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The Last of Us in Vancouver

Explore the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us Season 2, filmed in Vancouver’s stunning landscapes and city streets.

Season 2 of The Last of Us picks up years after Joel and Ellie’s journey, as they navigate life in Jackson, Wyoming. Ellie is drawn into a new conflict that tests her resilience, forcing her on a path of vengeance and survival. The season promises new allies, dangerous enemies, and intense emotional stakes.

This time, Vancouver takes center stage as the backdrop for the series, transforming into the overgrown ruins and untamed landscapes. With its mix of urban decay and vast wilderness, the city cements its place in The Last of Us universe, offering fans a fresh setting for the gripping drama to unfold.

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Journey through the episodes

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S2E1 | Future Days

The Season 2 premiere dives into the emotional fallout of Joel’s choices and his strained bond with Ellie, filmed in notable locations near Vancouver, such as Squamish and New Westminster.

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S2E2 | Through the Valley

In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2, Joel’s choice to save Ellie finally catches up to him just as the Jackson settlement comes under siege by a massive horde of infected. Behind the scenes, filming returns to Squamish and takes us to Mission BC.

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S2E3 | The Path

In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3, Ellie looks for a way to deal with Joel’s absence while Jackson mourns their dead and starts to rebuild. Filming travels down the coast with key shots taken in Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.

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S2E4 | Day One

In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4, Ellie and Dina arrive in Seattle and uncover the ongoing war between the W.L.F. and the Seraphites. Filming moves through the city of Vancouver and hops into Nanaimo.

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S2E5 | Feel Her Love

In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5, the W.L.F. make a shocking new discovery about the cordyceps fungus while Ellie and Dina move in on Lakehill Hospital. Filming takes place in key Vancouver locations including the Orpheum Theatre and Chinatown.

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S2E6 | The Price

In The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6, Joel returns once more in a series of flashbacks that shed light on his relationship with Ellie and his past. Filming returns again to Squamish with large sections also filmed on Mount Seymour, outside of Vancouver.

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S2E7 | Convergence

In the season finale Jesse tries to protect his friends while Ellie is blinded by revenge and pulled down a darker path. Filming takes place across Vancouver in Gastown, Harbour Green Park, and the Vancouver Aquarium.

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SURVIVE VANCOUVER

Watch Vancouver transform

Visit filming locations across Vancouver and transform them with augmented reality (AR). Collect clues at each location to complete the secret code and do what it takes to survive.

See itinerary