Located midpoint between Toronto, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. Elgin County is made up of seven local municipalities nestled on the shorelines of Lake Erie in Ontario’s Southwest.
Elgin County’s versatile landscape features beach towns, historical downtowns, heritage buildings, rural settings, small town vibes, vast green spaces, and agricultural areas. With so many great locations and backdrops we encourage you to explore the wonder of Elgin County.
Great started by applying for your Film Permit today!
For any questions regarding filming in Elgin County, please contact filming@elgin.ca
Elgin County consists of 7 Municipalities – Aylmer, Bayham, Central Elgin, Dutton-Dunwich, Malahide, Southwold, and West Elgin. Being located in Ontario’s Southwest, we are fortunate to experience and appreciate a true four-seasons each year. Our small-town charm and vibe are what makes us unique. From the farmer’s fields to sandy beaches, from lift-bridges to lighthouses we’ve got you covered.
With classic main streets, agricultural areas, beaches, proximity to London, Ontario, and being bookended by Chatham-Kent and Brantford we have lots to offer and even more to discover.
The small-towns and villages located in Elgin County such as Sparta, Aylmer, and Dutton offer a wide variety of historical buildings, time periods, and unique structural designs. Beach towns such as Port Stanley and Port Burwell, show off our small-town coastal charm and can be turned into the location you may be looking for.
We consider ourselves versatile, adaptive, and accommodating to the film industry. Great ready to say… Lights. Camera. ELGIN!
Supporting Documentation
Release and Indemnity Agreement
Code of Conduct
Letter of Notification
From Bette Midler to Jason Momoa, many film and television stars have hit the screen with Elgin County as the backdrop. We have a well-rounded history of being represented on the big screen:
Year | Location | Title | Type | Production |
1988 | Port Burwell | Friday the 13th – The Pirates Promise | TV Series | Paramount Pictures |
1997 | Wallacetown, St. Peter’s Church | The Old Feeling | Feature Film | Universal Pictures |
2008 | Port Stanley, King George Lift bridge | Adidas | Commercial | JKF Productions |
2010 | Port Stanley | Fairfield Road | TV Movie | Hallmark Films |
2015 | Elgin County Archives/Port Stanley | Cold | Feature Film | New Form Media |
2016 | Port Stanley | Taken | TV Series | NBC |
2019 | St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital | The Boys | Amazon Prime | |
2019 | St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital | Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | Feature Film | CBS Films |
2020 | St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital | See | TV Series | Apple TV |
2020 | Port Stanley | Locke & Key | TV Series | Netflix |
2020 | Port Stanley | Still Standing | TV Series | CBC |
Elgin County encourages the patronization of local businesses and services during productions in Elgin County. These include catering, hardware/lumber supplies, and casual employment. We can assist in connecting applicants with the required suppliers.
Elgin County only issues permits for public spaces. Interested Productions would need to contact the private property owners in order to gain permission to film on site. If filming on private property that significantly impacts public property, a film permit may be required.
The following documents are required to be submitted along with the Film Permit Application
As a business owner or resident, you may experience some temporary disruptions from filming in your neighbourhood. These may include street parking, traffic stoppages, sidewalk and road closures, or background noise.
Questions regarding filming projects should be directed to the production company listed on the notification letter. Your local municipality and/or the Elgin County Economic Development and Tourism Department is always available to answer general questions about the film and television production process in Elgin County.