I had wondered for a long time what town they used for Patience, Colorado in Resident Alien. I had thought it was in Colorado but it is actually Ladysmith on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. We used to go stay at Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island because my daughters' liked riding across on the Ferries from Anacortes, Washington. However, you can also drive into Vancouver, BC Canada and then take a ferry from there over to Vancouver Island and Victoria BC Canada too. However, if you drive north to Port Hardy it's about 4 hours drive so make sure you have a place to stay on the north of Vancouver Island before you go that far north by car or truck or motorcycle or Bicycle or on foot.
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The exterior scenes and Main Street for the fictional town of Patience, Colorado, are actually filmed in Ladysmith, a small coastal town on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Key filming locations in and around Ladysmith include:
- First Avenue: The primary street used for the town's storefronts, including Mama Sap's Pizza and the sheriff's station.
- Britannia Beach: Used for the exterior shots of Harry Vanderspeigle's lakeside cabin.
- Vancouver Area: Interior scenes, such as the health clinic and bar, are shot on custom-built sets at soundstages in Delta and North Vancouver.
- Colorado Views: The sweeping aerial shots seen in the show are digitally composited, often featuring the mountains around Telluride, Colorado.
If you are planning a trip, I can provide details on how to get to Vancouver Island from the Portland, OR area, or list local Ladysmith businesses and cafes featured on the show!
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