<P> In February 24 , 2012 , Family Channel announced that it had ordered 26 half - hour episodes ( including S1 and S1. 5 ) , and a four episode season finale . Special content was also going to be available , including The Next Step Interactive . Filming began July 12 , 2012 in Toronto , Ontario . </P>
<P> In February 24 , 2012 , Family Channel announced that it had ordered 26 half - hour episodes ( including S1 and S1. 5 ) , and a four episode season finale . Special content was also going to be available , including The Next Step Interactive . Filming began July 12 , 2012 in Toronto , Ontario . </P>
when was season 1 of the next step filmed
when was season 1 of the next step filmed
began July 12 , 2012
began July 12 , 2012