Canadian Shoppers
Visiting from across the border? Welcome to Niagara Falls USA!
Niagara Falls USA is home to great shopping hot spots like the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, featuring over 200 top designer brand name stores, located just minutes from the iconic Falls, the Canadian border, area hotels and attractions. Visit the quaint villages of Lewiston and North Tonawanda and experience the charm and down-home feel to boutique and mom-and-pop shops. Or, if you enjoy a good hunt, there's a wonderful mix of treasures ready to be discovered at the various antique shops.
Learn more about these trendy shopping spots with the Buffalo Niagara Shopping Guide featuring can't miss shops, malls and neighborhoods, as well as fabulous girlfriend getaway itineraries! Pick up your free copy at the Niagara USA Official Visitor Center, just minutes from the Rainbow Bridge.
So, how much can you spend shopping while in Niagara Falls USA without paying duty at the border? Glad you asked! The longer you stay, the more you can spend! Extend your stay and relax at one of many hotels after a busy day of shopping.
| Time Out of the Country | Exemption Limits |
| Out of country within 24 hours | CA $0 |
| More than 24 hours, but less than 48 hours | CA $200 |
| More than 48 hours, but less than 7 days | CA $800 |
| More than 7 days | CA $800 |
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or WHTI, requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. Find additional border crossing information here. For current traffic conditions, call the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, 1-800-715-6722 or follow traffic updates on Twitter.