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Toronto Locations
If you cannot find a phone
number for your location, try calling the Department of Parks
and Recreation in the city where the location is situated. For
instance, if you choose to book Sunnyside Pavilion located in
Toronto, then you would call the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation
department at 416-392-8188. In rare cases, you must be a resident
of the city in which the park is located, in order to book the
shoot. We recommend that you reserve as soon as possible, since
most locations become booked up fairly quickly for certain dates.
Permit fees vary depending on the location - they can range from
$40 for two hours to over $100 per hour. Usually, it costs about
$100 for a 90 minute permit, which is the ideal time we require
for the poses (we can, however, do it in 60 minutes with a smaller
pose list). Remember to bring your permit(s) on your wedding
day.
The following is a list of some great locations:
Osgoode
Hall [
Website
]
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.
Map |
University
of Toronto [
Website ]
Features: Charming old architecture
on a beautifully landscaped campus. Use is limited to certain
areas, but those areas are great.
Location: College and University
Permit: $120 for non-alumni
/ $60 for alumni
Phone: 416.978.2187
Map |
High
Park [
Website ]
Features: Incredible gardens
and a wonderful pond.
Location: Bloor and Parkside
(west, just north of the QEW)
Permit: Permission may be
required, as events may be planned.
Phone: 416.392.8188
Map |
Casa
Loma [
Website
]
Features: This famous castle
provides a spectacular setting. Access to the conservatory, terrace
and gardens are all available.
Location: 1 Austin Terrace
(near Bathurst and Dupont)
Permit: $200 to $300 depending
on time of day
Phone: 416.923.1171
Map |
James
Gardens
[ Website ]
Features: Traditional park;
lots of trees, flowers, bridges, some water.
Location: Edenbridge Drive
(east off Royal York Road)
Permit: $50 to$100 per hour
Phone: 416.392.8188
Map |
Distillery
District
[ Website
]
Features:
historic
distillery built in 1832. Cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways,
and old brick buildings make a unique background for interesting
photos
Location:
Mill
St. (Between Parliament St. and Cherry St.)
Permit: $150.00
Phone: 416.364.4793
Map |
Centennial
Park Conservatory, Etobicoke
Features: Three glass houses
with interesting plant collections.
Location: 15 Elmcrest Road
(west off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue)
Phone: 416-394-8543
Map |
The
Old Mill Inn, Toronto
Features: Historic building
with a beautiful waterfall and landscaped gardens.
Location: 21 Old Mill Road
Permit: Permission normally
required.
Phone: 416-236-2641
Map |
Union
Station (Toronto)
Features:
One
of the largest and most opulent train stations in Canada, with
fascinating old architecture, both inside and out.
Location: 65
Front Street West (at Bay Street)
Permit: $100
Phone: 416-392-8188
Map |
Edwards
Gardens Conservatory, Toronto
Features: Similar to James
Gardens, but larger with a fountain and a staircase. Edwards Gardens website
Location:
Permit:
$50-$100 per hour
Phone: 416-392-8188
Map |
Cherry
Beach, Toronto
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
Map |
Humber
Bridge, Etobicoke
Features: Situated on Lake
Ontario (West end of Toronto), featuring sandy beach, parkland
& trees, and walkways
Location: Lakeshore Rd. and
South Kingsway
Permit: None required
Map |
Alexander
Muir Gardens, Toronto
Features: Situated next to
a ravine, beautiful sunken gardens, treed walkways, benches,
stone wall & stairs
Location: Yonge St. & Lawrence
Ave.
Permit: $80.00
Phone: 416-392-8188
Map |
TD
Centre, Toronto
Features: Urban environment,
tall skyscrapers, concrete walls, and small greenspace
Location: Bay St. & Wellington
St. W.
Permit: None if venue is
canoe restaurant
Phone: 416-869--2277
Map |
Front
Street/Esplanade area, Toronto
Features: Nice architecture,
shops and outdoor cafes, greenspace with flowers and water fountain.
Location: Front St. & Market
St.
Permit: None required.
Map |
St.
Lawrence Market, Toronto
Features: City architectural
landmark, farmers' market, indoor food market.
Location: Front St. & Jarvis
St.
Permit: Call for permit
information
Phone: 416-392-7219
Map |
Ashbridges
Bay, Toronto
Features: Situated on Lake
Ontario, features expansive beaches, a harbour & marina,
and boardwalk cafe
Location: Lakeshore Blvd. E.
& Coxwell Ave.
Permit: Call for permit
information
Phone: 416-392-8188
Map |
Hart
House, U of T, Toronto
Features: Beautiful courtyard,
grounds and Gothic style architecture
Location: 7 Hart House Circle
(U of T Campus)
Permit: No permit required
if wedding is held at Hart House.
Phone: 416.978.2187
Map |
Glendon
College, York University, Toronto
Features: Beautiful Rose gardens,
treed pathways, an old manor, and stone walkways
Location: Bayview Ave.&
Lawrence Ave.
Permit: permit required
Phone: 416-487-6798
Map |
Spadina
House
Features: Victorian mansion
surrounded by restored victorian gardens.
Location: 285 Spadina Rd.
Permit: Call for permit
information
Phone: 416-392-6910
Map |
Black
Creek Pioneer Village
Features: Fully restored rural
ontario 19th century village
Location: Steeles Ave. &
Jane St.
Permit: Call for permit
information
Phone: (416) 736-1740 ext.
5444
Map |
Don
Valley Brick Works, Toronto
Features: Comprised of distinctive
industrial buildings, a quarry garden, surrounded by parkland.
Location: Bayview Avenue and
Pottery Road
Permit: Permission required.
Phone: 416-392-8188
Map |
Todmorden
Mills, Toronto
Features: Adjacent to the
Don Valley Brick Works historic site, the Todmorden Mills Museum
is a unique industrial settlement built in the 18th century.
Location: Pottery Road, west
of Broadview at Mortimer Ave.
Permit: permit required
Phone: 416-396-2819 |
Map
Sunnyside
Park & Pavillion, Toronto
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: $40 per hour (for
up to 20 people)
Phone: 416-392-8188 |
Map
Allan
Gardens Conservatory, Toronto
Features: Six indoor greenhouses
great for late fall and winter weddings.
Location:
19 Horticultural
Avenue (south side of Carlton between Jarvis and Sherbourne Streets)
Permit: $40 per hour (maximum
12 people)
Phone: 416-392-8188
Map |
Harbourfront,
Toronto
Features: Toronto's newest
waterfront park.
Location: 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
Map |
North
York Rose Garden, Toronto
Features: In the heart of
North York, the Rose Garden has winding pathways, mature trees
and a lovely array of greenery and flowers.
Location: Northwest corner
of Yonge Street and Park Horne Avenue
Permit: $12.25 per hour
Phone: 416-395-6055 |
Map
Toronto
Music Garden, Toronto
Features: Beautiful outdoor
architecture, with spectacular indoor opportunities.
Location: 65 Front Street (between
Bay and York Streets)
Permit: Permission may be
required, as events may be planned for certain dates.
Phone: 416-864-3440
Example Weddings: |
Fantasy
Fair, Toronto
Features: Ontario's only indoor
amusement park, complete with rides and attractions!
Location: Woodbine Centre,
500 Rexdale Blvd.
Permit: No permit required;
however, rides can be reserved for a fee.
Phone: 416-674-5200 |
Map
Other Locations
to Consider
Allen Gardens
George Brown House
Humber Arboretum
Kensington Market (candid walking shots)
Mackenzie House
Old City Hall
Ryerson Campus (Gould Street)
St. James Park (downtown)
Toronto Island
Indoor Locations
to Consider
Most indoor
locations require permits, although often we are allowed to take
just the bride and groom inside for some quick shots, without
a permit. However, if the bridal party and/or family members
need to join the shoot, then a permit is always needed.
King Edward
Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel
University of Toronto (Victoria College & Hart House)
Toronto City Hall
Old City Hall
Mississauga City Hall
Markham City Hall
The Eaton Centre
The Manulife Centre
Union Station / The Skywalk
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
St. Lawrence Hall
York Event Theatre
BCE Place (they will say "no" if you call in advance,
but they have said "yes" many times on the spot if
we do some quick shots of just the bride and groom)
Other
Info
Toronto
Permit Office - 416-392-8188
University of Toronto - 416-978-4508 (Knox College)
Office
of Space Management Homepage | Wedding Policy
Other
"Alternate" locations
Downtown
Streets (candid walking shots)
Fields
Alleyways
Train Tracks
Building Ruins
Train Tracks
Have a question that is not listed here?
Please send us an email or call:
info@bostonavenueweddings.com
ph:
416.255.6228
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