Guillermo del Toro’s vampiric horror series about a viral plague sweeping New York was filmed in Toronto, Canada, which doubled for the infected city.
Where was The Strain filmed?
The Strain was filmed in Toronto, Canada, standing in for New York.
Every The Strain location, explained
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New York – Toronto
The infected city used Toronto, Ontario.
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The studios – Toronto
Interiors were built at studios in Toronto.
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The streets – Ontario
Some scenes used Hamilton and the wider Ontario area.
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New York – the setting
The story is set in New York City.
Planning a visit
Toronto – the show’s real home – is an accessible city standing in for New York.
The Strain Fun Facts
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New York filmed in Toronto The New York-set horror was made in Toronto, Canada.
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A del Toro series Guillermo del Toro co-created the vampiric horror.
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Based on novels It adapts the Strain trilogy of books.
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A viral plague The story follows a vampiric outbreak across the city.
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A horror epic The show ran for four seasons of escalating dread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Strain filmed?
In Toronto, Canada, standing in for New York.
Is it set in Toronto?
No – it’s set in New York, but filmed in Toronto.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Toronto is accessible.
Who created it?
Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
When did it start?
2014.
