The Butterfly Effect was filmed in Vancouver in Canada and in the United States of America.
Prison
In movie
Real
University Path
In movie
Real
Kayleigh's Wedding
In movie
Real
Scene was shot A small garden located at the north end of the UBC campus which offers amazing views of the water and mountains.
Vancouver
University Quad
In movie
Real
Hilltop Cafe
In movie
Real
Bar
In movie
Real
Classroom
In movie
Real
Lenny's House
In movie
Real
Movie Theater
In movie
Real
Sunnyvale Institution (halls & cell)
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Real
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.
Coquitlam
Sorority (exterior)
In movie
Real
Scene was shot The main chemistry building at UBC, built in 1923 and renovated in 2008. Houses the Chemistry Department offices and limited lab space.
Vancouver
Sunnyvale Institution (exterior)
In movie
Real
Scene was shot The West Lawn Building opened in 1913 and housed the Chronic Male Unit. Closed down in 1983, this building has been used sparingly for film work due to its rundown and unsafe state.
Coquitlam
ΧΦΒ Fraternity
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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