Where Is Renovation Resort Showdown Filmed In Ontario?

Posted by Arica Deslauriers on Sunday, May 19, 2024

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.

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