Dave Edgar
Owner
Ask Dave about camping, hiking, canoes, and kayaks.
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Meet the team
The people behind the counter at Great Lakes Outfitters.
Dave Edgar and Steve Meating
Owners of the store since 2020.
Dave, Steve, and the store
Dave Edgar bought Joe's Sports and Surplus in 2009, and Steve Meating joined him as a partner in 2020.
In November 2021, they moved the store to a new location as Great Lakes Outfitters, with a bigger fishing section and a paddle centre.
The staff on the floor
We ask questions so we can put you in the best product for your needs. Ask for any of us by name.
Steve Meating
Owner
Ask Steve about fishing, Garmin, and product details.
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Shannon Prosser
Store Manager
Shannon manages the store. Ask about clothing and footwear.
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Alan Lukala
Sales Representative
Ask Alan about kayaks, paddles, and kayak camping.
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Mario Gionet
Sales
Ask Mario about camping gear and snowshoes.
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Kevin Coombs
Sales Representative
Ask Kevin about fishing gear, navigation, paddling, and outdoor cooking.
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Michelle Evans
Office Administrator
Michelle helps customers with work orders and special orders.
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Come in and say hello
We're open seven days a week at 162 Old Garden River Rd. Call (705) 253-2361 and ask for any of us.
Open today 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
162 Old Garden River Rd, Sault Ste. Marie
Six anglers on our first Pro Staff
Three bass anglers and three walleye anglers who fish Lake Huron, Lake Superior and the St. Marys River. Pick one to read their bio.
Adam Baggs
The 2024 Angler of the Year on the Algoma & Northshore Bass Series, who brings tactics from trout, walleye and salmon fishing to bass.
Kris Bain
Grew up in Hawk Junction, has twice won Angler of the Year on the Algoma & Northshore Bass Series, and owns Junction Tackle Company.
Kevin Bodnarchuk
On the water 125 to 150 days a season, from the spring thaw to freeze-up, and happiest chasing smallmouth and largemouth bass with a jerkbait.
Tucker Deschamps
A walleye angler who fishes light jigs and worms. His favourite water is the St. Marys River and Lake Huron.
Kris Desjardin
Finds walleye by dragging weedless spinners through shallow weeds and casting jigs into open water.
Ryan Egan
A walleye angler from Sault Ste. Marie who jigs the Great Lakes, with a strong respect for the fish and the water.
4.5
Rated 4.5 on Google by 137 shoppers
Shoppers on Google mention the staff more than anything else.
Read our Google reviewsOrdered a very fragile ice rod online. It was shipped right away and packed very well.
Great selection of camping and fishing gear. The staff are awesome, super friendly and helpful.
Great local business, friendly and knowledgeable
Always an awesome experience. Staff is knowledgeable and excellent with customer service.
Great prices and great selection
A lovely shop with more gear than you would think. Knowledgeable and friendly staff who actually use the gear.
Very helpful, attentive staff when you need help finding the right fit in something.
Great service and very friendly staff.
They have canoes, kayaks and all the gear to go with it.
Great stuff for almost all outdoor activities.
Didn't know what to expect on our visit, but the staff was fantastic and the selection was impressive for the space.
Great friendly local business. The staff loves the outdoors and it shows.
Knowledgeable staff, great products, community supporters. Always a wonderful experience.
Very helpful staff, were able to get me a pair of snowshoes.
Awesome store. Lots in stock to get you going on your latest outdoor adventures.
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