Filming in Richmond Hill

Why film in Richmond Hill?

Our central location (geographically located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area), variety of filming locations, availability of services in the area, and experience in working with the film and television industry make Richmond Hill a great place to film.
Richmond Hill offers:

• Award-winning architecture
• Business parks
• Chinatown modern area
• Commercial/residential properties
• David Dunlap Observatory
• Farmland and rural countryside
• George Forster House and Barn
• Historical buildings
• Lakes (glacial, recreational and conservation lakes)
• Transportation routes including highways 404, 407 and 7, GO train, CN and CP rails
• Close proximity to Pearson International Airport
• Access to creative and technical talent
• Access to the third largest film and television production centre in North America, located in the nearby Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Access to federal and provincial tax credits and other subsidies for foreign producers
• Local government liaison and other local assistance

 New: 360° Virtual Tours of Locations

 Plan your filming project in Richmond Hill

• Search "Richmond Hill" in the Ontario Creates' Digital Film Library to view some of the filming sites in Richmond Hill.
• View the Richmond Hill Film Location Resource Guide for location photos and other information about filming in Richmond Hill.
• Complete a Filming Application Form to plan your film project in Richmond Hill. The Planning and Regulatory Services Department will review your application within one week. 
• Search available spaces in Richmond Hill to accommodate needs for your large or small productions (halls, parking lots, spaces, etc.) using free SpaceFinder tool.

For interest in professional photography, please visit the Photography Permit site.