Hot Frosty. Dustin Milligan as Jack Snowman in Hot Frosty. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
The Netflix holiday hit Hot Frosty, filmed in Brockville, is just one example of the hundreds of holiday-themed romances filmed in Ontario each year that give a big boost to local businesses, and the provincial economy as a whole.Posted: Dec 23, 2024 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
bingo card people can use to track sightings of local landmarks while watching the film at home, said Lyndsay Bigley, a marketing officer with the City of Brockville. When it was filmed in April, restaurants and hotels saw a boost in business while the movie's cast and crew were in town during what's usually a slow time for the summer vacation spot, Bigley said.
"To see people looking at Brockville in a different light, seeking us out and realizing that there's actually a lot to do here in the winter as well. It's been really special."Look familiar? These Ontario regions have been featured in holiday filmsNetflix’s Hot Frosty and A Royal Date for Christmas are just two films that have used Ontario towns as their filming site. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp has more on the impact of holiday films in the province.
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