Where was John Doe filmed

2002, #Drama #Mystery
Filming country: #USA #Canada

John Doe was filmed in Vancouver & Britannia Beach in Canada and in the United States of America.

Locations

Vancouver Central Library

350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 6B1

Scene where Library where John goes to test his knowledge in pilot episode.

Scene was shot Completed in 1995, the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch takes up a whole city block in downtown and was designed by Moshe Safdie of DA Architects. The large central atrium is surrounded by the library on one side and several stories of reading spaces on the other. Attached to the main building is a 21-story office tower and retail space.

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GPS: ['49.279705', '-123.115625']

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Movie image from Vancouver Central Library

Casa Mia

1920 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 6B2, Canada

Scene where Vineyards where the police raid occurs in episode 1x04 “Past Imperfect”.

Scene was shot Built in 1932 for beer tycoon George Reifel, this Spanish Colonial Revival home is perhaps the most famous heritage house in Vancouver.

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GPS: ['49.2111974380286', '-123.15174558768']

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Minaty Bay

Upper Minaty Bay Rd, Squamish-Lillooet D, BC V0N, Canada

Scene where John flies down to the beach and finds the missing girl and her father in pilot episode.

Scene was shot This private bay just to the south of Britannia Beach is surrounded by imposing mountains and gives the impression of incredible remoteness while being very accessible via the Sea to Sky Highway.

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GPS: ['49.6114620381', '-123.215185572']

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Court Motel

2400 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5G9, Canada

Scene where John searches a motel in pilot episode.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.240414431', '-123.056106564']

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Terminal City Iron Works

1909 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4C5, Canada

Scene where Street where all the murders take place and where John is shocked again to reactivate his powers in episode 1x19 “Shock to the System”.

Scene was shot This former manufacturing plant was used for many years as a popular filming location because of its gritty appearance. The location was complete with streets, alleys, warehouses, and rooftop paths. Demolished for new development in the summer of 2015.

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GPS: ['49.2827944448', '-123.064507407']

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Movie image from Terminal City Iron Works

Bridgman Park

Bridgman Park, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1J3, Canada

Scene where Park where the two girls are walking together in episode 1x13 “Family Man”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.3118712', '-123.0351789']

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West Pender Street & Burrard Street

West Pender Street & Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C, Canada

Scene where Intersection where John starts a test drive in pilot episode.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2865925', '-123.117793']

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Movie image from West Pender Street & Burrard Street

Sulfur Pits (Vancouver Wharves)

Philip Ave & McKeen Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7P, Canada

Scene where Facility where the mass grave is found in episode 1x13 “Family Man”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.3097241517', '-123.115007516']

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Movie image from Sulfur Pits (Vancouver Wharves)

Belmont Avenue

4743 Belmont Ave, Vancouver, BC V6T 1A8, Canada

Scene where John tracks Stefano's stolen briefcase back to her own house in episode 1x18 “Save as... John Doe”.

Scene was shot Private Residence

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GPS: ['49.2745833982', '-123.216314744']

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Granville Island Public Market

Ferry Ramp, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada

Scene where John is struck by lightning and loses his powers here in episode 1x19 “Shock to the System”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.272452880273', '-123.135044574156']

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Movie image from Granville Island Public Market

Waterfall Building

1540 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Scene where The police track the phone call to someone living at this address in episode 1x14 “Ashes to Ashes”.

Scene was shot An apartment building in False Creek designed by architect Arthur Erickson and opened in 2001. The unique spiral staircases and central reception area make it a frequent choice for productions.

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GPS: ['49.2693797114', '-123.139824271']

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Marco Marine Containers

Victoria Dr N, Vancouver, BC V5L, Canada

Scene where The shipping company that Mr. Pickford runs in episode 1x02 “Blood Lines”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2868616122', '-123.06614293']

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Movie image from Marco Marine Containers

West Hastings Street

848 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1Z7, Canada

Scene where Computer store where John is led with the briefcase in episode 1x18 “Save as... John Doe”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2863144298888', '-123.115620405327']

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Marinaside Crescent

1228 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B3, Canada

Scene where Where John goes to pick up Rachel for their date in episode 1x12 “Tone Dead”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2723386387252', '-123.120347647291']

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Ravine Trail (Stanley Park)

Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Scene where Park where the "psychic" leads the police the first time in episode 1x15 “Psychic Connection”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.3070286515', '-123.135640767']

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Movie image from Ravine Trail (Stanley Park)

1st Street & Chesterfield Avenue

Chesterfield Ave & W 1 St, North Vancouver, BC V7M, Canada

Scene where Location of the staged crash in episode 1x13 “Family Man”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.3131967', '-123.0818681']

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Movie image from 1st Street & Chesterfield Avenue

RBC Financial Group

685 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1M8, Canada

Scene where Bank that Paulette Chambers visits in episode 1x18 “Save as... John Doe”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2852446', '-123.1135188']

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Jericho Park

Jericho Park, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B5, Canada

Scene where Where John and Rachel has a romantic evening on the waterfront in episode 1x12 “Tone Dead”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.271099', '-123.1979828']

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H.R. MacMillan Building (UBC)

2357 Main Mall, University of British Columbia - Main, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada

Scene where Courtyard where John & Karen are confronted by an activist in episode 1x04 “Past Imperfect”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2610903376', '-123.250701428']

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Movie image from H.R. MacMillan Building (UBC)

Performance Works

1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada

Scene where Museum where the student art competition holding Karen's work take place in episode 1x14 “Ashes to Ashes”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.268909225572', '-123.132108976057']

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West Cordova Street & Homer Street

West Cordova Street & Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B, Canada

Scene where Location where the two police officers are strapped to a bomb in episode 1x10 “The Mourner”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2840837', '-123.1099343']

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Movie image from West Cordova Street & Homer Street

West Waterfront Road (between Howe & Main)

W Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Scene where Street where the police chase down and stop a van their believed contained John in episode 1x11 “John D.O.A.”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.2854811094', '-123.106905772']

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Movie image from West Waterfront Road (between Howe & Main)

111 Esplanade West

111 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3M8, Canada

Scene where Home of the woman that John and Frank interview in episode 1x04 “Past Imperfect”.

Scene was shot Private Residence

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GPS: ['49.3111556213', '-123.080069068']

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Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station

Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain, Vancouver, BC V6B, Canada

Scene where Stairs just outside this station are where John rides his motorbike down during the chase scene in episode 1x02 “Blood Lines”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.279818746275', '-123.109951635582']

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Movie image from Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station

Pipeline Road Bridge (Stanley Park)

Pipeline Rd & Ravine Trail, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada

Scene where Skeletal remains are found under this bridge in episode 1x15 “Psychic Connection”.

Scene was shot None

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GPS: ['49.3064034101', '-123.13702271']

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Movie image from Pipeline Road Bridge (Stanley Park)

Norma Rose Point School

2896 Acadia Road University Endowment Lands, British Columbia, V6T 1S2, Canada

Scene where A girl disappears from her school in pilot episode.

Scene was shot Formerly University Hill Secondary School. Has been extensively remodeled.

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GPS: ['49.2615629192', '-123.23297739']

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Movie image from Norma Rose Point School

Vancouver Rowing Club

Rowing Club, 2311S Shore Cres, Vancouver, BC V5P 4V6, Canada

Scene where Dock where John & Frank chase Evan Nichols in the pilot (#101).

Scene was shot The clubhouse for the Vancouver Rowing Club, it was originally built in a mock Tudor style in 1911 on the far side of Coal Harbour by the Vancouver Club. The clubhouse was later floated across the harbor to its current position and rebuilt on stationary pilings. A Vancouver heritage building.

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GPS: ['49.2966332587', '-123.134220302']

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Rogers Sugar Mill

B.C. Sugar Museum, 123 Rogers St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3N2, Canada

Scene where Someone is kidnapped in an alley in episode 1x14 “Ashes to Ashes”.

Scene was shot Rogers Sugar Mill was built on the Vancouver waterfront back in 1890 to take advantage of cheap sugar cane arriving in the Port of Vancouver. The mill is still in operation and produces about 10% of Canada’s sugar output.

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GPS: ['49.2844111742705', '-123.081185772081']

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St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church

1012 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1J1, Canada

Scene where The church John visits in episode 1x10 “The Mourner”.

Scene was shot A Gothic Revival style church that opened in 1933, houses the United Church of Canada. The church was designed by Robert & George Twizell, two of the founding members of the Wesley Methodist church. A Vancouver heritage building.

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GPS: ['49.2812738767', '-123.126729261']

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Movie image from St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church

Plaza of Nations

760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R8, Canada

Scene where John visits the hot dog stand again and sees someone in color floating past on a ferry in episode 1x02 “Blood Lines”.

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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GPS: ['49.2746255486', '-123.10927585']

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Victory Square

Victory Square, 200 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8, Canada

Scene where Trenchcoat and the PI meet in a park in episode 1x07 “Mind Games”. The team investigates the death of the PI in episode 1x08 “Idaho”.

Scene was shot Victory Square, which was originally the grounds for the old provincial courthouse, isn’t named after any particular victory, but as a general commemoration for the Canadian armed forces. The square features a 9 meter tall Cenotaph remembering the armed forces which was constructed in 1924.

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GPS: ['49.2822248957656', '-123.110171347229']

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Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada

Scene where Karen is working at the art gallery when she is accused of theft and murder in episode 1x06 “Low Art”.

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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GPS: ['49.2829300495315', '-123.120452202738']

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