Locations for the Canadian series Heartland include High River (Alberta) and Currie Barracks, an abandoned military base.
An interesting fact is that the fiction novel series on which the show is based takes place in Virginia, but when it was developed for TV, there were several changes in the location and other details so that the story can unfold in Canada.
The Heartland series exteriors, such as the ranch, house, barn, dude ranch, paddock and jump area, are located in and around High River, Alberta. High River is located approximately 50 miles south of Calgary, just east of Canada's Rockies. One of the main shooting locations in Heartland is the exterior of Maggie's Diner, which is situated on 3rd Avenue SW between 1 Street and MacLeod Trail in High River. Unfortunately, it is also a set, not a real food store and restaurant. Maggie's exterior is the only public area on the Heartland filming location map, like the outside of the ranch, located outside of High River in Millarville, which is privately owned. All indoor venues, such as the ranch interior and the veterinary clinic, are filmed in a studio in Calgary.
Is Heartland based on a real story?
The TV show Heartland is not a true story but rather based on the novel Heartland series by Lauren Brooke. The first and second parts of the novel were launched in June 2000. Although the performance is fictitious, Lauren Brooke confirmed in an interview that her real life inspires certain aspects of the performance.
Who owns those horses in Heartland?
John Scott is the owner of the majority of the horses that are used in Heartland. Scott kept his horses and accessories on his farm in Longview, Alberta, which was also used as a shooting location. Scott is the head wrangler of the series and is well-known in the movie industry. With more than 50 years of experience in training animals for the cinema, this man did everything. John Scott was the head wrangler for large productions such as Lord of the Rings, The Revenant, Unforgiven, and many more.
Which actors of Heartland ride horses?
Amber Marshall (Amy Fleming), Alisha Newton (Georgie), Jessica Amlee (Mallory), Shaun Johnston (Grandpa Jack), and Nathaniel Arcand (Scott Cardinal) are the actors who ride their horses for the show. However, the actors are replaced by stuntmen who roll for them into the most dangerous riding scenes.
FAQs
Q. How many seasons are in Heartland?
A. Heartland is a 16-season TV series with 244 episodes.
Q. Is Heartland based on a novel?
A. Yes. The Heartland series is based on the novel of the same name created by Lauren Brooke.
Q. Are there any spin-offs of Heartland?
A. Yes, Hudson is a new CBC digital series based around the Heartland world.
