Burlington welcomes film productions
The City of Burlington has many unique filming locations that are ideal for film and television productions. These locations have attracted a number of productions, including:
- Wedding SOS
- Music Man
- X-MEN
- Duct Tape Forever
- New Blood
- Burn My Mortgage
- When Night Is Falling
- Save Us From Our House!
- Bless this Child
- Wonderfalls
Burlington's Filming Policy provides a framework for all filming in Burlington. It was created to ensure the safety and consideration of residents, business people and motorists during location shooting. Please note, a valid permit issued by the City of Burlington is required for a location shoot in the city.
Apply for a Filming Permit
To apply for a Filming Permit, you must:
- Contact the Festivals and Events office to learn about the application process and the city's rules and regulations for filming including the requirement for Neighbourhood Consent.
- Review the Film Permit Process
- Submit the following:
- Filming Permit application form and payment of film application fee ($162.80)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Notification letter as per requirements
- Consent to Film
To learn more about taking professional group photos or wedding photos in one of our parks, please visit the Group Photography in Burlington page.
When to Apply
- You must apply at least 10 business days before you plan to begin filming.
- You must apply at least 30 days in advance if the filming:
- involves a road closure
- includes hazardous activity
- requires a bylaw exemption (ie: after 11 p.m.)
Filming Locations
Burlington has everything a film maker might look for: beaches, Escarpment views, quaint village shops, country stores, historic homes, museums, tree canopied rural roads, bustling business areas and so much more, all within a 45-minute drive from downtown Toronto.
Locations include:
- Spencer Smith Park - wide promenade along Lake Ontario, views of the Skyway Bridge, expansive park grounds, gazebo framed by willows and a break wall that creates huge waves on windy days
- Beachway Park - pure sand beach with views of Burlington and Toronto
- LaSalle Park, Pavilion and Marina - historic LaSalle Park Pavilion overlooking Burlington Bay and the City of Hamilton, set in a 57-acre park with walking trails and LaSalle Park Marina
- Lowville Park and Schoolhouse - vintage schoolhouse set in 65-acre rural park with a creek and large expansive grounds in a quaint settlement area
- Kerncliff Park - 98-acre former quarry with breathtaking views of Burlington, Lake Ontario, cliffs, mature forest and wetlands
- Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House Museum
- Art Gallery of Burlington