The Hallmark movie Christmas Island was filmed entirely in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, mainly in and around the coastal town of Lunenburg.

Main filming locations

  • Lunenburg, Nova Scotia – This UNESCO-listed town provided most of the outdoor “Christmas Island” street, harbor, and waterfront scenes, including Montague Street and the colorful waterfront area.
  • Peggy’s Cove – The famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and village were used for several key coastal and lighthouse shots, blended with Lunenburg locations.
  • Hubbards Beach / Shore Club area – The post office interior was filmed in a Shore Club building at Hubbards Beach, a popular filming spot also used in other series.

Fun context for fans

  • There is a real small community called Christmas Island in Nova Scotia, on the Bras d’Or Lakes in Cape Breton, whose name and post office traditions helped inspire the movie’s concept.
  • Lunenburg has become a frequent backdrop for holiday and coastal productions, making it easy to visit real places you see on screen while still feeling like you’re in the fictional Christmas Island.

TL;DR: Christmas Island wasn’t filmed on the actual Australian territory of Christmas Island; it was shot in Nova Scotia, Canada, mainly Lunenburg, with additional scenes at Peggy’s Cove and Hubbards Beach.

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