Magical Mystery Tour is Hoping to Take You Away…

Well, well! We’re getting closer to announcing the winners of our Magical Mystery Bus Ride, taking place this Saturday! Just recently the fabulous gang at CITY-TV’s Breakfast Television (I joked I had been called in to be Dina Pugliese’s stunt double!) helped pick a slew of winners, as has John Donabie of CFRB 1010 Talk Radio fame. And Sun-TV has given us a hand in helping pick winners, too. We’ll be picking ours shortly for a chance at VIP service in luxury Pacific Western buses thanks to Tourism Toronto to visit some of the top warehouse sales in the GTA, plus a chance to win a host of prizes including a $1,000 shopping spree at Niagara Fashion Outlets and two nights stay for four at the Crowne Plaza in Buffalo, fabulous food baskets from Metro Food Stores, a dynamic Dyson vacuum cleaner, breakfast courtesy of Golden Griddle, lunch courtesy of Pizzaville and tons of treats, including making lasting new friends along the way! Until then, enjoy the following sales:

Doors are open again for The Bargains Group’s 6th Annual Famous Friends & Family Warehouse Sale, offered by one of Canada’s largest discount wholesaler of famous brand name toys, clothing for the whole family, accessories, bedding, linen and so much more. Deep discounts on designer winter scarves, gloves, toques (2 for $10,) socks and underwear for everyone at five pairs for $10, flannel pj pants at two for $15, NHL jerseys two for $25, and blankets two for $15. Brand names include Dora, Spiderman, Camp Rock, Disney, Hannah Montana, Stanfields, Dickies, Buffalo, Superman, Old Navy, Reebok and more. Tons of great stocking stuffers and new items arriving weekly. Sale’s on for the next six weekends. Please check dates carefully:

– The Bargains Group’s 6th Annual Warehouse Sale, Weekends only, Nov. 20 to Dec. 24, 890 Caledonia Rd. (south of Lawrence Ave. W., at Glencairn; rear entrance) Fridays, 3 p.m., to 7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a good look at this next sale — eyewear! The Anders and Flynt Opticians third annual winter eyewear blowout sale taking place tomorrow for three days. What’s great about this sale is not only are the frames and sunglasses discounted — but so are the lenses. All optical frames and sunglasses are 40 to 70% off the retail, plus you save 50% off the lenses. Frames and sunglasses starting at just $50. The entire store is on sale, plus all the top name-brands are available and all discounted! Free parking sweetens this pot.

– Anders & Flynt Opticians Winter Eyewear Blowout Sale, Nov. 21-23, 2215 Steeles Ave. W. (west of Dufferin St.), 416-667-8887, Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun., noon to 5 p.m.

Fashionistas take note — the famous Olsen Europe semi-annual sale of its fall and winter line starts today for four days worth of amazing deals. You can save from 70 to 90% off the retail on outwear, knitwear, jackets, blouses, pants, tops and lovely holiday items. There are daily doorcrasher specials and plus sizes, too!

– Olsen Europe Warehouse Sale, Nov. 20-23, 5112 Timberlea Blvd. (north of Eglinton Ave. E.) Mississauga, 1-800-268-1919, Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The sensational C.W. And Associates warehouse sale starts today on select dates, and the goods here will not only impress but amaze — major savings, up to 80% off the retail — on home decor, furniture, teachers’ gifts, one of a kind, samples, Christmas decor. Throws, pillows, mugs, collectables, garden accessories, new products daily. Name brands include Coronation Street, Harley-Davidson, NHL, NFL and more. Sale is on Thursdays to Saturdays.

– C.W. And Associates Warehouse Sale, Nov. 20 to 22, Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4 to 6, 6150 Dixie Rd., Unit 3, Mississauga (off Meyerside), 905.564.8521, Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The great Artebra name in quality houseware and giftware sale starts tomorrow for a select few days of fabulous savings on everything from plates to platters, collectible serving items, mugs and cups and so much more, as well as high-end kitchen accessories. Prices will be 50 to 80% off the retail and you have your pick of stainless steel cookware, glass platters, porcelain bakeware, hand-painted ceramic bowls, flatware, espresso and cappuccino cups and tablecloths, too. Please check the sale dates carefully.

– Artebra Warehouse Sale, Nov. 21-23, Nov. 28-30, 21 Royalcrest Rd., Unit 6, (south of Steeles Ave.), 416-747-1015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lovely Lisa’s having her fabulous Cosmetics and Fragrance warehouse sale starting this Saturday for 12 days only. You can save up to 80% off the retail on all your favourite fragrances including Armani, Baby Phat, Burberry, Fendi, Dior, Givenchy plus major deals on men’s and ladies watches, leather goods, designer sunglasses, belts, purses, bath and hair care products and assorted gift items for the holidays. Please note sale dates carefully.

– Lisa’s Cosmetics and Fragrances Warehouse Sale, Nov. 22-25, Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 6-9, 1380 Rodick Rd. rear building, Markham (Applecreek Blvd., between Woodbine and Warden Aves.), Mon.-Tue., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. lisascosmetics.ca.

The 12th annual Holiday Gift Show is currently taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and here’s your chance to pick up major savings on everything from toys to electronics, brand name small appliances to Christmas decor, plush toys, business and travel accessories, kids’ books, novelty items and so much more. Savings are up to 70% off the retail — plus early weekday shopping hours makes it easier to shop before work for those who are downtown.

– 12th Annual Holiday Gift Show, to Nov. 25, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Room 201, 255 Front St. W. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat., Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 24th annual Brooks Warehouse Sale is currently taking place in Mississauga, and you want to get out and stock up on cold-weather clothing as well as athletic footwear, casual shoes, sweaters, hoodies, fleece tops and so much more. Winter jackets and pants as little as $35, kids branded footwear as low as $15; name brands include Fila, Wilson, Brooks, Powder Room. Sale’s on until Sunday.

– 24th Annual Brooks Warehouse Sale, Nov. 20-23, 6085 Belgrave Rd. (off Britannia Rd. W.) Mississauga, Thurs., Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.. to 6 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.