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Heated Rivalry fans are fired up — especially the tourists

Fans visiting Ontario filming sites like Dundurn Castle and Sleeman Centre have boosted local tourism, highlighting the series' impact on regional economies.

  • Heated Rivalry, a Crave series, reached huge audiences and critical acclaim, propelling filmed-in-Ontario locations into the global spotlight and drawing fans to visit.
  • Village Media's Closer Look, hosted by Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, will feature reporter Taylor Pace on tonight's episode to discuss the hit show and its hometown connections.
  • Filming took place in Guelph, Hamilton, Dundas and Toronto, Ontario, with fans visiting Dundurn Castle and the Sleeman Centre, home of the Guelph Storm.
  • Local tourism has seen a boon from fan visits, raising the profile of featured hometowns Guelph, Hamilton, Dundas and Toronto.
  • Fresh episodes of Village Media's Closer Look podcast schedule drop Monday to Friday at 7 p.m., using in-depth format to sustain listeners and fans' interest.
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Heated Rivalry fans are fired up — especially the tourists

Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: The hottest show on television has propelled some filmed-in-Ontario locations into the global spotlight, and diehard fans are flocking to see them

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