One of Ontarios most unique filming locations in st Catherine. This 108,000 sqf vacant former YMCA offers an authentic abandoned environment that would be extremely difficult and expensive to recreate on a soundstage. Following few years of vacancy and vandalism the property now features real world decay, damaged fitness equipment, debris, broken interiors, and a naturally distressed appearance making it ideal for productions seeking a post apocalyptic, zombie, dystopian, disaster, abandoned hospital, or urban exploration aesthetic.
The three storey facility includes a dramatic multi level central atrium, a full indoor aquatic centre, multiple gymnasiums, a fitness centre with abandoned cardio and weight equipment, indoor walking track, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, mechanical rooms, long institutional corridors, stairwells, and rooftop access. The building's mix of large open spaces and smaller institutional rooms provides a wide variety of filming environments in a single location.
Situated on a 4.6 acre site with over 250+ parking spaces, the property offers easy access for production vehicles, trailers, cast, and crew. Its scale authentic distressed condition, and architectural character make it well suited for feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, and photography.
Ideal for:
Zombie & post apocalyptic productions
Horror & thriller films
Dystopian or disaster settings
Abandoned hospital, school, or government facility scenes
Military & tactical training sequences
Urban exploration content
Music videos & fashion editorials
Action films & survival stories and many more