The Best Locations for Filming in Quebec

Quebec wouldn’t be such a hub for filmmaking if it didn’t offer a bunch of great locations for filming and that is what we’ll discuss in this blog post. We have assembled a resource round-up of some of the best locations for filming in Quebec, with a focus on Montreal. This list is not comprehensive and if you feel we’re missing a location that should be added, feel free to contact us with the suggestion.

We’ll discuss, in no particular order:

1. Best larger studios for filming in Quebec
2. Best smaller studios for filming in Quebec
3. Best churches for filming in Quebec
4. Best other locations for filming in Quebec

Best larger studios for filming in Quebec

MELS Studios

URL: https://www.mels-studios.com/

The MELS film studios, located near downtown Montreal, are designed to meet the needs of small, medium, and large film and television projects. They also have a virtual production studio.

MELS has purpose-built stages, cameras and lighting, visual effects, video and audio post-production, photochemical laboratory and image restoration.

Notable production shot there: Pet Sematary (2019)

Fullum Studios

URL: https://www.fullumfilms.com/studio-1

Fullum Films has its own production studio located in the heart of Montreal. Since its opening, it has been the home of over 50 film and TV productions with a combined value of $250 million.

Fullum consist of 4 stages ranging from 2000sq ft (186 m2) to 34 000 sq ft. (3,159 m2), with a total space of 43 000sq ft (3,995 m2), coupled with 4 000sq ft (372m2) of office space and art departments.

Studios are located at 5635 rue Fullum, Montréal.

MTL Grandé

URL: https://grandestudios.com/en/studios/

MTL Grandé offers a wide range of studios, office, and warehouse locations:

• Pointe St-Charles: located at 1862 rue Le Ber, Montreal, this location has five stages ranging from 13,000 to 21,000 square feet.
• St-Paul: located ~30 meters from the popular Lachine Canal, the MTL St-Paul studio is a comfortable 5,500 square feet.
• LaSalle: located at 2555 ave. Dollard, Montreal, this location has seven studios ranging from 1,400 square feet to 20,000 square feet.

Notable production shot there: X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)

Studio Notre-Dame and Angus

URL: http://www.studionotredame.com/

Studio-Notre Dame is located at 500 rue Alphonse D Roy, Montreal and measures 100’ x 45’. This studio is good for filming TV shows, short films, music videos and other creative content. The studio has a lighting grid 28’ from the ground. There is a changing room, stations for hair/makeup and storage space for costumes, props, etc.

Studio Angus is located at 4888 Rue Molson, Montreal and measures 6,150 square feet. This space is also ready to accommodate films, TV shows, music videos and other creative content.

Best smaller studios for filming in Quebec

Fh Studio

URL: https://fh-studio.com/services/video-photo-studio-rental-montreal/

Fh Studio offers 10,000 square feet of soundstage space for rent. Fh also provides film, photography equipment for rent on site, including cameras, lenses, and lighting gear.

Located in the heart of Saint-Henri, Montreal, this studio is minutes away from highways, a metro station, bus stops, the airport, etc. Parking space is offered as well.

They also offer a few smaller studios, such as “Pineapple Express”, which is 2,000 square feet.

Studio Dickson

URL: https://www.studiodickson.com/

Located at 405 Dickson #107 in Montreal, this studio space measures 33'x39' and has a hanging grid of 14’ 6” in height. There is also an electric panel with amps and distribution boxes.

There is a separate space provided for hair/makeup/wardrobe. There is also a storage/loading dock in addition to outdoor parking spaces.

A guest area and kitchen area are also provided.

Studio du Chateau

URL: http://www.studioduchateau.com/

Studio du Chateau is located at 4030 Rue Saint-Ambroise #430, Montréal and has two studios:

• Studio A: measuring 1,650 square feet, this studio is perfect for filming small to medium scale training videos, short films, corporate videos, etc.
• Studio B: measuring 4,850 square feet, this studio is ideal for the production of medium to large-scale video clips, corporate videos, ads and even certain TV series.

The studio offers equipment for rent, including camera, lenses and lighting kits.

Studio Griffintown

URL: https://studiogriffintown.com/

Located at 995 Wellington St, Montreal, this studio is 3,000 square feet and has 14’ high ceilings. There is a loading dock and a freight elevator.

This studio has a cyclorama that measures 24′ (wide) X 12′ (height) X 60′ (depth).

A hair/makeup room, a kitchen and parking spaces are available.

Studio Rush

URL: https://studiorush.ca/

Studio Rush is 2,500 square feet and has a 1,000 square foot cyclorama wall.

Studio Rush is fully equipped to handle a full sized film production. The studio has equipment available to rent, including cameras, lights, grip gear and audio gear.

17 feet above the set, the studio has a 40’ by 40’ grid that can hold up to 10,000 pounds comfortably.

Best churches for filming in Quebec

Église de Saint-Adrien

URL: https://www.lebeam.ca/en/rooms-and-studios

There is a large multi-purpose room located in the chief nave of the Saint-Adrien church. It can be used as a set or a performance space, a live recording, a gathering or anything you may need.

There is also a high-end recording studio for sound designers and post-production in the church.

Location: 1606 Rue Principale, Saint-Adrien, QC

Church of St. John the Evangelist

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St._John_the_Evangelist_(Montreal)

The Church of St. John the Evangelist located at 137, avenue du Président Kennedy, Montreal, has accommodated various film and TV productions over the years.

The church is on the Université du Québec à Montréal campus.

Notable production shot there: Affliction (1997 film)

Saint Joseph's Oratory

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph's_Oratory

The Saint Joseph's Oratory located at 3800, chemin Queen Mary, Montreal, is a beautiful Roman Catholic basilica and national shrine. It is a National Historic Site and is Canada's largest church, with one of the largest church domes in the world.

Notable production shot there: Jesus of Montreal (1989)

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_Basilica_(Montreal)

The Notre-Dame Basilica located at 110, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, is regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Various film and TV productions have filmed here over the years.

The church is filled with hundreds of wooden carvings and several religious statues.

Notable production shot there: The Whole Nine Yards (2000)

Westmount Park United Church

URL: http://westmountparkuc.org/

The Westmount Park United Church is located at 4695 boul de maisonneuve oust in Westmount, QC. This church includes Webster Hall, which is a large room (46’3″ x 51’1″) with a high ceiling. It has a stage (40’9″ x 18’9″) with curtains and lighting.

There is a Film Society at the Westmount Park United Church: https://offscreen.com/view/film-society-at-the-westmount-park-united-church

Best other locations for filming in Quebec

Mount Royal Park

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Royal#Mount_Royal_Park

By far the most popular filming locations in Montreal are its biggest parks, especially Mount Royal. Located at 1260 Remembrance Rd, Montreal.

This park features sizable green space, trails, a lake with boat rentals and striking city panoramas.

Notable production shot there: Un amour d'été (2015)

Dorchester Square

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorchester_Square

Dorchester Square in downtown Montreal is a popular filming location. The square is located at 2903 Peel St, Montreal.

Together with Place du Canada, the area is just over 230,000 square feet. The square is open to the public 24 hours a day.

Notable production shot there: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

Place des Arts

URL: https://placedesarts.com/

Every year, Place des Arts’ venues and spaces welcome various film crews wishing to produce recordings for film and television.

Place des Arts is located at 260 de Maisonneuve Blvd West, Montreal. The Place des Arts includes six halls of various sizes:

1. Montreal Symphony House
2. Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
3. Théâtre Maisonneuve
4. Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
5. Studio-théâtre
6. Cinquième salle

Notable production shot there: John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

Maison Manuvie

URL: https://maisonmanuvie.com/

Maison Manuvie’s main entrance leads to a huge lobby over 12 m (40 ft) tall. This spacious and well-lit space was designed using the best materials available. The lobby offers a grand setting for corporate events, banquets, galas and film/TV shoots.

This building is distinguished by the development of its architecture and high-efficiency focus on sustainable development.

Located at 900 boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal.

Aéroports de Montréal

URL: https://www.admtl.com/en/adm/medias/commercial-filming

The Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) has accommodated various film and TV shoots over the years. All non-news filming at the airport requires a filming permit. ADM is responsible for both Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Montréal-Mirabel International Airport.

For further information, the airport’s Public Affairs team can be contacted. Each request is evaluated according to factors such as site traffic and the complexity of the project.

Notable production shot there: The Terminal (2004)

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