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Alkali Lake Dam
Calgary, Canada
The snowbound 'Alkali Lake' dam, where Wolverine and Lady Deathstrike have their intense showdown, is located between Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes in the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park near Kananaskis, Alberta. The breathtaking natural beauty of this location adds depth to the film's action sequences. For fans of X-Men 2, a visit to this pristine area in Alberta will evoke memories of the epic battle between mutants and the Weapon X program.
Nightcrawler Discovery
Vancouver, Canada
Jean Grey and Storm head to 'Boston' to track down Nightcrawler in a church. The church where they discover Nightcrawler is St. Andrew's-Wesley Church in downtown Vancouver.
This beautiful and historic church is recognizable from the film and is also featured in X-Men: The Last Stand during a mutant action meeting. Fans of the X-Men series can appreciate the architecture and ambiance of this location while recalling the dramatic scene with Nightcrawler.
Xavier's school
Victoria, Canada
Hatley Castle served as Professor Xavier's school in X-Men 2. This iconic location on Vancouver Island is a must-visit for X-Men fans. Built in 1908, it was originally a dormitory and mess hall for cadets and staff officers at Royal Roads Military College and is now the administrative center of Royal Roads University.
The beautiful architecture and picturesque surroundings make it a perfect backdrop for the X-Men universe. You can even take guided tours of the castle to explore the settings where your favorite mutant heroes and students were filmed.
X-Men 2
2003
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