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Mount Snow opens its ski season in Dover, Vermont
December 13, 2011

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The temperatures have finally dropped below freezing at Mount Snow.

“It’s been frustrating, that’s for certain,” said David Meeker, director of communications, of the weather conditions.   “There were a lot of nights this past month that were forecasted for good snow-making conditions but they weren’t ever cold enough” he said in the Battleboro Reformer.

Typically, mountains near the Appalachian Trail open either just before or after the American Thanksgiving holiday.  The recent warm spell in and around Dover, however, have made it difficult to make snow without it melting.

Large areas of the east coast were damaged by Tropical Storm Irene in August.  The storm has put extra pressure on the region’s resorts to help maintain the local economy, Meeker told The Reformer, but his resort would not open with a poor product.

On Wednesday, a cold front covered the valley, dumping snow and keeping the temperatures cold enough for the crew at Mount Snow to start making snow, he said.

Thousands of skiers and snowboarders eager for their first run of the season showed up at the opening of Mount Snow’s Blue Bird Express on Saturday.

Even with the setback of not being able to open when they wanted, the staff at Mount Snow is positive this will be one of their best years ever.

If you’re heading south to hit the slopes, be sure to pick up some duty free goods at the border to warm you up in the chalet.

Black Friday shopping in New England? Visit the Duty Free first!
November 14, 2011

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Black Friday is coming up, and that means it’s time to make hay for Canadian shoppers.  For some, the trip is just a swing over the border for a few hours.  For others, it’s a weekend filled with shopping and tourism.

If you’re planning on spending any amount of time over the border, be sure to check in at the Duty Free before you cross.  You’ll save the tax on already discounted goods, and can take advantage your personal exemption.  You’re allowed to exceed your limit for a relatively small state tax.
So long as you consume the balance of the amount your exceeded your exemption by, you won’t have to pay tax when coming back to Canada.

Outlet stores do not always follow outlet mall hours, so it’s a good idea to call any stores you are particularly interested in to make sure they will be open.

New England is covered with shopping malls and outlet stores.  Here are some of the best ones we found:

Kittery Outlets, Maine – Click here for a map of the stores (.pdf)

Kittery’s sandy beaches and stunning ocean views still draw visitors by the thousands. Juxtaposed with the cobblestone streets, quaint pubs, and antique shops of old Kittery are the more than 120 stores of The Kittery Outlets.

See also: Quebec Region Specials –    Atlantic Region Specials

Battenkill and Highridge Outlet Centers – Vermont

The Battenkill and Highridge Outlet Centers are located in Manchester, a destination resort village located in southeastern Vermont. Home to some of Vermont’s most historic lodging and dining establishments Manchester and the surrounding mountains offer the perfect location for your weekend shopping adventure.

Located on Route 7A in beautiful and historic Manchester Center, Vermont, the Battenkill and Highridge Outlet Centers feature upscale designer outlets for the entire family with designer fashions, career wear, sportswear, lingerie, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, electronics… and more.

See also: Quebec Region Specials –    Atlantic Region Specials

Premium Massachusetts Mall Hours

  • Burlington Mall
    75 Middlesex Turnpike
    Burlington, MA 01803

Holiday Shopping - 11/20/2011 12:00pm-6:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/21/2011 -11/23/2011 10:00am-9:00pm
Thanksgiving - 11/24/2011 Mall Closed
Black Friday - 11/25/2011 4:00am-10:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/26/2011 8:00am-10:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/27/2011 10:00am-8:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/28/2011 -12/2/2011 10:00am-9:00pm

See also: Quebec Region Specials –    Atlantic Region Specials

  • Solomon Pond Mall
    601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
    Marlborough, MA 01752

Thanksgiving - 11/24/2011 Mall Closed
Black Friday - 11/25/2011 4:00am-10:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/26/2011 8:00am-10:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/27/2011 10:00am-7:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/28/2011 -12/2/2011 10:00am-9:00pm

See also: Quebec Region Specials –    Atlantic Region Specials

  • Square One Mall
    1201 Broadway
    Saugus, MA 01906

Holiday Shopping - 11/20/2011 11:00am-6:00pm
Thanksgiving - 11/24/2011 Mall Closed
Black Friday - 11/25/2011 4:00am-10:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/26/2011 9:00am-10:00pm
Holiday Shopping - 11/27/2011 10:00am-8:00pm

See also: Quebec Region Specials –    Atlantic Region Specials

Black Friday shopping in New York State? Visit the Duty Free first!
November 14, 2011

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Black Friday is coming up, and that means it’s time to make hay for Canadian shoppers.

For some, the trip is just a swing over the border for a few hours.  For others, it’s a weekend filled with shopping and tourism.
If you’re planning on spending any amount of time over the border, be sure to check in at the Duty Free before you cross.  You’ll save the tax on already discounted goods, and can take advantage your personal exemption.  You’re allowed to exceed your limit for a relatively small state tax.
So long as you consume the balance of the amount your exceeded your exemption by, you won’t have to pay tax when coming back to Canada.
Outlet stores do not always follow outlet mall hours, so it’s a good idea to call any stores you are particularly interested in to make sure they will be open.

New York Premium Outlets

Waterloo Premium Outlets located in Waterloo, NY (Syracuse/Rochester area) and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY (New York City area), will be having the “After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale and Midnight Madness” events starting Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27.

This is Premium Outlets biggest sale event of the year. Most stores will be opening their doors at midnight with specials for the midnight shoppers. Some stores may be opening before midnight.

  • Waterloo Premium OutletsAfter Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Hours
    Thanksgiving: Closed until midnight
    Friday: Midnight-10pm
    Saturday: 8am-10pm
    Sunday: 9am-8pm
  • Woodbury Common Premium OutletsAfter Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Hours
    Thanksgiving: Closed until midnight
    Friday: Midnight-10pm
    Saturday: 7am-10pm
    Sunday: 8am-9pmSee also: Niagara Region Specials –    Quebec Region Specials

Tanger Outlets in New York

Tanget Outlet is holding the “Moonlight Madness” sale. Stores will open at 10pm with special sales going on all night long.

Mall sponsored events include:

- Be one of the first 200 shoppers in line at 10pm at the Shopper Services and receive a free $10 Tanger Gift Card.

- Be one of the first 100 shoppers in line at 2am at the Shopper Services and receive a $20 Tanger Gift Cards.

  • Tanger Outlets at the Arches – Deer Park, NYAfter Thanksgiving Weekend Hours:
    Thanksgiving, Nov. 24: 10pm-12am
    Friday, Nov. 25: 12am-10pm
    Saturday, Nov. 26: 7am-10pm
    Sunday, Nov. 27: 9am-8pmSee also: Niagara Region Specials –    Quebec Region Specials
  • Tanger Outlet – Riverhead, New YorkAfter Thanksgiving Weekend Hours:
    Thanksgiving, Nov. 24: 10pm-12am
    Friday, Nov. 25: 12am-10pm
    Saturday, Nov. 26: 7am-10pm
    Sunday, Nov. 27: 9am-8pmSee also: Niagara Region Specials –    Quebec Region Specials

Other New York Outlet Malls Black Friday Events

  • Adirondack Outlet Mall – Lake George, NYThe Adirondack Outlet Mall will be hosting a “Midnight Madness” event, with stores opening after Thanksgiving at 12am. Special savings will be going on through out the entire weekend.See also: Niagara Region Specials – Quebec Region Specials
  • Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls
    Rainbow Bridge Duty FreeRainbow Bridge Savings Card Outlet Malls

Pick up $800 in Outlet Savings at Rainbow Bridge Duty Free!

  • The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls will closed during the day on Thanksgiving, but will be opening at midnight to celebrate its Midnight Madness sale. Along with special store promotions and door buster discounts, the outlet will have the following events:
  • Enjoy the Madness – Music, entertainment and radio remotes all night long.
  • Wake-up Text – Sign up for a wake-up text and be entered into a $1,000 shopping spree contest.
  • Free Coffee and Red Bull while supplies last.

Add some prestige to your Scotch collection!
November 7, 2011

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IGL Duty Free is offering Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label King George V 750ml

Going skiing in Vermont this season, or anywhere else where you might need a drink to warm you up?  Stop at the Canadian Duty Free border location before you cross the border and take advantage of your personal exemption.  There are many specials all the time at every location, like this one at the IGL Duty Free!

See one of the NHL’s fiercest rivalries this week – Montreal vs. Boston
October 27, 2011

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It has been a disappointing start for both the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins.

The first meetings of the season between these clubs will surely be filled with desperation and should amount to very entertaining games. Montreal crushed the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday to win their first game of the season while playing at home.  The Bruins have come around in their last couple outings but still face criticism of suffering a 2010 season championship hangover.

Despite playing respectably this season for Montreal, goaltender Carey Price is having to absorb some of the blame for the team’s recent woes, as some of hockey’s stingiest fans tend to blame their netminder.  However, Price is a world class talent and has shown how well he can play for this team.  He will be called upon again Thursday night as the Habs surely won’t turn to backup Petr Budaj against their arch rivals.

Boston remains one of the deepest teams in the league but they haven’t gotten the same play out of either of their goaltenders this season.  Boston needs to be better up front, with the Habs playing a tough schedule this week.  Tim Thomas should be getting the nod in goal as he looks to regain his Conn Smythe winning form.

Going to the game?  Stop at one of Duty Free Canada’s land border locations and take advantage of your personal exemption, or exceed it so long as it’s consumed on the other side!  Take a look at the specials you’ll find and much more:

- Quebec specials - Atlantic specials -