Secret Hamilton

It’s become a legend in Canadian business, and a cultural export. The original building has since been replaced by another Tim Hortons. All that’s left seems to be a replica of one of the first signs, and a plaque denoting the location’s importance. The first store opened on May 17th, 1964 on Ottawa Street. The company was founded by hockey player Tim Horton, who was quickly joined by Ron Joyce. Joyce’s name is quite familiar to Hamilton’s McMaster students. A successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, he’s donated $10 million to the large athletic centre on Mac’s Hamilton campus, as well as another $10 million to Mac’s Burlington campus.