Hundreds of new products, celebrity appearances, NHL
alumni players and musical guests
TORONTO,
April 20, 2013 /CNW/ - For the first
time, Canadian Tire is inviting the public to the final day of its
annual Dealer Convention taking place at the Metro Toronto
Convention Centre. The free, interactive event, named The Canadian
Tire Home and Auto Show, takes place today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inside the event visitors will have the chance to see and test
the latest products designed for life in Canada. Celebrity appearances and
demonstrations at the event include Chef Lynn Crawford, Cake Boss Buddy Valastro, Dog
Whisperer Cesar Millan, professional angler Bob Izumi and Olympic Athletes. Hockey fans will
have the chance to take their photo with the Stanley Cup and other
Hockey Hall of Fame trophies.
On Front Street between John
Street and Simcoe Street,
Canadian Tire will also host the Ultimate Playoff Party from
12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The outdoor event,
also free, features a synthetic ice rink with scheduled clinics and
demonstrations, a ball hockey rink and interactive hockey games,
where show-goers can test their skills in a series of challenges.
NHL alumni Glenn Healy, Mike Palmateer, Nick
Kypreos, Paul Coffey,
Kris King, Jeff O'Neill and Tom
Fergus are scheduled to attend.
The outdoor hockey party also includes a BBQ stage featuring
Rob Rainford and Ted Reader grilling delicious playoff-perfect
food and musical entertainment including a tribute to Stompin'
Tom Connors at 4:30 p.m.
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The Canadian Tire Home & Auto Show and Ultimate
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- Free public events featuring the latest and greatest products,
celebrity appearances, NHL alumni and musical guests.
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WHERE: |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St.
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- Ultimate Playoff Party, Front St. W. between John St. and
Simcoe St.
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WHEN: |
Saturday, April 20, 2013 |
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- The Canadian Tire Home & Auto Show:
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- Doors open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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- Stanley Cup display: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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- Cake Boss demonstration: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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- Cesar Millan autograph session: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.;
presentation: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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- Olympic Athletes autograph sessions: Hayley Wickenheiser,
Meghan Agosta-Marciano and Tessa Bonhomme: 12 to 1:30 p.m. and
Chris Del Bosco, Jon Montgomery and Rosie MacLennan: 3:00 to 4:30
p.m.
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- Lynn Crawford demonstration: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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- Joe Cross demonstration: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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- Bob Izumi autograph session: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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- BBQ Stage: Rob Rainford 12 to 4 p.m.; Ted Reader 4 to 8
p.m.
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- Stompin' Tom Connors Tribute: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Note: all times and appearances are subject to change
SOURCE CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED