When Calls the Heart is one of Hallmark’s most successful television shows. The network already renewed it for a fourteenth season before the Season 13 premiere earlier this month. Hearties can’t seem to get enough of Hope Valley, and now they can visit the filming location and take a tour.
Key Takeaways
- Some Hearties wish they could escape to Hope Valley.
- Hope Valley is not a real place; filming takes place in British Columbia, Canada.
- Hearties can visit the filming location and go on an actual tour of the idyllic town.
Where is When Calls the Heart Set?
The show is set in the fictional Canadian mining town called Hope Valley. It was originally called Coal Valley during the early 20th century. It’s set in the place where Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow) went to become a teacher. She found community, love, and adventure.
Is Hope Valley a Real Town?
No, Hope Valley is not real. It originated from the author Janette Oke in the book series of the same name. The wholesome town originated in her imagination, inspiring the popular Hallmark drama. Her vision of this friendly small town has allowed Hearties to escape the noise and chaos of the world.
Where is the Hallmark Series Filmed?
A majority of the filming takes place in and around Langley, British Columbia. The scenes that you see are shot on the family-owned MacInnes Farm in Lanley, which is about an hour away from Vancouver, Canada. Many parts of the farm are still in operation today. It features 40 acres of cottonwood trees and a space for free-range chickens.
How to Visit the Set of WCTH?
According to Woman’s World, Hearties can book a tour of the set of When Calls the Heart. MacInnes Farms offers tours on its website. You can feel as if you’ve entered Hope Valley, even if it’s just for a day.
Tours run between $35 and $50 per person. It’s reasonable for you to explore the rest of British Columbia. Or, you can drive an hour to Vancouver, where you can explore the sights and sounds of city life, after exploring the idyllic, quaint town that’s featured on the Hallmark series.
Hope Valley might be a fictional town. But you’ll still feel the warmth, love, and community that it conveys in the series. That’s the closest you’ll ever get to this town.
In the Season 13 premiere, the residents of Hope Valley were gripped by tragedy after a wildfire ran through town. Erin Krakow called the premiere a “love letter” to the residents of Los Angeles, who experienced something similar.
