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netflix in your neighbourhood

Vancouver is known as Hollywood North thanks to the many productions using it as a backdrop, often playing the role of a U.S. spot. Locals can easily recognize the West Coast city on their screens though, and some of their favourite restaurants.

The city's food scene has also been showcased time and time again in some of the most popular movies and TV series, from cozy cafes to hot-spot restaurants. Netflix faves like Always Be My Maybe and Firefly Lane have brought the likes of Katherine Heigl and Ali Wong to Vancouver and to the local foodie spots.

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Netflix's new hit show Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for additional seasons and that means the cast will be heading back to Canada soon.

The show, which has become a global hit since it premiered in late February, was filmed in several municipalities around British Columbia.

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The Umbrella Academy Season 3 has just been released on Netflix Canada, and it's filled with adventure, action, and heartwarming moments with the Hargreeves family.

The series itself was partially filmed in spots around Ontario, including Toronto, and the cast told Narcity where they loved to hang out in the city when they weren't trying to save the world. Even superheroes need a break sometimes!

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With so much going on during the holidays — shopping, family visits, decorating and all that cooking — it's easy to miss out on the fun. Besides the gifts, gatherings and delicious food, this is the best time to sit down by the fire, pop Netflix on and get some binge-watching done.

For extra glee, you can check out all the shows that you may not realize were actually filmed right here in Canada.

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