Cinespace Film Studios, 777, Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke City Centre, Etobicoke—Lakeshore, Etobicoke, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, M8Z 5G8, Canada
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Edgar Wright’s hyper-kinetic comic-book romance is one of the rare Hollywood films that keeps its Canadian setting – filming across Toronto as itself, from the real Casa Loma castle to the Lee’s Palace music venue.
Where was Scott Pilgrim vs. the World filmed?
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was filmed across Toronto, Canada – Casa Loma, Lee’s Palace, Toronto City Hall and the Cabbagetown and Wychwood neighbourhoods.
Every Scott Pilgrim location, explained
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Toronto as itself
Unusually for a Hollywood film, the story is set and filmed in the real Toronto.
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Casa Loma – the castle
The evil-ex battles and rooftop scenes used the real Casa Loma castle and its Baldwin Steps.
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Lee’s Palace – the gigs
The band scenes used the real Lee’s Palace music venue on Bloor Street.
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The neighbourhoods
Scott’s and Ramona’s homes used Cabbagetown and Wychwood, with Toronto City Hall in the background.
Planning a visit
Toronto is the film’s real home – Casa Loma, Lee’s Palace and the Cabbagetown streets are all real, accessible spots across the city.
Scott Pilgrim Fun Facts
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Toronto plays itself Rare for a Hollywood film, it’s set and shot in the real Toronto.
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Casa Loma castle The Toronto landmark Casa Loma features in the film’s battles.
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Lee's Palace The real Toronto music venue appears as itself.
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Based on a comic It adapts Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic-novel series.
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A video-game style The film borrows visual gags and sound effects from video games and comics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Scott Pilgrim vs. the World filmed?
Across Toronto, Canada – Casa Loma, Lee’s Palace, Toronto City Hall and the Cabbagetown and Wychwood areas.
Is it set in Toronto?
Yes – unusually, it’s both set and filmed in the real Toronto.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Casa Loma and Lee’s Palace are real, accessible Toronto spots.