John Doe was filmed in Vancouver & Britannia Beach in Canada and in the United States of America.
Locations
Marinaside Crescent
Scene where Where John goes to pick up Rachel for their date in episode 1x12 “Tone Dead”.
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Sulfur Pits (Vancouver Wharves)
Scene where Facility where the mass grave is found in episode 1x13 “Family Man”.
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RBC Financial Group
Scene where Bank that Paulette Chambers visits in episode 1x18 “Save as... John Doe”.
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Marco Marine Containers
Scene where The shipping company that Mr. Pickford runs in episode 1x02 “Blood Lines”.
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1st Street & Chesterfield Avenue
Scene where Location of the staged crash in episode 1x13 “Family Man”.
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Jericho Park
Scene where Where John and Rachel has a romantic evening on the waterfront in episode 1x12 “Tone Dead”.
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Bridgman Park
Scene where Park where the two girls are walking together in episode 1x13 “Family Man”.
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Court Motel
Scene where John searches a motel in pilot episode.
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H.R. MacMillan Building (UBC)
Scene where Courtyard where John & Karen are confronted by an activist in episode 1x04 “Past Imperfect”.
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Terminal City Iron Works
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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St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church
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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Plaza of Nations
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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Minaty Bay
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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Rogers Sugar Mill
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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Casa Mia
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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Vancouver Central Library
Vancouver Vancouver Central Library
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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Vancouver Rowing Club
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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West Hastings Street
Scene where Computer store where John is led with the briefcase in episode 1x18 “Save as... John Doe”.
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Ravine Trail (Stanley Park)
Scene where Park where the "psychic" leads the police the first time in episode 1x15 “Psychic Connection”.
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Performance Works
Scene where Museum where the student art competition holding Karen's work take place in episode 1x14 “Ashes to Ashes”.
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West Cordova Street & Homer Street
Scene where Location where the two police officers are strapped to a bomb in episode 1x10 “The Mourner”.
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West Waterfront Road (between Howe & Main)
Scene where Street where the police chase down and stop a van their believed contained John in episode 1x11 “John D.O.A.”.
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111 Esplanade West
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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West Pender Street & Burrard Street
Scene where Intersection where John starts a test drive in pilot episode.
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Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station
Scene where Stairs just outside this station are where John rides his motorbike down during the chase scene in episode 1x02 “Blood Lines”.
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Belmont Avenue
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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Pipeline Road Bridge (Stanley Park)
Scene where Skeletal remains are found under this bridge in episode 1x15 “Psychic Connection”.
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Granville Island Public Market
Scene where John is struck by lightning and loses his powers here in episode 1x19 “Shock to the System”.
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Norma Rose Point School
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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Waterfall Building
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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Victory Square
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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Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Vancouver Art Gallery
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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