‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ brings sexy back to Vancouver

Film set: Much of the film Fifty Shades Of Grey was shot in Canada, especially Vancouver. Photo: AFP

Being the setting of one of this year’s steamiest mainstream films lends sex cred to this city.

THE city of Vancouver is known for many things – its beaches, Stanley Park and laid-back, West Coast lifestyle. But after having served as the setting for some of the steamiest scenes in the film Fifty Shades Of Grey, the tourism office is also hoping to add the title “sexy” to its list of attributes.