Your next Netflix binge might be filmed right here, b'y!
Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen a lot of things come through the MiTL wire, but this one is some shocking and just plain wonderful. Netflix, yes *that* Netflix, is filming a new show right here on Prince Edward Island, specifically at the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival. Imagine, all those shuckers and oyster lovers, just minding their business, and suddenly they're part of the biggest TV production to ever hit our fair island. It's not every day Hollywood sets up shop along the Northumberland Strait, is it?
You know, for years, the narrative from away has been that we're quaint, a postcard. Well, this is proof we're more than just Anne of Green Gables and red dirt roads. This isn't some small indie flick; this is Netflix, the giant, choosing our tiny corner of the world. It shines a light not just on Tyne Valley, but on the whole Island. It shows that our stories, our festivals, our communities, are interesting enough for a global audience. It's a proper boost for local pride and, let's be honest, for the tourism folks who've been working tirelessly to get more eyes on PEI.
### Why This Matters for Charlottetown
Even though it's happening a bit down the road in Tyne Valley, this news has a ripple effect all the way to our historic downtown in Charlottetown.
* **Economic Spark:** More film production means more jobs, more money spent in local businesses, and more reasons for people to visit the Island. * **Visibility:** It puts Prince Edward Island on a massive global stage, making people curious about what else is happening beyond the Confederation Bridge. * **Shifting Perceptions:** It helps challenge that 'quaint' label I grumble about and shows we're a vibrant, modern place with real culture and stories.
So, if you're heading to the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival this weekend, keep your eyes peeled. You might just get your fifteen minutes of fame, or at least a good yarn to tell at your next kitchen party. This is a big moment for us, b'y, and it’s about time the world saw a bit more of what we’ve got.
Bridget Chicken-MacPhail, MiTL Sports Desk, Charlottetown.
My own Kevin and the crew are chewing over this and more this morning — catch them live at mornings.live.