Media Advisory - Olympic medallist speed skaters and former Toronto Maple Leafs player inspire Torontonians at the Intact Insurance Day on Skates

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - With Canada's most famed rodent, Wiarton Willie, predicting an early spring, Intact Insurance is inviting Torontonians to celebrate what could be winter's last hurrah. The Intact Insurance Day on Skates provides winter fun enthusiasts with an opportunity to meet and mingle with sports heros, learn how to speed skate, warm up with hot cocoa and go home with giveaways - all for free.

WHAT:			Intact Insurance Day on Skates
WHERE:			Natrel skating rink, Harbourfront Centre 235 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
WHEN/WHO:			Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:45 am - 4:00 pm
			Opening ceremonies and a speech by Catriona Le May Doan							10:45 am
			Award presentation to the Brampton Speed Skating Club							10:55 am
			Autograph signing by:							11:00 am
									Catriona Le May Doan, two-time Olympic gold medallist speed skater Kristina Groves, four-time Olympic medallist speed skater Darcy Tucker, former Toronto Maple Leaf
DETAILS:			This is a free event and open to the general public.

About Intact Insurance

Intact Insurance is Canada's largest home, auto and business insurance company protecting more than three million customers. Intact's coast-to-coast presence, along with its strong relationship with insurance brokers, means the company can provide the outstanding service, comfort and continuity customers deserve.

Intact Insurance is a member company of Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC).  www.intactinsurance.com / www.intactfc.com

About Speed Skating Canada

Speed Skating Canada is the national governing body responsible for the advancement and growth of speed skating in Canada.  Its core purpose is to support high performance excellence at the international level and provide leadership in developmental programs. With 140 skating clubs in 13 provinces & territories, Speed Skating Canada is dedicated to providing skating programs for every skill level in Canada. Speed Skating Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization operating under a Policy Governance Model with an elected board of directors.

Sandra Nunes
Manager, External Communications
[phone] ext. 43127
[email protected] (on-site contact)