Where is “Schitt’s Creek” Filmed?

Can’t stop binging the last season of Schitt’s Creek? We can’t either! The feel-good comedy might’ve come to an end after 6 seasons on the air, but the misadventures of the Rose family will live on in our hearts forever. As will the small town they came to call home. But have you ever asked yourself — where is Schitt’s Creek filmed? Where’s the real location behind the rudely-named fictional town? That’s what Peerspace is here to explain. Read on to learn all about the filming locations behind the real Schitt’s Creek. 

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What’s the story behind Schitt’s Creek? 

Before we tackle the question “where is Schitt’s Creek filmed,” let’s talk about the origin of the fictional town itself. According to Screenrant, the town’s name came from a real-life dinner that co-creator Eugene Levy had, where he and his friends imagined a “backwards” small town with shops boasting names like “Schitt Hardware”. While the conversation originally mocked small towns, Levy later realized that this was the exact attitude they needed to avoid during the show. 

Instead, Schitt’s Creek flipped the script on the stereotype of the “backwards” small town. Rather than being ignorant and prejudiced, the residents of Schitt’s Creek are honest and hard-working people. They’re not inferior to the Rose family because of where they live. The show challenges both the formerly affluent Rose family and the audience to reassess their perception of small towns — and the people who live in them. It’s this message of inclusion and acceptance that made the show so heartwarming, along with the charming town itself. 

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Where is Schitt’s Creek filmed? 

Most of the interior scenes for the show were filmed on soundstages throughout Toronto, including Pinewood Toronto studios, Dufferin Gate Studios, and Revival Studios. But for outdoor scenes, constructed sets wouldn’t do. To capture the quaintness of small-town North America, the creators needed a real small town to film in.

After an extensive search throughout the United States and Canada, the creators ultimately settled on Goodwood, Ontario as their home base. According to CBC Canada, Levy chose the town because it looked like “a single intersection town” that had a “quaintness, timelessness, warmth and care for its people and properties.”

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The show helped put Goodwood on the map

Some Good wood residents were initially skeptical about taking on the moniker Schitt’s Creek. However, they quickly came around once the cast and crew proved themselves to be polite, courteous, and supportive of the community. “It’s been an economic boost to Goodwood,” Dave Barton, mayor of Goodwood’s township of Uxbridge, told CBC Canada. “There’s a real sense of pride and we’re very sad to see it go.”

Since the show rose to international acclaim, the town has become a major tourist destination for fans, who sometimes call themselves the “Schittheads,” People from across the globe flock to locations like Bob’s Garage, Rose Apothecary, and the Cafe Tropical on Goodwood’s main intersection. All this interest has been a huge boon for local businesses like Annina’s Bakeshop, a local cafe on the same street as the three main Schitt’s Creek landmarks. 

“It increased business but it also made it chaotic, especially this season,” Marco Cassano, owner of Annina’s, said in an interview. “But it was good for atmosphere, publicity, getting our name out there … So it was good all the way around for the economy”. Annina’s bakeshop was even the set caterer for seasons 1-5 of Schitt’s Creek and a favorite spot of the cast, who sometimes dropped in for a treat. 

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The motel recently went up for sale

Unlike other Schitt’s Creek landmarks, the motel that the Rose family initially bought as a joke isn’t in Goodwood. The real-life Rosebud Motel resides in the town of Mono, Canada. And it can be yours if you’ve got $1,600,000 to spare. 

Known as the Hockley Motel, the property originally went on the market in March 2021. As of the time of writing, the motel is still for sale on Skyhub Canada. With an asking price of 2 million CAD (approximately $1.6 million USD), the motel has over 4,500 square feet of space and 6.7 acres of land adjacent to the Nottawasaga River. 

In addition to the 10-unit motel, the Hockley Motel also has a 2-story manager’s suite and a separate cottage on the property. All that’s missing is the Rosebud motel sign! Listed as-is, the motel isn’t currently in an operational state. But hey, this makes it an awesome opportunity for an ambitious buyer to put their own spin on the property. It would also make an amazing birthday present for your son if you’re a wealthy video store mogul.

Other Schitt’s Creek filming locations

While most filming took place in Goodwood and the motel, additional filming took place in several other Ontario locations.  

Elbridge Manor, the venue where David plans to marry Patrick, is actually Grayden Hall Manor and is near Don Valley Park in Toronto. It’s home to over 4 acres of beautiful formal gardens and is even a real-life wedding venue. 

The Herb Ertlinger Winery, where Moira was briefly spokesperson, is actually Applewood farms in Stouffville. Sadly, you cannot buy a bottle of Moira Rose. However, you can enjoy the farm’s delicious fruit wine and pick fresh produce during the spring and fall. 

The Blouse Barn, the shop where David worked during season 2, is a paint-your-own-pottery shop in Unionville, Ontario called Crock-a-Doodle. You can schedule an event for your friends if you’re in the area.

Find your own Schitt’s Creek filming location on Peerspace!

Whether you want to create a Schitt’s Creek-inspired film project, photoshoot, or event, Peerspace has the venues to make it happen! Here are some of our favorite Schitt’s Creek-like spaces that you can book by the hour for your needs:

• This 60’s mid-century studio, the Honeymoon Inn, pictured above, in Los Angeles
• This filmmaker’s home turned production house in Jonesboro for an 80s take on the Rosebud Motel
• This retro-themed motel in Houston too authentic for words
• This huge vintage car garage in Los Angeles to make Bob proud
• This cute, bright storefront cafe in Chicago with Cafe Tropical-like colors
• This event space and community center in Philadelphia for Jazzagals rehearsals with, gasp, a rose painted on the wall!

As you can see, Peerspace is home to countless venues that suit a variety of tastes, styles, and budgets. It’s easy to locate and book a Schitt’s Creek-inspired space for your production or event.

Where is Schitt’s Creek filmed: conclusion

Now that we know the answers to the question “where is Schitt’s Creek filmed”, let’s go over where you can find more amazing filming spots for your next film project! As the largest online hourly event vendor in the world, Peerspace is home to tons of beautiful filming venues throughout Ontario. And if you’re looking for venues beyond lovely Ontario, we have you covered there, too. Peerspace has thousands of hourly rental venues in cities across the globe.

Definitely give it a try if you’re on the lookout for some quaint filming locations full of small-town charm or even professional studios with green screens and sound stages. What you find may surprise you! 

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