Toronto/GTA Wedding Photography Locations and Permits information and prices

University of Toronto – St. George Campus

Location: College and University
Features: Charming old architecture on a beautifully landscaped campus. Use is limited to certain areas, but those areas are great.
Permit: $130 (HST included)/hour for non-alumni / 50% discount for university staff, students and alumni (bride and/or groom).
Phone: 416.978.2187
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University of Toronto – Victoria University

Location: 140 Charles Street West
Permit: $150 per hour per site plus GST. Victoria University staff, students and alumni (bride and/or groom) will be eligible for a 20% discount on the location fee.
Contact: Maria Quiroz at (416) 585-4427
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Casa Loma

Location: 1 Austin Terrace (near Bathurst and Dupont)
Features: This famous castle provides a spectacular setting. Access to the conservatory, terrace and gardens are all available.
Permit: $300.00 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and $450.00 from 12 noon - 2:30 p.m., and the areas that you would have access to are the Conservatory, the front of the Castle and, depending on the time of the year, the Terrace, and Gardens.
Phone: 416-923-1171
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Distillery District

Location: Mill St. (Between Parliament St. and Cherry St.)
Features: historic distillery built in 1832. Cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, and old brick buildings make a unique background for interesting photos
Permit: $183.75 incl gst
Contact: Tanya Chrapchynski  at 416-364-1177
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Black Creek Pioneer Village

Features: Fully restored rural Ontario 19th century village
Location: 1000 Murray Ross Parkway (Steeles Ave. & Jane St.)
Permit: $300.00 - unlimited time or call for permit information (20 people maximum)
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Phone: 416-667-6286
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Adamson Estate Gardens

Description: Waterfront Garden
Location: 850 Enola Avenue, Mississauga
Permit: $91.38 per 90 minutes
Phone: 905-615-4311

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Toronto Parks Wedding Photography Locations

Information and photos below are courtesy of the City of Toronto: http://www.toronto.ca

Contact City of Toronto to obtain Wedding Photography permit or for more information at  (416) 392-8188

Toronto Islands

Via Ferrydocks at 9 Queen’s Quay West

The Toronto Islands are one of the city’s most treasured green spaces and a popular Located a short ferry ride from downtown, the Islands boast picnic areas, an amusement park, The Franklin Children's Garden, yacht club, restaurants, a farm and much more. Some 325 hectares in size, about 230 hectares are maintained as public parkland.

 

 

 

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Music Garden

Fronting on Toronto’s inner harbour, the Toronto Music Garden is one of the city’s most enchanted locations. The park design is inspired by Bach’s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, with each dance movement within the suite corresponding to a different section of the garden.The Toronto Music Garden is located on the waterfront at 475 Queen's Quay West between Bathurst Street & Spadina Avenue

 

 

 

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Riverdale Farm

201 Winchester Street, Toronto

Riverdale Farm represents a 19th century Ontario farm. Tour the Farm’s scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Visit the heritage / rare breed farm animals, chat with the farmer during daily chores and explore the historic barns and houses on site. An educational and enchanting site for children and adults of all ages.

Farm Amenities:

Farm, Scenic pathways, Simpson House, Residence and Meeting House. Programs and seasonal events at the Meeting House and Residence. Historic Francey Barn and the “Residence”

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Guildwood Park

201 Guildwood Parkway

A sculptural sanctuary, beautiful gardens and a history recounting famous artists, powerful political figures and contributions made to the art community. Although the park is not open to weddings, wedding photography permits are allowed. The backdrops are incredible and out of the ordinary.

 

 

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Bluffers Park

1 Brimley Road South

Bluffs stretch for about 14km along the Lake Ontario shore, from the Eastern Beaches of Toronto in the west, to West Hill in the east. The Scarborough Bluffs are a significant geological feature resulting from the accumulation of sedimentary deposits over 12,000 years ago. They were formed by the natural processes of wind and water erosion from Lake Ontario.

 

 

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Rouge Beach Park

195 Rouge Hills Drive

Rouge Beach Park is located at the mouth of the Rouge River. The Rouge River and its main tributary, Little Rouge Creek, flow through an area that remains largely undeveloped. Red clay in the river’s banks give the water a distinct colour as it flows towards Lake Ontario and hence its name given by early eighteenth century explorers.

 

 

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HTO Park

339 Queen’s Quay W (Queen’s Quay W and Rees St)

Located in Toronto's Inner Harbour, this unique park includes grassy hills, a long sand beach extending along the water's edge, stationary yellow shade umbrellas and Muskoka chairs Billed as 'Toronto's Urban Beach', HTO park is an inviting space that highlights contemporary landscape design.

 

 

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Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

Humber Bay Park East
100 Humber Bay Park W

The Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat is an ecological restoration project that provides critical habitat for a variety of native butterfly species. Located along the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto’s west end, the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat incorporates a diversity of native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, sedges and a variety of physical features known to support butterflies throughout all life cycles.

 

Wedding Ceremony List

Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation offers many beautiful outdoor parks and indoor facilities available for your stand-up wedding ceremony. Accompnay your ceremony with a live non-amplified trio or soft taped music and benefit from the natural decoration offered by the park.

The City of Toronto has many beautiful sites for wedding ceremonies and photography, including indoor conservatories and outdoor gardens.

• Application Start Date: Apply for your 2011 wedding permit beginning November 1st, 2010.
• Permit Season: April 30th to October 30th

How to apply for a permit

To obtain a permit or get further information on rates and availability, call 416-392-8188 and press 1, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Payment by VISA, Mastercard or American Express is accepted over the phone. You can also book your permit and pay by cash or certified check in person by visiting your local permit office.

Wedding Ceremony List

Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation offers many beautiful outdoor parks and indoor facilities available for your stand-up wedding ceremony. Accompany your ceremony with a live non-amplified trio or soft taped music and benefit from the natural decoration offered by the park.

 

Location	Address	Maximum Occupancy	Hours Available	Fee (taxes not included)
Edwards Gardens	Southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East	100 people	10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm	$122.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
Guild Inn Gardens	South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd.	100 people	10am & 12 noon on weekends only 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm Monday-Friday	$122.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
Millennium Gardens	Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, accross from the old Woodbine Racetrack	100 people	Call for availability	$244.24 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
Music Garden	475 Queen's Quay West	20 people	Call for availability	$99.02 (plus tax) per hour
Rosetta McClain Gardens	South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd.	100 people	10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm	$122.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
St. James Gardens	South Side of King Street East, east of Church St.	40 people	Call for availability	$99.02 (plus tax) per hour
Sunnyside Pavillion	1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West at Parklawn	40 people	10am to 4pm	$198.04 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour)
Allan Gardens Conservatory	Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Street	40 people	10am to 5pm	$99.02 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour)
Centennial Park Conservatory	West off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue	40 people	10am to 5pm	$244.24 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour)
Humber Bay East	100 Humber Bay Park Etobicoke	100 people	10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm	$122.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
Toronto Islands	The Toronto Islands	100 people	Call for availability	$122.12 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
Kew Gardens	2075 Queen Street E	50 people	Call for availability	$244.24 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours
Ashbridge's Bay	Lakeshore Blvd & Coxwell	100 people	Call for availability	$244.24 (plus tax) per 1.5 hours

Wedding Photography Permit Price List

Location	Address	Maximum Occupancy	Fee (taxes not included)
Alexander Muir Gardens	East side of Yonge Street, just south of Lawrence Avenue	30 people	$49.51 (plus tax) per hour
Edwards Gardens	Southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East	30 people	$137.11 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr)
Guild Inn Gardens	South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd.	30 people	$137.11 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr)
Millennium Gardens	Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, accross from the old Woodbine Racetrack	30 people	$49.51 (plus tax) per hour
Music Garden	475 Queen's Quay West	10 people	$49.51 (plus tax) per hour
Rosetta McClain Gardens	South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd.	30 people	$137.11 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr)
St. James Gardens	South Side of King Street East, east of Church St.	30 people	$49.51 (plus tax) per hour
Sunnyside Pavillion	1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West at Parklawn	20 people	$49.51 (plus tax) per hour
Allan Gardens Conservatory	Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Street	20 people	$49.51 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour)
Centennial Park Conservatory	West off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue	20 people	$122.12 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour)
Toronto Island Park	On the Toronto Islands	30 people	$137.11 (plus tax) per hour
James Gardens	61 Edgehill Road, Etobicoke	30 people	$137.11 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr)