What Year Is When Calls The Heart Set In

One reason viewers have become so fond of “When Calls The Heart” stems from the series’ authenticity. And that includes holding true to the era. Find out in what year When Calls The Heart is set, and where it takes below. 

Plus: Learn why so many fans have become devoted to watching (and re-watching) this historic frontier drama. If you haven’t viewed it yet, learn what you’re missing below!

When And Where Does ‘When Calls The Heart’ Take Place?

Hallmark originally announced that “When Calls The Heart” was set in 1910. Given that announcement referred to the first season of the frontier drama, each season has taken viewers along with the characters further into the future. But despite advancing a few years, “When Calls The Heart” still shows life in a small town. And that means knowing everyone’s business, with each person’s struggles getting attention from everyone, pointed out Monsters and Critics.

Set in a small mining community on Canada’s frontier, “When Calls the Heart” follows how the closure of a coal mine impacts the town. Originally named Coal Valley, the town becomes renamed Hope Valley. And that renaming reflects how the hopeful changes that take place in the community.

When Does ‘When Calls The Heart’ Return?

That hopeful spirit is expected to continue when the Hallmark Channel premieres season 9 of “When Calls The Heart” this year. Still taking place in an earlier era, the ninth season of “When Calls The Heart” will show Hope Valley growing, reported Deadline.  Extended over 12 episodes, the new season will debut at 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. 

Erin Krakow stars as Elizabeth, with the plot focusing on the race to become mayor of Hope Valley. Indicative of the fact that only a few years have passed since “When Calls The Heart” established itself as a 1910-era romantic drama, the entire town gets into the spirit of the election. Relationships take twists and turns as Elizabeth (Krakow) and Lucas (Chris McNally) seek to understand each other. 

Also starring in season 9 of “When Calls The Heart,” Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Paul Greene, Andrea Brooks and Kevin McGarry will play key roles. The series originated from a novel by Janette Oke novel. One question long-time viewers may ask. Will Lori Loughlin return?

Lori appeared in the first six seasons of “When Calls The Heart.” But in 2019, Loughlin’s involvement in the college admissions scandal caused the Hallmark Channel to drop her. Lori’s fans can, however, view the actress as Abigail Stanton in Season 2 of the spinoff series “When Hope Calls.”

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