Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
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The razor-sharp high-school comedy is set in the American suburbs – but, like so many teen films, was filmed in Toronto, where a real collegiate institute and the University of Toronto’s grand halls became North Shore High.
Where was Mean Girls filmed?
Mean Girls was filmed in Toronto, Canada – Etobicoke Collegiate and the University of Toronto as the school, plus Sherway Gardens mall.
Every Mean Girls location, explained
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North Shore High – Etobicoke and U of T
The school combined Etobicoke Collegiate Institute for exteriors and the University of Toronto‘s Convocation Hall for the big assembly.
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The mall – Sherway Gardens
The Plastics’ hangout used Sherway Gardens mall in Etobicoke, Toronto.
3
The Mathletes – University of Toronto
The climactic competition used the University of Toronto campus.
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The houses – Toronto neighbourhoods
Cady’s and Regina’s homes used real houses across Toronto.
Planning a visit
Toronto is the film’s real home – the University of Toronto and Sherway Gardens mall are accessible spots that doubled for suburban America.
Mean Girls Fun Facts
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Filmed in Toronto The American high-school comedy was shot across Toronto, Canada.
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U of T is the school The University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall plays the assembly hall.
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'On Wednesdays we wear pink' The film’s one-liners became a lasting part of pop culture.
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Tina Fey wrote it The script came from Tina Fey, who also plays a teacher.
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A modern classic The film later inspired a hit stage musical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Mean Girls filmed?
In Toronto, Canada – Etobicoke Collegiate and the University of Toronto as the school, plus Sherway Gardens mall.
What is North Shore High?
A combination of Etobicoke Collegiate and the University of Toronto.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the University of Toronto and Sherway Gardens are accessible.
