After the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs won the NOSHO Cup at theend of season 3ofShoresy, season 4 saw them celebrate with the cup across many of the most famous real-world locations in Sudbury, Ontario. BothShoresyand the acclaimed comedy it spun off from,Letterkenny, were shot in Sudbury, which is roughly 400 kilometers (258 miles) north of Toronto. WhileLetterkennyhad some loose connections to the actual city of Sudbury tucked into the show, the city itself feels like a living, breathing character inShoresy, which operates as a love letter to Northern Ontario.
Across all seasons ofShoresy, creator Jared Keeso and his team have made a special point of highlighting famous locations around Greater Sudbury and the surrounding area. However, they took it to the next level in the most recent episodes. By theend of season 4 ofShoresy, the Bulldogs were shown celebrating in no fewer than 15 different locations across Sudbury, all of which were shot on-site at very real businesses and landmarks. It’s one of the best running jokes of season 4, and admirably operates as free marketing for small businesses in the area.
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15Beef ‘N Bird
A Sports Bar In Sudbury
The first location where the Bulldogs are shown drunkenly celebrating with the cup is appropriate for a hockey team.The Beef and Bird, or Beef ‘N Bird, is a popular sports bar in the southern half of downtown Sudbury, and it’s one of the locations that is mentioned in both the first episode of the season, and the last. Shoresy even calls out that he’d like to go there for some “Porketta Bingo”, which is a live bingo game where you play to win portions of the eponymous local pork roast.
14The Bridge of Nations
A Famous Roadway In Sudbury
The Bridge of Nations is one of the most famous locations in all of Sudbury, entirely due to its prominent location and unique nature. The Bridge itself is a large roadway, but it symbolizes the city’s commitment to unity and peace. Each flag flying on the Bridge of Nations represents a nation that at least one Sudbury citizen hails from. It’s intended to be completely apolitical, and it makes sense that Jared Keeso would want to showcase it givenShoresy’s commitment to diversity and positive representation in the show.
13Bell Park Splash N Go
Northern Ontario’s Largest Inflatable Water Park
Bell Park on Ramsey Lake in Greater Sudbury is home to theSplash N Go Adventure Park, which is exactly what it looks like on the show. The inflatable splash park has obstacles of varying levels of difficulty, ensuring that there are options for any member of the family. The fact that the Bulldogs were drunkenly celebrating there is definitely what Nat was referring to about the team damaging their reputation in the community, but that’s summer in Sudvegas for you.
12The Big Nickel
A Famous Massive Replica Coin
The Big Nickel was part ofShoresy’s funniest pickup linefrom the first three seasons ofShoresy, and is possibly the most famous landmark in the city. As part of the Dynamic Earth portion of theScience Northmuseum, The Big Nickel has acted as one of Canada’s top roadside attractions for more than 60 years. The original idea for the Nickel came about as part of Canada Centennial celebrations, and since then it’s become a beloved local landmark. The grounds of a science museum full of kids and families–what better place to bring the NOSHO Cup to drink?
11Science North
The Popular Science Museum And Tourist Destination
The Bulldogs also went a few hundred meters away to celebrate at Science North itself, the ever-evolving and popular science museum located right in Greater Sudbury. The distinct spires of the museum make for a recognizable visual landmark, and it’s a significant enough destination that people from across Canada have likely visited it at some point. Once again, the primary clientele is families, so getting drunk there is at least questionable decision-making for the Bulldogs.
10Diamonds Gentlemen’s Club
Sudbury’s Premier Gentlemen’s Club
Although technically a more appropriate place for a men’s senior hockey team to be drinking from a championship cup at, it likely didn’t do much in the way of helping their reputation. Visiting a gentlemen’s club isn’t an issue for grown adults, but getting on stage with the cup and drunkenly making fools of themselves is a step too far. Diamonds is attached to the Coulson, where live music is usually playing on a Sudbury Saturday night.
9Sudbury Water Tower
The Iconic Water Tower Overlooking Downtown Sudbury
A relic from years past, the iconic water tower overlooks downtown Sudbury, which is where the Bulldogs are celebrating when it’s shown inShoresy. They’re in the middle of the street with the water tower in the background, so even if it’s among the tamer scenes of them partying with the NOSHO Cup, there’s a good chance they were just as drunk. The water tower is in need of an update, and as of now there are some loose plans toturn it into a hockey goal lightwhenever the local team, the Sudbury Wolves, score a goal.
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8Northern Exotics
An Exotic Pet Store In Sudbury
Northern Exoticsis a fairly prominent tourist attraction due to its unique nature. While it still exists as a pet store, it used to act as an indoor zoo complete with an education center focused on animal rescue and rehabilitation. The education center is no longer operational, but the pet store is still open, and proceeds from the pet store go to the ongoing animal rescue operation there. Another family-friendly location that is entirely inappropriate for the Bulldogs’ NOSHO Cup celebrations.
7The Inco Superstack
The Tallest Chimney In The Western Hemisphere
The second-largest chimney in the world comes up just short of Toronto’s CN Tower as Canada’s largest freestanding structure. While it used to operate as an emissions stack for the world’s largest nickel smelting operation (also the origin of The Big Nickel), the Inco Superstack is no longer functional, and plans have been made to dismantle it in the next few years despite public calls for it to be designated a tourist attraction. The Bulldogs are at least out of the public eye somewhat while near the Superstack, which is likely why their celebration there was so rowdy.
6The Townehouse Tavern
Famous Pub Known For Live Music
The Bulldogs celebrate outsideThe Townhouse Tavern, which is not unusual except for the fact that they appear to be doing it in the middle of the road in the middle of the day. The renowned burger joint has also been one of Sudbury’s premier live music venues for the last few decades, and its unique signage makes it instantly recognizable. It’s an obvious choice when showcasing the best of Sudbury, asShoresydoes.
