Domestic and foreign productions in British Columbia may be eligible for a variety of tax incentives offered by provincial and federal governments, which can result in significant savings on the costs of production. For more information, visit the Creative BC (link is external) website.

The High Alpine climate in the east produces an average annual snowfall at the alpine snow stations near Golden of 650 cms or 256 inches. The average mean total snowfall for the region is 182 cms per year. The average rainfall for the same region is 12.1 inches per year, less than one-quarter the rainfall of Vancouver.

Average summer temperatures range between 24.9 C/76.8F and 9.4C/48.9F, and average temperatures in July reach between 28.6C and 11.2C. Average winter temperatures range between -6C/21.2F and -14.4C/6.1F, with the average daily temperature in December reaching between .08C and -5.1C.

The Shuswap Lake system in the west boasts 1,900 hours of sunshine per year.

Depending on the location, you may need a permit or two to film.  Here is a list to get you started. 

• BC Parks – Filming – website
• Canada Customs & Revenue Agency – website
• Front Counter BC – Land Use – Commercial Film – website
• Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure – Filming – website
• Temporary Importation of goods for Filming (Excise Levies and Additional Duties) Regulations – Canada Border Services Agency – website

Our staff is always available to provide the help you need. Please email us or call at 250-833-5947.