Montreal International Jazz Festival - TD Innovations Set New Jazz Standard in Comfort!

MONTREAL, June 7 /CNW Telbec/ - Outdoor fans of the Montreal International Jazz Festival (June 25 to July 6) can look forward to some added enjoyment thanks to innovative steps taken by TD.

"We're extending our trademark level of 'comfortable' service to festival-goers," said Bernard Dorval, Group Head, Insurance and Global Development, TD Bank Financial Group. "This will highlight our first year as the new presenting sponsor of the Montreal International Jazz Festival and is another great way to celebrate TD's 150th anniversary in Quebec!"

TD Comfort Place

New this year - and attractively located in a city garden close to Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts - TD Comfort Place will serve up an oasis of greenery, beverages and relaxed seating.

Friends of the Festival Tent

TD's iconic green chairs - instantly familiar to most people - will be featured in a large tent, along with free baby strollers, sunscreen and water. The tent will be open to all "Friends of the Festival" cardholders.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Bike Zones

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation will make it easy for bike-loving jazz enthusiasts to enjoy the shows, even though bikes are not allowed on site. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation will provide parking for about 300 bikes near the Festival perimeter. Some 200 parking places will be in an area next to the Saint-Laurent metro station. The rest will be at the corner of Bleury and de Maisonneuve.

TD and Music

In recognition of Canadians' love of music, TD helps bring the best in musical talent to our communities and clients through sponsorships, which include support for nine of Canada's best known jazz festivals.

About TD Bank Financial Group

The year 2010 marks the 150th anniversary of TD Bank Financial Group in Quebec. TDBFG has built on a long tradition of quality client service and community involvement that dates back to the opening of the first branch of the Bank of Toronto in Quebec in 1860. Today, TDBFG's Quebec presence includes over 4,000 employees and 125 offices and points of service, as well as significant investments in community programs.

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 more than 18 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, including 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 6 million online customers. TD Bank Financial Group had CDN$574 billion in assets on April 30, 2010. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.