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Film & TV Productions in Nova Scotia

From vibrant waterfronts and bustling urban scenes to timeless historic sites and cozy inns, Nova Scotia can be found on screens big and small. Curious to see where Nova Scotia might make its next appearance? Explore our list of films, movies, documentaries, and TV series that have been filmed or are currently being filmed here.

Better still, consider visiting publicly accessible film locations and businesses listed below on your next trip to Nova Scotia!

Tom Ellis and Eddie Karanja walking within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia during the filming of a scene for Washington Black, a Disney+ and Hulu production released in Summer 2025.
A scene in "Washington Black" filmed at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Bingeworthy TV and Streaming Shows Filmed in Nova Scotia

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A look at the Titanic exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax Waterfront in Nova Scotia. The Museum houses the largest collection of wooden artifacts from the disaster.
Titanic exhibit, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Well Known Movies Filmed in Nova Scotia

Titanic | Official Trailer
This 1997 Academy Award-winning film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, was filmed in Halifax along with other locations in North America. Today, you can visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and take part in guided walking and sightseeing tours to learn about Halifax’s historical connection to the Titanic disaster.

Dolores Claiborne | Official Trailer
Based on Stephen King’s psychological thriller novel of the same name, picture perfect Lunenburg was transformed into a small New England town in this 1995 film that starred Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John C. Reilly, and Christopher Plummer.

A mom and two daughters view the Cape Forchu lighthouse on the coast.
Cape Forchu Lighthouse and Park was the site used to film "The Lighthouse"

The Lighthouse | Official Trailer
This Academy Award-nominated 2019 film starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson was filmed on the park grounds of Cape Forchu Lighthouse near Yarmouth. A second lighthouse was built as part of the set which was dismantled following the completion of filming.

The Scarlet Letter | Official Trailer
Filmed in Yarmouth and Shelburne along with sites in British Columbia, this 1995 movie staring Demi Moore, Gary Oldman and Robert Duvall took place along Dock Street and throughout the waterfront area where today you can still see elements built for the film as well as the historic buildings in the town that provided the perfect backdrop for this production.

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Nova Scotia Film Facts

Statue of Evangeline, subject of the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem by the same name, at the Grand-Pre National Historic Site near Wolfville in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley on a sunny summer's day.

Evangeline

Film Facts:

  • Filmed in Nova Scotia in 1913, Evangeline is believed to be the earliest recorded film in Canadian history!
  • Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s popular poem, Evangeline, A Tale Of Acadie, was published in 1847 and is about lost love during the expulsion of the Acadians – Le Grand Dérangement – which took place in Nova Scotia between 1755-1762.

Today, visit the Grand-Pré National Historic Site to learn about the Acadians, the expulsion, and explore the grounds to see the statue of Evangeline.

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Aerial drone view of the HMCS Sackville, the last surviving Corvette naval vessel, is a floating museum and memorial commemorating The Battle of the Atlantic. The ship can be toured from its home along the Halifax Waterfront in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

HMCS Sackville

Film Fact: The HMCS Sackville was featured in the 2020 movie, Greyhound, starring Tom Hanks, Elisabeth Shue and Stephen Graham.

Through the use of technology, the exterior of the Sackville was scanned and used to bring the ship to life on the ocean once again for use in the movie that is based on the 1955 novel, The Good Shepherd, by C. S. Forester.

As the last remaining Flower Class corvette naval vessel in existence, The HMCS Sackville can be toured at its summer berth along the Halifax Waterfront in July and August and throughout the year at HMC Dockyard (by appointment).

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A view of Cape Forchu Lighthouse and grounds from the Leif Erickson Trail that runs along the property beside the lighthouse near Yarmouth Nova Scotia.

The Lighthouse

Film Fact: A 70-foot tall lighthouse was built on the grounds of the Cape Forchu Lighthouse for the filming of the 2019 Academy Award-nominated movie, The Lighthouse that starred Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.

The replica lighthouse was dismantled once filming was completed.

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Captain Tony entertaining his passengers while on a boat tour around Oak Island, the famous money pit in Oak Island, Nova Scotia

The Mystery of Oak Island

Film Fact: Site of one of the world’s longest treasure hunts – over 230 years and counting – is found in Nova Scotia!

Discover the mystery that continues to attract treasure hunters from around the world on their quests for the storied fortunes said to be buried deep within Oak Island when you tune into the hit TV show, The Curse of Oak Island. Be sure to visit the official website for Oak Island to book your guided Oak Island Tour to witness the progress and to test your theories.

For a boat tour of the waters around Oak Island, hop aboard Salty Dog Sea Tours at the Oak Island Resort’s marina for an entertaining and unique view of the island and dig sites with your tour guide.

Popular Nova Scotia Attractions that appear in Film and TV Productions

Check out this growing list of recognizable attractions in Nova Scotia that are appearing on the big screen!

Oakfield Provincial Park
  • Beaches & Pools
  • Boating & Sailing
  • Parks

Oakfield Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Halifax Metro, Oakfield
Read More The Google rating is 4.6
Uniacke Estate Museum Park
  • Gardens, Parks & Farms
  • Museum/Historic Site

Uniacke Estate Museum Park

From June 1, 2025 to October 4, 2025

Halifax Metro, Mount Uniacke
Read More The Google rating is 4.7
Cape Forchu Lighthouse
  • Lighthouse
  • Museum/Historic Site

Cape Forchu Lighthouse

Open year-round

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Cape Forchu
Read More The Google rating is 4.8
Shubie Park Trails
  • Cycling & Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Trail
  • Winter Activity

Shubie Park Trails

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Dartmouth
Read More The Google rating is 4.8

Starring Nova Scotia Communities in Film Productions

View of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia in fall with the calm bay waters showing the reflection of the picture perfect Three Churches.

Mahone Bay

Its seaside location and quaint village vibe along with Mahone Bay’s picture perfect Three Churches view has had it appearing on tv and in film regularly.

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Aerial view over downtown Halifax on a sunny summer morning with the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Common and Halifax Harbour are prominently featured.

Halifax

Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax, with its historic buildings, National Historic Sites, and youthful, energetic vibe, continues to be a popular location for many film and TV productions.

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Drone view over the town of Windsor in winter, located in the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia.

Windsor

A favourite location for depicting New England towns and communities, Windsor is also known as the “little town of big firsts” with honours including being the Birthplace of Hockey and home to the world’s largest pumpkins.

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Drone view over the Fortress of Louisburg National Historic Site, located in the community of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island's east coast.

Louisbourg

Home to the largest military fort reconstruction in North America, step back in time as you step through the gate to the world of French colonial life in the 1700s. Once you’ve been to the Fortress of Louisbourg, you’ll see exactly why it continues to be a popular film location for historical films and features.

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Drone view of the town and harbour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Lunenburg

One of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this former British colonial town, with its colourful and charming streetscapes lined with historic buildings, is a favourite film location for everything from period films to Hallmark movies.

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An aerial view of the coastal community of Chester, Nova Scotia

Chester

You’ll feel like you’re in a movie when you visit this picture perfect oceanside town on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Tucked between Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg on the Atlantic Ocean, discover the charm and talents of this community through its cafés, boutiques, restaurants and entertainment.

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A view across the water of historic buildings as a kayaker paddles by

Shelburne

As you walk the historic waterfront along Dock Street, you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported back in time. Be sure to visit the many museums, shops, eateries and historic accommodations along with the weekend Farmers’ Market that’s held in the Guild Hall, a building built for and used in the filming of The Scarlet Letter.

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View of Portland Street looking towards Halifax and Halifax Harbour in Downtown Dartmouth.

Dartmouth

Located across the harbour from Halifax, Downtown Dartmouth’s streetscapes are no stranger to film productions. Boasting quaint streetscapes with harbour backdrops, unique murals and more, Dartmouth is also known for nearby attractions, including Shubie Park, Fisherman’s Cove, MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park, and Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, are frequently appear in film and tv productions, as well.

Discover Dartmouth

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