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| Where Was Hallmark’s ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ Filmed? Every Beautiful Shooting Location Explained. (Credits: Hallmark) |
Hallmark’s ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ may revolve around romance, friendship, fresh starts, and competitive mahjong tables that somehow become more emotionally intense than family arguments at Christmas dinner, but viewers quickly became distracted by something else entirely — the filming locations. The 2026 romantic drama quietly turned parts of British Columbia into postcard-perfect backdrops packed with cosy streets, waterfront scenery, and charming neighbourhood corners that practically scream “main character healing era.” And honestly, the locations worked so well that half the audience probably paused the film at least once just to wonder whether they could realistically move there after one bad week at work.
Directed by Jessica Harmon, the Hallmark film follows Ronni, played by Fiona Gubelmann, a school nurse and single mother whose carefully balanced life starts wobbling all at once. Her daughter heads off to university, her ex pressures her into selling her house, and suddenly mahjong becomes the unlikely centre of her emotional reset.
Somewhere between friendship circles, community gatherings, and contractor Ben appearing with suspiciously perfect timing and emotional maturity, the film slowly unfolds across some of the most visually comforting locations Hallmark has used in years.
Production reportedly took place entirely across British Columbia in February 2026, with filming wrapping within just a few weeks before the cast immediately started hyping the project online.
The biggest filming hub for ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ was undoubtedly Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. The city basically functions as Hallmark’s secret weapon at this point.
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It has old-world architecture, harbour views, tree-lined streets, and enough cafés to make every romantic lead look deep in thought while holding takeaway coffee. In the film, Victoria becomes the emotional heartbeat of Ronni’s story, reflecting both stability and quiet reinvention as her life begins shifting in unexpected ways.
Several outdoor scenes appear to utilise Victoria’s downtown core, where charming heritage buildings and waterfront walkways give the movie its polished but lived-in atmosphere.
The city’s slower pace perfectly matches the film’s themes of rediscovering joy later in life instead of pretending everything magically works itself out by age thirty. Hallmark has always loved locations that look comforting enough to lower blood pressure, and Victoria delivers exactly that.
Sharp-eyed viewers may also recognise glimpses of iconic landmarks woven subtly into the film’s establishing shots. Fairmont Empress appears to contribute to the upscale romantic energy surrounding some key scenes, while the gothic look of Craigdarroch Castle adds visual texture to several transitions.
Christ Church Cathedral, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and areas surrounding the harbour also help build the film’s polished atmosphere without making the setting feel overly glamorous.
It still feels grounded, which matters in a story centred on ordinary people trying to rebuild parts of their lives. Also, Hallmark knows audiences enjoy scenery that looks expensive even if the characters are technically stressed.
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Another important location tied to the production is Deep Cove in North Vancouver, which adds a softer coastal energy to several sequences. Deep Cove has quietly become one of British Columbia’s favourite filming destinations because it somehow manages to look peaceful, cinematic, and slightly unreal all at once.
The waterfront views and surrounding forest areas fit perfectly into the film’s more reflective moments, especially scenes connected to Ronni reconsidering what she actually wants from the next stage of her life.
The area’s relaxed atmosphere also balances the emotional chaos unfolding in the story. Ronni spends much of the film juggling uncertainty, friendship dynamics, motherhood, financial pressure, and romantic feelings she probably did not expect to deal with again.
Deep Cove’s calmer scenery helps soften those heavier emotional beats. It is difficult to stay fully miserable when standing near that much ocean and greenery unless you are actively trying to audition for a tragic indie film.
The production also utilised parts of Sidney, British Columbia, whose quieter seaside charm blends seamlessly into the film’s small-community atmosphere. The local marinas, boutique-lined streets, and waterfront cafés help reinforce the movie’s recurring theme about finding connection through ordinary spaces.
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Several scenes involving mahjong gatherings and neighbourhood interactions appear to draw heavily from Sidney’s cosy visual identity. It feels welcoming without looking artificial, which is harder to pull off than many films realise.
Meanwhile, sections of James Bay reportedly contributed to the residential backdrop surrounding Ronni’s home life. The neighbourhood’s mix of historic houses and coastal surroundings gives the movie a warm domestic feel that mirrors Ronni’s emotional attachment to her home.
Considering the storyline partly revolves around pressure to sell her house, the setting needed to feel genuinely personal and lived-in rather than just “random beautiful property selected by location scouts.” Thankfully, the film avoids that problem entirely.
What makes the locations especially effective is how naturally they support the film’s emotional arc. Mahjong itself becomes more than just a game throughout the story.
It turns into a symbol of community, routine, and rediscovering confidence. The warm interiors, community spaces, and coastal surroundings all reinforce that comforting energy.
Even scenes featuring Ronni and Ben slowly growing closer avoid overly dramatic settings. Instead, the film leans into quieter neighbourhood corners, cafés, and waterfront areas that feel believable for two adults cautiously figuring things out together.
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Fans online have reacted strongly to the locations ever since trailers and promotional stills started circulating. Some viewers joked that Hallmark had essentially produced “a tourism advertisement disguised as emotional storytelling,” while others admitted they immediately started searching flights to British Columbia after watching the film.
A surprisingly large number of comments also focused on the cosy mahjong gatherings themselves, with audiences saying the movie somehow made them want both a romantic coastal holiday and a competitive board-game night at the exact same time.
Others praised how different the film feels visually compared to more generic romantic dramas. Instead of relying entirely on polished luxury settings, ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong’ embraces quieter community-focused locations that actually match the emotional themes of the story. The scenery feels comforting rather than untouchable. That balance may explain why so many viewers connected with it so quickly.
The chemistry between Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell also benefits heavily from the locations themselves. Their scenes together feel more natural because the environments surrounding them are intimate instead of overly staged.
Whether they are walking through coastal streets, talking near the waterfront, or sharing quieter moments indoors, the backdrop constantly reinforces the film’s gentle tone without screaming for attention every five seconds. A rare achievement in modern romance films where some locations seem desperate to become social media influencers themselves.
And honestly, that may be why these filming locations are now ending up on viewers’ travel wish lists. Victoria, Deep Cove, Sidney, and James Bay all carry the same comforting energy that defines the movie itself — warm, slightly nostalgic, quietly romantic, and just dramatic enough to make life feel interesting without completely ruining everyone’s mental stability.
Not bad for a film centred around mahjong tables and emotional second chances. So if you suddenly feel the urge to wander through coastal British Columbia while pretending you are about to run into a Hallmark love interest carrying coffee and unresolved feelings, you are definitely not the only one. Which filming spot would you actually visit first?