This tiny Ontario village with twinkling shops and leafy streets is a real-life Stars Hollow
It's a short drive from Toronto.
A small town near Toronto.
Stars Hollow, the fictional town from the Gilmore Girls series, might just be the coziest autumn village with its charming streets, storybook vibes, and crisp fall air that makes you want to grab a coffee from Luke's.
You can experience a little taste of this village right here in Ontario and it's just a road trip away from Toronto.
Unionville, a historic community in Markham, will have you feeling like Lorelai this fall.
The pilot episode of Gilmore Girls was filmed here, and the village inspired the design for the rest of the series, according to Visit Markham.
Main Street Unionville is straight out of a fairytale and features dreamy fall colours, quaint shops and cafes, cozy patios and more.
You can spend your day exploring the historic buildings, filling up on sweets at the Old Firehall Confectionary, strolling around Toogood Pond and feasting on brunch towers at NextDoor Restaurant.
No day in Stars Hollow is complete without coffee, so you'll want to stop by pod coffee for a cozy beverage.
Gilmore Girls fans won't want to miss out on a trip to the gazebo which was the inspiration for the popular town centre gazebo in the show.
The gazebo features seasonal decor and is a cute spot to snap some pics.
You can even take a self-guided Gilmore Girls tour through the area which takes you to filming locations from the show.
Unleash your inner Gilmore Girl at this real-life Stars Hollow near Toronto.
Main Street Unionville Website
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