Vancouver Ranked As One Of The Most Filmed Locations In The World

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Vancouver is known for its scenic outdoor locations and a new study shows how popular the city is for the film industry.

A study recently completed by insurance company GoCompare ranked the most filmed locations in the world.

This study created a list for the top countries, areas and attractions used in the film industry today.

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Out of 20 international cities, Vancouver came in at #14. The #1 most filmed city in the world is Manhattan, New York.

Likewise, the University of British Columbia (UBC) came in at #9 on the list of most filmed locations on earth. It boasts an impressive 91 film productions to date.

Some of the movies filmed in and around UBC include:

  • X-Men 2 (2003)
  • The Butterfly Effect (2004)
  • Fantastic Four (2005)
  • She’s the Man (2006)
  • Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

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