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Many movie memories have been created right here in Toronto. We invite you to explore the places and the stories around how they came to life. It’s a great way to see another side of this city.
Cineplex: This bar is portrayed as a Harvard college hangout in the movie Goodwill Hunting (1997). Looking closely it can be recognized in the scene where Will humiliates the history student.
361 Old Finch Av (at Meadowvale & Toronto Zoo Rds), Scarborough, ON
Zoo · 130 tips and reviews
Cineplex: In the movie The Santa Clause (1994), Scott Calvin and his son visit the zoo and are filmed in the underwater viewing area for the polar bears. This is the Toronto Zoo.
Cineplex: Hollywood musical, Chicago (2002), starring Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones was filmed almost entirely in Toronto, using locations such as Old City Hall.
Cineplex: Toronto is often portrayed as Chicago in many movies, which is why My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) was filmed throughout the city. The interior of this church is one of many locations used.
Cineplex: Dawn of the Dead (2004), with Canadian actress Sarah Polley, was filmed around Toronto. The scene with the burning boat is set in Ashbridges Bay Harbour and surrounding area.
btwn Front, Cherry, Gardiner & Parliament, Toronto, ON
Historic and Protected Site · Distillery · 106 tips and reviews
Cineplex: The film Cinderella Man (2005) was filmed in Toronto. Sections of Richmond Street and Queen Street East were transformed into 1930s New York. This district was also used.
2201 Dundas St W (at Roncesvalles Ave), Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · Roncesvalles Village · 19 tips and reviews
Cineplex: Toronto and Hamilton both double as Baltimore in the musical Hairspray (2007). A block of Dundas West was shut down to act as 1962 Baltimore, street cars and all.
Cineplex: Featuring Nicholas Cage and Chloe Moretz, the first scene of Kick-Ass (2010) was filmed using the Royal Bank Blaza building. Yonge Street is also frequently used through the film.
Cineplex: The Vow (2012), which stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, is filmed in many places in Toronto. The lovers exchange their vows at a guerilla wedding staged in the AGO.
1132 Dundas St. W (at Ossington Ave.), Toronto, ON
Diner · 160 tips and reviews
Cineplex: Cosmopolis (2012) was shot in a few different locations across Toronto. You may recognize a scene where Robert Pattinson stops to eat in a diner as Lakeview Restaurant.