Prime Video's new teen drama Sterling Point is set on a fictional island in Canada, not a real destination. However, the stunning landscape seen on screen is entirely authentic, drawn from one of Canada's most beloved holiday regions.
The series was predominantly filmed in the Muskoka Lakes area of Ontario, Canada, with some additional scenes shot in Toronto.
Creator's Personal Connection
Creator Megan Park, who is Canadian herself, drew directly from her own childhood when choosing the setting. Park spent her summers in Muskoka growing up, and she was adamant that Sterling Point would be "a summer show" set in Canada.
Speaking to The Nightly, Park explained the deep cultural significance of the region, saying: "We can really show Muskoka for what it really is, and talk about some of the things that are happening up there affecting the locals and the community."
The Real Muskoka
The Muskoka Lakes region, roughly two hours north of Toronto, is renowned across Canada for its crystal-clear lakes, dense forests and picturesque cottage retreats — making it the perfect visual backdrop for the show's sun-soaked, coming-of-age story.
Plot and Production
Sterling Point follows 17-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin), a New York City teenager who inherits a mysterious island in Canada from her grandfather. When she travels there, she begins uncovering long-buried family secrets that threaten to upend everything she thought she knew.
Park serves as the show's creator, director, co-showrunner and executive producer, and has confirmed that Sterling Point is an entirely original story — not adapted from a book.
Cast Reflections
Some of the cast opened up about filming in paradise, with Ellis star Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie speaking to Show Snob about his scenes with love interest Annie.
"I was pretty nervous getting into them, but Ella just has like this very friendly and obviously very calming energy. It just felt very, very natural to do these scenes."
"And obviously the setting did help. I think it would have been different if, in another world, we would have been shooting in the middle of the street in New York City, but in the chaos."
"But definitely the calmness of Muskoka definitely brought a lot to our scenes, you know, even if they were shot indoors or not."
Sterling Point is on Prime Video.
