If “Normal People” was the TV highlight of the first lockdown, then Netflix’s “Schitt’s Creek” is undoubtedly winning the second. Following its impressive haul of nine Emmy awards, it seems everyone now recognizes its brilliance.
It’s hard not to binge-watch the series, which centers on a wealthy American family forced to live in the fictional rural town of Schitt’s Creek after going bankrupt.
There’s much to love about the comedy, created by the father and son team Eugene and Daniel Levy, who also star as Johnny and David Rose.
But despite Schitt’s Creek being a fictional place, are there any real-life locations fans can visit? Surprisingly, yes!
Much of the show was filmed on location in Canada, specifically in the small town of Goodwood, a short drive north of Toronto. The town now attracts fans, affectionately known as “Schitt Heads,” who love to pose in front of iconic locations like the Town Hall, Bob’s Garage, and Café Tropical (actually a private residence).
David’s chic store, Rose Apothecary, was filmed in Romni Goodwood, located at the main junction in Goodwood, right across from Bob’s Garage! The shop is actually a wool and craft store, not a purveyor of Patrick and David’s upscale cheese, wine, and body milk (which you shouldn’t drink). Visitors are welcome to take selfies and ask for behind-the-scenes stories.
Patrick proposed to David at the stunning Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area in season five. Despite David hurting his foot and needing to be carried up the hill for their romantic picnic, the proposal still happened, bringing tears to viewers’ eyes. The location offers breathtaking views and is a fantastic spot for a marriage proposal.
Remember when Moira Rose was asked to be the spokesperson for a fruity wine, but got so nervous during the ad shoot that she had to sample the product to calm down? That scene was filmed at the scenic Applewood Farm and Winery, where you can enjoy wine tastings and fruit picking, just as Moira would never do.
