All Toronto wedding photographers have their favourite photography locations, and these are some of ours.
Our favourite Wedding and Engagement Photography Locations in Toronto
Osgoode Hall
Features: A stunning 1800’s historic building, with colorful manicured, gardens, cobblestone pathways and ornate iron fencing.
Permit: No photos allowed inside / photos are permitted outside of the building
Address: Queen and University Streets
Website: http://www.osgoodehall.com/faqwedding.html
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Hart House – University of Toronto
Features: Charming old architecture on a beautifully landscaped campus. Use is limited to certain areas, but those areas are great.
Address: College and University
Permit: $400 for non-alumni / 50% off for alumni
Phone: 416 978 2444
http://harthouse.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Wedding-Photography-Requests.pdf
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High Park
Features: Incredible gardens and a wonderful pond.
Address: Bloor and Parkside (west, just north of the QEW)
Permit: The city will not provide a permit for wedding, engagement or any type of photography at High Park
Phone: 416.392.8188
http://www.highparktoronto.com/faq.php
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Casa Loma
Features: This famous castle provides a spectacular setting. Access to the conservatory, terrace and gardens are all available.
Address: 1 Austin Terrace (Bathurst and Dupont)
Permit: Contact for pricing
Phone: 416.923.1171
http://www.casaloma.org/venue_rentals_catering.weddings.gk
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James Gardens
Features: Traditional park; lots of trees, flowers, bridges, some water.
Address: Edenbridge Drive (east off Royal York Road)
Permit: 30 people / $303.74 per 2 hours (min booking 2 HR) / Website
Phone: 416.392.8188
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Distillery District
Features: historic distillery built in 1832. Cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, and old brick buildings make a unique background for interesting photos
Address: Mill St. (Between Parliament St. and Cherry St.)
Permit: $254.25 for 4 hours
Phone: 416.364.4793
http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/photo-permits/
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Centennial Park Conservatory, Etobicoke
Features: Three glass houses with interesting plant collections.
Address: 15 Elmcrest Road (west off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue)
Permit: 20 people / $433.90 per 2 hours (min booking 2 hours) / Web site
Phone: 416-394-8543
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The Old Mill Inn, Toronto
Features: Historic building with a beautiful waterfall and landscaped gardens.
Address: 21 Old Mill Road
Permit: Permission required.
Phone: 416-236-2641
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Union Station
Features: One of the largest and most opulent train stations in Canada, with fascinating old architecture, both inside and out.
Address: 65 Front Street West (at Bay Street)
Permit: Permit required
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Edwards Gardens Conservatory
Features: Similar to James Gardens, but larger with a fountain and a staircase.
Address: Leslie and Eglinton
Permit: $303.74 per 2 hours (min booking 2 HR) / Website
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Cherry Beach
Features: East end of Toronto),
Features: Sandy beach, wooded areas and a boardwalk.
Address: at the south end of Cherry St.
Permit: Free
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Guild Inn Gardens
Address: South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd.
Permit: 30 people / $303.74 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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Humber Bridge, Etobicoke
Features: Situated on Lake Ontario (West end of Toronto), featuring sandy beaches, parkland & trees, and walkways
Address: Lakeshore Rd. and South Kingsway
Permit: Free
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Humber Bay E
Address: 100 Humber Bay Park, Etobicoke
Permit: 30 people / $108.48 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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Alexander Muir Gardens
Features: Situated next to a ravine, beautiful sunken gardens, treed walkways, benches, stone wall & stairs
Address: Yonge St. & Lawrence Ave.
Permit: $108.48 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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TD Centre
Features: Urban environment, tall skyscrapers, concrete walls, and small green space
Address: Bay St. & Wellington St. W.
Permit: Contact TD Centre
Phone: 416-869–2277
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Kew Gardens
Address: 2075 Queen Street E
Permit: $108.48 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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Millennium Gardens
Address: Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, across from the old Woodbine Racetrack
Permit: $108.48 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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Front Street/Esplanade area, Toronto
Features: Nice architecture, shops and outdoor cafes, green space with flowers and water fountain.
Address: Front St. & Market St.
Permit: Free
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St. Lawrence Market
Features: City architectural landmark, farmers’ market, indoor food market.
Address: Front St. & Jarvis St.
Permit: Call for permit information
Phone: 416-392-7219
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Ashbridges Bay
Features: Situated on Lake Ontario, features expansive beaches, a harbour & marina, and boardwalk cafe
Address: Lakeshore Blvd. E. & Coxwell Ave.
Permit: $108.48 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Spadina House
Features: Victorian mansion surrounded by restored Victorian gardens.
Address: 285 Spadina Rd.
Permit: Call for permit information
Phone: 416-392-6910
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Black Creek Pioneer Village
Features: Fully restored rural Ontario 19th century village
Address: Steeles Ave. & Jane St.
Permit: Call for permit information
Phone: (416) 736-1733
http://www.blackcreek.ca/v2/visit/accessibility.dot
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Evergreen Brick Works
Features: Comprised of distinctive industrial buildings, a quarry garden,surrounded by parkland.
Address: Bayview Avenue and Pottery Road
Permit: $226 (HST included)
Phone: 416-392-8188
http://www.evergreen.ca/get-involved/evergreen-brick-works/visitor-info/photography-policy/
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Todmorden Mills
Features: Adjacent to the Don Valley Brick Works historic site, the Todmorden Mills Museum is a unique industrial settlement built in the 18th century.
Address: 67 Pottery Road, Broadview and Pottery Road
Permit: $125 per hour (contact for latest pricing)
Phone: 416-396-2819
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Sunnyside Park & Pavillion
Features: Situated on Lake Ontario, featuring beaches, Late 1800’s architecture, iron gates, Courtyard with fountain, treed areas and a boardwalk.
Address: Lakeshore Blvd. and Colborne Lodge Drive
Permit: temp closed for permits / Website
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Allan Gardens Conservatory
Features: Six indoor greenhouses ¬ great for late fall and winter weddings.
Address: 19 Horticultural Avenue (south side of Carlton between Jarvis and Sherbourne Streets)
Permit: $433.90 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / maximum 20 people / Website
Phone: 416-392-8188
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Harbourfront
Features: Toronto’s newest waterfront park.
Address: South side of Queen’s Quay Blvd. West (between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street)
Permit: No permit required for outdoors; please call to inquire about indoor permits.
Phone: 416-392-1111
Wesite: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/filmingphotography/
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North York Rose Garden
Features: In the heart of North York, the Rose Garden has winding pathways, mature trees and a lovely array of greenery and flowers.
Address: Northwest corner of Yonge Street and Park Horne Avenue
Permit: $12.25 per hour
Phone: 416-395-6055
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Toronto Music Garden
Rosetta McClain Gardens
Address: South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd.
Permit: $303.74 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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Fantasy Fair
Features: Ontario’s only indoor amusement park, complete with rides and attractions!
Address: Woodbine Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd.
Permit: $60, $67.80 to reserve a ride for 5mins
Phone: 416-674-5200
http://www.fantasyfair.ca/pricing/weddingphotos/
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Toronto Island Park
On the Toronto Islands
30 people / $303.74 per 2 hour (min booking 2 hr) / Website
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Yorkville/Annex/Bloor Street
Address: Bloor & Avenue area
Features: ROM, University of Toronto, Yorkville, Storefronts
Permit: Free
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Mel Lastman Square
Address: 5100 Yonge Street
Interesting and Unique Features: An urban Address with stairs, fountain and artificial streams, planters and trees.
Permit Information: Contact for details
