The series is set in the beautiful fictional town of Algonquin Bay, named after Algonquin Provincial Park, which sits between Ottowa, Toronto and Sudbury in Ontario, Canada.

What is the setting for Cardinal?

Cardinal is a crime drama featuring Billy Campbell who plays detective John Cardinal. He's on the hunt for a serial killer in a fictional small city in northern Ontario. The television show was filmed in Sudbury, North Bay and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.

Is Algonquin Bay a real place?

The fictional city of Algonquin Bay is supposed to be a scenic and snowy landscape. Which is why Cardinal is filmed in several cinematic locations across Canada. The first major filming location for Cardinal is the city of Sudbury, which is the largest city in Northern Ontario based on population.