- 94 prizes worth $35,000 each are available to be won -

TORONTO, Sept. 28 /CNW/ - Do you dream about visiting the Eiffel Tower, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Wall of China or somewhere else in the world? TD Canada Trust can help make this come true by giving Canadians the chance to win the ultimate vacation, valued at $35,000, in the "Trip of Your Dreams" Contest.

Canadians who are approved for a TD / AAdvantage Platinum Visa Card from TD Canada Trust between September 28 and October 30, 2009, are automatically entered in a draw to win the "Trip of Your Dreams."

"Everyone has that special place they want to visit," says Stacie Pearson, Associate Vice President, TD Canada Trust Credit Cards. "Offering our cardholders the chance to win the trip of their dreams is just one way to show our appreciation for our customers' loyalty. We want to give Canadians the chance to make their dream vacation a reality."

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    There are a total of 94 prize packages available to be won. Each prize
    package consists of:

    -   800,000 AAdvantage miles (with an approximate retail value of
        $20,000 USD)
    -   An $11,000 (CDN) Travel Certificate from Carlson Marketing Canada
        Ltd.
    -   $4,000 (CDN) in spending money
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For more information about the contest and to apply online for a TD / AAdvantage Platinum Visa Card, go to www.tdcanadatrust.com/aacontest. You can also apply at any TD Canada Trust branch or by calling 1-888-283-8637

About the TD / AAdvantage Platinum Visa Card:

Business travelers, snowbirds and those with family who frequently travel to the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean and other parts of the world can now take part in the world's premier travel rewards program with limited restrictions and great protection. For Canadians, the TD / AAdvantage Platinum Visa Card is the exclusive way to earn AAdvantage miles for every dollar you spend on everyday shopping.

AAdvantage miles can be redeemed for a variety of travel awards around the world on American Airlines, AmericanConnection, American Eagle as well as over twenty oneworld carriers and AAdvantage participant airlines. You can also redeem your miles for your family vacations packages, including flights, hotels, and car rentals, in top resorts and destinations around the world. For more information, please visit www.aa.com/aadvantage.

About TD Bank Financial Group:

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Financial Group. TD Bank Financial Group is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves approximately 17 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Insurance; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse and an investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking through TD Banknorth and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD Bank Financial Group also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 5.5 million online customers. TD Bank Financial Group had CDN$545 billion in assets on July 31, 2009. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

 For further information: Carolyn Abbass/Anne Locke, Paradigm Public Relations, (416) 203-2223, cabbass@paradigmpr.ca, alocke@paradigmpr.ca; Tashlin Hirani, TD Bank Financial Group, (416) 982-3375, Tashlin.hirani@td.com