Get ready, “Summer House” fans, because NBCUniversal has announced a new iteration of the series set in a totally unexpected location. The network revealed today, July 9, that it will film its first international edition of the hit franchise, marking a major expansion after years of success with the original cast.
According to NBCUniversal, “Summer House: Canada” has been officially greenlit and will premiere on the network’s international reality TV platform, Hayu, sometime in 2027. The new series will be filmed in Muskoka, Canada, an iconic vacation and resort region in Central Ontario.
“We’re thrilled to bring this adaptation of the standout Summer House format to the market,” said Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director, International Director to Consumer at NBC. “Muskoka offers the perfect, iconic Canadian setting to introduce Summer House Canada and build on the franchise’s momentum.”
NBCUniversal Is Looking Forward To Bringing ‘The Canadian Summer Experience’ To Reality TV
The cast of “Summer House: Canada” hasn’t been revealed yet, but the producers behind the new series are excited to bring the vision to life.
“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,” said Erin Haskett, President and Executive Producer at Vancouver’s Lark Productions.
A New ‘Summer House’ Location Makes Total Sense Following The Success Of The OG Series
A new iteration of “Summer House” comes as no surprise, given that executives tied to the OG series on Bravo hinted at an expansion earlier this year.
Speaking with Deadline, Truly Original co-founder Steven Weinstock said that he and his team were already scoping out potential locations for future spin-offs.
“The show has a very specific architecture in terms of its narrative. So, finding that is what we’re endeavoring to do. There are actually two potential places that we’re looking at, so once we find a place where the architecture is correct, we’ll begin the casting process,” he said.
For a “Summer House” spin-off to be successful, Weinstock said everything has to be perfect, from the cast to the house to the location. “You need a place that people go to on weekends, then come back to their own city life, and it has to extend over a summer in order to make the storytelling compelling. It can’t be a week or 10 days. That won’t work. We tried that with Winter House, and it became clear that the storytelling wasn’t quite as sticky as we needed it, which was related to the fact that we didn’t spend enough time shooting,” he added.
OG ‘Summer House’ Recently Scored An Emmy Nomination
The OG “Summer House” series has always been appointment television, but things really kicked off in season 10, when Ciara Miller learned that her best friend, Amanda Batula, was dating her ex-boyfriend, West Wilson. The drama intrigued so many that it helped the show earn its first-ever Emmy nomination.
The show was recognized in the Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program category on July 8, 2026, and, according to long-running cast member Carl Radke, it is more than deserving.
“It’s a big testament to what we’ve been building and the team and everybody that comes together—it’s a family,” he said. “I’m really excited for everybody because it’s not just us on the cast. It’s everybody included that makes the show happen.”
As he continued, Carl made sure to shout out those who also work on the series behind the scenes, including the producers and editors. “We have an incredible crew. So it’s cool to be honored, but this is an award for all the other people, not the people you actually get to see on [TV],” he said.
Cast Changes Are Coming To The Series Ahead
And speaking of OG “Summer House,” a new report from Deadline states that Batula and Wilson won’t return for season 11. Batula was featured in season 1 as a “friend” of the show and later upgraded to a full-time cast member in season 2. Wilson, meanwhile, joined the group in season 8 before his exit following season 10.
