The time has come: Star Trek Beyond launches full-fledged production on June 25, and there have already been public notices posted for local residents.
Project “Washington,” the now-well-known codename for Star Trek Beyond, is taking over the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park for several days over the next week, as the above public notice advises park visitors.
Click this image to see the public notice document in high-resolution.
The expected filming areas and schedule, courtesy of Squamish Climbing Magazine
Stawamus Park is located nearly an hour north of Vancouver, and is the first known location to be used in the film’s production.
This park visit isn’t sitting well with some local residents, however, as CBC News is reporting claims of “cut down trees” and “spray painted boulders” by the “Washington” pre-production team which has been on site for the last two weeks.
While the production company has valid permits for filming in the park, the British Columbia Parks staff is investigating these allegations of environmental damage.
This location certainly harkens back to the opening scenes of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, showcasing a popular rock-climbing location (the Squamish Boulders, featured in the above video) and surrounding wooded forest. Time to roast a few more marshmelons, perhaps?
