The series was filmed in Vancouver and Britannia Beach, Canada, as well as in New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

Moncton Street and Second Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Henry stop upon arriving in Storybrooke and talk to Archie in the pilot episode.

In Reality

Third Avenue Pier

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and August Booth discuss Henry's book in episode 1x18 "The Stable Boy". Hook's boat is parked here in episode 2x22 "And Straight on 'til Morning".

In Reality

North 40 Dog Park

In the Movie

Scene where Anton joins the dwarfs in episode 2x13 "Tiny". David and Mary Margaret lead Emma to the hidden garden where Anton grows magic beans in episode 2x19 "Lacey". The destroyed crops are discovered in episode 2x20 "The Evil Queen".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Located on the remnants of an old WWII army base, North 40 is a large off-leash dog park next to Boundary Bay Airport, popular with filmmakers for its easily controlled streets and variety of overgrown trails. Originally these roads were part of the Vancouver Wireless Station, built for the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals during WWII and operating until 1971.

John H. MacDonald House

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A heritage house in New Westminster, built in 1936 in the Colonial Revival style. More information at New Westminster Heritage.

Fort Langley Community Hall

In the Movie

Scene where Emma saves the mayor from a fire, and the sheriff debate takes place in episode 1x08 "Desperate Souls".

In Reality

Field by the Lake (Deer Lake Park)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Mary Margaret stumble upon Mulan and Aurora's camp in episode 2x02 "We Are Both".

In Reality

Caretaker's Cottage (Murdo Frazer Park)

In the Movie

Scene where David and Mary Margaret take shelter from a storm in a remote cabin in episode 1x10 "7:15 A.M.". Mr. Gold takes the kidnapped Moe French to his cabin to try to find his stolen relic in episode 1x12 "Skin Deep". Mr. Gold asks August Booth about why he came to town in episode 1x19 "The Return".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A small log cabin in the secluded Murdo Frazer Park in North Vancouver, next to a beautiful lake and surrounded by tall trees. You wouldn't even know it's surrounded by houses and located a block from the highway.

Spur 4 Bridge (LSCR)

In the Movie

Scene where The group finds David passed out on the shore under the bridge in episode 1x03 "Snow Falls". David and Mary Margaret arrange to meet at the bridge in episode 1x06 "The Shepherd". Mary Margaret and David have a romantic picnic in episode 1x11 "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree".

In Reality

Britannia Heritage Shipyards

In the Movie

Scene where Hook and Cora arrive in town on their invisible ship in episode 2x10 "The Cricket Game".

In Reality

Garry Point Park

In the Movie

Scene where The playground is torn down in episode 1x11 "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree". Henry swings on the newly built swings in episode 2x22 "And Straight on 'til Morning".

In Reality

Georgia Cannery

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Gold watches Henry play with Neal Cassidy and talks to Regina in episode 2x19 "Lacey". Tamara and Greg Mendell use the building as their hideout in episode 2x21 "Second Star to the Right".

In Reality

Whytecliff Park

In the Movie

Scene where Geppetto wakes up on the beach and discovers Pinocchio has turned back into wood in episode 1x20 "The Stranger".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Whytecliff Park, located near Horseshoe Bay, is a beautiful rocky beach and surrounding park. The park's most notable feature is the tidal island Whyte Islet and stunning views of Howe Sound.

Spur 7 Beach (LSCR)

In the Movie

Scene where Ruby wakes up by the river and her cloak is stolen in episode 2x07 "Child of the Moon".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Far up the Lower Seymour River, this gentle bend is surrounded by rocky banks. Unlike most spots along the river, the wide, tree-free banks make this location ideal for filming, and the nearby access road makes it extremely accessible despite its seemingly remote feel.

Burnaby Art Gallery

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Gold sees August Booth talking to Mother Superior and finds out from her the reasons for his stay in town in episode 1x19 "The Return".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Also known as Fairacres Mansion, this Arts and Crafts style mansion was built around 1911 by architect R.P.S. Twizell for Grace Seperley and her husband on a former strawberry farm. In 1939 the house was converted into a Benedictine monastery, and in 1967 it became the art gallery. A designated heritage site since 1992.

Charles Murray Residence

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Gold returns home and finds his house broken into in episode 1x12 "Skin Deep".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A Queen Anne Revival style mansion built in 1890 for Charles Murray, a local designer and artist. A British Columbia heritage building since 2000.

Haswell Residence

In the Movie

Scene where Emma stays here after deciding to stay in town in the pilot episode. Later, the mayor forces her to find another place to live in episode 1x02 "The Thing You Love Most". David stays at the boarding house while trying to recover his memory in episode 1x06 "The Shepherd".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A house built for Eliot Arthur Alexander Haswell, a timber broker, in 1910 in the British Arts and Crafts style. The building is a North Vancouver community heritage site.

Powell Street (between Alexander and Columbia)

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Gold shares a hot dog with Henry in episode 2x14 "Manhattan". Neal Cassidy and August Booth talk on the street in episode 2x18 "Selfless, Brave and True".

In Reality

Iona Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Mary Margaret are dragged along the beach by Mulan and Aurora in episode 2x02 "We Are Both". Hook and Cora meet on the beach in episode 2x04 "The Crocodile".

In Reality

Parking Lot DPS 1782

In the Movie

Scene where Anton chases Mary Margaret and David on the waterfront, where they turn him back into a tiny person in episode 2x13 "Tiny". Regina talks to Emma here in episode 2x19 "Lacey".

In Reality

Minaty Bay

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at This private bay, located south of Britannia Beach, is surrounded by imposing mountains and gives an impression of incredible remoteness, yet is easily accessible via the Sea to Sky Highway.

City Centre Motor Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Neal break into a hotel room in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

Reclaimed Gravel Pit (LSCR)

In the Movie

Scene where Belle rides a cart near town and later sees the fiery beast in episode 2x11 "The Outsider".

In Reality

East Lawn Building (Riverview Hospital)

In the Movie

Scene where The hospital where various characters are treated throughout the season first appears in episode 1x03 "Snow Falls".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The East Lawn Building, opened in 1930, housed the chronic women's ward and is the largest building at Riverview. It was designed to accommodate 675 patients, but by the 1950s it held over 1,400 people. The building closed in 2005 and has since been used for film shoots.

Pacific Central Station

In the Movie

Scene where Emma retrieves a bag of stolen items from a locker in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A Neoclassical Revival style station opened in 1919 for the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, now serving Amtrak's Cascades and Via Rail's Canadian lines. A Vancouver heritage building.

Victory Square

In the Movie

Scene where Robin Hood chases a thief on horseback through New York in episode 4x18 "Heart of Gold".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Victory Square, which originally housed the old provincial courthouse, is named not for any specific victory but in memory of the Canadian armed forces. The square features a 9-meter cenotaph in memory of the armed forces, built in 1924.

Mid Valley Viewpoint (LSCR)

In the Movie

Scene where The camp where the prince prepares to attack the dragon in episode 1x06 "The Shepherd".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A viewpoint halfway into the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the valley below.

Mackin Lands

In the Movie

In Reality

3802 Angus Drive

In the Movie

Scene where Emma helps Jefferson get home, where he drugs her in episode 1x17 "Hat Trick".

In Reality

Marine Drive and Horseshoe Bay Drive

In the Movie

Scene where August Booth gives Emma a ride to the lobster restaurant in episode 1x20 "The Stranger".

In Reality

North Vancouver Cemetery

In the Movie

In Reality

Capilano Park

In the Movie

Scene where The location of the magic tree that Geppetto turns into a magic wardrobe in episode 1x20 "The Stranger".

In Reality

Steveston Harbour

In the Movie

Scene where In episode 2x16 "The Miller's Daughter", the wounded Mr. Gold is carried ashore.

In Reality

Moncton Street and First Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where The sheriff catches up to Kurt Flynn's car and chases him down the street in episode 2x17 "Welcome to Storybrooke".

In Reality

Abandoned Dock near Britannia Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Gold visits Hook's ship while it is docked in episode 2x04 "The Crocodile".

In Reality

Waterfront Station

In the Movie

Scene where Henry gets off the bus from Storybrooke and takes a taxi to visit Emma in the pilot episode.

In Reality

Howe Sound (North Arm)

In the Movie

Scene where Hook sails to unknown lands after Mr. Gold kills Milah in episode 2x04 "The Crocodile".

In Reality

Blood Alley / Trounce Alley (south of Water, west of Carrall)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma confronts the man she's been chasing and learns he is Neal Cassidy in episode 2x14 "Manhattan".

In Reality

Kerrisdale Elementary School

In the Movie

Scene where The school where Henry attends and Mary Margaret teaches first appears in episode 1x02 "The Thing You Love Most".

In Reality

Cates Park

In the Movie

Scene where Leroy tries to sell his boat to Mr. Gold, after which Astrid brings him a pie in episode 1x14 "Dreamy".

In Reality

161 Mulberry Street

In the Movie

Scene where Neal Cassidy arrives at his apartment in New York in episode 2x01 "Broken".

In Reality

Gotham Steakhouse

In the Movie

Scene where In the pilot episode, a man runs away from Emma in a restaurant and discovers she has hot-wired his car.

In Reality

Pipeline Road (north segment) (Stanley Park)

In the Movie

Scene where The sheriff stops Kurt Flynn from crossing the town line, but Owen manages to escape in episode 2x17 "Welcome to Storybrooke".

In Reality

Third Beach (Stanley Park)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Neal Cassidy talk on the beach as Tamara jogs by in episode 2x21 "Second Star to the Right".

In Reality

Glover Road (between McBridge and Mavis)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Mary Margaret talk while walking down the street near the town hall in episode 1x14 "Dreamy".

In Reality

T-Rex Street Food and Coffee Bar

In the Movie

Scene where Neal and Emma are almost caught shoplifting in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where Neal Cassidy crosses the street on his way back to his apartment in episode 2x01 "Broken".

In Reality

Vancouver Harbour Heliport

In the Movie

Scene where Neal meets August in Vancouver two months after Emma's arrest in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Operated by Pacific Heliport Services, the Vancouver Harbour Heliport is located on a floating platform in the harbor and is one of the busiest heliports in the country.

Marine Street (between Rockland and Odium)

In the Movie

Scene where August Booth drives Emma out of town on his motorcycle in episode 1x20 "The Stranger".

In Reality

Prickly Pear Garden Centre

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Gold questions Moe French at his garden shop about Belle's disappearance in episode 2x04 "The Crocodile".

In Reality

Landmark Airline (east building) (YVR)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma, Henry, and Mr. Gold board a plane at the airport on their way to New York in episode 2x13 "Tiny".

In Reality

West 59th Street and 7th Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where Neal Cassidy walks past a horse and carriage in Central Park in episode 2x01 "Broken".

In Reality

5 Av/59 St Station

In the Movie

Scene where Neal Cassidy takes the subway to his apartment in episode 2x01 "Broken".

In Reality

Parking Garage (under Granville Plaza)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma waits for Neal when she is arrested by a police officer in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

Thornton Park

In the Movie

Scene where Emma and Neal meet in the park in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

Third Avenue (between Chatham and Moncton)

In the Movie

Scene where Kurt and Owen Flynn are chased down the street by Sheriff Graham and Regina in episode 2x17 "Welcome to Storybrooke".

In Reality

National Avenue and Station Street

In the Movie

Scene where Emma runs back to their car after retrieving the stolen watch from the station in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

700 Block East Hastings Street

In the Movie

Scene where In episode 2x06 "Tallahassee", Emma drives down the street in a stolen car when Neal Cassidy appears in the back seat.

In Reality

Gore Avenue (between Alexander and Powell)

In the Movie

Scene where Emma is pulled over in the stolen car, but Neal Cassidy confirms her story in episode 2x06 "Tallahassee".

In Reality

Bleiberg Farm

In the Movie

In Reality