Hallmark’s “A Kismet Christmas” Directed by Mark Jean, is a Christmas film that revolves around Sarah a children’s book author who returns to her hometown to reconnect with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend may be true.
The romantic narrative coupled with the theme of the holiday season makes for a fun watch that keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. At the same time, the holiday setting against the backdrop of some interesting locations is bound to arouse curiosity about the actual shooting locations of ‘A Kismet Christmas’. Fortunately, we have gathered all the necessary details about it!
Where Was A Kismet Christmas Movie Filmed?
“A Kismet Christmas” was filmed entirely in British Columbia, specifically in Victoria. Principal photography is said to have started in early August 2022 and ended in the same month, in late August. Consisting of sandy beaches, rocky coastlines, lush green forests, lakes, mountains, grassy plains, and inland deserts, British Columbia’s vast and diverse landscape makes it a suitable production location for a variety of projects, including Hallmark romances.
The province’s economy depends on a variety of sectors, including mining, filmmaking, forestry, media and communications, real estate, wholesale, construction, tourism, and retail. Now, without further ado, let’s watch Sarah return to her hometown and learn about the specific sites featured in the film!
British Columbia
All key sequences for “A Kismet Christmas” took place in and around Victoria, the capital of British Columbia and the seventh most populous city in Canada. From the looks of it, the cast and crew traveled around the city to shoot various scenes on suitable backdrops, including Vernon Avenue.
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Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island on Canada’s Pacific coast, Victoria is the southernmost major city in Western Canada. Despite the majority of modern architecture in its cityscape, it has preserved several historic buildings at the same time, including the Empress Hotel and the British Columbia Parliament Buildings.
Also known as Garden City, Victoria is considered a popular tourist destination as millions of tourists visit the city every year, which has a significant impact on the economy.
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Victoria is home to several interesting places, including galleries and historical museums. Favorites include the Emily Carr House, the Gothic Christ Church Cathedral, St. Anne of 1845, the 1852 Helmcken House, the British Columbia Maritime Museum, the Royal British Columbia Museum, and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
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In addition to tourists, many filmmakers visit Victoria for filming purposes. The city has hosted the production of many different films and television shows over the years; some are Deadpool 2, The Boy, Scary Movie, Gracepoint, and Reginald the Vampire.
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