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Well here’s the first of the big brands you’ll see when you’re out in Canada, and it really is my favourite. When you’re out in Canada DO NOT come home without having had at least one cup of Hot Chocolate, and if you like that – then try the French Vanilla Coffee!

Tim Hortons is a coffee shop, doughnut shop and a place to eat all rolled into one – and on top of that it’s Canadian! These places are dotted absolutely everywhere, so stop off, relax and enjoy their hot chocolate with a doughnut or two. Or, try their timbits, which are doughnut holes – you can either choose what flavours you want or you can ask for a random variety. The other fantastic thing about Tim Hortons, other than everything tastes so good – is the price. While we were out a couple of weeks ago, we got two extra large Tim Hortons Hot Chocolates (1pt cups), and a box of 10 timbits – and it came to exactly $5!

Doughnuts are a big thing at Tim Hortons, and they’re always fresh – as their slogan says – and there is a huge variety to choose from – one which I’d recommend if you like sweet is the Blueberry Bloom Doughnut – which is out right now, quite possibly for a limited time, so look out for it if you’re heading out to Canada in the next month or so!

So, that’s coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts.. how about the food? Well, although i have meant to on two separate trips now, i have yet to try the BLT from Tim Hortons.. i have talked to a lot of people and everyone says these are fantastic sandwiches – so although i haven’t had one – I’m going to mention it anyway! .. And get out of bed early one morning and make your way to Tim Hortons for breakfast. Something very normal in north American food – is a Biscuit. And no i’m not talking about your average digestive. A biscuit in this context is effectively a savoury scone – and this is what i’m reccomending you get.. it is absolutely my all time favourite takeaway breakfast… The Tim Hortons Hot Breakfast Sandwich.

You can have it a couple of different ways – my favourite is the Sausage Egg and Cheese hot breakfast sandwich – although you can also swap the sausage for strips of streaky bacon – or if you’re a veggy they’ll keep the meat off and you can have their egg and cheese option. If you get the combo / meal you also get a hot drink and a home made style hash brown which truly puts McDonald’s Hashbrowns to shame! – They’re potato, onion and herbs all made into a neat and crispy hash brown. OH and while we’re talking about the breakfast..
The sausage in the sandwich is herbed – which puts it head and shoulders over its McDonalds rival the sausage and egg McMuffin patty, since in Canada the Canadian sausage patty is not herbed like the UK one.. so Although McDonalds has a secret weapon up their sleve when it comes to breakfast [which i'll cover in another article in the future] – i still think Tim Hortons beats it hands down!

I’ll give you the google map to the restaurant we’ve visited, but trust me – there really is a Tim Hortons nearly everywhere

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To get to this Tim Hortons, if you’re driving North on Highway 12, at the crossroads which you can see (which has traffic lights) turn right, and there’s an immediate left turn to take you into Tim Hortons.

So, Tim Hortons – do not leave Canada without visiting at least once.. or twice! And if you like their Hot Chocolate you can buy a tub of it to bring back with you!.. Oh and if you try the BLT before me – leave us a comment and tell us what you think to it!

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