Amazon.ca seeks the Harry-est town in Canada

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Amazon.ca Seeks Harry-est Town in Canada

Gibsons, British Columbia, tops the inaugural list of Harry-est Towns

SEATTLE, WA, April 4 - Amazon.ca today announced it is looking for the Harry-est Town in Canada, the honour given to the town which has pre-ordered the most copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from Amazon.ca on a per capita basis.

The company will use the 2006 Canada Census data and include all Canadian towns and cities with a population of more than 5,000 people.

The winning town will be announced shortly after 11:59 pm PDT on July 15, 2007.

Amazon.ca will donate a $5,000 Amazon.ca gift certificate to a charitable organization of the company's choice in Canada .
 
The current Harry-est Towns in Canada are:
 
1.  Gibsons, British Columbia

2.  Banff, Alberta

3.  Sooke, British Columbia

4.  Bonnyville, Alberta

5.  Port Elgin, Ontario

6.  Drayton Valley, Alberta

7.  Peace River, Alberta

8.  Kincardine, Ontario

9.  Sechelt, British Columbia

10. Canmore, Alberta
   
The list of the top ten Harry-est Towns in Canada will be updated on a weekly basis allowing fans to track demand for the latest Harry Potter installment on Amazon.ca.

The list and additional information on the search for the Harry-est Town in Canada can be found at www.amazon.ca/harrypotter.

"Harry Potter mania continues to grow across Canada as we draw nearer to the release of the seventh and final book in this epic series," said Julie Todaro, director of Amazon.ca.

"Our search for the Harry-est Town allows us to sponsor a fun competition among towns and cities in Canada and benefit a charity in the process."

Amazon.ca is currently selling Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for just $22.50 (hardcover), a savings of 50 percent.
 
About Amazon.ca

Amazon.ca (www.amazon.ca) is part of the global family of Amazon Web sites that have become known for great prices, selection, and convenience.

Amazon.ca customers can find and discover millions of English and French books, CDs, videos, and DVDs as well as a vast array of software, video games, and consoles - all at everyday low prices.

Amazon.ca also offers FREE Super Saver Shipping, available on orders of $39 or more delivered to a single Canadian address.

Amazon.ca sources products directly from Canadian publishers and distributors, ensuring a rich offering of Canadian titles and content.

Features such as original editorial reviews in English and French and product recommendations help Amazon.ca customers find the right products for them among the site's broad selection.

Through Amazon Marketplace, Amazon.ca customers can conveniently buy and sell used, new, and collectible merchandise on the same pages where Amazon.ca sells those items new.

To ensure all orders are delivered to customers quickly and efficiently, Amazon.ca works with Canada Post, one of the world's most progressive postal companies.

Orders placed with Amazon.ca are fulfilled and shipped from within Canada by Assured Logistics, a part of the Canada Post Group of Companies.

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