Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency was filmed in Vancouver in Canada.
Locations
Widgeon Slough North Dock
Scene where Amanda and Vogle land in the water on a strange world in episode 2x04 “The House Within a House”.
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Kerria Drive (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where Farah and Dirk fiddle with the machine while waiting for Todd to arrive with Amanda in episode 1x06 “Fix Everything”.
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Copper Stone Mansion
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North Lawn Building (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where The gang heads to hospital to see Arnold Cardenas and are followed by Suzie Boreton in episode 2x06 “Girl Power”.
Scene was shot The North Lawn building opened in 1955 to house mental patients with Tuberculosis. It was closed down in 2007 and only recently opened to film productions.
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Blieberger Farm
Scene where Bart and Ken are held hostage by a biker gang that in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Vancouver Aquarium (Stanley Park)
Scene was shot The Vancouver Aquarium located in Stanley Park opened in 1956 and was the first aquarium in Canada. This aquarium was the first one in the world to display an orca (though they banned orca capture in ‘96 and haven’t had one in residence since ‘01).
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Raymur Avenue (between Cordova & Pender)
Scene where Amanda has another attack after the Rowdy Three convince her to smash up a parking enforcement car with them in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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Terminal Avenue (between Thornton & St. George)
Scene where Todd is riding the bus when he once again spots the corgi walking along and he decides to help it in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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North Fraser Way & Glenlyon Parkway
Scene where Dirk barely manages to avoid hitting another car and soon after barely avoids hitting a pedestrian in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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208 Street (between Allard & 102b)
Scene where Bart gets Ken to sing a bit of music while they drive down the road in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Alley (south of McAllister, west of Shaughnessy)
Scene where Col. Riggins explains the nature of Black Wing to a rather dense Sgt. Friedkin in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Franklin Road (between Grosvenor & Cowan)
Scene where Amanda calls Todd to tell him she is walking to the store in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Main Street (between 13th & 14th)
Scene where Todd is riding the bus into work when he sees a lone corgi wandering down the street in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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Dude Chilling Park
Scene where Farah, Dirk, and Todd find the entrance to the tunnels under the neighborhood in a park near Todd's building in episode 1x04 “Watkin”.
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North Alouette River Access Road
Scene where Todd and Amanda talk before going their separate ways in episode 2x10 “Nice Jacket”.
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Thompson Road (near stream)
Scene where The Rowdy Three drive down the highway in episode 2x10 “Nice Jacket”.
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Seymour Mainline (LSCR)
Scene where Dirk & Todd drive into the woods following the map left to them by Patrick Spring in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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Iona Spit
Scene where Ken is working on his device at the power station with a bald individual when Bart shows up and almost kills him in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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Woodward's Development
Scene where Bart chases Dirk through the mall firing wildly but cannot seem to kill him in episode 1x06 “Fix Everything”.
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Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park
Scene where Panto and Silas are reunited after being resurrected in episode 2x10 “Nice Jacket”.
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Husky
Scene where Dirk sits on the car while Todd fills it with gas in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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Fable Diner
Scene where Farah, Dirk, & Todd eat lunch and Farah proposes her investment in their detective agency in episode 1x08 “Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things”.
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208 Street (between 102b & Yeomans)
Scene where Bart and Ken are driving down the road when the bikers catch up with them and force their car to crash in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Stanley Park Drive (above Lions Gate Bridge)
Scene where Webb holds his wife's body in his arms after she was killed in a car crash caused by his enemies in episode 1x07 “Weaponized Soul”.
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Hallelujah Point (Stanley Park)
Scene where Estevez talks to Lydia Spring in dog form while drinking in the park in episode 1x06 “Fix Everything”.
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Westham Island Bridge
Scene where Dirk and Todd head to the meeting to exchange the dog for Farah in episode 1x02 “Lost & Found”.
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Alsco
Scene where Todd stops in an alley after escaping Gordon Rimmer's house and has an argument with Dirk when he shows up with the dog in episode 1x02 “Lost & Found”.
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Iron Mountain Store
Scene where Bart stops for gas and interrupts a robbery in progress before explaining her whole 'Holistic Assassin' idea to Ken in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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Mid-Valley Fisheries Enhancement (LSCR)
Scene where Todd and Dirk uncover another piece of the machine from next to a body of water in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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Henry Esson Young Building (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where Priest watches the entrance of the hospital and sees Suzie Boreton arrive in episode 2x06 “Girl Power”.
Scene was shot Constructed in 1959 to provide living accommodation for 100 student nurses and facilities for their education. The educational program left Riverview in 1972 and the building was used mainly as an auditorium and library until its closure in 2012.
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Hasty Market
Scene where Todd is walking down the street at night when he spots the lotto numbers being called from a convenience store TV in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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New Westminster Police Service
Scene where Dirk talks to Todd after they are both released by the police in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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3750 North Fraser Way
Scene where Eddie Black calls Farah and tells her that Black Wing is operating in Montana in episode 2x05 “Shapes and Colors”.
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Astoria Hotel
Scene where Bart and Ken leave their stolen ambulance by the side of the road after it runs out of gas in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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Fraser Shipyard
Scene where Webb throws away his suit and decides to head back into the past in episode 1x07 “Weaponized Soul”.
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Sandiacre Estate
Scene where Farah and Estevez fight Gordon Rimmer to stop him from getting to the basement in episode 1x08 “Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things”.
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Hotel Vancouver
Scene where The police arrive at the hotel to investigate the crime scene in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
Scene was shot The third building under the name Hotel Vancouver, it was completed in 1939 (after 11 years of construction) and was built in the Italianate revival style. A Vancouver heritage building now operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
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Plaza of Nations
Scene where The police captain meets with Gordon Rimmer to complain about the current of state of affairs and Rimmer tells him that he has acquired the second machine in episode 1x06 “Fix Everything”.
Scene was shot The Plaza of Nations is an entertainment and events complex constructed for Expo '86. The original sheltered plaza was large enough to house 4,500 people for performances and hosted a number of high-profile artists before being demolished in 2007 due to safety concerns. Currently only two of the original structures remain, the main glass building currently housing Edgewater Casino and the office building at 750 Pacific Boulevard.
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Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
Scene where Bart drives Ken down the road in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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Oceanic Plaza
Scene where Ken follows Bart out of the hotel where she plans on killing someone in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
Scene was shot Oceanic Plaza, the name applying to both the skyscraper and adjacent square, is a glass office building constructed in 1975. While the building is occasionally used for filming, most often productions shoot in the square or the former pedestrian bridge which ran across Hastings Street to Guinness Tower.
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Marine Building
Scene where Todd is working in the lobby when his boss instructs him to head upstairs to deal with some problem guests in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
Scene was shot An Art Deco skyscraper built in 1930 which was the tallest building in the British Empire when it opened. A Vancouver heritage building.
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Spur 4 Bridge (LSCR)
Scene where Dirk and Todd search for another hidden treasure by a bridge in the woods in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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Field (off 0 Avenue)
Scene where Farah visits a local oddity to meet with her brother and ask his help in their mission while Todd stays in the car and draws the attention of the police in episode 2x01 “Space Rabbit”. Marina and Hector are driving down the road when they see a boat fall from the sky in episode 2x06 “Girl Power”.
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Wellbrook Winery
Scene where The gang goes to the 3rd largest music concert in Montana to find Scott Boreton in episode 2x05 “Shapes and Colors”. Scott comes up to his mother the morning after the party and wants to improve their relationship but she turns him into a frog in episode 2x06 “Girl Power”.
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Sundance Pub and Inn
Scene where Todd and Farah check into the motel when they arrive in town in episode 2x01 “Space Rabbit”. Amanda and Vogel follow Amanda's vision to the motel room where Todd was staying where they are ambushed by Mr. Priest in episode 2x03 “Two Broken Fingers”.
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Former Vancouver Zoo (Stanley Park)
Scene where Estevez and Zimmerfield talk to a zoo employee about Gordon Rimmer who works there in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”. Todd & Dirk attempt to sneak through the zoo a week in the past in episode 1x07 “Weaponized Soul”.
Scene was shot The Vancouver Zoo dates back to 1888 when the first superintendent of Stanley Park kept a black bear cub chained to a stump. The zoo grew over the years as more animals were donated until its closure in 1996 when citizens voted to close down the facility. The last remaining structure is the polar bear grotto which was built in 1962 to house Tuk, who was also the final resident of the zoo after it closed until his death in 1997.
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Glenlyon Parkway (past Fraser)
Scene where Dirk drives his 'new' car wildly down the street while talking with Todd in episode 1x01 “Horizons”. The Rowdy Three drive their van down the street with Amanda in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”. The detectives drive in their stolen zoo truck in episode 1x07 “Weaponized Soul”.
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Tomahawk Restaurant
Scene where Todd attempts to test out Dirk's apparent psychic powers while they are out for lunch during their journey in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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Brockton Point (Stanley Park)
Scene where Bart and Ken eat a meal on the hood of their stolen cab and Bart expresses her worries about Ken's departure in episode 1x08 “Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things”.
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Creekside Community Recreation Centre
Scene where Col. Riggins is chewed out by his new boss Wilson for his lack of control over his project in episode 1x02 “Lost & Found”.
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27347 0 Avenue
Scene where Todd and Farah head to the coordinates they got and find a fenced up government facility and Todd breaks in despite Farah's reservations in episode 2x01 “Space Rabbit”. Todd, Farah, and Dirk return to the old farm with Sheriff Hobbs and Deputy Tevetino in episode 2x02 “Fans of Wet Circles”. Hobbs and Todd head to the farm to find Dirk in episode 2x04 “The House Within a House”.
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Pennington Hall (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where Gordon scouts out a new building for his group's base of operations in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”. Estevez & Zimmerfield arrive to investigate the condemned building while being followed by Farah in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”. Dirk and Todd leave the building a week in the past and Farah escapes the trunk in the present in episode 1x07 “Weaponized Soul”.
Scene was shot Generally known as "Pell Hall" (named after Robert Arthur Pennington, the deputy provincial secretary), this building was constructed in 1950 to be used as the patient recreation center. The building was used continuously until 2010 when a patient started a fire in the building which caused both smoke and water damage. It has been abandoned ever since.
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Grandview Substation
Scene where Dirk finds himself held captive by Friedkin and repeatedly tested for psychic abilities in episode 2x01 “Space Rabbit”. The Kellum Knights attack Black Wing looking to kill the Boy in episode 2x09 “Trouble Is Bad”. Dirk races across the facility to find the Boy in episode 2x10 “Nice Jacket”.
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6742 224 Street
Scene where Amanda and Todd are locked up in the village and are sentenced to death by Frija Dengdamor in episode 2x08 “Little Guy, Black Hair”. Bart, Panto, and Silas arrive at the village to find everyone but Frija and Jeppum have killed each other in episode 2x09 “Trouble Is Bad”. Francis approaches Bart and asks what she wants and then later the people of town celebrate after being brought back to life in episode 2x10 “Nice Jacket”.
Scene was shot This home and surrounding farm in Langley is popular with productions for its old style architecture and remote looking environment.
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0 Avenue (between Jackman Road & 264 Street)
Scene where Scott Boreton calls the police about the guy he hit with his car and Farah & Tina show up to investigate in episode 2x03 “Two Broken Fingers”. Farah and Tina are driving when they turn around to head to Suzie Boreton's house in episode 2x04 “The House Within a House”.
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North 40 Dog Park
Scene where The leader of the Rowdy Three looks at the photo of Amanda they stole from Todd's apartment in episode 1x01 “Horizons”. Amanda dances with the Rowdy Three and then runs away when they are attacked by the military in episode 1x08 “Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things”.
Scene was shot Located atop the remnants of an old WWII army base, North 40 is a large off-leash dog park located adjacent to the Boundary Bay Airport which is popular with productions for its easily controlled streets and variety of overgrown paths. The roads were originally part of the Vancouver Wireless Station, built for the Canadian Army Signal Corps during WWII and in operation until 1971.
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750 Pacific Boulevard
Scene where Zimmerfield & Estevez discuss the incident at the hotel and Todd in episode 1x01 “Horizons”. Todd comes in to talk about seeing Lydia Spring in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”. Zimmerfield gets suspicious of the replaced Agent Weedle when he comes by asking questions in episode 1x04 “Watkin”.
Scene was shot An office block that was constructed as part of the Plaza of Nations development for Expo ‘86. Originally there was a matching set of offices to the west, but those were demolished in 2008.
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House (off Aquilini Avenue)
Scene where Suzie takes up to the sound of her son lighting fireworks in their car. Later, she returns from the quarry with the wand and book of magic in episode 2x01 “Space Rabbit”. Suzie stays home and experiments with her new abilities in episode 2x02 “Fans of Wet Circles”. Todd, Dirk, and Sheriff Hobbs go to the house looking for Suzie Boreton but find her zombified husband instead in episode 2x03 “Two Broken Fingers”.
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North Fraser Way (between Glenlyon loop)
Scene where Dirk drives Todd back from his sister's house and they are followed by the Rowdy Three in episode 1x01 “Horizons”.
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Centre Lawn Building (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where A new soul is transferred into Agent Weedle's body in episode 1x04 “Watkin”. The two detectives find a pile of bodies in the building in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”. Dirk and Todd are taken to be interrogated by Gordon Rimmer in episode 1x06 “Fix Everything”.
Scene was shot The Centre Lawn Building opened in 1924 housing 300 patients in what was originally the Acute Psychopathic Wing. Closed down in July of 2012 making it the last operational wing of the hospital.
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Fern Terrace (between Mariner & Violet) (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where Estevez pulls the car over and talks to him while Zimmerfield succumbs to his wound in episode 1x05 “Very Erectus”.
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22778 28 Avenue
Scene where Suzie goes over to her friend's house for book club but doesn't get the warm welcome she was expecting in episode 2x03 “Two Broken Fingers”. Tina and Farah investigate the disappearance of the four members of book club in episode 2x04 “The House Within a House”.
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PoCo Freshmart
Scene where Amanda is out shopping when she has another attack and she is saved by the Rowdy Three in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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13736 Larner Road
Scene where Todd spots Lydia Spring while returning the dog he found in episode 1x01 “Horizons”. Todd and Dirk return to the house to investigate in episode 1x02 “Lost & Found”. Lydia arrives at the house in a flashback and Farah investigates the burned out wreckage with Dirk and Todd in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Pitt River Quarries
Scene where Suzie heads into work and that evening she is pulled outside by the Mage's goons in episode 2x01 “Space Rabbit”. Suzie returns to the quarry to recover her son's cell phone and she has another encounter with the Mage in episode 2x03 “Two Broken Fingers”. Tina and Farah head to the quarry looking for Sheriff Hobbs but are ambushed by the Mage in episode 2x08 “Little Guy, Black Hair”.
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Connaught Apartments
Scene where Todd wakes up to find his landlord smashing up his car and then realizes he has locked himself out of his apartment, things go downhill from there in episode 1x01 “Horizons”. Farah shows up at the building to rescue Lydia Spring in a flashback in episode 1x02 “Lost & Found”. Dirk is confronted by Col. Riggins in the lobby in episode 1x03 “Rogue Wall Enthusiasts”.
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Crease Clinic (Riverview Hospital)
Scene where Amanda remembers an evening out at a nightclub with Todd in episode 1x06 “Fix Everything”.
Scene was shot This building opened in 1934 as a veterans treatment center for veterans of the First World War. This included the main building as well as the separate Veterans Dining Block. The main building was expanded in 1945 and reopened in 1949 as the Crease Clinic of Psychological Medicine, a short-term psychological treatment center. Now used almost exclusively for film production.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Vancouver Art Gallery
Scene was shot The Art Gallery is housed in the former Provincial Courthouse, a Neo-classic building constructed in 1906. This is a Vancouver heritage building.
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