The Butterfly Effect has 6 confirmed filming locations in Canada and United States.
Evan's Testing
Evan undergoes a series of tests at the ominous Sunnyvale Institution, where his father is also incarcerated.
Crease Clinic at Riverview Hospital
Exam Room
Evan confidently sits for an exam in Room 100 of the Geography Building at UBC.
University of British Columbia
Prison Scenes
Evan finds himself in a brutal prison after a violent incident, filmed at the Monroe Correctional Complex.
Monroe Correctional Complex
Reunion at the Cafe
Evan tracks down Kayleigh, who is now working as a waitress at the Hilltop Cafe.
Hilltop Cafe
Student Bar
Evan's roommate disrupts a pool game at the local student bar, the Blarney Stone Pub.
Blarney Stone Pub
Wheelchair Reflection
Evan, now in a wheelchair, watches the lives of his friends unfold from Koerner Plaza at UBC.
Koerner Plaza
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Filming locations FAQ
Where was The Butterfly Effect filmed?
The Butterfly Effect has 6 confirmed filming locations in Canada and United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.