The 12-episode ninth season will premiere on Sunday, March 6 at 9/8c.
Hope Valley is in a state of growth, with the foundry's progress and the evolution of key relationships. The Mayoral race has the town buzzing with a few members of the town running against one another. Elizabeth and Lucas focus on their relationship beyond courtship, and as she gets to know Lucas better, she learns about his past which gives Elizabeth pause about their future.
The drama stars Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Martin Cummins, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Andrea Brooks, Paul Greene, Kevin McGarry and Chris McNally.
"When Calls the Heart is a cherished series that continues to grow in the ratings annually," said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President of Programming, Crown Media Family Networks. "It continues to gain fans and is a tentpole of our network's storytelling. We are thrilled to showcase a new season from the talented writers and amazing cast. Continuing with original stories of romance, drama and friendship, we are thrilled for viewers to tune in to the new season."
