General Filming Guidelines

Filming in Yaletown

Looking to do filming in our neighbourhood?

Lights, Camera, Yaletown!

We are excited to welcome your production to our neighbourhood!

Yaletown’s character-filled streets, heritage buildings, and modern urban energy make it one of Vancouver’s most visually dynamic filming locations. We love hosting productions of all sizes — from feature films and commercials to student projects and social content — and we are here to help your shoot go smoothly.

A copy of the City of Vancouver Film Guidelines is available from the Vancouver Film Office and can be found on the City of Vancouver website here.

Learn more about filming in Yaletown below.

General Approval Procedure

Notification Process

Yaletown Filming Guidelines

Courtesy

Special filming restrictions and late night filming in Yaletown

There are no special or late-night filming restrictions in Yaletown, but we kindly ask productions to avoid filming from Thursday to Saturday. These are our busiest days, and the neighbourhood’s patios, restaurants, and shops are full of visitors — so filming during this time is strongly discouraged to help keep the area enjoyable for everyone.

Yaletown’s beautiful heritage streets — mainly along Hamilton and Mainland Streets between Nelson and Drake — are home to both thriving businesses and local residents. To maintain good community relations, please provide a filming notice to all residents and merchants who may be affected by your shoot. The Yaletown BIA can assist with distributing these notices and answering any questions.

All filming in Yaletown must follow the City of Vancouver’s Film Permit Guidelines, including requirements around permits, noise, and traffic management.

Once your permit application is submitted to the City Film Office, please reach out to the Yaletown BIA. We will work with your Location Manager to review plans, ensure minimal disruption for residents and businesses, and help you find the best spots for your shoot.

📧 Contact: operations@yaletowninfo.com

Parking in Yaletown is limited — especially during peak hours — so advance planning is essential.

Please refer to our Preferred Filming Parking Map for suggested parking areas, loading zones, and off-street facilities that can better accommodate production vehicles.

To make your shoot as efficient as possible:

Coordinate with us early to discuss vehicle types, schedules, and parking needs.
Avoid blocking business entrances, patios, or pedestrian walkways.
Keep vehicle movement to a minimum once on site.
Use off-street parking where possible, and consolidate equipment drop-offs.
Street or lane closures must be approved and managed by the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police.

By following these guidelines, you’ll help maintain good relationships with local merchants and ensure future productions can film here, too!

If your production requires the use of any street space (for vehicles, equipment, or filming activity), please contact us for a Yaletown Filming Information Sheet.

Please submit the completed form at least 10 days prior to filming so we can assist with logistics.

We kindly ask productions to notify nearby residents and businesses at least 3 business days before filming. The Yaletown BIA can help distribute notices and answer questions from the community.

Please show consideration for the neighbourhood by:

Notifying both businesses and residents as soon as possible.
Managing noise and lighting levels, especially near patios and residential areas.
Respecting local business hours.
Keeping sidewalks clear and tidy during filming and wrap.
Cleaning up the area once production concludes.

Together, we can keep Yaletown welcoming and film-friendly.