Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays with Festive Family Events at Shops at Don Mills throughout December

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(1888PressRelease) December 02, 2011 - North York will resemble the North Pole as Shops at Don Mills (Don Mills and Lawrence) celebrates the holiday season with a number of family events throughout December! Experience the true spirit of Christmas in a festive outdoor setting and enjoy train rides through a magical winter wonderland, visit with Santa and his helper, window shop while walking through the decorated streetscapes or skate on an outdoor rink! Don't forget to pick up a shop! card® for last minute gifts! For additional information, please visit www.shopsatdonmills.ca or call 416-447-0618.

"Christmas is a magical time at Shops at Don Mills," states Lauren Genz, Marketing Manager, Shops at Don Mills. "We have tons of things for families to do. Check out the store windows that are decorated for the holiday season and take in the beauty of the holiday lights while you shop. Children of all ages will love to ride the miniature train and have breakfast with Santa and his helper!"

All Aboard the Miniature Train at Shops at Don Mills!

Breathe in the crisp winter air during a miniature train ride through Shops at Don Mills! Hop aboard for a magical tour and a firsthand glimpse of the decorative holiday windows as the miniature train travels through the centre square, past the beautifully lit trees and the finest shops! Tickets will be sold at Guest Services for $3/person per ride and are cash only.

Dates: December 1-18 Thursdays to Sundays 11:00am - 7:00pm
December 22, 23 11:00am - 7:00pm
December 24 10:00am - 2:00pm
December 26-30 Daily 11:00am - 7:00pm
Price: $3/person per ride, cash only

Breakfast with Santa at Shops at Don Mills - Saturday, December 10 & 17

Santa is having a breakfast and you are invited! Join Santa and his helper and celebrate the holiday season with a delicious breakfast at Jack Astors on Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17 from 9:00am until 11:00am.

Each child will get a memento of their visit with Santa and will be able to enter Shops at Don Mills' colouring contest. Santa will be available for pictures to help you remember this wonderful occasion so don't forget your camera.

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis for $15 per person (cash only) and will be available from Guest Services. In addition, if you are able to please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank for their Christmas food drive.

Dates: Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Place: Jack Astor's, Shops at Don Mills
Price: $15 per person (cash only), available from Guest Services, in addition if you are able to please bring a
non-perishable food item to be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank.
*Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis

Santa will be Strolling through Shops at Don Mills - December 10, 11, 17, 18 & 24

Come meet Santa Claus as he strolls through Shops at Don Mills spreading holiday joy and handing out treats! Bring along a camera for photos with the big guy in red!

The jolly man himself and his helper will be strolling throughout Shops at Don Mills on:
Saturday, December 10 & 17 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday, December 11 & 18 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday, December 24 10:00am - 2:00pm

Outdoor Skating at Shops at Don Mills - COMING SOON

Take a break from shopping and enjoy a brisk skate around the outdoor rink at Shops at Don Mills! Open during regular mall hours, the rink provides a welcomed distraction from the holiday hustle and bustle. Visit www.shopsatdonmills.ca for updates on when the rink will be open.

Holiday Hours at Shops at Don Mills - Until January 2, 2012

Shops at Don Mills has implemented their 2011 Winter Holiday Hours as follows:

Monday through Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9:30am - 7:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, December 24 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 25 CLOSED
Monday, December 26 9:00am - 8:00pm
December 27, 28, 29, 30 Regular Hours: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday, December 31 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, January 1 CLOSED
Monday, January 2 Return to Regular Hours

About Shops at Don Mills:

Shops at Don Mills is owned by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, one of North America's largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate. For more than 50 years Cadillac Fairview has been leading the way in commercial real estate with innovative design, development and management. Cadillac Fairview focuses on developing and managing high quality office properties and regional shopping centres in Canada and the United States, as well as international investments in real estate companies and investment funds. With a portfolio valued at more than $19 billion, Cadillac Fairview and its affiliates own and manage nearly 49 million square feet of leasable space at 87 properties across North America, including some of Canada's landmark developments, such as Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto Eaton Centre, Pacific Centre and Chinook Centre. Cadillac Fairview is wholly-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which invests to secure the retirement income of 295,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario.

Shops at Don Mills is a high-quality retail and commercial destination where fashion, dining and entertainment come outside to play. Visit Ontario's first and finest open air centre with exceptional shops, restaurants and services surrounding a lovely Town Square. The first Urban Village in Canada to integrate residential and commercial environments, Shops at Don Mills is a breath of fresh air. Located on the southwest corner of Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East, just two blocks west of the Don Valley Parkway, Shops at Don Mills has lots of Free Parking, with a four storey parkade. It can be easily reached by public transit via the following bus routes: 25 Don Mills; 54 Lawrence East; 162 Lawrence. Shops at Don Mills is now on Facebook and Twitter! Become a fan on Facebook by 'liking' Live at the Shops, follow ( @ ) LiveAtTheShops on Twitter or check out the Blog at liveattheshops dot com dot

For further information, or for interview requests please contact:

Peter Ashworth/Ashley Lloyd | Ashworth Associates Inc. | 416-603-6005
peter ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com | ashley ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com

Lauren Genz | Marketing Manager | Shops at Don Mills | 416-447-6087 ext. 243
lauren.genz ( @ ) cadillacfairview dot com

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