You’re an important customer, and our local gearhead shops appreciate your business. Hopefully, everything is perfect with your shipment. However, if you are not satisfied with your online purchase, you can return your order by following the instructions below.
Returns must be made within 30 days of receiving, and items must be in the same condition they were sent to you, with the original packaging and product tags. We ask that you ensure your return is packaged within a shipping box or a bag.
Items returned using the product box as a shipping box cannot be accepted. (For example, if you purchased a pair of shoes, the shoe box must be placed WITHIN a shipping box and not marked or altered.)
We will credit your original payment method. Items should be returned with the original hang tags. Need more? Here’s the fine print, spelled out for easy use.
The following items are final sale:
- Climbing Gear (excluding climbing shoes)
- Avalanche Packs
- Undergarments (excluding base layers)
- Transceivers & Beacons
- Bear Spray
- Safety Gear
- Swimwear (bottoms and one pieces)
- Ski Crampons
- Masks and face coverings
- Mask filtration
- Samples or other exception items
- Alpine Ski Boots 30% off or more
* Please note that eligible ski boot returns will incur a 5% restocking fee (deducted from your refund).
Returning Product via Mail for a Refund:
- Contact cs@vpo.ca or 1-800-746-7876 to request an RA# and obtain the shipping information for your return. Be sure to include a copy of your original receipt.
- Ship your package back using a method of your choice (courier or Canada Post). Please note that customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
- Once the store receives your package, we will refund your original payment method within 5 business days.
If you wish to exchange an item for another size/colour, we suggest you return the item using the above steps and place a new order for the size/colour right away as this will avoid delays.
Shipping fees on the original purchase are non-refundable.
Return Your Online Purchase In-Store:
- Drop into any VPO store with your item in brand-new condition, your original receipt, and the staff will assist you.
- You can request an In-Store Credit, Exchange, or Refund. Note that refunds for online orders are issued from Head Office within 5 business days.
Are you having a problem with your purchase?
Often, a quick conversation with our staff can solve the problem. If the problem persists, or if you feel the product is defective, our staff will initiate a warranty. Depending on the issues, this may involve the original supplier, or it may be a simple replacement on the spot. Our mission is to solve the problem as painlessly and as quickly as possible.