Cintas Crowns 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop as 2015 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest Champion

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Travellers from across North America have come to appreciate the “swell
farewell” offered by the washrooms at the 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop in
Lansdowne, Ontario, and today Cintas is proud to publicly honour them as
Canada’s Best Restroom.

Each year, the team of survey editors at Cintas Canada accepts
nominations of the best public washrooms from across the country, and
narrows it down to the top five. From there, it’s up to the public to
cast their vote on who they think should be named the best loo in the
land.

“Our finalists are businesses who truly understand that ensuring their
washrooms are ready and inviting for visitors reflects their overall
business and their commitment to customer service. This year’s winner
has gone above and beyond to provide the best experience to its
customers,” says Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager, Leslie Molin.

The washrooms at the 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop were completely
renovated just over a year ago. The update was a collaborative design
between the mother-son ownership duo of Heather Howard and Jeff Butler.
“We wanted to thank our customers by providing them with washrooms that
would exceed their expectations, not only in terms of cleanliness but
also in terms of design,” says Owner and Manager Jeff Butler. “When we
decided to update them last fall we knew it had to be something special.”

Designed to mirror the sights of nature the town is known for, the men’s
washroom is accented with earth tones and wooden features, similar to
what you would see on a hunting or fishing trip. The ladies’ room is
more sophisticated, with glamorous glass red sinks and polished granite
accents.

“In the summer months, the washrooms see up to 1,500 people a day,” says
Butler. “In addition to keeping the restrooms clean and functional, we
want customers to tell their friends about their experience after they
leave. I’ve had people come to me after their visit to the ladies’ room
just to tell me how beautiful it was, or comment on the design. It’s
great to hear that kind of feedback after all the work that’s gone into
making our washrooms shine.”

In addition to the official Canada’s Best Restroom plaque of recognition
and securing a place in the Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame,
1000 Islands Duty Free will also receive a prize of $2,500 in Cintas
products and services. “We are proud to present this prize to the
management at 1000 Islands Duty Free,” says Molin. “The reward will
provide them with the tools and services to keep their facility ready
for the workday at an award-winning level.”

The 2015 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal,
innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Thousands of votes
were cast online through October 9, which produced the following results:

       

Business/Facility

Location

First Place: 1000 Islands Duty Free Lansdowne, ON
Second Place: BNA Brewing Company & Eatery Kelowna, BC
Third Place: Tommyfield Gastropub Calgary, AB
Fourth Place: Edmonton Renaissance Hotel Edmonton, AB
Fifth Place: Bank & Baron P.U.B. Calgary, AB
 

For more information or to obtain photos or video footage from the
winner presentation, please contact Survey Editor Jennifer Hill at (757)
456-5212 or by cell at (203) 258-9453.

About Cintas Canada Ltd:

Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a
subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures
and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance
mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, and tile and carpet cleaning
services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada.
Cintas is
a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market
under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500
Index.

Contacts

Cintas Canada Ltd
Jennifer Hill
Survey Editor, Cintas
Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
C: 203-258-9453
jennifer@rubincommunications.com

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