Downtown Toronto

This is my favorite photo that I took in 2025 on Centre Island, just off the coast of Toronto.

​Toronto has long served as a cinematic double for New York City, thanks to its architectural similarities, cost-effective production environment, and versatile urban landscapes. Filmmakers often capitalize on Toronto's diverse neighborhoods and skyline to replicate the bustling streets of Manhattan. For instance, in American Psycho (2000), Toronto's financial district convincingly portrayed New York's Wall Street, with the Toronto-Dominion Centre standing in for the protagonist's office building . Similarly, The Incredible Hulk (2008) utilized Toronto's Yonge Street for a climactic battle scene, transforming it into a believable New York thoroughfare . These examples highlight how Toronto's urban fabric seamlessly adapts to represent New York City on screen, making it a favored location for filmmakers seeking the ambiance of the Big Apple without the associated logistical challenges.