports · Ontario
A large independent outdoor store in downtown Peterborough selling camping, paddling, cycling and outdoor clothing gear, with canoe, kayak and bike rentals and a bike shop. Known for expert staff and community spirit.
Wild Rock Outfitters is a well-loved independent outdoor store in Peterborough with a big selection of clothing, footwear, camping and paddling gear. Google also lists canoe, kayak and bike rentals and a bike repair shop. Reviewers describe it as one of their favourite outdoor stores, with a focus on quality, sustainable products and a price-match policy.
Staff are the recurring theme. Reviewers find them welcoming and knowledgeable, including to people who aren't serious adventurers. One camper praised the shop for stocking a hard-to-find charcoal filter for a gravity water system, the kind of detail that comes from staff who actually use the gear. A traveller passing through got a quick bike repair slot.
Online shopping works well too, with a well-designed website, good communication and easy returns, and customers from across the country order from here. Several reviewers mention the owners' community work, including fundraising for people experiencing homelessness.
With a 4.9 rating across more than 870 reviews, complaints are rare and don't point to any recurring issue. Parking options vary downtown, from a free lot to paid street and garage parking.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 874 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Wild Rock Outfitters directly.
