Filming 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. In addition, Richmond Hill is within ACTRA Toronto radius boundaries, as well as NABET 700-M UNIFOR Union boundaries.

Apply for Film Permit

Film application fees will be charged upon permit issuance. Please fill out the Film Permit Application at least one week prior to your filming date.

Plan your filming project in Richmond Hill

Are you looking for filming locations in Richmond Hill?

• Check out our Film Story Map below to view a comprehensive directory of filming sites in Richmond Hill. This interactive tool includes engaging visuals, map locations, and a catalog of previous filming engagements within the Municipality.

Film Story Map

• Search "Richmond Hill" in the Ontario Creates' Digital Film Library to view additional filming sites in Richmond Hill.

Where can you film?

Richmond Hill offers locations such as:

• Award-winning architecture 
• Business parks
• Commercial/residential properties
• Community Centres and Arenas
• David Dunlap Observatory
• Farmland and rural countryside
• George Forster House and Barn
• Historical buildings
• Lakes (glacial, recreational and conservation lakes)
• Parks
• Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
• Transportation routes including highways 404, 407 and 7
• GO train, CN and CP rails
• Close proximity to Pearson International Airport

360° Virtual Tours of Locations

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