The dark sci-fi thriller about a man who can travel back into his own memories – and change everything – was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, whose towns, campus and streets built its ever-shifting timelines.
Where was The Butterfly Effect filmed?
The Butterfly Effect was filmed in and around Vancouver, Canada – Langley, Port Moody and the University of British Columbia.
Every Butterfly Effect location, explained
1
The town – Langley
The everyday scenes used Langley and the towns around Vancouver.
2
The campus – UBC
The college scenes used the University of British Columbia.
3
Port Moody – the childhood
The childhood and opening scenes used Port Moody, near Vancouver.
4
Gastown – the city
Bar and city scenes used Gastown in downtown Vancouver.
Planning a visit
Vancouver and its towns – the film’s shifting settings – are real, accessible parts of British Columbia.
The Butterfly Effect Fun Facts
1
Filmed in Vancouver The time-bending thriller was shot in and around Vancouver, Canada.
2
The butterfly effect The title refers to how tiny changes ripple into huge consequences.
3
Alternate timelines The hero’s memory-jumps spin off wildly different lives.
4
Multiple endings The film was released with more than one ending.
5
Kutcher leads Ashton Kutcher stars in a rare dramatic role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Butterfly Effect filmed?
In and around Vancouver, Canada – Langley, Port Moody and the University of British Columbia.
Is it set in Vancouver?
No – it’s set in a US town, but filmed in Vancouver.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Vancouver and its towns are accessible.
What does the title mean?
That small changes can have huge, unforeseen consequences.
Who stars in The Butterfly Effect?
Ashton Kutcher.
