The TV series Virgin River is set in a fictional small town in Northern California, United States. However, the actual filming of the show takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and its surrounding mountainous areas
. Key filming locations include:
- Snug Cove on Bowen Island, which serves as the main exterior for the town, including streets, local library, and Artisan Lane
- Watershed Grill in Brackendale, used for exterior shots of Jack’s Bar
- Murdo Frazer Park in North Vancouver, where Mel’s cabin is located
- Various parks and neighborhoods in Burnaby and Port Coquitlam, such as Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park, Deer Lake Park, and local businesses like Samz Pub and In a Wink Beautique
- Squamish area and Shannon Falls Provincial Park for river and waterfall scenes
Thus, while the story is set in Northern California, the picturesque and forested environment seen on the show is actually the scenic Vancouver region in Canada
