This ‘Gilmore Girls’ tour near Toronto lets you wander through a real-life Stars Hollow, Life in canada

Grab your coffee and favourite book, because this real-life Stars Hollow near Toronto will have you feeling like you’re one of the Gilmore girls. With quaint streets and sweet local shops, the town will transport you right into the show.

The pilot episode of Gilmore Girls was filmed on Main St. Unionville, and the rest of the series drew inspiration from this charming little town.

You can imagine that you’re in Stars Hollow as you wander the picturesque streets and explore the cozy stores.

Destination Markham even has a Gilmore Girls Self-Guided Tour that takes you around Unionville to different places featured in the show.

You’ll explore locations that served as Luke’s Diner, Taylor’s Olde Fashioned Soda Shoppe and more. While these spots may not look exactly as they did in the show, true Gilmore Girls fans will be able to spot some similarities.

You won’t want to miss out on a trip to the iconic gazebo, which, according to Destination Markham, “never made an appearance on the show but was the inspiration for the well-known town centre gazebo where there were many town events and where many life lessons were learned on the show.”

The Unionville gazebo is always decked out in seasonal decor and is the perfect spot for Gilmore Girls fans to snap a photo.

Fall is a magical time to experience the tour, as Gilmore Girls is often associated with the cozy, festive vibes of the autumn season.

So, get ready to unleash your inner Lorelai and Rory while exploring the streets of Ontario’s own Stars Hollow.

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