Calgary's Lougheed House Stars in Netflix's 'Can This Love Be Translated?'

Calgary's historic Lougheed House has taken on a new role as a filming location for Netflix's latest Korean romance series, Can This Love Be Translated?

The 12-episode series, which premiered on January 16, features South Korean actors Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung portraying the evolving relationship between an actress and her interpreter.

Netflix describes the show as a tale where "much is left unsaid," highlighting the nuanced dynamics of their connection.

In addition to Lougheed House, other Calgary landmarks such as parts of Heritage Park and the Inglewood-based bookstore, The Next Page, served as settings for the series.

Shannon Murray, executive director of Lougheed House, expressed enthusiasm about the mansion's feature in the series.

"It speaks to the universal appeal of the house and its ability to resonate with audiences far beyond Calgary," she said.

Fiona McTaggart, communications manager, noted that this isn't the first time Lougheed House has been a backdrop for productions.

"Billy the Kid was famously shot here, and the same scout put the property on Netflix's radar," she mentioned.

Despite challenges in the global film industry, Calgary's sector has been on an upward trajectory.

According to Calgary Economic Development, the city climbed to fifth place on MovieMaker Magazine's 2025 list of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Filmmaker in North America.

McTaggart anticipates more productions at the century-old site.

"It's a great source of revenue for the organization, and it's a really neat way to share Calgary's heritage, even if it's not necessarily being talked about in the film," she said.

Located at 707 13 Avenue S.W., Lougheed House is recognized for its creamy sandstone exterior and rich wooden interiors.

Built in 1891, McTaggart describes it as an "architectural marvel."

"It's hard to find something that is still standing in the same way and looking the same that it did 135 years ago," she added.

The mansion was once home to the Lougheed family, including Edgar Lougheed, father of Peter Lougheed, Alberta's premier from 1971 to 1985.

In the late 1930s, the city took possession of the family's belongings and sold them.

During World War II, the house served as a barracks for the Canadian Women's Army Corps and later as a YWCA boarding house.

By the early 1990s, the province purchased the property in poor condition.

To prevent demolition, it was declared a historic site and renovated to near-original condition.

In 2005, the Lougheed House Conservation Society reopened the home as a museum to highlight Calgary's history.

McTaggart emphasized the importance of transparency about the site's past.

"Being completely transparent about where the site started is essential to ensure that history does not repeat itself," she said.

For a non-Western television show to have been filmed at Lougheed House, McTaggart considered this a full-circle moment signifying growth and inclusivity.

"There's always been a diverse community living and working here," she said.

"It's really neat to be blending this local Alberta past with an international production and international audience with a Korean film."