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Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

A unique fjord, a boreal forest as far as the eye can see, historic sites, a dynamic urban life where everything is accessible… Saguenay can provide you with all the locations you need and the services you require! Saguenay’s film office is your one-stop shop for all film-related requests. Our location knowledge and the resources of our city and region are at your disposal.

BUREAU DU CINÉMA DE SAGUENAY

Marie-Josée Boudreault
418 698-3157 #6905
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cinema.saguenay.ca/fr/cinema

Outaouais

The Outaouais region is located a few hours from Montréal and just a stone’s throw away from Ottawa. Be charmed by its wilderness and beautiful lakes, explore its countless hiking and snowmobile trails, or recharge your batteries at one of North America’s largest Nordic spas. If entertainment is your thing, the region features music, casino games and even hot air balloons. In the Outaouais region, the excitement of the city meets the tranquility of nature.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bctq.ca

Montreal

A modern North American metropolis with a large section of period European architecture, Montréal is filled with neighbourhoods capable of standing in for many great cities from around the world. Montréal is also home to forests, lakes, rivers and many breathtaking parks. Furthermore, you will find a vast array of areas, ranging from working class to high-end gated communities and manors, as well as villages reminiscent of America’s East-Coast.

BUREAU DU CINÉMA ET DE LA TÉLÉVISION DE MONTRÉAL

801 Brennan Street, fifth floor
Montréal, Quebec H3C 0G4
514 872-2883
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bctm.tv/

Montérégie

LONGUEUIL CITY
Less than 20 minutes from Montréal, Longueuil offers both modern and period landscapes, large green spaces bordered by waterways, as well as new and older residential neighbourhoods. Film and television productions are a booming economic sector in Longueuil. The volume of activity over the past few years clearly reflects this growth, with close to a hundred television dramas, series and films from here and elsewhere.

BROME LAKE
The Town of Brome Lake includes the seven villages of Bondville, East Hill, Foster, Fulford, Iron Hill, Knowlton and West Brome. Together, they surround the famous lake from which the town takes its name. The Victorian village of Knowlton has long been a playground for the wealthy and is known for its architectural heritage and tranquil charm. The surrounding area offers mountain roads, dairy and sheep farms, a round barn, two vineyards, an intact 19th century one-room schoolhouse, log cabins, general stores, equestrian farms, a French chateau, a modern theatre, horticultural and sculpture gardens, and a 1859 Greek Revival courthouse.

BUREAU DU CINÉMA ET DE LA TÉLÉVISION DE LONGUEUIL

1 Curé-Poirier Road Est
Longueuil, Québec J4J 5K7
450 463-7181
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://longueuil.quebec/fr/tournages

BROME LAKE FILM COMMISSION

Michael Taylor – [email protected]
579 438-8911 – 450 931-0498
Karen Coshof – [email protected]
579 438-8911
Judith Duncanson – [email protected]
450 242-2491
Website: https://filmlacbrome.ca/

Mauricie

Halfway between Montréal and Québec City, Mauricie is a region of breathtaking beauty which stretches from the St. Lawrence River to the boreal forest. Come discover fabulous landscapes, hike mountain trails and thick forests, and explore Mauricie’s history and heritage. But most importantly, come and experience the warmth of its people.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bctq.ca

Laval

Laval is strategically located between Montréal and the Laurentian Mountains. This dynamic and easily accessible city strikes the perfect balance between a thriving urban setting and natural environments. Within just a few kilometres, Laval residents have access to peaceful shorelines, a diversified agricultural hub, lively parks, expansive woodlands, heritage buildings and commercial spaces to go along with a fast-growing downtown area featuring subway stations, a state-of-the-art amphitheatre and a university campus. What’s more, Laval’s residential neighbourhoods reflect the different periods of the city’s development.

VILLE DE LAVAL

Laurentides

Located in close proximity to the city, the Laurentides region is known as Montréal’s great outdoors. The cinematic potential of the region has caught the eye of some of the world’s most renowned filmmakers for its beauty and diversity of landscapes. From small cities and picturesque villages to farmhouses and waterfront cottages, with thousands of lakes and rivers surrounded by a vast forest, you will recognize the classic Quebec rural charm. But you may also get the impression that you are somewhere in the United States, England, France or even Russia! You could also travel in time by opting for one of the more isolated locations that constitute the well-hidden treasures of the Laurentides. Film Laurentides has been instrumental in attracting more than 600 domestic and foreign shoots over the past 23 years!

FILM LAURENTIDES

540 Berry Street
Lachute, Québec J8H 1S5
Marie-Josée Pilon, Commissionner
Off.: 450 562-2446 | Cell: 514 793-1222
[email protected]
Élisabeth Dumouchel, Project Manager
Off.: 450 562-2446 | Cell: 514 358-1222
[email protected]
Website: filmlaurentides.ca

Lanaudière

Just outside of Montréal, Lanaudière is a multifaceted region whose colourful landscapes are home to a broad range of original activities for all tastes. With its wide-open spaces, its 10,000 lakes and rivers, its waterfalls and cascades, its plains and mountains, and its many beaches, the region is without a doubt an outdoor paradise!

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bctq.ca

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Between sea and mountains, Gaspésie boasts an immense territory unlike any other in Quebec and it offers a plethora of activities in all seasons. Changes of scenery, maritime traditions, hiking, sea excursions, northern gannets, caribous and whales await you, along with the warm Gaspesian hospitality, the famous Percé Rock and the fresh lobster!

The Magdalen Islands archipelago stretches across the Gulf of St. Lawrence, revealing its sandy beaches. The clear dunes, the lush green hills, the ochre cliffs and the brightly coloured houses stand out against an intense blue backdrop. This setting and the omnipresence of the sea are an invitation to the joys of vacationing and the great outdoors.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bctq.ca

Estrie

Estrie is found in the centre of the province, approximately 150 km from both Montréal and Québec City. Located along the American border and nestled at the foot of the Appalachian mountain range, the Estrie region is characterized by both its wild beauty and the diversity of its urban life. Also known as Cantons-de l’Est and Eastern Townships, Estrie offers landscapes shaped by the English and French heritage of its inhabitants. The diverse and accessible landscapes, combined with a skilled workforce, make the Estrie region a unique filming location.

SHERBROOKE CITY
Sherbrooke is located in the heart of the magnificent Eastern Townships region, one hour east of Montréal and just 30 minutes away from the US Border. This city of 160,000 inhabitants is known for its complementary urban locations and its spectacular natural environment. Whether you’re looking for abandoned factories or high-tech companies, an English-style campus or a lively downtown area, Sherbrooke will surprise you with its numerous possibilities. Whether your script calls for bridges, waterfalls, a prison or a middle-class suburb, you’ll feel right at home.

BUREAU ESTRIEN DE L’AUDIOVISUEL ET DU MULTIMÉDIA

Valléry Rousseau
1606 Principale Street
Saint-Adrien, Québec J0A 1C0
Off.: 873.542.8383 Cell: 514.560.4993
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lebeam.ca/

Côte-Nord

From Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, from Baie-Comeau to Schefferville, Côte-Nord is a land of splendour and grandiose nature. Recognized as one of the best places in the world to observe whales, Côte-Nord is also an extraordinary playground for outdoor and nature lovers.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bctq.ca

Chaudière-Appalaches

The Chaudière-Appalaches region is 15,000 square kilometres of the most diverse landscapes. There are lakes, streams and rivers. Mountains, valleys and plains. Highways, paths and roads. Conifers, deciduous trees and flowers. Villages, towns and 420,000 smiles. The region is bounded by the Eastern Townships, Centre-du-Québec, Capitale-Nationale, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Maine.

BUREAU DU CINÉMA ET DE LA TÉLÉVISION DE LA CHAUDIÈRE-APPALACHES

Daniel Ferland
CEO
581 681-8783
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bctca.ca

Centre-du-Québec

From the foothills of the Appalachians to the St. Lawrence plains, the Centre-du-Québec region covers 6,910 square kilometres. The charm of rural villages and the views of the St. Lawrence River are among the region’s assets.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bctq.ca

Capitale-Nationale (Québec City)

The Capitale-Nationale region offers a wide variety of natural settings and truly is the perfect environment for filming. The Old Québec neighbourhood is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic capital is unique in North America for its remarkable architecture, European ambience and military fortifications. In fact, it’s the only fortified city north of Mexico.
Among the many remarkable features, you will find magnificent, pristine parks; villages with numerous historic buildings, some dating back to New France; the rigorously reconstructed village of Wendake, home of the Huron-Wendat Nation; the dramatic landscapes along the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River, and many other others. A film office and an experienced local workforce are at your service.

VILLE DE QUÉBEC Bureau des grands événements

15 Saint-Nicolas Street
Québec City, Quebec G1K 1M8
418 641-6726
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/tournage

Bas-Saint-Laurent​

From the shores of the St. Lawrence to the highlands, the Bas-Saint-Laurent region is a rich tapestry of maritime, lakeside, farming and forest landscapes… Its villages, islands, lighthouses, national parks and marine mammals are among the region’s assets.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bctq.ca

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

A landscape of contrasting scenery of lakes and rivers, the vast region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue is situated north of the Ottawa river region, along the Quebec-Ontario border. It is inhabited by friendly people who take pride in sharing their history and culture.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue is very young, as far as regions go—its oldest city is 130 years old. However, traces of the Anishinabek people date back 8,000 years, and this Algonquin First Nation continues to be a thriving presence in the territory today.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bctq.ca

Nord-du-Québec​

Nord-du-Québec is the largest administrative region in Quebec, covering 55% of the total area of the province with its 839,000 square kilometres that include 121,000 square kilometres of lakes and rivers. Ivujivik, the northernmost town in Quebec, is located more than 1,900 km as the crow flies from Montréal and less than 502 km from the Arctic Circle. The 11,000 inhabitants — primarily Inuit — live in 14 villages located mostly on the coast, at the river mouths. Kuujjuaq, the administrative capital, has a population of 2,300.

QUEBEC FILM AND TELEVISION COUNCIL

60 St-Jacques ST, Suite 502
Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1L5
CANADA
1 866 320-3456 (toll-free in North America)
514 499-7070
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bctq.ca