Curling up with a cup of a beverage and a heartwarming Hallmark movie is a delightful winter tradition. But what if the scenery on screen wasn’t just a set but a real place you could visit? With its breathtaking landscapes, Canada is a favorite filming location for Hallmark movies. In these pages, we’ll introduce you to 25 towns Hallmark has explored in their films!
Almonte, Ontario
This town, located less than an hour from Ottawa, has been featured in numerous movies. Charming shops, cafes, and lovely buildings make it a perfect movie setting. The town is seen in the film Christmas Festival On Ice.
Squamish, British Columbia
Near Vancouver, Squamish is a beautiful town surrounded by mountains and forests. It was one of the locations for the movie “Christmas Cookies.” The town’s natural beauty makes it a perfect film escape.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
This town, famous for its wineries and charming scenery, has also found its way into its Hallmark movies. The town’s historic appeal and stunning views of Lake Ontario make it look like a filming location waiting to be used. You can find the town in The Holiday Calendar.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Maple Ridge is naturally beautiful, and its commitment to green living is admirable. It played host to the Hallmark movie “Road to Christmas,” and it will welcome you with open arms when you need to see some lovely sites.
North Bay, Ontario
North Bay is a larger city than some towns on this list. However, it has a charming downtown area and other parts that movie-makers can’t resist. The movie “Christmas Inheritance” was filmed here.
Fort Langley, British Columbia
This village near Vancouver was featured in Christmas Homecoming and Trading Christmas movies. It houses the Fort Langley National Historic Site, has a population below 4,000, and offers countless opportunities for recreational activities.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
The movies Gingerbread Miracle, The Nine Kittens of Christmas, and My Christmas Family Tree were filmed in Abbotsford, next to the US-Canada border. Abbotsford is an art-inclined zone with several free local events and countless things to do.
Toronto, Ontario
Everyone knows Toronto is an area to visit. It’s Canada’s most populous city and the capital of Ontario. The spacious city is full of amazing sights and experiences, and the movie Fir Crazy was filmed there.
Burnaby, British Columbia
There is no end to the places to visit and things to do in Burnaby. Not only is it the third largest city in its province, but its natural environment is beautiful, and its culture is diverse. It made it to the film Christmas in Evergreen.v
Hope, British Columbia
Hope is naturally blessed with outdoor opportunities. Its rivers, lakes, mountain terrain, and other blessings provide hiking, biking, fishing, and other opportunities. Hallmark’s A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado was filmed in Hope.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver needs no introduction. As a popular filming destination, surely fans will ask questions if Hallmark doesn’t shoot a movie there. But Hallmark already did; the proof is in the movies Jingle Bell Bride and A Glenbrooke Christmas.
Montreal, Quebec
Montreal has its fair share of seconds—it is the second most populous city in Canada, the second largest French-speaking city, and home to Canada’s second largest amusement park. Beyond these, it played a role in the success of the film Swept Up By Christmas.
Whistler, British Columbia
If you’ve ever heard of Whistler Blackcomb, then you should know it’s in the town of Whistler. As a Hallmark fan, just knowing it has two gorgeous mountains and dining and shopping options is not enough, so you should know that some scenes of the film Chateau Christmas were shot here.
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Québec
This municipality isn’t just a place with many attractions, which is excellent for holidays; it’s also where Canadian Forces Base Valcartier has been since World War I. It was used in the making of the movie Winter Castle.
Ottawa, Ontario
And here comes the capital city of Canada! The headquarters of the federal government can’t be spared when it comes to making movies, and Hallmark took advantage of the town when shooting A Christmas Carousel.
