Ontario features in plenty of blockbuster films and highly-rated TV shows — it’s just usually playing a part, just like the actors. From our smallest towns to our most bustling cities, this province is called Hollywood North for a reason. From horror movie IT to The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys, many of your favourite productions filmed here — so take a road trip to these Ontario towns to relive the movie magic! Here are five tours that will guide you through the real-life filming locations of popular shows and movies.
Murdoch Mysteries in Kingston, Coburg and more
Fans of the 18-season Canadian drama series Murdoch Mysteries can join fellow Murdochians on a seven-day tour across Ontario to top filming locations — including Port Hope, Kingston, Coburg and even the actual filming set! Some special guests from the cast may join you too. The next tour runs from Oct. 27–Nov. 2, and they sell out fast!
IT in Port Hope
Lovers of Stephen King will enjoy this walking tour of Port Hope, known as “the real life Derry, Maine” — the fictional small town where IT, the child-snatching clown Pennywise, lurks. Tour all the film locations from IT and IT: Chapter Two, including spots that will feature in Welcome to Derry, out in fall 2025.
The Handmaid’s Tale in Cambridge
Fancy a dystopian walk through the Republic of Gilead? Emmy Award–winning series The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, was filmed all over charming Cambridge, Ont. Retrace Elisabeth Moss and Alexis Bledel’s footsteps through iconic locations from the series, including “The Wall.”
The Boys, Suits, Degrassi, Star Trek and more in Toronto
A popular guided tour in Toronto will take you the real-life locations of so many of your favourite shows all over the city. This 2.5-hour walking tour led by a local actor will show you where Hollywood’s biggest scenes were filmed, and you’ll learn how Toronto gets transformed into cities from around the world. Highlights include locations from Suicide Squad, Suits, The Boys, The Handmaid’s Tale, Degrassi, Rookie Blue, American Psycho, Star Trek and more.
Hallmark’s holiday films in North Bay
The holiday movie industry is booming, led by companies like Hallmark — and one small Ontario town has played a starring role in almost 30 festive films. North Bay offers a year-round holiday film and television self-guided walking tour, which explores the top 10 locations where holiday magic comes to life. Cover 2.2 km across the town, enjoy a tour of the city’s beautiful waterfront while learning more about how this Ontario locale transforms into the winter wonderland of your favourite Christmas film.
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For a list of movies you might not know were filmed in Toronto, click here.
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