Filming in the Harrison River Valley
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The Harrison River Valley is a filmmaker’s paradise, offering diverse and picturesque backdrops. From majestic mountain ranges and dense forests to charming small-town settings and tranquil waterways, our region provides the perfect canvas to bring stories to life on screen.
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Hollywood Meets the Harrison River Valley:
Inside BC’s Filming Paradise
With crystal waters, healing hot springs, towering forest groves, and soaring mountain ranges – in addition to charming towns and romantic resorts – is it any wonder why the Harrison River Valley has become a favoured backdrop for many Hollywood productions? From music videos to TV series, to blockbuster movies, read on to learn more about our cinematic secrets – so you can visit these locations and immerse yourself in the magic and wonder as seen on-screen!
With its spectacular mountain setting, pastoral surroundings, and postcard-perfect main street, Agassiz has been prominently featured in many Hollywood productions through the years, from Hallmark movies to major silver screen sensations. Listed below are some you may recognize. Agassiz has also been featured in the TV series Virgin River, The Republic of Sarah, and in the movie Love in Paradise.
The Wrong Paris (Netflix Movie, 2025)
This rom-com movie features a young woman (played by Miranda Cosgrove) who joins a dating reality show mistakenly believing it will take place in the celebrated City of Lights, Paris France, only to find out it takes place in Paris, Texas (but not really, it was filmed in Agassiz and Vancouver in the fall of 2024)! Both Park Street and Sossy’s Saloon make appearances in this movie, which streamed on Netflix in September 2025.
Watch the Trailer Here
(Courtesy of Netflix):
Tracker (TV Series, 2024 -Present)
Part of the second season of this CBS TV series was filmed along Park Street, along the 7000 block of Pioneer Avenue, and Pioneer Avenue from Park Avenue to Heath Road in the spring of 2025. This drama series features a lone survivalist (played by Justin Hartley) who roams the country in search of missing people, assisting law enforcement and private citizens.
Watch the Season 1 Trailer Here:
(Courtesty of Rotten Tomatoes TV on YouTube)
Deadman’s Curse – Legend of the Lost Gold
(Documentary Series, 2022 – Present)
In this History Channel series, mountaineer Adam Palmer is joined by prospector Kru Williams, young Indigenous explorer Taylor Starr, and her father Don Froese (both residents of Seabird Island) to unlock the mystery of Slumach’s lost gold mine. Slumach – a Katzie First Nations man, was the only person who knew the location of a goldmine, reported to be somewhere in the mountains of Pitt Lake, BC. Slumach was convicted of murder in the 1890s and when hanged, took the secret location of the goldmine with him. Featured explorer Taylor Starr is distant relative of Slumach. As proudly noted on the Agassiz-Harrison Museum website, episodes of this series were “filmed right here in Agassiz with research done right in our Archives”!
Watch the Season 1 Trailer Here:
( Courtesty of APTN on YouTube)
My Best Friend’s Bouquet (Hallmark Movie, 2020)
In this Hallmark movie, hopeless romantic Josie accidentally catches the bouquet at her friend’s wedding and begins dating fellow wedding guest Will, believing the bouquet is always right… but she’s missing out on her perfect match, who has been there all along.
Well known as not only a spectacular vacation destination, but also a magnificent wedding venue, the Fraser River Lodge was the location for this romantic TV movie, with additional scenes shot in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs (along Naismith Avenue, in Muddy Waters Cafe, and the Harrison Hot Springs Resort).
Watch a Preview Here:
(Courtesy Hallmark Channel on YouTube)
See (Apple TV Series, 2019 – 2022)
In this dystopian series, humans of the future have lost their sense of sight, and had to find new ways to survive. In 2019, actor Jason Momoa filmed several scenes in BC, including on traditional Sts’ailes First Nations territory and reserve lands in Harrison Mills, Kilby, and along the Chehalis River. The star, known for Game of Thrones and Aquaman, attended a ceremony held by Sts’ailes First Nations, which invited Momoa to participate in a traditional fish feast. Children proudly performed a Sasquatch Dance for him. It was reported he was a gracious guest who took a lot of time to talk to as many people as he could – meeting every elder, and signing autographs and taking photos with fans. He was gifted a ceremonial cedar hat. Fun fact: A ceremony for actor Robin Williams was also held by Stsl’ailes First Nations in 2005 when a scene for the movie “RV” was shot along the banks of the Chehalis River!
Watch the Trailer here:
(Courtesy Apple TV on YouTube)
Bad Times at the El Royale (Movie, 2018)
Pioneer Avenue (between Highway 9 & Park Street) was once again used as a backdrop for several scenes of this movie, featuring A-list stars Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson and Jeff Bridges. Transformed into a Christmas holiday scene set in 1950, Pioneer Avenue looked as though it had travelled back in time with a whole fleet of 1950s automobiles parked on the street!
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy 20th Century Studios on YouTube)
Falling for Vermont (Hallmark Movie, 2017)
This Hallmark movie featured Pioneer Avenue in various scenes throughout, as a little town called Hopedale, Vermont. The building which houses the Broken Whisk Restaurant, is shown several times in the movie, with signage calling it the “Hopedale Diner”.
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy of Your Top Ten on YouTube)
Wayward Pines (TV series, 2015 – 2016)
With astonishing views of glorious Mt. Cheam, Pioneer Avenue and a number of other locations in Agassiz became the setting for this FOX television series, created by the imaginative mind of celebrated American filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. With a penchant for the moody and mysterious side of life, Shyamalan spun the fascinating tale of the search for two federal agents, missing in a small town rife with dark secrets. In 2013, Pioneer Avenue was transformed into Wayward Pines, Idaho through the use of specially constructed front facades covering Agassiz businesses, each painted to represent a quaint Wayward Pines shop.
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy Hulu on YouTube)
PHOTO GALLERY OF AGASSIZ SHOOTING LOCATIONS
Scenes for the Netflix Film “The Wrong Paris” were filmed at Sossy’s Saloon. Screenshot: Netflix.
Filming at Fraser River Lodge for “My Best Friend’s Bouquet”. Credit: Fraser River Lodge
Filming at Fraser River Lodge for “My Best Friend’s Bouquet”. Credit: Fraser River Lodge
Filming at Muddy Waters Cafe for “My Best Friend’s Bouquet”. Credit: Adam Louis, Agassiz Harrison Observer
Filming at The Broken Whisk for “Tracker”. Credit: Adam Louis, Agassiz Harrison Observer
Filming “Bad Times at the El Royale” on Pioneer Ave. Credit: Nina Grossman, Agassiz Harrison Observer.
Filming “Bad Times at the El Royale” on Pioneer Ave. Credit: Nina Grossman, Agassiz Harrison Observer.
A false facade was built on the front of Pioneer Avenue businesses for “Wayward Pines”. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
As reported on the Harrison Hot Springs Resort website, the Resort Hot Springs have been attracting famous visitors to Harrison for years, including guests such as Clark Gable (who notably planted a tree outside the resort in 1933), John Wayne, Michael Bublé, Robin Williams, and Liam Neeson.
Protectors of the Land (Movie, 2025)
In this culturally rich movie, a native American family unite against a Mexican cartel that is poisoning their Alaskan town. Using ancient spiritual powers combined with modern methods, they protect their sacred land.
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy Protectors of the Land on YouTube)
Buddy Games: Spring Awakening (Movie, 2023)
Filmed in the summer of 2022, this boisterous comedy movie tells the tale of a group of friends who attend a friend’s funeral, then steal the urn and go on a trip to commemorate his life at the place where the Buddy Games (a series of fun challenges) began. However, hilarity ensues when they find themselves in the middle of a wild spring break celebration. Scenes include the beach in Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Village Mall, and feature the characters playing at the Harrison Watersports’ floating waterpark and walking along the pier that homes Shoreline Tours and Harrison Eco Tours. Black Forest Steak and Schnitzelhouse was transformed into a surf-themed restaurant called Party Marty’s. This movie’s cast includes Josh Duhamel (who also directed), as well as Kevin Dillon, Nick Swardson, and Ginnifer Goodwin.
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy of Paramount Pictures on YouTube)
Long Lost Christmas, (Hallmark Movie, 2022)
“Long Lost Christmas” follows the journey of a character named Haley as she tries to bring holiday cheer to her newly widowed mother, Patricia. Haley works to find the extended family her mother hasn’t seen in ages, knowing a reunion would be a beautiful Christmas gift for her mother. This movie includes scenes filmed at the Rockwell Harrison Guest Lodge B & B, Harrison Hot Springs Resort, and Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz.
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on YouTube)
The Vows We Keep, (Hallmark Movie, 2021)
Filmed in late May and early June of 2021, this Hallmark movie was shot along Esplanade Avenue, on Hot Springs Road, and inside the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. There were also scenes shot at Rowena’s Inn at Sandpiper Resort. The movie tells the story of an event planner who has mere weeks to pull off her sister’s dream wedding.
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on YouTube)
Still Standing (CBC TV Series 2015 – Present)
Season 5 (2019), Episode 3 of the CBC TV series Still Standing, featured Harrison Hot Springs. Still Standing is hosted by comedian Jonny Harris, and features Canadian towns and how they have overcome struggles. Jonny explores the town and meets its residents, then takes what he has learned and performs a stand-up comedy show for the town’s residents, liberally sprinkling it with humorous insights about life in the town, and drawing attention to the town featured.
Watch the Season 5 Trailer Here:
(Courtesty CBC on YouTube)
Musician Todd Richard
Local country musician Todd Richard filmed his music video for “Live your Life” along the Harrison Waterfront, and featured Sasquatch and children from Harrison Hot Springs Elementary School. You’ll also see the Starlight Skating Rink as the setting for his “Stick on the Ice” music video.
Watch Stick on the Ice Here:
(Courtesy Todd Richard Music on YouTube)
PHOTO GALLERY OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGS SHOOTING LOCATIONS
Filming of the movie “Buddy Games” at Harrison Village Mall. Credit: Adam Louis, Agassiz Harrison Observer
Filming of the movie “Buddy Games” at Black Forest Restaurant. Credit: Adam Louis, Agassiz Harrison Observer
Jonny Harris imitates Sasquatch. Screenshot: Still Standing
The Harrison Hot Springs community watching Jonny Harris’ standup routine. Screenshot: Still Standing
With its riverside location, acres of verdant land and its forested mountains, Sandpiper Golf Resort appears as a striking backdrop for romantic movies. Meanwhile, Kilby Historic Site’s unique architecture adds character to a dystopian TV series.
The Wedding March Series (Hallmark Movies)
Sandpiper Golf Resort’s breathtaking landscape alongside the Harrison River, with the historic Rowena’s Inn as crown jewel, naturally lends itself to feelings of romance: it’s been the venue for countless weddings! As such, it’s also been the filming location for wedding-themed Hallmark movies The Wedding March, Wedding March 2: Resorting to Love, Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride, and Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New.
Watch This Video for a Preview of Wedding March 4, along with a
re-cap of the previous movies that led to it!
(Courtesy Hallmark Channel on YouTube)
I Do, I Do, I Do (Hallmark Movie, 2015)
Heading to the altar with an uncertain heart, a bride keeps waking up and reliving her less-than-ideal wedding day over and over again in a”Groundhog Day” spin. Thankfully, this helps her discover what she really wants out of life and love (and helps her pick the right groom)! Sandpiper Golf Resort is once again the setting for this romantic movie!
The Man in the High Castle (TV Series, 2015 – 2019)
In the spring of 2016, some scenes for the second season of the TV series, The Man in the High Castle (loosely based on the book of the same name), were filmed at Kilby Historic Site. This series imagined what the world might be like if World War 2 had turned out differently. Watch closely and you’ll spot Kilby at the 1:37 mark in the Season 2 Preview below.
Watch the Season 2 Preview Here:
(Courtesy Prime Video on YouTube)
PHOTO GALLERY OF HARRISON MILLS SHOOTING LOCATIONS
A scene from the Movie I Do, I Do, I Do, filmed at The River’s Edge Restaurant. Screenshot: Hallmark Channel
A scene from the Movie I Do, I Do, I Do, filmed at Sandpiper Golf Resort. Screenshot: Hallmark Channel
Scenes of the series The Man in the High Castle werre filmed at Kilby Historic Site. Photo: Agassiz Harrison Observer
This gorgeous alpine setting makes an enchanting backdrop when blanketed with snow (or at any time of the year)!
One Perfect Wedding (Hallmark Movie, 2021)
Sasquatch Mountain Resort became “The Clara Lake Chalet” for a small wedding featuring the main characters Cara and Ben, who head back to the chalet to get married where their romance began. Female lead actress Taylor Cole and supporting actress Rukiya Bernard both shared photos from Sasquatch Resort on their Instagram accounts during filming.
Watch the Preview Here
(Courtesy the Hallmark Channel on YouTube)
Out Cold (Movie, 2001)
This hysterical comedy, described by one critic as “Animal House on Ice” is a rollicking fun flick about a snowboarder’s plans for his own snowboard park – which go down the tubes when an ex-girlfriend returns to town. You may recognize Zach Galifianakis as one of the characters – this was before he hit it big with the “Hangover” movies!
Watch the Trailer Here:
(Courtesy Unseen Trailers on YouTube)
PHOTO GALLERY OF HEMLOCK VALLEY SHOOTING LOCATIONS
Lead actresses Rukiya Bernard & Taylor Cole at Sasquatch Mountain Resort. Credit: Hallmark Channel.
A scene from One Perfect Wedding at Sasquatch Mountain Resort. Credit: Hallmark Channel.
One Perfect Wedding lead actress Taylor Cole posted on Instagram from the slopes of Sasquatch Mountain. Credit: Instagram.
