(Hallmark)

It’s nearly time to return to Hope Valley. Hallmark Channel has announced that When Calls the Heart will return on Sunday, February 23rd, at 8:00 PM.

The characters were last seen on Christmas for the When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas movie. Compared to the previous season’s feature, it was down by 29% in the 18-49 demographic and down by 19% in overall viewers.

Here’s the season seven announcement:

CABLE TELEVISION’S #1 SERIES, “WHEN CALLS THE HEART,” RETURNS FOR SEASON 7 EXCLUSIVELY ON HALLMARK CHANNEL, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd

Cable’s #1 Drama Makes Its Highly Anticipated Return

Season Seven of “When Calls the Heart,” Hallmark Channel’s longest-running, most-watched primetime series to date, returns with all-new episodes on Sunday, February 23 at 8pm/7c, starring Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Martin Cummins, Andrea Brooks, Paul Greene, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Aren Buchholz, Eva Bourne, Kayla Wallace, Johannah Newmarch and Florence Blakeley. Buoyed by a legion of devoted fans, the Hearties, “When Calls the Heart” continues to grow in popularity and in the ratings.

In the Season Seven premiere, titled “A Moving Picture,” Lucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration. Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation. Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways from Carson. Gowen is interviewed for a business magazine.

What do you think? Will you be watching the return of When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Channel? Should this be the end or, do you think it should be renewed for season eight?