Welcome Canadian Shoppers

With currency exchange rates at or near par, New York State presents a wealth of shopping opportunities for our nearby Ontario and Quebec neighbors.

If you live in Niagara or the Toronto area, several major malls and shopping areas near Buffalo and Niagara Falls are within a short drive.  The Walden Galleria, Eastern Hills Mall and Boulevard Mall near Buffalo and the The Summit and Fashion Outlets in Niagara Falls are brimming with the latest fashions, electronics and home accessories.  On the highways near these malls, you will find dozens of other chain and locally-owned stores, restaurants and accommodations.  For additional ideas of what to see and do and where to stay near Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York, visit the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation's web sites.

Ontario residents from the Kingston area and other eastern Ontario communities will find plenty of shopping opportunities at the Salmon Run Mall in Watertown, the Carousel Center and Shoppingtown Malls in Syracuse and the Waterloo Premium Outlets.  For information about accommodations and what to see and do near Watertown, visit the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council.  Complete Syracuse information can be obtained from the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau.

If you live in Montreal or southern Quebec, the Champlain Centre Mall and many other stores can be found in Plattsburgh, a short drive from the Canadian border. 

The Factory Outlets of Lake George are approximately a two hour drive south of the Quebec border.  For additional information about the Plattsburgh area, visit the Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce.  For information about Lake George, visit the Warren County Department of Tourism.  When traveling further south to the Hudson Valley area, be sure to stop in at Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets for even more terrific deals!

  

While many New York State stores near the border welcome Canadian currency, it may be possible to obtain better exchange rates by using a major credit card or obtaining United States currency from an ATM machine or bank.

Current United States border crossing regulations can be found at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's web site.  For information about Canadian border crossing and rules about bringing merchandise back to Canada from the United States visit the Canadian Border Services Agency's web site.

 

Happy shopping!