You don’t need to go across the pond to feel like you’ve walked straight into Downton Abbey. In fact, Dundurn Castle may just be the closest thing Canada has to its own Downton Abbey. Visiting Dundurn Castle in Hamilton gives period-loving hearts exactly what they need to get their Victorian-era experience.

Did you know that a lot of Hallmark movies are filmed right here in next to Burlington? Hamilton, Ancaster, Oakville, and Milton — all just a short drive from Burlington — have quietly become some of Hallmark’s favorite filming spots. Between the heritage buildings, cozy small-town main streets, and rolling countryside, it’s easy to see why.