Places that film and television enthusiasts can visit when on a trip to Vancouver

Vancouver is an amazing holiday destination to visit as there is so much to see and do there, and over recent years it has become a hub for film and television-makers. This brings movie enthusiasts to the area that wish to head to the places where famous films and shows have been created. Many companies use Vancouver as a backdrop, so tourists can often just by chance come across film sets on their trip. Here in this Vancouver travel blog we will take a look at where tourists can go to appreciate why the city is such a popular place for filming.

Famous movies from the Star Trek series, Deadpool and Skyscraper are just some of the films created in this Canadian city. This is often down to lower production costs but it surely is also because of the lovely scenery, which includes sandy beaches, rainforests, mountains and the gorgeous ocean. The city definitely has a history with filming as the original X-Files television show was created in the area, and more recently popular shows Riverdale, The Flash and Arrow have all been filmed there. There are many superb residences to stay at in Vancouver that have 2 bedroom hotel suites Vancouver perfect for families and groups.

One of the best hotels in the city close to many of the filming locations is the L’Hermitage Vancouver that is a lovely residence. This property is an ideal destination for first-time visitors and the largest living space offered is a two-bedroom signature suite. This has a marble bathroom, three plasma televisions as well as a lounge room with a foldout sofa, fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen. This superb residence is found at the centre of the city, and is close to a range of entertainment and shopping venues. The luxury residence has a business centre, fitness studio, outdoor heated saltwater pool, steam room and Jacuzzi.

There are many impressive restaurants in the area, and one of the best is actually the hotel’s eaterie of L’Orangerie Dining Room and Lounge. A great afternoon tea Vancouver offers is available at this residence, as the hotel provides a truly mouth-watering meal that will delight visitors booking in for business or leisure. The meal has finger sandwiches, raisin scones and French preserves, and is served in a relaxed setting for guests to enjoy. When film enthusiasts are visiting Vancouver they must definitely ensure they create an itinerary of places they want to visit. There are many top filming locations that coincide with attractions and sights on the tourist trail, and travellers get to view these destinations in a unique way.

Grouse Mountain is a wonderful place where visitors can zipline down it or have a hike up, and was used as a filming location for television shows Arrow and Lucifer. The stunning VanDusen Botanical Garden is home to gorgeous wildlife and plants, and has a brilliant Elizabethan hedge maze. Shows such as Supergirl, Once Upon a Time and Bates Motel have been filmed there. The Gastown area is a beautiful, historic place where the famous Twilight movies filmed certain scenes. Chinatown in Vancouver is an impressive place to visit, which was used as a background for film Deadpool as well as many other TV shows.

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