<P> Principal photography for the series takes place in Vancouver , British Columbia . Steveston Village in the adjacent city of Richmond doubles as Storybrooke for the series , with props and exterior sets disguising the existing businesses and buildings . During filming , all brightly colored objects ( flowers , etc . ) are hidden to reinforce the story village 's spell - subdued character . Certain sets are additionally filmed in separate studios , including the interior of Mr. Gold 's pawn shop and the clock tower , which are not found in Steveston . </P>
<P> Principal photography for the series takes place in Vancouver , British Columbia . Steveston Village in the adjacent city of Richmond doubles as Storybrooke for the series , with props and exterior sets disguising the existing businesses and buildings . During filming , all brightly colored objects ( flowers , etc . ) are hidden to reinforce the story village 's spell - subdued character . Certain sets are additionally filmed in separate studios , including the interior of Mr. Gold 's pawn shop and the clock tower , which are not found in Steveston . </P>
where was once upon a time filmed abc
where was once upon a time filmed abc
Vancouver , British Columbia Steveston Village in the adjacent city of Richmond
Vancouver , British Columbia Steveston Village in the adjacent city of Richmond