Where was Cross filmed? An (almost) complete guide to all the locations

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Set in Washington, D.C., Cross was filmed partly in the nation's capital, but mostly in and around Toronto, Ontario.

Based on James Patterson's popular Alex Cross novels, the second season of Cross began filming before the first season was released.

Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa

The series explores the character's early career, with Aldis Hodge portraying the homicide detective and forensic psychologist.

Cross teams up with Detective John Sampson, played by Isaiah Mustafa, as they track some of America’s most ruthless and dangerous criminals.

Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of Cross. You'll find the locations listed in order of first appearance, with the new season 2 locations below in the post.

The Cross locations

Bronte Outer Harbour
The first scene in the first episode, "Hero Complex", was filmed at the Bronte Outer Harbour in Oakville, a quaint marina nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario.
(You can open all the locations on Google Maps by clicking on the links below in the captions ↴)
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Cross location
The Automotive Building at the Exhibition Place complex in Toronto served as the Metropolitan Police Department.

Opened in 1929, the building was designed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style and was originally used to display automotive exhibits during the early years of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).
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Cross house
The Black Lives Matter activist Emir Goodspeed's family house is in the Woodsworth Housing Co-operative Development project, located south of the St. Lawrence neighborhood in Toronto.
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Liuna Station
At the event, Elle (played by Samantha Walkes) introduces Ed Ramsey (Ryan Eggold) to Alex at the Liuna Station in Hamilton.

Originally built as a railroad station in the early 20th century, this magnificent local landmark is now a popular venue for weddings and events of all kinds.
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Hollow Ground Barber Shop
The Hollow Ground Barber Shop at 1053 Bloor Street West in Toronto is also featured in this episode.
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Cross church
The candlelit church scene in the first image of this article is the Kingsway-Lambton United Church in Etobicoke, Ontario.

However, the establishing shot, shown here, is from the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., which features a completely different architectural style—Romanesque Revival with mosaics and a dome, compared to the Gothic Revival style with extensive woodwork and vaulted ceilings.
Image courtesy of Amazon - Etobicoke / Washington D. C.


Ben's Chili Bowl restaurant
There is a scene with Lieutenant Massey and Cross, and several others throughout the series, filmed at the original Ben's Chili Bowl restaurant in the U Street Corridor neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Established in 1958, the restaurant has a long history as a gathering place for politicians and celebrities.
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Ride the White Horsey
The house featured in the second episode, "Ride the White Horsey", at 41 Price Street is a 1914 heritage property located in Rosedale, Toronto.

Known for its picturesque, winding streets, Rosedale is one of the city's most prestigious and historic neighborhoods, located just north of the downtown core.
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Fort York Motel Mississauga
The motel is the Fort York Motel in Mississauga. This family-owned motel was also a filming location in the Reacher series.
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Glenn Creek Cemetery
The fictional Glenn Creek Cemetery in the third episode, "The Good Book", is actually the Brampton Cemetery in Ontario.

The metal letters on the entrance gate of the cemetery were digitally altered.
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Jessie Taylor Seafood
Jessie Taylor Seafood is located on The Wharf in Washington, D.C., in the historic Municipal Fish Market.

Founded in 1939 and named for the Evans family fishing boat, the business originally brought in fresh seafood from the Chesapeake Bay.
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LGS Film Studio
The old Jefferson School, where the rave takes place, is located in a building in the Industrial Sector B of Hamilton, Ontario.

This is home to the LGS Film Studio, a facility for filmmakers that has been used for projects such as Resident Evil, Paranormal, and Haunted Hospitals.
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Cross series mansion
Ed Ramsey's home is the Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa, a grand Beaux-Arts mansion built between 1915 and 1940.

The mansion has 55 rooms decorated with period furnishings and decorative art, and several greenhouses like the one seen in the first episode.

This house has also been featured in many other productions shot in Ontario, including The Umbrella Academy, The Boys, and more recently you may have seen it as a key filming location in the The Madness Amazon series.
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Freedom Plaza Washington
In the fourth episode, 'Masks,' there is a scene filmed at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C.

Named in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the plaza is situated between the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
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Cherry Street Bascule Bridge
The metal bridge is the Cherry Street Bascule Bridge in Toronto's Port Lands area.

Built in 1931, this structure carries Cherry Street over the Ship Channel, allowing ships to pass through using its counterweighted lifting mechanism.
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Tom's Dairy Freeze
The burger fast-food restaurant in the sixth episode, "A Bang, Not a Whimper", is Tom's Dairy Freeze in Etobicoke, Toronto.

This retro ice cream shop has been serving its beloved soft-serve ice cream since 1969.
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Ledbury Park neighborhood
Michael Grisham's house on Douglas Avenue in the Ledbury Park neighborhood of Toronto.
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Beasley Park Hamilton
This location in the seventh episode, "Happy Birthday", is the former Cannon Knitting Mills in Beasley Park, Hamilton.

With over 110,000 square feet of space, this location is available for rent before it is transformed into a new loft development.
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Diamond Teague Park in Washington DC
One of the final scenes of the series finale was filmed at Diamond Teague Park in Washington, D.C.

Opened in 2010 on the southeast bank of the Anacostia River, the park overlooks the distinctive three-arch Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
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Cross Season Two Locations

Season Two Cross Locations
The scenes on a tropical private island in the first episode of season two, "Harrow," were filmed in the Dominican Republic.

The location with the dock is Samaná, a small coastal town in the northeast of the country, known for its stunning beaches.
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Bridges of Samaná
The boat goes through the scenic Los Puentes de Samaná (Bridges of Samaná), a series of small pedestrian bridges connecting several tiny islets, or cays, in Samaná Bay.
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Koerner Hall
The Medal of Valor ceremony in Washington was filmed in Koerner Hall, the main concert auditorium of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

Opened in 2009, it is internationally recognized for its exceptional acoustics and elegant design.
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32 Hollywood Crescent Toronto
The house exterior is a detached three-story home located in the Woodbine Corridor area of Toronto.

The six-bedroom property sits on a rare ravine-front lot of just under an acre, with mature trees and generous outdoor space.
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Vari Hall at York University in Toronto
The FBI building was filmed at Vari Hall at York University in Toronto, a central hub on the Keele Campus.
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Fallsview Residence Hamilton
The black glass house in the woods is the Fallsview Residence in Hamilton, located near the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area.

Built in 2015, the property, also featured in The Boys series, enjoys panoramic views of the escarpment and natural surroundings.
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Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls
The casino scene was filmed at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls.
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Imperial Variety store
The Imperial Variety store in the second episode, "Scatter", is located on Wellington Street, between Beasley and Landsdale, in Hamilton.
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City View Inn Burlington
The motel is the City View Inn, a budget-friendly property located at 1400 Plains Road West in Burlington, near the border with Hamilton.

Nightly rates generally range from about US$45–US$65 for a basic room.
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Gore Park in downtown Hamilton
The scene set in Chicago, in a square with a fountain, was filmed in Gore Park in downtown Hamilton.
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Yonge and Melinda Streets in Toronto
The chase scene was filmed at Yonge and Melinda Streets in Toronto, using a TTC exit as the CTA subway entrance.
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Lower Bay Station in Toronto
The subway station scenes were filmed at Lower Bay Station in Toronto, an abandoned platform beneath Bay Station on the Bloor–Danforth Line that has been used as a filming location many times.

The subway cars feature the characteristic silver-and-red color scheme of Toronto’s TTC.
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Texas Star Monument in Anthony
The third episode, "Feed," features the Texas Star Monument in Anthony, located at the border between New Mexico and Texas on Route 10.

Harlingen is located more than 800 miles away, near the border with Mexico in Tamaulipas.
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8 comments:

1- Anonymous - Nov 28, 2024, 2:35 PM
Where was the Cult Mansion that was an Airbnb and former cat house at 41 Price Street? It's in episode 3 where they discover the secret basement and the owner has the same cult tattoo as the antagonist character.

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   2- Ra Moon - Dec 3, 2024, 2:19 PM
   We just updated the post: it's a heritage house on Rosedale.

3- Anonymous - Dec 3, 2024, 4:16 AM
What museums is that in episode 2 where they had to give up their phones… or was that a set design?

4- Anonymous - Jan 9, 2025, 9:05 AM
The first scene of the first episode was filmed at Bronte Outer Harbour Marina in Oakville, Ontario.

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   5- Ra Moon - Jan 12, 2025, 8:10 PM
   Thank you, updated!

6- Anonymous - Jan 19, 2025, 11:11 AM
Very cool to find these exact locations. What's neat is that the actress who plays Elle is from Hamilton, Ontario where some of the scenes are shot.

7- Anonymous - Feb 18, 2026, 12:33 PM
It's fascinating to see how filming is done. The foot chase starts in Hamilton, and they turn a corner and are in a NYC subway.

8- Anonymous - Feb 28, 2026, 11:38 PM
S2E5 Climb - Cross’s rendezvous w/ Luz was filmed at Oretta (King West location) in Toronto - such a lovely restaurant, recognized the interiors instantly despite not having been in in years.


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