Categories: Lifestyle

These Netflix shows & movies were filmed right here in Ontario

Ever wondered which of our towns and cities have made it to the big screen? Well, there’s a website that gives you an inside look at all of the Netflix shows and movies filmed in Ontario.

Netflix in Your Neighbourhood showcases all the Canadian filming locations used in Netflix originals and tidbits about each town and city where the filming occurred.

The site has now added even more productions that were filmed in Ontario and here are some of the big highlights:

Recent Post:
There’s a famous waterfall & riverside boardwalks in this charming Ontario town
11 covered patios in Toronto to stay warm & cozy this season

You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah

This hilarious teen comedy with Adam Sandler, his wife Jackie, and daughters Sunny and Sadie, was filmed at the Synagogue Beth Tzedec Congregation Temple and Hudson’s Bay Sherway Gardens in Toronto, FIORI Oakville, Elora Quarry Conservation Area and Markville Secondary School in Unionville.

Painkiller


This limited, six episode series was filmed in three Ontario locations: Toronto, Mississauga, and Georgetown. You may spot Toronto’s Rebel nightclub and Cabana Pool Bar, Scooter’s Roller Palace in Mississauga, and RJ’s Muffler Shop in Georgetown.

Restaurants on the Edge


Season one, episodes seven and 10, were filmed in Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula. Here’s where Coconut Joe’s Harbour Bar and Grill, a Caribbean-inspired eatery is located, featured on Restaurants on the Edge.

Sex/Life

The season 1, eight-episode romantic TV drama was filmed in Toronto but was disguised as New York.

The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy on Netflix was filmed in Toronto and Hamilton.

Awake


Sci-fi flick staring Gina Rodriguez is not for the weak. “Global hysteria ensues after a mysterious catastrophe wipes out all electronics and takes away humanity’s ability to sleep,” shares Netflix.

Now that’s a movie that’ll keep you up at night… Anyway, Awake was filmed in Hamilton, Peterborough, and Uxbridge.

Ginny & Georgia

Heading into its third season, the hit show Ginny & Georgia was filmed in Cobourg and Toronto.

Fubar


This Netflix movie starring ex-Californian Governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed in Toronto, Mississauga, and Oakville.

The stars of Fubar had nothing but delightful things to say about our beloved city and shared their love of Toronto in the summertime.

Luckiest Girl Alive

This flick starring Mila Kunis was filmed in Toronto and Whitby, which were disguised as New York City.

Wedding Season

This rom-com was shot in Caledon and Toronto including Little India, according to the site.

“Oh my god, it was a blast. We had the best time,” said star Suraj Sharma in an interview with Netflix

“The people were kind, the weather was great, the food was amazing, the coffee we had was fantastic […] We had the best time. I mean, I personally love Toronto.”

Locke & Key

This popular series not only has a Canadian connection, thanks to star Connor Jessup, but it was also filmed across Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Ontario cities include Woodstock, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and Hamilton.

For more shows and locations, you can view the official map here.

Recent Posts

The Toronto Group Chat: What your friends are talking about this week (Sept. 29)

Hey, Toronto, what’s up?! Your group chat is popping off, and we’re here to keep…

14 hours ago

Drake’s fragrance house is launching two new luxury scents available only in Canada

Drake fans are about to have a whole new way to support their fave Toronto-born…

14 hours ago

The Edmonton Group Chat: What your friends are talking about this week (Sept. 29)

From weather details to new cafes, we've got it!

15 hours ago

Vancouver’s popular harvest festival arrives at VanDusen Botanical Garden and here’s what to know

Fall really pulled up a seat at Vancouver's proverbial table this past week. Environment Canada…

17 hours ago

Here’s what to know about Bed Bath & Beyond’s return to Canada

It’s official: Canadian shoppers can once again shop at Bed Bath & Beyond, but they’ll…

18 hours ago

A concert series dedicated to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ is coming to Toronto

The Legend of Zelda is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special concert series coming…

18 hours ago