Whether it’s known as “Island of Bryan” or “Renovation Island” may be subject to a viewer’s location, but Country Living has explained that the reason why the Canadian version is “Island of Bryan” is actually pretty simple: The show had that name first. As Bryan Baeumler shared to his Instagram account, the show “Island of Bryan” began airing in 2020 on the American version of HGTV. Per a YouTube video from HGTV Canada, it was already airing in Canada at the time and was on Season 2 by the time that it started airing in the United States.
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What is less clear is why HGTV chose to change the show’s title from its original one for the U.S. market, although it could be due in part to the fact that Baeumler is known by name in the Canadian market. According to a press release for “Island of Bryan” from Corus, he has appeared on HGTV Canada since 2007, making him an established presence on the channel.
