Location 01De Grassi Street
Ontario, Toronto Free to see
Filmed here: exteriors and neighborhood scenes
The street that gave the franchise its name sits in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood and hosted exteriors and neighbourhood scenes for The Kids of Degrassi Street. It is a public residential street with some of the original houses still standing. Anyone can walk it freely, though it remains a lived-in area, so visitors should be respectful of residents. It is the closest thing the franchise has to a birthplace and an easy stop in the east end.
Location 02Vincent Massey Junior School / Academy
Ontario, Toronto Outside only
Filmed here: school exteriors and interiors for Degrassi Junior High
This building served as Degrassi Junior High, with both exteriors and interiors filmed here. Fans today can only view it from the outside, and even that is partial: the site was partially demolished and redeveloped after filming, and there is a bench memorial to a co-creator on the grounds. Parts of the property are private. It sits in Etobicoke, far from the downtown core, so plan transit time accordingly.
Location 03Centennial College Story Arts Centre / Centre for Creative Communications
Ontario, Toronto Free to see
Filmed here: school building for Degrassi High
The Degrassi High building was in fact this active college campus in East York. The exterior remains recognizable from the show, and because it is a functioning public campus, visitors can walk up and see it without tickets or permission for outdoor areas. Its presence is a happy accident of reuse: the studio facade built for Degrassi: The Next Generation was specifically designed to mimic this building, linking two eras of the franchise.
Location 04Epitome Pictures Studio (former)
Ontario, Toronto Closed
Filmed here: Degrassi Community School facade, backlot houses, The Dot, interiors
Most of Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class was shot here, including the Degrassi Community School facade, backlot houses, The Dot, and interior sets. Sadly for fans, this is a lost location. The site at 220 Bartley Drive was sold, the sets removed, and the land redeveloped into a car rental lot. Nothing from the show remains. Visitors hoping to see The Dot or the school entrance will have to settle for the screen.
Location 05Yonge-Dundas Square
Ontario, Toronto Free to see
Filmed here: gathering scenes, spring break episodes
This busy public square appeared in Degrassi: The Next Generation for gathering scenes and spring break episodes. It is one of the easiest locations on this list to visit: free access, central location, and constant foot traffic. The square has changed over the years with commercial development around it, but it remains a recognizable downtown landmark and a natural starting point for a wider Degrassi walk through the city core.
Location 06Eaton Centre
Ontario, Toronto Free to see
Filmed here: mall scenes
The mall scenes in Degrassi: The Next Generation were filmed inside this major downtown shopping centre. Access is free and it sits steps from Yonge-Dundas Square, making the two an easy paired visit. Interiors have changed over time, so the exact storefronts and layout may not match what appears on screen, but the soaring central atrium that gave the show its teenage-hangout energy is still very much intact.
Location 07Union Station
Ontario, Toronto Free to see
Filmed here: train station scenes (exterior and foyer)
Train station scenes, both exterior and foyer shots, were filmed at Toronto's historic Union Station for Degrassi: The Next Generation. The public areas are free to enter, and the building is a working transit hub, so a visit costs nothing beyond the trip downtown. Its Beaux-Arts facade and grand hall remain among the most photogenic spots in the city, Degrassi connection aside.
Location 08Zanzibar Tavern
Ontario, Toronto Ticketed
Filmed here: strip club scenes (season 6)
Season 6's strip club scenes were shot at this adult venue on Yonge Street. It is still operating, which technically makes it visitable, but it is a ticketed adult entertainment venue, so it suits a very different kind of visit than a school or public square. Travellers curious to see it should check its current status and event schedule before planning a stop, as policies and hours can change.
Location 09York University
Ontario, Toronto Free to see
Filmed here: university dorm and campus scenes
University dorm and campus scenes in Degrassi: The Next Generation were filmed at York University in North York. The campus is public and generally walkable, though some interior areas may require permission, so outdoor viewing is the safest expectation. It is a fair distance from downtown, so it works best as a dedicated trip for devoted fans rather than a spontaneous add-on to a central Toronto filming walk.
Location 10Mississauga City Hall / Celebration Square
Ontario, Mississauga Free to see
Filmed here: courthouse exterior for Paige's trial
The courthouse exterior for Paige's trial was actually Mississauga City Hall, west of Toronto. The building and adjoining Celebration Square are fully public with free access, and the striking postmodern architecture makes it worth seeing even beyond the Degrassi connection. It is the one major location outside Toronto proper, reachable by regional transit or car, and pairs well with other Mississauga sights.
