Riverdale was filmed primarily in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Specific filming locations include Vancouver itself and surrounding areas such as Mission, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, and Fort Langley. Key notable locations are:
- Riverdale High School scenes were filmed at John Oliver Secondary School in Vancouver.
- The iconic Pop's Chock'lit Shop is actually Rocko's Family Diner in Mission, BC.
- Outdoor scenes including football games were shot in Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
- Veronica's apartment interiors were filmed in a heritage loft in downtown Vancouver.
- The Andrews house is at 2037 East 3rd Avenue in Vancouver.
- The confirmation ceremony took place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Vancouver.
- Some river scenes were filmed at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park.
The show's fictional town of Riverdale is visually represented through various locations in the Metro Vancouver area, making the setting feel like a quaint but mysterious small town with scenic natural backdrops.
