Filming in Oakville

Filming permits, policies, requirements and contacts in the Town of Oakville.

Oakville's unique charm and close proximity to Toronto has made it a growing destination for directors, producers and location managers. 

With scenic natural assets, and historic neighbourhoods and architecture, the town is a picturesque backdrop and smart choice for your next film and television industry project.

We’ve stood in for some great locations such as:      

  • Illinois (The Santa Clause)
  • Indiana (13: The Musical)
  • Michigan (Good Sam)
  • Minnesota (Doc)
  • New England Region (Dream House, Handmaids Tale, Reacher)
  • New Jersey (You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah)
  • New York (Brilliant Minds, FUBAR)
  • The Hamptons Region (Suits)
  • Washington D.C. (Fellow Travelers, Cross)

We're happy you're here!

Questions about filming in Oakville? 

Contact the Film Liaison for more information on how to get started. 

Call: 905-845-6601, ext. 3188
Email: film.liaison@oakville.ca

What can we help you with?

Filming Guidelines
Permit, planning and insurance requirements to help plan your shoot in Oakville.
Apply for a Film Permit
Steps and guidelines to help you apply for a film permit in Oakville.
Filming Locations
Find town-owned facilities that can be used for filming.

Centennial Pool standing set

Centennial Pool film set

Did you know?

Our recently decommissioned and town-owned Centennial Pool has been actively rented out to film productions exclusively and used as a standing set since 2020. 


Production rentals have included the feature film Slumberland and a few upcoming Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max productions to be released soon.  


In fall 2024, Centennial Pool acquired a Standing Set Accreditation. This means eligible productions using Centennial Pool as a filming location can now receive the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) at 21.5 per cent of qualifying expenses. 


This tax credit is jointly administered by Ontario Creates and the Canada Revenue Agency. Read our news release to learn more. 


Go To The Centennial Pool Standing Set Page

Contact us

Questions about filming in Oakville? Contact the Film Liaison for more information on how to get started.

Call: 905-845-6601, ext. 3127
Email: film.liaison@oakville.ca.

About the town's Film Office

Icon of a clapperboard - tool used to synchronize picture and sound on film sets.

Film and TV in Oakville is becoming an important part of the creative economy providing high-paying creative and technical jobs and indirectly benefiting other industries and businesses in Oakville. 

The Town of Oakville’s Pilot Project Film Office supports this rapidly expanding industry serving as a liaison between town agencies, the local community and Film/TV productions. 

The town's Pilot Project Film Office provides resources and support to productions, oversees permitting for town property, and ensures its Film and TV guidelines are upheld, maintaining the safety and well-being of Oakville and its residents.

The objective of the pilot project film office is to provide a centralized and efficient procedure for obtaining town authorization for filming in the Town of Oakville.

The Film Office is a function of the Economic Development department at The Town of Oakville. 

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