Virgin River filming locations (and how to visit)

Virgin River, the popular Netflix series based on the bestselling novel series by Robyn Carr, has captured the hearts of audiences with its mix of romance, drama, and small-town charm.

Set in the fictional town of Virgin River, the show follows nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) as she starts a new life and falls in love with local bar owner Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). But while the show’s characters and storylines have won fans over, it’s also worth taking a closer look at the stunning filming locations that bring the world of Virgin River to life.

From the quaint streets of the town itself to the rugged wilderness that surrounds it, the show’s locations are as much a character as the people who inhabit them. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key filming locations that make Virgin River such a visual feast for viewers.

Virgin River filming locations and how to visit

Since its debut on Netflix in 2019, Virgin River has become a smash hit among viewers who have fallen in love with the show’s blend of romance, drama, and picturesque setting. In fact, the show has inspired such a devoted following that many fans have expressed a desire to visit the fictional town of Virgin River in person.

Although the fictional town of Virgin River is supposed to be set in northern California, all of the episodes were actually shot at locations across Vancouver and British Columbia.

Fans have been quick to identify these locations, from the towering redwoods that surround the town to the quaint storefronts and homes that make up its main street. Social media is full of posts from fans who have visited the show’s filming locations, posing for pictures outside Jack’s bar, Mel’s Cabin, or hiking through the forest where Jack and Mel take their romantic walks.

If you also wanted to visit these picturesque locations, here’s how:

• Vernon Mullins’ Family Practice Clinic – Looking to drop in on the doc? Then head on over to 122 First Street in New Westminster.
• Mel’s cabin – Go to Murdo Frazer Park on Vancouver’s North Shore, near the Pitch and Putt Public golf course to spot Mel’s cabin.
• Jack’s bar – Want to make a reservation and really feel like you’re in Virgin River? Then make a booking at The Watershed Grill near the Eagle Run Viewing Shelter in Brackendale (Squamish).
• Mayor Hope McCrea’s house – You can pop by the mayor’s house by dropping by the Edgar Residence at 6450 Deer Lake Drive in Burnaby.

Filming also took place in Deer Lake Park and Foreshore Park in Burnaby, where the scenes featuring Paige’s Bakeaway food truck were set.

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