In real life, the actors that play Jack and Tim are only two years apart.
As of 29 March 2015, Heartland surpassed Street Legal as the longest running one-hour scripted drama in the history of Canadian television.
The Heartland Ranch is located in Millarville, Alberta.
In the books, Heartland is set in Virginia, USA.
The legal drinking age is set at 18 in Alberta, Canada, where Heartland is set. This explains how characters like Ty, Caleb, and Jade can drink alcohol without legal consequences.