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Netflix’s 'Maid' Was Filmed At 160 Locations In BC & Some Of Them Are Breathtaking (PHOTOS)

The new series took over Vancouver Island! 🎬

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Maid on Netflix just came out this month and already has people raving. If you live in B.C., you're probably recognizing a bunch of locations while you're watching.

The popular show was filmed around Vancouver Island at some stunning locations.

The series is about a young single mother who flees an abusive relationship. She becomes a housecleaner in order to take care of her daughter. One of the executive producers on the show is Margot Robbie.

The Victoria Film Commissioner Kathleen Gilbert told Narcity that it was the the city.

"We estimate $10 million was spent locally with hundreds of locals hired," she said.

The series was filmed from the middle of October 2020 to mid-March 2021 at 160 different locations.

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The filming locations included Sidney, North Saanich, Esquimalt, Saanich, Colwood, Oak Bay, and Sooke.

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You'll recognize BC Ferries, which makes quite a few appearances.

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You'll also see several beaches, the Pat Bay Highway, and more.

There is no mistaking these gorgeous ocean views for anything but B.C.

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    Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. After working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, she joined Narcity with a move to B.C., drawn to the beauty of Western Canada. Since then, she's documented her experience moving to Vancouver, covering everything from local events to bucket-list travel destinations across Canada's West Coast.

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