KNOWN for their picturesque settings and breathtaking backdrops, Hallmark Channel made-for-TV movies and TV series are typically filmed in Vancouver, Canada.
Hallmark Channel’s Falling In Love In Niagara, however, was actually filmed on-location at the stunning, surreal, and spectacular Niagara Falls, allowing its cast and crew to soak in the falls in all of their majestic glory.
Where was Hallmark Channel’s Falling in Love in Niagara filmed?
Falling In Love In Niagara is about a young woman, Madeline, whose fiancé leaves her right before their upcoming wedding.
Devastated, Madeline decides to go to Niagara Falls, on what would have been the couple’s honeymoon trip, with her sister, Harley.
While taking in the sights and attractions at Niagara Falls and the surrounding town, Madeline “reconnects with her adventurous side” and “learns to let go,” as summarized by Hallmark.
She also meets Mike, a tour guide who “convinces Maddie to embrace a touch of spontaneity so they can discover the hidden wonders of Niagara Falls together,” as reported by Parade’s sneak peak.
What starts out as an awkward meeting blossoms into a romantic connection, leaving Madeline wondering if her true love was in Niagara Falls all along.
Meanwhile, Madeline’s sister, Harley, goes on an adventure of her own, photographing a couple’s destination wedding weekend at Niagara Falls.
While the majority of Hallmark’s original movies and series are filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, this made-for-TV movie was actually filmed on location at Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls consists of three waterfalls, Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls.
The Falls span the border between Ontario in Canada and New York in the US.
Both Ontario and New York have a city named Niagara Falls adjacent to the Niagara River, sharing the waterfalls in between.
The cast and crew both got in on the fun while on set, and took some time to visit Niagara Falls for themselves.
Monica Rodriguez Knox posted that she had a blast enjoying the “beautiful scenic scenes of Niagara” on her Instagram page.
The movie’s makeup department head, Alyssa “Aly” Morden-Hayley, also posted some scenic shots to her social media page.
“that’s a wrap on Niagara,” she captioned the post, alongside a movie clapper board and water wave emojis.
Dan Jeannotte, one of the movie’s main cast members, recalls that “it was amazing to get to be in Niagara, and to get to do all these fun, like dare-devilish kind of adventure games was great,” as reported by Niagara Frontier Publications.
“I mean, there’s so much natural beauty in that area,” he said.
“Obviously, the showstopper is the falls; but then you’ve got the beautiful vineyards – the wineries nearby – which is a whole other kind of beauty, and a whole other cultural sort of a touchstone.”
Who is in the cast?
Falling In Love In Niagara features two main characters acting alongside a wider ensemble cast.
The TV movie is directed by Marita Grabiak, who is no stranger to Hallmark productions.
She’s directed the films Laughing All The Way (2023), A Royal Christmas Crush (2023), and Yellowstone Romance (2022), among others.
Falling In Love In Niagara stars actress Jocelyn Hudon and Dan Jeannotte, an actor, improviser, and voice artist, as Madeline and Mike.
Hudon is perhaps best known for her recurring TV roles in The Strain (2017), Thunder (2017), Ice (2018), When Calls the Heart (2018–2019), and When Hope Calls (2019).
She’s also appeared in episodes of Criminal Minds, Dave, 9-1-1, The Rookie: Feds, and Chicago Fire.
Jeannotte is best known for his portrayals of:
- James Stuart in the TV series Reign
- Brandon Russell in the TV series Good Witch
- Ryan Decker in the TV series The Bold Type
He’s also appeared in Fargo, Designated Survivor, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, along with providing his voiceover work to the Assassin’s Creed video game series.
The Falling In Love In Niagara cast also includes:
- Masa Lizdek as Harley
- Bert Cardozo as Keegan
- Tomas Chovanec as the Concierge
- Sukhman Gill as Alberto
- Duane Keogh as Phil
- Monica Rodriguez Knox as Beth
- Jinesea Bianca Lewis as Emily
- Kelly McNamee as the Waiter
- Chris Violette as Jason
- Gregory Wilson as the Officiant
Falling In Love In Niagara was written by Carley Smale, who has also turned several screenplays into full-fledged Hallmark productions.
Her past writing credits include Midnight at the Magnolia, A Gingerbread Christmas, Christmas by Design, and Yes Chef! Christmas.
How can I watch Falling in Love in Niagara?
Falling In Love In Niagara premieres on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
The made-for-TV movie will premiere exclusively on the Hallmark Channel.
Falling In Love In Niagara will make its debut at 8 pm ET, or 7 pm CT.
Hallmark Channel’s website even allows viewers to add reminders to their online calendars so they don’t miss out on their favorite movie or show.
Users just need to input their zip code and cable or streaming service provider to receive their correct broadcast time.
The movie will also air on the Hallmark Channel on:
- Sunday, April 21 at 7 pm ET
- Thursday, April 25 at 9 pm ET
- Saturday, May 4 at 10 pm ET
- Monday, May 20 at 9 pm ET
Hallmark fans who prefer to watch the movie on their own schedule can also stream the movie the day after it airs, beginning Sunday, April 21, 2024.
The movie will be available to stream on a variety of services, including Hallmark’s newest subscription-based streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now.
Peacock users can stream Hallmark original movies and TV shows on the NBC streaming platform.
Falling In Love In Niagara will also be available to stream for subscribers who have YouTube TV, Philo, Fubo, Sling TV, or Hulu with Live TV.