The Handmaid's Tale TV series was primarily filmed in Ontario, Canada, with many scenes shot in and around Toronto. Key filming locations include:
- Toronto, Ontario: Numerous scenes were filmed here, including at Cinespace Film Studios, Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto City Hall, University of Toronto, St. Lawrence Market, and various streets and parks such as Allan Gardens Children's Conservatory and Scarborough Bluffs
- Cambridge, Ontario: Known for its old-world architecture, Cambridge was used for iconic scenes like the Main Street Bridge and Queen’s Square, as well as Central Presbyterian Church and the local farmers market
- Hamilton, Ontario: Hamilton City Hall was used as the Red Center where handmaids are trained, and Liuna Station appeared in flashbacks
- Oshawa, Ontario and Pickering, Ontario: Additional filming took place in these locations for various street scenes and outdoor shots
- Other notable locations include Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium, Humber College, Hotel X Toronto, and the abandoned Talisman Mountain Resort in the Beaver Valley region for Mayday’s base
The series, based on Margaret Atwood's novel, has used these diverse Ontario locations to represent the dystopian world of Gilead, despite being set in the United States
. Filming for the final sixth season took place from September 2024 to February 2025, continuing to utilize many of these Ontario locations
