Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
Rookie Blue is set in Toronto, Ontario, in the fictional 15th Division of the Toronto Police Service. The setting is never stated outright, but uniforms, rank insignia and street names make it clear. Filming also took place primarily in Toronto and surrounding areas, including Etobicoke and Mississauga, so the show is unusual in that its setting and shooting locations largely overlap.
The Studio Side
Interior police station scenes, including the 15th Division garage seen in 19 episodes, were filmed at Former Trinity Studios in Toronto. The studio is not open to the public. Exteriors of the station were handled at a real Toronto police building, Toronto Police Service 51 Division, which remains an active station viewed from outside only.
Tours That Visit These Locations
No dedicated Rookie Blue tour exists, but general film and television tours of Toronto pass through the same downtown neighborhoods where the series shot. These walking tours cover the city's long history as Hollywood North and include stops at downtown landmarks such as David Pecaut Square, Union Station and Nathan Phillips Square, areas that appear across countless productions filmed in the city.
Hollywood North Walking Tour
Toronto: Hollywood North Experience Film & TV Tour
A film and television tour of downtown Toronto landmarks such as David Pecaut Square, Union Station and Nathan Phillips Square, covering the neighborhood where the series was shot, from $34.36.
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Downtown Film Locations Walk
Hollywood North Experience Tour In Toronto
A guided walk through downtown Toronto's film locations, with stops including David Pecaut Square and Union Station, both in the heart of Rookie Blue's filming territory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Rookie Blue Set?
The series is set in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the fictional 15th Division of the Toronto Police Service. The setting is never stated explicitly, but uniforms, rank insignia and street names all identify the city.
Can You Visit The 15th Division Police Station?
Yes and no. The exterior of Toronto Police Service 51 Division, which stood in for the station, can be viewed and photographed from the street. The interior garage set was built at a former studio and cannot be visited.
Which Rookie Blue Locations Are Free To Visit?
Allan Gardens offers free entry, and Berczy Park, Marie Curtis Park and the streets outside 51 Division are public spaces. The Lakeview Restaurant and Fairmont Royal York are open to the public, though dining or staying involves spending money.
How Many Seasons Did Rookie Blue Have?
The series ran for 6 seasons and 74 episodes, airing from June 24, 2010 to July 29, 2015.
Was Rookie Blue Originally Called Something Else?
Yes. The show was known as Copper during early production, which began in Toronto on July 14, 2009, before it became Rookie Blue.
Is There A Rookie Blue Filming Locations Tour?
There is no tour dedicated specifically to Rookie Blue. General Toronto film and television tours visit downtown landmarks in the same areas where the show filmed, including David Pecaut Square, Union Station and Nathan Phillips Square.
Most Rookie Blue filming locations cluster in downtown Toronto, so fans can cover the Fairmont Royal York, the Lakeview Restaurant, Allan Gardens, Berczy Park and the 51 Division exterior in a single day of walking. Adding Marie Curtis Park and the Etobicoke house requires a short trip west, and the Mississauga training facility is best treated as a drive by. A general film tour of downtown makes an easy anchor for the trip.
