Ogilvy Canada yarnbombs the shit out of a Tim Hortons in this online spot, ostensibly making it “The Warmest Tim Hortons in Canada” in the process. The approach of giving a Tim Hortons location a makeover calls to mind this summer’s “Dark Experiment” spot from JWT Canada, introducing the brand’s new dark roast.
The spot begins by introducing Fort Frances, “One of the coldest places in Canada.” Some children discover a yarnbombed tree and then follow a string to the local Tim Hortons. Inside the location, customers are jazzed to fine yarn around all the furniture and a knitted cap topping the roof. It’s a nice little gesture, which recognizes that Tim Hortons is a place many of their customers go to for a respite from the cold, and visitors to the location seem to really appreciate it. The online video ends with the message, “On December 13th we brought a little warmth to a small town. And wound up knitting an entire community together.”