Canada as a country has too many national iconic and cultural symbols to mention; maple syrup, the Rocky Mountains, bears and beavers are just a few. But perhaps the oddest one is the ubiquitous coffee shop you will find in every corner of the country – Tim Hortons. 

No trip to Canada is complete without a visit to one of 3,000 Tim Horton's coffee shops. Be sure to order a "double-double," which is local slang for "with 2 creams and 2 sugars". In fact, the term is so widely used that it was added to the Canadian English Oxford Dictionary in 2004.

Tim Horton's was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, by former NHL hockey player Tim Horton, who played 7 years for the Toronto Maple Leafs.  While he does hold an NHL record for most consecutive games played in a Leafs jersey, Horton has become much more famous for his coffee brand. What started with one location now has over 4,000 stores internationally.

The company is very involved in communities across Canada, sponsoring various local charitable and sporting events. The Tim Horton's Children's Foundation and Timbits Minor Sports Programs are well known across the country.  

   

Canadians enjoy other beverages as well, but I'd argue that none are as popular as Tim Horton's coffee.