If "My Life With The Walter Boys" has you dreaming about ranch life, sprawling landscapes and small-town Canada, you are not alone. The Netflix series may be set in the fictional Silver Falls, Colorado, but its real-world backdrop is firmly rooted in Alberta, Canada. Across three seasons, the production has made use of ranches, schools, heritage sites, parks and towns around Calgary, transforming familiar Canadian landscapes into Jackie Howard’s new home. Season 3, which premiered on Netflix on August 6, 2026, expands that visual world further, with several scenes filmed in and around High River and the surrounding countryside. From the Walter family’s real-life ranch to the locations behind some of the season’s most memorable moments, here are the places that helped turn "My Life With The Walter Boys" into one of Netflix’s most scenic teen dramas.
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is the main production base for "My Life With The Walter Boys" and has played a central role in creating the fictional world of Silver Falls. The city’s proximity to ranchland, open countryside and mountain scenery gives the series the distinctly Western setting its story demands. Several recognisable Calgary locations have featured across the show, including Girletz Rodeo Ranch, Heritage Park Historical Village, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Splitsville Glamorgan, the University of Calgary and Foothills Athletic Park. For the cast, Calgary also became home during the lengthy shoots. Noah LaLonde, who plays Cole Walter, previously described spending several months filming in the city as “one of the greatest times of my life.”
CL Ranch, Alberta
The Walter family home is not a Hollywood set. Located west of Calgary, CL Ranch serves as the real-life setting for the sprawling Walter property where Jackie begins her new life. The ranch is central to the series, appearing as the backdrop for family gatherings, conversations and the everyday chaos of life with the Walters. Its wide-open surroundings also help establish the contrast between Jackie’s former life in Manhattan and her new existence in rural Colorado. Horseback riding became part of the cast’s preparation for the series, with Nikki Rodriguez learning to ride while preparing for Jackie. The ranch’s working landscape gives the show much of its authentic Western character.
High River, Alberta
High River takes on a particularly important role in Season 3, with several key scenes filmed around the town. Located south of Calgary, the community is known for its historic downtown, Western heritage and connection to film and television productions. Season 3 uses a number of High River landmarks, turning familiar local spaces into parts of Silver Falls. The town is home to several locations viewers can spot throughout the season, including the Museum of the Highwood, Highwood Centre and George Lane Memorial Park. The result is a version of Silver Falls that feels lived-in rather than purpose-built for television, with streets, public spaces and community buildings becoming part of Jackie and the Walters’ world.
Sheep River Falls, Alberta
Season 3 takes Jackie and Cole to Sheep River Falls for one of the show’s more personal moments. Located near the town of Okotoks, the waterfall and surrounding landscape provide a distinctly Albertan setting for the series. The location appears in the first episode of the new season, adding another natural setting to the story’s growing visual palette. Sheep River Falls is part of the broader network of scenic landscapes around Calgary, where rivers, foothills and wooded areas make it possible for productions to recreate the rural atmosphere of fictional Colorado. For viewers inspired to explore the region, the area also offers opportunities to experience the landscapes that make southern Alberta such a popular filming destination.
Museum Of The Highwood, High River
History gets a starring role in Season 3 when the Museum of the Highwood doubles as the setting for a town hall meeting in the second episode. Housed in High River’s historic former railway station, the museum explores the heritage of the surrounding region through exhibitions and local artefacts. Its period architecture provides a natural fit for Silver Falls, allowing the production to use a genuine community landmark rather than constructing a fictional civic space from scratch. The location is part of High River’s historic core and adds another layer of local character to the series. For fans of the show, it is one of the easier Season 3 locations to connect with the real Alberta landscape.
Highwood Centre, High River
The Highwood Centre provides the setting for the Aurelita Chamber of Commerce banquet in Season 3’s third episode. Located in the heart of High River, the venue is a community events space that becomes part of the fictional Silver Falls world on screen. Its use reflects the way the series builds its setting through existing local venues rather than relying entirely on constructed sets. High River’s heritage architecture and small-town streets have become increasingly recognisable throughout the new season, making the community one of the most significant filming locations outside Calgary. For viewers following the show’s locations, the Highwood Centre is another example of how southern Alberta provides the production with a ready-made small-town backdrop.
George Lane Memorial Park, High River
George Lane Memorial Park features in one of Season 3’s most memorable romantic moments, serving as the setting for a proposal in the sixth episode. The park sits close to High River’s historic centre and is named after George Lane, an influential rancher and businessman associated with Alberta’s early agricultural history. Its green spaces and established trees provide a natural outdoor setting that fits comfortably into the world of Silver Falls. The location also reinforces the show’s connection to the region’s ranching heritage, which runs through much of its visual identity. For fans exploring High River, the park offers another chance to see one of the real places that appeared on screen.
Black Diamond Land & Cattle Co., Millarville
Alex Walter’s rodeo storyline gets its backdrop from Black Diamond Land & Cattle Co., located in the rural hamlet of Millarville. The property features across several Season 3 episodes as Alex pursues his ambitions in the rodeo world. Its rural setting fits naturally with the character’s storyline and the wider ranch culture that shapes the Walter family. Millarville itself lies southwest of Calgary, in an area known for its agricultural landscapes and foothill scenery. By filming here, the production could retain the sense of space that is essential to Alex’s world without having to recreate a rodeo environment on a studio lot. It is another location where Alberta’s working countryside becomes part of the story.
Chestermere High School, Alberta
The fictional Silver Falls High School has a very real address: Chestermere High School in Alberta. The school served as one of the principal locations for the first two seasons and returned for Season 3. Production used classrooms, sports fields, courts and the school’s front entrance, with local students even appearing as extras. The familiar school environment is an important part of the series, providing the setting for the friendships, rivalries and everyday teenage moments that run alongside the Walter family drama. The production’s use of a functioning school also gives Silver Falls High a believable sense of place. For fans, it is perhaps one of the most recognisable locations from the series.
Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane, a town west of Calgary, has also contributed to the wider world of "My Life With The Walter Boys." Locations including Fence & Post and Cochrane RancheHouse were used during earlier seasons, helping establish the look and feel of Silver Falls. Cochrane’s location between Calgary and the foothills makes it particularly useful for productions looking for a combination of townscapes and rural surroundings. While Season 3 shifts more attention towards High River and other southern Alberta locations, Cochrane remains part of the visual foundation built in the earlier seasons. Its role is a reminder that the fictional Colorado town seen on screen is actually a patchwork of real communities across Alberta.
Kananaskis Country, Alberta
Kananaskis Country supplied some of the series’ most recognisable natural scenery, including Elbow River Launch, which appeared in the first season. The region, located west of Calgary, is known for its mountain landscapes, forests, rivers and extensive outdoor recreation areas. Its scenery helps broaden the visual world of "My Life With The Walter Boys" beyond the ranch and town settings. Kananaskis has long been a popular filming location thanks to its proximity to Calgary and its varied terrain. Although Silver Falls exists only in fiction, the landscapes used to create it draw from some very real corners of Alberta, giving the series its distinctive combination of ranch-country charm and expansive Canadian wilderness.
FAQs
1. Where was "My Life With The Walter Boys" filmed?
The series was filmed across Alberta, Canada, including Calgary, High River, Cochrane, Chestermere and Kananaskis Country.
2. Is Silver Falls a real town?
No. Silver Falls, Colorado, is fictional, with different Alberta locations used to bring the town to life.
3. Where is the Walter family ranch filmed?
The Walter family home was filmed at CL Ranch, located west of Calgary, Alberta.
4. Where was Season 3 filmed?
Season 3 was filmed across southern Alberta, with High River featuring prominently alongside Calgary and other locations.
5. Where was Silver Falls High School filmed?
Chestermere High School in Alberta was used as the fictional Silver Falls High School across the series.
