It will be a bittersweet moment when the B次元官网网址楥hesapeake ShoresB次元官网网址� TV series wraps up filming of its sixth and final season in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area this summer, according to the showB次元官网网址檚 producer.
The series, which follows the lives of the OB次元官网网址橞rien family after the homecoming of its eldest daughter, has been filmed at locations in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay since 2016.
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Drake, who is based in Vancouver, said there have been many memorable moments over the course of the series and the production crew enjoyed shooting in beautiful locations such as Nanoose Bay, where the OB次元官网网址橞rien family house set is located. He pointed to filming on sailboats and yachts as some of the most fun experiences.
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The areaB次元官网网址檚 lack of official production studios presented a challenge, but the team was able to successfully use a number of different places as retrofitted studios, most recently the Parksville Curling Club, according to Drake.
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The COVID-19 pandemic was the single biggest hurdle the show faced, but Drake said he was happy the production was able to keep everyone safe by following their COVID safety protocols.
Drake said the community warmly welcomed B次元官网网址楥hesapeake ShoresB次元官网网址� and, thanks to Vancouver Island North Film Commission (INFilm) and North Island CollegeB次元官网网址檚 TV and Film program, provided the production with a good local crew base.
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