Maple Ridge - We Film Here
Maple Ridge is emerging as a premier destination for creativity in the Vancouver-Metro region. With notable growth in film production, evolving industry dynamics, changing production compositions, and increasing complexity in projects, our city is becoming a hub for exceptional storytelling like never before. We are not an overnight success; we as a community have been working diligently to optimize our value in a hyper competitive sector. We’re excited to share #MapleRidgeFilm with our local community, current and future partners to celebrate the social, cultural, and economic benefits of the film industry.
The Maple Ridge Story
Do you remember when you were a kid, perhaps in Grade 2, burying a time capsule filled with keepsakes from your generation for a future one to uncover? That’s how we see film - each production as their own time capsule. When you watch a show from the ’50s, ’70s, or early 2000s, you get a glimpse into the culture, social dynamics, and everyday life of that era. While the film industry is often viewed through an economic lens, at its core it’s an art form that reflects the spirit and culture of its age; an art form that preserves our community through the passage of time and brings to life stories, characters, and moments that may have never otherwise existed, enhancing and adding to the Maple Ridge culture.
In that sense, Maple Ridge tells the world’s stories by becoming part of these captured moments, documented in the stories of today. Whether a film is set in another part of the world or a fictional universe, one thing remains constant: it was filmed right here in Maple Ridge for generations to see!
Disney’s Goosebumps used Samuel Robertson Technical School and Field as “Port Lawrence” in late 2022 to early 2023. Since 2016, Maple Ridge has hosted 912 productions, with 1/3 being TV shows!
Did you know the major Netflix series Virgin River featured Whonnock Lake in Season 5? They even provided ice cream trucks for park visitors! Since 2021, Whonnock Lake has hosted 50 shoot days. Public spaces contribute to 1/3 of all filming in Maple Ridge!
Did you know Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender filmed at WildPlay? Check out the behind-the-scenes photo from Episode 3! Since 2016, Maple Ridge has had 3122 shoot days, with businesses accounting for over 1/3 of this activity.
Did you know The Bandstand at Memorial Peace Park has been featured in over 30 shows in the last 4 years? Check out the behind-the-scenes photo from Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder filmed at City Hall and Memorial Peace Park.
Did you know there was a Canadian TV Series filmed in Maple Ridge? CBC’s Wild Cards filmed at City Hall and Maple Ridge Florist. Check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos from an episode. Since 2016, Maple Ridge has had 3122 shoot days, with businesses accounting for over 1/3 of this activity.
Did you know many Movies of the Week (MOWs) are filmed in Maple Ridge? The Painter filmed at the Mission Trailhead. Check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos of their stunt sequences. Movies of the Week account for over 50% of all filming in Maple Ridge, driving the BC film industry and providing jobs for over 2000 locals.
Drake and Lil Yachty filmed their music video “Another Late Night” in Maple Ridge! After Drake’s Vancouver concert in August 2023, his team filmed in Maple Ridge within 16 hours. Maple Ridge's film office worked quickly to secure a location, a luxury sports car, and wolves!
Did you know the Goosebumps series made Maple Ridge their home during Season 1, including this set at the Samuel Roberts Technical School Football Field? Filming at schools supports funding for programs and extracurricular activities while giving bragging rights to the schools!
The Hallmark movie series, “Christmas on Cherry Lane", was filmed in Maple Ridge during the summers of 2023 and 2024, transforming hot, sunny days into a winter wonderland!