Upcoming Filming Activities May 29 and 30, 2023

Filming continues in Port Hope for the production “Greetings from Fairview” taking place on Walton Street, Queen Street, Mill Street South, Augusta Street and in some residential areas. Residents can continue to expect temporary parking impacts, road closures and intermittent traffic stops that may cause delays. Pedestrian traffic and storefront access will be maintained.

We are committed to keeping residents and visitors informed. Residents are advised of the following anticipated impacts:

Monday, May 29

Please note that the Development Team Office located at 5 Mill Street South will be closed to the public on Monday, May 29 due to filming on the property, including the front of the building and the parking lot.
While the building will be closed to the public, staff will be working remotely and will be available by email throughout the day.

Streets affected:

• Mill Street South (From Thompson Drive to Peter Street)
  • Intermittent pedestrian delays: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Intermittent traffic stops: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Full road closures: none
• Walton Street (From Mill Street South to Ontario Street)
• Queen Street (From Augusta Street to Walton Street)
  • Intermittent pedestrian delays: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Intermittent traffic stops: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Full road closures: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All times subject to change

Tuesday, May 30

Streets affected:

• Walton Street (From John Street to Queen Street)
• Ontario Street (From Walton Street to Mill Street South)
  • Intermittent pedestrian delays: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Intermittent traffic stops: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Full road closures: none
• Augusta Street (From Pine Street South to Queen Street)
• Queen Street (From Robertson Street to Walton Street)
• Intermittent pedestrian delays: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Intermittent traffic stops: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Full road closures: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*

*Access to the Town Hall Transit Hub will be maintained for bus routes. Access on the south/east side of Town Hall will be accessible with intermittent traffic control. Buses will be given access through the road closure, around Town Hall and up to the Transit Hub.

• Bramley Street South
  • Filming on a private property will occur from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Lighting and noise will impact in this area – All affected residents will be notified.
  • Intermittent pedestrian delays: 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Intermittent traffic stops: 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

All times subject to change

Parking impacts:

Residents are advised that parking will be extremely limited in the Downtown core on May 29 and 30. The production company will be occupying both Elias Street parking lots, Lakeland parking lot, and some metered street parking spots. The remainder of the street parking spots are available and free to use courtesy of the production company.

Transit impacts:

Transit service will avoid the filming locations on May 29 and 30. Access to the Town Hall Transit Hub will be maintained for all bus routes. Buses will be given access through the road closure. The re-routes are:

• Route A: Depart Town Hall and proceed west on Augusta Street, north on Pine Street, West on Walton Street and continue standard route (same route upon return).
• Route B: Depart Town Hall and proceed north on Mill Street South (By-pass stop B2, B3 and B4) and continue standard route north on Ontario Street (same route upon return).

Additional information and reminders:

• Memorial Park will be set dressed and the park will remain prepped over the weekend (May 27 and 28) with security in place. Filming in Memorial Park is scheduled for May 26 and 29. The playground will remain open for use.
• An American flag has been temporarily installed at 5 Mill Street South.
• The Mary J. Benson Branch of the Port Hope Public Library will remain open at its usual operating hours during the filming.
• All above times are subject to change. Residents and visitors will be made aware of major changes as they occur.
• Filming events are interesting and exciting for many, but please do not impede the work being completed.

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