Tim Hortons Song and Story

After winning the Stanley Cup In 1967 as a Leaf, defense pair Tim Horton and Larry Hillman both ended up playing for Punch Imlach and the Buffalo Sabres. Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, and opened a coffee and donut shop in Burlington. The site became the home office for Ron to begin Franchising the business in earnest.

According to Larry , who bought our home in Vineland, at that time, Tim wanted to be able to get a coffee ½ way between Toronto and Buffalo – hence the Burlington site.

Here is a note received from John R a long time Franchisee.

Tom. 

That song was first released at our Toronto convention. 

For all the franchises to hear before being released to the public.