Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

Vancouver, Canada

Thirty-five-story office skyscraper completed in 2007, the fifth tower of the Bentall Centre complex, in the heart of Vancouver's business district.

The scene : The tower houses the headquarters of Grey Enterprises Holdings. This is where Anastasia comes to interview Christian Grey for the student newspaper, and where she will return later to sign the contract he presents her.

Vancouver, Canada

Third tower of the Bentall Centre complex, a set of office skyscrapers in downtown Vancouver.

The scene : Additional office scenes were filmed in this neighboring tower during the reshoot campaign conducted after the main shoot.

Vancouver, Canada

Grand Hotel Vancouver opened in 1939, designed by the firm Archibald and Schofield in the Château style that characterized Canadian railway hotels. Its high green copper roof makes it one of the recognizable silhouettes of downtown.

The scene : The hotel serves as the Heathman in Portland, where Christian checks in and where he accommodates Anastasia. We see his entrance, the elevators, the corridors, the lieutenant governor's suite transformed into Christian's room, and the British Columbia ballroom where the photo shoot takes place.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : Christian continues his morning jog by ascending the steps of the square in the opening sequence.

Vancouver, Canada

Residential tower of thirty-six floors in downtown Vancouver.

The scene : The building provides everything seen from the Escala penthouse outside of the bedroom: the lobby, the elevators, and the underground parking where Christian parks his car.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : Jamie Dornan ran down this street in the city center for one of Christian's jogging sequences.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : Christian meets Anastasia in this independent bookstore, where he comes to buy books.

Vancouver, Canada

Restaurant located on the ground floor of the former Rainier Hotel, a century-old building in Gastown, now closed.

The scene : The restaurant serves as the Portland café, where Christian takes Anastasia for tea after their first meeting.

Vancouver, Canada

Heritage building of Gastown bordering Maple Tree Square, at the corner of Water Street and Carrall Street, in the heart of Vancouver's historic district.

The scene : In front of this corner building, just steps away from the statue of Gassy Jack, Christian pulls Anastasia out of the path of a cyclist, then tells her that he is not the man for her. The restaurant located on the ground floor, Peckinpah, serves as a café where he takes her after the Heathman.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : The bar where Anastasia goes out with her friends and drinks more than she should, before calling Christian, has been set up in this industrial building. It represents an establishment in Portland.

Vancouver, Canada

Commercial building in Gastown located at the corner of Powell Street and Columbia Street, known as Pilkington House.

The scene : The building houses Anastasia's apartment, supposed to be located in Portland. Christian comes there to present her with the contract, and then has the car that replaces his old Beetle delivered there.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : The street appears in the exterior shots filmed in Gastown.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : Dakota Johnson ran along this street for a jogging sequence of Anastasia.

Vancouver, Canada

Waterfront of downtown Vancouver, bordered by the Seawall promenade.

The scene : The waterfront serves as the setting for Christian's morning jog in the film's opening sequence.

Vancouver, Canada

Small freshwater lake in the heart of Stanley Park, the large urban park of Vancouver.

The scene : Anastasia and Christian explain themselves on the wooden walkway that crosses the lake, during one of their most direct conversations about what he expects from her.

Vancouver, Canada

Seafood restaurant located in a pavilion in Stanley Park. It closed in 2018; the pavilion now houses the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub.

The scene : The restaurant serves as the hotel bar in Savannah where Anastasia, come to see her mother, questions out loud her relationship with Christian.

Vancouver, Canada

Concert hall of the University of British Columbia inaugurated in 1997, located on the Point Grey campus.

The scene : Anastasia's graduation ceremony takes place in the grand hall of the building, the Chan Shun Concert Hall, where Christian comes to see her go on stage.

Vancouver, Canada

University Theatre of the University of British Columbia.

The scene : The reception following the graduation ceremony takes place here: Anastasia introduces Christian as her boyfriend. The adjacent parking lot serves for the scene she performs with José.

Vancouver, Canada

Research Institute of the University of British Columbia, at the northern tip of the Point Grey campus.

The scene : The class scenes that Anastasia attends with her friend Kate were filmed in the classrooms of this building.

Vancouver, Canada

University of British Columbia Library and Learning Centre, located on the central walkway of the campus.

The scene : The exterior of the building and its stairs appear in the campus scenes.

Vancouver, Canada

Building of the Faculty of Agricultural Systems at the University of British Columbia, located south of the campus.

The scene : The entrance of the building serves for the scene where the graduates arrive for the ceremony.

Vancouver, Canada

Building of the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia.

The scene : A corridor in the building serves as the setting for a scene where we follow Anastasia between classes.

Delta, Canada

Neighborhood hardware store of Ladner Village, in Delta.

The scene : The hardware store becomes Clayton's store where Anastasia works. Christian unexpectedly shows up there under the pretense of buying some clamps and adhesive tape.

Delta, Canada

The scene : The airfield and its hangar serve as the departure point for the surprise getaway that Christian offers Anastasia, prior to the glider flight.

Delta, Canada

Leisure airfield managed by the Greater Vancouver regional district, dedicated to vintage aircraft and gliding.

The scene : This second airfield, a few kilometers from the first, also served for the glider flight scene.

North Vancouver, Canada

Public market and SeaBus terminal on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, in the Lower Lonsdale neighborhood.

The scene : Anastasia runs along the waterfront of the north shore, facing downtown Vancouver.

North Vancouver, Canada

Large film and television studio complex in North Vancouver, one of the most important on the Canadian west coast (later renamed Lions Gate Studios and then Mammoth Studios).

The scene : The interiors of Christian's penthouse, including the red room, were built and filmed on the sets of this studio.

Richmond, Canada

Main airport of the Canadian west coast, located on Sea Island in Richmond, near Vancouver.

The scene : The airport doubles that of Seattle: it is here that Anastasia, returning from Georgia, discovers that Christian has upgraded her to first class.

Vancouver, Canada

Large property on Southwest Marine Drive, known for its Pompeian-inspired pool.

The scene : The property's swimming pool hosts the scene where Anastasia asks Christian what they really are to each other.

Vancouver, Canada

Spanish Colonial Revival manor with Art Deco interiors, built in 1932 for a brewing magnate, on the banks of the Fraser River.

The scene : The mansion serves as the Grey family's home. It is here that Christian takes Anastasia to dinner with his parents, sister, and brother.

Seattle, United States

Residential tower in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, completed in 2009. Its penthouse sold for 6.2 million dollars.

The scene : The tower provides the exterior shots of the building where Christian occupies his penthouse, in Seattle.

Vancouver, Canada

The tallest tower in Vancouver, combining a hotel and residences, located on West Georgia Street.

The scene : The tower is among the buildings on West Georgia Street filmed outdoors, where sources locate the office tower of the film.

Portland, United States

Fashion store in downtown Portland, on Southwest Broadway.

The scene : The boutique hosts the shopping scene, in place of the Nordstrom mentioned in the novel.

Seattle, United States

Two-level highway viaduct that ran along the waterfront of Seattle, opened in 1953 and demolished in 2019 in favor of a tunnel.

The scene : Anastasia drives along this waterfront axis, in a shot that is supposed to take place in Seattle.

Vancouver, Canada

The scene : The exterior of the student building appears in the campus scenes.