Ottawa
Exceptional venues for filming in Ottawa
Heritage sites, exceptional properties, and buildings of character bring a rare cachet that ordinary settings cannot offer.
From the stone houses of Sandy Hill to homes in the Glebe and Westboro, and the shops of the ByWard Market, the city offers a mix of historic character and well-kept residential neighbourhoods that crews can reach easily.
List my propertyWhy productions shoot in Ottawa
Ottawa’s audiovisual industry benefits from proximity to Montreal and Toronto and from a base of documentary, government, and advertising work. Real locations are especially sought here, given the limited stage capacity, which creates concrete opportunities for owners.
As the national capital, Ottawa offers a governmental and heritage setting that few Canadian cities can match. Productions look for official backdrops here, but also for ordinary homes and shops for everyday scenes.
What productions look for in a exceptional or heritage venue
A manor, a church, a theatre, or a period residence becomes the centrepiece of a production, often for a historical film, a major commercial, or a music video. These places command the highest fees because they are rare and hard to recreate on a stage. Their character is exactly what the production comes for.
Revenue per shoot day
$8,000 and up
per shoot day
Indicative range. The character, location, and availability of a space often matter more than prestige.
How it works
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List your space
Create a free listing with a few photos and the address. No obligation and no credit card.
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Receive requests
Productions reach out with the project, the dates, and the budget. You approve or decline each one.
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Shoot with confidence
A contract is signed and insurance covers every shoot. You set your own conditions and house rules.
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Get paid
You receive your payment after the shoot, with no awkward negotiation.
List your Ottawa property on Locloc
Registration is free, with no obligation. Insurance is included, a contract is signed before every shoot, and you approve each project.
List my propertyFrequently asked questions
How much does renting a exceptional or heritage venue for a shoot in Ottawa cost?
A exceptional or heritage venue in Ottawa typically rents for $8,000 and up per shoot day. The amount depends on the space, the production, the crew size, and how many days are booked. You set your own rate, and every request states the budget before you accept.
What productions rent exceptional venues in Ottawa?
Heritage sites, exceptional properties, and buildings of character bring a rare cachet that ordinary settings cannot offer. In Ottawa, film, television, advertising, music video, and photo shoots all request these spaces, usually for one to five days.
Do I have to be present during the shoot?
That is your choice. Many owners stay on site, others hand over access for the day. Every booking is covered by a signed contract and insurance, and you set the house rules in advance.
What if my exceptional or heritage venue is not glamorous?
That is often an advantage. Productions need spaces that feel real, not staged. An ordinary, authentic exceptional or heritage venue in Ottawa is frequently more useful to a story than a prestige property.
How do I list my exceptional or heritage venue in Ottawa?
Join the Locloc waitlist for free. There is no obligation and no credit card required. You approve every project, insurance is included on every booking, and payment reaches you after the shoot.