Why movies or tv series are mostly filmed in Vancouver, BC?

Question

Just Curious. Why are most movies and tv series filmed in Vancouver?

Answer 1

Because you can make Vancouver look like pretty much any city in the world then head to the mountains and forests and shoot outdoors stuff.  That and tax credits.

Answer 2

cause the film companies get a big tax break, also it's a beautiful place to go.

Answer 3

It is the taxes that can be avoided and the actual cost.

Answer 4

Vancouver is a quick flight from LA, the (previously) weak canadian dollar is a financial incentive to US producers, there are many talented crews there, among other reasons, like sound stages etc... but yes ontario also has a HUGE film and TV industry

Answer 5

This assumption is not correct. Majority of film and television productions in Canada are done in Quebec & Ontario.

Answer 6

Because Vancouver has the closest to an ideal climate of most of Canada.  Why is most of the movie business in the US done in LA?  Same thing.  Southwest, nice climate, decent light.  So that's where all the actors live.