Stony Mountain residents can now order a double-double and a pack of Timbits right in their own community.
A brand new Tim Hortons business officially opened up on Dec. 31 at 9 a.m. as the first business to launch in the five-unit Quarry View Plaza, located at Quarry Road and Old Highway 7.
Owner Jamie Pope is a familiar face since she has also owned and operated the Stonewall Tim Hortons since 2011. She also owns a location in Elie as well as two locations in Winnipeg at 1795 Brookside Blvd. and 11 Davis Way.
For this new opportunity in Stony Mountain, she credits Brody Leathwood and Richard Maxwell, co-owners of U-Build group of companies that is behind Quarry View Plaza. The business partners grew up in Stony Mountain and recognized the opportunity to develop a new five-unit business centre in the heart of the community.
“They brought the idea to Tim’s development team, and then the idea was brought to me. It was an easy ‘yes’ — it’s clearly a strong fit,” Pope said.
“At this location, you can look forward to a really comfortable dining room with a stunning view of the sunrises, and a bit of a throwback treat — the chocolate coconut doughnut and Timbit, my personal fave.”
In addition to bringing mouthwatering treats to Stony Mountain, the new Tim Hortons also bolsters local employment opportunities.
“Running a Tims does require quite a few team members. We ran some open interview days prior to the store opening and had a tremendous influx of young folks looking for a part-time job, many looking for their first job,” Pope said.
“We hired over 20 local folks — about half being part time — and look forward to being able to add more people to our team as the business grows.”
Since the business opened, Pope has been impressed with the community’s response.
“The community has been so friendly, welcoming and shown such gratitude. We feel the love and send every bit of it — plus more — back,” she said.
“I am really looking forward to becoming part of the town, part of routines, to be able to partner with local charities for our Smile Cookie campaigns and to be part of growth for the community.”
As for U-Build business partners Leathwood and Maxwell, they’re equally excited about the new addition to Stony Mountain.
“Richard and I are very proud to see this project come to life. We built and own the five-door commercial retail unit building, and we also completed the Tim Hortons fit up, so being involved from start to finish makes it especially meaningful for us,” Leathwood said.
“We believe Tim Hortons is a great addition to Stony Mountain as it creates a welcoming place for residents to gather, adds local jobs and supports the continued growth of the community. Seeing a national brand invest here is a strong signal of confidence in the area’s future, and we’re glad to play a role in that progress.”
The partnership with Pope has been a key part of the project’s success, he added.
“Jamie is an outstanding operator and a tremendous leader who brings an incredible level of professionalism, energy and heart to everything she does,” Leathwood said.
“She understands both the Tim Hortons brand and the importance of community, and Stony Mountain is lucky to have her as the owner of this Tim Hortons.”
At the same time, Maxwell gives a shout out to everyone who helped make the progress possible.
“All of these achievements could not have been made without our hard-working, talented office and site staff. Our management team exhausted all efforts to ensure the faculty was operational for the holidays of 2025,” he said.
“Esso is scheduled to open March 2026 on this site. Along with many new businesses inquiring to take over the three available storefronts in the multiplex, we are quite excited to see what the future holds for this new development in the community.”
Quarry View Plaza is located at 9158 East Quarry Rd., and the new Tim Hortons is open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. A grand opening event is slated for Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“We will have some exciting giveaways on a first-come-first-served limited basis, and all purchases gain an entry into a draw for free coffee for a year,” Pope said.
“Smaller communities are special because people really know each other, and we are excited to be a place where neighbours can connect — whether it’s over a morning coffee or a quick stop on the way to work. We will be a familiar welcoming space to call home.”
