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LMGI COMPASS
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Fall 2023
I had been to Smithers only once in the past
to scout winter/alpine locations cheating the
North Pole for the Christmas movie
Noëlle.
In recent years, I've had the need for similar
high-alpine-looking locations and had to
cobble together the same sort, but locally, in
and around Vancouver. In every instance, the
logistics were challenging and costly.
by Ken Brooker/LMGI
So, I was excited to return
to Smithers to really dig into
what Hudson Bay Mountain
could offer. What I discovered
was both the town and
the Hudson Bay Mountain
Resort were keen to host
filming, and the alpine was
infinitely more accessible
than I'd originally thought.
Moving sets, crews, cast
and equipment to and from
the elevation known as The
Prairie is a snap. And the
looks that are achievable,
relative to the effort
required, are unmatched
Northern BC Tourism and Film Office Fam Tour: Exploring
Smithers, British Columbia, and Its Surrounding Region
FAM
TOUR
