The film "Beaches" was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Filming locations:

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (UBC)

In the movie

In reality

The scene was filmed at The Chan Centre is a magnificent concert venue located on the campus of the University of British Columbia. The main concert hall, Chan Shun Concert Hall, features a distinctive floating canopy and beautiful teak wood walls. The smaller Telus Studio Theatre has three-tiered seating that can be moved into various configurations. The building also houses a small cinema, the Royal Bank Cinema, a beautiful soaring foyer, and various versatile backstage spaces.

Hospital

In the movie

In reality

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

Beach

In the movie

In reality