This 'Gilmore Girls' tour near Toronto lets you wander through a real-life Stars Hollow

"Breathe in folks, smells like fall."

A gazebo and town sign decorated for fall. Right: The main street of a town.

Stars Hollow from 'Gilmore Girls.' Right: A town in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

Grab your coffee and favourite book, because this real-life Stars Hollow near Toronto will have you feeling like you're one of the Gilmore girls. With quaint streets and sweet local shops, the town will transport you right into the show.

The pilot episode of Gilmore Girls was filmed on Main St. Unionville, and the rest of the series drew inspiration from this charming little town.

You can imagine that you're in Stars Hollow as you wander the picturesque streets and explore the cozy stores.

Destination Markham even has a Gilmore Girls Self-Guided Tour that takes you around Unionville to different places featured in the show.

You'll explore locations that served as Luke's Diner, Taylor’s Olde Fashioned Soda Shoppe and more. While these spots may not look exactly as they did in the show, true Gilmore Girls fans will be able to spot some similarities.

You won't want to miss out on a trip to the iconic gazebo, which, according to Destination Markham, "never made an appearance on the show but was the inspiration for the well-known town centre gazebo where there were many town events and where many life lessons were learned on the show."

The Unionville gazebo is always decked out in seasonal decor and is the perfect spot for Gilmore Girls fans to snap a photo.

Fall is a magical time to experience the tour, as Gilmore Girls is often associated with the cozy, festive vibes of the autumn season.

So, get ready to unleash your inner Lorelai and Rory while exploring the streets of Ontario's own Stars Hollow.

Gilmore Girls Self-Guided Tour

Price: Free

When: Year-round

Address: Main Street Unionville, ON

Destination Markham Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

This article's left-hand cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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