Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas programming event comes to a heartfelt closing with The Christmas Baby, a warm and emotional holiday drama directed by Eva Tavares and written by Topher Payne. The film talks about love, chosen family, and the unexpected ways Christmas can change lives.
Starring Ali Liebert and Katherine Barrell, the movie brings a tender story to life just in time for the holidays, blending romance, community, and a little Christmas miracle.
Where Was The Christmas Baby Filmed?
Hallmark filmed The Christmas Baby primarily in British Columbia, Canada, with most of the shoot taking place across Metro Vancouver. Principal photography for the movie began around May 20, 2025, and wrapped in early June after a little over two weeks of filming.
Despite shooting in late spring, the production team transformed streets, homes, and public spaces into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas décor, lights, and festive charm.
Metro Vancouver
The region’s versatility made it easy to double for small-town holiday streets, family homes, and local businesses. The region’s versatility made it easy to film intimate home scenes, bustling storefront moments, and some emotional nighttime scenes.
Several exterior street scenes dressed with Christmas décor were shot across the area, giving the movie its classic Hallmark winter-town feel.Burnaby,
Burnaby, British Columbia
One of the most recognizable filming spots is Burnaby Village Museum, located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Additional scenes were filmed in Maple Ridge, located in the northeastern part of Metro Vancouver. The area’s quieter neighborhoods and scenic surroundings were used for residential and emotional moments involving Erin, Kelly, and baby Nicholas.
Coquitlam – Riverview Hospital
The now-closed Riverview Hospital at 2601 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam, also served as a filming location. The historic site has been used in many film and TV projects, including The Boy Who Could Fly, Finding Mr. Right, Jatt & Juliet 2, and Welcome to Marwen.
For The Christmas Baby, portions of the location were adapted to fit story-specific interior and exterior scenes.
Vancouver & Downtown Vancouver
Filming also took place in Downtown Vancouver, along with several private residences around the city. These homes were temporarily transformed into Erin and Kelly’s living spaces and other story-related interiors.
Downtown Vancouver’s streets helped bring scale and visual variety to the film, while still maintaining the intimate, small-community tone Hallmark audiences love.
Some of the recent Hallmark films that were shot in British Columbia includes:
The Christmas Baby Cast
The movie is led by two familiar Hallmark faces who bring depth and warmth to the story.
Ali Liebert as Erin Pinnelli
Ali Liebert plays Erin Pinnelli, a shop owner who unexpectedly finds herself caring for a baby during the busiest time of the year. Liebert is well known to Hallmark fans for films like Love of the Irish, Friends & Family Christmas, Every Time a Bell Rings, and Three Wisest Men.
Her television credits include When Calls the Heart, Family Law, Van Helsing, and Charmed. Liebert is also an experienced director, having helmed several Hallmark and Lifetime projects.
Katherine Barrell as Kelly Townsend
Katherine Barrell stars as Kelly Townsend, Erin’s partner and a theatrical set designer preparing for a Christmas show. Barrell is widely recognized for her role as Nicole Haught in Wynonna Earp, along with appearances in A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love, Everything Christmas, Good Witch, and Workin’ Moms.
Supporting cast of the film includes:
- Devon Busswood as Katie
- Brittany Clough as Allie Rogers
- Piper Dacosta as Mrs. Claus
- Lukas Grassmick as Nicholas
- Andrew J. Hampton as Travis
- Caitriona Murphy as Angie Pinnelli
- Barbara Niven as Betty Mitchell
- Jayden Oniah as Nice Scrooge
What Is The Christmas Baby About?
The Christmas Baby follows Erin Pinnelli and Kelly Townsend, a married couple focused on running their business during the busiest time of the year. Just days before Christmas, their plans are turned upside down when they discover a baby boy left behind – along with a handwritten note addressed specifically to them.
Where can I watch The Christmas Baby?
The Christmas Baby premiered on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel and on W Network inside Canada. It is now streaming on Hallmark+. Moreover, if you want to watch it on TV, then, the movie will also re-air on:
- Dec 23 at 10/9c
- Dec 27 at 4/3c
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