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Photography Locations in Toronto

The Ultimate Guide

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If you’re looking for photography locations in Toronto, this is exactly where you need to be. We were one of the first photographers in Toronto to create a comprehensive list of locations and include information about each location, as well as pictures when possible.

One of the things you’ll notice is that we mention permits for each location, and you need to keep a few things in mind when it comes to permits. First – every establishment can change their permit requirements whenever they want, so always inquire directly with the location as to whether or not you’ll need a permit as our list may not be up-to-date. Second, if you don’t want to pay for a permit then you can’t use the location. The idea of trying to “get away without a permit” is only going to put your photo session in jeopardy. If you don’t like the idea of photography permits, choose a place that doesn’t require them.

When it comes to indoor photography locations, or at least “weather proof” locations, you absolutely will NOT find a free indoor location unless it’s your reception space. After 13+ years in the wedding industry, I can say with certainty that if there were an amazing, free indoor location for wedding photos I would have found it by now.

Finally, not all photography locations in Toronto are created equal in terms of lighting. Some of these locations are fine during the day but really come to life when the sun is rising or setting. There are so many reasons to take sunrise engagement photos and as you go through the gallery of images below, I think you’ll be able to see for yourself! An experienced wedding photographer is highly skilled with light – but we can’t make 3pm on a summer afternoon look like a susnet. So if there’s a certain dreamy, sunset look you want to make sure that your photos have – make sure to discuss this with your photographer and be open to getting creative with your timeline! (We can’t control the sun – I really wish I could, but there are some limitations to our job haha!)


Photography Locations in Toronto:

Quick Guide

If all you want is a list of photography locations in Toronto – here you go! If you want to learn more about each location and see photos, keep scrolling.

Downtown Toronto

  • Yorkville
  • Osgoode Hall
  • Guildwood Park (aka Guild Inn Gardens)
  • Front Street & the Esplanade
  • High Park
  • Casa Loma
  • Distillery District
  • Union Station
  • Cherry Beach
  • Artscape Wynchwood Barns
  • The Burroughs
  • Steamwhistle Brewery
  • University of Toronto: Trinity College
  • University of Toronto: Hart House
  • University of Toronto: Knox College
  • St. Lawrence Market
  • Kensington Market
  • York University
  • Sunnyside Pavillion
  • Thompson Hotel
  • Allan Gardens Conservatory
  • Harbourfront
  • Spadina House
  • Bob Rumball Manor
  • Graffiti Alley
  • Allan Gardens
  • Miller Lash House
  • Polson Pier (aka ‘The Docks’)
  • Graydon Hall Manor
  • Toronto Islands

Scarborough + Durham Region

  • Don Valley Brickworks (aka Evergreen Brickworks)
  • Todmorden Mills
  • Hilton @ Hwy 7 and Warden
  • Trafalgar Girls School
  • Robert McLaughlin Gallery
  • Bluffers Park (aka Scarborough Bluffs)
  • Thompson Memorial Park
  • Rouge Park
  • Milliken Park
  • Graydon Hall Manor
  • Heydenshore Park
  • Cullen Gardens & Miniature Village
  • Parkwoods Estate

Etobicoke + Mississauga

  • Humber River Bridge
  • Black Creek Pioneer Village
  • Centennial Park Conservatory
  • Humber Arboretum
  • Mississauga City Hall (aka Mississauga Civic Center)
  • Kariya Park
  • Gairloch Gardens
  • Adamson Estate
  • Chinguacousy Park
  • Benares Historic House
  • Riverwood Conservancy
  • Rattlesnake Point
  • Crawford Lake
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Gage Park
  • Erindale Park
  • Holcim Waterfront Estates
  • Paletta Mansion

North Toronto + Beyond

  • Downtown Unionville
  • German Mills Settler’s Park
  • Kleinburg Railway
  • Richmond Green Park
  • The Doctors House
  • McMichael Gallery
  • Eaton Hall
  • Bellvue Manor
  • Belcroft Estates

When it comes to finding photography locations in Toronto, you need to remember that not all locations are ideal for every client. While you certainly will want to choose a location that you feel is beautiful, you also need to choose a photography location in Toronto that will fit everyone that you plan on having there (this includes a wedding party) and meet your expectations around weather-proofing! Many of the photography locations below are exclusively outdoors without an option for rain, so do your research wisely!


Central & Downtown Toronto

Downtown Yorkville

  • Address: roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west
  • Good for rainy days? Not particularly – a few areas that are covered but mostly open air
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon – weekdays
  • Special Notes: Yorkville is a phenomenal photography location in Toronto if you’re looking for night time engagement or night time wedding photos.

Osgoode Hall

  • Address: 130 Queen St. West
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical
  • Good for Rainy Days? Not particularly – there is a wee bit of coverage under arches but it’s mostly outdoor.
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? No – but it is outdoor only with no exceptions
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • Take a peek at our blog for more Osgoode Hall wedding photos

Guildwood Park (aka Guild Inn Gardens)

  • Address: 201 Guildwood Pkwy
  • Description: Architectural | Historical | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Good for Rainy Days? No, it’s primarily outdoors unless you’re having your whole wedding there (some covered/indoor options for portraits then)
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for outdoor family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon, during the week. It’s exceptionally busy on weekends.

Front Street & the Esplanade

  • Address: Front Street & The Esplanade
  • Description: Modern, City vibes
  • Good for Rainy Days? No, outdoor only with only a few spots of rain coverage that aren’t enough for a whole session
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the couple or a couple and a really small wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning (like, SUNRISE early!)
  • Why this is one of the best photography locations in Toronto: I love that within a 10 minute walk you can find a variety of colours, textures and history landmarks. It’s fun and versatile and perfect for a couple who is looking for fun city vibes to their photos.
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High Park

  • Address: 1873 Bloor St. West
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Good for Rainy Days? No, exclusively outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Surprisingly – no… keep reading to understand why
  • Permit Required? Photography permits are not available for High Park as they do not allow formal photography to occur on park grounds so weddings are out of the question. Some people can get away with engagement photos or family photos there if you don’t have ab obstructive setup with your gear.
  • Best time to shoot there: Sunset… only if the locational is exceptionally meaningful to you.
  • Why I think High Park isn’t a great choice for photography locations in Toronto: High Park really doesn’t look that different from other parks. It’s various greenery for the most part. Getting in and out of High Park is always a chore because the parking situation isn’t great. While the Cherry Blossoms at High Park can be beautiful, High Park becomes an absolute zoo during Cherry Blossom season and not only is accessing the park difficult but it’s nearly impossible to get a clear shot where there aren’t people in the background of your photo. If you absolutely insist on Cherry Blossom photos in High Park, do it at sunrise – it will make the whole experience so much more enjoyable and make your photos so much better.

Casa Loma

  • Address: 1 Austin Terrance
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Unique
  • Good for Rainy Days? Only if you’re having your whole wedding there! Otherwise it’s outdoors only. There’s some covered area at the front of the castle though.
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: If you’re outside only, sunrise or sunset. If you’re indoors, any time!
  • Take a peek at our blog to see the rest of this beautiful Casa Loma wedding

Distillery District

  • Address: 55 Mill St.
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Unique | Tourist Attraction
  • Good for Raindy Days? Nope – not at all. It’s outdoor only and has next to no rain coverage.
  • Suitable for large groups? Not particularly; perhaps if you have a small wedding party with you but I would not recommend for family photos
  • Permit Required? Yes (and they check, so don’t think you can get away without one!)
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon on weekdays
  • Why I don’t necessarily love the Distillery District as a popular photography locations in Toronto: I have a love/hate relationship with the Distillery District and it’s been over a decade in the making. When I first started shooting weddings (13+ years ago) the Distillery District looked very different. There were no giant pieces of artwork in the middle of the main area, there were no food trucks, no pop-ups and very few weekly festivals. Now, the Distillery District is filled with pop-up businesses and bulky artwork and it’s lost a lot of that historic charm. Not to mention, outside of the pandemic times, the Distillery District often has festivals going on during the weekends which make otherwise accessible spots for photos not inaccessible. It’s crazy busy on weekends, especially during the summer, and there’s literally no option for rainy day backup plans. So if the Distillery District is truly meaningful to you, I support you in choosing a location that has emotion associated with it and we’ll rock it (with the understanding that if it rains, you’re going to be going the umbrella route!) If you don’t have a particularly tight emotional tie to the Distillery District, though, I do not recommend it as a location for photos.

Union Station

  • Address: 65 Front St. West
  • Description: Architectural | Historical
  • Good for Rainy Days? No – it’s primarily outdoors. You can get a permit for indoors but it’s busy and the lighting isn’t great
  • Suitable for large groups? No
  • Permit Required? Yes, for indoors. Outdoors – no.
  • Best time to shoot there: Good luck with that one – it’s Union station, one of the busiest places in the city! Unless you’re shooting in the early spring or late fall when the weather isn’t great (so the tourists aren’t out) you just need to take a chance on what the crowd will be like.

Cherry Beach

  • Address: Located on the south end of Cherry St.
  • Description: Natural, Waterfront, Beach
  • Good for Rainy Days? No, it’s exclusively outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Sunrise or Sunset during the week. There are often very large crowds there during the weekends and in the evenings all summer, so keep that in mind!

Artscape Wychwood Barns

  • Address: 76 Wychwood Ave
  • Description: Modern | Architectural | Historical | Unique
  • Good for Rainy Days? Yes! It has outdoor+ indoor options but you need to make sure you book well in advance
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime

The Burroughs

  • Address: 639 Queen St. West.
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Architectural | Historical
  • Good for Rainy Days? Yes – there are indoor options (if your wedding is there)
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes – both indoors and on the rooftop
  • Permit Required? Yes – although they may not be able to offer you a permit if your wedding isn’t there. Inquire with them directly to discuss options.
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime, although you’ll get your best results from the rooftop if you’re there at sunset
  • Take a peek at our blog to see this full wedding at The Burroughs Building

Steamwhistle Brewery

  • Address: 255 Bremner Blvd
  • Description: Modern | Architectural | Unique | Historic
  • Good for Raindy Days? No, it’s primarily outdoors unless your whole wedding is there (and even then, indoor is quite dark and not ideal for portraits)
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: As close to sunset (or sunrise) as possible and ideally not on weekends unless you have no other choice. Roundhouse park can get very busy.

University of Toronto: Trinity College

  • Address: 6 Hoskin Ave
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Traditional
  • Good for a Rainy Day? Yes – if you’re having your ceremony there. Otherwise, outdoor only.
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: If you’re indoors, mid-day is fabulous as lots of light will be let into the chapel; for outdoors, later in the afternoon is best to help find shaded spaces
  • Why I love Trinity College as one of the best wedding photography locations in Toronto: The big perk of having photos at Trinity College is getting inside the Chapel. This often can’t be done unless your ceremony is there as well, though. Ceremonies at Trinity College are breathtakingly beautiful and unlike any other ceremony location in the city. In my opinion, Trinity College is one of the best photography locations in Toronto if you’re also allowed indoors. Without being allowed indoors, into the chapel, the outdoors just looks like any other part of the U of T campus.

University of Toronto: Hart House

  • Address: 7 Hart House Circle
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Traditional
  • Good for Rainy Days? Not particularly – it’s mostly outdoors. There are a few spots indoors to take some creative portraits, but most of the potraits typically happen outdoors and indoors is reserved for the reception.
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes, outdoors
  • Permit Required? Yes (and veven then, you may not be able to access inside unless your permit specifies use of indoor spaces)
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • Take a peek at this Hart House wedding on our blog

University of Toronto: Knox College

  • Address: 59 St. George Street
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Traditional
  • Good for Rainy Days? Yes – it has indoor + outdoor options (with access to the chapel if your ceremony is also there)
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • Why I love Trinity College as one of the best wedding photography locations in Toronto: Of all of the U of T photography locations, I think Knox is by far the most versatile. There’s the indoor area with the grand staircase and beautiful windows, but the outdoor area also has the breezeway that’s covered so you can still be in natural light and safe from the rain. Knox college, in my opinion, is the best investment of all the U of T permits.
  • See more of this Knox College wedding on our blog!

St. Lawrence Market

  • Address: 92 Front St. East (the actual market, although the whole neighbourhood is often referred to as “St. Lawrence Market” which contains the Gooderham Building, too)
  • Description: Modern | Unique
  • Good for Rainy Days? No – exclusively outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon and NOT weekends unless you want that kind of chaos in your photos! (It’s freaking busy on weekends, y’all!)

Kensington Market

  • Address: Dundas/Spadina Area
  • Description: Modern | Unique
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Liberty Village

  • Address: ~101 Jefferson Ave
  • Description: Modern | Unique
  • Good for a Raindy Day? No – outdoor only
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes, in some of the areas.
  • Permit Required? No…ish. You have to be cautious in Liberty Village because many of the spaces are private property (condos) and you may be asked to leave by security if you’re somewhere that you shouldn’t be. A well-seasoned photographer can guide you through the neighbourhood successfully, though!
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • Have a peek at some more liberty Village wedding photos on our blog

York University: Glendon Campus

  • Address: 2275 Bayview Ave.
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical
  • Good for a Raindy Day? No – primarily outdoor with very limited access indoors
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes, outdoors only
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • Have a peek at some more York University wedding photos on our blog

Sunnyside Pavillion

  • Address: 1755 Lakeshore West
  • Description: Architectural | Natural
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Thompson Hotel

  • Address: 550 Wellington Ave. West
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Unique | Rooftop
  • Good for Rainy Days? Yes, there are indoor + outdoor options but if you don’t use the rooftop you’ll be missing out!
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes, and ensure you specify that you want your permit to include rooftop access
  • Best time to shoot there: Indoor can be any time, but for the rooftop you ideally want sunrise or sunset in order to ensure you maximize the beauty of the views available to you. Weekdays is often ideal as weekends typically have events scheduled.
  • Have a peek at a Thompson Hotel wedding on our blog!

 Harbourfront

  • Address: extends from Bathurst Street in the west, along Queen’s Quay, with its ill-defined eastern boundary being either Yonge Street or York Street.
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Unique
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Spadina House

  • Address: 285 Spadina Rd.
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Unique
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime

Allan Gardens

  • Address: 19 Horticulture Ave.
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Good for Rainy Days? Kinda. Indoor photos are permitted for those with a permit although the space is quite cozy and not ideal for larger groups. Couples photos can rock it indoors at Allan Gardens but I would hesitate to say that it’s ideal for larger groups.
  • Suitable for large groups? Outdoors – yes! Indoors – not particularly but it can work in a pinch.
  • Permit Required? Yes – especially for indoors.
  • Best time to shoot there: If you’re outdoors, early morning or late afternoon. If you’re indoors, any time can work!

Graffiti Alley

  • Address: ~753 Queen St. West
  • Description: Modern | Unique
  • Good for a rainy day? No – it’s exclusively outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Moderately large groups, yes!
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • What you need to know about this photography locations in Toronto: So graffiti alley is called graffiti alley because it’s a literal alley. That means while you have some amazing artwork to surround yourselves with, you’re still in an alley which means puddles, bargage bins and people walking through it. If you have anyone in your wedding party of family that is sensitive to smells or who may not be comfortable in an actual alley in the middle of the city, opt for a different location.
  • Want to see more Graffity Alley wedding photos? Check out the blog!

Miller Lash House

  • Address: 130 Old Kingston Rd.
  • Description: Romantic | Historical
  • Good for Rainy Days? Not particularly – it’s primarily outdoor. If you’re having your wedding there you may have access to some indoor or covered spaces depending on your setup for the day.
  • Suitable for large groups? Outside – yes! Indoors, only if you need to in a pinch.
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Sunset. Miller Lash House is a historic building on an extensive greenspace with very little shade. Mid-day photos outdoors will be challenging as you’ll need to avoid the harsh sun. Sunset (and soft lighting!) makes the space much more versatile.
  • Want to see more Miller Lash House wedding pictures? Check out the blog!

Polson Pier (aka ‘The Docks’)

  • Address: 11 Polson St.
  • Description: Modern, Unique, CityScape, Industrial
  • Good for a Raindy Day? No, it’s exclusively outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No – it’s just a dock! Itty bitty little space that’s often combined with industrial buildings in the neighbourhood or Cherry Beach
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Sunset during the weekdays; it’s a popular spot for amateur photographers to capture landscapes so it can get very busy on weekends
  • Have a peek at some more Polson Pier photos on the blog

Bob Rumball Manor

  • Address: 2395 Bayview Ave
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical
  • Good for Rainy Days? Yes – indoor + outdoor options
  • Suitable for large groups? Outdors moreso than indoors (it’s a manor but it’s not as big as you think it may be)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime if you’re indoors, later afternoons if you’re outdoors.

Graydon Hall Manor

  • Address: 185 Graydon Hall Dr.
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Architectural | Unique
  • Good for a Raindy Day? Yes – Outdir + indoor options (although indoor may be limited to those having their wedding there – please inquire with Graydon Hall directly)
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • Take a peek at this Graydon Hall Manor wedding on our blog!

Ward’s Island (Toronto Island)

  • Address: Toronto Island
  • Description: Romantic | Unique | Natural | Gardens & Greenery |
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

What about popular Toronto Parks?

Why are they not listed here?

The big, popular Toronto parks are not a great place to take your wedding or engagement photos and, in fact, I typically actively recommend against using the big parks unless they have a deep meaning and connection to you.

Parks I would recommend avoiding include:

  • Trinity Bellwoods
  • Kew Gardens
  • Rosetta McClain Gardens
  • Toronto Botanical Gardens/Edwards Gardens
  • Trillium Park
  • High Park
  • Humber Bay Park
  • St. James Park
  • James Gardens
  • Alexander Muir Gardens

Why do I recommend avoiding these parks? For a few reasons. First, they almost all require a permit that’s rather expensive considering all you’re getting is a green space. Second, they are all super busy on weekends which means you likely won’t be able to get big, picturesque landscape images without dozens of people in the background. Third, they don’t have coverage for rainy days – this means that if the weather looks questionable on your wedding day you can’t use this location now (that you’ve paid a permit for). Finally, lighting isn’t great in these big parks. Wedding photos typically happen mid-day when the sun is at it’s most harsh and the last place you want to be is in a big open area with little shade. Nobody wants to be squinting, sweating and sunburned in their photos!

Scarborough + Durham Region

When you’re looking for photography locations in Toronto and you need to be outside of the downtown core your options behind a little bit more limited, but there are still some amazing spots to choose from! One of the harder things to find in East Toronto + Durham Region, though, is indoor photography locations. Often times our clients will build extra time into their schedule to travel a bit further for an indoor location or they opt for a kick-butt Air BnB that can be used as a photo studio. When you’re willing to get creative, the possibilities are endless!

Don Valley Brickworks (aka Evergreen Brickworks)

  • Address: 550 Bayview Ave
  • Description: Modern | Architectural | Unique
  • Good for Rainy Days? Not particularly – it’s mostly outdoors now
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon
  • What you need to know about this Toronto photography location: Sometime around 2018, Evergreen Brickworks no longer allowed photography in the kiln area of the buildings. These kilns are classic “Brickworks” and without them, not only do you lose a huge portion of the indoor/covered options, you also lose a lot of what makes the Brickworks so unique. Before paying for a permit, make sure to do your due diligence and find out if you have access to the kiln area or not.

Todmorden Mills

  • Address: 67 Pottery Rd
  • Description: Historical | Natural
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites

  • Address: 8500 Warden Ave, Markham
  • Description: Modern
  • Good for a Rainy Day? No – it’s mostly outdoors with extremely limited indoor access
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes, as long as the groups aren’t TOO large
  • Permit Required? Yes, unless your whole wedding is there
  • Best time to shoot there: Later in the afternoon

Trafalgar Girls School

  • Address: 401 Reynolds St, Whitby
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Historical | Unique
  • Good for a Raindy Day? Yes – there are indoor and outdoor oprionts available although indoors can be a tad crowded so I’d prefer doing larger group shots outdoors unless it’s impossible to do so
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime
  • Address: 72 Queen St, Oshawa
  • Description: Modern
  • Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime

Bluffers Park (aka Scarborough Bluffs)

  • Address: 1 Brimley St. South, Scarborough
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Good for Rainy Days? No – exclusively outdoors
  • Suitable for large groups? Not unless everyone is okay with a 7-8 minute hike
  • Permit Required? It currently remains unclear if the beach itself requires a permit
  • Best time to shoot there: Sunrise, for sure! The Bluffs gets incredibly busy in the afternoon and evenings the moment the weather starts to warm up, shooting there in the evening is an absolute nightmare (often the road is blocked by police due to high traffic volumes)
  • What you need to know about this iconic Toronto photography location: The actual bluffs (the rocky part) is very unstable and has been collapsing steadily over the years. The east side beach is still beautiful but you have to get creative with how you shoot as there’s fencing at the bottom of the Bluffs now. The west side beach is lovely but you don’t get the rocky background. Under no circumstances should you ever go to the top of the bluffs to climb over the edge – it’s so dangerous and can cost you your life. Your safety is not worth the photo.

Oshawa Botanical Gardens

  • Address: 155 Arena Street
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Good for a Rainy Day? No – exclusively outdoors
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: As late in the afternoon as possible – shade is limited

Rouge Park

  • Address: 1895 Rouge Hills Drive
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Heydenshore Park

  • Address: 589 Water St, Whitby
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Parkwoods Estate

  • Address: 270 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Yes, this is the Billy Madison Mansion
  • Good for a Rainy Day? No – indoor photography at Parkwood Estate is extremely limited. While a few portraits for the couple can happen indoors, I would not recommend it as a “weather proof” location
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes, outdoors
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: As late in the afternoon as possible – very little shade here

West Toronto/Etobicoke/Mississauga

 

Humber River Bridge

  • Address: 86 Palace Pier Court, Toronto
  • Description: Modern | Architectural
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Black Creek Pioneer Village

  • Address: 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
  • Description: Historical| Natural
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Centennial Park Conservatory

  • Address: 151 Elmcrest, Toronto
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Humber Arboretum

  • Address: Arboretum Blvd, Toronto
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Mississauga City Hall (aka Mississauga Civic Center)

  • Address: 300 City Center Drive, Mississauga
  • Description: Modern
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime
  • NOTE: This is the only indoor photography location without a permit that we are currently aware of. As a result, there are often multiple brides at this location at any given time which can cause delays in your wedding day schedule. Furthermore, one of the nicest locations within city hall is atop 6+ flights of stairs (with no elevator access) which may not be suitable for all couples.

Kariya Park

  • Address: 3620 Kariya Drive, Mississauga
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Gairloch Gardens

  • Address: Lakeshore & Cairncroft Blvd, Oakville
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Adamson Estate

  • Address: 850 Enola Ave
  • Description: Romantic | Historical | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Chinguacousy Park

  • Address: 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Benares Historic House

  • Address: 1507 Clarkson Rd. North
  • Description: Historical
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime

Riverwood Conservancy

  • Address: 4000 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Rattlesnake Point

  • Address: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No (but entry fee into the park is required)
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Crawford Lake

  • Address: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No (but entry fee into the park is required)
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Royal Botanical Gardens

  • Address: 680 Plains Rd West, Burlington
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Holcim Waterfront Estates

  • Address: 2700 Lakeshore West, Mississauga
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural |Traditional
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon (when outdoors)

Paletta Mansion

  • Address: 4250 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Unique
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime (if indoors)

North Toronto and Beyond

Downtown Unionville

  • Address: Main Street, Unionville
  • Description: Romantic | Historical | Natural
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

German Mills Settler’s Park

  • Address: 2018 John Street, Markham (approximate)
  • Description: Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Kleinburg Railway

  • Address: 10415 Islington, Kleinburg
  • Description: Romantic | Historical | Natural
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? No (Best for just the bride and groom and maybe a smaller wedding party)
  • Permit Required? No
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Richmond Green Park

  • Address: 1300 Elgin Mills East, Richmond Hill
  • Description: Traditional | Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

The Doctors House

  • Address: 21 Nashville Rd, Kleinburg
  • Description: Modern | Romantic | Architectural
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime (if indoors)
  • Address: 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
  • Description: Modern | Romantic
  • Outdoor (please inquire about indoor availability)
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Eaton Hall

  • Address: 13990 Dufferin St, King
  • Description: Romantic | Architectural | Unique
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Anytime

Kortright Center for Conservation

  • Address: 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Woodbridge
  • Description: Natural | Gardens & Greenery
  • Outdoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon

Bellvue Manor

  • Address: 8083 Jane St., Vaughan
  • Description: Modern | Romantic
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Yes
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon if outdoors

Belcroft Estates

  • Address: 25396 14th Line, Gilford, ON
  • Description: Romantic | Unique | Natural
  • Outdoor AND Indoor
  • Suitable for large groups? Yes (A great place for family photos)
  • Permit Required? Unsure – Please inquire with the establishment
  • Best time to shoot there: Early Morning/Late Afternoon for outdoor locations