OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/29/12 -- Remember the excitement of opening a new door on your Advent calendar each day? You've seen Advent calendars before - but not like the Giant Tiger ADVENTure Calendar! We're making counting down the days to Christmas more fun and rewarding than ever.

From December 1 to December 25, enjoy daily surprises when you open a door on our online ADVENTure Calendar available at www.gianttiger.com/adventure.

Behind each door you will find daily surprises from games to ringtones to amazing in-store savings. Be sure to sign up for daily reminders and announcements so as not to miss out on the great deals. Tis the season for giving, so give yourself something to look forward to!

A very merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

Giant Tiger has been a proud Canadian company since...... FOREVER!

About Giant Tiger:

Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian owned family discount store, providing on trend family fashions, groceries, and everyday needs at low prices that Canadians have come to love and expect. Established in 1961 in Ottawa's Byward Market, the privately held company has grown to over 200 locations across Canada and employs over 7,000 team members. The friendly local stores with the iconic yellow tiger logo are more than an affordable and convenient shopping experience for customers, they help bring communities together. Giant Tiger has a long-standing tradition of supporting surrounding communities. In 2011, Giant Tiger donated more than $2 million to more than 700 local associations across Canada. For more information about the company, please visit www.gianttiger.com or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gianttiger or follow us on Twitter @GTboutique.

Because every day is Canada Day with Giant Tiger. #CanadaPROUD