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It's the town of The Handmaids tale, but as locals know it--Cambridge, Ontario. The area is mostly Galt but we expand
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items So, some of the most iconic shots of The Handmaids Tale were filmed in a small little town called Cambridge Ontario. Let me bring you through my favourite unique shops, photographers, spots to take great pictures and more! Heres to the town that has ...
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Areas to take photos/ Areas where the Handmaids Tale is filmed
Unique shops you may not have heard of
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Areas to take photos/ Areas where the Handmaids Tale is filmed
Mill Race Park is located in Galt, Ontario and is the location in The Handmaids Tale where many parts are filmed including the “executions” and bodies hanging. It was really cool to see this all first hand and eerie while they were filming! Bonus alo...
Mill Race Park
I have lived here and seen this church plenty of times in my life. It is wild to see it in television and especially in some of the ‘end scenes’ of the Handmaids Tale as well as the beginning
Central Presbyterian Church
Main st. Cambridge is close to my heart as it is a great place for a lot of the local shops that I mention in this list. It also has some great places to share good food and more which I have mentioned in previous lists
Downtown Cambridge BIA
of course I want to mention that the city is having a special walking tour for most of the scenes in The Handmaids Tale that you can explore!
Walking Tour - The Handmaid's Tale in Cambridge Ontario
Without revealing the location of one of the homes that was filmed for The Handmaids Tale this was a scene that had one of the bigger homes in and I clearly recall when they were filming as (funny story) I was driving home from night shift and annoye...
Homes in Guelph Avenue, Silver Heights, Cambridge ON
This also was in a scene in the early seasons of The Handmaids Tale; I just cannot remember when
Cambridge Community Players
Queens square is the main location for plenty of scenes in The Handmaids Tale (like one of the last insane final scenes of the series-- I was allowed to watch it get filmed and that was way too cool) but also home to more wonderful cafes, shops and t...
Queen's Square
Cruickston Park-the estate with so much history, aesthetic and home to a great family. I am very lucky to be able to walk the famous park grounds and mansion. This estate is filmed in many scenes of The Handmaids Tale and many movies (Red, Cold Creek...
Cruickston Park
This bridge is just really cool to see and to see in real life and drive it everyday is awesome! Bonus is you can get some great views of the river on it and the town!
Cambridge Main Street Bridge
another church seen in The Handmaids Tale but also an incredible place for community and volunteering. I myself have volunteered here and this church helps the community with cooked meals and more
Trinity Anglican Church - Cambridge
another cool bridge in Cambridge but in the Hespeler part of town; fantastic for photos and adventuring
Black Bridge Road, Townline Road and New Bridge Structure
Riverside park is a place I have went to since I was a child since I was born and raised in Preston ON. This park is great for photos, amazing playground, skatepark and trails galore. I highly recommend checking this out if you are in the area
Riverside Park
another incredible trail to see through the seasons and a great place to take photos! If you go on my socials I have taken photos and videos on this trail; ngl its great
Little Tract Trail, Ontario, Canada
another fantastic place to take photos and in the area of a local celebrity (think Rhode) still, fantastic to check out!
Puslinch Tract Conservation Area
a great trail to hike, bike and take photos!
Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail, Ontario, Canada - 415 Reviews, Map
another beautiful trail to walk through in Cambridge and brings a lot of positive memories for me as it is also the place I was proposed on!
Grand Trunk Trail Brochure_Final
Unique shops you may not have heard of
I feel so lucky to have a speciality shop like Phidon Pens in this city. A professional and gorgeous space to browse high end pens and stationary. This is one of my secret niches I love to explore and talk about; further readings- All about PENS (my ...
Phidon Pens
A fantastic shop owned by one of the most amazing human beings I know; Eric Bolton. E-Bolt music is a comforting place to learn music, enjoy music and shop the best local merch there is in the city; from galt love to grand river pride this is such a ...
E-Bolt Music
I get giddy about this shop. Very fancy, very unique. I like to go in and its a comfort plus there is so many cool items that are just- so nice (the candles) to the vibe- love this biz
The Art of Home
If I may offer you my opinion of this delectable chocolate- you will fall in love from the smell, the variety of sweets and the excitement of something no other than the simple pleasures of life. My favourite items I recommend sampling and purchasing...
Reids Candy & Nut Shop
I still need to take photos there if anyone wants to go hit me up lets go enjoy this space
Park Hill Studios
The most stunning photos I have had the experience to model in. This is such a great little studio
Contact — the atelier galt
Another exciting place to check out in the Cambridge core that is starting events this week! Check them out!
Introducing Córdova Loft 2026: Experience Urban Living
as captured in the show but also a great spa day for those who venture to Cambridge! Right on blair rd it is private and cool to go up to and check out!
Langdon Hall
another unique shop that has a variety of goods from pasta to rugs to drinkware. Any gift you need can be found here
The Witty & Co
This is a bookstore and I am not sure why my link is not showing this properly but on main st and has something for anyone!
Woolf & Company
a beautiful, family owned business that has helped the community so much and has truly helped many people continue to stay active. Emerson, you are missed greatly and I want to share his legacy of his business here. Check it out if you are in the are...
ProActive Training Studio
Photographers
I have worked with Mikayla on various projects and speak very highly of her. She is actually the person who took my Benable profile pic! From amazing stills to everyday life, Mikayla is your girl for this! She is also an incredible wedding photograph...
Gold House Studios
another fantastic photographer in the cambridge area; Lisa is sweet, takes great photos and her style is perfect for lifestyle!
Honey House Photography - Wedding Photographer based in …