Renovation Resort Showdown is filmed on the Trent River bank in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada. It is the next big project on HGTV with a cash prize of $100k.

Judged by Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler, Renovation Resort is one of a kind. Four teams from different corners of Canada compete against another team to win the best title.

April and Arnold, Rotem and Troy, Jena and Sean, and Kyle and Savannah are competing against each other’s team for the title this season in Renovation Island.

Scott McGillivray, 44, is a Canadian TV host, author, investor and entrepreneur. He is also the host and executive producer of HGTV’s Income Property.

Similarly, Bryan Baeumlar, 48, is a renowned television host, author, entrepreneur and a father of four beautiful kids. Bryan is married to Sarah Baeumler, and works together as a team.

Where Is Renovation Resort Filmed In Ontario?

Renovation Resort is filmed at the Trent river in SouthEast Ontario, which flows by the Rice Lake only to blend with the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario.

Trent River

Trent River is one of the parts of the internationally known Trent-Severn Waterway. The river is a famous fishing destination because of its abundant variety of fish.

The river has Panfish, including Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish, and Crappie.

It is also a boating destination with convenient boat launching and docking facilities—no wonder investors Scott and Bryan chose the destination for their project.

Trent River bank is also a place with many other famous resorts. Burleigh Falls Inn, Best Western Belleville, and Campbellford River Inn are renowned for their hospital around the area.

Not only for boating and Fishing, but the location is also famous for shooting award-winning films and television series. The Novice is a 2021 thriller film shot on the bank of Trent River.

Similarly, Anne with an E (2017), Millbrook, and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 are also filmed in the same area.

Renovation Resort With Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler

Renovation Resort is a new reality television show on HGTV Canada hosted by Scott and Bryan. Both of the hosts are seasoned experts who are going to judge the contestants with keen eyes.

The series premiered its first episode, It’s Go Time, on 5th March 2023. This time, the format of the DIY project is quite different and challenging.

This time, the competitiveness of the teams shall be deflected through their creativity on the resort. Meanwhile, Bryan and Scott will oversee each restoration providing the teams with their counsel.

As mentioned earlier, this is not the first time Bryan and Scott are judging a competition. Yes, they have done it before, but the competition will not be easy for them either.

All the contestants are seasoned and skilled builders and designer duos, working hand in hand against another couple for the win. They are tasked to reform four lakefront cabins into spectacular vacation rentals.

Scott McGillivray

Scott is the CEO of McGillivray Group and McGillivray Entertainment, a Real Estate Firm. He is also the co-founder of Keyspire, a learning platform for real estate investors.

Mostly, he is known for his investments and DIY skills, which are showcased on Diy Network and HGTV.

Over the years, Scott has worked on several projects on the TV networks, including Income Property, Moving the McGillivrays, Buyers Bootcamp with Scott McGillivray, and Vacation House Rules.

Also, he has written three books presenting great insight into real estate investment, finances and DIY projects. His books are

• Cash Flow for Life: Create Lifelong Passive Income Through Real Estate Scott McGillivray (2010)
• Quick Start to Cash Flow Scott McGillivray(2012)
• How To Add Value To Your Home Scott McGillivray (2014)

He is an entrepreneur and television host who owns multiple properties around North America. The HGTV host is married to Sabrina McGillivray.

Scott and Sabrina bore two beautiful daughters, Layla Chloe McGillivray and Myah McGillivray—the family has residences in Toronto, Ontario, and Fort Myers, Florida.

They live in either of their properties, depending on their work.

Bryan Baeumler

Bryan is a talented individual with a gifted mind. He is the king of DIYs, decorations, and designs and has good real estate knowledge.

He is best known for the island of Bryan, Disaster DIY, and Renovation Inc. More importantly, Bryan is known for Renovation Island.

While vacationing in the Bahamas with family, Bryan came across an abandoned beachfront resort on a tropical island. He talked to his wife, and they decided to revamp that place into something gorgeous.

Bryan and his wife, Sarah Baeumler, live with their four children in the Bahamas. The couple has two daughters and two sons. Their names are Quintyn, Lincoln, Charlotte and Josephine Baeumler.

Besides building and renovations, Bryan helps his wife look after their kids and homeschool them.

How To Book A Stay At Renovation Resort?

Renovation Resort in Campbellford Ontario can be rented exclusively through Stayapp. The application is an online market for temporary rentals in Canada.

Moreover, the application offers various locations around Canada, including Scott’s previous creations from HGTV’s Vacation Home Rules.

The resort is located around the banks of the River Trent. These cabins are class by themselves and are being renovated through the competition series on HGTV.

As seen in the show’s initial episodes, the beachfront cabins need considerable renovation to make them exquisite. All four teams are provided with four different places to work on.

Whoever transforms the resort for good wins the show’s season with a cash prize of $100,000.

People are waiting for the resort to be completed so they can stay and experience the wonders these builders have created.

Although some might wonder about the price range of these rentals, which is not yet disclosed. Scott and Sabrina charged $850 per night on their previous rentals.

Those places are magnificent, and the price range is well-deserved. Similarly, these riverfront cabins are located in a chic area that might be priced like the previous ones.