If the last piece of your athletic wardrobe puzzle is proper running shoes, this spot makes it impossible to pick out the wrong kicks. They test your running patterns to look at your gait, stride length and foot shape, as well as ask you about your training so they can help you get the best shoes for your feet. Voted the best place to buy running shoes in Western Canada three years in a row, Fast Trax carries a huge assortment of running shoes, including barefoot, road, winter running, multi-function and Olympic lifting shoes.
This shop caters to Nordic skiers, including those that do the annual Birkie. They sell a ton of equipment, and also offer a variety of waxing options (training, race, hot box) and stone grinding to remove damage from your skis and flatten the base. Their cross-country ski gear is broken down by category: performance, sport and sport touring.
This store loves skiers and runners equally, with a wide variety of equipment for both sports. They sell winter running shoes, for those who prefer the great outdoors to a treadmill no matter the temperature outside, as well as running clothing for chilly days. The ski side of the shop is full of fitness, sport and performance skis for juniors and adults. They carry ski equipment from many quality brands, including Salomon, Alpina, Madshus, Swix and Craft.