The darker, grittier chapter of the Stargate saga – a crew stranded aboard an ancient spaceship billions of light-years from home – was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, with the deserts of New Mexico for its home base.
Where was Stargate Universe filmed?
Stargate Universe was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, with scenes in New Mexico.
Every Stargate Universe location, explained
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The ship Destiny – Vancouver
The ancient spaceship was built at studios in Vancouver and Burnaby.
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The city – Vancouver
Earth scenes used Vancouver and its universities.
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The Icarus base – New Mexico
The desert base used White Sands and Alamogordo, New Mexico.
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Deep space
The crew is stranded billions of light-years from Earth.
Planning a visit
Vancouver – the show’s real home – is a beautiful, accessible city, with New Mexico’s White Sands for its base.
Stargate Universe Fun Facts
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Filmed in Vancouver The series was made at studios in and around Vancouver.
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White Sands The Icarus base used the deserts of New Mexico.
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A darker Stargate The show took the franchise in a grittier direction.
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Stranded in space The crew is trapped aboard the ancient ship Destiny.
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Part of a saga It followed the earlier Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Stargate Universe filmed?
In Vancouver, Canada, with scenes in New Mexico.
Is it set in space?
Yes – aboard an ancient ship far across the universe.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Vancouver and White Sands are accessible.
Is it part of Stargate?
Yes – it followed Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis.
When did it start?
2009.
