Western New York Fiber Arts Festival + Clarence Flea Market & Antiques World

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Photo courtesy Mel Poole, Unsplash

​This trip travels to the USA. Passports required!

Join us for a one-day bus tour from Toronto to the enchanting Western New York Fiber Arts Festival and the bustling Clarence Antiques World and Flea Market. This tour is specially designed for those enjoy the charm of handcrafted fiber artistry and the thrill of uncovering unique treasures and bargains at flea markets.
Our first stop will be the WNY Fiber Arts show. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in a vibrant world of fiber art demonstrations, workshops, and local vendors showcasing their finest wool, yarns, and textiles. Whether you're an experienced crafter or simply appreciate the beauty of handmade goods, you'll find inspiration and joy around every corner. We will be here for 2 hours and this will also be your lunch stop and lunch will be available from food vendors at the show.
After that delightful visit, we'll head to the NY Antiques World and Flea Market, the largest flea market in New York State. Stroll through aisle after aisle filled with a diverse array of antiques, collectibles, and vintage items. This treasure trove offers something for everyone, from elegant jewelry and timeless furniture to nostalgic memorabilia. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, and perhaps find that perfect piece to add a touch of history to your home.  We will be here for 2 hours.

There will be a short washroom & dinner stop on the way back to Toronto.

Tour Dates

1-Day Trip
Sat Sep 14, 2024

Price

$125 per person
All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

Pickup Locations

7:15 AM York Mills Station
7:45 AM Mississauga Hurontario & Courtney Park Drive
8:30 AM Burlington Appleby Line @ Hwy 407
To book over the phone, 
​please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on deluxe bus with washroom and WiFi.
  • Admission to the Western New York Fiber Arts Festival in East Aurora, NY.
  • Visit to the Clarence Antiques World & Flea Market in Clarence, NY.
  • ​Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during the tour.
  • All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

  • Burlington 7:35 PM
  • Mississauga 8:05 PM
  • York Mills 8:40 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • 100% full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 7 days before trip departure date. 
  • Your can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure. without penalty. 

Travelling with Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults. 

Travel Documents

  • US Immigration requires that all travellers MUST have a passport (or Nexus or EDL cards).  If you do not have a Canadian or USA passport, please make sure that you have the appropriate permissions or documentation to travel to the USA. 
  • If you are denied entry to the US, sadly we will have to leave you at the border.
  • Sorry but no refunds if you are denied entry.

Emergency Medical Insurance

  • Emergency medical and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Even though this is a one-day trip, the smallest visit to an urgent care centre or a hospital in the USA can be very expensive.
  • If you are not covered by a workplace or some other blanket travel/medical insurance policy, please consider purchasing emergency medical insurance online from CAA or TD Insurance or RBC Insurance or Manulife.

Shopping Allowance

Many of you ask what the duty-free or shopping allowance is. The answer is this is a one-day trip so there is no duty-free allowance but also no shopping limit, you can spend as much as you wish. You will be required to pay HST and possibly duty on all your purchases.

​Just to give you an idea, if you purchase $300 worth of goods on this trip, you may be required to pay $39 HST when you cross back into Canada. Additional duty may apply for certain categories of goods such as luxury goods, watches, jewellery etc.