resident alien Filming Locations 🎬

Ladysmith, Vancouver Island

Ladysmith on Vancouver Island represents the fictional town of Patience, Colorado. It features prominently for its historical blocks and early 1900s architecture that matches the small-town vibe of the show.

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1st Avenue – Main street in Ladysmith, used for many of the town's exterior shots., Historical Buildings – Early 1900s architecture gives a perfect small-town America feel.

Vancouver

Vancouver provided various sound stages and other locations for interior shots and specific scenes, playing a crucial role in the production of the series.

Landmarks 🗺️

Vancouver Art Gallery – Used as the exterior for the New York Public Library in the series., Capilano River Regional Park – The location of the pedestrian bridge seen in the season finale.

Sea to Sky Corridor

This region's snow-covered peaks and mountainous terrain were essential for scenes requiring high-altitude settings, only accessible by helicopter, enhancing the Colorado-like setting of the show.

Landmarks 🗺️

Mountainous Areas – Accessible by helicopter, these locations are vital for the high-altitude scenes in the series.