The new success series "Off Campus," which has been running on Prime Video since mid-May and focuses on the romantic entanglements of a hockey team at the fictional Briar University, was almost entirely filmed in Canada and not in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. For series fans and travel enthusiasts, this opens the door to a cinematic exploration tour through Vancouver and its surroundings, where many of the locations can also be experienced outside of filming.

The most important points at a glance

• Time frame: June to October 2025, almost exclusively in Vancouver, Canada
• Main filming location: University of British Columbia (UBC) as the real backdrop for the fictional Briar University.
• The ice hockey stadium: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, a public arena at UBC
• Downtown shooting locations: scene locations such as The Heatley (Strathcona), Gastown, Yaletown.
• Additional locations: North Vancouver (Deep Cove, Cates Park), Victoria (old town around Bastion Square)

Canadian campus feel and real locations

Those who watch "Off Campus" can experience everyday life at US colleges on screen, but in reality, campus life took place on the grounds of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Main pathways, courtyards, lecture halls, and especially the iconic Irving K. Barber Learning Centre shape the series' visuals—and are accessible to the public. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Martha Piper Plaza also frequently serve as backdrops for authentic study moments.

"It's fascinating how the university has not only become a setting but feels like a character in the series," says a representative of UBC enthusiastically.

Hardly less impressive, especially for ice hockey fans: At the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, home of the UBC Thunderbirds, students typically skate their rounds – while here, during filming, spectacular series matches were staged.

From the connection home to the metropolis

The famous shared apartment from the series was created in the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity House, which, traditionally, remains closed to non-members. However, culinary and lifestyle fans can visit the real Malone's, aka "The Heatley" Pub in the trendy Strathcona neighborhood, where along with drinks, the ambiance of the series is served. Urban flair is provided by filming locations in Gastown and Yaletown, both historic neighborhoods with hip bars, indie shops, and art on every corner – and completely accessible to all.

Between natural idyll and Victorian architecture

Romantic moments and calm scenes occur outdoors: North Vancouver with Deep Cove, Cates Park, and Indian Arm Waterfront makes the college experience authentically Canadian. A special highlight for explorers is Victoria on Vancouver Island. Filming took place here in the historic downtown around Bastion Square, an area with Victorian architecture and lively squares that is perfect for a series backdrop.

The series proves to be not only a streaming hit but also an inspiration for a trip to Canada. The connection between filming locations and local attractions makes Vancouver and Victoria worthwhile destinations for both series fans and travel enthusiasts. The release of the next season remains exciting – new footage at familiar and possibly entirely new locations is firmly planned.