Netflix’s Ivy + Bean is a comedy-drama film directed by Elissa Down. The story follows a formidable and fearless girl named Bean and a quiet and thoughtful girl named Ivy and the unlikely friendship between them. Despite their differences, both girls discover that adventure can bring two different people so close that they can even become best friends against all odds.
When Bean discovers that Ivy is a witch-in-training, they work together to cast a spell on Nancy, the former mean older sister. The cute tale of friendship keeps the audience entertained from start to finish, but what surprises one is the different locations that appear in the film, including the colorful girls’ quarter.
Where Was Ivy + Bean Movie Filmed?
“Ivy + Bean” was filmed entirely in British Columbia, specifically in Greater Vancouver, Mission, Squamish, and Abbotsford. Principal photography for the comedy film reportedly began in late June 2021 and wrapped up in late September of that year.
The province’s vast and diverse geography makes British Columbia a prominent production location for various film and television projects. Now let’s take a look at all the specific locations used to film the Netflix Ivy + Bean comedy!
British Columbia
The majority of “Ivy + Bean” was distributed through Greater Vancouver, a metropolitan area with Vancouver as its main urban center. In the earlier stages of production, the cast and crew were spotted filming several sequences for the film in and around Stanley Park, reportedly on Second Beach. The production team even set up camp at the Vancouver Aquarium at 845 Avison Way in the park and shot several key interior scenes.
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In addition to being a major tourist attraction, the aquarium is known as a center for marine research, ocean literacy education, climate activism, marine conservation, and rehabilitation. Additionally, during the final stages of filming, one of the studios in the metropolitan area was used to film some important sequences.
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The ‘Ivy + Bean’ crew set up camp at École Heritage Park High School at 33700 Prentis Avenue in Mission to film several night scenes. Mill Lake Park at 32960 Mill Lake Road in Abbotsford was also used as a backdrop for some scenes for the film. Additionally, Squamish seemingly served as another prominent filming location.
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