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Locations
Discover North Bay's diverse locations; from quaint downtown streets to big city-like alleyways, churches, historic homes and more. As an important NORAD military base, North Bay has unique film-friendly settings like the former BOMARC Missile Site, adding a distinctive backdrop for productions.
Nestled between Lake Nipissing, the 3rd largest lake entirely in Ontario, and Trout Lake, North Bay offers filmmakers an abundance of natural landscapes. With an extensive trail network, over 40 beaches, and 70 parks, the city provides serene lakeside vistas, rugged wilderness, and hidden gems, inviting filmmakers to unleash their creativity.
Crew
In North Bay, filmmakers have access to a talent pool of skilled professionals eager to work. Canadore College stands as a pipeline of talent, producing graduates proficient in digital cinematography, acting, broadcasting, recording engineering and more.
Supported by industry unions and local talent agencies, our crews range from seasoned veterans to emerging talent. With a diverse range of skills and experiences, they offer invaluable support throughout every stage of production. Whether you're filming a small indie project or a major blockbuster, North Bay's talented local crew ensures a smooth and successful filmmaking experience.
Infrastructure
North Bay's growing film infrastructure caters to the unique needs of filmmakers, providing everything from versatile industrial spaces and equipment rental to cutting-edge post-production facilities. Mukwa Studios, in Nipissing First Nation, offers a 30,000 sq. ft. studio space, and a collaborative environment conducive to bringing your vision to life.
Coupled with seamless access to industry resources and support services, filmmakers enjoy a hassle-free experience from pre-production to post. With a steadfast commitment to fostering a thriving film ecosystem, the city continues to support infrastructure and resources, ensuring that filmmakers have everything they need.
Resources in North Bay
Production Facilities and Support
Film-Friendly Hotels
- Bay Motel
- Best Western North Bay & Conference Centre
- Bo-Mark Hotel
- Comfort Inn Airport
- Comfort Inn Lakeshore
- Days Inn & Suites
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- Franklin Hotel
- Glen Garry Motel and Cottages
- Hampton Inn by Hilton
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Knights Inn
- Lakeshore Suites
- Nipissing Inn
- North Bay Inn
- Quality Inn
- Ramada by Wyndham Pinewood Park Resort
- Travelodge Lakeshore
- Sunset Inn on the Park
- Super 8
Vendors
Offering grip and electrical (generators, dollies, cranes, lighting, grip and expendables), transportation (grip and electric trucks, camera trucks, cast trailers, hair & makeup, wardrobe, and washroom trucks) and location support (tents, tables & chairs, director’s chairs, makeup mirrors, parking cones and garbage cans), CTS has supplied dozens of feature films and series.
For productions requiring major construction, this established Canadian supplier rents compact, aerial and heavy industrial and construction vehicles and equipment, with outlets all over Northern Ontario (available in North Bay, Timmins, and Kapuskasing).
Donegan Gear's equipment inventory includes an extensive line of film and television cameras and accessories (everything from the Canon 7D to the Arri Alexa), lighting equipment (including HMI, Tungsten, Kino Flo & LED lighting), grip equipment and a complete range of generators and electrical distribution. Donegan Gear also carries camera cranes and remote heads, camera dollies, car mounts and a broad range of other specialty film and broadcast equipment.
Ideal for low-budget productions or test shoots, this media group offers prosumer-level video and sound gear at affordable rates.
Are you looking for a picture car? Let our team help you get the car you need when you need it. We have everything, Antiques, police cars, boats, ATVs, trucks, and period pieces.
Ontario Camera North stands as a premier provider of top-tier camera equipment and solutions, catering to the evolving needs of the media production industry. Fueled by a reputation for quality and a steadfast focus on technological advancement, Ontario Camera North plays an instrumental role in facilitating extraordinary visual experiences.
Rolling Thunder has the experience and equipment to make your vision come to life. Atmosphere, Fog, Smoke, Wind, Dry Ice, Rain & Water FX, Steam, Fire, Pyrotechnics, Snow, Rigging, Fabrication and much more…