A new reality series is bringing the summer house lifestyle to Canada. NBCUniversal has greenlit *Summer House Canada*, the first international adaptation of the Bravo hit, for a 2027 debut.
Production is currently underway in southern Ontario. The 10-part series comes from Vancouver-based Lark Productions and will launch exclusively on Hayu, NBCUniversal’s reality streaming platform. This marks the first time the format, now in its tenth season in the United States, has been adapted for an international audience.
The Canadian version mirrors the original premise. It brings together a group of friends who escape to a shared house for summer weekends. The series promises the same blend of relationship, career and personal life collisions that defined the original, complete with whispers and stolen glances.
A Muskoka Setting
The action takes place amid the forested landscapes and lakeside cottages of Muskoka, Ontario. This region is a traditional retreat for wealthy Torontonians looking to leave the stress of city life behind. The scenery offers a distinct backdrop for the franchise's signature social dynamics.
Southern Ontario is a major hub for film and television production. Recent projects shot in the area include Megan Park’s second feature, *My Old Ass*, and Netflix’s adaptation of *The Hunting Wives*. The region also hosted cottage scenes for the hockey drama *Heated Rivalry*.
We’re thrilled to bring this adaptation of the standout Summer House format to the market – and Muskoka offers the perfect, iconic Canadian setting to introduce Summer House Canada and build on the franchise’s momentum,
— Hendrik McDermott, managing director, international DTC at NBCUniversal
Expanding the Franchise
This announcement follows Hayu’s order of its first original series, *The Real Housewives of London*, which recently secured a second season. The Canadian series continues the platform's strategy of adapting established reality formats for specific markets.
Lark Productions has a longstanding relationship with Universal Global Television through a first-look distribution deal. The studio recently produced the local adaptation *Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent* and the police procedural *Allegiance* via that partnership.
Summer House has become a beloved global franchise known for its authentic friendships, big personalities and the unforgettable moments that come from spending a summer together. We’re excited to build on that by bringing the Canadian summer experience to fans worldwide,
— Erin Haskett, President and Executive Producer, Lark Productions
*Summer House Canada* is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. Cast members for the local version have not yet been announced.
Frequently asked questions
When will Summer House Canada air
Summer House Canada is set to launch in 2027 on Hayu.
Where is Summer House Canada filmed
The series is being filmed in the Muskoka region of southern Ontario, Canada.
What is the premise of Summer House Canada
The show brings together a group of friends who share a house for summer weekends, blending relationship, career, and personal life collisions.
