Filming in Bon Accord

In 2025, Bon Accord adopted a Filming Bylaw for film productions within Town limits. Please see below our Film Bylaw and accompanying Filming Bylaw Guidelines to help you plan and film your next film production in our beautiful, unique, and charming community. 

Benefits of filming your next production in Bon Accord:

• Beautiful scenery year-round
• Quiet, charming community
• Quick permit turnaround times
• Free permits for students (proof required)
• Close proximity to city limits (20 mins) & situated along a major highway (Highway 28)
• Annual "Communities in Bloom" participant
• Charming features such as a town-centre clock tower, wetlands, community garden, multiple parks, amphitheatre, arena, and sportsgrounds provide a variety of rural and quaint landscapes

 

Alberta Film Commission location details

Town: https://alberta.reel-scout.com/loc_detail.aspx?parent=loc_results.aspx&id=10135847&cid=93&search=&city=Bon%20Accord&cityid=17802

Arena: https://alberta.reel-scout.com/loc_detail.aspx?parent=loc_results.aspx&id=10138032&cid=93&search=&city=Bon%20Accord&cityid=17802

 

Guidelines include:

• Requirements for all film productions 
• Requirements that may be needed for your unique production
• Public and private property notifications and considerations
• Types of film productions and timelines for each
• Fees

 

How to apply

Once you review the Filming Bylaw Guidelines and the Filming Bylaw, you will need all related documents at-the-ready when you apply for your Film Permit. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Town office at 780-921-3550.