Once Upon a Time was filmed in Vancouver & Britannia Beach in Canada and New York in the United States of America.
161 Mulberry Street
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Scene where Neal Cassidy arrives at his apartment in New York in episode 2x01 “Broken”.
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North Vancouver Cemetery
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The Makin Lands
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DPS Parking Lot 1782
In movie
Scene where Anton chases Mary Margaret and David to the boardwalk where they turn him tiny again in episode 2x13 “Tiny”. Regina talks to Emma here in episode 2x19 “Lacey”.
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3802 Angus Drive
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Scene where Emma helps Jefferson get home where he drugs her in episode 1x17 “Hat Trick”.
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Abandoned Dock near Britannia Beach
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Scene where Mr. Gold visit's Hook's ship where it is docked in episode 2x04 “The Crocodile”.
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Gore Avenue (between Alexander & Powell)
In movie
Scene where Emma is pulled over in her stolen car but Neal Cassidy backs up her story in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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700 Block, East Hastings Street
In movie
Scene where Emma is driving down the street in a stolen car during a flashback when Neal Cassidy pops up in the back seat in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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National Avenue & Station Street
In movie
Scene where Emma runs back to their car after pickup up the stolen watches from the train station in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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Thornton Park
In movie
Scene where Emma and Neal meet up in a park in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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Parking Garage (under Granville Plaza)
In movie
Scene where Emma is waiting for Neal when she is arrested by a cop in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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5 Av/59 St Station
In movie
Scene where Neal Cassidy rides the subway to his apartment in episode 2x01 “Broken”.
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West 59th Street & 7th Avenue
In movie
Scene where Neal Cassidy passes a horse and buggy in Central Park in episode 2x01 “Broken”.
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Landmark Aviation (east building) (YVR)
In movie
Scene where Emma, Henry, and Mr. Gold catch a plain at the airport on their way to New York in episode 2x13 “Tiny”.
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Marine Drive (between Rockland & Odium)
In movie
Scene where August Booth drives Emma out of town on the back of his motorcycle in episode 1x20 “The Stranger”.
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Vancouver Harbour Heliport
In movie
Scene where Neal meets with August in Vancouver two months after Emma is arrested in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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Scene was shot Operated by Pacific Heliport Services, the Vancouver Harbour Heliport sits on a floating platform in the harbour and is one of the busiest heliports in the country.
Vancouver
East 42nd Street & Madison Avenue
In movie
Scene where Neal Cassidy crosses the street on his way back to his apartment in episode 2x01 “Broken”.
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Cates Park
In movie
Scene where Leroy attempts to sell his boat to Mr. Gold and is then brought a pie by Astrid in episode 1x14 “Dreamy”.
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Blood Alley / Trounce Alley (south of Water, west of Carrall)
In movie
Scene where Emma tackles the man she is chasing and finds out he is Neal Cassidy in episode 2x14 “Manhattan”.
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Howe Sound (northern arm)
In movie
Scene where Hook sets sail for parts unknown after Mr. Gold kills Milah in episode 2x04 “The Crocodile”.
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Waterfront Station
In movie
Scene where Henry gets off the bus from Storybrooke here and gets into a cab to visit Emma in pilot episode.
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Moncton Street & First Avenue
In movie
Scene where The Sheriff converges on Kurt Flynn's car and chases him down the street in episode 2x17 “Welcome to Storybrooke”.
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Capilano Park
In movie
Scene where The location of the magic tree that Geppetto makes into the magic cabinet in episode 1x20 “The Stranger”.
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Mid-Valley Viewpoint (LSCR)
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Scene where Camp where the Prince prepares to attack the dragon in episode 1x06 “The Shepherd”.
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Scene was shot A viewpoint halfway up the Lower Seymour Conservation Area with great views of the surrounding mountains and valley below.
Vancouver
Iona Beach
In movie
Scene where Emma and Mary Margaret are dragged down a beach by Mulan and Aurora in episode 2x02 “We Are Both”. Hook and Cora meet on the beach in episode 2x04 “The Crocodile”.
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Powell Street (between Alexander & Columbia)
In movie
Scene where Mr. Gold shares a hot dog with Henry in episode 2x14 “Manhattan”. Neal Cassidy and August Booth talk on the street in episode 2x18 “Selfless, Brave and True”.
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Spur 7 Beach (LSCR)
In movie
Scene where Ruby wakes up beside a river and has her cloak stolen in episode 2x07 “Child of the Moon”.
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Scene was shot Located far up the Lower Seymour River is this gentle bend surrounded by rocky shores. Unlike most places along the river, the wide banks clear of trees make the location ideal for filming and the nearby access road makes it extremely accessible despite its apparent remoteness.
Vancouver
Glover Road (between McBridge & Mavis)
In movie
Scene where Emma and Mary Margaret are talking while walking down the street near the town hall in episode 1x14 “Dreamy”.
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Whytecliff Park
In movie
Scene where Geppetto wakes up on the beach and finds Pinocchio turned back to wood in episode 1x20 “The Stranger”.
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Scene was shot Whytecliff Park, right next to Horseshoe Bay, is a beautiful rocky beach and surrounding park. The most prominent feature of the park is a tidal island called Whyte Islet and great views of Howe Sound.
Vancouver
Whytecliff Park
Garry Point Park
In movie
Scene where The playground is torn down in episode 1x11 “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree”. Henry swings on a newly built swing set in episode 2x22 “And Straight on 'til Morning”.
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Britannia Heritage Shipyards
In movie
Scene where Hook and Cora arrive in town in their invisible ship in episode 2x10 “The Cricket Game”.
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Field near Lake (Deer Lake Park)
In movie
Scene where Emma and Mary Margaret are brought to Mulan and Aurora's camp in episode 2x02 “We Are Both”.
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Fort Langley Community Hall
In movie
Scene where Emma rescues the Mayor from a fire and the Sheriff's debate takes place in episode 1x08 “Desperate Souls”.
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John H. McDonald House
In movie
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Scene was shot A Heritage home in New Westminster built in 1936 in the Colonial Revival style. More information on the New Westminster Heritage website.
New Westminster
Third Avenue Pier
In movie
Scene where Emma and August Booth talk about Henry's book in episode 1x18 “The Stable Boy”. Hook's boat is parked here in episode 2x22 “And Straight on 'til Morning”.
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Moncton Street & Second Avenue
In movie
Scene where Emma and Henry stop upon arriving in Storybrooke and talk to Archie in pilot episode.
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Kerrisdale Elementary
In movie
Scene where School that Henry attends and Mary Margaret teaches, first seen in episode 1x02 “The Thing You Love Most”.
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Blieberger Farm
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City Centre Motor Hotel
In movie
Scene where Emma and Neal break into a hotel room in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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Marine Drive & Horseshoe Bay Drive
In movie
Scene where August Booth drives Emma towards the lobster restaurant in episode 1x20 “The Stranger”.
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Steveston Harbour
In movie
Scene where An injured Mr. Gold is brought ashore in episode 2x16 “The Miller's Daughter”.
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Minaty Bay
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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.
Gotham Steakhouse
In movie
Scene where A man runs from Emma at the restaurant only to find she has booted his car in pilot episode.
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T-Rex Urban Food & Coffee Bar
In movie
Scene where Neal and Emma shoplift at a store and are almost caught in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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East Lawn Building (Riverview Hospital)
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Scene where Hospital where various characters are treated throughout the season first seen in episode 1x03 “Snow Falls”.
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Scene was shot The East Lawn Building opened in 1930 and housed the Chronic Female Unit and is the largest building at Riverview. The building was designed to house 675 patients but by the 50s its had over 1,400. The building was closed down in 2005 and has been used by film productions since then.
Coquitlam
Prickly Pear Garden Centre
In movie
Scene where Mr. Gold questions Moe French at his garden store about the disappearance of Belle in episode 2x04 “The Crocodile”.
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Third Beach (Stanley Park)
In movie
Scene where Emma and Neal Cassidy are talking on the beach when Tamara passes during a jog in episode 2x21 “Second Star to the Right”.
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Pipeline Road (north segment) (Stanley Park)
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Scene where The Sheriff stops Kurt Flynn from crossing the town line but Owen manages to escape in episode 2x17 “Welcome to Storybrooke”.
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Caretaker's Cottage (Murdo Frazer Park)
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Scene where David and Mary Margaret escape the storm in a remote cabin in episode 1x10 “7:15 A.M.”. Mr. Gold takes a kidnapped Moe French to his cabin to try and find his stolen heirloom in episode 1x12 “Skin Deep”. Mr. Gold confronts August Booth about why he is in town in episode 1x19 “The Return”.
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Scene was shot A small log cottage in the hidden Murdo Frazer Park in North Vancouver sits next to beautiful lake and is surrounded on all sides by tall trees. You wouldn’t even know it is surrounded by houses and located a block from the highway.
Vancouver
North 40 Dog Park
In movie
Scene where Anton joins the dwarfs in episode 2x13 “Tiny”. David and Mary Margaret take Emma to the hidden garden where Anton is growing more magic beans in episode 2x19 “Lacey”. The destroyed crops are discovered in episode 2x20 “The Evil Queen”.
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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.
Vancouver
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
In movie
Scene where Mr. Gold watches Henry play with Neal Cassidy and talks to Regina in episode 2x19 “Lacey”. Tamara and Greg Mendell use the building as their hideout in episode 2x21 “Second Star to the Right”.
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Spur 4 Bridge (LSCR)
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Scene where The group finds David passed out by the shore under the bridge in episode 1x03 “Snow Falls”. David and Mary Margaret agree to meet up beside the bridge in episode 1x06 “The Shepherd”. Mary Margaret and David share a romantic picnic in episode 1x11 “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree”.
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Haswell Residence
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Scene where Emma stays here after deciding to stay in town in the pilot. She is later forced find another place to stay by the Mayor in episode 1x02 “The Thing You Love Most”. David stays at the B&B while trying to recover his memory in episode 1x06 “The Shepherd”.
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Scene was shot Home built for Eliot Arthur Alexander Haswell, a timber broker, in 1910 in the British Arts and Crafts style. A North Vancouver community heritage building.
Vancouver
Charles Murray Residence
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Scene where Mr. Gold returns home to find his house has been broken into in episode 1x12 “Skin Deep”.
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Scene was shot A Queen Anne Revival style mansion constructed in 1890 for Charles Murray, a local designer and artist. A British Columbia historic building since 2000.
New Westminster
Burnaby Art Gallery
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Scene where Mr. Gold sees August Booth talking to Mother Superior and the confronts her about his reasons for being in town in episode 1x19 “The Return”.
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Scene was shot Also known as the Fairacres Mansion, this Arts and Crafts style mansion circa 1911 was designed by architect R.P.S. Twizell for Grace Ceperley and her husband on a former strawberry farm. In 1939 the house was converted into a Benedictine monastery, and in 1967 it became an art gallery.A recognized historic place since 1992.
Burnaby
Victory Square
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Scene where Robin Hood chases a thief on horseback through NYC in episode 4x18 “Heart of Gold”.
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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.
Vancouver
Pacific Central Station
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Scene where Emma picks up a bag of stolen goods from a locker in a flashback in episode 2x06 “Tallahassee”.
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Scene was shot A Neoclassical Revival train station opened in 1919 for the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, it now houses Amtrak's Cascades and Via Rail's Canadian lines. A Vancouver heritage building.
Vancouver
Reclaimed Gravel Pit (LSCR)
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Scene where Belle rides a cart near a town and later sees the flaming beast in episode 2x11 “The Outsider”.
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Third Avenue (between Chatham & Moncton)
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Scene where Kurt and Owen Flynn are chased down the street by Sheriff Graham and Regina in episode 2x17 “Welcome to Storybrooke”.
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