Lights, Camera, Donair! 🍴🎬

Big news, Cool Kids — The Grove Motel just went Hollywood… well, Canadian-wood! Our retro gem in Colchester was chosen as a filming location for Bell Fibe TV1’s brand-new original series Landmarks & Lunch, which debut this week. And guess who rolled into town? None other than Robb Wells — aka Ricky from the legendary Trailer Park Boys. Yep, that Ricky. 🍁🍻

Roxana and Robb sharing some (other) Motel stories.

The concept of the show is simple but delicious: Canadian icons meet at small-town landmarks, share meaningful meals, and spill stories over lunch. And when it came time for the producers to choose a “landmark,” they picked us! (Cue happy dance.)

Fun Grove-y Facts About the Shoot

• Robb’s favourite comfort food? A Halifax-Style Donair – a meaty, saucy shoutout to his East Coast roots.

• His favourite room at The Grove Motel? Room 13: The Happy Camper. Maybe it’s the retro, camping-esk vibes, maybe it’s the lucky-unlucky number, but hey — Ricky always did have a soft spot for chaos.

• The Den at The Motel and JOE. Hot+Cold doubled as a set, and let’s just say the neon lights have never looked so glam.

What’s Landmarks & Lunch All About?

Hosted by Roxana Rangel, the series pairs Canadian personalities with local landmarks and the comfort food that makes them tick. Think travelogue meets talk show, with a side of Canadiana charm. Along with Robb, the lineup includes Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall), Sook-Yin Lee (actor, former MuchMusic VJ), and Richard Peddie (former MLSE prez).

Where to Watch

🍽️ Catch Landmarks & Lunch starting August 21st exclusively on Bell Fibe TV1.

👉 Watch On Demand Here

Final Bite

We’ve always said The Grove Motel is more than just a place to crash — it’s a vibe, a story, a memory in the making. Now it’s also a landmark (and lunch date!) on national TV.

So grab a donair, pour yourself a drink, and tune in. Who knows? You might just spot your favourite Motel room on screen.

Original BLOG by Jennifer Flynn, Chief Fun Maker & Experience Curator at The Grove Hospitality Group (August 25, 2025)