The series "Smallville" was filmed in Vancouver and Victoria, Canada.

Filming Locations:

Ruskin Dam

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Vancouver Technical Secondary School

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Scene where Exterior shots of Smallville High School.

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Clova Cinema

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Scene where Exterior shots of the Talon hotel.

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Marine Building

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The scene was filmed at An Art Deco skyscraper built in 1930, which at the time of its opening was the tallest building in the British Empire. The building is a Vancouver heritage site.

Central City

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The scene was filmed at The Central City complex in Surrey is a unique combination of a university campus and a shopping center. The main shopping center was renovated in 2000, and the office tower housing the Simon Fraser University Surrey campus was built in 2003.

2400 Court Motel

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Cleveland Dam

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The scene was filmed at Cleveland Dam is located on the upper reaches of the Capilano River in North Vancouver. It is not a hydroelectric dam, but it is used to hold back the waters of the Capilano watershed for use as drinking water for Vancouver. It is popular for its accessibility and the great views of the lake and mountains beyond.

Vancouver Aquarium (Stanley Park)

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The scene was filmed at The Vancouver Aquarium, located in Stanley Park, opened in 1956 and was the first aquarium in Canada. This aquarium was the first in the world to display killer whales (though orca capture was banned in 1996, and since 2001 there have been no orcas in the aquarium).

BC Place Stadium

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The scene was filmed at A large stadium in downtown Vancouver, BC Place, originally opened in 1983 with an inflatable roof. After the roof was torn and deflated in 2007, the stadium was renovated and a retractable roof was installed (those tall columns above the building support the new roof).

Buntzen Lake

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The scene was filmed at A large natural lake north of the town of Anmore. Only the southern part of the lake is accessible by vehicle, but extensive hiking trails run around the entire perimeter.

Vancouver Art Gallery

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The scene was filmed at The art gallery is housed in the former provincial courthouse, built in 1906 in the neoclassical style. This building is on the Vancouver Heritage Register.

Vancouver Central Library

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The scene was filmed at The central branch of the Vancouver Public Library, built in 1995, occupies an entire city block downtown and was designed by Moshe Safdie of DA Architects. A large central atrium is surrounded by the library on one side and several floors of reading rooms on the other. A 21-story office tower and retail spaces adjoin the main building.

Central Park (Burnaby)

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The scene was filmed at This large park was established in 1891 on the border between Burnaby and Vancouver. Initially, the forest was planted for harvesting mast trees and spars for the needs of the Royal Navy. This helped preserve the area from development until it was made a public park.

La Terrazza

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The scene was filmed at This upscale Italian restaurant, operating since 1998, prides itself on its extensive wine collection. The restaurant's various rooms offer many options for high-class dining in films.

Beresford Street Studios

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Scene where A short Metropolis street was built on the tiny backlot of Beresford Street Studios.

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Canada Post Main Office

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The scene was filmed at This large building, occupying an entire city block in downtown Vancouver, was Canada Post's main sorting facility from 1958 until it was sold in 2013 when a new facility opened near the airport. Originally, there was a kilometer-long underground tunnel leading to the waterfront so that mail could be delivered directly from ships to the facility. After the office closed, it became very popular with film crews, and some even used it as a soundstage.

Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant

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The scene was filmed at The Annacis Island wastewater treatment plant is the largest facility in western Canada and processes waste from over a million residents. The industrial areas above, as well as the tunnels connecting the domes, are often used by productions. Surprisingly, this place doesn't smell as bad as one might think.

Langley Memorial Hospital

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Walter C. Koerner Library (UBC)

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The scene was filmed at This library, designed by Arthur Erickson and opened in 1997, occupies a central place on the UBC campus. With its postmodern architecture, the entire building was designed to resemble an open book. Originally, the library was to be extended to the rear, but development plans changed, and the building now ends with a simple plaster wall, contrasting with the expressive glass facade at the front.

Museum of Anthropology (UBC)

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The scene was filmed at The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is a tourist attraction as well as a research and teaching museum. The collection focuses on the works of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest. The building was constructed in 1976 by architect Arthur Erickson in the "post and beam" architectural style characteristic of the coastal First Nations people.

Gateway Theatre

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Minoru Park

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Swangard Stadium (Central Park, Burnaby)

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