She said shoes and jewelry are among the popular items.

"Gold is less expensive in the U.S.," LaPier said.

Canadian shoppers are also attracted to stores that aren't available in Canada, such as New York and Company, Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works.

"I canvass the stores every week on how business is going. For some stores, Canadians represent anywhere from 25 to 85 percent of their business," she said.

Due to the increased business, stores are welcoming Canadian shoppers with open arms.

"So many of them don't remember when the Canadian dollar was so strong," LaPier said.

Some stores are looking for ways to provide better customer service. She said Hot Topic was looking at a debit card reader that can read Canadian cards.

Derek Sprague at Malone Golf Club said the club has seen a 15 to 20 percent increase in daily greens fee play by Canadian golfers.

"This is better than last year, and last year was a good year," he said.

Area motels offer golf packages at par. Motel operators take reservations and make tee times for their guests at the course.

About 80 percent of those golfers are repeat customers, some with 15 years or more of making a trip to play Malone.

"Golf packages are so important to the community. On some weekends, our golf packages take up 50 to 60 percent of the rooms in the Malone area," Sprague said.

He said the club brings about 25,000 tourists to the Malone area every year. There is a trickle-down effect, as the golfers also shop, buy gas and groceries while they are in town.

He said the main market for stay-and-play packages is Ontario, especially Ottawa, which is a two-hour drive. Quebec golfers are more likely to do a day trip, as it's only about an 80 minute drive from Montreal.

"We've been marketing that area for about 20 years," Sprague said. "We do a trade show in Montreal and Ottawa in March of each year. It gets everybody excited for the golf season."