The heartwarming drama about a boy with a facial difference starting mainstream school is set in New York – but filmed in Vancouver, Canada, whose schools and city landmarks built Auggie’s world.
Where was Wonder filmed?
Wonder was filmed in Vancouver, Canada – its schools and city landmarks – with New York establishing shots.
Every Wonder location, explained
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Auggie’s school – Vancouver
The school used Vancouver College and a Port Moody school in Vancouver.
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The city – Vancouver
Auggie’s world used Vancouver landmarks, including the old Law Courts.
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The fair – Playland
The fairground scenes used Playland at the PNE in Vancouver.
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New York – establishing shots
The New York setting appears in establishing shots.
Planning a visit
Vancouver – which built Auggie’s New York – is a real, accessible city in British Columbia.
Wonder Fun Facts
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Filmed in Vancouver The New York-set film was shot in Vancouver, Canada.
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A Playland fair The fairground scenes used Vancouver’s Playland.
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Based on a novel It adapts R.J. Palacio’s bestselling book.
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'Choose kind' The film’s message of kindness resonated widely.
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Roberts and Tremblay It stars Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay as Auggie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Wonder filmed?
In Vancouver, Canada – its schools and city landmarks – with New York establishing shots.
Is it set in Vancouver?
No – it’s set in New York, but filmed in Vancouver.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Vancouver is a real, accessible city.
Is it based on a book?
Yes – R.J. Palacio’s novel.
Who stars in Wonder?
Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay.
