CLOSED Canada Post's "My Canada" Photo Contest

My Canada Photo

Open to Canada AOM

Ends 16:59:59. EST July 6, 2011


Prizes


Grand Prize

There is one (1) grand prize available to be won, consisting of (i) one (1) $8,000.00 (CAD) travel voucher (the "Travel Voucher") allowing the winner and guests to travel with VIA Rail Canada to and from any Canadian destination served by VIA Rail and to stay at a hotel accommodation selected by VIA Rail at the chosen destination (the "Destination"), the whole for a total value not to exceed $8,000.00 (CAD), and (ii) one (1) $2,000.00 (CAD) Visa gift card, and (iii) one (1) royal wedding stamp prize pack consisting of one (1) royal wedding pane of sixteen (16) stamps (eight (8) domestic rate and eight (8) international rate), one (1) royal wedding booklet of ten (10) domestic stamps, one (1) royal wedding booklet of 10 international stamps, and one (1) royal wedding stamp and coin cover, with an approximate retail value of $68.07 (CAD) (the "Royal Wedding Stamp Prize Pack"). The Travel Voucher, the Visa gift card and the Royal Wedding Stamp Prize Pack together constitute the "Grand Prize".



The Travel Voucher must be used for one (1) single trip to be completed on or before June 30, 2012, otherwise it is forfeited in its entirety. Travel pursuant to the Travel Voucher is subject to the standard terms and conditions for such travel as offered by VIA Rail Canada. Travel will not be permitted during the following periods: Tuesday, October 4 to Saturday, October 8, 2011, inclusive; Thursday, December 15, 2011 to Thursday, January 5, 2012, inclusive; and Thursday, April 5 to Monday, April 9, 2012, inclusive. Accommodation at Destination will be provided at hotels (minimum 3-star rating) as designated by VIA Rail with the same exclusion dates as previously indicated.



The Grand Prize must be accepted as awarded without substitution, is not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash, however, the winner may use the Travel Voucher to book travel for him/herself and guests, provided that the winner and all of his/her guests depart from and return to the same location using the same mode of travel, to a maximum of an $8,000 (CAD) value. Booking of travel pursuant to the Travel Voucher is the sole responsibility of the winner. All other costs and expenses associated with the Grand Prize, including transportation to and from the winner and his/her guests' residences and the departure/arrival station, meals, gratuities, insurance, items of a personal nature and applicable taxes not included in the cost of travel services provided by VIA Rail (train and hotel), are the responsibility of the winner and his/her guests. The winner and his/her guests are responsible for arranging and obtaining in advance of departure all necessary travel documentation, health and other insurance as may be required to travel to the Destination and back, prior to departure. It is recommended that the winner and guests obtain sufficient personal insurance prior to departure. The Sponsor is not responsible in any way to the winner or his/her guests for travel services, whether fulfilled or unfulfilled, booked pursuant to the Travel Voucher, nor is the Sponsor responsible for any failure to book travel services pursuant to the Travel Voucher. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute another Grand Prize or component of the Grand Prize of equal or greater value, without liability, in the event that the Grand Prize or any component of the Grand Prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason. VIA Rail and the issuer of the Visa gift card are neither sponsors nor partners of this Contest and bear no liability whatsoever with respect thereto. No part of the Grand Prize may be redeemed for cash.



Category Prizes

There are four (4) category prizes available to be won each consisting of one (1) Royal Wedding Stamp Prize Pack, consisting of one (1) royal wedding pane of sixteen (16) stamps (eight (8) domestic rate and eight (8) international rate), one (1) royal wedding booklet of ten (10) domestic stamps, one (1) royal wedding booklet of 10 international stamps, and one (1) royal wedding stamp and coin cover, with an approximate retail value of $68.07 (CAD), and one (1) 32 gigabyte Apple iPad 2 with WiFi in black and one (1) leather smart cover in black, with an approximate retail value of $698.00 (CAD) (each a "Category Prize"). Category Prizes must be accepted as awarded without substitution, are not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute another Category Prize or component of a Category Prize of equal or greater value, without liability, in the event that a Category Prize or any component of a Category Prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason. Limit of one (1) Category Prize per entrant. Apple is not a sponsor or partner of this Contest and bears no liability.



Weekly Prizes

There are sixteen (16) weekly prizes available to be won each consisting of one (1) Royal Wedding Stamp Prize Pack, consisting of one (1) royal wedding pane of sixteen (16) stamps (eight (8) domestic rate and eight (8) international rate), one (1) royal wedding booklet of ten (10) domestic stamps, one (1) royal wedding booklet of 10 international stamps, and one (1) royal wedding stamp and coin cover, with an approximate retail value of $68.07 (CAD), one (1) Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ100 digital camera in black, each with an approximate retail value of $449.99 (CAD), and one (1) Canada Post Picture Postage™ keepsake sheet featuring your winning submitted photo with an approximate retail value of $27.95 (CAD) (each a "Weekly Prize"). Two (2) Weekly Prizes will be awarded for each Weekly Prize Entry Period. Weekly Prizes must be accepted as awarded without substitution, are not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute another Weekly Prize or component of a Weekly Prize of equal or greater value, without liability, in the event that a Weekly Prize or any component of a Weekly Prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason. Limit of one (1) Weekly Prize per entrant. Panasonic is not a sponsor or partner of this Contest and bears no liability.



How to Enter


Visit www.mycanadaphoto.ca (the "Contest Website") and click on the "Enter Your Photo" or "Enter Now" buttons during the Contest Entry Period. To register, complete the electronic entry form by filling out all required fields. You will create a username and password that you can use to access your Contest account. Ensure that you have agreed to these Rules and click the "Create new account" button. Next, click on the "Upload Photo" button to upload your Canadian photo and complete all required fields. You will be asked to select a category for your photo from the following four options:



1.Royal Canada: a photo of anything related to the monarchy (e.g.: King Street, Regina, Victoria);

2.My Community: A photo of your city, town, neighbourhood or region;

3.My Favourite Place: A photo of your favourite Canadian locale; or

4.Natural Canada: A photo of Canada's natural beauty (i.e.: landscapes, flora and/or fauna).

You will also have the option of providing a 100 word description of your photo.




Once you have completed the photo upload, you will be given the opportunity to position and crop your photo. When you are finished, click the "Submit" button and your photo and description will be entered into the Contest for the Grand Prize Entry Period, the Category Prize Entry Period, the current Weekly Prize Entry Period and all subsequent Weekly Prize Entry Periods. All entries must be received by no later than 16:59:59 AM EST on July 6, 2011. Your submission, including your photo, optional 100 word description, categorization, and username will be displayed on the Contest Website for the duration of the Contest Period and thereafter in the discretion of the Sponsor, unless it is removed by you via your Contest account or by the Sponsor for non-compliance with these Rules.



You may choose to share your Contest submission on the Contest Website via the "Facebook", "Twitter" or "Send to a friend" buttons provided.



Please read rules for further information
http://mycanadaphoto.ca/node/186