Where is 'Virgin River' in real life? 

Where is Virgin River? The Lovely Locations & Cozy-Chic Cabin in the Popular Netflix Series

TV HOMES Image credit: Mike W./squeakymarmot on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 Full story here

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Spoiler Alert: It’s nowhere near the Golden State, the show was filmed in Hollywood North (a.k.a. Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada). Learn more

First, not to be the bearer of bad news, but there's no actual Virgin River. Author Robyn Carr made it clear that the dreamy town of Virgin River does not exist. White Frame Corner

It’s idealized, it’s utopian, it’s the perfect small town. People always write and say, ‘Where is it? I want to go there,’ and I have to remind them that it only exists in our hearts and minds.

— Robyn Carr Learn more

Now, while the town itself doesn't exist, many of the most memorable locations you see on the Netflix show are real -- and you'll find them in Vancouver North. Off-White Arrow Full story

Mel's cottage

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The cottage is actually the cabin of the caretaker of Murder Frazer Park in Edgemont Village, which is by no means a remote area. Image credit: RestfulC401, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons See inside

The cottage made its TV debut in the late ’80s when it was featured as MacGyver’s cabin. It has also appeared in Stargate SG-1, Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, The Flash, Eureka, and Travelers, to name just a few. Image credit: RestfulC401, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jack's bar

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Doc's house

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The stunning estate is located at 122 First Street in the historic Queen’s Park of New Westminster, a suburb just east of Vancouver. White Frame Corner Photo credit: Lori Fralic Learn more

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Where is Virgin River? The Lovely Locations & Cozy-Chic Cabin in the Popular Netflix Series

It’s idealized, it’s utopian, it’s the perfect small town. People always write and say, ‘Where is it? I want to go there,’ and I have to remind them that it only exists in our hearts and minds.

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Mel's cottage

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Jack's bar

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Doc's house

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