Connect with film commissions and offices across Ontario for permits, locations, and production support
The provincial film commission offering free location scouting, production consultation, and support for productions filming anywhere in Ontario.
Free application via FilmPal. Min 3 business days for parks.
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Marguerite Pigott
Film Commissioner & Director of Entertainment Industries
Known as "Studio City North" with filming activity at an all-time high.
Min 4 business days. $2M insurance required.
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Located west of Toronto in the Region of Peel.
PDF application. Contact city for submission.
Permits required for filming on Peel Region roads (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon).
Required for regional roads. $5M insurance, 4 weeks lead time.
Online film permit application and film-friendly city north of Toronto.
Online application. Min 1 week lead time.
Film and media inquiries handled through Markham Business economic development.
Film inquiries handled by the Economic Development Office. Permits assembled per project.
Located east of Toronto, covering Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and surrounding areas.
Film permits handled through the Special Events Office.
Applications via Eproval portal. Contact Special Events Office first.
Arts and Creative Industries team supporting film and television productions.
Online application. Min 2 weeks processing. $2M insurance required.
Filming in Muskoka requires coordination with the local township (Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, or Muskoka Lakes). Insurance certificates required for municipal property.
Assists with all aspects of film projects from scouting to final wrap, at no cost to productions.
Online application. Min 10 business days.
Providing location support, smooth permitting, and positive production experiences.
Film inquiries handled through the Licensing Division and Special Events team. Contact directly for permit requirements.
Attracts film and television production to Canada's National Capital Region.
Online portal (MyServiceOttawa account required). Free if 5+ days notice.
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Offering location tours, financial incentives, and local talent coordination.
PDF application. Insurance naming City of Kingston required.
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Flat $100 fee for filming on municipal property. No permit required on private property. Expanding locations database in partnership with Kingston Film Office.
Located an hour from Toronto in the heart of Niagara Region with access to railways, highways, and the Welland Canal.
Online form. $64.15 fee. Min 10 business days.
With over 142 movie credits on IMDb, Niagara Falls is one of Canada's most-filmed locations.
Pan-northern organization covering Sudbury, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Parry Sound, and Timmins. Offers film crew training and regional resources.
Home to CION and Northern Ontario Film Studios, a major hub for northern productions.
16,000 sq ft stage floor, production offices, prop shop, and various rentals.
Ontario has a network of over 80 municipal and regional film offices. For a complete listing, visit the Ontario Film Commission or the Ontario Production Guide.