Want to see where Netflix’s Below was filmed? The series was shot across several parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, including St. John’s, Pouch Cove, Bay Bulls, Brigus South, Harbour Main and Twillingate. Netflix’s own location guide lists real places connected to the production, giving fans a practical starting point for a trip. The key is to remember that the show’s fictional town, Snook’s Arm, is not one single real town: the series uses multiple communities and coastal settings to build its atmosphere.
Explore Netflix’s official Below filming-location guide before planning your route. Some listed locations are public outdoor spaces, while others may be working facilities or private property. Always check local access rules and opening hours before visiting.
1. St. John’s: the best base for a Below trip
St. John’s is the province’s capital and a practical base for exploring several production areas around the Avalon Peninsula. Netflix’s location guide includes the city among the series’ filming regions, and the Ocean Sciences Centre is listed as a specific production location associated with marine researcher Fonda Howander’s lab.
For visitors, St. John’s offers the easiest place to arrange accommodation, meals, rental transport and day trips. Use it as your starting point, then confirm directions and access for each specific site rather than assuming every filming location is open to visitors.
2. Pouch Cove: rugged shoreline and Marine Park
Pouch Cove sits northeast of St. John’s and is one of the locations named in Netflix’s official guide. The guide lists Marine Park at 515 Pouch Cove Line. A provincial production decision note also documented planned filming at the park during production, including a proposed temporary wharf; that record describes planned work, not a guarantee that every temporary set piece remains today.
For fans, Pouch Cove is a good choice for coastal scenery and a sense of the exposed landscape that makes Below feel isolated. Treat Marine Park as a real public place with its own rules, not as a permanent film set. Stay on permitted paths and respect any closures or local notices.
3. Brigus South Harbour: a working fishing community
Brigus South is a small coastal community along Newfoundland’s Irish Loop. Netflix lists the Harbour Authority of Brigus South among the specific places associated with Below. Reporting by local production outlet SCENE 49 also describes provincial documentation authorizing temporary fish stages, wharves and related set dressing at Brigus South Harbour for the production.
This is one of the most relevant stops for viewers interested in the show’s fishing-village look. But it is also a working harbour, not a theme park. Do not enter private wharves, interfere with fishing operations or assume that a temporary structure built for filming is still there. Enjoy the public views and follow local guidance.
4. Bay Bulls: boats, open water and Atlantic views
Bay Bulls is another filming region confirmed by Netflix’s location guide. The guide names Pennecon Marine Base on Northside Road as a specific location connected to the production. The town is also known for its harbour and access to the Atlantic coast.
Because marine bases can be active industrial or operational sites, check whether access is permitted before travelling to a specific address. The surrounding region is worth considering as part of a broader coastal drive, but do not trespass or enter a working facility to recreate a scene.
5. Harbour Main: look for the local community atmosphere
Harbour Main is also included in Netflix’s official list of filming regions. The location guide identifies Rising Tide Convenience on Conception Bay Highway as a specific production location. Local reporting has connected the area with the show’s community setting and its portrayal of everyday life around a small coastal town.
When visiting, be considerate: businesses and residents are not attractions to be photographed without thought. If you stop at a local shop, follow its normal customer rules and ask permission before taking close-up photos of people or private property.
6. Twillingate: Newfoundland scenery beyond the set
Twillingate, on Newfoundland’s northeast coast, is another region included in Netflix’s guide for Below. It is known for its maritime landscape and iceberg-viewing season, making it a natural fit for a story dominated by ocean, fishing and remote communities.
Twillingate is farther from the St. John’s area than the Avalon Peninsula stops, so it is best planned as a separate leg of a longer Newfoundland itinerary rather than squeezed into a single short day. Weather and road conditions can change, and coastal conditions should always take priority over a filming-location checklist.
Can you visit every Below filming location?
Not necessarily. Netflix’s guide identifies real places, but a listing does not automatically mean a site is open for public access. Marine facilities, harbours, businesses and private land may have restrictions. Confirm access with the site or local authorities before making a special trip, and never enter closed areas or active work zones.
The safest approach is to use the Netflix in Your Neighbourhood Below map to identify the location, then check current directions, local rules and weather. Some places are best enjoyed from public roads or designated viewpoints.
A practical route for fans
- Start in St. John’s: arrange your stay and check the official location map.
- Explore the Avalon Peninsula: consider Pouch Cove, Brigus South, Bay Bulls and Harbour Main, checking each stop’s access in advance.
- Plan Twillingate separately: allow enough time for the longer drive and changing coastal weather.
- Respect the real communities: these are living towns and working waterfronts, not permanent sets built for tourists.
Official location guide and reporting
Use these sources to plan responsibly and distinguish confirmed filming regions from assumptions about individual scenes:
- Netflix in Your Neighbourhood: Below filming locations
- Netflix Tudum: Below photos, cast and production details
- SCENE 49: Where Below was filmed in Newfoundland
- VOCM: Netflix promotes Below filming locations
Frequently asked questions
Where was Netflix’s Below filmed?
The series filmed in Newfoundland and Labrador, with official location information naming St. John’s, Pouch Cove, Bay Bulls, Brigus South, Harbour Main and Twillingate.
Is Snook’s Arm a real Newfoundland town?
Snook’s Arm is the fictional community in the story. The production used several real locations to create the show’s coastal setting.
Can fans visit the Below set?
Some filming locations are real outdoor places, but the series’ temporary sets may have been removed, and some sites may be private or operational facilities. Check access before visiting.
What is the best starting point for a Below filming-location trip?
St. John’s is a practical base for exploring nearby Avalon Peninsula locations. Twillingate is farther away and is better planned as part of a longer trip.
Bottom line: You can follow Below across real Newfoundland landscapes, but the best fan trip is one that respects local communities and checks access before setting out. Start with Netflix’s official location map, then build a realistic route around the places you can visit legally and safely.
By Shivam Das
