Summary
CBS’sTrackerfollowsJustin Hartley as Colter Shawas he travels around the United States for different cases, butthe majority of the TV show is filmed in one location (and it’s not in the United States).The action drama series, created by Ben H. Winters, is based on Jeffery Deaver’s 2019 novelThe Never Game, which also centers around Colter, a survivalist who makes his living by taking on civilian cases and consulting with local law enforcement to find lost people and things. Consequently, Colter is always on the move, never settling in one place for very long.
Trackerwas CBS’s highest-rated scripted series during the 2023–2024 season.
Aside from Hartley,the cast ofTrackerincludes the likes of Fiona Rene, Abby McEnany, and Eric Graise, and special guest appearances by notable stars like Jensen Ackles and Jennifer Morrison. Since it is a procedural series and Colter travels the country for his profession, each episode contains a new set of characters. Nevertheless, they all gather inone city to film most ofTracker’s scenes — Vancouver,British Columbia, Canada.
Vancouver Film Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Scenes That Can’t Be Filmed On Location Are Captured At Vancouver Film Studios
Sincethe production ofTrackerseasons 1 and 2are stationed in Vancouver, it makes sense that the cast and crew would utilize the famous Vancouver Film Studios, a production facility where numerous movies and TV shows are filmed. Vancouver Film Studios opened in 1997, and since then, thousands of projects have used its sound stages to capture various scenes. Movies likeThe Day the Earth Stood Still,Fifty Shades of Grey,Elf,X-Men: The Last Stand,Deadpool,The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and many others were shot at Vancouver Film Studios.
Everything that can’t be filmed on location for Justin Hartley’s action drama show is shot at Vancouver Film Studios.
Aside fromTracker, TV shows such asFringe,Arrow,Bates Motel,The Haunting of Bly Manor, andthe CBS seriesFire Countryhave also used the Vancouver Film Studios to film episodes.So, the facility is a popular pick among production crews. Everything that can’t be filmed on location for Justin Hartley’s action drama show is shot at Vancouver Film Studios. Some ofthe best Colter Shaw moments inTrackerseason 1were undoubtedly captured in the studio, like when he broke into the Burger Bin office during the pilot episode.
Vancouver & The Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, British Columbia, Canada
Production Is Based In Vancouver
The cast of crew ofTrackertake advantage of Vancouver’s (and the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area’s) diverse and breathtaking landscapes and locations throughout its episodes. Since the CBS action drama TV series is supposed to take place in numerous locations, the crew uses various cities, beaches, forests, mountains, and more inthe Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area to double as different cities across the United States.For example, when Colter traveled to Chicago, Illinois, inTrackerseason 1, episode 7, the cast filmed scenes in Vancouver’s Chinatown to replicate the Windy City.
Jennifer Morrison
Lizzy Hawking
Other locations thatthe production crew ofTrackersought out for season 1 include a Belcarra quarry,Maple Ridge, the Cleveland Dam, George Wainborn Park, and Simon Fraser University (according toAtlas of Wonders). They travel all across the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area to capture sequences for the episodes of the CBS show. The cast will return to Vancouver to filmTrackerseason 2.
McAbee Fossil Beds, British Columbia, Canada
Tracker’s Opening Scene
The first scene in theTrackerseason 1 pilot is thought to have been shot at McAbee Fossil Beds, which is located just east of Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada. As fans may recall, the show opens withColter Shaw rescuing a hiker in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada,establishing his role as a survivalist and expert tracker. However, the scene wasn’t actually filmed in Nevada, and thankfully, Canada had a location that could resemble the Black Rock Desert.
Jensen Ackles' Disappointing Tracker Season 2 Appearance Is Good For The Future Of Justin Hartley’s Series
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Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Tracker Season 1 Finale
The majority oftheTrackerseason 1 finalewas filmed in Tofino, which isa small town on the west coast of Vancouver Island.The episode was technically set in Sandy Point, Oregon, a fictional coastal city. So, Tofino’s beaches (including Chesterman Beach, where Colter met with Jennifer Morrison’s Lizzy Hawking) and coastlines made it the perfect spot to double as Sandy Point. Ultimately, the cast and crew ofTrackertravel all over the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area to shoot scenes, making the list of filming locations endless and evergrowing.
Tracker
Cast
Tracker follows lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw as he navigates the country as a reward seeker. Utilizing his expert tracking skills, he aids private citizens and law enforcement in solving various mysteries while grappling with issues from his fractured family.
