City to unveil Handmaid’s Tale walking tour and exclusive exhibits

The City of Cambridge invites fans of The Handmaid’s Tale to Under His Eye: The Gilead Experience – a self-guided tour of filming locations with exhibits featuring original film props and items on loan from our partners at Take 5 Productions.

The tour offers visitors the chance to explore streets and locations where the award-winning show was filmed and showcases Cambridge’s leading role in the popular series. From Queen’s Square to the banks of the Grand River, the locations highlight the city’s appeal to the film industry overall.

“I’m proud that the City of Cambridge and its community played such a significant role in bringing this globally recognized story to audiences,” said Mayor Jan Liggett. “It was an honour to have Margaret Atwood’s powerful novel brought to life right here in our city. As a long-time admirer of her work, I’m especially proud to see Cambridge featured so prominently in this adaptation. The self-guided tour and exhibits will give fans, residents, and visitors the chance to experience first-hand the locations and creativity that brought Gilead to life. Living here and knowing the versatility and beauty of this city, it’s not hard to see why the film industry chooses it time and time again.”

“From start to finish, filming here was an outstanding experience,” said John Weber, President and CEO of Take 5 Productions, and executive producer of The Handmaid’s Tale. “The City of Cambridge went above and beyond to make sure our team had everything we needed – from permits, to logistics, to on-the-ground support. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made for an incredible partnership and the scenery in Cambridge created the perfect backdrop for this award-winning series.”

What to expect:

City Hall campus, including the Cambridge Centre for the Arts will feature temporary exhibits with select original props, production items and photo opportunities. The exhibits will give fans a rare look at the creativity and work that went into bringing Margaret Atwood’s work to life on screen.

The self-guided tour is free and can be accessed as a printed map at City Hall or online. There will also be signage and QR codes at select locations, offering context and information about scene locations, as well as production facts.

Quick Facts:

• The Handmaid’s Tale has filmed multiple seasons in the City of Cambridge, Ontario.
• The series has received international acclaim, including Emmy and Golden Globe awards.
• The City Hall exhibit will display original props from the series, available until November 6, 2025.
• The self-guided tour format allows visitors to explore at their own pace. Note: some exhibits at City Hall will only be available during business hours.

Under His Eye: The Gilead Experience will be on display from October 22 – November 6, 2025.

Learn more by visiting cambridge.ca/Handmaids.