Most of the filming locations of “The Handmaid’s Tale” are filmed in Canada from Toronto to Cambridge and Hamilton. This guide is a complete Canadian tour in “The Handmaid’s Tale” fashion.
“The Handmaid’s Tale” covers the issue of women’s autonomy over their bodies in a dystopian society that oppresses women but also relies on them. The story is valued by fans and viewers everywhere in the world, the world of Gilead is filmed all over Canada, so add these sites to your travel guide!
Red Center’s Exterior
Location: Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, St. George Campus.
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This location is mainly inhabited by the Handmaids, the women in red. Perhaps, the most corrupt and dangerous setting lies here and it is a key identifier for the Handmaids, this is also a place that many have tried to escape from. You can sign up for a tour of this university campus and see the filming site firsthand!
Commander’s Putnam mansion
Location: 25 Park Lane Circle in Bridle Path, Toronto.
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Did you know that Bridle Path is one of Toronto’s most luxurious neighbourhoods? This property is incredible! Visit the outside of this location to see the commander’s mansion and relive important storylines that happened in season 1.
Waterford House
Location: 105 Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton
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This authentic Victorian-era house was used for the series very often and it is just 40 minutes from Toronto! Take a stroll around this street and you will remember it being used many times throughout the series… talk about major flashbacks!
Parkhill Bridge
Location: Park Hill Rd W, Cambridge, ON, Canada
Image Credit: Creative Commons, photo by Jeff Hitchcock
This river was where the Handmaids were forced to clean up the blood. The river is dark and grey and looks like honest “Handmaid’s tale” nostalgia. Visit this spooky river and be as brave as the Handmaids had to be!
Market Square and Historic City Hall
Location: 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge
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A true “Handmaid’s Tale” landmark, many organized events in the show happened here and sadly many of the executions. Beyond that, this city hall is worth the visit, it has a small-town charm that you won’t want to walk away from!
Published by HOLR Magazine.