Where Is The “Locke & Key” Filming Location?

Curious about “Locke & Key” filming location options? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who’s been in awe of some of the gorgeous scenery, homes, and other locations in “Locke & Key” — we have too!

That’s why we’re taking a deep dive into the most iconic “Locke & Key” filming location sets. Let’s find out where you can find some of the most iconic spots featured in the show!

Where can I find my own “Locke & Key” filming location?

Before we jump into the “Locke & Key” filming locations, let’s discuss how you too can book a prime filming location for your own production.

Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and offers tons of fun spaces around the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. You can easily book a venue for a “Locke & Key” themed party, photoshoot, or production! So while the locations we mention ahead may be far from home — you can still find a “Locke & Key” themed location near you on Peerspace!

Is Matheson a real place?

Matheson, Massachusetts is a fictional town but that doesn’t mean the sights you see on the show are fictional, too! The town of Matheson is actually a combination of a few different Canadian towns in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Some of the sets from the series are CGI but there are plenty of places from the show that you can visit in Canada, too! We’ll walk you through which of the iconic sets are real, which ones are CGI, and which ones were built in the studio.

Is The Keyhouse real?

Sadly, you aren’t going to be able to find the Keyhouse no matter how hard you search the Canadian countryside. While the Locke family home is one of the most recognizable structures in the series, it’s actually a mix of a studio-built front facade and a CGI exterior. As for the land around the Keyhouse, that does exist!

The Hamilton Spectator reports the exterior shots of the Keyhouse were all shot on a property located on Concession 11 East near Freelton in Ontario. However, since this property is on private land, this location isn’t open for fans to visit.

Where are the drowning caves under the Keyhouse Manor?

Since we’ve already discussed the Keyhouse isn’t a real building, it probably doesn’t come as any surprise that you aren’t going to find caves under the Canadian manor where filmmakers shot “Locke & Key”.

However, the caves do exist elsewhere! The staircase leading to the subterranean Black Door can be found in Ovens Natural Park in Feltzen South, Nova Scotia.

You can even take a tour of the sea caves if you visit but keep in mind, these aren’t the sea caves that were used to shoot the interior of the Drowning Caves in the series. Crews built the “Locke & Key” filming location for the interior of the caves is the Cinespace Film Studios in Toronto.

Is Matheson Academy a real school?

Another fun “Locke & Key” filming location that actually exists is the Matheson Academy, where the Locke kids go to school. In real life, the Matheson Academy is known as Humber College on the Humber Institute of Technology campus in Ontario.

If you visit the campus, you’ll notice many of the interiors of the G Building Centre for Entrepreneurship look pretty familiar. However, if you’re looking for the  Matheson Academy Hall, you won’t find it at Humber. The hall is actually the Graham Library at the Wycliffe College in Toronto!

“Locke & Key” town filming locations

The two main towns you’ll want to visit to see “Locke & Key” filming locations are Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and Hamilton, Ontario. Here are a few iconic spots to check out in each if you are a fan of the show:

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Lunenburg is a pretty dreamy place to visit, whether you are a “Locke & Key” fan or not! According to the official Nova Scotia website, Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

While you are exploring this gorgeous and historical town, make sure to visit Sweet Treasures Confectionery for a yummy treat. This shop proudly served as the ice cream parlor on Montague Street in “Locke & Key”! Two other Lunenburg locations to check out are the Zion Lutheran Church (in episode 9) and The Salt Shaker Deli and Inn (in episode 1).

Hamilton, Ontario

Take a trip to Hamilton, Ontario and you can discover tons of “Locke & Key” sights! For example, remember the Strand Theatre where “The Splattering II” premiered? That’s actually the Westdale Theatre, an independent film and cultural space located at 1014 King Street in Hamilton. Or how about the McClellan Psychiatric Hospital from episode four? That’s the Sisters of St. Joseph’s motherhouse on Dundas’ Northcliffe Road near Hamilton.

A few other spots you might want to stop by to relive different scenes in the show are the Westfield Heritage Village, the Hamilton Cemetery on York Boulevard, and the Breezy Corner Family Restaurant on Highway 6.

“Locke & Key” filming location: conclusion

Still can’t get enough of the show? Consider hosting a “Locke & Key” themed party or photoshoot near you! Peerspace offers tons of great venues that will make you feel like you’ve entered the Keyhouse, even though the actual home doesn’t exist.

For example, you could rent out this Keyhouse look-alike home for a party or book this gorgeous Victorian mansion in Massachusetts for a “Locke & Key” themed photoshoot! We can’t wait to see what fun, original “Locke & Key” themed party and photoshoot ideas you come up with using a Peerspace location!

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