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Old Posted Nov 12, 2008, 6:45 PM
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Originally Posted by markbarbera View Post
The Burlington location is not car-dependant. There are two Burlington Transit lines serving this location via Burlington GO Station and the Burlington Transit terminal (route 2 and route 12). With a bus passing this location every 15 minutes, the transit service here is relatively frequent.
Fair enough...

However, MEC has long been a champion of sustainability, and really, this Burlington location is a real departure for them.

Most of us have been in the Toronto location. A great streetfront location in a busy active downtown, with a streetcar at your doorstep.

The Ottawa location is in Westboro, which is an earthy outdoorsy neighbourhood (not unlike Westdale), and not far from the O-Train.

The flagship Vancouver location has moved from its original location, but West Broadway is a very busy and active neighbourhood.

You see the trend here?

Perhaps the move to a big box type store reflects there recent decision to have much of their manufacturing moved overseas. Maybe the almighty dollar is compromising their values.

It's starting to reek a bit like Disney.
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