Kingston shoppers have the full range of shopping experiences. First, there is the traditional downtown with lots of adjoining stores but limited parking on the streets or in distant parkades or lots. Second, there are the traditional shopping centres or malls with all the stores under one roof and a giant parking lot surrounding the mall. Kingston examples are the Cataraqui and Frontenac Malls.
The RioCan Centre reflects the third shopping experience. Strips of adjoining stores are interspaced with adjoining strips of parking spots. Customers drive from strip to strip.
The King's Crossing Fashion Outlet demonstrates a fourth shopping experience. A well-known brand name occupies an entire store, i.e., an outlet for the brand. Adjoining stores are right next to lanes of parking. Prices are typically knocked down because the items aren't necessarily the latest version.
We'll known brands at King's Crossing include Columbia, Tommy Hilfiger, Vie de Rose,...
Read moreThe Tommy Hilfiger store closed about one year ago. It’s still listed on the outlet store directory. The mall has no washrooms at all in service. Today they are posted CLOSED for renovations and locked. That is appalling. At the very least, post a notice on the website that no washroom facilities are available at this mall. There is no information posted about their return to service. Stores we were in had no public washrooms. Agree with other reviews about outlet stores and pricing. Some nice stores with good selections. Prices are almost same as regular retail for this season’s merchandise. Good selection of clearance items in some stores. We won’t shop there anytime in the...
Read moreFashion Outlet Mall is an attractive location to buy shoes and clothing. It has stores from many popular brands including Roots, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Puma, Columbia, and others. If you need to refresh your wardrobe, the Outlet Mall is definitely a place to visit, especially if you are not particularly loyal to any specific brand that's not present there. I have heard of people from Ottawa especially taking a ride to Kingston to shop. The price range of the stores covers typical budgets and you can find good choice...
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