“My Favorite Christmas Tree” directed by Jason Bourque is a romantic drama that follows Kyla, a determined genealogist who owns a family tree business. After discovering new information about her mother’s extended family, her curiosity leads her to the beautiful town of Conifer. There she asks and tries to piece together her ancestors.
Kyle’s search takes him to a generations-old Christmas tree farm where she hopes to find all the answers. The charming and stubborn owner of the farm, Joel, not only helps Kyle in her search but also helps her find love as they both fall in love.
The romantic narrative is complemented by impressive performances from a talented cast of Emma Johnson, Marnie Mahannah, Giles Panton, Roark Critchlow, and Jonathan Hawley Purvis. In addition, the setting of the fictional town of Conifer against the background of snow-covered roads and streets will surely make you interested in learning about the real locations of the My Favorite Christmas Tree movie.
Where Was My Favorite Christmas Tree Movie Filmed?
“My Favorite Christmas Tree” movie was filmed completely in British Columbia, mainly in Kelowna. Main photography for the romantic film began in December 2021 under the working title ‘Family Christmas Tree’ and ended in the same month.
British Columbia’s vast and varied landscape makes it a suitable filming location for several American cities, including fictional ones.
British Columbia
All major sequences for “My Favorite Christmas Tree” took place in and around Kelowna in the southern interior of British Columbia. To be specific, the film crew set up camp between Ellis Street and Pandosy Street in Downtown Kelowna, mainly on Lawrence Avenue.
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Christmas came early on these streets as several businesses were decked out with Christmas trees and decorations for the movie production. In addition, Castanet’s office served as one of the prominent filming locations, as some key scenes were filmed in and around the building.
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Kelowna is located on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley and consists of a number of tourist attractions including the Apple Bowl, Kelowna Art Gallery, Prospera Place, Big White Ski Resort, and Okanagan Wineries to name a few. In addition, the city has hosted the production of various film projects over the years. Some of them are ‘Dangerous’, ‘Fixing Up Christmas’, ‘Recon’, ‘Fido’ and ‘The Unseen’.
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