Where Is FROM Filmed?
The town that traps its residents is a real standing set in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia · plus the Sackville River valley and the Halifax production hub
FROM - the sci-fi horror series created by John Griffin, starring Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens, and soundtracked by the Pixies' haunting cover of 'Que Sera, Sera' - is the most-watched show in MGM+ history, and it is made in Nova Scotia. The series premiered on Epix on February 20, 2022, moved to the rebranded MGM+ for Season 2 in April 2023, and has filmed in and around Halifax ever since production began in May 2021. Its fifth and final season shoots in the province from July 6 to November 28, 2026. This guide covers the verified filming locations - the standing town set in Beaver Bank, the Sackville River valley, and the Halifax production hub - plus how to visit FROM country respectfully, and the other major shows that film in the province.
The Show at a Glance
Filmed In Nova Scotia
Every season since production began in May 2021 - based in Halifax and Beaver Bank.
MGM+ (Formerly Epix)
Premiered February 20, 2022 on Epix · Season 2 arrived April 23, 2023 on the rebranded MGM+.
Created by John Griffin
The sci-fi horror mystery is the flagship of MGM+ - the most-watched show in the network's history.
Harold Perrineau Leads
Perrineau stars as Boyd Stevens, with Shaun Majumder, Avery Konrad, and Ricky He in the ensemble.
A Real Standing Set
The town itself is a purpose-built set in Beaver Bank - a private production site, viewable from public roads only.
Fifth & Final Season
Renewed April 15, 2026 · filming July 6 - November 28, 2026 in Nova Scotia · 2027 premiere expected.
About FROM
FROM is an American sci-fi horror series created by John Griffin that premiered on Epix on February 20, 2022. The story traps its characters in a mysterious township they cannot leave, surrounded by a forest that hunts at night - a premise held together by Harold Perrineau's performance as Boyd Stevens, the community's reluctant leader. The ensemble cast includes Shaun Majumder, Avery Konrad, and Ricky He, and the show's main title theme - a cover of Doris Day's 'Que Sera, Sera' by the Pixies - sets the unease before a single scene plays. When Epix rebranded as MGM+, FROM carried the flag: Season 2 premiered April 23, 2023 on the new network, and the series has grown into the most-watched show in MGM+ history. Season 4 was filmed in Nova Scotia from June to November 2025 and premiered April 19, 2026; the fifth and final season, renewed on April 15, 2026, films in the province from July 6 to November 28, 2026, with a premiere expected in 2027.
Why the show matters to Nova Scotia
FROM is one of the biggest productions ever based in the Halifax area. It arrived in May 2021, built a standing town set in Beaver Bank that kept a full crew working across five seasons, and - as the most-watched show in MGM+ history - puts Nova Scotia's forests, river valleys, and rural corridors in front of a global audience every week. Like Sullivan's Crossing, which builds in the same corridor, it has made Beaver Bank an unlikely landmark of Canadian television production.
Where FROM Is Filmed
Four anchors make up FROM country, all of them in or within 30 minutes of Halifax. The first is a private set you can only view from public roads; the rest are public places you can freely explore. Here is how each fits into the production.
| Location | Role in the Production | Where It Is |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bank standing set | The town itself - a purpose-built set on a private site | Beaver Bank (25 km north of Halifax) |
| Sackville River valley | Season 1 principal photography area - public trails today | Bedford / Sackville River |
| Halifax production hub | Cast and crew headquarters, city base since 2021 | Downtown Halifax & waterfront |
| The 2026 shoot | Season 5 filming window, July 6 - November 28, 2026 | Across the Halifax region |
Beaver Bank: The FROM Town Set
The standing town set - the mysterious township itselfThe creepy town that traps FROM's residents is not a visual effect - it is a purpose-built standing set in Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, about 25 km north of downtown Halifax, the same rural corner where Season 1's principal photography took place in 2021. Halifax's The Coast called it 'a big week for Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia' when the production set up shop. The set is a private production site: there is no tour, no public access, and active production security - especially while the fifth and final season films from July 6 to November 28, 2026. View it only from public roads, never cross fencing or signage, and respect every no-trespassing notice.
Sackville River Valley
Season 1 principal photography areaFROM's first season began filming in May 2021 in Halifax, with principal photography centred on the Beaver Bank area and the Sackville River valley. Unlike the private town set, this is public land you can walk: the Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway follows the river through the valley, and the Fultz House Museum grounds at Sackville mark a pleasant turnaround point. It is the easiest way to stand in the same terrain the crew scouted in 2021 - river corridor, mixed forest, and the moody light the show feeds on.
Halifax Production Hub
Cast and crew headquarters · city baseHalifax is FROM's production anchor. The series has been based in the city since Season 1 started shooting in May 2021, and the cast and crew return to it every season - including the June-November 2025 shoot for Season 4 and the July-November 2026 shoot for Season 5. Downtown hotels, the waterfront, and the North End are where the production's off-camera life happens, and the city is the practical fly-in base (Halifax Stanfield, YHZ) for any fan trip. You won't find the town set downtown - but you will find the restaurants, harbourfront, and neighbourhoods the production calls home between takes.
Watching for the Cast & Crew in 2026
Season 5 shoot window: July 6 - November 28, 2026FROM's fifth and final season films in Nova Scotia from July 6 to November 28, 2026, and Halifax has a well-established sightings culture around visiting productions - crew jackets at North End coffee shops, equipment trucks near the waterfront, the occasional Harold Perrineau airport sighting shared in local Facebook groups. Nova Scotians are film-friendly and used to productions; the etiquette that keeps it that way is simple: enjoy a glimpse if you get one, never approach actors mid-meal or mid-shot, never follow equipment trucks, and never go looking for the set itself. There is no set-visiting, full stop - the Beaver Bank site is under active security for the entire shoot window.
More Nova Scotia Screen Country
FROM is the darkest chapter of Nova Scotia's film story, but the province has been doubling for everywhere from small-town New England to cursed coastal villages for three decades. These companion guides cover the other productions that share FROM's home turf.
Sullivan's Crossing Filming Locations
The other major series building in Beaver Bank - the CTV/The CW/Netflix drama's campground set is a separate build in the same rural corridor. Its guide covers the public Halifax-area spots you can visit.
Sullivan's Crossing guide →Nova Scotia Movie & TV Filming Locations
The master directory of everything shot in the province - Sullivan's Crossing, We Were Liars, Haven, Jesse Stone, Oak Island, and more. Start here for the full film-tourism picture.
Master directory →Haven Filming Locations
Syfy's Stephen King-inspired Haven (2010-2015) was based in Chester and filmed across Lunenburg's UNESCO waterfront - an earlier era of the same Nova Scotia screen industry that built FROM's town.
Haven guide →Jesse Stone Filming Locations
Nine Tom Selleck TV movies (2005-2015) made Lunenburg the on-screen town of Paradise, Massachusetts - the longest-running film franchise ever shot in the province.
Jesse Stone guide →We Were Liars Filming Locations
The Amazon Prime Video adaptation filmed principally in Lunenburg and Halifax in 2024 - the most recent major production to follow the trail FROM blazed back to Nova Scotia.
We Were Liars guide →⚠️ The Beaver Bank set is a private production site
The FROM town set in Beaver Bank is not open to the public, has no tour, and is protected by active production security - especially during the fifth and final season's shoot, which runs from July 6 to November 28, 2026. Do not trespass and respect every no-trespassing sign; view only from public roads, and never block the road or the production's gates. The public places in this guide - the Sackville River valley and Halifax itself - are the welcoming alternative, and they are where the production lives.
Plan a FROM Location Drive
FROM country is compact: one drive north from Halifax covers the corridor, and the city does the rest. Here is the practical shape of the trip.
The Beaver Bank Corridor Drive
⏱️ Half-dayFrom downtown Halifax, drive north toward Bedford and follow the Beaver Bank Road corridor through the rural community where the series builds its town. View anything you find only from the public road - the set is private and security is active. Continue into Beaver Bank country for the same forest-and-field textures the show leans on, then loop back to the city.
Sackville River Valley Walk
⏱️ 2-3 hoursWalk the public side of FROM's Season 1 country. The Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway follows the Sackville River through the valley where the first season's principal photography was centred in 2021, with the Fultz House Museum grounds at Sackville as a landmark turnaround. Bring bug spray in summer - this is real Nova Scotia forest edge.
Halifax Production Town Day
⏱️ Full daySpend the morning on the corridor drive or the river walk, then give the afternoon to Halifax - the production's home since 2021. Walk the waterfront and downtown, take the ferry to Dartmouth for the harbour view, and finish in the North End where the city's film-culture coffee shops and restaurants live. It is the closest you can respectfully get to the show's off-camera world.
Where to base yourself
Halifax is the only practical base for a FROM location trip - every site in this guide is within 30 minutes of downtown. Stay in the Central or North End to be walking distance from the waterfront, and see our Halifax Local Guide for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood picks and Halifax Dining Guide for where to eat between stops.
Visiting Tips: What to Know Before You Go
A few practical notes for FROM country - above all, the balance between public parkland and a private, actively filming production site.
Never approach the town set
The Beaver Bank set is a private production site with active security, not a tourist attraction. Do not trespass, do not cross fencing or signage, and do not block the road. View only from public roads, take your photos from the shoulder, and move on. Trespassing during an active shoot risks the production, the crew's schedule, and your own record - security does escalate.
Time a 2026 visit with the shoot window
The fifth and final season films in Nova Scotia from July 6 to November 28, 2026. Halifax will be visibly busier with production traffic in that window - equipment trucks, base camps, crew accommodations. You are most likely to sense (rather than see) the production in the city, while the set itself is at its most active and least approachable.
Stream FROM before you go
FROM streams on MGM+ (formerly Epix), where it is the most-watched show in the network's history. Rewatch at least the first two seasons before visiting - the town's layout, the forest edge, and the river corridor will mean far more when you drive the Beaver Bank corridor or walk the Sackville River valley.
Rent a car for Beaver Bank
Beaver Bank sits about 25 km north of downtown Halifax. There is no scenic transit route - a rental car (or a ride from the city) is the practical way to see the corridor, with the Sackville River valley and the Connector Greenway an easy add-on in nearby Bedford. Everything else on this guide - downtown Halifax, the waterfront - is walkable once you are back in the city.
Respect working productions
Nova Scotia's film industry survives on good neighbours. If you spot a base camp or a locked-off street, keep moving - do not photograph call sheets, linger at barriers, or post precise locations of active shoots. Cast sightings are for your own stories, not for staking out. Productions remember welcoming communities, and that memory is what keeps shows like FROM filming here.
Make Halifax your base
Every FROM location is within 30 minutes of downtown Halifax, so sleep in the city and day-trip north. Our Halifax Local Guide covers neighbourhoods, restaurants, and where to stay - the North End and the waterfront are where the production's off-duty hours happen to be spent.
Planning a FROM Location Trip
Where is FROM filmed? FROM is filmed in Nova Scotia, Canada. The series has been based in the Halifax area since Season 1 began shooting in May 2021, with principal photography around Beaver Bank and the Sackville River. The show's mysterious town is a purpose-built standing set on a private production site in Beaver Bank, about 25 km north of downtown Halifax, while the production itself is headquartered in Halifax - where the cast stays and the city scenes and production work are centred. Seasons 1 through 5, including the final season filming July 6 to November 28, 2026, have all been shot in the province.
Can you visit the FROM set? No. The FROM town set in Beaver Bank is a private production site with no tour and no public access, and production security is active - especially during the fifth and final season's shoot, which runs from July 6 to November 28, 2026. Fans can view the set only from public roads and must respect all no-trespassing signage. If you want to stand in FROM country on public land, walk the Sackville River valley via the Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway or explore Halifax itself, the production's home base since 2021.
When does FROM Season 5 film and when will it air? FROM was renewed on April 15, 2026 for a fifth and final season, which films in Nova Scotia from July 6 to November 28, 2026. The season is expected to premiere in 2027 on MGM+, following the pattern of Season 4, which was shot from June to November 2025 and premiered April 19, 2026. As the most-watched show in MGM+ history, the final season is the network's flagship event - expect the Nova Scotia shoot to run through the summer and fall of 2026 before wrapping in late November.
Is FROM filmed at the same set as Sullivan's Crossing? No. FROM's standing town set and Sullivan's Crossing's campground set are separate builds in the Beaver Bank area, north of Halifax - two different productions using the same rural corridor. FROM's set is a walled, guarded township built for the sci-fi horror series, while Sullivan's Crossing builds its campground on a different private property. Neither set is open to the public; both can only be viewed from public roads. Fans of both shows can cover the corridor in a single drive from Halifax.
What other TV shows are filmed in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia is one of Canada's busiest screen-production provinces. Current and recent series include Sullivan's Crossing (CTV/The CW/Netflix, 2023-present), which builds its campground set in the same Beaver Bank corridor as FROM; We Were Liars (Amazon Prime Video), filmed principally in Lunenburg and Halifax; The Curse of Oak Island (History Channel, 2014-present); and, historically, Haven (Syfy, 2010-2015) and the nine Jesse Stone films starring Tom Selleck (2005-2015). Our Nova Scotia Movie & TV Filming Locations guide is the complete directory of what films where, and how to visit.
Where did FROM Season 1 film? FROM's first season began filming in May 2021 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with principal photography around Beaver Bank and the Sackville River. That first shoot established the standing town set in Beaver Bank that the series has returned to every season since, while the Sackville River valley provided the show's river-corridor and forest-edge scenery. The season premiered on Epix on February 20, 2022, before the network rebranded as MGM+ ahead of Season 2's premiere on April 23, 2023.
Plan the Rest of Your Nova Scotia Trip
🏙️ Halifax Local Guide
Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to the city where FROM is headquartered - where to stay, eat, and wander.
🗺️ Halifax Region Guide
The complete regional guide - Bedford, Beaver Bank, Dartmouth, and the communities around FROM's set.
🌲 Sullivan's Crossing Filming Locations
The other series building in Beaver Bank - its public Halifax locations (Shubie Park, Agricola Street) are fully visitable.
🎬 Movie & TV Filming Locations
The master directory of everything filmed in Nova Scotia - the complete film-tourism map of the province.
🚗 Day Trips from Halifax
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Lawrencetown - the coastal icons within 90 minutes of the city, as day trips.
🇺🇸 US Traveller Guide
American FROM fan making the trip? Flights, border, currency, and driving tips for US visitors.