Bruce County Film Office

It’s time to make Bruce County, your next film destination.

Lights, Camera, Bruce County!

Discover the breathtaking landscapes, welcoming communities, and untapped cinematic potential of Bruce County, the perfect backdrop for your next film. Whether you’re capturing sweeping natural beauty of Lake Huron or Georgian Bay or authentic small-town charm, Bruce County offers a unique canvas that brings your stories to life.

Let Bruce County be the backdrop that elevates your next production.

Bruce County: Your Next Cinematic Masterpiece Starts Here

 
 
Producers, if you’re looking for a location that offers stunning visuals, logistical ease, and budget-friendly flexibility — Bruce County is your answer.
 

Just two hours from Toronto International Airport, Bruce County offers breathtaking scenery, rich heritage, and easy accessibility without the urban hustle.

From Bruce Peninsula Shorelines and lush forests to charming nautical towns and heritage architecture, our region offers a diverse range of settings that can double for almost anywhere or can be Bruce County’s own cameo, and shine in its own starring role.

With supportive local communities, streamlined permitting, and a growing reputation as a film-friendly destination, Bruce County is ready to help bring your vision to life.

Let Bruce County be the backdrop that elevates your next production.

 

Bruce County Coastline
People kayaking in front of lighthouse in Lions Head
Woman surfing
Cehsley, ontario

Community Support - Where You're More Than Just a Guest

In Bruce County, film crews and actors don’t just visit, they become part of the family. We live by the saying, “it takes a village,” and we mean it. 

Whether you’re short a prop or need a helping hand, someone’s aunt, brother, or neighbour will step in to make it happen.

Here, support isn’t just offered, it’s woven into the fabric of our community.

Here in Bruce County, you’re never on your own because support is part of the package:

  • You will have access to a local team to help you set up your film crew in Bruce County
  • Help source and scout the perfect backdrop
  • Connect you with the local municipality for permit requests
  • Connect you with local talent or cameos (talented and competitive dancers, hockey players, baseball players, etc.)
  • Connecting you with potential financial incentives

Bruce County's Scenery is Truly, in a League of its Own.

You can’t replicate a Bruce County backdrop anywhere else. Bruce County’s scenery is truly in a league of its own, imagine:

Epic Shorelines & Sunset Magic:
  • 854 km of stunning coastline along the Bruce Peninsula and Lake Huron, offering endless waterfront views, rugged cliffs, and tranquil bays.
  • White sandy beaches that glow under the most breathtaking sunsets in Ontario, Lake Huron’s horizon is pure gold.
Adventure-Ready Terrain
  • 264 km of the Bruce Trail, Canada’s longest footpath, winding from Wiarton to Tobermory through forests, cliffs, and panoramic lookouts.
  • The Saugeen River winds through 102 km of cinematic beauty, ideal for capturing tranquil canoe scenes, thrilling kayak adventures, or the quiet focus of fly-fishing enthusiasts.
Nature’s Finest Credentials:
  • Home to a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, preserving rare ecosystems and offering untouched natural beauty.
  • Get swept away by the stars, our night skies are a canvas of brilliance, perfect for dreamy night shoots and celestial storytelling. Making post production and editing easy.
  • 2 National Parks and 3 Ontario Parks, each with its own cinematic charm, from turquoise waters to ancient forests.
Authentic Rural Life:
  • Over 1,900 family farms, growing fresh, local food and offering rustic backdrops that bring rural stories to life.
  • Local farmers welcome filmmakers – sharing their land is nothing new here, they’ve opened their fields to film crews before, making rural shoots both accessible and community-supported.
  • 11,000+ campsites, many with waterfront views, ideal for outdoor lifestyle shoots or nature-based narratives.
  • Step into history with 14 distinctive downtowns, where buildings over 150 years old offer timeless character, authentic period settings and we have downtowns with modern boutique flair with a touch of nautical charm.
History Beneath the Waves:
  • over 22 shipwrecks, with two visible above water, perfect for historical reenactments or underwater exploration scenes.

Four Unique Film Regions

The Farmland

Characterized by rolling farmland and vibrant agricultural landscapes.

The
Lakeshore

Boasting over 100 km of scenic beaches, over 800km of waterfront vistas, and many inland lakes and river.

The Peninsula

Home to dramatic limestone cliffs and rugged hiking trails.

The
Downtowns

Over 14 to choose from, showcasing marine and nautical heritage, historic stone masonry, and inviting general stores that embody small-town charm.

Your Complete Support Guides

Guide for Property Owners

For business and residential home owners interested in being featured in film.

Guide for
Municipalities

For municipalities interested in adding public amenities to the the Ontario Film Location Database.

Guide for Film Producers and Location Scouts

Looking to film in Bruce County? Connect with our Film Office for one stop shop support.

Film Crew Support

For food and beverage operators, accommodators, hair or make up artists or those with props that could be used in film.

Potential
Funding

Canadian Film Credit Programs

Canadian Tax Credit Programs:

  • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, CPTC
  • Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit, PSTC

Ontario Creates

 Provincial Tax Credit Program:

  • Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
  • Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
  • Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
  • Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
  • Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)

How to Add Your Property to the Film Directory

Property Owners: 
Imagine seeing your home or business featured on the big screen.

Hosting a production is a rare opportunity to showcase your property and connect with creative professionals in the film industry.

Steps to List Your Property:
  1. Take photos of your property.
  2. Submit your property for filming to Ontario Creates Locations Library
  3. When you complete Step 2, Email: filmoffice@brucecounty.on.ca.

Filmed in Bruce County

Movies / Documentaries:

  • Loathe Thy Neighbour, (2025) – Municipality of Arran Elderslie
  • Motel Makeover (2021, The June Motel) – Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula
  • Red Spring, (2015) – Municipality of Kincardine
  • The Bruce, (2018) – Bruce County
  • Finders Keepers, (2021) – Paisley, Ontario

Music Videos:

  • Moonshines, Bruce County, Artist: Owen Riegling (2024) – Municipality of South Bruce

Television Shows:

  • Motel Makeover, Netflix (2021) – Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula
  • Restaurants on Edge, Netflix (2020) – Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
  • The Amazing Race Canada, (2013) – Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

Film Crews: Let’s Work Together.

Connecting you with local talent and local property owners

Guidance on location scouting or permitting

Resources and Funding

Our team is available to help, at no cost.

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