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Outlet Shopping Vancouver/Seattle

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  • 22-05-2015 3:00pm
    #1
    YHT
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi,
    I am planning a visit to Vancouver and am looking for some suggestions for designer outlet shopping. I have found Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip about a 2.5 hour drive from Vancouver. (a) is there anything nearer. (b) any issues crossing the boarder into USA.

    Thank you.


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    #2
    fergusb
    Registered Users Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    Tulalip is pretty good, but there are some closer to the border which I've never been to so cannot judge.

    From the border point of view, if you are travelling for between 24-48 hours you have a maximum of 200$ of purchases you can bring across the border, for 48+ hours its $800 CAD. If you exceed this and get caught you will be charged tax and duty on your purchases which can be quite a lot.

    The above is for residents returning to Canada..... I have no idea what the rules are for tourists.

    There is a Premium Outlet opening near Vancouver Airport in a few months, especially with the current exchange rates it might be worth investigating.


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    #3
    YHT
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭YHT


    Hi,

    Thank you for the information, much appreciated. Will check out the new outlet opening near the Airport. As I am planning my visit as a day trip, I think I will need to check out the value I am allowed to bring back into Canada. Would never have thought of that!!


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