The Waterloo Outlet store opened in April of 2008, located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY, at the Waterloo Premium Outlets, between exits 41 and 42 of the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90). The Finger Lakes Region is known for its beautiful scenery and its many wineries and campgrounds, as well as being the Birthplace of Memorial Day. Come for the shopping, stay for the wine! Columbia has been creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938. Columbia has become a leading global brand by channeling the companys passion for the outdoors and innovative spirit into technologies and performance products that keep people warm, dry, cool and protected year-round.