At this time of year, people can’t get enough of festive movies on the Hallmark Channel but what about their filming locations? Why not celebrate Christmas cheer in one of these real-life filming locations in Canada, featured on Hallmark?
1. Almonte, Ontario on Hallmark Channel
Almonte in Ontario has been the filming location for many holiday movies and has even been dubbed a “mini Hollywood North.” Among the Hallmark titles are Christmas Scavenger Hunt (2019), A Cheerful Christmas (2019) and Unlocking Christmas (2020).
This scenic mill town lies on the Mississippi River near Ottawa. While strolling through the quaint downtown area of Almonte, you might even spot some of the locations from the movies. Meanwhile, the town offers boutique shopping, excellent dining and many things to see or do. When you visit, you will feel like you just stepped right into a Countdown to Christmas movie.
2. Langley, British Columbia
Langley in British Columbia famously starred in the 2012 Hallmark movie, Hitched for the Holidays. Meanwhile, the charming town is wonderful to visit all year round but is especially festive during the holidays.
Besides the charming chocolate and fudge specialty shop pictured above, the town hosts Christmas markets and has plenty of antique stores, quaint boutiques and more. Moreover, Langley features quaint and cozy bed and breakfasts, perfect for your stay.
3. Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Quebec, in general, has featured in many classic Hallmark movies, with quite a few filmed in Montreal. One, in particular, is Swept Up By Christmas which was filmed in the city. Meanwhile, Montreal is a great place to shop for presents, especially at the city’s Christmas markets.
As featured above, skating is available at the outdoor rink in the Old Port of Montreal, while many free holiday activities are available on Mount Royal Avenue.
4. Ottawa, Ontario
Hallmark movies aren’t just about quaint small towns and villages, as they have also been filmed in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. Among the movies is Christmas CEO from 2021, which told the story of a small toy company’s CEO merging with a huge toy company.
To get a real feel of a Hallmark Christmas movie, head to Saunders Farm, a pretty farm in the city, that sells fresh Christmas trees, festive wreaths and presents. Meanwhile, Santa is in residence to meet the kids!
5. Whistler, British Columbia
Returning to British Columbia, Whistler is a gorgeous location whatever the time of year. However, it has starred in a number of Christmas movies. One, in particular, is the 2020 movie, Chateau Christmas, filmed in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler itself. This location can’t help but make you feel like a star when staying in the resort.
Meanwhile, this town north of Vancouver is home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Besides skiing and snowboarding, here you can enjoy tobogganing, snowshoeing and sky jumping at Olympic Park. Meanwhile, the hub itself is a charming, chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain.
Give yourself a treat over the holidays by visiting these beautiful filming locations for Hallmark Channel movies.
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