Shops at Don Mills' Third Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Toronto Firefighters' Toy Drive

Ceremonial tree lighting and toy drive at Shops at Don Mills on November 24, 2011. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) November 18, 2011 - Join Global Toronto and Shops at Don Mills for the third annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in support of the Toronto Fire Fighters' Toy Drive on Thursday, November 24 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm with LIVE coverage on Global Toronto between 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with the annual lighting of two beautiful Holiday Trees in the Town Square, enjoy exciting activities for the whole family and enter for a chance to win a $100 shop! card® with the donation of a toy to the Toronto Fire Fighter's Toy Drive. For additional information, please visit www.shopsatdonmills.ca or call 416-447-0618.

"This celebrated tradition kicks off the holiday season with exciting activities and attractions for the whole family," states Lauren Genz, Marketing Manager, Shops at Don Mills. "Santa Claus will be dropping by with treats and a few of his reindeer, there will be a Christmas choir and carollers filling the square with festive music and activity stations for the kids, so be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic!"

Spread the holiday cheer to families in need and support the Toronto Fire Fighters' Toy Drive. The donation of a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more receives a coupon for a FREE Hamburger from South Street Burger, a FREE hot drink and cookie from Aroma Espresso Bar and the chance to win a $100 shop! card® or two tickets to the Grand Opening of The Bier Markt at Shops at Don Mills!

Shoppers are also invited to pick up their "Fashion Passport" and stop by Murale, Salomon, Symphony Diamonds, Eddie Bauer and New Balance to be eligible to win a $500 shop! card®.

'Tis the season for giving, put a smile on every child's face this Christmas. Donations can be dropped off in donation bins at Shops at Don Mills until Christmas Day (December 25).

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 teachersin 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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