When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
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The acclaimed, gritty reimagining of the space saga about humanity’s last survivors fleeing across the stars was filmed in Vancouver, Canada – whose city halls, theatres and forests built the worlds of the Twelve Colonies.
Where was Battlestar Galactica filmed?
Battlestar Galactica was filmed in and around Vancouver, Canada – city landmarks, universities and the British Columbia forests.
Every Battlestar Galactica location, explained
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The Colonies – Vancouver
The human worlds used Vancouver landmarks, including the Orpheum theatre as an opera house.
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Caprica and Kobol – the BC forests
The planet surfaces used the forests of British Columbia.
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The civic buildings
Scenes used North Vancouver and Surrey city halls and Simon Fraser University.
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The wider region
The series was built across Metro Vancouver and its studios.
Planning a visit
Vancouver and its dramatic surroundings – which built the Twelve Colonies – are real, accessible parts of British Columbia.
Battlestar Galactica Fun Facts
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Filmed in Vancouver The space saga was shot in and around Vancouver, Canada.
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A gritty reimagining The series reinvented the 1970s show as dark, grounded science fiction.
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SFU's brutalist campus Simon Fraser University’s architecture featured as futuristic settings.
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'So say we all' The show’s rallying cry became a fan favourite.
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A critical hit It was widely praised as one of the best sci-fi series ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Battlestar Galactica filmed?
In and around Vancouver, Canada – city landmarks, universities and the British Columbia forests.
Is it a reimagining?
Yes – a darker reinvention of the 1970s series.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Vancouver and its surroundings are accessible.
