Vancouver is one of the most-filmed cities in the world - here are 15 surprising blockbusters that were shot there

Vancouver in British Columbia - one of the largest cities in Canada - is best known for its natural beauty.

But it is also known for another thing: movies.

Vancouver sometimes goes by the nickname "Hollywood North" for the plethora of Hollywood productions that are filmed in it and its surrounds. Film and television productions pump an estimated $1 billion per year into the city's economy.

Here are some of the biggest movies you'd be surprised to find were actually shot in Canada.