Laurier Brantford campus (Carnegie Building)

Filmed as Abbottsville college

📍 73 George Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2Y3, Brantford, Canada

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Scene breakdown

Abbottsville college

Reacher S03E01 Mild spoilers

Reacher intervenes in an attempt to abduct Richard Beck outside his college, starting a chase through downtown streets.

Jack Reacher Richard Beck

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Real-world history

Built in 1902 to 1904 as Brantford's Carnegie-funded public library and now part of Wilfrid Laurier University's downtown campus. Laurier signage here and on nearby campus buildings was covered when the series filmed in summer 2023.

Logistics & accessibility

Admission: University building. View the exterior from George Street and Victoria Park; interior access follows university hours.

Parking & accessibility: Downtown Brantford municipal lots and street parking.

Best time to visit: Weekends, when the campus streets are quieter.

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Season 2 opener.

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35 min drive