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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