Being a wedding photographer in Toronto brings you certain insights into places in this city. I have come to know many of its nooks and find myself being asked this by of many clients. Whether its for an engagement, wedding or a bridal session, here is a list of options for Toronto photography locations.
Osgoode Hall
Features: A stunning 1800’s historic building, with colourful manicured gardens,
cobblestone pathways and ornate iron fencing. Location: Queen and University
Streets Permit: No permit required, however, be sure there are no events or filming scheduled.
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Knox College
Knox College Wedding Features: Charming old architecture on a beautifully landscaped campus. Use is limitedto certain areas, but those areas are the best!
Location: College and University
Permit: $120 for non-alumni / $60 for alumni Phone: 416.978.2187
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Casa Loma
Features: This famous castle provides a spectacular setting. Access to the conservatory,terrace and gardens are all available.
Location: 1 Austin Terrace
Permit: $800 for 2hrs depending on time of day. Phone: 416.923.1171
Check out our 3D interactive model of Casa Loma
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Distillery District
Features: historic distillery built in 1832. Cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, and oldbrick buildings make a unique background for romantic engagement photography
Location: Mill St.
(Between Parliament St. and Cherry St.)
Permit: $250.00 and picked up at PIKTO Phone: 416.364.4793
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The Old Mill Toronto
Features: Historic building with a beautiful waterfall and landscaped gardens.
Location: 21 Old Mill Road
Permit: Phone: 416-236-2641.
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Union Station
Features: One of the largest and most opulent train stations in Canada, with fascinatingold architecture, both inside and out. Great for engagement photography!
Location: 65 Front Street West
Permit: $150 Phone: 416-392-8188
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Edwards Gardens
Features: Similar to James Gardens, but larger with a fountain and a staircase.
Location: 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto
Permit: $50-$100 per
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Cherry Beach
Features: Situated on Lake Ontario (East end of Toronto), featuring Sandy beach,
wooded areas and a boardwalk.
Location: at the south end of Cherry St.
Permit: None required
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Alexander Muir Gardens
Features: Situated next to a ravine, beautiful sunken gardens, treed walkways, benches, stone wall & grand stairs
Location: Yonge St. & Lawrence Ave.
Permit: $164 for 2.5h
Phone: 416-392-8188
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The Guild Inn Estate
Features: Situated near the Scarborough Bluffs, Guild Park (Guildwood Park) is right behind The Guild Inn Estate which has come online as a wedding venue a few years back. Features one of a kind statues and columns taken from downtown Toronto at the turn of the century. Call for permit
information Phone: 416-392-8188
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Hart House Photography
Hart House features: Beautiful courtyard, grounds and Gothic style architecture
Location: 7 Hart
House Circle (U of T Campus)
Permit: $400 for a 2 hour photography session.
No permit required if wedding is held at Hart
House. Phone: 416.978.2187
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Glendon College
Features: Beautiful Rose gardens, treed pathways, an old manor, and stone
walkways
Location: Bayview Ave.& Lawrence Ave.
Permit: permit required Phone: 416-
487-6798
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Mint Room Studios
Mint Room Studios is a photography studio in Toronto featuring 6 different studios: Ballroom, Conservatory, Library, Lounge, White Loft, and Nest. Each room is unique in its own way, has different interior design and decor suitable for all types of photoshoots including family photography
Rates: 8:00 am –8:00 pm $95/per hour
8:00 pm – 8:00 am $195/per hour
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Sunnyside Pavillion
Features: Situated on Lake Ontario, featuring beaches, Late 1800’s architecture, iron gates, Courtyard with fountain, treed areas and a boardwalk.
Location: Lakeshore Blvd.
and Colborne Lodge Drive Permit: $246 2.5h (for up to 20 people)
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Harbourfront Toronto
Features: Toronto’s newest waterfront park.
Location: South side of Queen’s Quay Blvd.West
Permit: No permit required for
outdoors; please call to inquire about indoor permits. Phone: 416.392.1111
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Scarborough Bluffs
Permit Fee:$155/2hours
No More than 20 People
416-392-8188
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Eaton Hall Photography
Permit Fee: $550/4hours or $275/2hours
905-833-4500 x231
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Fairmount Royal York Hotel
$500 without the booking of a hotel room, price can differ if you are a guest
Address: 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
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Unionville Village Photography
All along the quaint street are structures virtually unchanged since its founding in 1794.Renowned for its art galleries, restaurants and shops, all through a historic European view, Main Street hosts numerous festivals drawing thousands of tourists throughout the year.
Permit Fee: $103.50/2hrs
Phone: 905-477-7000 x4744
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The McMichael Art Gallery
10365 Islington Avenue Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0 Canada Tel: 905.893.1121 or toll
free 1.888.213.1121 Fax: 905.893.0692 General email: info@mcmichael.com
Permit: $142/2hours
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Aga Khan Museum
The Aga Khan Museum is a museum of Islamic art, Iranian (Persian) art and muslim culture located at 77 Wynford Drive in Toronto. It is the first museum in the western world dedicated to Islamic art and objects. The permit fee is $325 Monday to Friday and $425 Saturday and Sunday. The permit form can be directly obtained by clicking here.
The Esplanade Engagement
Looking for a great urban setting that costs no money? You just found one!
The Esplanade in Toronto provides a picturesque backdrop for engagement photography, offering a blend of urban charm and natural beauty. With its scenic waterfront views, charming cobblestone streets, and iconic landmarks like the Gooderham Building, also known as the Flatiron, the Esplanade offers a diverse range of settings for capturing romantic moments. The area's historic architecture adds a timeless elegance to photographs, while the lush greenery of nearby parks provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
High Park Engagement
Address: 1873 Bloor St. West
If you are looking for a permit free photography location in Toronto, this is for you. The park's lush vegetation, particularly during the blooming season, adds a vibrant burst of color to photographs, creating a romantic and whimsical atmosphere. From the iconic cherry blossom groves to the enchanting beauty of Grenadier Pond, High Park offers a multitude of captivating backdrops for engagement photos, each with its own unique charm and character. Whether sharing a quiet moment beneath the canopy of trees or frolicking amidst the fields of wildflowers, couples are sure to find endless opportunities for creating timeless and captivating images in High Park
Check out the high park proposal blog!
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