Where was My Old Ass filmed? The lake, the house and all the locations
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Set in Ontario, Canada, My Old Ass was filmed in the Muskoka Lakes region.
The story revolves around a time travel twist where Elliott, an 18-year-old girl played by Maisy Stella, meets her 39-year-old self portrayed by Aubrey Plaza.
The story revolves around a time travel twist where Elliott, an 18-year-old girl played by Maisy Stella, meets her 39-year-old self portrayed by Aubrey Plaza.
The movie debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2024 and earned a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its wit and emotional depth.
Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of My Old Ass. You'll find the locations in order of appearance.
The My Old Ass location
The general store at the beginning of the film was set in the old Duke Boats Limited building in Port Carling.
Founded in 1924, this is the historic workshop where iconic Duke wooden boats were handcrafted.
Today, this cherished heritage site is also home to restaurants and shops.
(You can open all the locations on Google Maps by clicking on the links below in the captions ↴)
Image courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios - Map
Image courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios - Map
The My Old Ass lake
The Lake Muskoka where Elliott's family has a farm is a vast and scenic lake stretching over 120 square kilometers.
Located about 170 kilometers (105 miles) north of Toronto, this beautiful area is known for its calm waters, surrounding forested landscapes, and luxurious cottages.
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According to Old Elliott, the place where the girls are camping overnight is Maud Island, which will be bought by a rich guy in the future.
The real Maud Island is a tiny islet in the waters of Six Mile Lake near Georgian Bay within the Muskoka region.
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As Discover Muskoka revealed, the house was filmed on a gorgeous property in Sterling Point, at the north end of Lake Joseph.
This century-old traditional cottage, managed by Jayne's Luxury Rentals, is available from $11,000 CAD, about $7,900 USD.
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Scenes for the family farm were recorded at the Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery in Bala.
Formerly known as Johnston's Cranberry Marsh, the winery is also focuses on pink cranberries (featured in the movie) and other local produce.
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The golf scenes were filmed at the Rock Golf Course in Minett.
Designed by golf legend Nick Faldo, the course is nestled between the shores of Lake Rosseau and Bruce Lake.
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The restaurant where Elliott and Ro (played by Kerrice Brooks) are having food after the second mushroom trip was a lakefront set at the Duke's Boats building.
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Bala Cove Marina on Bala Bay is a family-owned gas station that offers a full range of boating services.
This location is featured in the scene where Chad (played by Percy Hynes White) cleans and repairs the boat at his father's shop.
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The scene in the lookout shack, under the rain, was filmed on the pier of an old Pie Wood Fired Pizza restaurant near the Clevelands House Resort in Minett.
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