The series "The Expanse" was filmed in Toronto and Oshawa, Canada.

Filming Locations:

Roy Thomson Hall

In the Movie

Scene where The UN Deputy Undersecretary orders Avasarala to stop using gravity torture on the captured OPA operative in episode 1x02 "The Big Empty". In episode 1x06 "Rock Bottom", Avasarala gets a scolding from Sadavir Errinwright for pressuring Carlos Davila.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Roy Thomson Hall is a 2,630-seat concert hall built in 1982. It has a circular glass structure designed by architect Arthur Erickson in collaboration with Mathers and Haldenby.

Corus Quay

In the Movie

Scene where Avasarala tells the Deputy Undersecretary that she wants the OPA suspect sent to the Moon for interrogation in episode 1x02 "The Big Empty". Avasarala meets with the Deputy Undersecretary and the UNN Admiral about accusations against Mars, then talks to the Martian ambassador in episode 1x03 "Remember the Cant". Avasarala tries to convince the Deputy Undersecretary not to kill Holden in episode 1x08 "Salvage".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Corus Quay is the new home of Corus Entertainment and the first part of a large redevelopment project of the East Bayfront. The building was completed in 2010 and includes green roofs, a five-story living wall, and several public art installations.

Science Wing (U of T Scarborough)

In the Movie

Scene where Bobbie and the rest of the Martian delegation land at their embassy, and some have trouble adjusting to the sun and gravity in episode 2x09 "The Weeping Somnambulist". Bobbie escapes the embassy through a window and slides down the outside of the building in episode 2x10 "Cascade". Captain Martens escorts Bobbie outside to pick her up, but at the last moment the transport is canceled due to an apparent terrorist threat in episode 2x11 "Here There Be Dragons".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The first new building constructed on the campus after its founding in 1963, the Science Wing (originally named the Andrews Building) was designed by John Andrews in the Brutalist style and completed in 1964. The building, along with the adjacent Humanities Wing, was built with long open corridors in the center with balconies overlooking them, designed like city streets.

Parkwood Estate and Gardens

In the Movie

Scene where Errinwright talks to Mao about the Martian ship heading to Phoebe Station and what to do about Eros in episode 2x01 "Safe". Jules-Pierre Mao watches a news report about the stealth ship that was linked to his company. He talks to Errinwright via comms after meeting with Avasarala in episode 2x04 "Godspeed".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Built in 1917, Parkwood Estate was the former home of GM of Canada founder Samuel McLaughlin. The McLaughlin family moved out in 1972, and in 1989 the estate became a historic site and is now a museum.

Fairmont Royal York

In the Movie

Scene where The UN and M.C.R. delegations meet to discuss the events on Ganymede, and Bobbie is brought in to testify about what she saw in episode 2x09 "The Weeping Somnambulist". The two delegations return to the negotiating table to make a deal, and Chrisjen asks about Bobbie in episode 2x10 "Cascade".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A large historic hotel in downtown Toronto, opened in 1929 as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway's chain of grand hotels across the country. The hotel currently has 1,365 rooms, several conference halls, a bar, and a small shopping arcade in the basement.

Kinton Ramen

In the Movie

Scene where Miller confronts a belter while having a drink with Havelock in episode 1x01 "Dulcinea". Miller has a long conversation with Anderson Dawes about the investigation into Julie Mao's case and the attack on Havelock in episode 1x05 "Back to the Butcher".

In Reality

Toronto City Hall

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Toronto City Hall is a modernist building designed by Viljo Revell and engineered by Hannskarl Bandel, opened in 1965 to replace the adjacent Old City Hall.

Former Government Entertainment Complex

In the Movie

Scene where Alex and Amos have a drink at a club and discuss their past in episode 1x06 "Rock Bottom".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at This extensive entertainment complex, containing several bars, nightclubs, and concert venues, originally opened in 1984 as the restaurant and nightclub Fresh, but lasted only a year before being sold and reopened as RPM. In 1995, the venue was sold again and after a major renovation reopened as The Guvernment. In January 2015, the building was demolished to make way for the City of the Arts complex, including condominiums, commercial offices, and educational space.

9 New Street

In the Movie

Scene where Avasarala goes to the home of the former ambassador to Mars and talks to his husband in episode 1x09 "Critical Mass".

In Reality

Hearn Generating Station

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Hearn Generating Station is a decommissioned power plant, originally built as a coal-fired plant in 1951 and converted to natural gas in the 1970s. The station was closed in the 1980s, and the site has been largely unused since. Most of the equipment inside the station was removed in 2002 when plans were made to turn the site into a film studio, but those plans were eventually abandoned.

Marie Curtis Park

In the Movie

Scene where Bobbie finds her way to the ocean, where she is soon found by Chrisjen who asks for her help in episode 2x10 "Cascade".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Marie Curtis Park was created after all the houses on the site were destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954. The park was named after the mayor of Long Branch, the village where the park was established.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

In the Movie

Scene where Avasarala talks to Carlos Davila about getting access to her spy on Tycho Station in episode 1x06 "Rock Bottom".

In Reality

Humanities Wing (U of T Scarborough)

In the Movie

Scene where Bobbie walks out of Captain Martens' office after knocking him out and calmly walks down the corridor to exit the building in episode 2x11 "Here There Be Dragons".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The east wing of the Andrews Building was built in 1964 by architect John Andrews as the first new building for the newly founded Scarborough College. The Brutalist building is designed with a long corridor running through the center and surrounded by balconies that resemble a city street.

Lot under Lake Shore Boulevard at Spadina

In the Movie

Scene where Bobbie stumbles upon a homeless camp under the road and tries to find her way to the ocean in episode 2x10 "Cascade".

In Reality

200 Queens Quay Parking Lot

In the Movie

In Reality